9 32 1900 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2bbbe1fcc5ecd680ce3ae57a723ba61e.PDF 3b0c699b7376f763dd9cace016fe6bcf PDF Text Text The time has arrived to fight! The time ha» arrived to serve notice upon our enemies that the SIU has no intention of foidmg up shop and returning the seamen to the days of the Fink Hail and slavery! In 1939,12,000 men banded together in the SIU to protect themselves against the avaricious shipowners and the reactionary politicians—they will not distumd now! Let the shipowners mark these words! Let the Maritime Commission mark them! Let Knox and Macavley and Land and Joe Curran mark them! MARITIME  UNIONS  GIRDINR  FOR  A  LIFE  AND  DEATH  STRUGGLE  •  THE  CAMPAIGl^  TO  SMASH  THE  MARITIME  UNION  MOVEMENT APPROACHED A CLIMAX THIS WEEK IN  WASHINGTON, D  C., AS SECRETARY OF THE NAVY  KNOX ^STUDIED" A  PLAN  TO  ABSORB  THE  MERCHANT  MA­ RINE  INTO THE  NAVY,  THE  WAR  SHIPPING  ADMINISTRATION  CALLED  FOR  THE  FINK  HIRING  HALL,  AND  THE NATIONAL  MARITIME  UNION  LAUNCHED  A  PROGRAM  OF  APPEASEMENT  BY  DEMANDING  A  SUPER­ BOARD WITH POWER  TO  GIVE  AWAY ALL THE BENEFITS THE SEAMEN HAVE  WON OVER THE  PAST YEARS OF  ^bitter struggle.  ­ Under  the  false  cloak  of  patriotism,  the­profit­mad i  shipowners,  the  revengeful  laW­hating  politicians  pmd  the Stalinist leaders of  the NMU  have  joined  in  the all­out'  effort  to strike maritime  labor down;  to chain  it with  bu­ reaucratic  red  tape  and  then  so  systematically  rob  it  of  wages  and  conditions and security.  At the left are  printed in full the text of  two propos­ OFFICIAL ORGAN  OF THE ATLANTIC  AND GULF  DISTRICT,  als—one  drawn  up  by  the  leaders  of  the  National  Mari­ time  Union,  the  other  by  the  War  Shipping  Administra­ SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION  OF NORTH  AMERICA  tion.  Study  these  proposals  carefully.  Under  the  thin  of  patriotism  lie  the  ugly  chains  that  will  return  No. 11  veneer  M  NEW  YORK,  N. Y.,  WEDNESDAY,  APRIL 15,  1942  VOL.  mi V  you  to slavery.  Either  of  these  proposals  means  the end  of  the  mari­ time  union  movement.  Without  a  labor  union  to  protect  and  light  for  you,  tht  shipowners  will  have  you  at  their  mercy. You  know  what  that  means!  NMU*S  PROPOSED  SELL=OUT  WAR  SHIPPING  ADMOnSTRATONS  These_^ proposals  must  be  fought  with every  ounce of  FINKEY  CAMPAIGN  1.  The  problems­of  recruitmentjr­discipfine­aT»d­maini"  strength we  possess. H is­not only  a ­ t«.,nnoA  of  efficiency  arid  safety  for  merchant  a stiTjggle involving all maritime Unions. A  broad  Unit^  An  effective  ©roflrem  far  the  solving  of  the  RAKERS joe  iniiON  WSUNG  PROPOSITEONS  marine  personnel  are  important  and  difficult  at  Front  of  sea  labor  must  be  formed^  ^  '  questions  of  the  diseipline  and  manning  of  the  all  times;  in  times  of  war,  these  problems  are  at  once!  American  Mpi^hant  Marine  should  contemplate:  THE GOVERNMENT  '  even  more  difficult  and  more  important  and  the  1.  Immediate  requisition  for  use  by  bareboat  The Marine  Cooks  and  Stewards,  maintenance  of  the  lifetirie  of  our  merchant  PLAN  charter  of  all  seagoing  ve^els,  with  the  exception  marine  for  men  and  supplies  becomes  of  para­ the  Masters,  Mates  and  Pilots,  the  of  such  special  ©ategories  as  may  be  agreed  upon.  Turn  now  to  column  one  and  mount  significance  to  oiir  nation's  safety  and  MEBA,  the  MFOW  and  the  rank  2.  The  operation  of  the  vessels  for  Government  read over  again  the proposal  drawn  must  be  taken  care  of  above  all  other  considera­ and file  of  the  NMU  must  all  account  by  the  present  operators,  under  agency  con­ tions.  unite—and  at  once!  There  is  not  a  by  the  War  Shipping  Administra­ tract,  with  provision  for  elimination­or  reduction  of  2.  More  specifically,  these  problems  are  those  of  day,  not  an  hour  to  be  lost.  The  tion.  fee  when  vessel  is  not  in  operation.  a.  Availability  ot  personnel  including  manning,  The  very  opening  paragraph  sees  enemy  is  well orgamzed  and  on the  S.  Establishment  of  a  Division,of  Manning  in  the  training  arid  promotion;  offensive  and  they  have  their  own  up  the  moth­eatai  beef  about lack  War  Shipping  Administratio'n  which  shall  have  the  b.  Discipline,  on  board  ship  and  in  domestic  slimey  agents  within  our  ranks  of  discipline  ah^rd  ships.  There  responsibility  for  the  personnel  employed  in  ships  and  foreigri  ports;  •   of  the  American  Merchant  Marine  for  the  duration  the  criminally  false  leaders  of  the  are  a  few  performers  aboard  the  c.  The  systematic  elimination  of  disloyal  ele­ ships,  of  course,  but  to  smear  the  of  the  war.  NMU!  a.  Conaolt  with  the  managing  agents,  which  ments;  This  move  is  not  only  an  offen­:  entire  itnion  movement  because  of  ^  have  collective  bargaining  agreements  with  d.  The  waiving  by  mutual  agreement  of  such  sive  against  maritime  labor,  it  is  them is  underhanded and  dishone^  the  maritime  unions,  and  the  unions  on  the  colleotive  bargaining  provisions  as  may  bo  part  of  the  campaign  against  the  It  gives  the  public  a  false  imptea­ *'•   elimination  or  modification  of  clauses  in  the  found  to  interfere  With  the  war  effort;  and  entire  labor  movement  throughout  sion of  the  thousands of  union, men  existing,  collective  bargaining  agreerhents  e.  The  improved  facilities  for  safety  at  sea.  which  will  interfere  in  the  war  effort.  ­ the  country.  Tliese  vultures  will  who  are  real  heros  in  the  battle  of ­ '  b;  Participate  in  the  various  Government  pro­ 3.  The  experience  of  the  other  nations  engaged  in  not  be  content  until  all  the  great  the  supply  lines.  this  warj  particularly Great  Britain,  as  Well  as  a  • grams for  recruitment  and  training  Of  per­ Paragraphs  1,  2  and  i  provide  unions  of  the  AFL  and  ClO  lie  correct  analysis  of  the: problems  outlined  herein,  sonnel.  .  _  that  the  Government •  ^all  tsAe  prostrate  beneath  the  heel  of  tlw  demonstrate  that  the  situation  can  only,  be'made  ^  ­COoitiinlito  the  various  Government  agencies  .   '.worse  by  "eliminattd'n  or  disorgariixation­  of  the  bosses.  They  attack  maritime  &st  over  the  merchant fleet  by  baiv­ ^  •   adrrHhistering  laws  pertaining  to  discipline  existing  admiriistratlve  set­ups  and  the  substitu­.  because  we .have  been  divided  and  boat  charter  and will  be responisible'  on  board  ship.  for manning  the . ships  through  a •   tion  of  a  military  regime_whioh .must  be  created  therefore  more  vulnerable.  •   d.  Eliminate  disloyal  elements  from  the  present  anew.  The  answer  lies  in  the  improvement  of  the  The  time  for  division  is  past.  "Manning  Board."  In other  word%  personnel  of  the  Mer­ehant  Marine,  existing  administration  by  the  definite  fixing  of  e.  Direct  and  coordinate  the  variqua  Govern­ Unity,  a  practical  working  unity  the  government  is  going  to  gnar­",  responsibility  as  well  as  authority  in  the  hand­ ment  agancies  issuing  seanien's  identification,  is needed. "With  such unity  we  will  antee  that  the  operators  will  con­ ling  of  other  personnel  problems  fqr  the  merchant  papers.  be able  to isolate those  NMU­Judas  tinue  to make  a  profit  out  of  their  marine.  4i  In  order  that  there  shall  be  adequate  protec­ Iscariots  among  us  and  present  a  boats  and  is  going  to act  as  a  po­ tion  against  arbitrary  action,  there  shall  be  created  4.  It  IS  therefore  proposed  that  by Executive  Order  solid ..fighting  front  to  Knox  and  liceman  to see  that  they  don't have '  a  Maritime  Personnel  Board  be  set  up  under  the  Within  the  War  Shipping  Administration  av Board  on  labor  trouble.  Let  no  one  talk  of  War  Shipping  Administrator  in  cooperation  with  "Banana"  Robson  and  their  ilk.  which  the  managing  agents  and  the  unions  shall  be  equal  sacrifice  of  both  labor  and  the  ship operators  and  the  organixations  represent­ Don't  think  that  the  shipowners  equally  represented,  and  the  Chairman  of  which  shall  {Continued on  Page  4)  ing  the  unlicensed  and  licensed  personnel  with  the  and  their  paid  politicians  won't  represent  the  Government,  which  shall  determine  full  responsibility and  the  necessary  broad  powers  wages,  war risk  bonuses,  and  insurance,  working  to  effectuate  such  steps  as  are  found  necessary  back  up  if­they see  us  all  prepared  What  Price  Patriotism?  cqrtditions,  and  the  extent  to  which  the  provisions  to  accomplish  the  most  efficient  results  in. the  to fight  this  issue  to  the  end.  They  of  existing  collective  bargaining  agreements  shall  be  The  Atlantic,  Gulf.A  West  In­ operation  of  the  vessels  of,  the  United  States  can't  man  the  entire  merchant  maintained  or  modified  in  the  interest  of  the  war  dies  Steamship  Lines,  in  a  re­ merchant  marine.  Such  Maritime  Personnel  Board  fleet  with finks!  There  arc  not  port  to  stockholders  made  pub­ effort.  "  shall  consist  of  a  chairman  and  vice­chairman  5.  The  Division  of  Manning  shall  make  an  imine­ enough of  them  to go around.  And  lic  today,  announced  a  net  oper­ designated  by  the  War  Shipping  Administrator,  diate  survey  of  existing  personnel  in  order  to  de­ one  representative  each  for  the  licensed  personnel  they  don't  have  the  guts  to  face  ating  profit  of  $2,963,428  for  •  termine  an  aocurato  labor  inventory.  ^  1941,  an  increase  of  $2,722,254  deck  officers,  licensed  marine  engineers,  licensed  the  subs  every  day  and  night  the  over  the  preceding  year.  a.  Secure  B  statement  from  officers  of  the  radio  operators/and  ino  unlivenssd­psrsonnei  with  : unions  Bs  to  momborship.  way  Union  men  do.  (Omtinmd on  fogt 4)  ,  (Cow/ixwd  4)  ^  *^<.1 • •   >.• 1:, •  •  1;  �m ap^­ r  . •  Eage  Two  THE  SEAFARERS'  LOG  Published by the 1  1 r  •  |. •   , j ,  ­r.  •  [gi; J:':  ll  f  i''  ils  SEAFAB^'  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  OF NORTH AMQUCA  Atlantic and Gulf District  affiliated with the American Federation of Labor HARRY  LUNDEBERG,  Acting  International  President  illO ,Market  Street,  Rppm  402,  Son  Francisco,  Calif.  A  WORD  WITH  (DUIDJU.  Wednesday,  April  15",  1942  REPORT ON GULF BEEFS BY,  M. D. BIGGS, DISTRICT REP.  ATTENTION  CREW  OF  THE  SS  PONCE  DE  LEON  WHO  PAID  OFF  AT  BALTIMORE  ON  FEB.  3rcl.  Your  overtime  dispute  resarding'  shifting  ship  from  Buenos  Aire^  to  Saiita  Fe  and  return  1ms  been  settled  in  favor  of  the  crew  and  can  be  collected  by  writing  to  Captain  Stewart,  Waterman  S8 Com­ pany,  Mobile,  Alabama.  All  of  tbp  overtime  for  the  Black  Gang  been  sent  to  mo  and  cheeked  with  the Company  so  their  checks  are  ready  to  bo  mailed  put  Ju.it  as  soon  as  the  Company  can  rocolyp  letters  from  the  men  giving  tlieir  addresses.  The  entire  Stewards  Department  of  seven  men  are  entitled  to  20  hours  each  which  will  be  paid  upon  imeipt  of  your  letter.  The  Dock  Deimrtment  has a  totM  of  210  hours coming to  them as near as  we could  figure by  the log  but  there  is  no  way  of  finding  out  which  men  were  on  each  watch  and  whether  any  one  was  missing  or  not.  The  Deck  Department  Delegate  will  have  to  forward  mp  his  overtime  sheets  the, same  as  the  Black  Gong  Delegate  lias  already  done  before  the  Company  will  know  just  who Jo  pay  this  money  to.  In  tlie  future  when  an  overtime  dispute  is referred .tp  another  Port it  will  eliminate a lot  of  delay  and  corres­ pondence  if  the  Delegates  will  foryard  copies  of  the  overtime  sheets  to the  man  who .is to handle  the dispute.  ADDRESS ALL OORRESPONDENOE CQRCERNINa THIS PUBLICATION TO: My  but  what  quettibns I  h^ .tp  answer  during  the  pault  couple  o  "THE  SEAFARHIS'  IQG  weeks  on  why the hog did  not  ap­ P. p. 25.  Station P.  New Yprk.  N.  Y.  &  pear  regularly.  Dozens  of  times  Phpne: BOwEn? Green .9­8346  told  the  Brothers  in  the  hospitals  that  our  Editor  was  at  the  Gnn­ vcntion  in  'Frisco  and!  was  going  to get  out  a  special  Convention is­ sue.  Even ray  good  friend  Mrs.  Joseph  Murphy  at  the  I.L.A.  of­ fice  called  me  tp find  out  the  rea­ son  for  the  delay  in  receiving  her  copy.  ,Wc  had  to  wait  a wllile  for  our  paper, hut  as  f}is Tm  concerned  it  was  worth  it.  spc­cid  con­ ATT­ENTION CREW  OF THE SS  WARIOR  WHO PAID  vention  issue of  the hog  aitd Sathr  OFF  IM  NEW  ORLEANS  ON  MARCH  21,  1942  is  packed  full  of  news  and  valu­ You  were  paid  off  with  180.00  or  War  Bonus  (which  ever  is  able  information.  It  is  an  8  page  grea^r)  for  the  datp  of  signing  articles  in  July  until  December  7th  affair  and  looks  mighty impressive.'  a,nd  liop or  100%  War  Bonus  (which yvpr  is greater)  from  December  I  know  that  alf  our  laid  7th  uqtU  the yrtlclos  wore  terminfited.  This  dlupule  has  been  settled  Brothers  will  be  delighted  to  re­ in  favor  of  the  crew  and  every  member  of  the  crew  is  entltlor  to  the  ceive  it.  difference  between  $80.00  or  80%  (whichever  is  greater)  and  $100.00  O  O  or  100%  (whicliever  Is  greater)  for  the  date  of  signing  articles  in  Two  weeks  ago  Brother  J.  D.  July  until  December  7th.  This  is  a  difference  of  not  less  than  $20.00  Hench  died  and  was  buried  by  the  per  month  for  each  member  of  the  crew  which  should  amount  to  Union.  We  sent  a  beautiful  floral  over .$100  per  man  and  can .be  collected  by  writing  toCaptain  Stew­ piece  to  the funer^  as  pur  way  pf  art,  Waterman  SS Company,  Mobile,  Alabama.  expressfng  our  sympathy  to  his  ATTENTION  CREW  OF  THE  SS  JEAN  LAFITTE  dear  wife  and  family.  WHO  PAID  OFF  IN  MOBILE  FEBRUARY  17,  1942.  O  O  Tou  were paid  off  In Mobile  with  a War JBonps  of  $60.00  per  month  The  body  of  Brother  Burton  XitMP  July li, ^941  .AufWt 16,  ipal;  $80.00 per  month  from  August  Rogers who  was  lost  this moqth  at'  xoju  to  De<«sm^er 7^  ^Ml  and'ilW;P9  Pr 100%  per  month  (whtob­ is­ on  its  way ;tQ. N«^ Ymk.  over  is  prooterjt  from  December  7,  1941  to  Febrqaary 17,  1942.  How­ The  funeral  will  be  held  this  com­ ever,  Mying  ott  on  the  ship  the  men  were  told  to  go  by  the  ing  week.  Motiile  Office  of  the  Waterman  SS  Company  and  collect  the  dlf?ef­ O  O  enoe  between  the  $60.00  per  month  and  the  $80,00  per  month  from  •   Brother  Lenard  Kay,  who  was  July  11,  1941  to  August  16,  1941.  Some  of  the  men  did  this,  but  a  t.if.r  I^:  almost  blinded  with  sulphur  while  number  of  the  crew  loft  town  without  going  by  the  office.  The  dis­ employed  on  the  Unico,  lias  been  pute  lias  been  settlCKl  in  favor  ,of  the  crow  and  they  .are  to  receive  i'.­^r.  discharged  from  the Marine  Hospi­'  $100.00  or  100%  i(>er  month  (whichever  Js  greater)  from  the  dafe  of  signing .articles  until  they  were  paid  off  in  Mobile.  Jn  other  words  tal  in  Staten  Island.  He  spei  tlie  entiin crew  hp $100.00  or 100%  per  month  (whichever  is  greater)  nearly  two  mont^  tt^re. We  wish  comihg  to  thorn  from  July  ll. 1941 .until  December  7, 1941.  loss  wha.t  ^  him all  the luck  in  the  world.  they  wyre  p^d  in  the  form  of  War  Bonus  between  these  dates  when  O  O  they  wnre  psild  ort  on .the vessel.  This will  run .into several  thousand  James  Saunders  was  on  pass  for  dollars  and  will  ^'inalied  to  you  just as  soon  as  you  write  Captain  Easter  so  I  didn't  get  tp  see  him  Stewart,  Waterman  SS Company,  Mobile,  Alabama.  when  I  visited  the  hospital.  The  The  Deck  Engineer,  G.  W.  Murpiiy.  pn  this  trip  was  piaepd  on,  watch  as  an  Oiler  due  to a  shortage  gf  men.  ^ oyertimo  rest  of  the boys  are  doing C)K.  tor every  watch stood  during the voyage and  this beef  been  seUled  in  his favor  for  the sum  of  $667.00.  This Jit  in  addition  to  hi?  regular  PKRSONALS  overtime  and  the  dlffeienee  In  the  bonus.  If  Brother  Murphy  has  already  cdilectod  his  overtime  and  the  difference  In  the  Wau­  Bonus  MICHAEL  THOMAS  CASSlOY  Your  sister  is  anxious  to  Jhear  between  the  $60.00  pr  month  and  the  $80.00  per  month  Jio  still  has  more  War  Bonus  money  coming  to  liim  which  has  not  .been  paid.  from  you.  She  is  in  .OiHpans  Address,  Mrs. Helen  Fifu^n.  '  Through  an  error  in  the  Waterman  Office  the  auditing  department  Eircr^  week  more  and  more  suryiyors  are  reaching  Headquarters  *  e  *  '  jyas  pniy  ordered  yesterday  to  i)ny  f­e entire  voyage  off  at  $100  or  and  t^irig  John  Hawk  and  Harry  Gollins  of  their  experiences,  as  LEROY  F,  KNIGNT  joO%  (wliichever  i.s  greater)  so  I V  ­d  advise  all  members  of  this  they  wait  for  their  duplicate boob.  Within  the  week  we  had  lost  four  It  is  important  that  you  check  in  crew  to  write  Captain  Stewart  inr^rtcdiatoiy  and  get  the  balance  pf  ships.  If  nope ,of  .the  crviw  reach  any  of  the . branches  there  is  no  way  with  the  Eighth  Corps  Area  Head  the  mgney  due  them.  quarters  at  Fort  8am  Houston  in  In  regarOs  to  tire  other  call  into  tlie  Port  of  Aden  wliich  a  Port  of,knowing how  many ships  were  lost  as  the  Navy refuses  to comment  Texas.  Bonus  of  $15.00  was  clalnied  by  the  crew,  I  secured  an  pxtr^t  frpm  Qn .pne  of  pur  ships  23  brothers  were  lost  in  launching  a  life  *  *  .*  the sliip'B  iog  for  this  date  which pliows  the  following:  On  the  ships  bp^t. ,Qn another only one  was  lost  . . . Bro. Hart  A.  B.  kept  blowing  CHRIS  MULKEY  voyage  from  Cape  Town  to ­ Port  Sudan  the  Naval  Officers  stopped  that  whistle  as  ,the .ship  sank.  On  another  ship  four  of  the  brothers  Your  father  is  worried  c^bout  you  the  vessel  off  the  entrance  of  Aden  for  an  oxaminatlpn.  At  4:10  P.M.  lost,  the  ship  having  been  torpedoed  ?00  miles  from  New  York  and  has  bpon  tryinj  to  traoip  yoif,r  \be  ship  stopped  and  the  Examining  Off leer  came  abroad.  Sho  an­ whereabouts  all  oyer  Jhe  east  and  as  it .was  cpmpleting  a  6  montb  trip .tp  the  Bed  5ea.  The  brothers  west  coast.  Your  Grandmother, has  cho.r^ 'in 15  fanthoina  pf  water  off  entrance  buoy  to  Aden  gt  4:34  P.  felt Wi^nt  they  were  going  to finish  the  trip  without  mishap.  The  also  made  inquiries.  (Bet  in  touch  Tile  Patrdl  Officer  come  abroad  at  6:15  P.M.  and  departed  at  6:80  atrrviyprs.  f4 .hours  in  a  life  boat  hcforc  they  were  picked­up  by  with  them  to  ease  .their  minds  P.M.  At  (6:35  P.M.  Anchor  aweigh  and  full  aliead.  The  CTompany  a  Greek^ ^hip  whose  Captain  treated  the  ;boy$  rqyaly.  It  was  good  to  about  your  safety.  Your parents  are  claims  that  the  sJiip  was  not  inside  th­3  entrance ,bupy  .which  is  ve­ now  at  215  13th  Street,  N.  E.,  At­ rified  by  the  log  niid  that  the ship  was considered  at  sea  during  this  see  .Ch^  old  Galmar  stiff,  Charles  Bush,  ampng  the  survivors.  He  lanta,  Ga.  Ji.'lfie  Also .tliat  the sidP  oiily  entered  the  Port  of  Aden  pace  during  *  *  *  been  on  a  binge  for  a  week  celebrating  his  good  fortune.  ithe entire  voyage  which  Port  bonus was  paid.  If  the log  is pot corr^  Many  brod;ers  were  to  hear  that  John  Tucrin  was  safe  . . .  JOHN  BLACK  re^rding .this  matter  I  think  the  crew  should  contact  me  and  giy.^  he  and  the  Bosun  were  afloat  on  the  gangway  fpr  seven  days  before  You  can  recover  |$3PQ  by  execut­ niie .the  real score.  Otherwise  I can  not  go  any further  writh .this beet.  ing  some  papers  at  room  1511,  15  they  were  picked­up.  Being  torpedoed  is  pld  stuff  for  the  Mad  Rus­ Moore  Street,  New  Yprk  City.  THEODORE  GEORGE  CYR  sian,  John  haying  hod  his fill  of  it  in  the  last  war.  ROBERT  SCOTT  HARRIS  Out of  the Focsl  by  —  S­ x.  '^^7  lit  *  *  •  *  Ypuf  ;Oraft  Board  is  looking  fqir  9f  the  hoys  reipember  Capt.  Albert  Nielsen  when  he  was  ANTHONY  SCHIAVONE  '  Your  .baby  is  very  >ry  sick.  Get  in  you.  ^ext  time  you  are  in  New  York  ^oucb  with  your  wife  At  3975 ^rd  Mate  a^rd  the  Panama  Gty,  and  the  headaches  he  used  to  give  the  •   »  *  SIU. He .was later made  Captain  aboard  another  ship.  He  and  his  crew  please  see  Miss  Sciar  in  th^  Secre­ Street,  Detroit,  Michigan.  FRANCi^  MCLAUGHLIN  tary­Treasurer's  office  on  the  2nd  ih  *  e  hpe been lost.  Bro.  Otto  Balzar,  has  reached  New  York  from  Frisco,  floor.  We  bave  received  the  following  G.  yy.  MURPHY  message  for  you.  It  was  sent  by  »  e  *  '  to tell  abcmt  his  good  fqrtune.  Twenty­eight  of  the  brothers  were  lost  on  his  ship,  l^en  he .informed  us  how  the  brothers  were  lost  we  rORD HATHAWAY  HEMPERLEY  yopr  .beef  was  sptlliled  m  .New  your  father:  "Dear  Son:  Grandma  is  very aiok  so  please  write or  coma  iust  had  to get  a  drinfc,  '  The  New  Orleans  Draft  Beard  Orlea.ns for jhfi amount  of $6(57  plus  hqme  at  once.  News  fropi  you  How about pushing that slogan a little harder — "G[/Ar<s & las  not  cleared  you  for  deferrment  the  overtime  which  amounts  to  yvouPj  help >er  recovery.  Edward  ia  as  yet.  Straighten  this  ogt  with  $183.66  plus  the  difference  in  bonus  leaving  the  end  of  the  month  RAFTS FOR SEAMEN." !i  t  [t  ,k  them  at  once.  due  to  Board  revisions.  (March)."  �Wednesday, Aprii 15,1942  THE  SEAFARERS'  lyOG  VvTIAT'S  DOING  Around  the  Ports  PHILADELPHIA  P&ge  Three  SEAFARERS'  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  OF  NORTH  AMERICA  1  ATLANTIC  <md  GULF  DISTRICT  Secretary­Treasurer's Office  Boom 213  —  2 Stone  Street. New  York  City  P.  O.  Box  25.  Station  P  Phone:  BOwIing  Green  0­8346  twisted  ankle  which  kept  him  in  TAMPA  bed  for  three  days,  but  he  is  on  DIRECTORY  OF BRANCHES  By  By  the  job  again  settling  beefs  and  BBANCH  ADDRESS  PHONE  such.  Brother  Lester  the  Nester  JOSEPH  FLANAGAN  D.  L.  PARKER  NEW  YORK  2 Stone  St.  BOwling  Green  9­8346  Van  Horn  substituted  for  him.  :  pispotcher'a  Office  BOwling  Green  9­34M  BOSTON  330  Atlantic  Ave  Liberty  4057  Well  Brothers,  we  are  having  George  Karpetos,  our  classical  Well,  Brothers,  this  dismal  week  PROVIDENCE  465  South  Main  St  Manning  3572  some  xeal  summertime  weather  BALTIMORE  14  North  Gay SL  ...Calvert 4539  Greek,  just  blew  in  from  the Sew­ wound  up  bringing  winter  back  PHILADELPHIA  6  North  Blh  St  Lombard  7651  down  here  in  the  good  old  Sunny  .again,  more  shipmates  died,  more  age  Canal.  His  tall  tales  obsorbed  NORFOLK  25  Commercial  PI  Norfolk  4­1083  South  and  Jug  Head  Parker  and  NEW  ORLEANS  509  Chartres  St  MAgnolia  3962  sHps  sunks  and  more  good  union  the  young  boys  attention  around  myself  are  as  happy  as  a  couple of  SAVANNAH  218 Eost'Boy  St  Savannah  3­1728  ,^men  suffered  the  untold  tortures  here,  until  Wimpy  Gillis  started  to  TAMPA  ..:  „......206 So.  Franklin St  Tampa  MM­1323  dead  pigs  in  the  sunshine.  We  had  MOBILE  55 So. Conception  St  Dexter  1449  of  exposure  in  very  uncertain  life­ relate  his  trying experiences  around  the  Pan  York  and  the  Pan  Cres­ TEXAS  CITY  105  —  4th  St.,  No  Texas  City  722  the  wilds  of  South  Philadelphia.  boats.  Many  lives  could  have  been  PUKHTO  RICO  45  Ponce  de  Leon  Puerto  de  Tierra  cent  in  the  past  we^  and  except  saved  had  the  shipowners  complied  George  was  nonplussed  to  say  the  GALVESTON  2014  Market  Street  Galveston  2­8043  for  having  to  shake  down  the  with  the  mn's  requests  for  protec­ least.  Wimpy  would  be like  that.  woods  all  day  Sunday  for  Oilers  tive  measures  against  such  situa­ and  AB's  everything  was  pretty  get  back  off  of  one  of  these  you  shipped  Out  in  several  years  and  NEW  ORLEANS  tions  long  before  we  entered  this  can  take  it  easy  for  a  while.  Ex­ they arc shipping  out  now. Just  to  smooth.  war. As long  as  three years  ago in­ By  We  had  a  Brother  on  the  Pan  Patrolman Sweeney  took  the Ponce  keep  them  sailing.  flated  rubber  suits  were  asked  for,  Crescent  who  died  at  sea  one  day  De  Leon  last  week.  Good  luck  The  good  ship  D.  Atwater  has  "BUCK"  STEPHENS  and were^ denied  the men. No short­ out  of  Tampa.  He  was  a  permit  Ray.  been  in  here  and  she  is  quite  a  ,age  of  rubber  was  prevalent  then.  man  but  he  had  the  makings  of  a  stranger,  but  glad  that  it  made  On  whose  shoulders  rests  the  con­ Things  running  pretty  smooth  BALTIMORE  good  union  man.  The  man  was  here for  a change.  Not  a beef  on it.  sequences. We  need  only  to look  at  down  here  In  the  fair  city.  Still  George  W.  Morton,  Permit  NQ.  The  Nessco  boats  will  be  starting  By  the  daily  papers  to  know  what  plenty  of  jobs  and  no  takers.  Hus  2632.  up soon  in  New  Bedford.  The first  type  of  men  are  responsible  for  morning  as  I  write  there  are  14  JOHN  KUPTA  All of  the new  officials  are off  to  one of  the season  will  be ready  the  such  disregard  for  our  welfare  and  jobs  on  the  board  and  4  men  in  a  good  start  now  md  it  looks  like  first  part  of  April.  the  hall.  So  you  can  see  what  we  protection.  a  great  year  if  we  watch  our  step  Baltimore  calling;  Hello  every­ However,  we still  have  ships and  are  up  against  here  for  manning  and  don't  give  the  big  boys  any  body.  Down  here  close  to the  Ma­ NEW  YORK  still  have  good  American  seamen  the  ships.  I  think  the  army  is  get  openings  to crack  down  on  us. We  son Dixon  line the gelt  is not  com­ ting  a  few of  our Stewards depart­ to  sail  them." Whose  sole  thought  have  got  to  reali2;e  that  the  ship  ing in.  as  it  used  to and  neither  are  By  is_  to  help  their  country.  We  also  ment  and  Black  Gang  men, one  of  owners  are  not  the  only  ones  we  the  ships.  PAUL  GONSORCHIK  To  top  it  off  we  have  lost  the  still  have  plenty  of  beefs.  Picture  the  draft  boards  here  will  only  have  to  watch  nowadays.  exempt  men  with  an  "Able  Sea­ a  brand  new ship,  built  on  modern  Well,  I finally  shanghaied  Bill  pride of  the Bull  Line,  the one  and  lines,  super  duper  cargo  areas,  man's  License."  Tliey  turned  a  (Gas  Hound)  Youi^  out  of  Here  only  passenger  ship  coming  regu­ There have  been  a  lot  of  rumors  everything  thought  of  for  the care  cook  down  that  had  been  going  to  so it  wiU  be safe  to leave your  hair  larly  in  to  this  port  and  it  has  going  the  rounds  concerning  the  and  protection  of  same.  Then  we  sea  for  14  years  or  better.  Pretty  tonic  and  shaving  lotion  aroimd  broken  the  Stewards  Patrolman's  New  York  Dispatcher  and  I  rhtnir  go to see  what  the Gods  have  bless­ salty  birds  on  t^e draft  boards, no  and  not  worry  about  somd>ody  heart.  The  spark  has  left  his  eyes  it  is  about  time  to  spike  them.  ed  the  crews  with.  Surely  many  wonder  wc  are  short  Cooks  and  getting drunk  on iz.  He is heading  sixice  he  heard  the  news.  He  is  There  are  always  nimor  mongers  modern  conveniences  would  be  Black  Gang  men.  towards  New  Orleam  so  "Army  grief  strickcti  over  desr  wd  5.  S.  and  disrilpters  in "any  union  anS"  forthcoming  (we  hoped).  This  i%  Been  making  the  hospitd  te^­ will  have  to  be  his  gu^dian  for  a  Barbara  and  his  oi:e  and  only  the  best  thing  to  do  in  ordinary  wliat  we  foimd.  Cubby  holes for  lar  and  once  in  a  while  run  across  while.  With  the  comrades  inove<  Stewardess.  There  never  was  any­ times  is  to  ignore  their  lip  work.  quarters.  The  men  were  more  men  who  have  been  in  there  a  out  we  have  an  open field for  or­ thing  she  could  ever  do  that  was  But  these are  not  ordinary times.  cramped  than  they  were  on  sailing  couple  of  weeks  and  received  no  ganizing  around  here.  We  have  wrong.  Just  ask  the  boys  from  the  The  current  story  is  that  I  am  ships.  No  ventilating  facilities,  benefits.  I  would  like  to  remind  these  utilities  barges  and  tugs  al  S. S.  Barbara.  shipping  men  out  the  back  door  poor  heating  systems,  toilets  stink­ the  boys  that  the  Agent,  Patrol­ set  to line  up and  more in  view. So  Our  new  Agent  has  taken  over  and  not  through  the  regular  sltip­ ing,  due.  to  lack  of  ventilation,  men  and  Dispatcher  here  in  New  if  we  could  just  get  a  few  more  the  helm  here  and  has  started  out  ping  lists.  This  is  a  lie!  As  long  as  washrooms  without  any  heating  Orleans  have  stamped  postcards  ships  coming  this  way  we  woult  with a  new broom  and is  pushing it  I  have  been  dispatcher  no  man  has  ^stem  in  them  at  all,  and  believe  with  the  hall  address  on  them,  for  be O.K.  I have got  so u^d to  beef­ along  very  nicely.  Up  to  now  he  shipped  out  the  back  door.  it  or  not,  no  place for  the crew  to  the  asking.  Tlien  when  a  man goes  ing  in  the  past  eight  months  that  hu done a  darned  good  job, so let's  wash clothing in. Not even  a steam  to  the  hospital  he  can  put  his  I  get  lonesome  around  here  when  all  give  Brother  Durwood  Story  a  I would  like  to say  that  the few  disrupters  that  are  slandering  me  vote  of  confidence.  line  to  at  least  boil  them.  No,  the  name  and  book  number  on  the  there is  no beefs  to argue.  Our  dear  old  Deck  Patrolman,  should  prefer  charges  against  me if  above  discription  is  not  some  two  card  and  drop  it  in  any  mail  box.  R.  E.  Dickey,  the  faithful  old  they  think  they  have  anjrthing,  hundred­year­old  tub resting at  the.  This,  will  make  certain  that  the  MOBILE  S.I.U.  stiff,  beloved  by  all  the  and  not  slobber  in  some  dopes  ear.  bottorh of  the ocean, but  is a brand  delegate  will  not  miss  him  on the  By  membership  up  and  down  the  The way  to handle a  thing like  this  following  Friday.  If  no  one  is  able  new  Liberty Type ship.  Goast,  has  been  Shanghaied  to  the  is  to bring  it right  out in  the open  to do  this  they can  get  someone  to  OLDEN  BANKS  When  the  Maritime  Conunission  S.I.U. Convention/.We here  in Bal­ and  let  the  whole  membership  sit  call  the  hall  for  them.  The  two  Representative  was  notified  about  in  as  judge  and  jury.  That's  the  timore  give  him  our'^fpll  support  these  ultra  modern  conviences,  he  bucks  on  Friday  sure  comes  in  Not  much  g<;ring  pn  here  this  week.  Most  of  the  time  I  ^ so  and  hope  that  they  come  out  of  democratic  way . . . that's  the SIU  stated  ,he  couldn't  even  put  the  handy.  way.  steam  line  in  without  an  act  of  Made  the  S.  S.  Antinious  with  busy  trying  to  get  men  for  the  the  huddle  with  a  bigger  and  bet­ I  heard  about  these  slanders  go­ Congress  or  special  board  meeting,  Bro.  Armstrong  when  she  came  in  ships  that  I don't  have a  chance to  ter  S.I.U.  I  think  that  I  have  been  shoot­ ing  around  because  we  have  a  hell  and  everything  was  squared  away  write  to  the  paper.  Still  need  men  Since  then  he  has  been  hard  to  ing off  enough  for a first  timer. So  of  a  lot  of  good  union  men  that  find.  Methinks  he  is  deliberately  O.K.  There  were  two  men  aboard  to sail  the ships  in  this  port.  The  biggest  problem  in  this  I will  sign off  with an "Invitation"  don't  like  that  sort  of  thing.  It's  avoiding  .tis.  This  situation  is  pre­ from­the Railway Express Co., sell­ to  all  of  you  Brothers  to  come  usually  some  permit  man  that  valent  on  also  the  Liberty  Type  ing  travelers  checks.  Quite  a  few  town is  to get  a  place for  the men  down or  up and  ship on  one of  the  ships  that  came  to  this  foul  port  of  the  boys  bought  them,  and  I  to  stay  that  don't  try  to  charge  starts this  sort  of  drool—some  guy  know  for a  certainty  that  the  next  • so  much  for  rooms.  The  Institute  new  Liberty  ships  and  say  hello  to  that  has  come  into  our  union  to  so far.  day  a  couple  of  them  were  damn  has  a  very  limited  accommodation  us  Phoney  Pie  cards.  A  number  of  oUr  goodly  broth­ glad  they  had.  Usually  when  a  for  seamen,  and  the  rest  of  the  Yours  'till  we  get  guns  on  our  cause  dissension.  Well,  they  won't  ers  have  returned  from  distant  seaman  gets  pretty  gassed  up  he  get  away  with  it.  places  want  to  charge  too  much  ships.  shores  \vith  grandoise  tales.  A  four  winds  up  minus  all  his  cash.  These  for  their  rooms.  The  Goveriunent  We  worked  too  hard  to  build  thousand  dollar  log  bill  story  top­ traveler  checks  are  of  no  use  to  has  been  in  behind  this  though  and  PROVIDENCE  this  Union  to  let  a  few  rumor  ped  them  all  though.  We  under­ anyone  but  the  person  they  are is­ now  they are  having to come  down  mongers  cause  any  serious  trouble.  By  stand  that  our  inflated  District  sued  to,  and  if  they  are  lost  the  with  the  rental.  So  now  a  man  Representative  Harry  Collins  has  cash  is  refunded  after  a  certain  Still,  even  though  they  can't  seri­ coming  in  off  the rust  buckets  can  J.  E.  LAPH.\M  been  successful  in  cutting  this  length  of  time.  When  we  are  roll­ get  a  place  to  stay  at  a  reasonable  ously  hart^  the  SIU,  it  is  well  to  down  to  a  mere  fraction  of  this  ed  fot  our  cash  it  is  never  refund­ price.  Things  are sure  going  good  here,  spot  them  and  make  them  put  up  sum.  Nice  going  Harry.  May  your  ed.  So  when  you  pay  off  from  a  are  gping  to  crew  up  about  jlcnty of  jobs  it  no takers, every­ or  shut  up right  at  the  beginning.  headaches  be  lightened  this  Easter­ 'ong  trip  it  would  be  a  good  idea  four  more  Waterman  Ships  in  the  thing  from  tow  boats  to oil  tank­ So I say again, if  anybody  thinkg  tide.  to call  up  and  have a  Railway  Ex­ next  three  weeks  or  so.  If  we  can  ers.  A.B.s  and  oilers  are  at  a  pre­ Brother  Lynch,  in  a  hurry  to  press  Agent  duwn  to  the  ship  and  get  these  crews  I  think  things  will  um  up  this  way.  The  draft  that  I have ever  violated any imion  ^et  to  work,  dashed  niadly  irom  get  a  batch  of  these  checks,  they  go  along  a  little  smoother  for  us  >oard  has  given  good  support  in  shipping  rules,  let  them  show  up  jis  cozy  room  and  landed  at  the  only  cost  7Sc  for  a  $100.00  of  here.  Fellows,  these  are  good  trips  deferring  men  when  needed.  Have  some  Monday  night  uid  tell  it  to  for  bonus  and  wages.  "V^Tien  you  bund  some  men  who  have  not  the  membership.  bottom  of  the  stairs.  Result,  a  checks.  • V  1  V  1  �f  Pag«  Four  THE  SEAFASERS'  LOG  UNIONS' FIGHT  FOR  UFE  Wednesday,  April  15,  1942  mOlOltf  BUSTING  PROPOSALS  c'- (ConfitiueJ  front  Page  1)  the establishment  of  our  wages  and  WAR  SHIPPING  ADMlNlSTRAnONS  a.  Each  union  to  be  treated  as  a  separate:  capital.  This  clause  which  reads  conditions  of  work  —  then  they  pool  to  be  drawn  on  to  fill  the  manning  re­ nNKEY  CAMPAIGN  • "responsibility  for  pebonnel  em­ have  robbed  us  of  our  dignity  as  quirementa  of  those  managing  agents  that  ployed  aboard  ships"  means  com­ workers,  our  freedom  as  Ameri­ {Continue  from  Page  1)  at  the  time  of  requisition  have  collective'  plete  regimentation  of  the  men,  cans!  b.  Secure  a  atatement  from  personnel  manatiers  bargaining  agreements  with  each  union,  re­ the  loss  of  all  bargaining  rights  Subdivision  A  under  paragraph  of  non'organized  companies  as  to  personnel  sort  being  had  to  other  sources  only  to  the  requirements.  and  industrial  democracy.  9  says  that  we  shall  remain  at  sea  extent  that  the  union  cannot  supply  the  men.  )  The  Division  of  Manning  shall  consult  with  And if  any one  woiJd deny  that  for  "a  maximum  (minimum?)  b.  Non­union  men  to  be  organized  into  separate  a.  U.  S.  Employment  Service.  Took  at  subdivision  A  under  para  eleven  months  a  year."  pools  to  be  drawn  on  to  fill  the  manning  re­ b.  Labor  Supply  Committee  of  the  War  PrI­ .  quirements  of  those  managing  agents  having  graph  3.  It  speaks  of  "the elimina­ duction  Board.  no  collectivo  bargaining  agreements  at  the  tion  or  modification  of  clauses  in  o.  Selective  Service  System,  time  of  requisition.  the  existing  collective  bargainin;  Iff;  B'i'.  d.  Various  training  programs  connected  with  9.  The  Division  of  Manning  shall  set  up  regula­^  agreements  which  will  interfere  in  15  •   public  education  systems,  private  training  tions  in  the  pool  which  will  necessitate  TTiis  is  forced  labor.  Forced  la­ the  war  effort,"  schools,  etc.,  which  have  been  organized  by  a.  Men  remaining  at  sea  for  a  maximum fiff  bor  such  as  they  have  in  Germany  There are  no clauses  in SIU con  the  Government  to  supplement  and  train  eleven  months  a  year.  .md  Italy  and  in all  the  conquered  tracts  which interfere  with  the  war  existing  labor  supply;  b..  Non­union  men  returning  to  the  pool  upoif,  countries.  Never  before  have  Am­ and  persuade  the  above  agencies  to  enlarge  the  pro­ efforti'  discharge  at  the  completion  of  a  voyage.  erican  union  men  been  told  how  gram  to  include  the  personnel  needs  of  the  maritime  There  are  plenty  of  clauses  in  Managing  agents  shall  be  required  to  retort  many  days  out  of  the  year  they  ndustry  for  the  duration  of  the  war.  exclusively  to  the  central  hiring  set­up  for  SIU  contracts  that  interfere  with  must  work —and  at  what  jobs —  7.  The  Division  of  Manning  shall  coordinate  the  pools.  the  shipowners'  profits!  Those  are  and  at  what  yvages.  various  training  programs  connected  with  the  pubilo  the clauses  they are  after 4  . . make  Tfm  is  subversion.  This  philos­ education  systems,  private  training  schools,  etc.,  and  no  mistake  about  thatl  And  under  ophy  of  forced  labor  is  un­Demo­ the  Coast  Guard  program,  to  NMU'S  PROPOSED  SELL­OUT  this  proposal  they  .  could  simply  a.  Train  new  seamen;  cratic  and  un­American.  It  repre­ wipe  our  contracts  off  the  books  (ContinueJ  from  Page  1)  b.  Uprade  <  sents  a  way  pf  life  that  we  now  and  there  would  not  be  one  single  alternates  from  such  minority  organizations  as  In  order  to  balance  the  personnel  needs  of  the  marl­ profess  to  war  against.  It  makes  I  Ir'f  •  _f' may  be  necessary  who  shall  act  whenever  prob­ time  industry.  ­ word  we  could  say  about  it.  l­SfV"  or  disunity  and  for  a  master­slave  8.  The  Division  of  Manning  shall  establlsK  a  lems  relating  to  them  alone  shall  be  considered,  ,  Take  a  gander  at  the  clever  lit­ relationship  between  the  bosses  and  central  fiiring  set­up  in  all  ports  of  continental  and  an  equal  number  of  members  from  the  ship  tle  union­busting  clause  containc<  the  workers.  It  is  a step  that  ILtler  United  States  frequented  by  the  vessels  under  the  operators  with  such  alternates  as may  be  deemedl  I in  subdivision  D  under  paragraph  could  endorse  100%!  control  of  the  War  Shipping  Administrtion.  advisable  by  the  War  Shipping  Administrator.  3.  "Eliminate  disloyal  elements  And  the  real  tragedy  of  the sit­ from  the  present  personnel  of  the  uation  is  that  the  maritime  unions  merchant  marine,"  are  not  united  against  this  reac­ tionary  move  on  the  part  of  our  enemies.  The  leaders  of  the  NMU  Look  out  Union  militants!  You  are  hand­in­glovc  with  the  Union  By  HABBY  COLLINS  who  led  the fight  for  our  union,  wreckers!  you  who  are  deck  and,  engine  and  Well,  here  we  go  again  doing  business  at  the  same  old  place  as  Washington  —  Tho  State  De­ steward  delegates,  you  rank  and  paHmeht  haa  again  extended  usual.  On  looking  over  the  various  equipment  for  saving  lives,  I  per­ ilers who defy the  slave drivers  the  time  within  which  seamen  sonally  don't  think  that  I  have  ever  come  across  any tiling  that  will  must  obtain  passports  before  compare  with  the  Morner  life  suit.  Can  you  imagine  a  sailor  bring  you are  the ones  who will  be  label­ 1^  r. •  • y  Study  the  NMU  proposal  as  leaving  the  United  Statasa.  July  ed  disloyal.  torpeoed  and  donning  one  of  the^  life  suits  and  jprnping  into  the  1st  ia  now  the  deadline.  This clause isn't designed to weed  printed  on  page  one.  You'll find  a  water—why  after  he  hits  and  rights  himself  up  he  will  have  all  the  However,  aeampn  ahould  ob­ call  for  the  same  super­Board.  ­twraiiy ptwstble fascists amo«g our  comforts  of  life.  He will  be  completely iacassed  in flexible  rubber  with  Tou'Il find  tTie  same^ witch­hunt  tain­ paasporta aa  .quiokly as .poa­ ranks.  Union  men  arc  iOP%  anti­ life  preserver  on  the  ihside  that  is flexible  and  body fitting.  And  siMe. SBamen  should  oxeeute ap­ against  so  called  disloyal  elements  Fasci.st  and  always  have  been  be­ plications  for  pasaporta  before  then  again  if  a  man  fell  oveFboiurd  and  hit  the  water  head first,  thaz  cause  they  know  what  happens  to  uiiiou  militants).  You'll find  the  the clerk  of  any  Federal  or state  seems  to  be  taken  care  of  as  the  inventor  ha.s  made  the riibber  booting  same  cry  against  collective  bar­ court  authorized  to  naturalize  them  and  ftheir  unions  under  a  at  the  bottom  a  little  hcavT",  but  not  clumsy,  just  enough  weight  to  gaining  and  union  contracts  which  aliens,  or  before  passport  agents  Nazi  regime.  Their  record  on  this  cause  you  to  automatically right,  yourself right  side  up.  of  the  State  DepL  in  Boston,  score  is  much  higher  than  the rec­ supposedly "interfere  with  the  war  Chicago,  San  Francisco  and  Let  us  consider  that  you  were  knocked  unconscious  with  a  block  ]W:'  effort,"  You'll find  a  brazen  sur  ord  of  the  bosses  they  work  for.  Miami.  or  something  and  you  fell  overboard.  Well,  as  soon  as  you  hit  the  render  of  our  union  hiring  hall—  And  that's  putting  it  mildly!  water,  due  to  the  weight  in  the  soles  of  the  attached  boots  you  would  the life's  blood of  our organization  automatically right  yourself  up.  Then  while  you  are  in  the  water  your  No, make  no  mistake about  that  The  NMU  proposal  is  appease­ head  would  be  out  of  the  water  from  your  chest  up,  therefore  insur­ "disloyalty"  clause.  It  is  there  to  ment  of  Knox  and  Land  am  help stop afl  union activity.  The  Steward's  Department  of  the  ing  that  in  a  rough  sea  the  high  waves  would  not  suffocate  you.  In  "Banana"  Robsoru  And  like  all  ap­ Paragraph  4  consists  of  a  little  peasement—it  mlist  inevitably leac  George  Washington  which  made  contrast  to the  old life  preserver .you would  hardly  have  your  head  out  window  dressing  —  some  malarky  to  a  complete  surrender  to  the  the  round  trip  Feb.  21  to  March  18,  of  the  water.  When  you  jumped  overboard  with  the  old  gear,  if  you  that  is  intended  to  lull  the  seamen  enemy.  1942,  have  $2  due  them.  Collect  in  didn't  hold  your  arm down  tight  against  yoiu: sides  you  ran  the chance­ of  the  lifepreserver  bouncing  up  and  clipping  you  under  the  chin,  into a  feeliiig of  false security.  Af­ Speaking  for  the SIU  we have  no  the  Purser's  offioe  in  New  York.  of ten­times  knocking  you  out  or  breaking  your  neck.  Believe' me,  I  ter  taking away  our hiring hall,  af­ intention of  surrendering.  We  shal  think  that  at  last  this  is  really  the  answer  to  a  sailor's  prayer  (if  sail­ ter  robbing  us  bf  our  collective  fight  appeasement  wherever  it  ap­ ors  pray).  ers  out  of  our  own  ranks.  The  bargaining,  after scuttling  the  con­ pears—­on  the  lips  of  a  Chamber­ Another  good  feature  about,  this  suit  is  the  rubber  water­tight  leadership  of  the  NMU  must  be  tracts  we  have  with:the  shipown­ Irin  or  a  Lindeberg  or  a  Joe  zipper  attachment  that  is  running  up  the  front.  It  is  rigged, so  that  completely  isdiatcd  by  the  forma­ ers—tljen  the  hig­heartedcd  brass  Curran.  tion  of  a  United  Front  of  all  the  in  the  event  that  it breaks  they  have  watertight  clamps  on  the  zipper  hats  and  politicians  and  shipowners  We  say  quite  frankly,  however,  arrangement  that  can  be so  shifted  that  you  can  stop  any  water  from  rest  of  the maritime  unions.  invite  us  to  join  a  board  that  will  that  we  in  the  SIU  can  not  win  coming  in.  Also,  they  have  rubber  gloves  attach^  and  a  watcrti^B  Once  we  have  cleansed  our  own  supervise  the  efficient  operating  of  this fight  by  ourselves—we  must  helmet  tliat  goes  oyer  the,  top  of  your, head  and fits  snugly.  the  double  cross.  have  allies.  Nor  for  that  matter  is  ranks,  then  we  must  carry  our  The  funny  part  of  the  whdc  thing  is  you  can  get  into  one  of  ;  Nice  of  them  to  let  us  be  our  it  our fight'  alone.  It  is  organized  fight  to the  rest of  the labor  move­ ment.  The  great  AFL  and  CIO  these  outfits  fully  clothed,  and  still  move  around  with  the  greatest  own pall  bearers.  labor's fight—^  of  organized . la­ unions  must  hear  of  bur  struggle  ease.  Of  course,  these  suits  are  more  or  less  expensive.  They  are  quot^  And  look  at subdivision  A  under  bor.  If  this  straight­jacket  is  suc­ and  must  be  made  to  understand  at  $61.00  for each suit,  but  if  the companies  were to  buy  them  in  lots  paragraph  8,  There's  another  fraud  cessfully  imposed  upon  the  SIU­ of fifty  or  better,  and  if  they  were  compulsory  as  standard  equipment  their  stake  in  it.  intended  to  butter  us  up  after  SUP,  MCS,  MF­OW,  MEBA,  MMP,  Congressmen  and  Senators  ­and  on  American  ships,  the  cost  of  the  suits  would  be  about  $33.00  each)  we've  been  stripped  of  our  rights.  and  rank  and file  'NMU'ers,  then  I spoke  to one of  the aids  to  the  Admiral  of  the  Coast  Guard  and  In  pious  words  it  proclaims  that  it  is  but  a  step  to  impiKe  it  upon  the  President  himself  must  hear  of  they  stated  that  they  were  very  much  in  favor  of  the  suits.  L also  SIU  ships  shall  continue  to  be  aircraft  workers;  And  then  upon  this.  They  must  be  enlisted  in  the  talked  to  Mr.  Sheppard  from  one  of  the  Bureau's  in  Washington  and  manned  by  SIU men.  Possibly!  But  the  auto  workers  and  the  miners  struggle.  They  can  ill  afford  to al­ he  stated  that  in  his  opinion  they  were  the  last  word,  in  fact  the  Port  ow  so flagerant  a  betrayal  of  dem  under  what  conditions  and  at  what  and  the  railroad  men.  We  union  men  in  maritime  are  ocracy  occur  on  our  own  water­ Captains  of  the  Various  Companies  that  we  have  under  Contract  aiso  wages?  Our  Union  is  not  a  college  fraternity  where  we  get  together  in  the  front  line  in  this  battle.  If  Tont.  spoke  in  favor of  them.  "BUT"—they  all,  to a  last  man,  had  the  same  And finally,  we ourselves­r­«very  answer,  the  Government  will  have  to pay  for  them, we  can't.  to hold  hands  and  sing  songs.  Our  we  fall,  all  our  brothers  in  other  Union  is  an  economic  pressure  industries  must  prepare  for  a  man  in  the  SlU­SUP­r^­must  cl^  How  lovely!  I  like  them,  I  have  the  money  to pay^for  them,  but  group!  We  are  banded  together  to  strengthened  assault  upon  them­ ranks  and  prepare  for  this struggle.  I  won't  unless  I  am  compelled  to do  so.  Ah,  the sweet  shipowner  darl­ The  shipowners  must  feel  our  wrest  from the bosses the wages and  selves,  ings—even  in  the event of  saving  some  poor  individuals  life  they  crawl  anger.  It  must  scorch  their  necks!  conditions  that are  rightly ours  un­ With  allies  or  without  them  we  to  the  bitter  end. Well,. ! guess, that  I  have  said  enough,  but  before  I  j  der  a  Democratic  way  of  life.  If  will fight  this  through.  close  I  think  that  the  Government  should  get  busy  and  force  John  our enemies  succeed in taking  from  First  and  foremost  we  must  ­us  the right  to  bargain, with  our  We  must  not  underestimate  our  Shipowner  to  purchase  this  enquipment.  and  to  be  human  once  in  his tv  bosses,  the right  to have  a  voice  in  drive  the  appeaseia  id  false  lead­ ' strength.  We  arc  20,000  strong!  life.  A  LEAF FROM  FASCISM  'Ik  JULY 1st DEADLINE  FOR SEAMEN'S  PASSPORTS  WHO IS DISLOYAL?  NMU  PRACTICES  APPEASEMENT  MONEY  DUE  WHAT IS TO BE  DONE?  HAPP'NINGS  AT  HEADQUARTERS  � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource April 15, 1942 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: MARITIME UNIONS GIRDING FOR A LIFE AND DEATH STRUGGLE UNION BUSTING PROPOSITIONS THE GOVERNMENT PLAN REPORT ON GULF BEEFS BY M.D. BIGGS, DISTRICT REP. UNION BUSTING PROPOSALS NMU PRACTICES APPEASEMENT Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. IV, No. 11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/15/1942 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1942 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2208d6e010e8d9199c20add615cc7ff9.PDF c43a02bd81fe5d5016a2a3175eaf79ef PDF Text Text -Story On Page 2 SEAFARERS LOG 3 M\ • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL • SlU ROVIS BRIDGES IN ELECTION, 4-1 Story On Page 3 •h ^ '? • Jubilant MCS-AFL mem­ bers (right) celebrate after leamfng that SIU Pacific District walloped Harry Bridges' ILWU in NLRB vote on West Coast snips. Above, NLRB examiner Bradford C. Wells. (standing)] calls off ballots for checkers (h to r.) Eleanor Aviso, Pac* M'time Ass'n; Harry Brown> MCS-AFL; Howard Cavaco, ILWU. Top right, smiling j^L leaders V^atch NLRB''s Roy Hoffman boxing bal­ lots after count. (L. to r.) Hoffman; Jack Henning, Calif. AFL; Harry Brown, MCS-AFL; Ed Turner, SIU organizer; John Jehnings, SIU attorney, Sam Ben­ nett, vice-pres. Marine Firemen, (Story on Page 3.) J Viefory! '•imt • Vri; I 'M I •'•!{«! I .^!'S m �AllHi is/l9ltt S isf A F A R B R S t^ML ILA Crimp Rig Milks Seamen K.' Further proof of charges the SEAFARERS LOG that the ILA's so-called seamen's union is nothing but a cover for a crimp hall shak^own operation was shown by the ' experience of a group of* crewmembers it was able to solicit Greek seamen on the SS Cam­ on the ship. The money was bridge, a Liberian-flag Lib­ squeezed from crewmembers who Plans for the SIU's new Andrew Furuseth Training School which will provide complete facilities for a fuli ungrading program in all departments were developed following joint meetings of Union and shipowner representatives with the US Department of Labor and the Coast Guard. Pictured (seated, 1-r) at a meeting in Mobile are: Cmdr. R. Murdoch, CG; Seafarers Jack Parker, Bill Wallace; C. Griffin, field rep.. Bureau of Apprentice Training, US Labor Dept.; Gal Tanner, SIU port agent; Max Harrison, chairman of management committee; Capt. J. B. Rucker, CG; Capt. T. L. Proud, Alcoa port captain; Cmdr. C. C. PhilUps, CG; Harold Fischer, SIU patrolman; standing, H. Fagan, Waterman commissary super.; Seafarer F. M. Reyes; Leo Marsh, SIU patrolman. Seafarer Joe Wread. New SIU Training School To Start Classes May 1 MOBILE—A completely equipped training school for the upgrading of merchant seamen, developed jointly by the SIU and SlU-contracted steamship companies, is slated to open here May 1. The new program was an­ in case of emergency," the state­ resentative. Bureau of Apprentice­ ship. nounced following meetings ment said. The Coast Guard, Bureau of Ap­ Joint Administration with the US Department of Tentative plans for the school, prenticeship and Alabama Depart­ Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship, steamship companies and the US Ck>ast Guard. Purpose of the school will be "to provide training for prospec­ tive merchant seamen and to pro­ vide refresher courses and training for seamen in the industry to help qualify them for upgrading," it was set forth in a statement of pol­ icy developed at the meeting here. It will be financed by the SIU Welfare Plan as a welfare benefit for unemployed eligibles. It is expected that the school will be developed into a complete train­ ing center—^both for entry and up­ grading—pending the working out of adipinistrative and legal details. "Training will be provided which should drastically reduce accidents and waste and should equip all sea­ men to handle themselves properly SEAFARERS LOG April 18, 19S5 Vol. XVII. No. 8 As I See It Page Burly Page Crossword Puzzle Page Editorial Cartoon .......Page Editorials Page Final Dispatch Page Inquiring Seafarer Page Labor Round-Up Page Letter of The Week Page Maritime ". .Page Meet The Seafarer Page Notices, Personals Page Off Watch Page Port Reports Pages 12, Quiz ' Page Repent Arrivals Page SIU History Cartoon Page Vote of Thanks ...Page Welfare Benefits ....Pages 18, Welfare Report Page Your Dollar's Worth Page 4 16 8 9 9 19 8 8 9 8 8 17 14 13 14 18 6 9 19 18 4 Publlthad bfwMkly at tho haadquarfart of fha Saafarars Intarnatlonal Union, A^ lantic a Gulf Dlstrlet AFL, «75 Fourth Avanua, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tal. HYaelnth af.ifta Rost Xtfflea.ln. BrooktyD..JIY,.jiadar 0.4M0. Entarcd a« laeond cl»« mattar to be known as the Andrew Furu­ seth Training School, provide for its administration by a committee of six members, three representing the SIU and three representing the companies. Seamen now sailing on SIUcunlracted ships who want to up­ grade their present ratings may do so through attending the school, whicfi is expected to receive Coast Guard sanction for this purpose. The training program contem­ plates use of the SIU training ship, the Andrew Furuseth, now based at Bayou La Batre, near Mobile. Merchant ships that will be in Mo­ bile harbor from time to time will be used for advanced training phases. Two-Week Sessions The school will accommodate about 30 men for each two-weeks' training session and will be capable of handling 700 to 800 men a year. The school will be departmen­ talized for specialized instruction in deck, engine and steward de­ partment work. Veteran SIU men will be engaged as instructors in each department. Training courses wiU . include such general subjects as use of lifeboats and life saving equip­ ment, fire fighting, first aid and artificial respiration and swimming for men in all departments. In addition, courses will be offered in work specialties of the various departments. The planning session here was attended by SIU Port Agent Cal Tanner, Patrolmen Harold Fischer and Leo Marsh as well as Seafarers F. M. Reyes, Joe Wread, Jack Parker and Bill Wallace; Max Har­ rison, Chairman of the Manage­ ment Committee; Alcoa Port Cap­ tain T. L. Proud and Waterman Commissary Superintendent Harry Fagan, representing SlU-contracted steamship companies; Captain James B. Rucker and Commanders" Charles C. Phillips and Robert Murdoch, representing the Coast Guard, and Carl Griffin, field ren-, ment of Vocational Education will act in an advisory capacity in de­ velopment of the school. "Through the Andrew Furuseth Training School, the SIU will be discharging important responsibili­ ties to the membership and to our contracted steamship companies," Tanner said. "We will provide our members with an opportunity to (Continued on page 17) erty. Instead of a contract and improved conditions that they were promised, the ILA's "union" rep­ resentative simply had these men signed off and crimped another alien crew aboard, after taking several crewmembers for $15 apiece. The ILA-chartered "United In­ ternational Seamen's Union" was formed last fall ostensibly to or­ ganize seamen on foreign-flag ships. Actually, according to its president, Louis Le Doulx (Londos), the organization hoped to raid established sea unions, American or foreign, with cut-rate contracts.The new "union" simply repre­ sented a continuation of a crimp hall operation that had functioned for some time to supply crews to 'h:unaway"-flag ships operated by Aristotle Onassis. Fouled-Up Trip Crewmen on the Cambridge had arrived in New York on March 14 after a trip which proved unbear­ able because of extremely bad food, unsafe conditions and mis­ treatment. They'had heard about the ILA "organizing" foreign-flag ships, so six of their number went up to the "United International Seamen's Union" office for help. Their objectives were to get a contract which would at least, set down conditions of work in writ­ ing, some improvements on food and wages, and a formal payoff and sign-on which they had not received up to then. The "United International Seamen's Union" said that it would go to work on the problem Immediately. The first thing that the "union" did was to collect $15.05 from 14 were making less than $100 per month. The "union" then went through the motions of calling a company representative and asking for overtime increases, transporta­ tion, and better food. In the process of comiiig down to the ship to- sign men up and collect their "dues'" the "tinion" repre­ sentative spent most of his time freeloading on the officers' chow. After several days of shadow boxing, the "union" told the men it could do nothing for them. It told the crew to sign off and take whatever the company wanted- to give them. As soon as the men signed off, the ILA "union" rep­ resentative promptly crimped a new crew aboard which he had taken off another Liberian-flag ship in the port. SIU Pension^ Family Care Studied By Welfare Plan A promise of new Welfare Plan benefits and possible increases in existing ones are con­ tained in a study now imderway by Union and management trustees. Trustees are studying the possibility of an expanded pension program which would be an outgrowth of the disability benefit, as well as the problem cover all Seafarers meeting age of providing medical bene­ and seatime qualifications. This fits for wives and children of Sea­ farers. Existing benefits, with the exception of scholarship and ma­ ternity benefits, are lilso under re­ view. The new study is an outgrowth of recent increases in Welfare Plan contributions won by the SIU as well as a review of the operation of the Plan up until now. Several sessions of the trustees have been held on these problems with the as­ sistance of actuarial specialsts and it is expected that the trustees will act on the new proposals be­ fore long. Since the SIU Welfare Plan is self-administered and self-insured, the addition of new benefits or im­ provement of old ones is a com­ paratively simple procedure. It does not Involve rewriting of trust fund contracts as happens when an outside insurance company is in­ volved. This makes for faster action on new proposals. Pension Study Under consideration on the pen­ sion issue is a plan which would would be in addition to the cur­ rent disability benefit which pro­ vides lifetime income to Seafarers at any age who are imable to work. Should such^ plan be worked out the 'trustees would also aim for possible increases in payments over the present disability benefits. The dependents' medical bene­ fit is one which has been requested by Seafarers frOm time to time, and the trustees are studying the advisibilily of such a plan as well as the administrative problems in­ volved. Not neglected in the study are the existing hospital and death benefits. Increases in one or both of these benefits may be part of the new package. The trustees are hopeful that they can come up with a combina­ tion involving increases in old benefits and addition of new ones if possible. That depends on skilled forecasting by actuaries of the cost of such benefits through the years, as compared with the -anticipated income of the Welfare Plan. Mobile Hall Work Delayed MOBILE—Seafarers in this port are hopeful work on the beautiful new addition to the SIU hall here will be completed in time for th^ membership meeting of April 20, but the construction schedule hai been delayed by two major strikef in this area. Every effort is being made to complete finishing touches to thO new three-story wing as well a8 al­ terations to the original two-story building at S. Lawrence and Da­ uphin Streets, said Port Agent Cal Tanner. "Some Items 4re completely be­ yond our control, however," he said. "Delivery of some necessary materials and telephone installa­ tions are being held qp by the rail and telephone strikes." Both strikes were still going strong at last report witji .no settle­ ments in sight. / �9EAPARERS Ayrii 15. 1955 Scene at NLRB headquarters in San Francisco after 4-1 victory for the SIU Pacific District in West Coast bargaining election was announced shows Pete McGoIdrick (left), representing Harry Bridges' longshore union, making a hasty and unhappy exit. Momentous victory for SIU unions, which ended control by last remnants of Commie unionism on US-flag ships, is marked by restrained relief of Ed Turner (3nd from left), SIUNA organizer who headed the drive, and Sam Bennett, MFOW vice-president. In rear is John "Bud" McGorlan, MCS-AFL. Par* Thr«!« LOG Victory smiles were flashed at MCS-AFL headquarters as soon as news of the crushing 4-1 defeat of Bridges' longshore union by the SIU Pacific District was known. Phil Boucher, MCS-AFL dispatcher, passed news to jubilant membership in San Francispo. Balloting represented combined win for SUP, MFOW and MCS-AFL. Siij Of NA Routs LOG To Give Own Bridges By 4 To 1 ^Oscars' For 1955 In 3-Dep'f Vote The • constructive role of Seafarers in making the SEA­ FARERS LOG an outstanding and unique trade union pub­ lication is to be recognized in the form of four annual LOG awards established this week-*by the SIU. Each year the editors of the LOG will select four distinguished membership contributions, one each in four categories — letters, photographs, poetry and drawings—and present to them the SEAFARERS LOG award. The award program begins as of January 1 of this year so that everything published in the LOG during 1955 is eligible. At the end of the year all issues of the LOG will be scrutinized for out­ standing contributions, the pres­ entations to be made early in 1956. In selecting the award winners, the following standards of judg­ ment will apply: The letters award will go to the Seafarer whose letter, in the judgement of the editors, offers a positive and constructive proposal for the membership or best ex­ presses the feeling of a Seafarer on any given issue. Seafarers For Action Xhe photography award will be keyed to the best photograph or photographs of Seafarers at work or play, or other photographic sub­ ject matter of strong reader appeal. * The poetry award will be issued on the basis of literary merit and subject matter in the tradition of the sea. Similarly the award for drawing will take into account quality and originality as well as subject matter based on maritime or related experience. While it is the editors' present Intention to make the awards in these four categories, the award program is flexiible enough .so that any contribution that does not fall into their scope would be consid­ ered for an additional award if it has sufficient merit. The idea for an awards program derives from the fact that rank and file Seafarers have done a great deal in years past to make the LOG an interesting and lively newspaper. The stories, letters, poems, photos and drawings sent by Seafarers from all over the, I i f.if'srf' SAN FRANCISCO—Seamen on West Coast ships have put to rout the remains of Communist-line unionism with 'a resounding four to one vote in favor of the SIU Pacific District. Sailors, firemen and cooks participating in the three-depart­ ment vote rolled up 3,931 votes for the SIU of NA with Harry Bridges' Interna­ tional Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union far in the rear with 1,004 tallies. There were 327 no unionr~ the Pacific, the Marine Firemen's soon threw in the sponge when it votes. Union and the Marine Cooks and found that it would have to buck powerful waterfront ap­ The overwhelming SIU Stewards, AFL, indicated they Bridges' paratus. victory heralds the first time in 20 years that American un­ licensed seamen have been completely free of any Com­ munist controlled unions on the West Coast. It represents the most serious setback Harry Bridges has suffered in his career. For the first time now, all three shipboard departments on West Representation of the SEA­ Coast ships will be represented by FARERS LOG award emblem. one union, the SIU of North America. world have done much to add ap­ SIU Pacific District officials, peal to the LOG and make it a representing the Sailors Union of membership publication. SIU Crews And Meetings Back Lnndeberg Stand SIU members ashore and on the .ships have taken strong positions in support of Harry Lundeberg, secretary-treasurer of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, following the attack on him by Joseph Curran, president of the National Maritime Korea, a trade now monopolized by Liberian-flag vessels. Tiie Union. Membership meetings in all ports voted unanimously to sup­ port liUndeberg and endorse his signing of an experimental bulk cargo agreement. SIU crews are also acting on the""issue. Eighty •Siu-manned shipsL have already taken unanimous action in support of Lundeberg's position. The NMU president's virulent attack on Lundeberg followed the signirtg of an agreement with the operators of the Tonsina, a Liberty ship, which will run in the bulk trade between California and agreement was designed to enable US ships to compete in this trade. The attacks grew in intensity when AFL unions ieft the Conference of American Maritime Unions. Typical of the response from SIU ships was the message sent to Lundeberg by the crew of the SS Edith. "Curran and his stooges," they declared, "tried to use CAMU for their own ends, even if it was at the expense of all the seamen and the AFL unions. You did the right thing in getting out of CAMU." would move immediately for a new contract covering the stewards as soon as certification from the La­ bor Board is received. It is ex­ pected though, that Bridges will restort to harassing tactics in an attempt to delay certification. In any case, the Communist-line leaders of ILWU Local 100, which succeeded the defunct National Union of Marine Cooks arid Stew­ ards, realize the jig is up. Reports are that they have been advising their supporters in the shipboard steward depai'tments to apply for AFL membership. Since the re­ sults were announced, MCS-AFL offices have been deluged with new applications. The SIU victory represents a personal triumph for SIU presi­ dent Harry Lundeberg who spon­ sored the chartering of MCS-AFL in 1950 after NUMC&S was ex­ pelled from the CIO for following the Communist line. With the aid of rank and file NUMC&S mem­ bers who had been fighting the Communist-line leadership the new union made its modest be­ ginning. Immediately it ran into violent opposition from Bridges who had long had NUMC&S under his thumb. One of the methods used in an attempt to stir up opposi­ tion within the Sailors Union was publication of the "West Coast Sailor's Journal," an anonymous publication which spent its ener­ gies attacking the SUP leadership and promoting Communist propa­ ganda issues. Meanwhile, the National Mari­ time Union (CIO) made half­ hearted efforts to organize the cooks and stewards, That union Once MCS-AFL became active, the leadership of NUMC&S began a series of violent purges of men suspected of AFL sympathies. They were expelled from the union, jobactioned off the ships and dumped in the streets. But none of these tactics could keep the MCS-AFL from making progress. Finally, MCS-AFL reached the point where it was able to petition for an election last year. . The Communist Party strategists switched horses in midstream from the discredited NUMC&S and ad­ vised their supporters to vote "no union." Meanwhile, NUMC&S membership was swallowed up in a hastUy organized "Local 100" of the longshore union. The result was that a heavy "no-union" vote prevented MCS-AFL from winning a dear majority. Nothing daunted, the SIU Pa­ cific District petitioned for a new election involving all three shipbard departments. Alcoa Payroll Office Moves Seafarers in New York who have to contact the Alcoa Steamship Company's Marine and Ship's Payroll Depart­ ment are advised to note the shift of that office from its former location in downtown New York. The new address is 270 41st St., at Pier 6, Bush Terminal, Brooklyn, not far from SIU headquarters. The change from the old location at 17 Battery Place is effective immediately. ., jii -..J ji \'- �SEAFARERS iPat* W6vr '' lAwfii W; IfM LOG Seafarers Aid Jn Fishing Beat Rescue a"5; The SlU-manned coastwise freighter Antinous la shown in Coast Guard photo as she stood by dis­ abled fishing boat South Seas (circled, top) in Gulf rescue. Three men were saved through com­ bined efforts of ship's crew and Coast Guard after their boat sprung a leak and threatened to sink. Ex-Sailor Writes Historical Novel A frequent contributor to the SEAFARERS LOG, Marius Hansome, -former seaman, fisherman and cannery worker, and a present-day writer and academic figure, this month published his first novel, "Appointment with Fortune," dealing with the history of the m the*^ I American Northwest in varied experiences at sea, which early part of this century. Mier Sure to Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that payments of funds, for what­ ever Union purpose, be made only to authorized A&G repre­ sentatives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered, be sure to protect yourself by immediately bringing the mat­ ter to the attention of the sec­ retary-treasurer's office. The 247-page volume, published at $3.50 by Vantage Press, Inc., New York, tells a story based on the authox-'s varied personal ex­ periences in the West of 1914 land ill the post-World War I period. The key figure is first a seaman and then a teacher in the brawl­ ing "wilds" of the Pacific North­ west and Alaska. Life On Ship Woven into the tale ai-e some Interesting descriptive passages about the life of seamen in the old pxe-union days. The author apparently called upon his own began in Denmai k and later moved to this country where he , sailed for a number of years on "West Coast ships. He has been a pi-incipal and superintendent of schools in Wash­ ington, Idaho and Alaska; Profes­ sor of Social Sciences in the Rand School, Hunter College, Columbia University, Baldwin-Wallace Col­ lege, and has a doctorate conferi-ed by Columbia. He is the author of "Woi-ld Workei-s' Education Move­ ments, Their Social Significance," "Sociology," a textbook, and a con­ tributor to numerous newspapei's and national magazines. THE LATEST HOOVER COMMISSION REPORT DEALING WITH trovernment transportation operations puts light on a situation which your Union and the rest of the maritime industry has recognized for some time. That is that the Military Sea Transportation Service has been competing with privately-owned shipping for years through its operation of dry cargo, tanker and passenger ships. Furthermore the Commission's findings bear out another well-known situation, that MSTS does its job at far greater cost than it could be done by private operators. This is true in face of the fact that wages and conditions on private ships are'superior all ai'ound to those on MSTS ships. Since these conditions are well-known to everybody in thp industry, in the administration and in Congressional quarters that deal with the merchant marine, there seems to be no reason why immediate action could not be taken to change matters. US shipping and seamen have enough problems to deal with without having to face unfair competi­ tion from a Government agency. , J". 4i t A COUPLE • OF DEPUTIES IN THE FRENCH NATIONAL Assembly have dramatized the problem of the runaway flags again by demanding that French ports be closed to these cut-rate, cutthroat operations. Those demands follow growing complaints' by British shipowners on this same score, so it can readily be seen that the runaways are hurting all legitimate shipping operations, even those under lower-wage foi-eign flags. Aside from the serious impact of the runaways on American sea­ men, which is well-known to every Seafarer, it appears that these out­ fits will ci'eate an international pi'oblem for the United States. As is well known, the bulk of this shipping is owned by American opei*ators who have been encouraged by their own Government to evade the international standards established by the legitimate maritime nations. The spread of the runaways can only contribute to inter­ national friction and lead to 'anti-American feeling accox-dingly. It is well-known that this country has taken the lead in promoting constantly higher international standards of manning, safety, con­ struction and shipboard-feeding on ships of all nations. At the same time we have our State depai-tment professing great concern about the well-being of foreign flag shipping under legitimate flags, even to the extent of attacking protective legislation for the American mei'chant marine. ^ IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN YOUR UNION'S POLICY TO ENCOURAGE the broadest possible participation by Seafarers in the shipboard and shoreside machinery of the Union. The recent change in the ship­ board set-up involves, among other things, the addition of new func­ tions to be fulfilled toy crewmqpnbers. On some occasions there is a tendency for crewmembers to let one or two of their number carry out- these opei-ations with the result that one man will be performing a double function. While the Seafai'er involved may be fully capable of handling these chores, it's a sounder idea to spread the responsibilities and duties around a larger mnnber of men. Broader participation by crewmembers is the fairest and most desirable state of affairs. Many clews are already following a pi-occdure of giving each ship­ board assignment to a different man. In the long run, the Union and the membership will benefit by such a procedure which promotes the idea and practice of teamwork among ships' crews. SEAFARERS GUIDE TO RETTER BUYING Renting Vs. Buying Home If you listen to the National Assn. of Real Estate Boai'ds, you will go away believing you don't have to pay much rent at all for a place to live. This association of real estate agents reports that half the dwellings in the coun­ try still rent for $42 or less. Thei'e is one big fallacy in that plausible-sounding sta­ tistic. As labor housing experts have pointed out, the average cost of rent is brought way down by substandard dwellings. There are about 15 million decaying and delapidated homes in the counti-y, and one out of every five families now lives in slums. So you can see what you get for "$42 or less." As a matter of fact, rents have been subject to more inflation in recent years than any other major living ex­ pense except medical costs. "Average" rents have gone up 20 per cent since 1950, compared to increases of nine percent in food costs, and seven pei'cent for clothing. The result is, among many families, including those of Seafarei's, the big debate of other generations—is it cheap­ er to buy or rent a house—has been the big dilemma of today: where can you either rent or buy at a tolerable cost? For many families there has been no choice in recent years—they have had to buy to get a roof over their heads. Also, there are personal pieferences involved. Some fam­ ilies prefer a house, while otheis prefer the convenience of a flat or apartment. Here is a comparison of the strictly financial advantages of renting vei-sus buying in today's housing market: Advantages of Renting: There is no risk of capital as in buying a house in today's inflated market, which requii-es at least an initial outlay of $2,000 to $4,000, when you con­ sider not only the down payment but closing fees and additional equipment required. I Hi' '• LiifertiS!.':'. —The investment lequired for a house can be made to yield an income in savings bonds or other investment. —A renting family has greater freedom if it must move or if its income or family size changes. Also, unless you , know you will stay in the same location at least a few years, renting avoids the hidden expenses of buying (clos­ ing costs, lawyer's fee, etc.) which many families who move fieq'uently have been paying over and over in recent years. —Except for coopei-ative apartments available in some cities, home ownership usually means an individual house. But unless you prefer and want a separate house, it is the costliest type of dwelling to build and maintain. Advantages of Ownership: You are partially pi-otected against excessive I'ent charges despite any possible further inflations. The cost of opei'ating your own home will rise too, but not as steeply. In some ai-eas where rents have skyrocketed as controls were removed the past two years, home ownei'ship has actually been a cost saver for some families. You lose perhaps three to six percent interest on the cash you invest, but nowadays landlords often try to make the lent you pay yield them a ten peicent return on their investment, in addition to their basiness expenses which you must pay. —If you ov(ri a home you have an oppoitunity to invest "sweat equity"—your own labor—by maintaining and im­ proving your property. —Some of your monthly payment does build up equity (your own investment in the house), even though the amount you build up is often exaggex'ated by builders and mortgage lenders. The partial fallacy is that you also "use up" a house while you are paying for it. It depre­ ciates in value. Also, in the eai-ly years of home ownership you build up very little equity. Most of your monthly pay­ ment goes to mortgage interest, arid only a small pai't Written exclusively for THE SEAFARERS LOG. by Sidney Margolius, Leading Expert on Buying toward paying off the debt itself. Still, it is possible to stave off some of the depreciation by wise choice of a neighborhood that is impx'oving i-ather than deteriorating, and by cai'eful pi'operty maintenance. If you keep the house' long enough you will ultimately enjoy the benefit of high equity. . —There is a tax advantage in owning. Mortgage interest and property taxes are deductible on federal and some state income taxes. This often saves the homeowner $8 or $9 a month. -' Adding up the comparative advantages, nowadays own­ ing does Tiave a financial edge over i-enting a comparable home, largely becduse rental housing in many areas has become an exorbitant profit enterprise. The chief excep­ tion is if you do have a reasonable, stable rent in one of the few areas where controls still exist, or where lack of demand restrains rental charges. But in general, as one authority put it, you can probably have a better home for the same money owning than renting. But beware undertaking a lax-ger house and larger ex­ pense than you can afford. Realtors arid lenders tend to be over-optimistic about how much house a family can afford. They tend to say you can afford to spend one-fourth of your income for housing expense. But unless you are willing to sex-imp on food and other necessities, it is much more realistic to pjan to spend no mox-e than one-fifth of income for your entire housing expense, including mort­ gage payment, takes, heating and repairs. Buyers often tend to underestimate repair costs. They are fooled by the fact that new houses require comparatively few repairs and replacement o|^ equipment. But before many years, repaix-s aiid replacement of such expensive items aS heating-system components begin to bedevil homeowners. Real-estate ex­ perts themselves calculate repair costs at about 2^1 perleriht of fhd 'cost of a piropertyl • - �SEAFARERS Pare Five LOG See No Job Loss In Sale Of Waterman To McLean MOBILE — The SlU-contraded Waterman Steamship Company is in the process of selling all of its ships and facilities to the Malcolm P. McLean interests which recently bought the ^ven ships of Pan Atlantic Steamship Corp., Waterman's coastwise subsidiary. Properties involved in the'" multi-million dollar deal now $68 million and total liabilities at doctor ordered to give the almostdead coastwise trade a revitalizing being closed include 29 steam­ nearly $21 million. Familiar the world over as the emblem of the Waterman fleet, the "Flyinr W" symbol on the bow of the company's fleet of C-2s will disappear from the high seas once the sale to McLean is completed. Starting in 1919 with one ship, Waterman became the largest freight shining operation in the world. The company has been under SIU contract since 1938. Familiar To Vanish From Sea MOBILE—The sale of the Waterman Steamship Corp. this month foreshadows the disappearance of the familiar "Flying W" from the high seas after a 35-year career during which the company grew into the-*largest freight shipping oper­ ers for the Government at one time, all manned by men of the ation in the world. Waterman vessels have been manned by Seafarers under an SIU contract since the Union was first founded in 1938. The company had a modest be­ ginning in 1919, when the old US Shipping Board alloted the SS Eastern Sun to a newly-formed Mobile shipping company headed by the late John B. Waterman, af­ ter whom one of the ships is named. The Eastern Sun made her first trip to Livei*pool, England, via Norfolk, with coal. Reached Peak During War During World War 11, when the company reached its peak, it had its own fleet of 38 American-flag vessels and operated up to 125 oth- 'Loretta' Dies In Baltimore BALTIMORE — Seafarers and maritime labor through­ out this port mourned the passing last month of Mrs. Loretta G. Busick, 62, a long-time friend of merchant seamen and a wellknown local waterfront figure. She died 'March 25. Until recently, Loretta had op­ erated the "Seven Seas Cafe" where, in good times and bad, she always had a friendly word for the mei'chant sea­ man and an open heart when he was in trouble. Many an oldtime sailor was in her debt for money, Mrs. Busick advice, or the price of a meal. A delegation of Seafarers and Baltimore SIU port officials paid their last respects at the funeral services here, at the Poly Trinity Church. Burial followed in Rich­ mond, Va. Floral tributes were sent by the SIU branch here, from headquarters in New York, and SIU. As trade expanded during the post-World War 1 period, the op­ eration became known as the Mo­ bile-Oceanic Line, with three small vessels running between Mobile, Tampa and Miami. By 1931, it had 14 ships and its own local repair yard for handling minor repairs. Additional vessels were pur­ chased in 1936 and 1937 when the now near-defunct coastwise ship­ ping industry was the mainstay of US-flag shipping and Waterman was the principal operator in that service. In 1937, Waterman also bought the giant Chickasaw shipyards and created a subsidiary, the Gulf Shipbuilding Corp., for construct­ ing cargo ships. Conversion of several "baby flat-tops" after the war for the SlU-manned Robin Line and the building of 31 of its own ships was done right here. All of its ships are C-2s. Never Regained Trade In the post-war years. Water­ man, like most other coastal opera­ tors, never recaptured the trade it lost in that field. Nevertheless, it operated over 40 ships at one time in service all over the globe, to Europe, the Caribbean and the Far East, as well as others for Govern­ ment account during the Korean War. The company moved into its own new 18-story building here in 1948, and this home office served as the center for branches in 25 US cities . and other agencies throughout the world. There are Waterman-owned docks in Puerto Rico, purchased from the Govern­ ment and doubled in capacity, a new terminal, only a year old, in Port Newark, NJ, and branches of Ryan Stevedoring, another subsi­ diary, ih many US ports where "Flying W" ships call. A huge Waterman-built and op­ erated citrus fruit tei'minal in Tampa, Fla., used chiefly by the Pan Atlantic Steamship Co., its coastwise subsidiary, was disposed of as part of a sale to the McLean Securities Corp. earlier this year, from other SIU ports on al^ coasts. ifiyqlying.peYen.slijps. ships manned by Seafarers and the Waterman repair yard here which is under contract to the Marine Al­ lied Workers, an SIU affiliate. Shortly after McLean Securities Corp. bought Pan Atlantic, the SIU signed the McLean corpora­ tion to ,a regular SIU freightship agreement. Port Agent Cal Tan­ ner, SIU representative in this port who handled the negotiations on that occasion, expressed the belief the SIU will encounter no diffi­ culty in continuing in effect its present Waterman contracts cover­ ing the freightships and the repair yard. Security of SIU jobs on the 29 ships in question and MAW work in the repair yard seems to be as­ sured, T;.nner said. He already has been conferring with McLean exe­ cutives regarding the situation. The ships which McLean pro­ posed to buy through the C. Lee Co., an Alabama corporation which is a wholiy-owned subsidiary of the McLean Securities Corp., are being operated by Waterman in the intercoastal trade and in runs to the Far East, Europe and Puerto Rico. 842 Million Deal Under terms of the McLean pur­ chase, approved by the Waterman board of directors, offers are being mailed to Waterman stockholders by the C. Lee Co. to purchase all outstanding shares of Waterman common stock at $48 a share. Thei'e are 874,548 shares of this capital stock outstanding, which would make the total purchase price $41,978,304. The sale is conditional upon 80 percent of ail outstanding capital stock being delivered to the pur­ chasers on or before April 21, 1955. Also involved in the transaction are other Waterman properties in­ cluding the 18-story Waterman Building in downtown Mobile, the Gulf Shipbuilding facilities at Chickasaw, Ala,, the Ryan Steve­ doring Co., the Grand Hotel at Point Clear, Ala., and properties in Puerto Rico. In a financial statement issued along with announcement of the purchase offer. Waterman assets were listed as slightly more than Rename SIU Friend La. AFL Head BATON ROUGE—E. H. "Lige" Williams of Shreveport, long i-ecognized as a friend of the SIU in this area, was reelected president of the Louisiana State Federation of Labor at its 43rd annual con­ vention here. Williams, who entered the labor movement gs a union barber, has served as president of the state or­ ganization for 22 of those years. Louis P. Sahuque, New Orleans, was reelected first vice president and E. J. Bourg, Baton Rouge, was reelected secretary-treasurer. Sahuque, who also has served for many years as legislative rep­ resentative of the state federation, announced at the convention that he would not accept nomination to the office after this year be­ cause of, ill J^oalth. If the McLean offer is accepted by the required number of stock­ holders, it is his intention to con­ tinue the Waterman business with headquarters at Mobile, McLean said. After purchase of the Pan Atlantic fleet and the Gulf Florida Terminal Co. of Tampa from Wa­ terman, McLean stepped down as head of the McLean Trucking Co. of Winston-Salem, NC, to take active charge of the new enter­ prises. He also moved his residence from Winston-Salem to Mobile. McLean purchased Pan Atlantic as the first step in his plan to op­ erate a coastwise trailer-ship serv­ ice. He plans construction of at least four specially designed ves­ sels capable of carrying 286 35foot loaded trailers on a "roll-onroll off" service. Maritime observers felt that Mc­ Lean's purchase of the Waterman coastwise ships was just what the shot in the arm. Acquisition of the additional Waterman properties would permit him to extend his op­ erations to the intercoastal trade. The readiness with which Mc­ Lean signed an agreement with the SIU covering Pan Atlantic encour­ aged the belief that Seafarers will man the new specially-designed trailer-ships when they are com-" pleted under plans which report­ edly involve the outlay of $43 5 million for construction. These ships would supplement rather than replace present Pan Atlantic operations. In furtherance of McLean's coastwise plans. Pan Atlantic sus­ pended its operations to Mobile and Boston on April 1. Company officials said the sus­ pension was temporary and WHS "part of a program of preparation for a long-range coastwise pro­ gram." PORTLAND, Me. — A vet­ Unable to sail any longer eran Seafarer who first joined because of a muscle disorder the Union in 1940, Earl Spear that has weakened his right had to call it quits because of a bad heart and a bronchial condi­ tion first contracted dur­ ing three years of imprisonment by the Japanese in World War II. However, Spear credits the secu­ rity of the SIU disability benefit, which he's been receiving since March, 19.53, and the freedom from worry that it brings, with actually improving his health. It's been a good prescription for him; he's tanned and healthy - looking today. Since he is only 56 years of age, he is not yet eli­ gible for Social Security benefits, and the SIU dis­ Spear ability money is bread and butter for him. He does get a small payment from the Gov­ ernment which is given to exPOWs, but it's far from enough. At present. Spear lives in a small cottage on Highland Lake, 15 miles from here in the heart of the piney Maine woods. With a television set, a fishing rod, a veg­ etable garden and occasional visits from friends, he finds his days pass pleasantly. Anytime he wearies of the solitary life, there are his mother and sister and old fi'iends to see in Portland, as well as a lit­ tle shopping to do. Spear started going to sea in 1912 at the age of 14. His first trip out was as a messboy on a coastwise collier at $10 a month for 16 hours a day. But he liked sailing and stayed with it. Dur­ ing the 1920s, he recalled, he earned as much as $120 a month as a combination cook and steward. While in Manila shortly after World War 11 broke out he was jailed by the Japanese and im­ prisoned for three years until fi­ nally, on February 23, 1945, the US 11th Airborne Division freed the American prisoners. When he was released his weight was down to 129 pounds and he was badly in need of medical care. leg permanently. Seafarer Burton Frazer, at 61, at least has the comfoi't of knowing that he's got $25 weekly in SIU disability benefits coming in regularly to help him out. The transition from a long, ac­ tive life of sailing on all kinds of ships to the present calm has been a painful one, but Frazer manages to keep busy .ind is .nlwnys "in touch" with things. He's almost a daily visitor to Union headquar­ ters in Brooklyn and attends most SIU meetings in the port like a ritual. He lives in Manhattan. Leg Buckled,^ On the disability list since Janu­ ary, 1954, he wound up his last trip just two years ago on the Seatrain Louisiana. It all happened, quickly. He turned in one night after watch feeling fine and the next day couldn't get as far as the door of his foc'sle without the leg buckling. Hospital treatment later failed to bring it around. He then applied for, and received, the SIU disability benefit. Single now, although he was married once many years ago, Frazer started his sailing cai'e.r at the age of 14, shipping out of Portland, Me. in the summertime, and later turned to the sea as a livelihood. He passed from sailing ships to colliers, then to tankers and fi­ nally to dry cargo ships. At this point, in World War I, he was Frazer earning up to $90 monthly as a fireman. Eventually, he joined the SIU in 1938, after a stint in the old ISU. He sailed continuously be­ fore and since then in the engine department. "The sea is a good place for a boy to begin in," he points out, "but it's best, these days, to fin­ ish some schooling first. Today's wages and conditions won by the SIU make sailing a highly desirable,.^rDfe5sion.*', j. ':ii �J,...,.w. SEAFAItERS race Six hf. i|L I.!!; • S';"£; .i' :j;^ '-* 1'^ I f > • LOG April IS. 19SS CS Orders Louisiana Labor Backs 3rd Super Sill's Hospital Fight T ankship PLAN NEW BIG FOUR TALKS—Efforts are afoot to set up a new series of talks leading up to a meeting of President Eisenhower with the leaders of France, Great Britain and the Soviet Union. The efforts follow ratification of German rearmament and would be aimed at a general solution of world problems in Austria, Germany and the Far East. 4" 4* iji AUTO INDUSTRY RUNS WILD—A tremendous boom in automobile production and salea has taken place in the first three months of the year with manufacturers putting out over 2,100,000 passenger cars alone in that period. Production is 37 percent ahead of last year's rate, .with the total number of passenger cars turned out last year be­ ing 5V& million. BATON ROUGE, La.—The SIU's fight for continuing the appropriation for USPHS ho.spitals was supported by the Louisiana State Federation of Labor in a strongly worded resolution adopted at the or--*ganization's 43rd annual con­ thrown ui)on the already over-bur­ dened and over-crowded facilities vention here. WASHINGTON — The SlU-contracted Cities Service Oil Company formally completed an agreement with the Maritime Administration this week for trading in two more The resolution urged the US T-2s against the building of a third Senate to approve the hospital ap­ 80,000-deadweight-ton supertanker. propriation already okayed by the Five other T-2s were involved in US House of Representatives and the contract reached last Novem­ sent to the Senate Appropriations ber for the first two ships. Committee for consideratipn. The Construction on the first two, at House recognized "the need for an estimated cost of $8 million these hospitals and public health •ach, is already underway at the services" despite the "adverse re­ Bethlehem Steel Company's Spar­ port" of the Hoover Commision on row Point Yard in Baltimore, and Government Reorganization, the they are expected to be ready early resolution pointed out. next year. The third supertanker "American merchant seamen will also be built by Bethlehem. perform a vital and fundamental role in our national defense and New Design The ships are completely new in in the development of our state design and will be able to carry and national economy," the resolu­ 18 different grades of petroleum tion declared. "Adoption of the products at one time. The 650-foot Hoover Commission's proposals vessels will have a speed of 17 , . . would-work severe hardship ^ knots and carry a 48-man crew in on merchant seamen and adversely * US-flag service between Lake affect the economic* structure of Charles, La., and East Coast stor­ the American shipping industry. "This program of service to mer­ age terminals. Individual rooms for each crewmember plus special chant seamen has been functioning recreation rooms are part of the for 157 years, and long has been recognized as essential for the design. The traded-in tankers will go in­ care of injui'ed seamen. "Closing of the USPHS hospi­ to the Government-reserve fleet under the program designed to tals would result in thousands of se'amen and other patients being modernize US tankers. French Deputies Urge Actiou Ou 'Ruuaways' PARIS — Striking a blow on behalf of French shipowners and indirectly for the flag-operators of other recognized mari­ time countries, two French deputies are campaigning in the National Assembly for a law-*" barring entry to ports in enable the shipowners to escape France and her dependencies the wages, safety regulations and of any ship sailing under the "Panhonlib" fiag. "Panhonlib" is a designation given to ali ships sailing under the "runaway" fiags of Panama, Honduras and Liberia. In the US, 69 former Americanflag Liberty-type vessels have been allowed to transfer to operations under these flags, against the protest of the SIU and other mari­ time unions. The "runaway" flags other standards that exist in reg­ ular maritime nations. In urging their measure on the National Assembly, the deputies pointed out that the ships under "Panhonlib" flag were owned by companies "which try to elude responsibilities affecting all other merchant marines, and consequent­ ly are' competing di.shonestly with otiier companies respectful of the laws of their countries." of other public and private hos­ pitals." The resolution went on to point out how the hospitals, have "con­ tributed immeasurably to the gen­ 4 eral public good" by pioneering OBITUARIES IN THE NEWS—Two nationally-prominent publishers many medical developments and died recently, Colopel Robert R. McCormick of the Chicago "Tribune" "training thousands of* critically .and Joseph Pulitzer, of the St. Louis "Post Dispatch." Colonel McCor­ needed doctors and nurses." mick gained fame as spokesman for the right wing of thb Republican The resolution, which directed Party. Other prominent personages who passed away were Walter that copies be sent to US Senators White, energetic head of the National'Association for the Advancement Russell B. Long and Allen J. El- •of Colored People, and John W. Davis, famed constitutional lawyer lender of Louisiana, was intro­ and unsuccessful presidential candidate in 1924. Davis and White duced at the convention by the dueled last year in th^ US Supreme Court over the school segregation New ' Orleans SIU delegation issue. headed by Lindsey Williams, New Orleans port agent. EARTHQUAKES ROCK SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES—Over 300 per­ Adopted Unanimously sons were reported killed and untold damage done when a series of The convention suspended its regular order of business on sharp earth shocks wrecked a number of villages on the island of Min­ Wednesday afternoon to adopt the danao. Philippine relief agencies and the US,Air Force both took a resolution unanimously so that hand in ferrying supplies and rnedical aid to the stricken area. 4 4 4 action on it could be reported to the SIU regular membership meet­ WAR CLOUDS OVER QUEMOY, MATSU—Two tiny islands just off ing in New Orleans Wednesday the China coast, Quemoy and Matsu, were the center of international night. attention this week. The islands are held by Chinese Nationalists and The stand of the Louisiana Fed­ reports were rife that the Chinese Communists would attack them. eration was hailed by Seafarers in This raised the question of US involvement in the fighting and its pos­ New Orleans as strengthening the sible spread into a major war. US allies have already stated they hand of the SIU and others in would not fight over these islands although they do agree on defense maritime industry in the fight to of Formosa. preserve the USPHS hospital 4 4 4 program. CHURCHILL RESIGNS—Winston Churchill's lengthy tenure as The Hoover Commission report Prime Minister and Government official in Britain came to an end last recommending the closing of all week when he offered his resignation clearing the way for new elections but four specialized USPHS hos­ in Great Britain. Churchill has been succeeded by Anthony Eden as pitals closely paralleled the pro­ prime minister until the elections take place. The 80-year old leader, posal advanced last year by Mrs. v/ho ranks as one of the most famous men of all times, may continue Oveta Gulp Hobby, Secretary of in an active role as a member of the House of Commons. The elections Health, Education and Welfare, are expected to be held in May. and former Budget' Director Jo­ 4 4. 4 seph P. Dodge. This proposal was RED CHINA SHAKEN BY PURGES—The first major shake-up in voted down after it aroused a storm of protest from Seafarers and CommunRt ranks since they took over China has taken place. Two others in the maritime industry. major party leaders have been accused of conspiracy and seeking to While the action of the Louisi­ overthrow the leadership of the Red Chinese government. One of the ana Federation and others sup­ accused men reportedly committed suicide. The shake-up may, in part, porting the SIU fight was encour­ be connected with internal economic difficulties. The event follows aging to SIU officials at headquar­ the recent major shake-up in Soviet Russia itself. 4 4 4 ters, Seafarers were urged not to relax their efforts in contacting POLIO VACCINE A SUCCESS—Results of last year's nationwide their Senators and Congressmen tests on polio vaccine have been announced with the vaccine reported about the necessity of keeping the a success. Approximately 440,000 children were inoculated last year hospitals open. Washington offi­ and only 113 came down with the disease, with no deaths. There were cials must be kept aware of the 750 cases and 15 deaths among 1,400,000 children who did not get the need for the hospitals until final vaccine. Authorities report that the vaccine is at least 80 per­ approval is won for the $34 million cent effective, possibly more, and preparations are underway for mass appropriation voted by the House. vaccinations of all school children this spring and summer. Cartoon History Of The SIU In January, 1951, with the Korean war still on, US maritime unions faced a- new attack on the hiring hall. The shipowners, claiming a shortage of experi•nced seamen, asked that manpower pools be set up by the-US similar to those established in World ^^ar JI. Se* uflione rfadied-Jbr .f . SMU Vt'livefs 3ifinpower The SIU immediately answered the shipowner threat by creating its own reserve of skilled seamen. Manpower committees were set up in all SIU halls to contact Seafarers over draft age who had left the industry, urging them to return. No source of experienced manpower, was left untapped, - ; iI No. 87 The response proved again that the Union could supply the operators with all the men they needed right out of its own hiring halls. No ships were delayed because of crew shortages and vital cargoes continued moving. SIU companies-hailed the Union effort as»,j'?a: remachaWe^ jobsl^'iv '•-i' • y ' i •• �April 15, 1955 SEAFARERS LOG Pagre Seven T-'.'is'" Report Rakes MSTS Competition from WASHiNCTOw )|yjti| Privately-Operated Shipping SlU NEWSLETTER Rulei are finally beinp aet up relatinr to claims by seamen and officers of ships owned toy the Government and operated under agency agreements. Section 1 (a) of Public Law 17, 78th Congress, provides that officers and members of crews of vessels operating now or in the past under . agency arrangements with the Government would have the right to make claims as follows: death, injuries, illness, maintenance and cure loss of effects, detention, or repati'iatlon, collection of wages and bon­ uses and making of allotments. All claims must be submitted for administrative consideration prior to institution of court action thereon. Claims based upon any insurance policy issued by the Maritime Administration (except claims for loss of or damage to personal ef­ fects if the seaman is alive, bonuses, detention and repatriation bene­ fits) must be filed with the Chief, Division of Insurance, Maritime Ad­ ministration, Department of Commerce, in this city. All other claims should be filed with the general agent of the vessel with respect to which such claim arose, or with the Director, Office of Natiortal Shipping Authority of the Maritime Administration, this city. The Government promises to give prompt notice in writing of the allowance or disallowance of each claim, toy mail to the last known ad­ dress of, or by personal delivery to, the claimant or his legal repre­ sentative. In the case of administrative disallowance, in whole or in part, such notice shall contain a brief statement of the reason for such disallowance. The above rules become effective as of the middle of April, 1955. 4> !• WASHINGTON — The open secret of the maritime industry, that the Military Sea Transportation Service is competing directly with privately-owned merchant ships, was strongly assailed in the latest Hoover Commission's report, this one dealing with Gov­ ernment transportation serv-|' ices. The report bluntly states though in the words of the Com­ mission 85 percent of MSTS cargo that much of the dry cargo, is "merchandise which is very sim­ tanker and passenger traffic of MSTS could be carried on private­ ly-operated ships at a great saving to the taxpayers. At the same time, a change in operations would be of great benefit to the US merchant marine. The Commission's conclusions repeat what has been maintained for some time by the SIU, other maritime unions and every ship­ owner group in the industry. It has been pointed out time and again that MSTS ships in the so-called nucleus fleet were in direct and open competition with private in­ dustry. Excessive Costs Private ship operators have also maintained that they could carry cargo and passengers far more economically than MSTS does be­ cause of the excessive manning scales on MSTS vessels. The report estimates that total Government transportation costs run as high as $3 billion a year. Typical of the way MSTS has grown all out of proportion is the fact that it operates over 220 cargo ships now compared to the 160 it had in 1950 and the 140 it began with in 1947. While MSTS has been growing the privately-owned fleet has been shrinking, even ilar . to commercial commodities and could be carried on commer­ cial ships." Could Carry All Private merchant ships, the Commission found, have 50 percent more unused outbound space avail­ able than would be required to handle every ton of outgoing cargo carried by the MSTS nucleus fleet. In other words existing private ships could carry as much outgo­ ing cargo as MSTS now handles and still have space left for half as much again. The same situation prevails with regard to passenger services. The entire privately-owned passenger fleet consi.sts of 40 ships which carried 466,000 passengers last year. MSTS runs 60 ships, 35 of vdiich carry civilians. In 1954 it carried 200,000 civilian passengers, enough, apparently, to keep about 15 good-sized ^private passenger ships in operation. Actually, the American-owned passenger fleet declined from 49 to 40 in the years between 1952 and 1954 while MSTS was carrying large numbers of civilians. The committee declares that more private passenger ships, tank­ ers, intercoastal ships and dry car­ go ships could be utilized by the Government and recommends that the MSTS nucleus fleet should be reduced considerably. "There cannot be two American merchant marines," it concludes, "one military and one civilian, op­ erating independently and at times in coippetition with each other. Cooperation from the Secretaries of Defense and Commerce, assisted by American ship operators and the Congress, is needed to end this situation." The Government has put the finishing touches on plans for a family of new merchant vessels—ships that will become the next generation of America's merchant shipping. These ships tentatively are being re­ ferred to by such types as the Island, the Freedom, the Clipper, the Seafarer, the Pipeline, the Bulk and the Turnpike. Right now, for example, the Government is seeking appropriations of $23.5 million for construction of two prototype ships of a type de­ signed to carry military materiel in event of "war. Thei^e two ships would not be for sale. Another $23,450,000 appropriation request probably will be approved •toy Congress to cover construction of five dry cargo ships (of the ex­ perimental type mentioned above). Sale of these ships to industry has been discussed behind closed doors but no decision reached as of this" time. In the coastwise trade there will be rapid growth of special purpos-2 ships. In the cargo handling phase, there will be considerable improve­ ment in ship-to-shore cargo handling facilities with special emphasis in speeding special types of cargo. The future will ^pd ships becoming much more specialized. For example, there will be an increase in the construction of large bulk carriers to take care of the needs of Ameri­ can industry for the import of evei'-increasing quantities of ores. Some of {he new-type ships will soon be offered to fiidustry for com- ' Under the SIU contract, US Public Health Service doctors meht and for suggestion as to integration into their present fleets. have the final say on whether If the Maritime Administration gets the money it requested, the or not a man is fit for duty. If agency will start on the construction program toy expanding its tradethere is any question about in-and-biiiid offer. It is now applicable only to tanker construction but your fitness to sail, check with wdll be extended to the dry cargo ship field. the nearest USPHS hospital or In the preparation of design work for the next generation of ships, out-patient clinic for a ruling. as outlined above, the Government has been guided by the following considerations: 1. That the deadweight size of the cargo ships now in operation is adequate for the replacement program. 2. That cargo carriers which will be forming the US merchant ma­ rine of the next 20 years must be faster than the corresponding units now in operation. 3. That, in general, a trend toward higher stowage factor is evident and therefore that the new units must have a higher cubic footage con­ tent than in corresponding types now in operation. Going ashore in port in Southeast Asia has 4. An all-out effort must be made at this time to design cargo ships ports, and not the least of them is the harassment which embody the best possible cargo handling features. VSPHS Has Last Say On Duty Slip Ala, Cuts Fishermen Gas Taxes MOBILE—The Alabama Legisla­ ture has provided for a refund of six cents of the seven-cents-a-gallon state gasoline tax on all gaso­ line purchased by commercial fishermen for use in their boats. This means Alabama commercial fishermen must henceforth pay only one cent a gallon state lax on gasoline instead of the seven cents they have been paying for years. The tax-relief bill long has been a major item in the legislative pro­ gram of the Mobile Bay Seafood Union. Full credit for success in securing enactment of the legisla­ tion was given to the Mobile Coun­ ty legislative delegation by Urban Bosarge, head of the SlU-affiliated fishermen's organization. Much-Needed Relief "We have been fighting for thi* greatly needed relief for a long time," Bosarge said. "We would not have succeeded this'session if it had not been for the vigorous fight put up in our b^ehalf by Stale Senator Garet Van Antwerp and State Representatives Otto E. Si­ mon, Thomas Murphy and John M. Tyson." More than 200 gasoline-propelled fishing boats based along the Ala­ bama Coast will be affected by the measure which "will save many fishermen from disaster," he added. The tax relief comes at a time when "the going is rough, economically speaking," for fisher­ men, Bosarge said. ' Drug Traps/ Strict Customs Plague Seafarers In Far East its hazards. Seafarer Luis Ramirez re­ of seamen by local customs officials. Just tit off the Steel Navigator (Isthmian) on a round-the-world trip, Ramirez found that customs The privately-owned US-flag fleet on April 1 totaled 1,117 vessels regulations in several coun-"*" of 14,089,628 deadweight tons. This total was divided into 719 dry the ship. "Not only did I have to pieces that are sold in many of cargo and passenger vessels of 7,531,386 deadweight tons and 398 tank­ tries are getting stricter all pay the export duty, but I think these places as solid ones, but af­ ers of 6,558,242 deadweight tons. the time, particularly in such they considered it a very serious ter being broken they can produce The fleet on April 1 was two vessels and 10,500 tons below the March places as Indonesia, Ceylon and 1 size, this reduction resulting from the removal of one over-age pas­ senger vessel, a Liberty type dry cargo ship and 2 tankers by transfer Thailand. Adding to the difficulty is the or sale foreign. This takes into account additions during the period. fact that the US offers cash re­ t t. t President Eisenhower is asking Congress to okay , an appropriation wards for informers who turn men of $161i million to pay for detention benefits of internees and prisoners over for violation of US customs regulations. Since the US awards of war of World War II. Under Public Law 744 of the last Congress, merchant seamen are are scaled to US income levels, entitled to such benefits if they were captured or interifed by Germany they often represent a fortune to or Japan for any period of time after December 7, 1941. Under the law impoverished Asiatics who are en­ couraged to plant narcotics and these benefits would amount to $60 a month. other valuables on unwitting Seamen entitled to benefits (if they have not already collected under the original 1948 benefits legislation) are those who were employed on Americans and then turn them in. Underpaid Guards any US-fiag ship or on a vessel of any government friendly to the US Ramu-ez quotes one Singhalese during World War II, and who was a citizen of this country on and policemen telling him in Colombo after December 7, 1941. ' Applications for the above benefits must be filed with the Foreign that "you can take a treasure ashore and they (the pustoms) do Claims Settlement Commission in this City before August 30, 1955. not even care so much to check. iJi> 4» 4< ~ ' Coming back to the ship, they try Once again secret negotiations are under way to have American their best because it is the US shipping lines represented by one organization. The three major, and Customs rewards they are after, separate, organizations now are the American Merchant Marine In­ not what they can get from our stitute, the Association of American Ship Operators, and the Pacific own country. No matter what and Maritime Association. how we work, we always stay un­ Talks are under way to have AMMI absorb PMA, as a beginner. derpaid." It was in Colombo, Ramirez said, he got a working over from customs'because hto was carrying a pound of Ceylonese tea back to - offense because they nearly gave me the works." Checks were also extremely strict in Indonesia where two items of the same kind are not allowed out of the country. More serious, as far as seamen are concerned, is the racket whereby narcotics are stuffed in the insides of souvenh's. In some ports souvenir-sellers specialize iq. peddling stuffed fish, birds or ani­ mals to seamen and tourists. Oc­ casionally though, valuable nar­ cotics are secreted in the insides. Notify Washington The drugs themselves are worth little or nothing in the Asiatic country, being a common and eas­ ily-obtainable item. But the re­ wards from Uncle Sam are another story. After the seaman buys the 'item and goes aboard' ship, US Customs in Washington is notified and the reward collected on the basis of the US market value of the drug. "It will pay you to check any­ thing you buy," he warns, "and make sure that no Insides go ut^ checked. There are many wooden a lot of surprises." The policy of the SIU has always been to take strong action against anyone In the Union ranks who Is found to use or traffic in dope, a policy fully endorsed by the mem­ bership on numerous occastions. Seafarers are urged to be vigilant against any attempts by outsiders to use them as pawns in their traf­ fic, for not only will the individual be penalized, but the entire Union and the membership may suffer harmful effects. Turning to more pleasant sub­ jects, Ramirez reports that almost everywhere he went he found the S^IAFARERS LOG available and being read by people "who actual­ ly do not even know how a ship looks inside." During one stop in a Malayan port on the edge of a jungle to pick up rubber "a Malayan fisher­ man who doubles as a souvenir salesman sold me a souvenir wrapped in a copy of the LOG." All (if vf-hiiih pifbvey that" the LOG really gets around. -.t- �SEAFARERS Paee Eight LOC April 15. igsc MEET THE SEAFARER The chief engineer of the Brazilian freighter Santa Maria has de nied sinking his ship in a plot to collect over $1 million in insurance. He is accused of opening the seacocks while the ship was at sea, send­ ing to the bottom a cargo of scrap iron falsely declared to be machin­ ery. . .The Maritime Administration has asked bids for 1.he purchase of three sunken ships for scrap. They are the tankers Munger T. Ball and Joseph M. Cudahy and the cargo vessel Baja California. ROY JOHNSON, AB Fresh out of Uncle Sam's khaki Somehow, through that my8« and eager to sail again is Seafarer terious system of selection em­ Roy Johnson of New York City. ployed by the Army, it was decided Question: What team do you Johnson just completed his two that Johnson's seagoing experience pick as baseball champs in '55? year hitch last March 1 and is now qualified him as a policeman. He 3« 4" 4" getting accustomed to wearing civ­ was put in an MP detachment and Back to France, but temporarily. The SS America has carried • William V. Giick, AB: My pick vies while he looks for a fast run sent to Korea where he spent a cargo of $6,500,000 worth of French 19th Century paintings to Paris for this year is the Kansas City down to the islands. year enforcing military law at an for an exhibition. The paintings are owned by American museums and Athletics. I'll Johnson, who won't reach his Army post in the hills. are on loan. . .Governor Harriman of New York has signed into law Subsequently, the Army sent back the under­ 26th birthday until this coming a provision increasing pilotage fees at the Port of New York from dog in everything summer, doesn't look the picture of him back to the States and set him $5.50 to $6.25 a draft foot for all ships. It is the first increase in three and I'm no dif­ an old salt. Still he rates as a veteran down on Governor's Island, right years and the third since 1884. Pilots will get a 10 percent wage ferent when it seaman with eight years' sailing in the middle of New York harbor increase, comes to base­ under his belt. That's because he where he could watch all the SIU ball. I like the got an early start in the trade. He ships go by while he counted the 4" 4" 4" team's sense of was only 16 when he caught his days to his release. ThQ South African cargo ship Constantia limped into Halifax recently fair play and first ship. It was a tanker belong­ On Cruise Ship minus her foremast. The ship was enroute from England to Baltimore sportsman ship, ing to an unorganized company, when she ran into a storm. The mast fell overboard on the port side, Before going into service, John­ and that always land Johnson worked steadily for smashing the port boom as it went. . .Moran Towing and Transporta­ son was a crewmember on the Bull tion Corp. has purchased the Dauntless Towing Line. The fleet con­ helps a team that needs a push to them "for the next two years, sail­ Line cruise ship Puerto Rico, which ing as ordinary seaman. sists of four Diesel tugs and two coastwise tugs . . . Longshoremen at wind up on top. ran between New York and San 4i 4> 4> three Irish sea ports have returned to work after a three-day stoppage In SIU In '47 Juan. "I was on her 22 months," involving over 20,000 men. The strike was of a jurisdictional nature Joe Brown, cook: New York In 1947, Johnson got his break, he recalled, "and she was a good . . .A leading British shipper has warned that the "pseudo shipping Giants. They are under good as far as he was concerned, wlien ship. It's too bad that the com­ countries"—Panama, Honduras and Liberia—are a real threat to legiti­ management and he got into the SIU by sailing on pany couldn't make a go of her oil mate maritime nations. He pointed out that these countries now have they already have organizational status. Since then, a passenger ship run." more tonnage than all powers other than the United Kingdom and have a winning team he has been sticking close to the Although the Puerto Rico is now from last year. a lower average age. Seafarers, with the exception of defunct and flying a runaway flag, You can never his two years' service in the Armed Johnson prefers to ride either Bull 4" 4" 4' underrate the Forces. Line or Alcoa boats to the islandi The Socony-Vacuum Oil Company will soon charter the Onassis value of proper In the course of time Johnson if he can. Like many Seafarers, tanker Al Malik Saud and Al-Awal. The 46,550-ton ship, world's larg­ management. If picked up an AB ticket. Then came he favors this short offshore run est tanker, has lain idle since being completed by her German build­ you follow the the Korean war and a steady up­ over any other, offering as it does, ers. . .The Port of New York Contracting Watching Association is giv­ game, you'll al­ surge in shipping, which caught the the advantage of frequent return ing a ten-week training course to 600 watchmen, gatemen and security ways see that In officers. Course is on basic port security and will have lecturers from the tight spots good strategy can industry short of experienced men. to the home port, particularly for Thousands of seamen, discouraged a married man. the Coast Guard, Customs Service and other Governmental agencies pull the team through to a win. by the 1949 post-war slump in the Living ashore as he does in New . . .The last of 18 tankers built by German shipyards for Aristotle merchant marine and the lack of York, shipping out on the Puerto it 41 Onassis was launched in Bremen early this month. She is the 21,850Hugh Dryden, oiler: My girl jobs, had given up the sea. By Rican and nearby foreign runs ton Olympic Sky. . .Several hundred tons of high-octane gasoline ex­ friend and family are Yankee fans, 1952 when shipping hit its peak, gives him more time at home than ploded in a coastal tanker in Brighton, England, caAy this month. and I can't buck the Government was crying for any other. The blast destroyed the vessel, but left the captain's canar^^ unscathed. the whole family. ship's officers and experienced rat­ As far as that license is con­ 4" 4" 4" I say the Yanks ings, beating the bu§Jies to flush cerned, Johnson hasn't given up out men. Johnson decided it was will win it this The Italian freighter Valentina Bibolini came off second best in a the idea. He intends to get some year. The girl as good a time as any to get a more shipping under his belt as a collision with the British tanker Alva Star near Southampton. The iicense so he headed to Sheepshead friend is the one Italian ship was left high and dry on a mudbank. . .The Queen Eliz­ sort of refresher course and then who always gets Bay and took a cou^e in prepara­ will sit for his license examination. abeth arrived in New York last week after completing her first Atlantic tion for a third mate's ticket. the tickets, so crossing using her new stablizers. The ship's master reported that the However, circumstances in the But even if he gets the ticket, he you can see the ship was running at 30 knots and kept steady through a "real north­ form of Uncle Sam's Army in­ plans to continue shipping with spot I'm in. But easter for 12 hours with the wind occasionally reaching 47 and 50 the SIU. "The way things shape the team seems terfered with his ambitions. miles per hour." up now", he concluded, "a mate's Ordered To Ship to have the stuff to make it this license isn't worth anything be­ t 4' 4' season. "I had finished the course," he cause shipping is so tough for of­ The Sft Lawrence River season officially got under way on April 1 said, "and 1 was getting ready to ficers. A seaman can do better 4 4 4" with the arrival of the British vessel Manchester Spinner. None of the sit for my license examination for himself by shipping as an un­ Al Williams, cook: It's the Brook­ channel buoys has been put In place yet because of the heavy Ice con­ when my draft board instructed licensed man with the SIU, be­ ditions, which kept the ship from proceeding on to Montreal. First lyn Dodgers for sure, and for a me to go back to sea. I shipped cause then at least, he has the op­ simple reason. ship to open the port of Montreal wins a gold-headed cane. The Man­ out and the next thing I knew they portunity to work pretty reg­ They're a damned chester Spinner won the prize last year. drafted me anyway." ularly." good team and there's no one around that can top them. Their consistently good playing for the ACROSS 48. Period of time 8. Town on Cape 25. Wipe out A $5 a month dues increase ha< $175 million plant in a dispute Spoil 27. Cod Admiral past few years I. Group to which has been voted by the convention over the daily output expected What most 30. European Domingo 9. the SIU belongs shows that for ships are falcon 4. A symbol to of the United Automobile Work­ from the men. 10. New Years — •31. Crushed engaged In real, honest tc) ^ Seafarers of ers (CIO). The increase will go to­ Bl. Ground 11. Members of a 33. Frequent color 4 4 4 idleness goodness baseball they're the beneficial moisture of the sea 5. The opposite wards building up a $25 million The power of state courts to is­ group team. 34. Came to earth of 4 Across DOWN strike fund in the event the union sue Injunctions in Taft-Hartley 16. Belaying 36. Water animal 12. Seaport in 4 4 4 Cry of triumph 18. The nurse 37. Noted pioneer has to strike a major automobile cases has been upheld by the Su­ Indochina shark 39. Reared Part of a John Troester, FWT: I'd say the manufacturer this spring. Negotia­ preme Court by a 5-3 vote. The 13. Pass from one Dresses 20. 40. Our Uncle giant's shout to another Dodgers are the team to beat this tions on the UAW's demand for a ruling was denounced by Justices How cotton is 41. Oriental title 6 nautical miles 14. Actress shipped 42. Boys' organiza­ equals 2 — year. With any guaranteed annual wage are ex­ Douglas, Black and Chief Justice Gardner 22. Large body of tion Mark with 15. Port in kind of luck and pected to produce some sharp bar­ Warren as opening the door for water 43. Before hot iron Honduras 3.3. Come to a stop 44. Not Certain fish no major injuries gaining and possibly a strike. 17. Girl's name anti-union campaigns. It allotvs 24. What some experienced Mobile. 19. A kind of to the players, ships are not 47. Senior: Abbr. employers to by-pass the National Symbol for liquor: PI. 4 4 4 calcium they should come 20. Annoying (Puzzle Answers On Page 17) Labor Relations Board and get Southern Bell Telephone is Insect through the sea­ locked in a strike struggle with state court Injunctions against or­ 21. Get your 1 2 son on top all the Communications Workers of ganizational picketing. volume of the Log the way. All- they America (CIO) in nine southern 12 4 4 4 S3. An ore ship need is a couple states. The strike has been on for 26. Good things A seniority dispute caused the to hold of breaks and no four weeks so far with so signs of closing of two New Jersey West15 27. Little grooves one can keep a settlement apparent. 28. Arrive: Abbr. inghouse lamp- plants last week. 29. Man's nick­ them from the championship. Three thousand members of the 4 4 4 name 4 4 4 30. Strikes with New regulations to safeguard International Union of Electrical a knife Charles Hartman, steward: The workers against the harmful ef­ Workers (CIO) walked out after 15 81. Kind of resort Yankees have got it made now fects of atomic radiation are being men were furloughed from one town 32. Each: Abbr. that Turley has put into effect by the New York plant for refusing to work over­ 33. The Galloping come up from State Labor Department. The reg­ time. The settlement provides that of Moraga 34. Friends, in Baltimore. They ulations take into account the workers with seniority can select France needed a little growing use of atomic by-products their shifts in certain circum­ 33. New sub­ marine device • push in the in industry as well as other radio­ stances. 37. Part of a pitching depart­ active materials. propeller 4 4 4 38. Chinese money ment and he San Jose, Costa Rica, is the site 4 4 4 39. Wood, in should certainly An electric generating plant con­ of the 3rd annual conference of France 40 41 40. Greek god with be the man to struction job by the Atomic En­ the Inter-American Regional Or­ a horse's ears provide it. I ergy Commission is humming on ganization of Labor, now in prog­ 45 42. Any SIU don't think New member all cylinders after 414 AEL pipe­ ress. Delegations from the US, 49' • York will have any trouble mak­ fitters retUbWed td their JobS. Work' Canada *An6. Latfn-AiifdHfcifl' labbf' ing the grade' thik'^year. wds tied up for five days at the organizations are in alt'&dahVd':'' '1 ' V . �April 1S« 1955 SEAFARERS SEAFARERS «L06 Published biweekly by th* Seafarers international Union, Atlantic & Gulf District, AFL, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel HYaciulh 9-6600, Cable Address: SEAFARERS NEW YORK. LEHER PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer of the Vol. XVII, N». • April IB, 1955 Editor, HERBERT BRAND; Managing Editor, RAT DEHISON; Art Editor, BERNARD SEAMAN; VPhoto Editor, DANIEL NXLVA; Staff Writer*, HERMAN ARXBUR. IRWIN SPIVACK; Gulf Area Reporter, BiU MOODT. 1*0 T*g» Nine LOG WEEK Final Victory At long last US seagoing unions, after a bitter 20-year struggle, have been cleansed of Communist influence. The victory of the SIU Pacific District in the three-department vote has driven the Communists out of their last stronghold in maritime—the steward departments on West Coast ships. The US has been so strongly anti-Communist in the last few years that most people take it for granted the Com­ munists are on the run. They tend to forget the very real tlireat the Communists posed in some sections of industry, particularly in maritimie. If anybody thinks that defeating Communists is a soft touch, they should look at the record. It took flve years, for example, to free the West Coast cooks and stewards from Communist control, and they are only one small segment of the industry. The Communist strength in maritime came originally from the fact that seamen used to be among the most ill-treated and exploited of any American worker. By 1946 the Com­ munists on the waterfront had grown to menacing propor­ tions. They had fed well on the wartime honeymoon at­ mosphere and seized control of the apparatus of one union after another while the seamen were busy manning the ships. In fact, in the immediate postwar period the SIU of North America stood virtually alone against rising Communist strength. The NMU was under their thumb, as was the National Union of Marine Cooks and Stewards, the Canadian Seamen's Union, the American Radio Association, and im­ portant sections of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ ciation. Communist forces were 'also making a determined bid to capture the Marine Firemen's Union and made such serious inroads on the Masters, Mates and Pilots that they barely missed taking that organization into their camp. Were it not for the SIU A&G District on this coast and the Sailors Union out west it's likely the Communists would have swept all of maritime into their* net. Now the situation has been completely reversed. In both Canada and the US the Communists remain a threat in mari­ time, but they are on the outside looking in. The fact that they ace is a fitting tribute to the rank and file membership of all SIU affiliates who carried the brunt of the battle. J" 4" Training Program A long-standing SIU objective will be realized next month when the Andrew Furuseth Training School starts func­ tioning in Mobile Bay. The idea of a joint Union and ship­ owner training school has been an attractive one for many years. Now the idea has arrived since Seafarers, in coopera­ tion with SlU-contracted operators, will be running the show^ What it means for the average Seafarer is that he can upgrade himself for any shipboard rating for which he is qualified in terms of seatime and other minimiun require­ ments imposed by the Cpast Guard. The training will be free of charge since its cost will be met by the SIU Welfare Plan. A point, too, which Seafarers can pride themselves on is that the SIU in going ahead shows confidence in the industry. —a quality sor,ely lacking among shipowners and Govern­ ment today. The SIU has always prided itself on the fact that men sail­ ing under its banner were the best in the American mer­ chant marine. The FurusethJTraining School is insurance that those standards will be maintained. 4 ^ Log Awards How A Bosun Can Wear A Smile To the Editor: A bosun's Job aboard ship is one which can be—^like any other job —good or bad, pleasant or un­ pleasant, depending on circum­ stances. I do not pretend to be an oldtime bosun, although I broke into this particular racket as bosun-mate on the Alcoa Clipper in 1947. At that time promotions were allowed aboard ship, and the job went, by common agreement, to the man who had been dayman the longest. Bob Hubbs, an excellent Sea­ farer and shipmate, and I, had been daymen on the vessel longer than others but we had both shipped at the same time. Our only recourse was to flip a half dollar. (SIU men had just gotten a raise due to Union efforts and there was nothing cheap about us!) I won and Bob got off. This was perhaps wise under the old policy of promotions aboard ship—it may have prevented dissension and pre­ vented my losing a friend. Promotions aboard ship can cause discord and I am not in favor of them. I have never taken a job as bosun for one trip only. I do not contend that bosuns should marry a ship, but until IIP they become sour, or tired of the vessel or the run, each trip may find them more efficient and the job an easier one. These points hold true, I be­ Lewis lieve, only if the bosim Is a good Seafarer, unselfish, and well grounded in SIU policy. Of course, the ability to get along with one's shipmates is of great importance. A bosun's responsibility to his crew calls for leadership in stress­ ing matters pertaining to good sea­ manship for the operation and maintenance of the vessel. His further service to his shipmates demands good Union character and a conscience. He should work closely with his delegates. There should be no cause for friction be­ tween them. His Vital Job Ho can do much for his Union and consequently his brother crewmembers, by knowing the contract, living up to It, and by taking a stand always for his men. Habitual foul-ups, of course, are deprived of his and the delegate's protec­ tion. His teaching of Interested newcomers In both Union activity and seamanship can do immeasur­ able good. Particular attention should be paid to ordinary seamen, young­ sters, and anyone going to sea for the Hrst time. Too many bosuns forget their early days at sea and expect a new man to know as much or be as skillful as they are. As I said, I do not pretend to be an oldtime bosun or a know-it-all. In fact, if I should do all of these things Instead of merely writing them down, I might be a damn good The institution of SEAFARERS LOG annual awards aims for proper recognition of the worthwhile and valuable ma­ teriel submitted to the LOG by rank and file Seafarers. In the past the writings, drawings and photographs submitted by Seafarers have done much to make the LOG a lively and informative newspaper. In addition, many valuable suggestions have appeared in the pages of the LOG which have later been incorporated into official Union policy. Whait the editors are looking for in making these awards is not necessarily the "professional touch." The emphasis instead, will be placed on content and interest of the ma­ terial itself. Every Seafarer then, has as good a chance as any other to come up with one of the four annual, prizes. The editors will. gnd .j^livpaat^ri^d J^rom. the in^inbership bosun myself.' v. 'nrarston Lewis ftCCOrdnjjIyi; >«»i:: .n '• » • v> I I,- .I fi. I Vote m Thanks The tricky question of financing I New York. At the wind-up, three a shipboard TV set has plagued specific ideas were approved and many ship's crews, but the solution passed' on for consideration by devised on the Alcoa Patriot ap­ headquarters officials. pears to have everybody happy, so One, submitted by Seafarers there mus't be something to it. A Thomas H. Bubar and Philip F. hand vote at a recent meeting Erek, concerned a proposed rule adhpted the combined suggestions that the deck department not be of two crewmembers. Seafarers E. required to secure gear at one end A. Grady and Floyd Smith. of a hatch while cargo operations Under the proposal, each man are going on at the other end. will donate $5.00 to the kitty right Such a rule would, most likely, away in order that the purchase help avoid many costly injuries to can be made. Then upon leaving crewmembers on this score. the ship, a crewmember can get Bubar Is an oldtimer bom In his $5.00 refunded by presenting Maine in '94 and he still lives his receipt to the ship's treasurer. and maintains his New crewmembers, apparently, home there, in will also have to kick in a $5 bill. the town of BumIn this way, everyone on the ship ham. He has been at all times will have an equity shipping with the in the set and can be expected to SIU for nearly protect his investment against out­ 12 years now. right abuse. "The gangway watch," Erck, a comparathe meeting minutes also noted, tive newcomer, "will keep a close eye on the TV will celebrate his set." Yes, but then who's going to 31st birthday a Wariiola watch the store? week from today, on April 22, and will have bean an Lives In Mobile Grady, a deck department man, SIU member for seven years when originally hails from Mississippi, this May 19 rolls around. Born in NY, he now lives at where he was born in 1927, but he now makes his homf in Mobile. Absecon, in the neighboring state He's married, and joined the SIU of New Jersey. Julio Evans, Man­ in the port of Mobile back in De­ uel Sanchez and Richard P. Dorau cember, 1947. A member of the also put up specific ideas for black gang, Smith joined the SIU working rules which were later 16 years ago, on May 21, 1939, in submitted to Union officials for New Orleans, where he lives now. study. 4 4 4 He's also a married man. He was Crewmembers on the Arlyn born 43 years ago in Oklahoma. (Bull) didn't go hungry after all 4 4< Many times in the past, sugges­ when the chief cook had to leave tions from ships' crewmembers the ship suddenly just before it have been incor­ sailed on a recent trip. Accord­ porated later on ingly, the crew unanimously adopt­ as part of the ed a vote of thanks to the night standard SIU cook and baker and the 3rd cook working agree- "for splendid meals put out during ments. Recom­ absence of the chief cook." Paul mendations from Warhola, 3rd cook, and Clyde the ships in this Kreiss, NCB, had turned to on ex­ connection are tra work in the emergency to keep generally checked the boys well-fed. Apparently over very care­ they filled in so well that the chief Bubar fully and docu­ cook wasn't even missed, which mented. If the idea is a sound one, speaks well for steward depart­ and both sides can see its merit, ment talent down the line. Just turned 28 last month, War­ it will soon wind up in the agree­ ment to take care of the particu­ hola hails from Johnstown, Pa., and joined the SIU In Baltimore lar situation. On the Steel Navigator (Isth­ nearly eight years ago, in August, mian), deck department members 1947. Kreiss will celebrate his met last month to consider several 27th birthday this June. He's mar­ proposals for ship safety and ried, lives In NYC, and joined working ruleSrW^ch might be sug­ Union on April 28, 1945.. He|' gested to headquarters In —^-'nalljr comes from lUinpis.^ ;<S:'.-•a! '•'C �SEAFARERS Pare Ten ON THE HIRING HALL AGAINST: FOR: "Your president recommended that the books be opened. . . . Our members lost nothing by opening the door to quali­ fied seamen. . . . The National Council voted 18 to 2 to adopt the resolution calling for compliance with the Taft"The union hiring hall is the most Hartley Act and immediate integration important single labor relations device into the shipping list of the Union of ever to be developed in the maritime , all seamen with qualifications whether industry. . . . Taft-Hartley would pre­ members or non-members of the union vent preferential employment and I'otary and to treat them ali on an equal basis. shipping." There would be no discriminatioa against qualified seamen who were not union —Joe Curran, April 2, 1953 members." • "Our union shall strike if any at­ —Joe Curran, Nov. 25, 1954 tempt is made to destroy the' hiring hall." —Joe Curran, March 12, 1948 "The union does not intend to permit non-union men to freeload on conditions built up over years by the union mem­ bership." —Joe Curran, Aug. 24, 1950 I*.'}- s "We have stated from time to time on this question of the hiring hall we will make no compromise. ..." —Joe Curran, Feb. 9, 1950 ON CLOSED NMU BOOKS FOR: AGAINST: "The council has taken , the position that no books will be issued. . . . Our members will be fully protected. . . . We do not intend to permit the same thing to take place where the Com­ munists and their stooges controlled the union when they opened the books . . . and flooded the union." —Joe Curran, Aug. 10, 1950 "Opening the books of the union will remove obstacles and place the union in a better position to fight antiunion at­ tacks . . . the resolution adopted by the National Council calls for the open­ ing of the books—it would be foolish to continue a policy of keeping the books closed. . . ." —Joe Curran, Sept. 16, 1954 ON COAST GUARD FOR: AGAINST: "The Coast Guard knows what a mer­ chant seaman is really like . . . the Coast Guard also is in a position to un­ derstand problems in the industry . .~. we can expect the Coast Guard to make a thorough investigation and to take action on all cases of reported miscon­ duct. ..." —Joe Curran, Oct. 22, 1943 (Ed. note: We were unable to locate any statements by the NMU President ' that were critical of the Coast Guard, its hearing units, its arbitrary powers, its proposed military-type physical and mental tests or any other action by the Coast Guard against civilian seamen.) ON COMM. FOR MARITIME UNITY AGAINST: FOR: "The leadership of the SIU-SUP . . . "The west coast section of CMU tried have in the past week bitterly attacked to jam down our throats now by a four the foi-mation of a national structure for to one vote . . . make the policy for our all seamen, longshoremen and officers. union . . . practically telling us you will The claim it is a 'booby trap' and a com­ follow our procedure or else . . . this mie plot to enslave the seamen under the has enabled the shipowners to weaken domination of Bridges and Curran. -the NMU. ... I disagreed particularly It is unfortunate that the leadership of when our union is made into a B class these two unions are so shortsighted. . . ." union by a couple of small craft unions 3,000 miles away. Did we build our —Joe Curran, March 22, 1946 union for these people to dictate its poli­ "We owe a great vote of confidence to cies? These four craft unions, located CMU and pledge to make it even stronger. 3,000 miles away, together with the fifth We didn't do this alone. We did it union, a shoreside organization, the through the solid support of many ILWU, have been dictating all policies unions . . . because of the solidarity of of CMU and have made our great indus­ seven unions in the CMU." trial union virtually a stooge for their shotgun 'unity.'" —Joe Curran, Sept. 20, 1946 —Joe Curran, Dec. 27, 1946 LOG April 18, 195S ..Mr. Curra Record Of Fli|j The Editor, Seafarers Log All of this big hollering by NMU President Joe Curran in trying to make a big issue out of the SUP agreement on the SS Tonsina prompted us to send the following wire to Harry Lundeberg: "Harry Lundeberg: "Hope you are getting as big a kick out of Joe Curran's latest hysterics as we are. Man that boy gets more confused every day. Remember how he saddled the seamen with the Coast Guard and later used it to get rid of his opposition? Remember his zig-zag- . ging on the war? Remember^'how he blasted RMO one day and loved it the next? And how about his position (what position) on the war bonus for sea­ men? After reading his phony attack on you and the SUP, we know that Mr. Curran and his record of flip-flopping hasn't changed a bit. Laugh it off ON WALTER REUTHER AGAINST: FOR: "The best fitted man . . . was Walter P. Reuther, president of the million and a half member United Auto Workers, a man who had shown the ability to lead that great organization and to pull it to­ gether, after faction wai'fare had threat­ ened to destroy It, and as a result of his leadership, the union today is one of the most powerful in the CIO. Walter P. Reuther, will. In my opinion, bring to the presidency strong, able leadership." —Joe Curran, Dee, 11, 1952 ON NO-STRIKE PLEDGEFOR: AGAINST: "Our no-strike pledge is a sincere^ one if the operators will deal .... in peace­ time as they did in war, there should be no reason for strikes. We intend to do everything we possibly can to avoid disastrous strikes . . ." —Joe Curran, May 18, 1945 ON THE AFL FOR: "I had the real privilege of sitting in on the joint meeting of the AFL and CIO . . . the AFL Executive Council adopted a program for which they should be highly coinplimented. ..." -Joe Curran, Feb. 17, 1955- ON PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT FOR: AGAINST: R:-/, P'/-- - "Franklin Roosevelt's passing was a shock to the entiie world. . . . Seamen lost the greatest friend we have ever had. No otlier man . . . did more for the seamen during the days of unemploy­ ment and depression ... he did not for­ get the seamen . . . prior to the Roose­ velt administration, merchant seamen re­ ceived no recognition. ... He gave us that inspiration which helped us build our strong union. . . ." —Joe Curran, April 20, 1945 "The Roosevelt Administration was bent on destroying the militant trade unions . . . We have gotten nothing from Roosevelt's administration ... if the Roosevelt administration is re-elected it will, under the smokescreen of na­ tional defense, immediately set about to smash our union." —Joe Curran, Nov. 1, 1940 "The Reuther forces in working alli­ ance with the Trotskyites arc instigating strikes. . . . The Reuthers, Trotskyites, ACTU'ers, are also bent on destroying the war effort. By their efforts to con­ fuse the .rank and file and to convince the workers that Hitler is not our enemy but that our government is, they have given practical support to John Lewis. ... They are now trying to cause division in the ranks of the United Auto Workers. ... It is our job ... to denounce these fakers whose lust for power makes them willing to play Hitler's game, ..." —Joe Curran, May 28, 1943 "I, together with other officials, fought the Communists' attempt to promote col­ laboration with the shipowners in 1944. ..." —Joe Curran, Sept, 12, 1947 AGAINST: "There are those in the AFL who have always hoped that some disaster would befall the CIO and that the in­ dustrial movement would return to the "House of Labor." It is regrettable that the leaders of the AFL have often played into the hands of the real enemies of labor." —Joe Curran, Nov. 27, 1952 ON WAR AGAINST FASCISM AGAINST: FOR; "Our position on the international situation Is clear. Our members do not have to be told that Fascism means the end ... of the free trade union movement . . . the union is solidly sup­ porting the Administration's all out fight against Fascism and Nazism." —Joe Curran, Nov. 7, 1941 "We the trade unionists . . . have got to organize and make articulate the over­ whelming anti-war sentiment in this country . . . there is being launched in this country today a series of planned as­ saults on the trade union movement . . . under cover of the war program." —Joe Curran, March 14, 1941 �AprU 15. loss SEAFARERS And His ^Flopping..." Harry, your record is for seamen straight down the line. Crew of the SS Steel Worker" As you will note in oiir wire to Lundeberg, Curran's rav­ ings are no surprise to oldtimers. We remember his rec­ ord as smelling pretty bad. Too bad the younger men on the ships couldn't get a chance to see how Curran the great stood on the important issues affecting seamen. For that reason we think the SEAFARERS LOG ought to cheek back into the record and print some of the positions Curran I has taken on many of the issues of the past. In that way, the younger men would have a better chance of judging I just what his yelling is worth. How about it? Crew of the SS Steel Worker {Ed Note: The SEAFARERS LOG ^oUoived out the recommendation made by the creiv of the Steel Worker. HerewUh are direct quotations from statements made by Joe Curran in the "Pi7o<" over the past years on issues of {interest to seamen.) ON THE MEBA FOR: "Our Union wishes to extend its deep appreciation to the officers and members of your union for their splendid solidar­ ity " —Jo* Curran, Sept. 27, 1946 rage Eleven LOG ON COMMUNISTS IN NMU AGAINST: FOR: "Hacks . . . who have taken open pub­ "I am not interested in purging the. union of anyone because of political be­ lic positions . . > against supporting our liefs. Communists . . . have every right country in time of war if the Soviet Union is on the other side should be to be members of our union. . . ." pulled off the ships and the Coast Guard —Joe Curran, March 14, 1947 should revoke their papers. .. "I am against . . . any brand of witch —Joe Curran, August 10, 1950 hunt in our union. The present struggle "They are attempting the policy of in our union ... is one of issues and not rule or luin. These are orders to be on the matter of political beliefs. . . ." carried out on behalf of the Communist —Joe Curran, Jan. 24, 1947 Party. If they can't control our union they will attempt to break It. . . ." —Joe Curran, Jan. 31, 1947 ON PRESIDENT HARRY TRUMAN AGAINST: FOR: "The National Maritime Union congratulates you on your magnificent vic­ tory . . . despite Dixiecrat and Wallace defections. . . .1! N "President Truman is backing up the shipowners . . . showed that in addition to selling the railroad workers down the rivei', he now intends to do the same with the maritime workers ... we rated him a first class strikebreaker." —Joe Curran, Nov. 5, 1948 —Joe Curran, June 7, 1946 ON JOHN L. LEWIS FOR: AGAINST: "Lewis retired from his position as president of the CIO a greater and stronger figure than ever." The CIO . . . will fight any attempts on the part of Lewis ... to divert the atten­ tion of labor from winning the war. . . . Lewis is one of those at home who are trying to open a second front for Hitler behind our backs." —Joe Curran, Nov. 29, 1940 AGAINST: "We cannot support that kind of beef ... we are not going to sacrifice the crews of those vessels, on a haywire beef on which we were not consulted. ... I will tell you this: everything the MEBA has got from 1936 up to today Is due to what the NMU and other unlicensed unions got for them." —Joe Curran, Oct. 6, 1949 —Joe Curran, June 12, 1942 ON THE ISTHMIAN CAMPAIGN AGAINST: FOR: "The desperation of the SIU ... in the Isthmian Line organization shows too that in this organizing work our program has been correct...." "Myers, proceeded to appoint only those organizers who were members of the Communist Party . . . dozens of organizers were put on. Thousands of dollars were wasted. Organizers, instead of organizing Isthmian ships, spent much of their time . . . smearing and discredit­ ing non-Communists. . . ." —Joe Curran, May 3, 1946 ON HARRY BRIDGES AGAINST: FOR: "There has not been sufficient expres­ sion of concrete support to the second Harry Bridges defense which Is of the utmost importance to the labor move­ ment. Our union would be far from the stage it has reached were it not for the inspiration which .the seamen derived from the courageous work of Harry Bridges." "Ever since the days when Bridges ... set up the CMU for the purpose of controlling our union'^from the outside, he has been giving misleading informa­ tion in an attempt to create confu­ sion. ..." —Joe Curran, Nov. 5, 1948 —Joe Curran, March 28, 1947 ON COMMUNISM FOR: AGAINST: "We believe that no greater service could be rendered today to the unity of our country than the immediate release of Earl Brovvder." —Joe Curran, May 9, 1941 "Today the Soviet Union is following the same line as Hitler.'' , —Joe Curran, July 13, 1950 —Joe Curran, April 3, 1942 "The only case the Government has against Harry Bridges is that he is a champion of labor. . . ." "The Soviet delegaition consisted of a wonderful group. . . . Kuznetsov their spokesman is an outstanding trade union­ ist. . . ." —Joe Curran, May 30, 1941 —Joe Curran, March 9, 1945 ON THE WAR SHIPPING ADMIN. AGAINST: FOR: "Officials of the SlU, SUP and MM&P prepared to do all in their power to scut­ tle the Maritime War Emergency Board. ... The whole maneuver was planned as' a move against the Board for reducing the bonus. . . . Lundeberg's position, and that of Captain C. F. May and Harry Martin, of the MM&P ... is completely untenable ... we give our unqualified support to the MWEB. . . ." —Joe Curran, June 9, 1944 "For the most part, the members of the Board have ijeen extremely fair in arriving at their decisions (on war bonuses). We have reason to believe that the War Shipping Administration now has a constructive and cooperative labor division. They have and will receive the full cooperation of our union." —Joe Curran, July 31, 1942 (Ed. note: At no time were we able to find any statement by Curran that was critical of the MWEB, despite the fact that all other unions were highly critical of this agency for slashing the war bonus.) "The (Maritime) Commission Is not engaged in a legitimate, bona fide train­ ing project. . . . The Commission ... is attempting to flood the industry . . . for the obvious purpose of undermining the present wage structure and weakening maritime unions." . i (Ed. note: Kuznetsov was recently ap­ pointed Minister of Culture by the rulers of the Soviet Union to oversee that literature, music and the arts con­ form to the Communist Party's policies.) ON VINCENT MALONE AGAINST: FOR: "I know that you have always been deeply concerned with the welfare of your membership and it is for that rea­ son that I urge you to give further con­ sideration to unity proposals." —Joe Curran, Aug. 15, 1941 "Malone of the MFOW stated that the conference was a flop and Weisberger of the SUP stated the same, showing that they were afraid to continue the con­ ference , . . when we withdrew they did' not have the guts to stand on their own feet. . . ." —Joe Curran, Aug. 22, 1941 —Joe Curran, Feb, 7, 1941 ON JOE CURRAN "Curran has always taken one position and will continue to do so. . . ." r —Joe Curran, July 11, 1947 'I �m SEAFARERS Pace Twelre April 15. 1555 LOG PORT REPORTS Mobile: Rail Sirike Embargo Slows Hall Constraelion ' K: . fe': IF«f This port is still in the grip of a railroad strike, with the result that shipping has been hampered considerably and the recreation building was unable to open as planned. The struck railroads have clamped a freight embargo on this port which is keeping freight from being shipped into the area. As soon as the strike ends we expect shipping to pick up quite a bit accordingly. Our payoffs in the last two-week period were: Hastings, Afoundria, Monarch of the Sea, Claiborne and Hurricane (Waterman); and the Alcoa Corsair, Clipper, Polaris and Pennant. Signing on were .the Hastings, Afoundria, Monarch of the Sea, Hurricane, Alcoa Polaris and Alcoa Pennant. In-transits were the Steel Vendor (Isthmian) and the Chickasaw (Pan Atlantic). Dispatcher Moved We have moved the dispatcher to the second deck of our main building as the street floor level is now in the process of painting and redecorating. The new building lacks some equipment that was ordered and is being held up until the railroads start running again. Also holding up the opening of the combined Sea Chest and recre­ ation building is the telephone •trike. We have been held up on telephone service also. If, as it ap­ pears, both of these strikes are settled , shortly, we should be able to get everything going by our next meeting. The Mobile branch wishes to Owens extend the deep­ est sympathy to the families of brothers Barrett W. Moore and Charles Wilson. Moore was chief cook on the Ocean Ulla in Far East waters when he passed away. He was a member of the SIU for many years and is survived by his wife. Wilson lost his life when he ano two friends were trapped in a rowboat in Mobile Bay during a recent surprise cold wave and were frozen to death. He is survived by his parents and five brothers. Oldtimers on the beach at pres­ ent include Chester Steers, C. Lowery, T. D. Owens, H. Gray, H. Gable, W. Havelin, E. Howard, C. Taggart, T. Bell, A. Lazzaro, B^ C. Jones, C. Hanners. Cal Tanner Mobile Port Agent if $> 'minor beefs, all of which were set­ tled satisfactorily. The only exception to this was the Bienville (Waterman), on which the company held a beef in abey­ ance. The company had used shoreside labor in Korea to scrape and paint inside passageways on the ship. This is a good beef and should be settled in a few days. Payoffs in the port included the Seatrains New York, Savannah, Louisiana, New Jersey (Seatrain); Elizabeth, Arlyn, Kathryn (Bull); Steel Flyer, Steel Navigator (Isth­ mian); Bienville, Mobilian (Water­ man), and Archers Hope, Bradford Island and Fort Hoskins (Cities Service). The following were the ships signed on; Puritan, Roamer (Alcoa); Robin Locksley, Robin Mowbray (Seas Shipping); Eugenie (Oro); Coe Victory (Victory Carriers); Greece Victory (-South Atlantic), and Mobilian (Waterman). In transit were the Seatiger (Orion); Bethcoaster, Massmar (Calmar); Andrew Jackson (Waterman); Iberville, DeSoto (Pan Atlantic); Seatrain Georgia (Seatrain); Val Chem (Valentine), and Ines and Beatrice (Bull). Claude Simmons Asst. Sec'y-Treas. i $• Philadelphia: it Arlzpa Tied Up In Dockers' Beef Shipping is holding its own pretty well in this port, and we still have the Arizpa (Pan Atlantic) hanging tight at the Sugar House, locked in a beef which has local longshoremen refusing to work. JHowever, the ship may yet leave the port due to the beef, and there is also still a chance that the long­ shoremen will go back to work any day. On the question of the AFL maritime unions and the CAMU beef, we are happy to report that crews of SIU ships touching here are very much in favor of the posi­ tion the Union has taken. The following were the ships paid off during the last two weeks: Carolyn (Bull); Republic (Trafal­ gar); Massmar (Calmar); Steel Ap­ prentice (Isthmian), and Queenston Heights (Seatrade). All except the Carolyn signed on again. We also had the following ships in-transit: Robin Mowbray (Seas Shipping); Eugenie,(Oro); Antinous, De Soto, Iberville (Pan Atlantic); Bents Fort (Cities Service); Marymar (Calmar), and the Arizpa (Waterman). A. S. CarduIIo Philadelphia Port Agent New Orleans: SIU Officials Hamad To City AFL Board Two SIU representatives were elected to the 15-man Executive Board of the New Orleans AFL Central Labor Council at the coun­ cil's annual election held in the •SIU hall here recently. They were C. J. "Buck" Stephens, New Or­ leans SIU patrolman, who was re­ elected to the board, and Tommy Doyle, representative of the ^lUaffiliated Marine Allied Workers. Doyle received the highest total of votes of any candidate in the spirited contest for the executive board seats. Stephens was not far behind, receiving only three less votes than his brother mernber of the SIU delegation. A. P. Harvey, president; A. H. Buckley, vice president, and Robert L. Soule, secretary-treasurer, were re-elected without opposition. The council is made iip of delegates representing about 80 AFL unions in the area. Other news of interest to New Orleanians is the begiiming of ac­ tual construction of the new Missis­ sippi River Bridge. Ground has already been broken for the foundation of the New Orleans end Curl of the span at Thalia St. The $30 million bridge will connect this city with com­ munities on the west bank of the river. The bridge is expected to be completed in July of 1958. An estimated 670 days will be required for completion of foundation work for the project, which engineers say presents some of the most dif­ ficult engineering problems ever encountered on this type of con­ struction. New Admissions Four brothers were recently ad­ mitted. to the USPHS hospital. They are Jean Latapie, Dolphus Johnny" Walker, Clarence Crevler and Pierre LeBlanc. Still in the hospital, but reported to be con­ valescing in good style, are Keyon F. Parks, Thomas Scanlon and John P. Doyle. Edward Stevens, Glen Curl, Adie Coleman and Charles Terry were discharged re­ cently and hope to be able to ship soon. Shipping, meanwhile, continues to be on the slow side, and pros* pects for the immediate future are not any brighter. Since our last report, we have had 5 payoffs, 3 New York: Repair Lists Vital Al Payoff, Sign-On Shipping in the port is still on an even keel, but we expect it to pick up in the near future, due to PORT Boston the Alcoa ships that will soon be New York paying off in this area. We would like to bring up the Philadelphia matter of repairs on our contracted Baltimore .7 ships. Delegates should always be Norfolk sure to have sufficient copies of Savannah the repair list made up at the time Tampa of sign-on or payoff. The chief engineer, chief mate, company Mobile representative and your Union New Orleans patrolman should each receive one Houston In order to avoid any delays in Seattle getting these repairs attended to. San Francisco During the past two weeks we had 8 sign-ons, 14 payoffs and 10 Wilmington ships, in. triin^il,, .Most, o£{^^,p|dps i <1. « came in clean, with only a few. i/f. totals ^ Shipping Figures March 23 to REG. REG. REG. TOTAL DECK ENGINE STEW. BEG. 60 20 11 244 82 74 99 32 19 170 61 49 49 13 17 44 17 14 122 37 48 106 27 . 38 116 46 37 73 33 16 r 24 76 26 29 64 23 22 28 u 6 1 885 F 1,251 sign-ons and 13 shipil to hit here in transit. Payoffs The Steel Scientist (Isthmian); Del Sud and Del Santos (Mississip­ pi), and the DeSoto and Iberville (Pan Atlantic) paid off. The Del Sud, Del Oro and Del Mundo (Mis­ sissippi) signed on. The Alcoa Clipper, Alcoa Pen­ nant, Alcoa Corsair and Alspa Pil­ grim (Alcoa); Steel Traveler (Isth­ mian); Del Sud, Dfl Oro and Del Mundo (Mississippi); Seatrains Georgia and Louisiana (Seatrain Lines); Monarch of the Seas and Claiborne (Waterman), and Arlyn (Bull) called here. ^ Lindsey J. WUliam# New Orleans Port gent it ft Tampa: SS Cuba Goes Into Shipyard; Grew Off The business of this branch is moving along in gOQd order, with only a few minor exceptions which will be cleared up In the near future. Although we have been enjoying good shipping here, things have slowed up a bit and we have only a few in-transit ships to look for­ ward to. But there will probably be some jobs on them', so that they will help take up some of the slack. The SS Cuba (P&O) has gone into the shipyard for about 30 days so her crew is helping to keep the hall here looking busy. We will keep the membership informed on the progress of the work on her as soon as we get further informa­ tion on it. Payoffs The following were the ships paid off here during the last period: City of Alma (Waterman), Beaure­ gard (Pan Atlantic), and the Cuba. The Beauregard signed on, and joined our three in-transits, the Chickasaw and Antinous (Pan At­ lantic), and the Alcoa Pilgrim (Al­ coa), in moving in and out of here. Our new shipping and hiring set-, up is working just fine and that is due a great deal to the manner In which the brothers have pitched in to get it going. All of them de­ serve a vote of thanks for their help. Tom Banning Tampa Port Agent Lake Charles: Lois Of Strike Aclien In 'Phones, Lanndrios Shipping in this port continues to move along at a steady pace. Calling here in the last two weeks were ten Cities Service wagons to keep the pumps humming and the boys moving off the beach. These ships were the Archers Hope, Bents Fort, Bradford Island, Fort Hoskins, French Creek, Cantigny, Chiwawa, Salem Maritime, Logans Fort and Winter Hill. Over in Orange,. Texas, we had ouf reg­ ular call on the Val Chem (Valen­ tine). All of these ships were in fair shape with no outstanding beefs and all took a few replacements. Picket Maneuvers We have quite a bit of activity on the strike front here. The laun­ dry workers are out on strike and have modified their tactics by car­ rying around picket signs reading "this place unfair to me." This is made necessary by the fact that the anti-labor laws in Louisiana allow injunctions to be slapped on unions for such picket lines. Also on the picket line here are the telephone workers who are striking in this state and several of our neighbors. The new seniority system has been working fine in this port. Naturally there's been a great deal of interest in it and all the broth­ ers are studying up on it so that they know the regulations from A to Z. Torre One of our ver­ satile brothers on the beach here is I. J. S. Torre, who sails in the. engine department usually as pumpman or oiler. On occasion he will take a firing job and right now he is thinking of shipping as 3rd cook. As you can see, he's a good man to have around because he can give you a hand in quite a few. ways., Leroy Clarke Lake Charles Port Agent Miami: t, t. Blood Emorgoney Ho Problem Hero The membership at our last meeting in this port was mad»^ aware of the attempt by certain groups within the Conference of American Maritime Unions to con­ fuse .the aims of legitimate mari­ time unions. It has fully endorsed the present SIU position on CAMU. Meanwhile, shipping continued to hold its own and we expect it to continue likewise for the coming period. ' We paid off the Florida (P&O),' which is on continuous articles, and also signed on the Michael ' April 5 (Carras). Ships in transit were the SHIP. SHIP. TOTAL Ponce (Ponce Cement); John B.' SHIP. ENG. STEW. SHIPPED Waterman (Waterman); Antinous, DECK De Soto (Pan Atlantic); Chiwawa 29 6 11 12 (Cities Service), and the Florida. 191 58 66 67 A complete discussion was held 68 14 27 27 at the meeting under "good and 58 208 73 75 welfare" on the possibilities of establishing a local blood bank for 8 81 8 15 the use of SIU men and theii^ 46 IS 15 18 families. 79 26 27 26 However, the final decision of 82 23 31 28 the members here was that there 86 are enough Seafarers available at 33 24 27 all times in the event of an emer42 19 11 12 gency^ and-that where the need 71 18 29 24 occurs, it caa be handled almost 77 29 26 22 immediately witbin the local mem­ 12 8 7 2 bership. I. .' •Bddla. ^arr.,.,. . Pqrt.A^f^t.^iir. •'v.351 F'--: 332, • 339 • ''i- • �SEAFARERS April IS. 19BS Paf« ThIrieW' LOG .... JPOJRT JREJPORTS Boston: Engine Ratings In Short Snppty Shipping has been above aver­ age for the past two weeks and we hope it will stay that way. We had six payoffs during the period, in­ cluding a few Cities Service wagons which paid off on Saturday and Sunday as usual. Replacements were also put on the seven intransit ships that called here. For the information of the brothers, we have had a shortage of rated engine room men for some time. Ac­ cordingly, , m e n who could get pumpmen's endorsements should make it a -point to do so as we have had to call New York Olson for all pumpmen during the past couple of months. We have also been short of messmen and ordinary seamen and had to call New York for these ratings, too! Ships paid off included the Michael, Alexandra (Carras), and Winter Hill, Logans Fort, Bents Fort and French Creek (Cities Service). All of them were signed on again. The in-transits were the follow­ ing: Tagalam (Seatrade); Steel Navigator (Isthmian); Iberville, Chickasaw - (Pan Atlantic); Bien­ ville (Waterman); Ann Marie (Bull), and Robin Sherwood (Seas Ship­ ping). All beefs on the above ves­ sels were settled to the satisfaction of the crews involved. Typical SIU Man Our selection for typical SIU man of the week is Evald A. Olson, one of our real oldtimers. A mem­ ber of the old ISU, he has been with the SIU since 1938, and is known to his friends and ship­ mates as the "Big Swede" or "Alec." Olson just got off the Queenston Heights (Seatrade) after seven months and intends to take it easy for the summer. He sails in the deck department as an AB. A final note is about three North End cops who will be given a hearing by the commissioner next week on charges that they were watching TV at the Seamen's Friend Society, on Hanover St., at 5 PM last Friday. This happened while traffic was piling up as the result of a fire alarm at Prince and Salem Streets. James Sheehan Boston Port Agent t> , out seven months, the Mary Adams had an exceptionally clean payoff. This was matched by the Ocean Deborah, which was not out quite as long. Both of these' ships also paid out with transportation for crewmembers back to the port of engagement. Vote Of Confidence At our last meeting here, the membership went on record to give all of our officials a 100 percent vote of confidence for their fore­ sight in keeping our hiring hall system and maintaining the best work possibilities for Seafarers. Among the brothers on the beach right now are W. E. Harris, O. Oakley A. Oramener, W. Pozen and J. Spuron. Those in the marine hospital are J. Dowell, W. Fick, S. Johannessen, W. Johnston, M. Musashi, F. J. Rochon and' G. J. Wanka. Jeff Gillette Seattle Port Agent ji • J" 4" San Francisco: Revised Hiring Rules Wertdng Out Wett The past two weeks has seen very good shipping in this port and the future outlook is also good for the brothers who are on the beach right, now. The La Salle (Waterman) and Alice Brown (Bloomfield) were in here for payoff and we signed the La Salle on again for another trip. Our in-transits included the Fairisle, Topa Topa, Fairport, Citrus Packer (Waterman); Steel King (Isthmian), and Alamar (Calmar). Two ships were scheduled to come in here this week for payoff, but it looks like the Jean Lafitte will be diverted to Seattle. The Choctaw (Watei'inan) will be in next week for sure as she was delayed. John C.^Due By the time of the next ineellng, we should..jlso have the John C. (Atlantic Carriers) in. This ship has been out for a considerable length of time and should take a full crew. Our new hiring system and ship­ ping rules are working out very well, and with no beefs. Oldtimers on the beach, at the last count, included C. Shirley, C. Nangle, W. Pennington, T. Ulisse, G. Manning, J. Moore, J. Morris, Tom Hong, T. Delaney and F. Votto. In the hospital right now we have P. S. Yuzon, N. West, J. Perreira, J. McBrien and R. Lam­ bert. Marty Breithoff West Coast Rep. Cooper, Robert McCorkel, George Houston: Bekken, John Straka, Ed H. Huizenga, Norman Jackson, Joseph C. Lewallen, John R. Schultz, Harry Rockind, George D. Olive, Joseph A. Buchec, Raymond Solheim, Gor­ Apparently the US Coast Guard Things looked- up considerably man Glaze and Ralph Ruff. is active these days Investigating Earl Sheppard over the past two-week period and misdemeanors in the official log­ Baltimore Port Agent we have high hopes that the future book of ships in Northern France will bring even bigger and better 4" 4* and Germany, as charges have jobs for Seatarers^-in the port. Savannah: been forwarded to the States and We had 16 ships pay off, 10 sign some seamen have been beached on and 15 ships stopped over in as a result. transit. All the payoffs with a few A case like this occurred on the minor exceptions were very clean Genevieve Peterkin (Bloomfield) and we wish to offer a vote of The SIU crews of at least four which, incidentally, was the only thanks to the delegates and crewmembers on these ships for a job ships here have unanimously ac­ ship to pay off and sign on here cepted and concurred in resolu­ during the last period. However, well done. " We would like Seafarers to drop tions upholding the SIU and AFL the matter was eventually settled in and enjoy the food and drinks position regarding the Conference to the satisfaction of the crew and in the Baltimore Port O' Call. The of American Maritime Unions company and we don't think it will come up on this Ship anymore. food is priced most reasonably and (CAMU). In any case it appears that the Among others, the Southwind the drinks are "certainly in line Coast Guard is getting progressive­ with those in all the better-class and Southland (South Atlantic) ly tougher. and the Steel Vendor (Isthmian) bars. Aside from having the Genevieve and Seatrain Georgia (Seatrain) Best In Town Peterkin in and out, we had five have also sent wires on behalf of Those who have already visited in-transits, including the Steel our Port O' Call know that it is, the entire crew to Harry Lunde- Vendor, Steel Scientist asthmian); berg, endorsing his stand. without a doubt, one of the nicest Hastings (Waterman), and Seatrains Shipping in the port has been New York and Savannah (Seatrain), places of entertainment in the city, and you can be proud to bring very good up until now, but is not Shipping has slowed down an:', fig­ your families and friends to a place expected to be ures to be slow the next two weeks more than fair of this calibre. nlso. Our "Seafarer of the Week" this in the near fu­ Seafarer-Shipowner time is George ture. We paidLoff Among the brothers on the beach Little, who has and signed on right now is "Toots" Harris, who been sailing with the Southwind is now a capitalist and the proud and Southland the SIU for a pe­ possessor of his own shrimpboat. riod of seven and also serviced However, all he has caught so far five in transits. years. Little is a is a couple of catfish. Dan Gribble full bookmember These were the has a new baby girl. That makes Angelina (Bull); In the Union and it three girls and no boys for him. really appreciates Chiwawa (Cities Enough said. Service); Steel Vendor, and Seaall the different "Red" Rhoades is taking a litti# benefits he de­ trains Geoi-gia and Louisiana (Sea­ Little siesta after setrain). rives in the SIU. ranging on the One of our real oldtimers. As he states It, "I have always Seagarden (Pen­ found the officials of the SIU Brother Geronimo B. Gapac has insular Nav.) for ready and willing at all times to been going to sea for some 30 years one trip. "Stud" listen to all of my beefs, large or and is one of the top stewards in Melloy has just small. I know, without a doubt, the Union and in the maritime in­ returned after that we have the finest set-up in dustry. He is at present working three years of no ashore as chef and manager of Bothe maritime industry." overtime in the Peep's L'uncheonette, which boasts Men In Hospital Army. Among the of the "finest food in the .South," Those boys In the hospital are other oldtimers Sims Proud of SIU still looking forward eagerly to re­ on the beach are As far as Union matters are con­ A. "Salty" Wilburn, G. Sims, R. ceive some word from old friends and shipmates. Seafarers are urged cerned, Brother Gapac considers Rnoles, J. Ziereis, J. Coash and V. to send them a card or letter and the fight the SIU is maintaining Svendsen. to come in and visit when they're in regard to the hiring hall one of Jack Mays was discharged from in port. The address is USPHS its most outstanding efforts. He the marine hospital on April 1. He Hospital, Wyman Park Drive, Bal­ says he is really proud to belong went in there with a couple of timore 18, Md. Those laid up at to such an organization, and also broken ribs and a punctured lung. has high praise for our Vacation John Grassi and W. G. Trice com­ this time are: Robert J. Wiseman, Alfred Seeg- Plan and other benefits for Se?t- plete our hospital list at this time. miller, Anthony Mastantuno, Lo­ farers. There's a tali story making the Others on the beach include rounds here about a Texas raccoon renzo Brigida, Robert Scales, George Anderson, John Simpson, John Floyd. John Monteverde, Carl being smarter than either the man Fred Pittman, Joseph Prabeck, Leo Lowery, Claude West, Berry Tip- or the hound-dog who are out to Dwyer, Roy M. Hawes, William pins, Barney McNally, Steve Poole, get him. It may be true because Mellow, Thomas Mungo, Edward Jim Lee, Marion Akins, G. A. the 'coons keep multiplying and Serserko, L. J. Brilhart, John C. Allen and Thomas Constantin. get progressively harder to catch. A. Mlchelet Charles Tannehill Mitchell. Savannah Port Agent « Houston Port Agent Also, Jessie C. Clark, V. B. Baltimore: GG Keeping Busy Chectiing Legbeeks Port 0'Catt Set-Up ts Realty Top-Notcti Money Exchange Rates Listed Shipping Good, Soon Staying That Way SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Earl Sheppard, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. James Sheehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. C. Tannehill, Acting Agent Preston 6558 LAKE CHARLES, La 1419 Ryan St. Leroy Clarke, Agent HEmlock 6-5744 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Cal Tanner, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 523 BienvUle St. Llndsey Williams, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 675 4tb Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-0000 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent MAdison 2-9834 PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. S. Cardullo, Agent Market 7-1635 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-5475 Marty Breithoff, West Coast tiepreseniatlve PUERTA de TIERRA, PR. Pclayo 51—La 5 Sal Colls, Agent Phone 2-599P SAVANNAH S Abercorn St A. Mlchelet, Agent Phone 3-1728 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Jeff GUlette, Agent " Elliott 4334 TAMPA, .. .tl809-lUll N. Franklin St: Tom Banning, Agent Phone 2-1323 •:f| Crews Endorse StU Position On CAMU Seattle: Shipping in this port has been and remains very good. The mem­ bership here has its choice of runs, and we only hope things keep up this way. We shipped just a few men Jess than we registered dur­ ing the past two weeks. Payoffs included the Kyska and Young America (Waterman), Ocean Deborah (Ocean Trans) and Mary Adams (Bloomfield), which has since been sold to Sheppard Lines, an SUP-contracted company. The Cecil N. Bean (Dry Trans) and all but the Mary Adams signed on again. In-transits were the Morning ' Light, Topa Topa and La Salle (Waterman), plus the Yorkmar and Portmar (Calmar). No Major Beefs •There were^ho outstanding beefs on 'aHJR *bf' thfese vessels. Although ''r'll WILMINGTON, Cam 505 Marine Ave. Ernest Tllley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 HEADQUARTERS....675 4th Ave.. Bklyn. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul HaU ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS J. Alglna. Deck C. Simmons. Joint • J. Volplan, Eng. W. Hall, Joint E. Mooney, Std. R. Matthews, Joint SUP HONOLULU FORT WILLIAM.... 118>A Syndicate Ave. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St. Ontario Phone: 5591 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. EMpire 4-5719 VICTORIA, EC 61714 Cormorant St. Empire 4531 VANCOUVER, BC 298 Main St. SYDNEY, NS Pacific 7824 304 Charlotte St. Phone 6348 BAGOTVILLE, Quebec 20 Elgin St. Phone: 545 THOROLD, Ontario 52 St. Davids St. CAnal 7-3202 QUEBEC .113 Cote Oe La Montague Quebec Phone: 2-7078 SAINT JOHN 177 Prince WiUiam St. NB Phone: 2-5232 16 Merchant St. Phone 5-8777 PORTLAND ..622 N. W. Everett St. Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, CALIF 257 5th St Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Douglas 2-8363 Great Lakes District SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Main 0.290 ALPENA 133 W. Fletcher WILMINGTON 505 Marino Ave. Phone; 12.38W Terminal 4-3131 BUFFALO. NY 180 Main St. 734 Lakeside Ave., NE NEW YORK 675 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn CLEVELAND Phone: Main 1-0147 HYaclnth 9-6600 * Phone: Cleveland 7391 DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Canadian District Headquarters Phone: Woodward 1-6857 531 W. Michigan St. MONTREAL 634 St. James jSt- West DULUTH PLateau 8161 Phone: Melrose 2-4110 CHICAGO 3261181:32)16 St. HALIFAX, N.&. 12^^^0111^ Phone: Essex 5-2410 The following is the latest available listing of official ex­ change rates for foreign cur­ rencies. Listings are as of April 14, 1955, and are sub­ ject to change without notice. England. New Zealand, South Af­ rica: $2.80 per pound sterling. Australia: $2.24 per pound stei-ling. Belgium: 50 francs to the dollar. Denmark: 14.45 cents per krone. France: 350 francs to the dollar. Germany: 4.2 marks to the doUar. Holland; 3.7-3.8 guilders to th« dollar. Italy: 624.9 lire to the dollar. Norway: 14 cents per krone. Portugal: 28.75 escudos to the dollar. Sweden: 19.33 cents per krona. India: 21 cents per rupee. Pakistan: 30.22 cents per rupee. Argentina: 14.2 pesos to the dollar. Brazil: 5.4 cents per cruzeiro. Uruguay: 52.63 cents per peso, j '•'> Yi^esuela:''2fr.i65 centrpeF b'ollvar.' 4 .'I'lO ..'ib'jt'J j'" sl-^l '^1 '^1 -il �SEAFARERS Pare Fourteen April 15, 195S LOG OFF WATCH Flit Flies On Steel Seafarer —Painting Job Gets Nowhere This featur* is designed to offer hints and inforgiation on hobbies, new products, developments, publications and the like which Seafarers may find helpful in spending their leisure-time hours, both ashore and aboard ship. - Queries should be addressed to "Off Watch," SEA' FARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. SIU ships' meetings and the minutes which record the happenings therein are a unique institution and have been applauded as such in national magazines and daily newspaper feature stories time and time again. The meetings are a practi--*Although the Post Office De-^ cat voice-box for all Seafarers, were John Masters, ship's delegate; captain. Fortunately, the ship oper­ partment is still playing it cagey maica, BWI, by April 30. Orders who need an outlet of this kind Paul Pallos, deck delegate, and ates in a warm climate, so there's on the date for the first-day sale should be accompanied by 50 cents to sound off to their brother members and to the world at large about an infinite variety of items, including beefs large'and small. "Nobody knows the troubles at sea," might be a proper refrain In this instance. Aboard the Steel Seafarer (Isth­ mian)—certainly an apt name for a vessel crewed by sturdy SIU men—a recent ship's meeting was treated to an illuminating dis­ course by Chris­ topher B. Kelleher, engine dele­ gate, who also served as chair­ Kelleher man. Faithful in his duties, delegate Kelleher reported to the assem­ blage about the state of things in his department, and particularly, of the new but incomplete paint job in the foc'sles occupied by the black gang. Delegates Paid A Visit The narrative began with the captain. Apparently, before the painting was even begun, Kelleher v as a member of the contingent of delegates who visited the office of the old man to see about having the quarters painted. The others 'Duke' Pays Call Manuel Caldas, steward delegate. The master. In his turn, was ap­ propriately busy on the occasion. Standing there, in his belly-but­ toned birthday suit, he was tire­ lessly squirting disinfectant from a flit gun at a lonely fly. Before the Seafarers even got to the point, he let them have it, too. "Do you have to bother me? Don't you see I'm busy now?" he asked less than delicately. "See the de­ partment heads. I'm a busy man. I don't have no time for Union delegates," he added. His gram­ mar, however, didn't bother them as much as his attitude, but they advanced to the next lowest link in the chain of command, in this case the chief mate and chief engineer. And lo and behold, they were told the black gang quarters would indeed be painted, and they were —sort of, anyway. After the 12-4 watch put in 28 hours painting, the job was abruptly cut short. 'Painting Too Slow' The chief engineer had the no­ tion that the paint-wielding by his department was a little slow, and that he might work a deal to get the deck department to finish the job in less time. But this likelihood is extremely unlikely, according to brother Kel­ leher. His feelings on the point are, in fact, quite emphatic. "It will never happen," he told the meet­ ing audience. Thus, the painting of the black gang quarters is up in the air, just like the DDT-weary fly which we expect is still being pursued by the llse Onlif One 3ia£l Address Veteran Seafarer Tony Pisano, well-known as the "Duke of Bourbon Street," shows off the royal profile as he crosses Dauphin St. in Mobile on way to meet a lady friend. The curious passers-by apparently didn't realize that a "Duke" rates a picture wherever he goes. •P.^h' • A." ^'ir •ftl: III Seafarers with beefs regard­ ing slow payment of monies due from various operators in back wages and disputed over­ time should first check wheth­ er they have a proper mailing address on file with the com­ pany. SIU headquarters offi­ cials point out that reports received from several opera­ tors show checks have been mailed to one address while a beef on the same score is sent from another, thus creat­ ing much difficulty in keeping accounts straight. Seafarers are urged to use one perma­ nent address for mail so that claims can be checked speedi­ ly and payment made right away. (1) John Marshall Harlan is the newest justice of the US Supreme Court. How many of the others can you name? (2) What is the common name of the group of stars known as Ursa Major, or Great Bear? '3) Which word does not belong in the following group: fez, turban, culotte, toque, beret? (4) One number is missing from tlie following scries: 16, 18, 22, 25, 31, 35. 43, ., 58. Which is it? * (5) What famous family of bankers derived their name from a red shield? (6) The.art of producing, pictures from plates treated with acids is given what name? (7) What kinds of twins ere brother and sLster twins called? (8) If you were on the moon would you weigh more or less than you do now? (9) One-third, one-fourth and one-fifth of a number added to 13 pMduce the missing number. What is it? (10) According to Emerson, where was the shot fired that was heard •round the world2s x -.i • (Quiz Answers on Page 17) '.V \ of the stamp marking the centen­ ary of the Soo Locks, at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., it has meanwhile come up with plans for another 3c. issue honoring the Armed Forces Reserve. The stamp will go on sals for the first time at Wash­ ington, DC, on May 21. It will picture a member of each of the reserve forces. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. About a dozen more new US issues are expected before the end of the year,- • t. i The Caribbean Island of Jamaica is also offering an item for phila­ telists next month, when a set of four commemoratives wijl be is­ sued May 10 to honor the island's 300th year under the British flag. no danger of his catching cold if Collectors who want first-day cov­ the chase should take him on deck ers along with a mint set of the when he's in the costume last re­ stamps can obtain . them if they ported. send an order to PO Box 300, Ja- lOG-A-RHYTHM: There's Nothing Like A Baby In The Home By Charles W. Cothran To the Editor: I have written the following poem and dedicated it to my Infant daughter, Carole Ann Cothran. I hope you will publish it in the SEA­ FARERS LOG. Charles W. Cothran When the baby wakes up in the middle of the night And it's bellowing at such an hour that you moan. Just remember these words, and get their meaning right: "There's nothing like a baby in the home." While lying in bed and wishing like—well. That its wailing was just a nocturnal dream. The wife awakens and you hear her yell: up. John, you heard the baby scream." 'Tis an ordeal from which one must never take flight. For a married man should cease the world to roam. So remember these words in the midst of your plight: "There's nothing like a baby in the home." Of course, no one remembers his own cradle days. Or the nights his daddy picked him up and walked. So charge it all up to the price a dad pays. For the words "I do" he could have balked. Then take it like a man, 'tis the only thing to do. That's the moral of this little poem, Stick out your chest — it's a compliment to you, for "There's nothing like a baby in the home." Many Services At Genoa Club In either stamps, postal money or«\ der or check for the first-day cover of the four stamps only. An ad­ ditional two bits should be sent for the mint set. The stamps spot­ light the Jamaica centenary (16551955) with designs of four differ­ ent events in the island's history, and the usual portrait of the reigning monarch, in this case Queen Elizabeth II. 3) 4" i Already given the condensedversion treatment in "Life" and • Book-of-the-Month Club choice for April, C. S. Forester's "The Good Shepherd" is a sea story which tells of 48 desperate hours in the life of a North Atlantic convoy during 1942-43, before improved sonar, and hunter-killer teams turned the tide against the Uboats. Essentially the story of a US Navy convoy escort commander and his trials in bringing a convoy of merchantmen to England, it fol­ lows in the tradition already set by a number of earlier novels deal­ ing with the same theme. "The Cruel Sea," first the book, and then the movie, told a similar story about a British Royal Navy escort force, and there were others both before and after that one. Seamen Secondary Few of these books go into much detail from the standpoint of the merchant ships and their crews, because the drama, from the point of view of the authors, apparently was greater aboard the outnum­ bered naval escort ships than onthe sitting-duck merchantmen. But The Good Shepherd" Is Forester (creator of Captain Horatio Hornblower), and those who like sea stories, regardless of their focus, should enjoy this one. It's pub­ lished by Little, Brown St Co., at $3.95. 3) 4 A new item in hobby and do-ityourself shops is a ratchet chain wrench designed to fit into tight spaces where a pipe wrench won't go. The new tool is adjustable over a wide range of pipe sizes from %" to 41^" and is said to grip any round or hex shape with­ out slipping. It saves buying a full set of pipe wrenches and gives you the right size when you need it. The wrench lists at $3.95 post­ paid from Chain Wrench Co., 1217 Harmon PL, Minneapolis 3, Minn. Jolly 'Goodfellows' In Yugoslavia One of the little-known spots catering to seamen in different ports of the world is the Apostolato del Mare in Genoa, Italy. According to Nicholas Gladis, an SUP member who was there last while on the SS President Buchan­ an, a man who's in port and wants to get a meal off the ship for a change can do pretty Vv-ell there on 75 cents. The six bits will get him table service for a good meSl, wine and even a finger bowl at the end. The place is only a few min­ utes' walk from the main dock, at number 6, Piazza Dinegro. In addition to a restaurant, the Apostolate del Mare, which is the same as the Apostleship of the Sea maintained In US^ ports and places all over tjie globe* features a read­ ing room, writing-rsorH* i^pvies, a playroom and individual rooftw^ Gathered round the festive board. Seafarers from the Robin Goodfellow exchange greetings with the citizens of Sibenik, Yugoslavia, at a party in their honor given by the local populace: Pictured (1-r) are: Walt Pitek, M. J. "Skinny" Wells, Glen T. Darling,Jtudy Urbina, Ruben Martaznes. Wells 8e»t in thenElH^*- .T' �15, 1955 f(E 4F ARERS Revolt Brews -^Pointermen' Leading Way LOG Pate Fifteen A 'RelaxIngVGame Of Ping Pong Bv Spike Martin Latest reports from the Al­ coa'Pointer (Alcoa) are that this SIU crew is going to take some decisive action on a matter that has been tr9ubling them for some time. A lot of people are expected to rush to join the cru­ sade. However, the Seafarers involved may find it difficult to answer for this sudden move when they re­ turn to home and hearth. Concentrating hard on their game. Seafarers Harry K. Kaufman (left) and Percy A. Gray, Jr., both ABs on the City of Alma, pad­ For there it is, plainly enough, dle their way through a ping pong tourney at the United Seamen's right in the March 13 ship's min­ Service club In Leghorn, Italy. Apparently both of them forgot utes; "A vote was taken to change they had come ashore in the first place to relax. We don't know the vegetables as much as pos­ sible." who won, but Kaufman yvas the one who sent the photos in. Enraged youngsters who can't answer back too often when a plate of legumes and similar edi­ bles is put before them will now have dad on their side. After all, M you can't have a Take some lions, monkeys and diamond mines, add the "two-pot system" operating in the Congo, Victoria Falls, ivory, sand, great pyramids, tom-toms, McNulty kitchen back, Cairo, Casablanca and Capetown, and you have the "dark home either. continent"—limitless Africa. To its credit, the Pointer crew Take all of the same and We just missed (no regrets) a 17has put its collective finger on a add Seafarer Duska "Spider" day rainy season, the worst in 32 real problem. Take spinach, for Korolia who's now returning after years. Some claim they were wad­ example (please!). That's green. So his first trip in nearly three years, ing in water up to their waist . . . are green peas. Then there are and you have a full report on all "A funny thing happened at the green beans, too. Add to this broc­ the goings-on. Mayfair Hotel. . . Instead of a sea­ coli, cabbage, asparagus, brussels Happy to be back in harness after sprouts and others. They're all a lengthy stay in the hospital, Ko­ man getting gypped, a receptionist at the hotel has been giving out too green, too. This is fine for a St. rolia is aboard much English money in exchange Patrick's Day dinner, but that was the Robin Ket­ for US dough . . . They sent out a last month. tering (Seas Ship­ Jetter to all American ships asking Why not some orange peas or as­ ping), which is the crewmembers who exchanged paragus? Oranges and tangerines money there to return the differ­ have had a monopoly on this for due back in th^ States next week. ence . .. years. Or blue broccoli, maybe? "The amount overpaid was just That would certainly help make a The vessel is the about half the girl's salary for a dish look colorful and perhaps same one he was month, nearly six pounds. At $2.80 more appetizing. Cabbage, of on when he made his last voyage American for the pound, she was course, is the exception. Korolia out 16 bucks. No one on the Ket­ There are both green and red to Africa. Extensive Itinerary tering was involved . . . varieties of this, but red is a good The itinerary this time covered, color to leave alone these days. Raise For Longshoremen In any event, the possibilities are among other places, Durban, Mom­ "Longshoremen in Mombasa have endless. A revolution is in the basa, Laurenco Marques, Dar-Es- won their strike. After eight days making, and the Pointer, appropri­ Salaam, Zanzibar and Macala in of picketing, they have come away ately enough, leads the way. B. P. Portuguese East Africa. Points of with a raise of 50 cents a day, about McNulty was chairman at the interest were many and varied. cents American. They now "Durban is booming . , . Lots of seven ship's meeting last month; Leo make 84 cents (American) per ships here waiting to unload . . • Bruce was secretary. eight-hour day . . . "About two dozen ships are an­ chored out waiting for berth in Mombasa. Shipping is very pros­ perous . . . But all of East Africa's natives seem hungry and just mak­ ing ends meet, especially with this prosperity staring them in the face. "The 'Sultan' owns Zanzibar, which attracts Europeans from all nations ... At the hotel, you can get guides for a whole day for one buck, hire a sailboat or gear for underwater sightseeing . . . This last item is very ^popular. The is­ land and the waters around it are very scenic ... It also has the best climate in East Africa all year round. It never gets higher than 86 or lower than 76 degrees here at any time. 'Beasts Roam Town' "Another interesting spot Is Macala in Portuguese East 'Afi'ica . . . The natives hardly ever leave home at night for fear of being caught by some of the panthers and lions that roam around the little town after dark . .. Until two years ago, all American crews were warned never to go ashore after 6 because of the hungry beasts that came out of the jungle at night. Ap­ parently some good hunters have scared the rest of them off. It's pretty safe now . . . "This is written from Laurenco Marques . . . After three more stopovers back in South Africa, we arc homeward bound for Boston ^Spider' Gets Caught In The Web Of Africa Just in case you never heard of him before, and might nevei\hear of him again, the new welter­ weight champion is a 23-year old Bostonian named Tony DeMarco. For the record, DeMarco took the title by knocking holes in Swisscheese 'champion Johnny Saxton up in Boston on April Fool's Day. Chances are that on June 10, two months and nine days later. DeMarco will no longer be cham­ pion because he has a date that night with Carmen Basilio. Offhand we don't know whether that would be the shortest tenure ever for a titleholder, but it cer­ tainly comes close. There have been other champions who held titles briefly, among them Gene Tunney when he y/as American light-heavy champion in 1922. Then of course there were the bush-leaguers Lauro Salas and Paddy DeMarco ino relation) with whom Jimmy Carter played re­ volving door in the last couple oL years. No Man Of Distinction Tony DeMarco has nothing in tne way of an impressive record, which is the reason why he was hand-picked for Saxton to fight in the first instance. In the last year, the only fighters of any distinction he met were Red Top Davis, a featherweight, and George Araujo, who once challenged for the light­ weight title with notable lack of success. The tipoff was that ti:e sports were putting three skins to one in Saxton's favor. Saxton won the title origin.iliy after a strenuous build-up during A baker on his last trip, with Bull Line, Norwood lasf provided LOG readers with a recipe for making an old-fashioned clam '35 Memento -OR BETTER MORE R)R HIM THAN MEDICINE. and New York . . ^ " 'i T.y , i- /-I yj 7 One of those old-line Maine cooks with a full stock of recipes for the real. New England-style fish and seafood ^tews and chowder, Seafarer Nelson E. Norwood now comes up with a change of pace in a pastry** batter for making eclairs or chowder like the ones for which Maine 'coasters are justly famous. cream puffs. yRoPA Ham lElL BE SLAD TO SEE 'ibu, AMP TbuR VISIT WiLt- vd 7: The LOG conducts this column as an exchange for stewards, cooks, bakers and others who'd like to share flavored recipes, little known cooking and baking hints, dishes with a national jlauor and the like suitable for shipboard and/or home use. Here's Seafarer Nelson E. Norwood's recipe for eclairs and cream puffs. 'Ben&sk KiBDicm! YET- DRoPlM AND SEE THAT OlX> SHlPMAlE OF YOURS Aibw iNiHE HOSPITAL. which his management carefully avoided tossing him in with any­ one remotely connected with ihe business end of a punch. All who saw the Saxton-Gavilan title fight of last October which Saxton "won" are unanimously agreed that it was the worst title fight in years, capped by a ques­ tionable decision. All Saxton did Was slap, clutch and clown throughout the fight, while Gavilan was about as active as the subject of a Matthew Brady photograph. They didn't need any ^ high-speed lenses to catch the action that night. Basilio, the unrecognized cham­ pion, has been thundering in -his tent up in Syracuse, New York, for several months now. Basilio will never get a job as an Arthur Murray dance teacher, and he's no speedster with his hands either. But for lack of somebody better, he is generally regarded as the class of his division. To prove it, he has been fighting middleweights and some of the stronger welter­ weights, winning with monotonous regularity. He has an awkward, crowding style, which is somehow effective and he scores regularly with a heavy left hook. Chances are that Basilio will be a lop-sided favorite when he gets into the ring with DeMarco which will be an odd situation indeed. But it will be no odder than the fact that Saxton was given a crack at the title in the first place or that anybody ever thought him worth the trouble of an extensile buildup. Digging down into his scrapbook, Seafarer Leroy Clarke, SIU agent at Lake Charle.s, La., has come up with this "oldie" taken from the deck of the SS Chiriqui, a United Fruit Co. ship running out of Frisco to Panama in 1935 un­ der SUP contract. The boat was transferring a stowaway (seated) to another ship to re­ turn him'to Panama. Clarke, of course, is the man with the boathook. His varied career ha.s taken him from Grand Bank fishing boats and shoreside restaurants to deepsea ships with the SIU since 1939. However, he's just as proud of his breads, especially brown bread, which is a Maine and New England specialty, as of the other items he features when he sails as a cook. His recipe here, with the amounts given below, will produce about 80 eclairs or cream puffs. The batter is the same. Here's what you need: 2 cups shortening, 4 cups water. 1 teaspoon salt, 4 cups sifted flour, 2 teaspoons bakers' ammonia (powd­ ered, not liquid), and 16-20 eggs, depending on their size. First melt the shortening (lard or oil), add the Norwood water and salt, and let the combination come to a boil. Add the flour all at once and stir it up fast until the paste leaves the side of the pan. Let it cool five minutes. Now add one egg at a time, beat­ ing each egg thoroughly into the mixture, until all the eggs are used. The batter may then be dropped with either a spoon or bag. Bake in a hot oven until the shells are nice and light, approximately 25 minutes. Fill with custard or cream. It might be a good idea at this point to start getting the next batch ready, too. The crew will probably want more; • 1 �'SFMPARBRS Page • Sixle^ CG Proposais Baffle Him If. To the Editor: Everything is fine out here on the Steel Rover (Isthmian) in Honolulu. I just read the Coast Guard's new proposals for profiling mer­ chant seamen and my first reaction is a quick burn; what's this sea life coming too, anyway. Such standards may be in order for a licensed man, but I don't think they can be applied to a working sailor. Does - the Coast Guard really expect the deck hands to v elcome these proposals with open arms? In my opinion, a man's ability to produce a day's work for the company is not limited because he may have a stiff knee joint i'or have some fin­ gers missing. By Coast Guard standards, a man could be classed "incompetent" or "unquali fled" Feil very easily. After I read the proposed pro­ filing system's inspection of a deck hand's individual behavior pattern, I wasn't sure whether I was the village idiot or not. Under the col­ umn heading "Emotional Stabil­ ity," if a man is not calm, cooper­ ative, interested or alert, he prob­ ably would be stuck with a label as a "psychoneurotic" or worse. Of course, the answer is simple. Now that the Hoover Commission has come up with the moldy idea of closing all the marine hospitals, why don't they just fire all the present sailors, hire a new ci'op from "Muscle Beach," and throw us all in the booby-hatch. What's this sea life coming to— huh? Bill Feil 4< MMG Is Tops^ Iti'other Says To the Editor: I'm sending you my change of address so that you can continue to send me the LOG. I would like to compliment you on your punctuality in sending the LOG to me, and I would also like to say that I think the LOG is the outstanding union publication in circulation today. Thomas L. Teeara 4« P Ir . t 4" lAiwson Crewmen On Shuttle Run To the Editor: I thought you might like to know that this ship, the George A. Lawson (Pan-Oceanic) has been on the Japan-Korea shuttle for the past eight months and this has Ijeen a good deal thanks to good chow and good cooperation from topside. This crew has given a vote of thanks to the steward department for the good meals it has'put out and especially wants to commend Jimmy Cox for his fine baking. The crew has also given a vote of thank.s to our skipper. Even though we were in Pusan at the time, we had a very enjoy- LETTERS' able Christmas and New Year's holiday, with fine meals and the mess and recreation rooms excel­ lently decorated with all the holi­ day trappings by Steve Mosakowski. John Sweeney Ship's delegate Leaves The Sea —Not The Fish To the Editor: After 10 years of sailing SIU ships with the very best union there is in existence, I decided to try shoreside life for a while. So, with Henry Laired as my partner, I have opened the L & R Fish Market at 400 North Joachim St., Mobile. Henry and I would like to see our many friends, and they all have a standing invitation to drop in if they are down this way. Incidentally, I hope you will note my new address and continue to send me the LOG there. I will close with the hope that good fortune continues to follow the SIU brothei-hood. Eldon (Bill) Ray (Ed vote: Your change of ad­ dress has been noted. You will continue to receive the LOG. reg­ ularly. ) t> if Wants LOG Sent To Keep in Touch To the Editor: I have been sailing on SIU ships for the past three years and have been amazed at the wonderful con­ ditions which the Union has won. Right now, I am on Tinos Is­ land, Greece, as I have come back here to see my family after a long absence. I will be here many months and while I am away, I would like to receive the LOG at this address. Although I will be away from ships and from my brothers for some time, I would still like to keep in touch and learn all about the SIU. Andreas Velalopoulos (Ed. note: The LOG will be sent to you regularly at your new address.) X if if by setting up hospitalization plans, both for themselves and their fami­ lies, through their respective wel­ fare plans. To the Editor: Right now I am one of the SIU Wants SIU Program crew on the Sandcaptain, down As we Seafarers know, our SIU here in Maracaibo, Venezuela, and has always been the pioneer and I have just finished reading the March 4th issue of the SEA­ leader in the maritime field, and FARERS LOG, telling about the therefore I think we should again Hoover report which proposes the give very serious consideration to closing of US Public Health Serv­ the matter of setting up some sort ice hospitals and thus would de­ of hospitalization insurance pro­ prive American seamen of the gram. We all know that much consider­ medical and hospital care which they have every right to obtain. ation of such a program has al­ ready been given by our members, Will Do Share and much investigation and This Hoover report, which would groundwork has already been done strike a crippling blow to US mer-" by our Welfare Services Depart­ chant seamen under the guise of ment. But so far the program has "economy," makes the future of not become a reality and I think the TISPHS hospitals look mighty we should strive to that end. black. I know At the time that- initial surveys that our Union— as it always has of such a program were made, I done in the past was told by our Welfare Services —wiil fight tooth director that considerable mpney and nail to keep would be needed because many hos­ the USPHS hos­ pitals and clinics would have to be pitals alive. And contacted in order to assure the I am also con­ members proper treatment and fident that the service. Assessment Is Okay individual Sea­ Jellette farers will do Apparently, insufficient funds is their share in this fight by writing what is holding up this prograi^, letters of protest to their Senators and so I say that if we cannot ob­ and Congressmen in Washington. tain sufficient funds out of em­ Remember, boys, this Hoover ployers' contributions to our Wel­ proposal is just a carbon copy of fare Plan, then we should assess the one that Mrs. Hobby tried,to ourselves, year by year, to meet the shove across before, which was cost. voted down by Congress last year I again urge that this matter of after a heavy protest fiom seamen, a hospitalization assessment be including Seafarers. This shows brought to a vote on the floor. I am that we did it before and we can do sure that if our members approve it again, if we put our shoulders it, our officials and Welfare Sefvto the wheel. ices director can work out a hos­ At the same time, however, I pitalization program that will be of strongly feel that all American inestimable benefit to every SIU merchant seamen should, take im­ member. John Jellette mediate steps to protect themselves Urges Hospital Plan For Union When Men Were 'Boys' Rt§ttei'-IJp Time is iiet*e Again To the Editor: Now that baseball is back and is one of the most talked-about subjects again, everyone is team­ ing up and pairing off against the next guy. Tommy Doyle and his "shallow water" boys, way down yonder in New Orleans, have rigged a team and are prepping 'to take on all comers. "They go to bat against some crackerjack team from the West bank of the Mississippi some time this month. Scirana is man­ ager, and Dpnohue (Pat's brother) is captain. By the way. Tommy is official batboy. As he says, all he can catch is a few cold ones. Percy Boyer Burly Memories of days gone by are recalled by SIU oldtimer Percy Boyer (3rd from right) in this tintype of 15 years ago, taken at a dockside canteen in Buenos Aires. All the faces are familiar, ex­ cept for the man at Percy's left, the local shoemaker. We don't know what happened to him. The rest are all still active in the SIU. Pictured (1-r)' are Seafarers Joe Martello, Danny Byrnes, the shoemaker, Boyer, Eddie Parr and Frenchy Mouton, when they were on the old Del Sud in 1940. Parr Is now SIU Miami agent. Cun^i Go Wrong For $i srrv/vra 91 )\oi/Jvqyoo, ^" Apfii 15, ?95S LOG •V / Ltfi/epE soiX> TOMS FOR •iA ^ONSt THSfRS A UTTLS FUtST. His Prospeetin^ isnH Paging Oft To the Editor: ..Some of your readers may re­ member a story printed in the SEAFARERS LOG last year called "Seafarer Digging for Gold." The . Seafarer was my husband, Horace Curry of Mobile. Well, Curry has been from Mo­ bile to Canada, Brazil, Venezuela and Trinidad, but he hasn't found the gold. This doesn't stop him, however; he's still looking. Meanwhile, this is my first letter to the LOG, but I had to write. think the Union has done wonders' for its members. Keep the good work going. (Mrs.) J. Horace Curry if if Urges issue Of 'SiU Guidebook' To the Editor: I'd like to make life suggestion that the SIU publish in one con­ cise, easy-to-understand pamphlet all the material which a guy on a ship or ashore could use for quick reference. A booklet like this could include the working agreements between the companies and the Union, the SIU constitution, the complete re­ quirements of the SIU Welfare Plan and Vacation Plan and any­ thing else like this pertaining to the benefits offered by our fine organization. It would make things simple for everyone to check on a moment's notice. As far as suggestions go, I'd like to second the idea put forward by brother Sven Stockmarr recently in the SEAFARERS LOG which urged the use of pictures of the brothers Involved along with the "Final Dispatch" column. Some­ times this is the only way we can identify a de­ parted brother, since often we Cousins. never use more than a nickname for a new shipmale, and don't know the man's real name until we i-ead his version of the trip in the LOG. Incidentally, the United Sea­ men's Service club here in Pusan, Korea, was shut down for a while by the provost marshal after a little ruckus took place there .^late in February. We are patiently waiting for it to reopen again soon, as we are idle here, waiting for the completion of loading while we age of SEAFARfiRS LOGs here By the way, there is a real short­ age of SEAFARERS LOGS here at the club and more can i-eally be used. C. L. "Buddy" Cousins (Ed. note: The USS Club in Pu­ san, according to the NY office of the organization, reopened again last month after a brief lapse. LOGs are being sent there regu­ larly, in response to your request. A "Seafarer's Guide," including the material you mention, has' been under consideration for some time. Plans will be announced as they develop.) By Bernard Sedn^an OfnLj. 6ies4^ BM/N^ �* iWH Pat* Scrcnteca SEAFMKEtLS 'tOG ... DIGEST oE SHIPS* MEETINGS ... ROBIN TUXRORD <t«it Shipping)/ JanMary 30 — Chairman, F. Da Baaumont; •acratary, C. Mathaws. Several complainta about food. Conduct of chief steward to be brought before patrolman at a crew meeting after ship docks in New York. Appreciation voted to galieyman for his excellent work ax night cook and baker and second cook during illness of regular second cook, night conk and baker. SEATRAIN NEW. YORK (Saatrain) Fabruary 13—Chairman, W. Doak; Saeratary, J. Cole. Ship's delegate will speak to the chief engineer about low pressure on drinking fountain. Crewmembers were asked to cooperate and return cups to pantry. Canvas covers requested for ventilators down below during cold weather. ^Balance in ship's fund $65.80. Ship requests a pocketbook library from SlU.VAL CHEM (Valentine) Fabruary 15— Chairman, J. Karl; Secretary, L. Hagmann. A special meeting was called due to the crowded condition in the deck department quarters. Crewmembers of that department voted to give the cap­ tain 24 hours notice not to sail the ship unless they' get one additional foc'sle. February 17—Chairman, J. Parker; Sec­ retary, J. Vandenbarg. The steward was asked to put out an assortment of fruit .at night, and to sed that the milk is thawed out before serving. A new TV set will cost around $235. MARY ADAMS (Bloomfleld), February 12 — Chairman, Al Wile; Secretary, O. Smith. A motion was made that the* ship's delegate be instructed to report at regular ship's meeting any fights that take place aboard ship. The steward department was given a vote of thanks for a job well done. ship's delegate will sea the master about the threa dapartments. A vota of thanks having deck department foc'slas and pas­ was flvan to tho ataward dapartmant, sageways sougeed. ROBIN 6RAY (tail Shipping), D6camARCHERS HOPE (Cltlas tarvica), Feb­ bar !•—Chairman, J. HIghant; Sacratary, ruary 23—Chairman, W. Adamsi Secre­ B. Slald. Motion mada and carriad to tary, B. Padgett. Ship's delegate saw tiie have patrolman check alopchest bafora captain about having rooms painted. Ail signing ai'llclea. General diacusaiun on men on standby be sure to make coffee ship's stores. Washing machine in bad condition and laundry has no scupper. for all hands on holidays. Ice box in galiey needs repairs. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), Fabru­ STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), Febru­ ary 10—Chairman, H. Hutcharion; Sacre1ary,.H. Rosecrans. Cooka wlU tender­ ary 21—Chairman, A. Shrlmpton; Sacra­ ize steaks. Suggestions welcomed for tary, D. Moon. Captain agreed to paint new suggestions to menus. Recreation all foc'sles next voyage. There is a sura room will be locked in port. Checkers of $60 In the ship's fund. Motion made and carried that the messhaU chairs be will be fed after the crew. secured as a safety precaution. This PORTMAR (Caimar), February 16— crew goes on record as being in favor Chairman, C. Martin; Sacratary, F. Buhl. of the existing traveler's check system. Crewmembers agreed that all beefs A motion was carried that the crew fol­ should be taken to the department dele­ low up the recent write-up in the LOG gates and not to the Union hall Individu­ regarding installing air conditioning on ally. A vote of thanks was given to th( Isthmian ships on the Persian Gulf run. ship's delegate and the caoks and mes.s- A. hearty vote of thanks given to the boys. A motion was made and carried steward and his entire department for to request large wooden lockers installed the fine meals served throughout the in crew foe'slcs. Stores will be checked four month trip. The ship's delegate with delegates before start of next trip. thanked the crew for its cooperation. All hands agreed that this trip was a ROBIN KIRK (Robin), Dtcembar 1«— good one and that harmonious relations Chairman, A. Thompson; Secretary, A. prevailed throughout.- . Notturno. Motion made that a more ANTINOUS (Watsrman), Fabruary 12— adequate Sea Chest be provided for the Chairman, M. Duat; Secretary, H. B|er- ship. A suggestion was made that engi­ ring. Ship's delegate reported contact­ neers be contacted about fixing leaks in ing New, Orleans patrolman pertaining laundry. Crewmembers were asked to be to un.safe deck cargo. Captain agreed considerate of the men off watch sleep­ to remedy situation in future. Balance ing. in ship's fund $21.81 and a suggestion STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Janu­ was made not to increase tame as there might be a tendency to use an excessive ary 33—Chairman, R. Cummings; Secre­ fund foolishly. Baker asked crewmem­ tary, E. M. Watts. The steward depart­ bers to refrain from serving themselves ment was given a vote of thanks for the from the pantry during regular meals. fine food prepared during the hoiiddys Crewmembers were asked to take better as well as the rest of the voyage; Mo­ care of the washing machine in the tion made and carried that the ship's delegate l>e allowed ample time with the future. boarding patrolman to get beefs squared away without interference from the rest ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), February 21 —Chairman, L. Moora; Sacratary, R. of the crew: Deck department delegate Palmer. Ship's delegate spoke on bring­ suggested that tlie mate be contacted and ing ship in clean. Everything running asked to have a dodger board installed oh the foc'sle to protect the man on smoothly aboard with no beefa. watch. WARRIOR (Waterman), Fabruary <— Chairman, J. Crews, Jr.; Secretary, M. Elliott. A suggestion was made that delegates be changed every trip so every man has a chance at the Job and can get more experience. Crewmembers re­ minded of Sea Chest bill which should be paid, in New York at the payoff. A EVELYN (Bull), Fabruary 11—Chair­ new water cooler is needed in the engine man, F. Wtflktr; Secretary, J. Warmack. room. The ship's delegate reported that lots of ALCOA RUNNER (Alcos), February 13 painting has been done and lots more — Chairman, R. Egan; Secretary, W. will be done on next voyage. Discus­ Kavitt. Ship's delegate talked on per­ sion on pantryman not doing his work formers, and said beefs should be properly, and he goes to the captain brought up in the proper manner. Crew with beefs about the steward. Crewmem­ goes on record to give second cook a bers were told to go to the ship's dele­ vote gf thanks for doing a fine job. The gate with beefs and not to the captain. MONEY DUE Ex-Bradford Island The follovving men should con­ tact McNutt & Nash, 84 William St., New., York 38, NY, concerning salvage money due for towing dis­ abled island trader MV T.B. Radar off Trinidad, on March 19, 1953: Henry Czer, Francis Becraft, Gote Berggren. Joseph Burns, Daniel Clapp, James Curran, Henry Czerwinski, James Elrod, Jacobus Lakwyk, Marthon Lea, Lars Lynge, Tony Maliik, Spero Manzares, Homer Paschall, Joseph Puglisi, John Bounds, Marvin Sparrow, Eugene Stinehelfer, John Tierney. t Ex-Victory Carriers Checks for retroactive wages have been returned to Victory "Car­ riers, Inc., 655 Madison Ave., New York 21, NY, as unclaimed and may be obtained by writing the com­ pany: SS Ames Victory, Joseph V. Bissonnett, Joseph J. Penner; SS Jefferson City Victory, John C. Martin, Carmelo Murphy, David Raynes; SS Longview Victory, Rob­ ert E. Ayers, Raymond J. Knoles, Thomas C. Riley; SS Mankato Vic­ tory, James A. Slay; SS Northwest­ ern Victory, Henry N. Grant, John W. Williamson. ft Ex-John C. Checks covering retroactive wages on the above vessel can be obtained by writing or calling At­ lantic Carriers, Inc., 29 Broadway, New York 4, NY. • ~ ^ Puzzle Answer S][!]S QSBQia QQQ @•013 SESQEi BBS 30Q[1I3 3SIES @0 @Q[iB3 ESS @33301 SSH ANN MARIE (Bull), February 14—Chair­ man, E. Dakin; Sacratary, L. Caldaron. The chairman told the crew that there is a good aupply of clgarettea for the trip and informed them that the master has enougii cash on hand to give a draw before getting to Boston. Discussion on cleaning the laundry. It was agreed to be cleaned on a weekly rotary basis by Louis EuEcne Barch Contact Bull Steamship Com­ pany, 115 Broad St., New York, NY, or the nearest office of the US Immigration and Naturaliza­ tion Service. 4, Jim Babaccia Get in touch with Slaid c/o the Lake Charles SIU hall. 4 4. 4. Preston J. Stevens Please get in touch with Harold J. Lamy c/o Dodd, Hirsch and Bar­ ker, 709 Carondelet Building, New Orleans, or call Canal 7265. 4" 4^ 4i(» Crew complalnloc because ship's officers, custom guards and their friends go Into tho crew pantry and eat up aU the night lunch. Department delegates wiU see the captain about this in addition to keeping longshoremen from the crew quarters. MICHAEL (Carrat), January 2—Chair­ man, F. Israll; Secretary, W. Lleberman. Fans are needed In foc'sles, galley and pantry. .Ship's fund totals $25.71^ and donations will be taken from crewmem­ bers. The clock in the galley should be fixed. An iron will be purchased. SANTA VENETIA (Elam), December 12 —Chairman, E. Black; Secretary, W. Nesta. Crew was asked to make less noise in passageways, and to keep the pantry and messhaU cleaner at night. January 15—Cltairman, J. Smith; Sec­ retary, J. Haynes. Crew's radio is in Baltimore hall being repaired. Ship's delegate reported that the captain will put. out a $25 draw for all hands on reaching port. Motion made and carried that water tanks be examined and if nec­ essary cleaned and cemented. Steward requested one man from each depart­ ment check stores coming aboard in States. Slopchest for next voyage should be checked for items and sizes. ARCHERS HOPE (Cities Service), Jenuary 29—Chairman, C. Kaust; Secretary, B. Padgett. Department delegates were asked to get up a, repair list. A vote of thanks was given to the steward depart­ ment for the good chow and to the messman, especially, with the extra daymen to serve. ALCOA CORSAIR (Alcoa), JanuarySO— Chairman, T. Costello; Secretary, James M. Nelson. Crewmembers made a col­ lection of tl05 and it was sent to a brother who had to get off the ship be­ fore sailing as his baby died. Sugges­ tion made to stop using coffee cups for ash trays, and to buy ail crew movies in the port of Mobile instead of New Or­ leans. $219.50 in the ship's fund. VENORE (Ore), January 2—Chairman, J. Kearney; Secretary, J. Oliver. The steward department was given a vote of thanks. A ship's delegate was elected. A motion was made and carried to see the patrolman for fans ift recreation * ANTINOUS (Waterman), January 30— room. Chairman, J. Charamie; Secretary, R. BENTS FORT (Cities Service), January Guild. Deck cargo aft considered unsafe for crew. Discussion on men missing 6—Chairman, Ben Martin; Secretary, ship. The. electrician is not permitted to Robert Hammond. Headquarters was no­ change bulbs on weekend. Men in en­ tified about the coffee and the soap pow­ gine department complained they are re­ der. Each member of the engine depart­ quired to stan^ by on weekends to blow ment donated $1 to the ship's fund. Sev­ eral complaints on the food situation. tubes. Ship's delegate urged men to take dele­ TAGALAM (Seatrade), January 5 — gate posts aboard ships, and the meeting Chairman, T. J. Cennell; Secretary, J. A. positions as well, stating that he feels Menville. The Tagalam was .laid up in it is a bookman's responsibility to the Seattle for eight months and in very bad Union and his book to hold such shape, so the crew has taken a pledge positions. to make it a clean SIU ship by sougeeCOEUR d'ALENE VICTORY (Victory ing, chipping and painting. February 1—Chairman, T. Connellr Sec­ Carriers), January 15—Chairman, W. Zaretary, J. Menvllla. The washing ma­ leski; Secretary, W. Fisher. Delegates chine needs repairing. Suggestion made were asked to make up repair lists so to have a jar placed on the table at that all work can be done aboard ship payoff for the March of Dimes, and all that is possible before arrival in the money donated will be turned over to States. Departments will rotate in tak­ the patrolman. The Tagalam isn't what ing care of the recreation room and the slie was on the beginning of this trip. laundry. The crew did a very good job, and wilh ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), no datea little more work and paint the ship Chairmen, C. Gillespie, Jr.; Secretary, J. will be a good clean SIU ship. Wilson. Caplain requesled lliat gear of DEL VIENTO (Mississippi), January 29 seaman in hospital be brought to him, .—Chairman, H. Shiro; Secretary, P. K. for rechecking. The food should be' Chambliss. Discussion on the possibility cheeked for freshness as there has been of having the vessel stored at least oiia eonsideruble trouble with • the refrigera­ day prior to .sailing so the quality and tion. Vote of thanks given to the messquantity of stores can be .examined by man and pantryman for cleanliness. cooks and steward. STEELORE (Ore), December 29—Chair­ man, Henry Shepeta; Secretary, E. J. Debardelaben. A vote of (hanks was given to the stew-ard department for the Christmas dinner they worked so Iiard to prepare. The washing machine will )je checked when tlie ship arrives in Balti­ more. The steward will check with the port officials to ace what can be done about same. . ' SEATRAirt SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Jan­ uary 27—Chairman, S. Johnson; Secre­ tary, J. Puller. Motion made and car­ ried that ship's delegate see the chief mate about painting deck department shower and toilet. All brothers were asked to try to keep the messhaU cleaner. The ship's delegate promised to have a new work list made up concerning the cleaning of the laundry room. There has been a shortage of face towels. Crew­ members were asked to be a little more careful with them. The water fountain is leaking pretty badly. REPUBLIC (Trafalgar), February 22— Chairman, W. Barth; Secretary, D. Keddy. Ship's delegate reported that new fans are coming aboard and that port captain would inspect tlie mcssroom chairs using his judgment on repairs. Discussion held on ship's cleanliness and on some food problems. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Febru­ ary 20—Chairman, J. Alien; Secretary, Sir Charles. Discussion on sailing board time and the time the crew has to re­ port back to ship, and what can be done about same. A new TV set is needed aboard and facts will be obtained on same from Sea Chest at the hall. that • letter be prepared and sent to Union etating the feeling of the mem­ bers in support of the administration and affairs of the SfU, A&G District. A suggestion was made that a picture story of. the members activities be prepared and sent to the editor of the LOG. No date—Chairman, J. Denals; Secre­ tary, M. Cox. Repair list hag been turned over to the captain and copies are on hand for SIU patrolman. Wire was re­ ceived from headquarters stating that this is an organized ship. Balance in ship's fund is $23. Suggestion made that Innerspring mattresses and better linen be put aboard. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department. Tho captain reported we do not have a pen­ alty cargo. L. EMILIA (Bull), January 16—Chairman, Guelinifi; Secretary, C. KaVanagh. Ship's delegate informed deck members that mate informed him that men are to work bell to bell with no time off. The mate, emphasized the fact that the bosun is not to do any work only super­ vise. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the service and preparation of food. Ten innersprings are needed to replace old ones. All rooms need painting. Scuppers should be cleared to stop odors. February 16—Chairman, C. Kavanagh; Sacretary, Red Campbell. A new ship's delegate was elected. Que.stion regarding fans will be brought to the patrolman's attention. • Messman requested coopera­ tion of all hands as to keeping messroom and pantry clean. * OREMAR (Ore), March 4—Chairman, C. Milssp; Secretary, "W. Anderson. Brother Anderson reported that two men in the deck department were fired without cause. Attention was called to the fact that dockworkers have walked off with property belonging to the crew and weren't searched or challenged at the gangway. Steward was asked to leave napkins out for the night lunch. A vote of thanks was extended to the steward and his department for the good chow they have been putting out. Furuseth School To Open May 1 (Continued from page 2) upgrade their ratings and thus in­ crease their earning capacity. We will give further assurance to the operators that the SIU always can provide a stable force of competent seamen to help them meet the cut­ throat competition of 'runaway' foreign flag operators." Harrison sees the school as being a means of providing the industry with "qualified men who will aid us in the efficiency and economy of our operation. < "From the humane side, it will do much to promote the safety of men at sea and we are always in­ terested in the safety factor," he said. "We see opportunities for great advancements in the steward department, particularly with ref­ erence to training passenger ship personnel." Captain Rucker said the school appeared to him to be a "fine movement which will have farreaching effect in the direction of promoting greater safety. The Coast Guard is in favor of any program that will add to safety of men at sea." Friends of Re and Luckjf at the Hub Bar, 311 23 St., Galveston, OCEAtT DINNY (Maritime Overseas), Texas, are urged to get in touch January 2—Chairman, D. Bass; Secretary, with them. W, Miline, Motion made and carried to request SIU headquarters to provide in­ 4 41 4^ formation as to the status of this ship. A great deal of discussion regarding R. De Los Santos and Joseph whether or not brothers aboard would be Saxton, are urged to contact the issued books. A suggestion was made Seafarers Sea Chest at headquar­ CATHERINE (Dry-trans), January 25— ters, 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn, NY. Chairman, L, Hailiday; Secretary, J. Sherlock. Purpose of this meeting was Edifor, 4i <4 4^ to discuss members coming back to the Bill Gonzales ship under the intluence of alcohol and SEAFARERS LOG. their shipmates. If any mem­ Van Whitney has checked your disturbing ber conducts himself in such a way that 675 Fourth Ave., gear into the headquarters baggage it is unbecoming to a Union member he Brooklyn 32. NY room. The baggage check has been will be put on charges. left in the mailroom in an en­ DEL MUNDO (Mississippi), January 31 I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please —Chairman, I. Brown; Secretary, J. Pocbu. velope with your name on It. put my name on your moiling list. (Print Information) i> if ti Quiz Answers Ernest E. Smallwood (1) Chief Justice Warren and NAME It Is urgent that you contact Mrs. O. G. Bowen, Fairfax Drive, Justices Black, Burton, Clark, Route 2, Fort Myers, Fla. Douglas, Frankfurter, Minton and Reed. STREET ADDRESS 4 4> t V (2) The Big Dipper. Al Caracciola (3) Culotte; the rest are head­ Please contact Ted Chinell, CITY ...ZONE STATE Purser, Pacific Far East Lines, gear. (4) 48. Pier 40, San Francisco, Calif., or (5) The Rothschilds. ^ Signed . 1556 Filbert St., San Francisco. (6) Etching. Very urgent. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you srg an old lubtcribsr and hav# a chanq* (7) Fraternal twins. i. i. i. of addrati, plaata giva your formar addraii balow: (8) Considerably less. Anyone knowing whereabouts of (9)60. gear of Alfred Stearns who paid (10) At Concord, Massl, where ADDRESS ... off City of Alma, March 29, 1955, the first battle of the; Aiperican is urged tD^ contact the -Mobile Revolut^^ took 4CI:LY tiaaaaaaataaa «•«aa996ao9ta099«aaata$ata9aMMaM y::*j " •I - ••U - AI .•-I I m • -A" I " I M ;s; . -A I •/I -• AI -J I "••il '^1 •II �April m. 195f I SEAFARERS'L0€ ' VW* l^lrhte'cB Family Gathering At The Brown'a Homestead S E A F A R E R 8 fyi!;' • t 5 -I.H I; w.i. ' 5 SEAFARERS WELFARE, VACATION PLANS REPORT ON BENEFITS PAID T. 'war No. Seafarers ReceiTinf Benefita this Period| Average Benefit! Paid Each Seafarer Total Bencfita Paid thia Period '•^. »• .Iv.-'- ;: M, '- -I . ' WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD ivj.; ;^. Howital Benefita Death Benefita SJESJL Diaabilitv Benefit. .M4<«nity Btatfiw. ¥.L. Vacation Beneflta New twin arrivals, Ira C. (left) and Sharon join rest of family of Cecil Brown in posing for LOG photographer in their Louisiana home. Susan, 2, also brought family $200 maternity benefit and $25 US Bond as did each of the twins. Oldest daughter Margaret Ann, 4, came Into world before Union maternity benefit was instituted. All of the following SIU families 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray­ Mrs. Lawrence G. Tailey, Sr., New will collect the $200 maternity mond Torres, New Yofk, NY. Orleans, La. benefit plus a $25 bond from the $1 4/ 4^ $1 4) Union in the baby's name: Steven Eikevik, born February George Daniel Tailey, born Feb­ Elizabeth Torres, born March 6, ruary 9, 1955. Parents, Mr. and 26, 1955. Parents, Mr. .and Mrs. Bjarne Eikevik, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 4 4j' 4» Gwendolyn Jane Wiggins, born February 28, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wiggins, Mobile, Ala. Immigration Now Spot-Checks Ships In Domestic Trades J Al. 4) 4« 4" Stricter immigration controls involving spot checks of ships Robert Thomas Brewer, born De­ even though they may not touch a foreign port have been cember 31, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Brewer, New Or­ instituted by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The leans, La. spot checks involve the clear-• ance of every crewmember on dered to produce the four men at Cheryl Lynn Terry,4J'born March the ship, including all the US a Government Immigration office 16, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. citizens aboard. Failure of crew- or be penalized by a $1,000 fine James Terry, Whittier, Calif. members to .stay aboard for such for each man. This is the standard 4. 4. 4. spot checks means that both they fine imposed on the operators in Dannie Lee Darby, born Febru­ and the shipping companies can any instance of a crewmember ary 10, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. leaving a ship without clearance. Huron C. Darby, Jr., Galveston, get into hot water. Under the procedure, all ships Subsequently, two of the men Tex. arriving at any US port are re­ returned to the ship and were 4^ 41 4 quired to notify Immigration. In cleared while a third was located Ida Lee Jartin, born January 26, recent weeks Immigration has been in New Orleans. The fourth- man 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Domin­ spot checking these ships at ran­ has still not been located and is go Jartin, Bi-ooklyn, NY. dom. If the ship is ordered to being sought by the company and 4, 4> 4 await an Immigration check it the Government agency. Donna Maria Mottram, born means that every crewmember's These checks, of course, are car­ March 8, 1955. Parents, Mr. and papers must be looked over. ried out regularly on offshore Mrs. Richard P. Mottram, Murine, A recent instance involving the ships as well and involve checking Miss. Arlyn (Bull Line) is indicative of the credentials of resident and 4 4 4 how the system works. The ship non-resident aliens. This kind of Deborah Elaine Lago, born arrived at Port Sulphur, Louisiana, procedure has been carried on March 16, 1955. Parents, Mr. and from San Juan. It had not touched under the authority of "the Mc- Mrs. brison Lago, New Yoi'k, NY. at any foreign poi-t in the course of Canan Immigration Act. 4 4 4 the voyage. Nevertheless, Immigra­ Seafarers on ships in the coast­ John Joseph Cabral, born Feb­ tion came aboard to check the wise, intercoastal and islands ruary 28, 1955. Parents, Mr. and crew. trades who have been accustomed Mrs. John Cabral, Brooklyn, NY, Four of the crewmembers had to going ashore without these 4 4 4 already left the ship before they checks are advised to make sure Mary Rose Murphy, born March could be cleared by the inspector. the ship has been cleared by Im­ 9, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. John As a result, the company was or­ migration from now on in. F. Murphy, Flushing, NY. ^ E A «=* A B PORT C CALL 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ••riT-. ^A\^iN\pRB Hosoitnl Benefit* P«id Since lulv 1. 1950 • | Sda Death Benefits Paid Since lulv 1. 1950 • 11/ / Oo tnS Diaabilitv Benefits Paid Since Mav 1. 1952* oo Mnternitv Benefits Paid Since AotU 1. 1952 • oo Vacation Benefits Paid Since Feb. 11. 1952 • Sf Total LSiS 3CR A ^ • D.te Benefit* Beeaa WELFARE, VACATION PLAN ASSETS CEibonHand Vacation cvKiinakca AVVOUIKV nccciTaoic VVclfErc US Government Bonds (Welfare) Real Estate (Welfare) Other Assets - Training Ship (Welfare) TOTAL ASSETS 4 r-.' 1 1 Vff'ril\t*\ tutes "iT ' /5- yy lt> mSiA y® iTSJTTir*! COWIEHTSt TUB board of truatBaa of tha Saafarara* Walfara Plan la# at tha praaant tlma* angagad in a atudy of tha banaflta which hava baan paid by tha Plan. Tha atudy la baing laada in anticipation of inereaaihg aoma of tha praaant banafita, aa wall aa nha poaaibility of adding a Depandancy Banafit in lina with tha raquaat mada by varioua allgiblaa undar thia Plan. Uhdar tbia aalf inaurad typa of plan» tha abova can ba accompliahad aisplar and chaapar than if tha Plan waa an inaurad Plan.^^^ A Submilttd ..*....4^...?.?. A1 Ketr, AssiMtmfXMnistftor ' YOUR CLAM fOR MAmSNANCe ANDO/RB,.. Ill 4 SIO 4 WELFABE SERVICES Carl Elestus Penton, born Oc­ tober 16, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jackson Penton, Pearl A/ WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID PREVIOUSLY Michael Kenneth Marple, born August 11, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Marple, West Haven, Conn. Margaret Ann Bojko, born March 15, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bojko, Philadelphia, Pa. S9 /// JL June Ann Galasi born March 13, 1955. Pai-ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Galas, New York, NY. Mary Teresa Strickland, born March 13, 1955. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Leroy Strickland, Savannah,-Ga. g/eoC?ACt>^Al _IauL Ifc is vfety Impot^ayii'inc/amni^ WBiiffeJiaMce and cutis-ihat you ms-f-a shipboard wade of yout^ accidienb'endihf' you ave leavino-iiieahipfor med­ ical yfeacone. ^ve a sifiiptAAdh. Mie keex> a copy. Al^' wed/cal sli^ . If Voa have., any quesVio^, cortmcd-dh& Stu Welfaye SeK//c5e&. . BEPumnT ...J • �ldS3 SEED** THE SEi^ARERS With WALTER SIEKMANN Everybody knows the saying that it's the innocent bystander who gets it in the neck. Well Seafarer Isaac Antonio proved that very statement. Brother Antonio was trying to break up a fight out in the street near his home, and all the thanks he got for it was to get knocked down and have his right knee broken. He learned the hard way that being a peacemaker can turn into a pretty rugged job. Antonio's last ship was the Seanan and he was steward aboard her. He's been in the hospital about three weeks .now and hopes to be up and around before too long. Among the other brothers at the hospital is Sea­ farer Philip Korol, who is getting treatment for a back injury. He was BR on the Alcoa Runner when he got hurt and after being- treated in a hospital in Ponce, Puerto Rico, was sent back to the States. For a while he was getting outpatient treatment here but the condition kept getting worse so he was admitted to. the hQspital on April 6. Seafarer George Herrman, who was on the Archers Hope his last trip out, has been readmitted to Staten Chirichella Island for further treatment. Dominic Chirichella, AB off the Sandcaptain, entered the hospital for an operation on March 30. He's in fine shape now and should be discharged by the time this appears in print. The doctors have R. C. Caraballu, messman off the Jean, under study to find out what caused his stomach ailment. He entered the hospital on April 6. The day before that. Seafarer Newton Eddington came in for treatment of a gall bladder ailment. Eddington was oiler on the Seatrain New York. Seafarer John Hawkins, OS off the Steel Appren­ tice, is being treated for a cyst on the base of his spine. Hernia trouble has put Francisco Pineiro out of action for a while. He was FWT on the Greece Victory. A skin condition put Brother B. Hanssen in the hospital for treatment. He has a rash on his hands which keeps him froip doing his work in the steward department and the doctors are trying to clear it up. Pineiro He was on the Seagarden on his last trip. Olav Seim, who was oiler on the Steel Admiral, is being treated for an attack of malaria. Seafarers In Hospitals usPHS HosprrAi. BALTIMORE. MD. George Anderson Thomas Mungo George D. Olive George Bekken Fred Pittman Alvln L. Blain JoRph Prabeck Lorenzo Brigida' , Harry Rochkind L. J. Brllhart Ralph Ruff Joseph Backer Robert W. Scales Byrd O. Buzbee John R. Schuitz Jessie A. Clarke A. E. Seegmiiler Victor B. Cooper Edward Sescrko Leo A. Dwyer John Simpson Gorman T. Glaze Robert Smith Roy M. Hawes R. H. Soiheim Edward Huizenga Norman T. Jackson John Straka Joseph C. Lcwallen Warren O. Whitmer Robert McCorkel John C. Mitchell G. Manila Henrich Wiese Tony Mastantino Robert J. Wiseman WUliam J. Mellon USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASS. Alfred A. Hancock USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NY. A. J. Andersen Serafin G. Lopez Dusan DeDuisin John McKarek Perfecto Manguel Hipolito DeLeon Jorge J. Marrero C. E. Flikins Michael Michalik Gerald Fitzjames Paige A. Mitchell Theodore Gerber George Robinson Estell Godfrey Jose Rodriguez Robert F. Grant Matti Ruusukalllo Fred Hauser Howard Sanders D. Kaim Joseph J. Keating Aaron Sasser Norman D. Wilson Adolph Kubacki T. Larsen USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH. BROOKT.VN, NY. Fortunato Bacomo James R. Lewis Frank W. Bemrick Arthur Lomas Claude F. Blanks • Francis F. Lynch Joseph D. McGraw Robert L. Booker A. McGuigan Joseph G. Carr Vic MUazzu Jar Chong Walter W. Denley Melvin O. Moor* Joseph Neubauer 4ohn J. Driscoll Daniel F. Ruggiano Bart E. Guranick Wade H. Sexton Taib Hassen' George E. Shumaker Thomas Isaksen E. R. Smallwood John W. Keenan John R. Klemowicz Henry E. Smith Ludwig Kristiansen Renato A. Villata Frederick Landry Virgil E. Wilmoth James J. Lawlor Chee K. Zal Kaarel Lcetmaa Put Number On Meeting Excuses Seafarers sending telegrams or letters to the New' York headquarters dispatcher asking to be excused from attending headquarters membership meetings must Include the reg­ istration. number of their shlppfhg card in the message. From now on. If the number Is not included, the excuse can­ not be accepted by the dis-patcher. r Pagf Mnstem SEAFARERS'LOC MAINE GENERAL HOSPITAL PORTLAND. MAINE Lionel O. Chapman USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GA. Rufus L. Fields Louis C. Miller Samuel N. Hurst James T. Moora Jimmic Littleton John H. Morris Angelo J. Martins Wallace W. Sweat USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT. MICH. Tim Burke USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENN. Charles Burton USPHS HOSPITAL LEXINGTON, KY. George O. Chaudion USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Benjamin F. Deibler Jose Santiago Virgil L. Harding Edward J. Toolan SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NY. Joseph Koslusky * USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. John J. Blpere Francis J. Boner USPHS HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS Benjamin F. Grice Earl Alverson Alexander P. Copa John E. Markopolo Jack Maya Roy E. Curtis Fred Fall William G. Trie* John Grassl USPHS HOSPITAL ' SEATTLE, WASH. K. Abarons John Kasigian James Dewell Raindo Mora William J. Frick Motomu Musashl Sverre Johannessen Jack R. Simison W. A. Johnston George J. Wanka USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLE.ANS, LA. William Brewer Kenyon Parks C. G. Crcvier Wallace Pratts John Doyle R. A. Ratcliff T. L. Dugan N. Reznichenko Charles Ellzey - Gleason St. Germain Henry L. Falgout Thomas A. Scanlon Leo Fontcnot Benjamin C. Seal William Grimes Edward J. Stevens Earl T. Hardeman Luiuilo R. Tickle E. G. Knapp Dick Visser Leo H. Lang Dolphus D. Walker Jean Latapie James E. Ward Plere LeBlanc Maurice A. Webra James M. Lucky David A. Wright ^onso Olaguibel VETERANS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. Floyd F, LUes CHARITY HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. George W. Books USPHS HOSPITAL . SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Marcelo B. Belen John F. Murphy . Salvatore J. Guiffre Joseph Perreira Merle Houx Clyde J. Smith Jr. Aloyslus Kessen Norman West Robert Lambert P. S. Yuzoa C. McBrien KINGSBRIDGE VA HOSPITAL „ BRONX. NY. James Kennedy SlU's Reputation Meets The Test The SIU's reputation for making good on blood donations stood the test again recently. As a result, the wife of Seafarer John Jellette is out of danger after hovering on the brink for several hours. the hall for help. He got in tou^i called the hospital and informed' Jellette had just returned with a Welfare Services represen­ them that the Union was ready to home from an SIU ship when tative at headquarters and ex­ replace any and all transfusions his wife was, taken critically plained his needs. Unfortunately promptly on Monday. With this as­ ill at their home in Brooklyn. She was rushed to Prospeet Heights Hospital where Jellette was told that several blood transfusions were needed immediately to keep her alive. Jellette's first thought was to call it was a Saturday afternoon, and since dispatching was over for the day, there was nobody around the hall to turn to on the problem. Go-Ahead Signal Here's wher^ the Union's "credi?' stood the test. Welfare Services The 'New' Tommy Moore Ready To Make Debut The value of both the Public Health Service hospitals and of the SIU Welfare Plan has been written up many times on these pages, but it would be hard to find somebody more ap­ preciative of these two organ-• izations than Seafarer Tommy ' the items he consumed in an hour Moore. After 3V2 years in and and 20 minutes were 18 feet of surance, the hospital went ahead and gave Mrs. Jellette four trans­ fusions which pulled her through the crisis. On Monday arrangements were made with the local Red Cross chapter and four Seafarers, Brinkeroff. House, Coutant and Bram­ ble, went to th^ local Red Cross offices to make up for the trans­ fusions. Mrs. Jellette is now doing nicely and is well on the road to recovery. This latest instance is only one of several in which the Union has been able to get immediate help for Seafarers or members of their families by pledging replacement of transfusions. Because the Union has liverfup to its obligations time and again, most hospitals in the metropoiitan New York area will go ahead with transfusions without delay. The same is true, of course, of the Public Health Service hospital in Staten Island where it has been general policy to provide as much blood as needed for Seafarers with the assurance that the Union, when asked, ^ would make up for any drain on the hospital's blood sup­ plies. The only reason that a Union blood bank has not been es­ tablished at the hospital is because of lack of space and personnel. At other Public Health Service hospitals, such as in New Orleans, the Union has a blood bank of its own to which Seafarers donate regularly, providing assurance that their Union brothers will have all the blood they need in any emer­ gency. "I am deeply grateful" Jellette said, "as is^iy wife, for the gen­ erous response to my appeal. It sure feels good to belong with such brothers to .the SIU who truly live up to the inscription on the Union button, 'Brotherhood of the Sea.'" out of the Savannah USPHS'hos­ Vienna sausage, eight cans of sar­ pital, Moore is hopeful of being dines, four cans of salmon, four discharged shortly, 280 pounds cans of pork and beans, three links lighter than when he entered and of smoked sausage each 12 inches in good health again. long, a quart of buttermilk, large Through all those trying months loaf of bread and a quarter pound one thing that helped sustain him was the interest of his Union and the financial help received in the form of the $15 weekly hospital benefit. Since the SIU benefit is paid for as long as it is needed, Moore has been receiving it since back in >1951 with the exception of a lengthy period in 1953-1954 when he was not hospitalized. All told, the figures show he received over $1,700 in benefits. Moore entered the hospital origi­ nally for a throat operation and treatment of arthritis. At the time, November, 1951, he tipped the beam at 427 pounds, obviously a complicating factor in his arthritis and an extremely serious health hazard of its own. At last word, he had lost 15 inches from his 54-inch Tommy Moore in 1952. waistline and weighed 160 pounds. He expects to take off another 10 of potato salad. Needless to say he pounds before he leaves the hos­ won a bet he made on the outcome. pital. But all that is behind him now. Active Athlete From now on in, Moore looks for­ Moore's weight problem grew ward to leading-a normal life and like anybody's—from eating too hopes his former shipmates wilL much. The 42-year-old Seafarer abandon the nickname "Skoko" recalls that he was always bulky they attached to him after a wellas a youngster, but that didn't keep known shortening product of the The deaths of ihk following Sea­ him from being hale, hearty and same name. farers have been reported to the "I can't say too much," Moore active. He played football in high Seafarers Welfare Plan and the school and was a crack swimmer, said "in thanking Dr. Zeigler and $2,500 death benefits are being the entire staff of the Savannah participating in many Savannah paid to their beneficiaries: Kiver swimming meets including hospital for the wonderful care I've one 20-mile run down to Tybee Is­ Melvin N. McQuiddy, 46: On land in which he managed to cover September 12, 1954, Brother Mc­ 18 of the 20 miles. Quiddy died of heart disease in Couldn't Get Clothes Galveston, Texas. He started sailing regularly In Burial took place the SIU in 1942. In 1943 he was at the Forest torpedoed on the General James Park Cemetery Oglethorpe and had his first ex­ in Galveston. perience with the disadvantages of Brother McQuiddy bulk. All his gear had been lost joined the Union on the vessel and he had been in 1952 and had given a dunking in the North At­ been sailing in lantic besides. When the rescue the engine department. He is sur­ ship took him and other crewmemvived by his brother, Mr. B. W. bers to Londonderry, Ireland, there McQuiddy of Ogden, Utah. were no clothes availa"Ble to fit him iS* i* 4" and he had to wear a trench coat, Trlpo Vldovlch, 62: On February shoes and scarf until he could'get 11, 1955, Brother Vidovich died of to Belfast and get appropriate a heart ailment gear. At the time he wore size 48 while sailing pants. arfooard the SS Moore always had an avid ap­ Winter Hill. Burpetite and before he went to sea, ial took place at The "new" Tommy Moore. he would always work in places St. Joseph's Cem­ that had food or served food. Much received all along. That goes too etery in Camden, of his time was spent in local drug for the great help I've gotten all New Jersey. Join­ store-luncheonettes like Walgreen, along from the Union. ing the Union in Inman's and the Hotel De Soto in 1952, in San Fran­ "I don't think there's another Savannah. cisco, Brother union anywhere that would have On one occasion he was written stuck with a member-for as Ion? Vidovich had been sailing in the up in Ripley's "Believe It. or Not" as the SIU did for me. As far as engine department. He is survived after he.starred in an eating con­ I'm concerned there's none better by his wife, Mrs. Mary Vidovich test at Inman's in 1934.' AtAtmg than the SFCTWelfafe Plan." • - Of•Xafflden; "Flew Jersey; DISPATCH i •-s -.I j I 1' - fJ. I I II I �•- SEAFARERS • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL ITN I O N • LOG ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL • til s. Announcing ESTABLISHMENT OF Ife- aoss w I SEAFAREltS Ivaf;;-' i: LOG . --|g Ji;i >'• B BV" m::. To Men of the Seafarers Int'l Union, A&G District, AFL "for outstanding contributiont toward bettering the SEAFARERS LOG and for constructive aid to the SlU/If Ife" •Ei--.' 1^/ Seafarers and readers everywhere have long found the SEA< FARERS LOG to be.an Interestingly different union newspaper —a fact that has led to the LOG winning a sizable number ofowards in trade union journalism. That "something" that has made the LOG different is un­ questionably a result of the letters, poems, photographs, and, drawings sent in by Seafarers from snips and ports throughout the v/orfd. l-wf-' 1^- m m- •. •^• fc-:: : This direct participation in the Union newspaper by Seafar­ ers has served to make the LOG truly a newspaper of, by and for the membership. Moreover, membership participation in the newspaper fias served as a means of bringing forth fdeai and suggestions for Union action on fronts beneficial to Sea­ farers. ifi- b'lV].. fc:>- ISWijj':.;-'/:; ' ISfc'feit-; Bi,'-/"!.!-. •• ••' • -• ; f/'Vi •' ' In order to give recognition and honor to these membership contributions as well as encourage greater participation, the SfU is establishing the SEAFARERS LOG Awards, The SEA­ FARERS LOG Awards will cover the four topics listed below. Everything published in the LOG during 1955 is eligible. At -the end of the year, the editors of the LOG will go bock • through all the issues and select the outstanding examples in these four fields for awards. The presentations will be made early next year. P;. '-.x _ 4V -.y . .. .-.L': .! . - J - • An award to the Seafarer whose letter offers the best proposal in behalf of the member$hi|S or for the bed! Letters. ......... .letter expressing the feeling of a Seafarer on a particular issue. MI Im'-W-^-r . ligiti- •' Photographs t - : ;. I e 'e' e '« e' An award to the. Seafarer whose photograph or photograph! the editors feel hai the greatest reader appeal'' OP best illustrates Seafarers at work or at play. ^ Poetry. ......... .An award for the poem which the editors feel has literary merit and Isdn the tradition of the sed. ^ * Drawings. ...... .. i An award for the pen and ink drawing showing quaiity and originality based on marltimi or teiated.experlencei. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1950-1959 Description An account of the resource Volumes XII-XXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 15, 1955 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XVII, No. 8 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ILA CRIMP RIG MILKS SEAMEN NEW SIU TRAINING SCHOOL TO START CLASSES MAY 1 SIU PENSION, FAMILY CARE STUDIED BY WELFARE PLAN MOBILE HALL WORK DELAYED SIU OF NA ROUTS BRIDGES BY 4 TO 1 IN 3-DEP'T VOTE LOG TO GIVE OWN 'OSCARS' FOR 1955 SIU CREWS AND MEETINGS BACK LUNDEBERG STAND EX-SAILOR WRITES HISTORICAL NOVEL SEE NO JOB LOSS IN SALE OF WATERMAN TO MCLEAN FAMILIAR 'W' TO VANISH FROM SEA 'LORETTA' DIES IN BALTIMORE RENAME SIU FRIEND LA. AFL HEAD CS ORDERS 3RD SUPER TANKSHIP LOUISIANA LABOR BACKS SIU'S HOSPITAL FIGHT FRENCH DEPUTIES URGE ACTION ON 'RUNWAYS' REPORT RAKES MSTS COMPETITION WITH PRIVATELY-OPERATED SHIPPING ALA. CUTS FISHERMEN GAS TAXES DRUG 'TRAPS,' STRICT CUSTOMS PLAGUE SEAFARERS IN FAR EAST FINAL VICTORY TRAINING PROGRAM MR. CURRAN AND HIS RECORD OF FLIP FLOPPING FLIT FLIES ON STEEL SEAFARER - PAINTING JOB GETS NOWHERE MANY SERVICES AT GENOA CLUB REVOLT BREWS - 'POINTERMAN' LEADING WAY 'SPIDER' GETS CAUGHT IN THE WEB OF AFRICA SIU'S REPUTATION MEETS THE TEST THE 'NEW' TOMMY MOORE READY TO MAKE DEBUT Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/15/1955 1955 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e7abcc926b5a29d298c1aa00a7512341.PDF 3d90f9eddfa7341ddda3ee44e4b1c559 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS*U>G OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO ""iiMtlwIiMi^T IMI ji iQ' rtijiT 'Iiirri m\\» SlU Backs Plan for Domestic Shipping Page 3 ... Louisiana State Fed Urges Fleet Build-Up Page 2 . . .' SlU Atlantic Fishermen Win Pension Plan I S~J;SS Pages 8-9 . . . i-' The Kingsport Strike—3 Years of Struggle -^4 I ' t*' •• J' r ' ' I; tii«I '• •', . N • I .V -5^3 till ioGdline painted dn the hulls dt ships In ffit^rnciftonaf cofiiinerce td indkdtB fhe ntdkimum depth df^ submdrgdncd ^ ts gding td be md^ed 36 years that the location of thd hi^prh^^ so fdhiiliar td lit ot f f i III e work ers will be changed, (Poge 3) >V 3 IPS �Page Two April 15, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Del Mar Wins Annual Delta Line Safety Award Report of International President by Paul Hall The SlU-manned Del Mar has been awarded the annual Delta Line Fleet -Safety Award. Talcing part in presentation ceremonies held recently aboard the vessel in New Orleans are (l-r, above): Del Mar chief engineer R. A. Love; Delta Safety Director Paul Pollatt; Del Mar master J, D. Kourian; Port Capt. E. R. Seamen: and Seafarers J. Procell, bosun; V. Romolo, chief steward and electrician Orlando Guerrero. j I SIUAtlantic Fishermen Win Pensions The fact that foreign-flag vessels are not required to meet the same safety standards as American-flag ships should be a matter of con­ tinuing concern to all Americans. The fiery destruction of the cruise liner Viking Princess under similar conditions as those causing the fire aboard the Yarmouth Castle has again prompted renewed demands for safety legislation—demands that the Seafarers International Union and other groups have been making continuously for many years. But disaster after disaster has brought little or no action toward protecting American citizens travelling on foreign-flag passenger vessels on the high seas. The response of Congress and the U. S. public has been one of indignation immediately following the disaster, an outcry which seems to last only a short while with no real action being taken. Then the foreign- and runaway-flag vessels are free to again endanger the lives of American citizens. The operators of these shabby vessels seem to regard a few more dollars in their pocket more highly than human life, and they have demonstrated that they have no intention of stepping up safety practices, unless forced to do so by law. The standards of the 1948 Safety of Life at Sea Convention does not bar the use of wood and flammable paints in many parts of the ship, while the American Maritime safety laws, adopted after the disastrous fire on the Morro Castle in 1934, require non-flammable materials and paint to be used virtually throughout the ship. Under the American standard of safety, the Viking Princess would have never been allowed to operate. Unless the protest against the unsafe standards are heeded, the lives of American citizens will continue to be jeopardized in foreign-flag firetraps, owned by ruthless operators. The SIU will not relax its demands until adequate safety standards are adopted to prevent the further loss of American lives. BOSTON—The SIUNA-affiliated Atlantic Fishermen's Union has won a new two-year agreement which for the first time provides pension coverage for approximately 500 Boston fishermen. The con­ • • » tract went into effect on April 1 after overwhelming membership ratification. Alarmed by the increasing losses to American shipping by the failure SIUNA Vice-President James ^ of the Federal Government to implement the Merchant Marine Act death benefits payable to survivors, The union maintained that this re­ Ackert, who heads the Atlantic of 1936, the legislatures of two states. New York and Michigan, have with the exact amounts to be de sponsibility rested with the boat Fishermen's Union, said that termined by actuaries administer­ owners. Under the old contract gone on record as calling for Congress to rigorously pursue the provi­ the newly-instituted pension plan ing the plans. the fishermen were required to pay sions of the Act. More and more people are coming to recognize that will cover the Boston fishermen a substantial part of the costs for Congress is letting down one of the most important segments of the The contract also orovidfs American economy. While other segments of our economy, such as who work on trawlers out of this radar and sounding machines. farming receive their share of subsidies, the U.S. merchant marine is port. The new agreement was "lumpers" who unload the vessels The new agreement provides reached after protracted negotia­ will now earn $22 a day for the that the boat owners, in the first being ignored. It is a measure of the growing concern over the problem when two tions with the Federated Boat first 100,000 pounds of fish un­ vear of the contract, will take over Owners of Boston and New York. loaded, plus two dollars for every ffie cost of paying for radar of the largest states in the country in effect censure the Federal Gov­ Under the precedent - setting additional 10,000 pounds over that aboard the fishing vessels, and in ernment's laxity in giving the merchant marine the support it deserves agreement, the SIU fishermen will amount. the second year will assume the and needs. The two state legislatures took note of the fact that U. S. get an approximate 50 per cent in­ One of the issues in the contract costs of the sounding machines bottoms are now carrying substantially less than nine per cent of our own commerce, a point we of the SIU have been making for years. crease in their health and welfare- negotiations involved responsi­ used on fishing trips. In the struggle now in Viet Nam, our boys are depending on our hospitalization benefits. An in­ bility for buying of electronic Because of the union's firm posi­ crease was also negotiated in the equipment to increase the catch. tion in its contract demands, talks merchant marine to bring them supplies. Despite the arguments of were stalemated on several occa­ Secretary McNamara, the facts still remain that air power is not carrying the bulk of the supplies that keep American soldiers in the sions and federal and state media­ field in Viet Nam. And the 1936 Merchant Marine Act specifically tors were called into the nego­ calls for vessels to be constructed in the United States, flying the U. S. tiations. flag and manned by U. S. citizens. With this pact successfully con­ cluded. the SIU Atlantic Fisher­ men's Union will shortly reopen nesotiations in Gloucester cover­ MOBILE—Max Harrison, administrator of the Seafarers Wel­ ing another 350 fishermen in that fare Plan from its inception in 1950 until 1955 and president of port. the American Maritime Association until his resignation last Oct. / 31, died of a heart ailment in f v7 the Mobile Infirmary on April the Marine Engineers Beneficial 4 at the age of 51. He lived in Association, the Masters, Mates ALBANY, N.Y.—The Federal Government's failure to enforce and Pilots and the Radio Officers Mobile. Union. the Merchant Marine Act of 1935 and support and protect the Harrison be­ When the Seafarers Welfare American-flag merchant marine has come under fire from the gan his career Plan was established in 1950, the New York State Legislature. in the mari­ U.S. shipbuilding capacity is trustees of the plan named Harri­ The New Y'ork State body dwindling dangerously even time industry son as its first administrator. He has adopted a resolution con­ with the Wa­ also administered several other un­ The increasing need for demning the laxity of Federal though our worldwide responsi­ terman Steam­ ion welfare and pension plan. standardized safety regulations enforcement which has allowed bilities are increasing steadily. ship Company In urging that the Federal Gov­ In 1961, Harrison was elected for foreign-flag vessels operat­ the total of U.S. waterborne here. He went ernment strictly enforce the pro­ president of the American Mari­ ing out of American ports was foreign commerce carried on with the com­ visions of the 1935 Merchant time Association, a post he held pointed up recently in the burn­ American flag ships to drop to pany after Harrison Marine Act by every means at its until his resignation last October. ing of the Viking Princess while less than 9 percent. In addition, playing profes­ disposal, the New York legisla­ The AM A represented 75 shipping returning from a South American the resolution points out that the sional football following his grad­ tors point with alarm to the con­ companies operating some 400 cruise. U.S. merchant marine is being uation in 1938, from Auburn ships. tinuing growth of the Soviet mer­ Two persons were reported given less support and protection University where he played end chant fleet, which at its present Harrison was a familiar figure dead from the Miami-bound lux­ than is the practice in all other on the football team. He served rate of growth will dominate the in various capacities for Water­ to Seafarers, particularly in the ury liner in a disaster similar to maritime nations. Gulf ports and in New York. He that of the Yarmouth Castle sev­ Coming close on the heels of a world's oceans by 1970. man. For three years he directed addressed several of the SIU's in­ eral months before. Neither of the similar resolution passed by the Pointing out that the mainten­ labor relations for the Gulf Ship­ two ships were required to meet Michigan State Legislature, the ance and encouragement of a building Corporation, a Waterman ternational biennial conventions. Harrison is survived by his wife, American Maritime safety stand­ N.Y. resolution represents just one strong U.S.-flag merchant fleet is subsidiary. He was later pro­ the former Frances Green; three ards—even though they both were more example of the increasing of growing importance to the na­ moted to the same post in the sons. Dr. J. Max Jr. of Birming­ carrying American citizens. alarm being felt by responsible tional security of the United parent company. ham and Thomas Earl and Wil­ What made the Viking Princess, legislators from coast to coast over States, copies of the N.Y. Legis­ In 1949 Harrison opened his liam Paul, both of Mobile; four as well as the Yarmouth Castle the continuing deterioration of the lature resolution are being trans­ own labor relations firm in Mobile daughters, Mrs. Patricia Yost, and particularly susceptible to fire U.S. merchant fleet. mitted for action to the President representing a number of shipping the Misses Rosemary, Dianne and was the flammable wood and paint The New York legislators of the United States, to the Presi­ concerns, including Waterman. He Debbra Lynn, also of Mobile, and used in the vessels' construction point out that the active U.S. dent of the U.S. Senate and the sensed as chairman of the negoti­ a granddaughter. and decoration. Neither ship merchant marine today consists of Speaker of the House of Repre­ ating committee of Atlantic and Funeral services were held on would have been cleared for sail­ approximately 900 ships, which Gulf Steamship Companies in col­ April 6 in St. Mary's Roman Cath­ ing under American-flag safety is less than pre-World War II sentatives, and to each member of the New York delegation in Con­ lective bargaining with the SIU, olic Church in Mobile. standards. strength, and further notes that gress. Max Harrison Dies in Mobile; Was First Welfare Plan Head Viking Princess Couldn't Meet U.S. Safety Rules N. Y. Legislature to Congress: 'Enforce Marine Act of 1936' �April 15» 1966 Plimsoll Mark to Be Raised For First Time in 36 Years 1 - •a- is A move has been made that will raise the position of the Plimsoll mark on ships' hulls for the first time in 36 years. The Plimsoll mark—a familiar symbol to Seafarers and other maritime workers — is the name for the loadline mark whtich is conspicuously painted on a vessel's sides to indicate the legal maximum depth the ship can be submerged when engaged in interna­ tional commerce. The change in the position of the Plimsoll mark is the result of a new load-line agreement signed in London early this month by 60 maritime nations. It took five weeks of discussions by the member nations of the United Nations Inter-Govemmental Maritime Consulta­ tive Organization before final agreement was reached. Under the new convention—as international agreements of this nature are called—the Plimsoll mark will be raised by 10 to 20 per cent on tankers, ore carriers and bulk carriers of more than 328 feet. Ships that carry, dry cargo also will benefit by an increase of about 10 per cent, if they are fitted with watertight hatch covers. The new regulations will apply to all ships in the above cate­ gories that are built in the future and also to existing ships if they comply with certain safety regulations. The present regulations determining the position of the Plim­ soll mark were established in 1930. Before the new agreement becomes maritime law it must be ratified by each of the nations. (Editor's Note: The Plimsoll mark or line is named for Samuel Plimsoll, an Englishman who was bom in 1824 and died in 1898. Plimsoll was a reformer with a great interest in the welfare of sailors. He was especially concerned with the loss of crewmembers* lives on ships sunk at sea as a result of overloading, a practice which many British shipowners persisted in because if their vessels were lost at sea they profited handsomely from the insurance. As a member of Parliament from Derby from 186880, Plimsoll fought vigorously and successfully for the enact­ ment of a law limiting the loading of ships. As a result a load line was required to be marked on the hulls of aO British ves­ sels showing the depth to which the law allowed them to be submerged through loading. Other maritime nations followed suit and the Plimsoll mark became international law. Plimsoll, incidentally, was the author of a book entitled "Our Seamen," published in EMand in 1872.) ITF Plans Campaign Step-up Against Runaway Flag Ships The Seafarers and Dockers section of the International Trans­ port Workers Federation agreed at a meeting held in Hamburg, Germany to intensify its efforts in organizing crews sailing under the runaway flags of FanLib-"^ dents Cal Tanner and Earl (Bull) Hon nations. Shepard. Representing the SIUNA at The ITF sessions were held the conference were vice-presifrom March 28 to March 31. The resolution to intensify or­ ganizing efforts on PanLiHon April IS, 1966 V«i. XXVIilj No, 8 ships was made after a report pre­ sented by the Boycott Committee Ofitcisl PubiSeailnn of the SIUNA Atlxntie, GuJf, hakes & Inland Waters of the ITF. The committee was set up to deal with the so-called niatrict, AFL-CIO "flags of convenience" ships PAUL HAU,, president under the registry of Panama, Li­ , beria and the Honduras. A'wee. Vicif-Pres. Viee'President':- ^ Az. Kena LtMnaGv WnxiAS The Boycott Committee re­ S»e.'Tre»i. , VietS'PrteM ported to the ITF delegates that BoBacrt MATTHE-VV'S AX TANN VieS'Prosldtntt Vieg-PreBiie it had been successful in increas­ HBSBERV PKAND ing the number of PanLibHon Wreetsr of Orpanizing and vessels under collective bargain­ PubUeatwna ing agreement. Art Editor B POIXAOK During the course of the con­ AtrisPmt EdUsr ference, general discussions were, StolS Wr.trrs j held among thfe affiliated mari­ time unions concerning such items WtUXAM DAV ' as automation, safety, wages and working conditions. Another item on the agenda nkltilMt titwMly at saO M»*i lUtoi was a proposal made to move the secretariat from its present loca­ tion in London to Geneva, Switzerland. The proposal met with favorable reaction from most of the affiliated unions, but a final decision on the matter will be mad^ at a later date. . SEAFARERS LOG Page Tiiree SlU Ba€ks MAC Subcommittee Plan To Expand Domestic Shipping Fleet NEW YORK—The Seafarers International Union has urged implementation of a seven-point program to reinvigorate the domestic segment of the American merchant marine advanced by a three-man subcommittee of the President's Maritime Advisory Committee. The union's position was set tion and enabling them to establish members at their last (Nov. 30) forth in a letter sent by SIUNA tax-free construction reserve meeting. president Paul Hall, a member funds. Linking the report on domestic of the President's committee to • Provision for domestic op- shipping with the public members' Secretary of Commerce John T. Connor, the committee's chair­ ^erators to obtain reserve-fleet ves­ report, which dealt with U.S.sels, at low cost, on an interim flag merchant vessels engaged in man. basis until new capital is attracted Secretary Connor had requested to the industry and modern vessels the foreign trades, the SIU de­ clared that "we believe that the comments on a report on domes­ are built. recommendations of both of these tic shipping prepared by a sub­ • Recommends thait all do­ reports, if properly implemented, committee consisting of Thomas P. Guerin, general manager of the mestic shipping rates be under the would go far toward restoring the Portland Public Docks in Oregon; jurisdiction of one federal agency, American merchant marine to its J. Paul St. Sure, president of the operating under one set of rules, rightful place upon the seas." Pacific Maritime Association and and that a sound carrier certifica­ The public members' report was Lane Kirkland, executive assistant tion program be instituted. prepared by three members of the to AFL-CIO president George • Opposition to any change in President's panel representing the Meany. The subcommittee had the nation's cabotage laws and public—Professor James J. Healy been appointed by Secretary Con­ maintenance of laws reserving of Harvard University; Mr. Gue­ nor at the last meeting of the Ad­ domestic shipping for American- rin, and Theodore W. Kheel, New visory Committee on November flag vessels. York City labor-management me­ 30th. diator—and was adopted by the • Adoption of the subcommit­ The report on domestic shipping tee's proposal that domestic ship­ full Advisory Committee by an does not recommend direct sub­ ping should be entitled to the full 11-2 vote at its November 30th sidies to the domestic fleet but calls benefits of automated shipping. meeting. for a number of other measures to (The SIU, in its letter to Secretary The public members' report calls replace, expand and modernize Connor pointed out that there can essentially for increased Federal the existing fleet, bring economic be no realistic approach to the assistance in building up the stability into the industry, and at­ problems of automation unless de­ American-flag merchant marine to tract new capital to it. mands for the reduction of jobs a point where it will carry at least The three-man subcommittee per ship are accompanied by a pro­ 30% of this nation's waterborne proposed that the following steps gram looking for more ships and cargoes, and is in contradiction to a report prepared by a group of be taken to revitalize the U.S.- more job opportunities.) Federal agency representatives, flag fleet: • Advocated that intercoastal called the Interagency Maritime • Replacement, expansion and operators be relieved of their bur­ Task Force, which recommends modernization of the present fleet. den of paying Panama Canal tolls. decreased Federal assistance and • Ships operators should be The SIU also stated that the re­ a smaller merchant marine, both guaranteed a reasonable return on port was a "worthy corrolary" of in terms of the number of ships their investment through govern­ the public members report which and in terms of the percentage of ment action giving domestic oper­ was adopted by a majority of the U.S. cargoes which these vessels ators faster write off of deprecia­ Maritime Advisory Committee would carry. Louisiana State Fed Votes Support Of Strong Merchant Marine Program NEW ORLEANS—The Louisiana AFL-CIO held its eleventh annual convention here from April 4-7, taking action on issues of importance to both maritime labor and the U. S. labor movement as a whole. SIU Vice-President Lindsey ^ take prompt and positive action goes generated by their govern­ Williams headed the Seafarers to restore the domestic fleet, par­ ment. delegation to the convention. ticularly by rejecting the domestic Supports Boycott The opening day session in­ shipping proposals of the Inter­ • Supported the boycott of cluded panel discussion on agency Task Force, by enacting ships trading with North Vietnam legislation which would permit "What's Wrong With Louisiana's by maritime unions because this domestic operators to establish Workmen's Compensation Laws," tax-free reserves for vessel replace­ trade with North Vietnam puts "Is A Sales Tax Fair to Every­ ment, and by reconstituting the one," "Is Property Tax Equaliza­ blood money in the pockets of ICC to provide for representation shipowners and other profiteers of tion Needed In Louisiana." of the shipping point of view. so-called allied nations. The re­ SIU Resolutions solution stated that further aid • Pointed out that the Viet­ During the course of the con­ vention, the AFL-CIO Maritime nam situation has clearly demon­ to the nations which are engaged Trades Department of New Or­ strated the inadequacy of the in aggression against the South and Vietnamese people and against the leans and the SIUNA submitted American merchant fleet urged the Defense Department U. S. and allied troops must be resolutions to the convention to officially acknowledge this in­ met by firm, direct and uncom­ which: adequacy and bend its efforts to­ • Called upon all departments ward the rebuilding and revitaliza- promising action by our country. of the federal government, in par­ tion of the fleet. The MTD and SIU resolutions ticular the departments of state were adopted unanimously. • Rejected any government and defense to renounce the theory Also attending the convention of "effective control" and espe­ plan for building ships abroad and urged.that any federal program were William L. Kircher, AFLcially urged the Defense Depart­ developed for the merchant mar­ CIO Director of Organizing, Mrs. ment to discount these runawayine must be based on the require­ Winthrop Rockefeller, president flag vessels in estimating the ade­ ment that all vessels under this of the National Association for quacy of the American-flag fleet for defense purposes. Legislation program must be built in Ameri­ Mental Health, U. Alexis John­ was also supported which would can yards. son, U.S. Deputy Under Secretary require, runaway ship operators to • Opposed all efforts to under­ of Political Affairs, Dr. George pay their fair share of American mine or eliminate the cargo pre­ Wakerlin, medical director of the taxes. ference requirement and supported American Heart Association and • Urged that appropriate offi­ all efforts to give American-flag Marshall T. Cappel, director of cials of the federal government vessels a greater share of the car­ Louisiana Civil Defense. �a i April IS, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Pace Four To Aid American Fishermen J Congressman Urges U.S. Establish Territorial Limit of Twelve Miles The Atlantic Coast by Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atiantic Coast Area] NEW YORK—Along with SIU vice-president A1 Tanner I recently attended the meeting of the Seafarers section of the International Transportworkers Federation which was held in Hamburg. The em­ phasis at the meeting was the problem of runaway-flag shipping on which the ITF will step up its campaign to obtain contracts covering crewmembers on the PanLibHon fleet. Shipping is still boomirig here^ Ae1r>w%e:/> onH friYm ^ on the Atlantic Coast and from the Chief Steward. all indications it will continue to Juan Polo, who just paid off an 1 b o o m through­ Isthmian ship in New York, out the summer. dropped by the hall to say Guy De Barere "hello" to his friends. After a just got off the brief visit with his friends and Hurricane and family here he'll be ready for a will be spending chief cook's job on anything, go­ a month on the ing anywhere. beach. Brother CUfford Martin Philadelphia just got off the Vic D'India, who sails deck en­ DeBarere Azalea City and gineer, is around the hall and get­ will be looking for the first inter- ting ready to ship out again. coastal run that hits the boards. Chief Steward Elias P. Nava gave the hall a James McPhauI visit last week to say hello to will be ready to some old friends. He is on the go after spending Steel Seafarer. Ham K. Bere is a short time on looking for a coaster after a run the beach. His on the Steel Scientist. last ship was the Globe Carrier. Norfolk Harry Rost has George Forrest came into town been around the Rost last week to take advantage of hall lately and the good shipping here. We put was a Bos'n on the Globe Prog­ him right on the Transartlc. Jo­ ress the last time out. seph Robertson, who was last on Baltimore the Hanover, is now registered and waiting for a ship. Elbert Shipping has been good. With Winslow is waiting for his clinic the Venore and the Losmar due card and hopes to get an AB job to crew up in the next ten days, for the summer on one of the coal plus the possibility of the Alamar boats going to Holland. signing on a crew, it all adds up to good prospects for the coming Boston period. We've had three payoffs Shipping has been a little slow and two sign-ons in the last two in this area but every indication weeks and there are 13 ships in is that it will pick up in the com­ transit. ing weeks. Clarence R. Brockett has been Thomas Fleming is in drydock in drydock since he got off the at present and will grab the first Calmar in Seattle with blood poi­ AB job that is put on the board. soning in his right hand. Clarence Elmer Grose is also waiting for said that he's feeling fine now a good steward department job and expects to be ready to ship to come up. again around the end of the month. Puerto Rico Old-timer Robert M. Moore Shipping is good from this port has gotten off the Waller Rice and Azalea City was back on and said that he plans to stay on Island run last week after a short the beach for a couple of months absence. Johnny Johnson was and then he'll be ready to take holding down the Bos'n job on any run. WASHINGTON—A bill to extend the territorial limit of the United States from three to 12 miles has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Hastings Keith (R., Mass.). The measure, if enacted, would establish that the nation had exclusive fishing rights out to a 12-mile limit by claiming a zone nine other countries to operate within our fishing industry." miles beyond our present threeKeith pointed out that, while our waters, the more "customary" mile territorial sea. in former years there were rela­ will their presence become," he "We should not handicap our tively few foreign vessels using said, "until, through international fishermen," Representative Keith this stretch of water and interfer­ usage, we are forced to consider said, "by refusing to them the ing with our fishermen, recent de­ their presence as 'traditional'." same protection given to foreign velopments in ocean-going vessels Congressman Keith explained fleets by their governments. This and "factory" ships by other coun­ that as the world population ex­ proposal is another step in our tries have radically changed the plosion continues, the demand for efforts to improve the fortunes of picture. "The longer we allow fish products will eventually ex­ ceed the supply unless the country takes steps now to prevent the "fishing out" of large, productive areas. Keith also noted the growing competition from Russia, coupled with the fact that they are en­ croaching in our waters^ more and by Lindsay Williams, Vice-President, Gu/f Area more each year. "Last June hun­ The Louisiana AFL-CIO held its 1966 convention in New Orleans dreds of Russian ships were found from April 4 to the 7th. The convention was unique due to panel operating off Cape Cod," he said. discussions being held during the afternoon session. Some of the panel discussions centered around such topics as: "What's wrong with Lousiana's workmen's compensation laws?" "Is a sales tax fair to everyone?" "Is property tax equalization ^ who wants to ship out has been needed in Louisiana?' able to find a spot. The SIU and the Maritime Claude Webb who is currently Trades Department of greater registered group one deck depart­ New Orleans also submitted reso­ ment is on the beach. He was on lutions to the convention to con­ the LaSalle for a couple of years sider. Some of these topics were: and has been sailing out of the The question of runaway-flag WASHINGTON—Five AFLGulf Area for the ships; government action to re­ CIO maritime unions have last twenty years. store the domestic fleet; a resolu­ launched a campaign to gain pas­ Brother A. J. tion declaring the inadequacy of sage of legislation which would Melanson, who the American merchant fleet to was last on the bring the vacation provisions for meet our needs in Viet Nam and Ocean Ulla as an seamen on government vessels up a resolution supporting all efforts oiler, is looking to the level that has been estab­ to give American-flag vessels a for another good lished for union seamen sailing on greater share of U, S. generated trip. He makes privately-owned vessels. cargoes. The five unions—including the Hiiiton his home in Tam­ New Orleans pa, Florida with Seafarers International Union, the John Luther has his wife. National Maritime Union, the just come back Also coming in after a long Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ from a four trip on the Ocean Ulla was group- sociation, the Masters Mates and month trip to Viet one steward Wiley Hinton. Wiley Pilots and the Radio Officers Nam on the Bel­ makes his home in Lucedale, Mis­ Union—met at SIU headquarters gium Victory. He sissippi and has been shipping out here early this month to coordi­ said it was a good of the Gulf Area most of the time. nate their efforts in bringing about trip with plenty passage of the legislation (HR of overtime. He 3002) by Congress. Luther ships engine room Participating in the joint fiveand will be ready union meeting were SIUNA viceto go after a short time on the president Frank Drozak, Joe Leal, beach. secretary-treasurer of the SIUNAFelix Jaroncinski is on the affiliated Military Sea Transporta­ Discussing U, S. Merchant Marine beach looking for a Hudson Wa­ tion Union, Bernard Winstock of terways ship. Felix said he really the MEBA, Pat King of the MMP, had an interesting time last year Pete Bocker of the NMU and Joe when the Manhattan went to Glynn of the ROU. Russia. Meetings were also held with Congressman Frank Morrison (DHouston Members of the SIU United La.) who introduced the Bill. Activity in the Houston area is Industrial Workers and the SIU The bill, if enacted, would ex­ very good and many activities are Inland Boatmen's Union will cast empt merchant seaman on gov­ going on. The last meeting of the their ballots in June in the fourth ernment vessels from coverage West Gulf ports council of the regular election of officers in the under the "Annual and Sick Maritime Trades Department Atlantic and Gulf regions of the Leave Act of 1951." This would adopted a resolution condemning UIW and IBU. then enable them to receive the the Teamsters Union for raiding Balloting for UIW and IBU same leave benefits as seamen in the Brewery Workers. The fol­ members in Atlantic and Gulf re­ lowing night the same resolution gions will be held on June Union private industry. Prior to the pasage of the "An­ was adopted by the Harris County meeting dates in each respective nual and Sick Leave Act of 1951" Central Labor Council. city where meetings are held from seamen employed on government Politics is getting very hot here 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and also the day ships had their compensation de­ for the May 1 primaries and to after the meeting from 7 p. m. termined by the "Classification add some coal to the fire, the to 9 p. m. In addition, mail bal­ Act of 1949." Representatives of organized labor participated in Tulane Univer­ Maritime Trades Department is lots are being sent out for the con­ The Act specifically excluded sity's recent annual Transportation Institute. Above, SIU President supporting Jim Clark, candidate venience of the members in cities seaman from its coverage and •Paul Hall addresses session on problems of American merchant for the State Legislature from Dis­ where the constitution makes no stated that "officers and members marine. Left to right are Charles Logan, chairman of the merchant trict 24. provisions for members to vote of crews of vessels . . . compensa­ marine panel: Hall; Ray Murdock, executive director of the Andrew in person. Mobile tion shall be- fixed and adjusted F-uruseth Maritime Research Foundation and panel moderator, and All members should familiarize from time to time as nearly as is Mrs, Helen Delich Bentley, maritime editor of the Baltimore Sun, We have had quite a number of oldtimers in to see us and it themselves with the provisions of consistent with the public interest who with Capt. John Clark, president of Delta Steamship Lines, com­ is always good to see your old the constitution regarding voting in accordance with prevailing pleted the panel. Other union representatives present included ILA friends come back to visit. Ship­ and election procedures in ad­ rates and practices in the mari­ vice-presidents Clarence Henry, Al Chittenden, "Hoppy" Hopkinspn ping has been good and anybody vance of actual balloting. time industry." and Ralph Massey, all of whom are from the Gulf Coast area. The Gulf Coast Five Sea Unions Urge Raising of MSTS Vacations IBU. UIW Votes Set For June �April IS, 1966 Page Five SEAFARERS LOG Sche^y^ Industries Yields To Union Solidarity The Great Lakes by Al Tanner, Vice-President and Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer,6reat Lakes m U'r:'- Warmer weather and generally ice-free conditions in navigation chan­ nels has prompted St. Lawrence Seaway officials to open the shipping season on April 1. This is the earliest opening since the seaway was completed in 1959. A new all time in cargo tonnage is anticipated, with a predicted total of 47 million tons of bulk and general cargo expected to move through the seaway dur-"®*^ not take into consideration even ing the 1966 season. the minimum requirements in­ The SIU's Great Lakes District, volving work on watch, general recently played host to three rep­ maintenance as well as health and resentatives of the "All Japanese safety. Seamens Union." Captain NabaAfter taking a strike vote sama, vice president of the union, throughout the Great Lakes area, along with two of his staff, are the Marine Engineers Beneficial touring the United States under a Association of the AFL-CIO was government-sponsored, reciprocal successful in signing new con­ educational program. The Japan­ tracts with several Lake operators, ese group was in the Detroit and including Pittsburgh. Great Lakes Toledo area for five days, during District SlU-contracted compan­ which time they were briefed on ies that have also signed to date the structure of the SIU on such are Poland, Reiss, Tomlinson and matters as contract grievance pro­ Buckeye. Meetings are scheduled cedures, seniority and rotary ship­ with the balance of the compan­ ping. Officials of the Maritime ies over the next few weeks. Trades Department, along with After "wintering" in Viet Nam, representatives of affiliated organ­ Vern Battering, Larry Buldoc and izations, turned out in the Toledo Scottie Quinlivah have returned area to welcome Captain Naba- to their home ports in the Great sama and his delegation in behalf Lakes. The boys had been aboard of their respective organizations. the SlU-contracted John C. The The Japanese group's itinerary vessel, operated by the Atlantic also included Chicago, New Or­ Carriers Corporation, had been leans and several West Coast ports carrying military cargoes to the before their return to Japan. Far £ast for the past nine months, The SIU's Great Lakes District hitting 47 ports during the trip. recently rapped recommendations The Steamer F. E. House has put forth by various Great Lakes been purchased by the Kinsman operators concerning a proposed Transit Corporation and renamed reduction of crews on various the Kinsman Independent. The Lakes vessels which are already vessel is 585 feet in length with automated or are scheduled to be 18 hatches and an iron deckhand automated. The SIU, in a state­ and is capable of carrying a 13,ment before the Office of Marine 384-ton load. The Kinsman In­ Inspection of the United States dependent will fit out in the port Coast Guard, said that the recom­ of Duluth in late April, bringing mendations for cutting engine the total number of vessels oper­ room crews on these vessels did ated by the company to nine. Grape Strikers Win Breakthrough As Giant Grower OK's Bargaining LOS ANGELES—A major breakthrough on the farm labor battlefront in California came April 6 when Schenley Industries Corp. agreed to begin negotiations for a collective bargaining contract with the striking grape workers in Delano. It was the first break in the'®' toward eventual union organiza­ NFWA. We look forward to the seven-month-old dispute which tion of all workers on large cor­ day when this movement is part has pitted several of the giants porate farms. Schenley owns about of the great mainstream of or­ of California's $3.8 billion agri­ 3,500 acres of vineyards in the ganized labor, the AFL-CIO. The cultural industry against a handful Delano area out of the 4'7,000 needs of the farm workers, so long of destitute farm workers. forgotten, demand the total acres involved in the dispute. And it came as demands for Sidney Korshak, attorney for strength and solidarity of all of legislation, both state and na­ Schenley Industries, signed the organized labor. tional, were mounting to give col­ agreement for the company and "I want to also commend the lective bargaining rights to agri­ Cesar Chavez, director of the wonderful labor movement of cultural workers after the nation's NFWA, signed for the union. California. The great and con­ attention was focused on their Kircher signed as a witness. tinued leadership and support of plight. The AFL-CIO Agricultural the State AFL-CIO under Tom The union recognition agree­ Workers Organizing Committee, Pitts and the Los Angeles County ment specifying the National Farm jointly conducted the strike in Federation of Labor under Bill Workers Association as the bar­ Delano with NFWA. The Schen­ Bassett have been invaluable in gaining agent for some 400 Schen­ ley Workers were members of this accomplishment," Kircher ley grape workers in Kern and the independent union. At the continued. Tulare counties was signed at the press conference Chavez indicated "The Schenley Corporation is Los Angeles County Federation that talks were underway with to be congratulated for its for­ the national AFL-CIO for even­ of Labor headquarters. tual affiliation of NFWA with the ward-looking posture in this mat­ Week of Discussions federation. He said also the agree­ ter. In a sense they have become It was the culmination of a ment ended the NFWA boycott a pioneer in the breakthrough against the last frontier in this week of discussions with Schenley against Schenley products. nation where workers are still executives and key union leaders, Comments Favorable denied the right to organize and including William L. Kircher, na­ bargain collectively. The AFLIn commenting upon the agree­ tional organizing director of the CIO has always appreciated the ment, Kircher said, "I would like AFL-CIO. Kircher announced the 100 percent union operation and to commend Cesar Chavez and his agreement at a press conference good relationship of the Schenley fellow leaders. The role of AFLheld shortly after the signing. CIO indicates our respect for the Corporation." The agreement calls for nego­ tiations for a written collective bargaining agreement to begin within 30 days with a pledge that both parties will make every ef­ fort to' conclude an agreement within 60 days. Kircher predicted that the rec­ ognition would prove a giant step The Pacific Coast by Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative iix More SIU Oldtiriiers Sturgjs Wilcken Hall Thomas Dccareaux Mazzariello Six additional Seafarers have been added to the growing list of SIU veterans already enjoying the security of a $150-a-month pension. The six new pensioners are: Ignace Decareaux, Francis Sturgis, William P. Wilcken, Lloyd James Thomas, Walter O. Hall, and A. A. Mazzariello. Brother Decareaux joined the "® tive city. He sailed with the was in the deck department and SIU over 25 years ago in New SIU's railway tug division with sailed as a Bosun. His last vessel Orleans. He sailed in the deck the B&O Railroad. He will spend was the Trans India of the Hud­ department as a Bosun. He last his retirement with his wife Mary son Waterways company. sailed on the Del Norte and had in their home on Staten Island. Brother Hall is currently living over 25 years on American flag Thomas joined the SIU in Nor­ in Baltimore, Maryland. He joined ships. Brother DeCareaux is cur­ folk and is a native of West Vir­ rently living with his sister, May ginia. He now lives with his sis­ the SIU in Baltimore and worked for the Western Maryland Rail­ Hight in New Orleans, ter, Gladys Coldwell, in Tampa, road as a bargeman. He retired Francis Sturgis sailed with the Florida. While with the SIU he from the SIU with a disability SIU as a cook and baker in the pension and lives with his wife, steward department. He joined the Marjorie. SIU in his native Baltimore and Brother Mazzariello joined the was with the union over 20 years. SIU in his native New York. He He and his wife Eunice are now was a member of the deck de­ making their home in Snow Hill, partment and sailed on B&O rail­ Maryland. way tugs. During World War II Brother Wilcken's experience he saw service in the Army. He aboard ships stretches over 40 is now living in Staten Island, years. He is a native New Yorker New York. who joined the union in his na­ Shipping is booming up and down the coast. From every Hall there is a call for every rating in every department and Seafarers who want to ship out in a hurry are urged to head for the West Coast ports and throw in for a job as soon'®^ Seattle as possible. Shipping continues at a rapid San Francisco pace here in the Pacific North­ There have been five sign-ons in west. From all indications the the last period and there are plenty next months will be the same. of jobs for Seafarers in every de­ There are several payoffs sched­ partment. Shipping continues to uled and any member that likes be very good and it looks like it the Far East or India can catch will continue this way for a long a ship on these runs immediately. time. Payoffs this last period were Paid off during this period were held on the Choctaw Victory, Ex­ the Transpacific, Express Virginia, press Buffalo, Desoto, Linfield Fairwind, Overseas Joyce, Trans- Victory and the Longview Vic­ erie and the Northwestern Vic­ tory. tory. In transit were the Penmar, Old timer Al Dowd stopped by Steel Artisan, Steel Admiral, Sum­ the Union Hall and talked about mit and the San Francisco. the SIU Blood Bank program and In the next two weeks the Rio how much it meant to him and Grande, Neva West, Jefferson City his wife. When Al's wife had a Victory, Ocean Dinny, Transwest- very serious operation the SIU ern and the Delaware are all ex­ Blood Bank here in Seattle was able to supply the needed blood. pected in for payoffs. John Clapp was last on the Some of the Brothers on the beach are anxious to get the Viet­ Northwestern Victory as an AB. nam run. Just out Twenty-year member John piled of the hospital and off after a long trip and will take feeling much bet­ it easy here for a ter is old timer T. L. Thompson while. Another twenty-year who is looking for Union man now a steward depart­ around the hall is ment slot. He says Edmund Eriksen. it's a Viet trip for Brother Eriksen's Thompson him. last vessel was Clapp As a sample of the Choctaw Vic­ the way things are moving around tory. Ed is real happy about the here F. Bally just registered and was ready to go as a baker. Now recent boost in vacation benefits he's on his way to the North­ and thinks the vacation pay is tops in the industry. western VicttMy. �Page Six April IS, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG Lifeboat Class No, 148 Graduates REPORT March 26 to April 8/ 1966 DECK DEPARTMENT Boston New York .. Philadelphia Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville . Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington . San Francisco Seattle_^_;^_^ Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B 2 9 26 68 6 9 11 24 5 11 2 9 0 5 9 19 54 22 51 28 11 6 30 22 11 32 150 332 NOW ON THE BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 4 0 0 46 19 18 7 3 2 25 7 1 8 11 1 1 3 0 2 10 32 12 2 41 24 3 39 36 19 8 5 2 38 20 24 23 13 12 274 154 84 All Groups Class A Class B 20 4 167 58 31 18 88 43 21 12 13 12 15 10 60 14 148 62 150 55 30 0 57 26 28 8 828 322 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Successful graduates of SlU Lifeboat Class No. 148 assembled for their picture after completing lifeboat training course at the Harry Lundeberg School.of Seamanship. Latest batch of lifeboat ticket holders includes (bottom row, l-r): Robert Wilson, Lawrence Robinson, Mashacic Battle and John Schoonover. Back row, l-r are: Donald Freedman, Tom Howell, Jack Caffey and instructor Ami Bjornsson. Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals INQUIRING With all these reports circulate ing ahout unidentified flying ob­ jects or flying saucers, what is your opinion of these sightings? William Smith: I frankly don't know what to make out of the whole confusing business of flying saucers; but there must be some­ thing to it, be­ cause many repu­ table people have claimed £o have seen them. It's Smith not any bunch of deranged people. One thing is certain, however, and that is if Uncle Sam knows anything about it, he's not admitting it. il r. Felix Bonefort: As far as I'm concerned, there is no such thing as unidentified fly­ ing objects or fly­ ing saucers. The sightings could be planes, weather balloons or just ordinary mirages. Then, too, there's Bonefort of person who goes around looking for a little publicity. I was in the service for some time and think that, if there were really anything up there, the Air Force would have found out what it was a long time ago. At any rate, I don't worry about it one way or the other. Class A 1 61 6 15 9 3 3 13 41 46 8 21 14 241 Class B 2 27 9 11 12 4 1 6 27 31 7 23 19 179 STE out with any concrete statements as to the identity of the things. <I> Felipe Aponte: The only thing I am sure of is that people are actually seeing these strange lights in the sky, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them flying sau­ cers. Under prop­ er atmospheric conditions, you Aponte can see lights in any swampy area or place where people or animals are buried. These lights are called "fuego fatuo" in Spanish, and I have seen them on several occasions myself. It is caused .by illuminating gases which cause balls of fire to appear in the night. D. Forest Fry: I think these so-called flying saucers are simply reflections from satellites or possi­ bly debris from rockets. If any­ body bothers to pursue them in airplanes, I think they will find themselves chas­ ing shadows. Mind you, I'm not saying that the sightings are people's imagination, I just think they are actual objects. The sightings occur, I notice, only at certain times of the year, and I don't think they'll keep up all summer. W. J. Geary: I think there's something to these reports about flying saucers, since quite a few intelligent people, Harvey Early: Though I find such as Air Force the reports of flying saucers pilots, have seen mighty hard to them on many oc­ figure, I'm in­ casions. All these clined to think people would not that there must be have come out something to it, Geary with their state­ especially after ments, if there wasn't something to those numerous it. But as for saying what exactly reports in Michi­ these unidentified flying objects gan. They must be Early are, well, that's another thing en­ gas pockets, as far tirely. That is probably the reason as I can figure, or else the people that the government hasn't come are experiencing optical illusions. Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B 0 3 29 3 3 7 14 11 6 3 1 2 0 1 13 3 47 33 22 28 7 5 28 14 12 25 118 202 TOTAL SHIPPED Class A 1 53 5 18 3 3 0 18 13 42 7 24 15 202 Class B Class C 0 2 26 17 0 2 3 0 2 5 3 2 0 2 15 5 10 15 39 21 3 5 19 23 18 19 144 112 NOW ON THE BEACH Class A 9 132 20 53 22 9 8 37 100 87 10 40 18 545 Class B 4 56 19 47 16 9 2 14 70 62 1 17 3 320 ARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 1 1 7 35 12 0 3 3 13 11 2 6 3 4 0 2 3 0 0 1 20 13 7 31 24 3 18 30 15 3 6 4 23 8 46 10 12 11 173 115 103 NOW ON THE BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 5 2 131 21 9 7 65 33 8 11 4 4 6 3 50 13 98 153 89 35 19 0 41 11 11 21 601 249 Bntain Boosts Merchant Fleet Aid, While U.S. Ignores Growing Problem The Government of Great Britain recently announced its endorsement of a plan which includes $189.5 million in shipbuilding subsidies for revitalizing the declining British merchant marine. The plan calls for a combined effort between Government and industry. The basis of the proposed duced by the U. S. in 1964 was than 2,000 ships. shipbuilding program is a report nearly seven times that generated The difference is one of atti­ made by a seven-member com­ in Britain, and our population is tudes. The British realize that a mittee after a year of studying more than three and one half strong merchant fleet is essential the problem. Among the propo­ times as great. Moreover, at the to the economic health of their sals in the report is recommenda­ end of 1964, the latest date for nation. Thus the British are con­ tion that British yards consolidate which complete figures are avail­ sidering strong steps to correct into four or five groups, each spe­ able, the total British fleet con­ the decline of their fleet before it cializing in particular types of sisted of 2,097 ships, while the reaches the disastrous levels to ships. Other recommendations in­ active U. S. fleet contained less which the U. S. fleet has fallen. clude: lowering steel prices for shipbuilding; finding ways to cut the cost of pre-manufactured equipment; improving industrial relations in shipyards; providing EXAMS THIS PERIOD: Jan. 1>Jan. 30, 1966 indirect tax rebates to shipbuild­ Port SeoitiM ^1^^ Children TO^I ers; and developing a new agency, Boston the Shipbuilding Industry Board, Ti 19 2 icsitlmore to administer financial aid. no 164 32 22 Houston . 135 144 ^5„,4 The size of the commitment Now York , 461 501 24 16 which the British Government is Norfolk. O < 0 31 31 willing to undertake in shipbuild­ fA J : Phitocielphla.,.... 35 59 8 ing makes the feeble efforts of Tompa. 44 45 our own Maritime Administra­ 0 Son Francisco... 1, :1T2^ 172 tion look anemic in comparison. 0 Superior . 11 While the relatively small island5 Now Orleans..... 242 nation is prepared to spend nearly 265 ••.ir-v,:- • 6': > 42 Seattle $190 million to build new ships, 42 © Buffalo....... 16 MarAd has grudgingly asked for 1 -;:19, ; Mobil© only $85 million to construct re­ 1 81 placement vessels for the aging U. S. fleet. TOTAl. 1,384 104 ,65:;;;;:;iT,S53Yet the wealth (GNP) pro­ SlU ClimExams^AII Pdsis liiMM 1 -1 - �SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven "The Time and The Place" A labor-endorsed tire safety bill, the first legislation of the year directed toward protecting the American consumer, has been unani­ mously passed by the U. S. Senate. The bill would set minimum safety standards for new and retread tires, ban the sale of hazardous "regrooved" tires, and direct the Government to issue a meaningful grading system. At present, consumers have no way of knowing whether one manu­ facturer's "premium" tire is equal to another brand's "first line" or a third company's "100 level." The AFL-CIO Convention last December urged both safety stand­ ards and a grading system for tires. In a letter to Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Warren G. Magnuson, sponsor of the recently passed bill, AFL-CIO Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiller had criticized the "confusing mish-mash" in tire labeling and declared: "We believe it is absolutely vital to the safety of the American people that all automobile tires sold conform to federal minimum safety and performance standards. Furthermore, we believe that the welfare of the consumer public requires a uniform, federally-enforced system of tire-grading and tire-labelling." President Johnson endorsed the bill, which passed by a vote of 79-0, in his March 2, transportation message, citing evidence that "in­ creasing numbers of inferior tires are being sold to unwitting cus­ tomers throughout the country." The Senate-passed bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to: • Promulgate not later than January 31, 1967, interim minimum safe performance standards for new tires, based on existing public and private standards. • Establish not later than January 31, 1967, revised standards for new tires and minimum standards for retreads, based on a com­ prehensive program of research and testing. These standards would also include maximum permissible loads for each size of tire—a pro­ vision Magnuson termed "very important." At present, he noted, car manufacturers sometimes try to cut costs by supplying a smaller size tire than needed by the weight of the car and its potential load. • Prescribe within two years after enactment a uniform quality grading system for tires to help consumers "make an informed choice." The grade designations would take effect six months after their pub­ lication in the Federal Register. Pay hikes and overtime rates are among the benefits that 2,600 workers in 40 Horn & Hardart restaurants, cafeterias and auto­ mats in New York will get under a first contract negotiated by Cafe­ teria Employes Local 302 of the Hotel & Restaurant Employes. Members elected a negotiating committee January 24, and six weeks later ratified a three-year contract providing wage increases of $3.60 a week for waitresses and $5.60 for other employes; an ad­ ditional $3 a week for those whose workweek is reduced from 45 hours to 40; time and a half for all hours over eight per day and 40 per week. The pact also pro­ vides vacations up to three weeks after ten years of service; up to three days funeral leave; health and pension benefits; grievance procedure including a permanent arbitrator; a promotion clause and other benefits. \I> Success after 15 years of or­ ganizing effort was achieved by the United Shoe workers at the Eddlebrick Shoe Company in Greenup, 111. The workers voted for the union, 155-71, in a Na­ tional Labor Relations Board elec­ tion. Orange Counties Organizing Com­ mittee. The Sheet Metal Workers won bargaining rights in a second election in Bowling Green, Ken­ tucky, at the plant of the Master Vibrator Company. The vote, ordered by the National Labor Relations Board, was 77 for the Sheet Metal Workers, 10 opposed. The union fell short of a majority in an election 14 months ago, but won the right to a runoff vote when the NLRB ordered a re­ count of 32 challenged ballots which gave it 24 more votes and a plurality. A contract package called "the best in many years" has been ne­ gotiated with the dredging indus­ try by Local 25 of the Operating Engineers' marine division, repre­ senting 3,000 dredgemen in states of the northeast. The new pact, announced by Local 25 President Stephen J. Leslie, calls for a union hiring hall, job protection, im­ proved working conditions, a wage increase of 18 cents this year, and an additional 14 cents in each of the two following years. In addi­ tion, a hike of $5 a week in the subsistence rate was won for all classifications of workers covered by the contract. The American Bakery and Con­ fectionary Workers turned back ^ an attack by the combined forces John G. Blair, associate editor of two unions expelled from the of the Cleveland, O., Plain Dealer AFL-CIO because of corruption and a news reporter since 1938, in the leadership and won bar­ has been named publications di­ gaining rights at a new plant of rector of the State, County & the National Biscuit Company in Municipal Employes. Buena Park, Calif. The election, Blair was editor of the Cleve­ conducted by the NLRB, gave the land Record during the Cleveland ABC a 66-6 win over the Team­ mwsoaper shutdown of 1961-62. sters and the Bakery and Confec­ The Record, published by nine un­ tionery Workers, scored with the ions, achieved a circulation of aid of the AFL-CIO Los Angeles- 150,000. The American organized labor movement has successfully faced many challenges in the past. Economic booms and depressions, waves of immigration, technological revolu­ tions and employer antagonisms have all presented serious threats which were met head-on and dealt with successfully. Today organized labor is facing a new challenge, brought about by the rapidly-changing na­ ture of American society and the makeup of the work force. These changes in the makeup of the work force include a relative shrinking of the number of so-called "blue-collar" industrial workers in proportion to the increasing num­ ber of "white-collar" workers. It is among the numerically increasing white collar work­ ers in the United States that the organizing efforts have met with the greatest difficulty. In addition, as stated recently by AFLCIO Director of Organizing William L. Kircher, the increasing number of young workers entering the work force—those bom after World War II—have no memories of the labor stmggles of the past or the condi­ tions which prevailed before the rise of labor unions in America. They will not only have to be informed of and familiarized with the history of great traditions of the American labor movement, but will have to be shown how strong union organizations can help them achieve and maintain the high stand­ ards of wages and working conditions which are the right of every American worker. Also, the continuing diversification of Amer­ ican industry is creating many job oppor­ tunities in places, such as the South and other rural areas, where unionism has in the past faced its most difficult organizing tasks. To succeed in meeting these challenges the American trade union movement will have to face squarely the new problems before it as it has done so often in the past. New techniques will have to be developed to inform the young worker of just what the labor movement is about, what it means to him and what it can help him to achieve in terms of wages, working conditions, welfare, security and the well-being of himself and his family. Union organizing will have to pay increasing attention to the special prob­ lems of the white collar workers who will make up an ever greater portion of the work force. Increased attention will have to be paid to organizing in southern and rural areas where anti-union resistance has always been strongest. The task will not be an easy one. Amer­ ican business has not changed its basic atti­ tude toward the labor movement over the years and will fight tooth and nail to thwart every attempt by unions to organize new workers. Many employers have already begun to deluge their workers with a flood of anti-union propaganda and have made clear their intention to fight with everything at their disposal to keep the unions out. Anti-labor agitation, threats of replacement with scabs, the planting of finks and spies will all be used again. All this, in addition to the vast changes in American society and industry, will tax eveiy resource of the labor movement. But the battle will be joined and the labor move­ ment will once more succeed as it has so often in the past. �Page Eig^t f- !! SEAFARERS LOG April 15, 1966 April 15, 1966 .W. AM0TH&R TEST FOK THF AMERICAN WORKER THE f |\ V •ttw'isrssqfiic^y KIKGSPORT PRESb, INC. PRIVATE ROAD —I ':Utm : I Vi\\ KIN.CSP0H1 PRimihc ^ntSSMtN & ASSISiaNU tlON LOCAL 336. irvCB a: • V; -:1. • J-' t>yr..v :> It ON STRIKE . "'aa e; ;•; AOSINSI ^SPORT PRESS! ON AfiAMr _ ••-T „., MV'r -'4 •- I hr three yews too wwkers hatOe the sOikebreakers mi snAs • •• •. ' 't; - • 'iy T-Mr -IH.' : 4 I' ' • atst :fl iKINg^PPRTPRESS^ F OR over three years a group of AFL-GIQ' unions have been waging a bitter and impor­ tant struggle a^iinst a union-busting em^^ pioyer diat Is of great-concern to all trade union i workers. The struggle Involves a Tennessee book publishing firm, the Kingsport Press, printers of text bo<dcs and ^cyclopedias which are purchased by schools In communities throughout the nation. Since March 11, 1963 more than 1,200 work­ ers have been manning the pickedines in a strike a^inst die company's refu^i to Iratg^ in good faidi on Wages, hours and working cdndidons. •-• Kingsport Press has employed scahs and strikebreakers in the hope that it will break the spirit erf the woricers and the unions that represent them. But the spirit of uidonism is sdU as strong as ever among the Kingsport strikers who are befing backed by the entire American labor move­ ment. The Kingsport Press strike is important to Seaforeis and all other union workers hecause it is reminiscent of the long, bitter batdes which ^faring men and other segments of organized labw had to wage before employers were forced to ' recogidze- the rights of dieir employes to bargaining collectively in order to improve their wages and working conditions and enjoy job ' security, |Young Darrell Collins, who's dad is a striking bookfbinder, takes his turn in the Kingsport Press picket '' ? lihe alongside striking pressman L V. Slaughter. - • • '.S '•••V.'i! - • _ 'HE^ strike by the production employes of JL Kingsport Press, Inc., Kingsport, Tennessee, one of the largest printers of books and lencyclopedias in the United States, began on Hi0 •March 11, 1963. They are still on strike today. AFL-CIO unions 'representing the Kingsport workers after the comvV,-: pany absolutely refused to bargain in good faith ^^pth the unions on a number of issues involving i^^t only wages, which were well below the pre­ vailing industry rate, but also on hours, fringe benefits and ^ievance procedures, all of which were substantially below standards prevailing in fi-the rest of the industry. The jive unions involved --•th^ Typographers, Electrotypers, Pressmen, Bookbinders and Machinists—made every effort to avoid the strike through negotiation before hitting the bricks. , _ However both before and since the strike began the employer's only answer to attempts at negotia­ tion has been the same—"This is our final, irre­ vocable decision. Either take it or leave it and •onrnwc^, • I1W1,UI0C£M,„„ iruio ON ON STRIKE ^^OlKE _ IMMRTntciaoT>nis MBLlhCAlNC KMGmrTmotfHii UWON.LOCAL«M m-cio m Anew STRIKE KINGSPORT I. 5 Unity on the picket line is demonstrated by members ' of the five unions whose members have been on strike since March 11, 1963 against Kingsport Press, Kings- we will replace you." The company has flatly refused arbitration on any issues in the dispute and has stubbornly maintained its insistence that it be the sole judge of what is best for its em­ ployes, regardless of how they feel. It is because of this contemptuous attitude that thej strike has continued for three years. ' The company replaced many of the striking workers with scabs and strikebreakers, and has since added a further impediment to settlement by demanding that the employment rights of the scabs and strikebiCakers hired since the strike are superior to the riglits of the strikers—^should they return. T HE union-busting attitude of Kingsport management throughout the dispute has been almost a direct throwback to the ear­ liest days of trade-union struggles in America. Kingsport's union-busting intentions are very obvious. When several of the striking imions were granted representatioh elections at Kingsport Press, by the National Labor Relations Board in Vii« II-.H J IIP: I'S; -Sfei Spi'': my Sfij mm fPs, wviMJ xMV.,- flm Shoes and clofhing for children of Kingsport Press striken were distributed from this donated center —w• •• w« at Christmas time as strike dragged into third year. . ; !"-••• • • ; W ^ •?i^« - T' ,' :Kingsport Press strikers use mobile radio-equipped Ipatrols to keep in touch on a widely-separated but Iprderiy picket line outside the Tennessee plant^^ than 4,500 union members and their families ^tstand at attention for the singing of the national ianthem ak^ East Tennessee labor rally called in y Kingsport, Tenn., to solidify support behind the five printing trade unions which have been on strike now for over three years against the Kingsport Press. yT'' j':) a':xkiif5iS'4 •• y.y :5;v'' MLcm ON ON STRIKE I KINGSPORT PRESS! port, Tenn., one of the biggest U.S. publishers of hard-bound boob. The unions are the Typographers, Electrotypers, Machinists, Bookbinders and Pressmen. 1964, the company first tried to stop the elections by court injunction and then began a massive propaganda campaign to influence strikers and non-strikers to reject the union. When the union won the el^tions, the company fought the NLRB decision -ail the way up to the Supreme Court without success. The exceptionally clear-cut attempt at oldstyle union-busting being attempted by Kingsport Press management has aroused the indignation of the entire American labor movement, which has thrown its solid support behind the Kingsport Press strikers. Resolutions of support for the Kingsport strikers were adopted at the conven­ tions of the AFL-CIO, the SIU, the MTD and other labor bodies throughout the nation. The AFL-CIO has instituted a boycott of books produced at Kingsport Press, which is being actively pursued on every level. State and local labor bodies across 'the coimtry are exerting their influence to get school boards, boards of educa­ tion and colleges to refuse to buy any textbooks or encyclopedias produced by scab labor at Kingsport Press. I 'MS ' otcspom nmriec mtmn % AS&RTMTSaMHM LflCAL 136. ¥1-06 RfiMSr [KRIRISPORT PRE n : >• ON STRIKI ACAam '.Si ;1!- ..... i^S" **«»««« N line with this boycott, AFL-CIO President George Meany has said: "I regard this pro­ gram as another test of the ability of the American labor movement to mobilize its strength behind a common cause and against a common foe. We have succeeded before and I am confi­ dent that we will accept this new challenge and each do our part to succeed again. The issues and principles involved in this matter are so crucial that we simply must not fail." All-out participation by each and every Ameri­ can union member in the boycott of Kingsport Press-produced books is of the utmost importance. Every union member should make it clear to his local school board and library that he does not want his tax money spent to purchase, and thus subsidize scab-produced Kingsport Press text­ books or encyclopedias. A quick look at the title page of any book will tell, immediately where it was printed. In addition every union member should urge his friends and family to avoid buying the World Book Encyclopedia,- Childcraft, the Book of Knowledge and Grolier Council encyclo­ pedias, all of which are printed at Kingsport Press. The Kingspvrt Press strike is a struggle m. which all union members have a stake. �.. Wf Page Ten April 15, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG 0 1 f i: .u <v "jfThird Cook S+imon Dezee from San Francisco had plenty of chicken and potatoes for the crew. Seafarer Fred Lewis got his plate filled. Ronald Bliksvaer whose been sailing with Union since 1956 liked ship. Seafarer Leo Wills came out of the engine hole to say 'good trip.' Electrician Harry R. Crabtree relaxing while waiting to get paidofF. Gene Legg looks into the hold on the Rose as ship is unloaded. '4 Just so he will know what his rights are as a Seafarer if any beefs arise Union rep. T. L. Robertson explains rules to Jack GroeneK AB. Seafarer Patty Carrol found he had some pipe fitting to handle. Kitcben uti![ty™^man A. Yabai was one of the Rose's capable crew. Sammie Nelson was the new FWT. He had just boarded on the Coast. Signing back on was Seafarer George Bryr ant Jr., who liked trip> ^' 4 - • 't -1. 'i nit .• T.. Chisries Dawson doesn't believe in making hard work in va situation where a fey« brains can make it easy. Here goes a suitcase by rope. Seafarer Nelson picfe up his bag as it is Ipvi^ered to him by Dawson. Salon Mess Oiler V; Tdorfil;dil"^has Taylor helps keep crew -made several 'images: happy with good chow. aboard Oyerseas, Rose.. ConMng up ths gangway to the Rose is Deck Department's Rinaldi. rr'iir' V . J L- ^ « •. . -• i-. ^ V «, » , �April 15, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG A Changing Port In Time of Need The following report on a new port facility being congtructed in Cam Ronh Bay in South Viet Nam was written by Seafarer James Patrick Conley. Conley, who has been in and out of Viet Nam for the past twenty years, explains how the development of the new port will aid in alleviating the tieup of ships carrying vital supplies for our mUitary effort in South Viet Nam. In his article, Seafarer Conley also gives some historical information on the Bay area, and reldtes some of the construction problems encountered during the building of the new port facilities, and their eventual solutions. In a previous issue of the LOG (Feb. 4, 1966) Seafarer Conley related his observations after recently returning to Saigon after an absence of many years. D EVELOPING of a vast new port facility at Cam Ranh Bay looks like a major step towards alleviating the shipping bottleneck that is plaguing Vietnamese ports. Since the United States stepped up its activity in Vietnam the port of Saigon has struggled to keep up with the flow of ships. Cargo-laden vessels waiting to be unloaded clog the Saigon harbor and many are anchored down river. Some of the pressure on the Saigon port is being relieved by the partly finished Cam Ranh Bay facility. Construction started last summer, yet about 200 ships were unloaded in 1965, bringing thousands of tons of fuel and ammunition and equipment to the fighting forces in Viet Nam. Largest Port Two piers are in use and four more are scheduled to be in operation in a few months. Scores of new buildings have gone up and 12,000 servicemen are based here. An existing air-strip has been improved and work on a concrete strip for Air Force jets is well under way. The "Bay" is on its way to becoming the largest American-operated port outside the United States. The speculation here is that it will replace Okinawa as the forward base of the American defense force in Asia. This large base has grown from what seven months ago was swirling sand, old buildings and a pier clustered around a natural harbor in central South Vietnam. It has been described as one of six natural harbors in the world and is very safe in rough weather. Two curving peninsulas nearly come together like pin­ cers, leaving a blade of water more than five miles long sheltered against the mainland. The harbor is 200 feet at its center and 30-40 feet deep at the piers. Former Prison The Viet Minh once used it as the site for a prison and later the Republic of Vietnam Navy saw its great potential. This was the history until the spring of 1965 when the U.S. came on scene. By late June the 35th Engineering Brigade of the U.S. Army had started work. A month later the first elements of the U.S. 1st Logistical Command had started work and the face-lifting of the bay was in full swing. The first problem was the sand. Like an invisible monster that strikes without warning it found its way over roads and fouled up equipment thus making life and work miserable. The 35th engineers found the answer to the sand problem by coating the area with crude oil, adding a base of rock and more oil and toping off the project with surface gravel. " Just six months after construction started they erected 10 warehouses, 43 other buildings and 265 bases for tents. Seven miles of 6 inch pipeline had been laid to take oil from the ships to the waiting storage tanks. Floatine Pier At the heart of the activity in the bay was a long floating pier which was put in place in November after a 6,000 mile voyage from the United States. The pier can handle two large ships and a smaller one at the same time. Two more of the 300-foot piers are to be operating by mid-summer along with two 45-foot am­ munition docks. Future plans are in the offing for handling cargo from container ships. Port facilities at the nearby village of Cam Ranh did some growing of their own. Bars, restaurants, snack stands, souvenir shops and enterprises of all kinds seemed to pop out of the sand. Everyone seemed to prosper for awhile—until the village was put off limits for security reasons. Now the men find recreation around the base where the beaches are fine for football and vollyball. The sparkling bright water also offers some relief from the intense heat and sand-burn. An industrial complex is now on the drawing boards for the mainland side of the bay. It could very well become the largest industrial development and peacetime port in the nation. 1 AllC£TOriA\felt)U fiHoMzo. Souoom O.K.'? Page Eleven , dt With spring here and summer on its way the Seafarers abroad the Delfware (Oriental Exports) are doing some early spring cleaning. William F. Chapman, ship's delegate, plans on turning in the repair list early this year. In the line of repairs and replacements, new screens have been ordered as well as some new bunks and the new ^ On a run to Viet Nam E. C. John Flanagan, writing as meet­ rule for the washing machine is Caudill reports that the Brothers ing secretary on the ship Transclean it after each use. Deck on the Pecos hatteras (Hudson delegate James N. (Oriental ExportWaterways), is Bryant reports e r s) appreciate headed for Bom­ that the Brothers the job being bay by way of have already in­ done by ship's Singapore. The stalled screens in delegate Vincent word is that his the port holes and J. TaraUo and shipmates are have made a reso­ have voted him looking forward lution to keep and the ship's to putting into screendoors steward a vote of port especially closed when in Tarallo C. Donery Chapman thanks for jobs since there are port. Max L. Ste­ well done. There have been no some Seafarers aboard who are wart is the delegate from the en­ beefs and the chief stewkrd has making the India run for the first gine department. Meeting secre­ been elected treasurer. The ship, time. Ship's delegate Edward C. tary James Egan reports there is heading to Da Nang, Viet Nam Donery says veteran Seafarers were no beefs. before proceeding to its payoff in aboard take it all in their stride. — ^ — Steward delegate Samuel EperSan Francisco, California. emza told the crew that the stew­ "Brother Sullivan wants to ard is spending more time than thank all of the crew that helped When the ship's delegate re­ usual in the mess hall making sure him out when he was ill", writes J. ceives a vote of thanks and then that the place is cleaned up right is reelected by ac­ and that it's up to the men to help. Wells from the clamation and ev­ Hastings (Water­ — — erything is runman). After leav­ W. M. Wallace reports that n i n g smoothly ing Inchon, Ko­ W. J. Miles has been elected with no beefs at rea the ship is ship's delegate all, it all adds up heading for a aboard the Steel to a good voy­ payoff in Seattle. Fabricator (Isth­ age with a good The men are Wells mian Lines) by crew. That's the looking forward acclamation. Af­ case, according to the new TV set that is going Morse to W, E. Morse, ter thanking the to be installed when this voyage brothers for their aboard the John B. Waterman is completed. "Take care of the support Brother (Waterman) where ship's delegate washing machines" is the warn­ Miles asked the J. Misakian was so honored. The ing of Warren Lewis of the Stew­ cooperation of crew has been happy to receive ard Department. It's been a good Wallace all Seafarers in mail and they are looking ahead crew and their delegates have bringing any beefs to their de­ to the nightlife of Rotterdam and been on the ball. Brother Roy, Evans has kept things on an even then Bremerhaven before return­ partment delegates and draw lists to ship's delegate together. keel with his work as ship's dele­ ing to their New Orleans' payoff. gate. And as for the food, the crew have voted a round of LOG-A-RHYTHM thanks to the steward's depart­ ment. "Old Man" By John Liebman There was a lively discussion aboard the Oceanic Spray (Trans World) during a recent shipboard meeting. Ship's delegate Fred F. Domey told the Brothers "Let your delegates take care of all beefs." He then filled in the mem­ F. Domey bers on how to enroll in the Engine Dept. Up­ grading Program. Meeting Secre­ tary Frank Natalc reports that steward delegate G. Vinlaum re­ minded the Brothers to be sure and help keep the mess hall clean and bring cups back to the pan­ try. Men who show little consid­ eration for Seafarers who are sleeping came in for some harsh words from H. (Tiny) Kennedy who says the night shift can't get any rest when people go around slamming doors. There was $ 15 in the ship's fund and no. beefs from any department. Boots caked with black and oozing, mud. An old man walked along the banks Where a falling tide had exposed the shore Fraught with rusty iron And all the other artifacts Of an abandoned and time-worn channel. Stuck there groaning was an old deserted tug, Making gurgling sounds as the water Daily moved through her rotting hull. Like a sentient animal Varily protesting its inevitable death In a woods that cries, "alone." Stepping from plank to plank His boots squishing in mud's suction. The old man reached her side And climbed aboard her corroded decks. As all the while The tide was falling. Along, as lonely as the ship. He stood high in the wheelhouse Where there KAJ now no helm at all And watched the blank and .sinuous stretches Of tidal creeks and saltings Where blue herons plucked fish from shallows. Circling and swooping, an osprey hovered Over water where in youth he had rowed Out to pull the nets with his father Who had taught him to love the sea. But now, he reflected, there were no young men With a will to learn. C. POOD'S P/egfry GOOD, TUOUOU, HUH? r I T. FELLAS IH THE CRBW-f HOPS THAT NEyV FELLA LOOKS URE HE'LL DOFIHE... • i] m �Page Twelve SEAFARERS Seafarer Witnessed "The Big Day" When Malta AehievedIndependente "There were jublilant shouts in the streets of the small country," said Seafarer Owen Quinn, "with RAF planes flying overhead, like the American 'Blue Angels,' executing starbirds, rolls and splits. Bands were playing at full blast, and there was a long parade down the main streets of the city." Brother Quinn, a member of ^ take: as they were leaving in their the deck department who lives in boats, they attempted to carry New York City was present with away the ten-foot high, silver other Seafarers when the Isle of statue of the Blessed Virgin. The Malta was granted its independ­ Islanders rallied, defeated the foe ence from Great Britain in Sep­ that had before trounced them tember of 1964. Their ship, the soundly and recovered the statue. SlU-contracted Rio Grande, had "Of course," he added, "I stopped at the island for a month couldn't tell you whether the tale of repairs. "And it was not only was true or not, but I myself like a good place to be on the beach," to believe it; and the figure still Quinn explained, "but it was a stands in the main square of the good time to be there. We had village, bedizened with bright spent three and a half months in jewels." India and were ready to let off Quinn described the Rio Grande steam in a good port of call." as "the best ship I have ever sailed The United States, Great Brit­ on, giving credit not so much to ain, Italy and many other nations the vessel itself, but to comraderie were represented at the festivities Seafarer Owen Quinn, who sails that existed among the Seafarers. by their respective Navies and as an A. B. in the deck depart­ "It was literally our floating visiting dignitaries, said Quinn. ment, spins a sea tale for LOG home," he said, "and we had "Flags were flying from the vari­ staffer, as he puts a coat of enough equipment aboard to sup­ ous ships, and Prince Phillip was •paint on the wheelhouse doorway. ply a small gymnasium: weights, present to represent England." The young Seafarer went on to where he and the other Seafarers speed bags, two sets of boxing say, "Crack marching teams from went to swim were some of the gloves, springs and a skip rope. "On one occasion," he said, "the both England and the island itself better spots they had ever found. middle champion of the island, marched in the main parade." He described the mountainous area Charley Seguna, who had just But aside from the excitement as one of "lagoons, small beaches fought Randy Turpin, came down of the festivities on Malta's big and beautiful clear water. One to the Rio Grande, because he had day. Brother Quinn made many particular lagoon, he recalled, was gotten the word that we were in­ other pleasant observations about under a steep cliff with a deep terested in boxing. He was a the island and he was fortunate drop down to the water, but steps friendly guy and gave us a few enough to have plenty of time to had been cut in the rock which good pointers, then invited us up travel around leisurely. led down to the lagoon. to the place where he trained. "There was much to see in "And the beauty of the coun­ "Best trip, best crew, lovely Malta," noted Quinn. "As most try," Brother Quinn went on to girls, friendly people, beautiful people who have lived through explain, "was not confined to the scenery," Quinn concluded, "is the World War II probably know, the mountains and the countryside. island was a natural fortress guard­ There was a small, shaded park way I would sum up that trip. ing the passage between Sicily and with a bandstand where the local Who could ask for more?" Tunisia; and because it was so people were singing, and the bands often under fire, many of the playing. Seafarers Dino and LOG-A-RHYTHM: dwellings are built into solid rock George Yeagle, Hugh Curran, for protection against the bomb­ Walter Bruner and Chief Mate ing. Religious figurines stand in Walter Bruner would often sit here front of each of the houses. under the trees in the afternoon, By "Then, too," he went on to say, order a few beers and relax and "we would get together on week­ listen. If I ever went back to a A Seafarer Aboard ends and rent a car—^usually an country," he declared, "It would The STEEL NAVIGATOR old Studebaker convertible—and be there." Looking back to one score head up to the mountains to swim. The island, it seems, has been and eleven Every guy had a girl; in fact the the target over numerous invasions Our pathway of life was ratio of women to men on the over the years, and Quinn, seem­ 'tween hades and heaven island was two to one. Needless to ing to take in the life about him, Until I realized that all say, no one objected to that pro­ came back with many interesting was not right portion, nor the proportions of the stories and legends. One of his I tried very hard, with all women either. TTiey were of Ara­ favorites was the time that the is­ of my might. bic and Italian descent and very land was invaded, and the Maltese Setting a pace that was friendly, as were all of the people lost the battle. easy to follow on the island." "But," the Seafarer said, "the Enjoying the oceans and According to Quinn, the places invaders made one disastrous mis­ watching the swallows To me you are still the same girl I wed Others may say not, just believe what I said. Keep faith in me always, don't ever despair Even when gossips may foul up the air Remember the good things that I may have done Never condemn me, even in fun. Even though often we are too long apart Endless are my thoughts from where I depart Coming to this phase or part of the poem Understand, darling, that I'm far from home. Relying upon your trust in me Letting my actions, a judge to be Even when I'm angry, or just a plain bore Yes, I still love, you—of that I am sure. Sailors Request V\ April 15, 1966 LOG Secifaror to Trdvol On Goy't Work^iri To the Editor To The Edttort I I was glad to read about stand taken by the AFL-CI Executive Council in support the right of state and local gow emment employes to union p; tection. When the cost of liv ing goes up, it goes up for every one, and everyone needs a gi •wage whether they work for company, the state, or the gov­ ernment, • , -vrSv James I want to thank the SIU for all it has done for me since I retired. For the firet time in ray life I was able to travel without it being part of my job. This last winter I traveled all over the Southern part of the country. I spent a number of days in Florida and had a good time meetirig old time friends and I stayed in Miami a number of days and really enjoyed bask­ ing in the sunshine. I was lucky enough to be visit­ ing old friends in New Orleans during, the Mardi Gras and was able to see this festive event for the first time. I enjoyed it very much and kept thinking how lucky I was to be on pension and have no worries at all. I am now on my way to Cali­ fornia and looking forward to seeing some of the sites in that great state. I plan on .staying in Los Angeles for awhile and then heading up to San Fran­ cisco to see some old friends. I will stay with my daughter in Seattle for the rest of the year and will again plan another trip next year with the money I re­ ceive from the SIU welfare plan. Paul Sladamere Henry (Harry) Connolly Please contact Joe Trainor at the Philadelphia SIU Hall. He is holding a paycheck for you. Income Tax Refunds Income tax refund checks are being held for the following Sea­ farers at the SIU hall in San Fran­ cisco: Andre W. Deriger, Hans J. L. Pedersen (2). <I> Gregory Troche Please contact Attorney Marvin E. Segal at 38 Park Row, New York, N. Y., at your earliest pos­ sible convenience. — — Manuel Sanchez Please contact attorney Thomas M. Breen, 160 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Alonzo Sistrunk Please get in contact with at­ torney George J. Garzotte at 1040 Maison Blanche Building, New Orleans, La. ^ Jochim F. Cicirello Contact attorney Alfred Marroletti at 3 Penn. Center Plaza, Philadelphia, Pa., as soon as you can. Joseph Nagy Please get in touch with Charles Misak at 500 3rd Ave., New York, N. Y. Paul Zimmer Contact John H. Fix, Reading R.D. 1, Reading, Pa., as soon as you can. Juan Santos Mrs. Carmen Cintron at 584 East 137th Street, Bronx, N. Y., would, like to hear from you soon. LETTERS To The Editor J Retired Seafarer Enfoys Reading log \ To the Editor I am retired and have moved to the Sunshine State .of Florida. I have enjoyed very much seeing the LOG through the years that I have been ashore and still get it regularly. ;> It has been excellent reading and a good source of exact in­ formation on the maritime in-; dustry and labor in general. Charlie Copeman Please call or write Thelma Wise at Barrett Ave., Holtsville, L. I., as soon as you can. — Charles V. Bedell Please contact your daughter at 2926 Huntington Ave., Baltimore, Md., as soon as you can. Richard Geiling Contact Mary Geiling at 665 Geary St., San Francisco, Calif., as soon as you can. Carroll Rollins Attorney C. Arthur Rutter, Jr., 500 Helena Building, Norfolk, Va., would like you to contact him as soon as it is possible. Adrian Fecteau D. L. Adams, 4224 So. Derbigny St., New Orleans, La., re­ quests that you get in touch with him concerning your mail and post office box. — ^3> — Charlie Harman Please contact William G. Davis at 1852 Sul Ross St., Houston, Texas. ^J> BUI WaddeU Contact Robert Hoch at 21210 Clare Ave., Maple Heights, Ohio, as soon as you can. <I> Money Due Seafarers listed below have back pay waiting for them at the Texas City Refining Co., Texas City, Texas. To receive pay, a signed request plus social security and Z number are required. Also, in­ structions regarding payment. Those who have money due to them are: William S. Allen, John E. Funk, Edward G. Gorman, Donald E. Mackey, Vincent A. Quinn an.d Wp|in R. Corry. '•*> V A �April 15, 1966 SEAFARERS FINAL DEPARTURES Daniel Walte HiB, 58: A cereoral edema claimed the life of Brother Hill while at his home port of Baltimore, Md. He joined the Un­ ion in Baltimore and shipped wtih the steward de­ partment. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Wini­ fred Hill Lovejoy, and her son, who live in Hollywood, Florida. He was cremated at the Loudon Park Crematory, Baltimore, Md. ton, his wife, Mary Ann Pickens, and their son, Charles David La­ kin, of Gallipolis, Ohio. ^ William Fay Langley, 41: Broth­ er Langley died of Lobar pneu­ monia in Decem­ ber, 1965. He passed away while at sea on the Hudson. Bom in North Dakota the engine depart­ ment member joined the Union in New York in 1949. He is sur­ vived by his wife Ruth Langley of Anchorage, Alaska and his sister, Mrs. Frances Bowman of Tacoma, Washington. Brother Lang­ ley was buried in Tacoma, Wash­ ington. LOG Page Thirteen MWN TO THR SiA FOR SCIENCE —i 'THSERE are maay Seafarers a* -a- wmk ab(K«rdl ocean researcfi Vftpseis imgi^ed in probing the world's in search of scientiflc inftHwafion to benelb all nianidnd. Photos on : fliis page were taken dorii^ Scientiiic Cruise No. 14 of tte SlU-manned Anton Broun. They depict some ni flic daily evrate ahiWd an ocean re­ search ship which help to ntate e^ii vcvyage a distinct and onRatpttfabfe experience ftsr everyone alMmrd. Scien­ tiflc Cm^ No. 14 was terminated at CaOao, Peru on M^ch 16, 1966. Anthony P. Dl Nicola, 61: Brother Di Nicola passed away It is always fascinating to watch specimens being in New Orleans brought aboard in the Anton Bruun's nets. Observing in January. He the procedure above are (!-r): Seafarer Ray Bielanin. was buried in the scientist R; Ovalcnine, Seafarer Eight Mdon Wong.! Greenwood Cem­ etery. He joined Archie Bishop, 31; Brother Bis­ the Union in 1941 in New Or­ hop was killed in an accident aboard the Couer leans which was De Alene (Vic­ his place of tory) in January, ^ birth. Survivors while sailing as a include his sister, deck maintenance Mrs. Mamie Mandala, and his man on the Viet wife, Mrs. Lillian Di Nicola of Nam run. His Metairie, La. Death was the re­ body was flown sult of arteriosclerotic heart dis­ back to the ease. Di Nicola sailed with the United States. A steward department as a bar­ ; .: ..a native of Alabama, Brother Bishop Seafarers and scientists swing aboard Maico shark, tender. Big Moon-fish netted by Anton Bruun , ;] joined the Union in 1952 in Mo­ I believed to be second-largest ever netted, measuring is being held for camera by (l-r) scien- " bile, Ala. He is survived by his 9 feet-8 inches overall. Largest shark of this type on fist R. Ovaknine and two crew memReyes Escolastlco, 66: Brother mother Ethel Bishop of Fairhope, record is only slightl.y larger at 10 feet-6 inches. Escolastico passed away on March Alabama. bars, Sottschlich and Hank Murranka, S' —1 12th of this year in the USPHS . Roy Davis Roberts, 34: Brother Hospital in States Island, New Roberts passed away in April 1964. A native of York. He was a jl • Flint, Michigan [ veteran of over he joined the 144 years at sea. Union in 1947 in Bom in the PhilBaltimore. He lippines he served sailed with the in the U. S. Navy in WW 1. Brother Escolastico deck department sailed as chief steward. He joined as an AB. Brother the Union in 1943 in the port of Roberts is surNew York. He is survived by his vived by his wife, Sara, and his son, Richard mother, Mrs. Sandra Roberts of Reyes Escolastico. He was buried Flint, Michigan. in the National Cemetery at Pine^ lawn, New York. Cleon Mixon, 51: Brother I ^ — Mixon died of cancer in February Charles Y. Lakin, 40: Brother at the New Or­ Lakin passed away in Rio de Janleans USPHS Seafarer Sottschlich (top) While shark is being examined for gill parasites, other I erio, Brazil in No­ Hospital. He who helped land giant shark, vember, 1965, scientists study metabolism, pulse rate and blood pressure ' I joined the Union •watches as scientists prepare • while shipping on in 1937 in Mo­ the Del Norte. to dissect specimen for study. bile, Alabama His death resulted and sailed with from a heart at­ the engine depart­ tack. The body ment as an oiler, •. ..V I was returned to fireman-watertenthe United States der. Brother Mixon is survived by ' on the, Del Norte his wife Josephine, and their five for burial. He is survived by his children, daughters Cleo, Jo Ann, mother, Mrs. Elsie Lakin, his sis­ and Marion, and two sons, John ter, Mrs. Patrick Parker of Hous­ and Harold. -t. - I -• Editor, . I H ^1 J .SEAFARERS LOG, - I 675 Fourth Ave., ' J Brooklyn, N. Y, 11232 1^ ^ • I . h . I I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG-please put my I; . name on your mailing list. (PrM inh>rmon<,n} si' .. .:i-' p I. .NAME BP;,y/Vt»tlKK»a 5] : .-.J ; ,i< VOID DUPLICATIONi It yog an old subwriber «nd b«ve « change plsa«»<giv« yoor fbrrnV addniw boloW: ^•. <'A' �Page Fcnuteen Membership Meetings ..... •.-•-.qr, . SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New York .. May 2—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia . May 3—2:30 p.m. Baltimore ... May 4—2:30 p.m. Detroit May 6—2:30 p.m. Houston .... May 9—2:30 p.m. New Orleans. May 10—2:30 p.m. Mobile May 11—2:30 p.m. Wilmington .Apr. 18—2 p.m. San Francisco Apr. 20—2 p.m. Seattle Apr. 22—2 p.m. Great Lakes Detroit Alpena Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Duluth Frankfurt SIU Meetings Apr. 18—2 p.m. Apr. 18—7 p.m. Apr. 18—7 p.m. Apr. 18—7 p.m. Apr. 18—7 p.m. Apr. 18—7 p.m. Apr. 18—7 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region Detroit . . . .May 9—^7:30 p.m. Milwaukee .May 9—7:30 p.m. Chicago .. . 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DIRECTORYof UNION HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner Earl Shepard AI Tanner , |BXP»E88 VIRGINXA (Marine 0»rSltTfers), March 26—Chairman, I.ce J. Hnr* vey; Secretary. Gregory F. Gannon. $6.00 'in ship's funi Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Motion was made to see the patrolman about getting tho wddlng machine moved from" the main deck passageway. Motion made to see patrolman about getting a new refrig­ erator In the crew's pantry. The boeun requested that the ship's delegate talk to patrolman regarding the painting of the engine department quarters, and get same straightened out. <1> PANWOOD .(Waterman), March 20— Chairman, Seymour Hclntllng; Secretary, S. Bscehar. $16,94 in ship's fund denoted to SPAD. Some disputed OT in deck and steward department. -One man hospital­ ized in Saigon and two men missed ship in Greece. TRANSHUDSON (Hudson Waterways), March 26—Chairman, F. Kon; S.ecretary, A. Violante. Brother K- C. Smith was elected to serve as ship,- delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. 4^—• MOUNT WASHINGTON (Victory Car­ riers), March 26—Chairman, M. C. Bar­ ton ; Secretory, C. Gamer. Two men were hospitalized in Has Tanura. Head­ quarters notldcd. Brother M. C. Barton was elected ship's delegrate. Some disputed O-T in deck depBrtment. 4^ AlxCOA MAHKETER (Alcoa). April 1 —- Chairman, Guy DiVisio; Secretary, Wm. Cronan. .Ship's delegate report^ that everything is running fine. Finest crew aboard both officers and men. $50.02 in ship's fund. Discussion about fresh milk. VICE PRESIDENTS , ALCOA MASTER (Alcoa), March 28— Lindsay Williams > Chairman, Ballard Browning; Secretary. FVantc Allen. No beefs reported by de-i Robert Matthews „ partment delegates. Brother Lieon Penton I was elected to serve as ship's delegate.i Each delegate asked to check quarters ; for repsifs slid to tarn report in to ship's * delegate. SECRETARY-TREASURER AI Kerr HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn. HY 9-6600 ALPENA. Mich 127 River St. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian). March 18— EL 4-3616 Chairman. Kevin Ryan: Secretary, Felix* BALTIMORE, MD 1216 E. Baltimore St. P. Amors. Smoijth payoff. Issue made EA 7-4900 about reduction of manning scale without BOSTON, Mass 177 State St. * notifying the crew. In this, voyage the Rl 2-0140 steward department' fa short one galleyBUFFALO, N.Y 735 Washington St. ; man. Motion wac made to write headTL 3-9259 I quarters asking for ciariiication regardCHICAGO, III 93B3 Ewing Ave. ; ing manning scale. Brother Elwell was SA 1-0733 f re-elected to serve as ship's delegate and was given a vote of thanks for a job CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. well done. It was suggested that topside MA 1-5450 { extra rooms be available to crewmembers DETROIT, Mich. .. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VI 3-474! ; tp ease congested living condittons. -i 4^ DULUTH. Minn 312 W. 2nd St. RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287 CHILORB (Venoro Transportation),, 415 Main St. I March 27—-Chcirman, G. Perdue ; SecreEL 7-2441 I tary. Piggy Sahuque. No beefs reported— HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. I everything is running smoothly. WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla 2608 Pearl St. EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J 99 Montgomery St. BOWX.ING GRBKSf (Pan Atteldan HE 3-0104 Tarikero), March IS^^halrm^, Walter, MOBILE, Ala I South Lawrence St. i Nash; Secretary. J. J. McDurmott.:, HE 2-1754 ' Brother S. !>. McCormlck was elected tp serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks NEW ORLEANS. La 630 Jackson Ave. <1> Tel. 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3rd St. Tel. 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA. Pa 2604 S. 4th St. DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif, 350 Freemont St. DO 2-4401 SANTURCE, P.R, ...1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Tel. 723-8594 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Avenue MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 805 Del Mar CE-l-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif. ...SOS N. Marine Ave. TE 4-2S23 I was extended to the steward department. for the good food and good service. Dis­ cussion about Maritinie Adyancesneiit Program, . ROBERT D. CONRAR (Mafttime ..... . ..... ... .. .. Opetations), March 12—^Chairman; C. Bi Gappc i Seeretaryi None. One lUnn ship in Mexico. No bee& * fqjorted *.hy department delcgaies;/"' • I April IS, 1966 SEAFARERS LOG COLORADO (Waterman), March 18— Chairman, Edward C. Ruley; Secretary, Arthur G. Andersen. Few hours disputed OT in each department to be brought to attention of patrolman, also the inade­ quate stop etunt. UNFAIR TO LABOR <|> WILMAR (Caimar), March 13—Chair­ man, C. L. Flshel: Secretary, Frederick W. Darrey. One man hospitalized in Okinawa. One man missed ship in Sai­ gon. Discussion on getting information on exact bonus zone. DO NOT BUY Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) COLORADO (Watcrnsnn), Jonuary 6— Chairman. Edward C. Buley; Secretary, Arthur G. Andersen. Brother Andersen was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Suggestion was made to hold fire and boat drills midship due to deck cargo. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. 4^ DEL SOL (Delta), March IS—Chtfirman, R. B. Stough, Jr. Secretary. Bern­ ard Feely. $69.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. 4f IBERVILLE (Waterman). March 14— Chairman, Thomas Liles, Jr.; Secretary, ,, Vincent J. Fitzgerald. No beefs reported,*?; by department delegates. 4^ Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) DIQEST of SIU 4f Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," W. L, Weller Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) MEETINGS dejiartment. ' -rS 4f MOUNT VERNON VICTORY (Victory „ Carriers), February 13—Chairman, C. | Morris; Secretary, S. Fieraon. Disputed | OT in deck and engine departments, | Brother Henry Delgado was elected to Ji serve as new ship's delegate. Vote of j thanks to tho steward department for ; good holiday service. S GENEVA (U.S. Steel>. March 15 — Chairman. Ricliard Heftley; Secretary, Clyde L. Van Bpps. No beefs reported by department'^delegatcs. Ship's delegate to see the Captain about time off for fire­ men, oilers and members of the steward 4 -./X" H. I. Siegel "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) DEL MONTE (Delta), March 14 Chairman, Howard Menz.; Secretary, AI-?. bert Efapeneda. Crew extended a vote of ig thanks to the ship's delegate, who was J re-elected to serve. $2.00 in ship's ftind. ; No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. 4^ "Lee" brand tires (United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum & Plastic Workers) J. R. Simplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Cbildcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) 4f 4^ i. FBNN VICTORY (Waterman), March 17—Chairman, S, A. Holden: Secretary, Lawrence Andrews. Two men taken off ship due to illness. Some disputed OT in engine department. Vote of Hianka ex?, tended to the steward dapartmcnt for a job well done. <1> ; WINGL^S VICTORY (GonsolSdate Mariner),: March 26—Dhairmah, D. A. Ramsey ; Secretary, Jfames B. Morton, No beefs reported by uepartnioiit delei gates.; Ship should be fumigated for rats and roaches. Jamestovm. Sterling Corp. Southern Furniture Mfg. Co. Furniture and Bedding (United Furniture Workers) 4f Empire State Bedding Co. "Sealy Mattresses" (Textile Workers) v/V'- Tftmco •: ^ - Shipping* ^eS.?).,:'.JsEiwh-,' 16-—Chairman, Michael Dombrowski; S«c» T^siry, M. Ai, LaPontaine. No disputed OT and ho beefs reported by deparfaneht delegates. Byother George Peinihah was elecfed sto Serve esVshipfa deleg^^ ROBIN laR^^ MdrchWia— CbalrriiaB. R, Hutchins; Secretary,;* Wi Bak». $22.66 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deefc : department. Brother a Lisenby was eleot^ tb aerve as ship's delegate. Headqnartm to be contacted regarding condition of wash water tanks; .8 White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) vt> Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membnship's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust fun& are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING EIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and Ae shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contacts between the Union and the 8hii>owners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this fa: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place. Suite 1986, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been from among its ranks, one individual to carry out. thU responsibility. Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler PAYMENT OP MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU* unless an official Union receipt fa given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless be fa given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member fa required to make a payment and fa given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this shmdd immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEIAFARERS LiOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol­ icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. Ail Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic ori^n. If any member feels that he is denied the equal righta to which be fa entitled, be should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITT DONATIONS. One of the buie righto of eafarers is the right to pursue legislative and poiitieai objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve the objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membenhip and the Union. If at any ttana a Ssafarar fscb tint any of tba above righto have been vMated, er that ha has bten denied hie constHntienal right ef access to Unien rscords or inforMtian, hs shenM immsdUtely netlfy 8IU Prasldsnt Pan! HaU at bsadqaartars by csrtited nwU, rstnm racsipt ra Men's Shoes . . . Jarinan, Johnstm & Murphy, Crestwmth, W. L. Douglas, Flf^g Brothers, Kingston, Davidson. (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) *"» 4f Tyson's Poultry, Inc. Rock C4Knish I^son's Pride Manor House-Safeway Wishhone-Kroger Cornish Game-Armour and A &,Ps SuperRighf Cornish Game Hen (Food Handlers Local 425 of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters & Butcher Workmen of N. America) 41* -r!' 'i < �Bitterness of Industrial conflict in U. S. was evi­ denced in Lawrence, Mass., textile strike. Here federal troops hem in a strikers' demonstration. /TlAe twentieth century was to see the AmerJL ican labor movement adopt a new mili­ tancy. Despite setbacks it suffered in the previous decades the union movement had proved it would keep fighting and that it was a force to be reckoned with. At the AFL conventidn in 1900, Samuel Gompers reported: "It is noteworthy, that while in every previous indus­ trial crisis the trade unions were literally mowed down and swept out of existence, the urdondi now in existence have manifested not only the power of resistance, but of stabiilty and perma­ nence." Change ^as in the air. Following the stunning defeat labor suffered in the Pennsylvania hard-coal (anthracite) mining regions during the "Long Strike" of 1874-75, deporable working conditions had continued tmd become even worse. ITie Mineworkers, who had been actively ofganizihg in both the hard-coal and bituminous or softcoal regions and had carried out successful strike actions there, returned to organize the Pennsylvania hard-coal miners in 1902. After long and fruitless negotiations with the coal companies it became obvious that the mineowners would not negotiate in good faith and a strike was called in May. Aire The mineowners resorted to the same terror tactics which had broken the "Long Strike" many years before. The Coal and Iron Police was mobilized and many new "deputies" added. Scabs were recruited from all over the country. Most of the scabs were afraid to go down into the dangerous underground mine-shafts how­ ever. The UMW maintained strict discipline among the strikers, who ignored much provo­ cation from the Coal and Iron Police goons in order to avoid violence and bloodshed. The strike dragged for months, and as winter neared, coal reserves to feed factory furnaces and heat homes were dangerously low. It was obvious that fault for the prolonged strike lay with the mineowners and President Theodore Roosevelt finally stepped in to end their in­ transigence. He told management that if they refused to negotiate or submit the dispute to arbitration he would send in troops—r:not as strikebreakers—but to seize and run the mines in the national interest. Faced by an angry public and a President who had had all he could take of their stalling, the mineowners agreed to arbitration, called in their goons, and soon reached a settlement with the union. ill ' One of organized labor's biggest problems in this period were the court injunctions which restricted its fights against the eniployers, and which led Gompers to comment: "God save labor fibm the courts." A classic example was the Danbiiry Hatters case. In 1908, 250 strike ing members of the Hatters Union at a Danbury, Conn., plant, were ordered to pay $310,000 in damages because the court ruled it had violated the Sherman anti-trust law by organizing a boycott against the company. The strikers lost their saving, their homes were attached for 14 years, until the AFL paid the damages. L ABOR progress was continuing on many fronts during this period. The conditions under which American seasrm labored was receiving publicity for the first time and Andrew Furuseth, leader of the International Seamens Union and the Sailors Union of the Pacific had begun his long fight to obtain free­ dom for searnen of the United States—and of the world. Soon after the UMW victory in the Pennsyl­ vania hard-coal mines, another militant brand of unionism grew up in the American West— the Industrial Workers of the World — the IWW, better known as the Wobblies. The IWW was formed at a Chicago conven­ tion in 1905 attended by an assortment of unionists, socialists and radicals. It took a lot of sorting out to produce some unity out of such diversity of beliefs—a unity which was never really solidly achieved and led eventually to the IWW's downfall. But a working unity was finally hammered out, and the IWW emerged, led by William (Big Bill) Haywood of the Western Federation of Miners. The IWW motto was "One Big Union" made up of all the working men and women in the nation. As often as not the IWW did not initiate strike action, but rushed trained and able organizers to the scene of a spontaneous but unorganized walkout anywhere in the country. T HE Wobbly concepts of trade unionism struck real fear into the hearts of Amer­ ica's big-business establishment, and it wasn't long after the Chicago convention that an attempt was made to frame Big Bill Hay­ wood for murder. He and two other, officials of the Western Federation of Miners were ac­ cused of killing a former Idaho governor who had used stem measures to break a series of strikes by the WFM while he was Governor of the state. The well-known anti-labor Pinkerton Detec­ tive Agency was hired to collect the evidence against Haywood. The case was placed in the hands of J^es McParlan, the same man who had produced the "evidence" used to convict union officials and break the "Long Strike" in the Pennsylvania coal fields in 1875. He soon produced a "confession" from a WFM member with a shady past, who claimed he had com- mitted not one but 27 murders under the direc­ tion of the WFM leaders. The IWW hired the famous criminal lawyer Clarence Darrow for the defense. In short order, Darrow punched so many holes in the prosecution charges that the Idaho jury could bring back nothing but a "Not Guilty" verdict. In similar situations, other IWW members and organizers were not so lucky. Many were lynched, beaten and jailed. Joe Hill, famed IWW songwriter and organizer was tried and executed by the state of Utah fw a murder most historians still feel he did not commit. In spite of eveiything however, the IWW carried on, organizing farm workers, shoreside and seagoing maritime workers, lum­ berjacks, factory workers—anyone who wanted union representation. 4 ti ' ^ • T HE IWW used direct methods to dis­ courage anti-labor violence. When the "Pennsylvania Cossacks," a constabulary force, noted for its brutality against strikers, killed a worker during a strike at the Pressed Steel Car Company in 1909, the IWW strike committee threatened that in the future a "Cos­ sack" would be killed for every striker killed. The anti-striker violence ended suddenly and the strike was won. The IWW also adhered to its pledge to go anywhere to provide leadership to unorganized workers engaged in a spontaneous walkout. This was the case in 1912 when textile work­ ers, most of them foreign-born women, struck the American Woolen Company in Lawrence, Massachusetts, after wages had been cut below the level even of sheer survival. IWW orga­ nizers rushed to the scene, organized picket lines, soup kitchens, printed leaflets and pro­ vided leadership to the striking women. The strike dragged on into a bitterly-cold winter, but it was the employer who broke first. The police were ordered to break the strike by at­ tacking a group of women and children, who were clubbed and beaten. The townspeople were so sickened by the display of brutality that even the local anti-labor newspaper con­ demned the employer. Soon afterward the Company gave in and the strike was won. In the end however, the IWW, whose mem­ bership never was more than 250,000, col­ lapsed because of the anti-war position of the leadership and because of its organizational failures. When the United States entered World War I in 1917, many of its leaders de­ nounced the action and refused to support the war effort. Many, including Haywood were imprisoned and the leaderless organization col­ lapsed. However, the IWW wrote a fiery pa^ in the history of the American labor movement. -'.V- I: I �SEAFARERS*I.OG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO SEAFARERS VACATION ", B EFORE 1951, when the Seafarers fiiMmiiiohal Union revolutionized the system of vacation pay for seamen, very few seafaring men were able to enjoy the benefits of a paid vacation. Under the tradi­ tional system, seamen were eligible for vacation only if 1 they stayed in the steady employment of a single company for as long as a jrear. Since the majority of seamen move from ship to ship, most of them neyer qualified for vaca­ tion pay. The SIU maintained that this traditional vaca­ tion setup was outmoded and unfair and that a more equitable system was in order. The Union then nego­ tiated and won from the shipowners the first industry­ wide vacation plan in maritime. Under the precedent-setting SIU plan, shipowners were required to contribute to a central vacation fund; on the basis of each man-day worked. Seafarers wCre eligible for vacation money in accordance with the ^ji^mber of days of shipboard employment, regardless of number of companies or ships on which they were employed dur­ ing the period. Cash vacation benefits were based on a year of emplojinent, but a Seafarer could collect his bene­ fits on a pro-rated quarterly basis after each 90 days of work. And to receive his vacation pay a Seafarer simply had to fill out a simple application and present it with his discharges at any Union office for prompt collection. When the Seafarers Vacation Plan was instituted in 1951, the first vacation pay wa? $115. Shortly thereafter, the Union won an increase to $140, and it continued winning increases steadily to the point where, on January 1 of this year, vacation payments to Seafarers went into effect at the rate of $1,000. (The chart belbw highlights the major increases in SIU vacation pay.) ' ." I I I'l M III � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource April 15, 1966 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU ATLANTIC FISHERMEN WIN PENSIONS MAX HARRISON DIES IN MOBILE; WAS FIRST WELFARE PLAN HEAD SIU BACKS MAC SUBCOMMITTEE PLAN TO EXPAND DOMESTIC SHIPPING FLEET LOUISIANA STATE FED VOTES SUPPORT OF STRONG MERCHANT MARINE PROGRAM CONGRESSMAN URGES U.S. ESTABLISH TERRITORIAL LIMIT OF TWELVE MILES GRAPE STRIKERS WIN BREAKTHROUGH AS GIANT GROWER OK’S BARGAINING BRITAIN BOOSTS MERCHANT FLEET AID, WHILE U.S. IGNORES GROWING PROBLEM ANOTHER TEST FOR THE AMERICAN WORKER – THE KINGSPORT STRIKE DOWN TO THE SEA FOR SCIENCE THE STORY OF AMERICAN LABOR – ALL THIS HAPPENED: PART 5 SEAFARERS VACATION BENEFIT NOW $1000 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/15/1966 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVIII, No. 8 1966 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/6221d107fc9c72d5841aee1d6ccf2fe9.PDF b34f90cb57f625b36f5315d873357a1d PDF Text Text I' •>v • 1- SECSRITY IN ^ URITY VOL. V. if. OFFICIAL OSOAN OF THE ATLAHTIC AND GOLF DISTEICT, SEAFAEEKS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA ' 2S0 NEW YORK, N.Y., FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1943 Seafe,rers Join West Coast Unions In War On RMO Fink-Card System NMURank And Filers Outraged Over Curran Role On Fink-Cards Rank and file members of the NMU are just as burned up over the RMO fink card system as are the SIU and SUP men. And because of this the Stalinist NMU leadership is on the spot and squirming. Having served as the labor cover for the WSA - RMO fink maneuvers, and having •> No. 8 actually sponsored such shipping^ ly said (believe it or not . . . it's rules' as those recently laid down in the minutes) that the SIU was by Macauley and the WSA, the responsible for the new RMO NMU leadership is hard pressed to rules. explain to its * membership just Here are his exact words: what goes. "These are rules laid down by Take the NMU membership the government. As far as the meeting held on March 11 in Man­ NMU is concerned, we laid down hattan Center when one after an war-time shipping rules . . , But other rank and filer took the floor the other unions, the SIU ... a to denounce the RMO draft set-up. man from those unions could stay Joe Stack was the chairman and on the beach . . . those are the became rather desperate and final- unions th.at brought this thing about." What Stack is saying, in plain Shlpowners Ride English, is that the' NMU rolled The Gravy Train over and played dead dog every 1941, a year when the ship­ time the WSA barked, but the SIU owners were fighting tooth and didn't retreat before the shipown­ nail against the wage demands er pressure and because they didn't of the men who sailed their retreat the WSA cracked down ships, saw fantastic profits roll­ with the new rules. ed up by the shipowners. The The truth of the matter is that profits totaled more than the the RMO felt strong enough to value of the ships themselves. enforce the new rules precisely be­ This was revealed last week in cause of the retreats beat by the a report given the House Mer­ chant Marine Subcommittee by {Continued on Psge 4) the Maritime Commission. Of course, the Maritime Com­ mission didn't like to reveal the figures, especially since they had approved the rate4, but the whole thing was printed in the Congressional Record and now becornM. public property. The seamen that sweat and die aboard the rust buckets sent to sea can now read how rosey life s for the men that- sit ashore and rake in the profits. Here is the profit sheet — in sach case it is greater than the value of the vessels used to bring home the gravy; American Export Lines $1,572,144 American Hawaiian Line 3,096,749 Gal mar S.S..Co. ...... 2,639,989 Isthmian S.S. Co. 2,529,292 Luckenback S.S. Co. . . 3^79,729 Matson Navigation Co., 995,3M McCormick S.S. Co. .. 743.516 Remember, these aren't the complete profit sheets of the op­ erators, these figures represent only the gravy from runs made to the Red Sea with Lend-Lease supplies for the British Empire. Remember the battle we. had getting a Red Sea bonus from these profit glutted shipowners? Acting swiftly to join the West Coast unions in war upon the Union busting plans of the Recruitment and Manning Organization of the War Shipping Administration, the Seafarers International Union voted up and down the coast last week to follow the lead of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and reject the RMO-fink card system. By joining the West Coast unions in this battle, the SIU swells the ranks of protest•ing seamen to 70,000 men on both* coasts. Every maritime union, with where the RMO is attempting to the exception of the NMU, has set up a continuous discharge rec­ ord to be used in the future moves now announced its opposition to against union militants. the RMO plan. Should the seamen lose their bat­ Henceforth SIU men will refuse tle on the "second front," a vic­ to sign the RMO draft registration tory on the first front would in­ cards when they are submitted to deed be empty. - FT. TRUMBALL, CONN. — them at the end of a voyage. SIU The WSA was petitioned by over In fighting the RMO's finky men will refuse to aid the anti800 officer candidates in the school plans, the seamen are not" violating Union RMO in setting up a superhere last week who went on rec­ any Selective Service regulations black list in Washington. SIU ord as strongly opposed to the re­ laid down for the maritime indus­ men will continue to sail the ships, cent rulings depriving the seamen try. Furthermore, SIU and SUP will observe all the laws and regu­ of Port Area Bonuses, and revising men will observe the shipping reg­ lations pertaining to those ships, "-.he War Risk Insurance, which ulations and directives issued by but they will fight for their rights curtails the seamen's rights and the War Manpower Commission. as union men. offers scant protection to them SIU-SUP men are active seamen The seamen now have their own engaged in transporting supplies to sailing under war-time conditions. "second front" in this war. Their the war fronts and in so doing, en­ The protest was addressed to first front is the torpedoes and dure hardships fully comparable to Capt. Macauley of the WSA and bombs they face at sea. Their those endured by the fighting vigorously points out the injustice of the new policies and declare "second frotit" is here at home forces. These unsung heroes will them to be adverse to the morale not shirk their duty on the high of the seamen. seas, but neither will they surren­ Notice Ofi Assessments A copy of the protest, printed der to the enemies at home. at the request of SIU members at­ March 31 was the deadline for the From the time our unions were tending the school at Ft. Trum­ payment of strike and hospital as­ smashed in 1921 by the old Shipbull, is as follows: sessments. Any member that has ping Board until the revival of March 23, 1943 not payed these assessments is now unionism in 1934, the chains of From: Officer Candidates, (Signa­ sea slavery weighed heavily on the considered in bad standing until tures attached) USMS, Fort men of the merchant marine. The they are paid. Trumbull. black list and fink book were used Protect your union rights and To: Captain Edward Macauley, to disorganize and demoralize the privileges—pay your assessments! {C<mimmed om P»ge 4) men. Those memories are vivid . too vivid to allow a seaman with a spark of self respect and courage to passively accept a repetition of this whole finky pattern all over again after this war. Ft. Trumbull Men Protest Bonus Chiseling Stranded WSA Graduates Are Disillusioned About Set-Up Last week a kid wearing a disconsolate ex­ pression on his face and on his back, one of the monkey suits given out by the Maritime Commis­ sion training schools, wandered into the union hall in New. York. He dropped into a chair and announced, "To liell with it, I'm going back to the farm." "Four months ago," he continued, "the Mari­ time Commission sent a lot of posters out to my home town which said that there was a big shortage of seamen, that seamen make $300 a month, and that all you had to do to help the war effort and to make this big dough was to go to one of the schools run by the WiSA." The old-timers in the hall began to smile, for . they knew, the story only too well. It had been told time and agaun by disillusioned graduates of the WSA schools. "Well, I left home and went to the school at Sheepshead Bay," the kid said, "and here I am high and dry. I can't get no job at any salary— let alone the 300 bucks I heard about." This kid and his tale of woe was'typical of- hundreds of graduates that come into SIU halls every week. Under the WSA training program thousands of unrated men have been turned into the maritii^industry which has no jobs for them. And even as these green, unemployable "seamen" hang around aimlessly o.n the beach, the WSA is conducting a drive for more funds to increase its training program. This month Telfair Knight, Director of the U.S. Maritime Training Service, requested that the government appropriate $83,000,000 in public funds to pour 73,000 more green men into the industry. What Mr. Knight proposes to do with these men is not made clear in his request for funds. He talks vaguely about a shortage of seamen— but he knows full well the shortage is of rated men, not the type of seamen turned out by his schools. He knows full well that his program will further glut the beaches with unemployable men who will become demoralized from inactiv­ ity. Behind all this, of course, is the hope held by {Conti/tned on Page 4) And it is just such a pattern which the RMO has in mind . . . there can be no doubt about that. TTiis struggle with the RMO over tlie fink card is but one bat­ tle in a long war between the seamen.^3nd their enemies, a war which is destined to reach its decisive stage when the Axis has been de feated abroad and the shipowners really open up in their drive on union wages and conditions. What union men must bear in mind is the fact that should they lo^ to the RMO on this fink card issue, then the final battle with the ship­ owners is going to be just that much tougher. DOxN'T CARDS! SIGN THE DON'T FIELP HANGMEN PLACE A FINK THE ROPE AROUND YOUR NECK! CAR­ RY ON THE FIGHT FOR DEM­ OCRATIC RIGHTS AND FOR FREE TRADE UNIONS! �/ THE Page Two SEAFARERS' LOG Friday, April 16, 1943 PuilUh^a ly th» WHATpOVERTIME PAY FOR LONGER HOURS.' ;^WHE(?e& HIS PAmiGTlS'M? SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gull District Attiliat*A wWfe tif Amsricaii FsS^rati^n of Lator HARRY LUNDEBERG, Intomotioncd Pr*Bid*nt 110 inCarkst Street, Room 402, Son Frandaco, CoUL AJfDRXBB ALL OOREEBPONDENOM OONOERNINa TBtB PUBLICATION TO: "THE SEAFASEBS' LOG P. O. 25, Station P, New York, N. Y. Phones BOwUng Green 9-8346 . lI J?" f] REPORT FROM Washington / WHAT?oNLy#25;ooo2s By Matthew Dmhane I AFFEE TAXES yWE^E'S AAY \KIC&MTl\/e? U. S. Coast Guard: The merchant marine council held a meeting on March 31, 1943 to discuss the following: "141.2 Abled Seamen Substitutions. (1) The Master of any inspected vessels may substitute for any able seaman required by the certificate of inspection therefore, any certified seaman who has had not less than than six months experience on deck at sea or who has successfully completed the prescribed three months of deck training at a Maritime Training School: pro­ vided, that (1) the Master of such vessel has made every reason­ able effort to obtain such able seaman. (2) such substitution is necessary to permit such vessel to sail without delay, and (3) such Master sends a written report of such substitution in du­ plicate, by mail or otherwise, to the nearest Coast Guard Mer­ chant Marine Inspector in charge prior to the departure of the vessel. Such report shall contain the name and certificate num­ next move is to eliminate the unions completely from the maritime ber of each seaman aubatitutcd for an able seaman and shall be field. signed by the Master. Under this waiver the WSA can place men who have never been (B) In the event that such Master is not able to obtain able to sea, but have been in a U. S. Maritime Training School (WSA) for seaman, or substitutes therefor with the qualifications specified three months, on board any merchant ships as able seamen, but ordin­ in sub-section (A) hereof, but only in such event, certified sea­ men Whose (lualifications are less than those specified in sub­ ary seamen who have been to sea less than six months and have been section (.\) hereof may be substituted for able seamen in -ac­ torpedoed arc not accorded the privelcg'e to go to sea as an able seamen cordance with the subject to all the conditions of Section 141.3 if there is a shortage of AB's when the ship is signing on. This move hereof. by the WSA is t6 unload some of the trainees that they have laying 111.3 General Substitutions. Sulijert to tiie limitation with around, and they will then start another campaign' to train more men respect to able seamen specified in Section 141.2 hereof, the for the industry, and fulfill their contracts to the manufacturers of Maater of any inspected vessel maj', if such action is necessary to permit such vessel to .sail without delay, substitute for any uniforms that they are giving to officers and trainees free of charge. licensed officer or rated seaman refluired as part of the com­ This whole set-up stinks on ice. plement of such vessel by the certificate of inspection therefore, any licensed officer or lower rank, who is an American citizen, or any certified seaman of lower rating: provided, that (1) the They have finally Called the meeting, that for several reasons was deficiency in complement is not caused by the consent, fault or always postponed and the following representatives attended: collusion of tlie Master, Owner or any other person interested V. J. Malone of the MFOW; Capt. C. Mays of the M. M. & P.; J. in the vessel, (2) the Master, prior to the signing on of the crew, make every reasonable effort to obtain such retjuired licensed Hawk of the SIU and yours truly. Mr. McPherson represented the officer or rated seaman, (3) the person substituted for such "WMC, Selective Service also had a representative there. required licensed officer or rated seaman is the best qualified All the union representatives that attended the meeting informed substitute therefor that the Master could obtain. Mr. McPherson of their memberships' objection to the directive that (4) The Master is of the opinion that the vessel is suffici­ give the RMO of WSA the authority to act for the SS in informing ently manned for the contemplated voyage, and (5) the 'Master, them of the movements of active seamen. prior to departure pi-eparea, executes and files with or sends to the Shipping Commissioner before whom the crew was-signed After several hours discussion, Mr. McPherson of the WMC plan­ on or, in cases when the crew is not required to be signed on ning division informed the union representatives that the 'WMC will before a Shipiring Commissioner, to the nearest Merchant Mar­ not make any changes in the directive, unless the unions agree to give ine Imspector in charge, two copies of a report for each substi­ the RMO a chance to operate under tik: directive that the "WMC issued tution made," Unquote. to Selective Service. The WSA has requested the Coast Guard that the law be waived, Mr. V, j. Malone recommended that the WMC issue a supplement­ and the above be substituted. Mr. T. Knight of the training division al directive, wherein, the master of the vessel will send the perforated of the WSA made the statement that in the port of New York there were Fifteen ships that missed their convoy in the last month due to post cards directly to the local boards, instead of to the RMO. This was my recommendation to the WMC when tliis dispute first started the shortage of qualified seamen, mostly Able Seamen. Mr. Knight did not back up his statements to the councU with the months ago. Mr. McPherson refused to give this any consideration, and names of ships that missed their convoys, or what effort was made to the meeting broke up with me making a statement that we were going get the needed qualified. men to man the ships so that they would be to take this dispute up with the Labor Management Policy committee. Mr. McPherson also informed us that he was instructed by Mr. Harper able to sail with the convoys mentioned. I took the position that this waiver of the law discriminates against to refer this dispute to the same committer if we did not agree to let the ordinary seamen who are members of the organizations that I rep­ the RMO handle it. So it now looks as though we will know where we resent, and that we feel that the Coast Gtjard, is in a position to know stand on this dispute, and see whether the L-M-Policy committee will whether there is a shortage of qualified Able Seamen better than the uphold us on our stand that this directive will upset the whole industry. There is one very vital point that was broyght out by Col. MenWSA, as their shipping commissioners sign on and clear all ships. delson of Selective Service. Any seaman who is ordered reclassified or This looks to me like the final brazen attempt by the WSA .o place men into the industry who have never been to sea, and put ordered to appear for his physical examination and be inducted into the them in positions where qualified men are required to carry out all the Army, can appeal to bis local board, and request that his appeal be heard in the Port or City where the seaman is at the time that he is safety measures adopted by the Coast Guard. ordered to appear. If a' seaman is registered in any state, and he is in We know that the WSA is not concerned with safety measures, San Francisco ashore when he receives his notice from his local board, their whole objective since they have been given the control of the training program by the President of the U.S., by an executive order, lets say Montana, he or the Union can request that his appeal be heard War Manpower Commission: |:f: Is is to flood the industry with seamen, and from all indications their (Continued on Page 3) . .< MOBILE .The chief PIE CARD for tha New Orleans branch, Broclter Armstrong, arrived here Sunday after being out for SYz months ducking submarines and he did not look any the worse for it. And, Brother that crew certain­ ly rates the E pennant. The three department delegates had every­ thing in order and the entire cresy was so tickled about it th^jT contributed $143.00 to the Sea^ farers Log. Now, that's a mark for tlie other ships to shoot at. Deck $33.00; Engine $43.00, and Stew­ ards $43.00. OLDEN BANKS. Agetd. SAVANNAH Just a line to let the boys knosy I am expecting new ships out od the 9th, 17th, 24th and 30th o£ this month. Will be looking .fof men with all ratings in all depatxirjents. Now is the chance for fll you boys who want to ship to g«C yourself a berth. Come on doiwit to this port and I know I'll bo able to use you. Steady as she goes. CHARLES WAID, Agef$P CORRECTION ON SHOE RATIONING In the last issue of the LOG it was stated by error that sea­ men would be required to obtain a ration book from the CPA In order to buy shoes. The correct procedure in New York is for the seamen cpming in from service to apply to the S1|J Hall and obtain a letter from the agent. He is thsn sent directly to the rationing board at 150 Nassau Street, New York, and given a permit to purchase the shoes. �>,s?';:VT Friday, April 16, 1943 ' Washii^on Report {Contimud from Page 2) THE SEAFARERS' Alien Seamen Restricted By New W.S.A. Rules The employment of alien sea­ men on American, Panamslnian and Honduran vessels chartered to the War Shipping Administration, was sharply curtailed this last week by a new amendment to shipping rules handed down by the WSA. According to the new amend­ ment operators of WSA sljips may not employ: (a) any Norweigian, Nether­ lands, Belgian, Polish, Yugoslavian, Greek, or British national who was not employed on April 8, 1942, or had not been employed prior, to that date, or Naval Gun Crews: Selective Service Procedure: Page Three LOG In San Francisco instead of liim going to Montana or any other state to submit his appeal. This will enable our members to now request that their appeal for a reclassification or re-order in their draft status to now be heard in whatever port they are in. The local board will sub­ mit the files on the man's case to whatever city the appeal will belicard. If the WMC directive is not revised and a longer period is not allowed, it is to the interest of the merchant seamen to see that they do hot overstay the time limit that is allowed under the direciye, which is limited to Thirty Days. If the seamen do not fill out the RMO cards or do not sign them and they stay within the time limit allowed by fi^ective Service, my opinion' is that they are still active seamen, and the local board that will hear their appeals and give them considera­ tion a!s active seamen under the limits of the Selective Service memor­ andum 182, thirty-day limit. - (b) any Brazilian national who was not employed on Feb. 1, 1943 or had not been employed prior to I attended a WSA conference called by Wyckoff and Pennington that date, except by consent of at which they proposed that the WSA put eight additional men on the "properly accredited representatives ships to replace members of the gun crews; I informed them that I had of the nation involved." no authority to commit the organization to their proposal and inform­ Behind this ruling is the difficul­ ed them that if they intended to do anything regarding the increasing ties experienced by "United Na­ of the compliment of the ships' crews, they should write a letter to all tion" shipowners in keeping their maritime unions involved so that the membership of the unions could own ships manned when they pay express their opinions. This they refused to, do. scab wages. This rule will force The NMU is sending men to the WSA training schools to get the alien seamen to get off Ameri­ training in the handling of guns. In answer to my question as to ca nsliips and sail their own t^st whether the WSA had made any deal with the NMU regarding putting pots at low wages and poor condi­ these men on the ships, they informed me that the WSA had made no tions, deal with the NMU. Before merchant seamen are to take on the responsibility of manI > ning the guns, there are certain problems that I believe should be an­ swered by some authorized government agency. 1. Are merchant seamen going to get the same disability benefits that the men in the armed forces get? If the merchant seamen handle the guns they certainly become members of the armed forces. Men in the armed forces get $100 per month for total disability received in line of duty. Under the present set up seamen receive only $3,000 for total disability received in line of duty. 2. If merchant seamen are interned, their wages go on for a period of two years only. If men.in the armed forces are interned their wages go on until they arc discharged from the services. 3. Will merchant seamen receive civil service consideration the same as men in the armed forces? 4. There arc other benefits that the men in the armed forces are entitled to. If the merchant seamen handle the guns are they going to receive these benefits. ir-rii^r T^r^FT PERSONALS SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAN ATLANTIC and GULF DISTRICT I >] Secretary-TreasnreFs Officp ROOM 213 — 8 STONE STREET, NEW YORK CTTT PJO, Bex 85, Station Phone BOwling Green 9-534* Directory of Branches PHONE ADDRESS 2 Stono St Dispatcher's Offics BOwllnc Green 9-8346 Asrent. BOwlins Green 9-3437 BOSTON 330 Atlantic Ave Liberty 4067 BALTIMORE ........14 North Gay St.... Calvert 4639 PHILADELPHIA..: 6 North eth St Lombard 7651 NORFOLK 25 Commercial PL Norfolk 4-1053 NEW ORLEANS 309 Chartres St Canal 3336 SAVANNAH 218 East Bay St...; Savannafa 3-1723 TAI^A. 423 East Piatt St Tampa MM-1323 88 So. ConceptioB SL.... Dial 2-1392 PUERTO RICO.......... 45 Ponce de Leon Puerto de TIerra ^LVESTON 219 20th Street Galveston 2-8043 FT. LAUDERDALE 2021 S. Federal Highway.. BRANCH NEW YORK Out of the Focsl by 4. X. Many of the brothers come into Headquarters complaining about the maritime trainees aboard SIU ships. The- brothers forget that it is their duty to teach these fellows unionism so they will be able to carry on in the future. Every man has to learn the ropes at one time or an­ other and if they will take time out to sit on the hatch and give the boys the right score, they will become good Union brothers. As an added reminder, a lot of the old-timers are being lost at sea and if you don't teach the youngsters, who is going to help us carry on after the war is over? AAA DANIEL BOYCE Contact Silas Blak* Axtell, Moore Street, New York City. 15 FREDERICK SHIELDS Your book has been found and is in Headquarters office n New York City. CARL 0. JOHNSON, No. 7438 It is important that you contact Mr. Conroy of the FBI in New York City. OLIVER JACKS Your family is worried abfiut you Write them at once. DANIEL BOYCE Your case is coming up the mid­ dle of this month. You should con­ tact your attorney, Silas^B. Axtell, at once. The record of 83 days in a lifeboat is going to stand for a long time, but the SIU members are striving to break the record. Prior to this time, Jules Souza held the record, having been in a lifeboat for 34 days. Recently, 28 brothers were in a lifeboat for 22 days. The only complaint the brothers had were against the licensed officers. Besides being first in the lifeboat, they kept drinking all the water they wished, while they rationed the crew to 2 ounces of water a day. The boys couldn't do much about it, as they kept a gun on them all the while. AAA XX-^e regret to hear that Tom Ciminski was recently lost through enemy action. One of the Waterman ships that was lost took a heavy toll of old-iiiners from the Gulf. We regret to hear of their loss. Seafarers' Log- ^• WSA instruction'Number 49, dated March 4, 1943 dealing with FRANK PEINERT the procedure to be followed in deferment of seamen was discussed at Your union book has been found a meeting called by the WSA this week.' and is now at the Andrew Furuseth Representatives of the RMO tried to convey the idea to all the Club, 30 East 37 St. New York City. GASTON SMITH union representatives that in order for a seaman to get defered he mu4t Your sister is trying to locate comply with this instruction (fink card system). Tlaey based their FOSTER, M. statements on a letter signed by different representatives dated 11-18-42 you. Write her at 361 S. Rampart BOYD, W. E. Street, New Orleans. and sent to the chairman of the War Manpower Commission. BAN SELLERS, WALTER WIL­ HOWELL, P. T. As one of the- signers of this letter, I protested that the letter in no ALDERMAN, W. D. SON, LLOYD BLANCHARD, HERRERA, R. way. requested the WMC to empower the RMO to act as an agent for JOSE GALARZA, JOHN DOWELL, G. R. H. SPEARMAN Selective Service. Tliis letter is carried in full in the Nov. 27, 1942 KUSCHKE, WM. F. . The case of William Brown who issue of the SEAFARERS' LOG. I further emphasized that the unions, : was hurt aboard the Delraar is MAXIN when they signed this letter, asked for a blanket deferment of merchant coming up soon. Please contact At­ HUDNALL. N. H. seamen under the present Selective Service directive No. XVIII. torney Bentley Byrnes in New Or­ RODREGUEZ, F. KENDRICK, D. J. This conference looks to me as though it was called for the specific leans. CAPOTO, A. purpose of discussing certain problems, but mainly to be used with the BURNETT, W. N. WMC in further helping the RMO to put their program over. Under MERCER, A. the discussion of Selective Service the conference was cut short when AJON, A. The following brothers have pa BREGARA, G. the meeting got hot. Mr. Dimock stated that it was past the adjourn­ ment hour which was set at 3:30 and yours truly had the floor after pers and discharges in the Balti EAGER, R. T. ROMM, A. sitting there like the Sphinx all day listening to their gas. However, I more hall: WILBER L. FOYLER SOILEAU had inserted in the record that the SUP and SIU was opposed to the PAUL JAMES COOK DILLIVIG RMO having anything to do with the question of seamen's deferment. WILLMONT L. DRAPER CREED, J This was done mainly so that the RMO could not go to the WMC and JOHN HENSUMS CARASCO, R. say that they had a meeting with all the representatives of the mari­ WALTER LEIGHTON SPIVAL JOHN B. FULTON JERRY time industry and that none of them had raised any objections to the JOHN L. HOFFMAN ATWELL, J. new set-up. SARVIS, W. W. Since that meeting was held I have received a bulletin issued by LOYOLA, -A. the Selective Service which is headed, "Activity and Occupational Bul­ HERBERT PARKER letin No. 26-2." I advise all agents to get one of these from their local Thomas Morgan, R. Snell, W. GEORGE WINSLOW boards as it is important to have one. I am of the opinion that it will Little, J. Austrawski, Ralph Wil­ M. A. O'BRIEN help to clear up some of the confusion that exists as to a seamen's liams, E. Bsvsre, R. Snell, John R. PUERTO RICO CREW S. 8. WLLLIAM TILGHMAN status. On page four of this bulletin it specifically states, that a mer­ Wollard, John W. McKenna. A. V. Wilk, J. J. Austraushi, Leo An- CREW S. S. CALMAR chant seaman actively engaged should be classified in 2-B or lower, as nunen, C. H. Cook, J. CIdrk. Doug­ CREW S. S. CITY OF MONTGOMERY such' service may properly be considered as t^tamouat to military las C, Spiers, P4050; Con Houston, TOTAL P527; Sam Frisdman, Pj3128. service. ' HONOR ROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notice From Baltimore . , $1JOO 1.00 .60 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1J)0 .50 J50 .50 1.00 1.00 .50 433 30 1.00 .25 .50 .50 1.00 .75 IJOO 1.00 .50 1.00 1.00 24K) 54)0 5.00 22.00 8.00 84)0 DO NOT SHIP $724)0 .-.'•ii 'V-;-, m �Page Four Friday, April 16, 1943 THE SEAFARERS' LOG NMURank And Filers Stranded WSA Graduates Are Outraged Over Curran Disillusioned About Set-Up Role On Fink-Cards {Continued from Page^l) .%• ,;''iV •. «--< • -. Il¥; li't I,: V- I! '•?- ' SI' • iS:. . construction and equipment and then choQse ouf department. I chose the deck department, ^ I; should have choosen steward—^at least I might now be able to get a job slinging hash in some ulcer factory. "The fifth week is called 'work week' and we ' do kitchen police, stand security and watches -^4 on and 8 off outside and 6 to 6 irtslde. ^Fmni J; the fifth to thirtWnth week wfi get departmental: training and we MARCH! At the end of the thirti^nth week we graduate if we have received our life boat ticket. That is all we have—a life boat ticket, no AB, no fireman, nothing. I stand as much chance getting a job now as if I had never gone to the school at all. "Why the WSA has hundreds of us fellows stached away in mid-town hotels and nothing to do with us. Things are so bad that they are now offering to send us back to school again for "ad­ vance training,' what ever the hell that is. Even ' if you take the 'advanced training* you don't come out with an AB ticket, and that's what a man needs to be sure of shipping." There was little comfort that the old-timers or the union dispatcher could give the kid. True, there were jobs for ordinaries coming in all the time, but the union had 5 men for each job and it certainly didn't look like a shortage of ordin­ aries would develop in the near.future. As the kid got out of his chair and started tO' leave the hall, he scratched his head and said, "There's one thing I can't understand. This WSA outfit is still recruiting men for their schools and keeps 10,000 going through Sheepshead Bay in 13 week periods. Why do they do that? They can't give 'em jobs when they get out. It don't make sense." No, it doesn't make sense if you view it from the needs of the industty. But then, the shipr owners and brass diats have other problems be­ sides winning this war—they have the unions to smash. Their training program is aimed less at Hitler than at organized labor on the waterfront. Mr. Knight and his shipowner sponsors that these revelation of the whole finky role {Continued from Page 1) trainees can eventually be used to fink upon union NMU leadership. Had Curren and played by- the Stalinist leadership men and break down conditions, Company stood and fought this of the NMU. It is a leadership As.a matter of fact, the entire training pro­ issue the way the rest of maritime which will go to any lengths to gram is aimed at wiping out any union ideas the labor did, the rules would never suppress militant rank and filers trainees might have had when they enrolled. have been handed down in the first who want to fight for unionism. "Naw, we never heard any talk about union In the years to come, when the place. conditions," said the kid, "we spent our time Not one word of criticism of unions are finally joined in a life marching in these monkey suits. Every day we • the RMO fink card system has or death struggle with the ship­ had to march and drill and parade, and on our come from Curran or appeared in owners and their RMO fink halls, time off we had athletics and setting up exercises. The Pilot. As a matter of fact, let the seamen remember that Cur­ ran helped set up those halls, that I went there to learn to saS a ^ip, but instead I Tbe Pilot hailed the new rules as he once said, "there is nothing learned how to march." a victory for the seamen. The Feb. 26 issue oi The Pilot reported wrong with them." The kid went on to explain that the. whole at­ the new fink cards in a story mosphere of the Sheepshead Bay ^school is a mil­ headlined "Active Seamen Needn't itary one, and that the men are even forced to Report At Draft Board." The practice commando tactics! What relationship whole story was written in such commando tactics have to sailing a ship is some­ manner so as to make the rank thing that even Mr. Telfair Knight would have and file think that they were no difUculty in explaining. UnlesSj ^of course, it longer going to be kicked around teaches the men how to smash a picket line. by the Draft Boards, but now {Continued from Page 1) "And those commando drills; were the real would be protected by the union. USN (ret.). Deputy Admin­ •.stuff," the kid said. "Here arc the casualties for Stack, at the March 11 meeting, istrator, War Shipping Ad­ March: 7 fractured legs, 1 rupture, several brok­ continued this fake when he said ministration, W a s h i n g ton, en ribs, 2 concussions, and 1 brolten neck. Boy, that the new RMO rules have D. C. "given a certain amount of power am I glad I'm through with that stuff." Via: (1) Superintendent, U. S. to the Union." The'Sheepshead Bay school is the largest of the Maritime Service Officers Sure, it empowers the unions to several on both coaSts operated by the WSA. It School, Fort Trumbull, New act as finger men for the RMO in has a continuous enrollment of 10,000 men. London, Connecticut. placing their own members on the "The training period is 13 weeks," the kid ex­ (2) Commandant, U. S. Mar­ spot. What kind of power is that? itime Service, Washington, plained, "but you may be out there longer because What is significant in Stack's D. C. you wait until your section is filled before you weasal words is that the NMU (3) Assistant Deputy Admin­ start learning anything. I was out there damn leaders are on the defensive before istrator for Training, War near a week before my section was at full strength an outraged rank and file. The Shipping Administration, of 60 men and we started on the old merry-goNMU minutes for this particular Washington, D. C. round. meeting list man after man as tak­ Subject: Second Seamen's War ing the floor to denounce the RMO Risk Policy and Bonus Rates. "The first week we cleaned quarters and stood fink card plan and the NMU lead­ 1. We, the undersigned Officer fire watches. The second, third, and fourth week ers for failing to oppose it. Candidates, are at present students we- learned ship's structure and terminology, Robert McElroy is quoted as in the United States Maritime Ser­ rowing, swimming and marching. Boy did we saying, "I think if the officials of vice Officers' School at Fort Trum­ march! On the fourth week we learned life boat the Union would take a little more bull, New London, Connecticut. interest in things like this instead Most of us have returned from re­ of some of the political maneuvers cent sea duty, many -of us have Lake Ships To Be Armed that go on, we would have a much met enemy action, and all" of us stronger union. As it is right now, will return to sea and finish the Lakes freighters which operate the Administration is putting job that democracy has allotted to in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, or in Army disbursing officers have been instructed by the U. 8. things over on the seamen and the Merchant Marine. Army Chief of .^taff. General George C. Marshall, to exchange, the St. Lawrence River below the workers in general that Y guarantee 2. We, probably more than any Saguenay, will be armed this sea­ money for merchant seamen in foreign ports. Effective immedi­ you this Union would be in the ate the follow exchange rate is in approval: other group of American citizens, son according to a statement re­ air over if it would have happened VALUE IN U.S. realize the need for a strong Mer­ leased in Ottawa by-the Navy. a couple of years ago." COUNTRY UNIT CURRENCY chant Marine and the needs of its A number of merchant ships Another unidentified member personnel. Therefore, we submit were destroyed in this area by United Kingdom Pound $4,035 took the floor to say, "I would our names to you as being strong­ enemy subs last season. Australia.. 3.228 like to know why they arc trying ly opposed to the new bonus rates Bermuda 4.04 to squeeze us. It looks like they Egypt..... and insurance policy proposed by 4.138 , Papers Lost arc trying to get rid of us good Iraq Dinar. • .4;0425 the Maritime War Emergency union men. British Ebst Africa...., Pound 4.04M Board. •,y Cari B. Alfred, Fircnian-OilerAnd so it went until the great lndia......._.,.-„ Rupee .3030 3. We believe the new policy to Watertender, has lost all his papers Curran himself felt called upon rn British West Africa Pound 4.056 be unjust and, as a consequence, and discharges. Anyone finding South Africa take the floor and stem the pro­ 4i^ • will have adverse effect on the them should forward them to the B^gian Congo 'Franc .02291 tests. Curran is a more experienc­ morale, of seamen. office of the Secretary-Treasurer; Iran , : Rial .03125 ed and cynical bureaucrat than 4. Should not the Merchant Franc .023 Frenich Equatorial Africa.. New York City. Stack. He didn't attempt to ap­ Marine be extended benefits worthy .1545 Iceland... Krona pease the outraged rank and file. of their- sacrifice upon the high He didn't give any grudging ad­ seas in their efforts toward victory? ATTENTION CREW OF mission that the RMO might be a 5. We urgently request that the fink outfit determined to sabotage S. S. SHICKSHINNY ATLANTIC AND GULF SHIPPING FOR issue be re-examined and that a maritime labor. Not Curran. MARCH 22 TO APRIL 5 more equitable decision be render-, "Brothers, those rules arc exact­ The orew which payed off the ed. DECK ENGINE STEWARD TOTAL Shickshnny last November have ly the same as our shipping rules," 6. Assuring you that we are 60% bonus money coming for the he said. "We were able to make 308 270 199 775 . SHIPPED not only proud of the records our. portion of the trip from the West them (RMO) adopt the Union shipmates are inscribing in the his­ Coast of South America to the 269 250 101 ^. REGISTERED shipping rules." tory of the United States, but that Panama Canal. The following men There it is—cold turkey. It ON HAND 200 187 90 487 on our return to sea we will strive' should call for their vouchers at wasn't the SIU after all, it was to better those records. the office of the South Atlantic Curran who helped the RMO Cnmpbell, Omar Ames, Harold W. Holmes, Chester Baker, Marcus J, Steamship Company: draw up-its fink plan. Greenlee, Hal F. Stern, Victor E. Franklin. Henry McCann, William I. Lang, IN MEMORY OF "You got those rules now," Martin, Vincent J. Gretz, Leonard Victor M. Woodward, Alfred LenW. Paradeau, Joseph Reho, Peter BROTHER Curran thundered, "There is noth­ ton, Birger K. Tangedahl, Leroy T. Bush, Ralph Douglas, Raymond J. ing wrong with them " JOSEPH NENE, O.S. C.leary, Solomon Albert, Joseph Ricketts, Frederick Oliver, Garland Money Due All this is in the minutes—^ Sharpe, David Hall, Alexander Gur1897 • 1943 Crew of S. S. Alcoa Banner fiavS: skie, Alfred H. Williams, Byron J. Bonney, Louis Wilson, Jr., Rufus black and white—for anybody to Died Outswood, Ky., Hospital, Godfrey, Oswald G. Pederson, Ccn- $125 bonus money coming. Gofleet: Kanapaux, Peter Capo, Louis Dorfread. | January 30, 1943 meister. William N. Srytz, John P. stantine Dobrovolsky, Qterga B. at 17 Battery Place, New York City, Curran's words are a cynical i Ft. Trumbull Men Protest Bonus Chiseling Currency Exchange Rates li: •f-;^ 1^"-- iv.'" ft- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource April 16, 1943 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. V, No. 8 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: SEAFARERS JOIN WEST COAST UNIONS IN WAR ON RMO FINK-CARD SYSTEM NMU RANK AND FILERS OUTRAGED OVER CURRAN ROLE ON FINK-CARDS FT. TRUMBULL MEN PROTEST BONUS CHISELING STRANDED WSA GRADUATES ARE DISILLUSIONED ABOUT SET-UP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/16/1943 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1943 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/12c2d4b1c732d6a1afe518dfcf02f858.PDF e98d1bef6fb7d899611a5e511859566f PDF Text Text •••••• • --r-. • •:• *.• :5/65Jr —r ••';• ' ' • •• :v'' ;«i,;;;;:«!t^«ni Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1948 THOUSANDS SUPPORT UFE STRIKERS No. 16 Tanker Drive Rolls On As New Company Signs Pact With Seafarers NEW YORK—Announcement was made this; week by Lindsey Williams, SIU Director of Organi­ zation, that a standard Tanker agreement has been signed by the Intercontinental Steamship Com­ pany, with headquarters in New York. This new; company^ adds to the already imposing list of tanker; outfits which have joined the Seafarers* ranks; *during the past year. Weisberger To AttendSea Safety Confab The new crew signed on m Baltimore on March '27, 1948, and immediately petitioned the SIU to represent them. Pledges were signed by the crew, and nego­ tiations with the company star­ ted soon after. On April 13 the new agreement was signed. First ship in the new fleet is the .^SS Chrysanthystar, which will soon sail. More tankers will be added to the fieet in the near future. The SS John Hanson, White Range Steamship Company, sail­ ed on Sunday from New York, bound for Galveston and thence to the United Kingdom. This company signed the^ standard dry-cargo contract last week. On all fronts the SIU drive continues, and more contracts are expected to be added as the or­ ganizing campaign rolls on. Ne­ gotiations are in progress with more companies, and as soon as they are completed, details will be reported in the LOG. Meanwhile, the Union is await­ ing final certification as collec­ tive bargaining agent for the unlicensed Cities Service tankermen. The Second Region of the Na­ tional .Labor Relations Board a few weeks ago rejected the laststand attempt of the company to stall any further, and final confirmation from the Board is expected momentarily. Representatives from about 35 countries are expected to attend the international conference on safety of life at sea, scheduled to On Tuesday, April 13, traffic ^utside the Stock Exchange, on Broad Street, matched con­ begin in London April 23. ditions inside the Exchange. A mass rally tied up the street so tightly- that for over an hour Morris Weisberger, vice-presi­ automobiles and trucks were re-routed. And inside the Exchange the scabs got so far behind dent of the Seafarers Interna­ in their work that even the authorities have stopped talking. of "business as usual." Speakers tional Union, will bo among the ,at the rally included representatives of the International Ladies Garment -Workers Union, AFL; 34-man delegation representing Hotel and Restaurant-Workers, AFL; Seafarers International Union, AFL; and the CIO Utility the United States. Workers Union. Thousands of passers-by joined in the demonstration to signify support for the Because of the SIU's role m men and women of the United Financial Employes who are on strike. . the United Financial Employes' Wall Street strike, Brother Weis­ berger was unable to sail for London on April 14, as originally scheduled. Present plans call for his departure by plane as soon as the strike is settled. The conference, will discuss Marine technical developments since 1929, the time of the last A mass rally right in the cen- i and the charge was made that "a Wall Street area when the -heavy such meeting, and will revise in­ ter of the Wall Street area on conspiracy exists between City lines started to form. But Mr. ternational maritime safety Schram has said that he can Tuesday and • a strong picketline Hall and Wall Street" to place an have a thousand cops anytime standards. excessive number of police in Conference delegates will around the Stock Exchange on the financial area to harass the he wants them, and, he proved study such problems as naviga­ Wednesday were the answers to strikers and make them feel that that statement to the fullest. tion, communications, ship con­ While New York" school children - the intimidating tactics of Police their cause is lost. . struction, life-saving technique Representatives from the Inter­ walked home unattended £md equipment. ;Commissioner, pardon, Stock Ex­ change President Emil Schram's national Ladies Garment Work­ through a driving ^^'ain. Stock Decisions of the conference Exchange, scabs were escorted attempts to intimidate Stock Ex­ ers Union, AFL; the AFL Hotel gently through the picketlines. will be incorporated into an and Restaurant ' E jn p 1 o y e e s agreement setting forth a min­ change employes. Instead of find­ Union; and ""the CIO Utility As usual, the police were free imum in safety requirement to ing meekness, the Wall Street Workers Union pledged the sup­ with the use of their clubs, and be observed by the shipping in­ financiers have been told in no port of their organizations in this on more than one occasion pi-odThe SIU has not yet been di­ terests of nations involved. rectly affected by the Marshall uncertain terms that tlie mem­ struggle and pointed out that the ded and/or hit the peaceful In view of the relatively high bers of the United Financial Em­ lowest paid workers in the in­ pickets as they walked their end­ safety standard aboard American Plan as put into effect by the' dustries they spoke for earned less circles. Economic Co-operation Act (ECA ployes, Local 205, OEIU, AFL, more than the average wage for When the strikers shouted, vessels, the conference's problem will be the new name for the are in this battle to the end and Wall Street worker.?. "Who Blows The Whistle For the —^from the U. S. viewpoint—will Plan). However, there are plenty that the police, following the The mass picketlines around New York Police, Commissioner be to affect a stepping up of the of indications that shipping will orders of the Mr. Schram, cannot the Stock Exchange on Wednes­ Wallander or Schram?" they had standards of the other nations. get better as the . machinery of The conference will last six the Plan is set up and placed in force them to give up the right day afternoon did nothing to add plenty of evidence to prove that Schram does the blowing. Weeks. operation. ; to peaceful picketing. to the composui-e of the scabs. Harry Lundeberg, SIU r'resi- Increased grain and coal ship­ Tuesday's mass rally was from In spite of heavy police lines • The strike in its third week all angles a . complete success. which formed as soon as the gained strength, and more and dent, was originally designated ments to Europe are expected to Thousands of strikers and inter­ picketers appeared, the strikers more pickets showed up for duty. to attend the conference as SIU start on several lines in a few ested spectators on Broad Street .con\;^inued their orderly marching Some were members of the SIU representative. But due to the weeks, but it will be some time and SyP who had come in from pressure of Union business, he before the effect of the Plan on heard Wall Street tycoons and chanting of slogans. called "people of .low chai'acter Only the usual .number of the outporta to help in the. beef. delegated Brother Weisberger to shipping can be properly esti1 mated, observers My. go in his stead. 'ho run the Stock Exchange," policemen were present in the (Continued on Page 4) Mass Rally And Strong UFE Lines vlii5Mfer Po/ice Intimidation Try ; -c hi J Await Final Set-up Of Plan Machinery VJI '11 '..til -if �•/---- >•. Page Two itS'V'v "bV^i'iX---Vr,, I?'' T H B S E 4 F A R ERS to G SEAFARERS LOG Friday, April 16, 1948 ^ IT'S OUR Bf Ef, TOO ... Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District AUiliaied with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New" York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 PAUL HALL ------ Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER LINDSEY WILLIAMS JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of 'August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor Wr- 267 Meaning. Of Brotherhood 1^' Hi In all walks of life there are people who can be depended upon in an emergency, and those who fold up when the going gets tough. It's no secret that some men can take /'/ better than others. * Seafarers, by the very nature of their work, are better able to stand the gaff than most other workers. Each and every day, a seaman puts up a mighty battle against the elements. They do not shrink from hardship nor from foul weather and force of circumstances. Even ashore SIU-SUP men have had to face tough situations. Their organization has been built on blood and sweat. The martyrs to the seamen's movement have been many—all the victims of the iron-fisted collaboration between the shipowners and the authorities. So it is no wonder that in the time of the United Financial Employes' greatest need, it is members of the Seafarers International Union who have come to the aid of this embattled and vastly outnumbered union. From all ports members of the SIU and the SUP Hospital Patients have poured into New York to make their militancy and When entering the hospital solidarity felt in the canyons of Wall Street. Many times notify the delegates by post­ in the past the Seafarers have taken on the bosses, but card, giving your name and this time it is a struggle against the bosses' bosses. the number of your ward. In regular membership meetings the men of the SIU Sfaten Island Hospital voted to back their Brothers in the UFE to the hilt. When You can contact your HosJ voting on this matter they knew exactly what they were pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ doing, and they have carried out their pledge in wonder­ ing times: ful fashion. Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. AFL President Williarh Green, whose words mean, so (on 5th and 6th floors.) These are Ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, much to the organized labor of the United States and the as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. world, has already stated what he thinks of the way the heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by (on 3rd and 4th floors.) ^ SIU and-SUP have supported the UFE. In a telegram to writing to them. Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) Paul Hall and Morris Weisberger, Vice-Presidents of the MOBILE HOSPITAL J. H. ASHURST Seafarers, Brother Green-said: "I commend you and those J. L. WEBB J. E. MAYHART L. A. HOLMES • you represent upon the devoted Way in which you have J. P. LOMAX J. H. MURRAY C. PETTERSON E. J. SILLIN extended help and support to members of office workers J. DOWNIE T. DAILEY TIM BURKE union employed in New York Stock Exchange who are M. M. ELSAYED A. OLSEN CORDOVA on strike. No one can adequately appraise value of service R. E. GRAYAY S. 4. BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. S. LeBLANC you are rendering these workers who are on strike. I SAVANNAH HOSPITAL W. CAREY . M. PETERSON urge you to continue your efforts to help them and to A. C. PARKER J. T.FF M. FITZGERALD T. M. PEACOCK extend to them a full measure of support in heroic fight E. DELLAMANO iSlj i 4 a> , . JOE SWINDLE in which they are engaged." E. HARRISON ' ' STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL J. J. FERGUSON W. FEENEY , Not only physical aid has been ^iven. Sopie men J. T. MOORE F. FONDULA H. FAZAKERLEY have found it impossible to make the trip to New York E. BERWALD 4. 4. i P. CASALINOUVO L. ANDERSON ^ for picketline duty. However, these loyal members have NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL J. KLENOWICZ P. FRANKMANIS donated money and as a consequence this entire action has F. GARRETSON T. RITSON LOOPER R. J. GARDNER thus far not drained a single penny from the organiza­ A. H. ALLEN J. DENNIS S. HEIDUCKI H. MCDONALD tion treasury. C. MASON V ,E. OLSEN R. KING J. McNEELY But even if it had, it .would be worth it. The UFE A. LIPARI A. BONTI G. BISCHOFF is putting up a gallant battle, and it is truly fitting that P. D. VAUGHN R. LORD A. AMUNDSEN M. CASTRO the SIU and the SUP should march shoulder-to-shoulder N. A. GENOVESE S> 4" 4" J. SHEMET . A GALVESTON MARINE HOSP.4^jf with such honest.trade qnionists. G. BRADY P. LOPEZ ^ E. BARNHILL F. NERING The eyes of the entire trade union movement have L. D: WEBB C. WILLIAM FIELD R. BUNCH T. J. SCHUTZ been, and are, focussed upon this union. Many outsider? S. HERNANDEZ ? A. EDEFORS C. DESOUSA ' found it hard to believe that this organization is assist­ E. H. IVARRA M. ROSENBERG ing the United Financial Employes solely as a gesture of L. CLARKE ' SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL > R. FLOYD E. DRIGGERS J. PIETIIZAK fraternal brotherhood. ERLING MELLE J. GAINSLAND J, J. HANLEY J. HODO Well, now they are convinced. And the Wall Street B.DUFFY Z. S. MINESES H. WATSON financiers are also convinced that money .is not everything, E. HEBERT " -I ! C. NANGLE A. A. SMITH aiid thjit trade uniott..solitdari?:y is not..^n empty phrase. J.- KENNAIR ' m R. J. STROM ELMER HALLMAN'^^'-^? fdeu Now In Ue Marm lkapltak liti 1 �THE S E AF A RE RS Friday- April 16. 1948 Pag* Thne LOG Warns Of Chiselling On Isthmian Scows SS STEEL ADVOCATE OUT EAST . (Ed. Note: Many accounts Save been received of resist­ ance to the new contract by Isthmian Captains. Mates and Engineers. Apparently they have trouble realizing that an SIU agreement means what it says. The following article is both typical and comprehen­ sive.) By Pto BLUHM "This is just to let you Icnow how things are faring on the SS Steel Navigator under the new Isthmian contract. One of the boys put it this way, "Ship Isthmian and avoid the rush." That has certainly pi'oven to be the case on tjiis ship. To start with, when the ship, left New Orleans one of the sailors was about 'five minutes late. The ship was turning around in the stream and the sailor was left' on the dock The Skipper of the tug nosing the ship around in the stream offered to take the sailor out to the ship, but the Captain said "No. To hell with him. Leave him there. "Consequently the man paid $50 for a cab down to pilottown in order to catch the ship. When tlie man got to Pilottown he got a launch out to meet the ship, but when he was about to come up the ladder, the Old Man ordered the Third Mate not to let him aboard. The Third Mate, however, being an exSUP man and a hell of a nice guy, ignored the Skipper. The evening of the day before sailing the Mate ordered the Bosun to turn the crew to at 5:30 P.M. to lower and secure gear—his reason being that the men had been knocked off at 4{30. The Bosun asked the Mate if h^e wanted the men to have their full meal hour, the Mate told him that at 5:30 they will have their meal hour. When the Bosun went to turn the jnen to, they had all gone ashore. OWN INTERPRETATION up for charges when we reach the States. 'This guy made the statement that since he is head of a de­ partment he should get first As­ sistant's pay, have officer's ac­ commodations and eat in the topside mess. Other than this we have no trouble within the crew. One thing these Mates and Skippers can't stop doing is sailor's work. So far we have the Chief Mate, and Second Mate down for 30 hours overtime for doing sailor's work. One thing I do know is that the Isthmian contract was a hard one to get, but the fight is still going on. These characters work against the contract at every Five men did this work be­ tween 8 A.M. and noon. When I saw the Old Man about this he said, regardless of the agreement, he didn't think any more men were necessary When leaving Galle, the same thing happened. The watch on Seafarer Pete Bluhm stands near his ship, the SS Steel deck and maintenance men un­ Advocate, in an unidentified Eastern port. He says that she moored the ship. would be a fine ship except for the Skipper who spoils every­ We have a character aboard thing by his inability to understand that an SIU^ contract who is supposed to be a Chief is supposed to make things different, "Let's sail these ships Electrician. At the start of the trip he was telling everyone how and get them in line like real SIU scowii," he writes. much he knew. In Bahrein, he couldn't repair sian Gulf a sailor was put on I showed him the agreement he an electric motor. We had to gangway watch. This was main­ said 1 was trying to take away send it aboard another Isthmian tained for about two weeks. Then his authority as master. ship for repaii-s. Since then he the Old Man took the sailors off IMPATIENT CUSS When leaving. Bahrein the Old Man started his old way of not I KAjOW UJhfAXA OF waiting for the watch below to Scse-tAj IS ... go foi-e and aft before letting go. AAJO I. CAM ^/Mef2»CA; This guy didn't want the watch ORlV/e A below to have their coffee time CAR • • • before turning to. • BUT—WWAT I think that when the other ISA maintenance man and myself Scfeeiosigned the articles, we made a DRiveR r big mistake. I think we signed on as deck boys instead of Deck Maintenance. We have done just about everything on here but won't talk to, or have anything the gangway watch and did not maintenance work. We sougee ,paint, chip and red to do with anybody in the crew. put a shore watchman on. At a meeting he walked out When I went up to see him lead for eight hours a day at telling us we didn't know what about maintaining a watch, he sea or in port. In port we go we were talking about. This has said he didn't think a gangway over the side and chip. This is happened twice, so we have him watchman was necessary. When {he first time I've ever seen a COFFEE TIME BEEF While at sea I was checking overtime with the Mata and we had a beef on coffee time before turning to. The Mate turned all hands to in Houston at 5:30 A.M. All hands got up and were having their coffee, at 6 A.M. when the Mate turned us to fore and aft. His argument was that since he didn't turn us to fore and aft ...imtil 6 A.M., our overtime didnff start until that time. If this • were the game, he could call us at 12 A.M. and not turn us to until 6 A.M. and start the over­ time at 6. After arguing with hirii for quite awhile, I finally won my point and he okayed the over­ time. . Our first port was Beirut, Le­ banon. This, by the way, is quite a nice port. Beer and whiskey, both American, are cheap and the girls are interest-, ing to meet. ; In the Suez Canal we started - having more trouble with the Captain. When tying up for another ship to pass, the Old Man let go of the ship three times without waiting for the watch-below to go fore and aft. When we arrived^ in the Per- Deck Maintenance do this kind of work. I don't know whose idea it was, but whoever dreamed it up made it a rotten deal for us. While we are doing this type of work, the Bosun is splicing and rigging and renewing gear all the time. We left Ras Tanura for Sing­ apore, but about four days out our orders were changed to Galle, Ceylon. It was there that the Skipper started the .same old business. The watch on deck and the maintenance men tied up the ship, topped No. 5 gear and rigged No. 4 for working cargo. TYPICAL ISTHMIAN SEAFARERS m • •') '''.T • :> 1 f ' '1 - 'tl Ship's mascot of the SS Steel Advocate is this little pup Gaby, whose friendliness is partial consolation for ihe rigors of the trip out East. Captain and Mate have not been so friendly. turn of the road. Their reason is to agitate the crew into blow­ ing their tops. If they can get a few strikes against the Union, so muck the bettei'- for them. •^Remember fellows, when you get an Isthmian ship, keep every­ thing going in SIU fashion. When the Steel Navigator pulls into New York, one thing will be suie, anyone looking at her will know that she is an SIU ship. LIKE THAT CHOW She is a clean ship and as long as SIU men sail her, she will stay clean. This is a good fad­ ing ship, everyone in the crew testifies to that. Some of the boys say they are going to ship with these cooks from now on. This goes to show how these Isthmian shippers are: We have a clean ship, a good feeder and these C-3s are tops for living conditions, but it takes just one guy like our Skipper to make evex'yone pile off. This Skipper thinks that sailox's today ax-e street corner bums —that's what he told the ship's delegate and me. He says he will only have to put up with the Union for a year because it is only a year-long contract, so he says. These men were pari of Ihe crew aboard the Steel Navigator during a recent voyage. You guys who will be salting From left to right, kneeling, are: J. Otreba, Wiper; E. Broaders. OS; B. Kennedy. Oiler; Jimmy Isthmian ships in the future—^re­ Slaven. Deck Maint.; D. G^nes, OS, and J. Black. Bedroom Steward. Standing: C. Bumpus. member, it was a hard fight to Fireman; Lee Chin, 3rd Cook; J. WUliams, AB; Chico, Messman; R. Bua, Chief Cook; E. Tay­ get the contract and we have to lor, Fireman; T. Covaleskii OS; A. Leonard, AB; Pete Blukne, Deck Maintj R. Lindfars, Bosun; keep fighting to keep it. Let's sail these ships and get Bob Gilbert, Jr. Engineer; Jesse, Messman; John Frinanes; J. Rea, Wiper; (an unidentified them in line like real SIU scows. Wiper); H. :Loing,; end S. Torres, Messman. h - -J •.-M I �T H E SE AFARERS Page Four Friday, April 16. 1948 LOG Robin Line I To better acquaint the SIU membership with the ships i they sail and the SIU contracted companies behind them, a series of short articles on these companies and their ships is being run in the LOG. Some of the companies have long and interesting records in American maritime history—some of that history was made with SIU crews aboard the ships. il'T'". i . •:C : • If you've ever been on a ship^ attempt was made to make them •with an unusual name, you've conform to "the Robin style as to probably wondered what ever name or design. prompted the company to hang Up until this lime Robin Line such a monicker on their vessel. was not under contract to a Chances are, however, the union. In 1940 the Seafarers sent company had a very good rea­ son for the choice. It probably its organizers into the field was chosen to meet the com­ against Calmar, Ore, Baltimore pany's style and to them it Insular and Robin Line. An effective job was done in makes a lot of sense. Take the name Robin Tux- all four outfits, as is borne out ford, one of the latest additions by the fact that all are how to the Robin Line. To a Sea­ contracted to the SIU. Robin farer riding.this ship, the name Line entered the SIU fold after probably doesn't mean anything. a NLRB election in early 1941. The Robin Kirk, a C-3 converted from a baby flattop, as she appearei^ when joining the But behind the choosing of that It was only a few short months Robin Line Fleet recently. Robin Line ships hit the South African ports of Capetown, Durban, name lies the entire history of later that the country entered Lourenco Marques, Beira and occasionally as far up the coast as Mombasa. the war. The company then took the Robin Line. ' The formation of the Robin on additional ships. Some they Line and the naming of the ves­ bought, and others they charter­ sels is an interesting story, and ed from the Maritime Commis,one probably not known to even sion. the longest "homesteader" on - a During the war three of the Robin ship. four original Robins—the Hood, Goodfellow and Gray—were lost. WERE WEST COASTERS The Hood went down on April At the end of the First World j 15, 1942, the Goodfellow was of thi§ city money. We want (Continued from Fage 1) War, four ships were built on sunk on July 24, 1944, and the the police to go back to the the West Coast for operation by.. Gray was scuttled near the But the majority of those added busy intersections, where they Skinner and Eddy Company.'Normandy coast on July 15, 1944. were members of other unions. belong, so tljat children won't These people picketed dui-ing Their time with Skinner and be killed going to and from Eight other SlU-manned RobEddy was short. The business in Line vessels were lost during their lunch hours, showed -up in school." venture failed and the ships the war. The Robin Moor gained the morning before work, and CURB RELAXES were sold to the Seas Shipping the distinction of being the first took the time on their day's off to demonstrate their solidarity Company of New York. ' [American ship lost during the On the Curb Exchange, how­ Seas Shipping put them into war, when she was torpedoed on with the UFE strikers. Veteran ever, there was a slight change operation in the intercoastal May 25, 1941, fully six months newspapermen rubbed their eyes in the situation, and there ap­ trade and occasionally chartered before the U.S. entered the war. when they saw the other unions peared a real possibility that the represented, and said that they them out to Isthmian and Luckhad never seen anything to brokers were beginning to see + 4. were put into effect to rebuild match the display in all their the light. In 1935, the company started ^ years of experience. Federal Conciliator Walter A, running ships into South and Maggiolo reported that "substan­ BROKERS STUBBORN decision was to operate 12 ships tial progress on all issues had of late design. Meanwhile, during these dem­ been made for the first time." 'I — ' ' • , . ^ Since that time,^ they have onstrations of strength, govern­ No details of the proposals I been gradually assembling their ment negotiators tried vainly to ' postwar fleet arid iiow all 12 settle the beef b'etween the made were announced, but the ships are in operatidn. The last UFE and the New York Stock report indicated that the. Curb had dropped its previous anti­ ship, the Robin Doncaster, sailed Exchange. union stand and was strike Frank Fenton, AFL Interna­ from Mobile last week on her Every session with the Ex­ weary. maiden voyage. tional Representative addresses change found the brokers still The pressure on the bosses a meeting of UFE members at As part of the Organizing of maintaining their attitude of re­ the postwar fleet, it was decided fusal to conduct negotiations in mounted steadily, , and as the strike headquarters. Fenton third week of the strike drew to ||;:f I to continue with the Robin good faith. a close, the only question was, came to New York as the per­ ; names. As can be seen, the four The UFE Strike Committee original Robins were named af­ called upon the City of New "How long can the brokers hold sonal representative of AFL President William Green. His ter Robin Hood of Sherwood York to mediate the strike, "not out?" No matter how Jong they hold Forest fame and his cohorts. presence was ample proof that because we are weak, but be­ out, however, they can be sure, Wlien the lime came for nam cause we want toieave the people the strength of the entire AFL that the UFE and the SIU-SUP ing the new ships, Mrs. A. R. was behind the Wall Street will be on the picketlines and Lewis Jr., wife of the Line's chanting slogans until the victory strikers in their effort to gain The Robin stack 'emblem is president, dug into the histoiy economic justice. for the union • is won! , blue, yrhite and red chevrons surrounding the * 12th Century . on a grey background. Jesse James. Mass Rally And Strong UFC Lines Answer Polite Intimidation Try AFL Representative i I'i • OEIU President East Afi'ican ports. The ships pressed into the trade were the : four Robin ships. Inasmuch as the ships already bore the Robin names, the run came to be referred to as the Robin Line. Later it was offi­ cially registered as such—a part of Seas Shipping Company. For a flag the company de­ cided on a block "R" in a dia­ mond on a gray background. For the stack emblem the company called in George Sharpe, marine ai'chitect who designed Mississip­ pi Shipping Company vessels. The accepted Sharpe design is red, white and blue chevrons on a grey ^tack. -Other distinguish­ ing marks of a Robin Line ship are' black hull and red boottoppirtgs. Seafarers Eligible To Apply For British Labor Scboiarsbips ENGLISH VILLAGES As the number of Robin Hood's followers was limited, names of towns and hamlets Surrounding the Sherwood Forest area were chosen. The final Robin Line fleet is composed of three types of ships. Six of the ships — the Robin Locksley (supposedJy Robin Hood's real name), Robin Sher­ wood, Robin Doncaster, Robin Kettering, Robin Tuxford and Robin Wentley—are all C-2 spe­ cials, built to company plans. The Kirk, Mowbray and Trent are C-3s, converted from baby flattops. The Robin Hood, Gray and Goodfellow are war-built C-3s. That completes the company's fleet -and the story of how the LINE ENLARGED ships were named. The - name As; the tra'de to South Africa Robin Tuxford doesn't seem so increased, . the company added: strange when the whole story is more ships to its fleet, but no j known, v Paul Hutchings, President of the Office Workers Interna­ tional Union, to which the UFE belongs, tells the strik­ ers that the international mem-, bership is solidly behind them in their fight for better wages and ..conditions in Wall StaseeL The SIU, along with other American unions, has been asked to help find candidates for two scholarships to attend Ruskin College, Oxford University, Eng­ land. The scholarships are for one year and are offered by the British Trades Union Congress, rough equivalent of the Ameri­ can Federation of Labor. The scholarships are worth 200 pounds, about 800 dollars, apiece and cover tuition, room and -board. The successful can­ didates will be expected to fur­ nish their ' own transportation and, pocket money. Candidates should have at least a high school education and -preferably • some college work. The ones who win the awards wiU probably, follow the prin­ cipal lines of study offered" at RuSkin which are history, econ­ omics and the theory and prac­ tice of government. They will also be able to study in other lines if they wish and all courses will be pursued un­ der the Oxford systeiii of lec­ tures and personal conferences which Oxonians call "tutorials." Application blanks for the scholarships" are available at the LOG office or can be obtained by writing the Committee on Ruskin College Labor Scholar­ ships, Room 1608, 2 West 45 Street, New York 19, N. Y. They must be submitted before June : 1 of this' year*. �Frhlayi April le, I94» THE SEAFARERS LOG Page FiT* Good Shipping Gripping Beach tn Savannah Norfolk Rallies Support Of Strikers By CHARLES STARLING By BEN REES SAVANNAH — One thing that NORFOLK—Shipping, due to needs clearing up once and for the coal strike is very slack in all is the misconception some of this port. Whenever possible the the members have of the fines companies are diverting their levelled against men for perform­ ing aboard ship. inbound ships to other ports in By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD their vacations when they come The UFE has a good beef and, ' Son* Seafarers believe that hope of picking up general car­ due. in addition, many feel that a NEW ORLEANS—Business and these fines are handed out at the Of course, it is a general rule determined show by the Sea­ goes. disci-etion of the Agent or Patrol­ shipping far the past couple of that when a person takes his farers in Wall Street may save Those ships that do tie up men and apply only to this port, jveeks has been quite fair. We vacation he must pile off the us a'lot of trouble next summer. here ai-e being stripped down to r This, however, is not the case. have had 12 payoffs and 11 ship and Ipse claim to his job. Along about the time we re­ idle status with just skeleton In May of 1947 the SIU, in all sign-ons. These Stewardesses are in a ceived the news from New York crews aboai'd. Others are being ports, adopted a i-esolution callVoting on the referendurn 'bal­ little different position from that that Seafarers had been brutally turned back to the Maritime ' ing, for the fjning of all irrespon- lot has been slow for a port of of the rest of us. So- down here assaulted by Wall Street cops, Commission and the boneyard. sibles. this size,, although the Commit­ we voted to let them get reliefs we got the good news from Norfolk, unlike other ports, is This has the backing of the en­ tee has been available at all for one trip each and get their Washington that American sea­ not deriving any job expansion tire membership and is not some­ proper hours. jobs. back, there being no iDook men will get at least a fair from the addition of Isthmian thing we or the officials in other break in the Marshall Plan. However, from what we hear Stewardesses on the beach. and other tanker companies to ports dreamed up. The member­ around, _ just about everybody Down here the boys are plenty In other words, all those tele­ the SIU fold inasmuch as these ship decided that irresponsible who has voted has favored the interested in the UFE beef and grams the boys here and in other ships seldom hit this port. Coal members threaten our contracts two changes in the shipping are giving it a lot of suppott. ports sent to Congressmen and is ' king around here and with by their fouling tfp, and took ac­ rules and the two 10-dollar as­ There have been quite a few Senators paid off. And shipping the miners out for th'eir pension tion. Our job is to enforce their sessments. Certainly those as­ donations. (should be pretty good. fund we are pretty much at a wishes. sessments should be voted "yes standstill. Shipping here can be described if we are going to have a strong Despite the lay-offs, the mem­ as idamn good. We paid off the SIlF for the battle of the future. bership is little discouraged. South Wind, Zachary Taylor, We've had the SS Legion Vic­ They all realize that the miners James Swan and Alexander Clay, tory in port from a four-month have a beef and are settling it all South Atlantic. At the same trip with a big bunch of beefs just as the SIU would. time we sighed on the South from the crew. There is a great deal of com­ By WILLIAM (CURLY) RENTZ Wind, James Swan and William In addition, we have a beef ment around here to the effect Carson. These sign-ons took a BALTIMORE — Under normal One of our payoffs this week, that, if the Washington bureau­ from the company. The company good number of the men around claims that the Stewards Depart­ conditions the past week would the Eli Whitney, came off in a crats run rough shod over the the Hall. If shipping holds up ment took it upon itself to stop have been a good one for ship­ much diffex'ent manner than ex­ coal miners to pull the mine we will end up by calling other feeding after fresh stores were ping, but due to the coal strike pected. This ship has been a owners' chestnuts out of the ports for nfien. the number of sign-ons fell off headache every time it hit port. fire, all organized labor should brought down. COyERED CHARLESTON quite a bit. A few months ago mutiny take an active part in supporting We don't know what the truth In transit we went aboard the charges were levelled against the miners. When the coal miners gain of this charge is, since it is a Loyola Victory, Waterman; Nel­ ship's delegate Bill Thompson, so their demands there will be a FULL SUPPORT son W. .Aldrich, South Atlantic; long line of ships waiting to sign- we expected the crew to get a and Monroe, Bull. All of these on crews, and that will be a hard time this trip too, but it To show that this is not idle were in Charleston. They had period of jobs for all comers. paid off clean. chatter and the men are not the usual minor beefs which (It's over now. brothers—Editor.) talking just to hear their gums DROPPED CHARGE were cleared up quickly. rattle, their agtion in the UFE The last week saw 11 ships in Oh these ships and around the Incidentally, the mutiny charge strike is an example. for payoffs, 6 sign-ons and 5 Hall the men are discussing the vessels in transit. Tho.s'e paying is all squared, away. The com­ As soon as word reached Us UFE strike. They see it as a off were the Meredith Victory, pany officials now admit that the that the Wall Street workers move against all unions and are Isthmian; Eli Whitney, Alcoa; Engineers aboard the ship were were on the bricks and the SIU determined to do all they can Thomas Hay ward. Waterman; the cause of the trouble and the was helping them, 50 Seafarers to help the white collar workers Santore, Venore, Ore; He of SIU men were in the right in headed for the big town. win their beef. Polomas; W. T. Barry, Water­ their actions. Alcoa has been a Since that time men have been Almost everyone around here man; Angelina, Bull; and M. thorn in the side of the SIU for leaving regulai-ly for the strike has pitched in a few bucks to a long time, but they're begin­ Brady, Bernstein, front. help the strikers along. There is company report. However, we / ning to gain a lot cf respect for Those ships which took crews When the newspapers hit town a personal satisfaction among told the company to hire re­ this outfit. with pictures of the police club­ these men in knowing that the placements and stop the pay of aboard were much f^wer: Ve­ They hardtimed the crews of bing Seafarers and financial dough they donate is going to the men who walked off. Mean­ nore, Santore, Ore; Angelina, several ships to no satisfaction. workers, the Hall was in an up­ the battle against the Wall Street while'' we are starting an investi­ Bull, He of Potomas; Meredith A little bit of militancy and they roar. There was a move on for Victory, Isthmian and the Robert money bags. That's one gang gation. saw the light. Their phony mu­ Stuart, South Atlantic. every guy who works for a liv­ There is a new Isthmian ship, tiny charge, too, backfired on Ships in transit were the R. ing enjoys knocking. the SS Steel Adniiral,. that will them. For the time being they For you Seafarers interested in crew up in New Orleans in a Cox, Bernstein, Emilia, Bull; B. aren't pulling any funny stuff hitting a port where the weather few days. Right now she is in Fisher, Alcoa; H. Kelly, Alcoa; but that's no i-eason for us to re­ is nice, Savannah is the place for the shipyard nt Pascagoula, and and Azalea, Waterman. There lax our guard. We protect our you. The weather here is won­ sh^ will rhove over here to load were quite a -humber of beefs contracts only by constant vigil­ on these ships but everything derful and will probably remain for the Persian Gulf. ance. was squared away. that way for awhile. The Weath­ BREAK FOR THE GIRLS erman proiriiseu us rain and it A WORTHY CAUSE Some of the Stewardesses have turned out beautiful. As long as he promises us showers we asked whether it would be pos­ On some of the ships the can leave our rubbers and rain sible for them to have relief for Patrolmen managed to lift logs The SEAFARERS LOG is trip so that they could take against crewmembers, and those gear at home. the membership's paper; it who profited donated the money to the United Financial Em­ a special meeting to suspend all is a medium for the expres­ ployes'" strike. That money is shipping and everybody head for sion and airing of your ideas, better in the hands of the strik­ New York. suggestions, beefs, etc. The By KEITH ALSOP ers than in the vaults of the It wouldn't have taken much LOG urges all Brothers to companies. to start a wholesale exodus from GALVESTON—The waterfront and Leacock and that was the submit material for publica­ Norfolk, but we got word that Seafarers in this port, whether in the Galveston area is a quiet week's labor as far as contracted tion. headquarters in New York had they had logs lifted or not, have ships are concerned. spot—almost the calm before the Occasionally, however, we the situation well in hand, soThe only labor activity around taken a personal interest in the receive a complaint saying storm which is sure to come here is the strike at the Gal­ strike in Wall Street. They have the movement was called off. that a beef we have printed when our contracts expire in a veston nail factory. They have given a good deal of money, and Boy, you can't beat spirit like is a personal one and with­ been out on the lines for quite some of them have headed for that. few months. out basis in fact. Donations and direct help to Ships are coming and going some time and are holding firm. the New York Hall to lend a To avoid recurrence of hand on the line. However, we are in no way in­ the striking Wall Street workers with fair regularity, and we're such situations in the LOG These men realize the signi­ is Norfolk's contribution to the holding our own, not much more volved in the beef. whenever possible, criticisms Rumor has it that we will ficance of such a strike and are strike and it is because, as one can be said for the activity in of Individuals should be sign­ have a new contract with Gal­ desirous of doing their share. Seafarer put it as he headed out. this area. ed by the ship's delegates That's a healthy, broadminded the door for New York, "If the We paid off the Bret Harte, veston and Houston Towing call­ and/or as many of the crewwhite collar workers have come Stephen Leacock and James F. ing for an increase by the 15th way of looking at the strike. All members ^ are interested. to realize that it takes organiz-^ Cooper. The Leacock had 72 of the month. This will be good labor must stick together in its This would eliminate any ing into a union to maintain a hours of disputed overtime on news to the men aboard these fight for better conditions. This strike is not something remote living wage, it is the responsi­ ships, and will go a long way possibility of the beefs be­ longshore work which was set­ and disconnected from us, it is bility of us who have known it toward pulling wages up all ing regardecl as personal. tled In fa:vor of the crew. our fight too. for years to help- them." We signed on the Bret Harte along the line. New Orleans Expects ERP To Beom Port Plenty Of Payoffs In Baltimore; Sign-Ons Await Coal Shipments SUfiGESTION Galveston Shipping Holds Fair �Vc- THE SEAF AR ERS Pit9« six r- Shipping Upturn Expected Soon By Port Mobile LOG LEISURE SCENES IN NORFOLK HALL m Vn 1^1 IS K '.i LOOKS BETTER Summer Schedules Set For Yarmouth And Evangeline ! By CAL TANNEp MOBILE — Shipping continues to be as slow as it has been for the past several weeks. We don't enjoy reporting that the slow bell is on but ho one can say we're not consistent anyway. The past seven days saw the handling of three payoffs, the JSS Reamer and Planter of Al­ coa and the Monarch of the Seas, Waterman. Sign-ons were the Yaka, Governor Sparks, Wa­ terman; and the Roamer, Alcoa. Not much in the way of acti­ vity, but at least we're not stand­ ing still. The Alcoa Planter was a very clean ship, one of the cleanest seen these parts in a long time. A good part of the credit for this goes to the delegates and such oldtimers as L. Stone, G. Streocker, J. Morris and Bro­ ther Smith. I The Chief Engineer, 1 hear, was tops and all the gang had a good word for him. The Roamer had a launch beef but otherwise she, too, was clean. The Monarch of the Seas was the first of Waterman's Puerto Bican C-2s to hit port. She was a clean baby and we're hoping more of these ships from the Island will come in here. Fridar. AprU 16, 1948 Eastern Steamship Lines, oper-; ator of the SS Evangeline and SS Yarmouth, has announced its schedule of summer sailings for the two cruise ships. The Evangeline will operate between New York, Bermuda and Nassau on an eight^ay i schedule, spending a full day I and night in Bermuda, a day and I evening in Nassau and five days at sea. Nine of these "triangle cruises" are scheduled, with the first departure to be made June 18. The series of cruises will end with a departure on Sept. 1. The" Yarmouth will resume last summer's schedule, making three trips weekly between Boston and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The Yarmouth's regular sailings will begin June 2, with subsequent departures on Mondays, Wednes­ days and Fridays. She will make a special trip on May 28. Whenever Seafarer Norman Maffie stops long enough to get out his sketching materials, he promptly records his observations. The Port of Norfolk was his latest slop. Above is what he calls "a one-eyed card game," with the Seafarers keeping one eye on the cards and the other on the shipping board. Scene below was sketched in the "reading cor­ ner" of the Norfolk hall. Sprawled on the couch at left is Brother L. Voliera. the crossed legs at right belong^ to Dave Derger, who is deeply interested in his newspaper. — During the winter season, both ships sailed out of New York on alternate Fridays on 13-day cruises to Nassau, Miami and Havana. Miners Win Pension, Return Te Work weeks For the coming two shipping looks a little better. We expect about nine Alcoa ships and seven Watermans. We have enough men on the beach for all jobs coming up on these ships, so it wouldn't be a good idea to head for this port. May­ be later, but right now stay where you are. Here's a beef which is giving the Patrolmen a bit of trouble. It's on the payment of subsist­ ence money for'lodging on ships that have a fireman keeping "up steam while on inactive status. If the company has a Steward aboard, the men should go to him and ask for their linen dur­ ing the Steward's regular work­ ing hours. If the linen is not issued we can collect the money, but if it is not requested the company is not obligated. This applies only when a Steward is aboard. The financial workers' strike in New York continues to be a hot subject of conversation down here. As men come in off the ships that is one of the first The four-week-old walkout of the hard coal miners came to an end this week with the an­ nouncement that their pension demands had been met. Under a "compromise" plan offered by Senator Styles Bridges, miners retiring at the age of 62, after 20 years service, will receive a pensions of $100 a month. Bridges is a trustee of the Unitgd Mine Workers', Pension and Welfare Fund, along with John L. Lewis, representing the miners and Ezra "Van Horn, for the operators. Lewis accepted Styles' offer, but Van Horn dis­ sented. Meanwhile,, Lewis and the UMW must stand trial on a contempt-of-court charge for not ordering the miners back- to work, recalling a similar situa­ tion in 1946. At that time a court charged levied a $3,500,000 fine on the union and the miners' chief. The Supi-eme Court later reduced the amount. Dispatcher Explains How Asst. Eiectricians Are Shipped By PAUL GONSORCHIK NEW YORK—There seems to be some misunderstanding of the shipping rule which applies to the Assistant Electrician. The procedure for Shipping these men follows a set pattern and is the same in all ports. 'THis is how it works: ft.'.';: things they want to hear about. It has sure stirred up a com­ motion. Most men feel that they have been dealt a personal in­ jury through the slugging of Seafarers by the New York po­ lice. At our regular meeting a coup­ le of, nights ago we had Brother Applewhite, President of the Central 'Trades Council in Mo­ bile, who gave us a picture of the financial workers' strike and their problems. He was well re­ vived by the membership. T (lAfiV When . an Assistant Electri­ cian's job is called, first in line, of course, is a man liaving the endorsement and the experience. He gets the first crack at it. If there are no takers, then men having experience as elec­ tricians but without endorse­ ments can throw in for the job. They must, however, show proof of their experience. If the job still j-emains on the board, the next men eligible are the jEIngine Department men the men don't seem to be too justice for these people. Here is much interested in shipping, a bunch of decent /imericans Most of them prefer to stay trying to wring a few lousy ^^^ore and put In Picket duty bucks from the guys who have of-the Un.ted 1manMoui WAS: t"' Ei»P">yec Strike. „ KMOU)HB After all, it is not everyone jonti can get out there and give I CHAAJCSe- f.7| the country's biggest money bags ® hrst class tongue lashing. The SlU members have been having 3 field day day. Til bet those bfokers' ulcers are really hurting. In the past the Coast Guard I They get red and blue and .Bsued ABSiotont Eteotnc.ano andorscmente to Cooks but ignorad membars having 3. to 5 y™rs experience in the engjne room. i j i. • , ^ 'guys are used to having people it all and what happens: the Our method,,.approved by theijick their boots and it drives cops rush down to the exchanges membership,, is the best and^them nuts to know, they can't do and go into their "protection'' gives those • men best able-. to do ^ anything about it.. act. . the job the opportunity to taket ^^at white collar union "If a cop ever clubbed a broker these jv/wa., jobs., . there is a good bunch of people.! he'd find himself in Siberia' be­ Right now here' in New So^evv'here there shoi^d be some; fore morning. ^ having at least 3 years sea-time below decks. That's the procedure and it is a sensible one. The reason these rules were so drawn up was to enable the Chief Eleetrielan to have an able assistant. Too many men believe that their job is but to put in and take out electric light bulbs. The Coast Guard may say that's all there is to the job, but cTTT says cQTc no. nn the SlU a. •vfif M �'iia f^i^aV' April 16. 1S48 THESE AF AR E KS LOG Page Seven Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief GALVESTON —Chairman W. .Walsh: . Recording Secretary R. Wilburn: Reading Clerk- J. SmUh. m Minutes of all branches except Savannah accepted. Voted nonconcurrence with section of Savannah report pertaining to taking of SUP men off SS Governor Graves at East Coast arrival. Moved to accept Agent's and Patrolmen's reports and re­ ports from other districts. Voted to act on Headquarters request for support of UFE beef. Voted to act on request from SUP Seattle Agent for clarification of Shipping rules for SUP men on A&G ships. Accepted report of Balloting Committee. Accepted Trial Committee recommendation to fine man $25 for missing ship. Seven men obligated. Discussion of East and West Coast rules. Minute of silence for Bijothers lost at sea. l* it 4SAN JUAN — Chairman R. J. Morgan: Recording Secretary W. Fontair: Reading Clerk G. J. Davis. A&G Shipping From Manh 24 To April 7 PORT REG, DECK Boston .\ New, York Philadelphia Baltimore ; Norfolk .., Savannah Tampa Mobile GRAND TOTAL - REG. STWDS. 66 288 77 257 31 258 f8 270 32 202 43 110 307 46 137 86 '.... TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL ENG. STWDS. SfllPPED 129 748 178 637 22 260 60 179 18 269 50 112 94 . 35 538 167 77 43 49 37 35 . 24 161 104 34 81 27 68 91 225 . 43 86 39 72 19 69 101 227 167 101 8 120 51 2 162 51 11 449 203 21 156 51 9 125 35 2 139 32 3 420 118 14 1,423 1,128 835 3,386 886 807 666 2,459 30 76 ! New Orleans Galveston San Juan REG. ENG. ' 10 201 48 86 50 730 158 376 NOTE: A&G men shipping on the West Coast are not included in this report. accepted. Accepted Committee's report dismissing charges against two Brothers and consigning a third to 99-year club. Accepted reports of Patrolmen and Dis­ patcher. Discussion of issues in .Wall Sflreet beef. Minute of silence for all Brothers lost at sea. 4. 4. t Brother Lockwood took the SAVANNAH- — Chairman and floor and spoke on the wonderful other officers not named. Report treatment given American sea^ signed by Agent C. Starling. men on the Island.^ He stated Special meeting to consider re­ that there is excellent coopera­ port of- Trial Committee. Com­ tion between the Puerto Ricans mittee recommendations Ac­ and the Americans and suggested cepted: Brother who left fireroom that Headquartei's investigate charges made against the Puerto of SS Russell. Alger, fined $35; Rican HaU by Galveston. Voted Brother who missed Isthmian $25; Brother who to non-concur with the Norfolk strike, fined took ship's stores from SS Wil­ minutes. Trial Committee re­ liamCarson, fined $10; Brother port: Brother who misrepre­ who missed SS Southwind, fined sented himself as a Patrolman $50; Brother who took ship's aboard the Marina forbidden to ship on an SIU ship again. stores from SS Zachary Taylor, Brother who missed SS Ponce fined $10. fined $25. Good and Welfare: 4* 4* 4* Brothers spoke on cooperation MOBILE — Chairman H. J. between SIU and SUP men. All Fischer: Recording Secretary felt that everyone was working James L. Carroll; Reading Clerk together well. Jeff Morrison. 4" 4- 4Minutes of all branches ac­ NEW ORLEANS — Chairman cepted. Agent's report accepted. Frenchy Michelet: Recording Brother Applewhite spoke on Secretary Johnny Johnston: Reading Clerk Buck Stephens. trade union movement in general and the UFE beef in particular, emphasizing the support being given by SlU-SUP. Dispatcher's report accepted as was Trial Committee's. Also accepted re­ port of Rank-and-File Committee on purchase of chairs and filing cabinet. York. Brother Connors obligated. Carried motion by Woods that crews wait for Patrolman. Min­ ute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4. 4. 4. PHILADELPHIA — Chairman Don Hall, 43372;. Recording Sec retary William Lulh, 836; Read­ ing Clerk William Hall, 39256. 4> 4- 4' BOSTON—Chairman W. SiekMinutes of all branches ac­ mann, 7086: Recording Secretary cepted. Agent's report accepted. J. J. Lichtman: Reading Clerk Carried resolution regai'ding John Lane. Captain and Mate of Azalea City. Minutes of all branches except Patrolman's report accepted as Tampa accepted. Voted that a wa.s Secretary-Treasurer. Dis­ Six Committee assist Tampa Agent patcher's report accepted. in purchase of indicated prop­ men obligated. Committee rec­ man $25 erty. One Brother went on rec­ ommendation to fine for missing Isthmian strike. Took ord as holding that San Juan donation for UFE beef. Minute Hall was well run in accepting Norfolk minutes. Secretary- of silence for Biethers lost at Treasurer's report accepted. sea. Agent reported Branch business 4* 4* 4* running smoothly. Explained TAMPA — Chairman J. Hand, background of UFE beef and 49332: Recording Secretary R. H. pointed out that police , interfer­ Hall; Reading Clerk T. Sosa. ence had increased SIU partici­ pation. Asked volunteers to be Minutes of all branches read ready to go to New York follow­ and accepted. Brother in Or­ ing day. Patrolman repo'rted on lando Hospital credited with at­ shipping, warned crews to wait tendance. Secietary-Treasurer's for Patrolman before paying off. report accepted. Voted that man Bother reports accepted as well sailing Deck Engineer must show as report on UFE beef from New same qualifications as Bosun. Reports of Agent and Dispatcher accepted. They reported ship­ ping looked brighter for next two weeks. Waterman, Isthmian, Atwacoal, Bull, Alcoa all have ships hitting Tampa these days. All hands took part in discussion of UFE beef and SlU's support of Wall Street workers. Further discussion of best way to keep the Hall shipshape. 44> NEW YORK — Chairman E, Sheppard: Recording Secretary. L. J. Williams; Reading Clerk Paul Hall. , Meeting called at 5 p.m. by Secretary-Treasurer. Motion by Pohle that meeting acting as supreme quorum according to constitution change time of regu­ lar meeting to 5 p.m., seconded and carried. Secretary-Treas­ urer's financial report accepted. Due to UFE beef, SecretaryTreasurer reported for entire staff. Said new companies signed would be reported by General Organizer at later date.' Headquarters records now in' perfect shape and being kept that way although officials busywith UFE beef and shipping. Contributions supporting beef rolling in from SlU-SUP men on. all coasts and on Lakes, and they are expected to be enough, to defray all expenses. UFE beef has offered wonderful oppor-" tmiity to brush up SIU strike apparatus for future trouble of our own if it comes this year. Congratulations to men coming in from other ports to help. UFE strike is a tough one, and can expect cops to attack SIU mem­ bers again. Minutes of all ports accepted. Communication from Anchor Hotel in New Orleans read. Trial Committee report accepted. Voted to elect Tally Committee later. Voted protest against New York cops and Wall Street brokers for beating up pickets. V > New York Expects Lull, But Rated Men Are Still Welcome . Branch reports except those from Savannah and San Juan ac­ cepted as read. Voted to refer By JOE ALGINA to Headquarters that part of Savannah report regarding SUP NEW YORK—After a couple men on East Coast ships and of weeks of'brisk shipping, the accept balance. Voted to refer outlook is one of a slow taper­ San Juan report to Headquarters ing off in the immeidate future. to see whether man in question Of course, there is a very good was strike clear. Acting Agent possibility that this is only tem­ reported 12 payoffs and 11 sign- porary and the picture will ons. Urged vote on four amend­ brighten considerably after the ments before the April 10 dead­ lull. line. Recommended that SteRated men, however, will have wardness Be allowed relief for no difficulty in gi-abbing a ship. vacation time, not exceeding one Shipping never seems to be­ voyage. Reported company com­ come too slack for rated men plaint on Stewards Department in this port. of SS Legion Victory would be We had a good number of investigated. Told about UFE payo|te this week. The old beef and called for membership Port^f New York always man­ support. Reported on Marshall ages to play host to some clean Plan, telling how SIU teUifrains ones and this week was no ex­ helped in Congress. Report ac­ ception. cepted. Building Superintendent Bull Line's Suzanne came in reported progress in new build­ and paid off clean. She is a ing. Accepted, as were Patrol­ beautiful ship^ recently acquired men's and Dispatcher's reports. by the company. She has made Four men obligated. Under a couple of trips to Puerto Rico .Good and Welfare, several Bro- but this time she is scheduled > thers called for donations for for a run to South Africa. UFE beef. Minute of silence for ONE GOOD. ONE BAD Brothers lost at sea; Robin Line; sent us tWo ships ' 4. t BALTIMORE — v..biirman Ben this week, The Marine Run­ Lawson. 894: Recording Secre­ ner and the VJesleyan Victory. tary John Hatgimisios, 23434: The former was clean and paid Reading Clerk AI Stanbury, 4683. off in short style, but the Wesleyan was another story. SKe Nine men obligated. Head- was far from being okay. l quarters; and all branch repprts If Jhe crew had a beef the Delegate would go to the Skip­ overtime. They collected it all. tions before leaving on a foreign per. He, however, was very unco­ Up the street a bit from the voyage. One ship recently had operative. When approached by waterfront, • SIU members arc a case of smallpox because a the Delegates, he'd cut them still out there on the line aiding man had not taken his shots. short, refuse to talk or threaten the striking financial workers. This one man threatened the to have them logged or. tossed The lines are holding strorig and lives of the whole crew just in the can. in good spirit. In spite of the through his own and the com­ He logged several men, but a howling by some of the anti- pany's neglect. ^ good number of them were legi­ labor papers the SIU is sure be­ It seems that this is a foolish timate and nothing could be coming well known in this town. thing for a Seafarer to do. Top­ done. Patrolmen Goffin and side, too, has been guilty of the Shuler got the rest of the beefs same thing. If a man does not squared away before the payoff. take shots, then he should not The Lahaina Victory was be allowed to ship foreign. He another g(||'' Robin ship this can do his sailing in the coast­ week. She % .s one of the finest wise trade where shots are not required. we've had ir^Jort in a long time. The Delegates were a good It would be a good idea if bunch of guys and brought the crews would check on this be­ ship to port clean. A couple of fore the ship sails, especially U the ship is headed for the Far weeks ago they wrote in boast­ ing that'they were going to bring East. Over there the doctors are not so easy on a man. her in sparkling. They sure We've aided a lot of unions in lived up to their promise. A few weeks ago I mentioned The Brazil Victory, Mississippi, the past but this beef has made tha importance of having a sail­ paid off here in good shajpe. It the name of the SIU known and ing board on the ship near the has been a long time since we've respected by every working stiff gangway. Some men recently have missed their ships because seen a Mississippi ship in these in this town. Crews coming into this port no bbard was displayed and they parts but like all 3lU ships she are supporting the strike 100 had taken the word of one of the was shipshape all through. Isthmian's Steel Navigator percent with generous donations. crew. To be sure of making the ship came in from a voyage to the With the combination of dona­ Far East. She was fouled up tions and Seafarers on the line, before sailing time, be sure a because the Skipper refused to the white collar workers are get­ board is up. If it is not, have the Delegates see that one is go along with the SIU agree­ ting solid support. We'vp been getting a beef from procured and placed where every ment. The Skipper and Mate were working on* deck so the soine crews regarding the refusal crewmember cannot help -butdeck gang claimed 30 hours of of some men to take innocula-1 notice it before going ashore. . -M -•:^I . I "• .^.s �t'fM ,' THE SEAFARERS Page Eight LOG Friday. April 16, 1948 SBIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS '/!• •n' i •«;:i Lahaina Skipper's Alert Move Saves Crewmember With Appendicitis It was touch and go for Brother Eugene Dore when he was stricken with severe abdominal pains four days out of Walvis Bay off the Berea Men Want Even Break On Foreign Exchange Mart j - , A dollar isn't a dollar anymore no matter where you • go, but when you lose 30 cents on the buck in foreign exchange, that's too" much, decided the' crew of the Lcrea Victory. X : — At a shipboard meeting held adequate amount of on April 2, after having passed American currency or have esthrough the .maze of money tablished dollar credits in forchanging in Mai-seilles, the crew ports. voted a resolution calling for' "We further recommend, that an end to the short changing this matter be brought to the practice by having the ship's attention of all contracted cornmaster carr.y sufficient Amferi' '. can dollars or have the com­ --4N0 H&iS'sl pany draw from dollar credits; Toi rtoft in foreign ports. ou>. BOCK : Moreover, they recommend that the Skippers procure the highest rate of exchange pos­ sible before' surrendering the 'American money. In making their switch to francs the crew Was offered 214 francs per dollar by the com­ pany agent. The American Ex­ press offered 290 on the dollar and 295 on traveler's checks. On the Paris bourse, however, the' panics through the medium of rate fluctuated between 300 and the Secretary-Treasurer, and 330 francs per dollar. that he notify them, providing RESOLUTION this is passed upon by the memThe crew's resolution is as bership, to instruct all captains follows: that when in foreign ports they "We recommend the follow- should get the highest rate of ing upon being concurred in by exchange possible for the Amthe membership in all ports: erican dollar prior to accepting "That the Captains on all SIU the exchange offered by the varcontracted vessels going foreign ious agents." cost of Southwest Africa. However, Captain Anderson of the SS Lahaina Victory, Robin Line, acted with speed and deter­ mination, according to a letter from Harry Pollins, Junior Engi­ neer, and Dore got early treat­ ment for appendicitis. When the Skipper realized that Dore was seriously ill he tried without much luck to contact a shoreside radio. But finally he got in touch with a ship carry­ Standing at extreme right is Gustavo Dore, whose appendix ing a doctor who radioed back that appendicitis was probably p,cted up on trip to' South Africa. He was taken to hospital the correct diagnosis. in Monrovia, Liberia, where skipper made an emergency slop. Thjs estimate of the situation In same row, left to right: Bill O'Connor. OS; Harry Svenson, only served to confirm Captain Bosun; Alfred Nunberg, AB, and Dore. In bottom row at left Anderson's and everybody else's is Victor Carabello; Smitty. the Baker, is at right. Man in worst suspicions, for neither the ring was not identified. Captain nor the Purser nor any­ body else was equipped to per; form any surgery. his way many a time to comply* with out wishes. I wouldn't say INTO LIBERIA he pampered us, it was far from Anderson headed the Lahaina that. But I know he considered for Monrovia on the Liberian us as one happy crew that did coast and radioed the company its work well. for permission to put into that "In that way he- received the port. The company obtained utmost respect and cooperation permission from the State De­ that is due the Master of a ship. BALTIMORE — The belowpartment and radioed back. "There may have been a few par sanitai-y condition in which When the Lahaina arrived at petty difficulties within the de­ Monrovia a doctor came aboard partments but that's as far as the new crew of the SS Steel immediately and was taken to a he'd let anything go. You'd be Seafarer found the ship led to a SAMUEL R. AITKEN. Ijfar. 7 Delegate. Voted fine system for shoreside hospital where he got sure to find him in the midst of strong resolution condemning —Chairman L. J. McMillian; men leaving mes.sroom dirty. the trouble straightening it out such conditions as unworthy of Secretary Clayton Carney. Dele­ the came he needed. if if The Lahaina had a good trip and making peace. an SIU vessel. The wording of gates reports read and accepted. except for Dore's ifiness, Pollins "We made all the ports on the the resolution adds up to sound Motions- carried: To have three JOHN A. DONALD, Mar. 31— says in his letter, which was en­ east co^ist of Africa — except advice for all SIU crews. men inspect quarters Of crew Chairman Thomas Frazier; Secre­ dorsed by 28 crewmembers. One Beira, thank God, and in no port The resolution was passed at and that men wjth unclean quar­ tary Sol Cohen. Deck Delegate big reason was the fact that Cap­ was there as much as one beef a pre-departure shipboard iheet- ters be fined; that 12-4.Firemen Cohen report 13 hours disputed. tain Anderson was a highly about draws or shore liberty. ing chaired by Warren J. Calla­ be accepted as a permitmen. En- Voted to have Deck foc'sles satisfactory Skipper to sail un­ painted. Repair list approved "In Kilwa, where none of the han and was discussed and line Department voted unani­ for submission to Captain, Chief der. crew went ashore—there wasn't passed under Good and Welfare. mously to puU permitman's card Engineer, Patrolman and Agent. for failure to properly perform "WERE LUCKY" anything doing there anyway— RESOLUTION duties and sanitary work. Mo­ Minute of silence for Brothers Pollins puts it this way: the Old Man made sure there tion carried to have domestic lost at sea. It reads as follows: "We were lucky enough to wasn't one unhappy soul aboard if if if "Evei-y SIU ship is known and water tanks checked on arrival. make a trip with a Skipper during our stay there ... if EDITH, Mar. 21 — Chairman will continue to be known as a worthy of every seaman's praise. Louis W. Pepper; Secretary "All in all, we can readily say clean ship. We wish to im­ JAMES DUNCAN, Jan. 24— Captain William A. Anderson gets every vote of approval from we had a swell trip because we press on all crew-members to Chairman Pat. Milliean; Secretary Louis S. Rizzo. No disputes in.: had a Captain who went out of carry out this policy at all times. I A. W. Wasiluk. Motion carried: departments. Men requested not • us. We have all seen the condition jThat any man unable to perform to accept ^shipboard promotions; "Captain Anderson went out of his way to make it so." that this ship was left in from ,his duties as result of intoxica­ in view of expected amendment. the" previous^ voyage. According tion shall be fined $10 on first Discussion of shortcomings of to SIU policy it was below par offense and brought up on marine hospitals. , Steward' asked • and sanitary order. charges dn second offense; that to cheek icebox. Crew to» get • "We hope in the future that each departnient take A|irns new library in Philadephia. . One , this incident will never be re­ keeping recreation and laundry minute of silence for Brothers^ peated as long as we are under rooms clean. Pat Milliean dis­ lost at^^sea. if if an SIU agreement; We wish to cussed effect of performe.rs on I'liion brothers. It was sug­ urge on all members the im­ LONGVIEW VICTORY, Jan. 3 ! gested that Deck Department —Chairman A. Vasquez; Secre-portance of this matter." ^ The crew of the Steel Seafarer sougee starboard passageway and tary J. Offsianik. Motion made, had plenty of other things to the Steward Department. sougee second and carried to bring all i jl discuss about the ship's condi­ port passageway. pei-formers up on charges for not! jj if if if tion and voted to delay the signturning to. Complaints heard on until necelfesaiy repairs were JOHN A. DONALD, Feb. 29— that men were pilfering food be­ completed. She was scheduled to Chairman Thomas Frazier; Secre­ fore meal times and dirtying leave on her first trip under the tary Lee Blanlo. No beefs re­ messhall. Minute of silence for • jijii full Isthmian contract. ported by delegates. Decided to Brothers lost at sea. see Patrolman abput three Black if if i Gang permitmen allowed to re­ WACOSTA, Mar. 21 — Chair- , ;iii main aboard for second voyage man WUliam Daughty; Secretary Tti yietoi^M Miae^ shop are, left to right: F^ank when shipping was tough in Thomas WiUihms. No beefs reSerbeni^v Jr.J^gitMrnrf Engineer, and D. Baltimore. Elected Deck Engi­ fContinued OH Page neer MUton FaSi^oth to be Ship's Heynoldii Electridaiu Steel Seafarer Men Stress SIU Clean-Ship Rule V-' - Jut;.; i]I MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEETINGS DIGESTED FOR EASIER READING �tHE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. April 16. 1948 Page Niae Digested Minutes Of SIU Ship Meetings (Contimied from Page 8) ported by departments. Voted to help Messman new*to the.ship. Voted to limit Captain to two hours to have monies if ship docks on a Saturday. Discussion of Deck rules,'laundry and food. t a> ft STEEL RECORDER. Mar. 8— Chairman John A. Sullivan; Secreteury Edward De Bourbon. Extensive discussion of food" and messroom equipment. Union literature distributed. Repair list recorded. Paper plates and cups should be carried to PersiSn Gulf for natives eating aboard. Min­ ute of silence for Brothers lost at sea, ft ft ft LAHAINA VICTORY. Jan. 18 —Chairman Bill O'Connor; Secre­ tary Frank Serbeniuk. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Discussion of problem of keeping messroom clean. Changes in menu requested to which Cook in reply explained food problem. Minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. Ship's Delegate F. Young. Deck Dele­ gate S. A. Presto. Engine Dele­ gate H.. Goering. Stewards Dele­ gate J. H. Brandon. ft ft ft I?'-.'.'"; KNOX VICTORY. Feb. 10— Chairman Blackie Colucci; Sec­ retary A1 Bernard. Reports of Delegates read and accepted. Discussion on keeping messroom clean and washing out cups. Condition of laundry also dis­ cussed. It was agreed that this is one of the best Union ships sailing, with all hands treating each other as brothers. One min­ ute of silence observed in mem­ ory of missing brothers. ft ft ft 'FORT BRI0GER. Feb. 29— Chairman John A. Ziereis; Secre­ tary George Quinoncs. Good and Welfare: Repair list made up and approved. Discussion on wash­ ing clothes brought forth the proposal that one man from each department be assigned a day for laundering the clothes in his department. One minute of si­ lence for Brothers lost at sea. Thomas. Ship's Delegate Major Costello discussed resolutions calling for new assessments and change in shipping rules. Dis­ cussion on amount of money in building fund. New Business: Discussion on new P&O agree­ ment. Motion carried to have Ship's Delegate assist in negotiat­ ing new contract. Meeting at­ tended by 82 crewmembers in­ cluding a couple of sister mem­ bers. ft ft ft RICHARD YATES. Marl 14— Chairman John Murphy; Secre­ tary not given. New Business: Motion carried that no one sign articles urttil a new Chief En­ gineer is taken aboard. Good and Welfare: New garbage can to be put in the pantry. Men told to keep their life preservers in their respective foc'sles. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. ft ft ft OUR CONTRACT EXPiR ATION DATE IS STILL MOAJTHS AWAY BUT NOW IS THE TIME TO START THINKING OF THOSE CHANGES YOU'D LIKE TO SEE IN COR AGREEMENTS. SEND YOUR SUGGESTIONS TO HEADC?UAR7ERS' OFFICES, SO THAT THE NEGOTIATIONS COMMirTErE WILL KNOW THE AUTHENTIC DESIRES OF THE MEMBERSHIP WHEN IT MEETS THE OPERATORS. '•Jl •fl ^1 •^ij - ai GOVERNOR BRANDON. Mar. 12—(Chairman and Secretary not given). Deck Delegate reported no beefs; gave a word of thanks to the Stewards Department for the excellent food. New Busi­ ness: Black Gang reported Chief Engineer cursing Wipers and giv­ ing entire department a bad time. Motion made for delegates to see Captain about getting En­ gineer on the ball. Captain has threatened to pay ofi^ Steward in Honolulu.- If this happens, en­ tire crew agreed to payoff. Good and Welfai'e: Committee ap­ pointed to write LOG about bonus for carrying, nitrate. CUT and BUN By HANK There's no doubt about it. Victory will come for our AFL trade unionists, the United Financial Employes, now approaching their fourth week of their honest strike for realistic wage raises, job security and union contracts. Although the Wall Street egotistical ft ft' ft millionaires are happily "scabbing" (beneath their traditional dig­ MONTEBELLO HILLS .Mar'. nity), and sweating and cussing—they're also plenty jittery from LAHAINA VICTORY. Feb. 29 12—Chairman Jack Kelly; Secre­ this continuously effective strike. The huge strike rally which —Chairman F. Young; Secretary tary A. J. Tannlu. Deck Dele­ invited all people in the financial district—resulted in the streets W. G. Pay. Overtime beefs on gate reported that the Chief being mobbed in all directions—and in these people hearing what 3l Mate was no good and had made deck and in engine room were the strike is all about—straight from the hearts of UFE union reported not to be serious. Dis­ the statement that he wanted no officials, SIU officials supporting this strike, and a New York cussion of status of stevedores in one on the ship except company minister. This must have cracked the stone hearts of Wall Street's tropical ports. Suggested water men. New Business; Motion car­ financial dictators and their childish, miserable offer of two dollars line aft from scuttlebutt be re­ ried that all repairs be made be­ as a wage raise—without any other realistic thing attached... paired for stevedores' use. Dis­ fore signing foreign articles. One of the many important things gained by SIU-SUP participa­ Chief Cook- paid crew compli­ ft ft ft cussion of how to stow cots. tion in this strike has been the "strike experience" given to ment on brotherhood shown by SNAKEHEAD. Nov. 27— many of our sailors who may have missed "hitting the bricks'* crew. One minute of silence for Chairman Leonard Craddock; ft ft ft in our 1946 General Strike or the Isthmian strike—due to the fact Brothel's lost at sea. Secretary Jack Ryan. Special that they were somewhere in the world aboard the ships. WILLIAM H. ALLEN. Feb. 4 meeting minutes were read re­ —Chairman^ .Add Gillam; Secre­ ft ft ft ft ft ft garding. the death of Frank tary Adam Hanke. Meeting held Now for some brotherly letters and news: From Calcutta. Carreiro. Ship's Delegate re­ in Kailthattam, India. No beefs India, dated March 14. Brother Leon "Chink" White writes: ported on Chief Mate breaking reported. Thomas Rodgers sug­ We have a good crew aboard Isthmian's Steel Advocate. Some out the Electricians at 2 A.M. gested menu changes. Steward of Ihe boys aboard are from the SS Cavalier and they can't to repair winches. There was no reported-he was getting every-' seem to get used to these long trips. We should be back to the power on deck and there was thing he could under Indian con­ home ports in about two months... Another letter is from nothing wrong with the winches, ditions. Indian customs authori­ Brother Franklin Smith, aboard the SS Allegheny Victory ties limited food coming aboard. docked in Honolulu in March—We're in these coral islands ft ft ft Suggested tfnion investigate sit­ with plenty of sunshine and loads of pineapples. After 18 BIENVILLE. Feb. 18 — Chair­ days at sea the boys took the rolls out of their sea legs to uation in India. man Robert High; Secretary Roy amble over to the Waikiki Tavern to heave a few heads. MOSOIL. Mar. IS—Chairman D. Morris. Dglegates i-eported ft ft ft Some went even further and paid a visit to the Alexandria. J. Sellers; Secretary L. ReinMe. I can't afford such night life. After all. I'm going to be chuck. Motion 'carried to elect on number of book and permita married man when I get back. It's been a swell trip and Ship's Delegate only if the de­ men in their-^departments. Good everybody is confessing what a good crew aboard. I'm having partment delegates cannot agree. and Welfare: Last standby on each watch to square away the some guys taking photos of the guys in all departments and Delegates I'eported all smooth in will send these to the LOG. Best regards to all in New York their departments. Good and messhall. Suggested that those BEREA VICTORY, Mar. 24— Welfare: General discussion of who take books fi'om the book and to Brother "Duke" Wade, the bellyrobber. Chairman C. Wright; Secretary various repairs needed and sug­ case are to return them. . One ft ft ft H.'^ Roosecrans. Asked Delegate gestions for better Jiving and minute of silence for Brothers Big "Dutch" Bolz just sailed into town from South Africa— •to see tlaptain about loss of time working conditions. Depart­ lost at sea. where he says the. LOGS cOme faithfully to various places..^-' due, to setting clock back each mental Delegates to check hospi­ Without an artistic-looking beard decorating his face. Brother Ray • >, ft ft ft morning. Voted to ask Patrol­ tal for supplies. Queen is in town again... From a long Isthmian trip Brother man to check exchange rate in Willie West anchored into New York... Brother Larry White is ft ft ft ' Marseille. Department delegates in town—and quite a happy guy he is, indeed... Brother "Dutchy** were asked to get Patrolman to STEEL WORKER. Mar. 7— Moore accidentally met a Commie in this town and had to, con­ clarify overtime. Recommended Chairman Weaver G. Manning; vince this undeserving American that he can't annoy an AFL tliat permitman picked up in Secretary John Straka. A Felts sailor with his presence or talk.., Here are some okUihiers who NIANTIC VICTORY. Mar. 7— may still be in town: Eddie Guszczynsky, H. Knowles, G. GeibeL; the Philippines be investigated. nominated and'elected as Ship's Delegate. Delegates . reported Chairman H. P. Hannigan; Secre­ M. Moore, J. Benter, C. McComiskey, C. Matt, L. Franken. ft ft ft everything all right in their de­ tary ^K. Hatgimisios. Delegates ft ft ft Delegate reported reported no beefs. New Busi­ MIDWAY HILLS. Mar. 28-- partments. Here are a few questions passed along by one Seafarer: Chairman L. C. Knowles; Secre­ that all repairs were made in ness: Motion carried to have No. Who is the skipper whose scow ran aground because he was tary Frank W. Arndt. Delegates New York. Motion carried to 1 and 2 lifeboats checked and re­ not on the bridge during a "pea-soup" fog—since he . was reported no iJfeefs at all. Kelly hold meeting every Sunday. paired on arrival in Frisco. Good loo busy making conversation or something with a lady said ship needed new fans for Good and Welfare: Crew cau- and Welfare: Suggestion made passenger?... Who is the Chief Mate who can tell you a tropical runs. Fisher. scored tioned"«ot to use toaster as hot that men going on watch be fed "sea story" about how much power he has to throw you in crew for laxness in messhall. De­ plate. One minute of silence for first and promptly. Compliments the brig—but hasn't the slightest power, in the Skipper's to Chief Cook E. B. Youngblood cided to refer to Patrolman ques- Brothei-s lost at sea. absence, to issue a medical o.p. ticket to see a doctor?... and his cooks for the fine condi­ tibft of Chief Engineer and 1st Who is the Chief Engineer who slept through eight days while ft ft ft tion 'of the food being served. Ass't doing electrical work. Min­ the engine room had trouble going across—and then made ute of.silence for Seamen 'lost at FLORIDA. Mar. 14—Chairman One minute of silence for his "stooge" Third Assistant a First Assistant and transformed Vernon Bryant; Secretary Dan Brothers lost at sea. • his First Assists "V- Third Assistant? ' ' " " -*r I �Friday. April 16. 1946 THE SE AFARERS LO G i*age Ten X iv w Post's Build-Up Of America Skipper Bores One Old Salt To the Editor: man and can daily box three fast rounds with professionals. He's The Saturday Evening Post in its issue of February 28 came spoiling to show off his prowess out with a malicious article en­ to the crew." titled, "The Captain They ' I'm afraid he is too good for Couldn't Blow Down." A pair me. We've just sparred onc^—" of fendlubbers, authors of the six roimds with Les Darcy, the article, have given the finky Australian middleweight. After master a press build-up that that I shipped out of Sydney as would make Hollywood green second mate on. the foiu-casted With envy. Here's an excerpt bark Juteopolis in August^ 1917, and went round the Horn with­ front, their slick paper blurb: out seaboots. ^ Manning looks upon him­ "Captain Manning is a stormself as a modern Captain Ahab. pursuing the evils. battered shellback who has been Unions are regarded by him as cited for heroism at sea." This person is no hero. Fve a form of creeping paralysis just been aroimd the Horn five threatening the very existence of our merchant marine. Skip­ times in sail and held aloft on per of the America, our na­ swaying footropes for dear life, tion's only luxury liner, Harry "Commodore Manning is a Manning knows his mind. navigator who knows the latest He insists that the captain is gadgets." still master of his ship, come We have a master's license in helL* high water—or even the square-rigged sail, first issued in mzuitime unions. The idea of New York on January 20, 1919, unions makes him see a deep and last renewed on March 4, riiade of political red. The 1944. Masters. Mates and Pilots. A REAL CUT-UP AFL. demanded that all un"afBliated captains join their "Master Manning plays the assoriation... piano like a maestro; he keeps To sum up, we can well con­ the instrument in his cabuv and clude that the Saturday Evening specializes in playing Moonlight Post has publicly told its read- Sonata." era< that the maritime unions are We are not romantic as that. all communist-led. Therefore At times we invite a few of the liocal 88 of the Masters, Mates boys into the cabin, then have a and Pilots has instituted a law drink all around and sing the suit lor criminal libel against the chantey we know so well: magazine. "O, blow the man down, . Captain Manning has already bullies! Blow him right been • handed a subpoena. The dovra! suit" is for damages to the "To my way, hey—^blow: the amount of $500,000. man down!" • CAN DO BETTER A fAUSE FOR REFRESHMENT ON THE BAVXITE RUN The rumor is. that the only thing cold in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, is the beer.'Here are five crewmembers off the SS Alcoa Roamer finding out for themselves during a recent call in Puerto. From left to right: Herman Hendricks and Mack Wiggins, Howard Gould, William Brown and Cecil Gordon. Hendricks is the ship's radio operator, a member of -the Radio Officers Union, AFL; the rest are Seafareriu Back In Fold Log'A'Rhythms CaASTWISE PAYOFF . Captain Manning, according to' the article, is a man who can do anything better than we can. "In 1917, as an apprentice," states the article," he made a voyage to Japan. He acquired a work­ ing knowledge of Japanese, Ger­ Parents Enjoy LOG, man, Russian and Spanish." Learn of Ships, Sea This: writer only spoke Latvian at first. Then it took us seven To the Editor: years to learn Russian and Ger­ My son, Philip L. Huss, has man, and another seven years the LOG sent to our home week­ passed before we were able to ly. I'd like to tell you how much speak Italian and Spanish well. I enjoy it. I am somewhat green "Manning is known as a big when it comes to ships and sea ship captain who knows the as we are railroad people and come from far in land at Fort presidents in person." » This sailor sailed out of Riga, Scott, Kansas. My son gets a big kick out of Latvia,, in 190^ as an ordinary seaman on the two-masted my asking him questions about schooner Cornelius, and ran ships, so you see that is why I away from her in England wear­ enjoy the LOG so much and at ing but the clothes in which he the same time am learning a stood, and with but five bob in little about the sea. We are cer­ tainly proud that our son is pocket. - Then, after two weeks of look­ a member of the SIU. Grace Allen Huss ing, for a job by day and sleep­ La Belle, Fla. ing in the cornfield by night in rainy September, we shipped out on the four-casted bark Oweenee^ a skysait yarder, bound for Australia. If you don't find linen HIGH PRESSURE when you go aboard your "Mr. Manning, an officer in ship, notify the Hall at once. bright unifo.rm, has paced the A telegram from Le Havre or bridge of luxury liners." Singapore' won't do you any We have just sailed ip square good. It's your bed and you xiggexs as AB four years and have to lie in it. then as Chips fdr a couple more. "Msater Manning is a tough ATTENTION! •r'-' • •• By^ILL GILSTRAP * Then the boys, joining in the chorus, would lustily sing: "O, give us some time to blow the man down." R. J. Peterson Captain, MM&P ^kkkkkklk The sailor's eyes, like cloudspots on the sea, Were flickering with a sharp serenity. When they were told the rapture of the play • Offset the cost, the briefness of their stay. The sailor's eyes, like sea haze in the night. Bill Scarlett, SIU oldtimer, who is now back in action after a short sta^ on the beach, got a hearty welcome from many of his Union.brothers. Were glowing quietly, as they watched the*light p. Of amber liquid poured, of love songs purred. Of creamy, shoulders, soft and neon blurred. Thanks SIU For Aid In Getting His Check The sailor's eyes, like sea haze in the night, To the Editor: I wrote to the LOG a short time ago about a check which I had not received from South Atlantic SS Company. ^ After you called their offices they sent me a letter explaining about it and informed me as to what I should do. Today I re­ ceived a check from the party who had endorsed the check with my name. I'm sure the company would have ignored me if I had not been a Union member, and a member of the SIU at that. Thanks a million for your help. Eldon Peterson As prancing B—girls shook their hennaed manes, Wer!e-_mystic with disturbing clarity. And bar bills mounted up and up again^ .'V '^9 The ship of joy sailed on toward morning's shore. The girls drank and smiled and promised more. The sailors grinned; the drinks were rearranged, The jukebox blared, the barman kept the change. The motley group watched with envious leer, And the sailors drank their morning-after beer, And laughing softly, lightly shook their head: "Our mopey's gone, we sail today," they said. ' t -" | ^ �vjigMT^^Tv- Friday. April 16, 1848 JT HE SEAFARERS LOG Brandon Crewmen Bluest Bonus For Nitrate Load Page Eleven THE BARTENDER HAS A BIRTHDAY Feels Performers Foul-Up Union , 'Bread & Butter' To the Editor: To the Editor: The ciewmeinbers of the Gov­ ernor Brandon, Waterman, after serious consideration both pro and con, are unanimous in their desire to have ammonium ni­ trate declared as penalty cargo. The stevedores who load this cargo, under the safest condi­ tions, receive a 100 percent bon­ us. Therefore, .seamen should not encounter any great difficulty in obtaining similar compensation. We believe that the views' ex­ pressed in this letter are those of a large part of the member­ ship of the SIU. In view of this fact we suggest that our repre­ sentatives take immediate steps to open negotiations for a bonus of at least 100 percent. This bonus should apply to all ships transporting this highly explosive material and should be made retroactive as per the stevedores' bonus. We also suggest that matter be given as much publicity as possible to the membership. M. Darley Ship's Delegate Governor Brandon BECOMES PAPA, RUNS FOR OFFICE, WANTS TO SHjjP To the Editor: -ff Sensible crewmembers are get­ ting tired of all these so-called good union men who are glad to raise the roof about some minor beef on the ship or in the HaU, but. when there is a bookman, permitman or whitecarder on the .ship who is a performer they start the old cry, "I don't want to take a man's bread and better away from him." •t Shipmates gather around Eddie Mooney, barman on the SS Alcoa Cavalier, as he proudly displays cake tendered him in celebration of his birthday (we weren't told which one). Kneel­ ing are from left to right: Joe Magdelena. Waiter; Mooney; Harvey Dawson, Messman; Eddie Mulford. Bartender; and Ray Mileck, Pantryman. Chief Cook Walter Ready (white hat) looks on approvingly. The other Brothers were not identified. Green Cites Delays On Long Voyage Home; He And Hughes Marooned In South Africa To the Editor: I lost ten pounds. Maybe it On February 16, due to medi­ was due to the operation, but cal reasons, Ernie Hughes and I water doesn't exactly put meat signed off the Joseph H. Hollister on your bones. FINALLY SPRUNG here in Lourenco Mai-ques. We were the only crewmembers I finally got out on the 27th of whose conditions warranted hos­ February; Hughes about a week pitalization. I'd say 99 percent later. My time came when the of the crew was sick during our sister came in and told me I was time in Beira. finished and could leave. Well it happened. I am the prbud father of a seven-and-ahalf pound baby girl.' Mother and daughter are doing fine. Maybe Tm sorry she isn't .a a boy so she could ship out SIU, but we are pretty proud of Mar­ guerite Lynne Greenlee. Hughes was suffei'ing with Now this will give you a heai-t trouble and I had appen­ laugh. I am running for Con­ dicitis. stable here on the Democratic ticket. ADVANCES NO PROBLEM We were sitting around the It has been the consul's prac­ other day drinking and batting the breeze and I was ribbing tice to give men their discharges some guy about running for Con- ' when signing off and insist at the stable and he said he would bet same time that, their money be me 15 dollars that I wouldn't deposited with him or the Agent, even sign up to run. 'Although this happened to us we Well, I bet him because it only l"'ave had no trouble in getting cost 10 dollars to announce for advances. the job and I could make five We went to the hospital the dollars. same afternoon. The only thing What's more, a lot people seern worth commenting about was the to think I can win—and wouldn't food. You get pretty hungry that be something! ^ after a few days; it's either do or H. W. Greenlee ' die, so scrape the grease off, 1333 West 51h Avenue close your eyes, hold your nose Huniingion, West Virginia and hope for the best. The doctor was to take me downtown. It was after five when we left and I knew the agent's office would be closed, but I figured thej' had a room ai-ranged. Luckily thei-e was someone at the office and after a hurried conference they sent me to the Savoy Hotel. If you've ever seen a boar's nest, that joint is it. This is a lot of bull. If a man is going to be an a.sset to our' Union, he has to be able to take care of the job for which he holds a rating. He also should not be allowed to perform and gradually knock down the prestige we all have worked so hard to build. These guys are a liability. It is up to all of us to get rid of them. Sure, it is a little trouble to the men who must prefer the charges, but it was a little trouble to win the Isthmian beef and the 1946 General Strike and all the previous beefs. CAN'T SEE IT rl -' '.G •' -'VJ •m cyyt-V Twe/JTV FIV/F SUP BROTHER RIDES SEATRAINS, LIKES THE SET-UP m To the Editor: I moved my gear into the Carl­ ton which is not a bad dump. York. They are the Joliet Vic­ tory, Robin Gray and Robin Tuxford. Apparently Robin is the onlj"^ line we can get transporta­ tion aboard. If we don't get aboard one of these ships we'll I have held several jobs on the Seatrains when these jobs were allocated to the New York SUP' Hall after there were no takers in the SIU Hall. I wish to express appreciation not only for myself but .in®behalf of. all SUP men who ride these jobs. Most of them have their homes and families in this be calling the SIU to help us sector of the Atlantic coast and get out of here. these jobs sure come in handy. It would be a good idea to put a clause in our agreements with companies sailing passenger ships that they agree to give priority first class passage to all stranded SIU men. "A loi of Sailors probably often wonder w.»al Chief Mates do off watch?" writes Seafarer John J. Bluitt. of the MV Mooring Hitdt, Alcoa "Well, here's my version." i Why should we weaken our They call it a moderate hotel, if present position for the sake of you can call $50 a week moder­ ate for a double room without a few jerks who cannot do their private bath. Meals are $4 a day work? extra for each of us. We don't take away their bread and butter. They can go We can't figure out why the;/ and weaken the finks. Having •- 'M are keeping us here when it costs so much. They have re­ them in our Union really takes fused to send us to Durban. The away the bread and butter of Consul says he doesn't want to our capable non-peiforming put us on a ship as workaways. brothers evei-y time one of them Someone must have gotten on takes a job off the board. his neck for working men out All this sounds hard and cruel, of this port. Anyway, that's why maybe it is, but this is a hard •I we have been here so long. world to get along in. It is espe­ cially so if a man expects to take THREE COMING IN aU the breaks but will not do his At the end of the month there part. Let's shake these guj's a will be three ships in for New little. This is the only way we can keep our position. • I Add Gilham -AWDAO-THtS fiaa , The cheapest, dirtiest, smelliest house I've ever seen. To top it off they call it a hotel. The night T was there was one I'll never forget. I cleared out the next day and haven't been near it. since. LIFE CAN BE MISERABLE ' There are, at present, five SUP men on deck and one be­ low. Some of the permitmcn aboard will have to get off as their 60 days are up. However, as far as my SIU shipmates are concerned, I have never sailed -In closing, I hope you will with a friendlier bunch, and I publish this in the LOG and give have been sailing since 1912. this warning to all men sailing I hope that -some day soon, around African ports: Do not we will have ironed out the sign off your ship unless it is an slight difference between the tW» extreme emergency. If neces­ greatest AFL waterfront Unions and by so doing will show the sary, make it an English speak­ rest of maritime that there is ing port—it makes things a lot unity, strength and good will easier. between our organizations, Les Green Harry A. Thompson (SUP) '?!l ^'4 �Pag» Twelr# K •'•r- • T BE SEAF ARERS LO C. Cnmp Halls, Foreign Flag Ships Justify New Assessments: Dugina Friday; April IS, 1948 CAREFREE CAPE CREWMEMBERS or sponsored by American capi­ men are incompetent" in their tal and run by a dummy corpo­ duties. They also make a prac­ Along South Street in New ration formed in Panama. tice of transferring aliens from York crimp halls, bearing the one ship to another with the LAX REQUIREMENTS unassuming names of "shipping threat that they will be turnejj agencies," are thriving. Business Since these ships do not come over to Immigration authoi'ities. is so good they even have run- under such strict regulations as ners to go out and get the men American flag vessels in so far If a man is injured aboard one as annual inspections, safety of these ships he can't collect for them. compensation / because men are Although they aren't using the measures and sanitary„ condi^ ^ not protected under their own more/ violent methods to acquire Pons; low wages, poor food and country's maritime laws while on the men, they are still resorting "o corporation taxes are the the vessel of another flag. to "some tactics of the old ship­ primary reasons some of the chiseling operators' have taken To sum it up, we can • plainly ping days. the chance to operate ships un­ see what is going on and how These halls supply men to der foreign registry. the shipowners would like to ships . flying the Panamanian, These are the same ships that force us into the above situa­ Honduran and other foreign were built and paid for by the tion. flags. When a foreign ship's crew American taxpayer's money dur­ piles off here—and who could ing the war. Now these ships are This is one of the many rea­ sons why I think that the ten blame them •the runners are out make money for the un- dollar strike and ten dollar build­ in Torce to scare up live ones. scrupulous operators while the ing assessment are good ideas. All of this has come about be- American seamen are thrown out They will insure us a hiring cause some American, operators of work, hall and the strike fund" will have found out that they can! This is where the crimps come be future insurance against the make more money by operating!in with their low wages, bad operators who will undoubtedly Life seems to be enjoyable aboard the Cape Mohican, at ships under a foreign registry,' food and bad conditions. It's hard try to use the Taft-Hartley Act least the smiles on the faces of the crewmembers would lead namely the Panamanian flag, j to man this huge fleet' so the against us. one to believe such was the case. The names of the hoisters There registration rates are very companies, hard pressed for men, Let's show them how strong and the hoisted were not given. Ship is a former Bull Line lo^sr, have to resort to some method we are financially, physically and vessel now being operated by Mar-Ancha Corporation, a newly ^ „ of getting men to man the ships. in union spirit. At tte present time Psnamn ^ SlU-contracted company. The run is between the Islands and ranks third m the world m mer^ East Coast ports. Picture was taken by Seafarer M. B. AyCock. John Dugina chant marine registered net ton­ For their services the crimps nage. The majority of these get as much as ten to fifteen ships are owned by Americans dollars and expenses per man, twenty dollars and expenses for officers. In some cases aliens are Montehello Crew yard. The gangway was low­ made to pay for a job on one To the Editor: ered and the Company Agent of these ships. I signed on the William Mulcame aboard with letters for the Thanks Philly In their scouting for men the hoUand January 5 in Vancouver, crew. crimps usually pick up drunks in bars, from park benches and British Vancouver, due to the I thought there was something For Beef Speed gutters. They usually help the fact that the ship was short two funny so I went to the Port victims along through the aid messmen. The steward was a Captain next morning. He said To the Editor: of a bottle of booze and then good egg, but the Chief Mate the mail had been stolen, but he Inasmuch as the beef on "the out to the ship they go. had not told anyone of it. The never got along with anybody. SS Montehello Hills has been Port Purser said he turned the THE DOUBLE-CROSS settled, we the crewmembers of case over to the FBI. This is In London it was cold, and the If they pick up a man who that ship would like to offer our strictly chopped nuts. conveyor belt didn't work. We • sincere thanks and appreciation isn't a seaman they fill him with This is just a sample of the fof the representation and co­ fancy stories of adventure, high got the job done but only after hard luck the boys got on this operation we ^received from the wages aand easy work. Out at we spent a good hunk of dough. ship: "Hard Luck Mulholland." membership as a whole and from sea it is a different story, for Sparks came back to the ship The latest rumor has it that the P h i1 a d e 1 p h*i a Agent Blackie the articles they have signed and there was no gangway aren't worth a damn. If they are Maritime Commission will get Gardner, Don Hall, Bob Pohle, not satisfactory to the Master the ship. If this is a hard, luck so he came up the ladder. He Bill Luth and, last but not least, the men can be put off the ship ship now, there is no telling attorney JPhilip Goldstein. was half way up when he fell. in any port and other men hired what will happen . when those Looking somewhat disgrunt­ The officials in Philly leaned He was injured so badly that he in their place. poor souls take over. over backwards to have the dis­ died at 5 A. M. If the Chief had led with conditions, three MulOne practice is to reduce the Angelo Bello hqllanders -line up on the stern pute settled amicably. Due to left the gangway up the accident for a picture. Left to right, wages out at sea, claiming the their untiring efforts we are now they are: Ken Ollenburger. making ready to sail, the beef ARMY WAY VEXES MM; Shorty. AB; and Eboe, having settled in our favor. CORPORAL MCVEIGH AB. Shot by Angelo Bello. Tlie membership can read an Halls and property, and our offi­ accoimt of the beef which ap­ To.fhe Edifor: To the Editor: cials are paid to see- that our peared in the LOtr dated April ,By chance a few weeks ago my property is taken care of. Why, never would have happened. As you c;m see by my address, 2, 1948. ship headed into Sg^annah, hasn't it been replaced? I am in the army now. I would We finally got away and ran With this type of representa­ Georgia, for a payoff. The ship, This kind of business should into a storm. The MulhoUand like to get a copy' of the SEA­ tion we know that the SIU can the SS Samuel Mclntyre, South FARERS LOG and the West only go forward to bigger and Atlantic, docked on February 21, be taken care of as soon as it rolled like a rolling pin. Every Coast Sailors, if you could send better things. In closing, we so before paying off I decided to happens. I feel that this sort of time she shook, the Messman it to me. again say "Thank you, Phila- stroll up to the HaU for a copy mqtter warrants the attention of and Eboe stood frozen as if If I ever get out of the army delpl^a." of the SEAFARERS LOG. Little all. After all, the Hall is up­ Boris Karloff had sprayed them I expect to sail agaifil as a mem­ stairs and a stranger not know­ Crew. SS Montebello Hills did I know the difficulty I Was ing where the Hall is would get with a death ray. / ber of the SIU. I know it is the going to have before achieving best Union in the maritime field. disgusted just looking. (Ed. Note: The Mate of the my objective. FALSE ALARM I came over here to Norway Like I said before it probably Montebello HUls fired the After arriving at the address has been overlooked but we Sea­ on the General Taylor. On the One night after the storm, we Dele<jeles for union activity, where our Hall is supposed to way over, we had sonie sailors farers like to know the where­ and two men were hauled be­ be, I was surprised to find not abouts of our Hall when we go were on the hatch when Abe the on that army transport. I noticed Fireman sighted an object three that they were out painting the fore the Coast Guard. The even a sign to direct me. After looking for it. miles to the port side. The Old bulkhead as well as some should­ Philadelphia Branch had the walking a couple of blocks I, by Fred R. Hicks Jr. chance, ran into a couple of sea­ Man said '"hard left" *so we ers., which being a union man, I charges dropped and forced men in the local beer hall who until we got close. It didn't like. But you know how the Mate off the ship.) Permitmen Can Have Log circled took me to the Hall.. 3 the army is. waST just an old raft. Of course I thought it had Mailed To Their Homes Cpl. William J. McVeigh Coming into Mobile River we Straubing. Germany moved or something, but this were struck by fog and lay at was untrue. I inquired around To the Editor: anchor. The fog lifted and we and was told the sign identifying Being a permitman I do not Send in the minutes of were on our way. The pilot boat the Hall as belonging to the SIU know whether I am entitled to your ship's meeting to the came but the pilot would not had blown down six months be­ receive the LOG. If I am, I wish New York Hall. Only in that come aboard so he went all the The slop chest is your cor­ way can the membership act fore and had never been hung you would please send it to my way back for, another one. ner store while you are at up again. oi» your recommendations, home. My mother and father sea. You can't take your and then the minutes can be both enjoy the LOG very much: Halfway up the river fog TAKE CARE trade someplace else If the printed in the LOG for the John B. Geissler struck in again so they dropped slop chest doesn't have what Now, brothers, we all know Five A. M. next benefit of all other SIU New Orleans. La. the hook. you.need. that. our Union - appropriates (Ed. Note: Of course, of morning we tried • agaiiv and crews. money every week to better our course.) passed Sand Island to the^lower ' -4, To the Ediloi: Mulkolland Is Rough; Pities New Crew Hunted Hall, No Dice; Wants Sign Send Those Minutes ATTENTION! vr.' V' .. �Friday, AprU 16, 1848 Shaia Asserts Savannah Branch Operates Soundly THE SEAFARERS THEY SAILED STEEL CHEMIST LO G Page Thirleea Hails Support Of UFE, Says He's Proud Of SIU trade unions, who have respond­ ed with help of all kinds: food, The strike of the Lnited Fin­ money and pickets. All organ­ In a recent issue of the LOG, 1 ancial Employes on Wall Street ized labor seems to understand noticed in the spaced called in which the Seafarers have been what this beef means to the "Beef Box," a complaint about helping is a wonderful demon­ UFE and to all labor unions. ; the Hall in Savannah. The stration of union cooperation, brother wrote that there was don't think there has been a But the fact that the Sea­ . some back-door shipping going finer sample of solidarity any­ farers were out there militantly demonstrating that they knoW; on there. where. the score and that an injury to In, reply to the brother who I, for one, am proud to say one union member is an injury made that complaint, I would that I am a member of the Sea­ to all union members made me . like to say, in plain words, that farers International Union on feel extra good. We don't take, , I don't think he' is on the right the basis of our brotherly atti­ any attack on trade unionisfn. Course. tude alone. lightly. This is serious stuff toI have shipped out of the I don't want anyone to think all union men. Savvanah branch on several oc­ Earl Laws, who took these photos on the Isthmian ship's I am underestimating the sup­ Some of our brothers have casions and I could not see latest trip says he doesn't know the full names of his sub­ port given the striking financial - where there was any so-called jects. These boys will no doubt forgive him; left to right: workers Ijy the scores of other never had any actual experience in a real beef. This UFE strike back-door shipping. I think the Brothers Cox, F. Cook and Brooks. gave them an opportunity to • ' ^ 1 Savannah dispatching is being see how the employers wiU use . run as well as it is in New York, every means — fair or foul — to where it is under the supervision smash their efforts to win a bet­ • of our capable' Brother, Pau ter life. It doesn't matter whether, Gonsorchik. you're a white collar worker, a/ And as far as Brother Charles painter, miner, or a seaman. The^Starling is concerned, I should fact that you belong to a union.be the last one in the world to labels you as a threat in -thq, put in a good word in his favor bosses' eyes. . :• To Ihe Editor; : as he once brought me up on We have shown we know the! charges, which kept me from My dad is on the SS Del Munscore. That a militant bunch of shipping for awhile. That is, do and ships out of New Orleans. men in a strong' union is the , ; until at trial committee cleared only chance wd have to maintain, He has been on the Del Mundo me. the decent things all working", However, as they saying goes, since it first sailed, but we never stiffs are entitled to. - We've I must give him his due, I must read anything about his ship in shown this to the entire nation. • say that Brother Starling, the the LOG. Our support of the UFE has •-V • Savannah Agent has his hands won the respect and admiration My dad has the LOG sent to •full and in all my experience of trade unions aU over. In fact, with the Hall I down there, I us and we really enjoy reading anyone who is fair-minded, and it, but we would like to read have always found it to be run wants to see the imderdog get about his ship sometime. /in a 100 per cent SIU manner. a break has applauded our ac­ He is in South America now Spud, galley man on the Steel Chemist, suns himself Fred Shaia, Steward tion. and is supposed to return to New while he catches up on some reading matter. * SS Seatrain Havana Orleans sometime in April. CAN BE PROUD Woolcott Was Sluggish They call my dad "Val" and As a imion of hardworking, my own nickname is "Fella." I honest u'hion men wishing to On Voyage To Venice am 13 years old. see other union guys get a. -de­ To the Editor: cent break, we .can be proud-^ I hope you can find something all of us—^for the part we .sire After 28 days, of fast (?) trav­ to print about the SS Del To the Editor: and those milk rounds are some­ playing in the UFE strike. Our Mundo. We will keep on i-eadelling, this Alcoa scow, SS Alex­ thing you don't find in other reputation has grown by leaps ander Woolcott, reached Gondol- ing the LOG anyway, however, I would like to disagree with hospitals. and bounds. And that is what •aville (Venice) from Galveston, because it is really interesting. Brother Frank Schutz' favorable we should want—to let every­ Brother, if you have to get a dis^nce of 6,000 miles, with­ MUfred (FellaL Valentine, Jr. verdict on the marine hospitals. sick, make it Baltimore. That's one know we will fight for what out much fanfare. However, I certainly am glad where you'll be treated well and is right. (Ed. Note: All right, you On our return we may hit New to learn that he has been fixed given the proper care. Every man who has been out Orleans. If there are any bro- men on the Del Mundo, how up and is well satisfied. Plenty For instance, the other night there doing his bit in this strike jthers who want to take a slow about giving "Fella" Valen­ of others I know aren't satisfied. the Veterans Service League put can say to himself: ship across, they can come to tine a break?' Get out your I was at Staten Island Hospi­ on a show for us. It was just "I can afford to be proud of •this Alcoa grain carrier and she ^will see to it that her sailor pens and paper and limber up tal for three months. I went in a try to see if the men liked what we are doing for we ate fighting on the side of decency :boys get tired of going to sea. your cameras. Send your with one bad leg and came out it better than playing bingo. and fair-play. We are ; showing with two. stories to,the LOG.) V. Perez Mrs. Joseph Kurdle, the presi­ the world we have the guts and When the doctors discovered dent of the league, gave a little determination to get into a fight their mistake, they tried hard talk asking the boys if they where the going is tough—and enough to get me back in.. But wouldn't rather have the show. I came down to Baltimore in­ The yes vote was unanimous. stay with it." That's the reason we Seafarers stead. IN GOOD VOICE are sailing under the best con­ I am certainly glad I came ditions and wages in the marL -down here, for if there is any­ Then there was Mrs. Ella time indystry. Those wages, mid exact conformity with the Sen­ thing that can be done the doc­ Barks who did some good sing­ April-7, 1948 conditions are no accident. ate bill in so far as this phase tors here will do it. They really ing and had the boys join in To the Editor: And that's how I feel about it.. of the legislation is concerned. take good care of you. with her for a few songs which I think your paper should have everybody enjoyed. As this amendment was orig­ Frank Sehula| one or two slaps on the wrist for CHECK-UP inally offered in the Senate _ by Then there was the star of the 'its reporting of- the proceedings Senator Knowland of California I arrived here on March 24 show, little Dorothy Butts. She in the House (of Representatives) and in the House by me (also and they did more checking on was, I'd judge, about 10 years Working At Inn, a few days ago on the shipping Offers Lodging from California) I think it might me the first week than they did old. •provisions of the ERP bill. well be thought of as a con­ in the whole three months at Dorothy was the little girl who To Seafarers '3k\ I note in the issue of 2 April tribution of California Members Staten Island. I am beginning to kissed a soldier who'd lost his .that on page one and Ai the edi- of Congress to the shipping in­ feel a lot better. voice during the war. After she To the Editor: jtorial page, you state that the dustry of the United States. It's going to be some time be­ kissed. him he regained his I am still going to sea and am House did not adopt the provi­ Willis W. Bradley. M. C. fore Til be back in the condition speech' and, they say ,he hasn't keeping my book up to date, sion requiring 50 per cent of the stopped talking since. House of Representatives I was in last year, however. but for the time being I have cargoes purchased in the United The chow here is good too. taken a shoreside job. I'm do­ Washington, D. C. Dorothy sang and tap-danced States with ERP funds to be ing business at the Martha and put out the numbers for the (Ed. Note: Our wrists are carried in American bottoms and Washington Tourist Inn and door prizes, which were five car­ that this would go to Conferees tingling. As we explained in Trailer Court in Alexandria, Vir­ tons of cigarettes. the LOG of April 9, we had an for adjudication. . ginia—^just six miles from Wash­ If you can find a spot to ex­ ington, D. C. Let's keep the record straight incomplete report of the pro­ press our thanks to the men and b • noting that I offered an ceedings of the House ^ of I'd like to have the LOG ^nt women who go out of their way to me here and, above all,- if a:..endment to that effect im­ Representatives when the LOG to provide cheer for men who my Seafarers are passing through mediately after the acceptance of . of April 2 went to press. Representative Bradley is to can't get out themselves I think this neighborhood, stop in. and the amendment striking out the it will make them feel a little see me. I'll always have , a --bod 200 ship charter- provision and be commehded for his con­ better. that my amendment was ac­ sistently leading role in be­ for an SIU brother. cepted by voice vote thereby half of American ' seamen and C. D. Myert Geoige T. Freshwater 'i 3* bringing the House bill into shipping. To the Editor: To the Editor: Boy Likes Log But Wants News Of Dad's Ship Claims Baltimore Hospital Is Ahead Of Staten Island Bradley Sets Record Straight; He Pushed 50 Percent Rider • FIT �T H E S E AF AR ERS Page Fourteen LOG iBellboy 'Little Joe' Kotallk Is Called Colorful Personality By Dei Norte Crow i By SALTY DICK ABOARD SS DEL NORTE — . There's nothing small about Jo­ seph (Little Joe) Kotalik — dei. spite the fact that he is not much ^ more than four feet tall. His • shipmates aboard this Mississip-; pi cruise ship know him as a ^-.guy who does things in a big "way. Little Joe, they readily , agree, is an asset to his Union, and to the entire ship's company. Little Joe is one of the Del c- Norte's bellboys and he responds ^^- to the bong with the pep and . vigor of a flyweight champ. Be. fore he took over that job he sweated out a stint as a Black Gang messman. He's glad he was '^Jable to make the change. Bi'other Kotalik holds undisputed title as the Del Norte's most colorful personality. That's understandable for Joe has trav­ If li; elled life's road in anything but ^^ithe conventional way. iliiiiiiii-. ^ KEYSTONE STATE p; As-a kid in a small Pennsyl•|i ""V vania town. Brother Joe indulged .. in the same stunts and boyish pranks as the rest of his school­ mates. He differed from the rest only in that he was always caught. Politically-minded at that early "LITTLE JOE" KOTALIK age, Joe used to keep the teacher on his side by plumping the old of midgets—with the truant offi­ red apple on her desk eVery cer right behind them. He was 14 then. morning. He numbers among hiS friends This astuteness paid our SeaJohn Boles of the movies and tarer-to-be worthwhile dividends. Ozzie Nelson, the orchestra lead­ Whatever teacher would accuer, both of whom he has ap­ ^ mulate by way of gifts and con­ peared with.. fiscated material from the class, HAS A GIRL she would give to Joey at the Cupid inflicted a wound in end of the day. Joe's heart during a stopover in In later years, when the rest Chicago and apparently he's nev­ of the guys were hefty enough to er quite recovered. The girl in go out for the football .team, Joe the case still coi-responds with stuck ^to his marbles with a him. Some day the wedding bells vengeance. He became one of may ring out. the town's best shooters. For eight years, Brother KotAt an age when most guys alik stayed on the road touching are still trudging off to school hamlets and villages which don't with the lunch mother packed even show up on our largest for them. Little Joe was touring maps. Finally, he landed in New the countryside with a troupe, Orleans, where he got a job on Boston Warns Crewmen To Wait For Patrolman Before Paying Off By WALTER SIEKMANN BOSTON—Shipping is sort of What happened was this: Com­ slow here but we did pay two pany agents were "misinformed" Watermans off and both of them about the time of payoff, or just "neglected" to let the SIU Hall signed right on again. The Berea Victory had beefs know when the payoff would be. galore, and we had to tell the As a result, two tankers, the Chief Engineer to sit down with SS Hood River and SS Idaho the agreement during his time Falls, paid off without a Patrol­ man present. off and learn what's in it. Some of the beefs turned out The crews lost good overtime. to be bum ones as sometimes And they lost other beefs that happens. Howeyer, all legitimate couldn't be squared afterwards. overtime was collected at the What's more, these crews jeop­ ardized the entire agreement by point of production. * The Knox Victory had the irresponsibility. same old rough and tough 1st These just happened to be Assistant Engineer, but you'd tanker crews, but this warning never know him. He's rough and goes to all crews. Don't pay off tough no longer. He's turned in­ in any port without an Agent or to a meek little lamb of a guy. a Patrolman present. In addition to the Waternjans We've had good reports from we've had some Isthmians here the 50-odd men who went to in transit, as we usuaUy do. New York to help out in the " There's one thing we'd like to UFE beef in Wall Street. Some bring home to the membership. of the boys who remained here It's something which happened are pretty steamed up and wish on a couple of our contracted they could go too. tankers recently. It's partly the We haven't had any more col­ fault of the companies, but cer­ tainly the crews should never lege- girls down to see the ships, that's our bi^st cpmplaint. have let it happen. - the knee of a ventriloquist ap­ pearing at the Roosevelt Hotel. Having saved his pennies. Joe was able to fulfill a life-long dream. He got a location and a partner and set up a business, selling firewater to the thirsties. (Joe, by the way, is a teetotaler —doesn't touch the stuff.) The enterprise stepped off as a success. Shelves were cleared of bottles with astounding speed and Joe's dreams of a soft liv­ ing were inflated. But they col­ lapsed with a big poof when Joey found that the cash regis­ ter didn't hold the key to his dreams. His partner had been working overtime—drinking up the busi­ ness. That ended the enterprise. It was shortly after this de­ bacle that Joey went to sea. He became a member of the SIU. He's the second member of his family to carry membership in the Seafarers. Brother Tom, who, believe it or not, measures six feet, one inch, is the other sail­ ing Kotalik. Joey is the boss, he claims. A PROBLEM, BUD? The life of ihe present day seaman is difficult and often very complicated. He is 'at the mercy of lanscrupulous companies, goTemment agen­ cies. brass hats and hiunan sharks of various descrip­ tions, everyone trying to take advantage of him. If he hap­ pens to know some of his rights, he is Sneeringly refer­ red to as a Sea Lawyer. A Special Services Dept. of the Union has been sat up to cpasult with you on all four proMems involviitg the Goast Guards Shipping Commission­ ers, UnemployoMnt • Insuranoe, personal injury claims, your statutory rights when you become ill aboard ship. Immigration Laws, and your dear, beloved Draft Board. If you happen to be in New York, contact us personally, or if you are out of town, write and you will receive a prompt reply. Address all mail to SPE­ CIAL SERVICES, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Your Union is your shoreside contact. USE IT S FACILI­ TIES. Frisco SIU Rallies Coast Labor To The'Sa^ort 01 UK Workers By STEVE CARDULLO Friday, April IS, 1948 Port Tampa Riding Crest Of Shipping Wave By C. SIMMONS TAMPA — Shipping and busi­ ness have been very good in this port for the past couple of weeks. We have had one pay­ off and shipped- several men to different ships on the coastwise run. A big boost was the full crew we shipped aboard the Robert M. McBui-hey, Overlakes. We are getting Isthmian ships in this port now. During; the past ten days we had two to take loads for the Near East. The William H. Allen will dock here tomorrow and that will make it three. Being newcomers to this port there was "a slight misunderstanding concerning stores when the last Isthmian arrived. The Steward soon learned the story of the finky ship chandlers in this port and all supplies were purchased elsewhere. It's going on two years since they used police protection to store ships during our strike, but we haven't relented one bit on oui- stand against " tliem. They'll never store anotlier SIU ship in this port. The outlook for the coming week is pretty good. We are slupping men to the Floi'ida quite regularly and Waterman's coastwise ships put in frequent calls for men. NOT SO SMART HOUND Brother Nevin Ellis dropped in Saturday with quite a tale about a dog he had seen that morning. Ellis, his story went, had started o'owntown to the Hall when he saw an old fellow sitting on the curb playing checkers with a big hound dog. Ellis watched him for a while then told the old man that he had never seen such a smart dog. The old fellow moved a man, spat out a plug of tobacco, and said, "He ain't so damn smart, I've beat him two out of the last three games." A real oldtimer in the SIU, Brother John C. White, passed away in San Pedro last week. His body was returned here to his home for burial. Seafarers from the Tampa Hall served as pallbearers at his funeral and gave him a real Seafarers sendoff. Brother White held book No. 252 and was in good stand­ ing at the time of his death. SAN FRANCISCO — To the ployees in most of those lines of members of the United Finan­ business have organized them­ cial Employees now on the picket selves to obtain better wages and lines to raise your wages from conditions. a starvation level to a living These men talk about "loyal level: employees." That talk is so Your strike has been publicized much hot air. And you can't in newsreels and newspapers out pay the landlord in hot air. here on the West Coast, but the Why don't these men reward true picture has not been given. loyalty by giving their employees I don't think we have to tell you 3 decent break instead of refus­ why. ing to arbitrate, and instead of Much of the press out here is provolting police demonstrations. Hearst-controlled, and that is ex­ Of course, many unions have planation enough, but there are come up the hard way—through other reasons. the opposition of police and However, the SIU-SUP have hired thugs and bosses who informed all locals of all wouldn't talk. And more will. branches of organized labor of Out here we're sure you can the truth of the situation and win your fight because you are financial as well as moral sup­ fighting for your bread.* port is in the offing. How can so few hold so many This week we have scheduled in bondage at starvation wages? a complete tour of all the unions As Americans you have the in San Francisco so that there light to strike. As Americans will be no question in anybody's you have struck. As Americans mind what the issues actually you will win. Here's to success. are. The people to whom we already have spokf a are amazed at conditions in Wall Street. THIRTY A WEEK By L. (Blackie) GARDNER Many of you in Wall Street are doing skilled work for less than PHILADELPHIA—Come flood, The Bibbs had pretty clean 30 dollars a week. fsunine, fire or war, shipping is payoff except that the Night In contrast, we know of many still good in the port of Phila­ Cook and Baker had some dis­ bootblacks and janitors, doing delphia. We can use rated men puted overtime about building work that requires nothing much in all departments—so consider fires in a coal range each morn­ in the way of education or train­ yourself invited, if you're can-y- ing. We settled things to his ing, who average 60 to 70 dol­ ing a rating around in your poc­ satisfaction. lars a week, and of bus boys who ket and are looking for a quick The Azalea had some disputed draw nine dollars a day plus ship. hours to6, but everybody got three square meals. If . you need any riiore en­ everything the way he wanted Of course, many of those couragement, the new Hall here it. wages were obtained only after in Philly is shaping up very We had several ships here in long and hard fought battles by nicely. The new furniture will transij, all of which were con­ men and women organized into be installed within a few days. tacted. The crews of these ships unions. These battles were By the end of-the week the new had heard the news of the U^ similar to the one you of the hangout will be ship-shape and strike and the aid the SIU is UFE are fighting today. will withstand the criticism of giving. They made such generous All labor is answering your the most critical of Seafarers. donations that now we have col­ call for help. All labor realizes On the shipping front we paid lected around $560 from all ships that you are struggling against off the John M. MiUer, Ampac hitting here. men who spend more each week Los Angeles and the Piatt Park. That's about it from Philly for cigars, or club dues, or old All beefs, of which there were for this week. Next week' we. brandy than youmake to meet only a few, were squared away hope to extend the invitation tb in short order. the rent and the grocery bill. We also paid off the Governor men of all ratings so look to These are the men who control industries, shipping lines, lumber Bibbs and the Azalea City, both the Philly report when' you get your LOG. companies 'and banks. But em­ 'Wstaama'": N Phiiiy Sends Call For Ratings �Page Fifteen T n B )s E AFAR E R S LOG .Fridayi ApxU 16.. 1946 PERSONALS .1.37 ' Smith, Hugh W. ......' • 'j: 38.32 Smith, J 3.73 Smith, .J. , SALVATOR VOLK 1.83 Smith, J Contact Mrs. Edna Bailey. 3.73 Smith, Jack O 2.68 i 4. 4, Smith, James G. c.' GEORGE FRESHWATEB 5.57 Smith, James H 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. 7.72 Smith, James M. You are asked to get in touch 3.56 Smith, James T with your wife. The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age 10.74 Smith, James W. 4. 4 4. Benefit over-deductions now being pad by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ 5.80 Smith, Jesse Talmage ... JOSEPH TASSIN 31.55 Smith, John A pany. covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Your Brother Alvin asks you 55.31 Smith, John R Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hiberto get in touch with him,.• 12.81 Smith, John W. ....' nia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Eller* 89 i 4 it '' Smith, Joseph F. JOSEPH ARRAS .69 busch and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, Smith, Karl G 7.20 Smith, Kenneth E. date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Contact J. Taggart, Water 5.10 Smith, Leslie A." Street, North Pembroke, Mass. 7.75 Smithy Lonnie Joe Smith, Louis H. 2.79 Springman, Louis 20.64 Stimac, Albert 62.95 4" 4" 4 10.46 Smolinki, William J Smith, M 4.66 Spry, Harold L 19.28 Stinger, Phillip N 30.46 HARRY TOAL . 2.84 Smothermon, Jack D Smith, Marion C 2.75 Spurlock, Buford E 8.63 St. Mary, Franklin H 1.24 Get in touch with Josepb A. 4.74 Smullen, John W Smith, M'arion E 2.80 , Spuron, John G 12,74 St. Nicholas, Benjamin J, 2.97 Marion, 1055-1057 Ellicott.Sqtjare, 3.73 Smyk, Joseph C Smith, Murray W 60.00 |Squyres, J. T 24.79 Stocke, Carl C 1.34 Buffalo 3, N. Y. Smith, Neal .56 Smyley, Bern 87.62 Stacy, Dave 2.64 Stocking, Gordon 0 13.17 .... .94 Smythe', Julius Smith„ Neal J 4. i i 1.29 Stachlek, Edw 2.84 Stockvoag, S 37.60 FRANK McMAY1.98 Snead, Albert F. Smith, Paul 46 Stack, Michael J 2.23 Stockwell, Louis G 4.27 Smith, Phillip John 3.84 Contact L. V. Caldwell, Welder eV, Dean R 15.15 Stack, Robert D 28.00 J Stoddard, E. G 9.80 Smith, R. E 4.76 Snelling, Wesley E 21.81 Stafford^Leman L., Jr 43.39 j Stoddard, Edwin S 11.59 Foreman, Welding Gang No. 15, Smith, Raymond 9.33 Snidach,' Henry 6.50 Staflord, Milton V 2.79 • Stoddard, Thomas S 7.73 c/o Roadmaster S. P. Company, ... 5.69, Snider, Paul Smith, R. ,G ! 19.91 jstagg, Bertie 4.98 Stoffel, Paul J 29 Sparks, Nevada. Smith, Robert G 1.70 Snider, Phillip J 5.60;66tagg, Preston W 16.59 Stokaylo, Theodore 5.69 4> 4> 4 Smith, Robert L 6.68 ,1' 15.50 ALBERT DUNK Smith, Roderick 2.23 Stokes, Bill 14.47 * Your wife wishes you-to gat Smith, Roy C 24.02 Snitcher, Warren 10.67 in touch with her. 3.44 Stanfield, Earl A. 45.58 Stokes,'Frank Smith, Sidney 10.70 Snoddy, James Dopald .... 29.85 Stanford, John P 74 14.07 Stokes, Joseph B 4. 4. 4, Smith, T .60 Snow, J. F 5.75 1.451 Stankey, F. J 8.63 Stokken, Askid M MONROE C. LONG Smith, Thomas E., Jr. 13.68 Snow, John S 10.50 ^ Stankovich, Edward S. .... 26.82 . Stoltz, Casimire, A 5.78 Smith, W. H 12.41 Snowden, James A W. D. Boyce asks you to write-" 3.56, Stanley, Clyde H 5.13 Stoltz, D :.... 1.50 Smith, Warren J 62.71 Snowden, James Cabeb .... 5.04 Stanley, Goldman H him at 3443 Parkland Road, Nor­ 59 stone, Charles 01 Smith, William folk 2, Va. 6.29 Edward G 10.32 Stanley, William E.' 3.311 stone, Forrest ll 60.00 Smith, William A 120.32 4. 4 4. Stone, Henry M. 137.46 SIDNEY LEROY WILSON Smith, William E. 5.99: Stone, Howard A 20.53 I, Smith, Wm. E « ... - 42 ' William G 13.54' Stansky, William 8.26 Stonebarger, Glen 1.98 Your father and mother are Smith, Wm. H 48;99: James D 15.40 Stanton,'EUgene A 1-26 _ storozinski, John 9.90 both sick and wish you to get in Smith, William L 8.91: .39 J Stanton, Floyd H 25.66 story, Samuel 68.76 touch with them. They have linger, Barney R Smith, William V .. .40; 3.09,Stark, John 04jstouffer, Richard G. .46 moved from Hammond and their ; Sokoloff, Harry Smithart, Alvin F., Jr. .. 6.94'; 8.03, Starling, Homer '. stout, George T 10.74 new address is: 132 West Desoto Smithers, G. W.^ .. 25.52 ; 45 stovall, Walter H .17 Street, Memphis, Tennessee. P 27.64 St. Arnold, Russell Geo Stauter, George L :. 25.19 stover, Chauncey V 10.21 Solomon, Nathan , 65.53 4 4 4 GEORGE M. SCHEMM 44.99 st. Pierre, Joseph 15.12 Somers, Charles F 52.83 Stead, Henry G 5.94 strahle, Wesley 0 2.64 Soper, Neal W 18.78 Steakin, Patrick J Get in touch with your mother. Sopp, George C 5.69 Stearns, Leroy F. •69 Straka, John : 8.26 This is serious. Her address: SIU, A&G District 1.37 Strand, Harold Sordelet, Jennings L 4.83 Steeber, Chas : 3.66 Mrs. Charles E. Schemm, H-1, 2.13 Strange, Leland J 1.37 Steed, Robert L 2.75 Fredericksburg, Maryland. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Sorenson,. Ejond M i 2.97 Straton, Nighbert William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 Sorenson, Raoul D.^ 9.70 Steele, Clair R 4.27 4 4 4 BOSTON 276 State St. Souby, W. J 10.74 Straw. Vergel W. . 1.88 Steele, Lee W 45.35 THOMAS L. JEERS Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 .39 Straw, William T Souldier, Hubert J 23.50 Steever, Willard Elmea ,... 1.40 / • GALVESTON 308'/s—23rd St. V Your papers are being held Stefano, Harry .59 Strayer, John E 6.15 134.86 Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Soule, Wm. D for you at the baggage room of 1.98 Street, George * MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Souzer, August 1.34 Steffen, Paul J 10.74 the New York Hall. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Soverign, Alvin M 9.99 Streeter, Carl 6.06 Slehmeyer, Henry F 5.57 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. 4, 4 4 3.26 Strelitz, Frank B Sowards, D .05 Stein, R 10.57 E: Shoppard, Agent, Magnolia 6112-6113 ROBERT ANDERSON 5.63- Str«lei> Harry E :: 9.72 Stein, T. F 4.20 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Spafford, Geo. T •;99 Stringer, William R Get in touch with R. W. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Spann, Norman 2.23 Steinberg, Sidney ...;..:A_... 8.39 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Sparks, H 13.37 Stripling, Lonnie A. 44 Steineger, Wallace E- ;. 4.13 Davidson, Manager, Educational Ben Reea, Agent Phone 4-1083 Sparrow, James A 8.54 Steinel, Michael ! Stritzinger, August 2.00 Adjustment Associates, 841 East PHILADFXPHIA 614-16 N. 13th St. 1.40 Steiner, Edward Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Spayd, Leo Stfobel, Oscar A 1.87 63 St., Chicago, lU. 1.60 Stroecker, G. W 1.44 Steinhouser, Franklin P. SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Speaker, William A 4 4 4 46 Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Specht, Geo. H 3.70 Stedhenson, A -. 1.90 Strom, Donald ALBERT ALONZI » 33.39 SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon Speck, Gerald B 3.00 Strom, G 2.87, Stephenson, Robert A. 4.83 . Anthony Alonzi asks that you Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 13.07 Speck, Rufus C 13.O8' Stephenson, Robert L. Strong, Clinton 1.78 get in touch with him at Mo­ SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. 16.39,Stepnosjcy, Edward L ll37 Strong, John A Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Speed, David C 7.18 hawk Auto Sales, Inc., 33 Myrtle TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Spencer. Earl James 2.30 ^ Sterling, Charles A 30.38 Strong, John W 1.70 Ave., Stamford, Conn. Claude Simmons, Agopt Phone M-1323 Spencer, Elmo E ;... 9.94 Sterling, Lewis 5.15 Spencer, Gordon H 68.39 Sterns, Daniel 28.80 SUP 1.00 Spencer, Thomas E 12.11 Stevens, Charles G. ^ 16 Merchant St. Spencer, William N HONOLULU Stevens, Edward J. 41.62 1.42 Phone 58777 Spicer, Clarence H Tlie SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ 6.94 j Stevens, Eugene 1.44 PORTLAND Ill W. Bumeido St. farers International Unibn available to all members who wfeh Spicer, Harry J 2.33 Stevens, Green 3.28 Beacon 4336 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoymenti'nf Spicer, Otis 85.50 Stevens, J. R t .12 RICHMOND, Calif 257 6th St. Phone 2599 Spicer, Richard L 148.351 Stevens, A. J. .33 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Spicer, Wm. L 7.69 Stevens, Robert E, 14.86 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Douglas 25476 Spiers, Willie P 2.16 Stevens, Robia C 10.74 SIU branch for this purpose. SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU 87.20 Stevens, Stanley N 1.40 Main 0290 Spina, Jos hall, the LOG.reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, 6.40 Stevens, W. C WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Spira, Henry *2.31 which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Terminal 4-3131 Sprague, Samuel F 2.26 Stevens, William 6.52 Beaver Street, New York 4 Y. Spring, Leroy .., 6.45 Stevenson, B. Jr. 08 G^. Lakes Djstrict Spring, Wilfred 1.80 Stevenson, Gunnar H 1.44 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION 2.23 Stever, Harold M SUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Springer, Erwin p.., 45.69 Cleveland 7391 Springett, George B 2.12 Stcwai-t, Alexander ............ 4,10 To the Editor: CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Stewart, Byron 1.29 Superior S17B I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the ^tewattr Clarence- .•.r.'.T. 4.43 CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. Main 0147 Stewart, E 02 address below: DETROIT 1038 Third St. SS ANTINOUS CREW Stewart, J.' F 46.00 Cadillac 6857 A box containing the belong­ Stewart, James W. Name 36.49 PULUTH 5.31 W. Michigan St. ings of Fred Paul was mislayed Stewart, Junius E. 14.27 Melrose 4110 15.88 TOLEDO .615 Summit St. while he was leaving the ship SfeWft,'"Mal&61rfi''E. street Address Garfield 2112 Monday night, March 22, at Pier Stewart, WiHi'am 30.31 C, South Mobile, Ala. It may Steyer, John R. 3.00 State City Canadian District have been picked up in error St. Germain, Rudolph S. 3.73 MONTREAL 1227 Phillips Square by one of the crew. Will the Stiedel, H. A. 2.29 Signed VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. finder please send it to Fred 122.28 Lmpire 4531 Paul, SIU Hall, 51 Beaver St., Stiener, Ray A. .....1 VANCOUVER 865 Hamilton St. Book No, 20.09 New York 4, N. Y., via express, Stiles, Donovan Padfte 7824 collect. • Stilley, Joseph R; 3.26 Mississippi Steamship Company SlU HALLS Notice To All SIU Members NOTICE! T iEl),;"; I IVv.'v'-. yf.v: , • �I:I jpkge Sixteen Tif> SEAFARERS LOG mkTv April 28. liw i On Picket And Chow Lines With The UFE r'^.1. • V "r ;i - iiJ: 1^7 : I' { ' As the United Financial Employes' strike against the New York Stock and Curb Exchanges and four brokerage houses entered its third week, picketlines and strike apparatus reached a new high in efficiency and morale. UFE strikers,' roundly encouraged by the staunch sup­ port of the Seafarers International Union, maintained their lines in good spirits before main Curb Exchange entrance. Part of the overflow audience of UFE strikers who gathered at SIU headquarters last, week to hear a discussion of the issues and progress of the beef. Another group of men as they downed a hot supper con­ sisting of Hungarian goulash, buttered noodles, bread and ? butter and hot. coffee. Over 300 men were fed at this serving. In photo left are the men who Saw to it that the plates : were heaped high and coffee cups kept full. Ready t.o deliver coffee from galley ate (1; to r.): James O'Connell, AB; Josejph : Rousseau, serving as Chief Cook: Oscar Grimm, pouring coffee, Chief Steward of the operation; Charles Sheridan,: working as Cook, and j^oseph Morelli, Galleyman. ^ . ' i£ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource April 16, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 16 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES TANKER DRIVE ROLLS ON AS NEW COMPANY SIGNS PACT WITH SEAFARERS WEISBERGER TO ATTEND SEA SAFETY CONFAB MASS RALLY AND STRONG UFE LINES ANSWER POLICE INTIMIDATION TRY WARNS OF CHISELLING ON ISTMIAN SCOWS SIU CONTRACTTED COMPANIES:ROBIN LINE SEAFARERS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR BRITISH LABOR SCHOLARSHIPS GOOD SHIPPONG STRIPPING BEACH IN SAVANNAH NORFOLK RALLIES TO SUPPORT OF UFE STRIKERS NEW ORLEANS EXPECTS ERP TO BOOM PORT PLENTY OF PAYOFFS IN BALTIMORE; SIGH-ONS AWAIT COAL SHIPMENTS GALVESTON SHIPPING HOLDS FAIR SHIPPING UPTURN EXPECTED SOON BY PORT MOBILE DISPATCHERS EXPLAIN HOW ASST. ELECTRICTIONS ARE SHIPPED NEW YORK EXPECTS LULL, BUT RATED MEN ARE STILL WELCOME LAHAINA SKIPPER'S ALERT MOVE SAVES CREWMEMBER WITH APPENDICITIS MINUTES OD SIU SHIP MEETINGS DIGESTED FOR EASIER READING BELLBOY 'LITTLE JOE' KOTALIK IS CALLED COLORFUL PERSONALITY BY DEL NORTE CREW PORT TAMPA RIDING CREST OF SHIPPING WAVE PHILLY SENDS CALL FOR RATINGS BOSTON WARMS CREWMEN TO WAIT FOR PATROLMAN BEFORE PAYING OFF Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/16/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/46183d731a5dce6c86b6c4fc90c79484.PDF e366cb1640cad76c7c9469ab8e2be6f0 PDF Text Text f-' SEAFARERS LOG • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL • S I A Story on Page 3 • A?s 2-Year Baby Benefits $267^000 Story on Page 2 •II ^1 4^IIM Stretching as high as he can go Joseph UrOMffOg up. "Jody" Cave, Jr., shows he's a husky 34" tall today, almost double what he was at birth two years ago. The youngster's birth, on April 2, 1952, was the occasion for the payment of the first SIU maternity benefit to a Sea­ farer. His dad performs the honors at a birthday celebration in their New Orleans home. (Story on Page 2.) . v.iiV: . ,... MA'-. �(-•. ;t' - ;«^.: '• F«re "Iw®. SEAFARERS LOG Ap^ IB, 1951 2-Year Maternity Yotal Tops $267^000 Marie With a proud record of having pwd $237,400 in benefits, the SIU maternity benefit plan has now gone into its third year of operation. As of April 1 when the plan completed its second year, 1187 maternity benefits of $200 had been paid, plus another $29,675 in benefits directly from the SIU in the-* : form of $25^ US savings bonds one set of triplets born last Decem­ SIU maternity benefit is its speedy ber 14 to Robert Long of New Or­ service to the memtership. Once (at maturity). the necessary documents have been Actually, as the figures for the leans. second year show, a considerably Long got himself $600 in mater­ submitted, checks go out within a larger number of Seafarers col­ nity benefits, plus three $25 bonds, few "days, either delivered by mail lected in the second year than the plus $1,800 in income tax exemp­ or in person by Welfare, Service first. A total of 518 babies were tions for the year 1953 for that representatives. The service is ap­ born in the first 12 months, headed feat. Long also collected the bene­ preciated particularly with hospital up by Joseph A. Cave, Jr. of New fit for his oldest child, born 15 and doctor bills to contend with for delivery of the baby. Orleans, who celebrated his second months previous. birthday on April 2. The second Central Fund' One Day On Ship year's totals amounted to 669 The maternity benefit, like other Payment of both maternity and bi bies, although these figures were disability benefits -got under way SIU welfare benefits, is supported swelled by a few sets of twins and in June, 1952, but the ipaternity by shipowner contributions of 60 benefit was made effective as of cents per man per day to a central Joseph Ccve. Jr., two years old on April 2, celebrates his birthday April 1. In order to qualify for the fund. Contributions were original­ In traditional fashion, astride hobby horse and wielding gunl His maternity' benefit a Seafarer mere­ ly 25 cents a day but have been father Is Seafarer Joseph Cave, who earned the first $200 SIU ly had to submit proof of one day more than doubled through nego­ maternity benefit back -in 1952 when the youngster was bom. , * on'an SIU ship in the previous 12 tiations. months, plus a mdmage certificate and the child's birth certificate. The SIU matet-nlty benefit plan is unique in many ways. The size of the benefit was, and is, far larger than amounts paid by in­ Members of the SlU-affiliated surance plans elsewhere. Eligibility Staff Officers Association (AFL), provisions are the simplest, since this month mourned the loss of most other plans require a year's Longshoremen in the Port of New Vork collected their second paycheck today since the their top official, Secretary-Treas­ coverage before a man is eligible urer Tom Hill, 37, who died April to collect. The Union plan also collapse of the old ILA's political "wildcat" strike, while looking forward to a new. port7 in New York City. He was born pays double in the case of twins. wide election. A decision is expected momentarily from the National Labor Relations Board November 17, 1916, ^ Joplin, Mo. From the very beginning the Head of the Staff Officers, rep­ number of applications to the ma- setting a date for a new vote"* the strike was to blackjack the La­ resenting pursers on US-flag ships tei-nity benefit was surprisingly and establishing procedures to accord without official action. bor Board into certifying the old The finishing blow to the strike •large, more than had been ex­ on all coasts since 1950, Hill was make sure that longshoremen former I y vice pected when the benefit was first will be able to vote without being was the National Labor Relations ILA as bargaining agent despite Board warning to the old ILA that the dubious results of the Decem­ president of the set in motion. It was conclusive ber election, it ended in complete intimidated or assaulted by old ILA proof of the fact that a much American.. Mer­ failure. chant Marine larger number of Seafarers were enforcers. One of the lighter moments of Contempt Trial, Staff Officers As­ family men than was commonly The 29-day ILA-sponsored wild­ the 29-day waterfront tie-up Meanwhile, troubles piled up for sociation, a West thought. The increase in benefits cat walkout collapsed late Friday was the fate of a Roquefort the old ILA on all sides. Three of Coast SIU affili­ for the second year of operations afternoon, April 2nd, when it be­ cheese shipment aboard the its leaders, Harold Bowei's, Willie ate which ceased indicates that this trend towards came increasingly clear that the old French liner Liberie; Approxi­ Ackilitis, brother of the Arsenal operating in 1949. home and family among seamen ILA mob could no longer keep mately 24 tons of the odorous mobster, Albert Ackilitis, and Although he rep- is continuing. product made several trips Willie Lynch, went on trial for con­ Originally, applications for the longshoremen from going back to resented his Hill back and forth in the hold of work. Nearly 6,000 AFL men, or tempt of court for calling a portunion at several maternity plan ran at the rate of the ship without being unload­ wide walkout in defiance of at least SIU of North America conventions, ten a week, but in the past year about 40 percent of the normal ed because the French Line work force on any given day, were three court orders. Danny St. John, he was unable to attend the last this has been exceeded with an av­ pier on the West Side was not one of the more notorious enforc­ one, in March, 1953, at San Diego, erage of close to 13 benefits paid working the port on the last day worked. The cheese was final­ of the strike. It was evident that ers, was denied a license as a hiring week in and week out throughout because of Illness. ly- removed a couple of days before another week would have boss by the Waterfront Commis­ Hill had been suffering' from a the year. after the strike ended, still as sion. Another desirable feature of the gone by that the "wildcat" strike recurrent condition which required fragrant as ever. ^would have disintegrated of its own Elsewhere in the country, several operations last year, and strength was steadily draining had reentered the James Ewing unless its political strike was called away from the old ILA as several Hospital, 68 Street and First Ave., off the Board would rule them off more locals in the Gulf district NYC, a month ago, on March 2. the balloc. Since the strike was al­ swung to 4he AFL-ILA. The AFL Services were held April 12 in ready a lost cause, old ILA leaders now represents 36 locals in the New York, with burial scheduled had no .alternative but to cail the Gulf, including locals In such ports late in Wood River, 111. Hill, who as Tampa, Jacksonville, Savannah, whole thing off. lived in New York, is survived by Since the principle objective of (Continued on page 17) his wife, Virginia, and a daughter, Patricia. Tom Hill, 37; Headed SIU Pursers Union Old ILA's Political Strike Folds Up; Await Cail For New Dock Election Sea Chest Begins Retail Sales In Three Outports SEAFARERS LOG April 16. 19S4 I '^•' Vol. XVI, No. 8 As 1 See It Page 4 Crossword Puzzle Page 12 Editorial Page 13 Foc'sle Fotographer Page 19 Galley Gleanings Page 20 In(^iring Seafarer ..Page 12 In Thie Wake .Page 12 Labor Round-Up Page 13 Letters Pages 21, 22 Maritime Page 16 Meet The Seafarer Page 12 On The Job Page 16 Personals Page '25 Quiz Page 19 Seafarers In Action ..Page 16 Ships' Minutes Pages 24, 25 SIU History Cartoon Page 9 Sports Line Page 20 Ten Years Ago Page 12 Top Of "The News....... .Page 7 Wash. News Letter....... Page 6 Welfare Benefits ....Pages 26, 27 Welfare Report Page 8 Your Constitution Page 5 Your Dollar's Worth Page 7 Published biweekly at the hMdquertcrs ef the seafarer.. International Union. At­ lantic a Cult ^District'AFL, *75 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn )3, NY. Tel. HYacinth 9-6*00. Entered a* leceiiif cUss matter at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY., under .ihf Pf. AwSUIt Extending its shoreside services to the membership, the SIU Sea Chest has opened retail sales of merchandise in the ports of New Orleans, Mobile and Baltimore. For the time being, the sales will be handled out of the e.stablished by the manufacturer, In addition, the Sea Chest In wholesale warehouses oper­ ated by the Sea Chest in those those , ports will continue to service ports as retair facilities are' not yet the ships on ,a comp,e'titive basis, available. When the new Baltimore as before, with slop chest needs, hall is completed, the Sea Chest and take orders on the ships for will have spacious facilities there items in the Sea Chest catalogue. for retail operations, and plans are afoot for establishment of retail outlets in the other major ports as welL Price-Savings Available The start of the' retail sales in Regular membership meet­ the above-mentioned ports means ings in SIU headquarters and that Seafarers can purchase B wide at all branches are held every variety of dress wear of all kinds, second Wednesday night at electrical appliances, luggage, ra­ 7 PM. The schedule for the dios, watches and the like from the. next few meetings is as follows: Union's own merchandise outfit, AprU 21, May 6, May 19. and get the'advantage of moderate All Seafarers registered on prices accordingly. Wherever pos­ sible, branded merchandise han­ the shipping list, are required to attend the meetings. . dled by the Sea Chest is sold at B ,CQnifi4ecBblej,4ifi£Qunt..Qff list-.p8ices Meeting Night Everg 2 Weeks Longshoremen get back to work along the New York waterfront after 29-day port-wide tie-up paralyzed shipping in area. Above, dockeni are Steel, �•V- i • Apfn :•?:!'::!•£;« ss,- 1954^ ' SEAFARlSRS LOG Pace Thi'e* Sea Unions Draft Plan To Defend Hiring Hall, Seafarers' Job Rights ; iwiffm ••-:«: .s. WASHINGTON—vigorous defense of the maritime union hiring hall and the rotary shipping principle Was outlined by union representatives at the second general meeting of the Conference of American Maritime Unions on April 5. In New SIU ball in Galveston, Texas, seen above, is newly refurbished to serve as sbippingr center for Seafarers. Union is in process of moving into new quarters on Zlst and Mechanic Streets. Seafarers Pretty Up New Galveston Hall The long hunt for a new home for Seafarers in Galveston has been successfully completed with the acquisition of new quarters at 21st and Mechanic Streets. A two-year lease has been signed for quarters on| the second floor of the build­ now under construction in - Balti­ ing which Seafarers in the more will be the next to be opened, port agree are vastly superior to the existing hall on 23rd Street which has been inadequate to meet the needs of the membership in that port. As .soon as the lease was con­ cluded, Seafarers on the beach, along with port officials, got busy putting finishing touches on the new hall for use by the Union. A baggage room and dispatch counter was buiit and a new paint job was done on all walls and partitions in advance of moving In. If all goes according to schedule, port agent Keith Alsop indicated that the union would shift to the new location over this weekend. In any case, the move would be made within the next few days. The new quarters contain 2800 feet of floor space and three par­ titioned offices. Tiled washroom and lavatory facilities are in­ cluded. The floor has fluorescent lighting throughout. Previous Plan Fell Through while out on the West Coast Sea­ farers will move shortly into a new Seattle hall which is being built by the Sailors Union of the Pacific there. Under a building arrangement between the SIU and the SUP on the West Coast, each district shares facilities of the other out­ side of their jurisdiction. addition, representatives of shipowner groups speaking skilled professional seamen to meet for a majority of the operators all shipping needs. The union hir­ have agreed to support the ing hall, with its assurance of a supply of experienced men at all union position. times, is one of the factors that has The union representatives made for vast improvement in-the present, including those of the quality of ships' crews over the SIU, also agreed in principle on years and has provided a stable the idea of a uniform expiration and smoothly-operating hiring sys­ date for all union contracts, sub­ tem in an industry where men are ject to the approval of their re­ accustomed to going from job to spective memberships. job. The hiring hall issue arose as a This union position apparently result of current Congress consid­ has the support of most major US eration of amendments to the Taft- operators who indicated they would Hartley law, various court deci­ voice their opinions accordingly to sions on the subject and the rul­ responsible Government agencies. ings of the National Labor Rela­ At present, there are bills before tions Board. As a result, the stand­ ing legislative committee of the Congress which would grant spec­ maritime union group met after ific sanction to the maritime hiring the April 5 meeting with repre­ hall, along with a similarly-operat­ sentatives of the shipowners on the ed hiring halls in the building subject. There the shipowner rep­ trades where men also go from job resentatives present agreed to go to job and are hired through a cen­ along with the unions in presenting tral union hall for that purpose. Taft Backed Hiring Hall the union case for the maritime hiring hall before the National La­ Ever since the Taft-Hartley Law bor Relations Board and before the was passed back in 1947, union President, if necessary. hiring halls have been functioning The union representatives at that smoothly as before, although there meeting characterized the rotary were those who sought to exploit shipping system as the only work­ the law somehow as a means of at­ able and efficient way of supplying tacking them. However, the late Deadline Nears On Art Entries Late entries in the Third Annual SIU Art Contest were arriving at Union headquar­ ters this week, as the deadline for -all entries, April 30, drew near. Present plans call for the judging of the contest late in May. The arrival of a 115-pound crate of oil paintings sijjjmit- up to five entries in each of the prising element is the fact that contest classifications—oils, only a few handicraft items have ted by Hans Skaalegard fea­ four watercolors, drawingss and handi­ so far been submitted, although tured the latest entries, . as the Oakland, California, Seafarer, for the second year in a row, entered an array of paintings of oldtime sailing vessels. Skaalegard tied for a third prize in the oil painting classification last year. Under the rules for the 1954 competition. Seafarers can submit crafts. The three top entries in each class will be awarded valu­ able prizes. Oils Lead Entries At the present time, with the contest deadline just t\tro weeks away, oil paintings provide the bulk of the entries, with watercolors running a close second. One sur­ For some time now, the Galves­ ton branch has been looking for a new place but without success because of the lack of suitable space in the congested port city. A few weeks ago, the Union had practically completed arrange­ ments for use of the Odd Fellows hall in that city. The plans fell through when the Odd Fellows balked at changes that would have to be made in the property for use by the SIU. The result was that the search had to be resumed once again. The location of the new hall is also ideal as far as the waterfront goes, being a block from the docks and virtually at the center of the port, with a large section of the waterfront being within walking distance of the hall. Long-Range Program ^ In recent months the union has made improvements in other ex­ isting halls as well, renovating the interiors and installing air-con­ ditioning, new furniture, television sets, pool tables and other equip­ ment" for the comfort of Seafarers waiting to ship out. The Galveston move is another step forward in a long-range SIU program aimed at providing modLOG office assistant views one of five entries eqtered In 1954 Art ern up-to-date facilities for SeaContest by Seafarer Hans Skaalegaard. Seafarer won third prbe £acq(a.in.«Y9ry..P.0!rt. TM .ilk9W.lw4i.. In oils In 1953 eontest and hopds to repeet or do better this-time. they usually provide tlie focus of interest in the contest because they vividly display shipboard skills. The traditional displays of fancy rope-work and hand-carvings are notahlv few in number this year. Judging of all entries will be handled by a panel of experts in the field, including the art editor of the SEAFARERS LOG, at an un­ disclosed date in May. All entries will be on exhibit in two places, at SIU "headquarters for the week following the prize awards and also at a special exhibition of the leisure time work done by trade union members, which is sponsored by the New York Public Library. The latter display will be at the^ Labor Temple, 242 East 14th Street, New York City. In advance of any last-minute rush to submit entries, Seafarers are cautioned to clearly label their works with their names and ad­ dresses so that all entries may be returned at the conclusion of the contest exhibits. Those wishing to sell any of their work are urged to indicate the desired selling price, so, that the fact that the work is for sale can be clearly marked. Care should be taken in submitting items' by mail, with registered or special delivery mail suggested to assure proper handling. All entries should be submitted to the Art Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brook­ lyn 32, NY. Entries can also be submitted in person. Senator Robert A. Taft, who was co-author of the law, agreed that the maritime industry, like the building trades, posed special prob­ lems in hiring that are best han­ dled through the union hiring halL Recently though, there have been isolated court decisions that have again created some confusion about hiring operations in the maritime industry as they are presently con­ ducted. In discussing the desirability of uniform expiration dates on mari­ time contracts, it was pointed out that the present system of having some contracts run out in June while others expire in October makes for difficulties in negotia­ tions. It causes considerable un(Continued on page 17) Assign 2 New Mariners To SIU Companies Two new Mariners now going into service have been assigned to SlU-contracted companies and will be manned by Seafarers. Tha Cracker Mariner will be operated for the Government by South At­ lantic while Waterman will shortly take over the Peninsula Mariner. The reason for the assignments when older Mariners are laying up is that all of the new ships have to go on a six-month trial run to sati.sfy the Government's contracts with the shipbuilders. As a result of the new assign­ ments, South Atlantic will be oper­ ating two Mariners, the other ons being the Badger Mariner. Water­ man previously had the Keystone Mariner but that vessel has since gone into lay-up as has the Hoosier Mariner operated by Isthmian. Other Mariners currently being operated by SIU companies are tha Show Me Mariner <Bull); and the Pelican Mariner (Bloomfield). Mar­ iners in lay-up formerly operated by SIU companies are the Key­ stone Mariner, the Hoosier Mari­ ner (Isthmian) and Magnolia Mari­ ner (Mississippi), in addition to tha Cornhusker Mariner (Robin) that ran aground in Pg^an and has been out of service since. Quitting Ship? Notifg Union A reminder from SIU headquarters cautions ail Seafarers leaving their shipi to contact the hall In an^ple time to allow the Union to dispatch a replacement. Fail­ ure to give notice before paying off may cause a de­ layed sailing, force the ship to sail short of the manning requirements and needlessly make their work toughef for your shipmates. �Foar W.' <• I" ' !• ,';•:>.•" - Rr:-\ !') fc i^:' it f' 3 • k I .1-- i: "fe f- I.WM SOfOOOth Vacation Claim Paid AsISso •• 1^^1954 The 50,000th check for SIU vacation benefits was paid out to Seafarer Stanley Wojton on Friday, April 9, jtist two years and two months to the day since the first payments were made in February, 1952. More than $3.2 million in vacation benefits have been collected by Seafarers since that time. Marking a new milestone HEADQUARTERS WAS HAPPY TO LEARN THAT THE BROTH•for the revolutionary SIU Va­ cation Plan, the occasion was mark­ ers down in the Port of Galveston have been able to locate new quar­ ed solely by a short picture-taking ters for their hall and are ready to move in and hang up the "open for session as Wojton was handed the business" sign any day now. For some time your Union was aware of coveted check by an SIU head­ the problem that was faced in Galveston, but was stymied by the diffi­ quarters staffer, and Plan em­ ployees resumed processing the culty of finding a suitable property in the congested hundreds of claims reaching head­ port area. However, that search has now been com­ quarters each week. Wojtoh's check pleted and a two-year lease taken on a new hall for $51.22 represents his accrued which from all accounts should prove satisfactory to vacation benefits less deductions, meet the needs of the membership there. covering a 143-day round-the-world The job of obtaining modern halls in all ports is trip on the Steel Architect (Isthmi­ a long-haul proposition that is complicated by the an), on which be sailed as utility fact that the Union wants to be as close to the Water­ messrnan. front as possible. And since the waterfront areas The occasion was the second time everywhere are generally pretty crowded, finding a Wojton, who is single and hails suitable property is no easy task. from New Kensington, Pa., had Many Improvements collected vacation pay under the SIU Plan. Happy to be in the spot­ However, in the last 21i years, beginning with the opening of our light for the moment, he noted new headquarters in Brookjyn, we have made considerable strides in however, that he was "more inter­ that direction. Aside from our new hall in New York, there is the one ested in seeing to it that this dough under construction in Baltimore, and the improvements your Union gets right into the bank. When I'm has undertaken in Philadelphia, New Orleans and elsewhere. Where ready for a vacation, I know it'll a move to a new location has been possible and desirable, the Union be right tiiere, and I'can draw on has made it. Otherwise steps have been taken to provide existing halls It wherever I am." His actual bene­ with up-to-date facilities such as good lighting, comfortable furniture, Seafarer Sfimley Wojtoo, left, receives his SIU Yacation Plan fit totalled $57.98. , / J air "conditioning, television, shuffleboard, pool tables and other facili­ check from headquarters employee. Wojton's check was the 50,000th ties for the comfort and recreation of. the men on the beach. Over $3 Million to go out to Seafarers since the plan began on February 11, 1952. The Vacation Plan reached an­ Meanwhile out on the West Coast, our brother unions have been other highlight in Us short history, time they could show discharges as four times each year, but must undertaking the same kind of program, so that Seafarers there are when a cIiLck putting the total pay­ for 90 days aboard SlU-contracted be claimed within one year of the assured of modern facilities. It will take a few years, but the day will payoff date of the oldest discharge come when Seafarers everywhere will ship out of halls that they all ments over $3 million was collected vessels. by a Seafarer in Januarj', several Under the rules of tha Plan, presented as a qualification for can be proud of. weeks before the Plan completed benefits can be collected as many vacation pay. 4. X 4. <1 , Its second year of operation. QUITE A FEW PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY, IN AND OUT OF Considering the size of the SIU unions, have gotten the idea that unions are so strong that no union membership and especially the fre­ member has anything to worry about—his union will take care of him. quency with which claims have It's a good guess that this attitude has been carefully cultivated by been made by some Seafarers, management people and those who speak for them, because they can three and sometimes four times a be heard shaking and moaning from time to time that they don't have year, the 50,000th payment does not a chance against a union. represent benefits paid to that many Seaf.arers. Right at the start Get Over-Confident MOBILE.—^The importance of seafaring to the well-being of the Plan's operations, the Union One of the reasons why management people love this kind of a pitch urged Seafarers to take advantage of port communities was pointed up in this city when a is that they hope to make union members soft apd over-confident and of the Plan's feature enabling them survey by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce showed that get them to lose Interest in what's going on. Then to collect a vacation check every seamen are sending money when nobody's paying much attention management home to their families at the can move in and start throwing punches. rate of $7 million a year. ' Well those that are Inclined to believe that kind The $7 million figure, of course, of management talk might do well to take a long does not include the amount of look at the experience of a group of union hat money brought into the port by workers up in Norwaik, Connecticut. There the em­ seamen when they pay off ships. ployer is playing tough with the union on a simple It only applies to family allot­ question of job security. He has defied a ninements, which average $200 a months-old union picketline, running in strikebreak­ month, or considerably less than ers to do his work for him. Seafarers, as is commonly known, delphia was chairman at that city's the seaman's monthly earnings. Now this particular union is no johnny-come-lately. It's been in the Business leaders in the city ex­ industry for a long time and has had a contract with the employer in •re people who manage to get port meeting, alongside Kleiber. around. And as an example at the He's been with the Union almo.st pressed astonishment at the size of question for a great many last Philadelphia 11 years, joining in Philadelphia, the figures, which represent the still, although that contract had been a long-standing otie,' and "ali port meeting the He's 34 years old and sails on deck. figures for the last six months when shipping has been consider­ parties agreed that the union had acted in a responsible manner and reading clerk was its members in question were skilled craftsmen at their particular ably lower than in boom times. from Oregon, The tanker port of Lake Charles, while his oppo­ The amount of family allotments trade, the employer thought that the time was ripe to crack down and Louisiana, had Seafarer Anthony site number in was computed from records of the undermine conditions that had existed over the years. A. Alleitian in the chair and Lee San Francisco Shipping Commissioner in Mobile. Tha plain fact of the matter is that there are always quite a few em­ Parker as recording secretary. Alstarted out that The Commissioner said that during ployers around, (and that goes for ship operators too) who would like leman, who sails with the galley way by way of a six month period, ending in force, has been a Union member March, 137 American flag ships nothing better than a chance to dump the unions. So any time man­ New Jersey. agement people start going around telling everybody how big and strong for 3'/^ years, joining up in the Melvin Kleiber crewed up at Mobile for foreign the unions are, it's time to watch out. Somebody may be lowering the Kleiber nearby port of New Orleans. He is was the reading voyages. The average family allot­ boom. clerk in the Quaker City. In be­ a Louisiana native and makes his ment was $200 monthly. X X X tween trips he can be found home home in Franklin, La. Parker, a This average reportedly prevails deck department man, joined the in Newport, Oregon. He became FROM TIME TO TIME HEADQUARTERS WILL RECEIVE LETin other ports and the Chamber of an SIU member in Baltimore in SIU in New York on February 16, Commerce Conunittee reported ters from ships' delegates or other crewmembers asking for clarification November, 1943. He's 28 years of 1944. He was born in Louisiana in maritime unions in the Port of Mo­ on certain points of the contract or for a solution of a shipboard beef. age and sails in the deck depart­ September, 1918. bile said at present 3000 mariners Very often some situation will arise on the ship which can't be handled 4i ^ ment. are . sailing who reside in Mobile. on the spot by the delegates because either the officers will disagree Two Tampa Seafarers who aided strongly or there is some confusion as to just how the matter in ques­ In San Francisco, the reading "This means," the committee clerk's job was taken care of by in the direction of that port's last stated, "that merchant seamen are tion is covered by the Union contract, fhen there are some actions by John Dolan, a steward department meeting were Joshua Land of sending $600,000 a month or $7, the company agent or the officers that are in clear violation of the contract. member. Dolan was born in the Tampa and Adol200,000 annuklly into Mobile." Wait Until Payoff Garden State, New Jersey, Decem­ fo Capote, of New ber 21, 1915. He joined the union Oi-leans. Both In some instances, the Union is able to take care of matters imme­ men sail in the In New York on April 10, 1947. diately while the ship is out on a voyage, either by having a patrolman steward depart­ catch the vessel at one of the outports or by having i 4. ment. Land is one the company rectify matters through a cablegram to Sitting alongside Dolan at the of the SIU's orig­ a company agent overseas. But in other circum­ San Francisco meeting were Charles inal members, The telephone numbers of stances, depending of course on the situation, such Mazar and Walter Busch, chairman joining in the all New York headquarters as a question of disputed overtime, the matter has and recording secretary respective­ port of Tampa on phones were changed recently to rest until the ship pays off. ly. Mazar is a Chicago native who November 8, by the telephone company. All Land joined the Union in New York in 1938. He's an Seafarers calling headquarters However, even though the issue can't be settled October, 1947. He sails on deck. Alabaman by birth and is 37 years are asked to hse.the new num­ while the ship Is still at sea, it's a good Idea for Busch, a black gang man, is a San old. Capote followed him fnto the bers to get faster service. crews and delegates to notify headquarters or the Franciscan all the way. He's 33 Union a few' months later, getting The new headquarters tele­ port agents of these knotty problems as they arise. years old and has been a member his book in Tampa on February 1, phone number is HYacinth That way, the Union,can be fully prepared to deal 9-WOO. «f the Union for the past six years. 1939. He was bom in Florida 52 with the situation when the ship arrives, because It has the facts on Seafarer Hariy Gerie of Pbila-Jyears ago. hand from the crew. Mobile Survey Shows Seamen Send Home $7 Million Yeariy 4> $• New Numbers For Bq, Phones eSSiiSii : SEAF/LHER a. L.Q iC �Aprn H. 1954 SEAr AKERS LOG Pare>lT« Study Progress of SlU Scholarship Winners While 11 SIU scholarship applicants are either preparing for the college entrance examinations or awaiting the decision as to this year's winners, the trustees of the Welfare Plan are studying reports received * on the $1,500 scholarship Elizabeth Lomas is at present at­ tending New Rochelle College for awards of last year. Women, New Rochelle, New York, Charlene Meyer is at the Richmond Professional Institute, Richmond, Va., Alma Jimenez is at the Uni­ versity of Puerto Ricp medical school, while Robert Goodwin is atteriding the Dental School of the University of Oregon. Still Can Enter \ Those who wish to apply for this year's scholarships can still' get un­ der the wire, if th^ can get all the Typical C-2 such, as the one pictured above, wouid rate about $800,000. to $900,000 in current ship necessary records together and into market according to ship brokers' estimates. Price compares favorably to $4 million or more asked the Welfare' Plan office within the by Government for new Mariners. next couple of weeks. The final qualifying college entrance exam­ ination will be given on May 22, and all applicants who hope to con­ test for this year's awards will have had to take an exam by then. All candidates have to submit a transcript of their high school rec­ ord, proof of three years' sea time on their own hook or on their father's discharges, and three let­ After several months of dickering back and forth, the Maritime Administration has set ters of recommendation, orfe of a firm minimum price on the new Mariner ships. Administrator Lbdis S. Rothschild an­ them being from the high school nounced that the base price for cargo-carrying Mariners will be $4,120,000 up to a peak of principal. 079 nnn for fnr Mariners Marinprs nspH ^^ — $5,072,000 used as as The candidates' qualifications combination passenger-cargo ships that are in demand. Here too, The oldest one of these, the Key­ will be passed on* by a group of New bids on eight ships sunk off prominent educators on the basis jobs. Ships built earlier will there have been no sales for a long stone Mariner, went into service a little less than two years ago. the Atlantic Coast during World of examination grades, past rec­ carry a lower price tag than those period of time. Under the Rothschild formula, War II have been asked by the ords, recommendations and par­ built at a later date. The 35 ships Four For One vessels ordered on February 7, Maritime Administration. The bid­ ticipation in community activities. cost between $9 and $10 million Consequently, anybody looking ders will have to take their They in turn will make recommen­ each to build. for cargo ships could get a mini­ 1951, will carry a tag of $4,120,000 The prices set will bring no joy mum of four,*and possibly as many as cargo ships and $4,723,000 if chances on salvaging enough in the dations to the trustees who will act to American shipowners who have as five C-type ships for the cost of used for combination passengerway of cargo and scrap to make the to pick the four winners. ventures worthwhile. been hinting vocally for some time a single Mariner, or enough ships cargo service. Those ordered June that they would be interested in to maintain a regular cargo service 25, 1951, will carry tags of $4,261,Among the ships involved are figures far less than the $4 million on a couple of major routes. Of 000 and $4,886,000. The five last two former SlU-contracted vessels, that has been quoted as a round course these ships are "used" ves­ ships ordered in August, 1951, will the Chilore and Santore of Ore number. With the exception of sels in contrast to the Mariners. Steamship Company. Since then, (Continued on page 17) Pacific Far East Lines, which has of course, these ships haVe been • Headquarters again wishes contracted for three of the Mar­ replaced. to remind all Seafarers that iners, no other shipping company Five of the ships involved are payments o| funds, for what­ has made a firm bid for the ves­ tankers and three are freightever Union purpose, be made sels. carriers. Cargoes include sugar, only to authorized A&G repre­ 'Used' Ship Prices naphtha, oil and ores, a good deal sentatives and that an official of which may be salvageable. Union receipt be gotten at that The shipowners' reluctance is un­ The ships had been put up for time. If no receipt is offered, derstandable in the light of prices sale once before, but the Govern­ be sure to protect yourself by that "used" merchant ships would ment felt that the bids were too immediately bringing the mat­ command on the market today. NEW ORLEANS.—Seafarers in this port and in Lake low and asked for new proposals ter to the attention of the sec­ There have been no recent sales Charles are cooperating with the AFL trade union movement by salvage firms. retary-treasurer's office. . of either Libertys or C-types for in an effort to prevent enactment in Louisiana of anti-union use under the American flag. The last sale was the Liberty ship Sea shop legislation which already • The Louisiana proposal is expect­ Coronet which went for $360,500. Is the law in most other ed to be modeled after recent acts fma RJOHTs. ANP f-wvaEGes AS However, ship brokers are con­ Southern states. of the Alabama and Mississippi SlU MSN ARE OUAPANTEED BV: SIU members who reside in Lou­ legislatures. vinced that any Liberty put up for - YOl<R COt^mUTJON.' EHlS PEA TORE « DCSIONEP TO ACOUAJNT : sale today would go at a price of isiana are-joining with other trade These bills declare the closed or VOy WITH THESE ElOKTO AHP around $280,000, depending on its unionists in this state in writing union shop to be contrary to public RRIVtlEOES: letters to their parish legislative policy. They make it unlawful to condition. Ship brokers say that C-2s and delegations urging them to vote write any kind of union security C-3s would command a much high­ against such legislation expected to provision into a contract between er price, around $800,000 to $900,- be introduced when the Louisiana an employer and a labor organiza­ From Article XVII 000, because they are the kind of legislature convenes in May. tion. "This Union mo/ publish pam­ Similar legislation has been pass­ ed by 15 states, most of them in phlets, journals, newspapers, the South. The bill was passed by magazines, periodicals, and genthe Louisiana legislature in 1948, . eral literature, in such manner as but was vetoed by Gov. Jimmy ma/ be determined, from time to Davis. The present Governor, Rob­ ert F. Kennon, has avoided ex­ time, by a majority vote of the pressing his attitude toward such membership." legislation. Proponents of the bill have la­ belled it the '-right to work" bill. William F. Schnitzler, secretarytreasurer of the American Federa­ tion of Labor, told delegates to the Louisiana State Federation of La­ On the beach and on the ships the bor convention here last week the SIU membership is fully informed measure should be called the of the goings-on in the organiza­ right to starve" bill. tion through its bi-weekly 28Schnitzler and other speakers made it plain that such legislation page newspaper. Booklets on was not intended to guarantee the various educational subjects ore right to work," but to destroy the also published from time to time. trade union movement by outlaw­ ing all previously accepted union security measures such as the closed shop, union shop or main­ State Representative Jesse D. McLaln, right, of Covltagton, La., tenance of membership provisions discusses controversial "right to work" bill In state with Lindsey in contracts covering wages,'hqurs .WiUlainai,.New Qrleais Port Agent, at SIU hall in New Orleans. and conditions of employment. One of the 'conditions of the awards call for winners to maintain a "B" overage throughout their studies in order to qualify for con­ tinued support from the Welfare Plan. If the trustees feel that the candidate is not maintaining a suf­ ficiently-high level of scholastic achievement, the award .can be withdrawn. Withhold Decision The trustees have received re­ ports on the first half-year on each of the four students involved, but are withholding any decision one way or another until this summer, when they will have the results of a full year's study. Of the four scholarship winners. • Wanlna Buy A mariner Ship? Vessel Lists At $4-5 Million Reopen Bids On Salvage Of Ship Hulls Be Sure to Get Dues Receipts SIU Aids Union Fight On La. 'Right To Work' Bill YOU and iho MU CONOTirUVION �rate BB His Dreams Of W^itii fade —Nets $30 In Salvage Award It isn't often that a seaman figuring on a $1,000 bonus greets a puhy $30 settlement with hilarity, but that's how Seafarer Allan J. Bunbaugh reacted to the situation, which arose ten years ago during the war. There are probably several . — other SIU men around who all safely aboard the US ship, the are entitled to a similar share Bret Harte put a line on the dis­ of the booty and the opportunity abled ship and proceeded to tow for a good laugh over their "lost the Britisher into Marseilles with fortunes," Dunbaugh pointed out, her. noting that tbie LOG is the best Once in port, the Navy picked way for them to find out about it. up the Morialta and the Bret Harte Happy to be alive to tell about it got down to the business of unload­ after sailing through Worlcl War II, ing its war cargo. Most of the Dunbaugh recalled the high hopes Harte's crew figured each man he and others of the crew on the would pick up at least a thousand Weyerhauser Company's ship Bret dollars for taking part in the sal­ Harte shared when they took part vage operation," since otherwise the in a wartime rescue and salvage British ship woiild haVe foundered operation while heading into the. and became a total loss. port of Marseilles, France, on Sep­ Accordingly, some time later, tember 21. 1944. The Bret Harte several crewmembers contacted an had a full SIU crew on deck, attorney to handle their claim, filed shipping out of the Norfolk SIU the appropriate affidavits and hall. Dunbaugh was carpenter. statements and went back to sea with high hopes of reaping a fat Ship Struck Mines It all began to happen when the, salvage gward.before long. Seafarer Allan J. Dunbaugh Months passed, dnd then years ship'ahead of them in the "convoy shows 10-year-old salvage struck a mine. The ill-fated vessel flew by, and Dunbaugh adrnitted claim award of $30. He would was a British ship, the- Morralta, he'd all but forgotten the whole in­ have bieen happier if expected and the Bret Harte immediately cident. $1,000 bonanza had material­ By some twist of fate, the first maneuvered to pick up -survivors. ized instead. Eventually, when the excitement word he got of the settlement of died down and the survivors were the case came this year on March 15, which is usually reckoned as the day when you pay out dough to Uncle Sam, rather than vice versa. But it was true all right, and Dun­ baugh had a fancy $50 Government check to show for his ten-year-old dreams of glory, the salvage claim having finally been processed by »SAN FRANCISCO.—x-aiioling on the President Monroe the appropriate Federal agency. 'No Bonanza' (American President) this week cut down to four the num­ And what did he get out of it? ber of ships still due to vote in the representation election Discounting 40 percent for legal involving the SlU-affiliated-^ fees, he netted a whopping $30 out Marine Cooks and Stewards- scheduled to follow the May 10 of the whole deal, as did everyone AFL and the Commie-con- deadline, MCS-AFL officials have else who put in a claim. He got trolled National Union of Marine voiced high optimism on the out­ near-hysterical over the situation, Cooks and Stewards (independent). come of the voting, based on esti­ Dunbaugh commented. "Here we The remaining ships, all freight­ mates of AFL strength aboard each were figuring on a minimum of ers, will be polled by • May 10, vessel and on interviews with $1,000 apiece, and all we wound up deadline for all balloting in the crewmembers following the voting with was $30, and ten years later. National Labor Relations Board- on various ships. The principal The interest on the $1,000 would conducted election. West Coast voting sites have been her6 and in come to more than that. We didn't steward department personnel who New York. even come close," he added. have missed the previous balloting A third "unofficial" party to the Just off the tanker Michael (Carwill have their final opportunity to election is an offshoot of Harry ras), sailing as 2nd cook, Dunbaugh cast ballots on Wednesday, May 5. Bridges' longshore union, which said he was* sure other members of At that time, any eligible voter can sought unsuccessfully to get a posi­ the crew on that trip in 1944 hadn't present himself at any NLRB office tion on the ballot in an obvious heard about their "salvage award" in a port area and cast a ballot. attempt by Bridges to confuse the because the lawyer had told him The same procedure has been picture. Failing in that effort. he no longer knew where they followed on Wednesdays through­ Bridges' "Local 100" began calling were. So if any ex-Bret Harte men out the 90-day voting period to for a "no-union" vote, indicating (vintage September, 1944) read this, enable eligible voters not aboard that if there were a sizeable num­ here's their chance. It's "found" ships to take part in the election. ber of ballots cast that Way, that it money for everyone, though far Optimism On Outcome would step in and demand the right from what they expected 'way back In advance of the final tally. to represent the men involved. when. Four Ships Left To Ballof In Coast Stewards Vote NOW AVAILABLE BOUND VOLUMES OF THE Seafarers Log • ir-!". •' Awnt If, IMf: SBArAtlCKSi. LOG 1947-1953 (Inclusive) ^ • SIU NEWSLETTER from WASHINGTON ' I lo)........ .bound volumoi of Iho 1953 LOG Q $5 ooeh. & lb) comploto salt of bound volumoi of tho LOG for l947 fhroii«h 1953 ® $25 ooch. I I I I Encteiod It a lot*!, of NAME ADDRESS ^^o oooooooaoo* * o«oofo»oooooooooo I '•r: 1 '=^= * —I The newest pronouncement of Sinclair Weeks, Secretary of the De­ partment of Commerce, as to the size of the merchant marine, is that under present conditions, the active fleet, from the standpoint of num­ ber of vessels and deadweight tonnage, is more than sufficient to meet the requirements of our domestic and foreign commerce. However, he agrees that the quality of the fleet is considerably below standard, facing as it does bloc obsolescence in the not too distant future. Weighed in terms of a war or national emergency, the mer­ chant marine is grossly inadequate in both respects. , t t i 1. . Bometime ago the Randall Economic Commission recommended the revision of US laws requiring 50 percent of aid cargoes to be carried on American-flag vessels. In this respect, the members of that Com­ mission did not listen to the expert advice of their staff, but, rather, were persuaded by foreign shipping interests. Now it can be told—namely that the-Commission's own staff did not recommend elimination of the 50-50 shipping proviso. On the other hand, the staff urged help in reestablishing the intercoastal and coast­ wise dry carg<v trades. The Commission's staff argued that reestablishment of a strong donaestic fleet was equitable in view of the fact that many of these services were destroyed during and immediately after the war. Another recopimendation of the staff was for a more equitable treatment of vessel amortization and greater privileges of rolling back or carrying forward operating losses for tax purposes. . Certainly this feeling of the staff for the merchant marine sounds far different from the ultimate language and recommendations adopted by the Randall Commission. i) in 1939, 70 percent of the active merchant marine was used in the domestic trade while 30 percent was employed on foreign trade routes. Postwar this ratio has changed completely. On September 30, 1953, only 36 percent of the active merchant marine was employed domesti­ cally while 64 percent was employed in the foreign trade. Prior to World War II, the domestic trade gave employment to some 143 vessels of 1,337,000 deadweight tons. However, today, this has shrunk to a merC 40 vessels of less than 500,000 tons. The reverse situation is true as to tankers and ore carriers. Between 1939 and September 1953, the American tanker fleet increased substan­ tially. On the other hand, the sober, picture today is that the level of the active US tanker fleet has been stable in recent years and, in the absence of some new stimulus to growth, will decline in the future. A significant development postwar has been the emergency under the US flag of ore carriers which have nearly doubled in tonnag^ since 1939. The probability of Substantial growth in our iron ore imports gives some hope for a larger ore fleet under our flag. 4. t t A fairly substantial volume of new merchant ship construction is in sight for US shipyards over the next several years. President Eisen­ hower will ask Congress for money to construct 4 large combination passenger-cargo ships; appropriations to allow Commerce Department to purchase some T-2 type tankers in exchange for the building, by private lines, of new tankers; and money to allow the Maritime Admin­ istration to convert several Liberty ships in an effort to increase their speed and efficiency. These measures, together with some other programs pending, will help to maintain shipbuilding resources and skills in readiness for ex­ pansion in time of emergency. 4> l" 4" Until very recently, the US Navy had some $50,000,000 earmarked for spending in European shipyards for ship construction in those yards. The Department of Defense directive, under which this foreign ship construction is authorized, declares that a sound logistic future for the NATO forces requires the establishment of a substantial production capacity to enable those countries to be militarily self-sufficient. The nations already favored by this off-shore procurement policy of the Navy, at the expense of US shipbuilders, include Italy, France, Eng­ land, Holland, Portugal, and the Scandinavian countries. Caught just in the nick of time, the Navy now has agreed to revise its program and instead of spending the whole amount abroad, will award building contracts in foreign countries for about $27.5 million. The remainder of the money will be spent for the building of ships in this country. tit. The US Government continues to find it hard to meet Us unques­ tioned contract obligations to pay back bills owed to American steam­ ship lines in the form of operating subsidy payments. These sftbsidy obligations for the past two years have been amounting to about $65,000,000 per year, but, when it comes time to pay the tab, the House Appropriations Committee won't come across. In some cases these back bills owed by the Government go back for a number of years, and it appears it'll be quite some time before enough money is earmarked by the Congressional Appropriation Committee to allow the Commerce Department to get on a current basis and to re­ spect these obligations to the subsidized lines. ^ Ediler, SEAFARERS LOG Irookly* 32, New York'- 675 Fourth Avonuo Flooio MflJ mo the following: " 4> 4> American tramp shipowners say that they are ready to undertake a replacement program if Congress makes them eligible to receive sub­ sidies under the 1936 Merchant Marine Act. Recently, they told Con­ gress that they intend to build some bulk cargo ships of about 12,000 tons deadweight, if subsidized, with a minimum of speed of 14 knots. Since World War II, the US has developed a tramp fleet, but this fleet now stands at the crossroads. Once again, the tramps are making a Congressional appeal, for aid, but it's not likely they, will deceive sympathetic treatment during the remaining days of this, the 83rd Congress. �April IS. 1954 SEAFARERS tOG Par* lievea New USS Club Opens In Livorno, Italy TENSION RISES OVER INDO-CHINA—While French and native troops were still locked in fierce battle.with Communist forces at Dienbienphu in Laos, the US moved closer to more active participation in the Indo-Chinese war. Secretary of State John Foster Dulies revealed that Chinese Communist technicians and specialists were operating anti­ aircraft guns for the Indo-Chinese rebels and assisting in other matters, while an increasing flow of supplies was reaching them from China. He implied that the Chinese might face retaliation for this action but did not indicate just what would be done. Meanwhile the US was taking steps to get a joint action plan in opei'atioti along with Great Britain, France and other nations. S. t- t. COFFEE PRICES HIGHER 'N HIGHER—The popular coifee bean threatened to become more elusive than ever as retail coifee, prices took a further jump up to $1.20 a pound or better. Coffee dealers predicted that the beverage would touch the $1.50 ceiling on the basis of present wholesale prices. Mean­ while, a Senate Banking subcom­ mittee pushed an inquiry to see if speculation was-responsible for the increases. t t Seafarers off the Northwestern Victory discuss new facilities offered seamen at newly opened USS DISPUTE OVER LAWYER DE­ Club in Livomo, Italy. Left to right, above, are Seafarers John Bucci, W. T. Christenson, Bud Cal­ LAYS MCCARTHY PRQBE—The lahan, Roy Young and Ralph Notaro, USS representative. investigation of the Army's charges against Senator Joseph McCarthy, and vice versa, was de­ layed further by a dispute over selection of Samuel P. Sears, a Boston lawyer, as chief counsel for A bill that would greatly strengthen the "o0-5O" practice on transport of US-owned car­ the investigation. Sears had been goes and make it a permanent feature of US legislation has been offered jointlv in the Senate selected as an impartial personage and House by Senator John Butler of Maryland and Representative Thor Tollefson of and approved by both Democrats Coffee Is fast becoming semi­ Washington. The bill would and Republicans as such. But later precious item with price due on, it was revealed that he had require transport of at least Further, the new bill would strong fight that will cross party to go to $1.50 a pound. made public statements in favor 50 percent, and in some cases broaden the "50-50" provision con­ lines, particularly since a Presiden­ of Senator McCarthy, and Democratic members of the Subcommittee 100 percent of Government-fi­ siderably by requiring that 100 per­ tial commission proposed that "50on Investigations called for a new iavestigation of the counsel. Sears nanced cargoes on American flag cent of Government-owned cargo 50" be limited or done away with then resigned the post, and the committee had to find a new counsel, ships. be carried on American ships, un­ altogether in the interests of pro­ Ray Jenkins of Tennessee. less it is established that privately- moting dollar-earnings of foreign Separate Bills t> _ Owned US ships are not available countries. Up until now, the "50-50" provi­ A FEW EXCISE TAXES REDUCED—As of April 1, a new tax bill sion has been enacted separately in in sufficient numbers or where the 1936 Act passed by Congress reduced certain excise taxes to a common level every foreign aid program adopted Department of Commerce finds, In announcing tlie introduction of ten percent. Affected by the cuts were, taxes on furs, jewelry, cos­ since the original Marshall Plan in after hearings, that the foreign of the bill. Senator Butler pointed commerce of the US would be pro­ metics, travel tickets, admission tickets, luggage, and telephone bills. 1948. In each-instance, a fight has once again to the 1936 Merchant Taxes on cigarettes, automobiles, gasoline and cabaret admissions re­ arisen between backers of "50-50" moted by doing* otherwise. Marine Act with its objective of mained. In addition the bill cut taxes on corporations. It would also extend the "50-50" giving US ships a "substantial por­ and those who supported foreign t> ti t> shipowners' viewpoints. The SIU provision to cover all commodities tion" of foreign trade. This has ISRAEL. ARABS SLUG IT OUT—A kind of informal guerilla war­ and Seafarers have played a lead­ and equipment purchased by the generally been taken to mean fare has broken put in the Middle East between Israel and the Arab ing role in each of these battles. Defense Department abroad for de­ about 50 percent of ocean-going nations which threatens to upset the uneasy truce there. The latest However, under 4he Butler-Tol- livery to overseas bases. At pres­ commerce. Only in 1946 and 1947 incidents began when a busload of Israelis was ambushed by unknown lefson bill the "50-50" provision ent shipment of these purchases is was the 50 percent figure reached. Arabs in the southern desert. Israel accused Jordan of the raid and would become a permanent part of not covered by "50-50." By contrast, in 1953. US ships Fight Seen Ahead retaliatory raids on border villages followed by both sides. There were US legislation, doing away with carried just 29 percent of the na­ also skirmishes between Israelis and Egyptians. A number of deaths the need for Congressional action If and when the bills are re­ tion's foreign trade,, with 1954 fig­ have resulted, and there is a possiblity that the whole thing will be on that score every time a foreign ported to the floor of Congress, ures sure to show a further drop turned over to the UN. aid bill comes up. they are. expected to provoke a in that respect. Propose Permanent '50-50' Law YOUR SEAFARERS OUIDE TO BETTER BUYING High-Cost 'Debt Consolidation' This department got a letter from a friend in a union recently engaged in a strike. He says he would welcome a column on magic: how to satisfy the bill collector and the grocer after four weeks of no work. He raises a point that compels the thinking of every working family who now and then goes through the un-' employment wringer. Because a stretch of no income too often leads working families into the offices of high-cost lenders, a family can be a long time getting out of debt even after Papa is back at work. For example, in an upstate New York town two years ago, a local of one big international-union won a 12-week's strike. But when the men returned to work, the union leadership found many were heavily in debt to loan com­ panies. During the strike the local lenders had been busily advertising the availability of cash loans. The strikers had borrowed to pay other debts without realizing what high interest rates loan companies charge. Pay Off Other Debts Biggest single reason why wage-earners borrow from loan companies is to pay off other debts. One of the largest licensed loan companies, reported it finds 42 per cent of its boiTowers want the cesh to refinance existing obliga­ tions. Surveys have found that the average working family owes seven different debts. Naturally, when it is hit. by a period of little .or no income, the idea of a. new loan which will pay, off tWe; older obligations sOems like a lifeline. "But a family pay6 high-for that lifeline. It pyramids its Written exclusively for THE SEAFARERS LOG. by Sidney Margolius, Leading Expert on Buying debts because it now must pay the small-loan company an around to make payments (as a Seafarer on a trip), or interest rate of 24 to 32 per cent a year. Because the in­ may be only sporadically employed, in which case the bank terest rate is high, and there is a tendency to postpone re­ may want a co-signer for a loan. However, always try paying the new debt to the loan company, the debt snow­ banks first. If you have an established home or own prop­ balls rapidly. One loan executive reports thai it is common erty, or have collateral like a car, insurance policy, etc., for families who originally borrowed $200 to finally wind your chances of getting a bank loan are better. up repaying a total of $300. Loan companies don't mind. Credit Unions charge from one-half to 1 per cent a when you postpone repayment since their interest earnings month on the declining balance of a debt—a true rate of became that much larger. 6 to 12 per cent a year. But you have to be a member. If Borrowing to consolidate debts is rarely a good idea. It there is a credit union in your community it is worth join­ should be necessary to borrow only to pay off creditors ing, as a place to save as well as a source of loans. who won't wait, or to get rid of debts carrying a high rate Installment dealers charge widely varying rates. Reli­ of interest. It saves fees if you can arrange with present able dealers generally charge 1 per cent a month on the creditors to make small regular payments. They may say declining balance of a debt, but some charge exorbitant they won't wait. They may even suggest you borrow the fees and charge more for the merchandise too. When in­ money from a small-loan company in order to pay your stallment credit is needed, it is often better to use a de­ debt. In fact, doctors have.been known to refer patients partment store's credit facilities, since they generally who owed them money to small loan companies. But credi­ chaifge one-half to 1 per cent a month on the declining tors generally will wait if you resist the debt-consolidation balance of your debt. idea. Industrial banks like the Morris Plan generally charge It is a sad situation that industrial workers comprise 76 a "discount" rate of 4 to 7 per cent—a true interest rate per cent of all the people who go to the loan-company of 8 to 14. This is more than the commercial banks charge, office to borrow a small amount at a high rate of interest. but less than the rates of the small-loan companies. Before you borrow from a high-cost lender, examine your Licensed small-loan conipanies charge IMi to 3^2 per­ other possible sources for a loan. cent a month on the declining balance. Their rates vary Here is a summary of the Various sources for loans or according to the laws in a particular state, local competicredit, comparing interest rates. "tion and how much you borrow (the very small loans cost Commercial banks are generally the cheapest source for most.) These are true annual rates of 18 to 42 per cent. loans. They charge a "discount rate" of 3V^ to 6 percent Life insurance loans are a possibility if you have a policy a year, which comes out to a true annual interest rate of with cash-reserve value. You can borrow against your 7 to 12 per cent. A loan of $100 to be repaid in 12 monthly cash value at a true annual rate of 5 to 6 per cent. Or installments generally costs $3.50 to $6 a year. Banks are you can use the policy as collateral at a commercial bank tougher about granting loans than are high-cost loan com­ to get a loan at a special low interest rate, sometimes as panies* especially when they fear a inah may not be low as 4 per cent. ] I •A I �ngm Bigm SEAFARERS Aprfl 1«, MM LOG stMCASH BENEFITS J: •J'- SEAFARERS WELFARE, VACATION PLANS REPORT ON BENEFITS PAID From To No. Seafarers Receivinp Benefits this Period 11 Average Benefits Paid Each Seafarer Total Benefits Paid this Period 7-l\ a IL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD Grimacing in the best tradition of wrestUng, Seafarer Frank Boyne Is shown during a recent workout at Bothner's Gym in New York City. The hold he's using, incidentally, Is called an "arm lock and body stretch." Boyne is now aboard the Suzanne. Seafarer^s A Veteran ^Grnnt & Groan' Pro The "grunt and groaners" who ply their wares on television these days have nothing on one. Seafarer, former Boston SIU Patrolman Frank^Boyne, who can still handle himself on the mat with the same style he"*^ displayed when he wrestled at 160. Prior to joining the SIU in 1946, he had put in ten years' seafor the middleweight world time on US vessels. championship 15 ypars ago. Now shipping as AB on the Su­ zanne (Bull), Boyne is able-bodied in every sensa of the word and still keeps in trim at various local gyms when he's ashore. One spot he fre­ quents in New York is in mid-Man­ hattan run by George Bothner, one­ time wrestling great, where he's always sure he can get a good workout. Just Turned 37 Just past his 37th birthday, cele­ brated two weeks ago, Boyne is a sturdy 5 ft. 6 in., and tips the scales While sailing foreign, just prior to the start of World War II in 1939, Boyne had his big moment in wrestling when he competed for the world middleweight title in "catchas-catch-can" wrestling at Bellview Stadium, Manchester, in his native England. Although he missed the title, he later made a 'round-the-world tour as a pro, where he enjoyed much success, and then returned to sail­ ing. He's been shipping ever since, except for a recent stint as SIU patrolman in the Port of Boston. [ || I 1H£W£4*?rY,v(^^f/ns CftOin/ SEI?/eA[ OHiiCmcAUSE'^e/^ CO/H\fJC£T> Tmr-SV? SAriSFACrpMOPB.1.0. IS CMIBG&CAU w-m- f r'^ i\Sv 'Hij' iJ/'';''. • M • it ws::: Oo| ' » 7 Usi ,77 adA oof L ioo H '- WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID PREVIOUSLY Hosoital Benefits Paid Since Tulv 1. 1950 * O43 Death Benefits Paid Since Tulv 1. 1950 • Disabilitv Benefits Paid Since Mav 1. 1952 * 37^y^ 00 Macernitv Benefits Paid Since April 1. 1952 * 00 Vacation Benefits Paid Since Feb. 11. 1952 * ^.A.^/S'SS Total •A.SfLsn 1' * Date Benefits Beaan \ 1! WELFARE, VACATION PLAN ASSETS r I If 1 Cash on Hand grdfare iistini&tca Accounts KCCCIVADIC Vacation us Govertment Bonds (Welfare) Real Estate (Welfare) Other Assets — Training Ship (Welfare) TOTAL ASSETS ||SV/OL5/ f-A Lto'sSi ' 7^ il 00 || ^3^ 'joS 00 - i(/.P7P-73^ 3P Leaojl 1/9 oLo ?? COMMENT^ I' 'C LL7S- Hosoital Benefits Death Benefits Disabilitv Benefits Maternicv Benefits Vacation Benefits Total AT NEV^ rOOK htALL... Payments of all benefits maintain a steady level, with the assets of the Plans continuing to grow even though new benefits are added from time to time. During the past two week period, the 50,000th vacation benefit check was paid out. The check was drawn to Stanley Wojton in the amount of $51«22« The last examination date for the scholarship benefits for the year 195A is May 22, 195A# Submitted A1 Kerr, Assistant Administrator . • • and, remember this... All these are yours without contributing a single nickel on your part — Collecting SIU bene­ fits is easy, whether it's for hospital, birth, disability or death—> You get first-rate personal Mryb(^%inap?^a|e}y through,your, Union's representative!. •l-f.*.- 'i •' .7.' iirtiiiiifr- " �A»rll IC, 1954 SEAFARERS Pare Nine LOG •-J Seafarers Walk, Work Again —Barbells Are 'Medleine^ The first steps—the first effort at lifting a spoon once again—mark the success of Recovering from an injured knee, Seafarer Alex Letter (right) works out with weighted "boot" to build up leg muscles. Weights are increased as leg grows stronger. Unidentified patient looks on. Above. Seafarer Arthur Roy exercises his back and arm muscles using weights in each arm. Wrapped in body cast, he is recovering from back in­ jury. Beiow, therapist Vincent Barbato checks weights as Charies Oglesby exercises arm to build up strength. the physical therapist at leading a patient forward on the road to re­ covery. These highly-trained technicians, like those who assist the Seafarers and other patients at marine hos­ pitals ali over the US, light the spark—but the patient must have the will to do the rest. Treat 150-200 Per Day A typical physical therapy pro­ gram is operated at the Staten Is­ land USPHS hospital, where nine trained specialists in the field treat 150-200 patients per day for as­ sorted ills and injuries which re­ quire exercise, massage, heat or radiation treatments to enable them to-regain the fullest use of their bodies and limbs. Medica­ tions, even with today's "superdrugs," can't do it alone. Seafarers, prone to all types of injuries and illnesses because of the nature of their profession, ^ake extensive use of the physio­ therapy facilities at Staten Island. The services, open to both outpa(Continued on page 17) Staten Island hospital gym bristles with activity as Seafarers work out on various pieces of ap­ paratus. Pictured (i-r) are: Alex Letter, therapist Vincent Barbato, Tom Thompson, therapist Dor­ othy Schumer, Don Peterson, Charles Oglesby, Arthur Boy, Ed Rushton, Waiter Sudnick, Stanley Swienckoski. Excercises are also conducted right in the wards. Cartoon History Of The SIU The growth of the SIU of North America was spot­ lighted in May, 1949, when, in the same month, two new affiliates, the Marine Allied Workers for towboatmen and workers in allied marine crafts and the Brotherhood of Marine Engineers, embracing licensed engineering officers, received charters.'• • The chartering of the MAW and BME brought the total of SIU of NA districts up to seven, with the SIU-AStG, SUP, Canadian District, Great Lakes Dis­ trict and Inland Boatn^'s Union. Additional thou­ sands of members belonged to numerous local and '-- regional units-of^ canner3r-workers and fishermen. SttJ Family Grotvf No, 61 Both new districts began negotiations for contracts and conditions their members desired, and met in­ stant success. Engineers, especially those embittered by their experience in other unions, were quick to join the BME which, with SIU-A&G and SUP aid, had signed six steamship^ lines by the end of 1949. V �Fare Ten ^'"• K- ::^V SEAFARERS LOG April 1«, 1954 JKMtT JtCPOR 2V......... come will be judged by just how lafce. C/ipr/es: fishing one of these days as the this run on the new Mariner as many counties Byrd will carry. boysnell us they are biting good. they say that the quarters on them can't be beat for the crew. Favor Labor Leroy Clarke Getting Warmer As I have stated before, regard­ Lake Charles Port Agent less of the outcome, I am sure that Well, things are warming up in ^ ^ either candidate will be very favor­ Mobile both in shipping and in the Things way down here in the Mobile: Shipping showed quite an in­ able to labor. I would like to stress weather. In fact -the weather has gotten so warm that we were crease since my last report, but to the membership that they regis­ swamps of Southwest Louisiana forced to change over the air con­ only due to the fact that several of ter to vote and also get their are going along nicely. Shipping relatives and friends to do the took a sudden upswing for a few ditioning unit from heat to cool the ships that were laid up for a sanie. days during the past two weeks, air. When the warm weather actu­ short period of time went back into In other words to make it more but now it has slpmped off to noth­ ally starts. Seafarers on the Mobile active status. I must report that explicit, if you started residence ing again. Don't come rushing Shipping in the-T)ort for the last beach will be able to wait out the the future outlook does not look on November 4th, 1955, and intend down here to ship in a hurry. We couple of weeks while not booming job calls in cool comfort. any too good. Of course, we have to live here through November have enough men here now to man was still good enough to get ap-" At the present time Waterman quite a few ships on idle status 3rd, 1954, you are now eligible to every ship expected here in the proximately 103 members offshore has no immediate plans for taking here and we are keeping our fingers register to vote and there isn't any next two weeks and have some jobs, this plus the 150 various re­ out the couple of idle C-2s that are crossed hoping that they may get hardship on any of our members left over. lief jobs in and around the harbor in port! However, due to the end a charter in thd near future. If so, on doing this as the Board of Elec­ Calling in here during the past kept all hands happy. Prospects for of the tieup along the East Coast, it would certainly take quite a load tions Supervisors is just right two weeks "were the Lone Jack, the coming two weeks don't Took there is a good chance that one of across the street from us here in off this port. Bents Fort, too bad with about a dozen ships them, the Iberville, will go back on Cantigny, Logans due to hit the port during the two the coastwise run in the near fu­ I am also glad fo report that Baltimore. In Hospital Fort. Winter Hill, week period. In addition to these ture. As for the Layfayette the more of the bookmen are taking Fort H 0 s k i n s, we have three Waterman ships tied company is just waiting for cargo We have in the Maridb hospital the Ore scows and they are paying Council Grove, up in port now that are subject commitments and as soon as these off in better shape now than what for this week Tlior Thorsen, -Bradford Island, to ctaewing at anytime. These are are received we will let the mem­ they have been doing in the pre­ Thomas Mungo, William Kunak, French Creek and the Iberville, Lafayettf, and Pen­ bership know through the LOG. vious year. I know it is only James Macunchuck, Joseph D. McGovernment insula Mariner. This port has been able to due to the fact that the bookmen Graw, Alexander Johnson, Paige Camp of Cities Ships paying off In Mobile for weather the little period of bad knowing the agreement, are keep­ Mitchell, Gustave Svensson, George Service; the Trin- the last couple of weeks were the shipping due to our many divisions ing the Ore Line officials on the Pipinos, Henry G. Leiby, Walton Ity of Carras Patriot, Corsair, Partner, Polaris, of the Marine Allied Workers and ball. I would still like to see more Hudson, Frank Van Dusen, Jessie Duran called in at Port Ranger, Cavalier, < the fact tliat the men on the beach bookmen grab these jobs when A. Clarke, Millard Cutler, Carl could usually pick up a day or two they are available, because, as you 4;handler; A. J. Cunningham, Hin- Arthur, Texas. The Petrolite of Pennant, all of to tide them over while the ship­ know, the ships themselves are not rich Wiese, Karl V. Kristensen, Tanker Sag came in from Japan Alcoa; Claiborne, ping was a little slow back East. Monarch of Sea, too bad and the runs are short. So James Dodson and George Jero- for payoff in fine shape. if you get a chance fellows, latch sinich. The Alexandra of Carras came of Waterman. Political Wars On Our man of the week is Clark out of layup recently after being Signing on again onto one of these scows. Well, the political war is on and Inman who has been a member of idle 11 days, taking a full crew. were the Patriot, the politicians are beating a path Payoffs the SIU- since 1943. He has been The competition for jobs.on her Partner, Polaris, to our door every day. Needless to The following ships paid off elected as deck delegate and ship's was great. Tex Gillispie went Ranger, Pennant, say we are going to support our here in the past two weeks: Beth- delegate numerous times and has serang with a fine crew as well the balance of friends whose labor records show coaster of Calmar; Steel Vendor, always done an outstanding joh. In as the other departments. It looks the ships either McDonald more for our cause. In addition to Steel Architect and Steel Admiral his own words he knows and can like she will have a fine trip run­ being on contingetting out and voting yourself, of Isthmian; Feltore, Marore, Bal- prove that the SIU has the best ning up and down the coast. The ous articles or in the passenger and your family, we urge each and tore, Venore and Chilore (Ore); contracts and conditions of any other ships calling in here took a trade. Ships in transit for the peri­ every one of you to take an active Michael of Can-as; Shinnecock Bay outfit in the maritime industry. He few men, leaving about 95 men od were Antiqous of Waterman, part in helping and supporting the of Veritas; Andrew Jackson and said that although we have only a around these parts. Lucile Bloomfield of Bloomfield, candidates that labor in this area De Soto of Waterman; Frances and small percentage of performers The Building and Construction and the Tainaron of Actium. All is endorsing. Arlyn of Bull; Logans Fort of Cit­ left, that all of the delegates "Trades Council settled their strike payoffs were smooth with only For our Seafarer of the week we ies Service; and the Robin Wentley should keep a close check on these and now all are back to work. The minor beefs on any of them and nominate brother W. J. McDonald; and Robin Kirk of Seas. guys and give the. officials a help­ unions won what they went out for all slgn-ons and intransit ship; were who joined the SIU in 1945 and Ships signing on .were the Steel ing hand when they go into nego­ and work is coming along in fine contacted and Minor beefs setiled. who originally hails from Texas al­ Vendor and Steel Architect of Isth­ tiations of the new contracts. swing now. Someday the con­ A couple of Jur shipmates If' the though he has been shipping out mian; Yaka, Morning Light and Here's hoping that his message will tractors may learn to deal fairly hospitals are brother Willie Reyn­ of this port for the past six .years Andrew Jackson of Waterman; Fel­ ring a bell and get these guys to with the unions and eliminate olds in the New Orleans marine usually on the passenger type ships. tore, Marore, Venore, Santore, straighten up and fly right. hospital and brother Clint Partelle Brother McDonald is married and strikes, but we doubt it. Cubore- and Chilore of Ore; Kathin the Mobile City hospital. Both has no children. While currently Earl Sheppard Block Passage ryn and Ines of Bull; and the Robin these brothers would like to hear sailing in the stewards department Baltimore Fort Agent Tuxford of Seas. he is taking up radio and TV as a The so-called "right to work" bill from their shipmates. In-transit ships were the Caro­ is causing a lot of talk around this , A few o| the oldtimers on the side line and thinks the SIU dis­ lyn, Edith and Kathryn of Bull; area and all over the state, but beach in Mobile now include John ability plan is tops in the industry. Cat Tanner Steel Age of Isthmian; Chickasaw, labor here has met with the legisla­ Kelly Jr., J. Owens, C. Lyn;ky, Mobile Port Agent De Soto and Afoundria of Water­ tors from this area and have the Donnie Stokes, J. D. Dial, Arthur man, and the Alcoa Pointer and Smith, John Prescott, Bowman Mcassurance that they will fight the t' t' if Seafarers sending telegrams Alcoa Roamer of Alcoa. Nulty, Robert Williams, J. Brown, Galvesfort: passage of this bill. or letters to the New York headquarters dispatcher asking Just a little jiote of humor. We We have no men In the hospital Paul Catalano, E. Newhall, to be excused from attending Mobile is scheduled to get her here at the present time, although had a very unusual character come headquarters membership we have a few who are outpatients third Mariner-type ship sometime into the hall > to meetings must Include the«regwho hope to be back to work soon. around the 20th of April when see us today. I istration number of their On the beach here we find, Waterman takes the Peninsula Ma­ think he was shipping card in the message. among others, L, Weems, G. riner out of the shipyard in PasShipping has been very slow for Shaw of Slam or From now on. If the number Sneeden, Joe Cave, Andy Kusch, cagoula Mississippi and she is ex­ the past two weeks, but the boys the King of Is not included, the excuse can­ A. Baker, J. Mitchell, M. Laune^, pected to go into service around seem to have other interests just Crack - pots. He not be accepted by the dis­ H W. Duran, "Tampa Red" Con- the 22nd of April. Needless to say now. Everybody is really interested wanted a ship of patcher. that the boys on the beach here in our moving to the new location. nell, R. Boyd and Jimmy Parker. any' nationality Hope to be able to get in some now are anxiously waiting to get We'll probabIy.be in before two except an Amer­ weeks go by. ican ship. It Ships signing on were the Neva seems as though Inman West and Lucile" Bloomfield of he has a girl Bloomfield. Ships in transit were friend waiting for him somewhere the Warhawk and Maiden Creek of in Turkey. We were so sorry that Waterman, Mae of Bull, Tainaron we couldn't oblige him as we told of Actium, Chiwawa of Cities Serv­ him we were just fresh out of these WILltflNGTON, CaU* 509 Marine Ave. FORT WILLIAM.... 11814 Syndicate Ave. SIU, A&6 District bottoms. He thanked us and took Ontario Phone: 3-3221 ice, and the Seatrains New Jersey, Ernest Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-2874 103 Durham St. Louisiana, Georgia and Texas of BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. HEADQUARTERS... .675 4th Ave., Bklyn. PORT COLBORNB off for the hills. Which goes to Earl Ontario Phone; 5591 Sheppard. Agent Mulberry 4940 SECRETARY-TREASURER TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. Seatrain. Paul Hall prove that there really are more of BOSTON 276 State St. EMpire 4-5719 ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS The weather here is very cloudy these types on the outside than on James Sheehan, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Robert VICTORIA, BC 617V4 Cormorant St. Matthews Joe Alglna Empire 4531 and warm and we are being threat­ 308'A 23rd St. Claude Simmons Joe Volplan the inside. So from now on, we GALVESTON VANCOtrVER, BC 666 HamUton St. Keith Alsop. Agent Phone 2-8448 William HaU are going to have a net as part of LAKE CHARLES, La PaclBc 7824 ened with rain daily. 1419 Ryan St. SYDNEY, N8 804 Charlotte St. Keith Alsop our office equipment so that we Leroy Clarke. Agent Phone 6-5744 SUP Phono U34C Galveston Port Agent 20 Elgin St. 1 South Lawrence St. HONOLULU can bag these guys when they come MOBILE 16 ATerchant St. BAGOTVILLE, Quebec Phone: 545 Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Phone 5-8777 THOROLD, Ontario into the hall. 82 St. Davldi St. NEW ORLEANS 583 Bienville St. PORTLAND . .622 N. W. Everett St. CAnal 7-3202 Both of^the candidates for Gov­ Lindsey Williami, AgentMagnoUa 6112-6113 Beacon 4336 QUEBEC........ 113 Cote Da La Montague Quebec Phone: 2-7078 257 5th St. ernor who are running in the Dem­ NEW VORK 679 4tb Ave., Brooklyn RICHMOND, CAUr 177 Prince William St. Phone 2599 SAINT JOHN., HYacinth 9-6600 ocratic primary have established NB Phone: 2-5232 If a crewmember quits while 450 Harrison St. 127-129 Bank St. SAN FRANCISCO, Douglas 2-8363 an equal rights program and the NORFOLK a ship is In port, delegates Ren Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 2700 1st Ave. Great Lakes District PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. SEATTLE race, so far looks like it will be a S. are asked to contact the hall Main 0290 CarduHo, Agent Market 7-1635 ALPENA 133 W. Fletcher photo-finish as both candidates .SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. WILMINGTON immediately for a replace­ 805 Marine Ave. Phone: 1238W r. Banning, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Terminal 4-3131 BUFFALO, NY ~ have equally large backing. It Marty 180 Main St. ment. Fast action on their part BreithotT, West Coast Representative NEW YORK 676 4th Ave., Brooklyn ... Phone: Cleveland 7391 seems as though the opinions are PUERTA de TIERRA, PR Pelayo 51—La 5 will keep all jobs aboard ship STerUng 8-M71 CLEVELAND.... 1.734 Lakeside Ave., NE 2-5996 Phone: Main 1-0147 that Mahoney will carry Baltimore SAVANNAH filled at all times and elimi­ I Abercorn St. DETROIT 1038 3rd St. Canadian District Agent Phone 3-1728 and the towns and that Byrd will SEATILE Phone: Woodward 1-6857 nate the chance of the ship 2700 tst Ave. MONTREAL 634 St#lames St. West DULUTH 531 W. Michi8an St. carry quite a few of the counties. Jeff Gillette, Agent Elliott 4334 sailing shorthanded. _ PLateau 8161 _ Phone: Melrose 2-4110 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. HAUFAX NX 128'A Hoilis St. SOUTH CHICAGO 3281 E. 82nd St It looks as though the final out- Kay White, Agent Phone 2-13Mi Baltimore: Ore Line Ships Paying Off in Better Shape Alexaodra Takes Full Crew In Lake Charles New Mariner To Go To Walorman Noxl Week Put Number On Meeting Excuses Men Happy About Now Union Location iKf€/' MmMikMiMs MJrMJKJa^A %FJn X Fill Thttt Berth Phonei 3-8911 - .1 - -S Phonal Essex S-241l< i.', •I i. J . �J..;,- 4-. fVv* SEAFARERS April 16, 1954 Pagre Eleven LOG ......... JKMIT JtfPOATS were the following: Fairland, Bien­ New York: ville and Azalea City (Waterman), Seamar (Calmar) and Steel Chem­ ist (Isthmian). There were no ma­ jor beefs on any of these either. The only real activity on the waterfront is centered around the The shipping situation for the The AFL's efiForta to establish a election for repPort of New York has not been new union for longshoremen was resentation of good for the past two weeks due to reported in detail to delegates to West Coast stew­ the continuation of the port tie-up the annual Louisiana State Federa­ ard department by the longshoremen. However, tion of Labor convention which met men, with the balloting running that tie-up has ended and the port last week in New Orleans. into its last two AFL representatives familiar or three weeks. is buzzing with activity again. With with developments on the Atlantic Most ships have the ships 'beginning to move in and and Gulf Coasts predicted that the already been out, shipping should improve con­ mob leadership of the old ILA is polled on the is­ McCall siderably in the coming period. on the way out. *"They were con­ sue, with the SIUWe paid off a total of 13 ships fident that longshoremen along the affiliated Marine Cooks and StewAtlantic and Gulf Coasts soon will ards-AFL hoping for a clear-cut in the past two weeks, signed four be re-aiTiliated with the American victory when the final count is made. on foreign articles and had 15 inFederation of Labor through the The opposition, the Commie-con- transit ships to service. Ships pay­ new AFL-ILA. trolied independent NUMC&S, is ing off were the Shinnecock Bay of Larry Long, provisional president the only seagoing union in which Veritas; Seatrains Louisiana, Sa­ of the AFL-ILA, Holt Ross, chair­ Moscow calls the shots and the vannah, Texas and Georgia of Seaman of the AFL Longshoremen's MCS-AFL is trying hard to put it train; Evelyn and Angelina of Bull; Organizing Committee here, and out of business. Other than this, Steel Age, Steel Apprentice and E. H. Williams, president of the there is no labor activity in the Steel Fabricator of Isthmian; Chiwawa and Bents Fort of Cities Louisiana Federation of Labor, port. Service and the Golden City of were among those who spoke on There are quite a few brothers Waterman. the subject. on the beach here, including oldThe SIU and its affiliates in this timers and newtimers alike. Among Signing On port were amply represented by a them are R. Parady, V. Sorensen, Ships signing on were the ManJ. Parks, J. Goude, J. Pulliam, F. big delegation at the convention. Dick ,Martinez, Tex Metting, Hansen, J. Ramos, R. Norgren, D. kato Victory of Victory Carriers; Frank Russo and George McFall Chen, L. Franken, A. Branconi, J. Steel Age of Isthmian, and the were SIU Atlan­ Broaddus, N. Korsak, N. West, R. Choctaw and Golden City of tic and Gulf Dis­ Graf, J. Nicholson, O. Powell, A. Waterman. In-transit vessels were the Penntrict members on Borjer, W. Kelley, H. Ulrich, C. the commitee Lawson, C. Christensen, N. Lam­ mar and Yorkmar of Calmar; Antinous, Fairisle and J. B. Water­ along with the bert and F. McCall. man of Waterman; Petrolite of SIU agent from Sailed In Atlantic Tanker Sag; Winter Hill of Cities this port, Jim The last two brothers named Gormley, MFOW sailed with Atlantic during the re­ Service; Robin Goodfellow of Seas; agent; Phil Mons- cent drive and are now taking ad­ Suzanne of Bull; Steel Vendor of son, SUP agent; vantage of their SIU books to sail Isthmian; Ocean Ulla of Ocean Buck Stephens, SIU style. Both came off SIU Trans; and Seatrains Savannah, McFall Herman Troxclair ships recently, where they enjoyed New York Louisiana and New Jer­ and Paul Warren, SIU patrolmen; the SIU conditions they only sey of Seatrain. Tommy Doyle, SIU-MAW Gulf rep­ dreamed about while sailing in the No Big Beefs resentative, and Bill Moody, Gulf Atlantic Refining Company. All of these ships were in clean area reporter for the SEAFARERS Frank McCall, who received his LOG, also participated. SIU book just a year ago, sails as shape with no major beefs on them Shipping hero has been only fair AB and hails from the fair city of and were taken care of in good or­ since our last report. Little change Minneapolis. A veteran of the US der. Now that the illegal tie-up of this is anticipated in the Immediate fu­ Navy who served during World port has been ended by court or­ ture. War II, he's been shipping about During the last two weeks, the three and a half years now, most ders and the NLRB has ordeced a Del Sud and Del Mundo (Missis­ of the time with Atlantic. Both he new election to be held, we feel sippi), the Chickasaw (Watermai^), and Lambert were active SIU sup­ sure that the AFL will win the Margaret Brown (Bloomfield) and porters during the campaign in election and finish the job of clean­ Salem Maritime (Cities Service) that fleet, but there just weren't ing up this harbor and making it a enough of them in the rest of the place where working longshoremen paid off here. and seamen alike will be able to The Del Sud, Del Mundo and Del fleet, in the last analysis. work and earn a living without the In the marine hospital this week Sol (Mississippi) signed on. interference of the mobsters and The following ships called in are the following brothers: H. P. hoodlums who have been disrupt­ Hansen, A. Keller, S. Sue, G. C. transit: Alcoa Clipper, Alcoa Patri­ ing the operation of this port for ot,. Alcoa Corsair and Alcoa Polaris Eller, J. Perreira, C. Cobum, E. so many years. Plahn, W. Singleton, H; Y. Choe, (Alcoa); Steel Advocate (Isthmian); I also want to take this oppor­ Del Sol (Mississippi); Seatrains P. S. Yuzon, C. Neumaier, O. GusNew York and Savannah (Seatrain tavsen and P. Walsh. All of them tunity to again thank the member­ Lines); War Hawk, Wacosta, Clai­ would appreciate mail or a per­ ship of the SIU for the splendid borne, Monarch of the Sea and sonal visit the next time their ship­ cooperation and help they have given us throughout this water­ Maiden Creek (Waterman); Neva mates hit this area. front beef and ask them to con­ Tom Banning West and Lucile Bloomfield tinue giving us their cooperation San Francisco Pert Agent (Bloomfield) and Tainaron (Actiuni). Lindsey J. Williams New Orleans Port Agent » > ft New Of/eons: Port Buzzing Again As Waterfront Beef Ends SlU Delegates Atlend La. Laber GoDvenHon and support until this job has been brought to a successful conclusion. Claude Simmons Asst. Sec.-Treas. ft ft ft Boston: Trinity Payoff Clean Up In Portland, Me. Shipping has picked up a bit in this por^ but it is still nothing to brag about. Ships paying off were the Gov­ ernment Camp, Lone Jack and Winter Hill of Cities Service as well as the Trinity of Carras. Ships sigifng on were the same. Intransit ships were the Choctaw, Antinous and J. B. Waterman of Waterman; Michael of Carras; Steel Apprentice and Steel Fabri­ cator of Isthmian; Robin Mowbray of Seas, and the Cantigny of Cities Service. When the Trinity docked . in Portland, Me., last week, its ap­ pearance was a far cry from the last payoff. She had been painted and really cleaned up. The storerooms were nice and clean and it was an altogether differ­ ent-looking ship. However, there didn't seem to be Murphy much cooperation between bookmen and the dele­ gates. When a man is elected dele­ gate, the men should give him their full support as he has a big enough job taking care of OT and repairs without fighting the rest of the members in his department. Helps Boys' Club The men on the beach include P. Karas, R. Johnston. C. Karas and W. Joens. P. Karas has given his punching bag and boxing equip­ ment to a boys' club in which he is interested. He hopes to help the boys stay off the streets at night. Getting married must have made an old man of him as he is hanging up his gloves. J. Murphy, one of the oldtimers in the SIU. will celebrate his Golden Wedding anniversary on Friday, April 23, 1954. He is also known as the "Silver Fox." His favorite ship is the Yarmouth, which he has sailed on for many summers; We have been informed by East­ ern Steamship Company that the Evangeline will be towed up to Boston from New York and will be put into commission. She will also sail under the Liberian fJcg along with her sister ship, the Yarmouth. James Sheelian Boston Port Agent ft ft Son Francisco: There's very little activity to re­ port from this port, with things re­ maining definitely on the quiet side. Shipping has been slow for the past two weeks and, at the present time, it does not seem as if it is going to get any better in a hurry. In-transit ships provided the bulk of our activity, as we handled one lone payoff and the same amount on the sign-on side of the ledger. The payoff was on the Lib­ erty Flag (Gulf Cargo), and it went off with a minimum of trouble and no special beefs. The Coe Victory tVictory Carriers) signed on... ' " Vessels w'fiich called In Iran^t Shipping Figures March 24 to April 7 PORT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Galveston ......... Seattle San Francisco ..... Wilmington ................ 1 " ti-*..-; I- Totals "4 1 t.v REG. DECK • 28 28 REG. ENGINE 13 114 26 123 29 19 36 48 61 29 21 25 • 20 ' 659 561 REG. TOTAL STEW. REG. 17 50 369 113 18 75 339 64 23 91 42 11 21 80 41 135 72 210 20 77 75 26 24 90 12 49 462 1,682 SHIP. SHIP. TOTAL SHIP. DECK ENG. STEW. SHIPPED 27 12 10 5 129 48 31 V 50 48 20 9* 19 99 88 70 257 20 9* 3 8 27 9 -6 12 14 5 5 4 36 103 38 29 87 88 261 86 12 6 26 8 18 18 58 22 13 6 32 13 13 13 33 12 365 376 299 1,040 I .1 Savannah: Weather And Shipping Are Fine In Georgia -The weather is fair as well as the shipping down in this Geor­ gian port. It has really turned warm. We turned on the air condition­ ing today and the boys are coming in to enjoy the coolness of the hall. They are flocking in like it is rain­ ing outside, but it isn't; they just want to huddle around that cool Kelvinator. Ships paying off were the South­ land of South Atlantic; Queenston Heights of Seatrade; and the Abiqua and Archers Hope of Cities Service. Signing on again were the Southland and Queenston Heights. In-Transits Ships in transit were the Sea­ trains New York, Savannah and Louisiana of Seatrain: Southwind of South Atlantic; Steel Architect of Isthmian; Arlyn and Carolyn of Bull; Yaka of Waterman, and Robia Tuxford of Seas. Oldtimers on the beach include, J. Morris, T. Nongezer, C. Lee, A. Groover, D. Waters, R. Burnsed, C. Moss. R. Strickland, C. Lowery and J. Sellers. Sellers just wrecked his automobile and was lucky to live. He ran into the back end of a stalled truck, which shook him up pretty well, but there were no broken bones. Men in the marine hospital in­ clude A. Morse, J. Watley, L. Car­ penter. B. Blanchard, F. Payler, R. McCorkel, J. Littleton, P. Jakubcsak, W. Bedgood, K. Sellers, P. Bland and J. Kramer. Jeff Morrison Savannah Port Agent ft ft Seattle: Shipping Picks Up< Will Slay Thai Way Awhile Shipping has been good and it looks as if it will remain good for the next two weeks. Will ship a full crew for the Longview Victory which has been in idle status. Ships paying off were the Longview Victory of Victory Carriers; Omega of Omega Waterways; Young America of Waterman; Alcoa Pioneer of Alcoa, and the Western Rancher of Western Navi­ gation. Ships signing on were the Young America and Alcoa Pioneer. In-transit vessels were the Fairland and Fail-port of Waterman. -Oldtimers on the beach include E. L. Mercereau, J. A. Gentes. R. D. Eisengraeber and C. F. Aycock. Men in the hospital include R. R. Yonce. J. O. Roling, J. Neubauer, R. B. Barnes. C. R. Johnson, S. Johannessen and V. K. Ming. Jeff Gillette Seattle Port Agent Cooks, Slowards' Voto Hearing Hnai Stages "i Throw in For A 3ieeting Job Under the i-ules of the SIU, any member can nominate himself for meeting chairman, reading clerk or any other post that may be up for elec­ tion before the membership, including committees, such as the tallying committees, finan­ cial committees, auditing com­ mittees and other groups named by the membership. Since SIU membership meet­ ing officers are elected at the start of each meeting, those who wish to run for those meeting offices can do so. m •. ;7I •11 "Til ""'if �1;. S: • SEAFARERS Page Twelve IN THE WAKE In the early days of the English out the lights of vessels until they language, road meant the act of were close by owing to the bril­ riding, such as a journey upon a liance of the sea. liorse; the horseback journey itself^ S" 3" i was made on a "highway." Even-' Largest inland body of water in tually, through the association of the world, the Caspian Sea is ac­ Ideas, probab'y, the act of riding a tually a great salt lake with an horse was carried over to act of area more than 110 times that of riding the waves. Road also came the Great Salt Lake, Utah. Except to mean a place where ships could for the southern shore, which bor­ anchor wHh safety, such as Hamp­ ders on Iran, the Caspian ,js en­ ton Rords, which got its name tirely within Soviet territory. It from the town of Hampton on the receives the waters of four major nearby shore of Virginia. Hamp­ rivers, but has no outlet, ^ind vari­ ton Roads is the channel through ations in evaporation have altered which the waters of the James, its size many times in the course Nansemond and Elizabeth rivers of history. Large projects are cur­ pass into Chesapeake Bay. In rently under way for raising its 1862, it was the scene of the first level, which has sunk seven feet battle between iron-clad vessels, .since 1936. The northern part of the historic battle between the the sea is the world's chief source Monitor and Merrimac. of black caviar. April 1«. 1084 LOG MEET THE SEAFARER FRED MILLER, AB "The longer I sail," said 62-year- much more genial and carefree old Fred Miller, who has been than most places in the world. Question; How do you feel about around the world many times over, "One of the nicest things about shipboard pets? the more I find out how little sailing for a living," he says, "is • have seen of the world. It's the variety to it and the differ­ Harry Collier, baker: Shipboard wonderful place." ences between one port and an­ pets would be all right on some Seafarer Miller should know other. You always have something ships and in some what he's talking about, because to look forward to when you ship spots on the ves­ he's been sailing ever since he was out. I guess that's why so many sel. However, for a 14-year-old, beginning in 1905, people like to vacation abroad." personal reasons, Not counting some ...time spent Miller, who lives in Jensen I think they ashore in the 1930'8, Miller has Beach, Fla., ships out of all the would be a nui­ been on the high seas ever since SIU ports in the l/S when he gets sance around the as a source of livelihood. a chance, but right now he's -con­ galley because Comes To US In 1914 centrating on New York. He's got they only get in Bom in Copenhagen, Denmark, five acres of land, a house and five the way and underfoot. They'd Miller came to the US in 1914, cottages down in Florida, just 102 be all right up on deck and out on joining the US and maritime union miles north of Miami. He's been movement in June of that year. building it up since 1946, when he the fantail, but that's about all. Before shipping out on US vessels. first purchased the site, with the . t t i 3. 3. t t 3» 3!" Miller sailed many foreign ships, aid of his 73-year-old father-inJose Carbone, OS: I think it is often cruising between Rio de law, his daughter and his son-inEll^s Island, lying in New York The first iron steamboat built in a good idea to have pets on board Janeiro, Brazil, and Australia, as law, another Seafarer. They built America was the Codorus, built in harbor about a mile SW of the ship for the Battery, got its present name from well as way stations and other the cottages all by themselves, with 1825 at York, Pa., by John Elgar aihusement and ports of calli Joining the SIU in his father-in-law doing most of the . . . The name of the Turbinia its onetime owner, Samuel. Ellis, entertainment of 1944, Miller really started living work while Miller contributed (1897) commemorated the fact that a butcher living on Manhattan in the men. It is under Seafarers' contracts and top much of the capital by shipping she was the first vessel to be the latter part of the 18th century. one of the best working conditions. out frequently. driven by a turbine . ^ . The first Government property since 1808, things the men it was long the site of an arsenal Souvenir Shell ship to be constructed of steel was All-SIU Family can have aboard Sailing through two wars on the the Servia (1881), a merchant and a fort, but its most famous ship to pass their Miller was married in 1926 in high seas. Miller claims never to steamer capable of crossing the years were from 1892 until 1943, free time away. San Francisco, Cal., and has one have lost a ship under him, al­ child, a daughter, Grace, who, in Atlantic in seven days . . . New when it served as the chief immi­ Reading, movies gration station of the US. Since though ships in the same convoy turn, has a daughter Denise. All York witnessed a memorable maand other sorts - Tine disaster 100 years ago today, then, with the removal of immigra­ of entertainment are all right, but were rendered hors de combat by of which makes Miller a grandpa. when the ship Powhatan, bound tion and naturalization^ services to there's nothing like a dog or cat. enemy submarine action. A com­ Denise, 15 months old, is the from Le Havre to NY, grounded Manhattan, Ellis Island is used bined submarine and air raid off daughter of Seafarer Joe Le Blanc, 3> 4. 3^ off Long Beach, Long Island. Three chiefly as a detention center for Corsica, in the Mediterranean Sea, making it an all-SIU family. Jack Struiler, cook and baker: hundred and eleven lives were aliens awaiting clearance of their during the last world conflict, was don't like to have pets' on ship­ entry papers or for those awaiting Visits Home Folks lost board at all.-Hav­ Miller's sole contact with action in deportation. two world wars. In the convoy were The intrepid Seafarer, around ing them on 3< 3)> 3« 4. 3. 4. board ship is some 53 ships heading for the is­ the world many times in his nearly The condition known as "phos­ The hammocks used by oldtime cruelty to ani­ land with iron ore. Wearing a 50-year sailing career, only got phorescent sea" is a phenomenon sailors to sleep in derived their mals, because crash helmet which was knocked back to Denmark for the first time of glowing light frequently seen at name from the Caribbean Indian there is no place off during the height of the activi­ early this year. He spent eight days sea at some point of water dis­ name of a tropical tree, the hamfor them to run ties, Miller garnered a six-inch in Copenhagen with his sisters turbance such as the breaking aca, whose bark was used by the and roam. At the shell which fell on the deck at his who are still living there, along crest of a wave, the bow wave and natives of the West Indies and very least, if there feet as a souvenir of the war. He's with plenty of nieces and nephews. wake of a ship, or the dipping of Central and South America to is one dog or thankful that's all the action he Two of his sisters live in Copen­ an oar. It is supposed to be caused make their swinging beds. Co­ hagen while another lives outside cat, there should saw. by the coiybination of the air with lumbus first saw them when he ar­ be another of the same so they can ' Ships Anywhere the city. Miller also has three the secretion of certain jellyfish and rived in the New World, but simi­ have a playmate and not be lonely. Miller is the kind of Seafarer brothers and one sister in this microscopic marine animals. The lar hanging or swinging beds had who likes to ship anywhere in the country, so he's not exactly home­ 3f ^ ^ pale phosphorescent light some­ been used aboard ship by sailors Luis Gonzalez, oiler: Pets aboard world, as long as its a foreign run, sick for the old country. times becomes quite brilliant and, in ancient times. The design of ship are all right in a moderate which he says he prefers to coastal Knowing a good thing when he according to a report from one Roman galleys was modified by way, but I don't and intercoastal trips. He likes the sees it. Miller has high praise for ahip, a bucket of water hauled many early chieftains to allow think they should Mediterranean and Pacific runs, the Union. He knows it's the best aboard at such a time was bright them to have a more comfortable be aboard in but his heart is really in his work thing any seaman can have and enough to light up a cabin. The swinging bed rather than one abundance. If a when he hits Italian port cities. He gives him a chance to hold his log of another ship, in 1923, re­ placed right on the planks of their man wants to says he's crazy about the Latin head high in any society. Need­ ported great difficulty in making vessels. atmosphere which he claims is less to say, he's sold on the SIU. keep a pet, let him keep it ashore where it won't get under­ foot and disturb the other crew­ ACROSS DOWN 13. Where Quatif Is 31. Peter Loire's men. It would look like Noah's ark Indian, British and other Allied Allied raids on the Rumanian 16. Noted clergy­ role if everyone had a pet aboard ship. troops held firm and began push­ capital of Bucharest inflicted heavy A potent force 1. Tibetan priests' man 33. "Gods" with in the US. 19. Not any goat ears 4> 4i 4' 2. Smell damage. Similar jaids were carried 22. NY basketbaU 35, " and over" Atlantic or 3. Island SE of Sid Bernstein, MM: I think ing back the Japanese from their out on parts of occupied France player 37. Escape Pacific Celebes 24. German: Slang 38. Metric quart keeping pets aboard a vessel is a previously-won positions on the . . . US troops captured two small 4. Jap scarf 11. Island of Dutch 26. Girl's name 39. Looks at evily 5. Tear down Antilles fine idea, no mat­ India-Burma front ... An assas­ islands north of Los Negros in the 41. Breakwater 6. It peps up gas 27. Territory in 12. Where Yalta is West India 42. Harvest ter whether they sin's bullet narrowly missed Presi­ Admiralty Islands ... In hockey's 7. Old plane 28. Papier 45. Shelter 8. De Valera's 14. Specks be cats, dogs, Stanley Cup playoffs, the Montreal 29. In the region of 47. Rest, as at land 19. Russian 30. Uproarious monkeys, para­ dent Manuel Camacho of Mexico Canadiens whipped the Chicago anchor 9. Amount: Abbr. tribesmen at his National Palace home in 10. Approaching (Puzzle Answer On Paee 25) keets, or what 17. Love: Latin Black Hawks in four straight have you. They Mexico City . . . Great Britain and games . . . The SIU reported that 18. Growing out 1 2 3 4 10 50. Cheer keep a man com­ the US demanded that Sweden halt nearly 15,000 new members had 51. Went down pany and help the export of ball bearings to the joined the A&G District since II |I2 13 53. Hqlf of him get over that Axis ... US planes in the Aleutians March, 1942. "snake eyes" lonely feeling he twice bombed Japanese bases on 14 |I5 54. Change course 3^ 3^ 4> of ship gets abbard a ship the Kurile Islands. 17 4> 4> 4> 55. Ball team ^HIB at sea. They're good for that, espe­ 120 A progress report from London 57. He lived in a cially on a long trip of several Russian forces recaptured .,the said more than 500 enemy vessels lamp 21 months. Black Sea port of Odessa. Another had been sunk or damaged by 58. A "sea soldier" thrust retook Yalta in the Crimea mines dropped from bombers on a tit 51. Former WaU 25 26 .Street king Edward Riley, bosun: Pets are and advanced on the naval base of 1,300-mile . front extending from 52. Port in Chile wonderful things to have aboard a Sevastopol... At least 900 persons the Bay of Biscay to the Gulf of 26 29 30 53. Glide ship for the com­ were killed by fires and explosions Danzig on the Baltic Sea ... A 54. He works in panionship they 32 on the docks of Bombay ... Nearly proposal that the SIU purchase a gaUey offer to the men two-thirds of the entire British hall in Tampa, Fla., was recom­ 55. Aleutian island 34 during those 56. Shout coast was placed under military mended for membership action on 37 38 39 40. Cabin lonely stretches restrictions. Phone service to all a coastwise referendum ballot . . . 40 41. It makes ship |43 at sea. The men parts of Ireland was cut off, and Front-line dispatches indicated go -can pasa the time ship service from British to Irish that the Russians haif fought their 43. Contend 44 45 146 47 away profitably ports was ordered suspended after way over the Czech border... Gen. 44. Study of wipes playing around April 24 ... As a result of a gen­ de . Gaulle dismissed Gen. Giraud 46. Make happy 146 with the dog, cat, eral tightening of. Selective Service as commander in chief of the 48. Fencer or whatever it 40. Helper regulations. Seafarers were again French armed forces. Giraud re­ 50. Prophets may be. They're the best thing for cautioned to keep in close touch fused to give up his, 5>ld. lipst.,*)' 51. shipbaattt Aatk for the crew. accept the new one.' ' ' it* < i tjfl V with their draft boards. i.'«. .'jr.ili A0O Fi m . 11, 1 »•;» �•April I«. 1»54 SEAFARERS LOG SEAFARERS « LOG April U. 1954 Paffe Thirteen 'Poison Pen' Vol. XVI, No. I Published biweekly by the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic & Gulf District, AFL, 675 Fourth Avenue. Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel HYacinth 8-8600, Cable Address: SEAFARERS NEW YORK. PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer Editor, HERBERT BRAND; Managing Editor, RAY DENISON; Art Editor, BERNARD SEAMAN; Photo Editdr, DANIEL NILVA; Statf Writers, HERMAN ARTHUR, IRWIN SPIVACK. JERRY REMSB, At, MABRIN; CUU Area Reporter, But. Moonr; fitaif Atahtants, LYMAN .GAVLORD, MU.TON HoRo.wnz. New Anti-Union Moves As pointed 6ut in the March 5 SEAFARERS LOG, the legislative trend against unions and their members is still gathering strength. Developments in the past few weeks have reinfdrced that trend. In Louisiana, the legislature is con­ sidering, a bill that would outlaw any kind of union security, while in Washington, Congressmen are flooding the hopper with bills that wbuld greatly limit the union's key weapon, its right to strike. The "right to work'' laws rule out any kind of preference under contract for union membership. They mean that an employer is free to load the dice by employing large num­ bers of wOrkers even though the union originally had a majority. He then can turn on the union and its membership when contract time comes around. Some of the proposed Federal changes are stiffer. .They would permit an employer, under certain circumstances, to fireijill strilCjCrs, They would also give the President absolute authority.over a, union's right to strike in some instances by permitting unlimited anti^strike injunctions for an indefi­ nite period. Such limits on the right to strike mean only one thing—that employers will be free to defy any and all union demands. • Those who propose the bills do so with the excuse that unions have abused certain rights. Nobody claims that union ranks, any mOre than employer ranks, Governnient officials or legislators are 100 percent pure at all times. But there is and always has been ample legislation on the books to deal with the guilty ones. The argument is simply a smokescreen in a drive to weaken unions and place union members at the mercy of their em­ ployers. Asks Plan For Housing^ Loans To the Editor: I am writing to you in regard to the hard time seamen are gettihg when applying for a loan from a bank or finance company. I applied to several banks and when they found out I was single they were leery, but when I told them I was a mei;phant seaman they wouldn't even let me sit down in spite of the fact that I have about $3,000 equity in a car and home I'm buy­ ing, They know all about rotary ship­ ping and it's pretty tough when a $50 a week bank clerk who couldn't tie the messboy's shoestrings tells Television sets throughout the us that we need collateral because we are too risky. I have a plan that country will keep on humming as the SIU should set up its own major networks settled on a newbuilding and loan association. It contract with the AFL Radio and would be along the same lines as a Television Guild, representing di­ credit union, but on a broader rectors and other personnel in the scale where the Union helps the studios. The agreement calls for seamen buy a home by helping an average ten percent increase. swing the deal or guarantee part The union had been considering a of the mortgage. possible nationwide strike. Each seaman could be assessed ^ so much and the rest could be bor­ Postal Unions representing US rowed from the Post Office employees have run Welfare fund to into a snag in their demands for an get started. As $800 annual wage increase. Post­ soon as it is on a master General Arthur Summerpaying proposi­ ffeld opposed the request in testi­ tion, the associa­ mony before the House Post Office tion could then Committee charging that it was an declare dividends "unjustified raid" on the treasury. ' Another illustration of the value of Public Health Service by giving each ip ii> Zt hospitals is contained in the LOG story on Page 9 on the bookman a bank Chicago Painters Local. 637 has book with a few Prevas physical therapy program conducted at Staten .Island. It's dollars towards asked the city's Building Trades safe to say that as a result of this program, several hundred his assessment. In this manner you Council to start a drive for ade­ will not only create good will by quate housing legislation. The seamen and othp patients each year are helped back into returning the assessment, but you union proposed that a city-wide shape far sooner than they would be otherwise. Many of will: encourage the man to bank conference be called for that pur­ pose, pointing to the rapid growth them no doubt avoid the partial or total disability that can and save with the SIU. of slums in the city as a danger What better selling point could be an after-effect of injury or illness. the Union have when organizing signal. The work of the physical therapy program, like the rest than to show seamen that the Zr Zf Z> of., the USPHS operation, is designed to restore the patients Union can help them out in their A conference on unemployment to useful lives as soon as possible. Every day saved through financial difficulties in buying a will be held April 25-30 by the this program means one day less that a, patient has to be a home or car, especially among California State Federation of La­ those oldtime company stiffs. Even­ bor in Santa Barbara. The meet­ burden on his family and on the community. tually the members could be of­ ing will take up problems under . From this point of view, the dollars spent by the Govern­ fered group life insurance for their the state unemployment compen­ ment in supporting this and any other hospital program families at cut rate premiums and sation law, and draft recommenda­ are a sound investment. They return their value many times perhaps even insurance for their tions for improving procedures. over in the form of healthy and productive workers. automobile and home. 4" 4" Members of the Washington All these additional features t Sr t would take a little .time, of course, Building Trades Council are con­ but if the organization is on a tributing several thpusand mansound scale they could be made hours of work to help build an ad­ dition to the Anderson Rehabilita­ possible. The findings of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, in a When the Teamsters Union can tion Hospital in nearby Arlington, recent study of the allotments sent home by seamen with lend a trucking corporation $1,- Virginia. The new addition will be used to retrain workers suffering families in the Azalea City, are the type of statistics that 500.000 to stay in business, we, as from handicaps brought on by in­ a smaller union, should strive to often pass unnoticed. But the results of the survey showed, consolidate our position to make juries. ._ 4 4" 4 for example, that seamen voluntarily contributed the sum the members as strong as possible. Railroad Trainmen employed by of $7 million from their pay last year for family allotments, Wants No Dough the Long Island railroad have won aside from the many millions more they brought home after I realize that my plan sounds a an award from the National Media­ bit complicated and needs a lot of tion Board upholding an agreement the payoff. work done on it, but a lot of other providing seven days' pay for six This is a considerable figure and, with Mobile noted as a things we have today sounded just days' work on the line's commuter major SIU port, it means that Seafarers accounted for much as far-fetched ten years ago when runs. The agreement was signed of the total. It also means that shippers and seamen provided they were first proposed. If suc­ in January, but a dispute arose as a ,large chunk of cash towards the prosperity and well-being cessful we could set a precedent to the interfhretation of its terms. never before equalled in the mari­ of a major US city and its citizens. 4 4 4 Approximately 189,000 members time industry. There are a lot of Apart from that, the study showed once again that seamen details worked out, but I of the CIO United Steelworkers today are a highly-responsible group of men, with families, sincerelyto be b«iieve that if ap- Union are idle as the result of the homes and obligations which they meet even while far out piroached properly this plan has' drop in steel productibli. according at sea. The seaman who is a drifter,-with no roots, is a van- great possibilities. to the union's esfima^. Another urecu..,..,,, 'My*!!': titi'v. VeiaVmhf.'-'-o: ttW meinbtftr inw TiKWpToyed in Pjbysieal Therapy A Responsible Profession LEGISLATURES Canada for the same reason. The total represents better than 15 per­ cent of the union's membership, which runs close to 1,200,000. 4 4 4 A Labor Advisory group on Puerto Rican affairs will be organ­ ized in New York to bring Puerto Ricans and other Spanish-speaking workers into unions and to help solve housing, educational and other problems for the Spanish-speaking newcomers to the city. The group will be sponsored by both AFL and CIO unions in the city and by the Puerto Rican Department of Labor, .444 Suspension of 57 union officers has led to a work stoppage of ap­ proximately 6,400 members of AFL Machinists Local 801 at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Camden, New Jersey. The sus­ pended officers slept in the yard while the other workers punched in their cards but,refused to go to work. 4 4 4 Newspaper delivery drivers in parts of New York City struck last week cutting off deliveries to about 700 newsstands in scattered areas. The Newspaper and Mail Delivery Union (independent) called the strike after 11 months of negotia­ tions had failed to produce an agreement on wage matters and other benefits for the drivers in­ volved. 4 4 4 The CIO Newspaper Guild called a strike against two daily news-, papers in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsyl­ vania, after failure of contract ne­ gotiations over wage, vacation and ai-bitration issues. The publisher of the two papers, the "TimesLeader-Evening News," and "The. Record" had offered an increase of $1.75 a week. Printers and other mechanical union members re­ fused to cross the picketlines. 4 4 4 Teachers, firemen and other unionized city employees picketed New York's City Hall this week in a demonstration for pay in­ creases. The city has proposed some increases in the budget for the coming year but the various unions involved objected that the sums were not enough to meet their needs. Unions involved in­ cluded the AFL Teachers Guild and the Unifot^aed Firemen's As-; sbciation, also an AFL 'affiliate. �' ''i •yi i'" --. I -'J •I �lir' Pare Sixteen • SEAFARERS LO G SEAFARERS in Er • On the Job The marine section of the National Safety Convention met Thursday and Friday in New York's Hotel Statler to discuss safety in design and operation of ships and shipyards.. . Steamship companies that carry Lubrication of moving parts on board ship, as anywhere else, selves passenger traffic have a heavy work load of tax refunds on their hands three purposes—to reduce wear and power loss, to keep moving parts as a result of the reduction of travel taxes April 1. Passengers who cool and to keep them clean. The first two purposes are accomplished paid for tickets in advance before that date are entitled to tax refunds. by reducing friction between two moving surfaces in contact with the .. A US Air Force helicopter rescued 34 passengers pnd most of the crew of the Swedish freighter Dalsland near Casablanca. The small ' jSeafarer Lorenzo Rinaldi really other while the third is the result of absorption of foreign matter by 2,730-ton freighter hit a reef 200 yards offshore. The captain and three must have the touch when it comes the lubricant itself. crewmembers remained aboard. Lubrication requirements differ considerably under different circum­ to making pizza pies, judging from the reaction of his shipmates on stances, depending on the type of friction involved and the speed at Holland-America has scheduled summer and faH cruises to Bermuda the Alcoa Ranger. They agreed at which moving parts operate. Low speed operations, like those of the and South America for the liners Ryndam and Maasdam . Chief stew­ a shipboard meeting that it was reciprocating engine, require smaller amounts of oil, since, not much ard James Bradshaw of the Media, a Cunard line passenger ship, re­ worth while making a special pur- heat is generated and the oil serves only to separate the two Tublnng tired after the ship's last voyage. He had been in the company's serv­ Chase of pizza ingredients, includ­ surfaces. ice for 47 years . The Suez Canal handled a record number of ships ing such delicacies as anchovies Oil'Has Own Friction and a record cargo tonnage in 1953. Over 90 million metric tons of and a variety of Italian cheeses so Where a high speed engine such as a turbine is involved, the churn­ cargo passed through the canal on 12,731 ships. Northbound cargo far that Rinaldi could do - his stuff. ing .of the oil in itself becomes a source of friction, creating a great deal exceeded southbound tonnage, the difference being the amount of crude They were the kind of items that of heat. Consequently a larger amount of oil is used which is constantly you won't find on the average draining into a tank and being run through a cooler before being re­ oil moving north on tankers from the Persian Gulf oil fields. ship's stores Ust. * » * turned to the'bearings again. The 36-year-old Seafarer should With steel prodhction way down from last ydar. Great Lakes ore When proper lubrication exists, it means that a film of oil has been carriers expect to curtail operations this summer, "rhere, is sufficient know his way around a pizza since formed, separating the moving parts and preventing actual contact of ore on hand to service the industry for six months, as at present the he was born in Italy, the home of the metal. The remaining friction Is fluid—the friction of the oil mills are operating at slightly better than 60 percent of Capacity. Last that and other food delicacies. He's against itself. This varies with viscosity, temperature and the speed year the Great Lakes ore fleets moved nearly 96 million tons of ore. been sailing on SIU ships since and pressure to which the oil is subject. They don't expect to do better than 80 million tons in 1954.. A. S. June, 1951, and lives ashore in A good oil has high adhesion, that is, it will cling to a metal surface, Onassis, the Greek shipping tycoon, has had another supertanker Baltimore between trips. Right launched. It is il.c 21,800-ton Olympic Snow, a turbine-powered ship now he is galley utilityman on the and cohesion, which means it will hold together. Its viscosity, or in­ ternal friction, is measured by the time it takes a set amount of oil capable of cruising at leVi- knots.. One of the last of the great sailing Alcoa vessel. to flow from an opening of a certain size at a certain temperature. ships, the r.erman four-master Pamir, has been sold at auction for about ii it There are several kinds of friction that a lubricant has to deal with, $74,000 in American money. The 3,103-ton vessel was built in 1905 and Another picnic will be sponsored for many years operated in the grain and nitrate trade. by the crew of the Del Sud this including rolling friction of a wheel rolling on a non-moving surface, spring for Seafarers in New sliding friction of the piston or of a shaft turning in its bearings, start­ ing friction, the additional friction which has to be overcome when a The Venezuelan Line has lilans to expand cargo service between the Orleans, and bearing starts moving, running friction, when a shaft is in position at US and Venezuela through construction of four 4,800-ton cargo ships. Emii Herek, chief a constant speed, reversing friction arid accelerating friction. Obvious­ The VL-s.seIs are now being built in Dutch shipyards . . . Two tremendous steward, is one ly then, a lubricant has to perform its functions under a variety of Con­ one-piece castings weighing 84 tons each were unloaded at the Hampton of several crewditions. That means, in turn, a variety of lubricants. ' Roads Port of Embarkation recently by the Exchester... Tidewater Oil members who are sold two new tankers how under construction to the Western Hemi­ in charge of the Oils can be blended, which means made up of two or more petroleum sphere Corporation which promptly bareboat-chartered them back to affair. These have oils, or compounded, where a mineral oil has been added to a fixed oil. Tidewater. The tankers are being, built at Sparrows Point. Md. ... The proved very pop­ Fixed oils consist of lard oil, castor oil, sperm oil and the like. In other port of Norfolk is attempting to clear a huge glut of cargo that arrived ular in the past, words they come from vegetation or an animal source. as a result of diversions from New York during the recent dock tie-up. thanks to the ef­ Engine Lubrication * » • forts of the crew Almost any kind of oil can be used for engine lubrication of ordinary Herek An unexpected group of passengers came in to New York harbor on and it looks like learings. Where temperatures are high and severe operating condi­ the Italian liner Vnlcania during the course of the dock strike. There this one will be more of the same, tions exist, they are usually blended. Compounded oil is used under were two stowaways aboard, 43 passengers who had transferred from with lots of tasteful faod and re­ ordinary conditions. the Queen Mary at Halifax, and six American Immigration officers. freshments for Seafarers and their The standard internal combustion oils, or automobile engine oils are The Queen Mary passengers chose to complete their voyage by sea, families. used for Diesel engines. These are generally blended oils that are rather ihan take a train from Halifax and the Immigration inspectors Then there is usually a ball able to function under high tension and when burned in' cylinders, had gone to Halifax to help complete the transaction... The City of game between a group of crew- leave carbon that goes out through the exhaust rather than^ building New York hcs t~ikcn over the ferries that run between 69th Street, members and the Seafarers on the up on cylinder walls. Air compressor cylinder oils are much the same Brooklyn, and Staten Island.. W. O. Cook has been elected president of Robin Line to succeed Arthur R. Lewis, Jr., who died on March 16 beach to liven up the afternoon's but must be highly refined so as to leave a minimum of carbon deposits. .. New York ship repair yards have protested plans to extend the city's festivities. Oils for icf ihachine cylinders, for obvious reasons, must be able to Herek is a Nebraska native, 47 function , at extremely low temperatures. They have to be able to stay three percent sales tax to ship repair services. * » * years of age, who joined the SIU fluid at low temperatures. • A test case of the Government's right to seize 48 ships on the grounds in the Port of New Orleans on Cutting lubricants serve a different function. They have to penetrate that they are illegally owned by alien interests will be heard by the Su­ July 10, 1948. Right now he makes instantly, keep the cutting tool cool and either lubricate it or help it preme Court. The Meacham "Tanker Corporation has appealed seizure his home in the Crescent City and takd' a firm gripi These oils will usually contain lard oil and sulphur, of the Meacham, one of the ships involved, to the nation's highest tri­ sails regularly on the Delta Line plus a rust preventative. bunal Sale of the tanker Ampac Washington by the Government to passenger run. Greases may be any one of a number of different oils mixed with soap a Los Angeles bank for $305,000 has been approved by a Federal judge. i) i> i> so as to thicken the lubricant. The amount of soap can vary from a half At first the offer was rejected as too low, but no" other bidder came for­ The last voyage of the Winter percent up to 20 percent depending on the consistency desired. The ward for the ship. ..Ice floes in the St. Lawrence River tied up two Hill, a Cities Service tanker, was freighters enroute^ to Montreal temporarily. The Capo Miseno, an a pleasant trip all around, accord­ soap holds the lubricant in one place, although in some instances the soap is added to raise the temperature of the lubricant and make it Italian ship, and the Prins Willem Van Oranje, a Dutch vessel, had to ing to reports, run under certain conditions. anchor in a sheltered cove after a previous ship's wash loosened ice and part of the Graphite Grease User floes near Quebec City. credit is due to • • • Graphite greases are used only where bearings are worn, or where ship's delegate Isbrandtsen Steamship Company, long a lone wolf In the shipping Ernest W. Cox, temperatures are so high that ordinary lubricants would not provide Industry, is now taking on two South American steamship conferences. who along .with any protection. The graphite has slight abrasive qualities which file The company complained to the Federal Maritime Board that two con­ the department down rough surfaces and it also fills in irregularities in the surface. ferences were forcing exporters who ship to Colombia to use confer­ delegates did a It tends to coat the metal it covers substituting its own low friction ence line ships although the exporters designated Isbrandtsen as their good job in keep­ qualities for the higher friction of the metal, a characteristic which is quite useful in high speed operations. carrier.. US officials have promised to keep American fishing boats ing beefs at a Another kind of grease is gear lubricant, which Is a combination of from operating off Mexican shores in the Gulf of Mexico. The Mexican minimum. Cox high viscosity oil with a small amount of soda soap, giving it a jelly­ fishermen had demanded that their government take naval action if Coxf who sails necessary, to reserve coastal waters for Mexican fishing boats.. A new in the steward department, is a na­ like consistency. It's used on those gears that are designed so that aq service between Canada and the Mediterranean is starting this month tive of Mississippi who joined the oil couid not be retained in the gear casing. under the auspices of the Canada Levant Line, a mixed European and SIU in New Orleans on March 24, A general rule of the thumb for use of greases is to use soft greases Egyptian outfit. The iine will cali at Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, 1950. He lives in Pass Christian, for light pressures and high speeds, medium for medium pressures and Turkey, Egypt and North African ports. Mississippi, and is 32 years of age. speeds, and hard greases for heavy pressures and slow speeds. ACTION f?' April H> 1954 'Oil Is Cheaper Than Metar By Bernard Seaman �Aptii 10, 1954 SEAFARERS LOG Page SeTcntecB Poll Returns Indicate Libraries Make A Hit Tabulations of the results in the first ^month of a SEA­ FARERS LOG poll on the question of continuing or ending the SIU ships' library program showed Seafarers overwhelm­ ingly in favor of keeping thef* program going. Two solitary for books on photography and the votes have been cast opposing inevitable bid for plenty of sea Adding a little 'sunshine therapy' to their program of convalescence, seven Seafarers bask in the sun on the roof of the Staten Island IJSPHS hospital along with Toby Flynn, SIU Welfare repre­ sentative. Left to right, they are Thomas Thompson, Walter Sudnick, Arthur Roy, Charles Oglesby, Flynn, Thomas Bach, Stanley Swienckoski and Edwin Rushton. Therapy Is tiood ^Medicine' (Continued from page 9) tients and inpatients, provide in­ dividual as well as group care five days a week both in a specially fitted gymnasium and in the wards themselves. The speed of recovery varies with the disability as well as the patient himself. A man with a leg in a cast who applies himself to the task can build the injured leg up again in a matter of weeks so that he can walk out feeling and look­ ing as fit as any man oh the street. A few think they can'"get back on their feet" just by lifting them off the bed, but they discover the^sad truth quickly once they try it. Then they too apply themselves to the care of the physical ther­ apists, who assist them in the exer­ cises and other treatments needed to bring back the full strength of the affected limb or part of the body. FUled With Gadgets The gym at Staten Island, on the seventh floor of the hospital, occu­ pies an area 35 feet long by 14 feet wide, and is filled with the tools of the trade. There are parallel bars to exercise the legs for walking again, arm and leg "pulls," ladders and steps to practice climbing with artificial limbs, with a facsimile model of the entrance to a bus to teach the patient how to mount the vehicle again. In addition, there are whirlpool Strike On NY Docks Over; Await Vote ((I^ntinued from page 2) Brownsville, Lake Charles and Gal­ veston, as well as a local In Port Isobel, Texas. All in all approximately 55 per­ cent of the membership in the Gulf is now AFL along with locals in Puerto Rico, Oregon, Washington and Alaska as well as on the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. The net result is to leave the old ILA increasingly Isolated without major support in any quarter except from the locals it holds in the New York area. The only outside support it can call on is from Harry Bridges and from the Communist Party, with the "Daily Worker" official organ of the Party, outspoken in its sup­ port of the racket-ridden organ­ ization. Similar support is forth­ coming from Bridges' West Coast longshore union which froin the beginning of the strike tias at* baths which provide heat and elec­ trically-controlled massage for the arms and legs, and a giant Hub­ bard tank, installed this year, fea­ turing complete body immersion in an S-shaped affair that takes up to 500 gallons of water. This equip­ ment, especially helpful for cases of paralysis and certain types of bums, ran. up a tab of $12,000, in­ cluding installation. The buoyancy of water, it's been determined, is a considerable aid to exercise in many Instances. Other treatments available in­ clude diathermy, infra-^ed lamps, muscle stimulators, plus mats and exercise tables with intricate sys­ tems of pulleys and weights. Depend On Condition The method»of treatment used naturally depei ds on the nature of the, condition to be treated and all of these are utilized in varying combination^ by most of the pa­ tients at the hospital. Most Sea farers look forward to the time when they are due to begin getting physical therapy treatment. They know this means they're on their way to recovery, and the chance to get back on the job with their shipmates. NewT ankers, Stiipbuilding Guarantees Planned By US A change in the Government's ship construction laws pro­ viding 100 percent guarantees on ship loans is the latest proposal of the administration to get private operators to build some new ships. The-^ proposal has received a warm have been introduced by Senators welcome from both shipping Saltonstall and-Butler in the Sen­ and by Representative Tollefmen and investment bankers. ate, son in the House of Represenatives. Another major step that is get­ Favorable action on the measure is ting administration support is a expected in both houses. Navy plan for Government con­ struction of at least 20 modern tankers to be chartered out to pri­ vate industry for ten-year charters. In turn, the Navy would lay up its own T-2 tankers for reserve pur­ poses The Navy has been pushing this proposal for some time now as a means of overcoming a grave short­ age of modem tankers, and at the (Continued from page 5) same time, providing the service with an adequate tanker reserve. be far more expensive, $4,424,000 The 100 percent guarantee on and $5,072,000. ship loans would mean, in effect, Although these prices are 50 per­ that anybody who lends money to a shipowner to build new ships is cent, or less, than the actual cost guaranteed every penny of his in­ of the ships, the Government would vestment, plus interest, by the probably have to chop them in half Government. In case the shipowner again to get nibbles from the aver­ is unable to pay back the loan, the Government will step in and pick age American freight-ship operator. up the tab. • In Reserve Fleets Low Interest Rate At present all but a few of the In return for this Government Mariners are laid up in various guarantee, the interest rates on Government reserve fleets. The such loans would be considerably three ships for Pacific Far East lower than on normal open market Lines are still in the yards and are loans. Since interest is a big item being altered for that company's on a long-term mortgage it means use. One ship is being converted that the shipowner could build a into a naval auxiliary and one, the new vessel considerably cheaper disabled Cornhusker Mariner, is in Sasebo, Japan, until Congress de­ this way than otherwise. There is a law on the books al­ cides what it wants done with the " ready, passed last year, providing ship. • for Government guarantees up to Despite the price, the Govern­ 90 percent on shipbuilding loans. ment hopes to sell the vessels to This law has had no practical effect subsidized companies who are un­ since banks and ih'surance com­ der legal obligation to replace panies have been unwilling to lend aging ships. It remains to be seen money at the low interest rate if whether the companies will prefer they ran the risk of losing out on to build new ships to their own ;her . ten percent of tha ^ecificatijjnSjjjjjrto.altW^^^ prrced Ttlarrners. 4-5 Million Is Sale Price On Mariner Ships the library distribution aboard stories. Some of the Seafarers polled also asked that samplings SIU ships. Discounting the two votes urging of the popular weekly magazines, stop to the library program, especially news magazines, be which are a negligible factor, the somehow worked into each assort­ remaining ballots in the poll show­ ment as well. All the recommendations made ed 45 percent of those taking part in favor of retaining the program will be studied following the end as is. The other 55 percent recom­ of the poll on April 30, 1954, when mended continuing the library dis­ the Union will tabulate the results tribution, but with various changes, and attempt to adjust the assort­ principally in the proportions of ment accordingly. Questionnaires certain types of books included in can be mailed or brought into SIU headquarters in person before that each 50-book library assortment. deadline. Started Mai'ch 16 The basis for the poll, which got underway March Ifi, is to obtain a sampling of membership opinion on the libraries before the Union commits itself to the purchase of more books for the next quarterly distribution of the library assort­ ments. New 50-book libraries are placed aboard all SlU-contracted vessels (Continued from page 3) every three months, with provi­ sions for additional assortments in certainty in the industry which the case of ships being out six from month to month doesn't know months-or longer. The library pr » what to expect in the form of con­ gram was launched nearly a year tract terms. The group agreed that this was a ago in answer to demands for more decent reading material aboard matter to be passed on by the mem­ ship. It is operated at no cost to bership themselves and according­ the membership, under the LOG ly the idea of a uniform ex­ fund, .with the coastwide facilities piration date has been referred of the SIU Sea Chest handling the back to member unions for discus­ distribution of the handy, paper- sion and action. Attending the conference for the bound volumes in ell ports. Suggested changes in the library SIU were Assistant Secretaryassortments center around requests Treasurers Robert Matthews and for more novels and non-fiction, Joe Volpian. Matthews is a member especially "how-to.-do-it" books on of the CAMU's special Washington practical subjects, and less West­ legislative committee. Unions that are members of the erns. Mysteries, as a class, are ap­ parently favored over Westerns, CAMU, besides the SIU A&G Dis­ which drew most of the opposition, trict, are: Sailors Union of the Pa­ in the form of heavy requests for cific, Brotherhood of Marine Engi­ less of these in each assortment. neers, Marine Cooks and StewardsMore humorous books and books on AFLi Marine Firemen, Oilers and sports were recommended, but to Watertenders Union, SIU Great lesser degree. The sentiment Lakes District, all part of the Sea­ registered in the past two weeks farers International Union of differed very little from the first North America, as well as the Amer­ results, announced in the LOG on ican Radio Association, CIO; Broth­ erhood of Marine Officers, District April 2. 50, United Mine Workers; Masters, Short Stories Requested Mates and Pilots, AFL; Marine En­ Other changes urged included gineers Beneficial Association, CIO; suggestions that collections of short National Maritime Union, CIO; , detective stories and historical fic­ Radio Officers Union, AFL; and tion stories would be more desir­ United Steelworkers of America, able than the long novels, and CIO. specialized requests, such as those 4 Hiring Hall Defense Set By Unions Official Form in SEAFARERS LOG Poll on SIU Libraries (Please put check or X-mark next to your choices.) Editor, SEAFARERS LOG 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn 32, New York Here's my opinion on SIU libraries. (A) I want them continued as is. ( ) (B) I want them stopped. ( ) (C) I want them continued with the following changes: There should he more: Westerns ( ), mysteries ( ), novels ( ), non-fiction ( ), humor ( ), sports ( ), There should he less: Westerns ( ), mysteries ( ), novels ( ), non-fiction ( ), humor ( ), sports ( ). (Note: The present breakdown of titles in each 50-book library is as follows: 15 Westerns, 15 mysteries, 10 novels, 4 non-fiction, 4 humorous books, 2 books on sports.) I A^uld jfecommend the following other changes in the selections: ; ! A.v". i'" �Pase Eichtecn SEAFARERS '• . '•'<* • ' '^ ' K'. April 1«; 1954 LOG Seafarer Dips Pen In Inlc-Filled ' Veins For Column Material Steeped in the tradition of great literary men and journalistic factotums i^ Seafarer Abe Rosen, who writes to the LOG of his desire to author a column for the paper and for pos­ terity. Offering to show his wares on a limited trial basis, Rosen, under the pseudonym of "Shad Roe," displays his of-"* ferings before the gathered and hooking a large shark. Getting ner liquor store with $12 for a multitude of Seafarers for the worst of the duel, the AB fell gallon of whiskey. Pay her 45 cents That the first woman candidate for President of the United States ran for that office in 1872? Mrk. •'c Victoria Woodhull, a Joimnalist and lecturer, ran on the ticket of the radical "People's Party," but re­ ceived no electoral votes and only a few scattered popular votes. In 1884, a recognized political group, the Equal Rights Party, also put up a woman candidate, but she fared little better. day is June 22, while in all other ' years U is June 21. t * niat the first person to travel at a rate of 100 mph or better did the trick 50 years ago? The record was set in France In 1904 by a man named Rigolly, who was clocked at a speed of 103.56 mph in a soupedup auto. France was the center of road-racing in Europe at the time. judgment an(i critical comment, to into the "deep amidst a school of per drink and she will be able to sharks. With the AB pausing for a declare a profit of $39.75. At the wit: Today I am back again in Balti­ smoke, tension mounted in the end of 15 years you will have more, that Monumental City. Did foc'sle until one listener asked: snakes in your shoes and die. Your it it it wife will then have accumulated you ever take note of the many "Well, what happened then?" That Louisiana is the wettest "Nothing happened," he said, $35,000. monuments and statues they have 4" 44" state in the US, with an annual av­ This amount will enable her to all over this town? It's a pigeon's "they just ate me." erage of 55.68 inches of rain? The That the Infants of a species of purchase a small home and a par­ paradise. I'll bet that nine" out of 3> 3^ t ten people don't even notice them, The Atlantic Ocean was very cel of land, educate and bring up birds inhabiting Australia and cer­ Louisiana average is based on rec­ much less try to find out who they rough. The captain realized there your children. She will be able to tain South Sea islands are hatched ords of rainfall during the last 62 are, or what they stand for, I'm was no iiope for the sinking ship marry a good man, settle down, full-feathered and are able to fly years. Nevada is-the driest state, one of those at fault. and said: "Is there anyone amongst and forget all about a bum like from the moment they emerge with an annual average of 8.60 you. For example, I know where the us who can pray?" ftom the shell? The birds are inches for the last 64 years. Washington Monument is and rec­ Out of the crew one man stepped called mound builders because tp •$ rj it it it ognize it because forward and said, "Yes, sir, I can Did you hear the one about the they lay their eggs in large mounds That in the case of a Seafarer pray." it was pointed out wealthy family which was so rich constructed of loose soil, leavesr dying before collecting his vaca­ "Good," replied' the captain, it was the only one in the neigh­ grass and twigs. to me, but there's tion benefits his beneficiary is a guy on a horse "you start praying while the rest borhood which had wall-to-wall eligible to receive all money due? on the north end of us get the lifebelts on. We're one floors? This is over and above the regular of W a s h i n gton short." • • t l" J" That bound volumes of all copies $2,500 death benefit for all Sea­ Square, which 3i 3!" 3i Then there was the story of the of the SEAFARERS LOG pub­ I've been passing Did you ever take note, while on Scotsm.an who was a Yeal be-bop lished from 1947 through 1953 can farers. it it it ever since I was the beach waiting for a ship and gone guy. Nobody understood him be obtained for the package price a kid, and still shipping was slow, that every guy at home, because all he could say, of $25? The handsome, cloth-bound That the only known diamond don't know who you talk to in the hall seems to was "Hot, man!" Rosen mine in North America is in the volumes are suitable for home or he is. I always think that shipping is better some­ 4 4 4-' shipboard libraries and can be ob­ state of Arkansas? The mine, pres­ tell my.self someday I'll take the where else, but nobody ever makes How about this as a touching tained from SlU headquarters in ently inactive, is located in Pike trouble to find out who he is, but a move to go there? tale? One day little little Johnny New York. Bound volumes of the County, near the town of MurfreesI never do. Sic transit gloria! 4 3^ 3i was sent home from school with a LOG for 1953 alone can be ob­ boro. Overhead at coffeetime: "All note from the teacher that he had 3. i 4. it it it Did you ever take note.'^out in right boys, what else can we talk been a wicked boy and that the tained at the cost price of $5. That President Theodore Roose­ the residential part of town, of the about besides girls?" if if it teacher wanted to see his father. velt was blind in one eye during similitude of the houses with the Did you ever notice how fast the When the lad's dad came home That the longest day of the year the last few years of his life? Roose­ beautiful white marble steps? If guys get dressed and make for the that evening, he Inquired into the you get out there early enough in beach whenever a Ship hits port? matter: "What's the matter, John­ doesn't always fall on June 21? velt's disability was not made the mornings, you can see the So what happens? You guessed it. ny?" his father asked, "I thought Under our present calendar, the public until about a year before longest day in the year may be his death. An extremely athletic ladies of the houses scrubbing the After wining and dining in the you were doing well in school." steps with the utmost care. I've early part of the evening, they "I was," Johnny replied, "until either June 21 or June 22 in places individual, he lost the sight of one often wondered how some of the usually are too far gone to enjoy I told the teacher what you did for using standard ti<)rie. In each year eye during a boxing bout in the preceding a leap year the longest White House. residents find their own house themselves in the shank of the a living." when they come home with snakes night. "What was wrong with that?" his in their shoes. Pigeon-wise, it 3i t 3i father asked. must be the homing instinct. Overheard at the 408 Bar on East "Nothing," Johnny said, "but I I went out to Breezy Point on the Baltimore Street: "When I drink, told her you played piano in a outskirts of Baltimore to see a everybody drinks, when I pay, ev­ brothel to earn a living." friend of mine. That brought my erybody pays." Duly shocked, his father asked: thoughts around- to Riverview 3> 3> 3> "Whatever made you say a terrible I came across this one some­ thing like that, Johnpy? You know Park, where the Western Electric plant now stands. The younger where and I'll pass it on: If you it's not true." Seafarers wouldn't remember Riv­ must drink booze set up a saloon . "Well," Johnny said, "you didn't There's nothing like trying to be helpful, writes Seafarer erview Park, but some of the old- in your own home. Be the only think I was going to tell her that Quentin Remaud, but there is a time, place and skill for timers still get a nostalgic feeling drinker and you will not need a you were a member of the NMU, everything. Remaud took his philosophical turn in the road when they think about the private license. Send your wife to the cor­ did you?" shores that used to line the river of life after reporting an in--*— front, the boating and fishing, the cident aboard the Lawrence move the few hundred feet neces­ LOG-A-RHYTHM; crab feasts and swimming parties. Victory of Mississippi as it was sary for the shifting of the berth, " It holds a lot of fond memories out on a foreign run. the arms said, flailing the air, it for me. I remember, with the first would be essential to head out for It just proves, according to spell of warm weather, the Balti­ sea. Remaud, that you've got to be on more Transit Company would get By M. Dtcyer your toes all the time and see to Many of the men thought this out the summer cars, those big it that no one pulls the wool over maneuver a little excessive, and, open ones, which used to waft the Be there a seaman with soul so dead your eyes, no matter how in­ while one went below for a dog­ cool breeze in your face, and for Who never to himself has said nocently they do it. In other words, eared copy of semaphore signals, four cents fare you could ride all said Remaud, too rpany cooks spoil the better to interpret the frenetic "This is my ovm ship, my own true love, the way to the park. At that time the broth or too many pilots sink manipulator, haste was made to Of whom I place no one above." it was like a trip to the country. the ship. prepare the ship for sea in accord­ For a kid who lived in the hot city Yet such a man with strength and pride It happened when the Lawrence ance to the orders. slums, it was a little taste of Victory lay at anchor in a harbor May long for a woman at his side, heaven. 1 remember the merry-goPilot Comes Aboard in the Azores. A woman, who, for him will yearn found and trying for the brass ring The order was While the vessel was underway, which gave you a free ride. But And patiently wait for his return. , ' given to move the heading into a spanking breeze, a best- of all, I remember the freshship" a few hun­ small boat crept inconspicuously caught crabs being put into a But out of sight is out of thought, , dred feet in shift­ alongside the ship until it hoVe to caldron of steaming hot water, to He'll gather girls in every port, ing its berth, pre­ right under the scuppers of the be eaten later with a mug of cold, Then satisfied he has reached his goal. sumably for a starboard side. With little fanfm-e nickel beer. His home port girl is his ace in the hole. ^ ' better or more it was established that the late­ 3; t • expeditious dis­ comer was the actual pilot of the I'm reminded of a tale I heard Oh, he may take time to drop a line charge of cargo. harbor. Acting quickly, once au­ in the hall in Baltimore while wait­ To say that he is feeling fine The crux of the thority was established, the pilot ing for a ship. An AB told the tale Remand And send her trinkets, a card or two. matter lay in the had the engine room reverse en­ of fishing off the coast of Argentina Or a snapshot taken with the crew. ^ ^ fact that there was no communica­ gines, and it was a good thing they tion between the Portuguese offi­ were. The vessel glided by the So while he's dining some damsel fair, ' ^ cer directing the operation and the Atlantic Victory, instead of into it, With flashing eyes and silken hair. officers of the ship other than by as it would have if the astern bell His girl at home must broaden her view sign language. None of the ship had not been rung in time. And expect to have a rival or two. officers knew Portuguese tongue, Seafarers overseas who want With the crisis passed, the cap­ nor did the local officer speak tain and his crew gathered around to get in touch with headquar­ Oh, foolish man, he better learn. anything resembling American. ters in a hurry can do so by the imposter on the bridge and de­ Before the tide, too soon, may turn. cabling the Union at its cable Gesticulating wildly on the manded to know who he was. He Or his ace in the hole may set him free. address, SEAFARERS NEW bridge, like a juggler with hand flashed his badge showing himself To sail to the girls on some distant lee. YORK. grenades for prots, the native of­ to be one of the local port police. Use of this address will as­ ficer managed to convey his orders It seems he had a penchant for Jfo woman can ever be taken for granted sure speedy transmission on to the others. He looked like a solo piloting and took it out on the crew Though a seaman's roots in the ^ea are planted. adagio dancer tripping his last with of the Lawrence Victory. The crewall messages and faster serv­ So treat her right, your ace in the hole, j.,, ya- V _ rpomf^uj., ,qf ghostly, |>artnera ice for the men involve^. , jnembcrs, saw. to it that he was Or find your course not set on her final goat sponding to his toudt'ln order to safely put ashore, and fast. Would-Be Azore Pilot Is King-For-Day On Vessel Ace In The Hole K:^ li I: i-- !?;• U- lirit- Union Hag Cable Address i 1 •• •: :.'rr �Apra 1«. 1954 SEAFARERS LOG Paee Nineteen Del Norte Stars Star in Bal Tilt Against Argentine Nine By SEAFARERS LOG Photo Editor After years of trial, error, promise and disappointment it appears that practical, single-solution developers and fixers (called monobaths) have finally become a reality. Quick, one-solution processing of films and papers for both amateur and professional may wejl be here as a permanent institution. In straightforward film processing under familiar methods, thrfee baths ax'e used. The developer reduces to metallic silver the poi-tions of the silver-halide emulsion that were exposed to light in the camera. The stop bath halts the action of the developer. The third and final bath, the fixer, dissolves away the silver halides remaining in the emusion after develbpment, leaving the metallic-silver negative image in the fiim. In monobath processing, the film is developed and fixed simultane­ ously. ^t sounds fantastic, but that is exactly what occurs, as you will see when you try this remarkable system in your own darki'oom. Long Research Problem The idea of monobath processing is by no means new; it has long been the dream and aim of many photo researchers. But, for one rea­ son or another, all previous attempts have proven unsuccessful. It re­ mained for investigators at the Optical Research Laboratory of Boston University, working under contract to the US Air Force, to produce a series of monobaths that seem to combine the largest number of de­ sirable qualities arid the fewest drawbacks. The disadvantages of former monobaths have been: 1. Instability of the solution 2. Uneven devlopment 3. Undue softening of the emulsion 4. Loss of speed of the emulsion Without going into the technical details, it is enough for our purposes to know that the workers at Boston University produced formulas which completely overcaipe the first three difficulties given above. Apparently the group has not solved the problem of speed loss to its complete satisfaction, but work is continuing and eventual success is expected. (Speed losses range from 40 to 50 percent.) Among the advantages of monobath film processing are: 1. Convenience. One bath instead of three. You mix, store and handle one combined developing and fixing; bath instead of the in­ dividual developer, short stop and fixing baths required for conven­ tional processing. 2. Speed in processing. Negatives are fully developed and fixed in six minutes (more or less, depending upon the film used). This is only 20 to 25 percent of the time required for fine grain processing by exist­ ing systems. 3. Excellent negative quality. Films properly handled in the mono­ bath formula have good gradation, density and contrast. 4. Fine grain. Eleven diameter enlargements from negatives show no objectionable graininess or loss of i-esolving power. In fact, im­ proved resolving power is one of the advantages that have been claimed for monobath processed negatives. Yellow-Brown Tone Negatives processed by the monobath procedure do not. appear to have quite as much density as those developed conventionally. How­ ever the difference is less than one half lens stop and ynder normal conditions may be disregarded. One thing you will notice is that mono­ bath tends to deposit a yellowish-brown stain over your negatives. The stain will do no harm—in fact, it may actually contribute to the pi;inting quality. But the same stain on your fingernails, towels and cloth­ ing is difficult to remove. A question that needs answering is whether monobath-processed negatives and prints will have the same permanence as others de­ veloped and fixed in the usual manner. Here, the final answer is for those who undertake the fun of finding out. If you enjoy following new ways in photography and find excitement in discovery, you'll want to try monobath processing in your own darkroom. If you're curious, drop us a line and we'll send you the formulas. In addition to shipboard duties, privileges and rigors aboard the Del Norte, certain other advantages accrue to Seafarers who man the Mississippi vessel. Not the least of these, is the chance to play ball on the ship's team while down South America way. Other vessels may have ball * teams, but not many have a Best two out of three wins the cup, was tough. In the bottom half of chance to perform so well in with no reports available on the the fourth, the Argentines put on Buenos Aires, Argentina, and to cement relations between that nation and the US. Just such an occurrence took place last time the Del Norte sailed down that way, according to the "Del Norte Navigator," the ship's official shipboard publir cation. The game be­ tween the Del Norte Stars and the Gymnasia y Esgrima Club took place in the latter part of Carolan February, the second of three 'tussles for the coveted Captain O'Pry trophy. outcome of the initial encounter. The struggle as printed in the shipboard paper, ran as follows: Hit Pay Dirt Early "It didn't take our Stars long to strike pay dirt, scoring a run in the first inning, but the blow that broke the pitcher's heart was a homer -by team captain Mike Sporich in the third. In the fourth, a Niagara of runs, nine, cascaded in. There wasn't much to the game after that except to hold on and not blow up. ®This was done splendidly bjr the Stars who kept heads up and tempers down in the heat of four hours playing time. "Joe Collins pitched some fine ball and kept cool when the going a rally that netted five runs on three hits and some errors. How­ ever, Joe recovered and put out the side. Another bad moment was experienced when the gauchos from down under threatened to score, and maybe tie up the game, in the last inning. Well, out came Mike Sporich in true "firemanMurphy style." With the bases loaded and one out, he retired the side with nary a run scored. Fielding Display "We witnessed some daring field­ ing by Bob Callahan. Hot line drives, pop-ups, slow rollers and fast ones were handled with equal ease by this hot-shot sparkplug, shortstop. 'He is tailor - made for this position' said Blackie Connors, who didn't do so bad himself, col­ lecting three hits in five attempts, helping to put the game on ice. "Johnny BlayBlaylock Ipck, if he didn't do a perfect job backstopping, made up for it by his sheer stickto-it teamwork, playing the full length of the game under the sweltering sun. Ralph Boyd, the chief radio operator, collected four hits out of five. Szantos and Bennate, new recruits, showed great promise for the future. 'Chino* Sosa outsmarted the pitcher to get three bases on balls, as well as playing an able and capable sec­ ond base. Collision Victim " 'Captain John' Suarez played so enthusiastically that he suffered a collision with the center fielder. Couldn't keep a good man down so he continued till the last out. The Stars were captained to a much-deserved 15-9 win by 'Red' Carolan." The "Navigator" concluded with Not exactly In love with the idea of walking around town. Sea­ this summary of the game: "The farer Pedro Villabol hops in a rickshaw in Durban, South Africa, boys from the Gymnasia y Esgrima for tour of city while on the Robin Tuxford. Photo by G. Crabtree. were in their teens, so the contest was youth against experience, with 1 'know-how' winning out. They had excellent fielding, a very, good catcher, good base running and a general zip and go about them­ Although Helen of Troy's face, was supposed to have launched 10,000 ships in the Greek wars. Seafarer Vernon Hall selves just like American kids. is willing to bet that not one of them was a rowboat. Not when it was supposed to be a launch, anyway. Hall says that T'ley will be hard to beat next he's sure the celebrated lady couldn't .have come in contact with a rowboat because he's seen all of them in the world time out." aboard the Jefferson City.^— Victory, Not one of them looks anchor. It was definitely not a benefit of no doubt. However, he like a launch, either, he claims. sight fqr eager eyes in search of was sure the slight was intentional Hall is not the only one who has Neapolitan delights to see, for the when the ship got to Tripoli. Peer­ been seeing rowboats aboard the men knew it would take them some ing anxiously over the side for Jefferson City Victory,.not by a time to get ashore. Also, they were sight of anything remotely re­ (1) A man desiring to pay off a debt of $440 in monthly payments long shot. He writes in to tell that aware- of the fact that if any of sembling a motor launch approach­ the entire crew is goggle-eyed at them came back to dockside defy­ ing the ship, the men were once finds that he can pay $20 the first month and thereafter increase each the sight of rowboats pulling along­ ing the law of gravity, there was again disappointed. Lo and behold, monthly payment $4 over the previous one. How many months will it side the ship In foreign ports in niore than an even chance that there came another rowboat hoving take him to pay his debt: (20), (11), (15), (14)? place of launch service to take the they might end up in the drink by to alongside the ship, ready for all (2) Which one was rescued, Stanley or Livingstone, by the famous men ashore on their time off. He pitching over the side of the row- minor transportation exigencies. meeting of the two men in Africa? says he never knew a rowboat in boat while it wended its way back The men used it, but they (3) What New England state borders on only ope other state? Is it grumbled. this world to look like a motor to the vessel. (Vermont), (Rhode Island), (Maine) or (New Hampshire)? Swim Anyone launch, company directives not­ Taking only six (4) If Hawaii and Alaska win US statehood the US flag will have to be men ashore at a In other ports during the voyage, revised to include 50 stars. When was the last star added to the flag? withstanding. time was not ex­ when the weather got a little rough (5) After the New York Yankees, which American League baseball " Proves His Point actly Hall's Idea for rowboating, the men never got club has won the most in World series competition? Just by way of proving his point. of adequate ashore at all. Of course, they had (6) Three times a certain number plus 14 equals five times the num­ Hall goes on to say that when the launch service, a recourse to all their problems. ber less 12. What is the number? ship stopped over in Naples, Italy," knowing it would When there was no motor launch (7) Is the area of Canada greater or smaller than that of the US? the men were all set for a good be quite a while and no rowboat, one crewmember (8) Which one of the' following men was the Republican nominee for time ashore, as soon as the motor before everyone suggested the men CQuld swim vice-president in 1940, when Wendell Willkie ran for president: (John launch showed up to ferry them could be accom­ ashore, but he almost ended up in Bricker), (Frank R. Knox), (Charles L. McNary)? Hall to land. What showed up was no modated in that the drink for his trouble. (9) If you were on US highway number 9, would you be likely to be motor launch, says he, but a good manner. His idea was not received cor­ heading in an east-west direction or a north-south direction? old-fashioned rowboat such as plied One winner doesn't make a daily dially at all, because no one cared (10) Six dollars is 30 percent of how many dollars: (15), (20), (30), (10)? the waves to bring Columbus to a double, thought Hall, and he was to wetwash his Sunday clothes just, -new land once bis ship dropped ready to-give the company , the for the fishes. | /Quiz Answers on Page 25) He Don't Want No Rickshaw Romance Row, Row, Your BoaV Replaces Launch Quiz Corner ! . r- , r. ... y.l.U/!.,' ' J.-'OQ -.0 *•«. I �mm r»g» Twenty. SEAFARERS LOG Aprfl K. 1951 Pup Aboard French Creek le Sight For Sore Eyes Making a spectacle of himself atooard the French Creek is Yoke, a cute little pup picked up in Japan by crewmember Manuel Costa. Seafarer Harry Black, left, seems unimpressed by the goings-on, while Bobert Mazzocca, holding eyeglasses on Yoko, is having a devil of a time. Black owns the other puppy just in front of canine comedian. By Spike Merlin It's always news in the fight couple of years ago until Harry game when an interesting-looking Matthews gave him a skillful heavyweight comes along because spanking and Joe Maxinv later the heavyweight division is noted boxed him silly in a light-heavy for its poverty of talent. That's title bout. Like Murphy, Jackson's knowl­ the main reason why a great deal of fuss is beiiig made about Tommy edge of boxing could be written on the head of the pin. Both of them "Hurricane" Jackson. Jackson,, who only has 18 profes-, won fights simply by wearing down sional fightfe, sprang into promi­ the opposition. While not discounting Jackson's' nence on the strength of three straight victories; the first over victory over Bucceroni it should Rex Layne the worn out Utah be remembered that Roland La punching bag, the second over the Starza knocked Dan down no less battle-wise Ciarence Henry and the than six times and Murphy took third over Dan Bucceroni who was him out inside of four rounds. Buc­ being touted as a Marciano oppo­ ceroni is a fine-looking fighter as nent. Most of the excitement came long as he is able to box straight after the Bucceroni fight when stand-up style, because he has as Jackson finished oif the tall Phila- pretty a one-two combination as you'd like to see. He simply can't delphian in six heats. handle the fighter who pounds him Busy Windmill inside. Apparently both writers and on­ Tired In Ten-Rounder lookers were overcome by Jack­ Jackson looke4 less impressive son's windmill style which makes him look more like a busy light­ in his bout with Henry than in the weight than one of the big fellows. Bucceroni fight. He had to go the He throws a tremendous number full 10 rounds with Henry, and as of punches from all angles from is to be expected, he tired from the furious pace he sets for him­ bell to bell. self. The result was that in the Actually right now, Jackson is little more than another Irish Bob last three sessions Henry had him Murphy, with one important differ­ pretty well on the run. Before Jackson can be consid­ ence—Murphy, a southpaw, was a one-handed fighter exclusively, and ered a real threat he will have to he was considerably older than learn to pace himself for the full Jackson when he got into big time. 15 rounds. And he will also have He too made quite a splash a to learn a little bit about boxing, Sellers In'Savannah Smash-up Late Draws Plague Jean Lafitte As Ship Sails On Far East Run Things are not going too well aboard the Jean Lafitte, writes Seafarer R. Willoi^hby, thanks mostly to the captain whom the men have labeled Sherman "Two-Gun Late-Draw Foster. " Documenting the case, Willough- attempts by the skipper to delay The crux of the situation which seems to be annoying by points out several instances of the draw and its consequent the men aboard the Waterman the captain's failure to supply a pleasures. For instance, writes Willoughby, scow is the fact that the skipper money draw to the men while in a goes out of his way to come up foreign port, when there was more take the case of the ship arriving with a late draw, port in and port than ample time to supply them in Oakland, California, not too This is what car driven by J. B. Sellers looked like after running out. Only his methods vary, they with the wherewithal. The men long ago. Movirfg over from Long vehicle into rear of stalled truck in Savannah, Ga. He escaped claim, but not overall effect. It's might have countenanced one abro­ Beach, the ship arrived at Oakland always heigh-ho to a port and wha' gation of the rules, but they looked at 9:30 AM. The captain, after with minor injuries, which cannot be said for the car. with jaundiced eye upon repeated much evasive action, gave out the hoppen to the draw! draw at 6:30 PM, claiming he got lost wending his fway through traffic from San Francisco. The men were inclined to disbelieve the story on the grounds that any man The LOG opens this column as an exchange for stevoards, cooks, who can guide a vessel along the oceanls many chartered and un­ bakers and others who'd like to share favored food recipes, little-known chartered routes, without seeing cooking and baking hints, dishes with a national flavor and the like, land for weeks on end, should suitable for shipboard and/or home use. Here is John Gibbons' recipe certainly be able to maneuver his for "mulligatawny soup." way between the two cities with­ With balmy days putting in an appearance now, it's a good out a maximum of trouble and de­ time to dust off those hot-weather recipes, says chief cook lay. However, some of the crew who lived in the area,* and were John Gibbons, an SIU man for the last 15 years who's been either motorists or pedestrians, sailing in the galley since ' 2-3 minutes until it is smooth. Add 2 commiserated with the beleagured 1932. skipper. "Mulligatawny soup" is one tablespoons of curry powder and of the best because, although it's mix a minute or two more. Gets Worse Now, while cooking all the time, hot when eaten, it will leave you If the men thought that was bad, feeling comfortable and cool soon slowly add in the stock and bring it got worse later on, reported the after you're out of the messroom. it up slow for 3-4 minutes. Finally Seafarer. After a rough crossing of The soup, of East Indian origin, add the following diced or cubed 19 days to Yokohama, Japan, the means "pepper water" in the na­ ingredients: 4 apples, 4 onions, 3-4 vessel dropped anchor at 9:30 PM tive tongue, but there's a lot more carrot, 1 stalk celery2 white tur­ one evening and the men were to it than that. Gibbons points out. nips and I can crushed tomatoes, ready for a little roistering amid To prepare it, here's what you all of which have been braised for the girlsans. By some stroke of do: make about 5 gallons of stock, about 10 minutes. The juice of 1 luck and twisted logistics, the port using veal and lemon should be included while agent had the money and the mail chicken bones, a braising and the whole combination on the dock after receiving sev­ carrot, turnip, should then be kept simmering on eral estimated times of arrival, as onion, some cel­ a very low fire about a half-hour. well as the ship being three days ery roots, 3-4 bay It should appear as a fine yellow or late. The, draw never took place, leaves and ^ tea­ slightly orange color. Parsley can because the captain didn't know spoon of leaf be sprinkled on top, if you like. which way was up by the time the thyme. About 2 Add salt and pepper to taste and vessel had been in port for. one- hours of cooking serve with boiled white rice, boiled half hour. noodles or even spaghetti. "The will Iiave It boil­ crews on many ships I've prepared In Muroran, he claimed the ing at the high Gibbons it for have taken to Mulligatawny point. Next, melt banks were closed, but the agent soup as a 'meal in itself,'" Gibbons • cup each of butter and bacon gave out tiie money later. Alt" in added. "It's tops in hot weather grease and blend in 2 cups of wellall, it was one heck of a late-draw lOlllC^tC?." (Feeds '3, ^voyage. i»A �April 10, 1954 Explains Beet, in Yokohama To the Editor: For the past two weeks Yoko­ hama has been Jumping with what's known as the Immigration Center Beef. It's ail history now but while it was on, charges and counter charges galore flew hither and yon. Inasmuch as the beef in­ volved several SIU men who were at the Immigration Center at the time, I would like very much to clarify and e.xplaln just exactly what happened and how it was more than ably handed by Dick Kim, SUP Agent in Yokohama. First let me tell you the setup In the Immigration Center. It has as inmates sea­ men of all nation­ alities who have failed to join their ship when their respective vessels departed. It is a dormitory type set-up and while, I'm sure. It is no palace, Lipkin still it can be termed adequate, The food served is below shipboard standards, but can be compared favorably with Army chow. Additional food from nearby restaurants can be pur­ chased at any time. The Japanese Immigration police are very easy to get along with and the telephone is always available to call the'-SUP hall. On several occasions I have seen the police bring detainees down to the union hall and have noted with interest that they are never averse to permit the persons involved to shop, visit friends or even stop for a couple of fast ones. To sum it all up; as jails go (and I wish they would!), it's not a bad one. Compai-ed to the can in Manila and Buenos Aires, and-4iere, I really speak from personal experience. It's quite the country club. Comes To Light The beef came to light when a letter appeared in the Nippon Times, an American language daily printed in Tokyo. It was •igned by sixteen seamen and it was a stirring indictment of the unbearable conditions at the Im­ migration Center. The men stated In no uncertain terms that the place was filthy, the food terrible and that they were not permitted to contact their consuls and com­ pany agents and further, several of them were being denied muchneeded medical attention. If the facts stated in the letter were anywhere near true it was indeed a deplorable condition. Knowing that there were men from my own organization being held there and being concerned for their well being, I went to the SUP hall to find out what the beef was all about and to wire headquarters at New York if it could possibly help. I learned from the SUP hall that the entrance to the dormitory had been barricaded from within with beds and mattresses and the place was under a state of siege. Sltdown Strike A sitdown and hunger strike was In progress and no one could get in or out. The recalcitrants kept the rest of the inmates under con­ trol with threats of death. Event­ ually it was broken up by the affthorities. Now that it's all over, this is the way I see it. It was a bum beef from start to flnish and anyone with a grammar school education could •ee that there was a method and a purpose behind it all. The purpose was to blacken Kim, the duly ap­ pointed AFL representative, and the method was riot and confusion. The guiding hand of some one who knew his stuff regarding this type thing was apparent. The poor ] SEAFARERS LOG Fare Twenty-ene LETTERS All Hands Help Ailing Seafarer To the Editor: It gives me great pleasure to take this opporunity to thank you and the crew of the Robin Wentley, To the Editor: Captain Brockman, and the purser, I £fm under the physically dis­ Mr. Lyon, for their attention in my abled benefit, which enables me to lead a happy and normal life. I behalf. Everyone did his utmost to would like to thank the Union for niake my trip back from Capetown, the time and energy put into get­ South Africa, as comfortable as ting it for me, for I know that I possible. would never have gotten it except for these tireless efforts to put The food was excellent and the this through for me. raessman went to extremes to sat­ i 4. isfy me. He served me as though I I have had plenty of experience were some diplomat, or something. with shipowners and know that you don't get I was hospitalized in Capetown anything from for a cardiac condition and emphy­ sema, a lung disorder. Sister Fran­ them without a To the Editor: struggle. I want ces and Sister Cross at the Mon­ Would you please send a copy of astery Nursing Home treated me'" to thank the members of the the LOG to my home in Baltimore, wonderfully, and so did Mr. Sinall Welfare Services as I like to keep up with the doings of the Seaman's Mission. Department fOr of the Union, and I would like to thank the dele­ their kind and while I am at sea gate for writing ahead and contact­ courteous treat­ I don't get to ing A1 Thompson of the Welfare ment and assist­ read all copies. Services. He made all of the arFrazer ance while my langements to have me admitted There is not benefit was pending. I would like much to report to the Marine Hospital on Staten to tell the membership that if any as to the doings Island. He also took care of my of them has a problem, take it up aboard baggage. Toby Flynn was on the the with Walter Siekmann and you will Strathbay this job next day, to see if I needed be treated with courtesy* and trip, except that anything. Thanks a lot, again, to helped on any problem, as I was. everyone that helped me. the storm doors Beaell We sure have the best seaman's leak so badly that James H. -Harker union in the world, and the Union the crew will probably have webbed 4 i i book is better security than any feet by the time this ship reaches bank book. Let's make it even bet­ port. ter than it is now by all doing our I will write again after we reach part. Yugoslavia and see how the crew To the Editor: * Burton J. (Curley) Frazer acts after a rest between drinks. I am in favor of an educational Charles V. Bedell tit system for maritime training as a (Ed. note: We have added your fine thing. I think the companies, home address to our mailing list Government and the unions should as you requested.) be willing to maintain it. The whole maritime industry To the Editor: 4) benefits. The companies benefit by I've just come out of the Staten better-trained men. The GovernIsland hospital for the third time. ,ment, like the companies, benefits ^ i. The last time I went in was on if war comes by properly trained Dec. 11 after transferring from the men who could easily train the un-, To the Editor: Sasebo, Japan, hospital when get­ trained or take out any type of I used to receive the LOG, but ship on short notice. And the ting off the Olympic Games. What I want to say concerns tbe somehow it stopped coming. I have unions could be certain of the To the Editor: With all the eager material Union and the Welfare Service De­ always been able to obtain copies man's skill when he is sent to a aboard the "Wandering Warrior" it partment. I believe the services at the Union Halls and other places job. Private individuals benefit by would be a shame not to share offered by the department are the both in the United States and over­ education, upgrading, raising of these smiling faces with the many greatest thing in the world to com­ seas, but sometimes I miss a copy or prestige and reputation. LOG readers. This one is a really bat loneliness and discouragement two. The LOG being my favorite Of course, the schooling must be while a Seafarer lies in the hospi­ reading, I would like to have it happy ship. held, to the men of the maritime sent to my address, so the back Our most famous member is fa­ tal. The assistance we get from the copies will be home when I arrive trade, with no initial training, only refresher and upgrading classes. mous indeed. Sailor Olavi Kiviko- welfare staff is terrific. The visits there after the trip. ski picked , this ship as his first are rewarding enough, but when This looks cheap enough to me for I live with my sister and brother- the Government's defense, the since his historic voyage of 67 days you add to that the payments from the Union as well as the reading in-law, who works on a weekly company's welfare and the union's crossing the Atlantic in a 33-foot boat. He is a great guy and when matter brought to us by the patrol­ newspaper. He is foremaji there protection and cheap enough for and has read several copies of the all. his story is published we'll cer­ man, it is just so much icing. The money is a great help to the LOG; he said he, is glad that the tainly plug it. There is nothing more to be said, men. It often helps them pay the LOG isn't a competitor, as he There'll be more pictures later, rent on their flat back home. The would have to look for another job. only action to be taken—I hope. as we're on our way to France, men felt 100 percent better know­ William W. Williams I know the LOG has received Greece and Turkey before we go ing the Union is behind them and many compliments, and in my home. Until we get some develop­ thinking of them. The Welfare De­ opinion it should get an oscar for ing done then, we'll sign off for this partment is the greatest. being the fine, educational, inform­ time. ative paper that our editorial staff I don't think it is possible to get puts out. Keep up the good work. To the Editor: "Flashbulb" Bob O'Rouke and better personal care anywhere in Would you please mail me the Frank Van Dusen the Warrior crew the world than we get under the LOG, as I haven't received it in (Ed. vote: Your name has been quite a long time. My husband is a added to the LOG's mailing list, as Union member now on a voyaggA^ you asked.) with the Steel Surveyor (Isthmian). I wish to say that I enjoy read­ $ "5 ing this wonderful paper and feel very lost awithout it. I will appre­ ciate receiving the LOG as soon^as possible. Thank you. Mrs. Eusiivo Andaya To the Editor: (Ed. note: Your name has been Many seamen from the Mobile added to the LOG's inailing list.) area will be sorry to hear that Mrs. 4" 4Eunice H. Taylor, physical thera­ pist at the Mobile outpatient clinic of the USPHS, passed away at her home here. She died in the early To the Editor: morning of March 22 of a heart Since receiving my permit card attack. She will be well remem­ in Boston last Decembei*, I have bered by many SIU men, for she been taking a short break and had a way of treating each man as studying in Mexico. I would very if his was the most important case much appreciate it if you would in the hospital. send me a copy of the LOG to the Mrs. Taylor has been with the above address, as I would, like to USPHS since March 2, 1936, and continue to follow the Union's ac­ fg had been on duty in Mobile since tivities. Scnfaren bask In reflected glory as they gather around Intrepid July 3, 1947. Prior to this, she had Charles Grader seaman Olavi Kivikoskl on his first voyage after sole run In At(Ed. note: We hare added your been at Hudson and Jay in New lantle. Shown above are, left to right, top row, Walt, Levy, Bums; York. Mexican address to our mailing bottom rew« Jtriinson, Kivikoskl and Hathcook. William Wood list.) clowns on the inside were the dupes and the tools. Union Book Precious My Union book is something I hold and cherish dearly. The SIU is a big part of my life and I rise and fall with it. The organization is international in its scope and T accept and endorse as my brother any and all of our affiliates in the SUP, the MCS—AFL and the MFOW. I sailed with them on my last ship, the Sword Knot, and have found them to be good ship­ mates and good friends without exception. As regards the SUP hall in Yo­ kohama, I feel that here truly I can speak with authority. I have been hospitalized with a broken leg for four and a half months, and with­ out the assistance, moral and finan­ cial, that I have received I would be in rough shape indeed. I have proper legal representation and first class treatment from the com­ pany agent. I have everything I need and I'm being treated with all consideration. All this is due to Kim's interest and efforts on my behalf. He's a first class piecard and a first-rate guy. I'm proud and happy to call him friend and brother. Men of his caliber'and stature have made the AFL what it is today and it is fruly deplor­ able that any attempt has been made to blacken and besmirch him and the organization he represents. It is very gratifying to know that from all this hulabaloo and bum rapping, Kim has emerged stronger than ever in the esteem of all sea­ going men of the AFL. The port of Yokohama is now calm and serene and I extend best wishes to all. See you soon, I hope. Max Lipkin Takes Pictures Aboard Warrior Thanks Those Who Helped Him auspices of the Union at the hospi­ tals. In addition, the Union helped me out with my money problems. I had some money coming from the company and I got it without any trouble at all, thanks to the SIU. The Union and the Welfare Serv­ ices Department are the best in maritime. Everyone gives high praise to Walter Siekmann and his staff. Hans R. Hanssen Crewmen Will Soon Be Ducks Asks Government To Train Men Has High Praise For Welfare Aid Wants To Get LOG Once Again iiember'^ Wife Enfogs The LOG Seamen-s Friend Dies In Miobile ^ow A Student Wants LOG Sent �'':^V<h';S S E AF A RVR S Steepleehuse A Sad Day To Some LO G^ Ap^^S/MMv' L E T T E R S Suyyests Clinic For SiU Families I am writing this letter from To the Editor: Liverpool the day after the Grand all of us, but I'd like to put in my him, I am sure it would have been The letter by Mrs. Virginia National Steeplechase held an Ain- two cents' worth anyway. a much nicer trip. Teears .in the March 19th LOG tree every year. merits attention.-I feel there is With shipping slow the way it is, The ship's delegate, Mont (Fin It is the greatest enough room in our welfare setup I've been on the beach now for To the Editor: gers) McNabb, J.r., who is doing race of its kind in It surely has been swell receiv­ fine job on here^ asked the old man for an established clinic and hos­ quite some time and had a little the world. I .was trouble getting into the marine ing the LOG While in the Army. 1 if he would send our mail ashore pital service for members and their a sad witness be­ hospital for a check-up. My malarii. like to feel that I am still part in Singapore, where we stopped dependents in all branches covered cause my pig fell has been acting up again and I of the SIU, even though , they call for bunkers, and we would sign the by the SIU, where treatment would at a fence and is wanted a real check-up to find out me a PFC. log for the amount. He said it in be unlimited. Realizing such an still coming in. I am stationed here in Straubina, volved a lot of work for him and idea may be a major probiem, it no what it's all about. The winner, as doubt will eventually be acted Wjthout the Welfare Depart­ Germany, about 22 inlles from the he did not care to be bothered, no doubt you Czechoslovakian border. It is in the wire was sent to headquarters upon by our wide awake Union rep­ ment, I'd still be waiting around to know, was Royal Fitzsimmons get into the hospital, and it might Bavarian, sectioaf A year in one about the matter. Whatever hag resentatives. Tan, an Irish place is too much to take for a Sea­ True, the Seafarer himself is horse owned by Mr. J. Griffin be a long time yet before I'd know farer. I sure will be glad to return pened there I don't know, but w'hat's wrong. But thanks to the when we got to Singaporejthe old fairly secure when sickne^ strikes trained by Mr. O'Brien. The jock­ to mjt, travelling days on the good him, but what of_ ey was Mr. B. Marshall. Marshall Union's efforts, through the Wel­ SIU ships. I miss the'.OT alld the man changed his mind and sent fare Services, I was admittea to his family, espe­ our maiP ashore. He comes from won lAst year's Grand National on good chow too. cially if it's a Norway and his name is Reinertsen Early Mist, also owned by Mr. J. the USPHS clinic at Hudson and Best wishes to all my former He has passed remarks about large one? While j^riffin .likewise trained by O'Brien. Jay Streets in New York, where I shipmates. got a complete check-up over a some have a little American ships and is a phony The biggest news over here is two-day period, y PFC Fred A. Serrah put aside for a from the word go. the H-bomb, and our friend. Sen­ US 51205377 rainy day, there I'd even been tr^ting myself for The night before we got to Hous­ ator Joe McCarthy and Private HQ Co. 6tb A/C Regt... are many who are ton the phony steward told the fol­ Schine. The political artists are a while, because I couldn't figure APO 46 c/o Postmaster not so fortunate a way to get into the hospital. It lowing men they were fired for the having-a field day. I hope to be New York, NY for the high cost seems to me that a man who's been following reasons: Earl Bontelle, back in the States shortly: please of living and 4> going to sea for, 35 years and Jellettc chief cook, cooks too much; Harry give my regards to all the blokes rents eat up all served ,in the US Navy shouldn't Black, second co«k and baker, can't and brothers. his earnings. have any trouble getting into a bake; Julie, third cook, uses five John Fitzsimmons marine hospital, but that's the way There are many phony health cans of vegetables instead of three 4. ^ ^ it worked out. To the Editor: for the crew; Mike Boggs, pantry­ plans offered to the public, con­ Thanks again to Walter SiekWill drop a few lines to give you man, incompetent and Dan Beard, taining small-print gimmicks, goug­ mann and the welfare gang on the some kind of a score on this town. BR, too slow. The steward claimed ing money from victims, giving second deck at headquarters. I have not been in Bremen, Ger­ that the cooks used five and a half nothing in return when it is vitally To the Editor: many, since the year of 1928. That months' stores in three and a half needed. Robert Fred Walker I wish'to thank the crew of the Some of our brothers have had was on the old West Kyska. Cap­ months. 4" 4' San Mateo Victors for the good this tragic experience. Reputable tain Reed was the skipper and Well, anyway, to make a long ,food and good treatment all around Olson was first assistant then. story short, the crew stood behind insurance companies have a limit while I was on temporary duty in Years may go by but they still the steward department. The pa­ on payments and services, and ac­ Pusan on March 23. I am glad to To the Editor: have that good old beer here. We trolman, Charles Kimball, really cording to the press recently have met such a fine crew, espe­ We, the crew of the Show Me go, to Hamburg .v.; .•.S'.-'vp -/ •• went to bat for us and found the should one "become eligible to cially Bob Biack. I sailed with him Mariner (Bull), better known as the tonight. I think steward to be a phony. Charlie claims they just droll the policy as on my last ship, the Puerto Rico, Floating Waldorf Astoria, want to the last time I told the old man that the steward quickly as .possible. Future illness before I was so rudely interrupted bring to your attention in the LOG was there was in department was staying on and for him or his family means either by the draft board. that this ship is one of the finest 1939 the day war that he would have to pay the men a private hospital at high rates or I missed the Topa Topa by 12 that we have had the good fortune was declared. I replacing us two days' pay. The a public institution.' hours. Another SIU ship in the to find ourselves aboard, and is was on the old From talks I've had with our old man didn't go for this action at harbor was the Badger Mariner. mastered by Captain A. R. Bell- Wacosta and we all so he called the company office weifare director, Walter SiekThe newly completed USS Club house, who rates tops with the were stopped by in New York and told them the mann, I understand that much re­ in Pusan is a good place to spend ciew. Our chief mate is Edward a German sub­ setup. The company office got Joe search has been made along these an evening. I will be glad when I Baker, and the junior third mate marine. They Algina oh the line. Joe said we lines by the Union. If a plan can Creel get out March 1st, 1955. I will is a former member of the SIU. came aboard and stay on, so that ended that two- be worked out beneficial to our "gladly change my .45 for a marlin Mike Connulli is the purser. They shook us down. We had a full load hour argument till we got to,Balti­ members, I feel sure that, as in the spike. I would like to hear from really look after the welfare of the of Scotch whisky from Glasgow, more. Then it started again. This past, our Union will g* all-out to some of my former shipmates. Scotland, aboard consigned to New time all the men who were fired put such a plan into operation: The crew. Pfc. Roy A. Johnson We crewed up in Baltimore on York. They held us up for an hour quit except the BR and the baker. record of the SIU's Welfare Plan US51233628 the' maiden voyage, bound for and a half, but no damage was The old man fired them again, but speaks for itself—unlimited pay­ ments and service to our members. MPCO APO 358 622 France, England and Germany via done. I will never forget those changed his story. have not heard of-any other days. c/o Postmaster New York. There is not even one Dirty Porthole Frames union that offers its Irnembership We leave for Hamburg tonight San Francisco, Cal. beef and everybody gets along as He fired the BR because he such valuable service. Ali this, on my watch. We're due back in t if they are all brothers. There is didn't clean around the portholes Mobile, Alabama, about April 10, often enough. The Baltimore pa­ along with the best contracts in never a grumble about the chow. maritime. so they say. Tell all my friends 1 I also want to bring to your at­ said-hello up New York way. Right trolman said that he stays on. As John Jellette for the baker, he had to go be­ tention that this ship feeds good now I'm on the La Salle. 4* 4" 4' cause he didn't get up at 2:00 AM whether it is a holiday or not. To the Editor: Jame8 P. Creel when he was supposed to. He Notre Dame Seminary of the Those other ships, that claim to be 4i would get up at 3:00 or 4:00 AM South, which educates men for the good feedersr, were only so on spe­ instead, and for this reason he, was priesthood, is compiling the only cial occasions. Our steward is John fired. His work was put out and To the Editor: permanent periodical library in C. Reed, who hails from Iowa and satisfactory as far as the crew was New Orleans. Fred Kreger, our chief cook is John S. Kozerski, Will you please publish in the concerned. It was all a chicken LOG the foliowing notice to all financial secretary of the Painters' who is one of the best chief cooks To the Editor: beef,, but the Baltimore patrolman seamen; Union Local 1244, is contributing that we have sailed with in a long I'm just returning after a threehis copies of the LOG, along with time. Our baker is Harry T. Dean, and-a-half-month trip to Japan and said his hands were tied, because If you are in Galveston, Tex., and other AFL papers, to this library, who turns out some of the best the Persian Gulf on the French the baker did not get up on time. need a place' to leave your gear The way I feel about it is this. while you are being hospitalized. which means that labor's side of pastries that we have eaten in a Creek (Cities Service). Our first the picture is going to be permar long time. The deck department is port in the States was Houston, The steward department has just Instead of paying room rent on it nently available through the news headed by Mike Dembroski, Andy where we paid off. We sure had so much work to do." When it is call 2-8534. Or maybe you need items, editorials, etc., currently Andreshak, Nicholas Swolka and our share-of beefs on here, thanks done, well, that's it. There just is an inexpensive room in a nice John Buzelewski. no more to be done, so what differ­ being published in labor papers, to the old man. If it wasn't for ence does it make when a man home for your mother or sister to John Buzelewski sleep in while visiting you in the o Since the LOG is such an excel­ turns to, as long as the work is put hospital. If so, don't forget to call lent paper and realistically reflects out to the crew's satisfaction. on "Mom" who served you faith­ the problems of the nen of the The crew on here is reaBy tops— fully since 1940. merchant marine, it is good for one of the best I have ever had the posterity to have it on permanent Alice Knowlton (known pleasure to sail with, and I am file in such a library, but it is also to seamen as "Mom") proud to be part of it. Some of the good for the LOG to put such first­ 4> 4> 41 oldtimers here include Charles hand labor information so truly Capeman, Harry Jaynes and representing the Union, where Woodie Woodford. young men studying for the priest­ Meyer H, Black hood many know the true condi­ 4> 4" t tions. The library will be open to To the Editor: anyone wishing to use it. During a visit to Pennsylvania 1 Lou Van Sicklen was invited to the Polish and (Ed. note: A copy of the LOG American Club at Bobtown, Pa«It To the Editor: Vjill be sent regularly to Notre happened that I had a LOG in my Would you please put me on the pocket and I showed it to the mem­ Dame Seminary every two weeks, LOG'S mailing list. At the hall, bers, who asked me if a copy could as issued, from now on.) they're gobbled up like hot cakes. be sent to them regularly, as they 1" 4" 4" It's the best union paper I've ever liked the way it is written— riin across. straightforward and to the point. I'm also Including a library form Man of them are members of the from the latest edition. Here's to United Mine Workers. To the Editor: morp and better articles in the E. Vlodek I'm sure none of the brothers LOG'S tradition. need any assurance from me that Solid galley crew Makes It hot for boys on board the Show Me S. J, Hutchinson (Ed. note: The LOG will be sent the Welfare Services Department Mariner. They are, left to right, S. S. Acero, Hany Dean, En(Ed. note: We have added your regularly to the Polish and Amer­ riqnes'Dlaiand Jan^KozersU. of the Union is doing a real Job for jiame to the LOG'S mailing list.) - ican Club ««. 0ou: requestedJ it GM Has That Old StU Wanderlust -'• X' iSl^ Recalls Germany in Olden Times Thanks Crew For Good Treatment Chow is Good All The Time Seminary Will Deceive LOGS Wants To Help^ Men And Family Men Fired For Phony Excuses LOG Makes More Friends For SiU Wants To Get Personal Paper Union Gets Him Hospital Aid m �f\';im,'yf^-Ti'-y^ Pa(* Tir«ilr4hK* SEAFARERS'^ IPG Apm it»'i«5« A Expedition To Japan Seafarers who look with longing toward the magical Isle of Japan, complete with its friendly girl-sans, may find it hard to believe that seamen were once distinctly unwelcome in that country. But until Commodore Matthew Perry opened the lowed, MacDonald'g family moved gates in 1853-54 by showing from one Hudson Bay Company UD In Japan with a well-armed fleet, it was a closed country for all but Dutch traders \yho had a precarious foothold on an island in Nagasaki harbor. Once a year the Dutch were allowed to bring in a ship. Otherwise, all other contact with foreigners was forbidden. Nevertheless, there were some seamen who landed in the for­ bidden islands, usually as a re­ sult of whale-ship wrecks. In the 1800's the waters of the North Pa­ cific were favorite hunting grounds for the New England and Cali­ fornia whalers and victims of ship­ wrecks in that area would more often than not be carried ashore Jn Japan. Cast Himself Ashore in every known instance, these men were imprisoned and some were put to death. But one adven­ turous seaman, Ranald MacDonald, deliberately went ashore in Japan in 1848, in the hope of building an empire for himself on the islands. His attempt was doomed to failure from the start, as he was kept in prison or under house guard for the full period of his stay until he was finally released one year later through American and Dutch In­ tervention. MacDonald, whose one-man in­ vasion of Japan was only one of a series of unusual adventures, was born in Fort George, British Co­ lumbia. He was the son of a Scotsman who was employed by the Hudson Bay Company, but his mother was an Indian princess of high rank in the tribes of the area. The start of his far-fetched idea for an expedition to Japan came in 1834 when he was only ten years old. Three Japanese fishermen were picked up off Vancouver Is­ land after surviving , a shipwreck. MacDonald got to know the fisher­ men and formed the hazy idea that somehow the Japanese were re­ lated to the Indians he knew. Since he himself was of royal Indian blood, so to speak, he got the dream of establishing an empire among the Japanese. "The whole impractical scheme was mixed up with the idea of converting the Ja­ panese to Christianity. In the growing years that fol­ I ini«ei 1 post to another while he hunted, trapped fur-bearing animals and worked as a woodsman. However, the idea of going to Japan stayed with him. Shipped On Whaler Finally, he left the Northwest, striking out for New Orleans where he shipped out as OS on the whaler Tuscany. That vessel wound up in-London at the end of its voy­ age, after which he shipped on a variety of merchant vessels includ­ ing ships engaged in the Illegal Af­ rican slave trade. ' Through all this time, MacDon­ ald was looking for the opportunity to get to Japan. His chance came when he signed on the whaler Plymouth iii the Hawaiian Islands in 1848. It was pretty widely known • at the time by everybody in the sea­ faring trade that contact with the Japanese was a pretty risky busi­ ness. Several whalers that picked up shipwrecked Japanese fisher­ men found to. their surprise that the Japanese more often than not vlould hot take them back. If they did, the unfortunate fisherman were subject to a death penalty for hav­ ing had contacts with foreigners. The reverse was also true. Ship­ wrecked seamen who landed on the islands were assured of an inhos­ pitable reception. Many of them were imprisoned for years. Others were put to death. And since the mid-19th century was a time when whalers ranged far and wide across the North Pacific whale fisheries, there were many such instances on the record. The Japanese dislike for foreign­ ers dated back to the 16th century when Portuguese merchantmen, seeking out the riches of the East, established trade relations with the islands. If the Portuguese had been satisfied meijely to trade, "there would have been little trouble. But the westerners were intent on "saving the heathen," which meant conversion to Christianity. Slammed The Gates Franciscan missionaries fettled in Japan and made such rapid headway that the Japanese govern­ ment became alarmed. Figuring that Christianity and conquest '•ich tao) Nagasaki (arrow) was only place that foreigners could contact Japan for hundreds of years until Commodore Perry's expedition in 1853. Dutch were allowed to live oil. an Island In Nagasaki har­ bor and )>Fli;tg-In.-ope ^shi^.-a year,:v..:-.-.;'; c.! The unfortunate jailer who brought some female relatives to jail to goggle at the imprisoned seaman # had his head lopped off as punishment for exposing Japanese women to contact with a foreigner. went hand in hand, they quickly slammed the gates on the Portu­ guese and all other foreigners with a series of decrees. Only the dis­ creet and diplomatic Dutch es­ caped the Japanese wrath. One well-known instance of the way the Japanese treated foreign contacts was the famous case of a shipwrecked Japanese boy who was picked up in 1840 by the American whaler John Rowland. He was taken back home to New England and went to school in Connecticut for six years. Afterwards he got homesick and went back to Japan. He was imprisoned immediately and released only when Commo­ dore Perry arrived in the Islands because the Japanese needed an interpreter. Asked To Go Ashore MacDonald was well aware of the dangers involved but despite them when the Plymouth came close to the northern islands of Japan he asked to be put afloat in a whaleboat. The captain agreed reluctantly and let him go. None of the crewmembers would cut the painter believing that they were condemning him to death, so Mac­ Donald, with one final dramatic flourish severed his last tie with the ship and went off on his own. As soon as he got within sight of shore, he deliberately capsized his boat, posing as a shipwrecked sail­ or. He was picked up by fishermen and taken ashore at Tangore. There he spent some time in pro­ tective custody trying to learn as much Japanese as possible while his captors tried to decide what to do with him. From there they took him in a series of shifts from town to town, prison to prison, where he ap­ peared before a variety of local potentates, all of whom made no final decision on him. He was taken to Tutumari for trial and impris­ oned there awhile. Subsequently he was shifted to another jail and appeared before the local governor there. By slow stages, usually trav­ eling by junk, he was shifted south­ ward, sometimes in chains and sometimes in relative freedom. During all this time he saw little of the Japanese other than his cap­ tors. On one occasion his jailor permitted a visit by some women relatives who, like women every­ where, were no doubt consumed with curiosity about this strange creature. The news of the visit got to higher authorities who promptly had the offending jailor's head lopped off. Finally, after months of the cat and mouse treatment, MacDonald was sent to Nagasaki where he was spared the death penalty but im­ prisoned in a small house. There be became a teacher of English to young Japanese. Many of them later became diplomats when the Japanese government established regular contacts with other coun­ tries. Finally the American Navy cor­ vette Preble showed up in Naga­ saki harbor in the spring of 1849 and negotiations were undertaken through the Dutch for release of 13 American seamen imprisoned there by the Japanese. The proce­ dure was completed in April 1849, and MacDonald was released with the rest. He had spent nearly a year in Japan but had never gotten started on his ambitious dream of empire. MacDonald's later adventures rivaled his Japanese trip. .4fter his release, he went to Singapore and joined the crew of the Sea Witch. The ship was vrecked in a hurricane but his luck held and he made it ashore by clinging to some timbei'S. His next stop was Aus­ tralia where he joined in a local gold rush and struck it rich. His gold diggings made him wealthy for the time being, but the restless seaman couldn't stay put in one place for long. He caught / ship to Rome, Italy, and from there made hti way to England. Finally, at the ripe old age of 30, he decided to give up his wander­ ings and returq to the Pacific Northwest. He spent the next 40 years prospecting and farming, un­ til his death in 1894 in a wilder­ ness cabin at Fort Colville, Wash­ ington. Olde Photos Wanted by LOG The LOG is interested in col­ lecting and printing photo­ graphs showing what seagoing was like in the old days. All you oldtimers who have any old mementos, photographs of shipboard life, pictures of ships or anything that would show how seamen lived, ate and worked in the days gone by, send them in to the LOG. Whether they be steam or sail, around the turn of the cen­ tury, during the first world war and as late as 1938, the LOG is interested in them all. We'll take care of them and return your souvenirs to you. * 'The RoiTian Corbita' Great soldiers and travelers, the ancient Romans pioneered in many phases of shipbuilding to tend to the needs of empire. One of the larger varieties of Jhe Roman merchant ship, built about 100 AD, was called the corbita, from corbis. meaning basket. Ves­ sels of this type carried a basket at the masthead to indicate they O^rom "The Book of Old Ships" (Doubleday), by Grant and Culver.) were carriers of both passengers and cargo, but they were heavy and noted for their slow sailing. The sheer of these ships was con­ siderable. They, also featured a carved bowsprit, an elaborately decorated, high swelling stern and a curious topsail composed of triangular ha^lves, which is still in use today. n ^1 �F'A^'Eil S 'L'&G Twenl#-f(Mir -Sir Aiilrill .. . DIGEST of SHIPS* BfEEXmGS... ALAMAR (C«lm»r), M»reh 3»—Chair­ man, E. Hogg; Sacratary, Jamat R. MePhaul. Repair lists should be ready by the time the ship reaches the Panama Canal Zone. The Captain promised to take some SIU slop chest supplies on board. A vote of thanks was given to the steward's department for the 6ne Job they did. for the great improvement over foriner conditions prevailing. GOVERNMENT CAMP (Clilcf Service) March 27—Chairman,. J. Mitchell; Secre' tary, Joe Robertson. Crew delegated E. Robertson to write a letter to the Sea Chest regarding constructive comments on service. Crew was given instructions on ho\t items can be purchased on credit WINTER HILL (Cities Service), March plan. Financial report was read. All men who hadn't donated to the TV set ex­ 91—Chairman, Otto Padersen; Sacratary, Jesse Maloney. Discussion on getting cig­ penses were asked to do so immediately. arettes on ship and the profits from sales TACALAM (Seatrade), February 21— going to the ship's fund. Chances on ar­ rival' pool should be taken up as soon as Chairman, Monies; Secretary, Sanchex. possible. Second cook and baker was Steward short five hundred pounds of meat when ship was stored in the Port of elected ship's treasury. New York. More meat will be purchased JErPERSON VICTORY (Victory Car­ in .Tapan. Ship's delegate will see the riers), February 28—Chairman, Waller L. 'captain about ice bo.xes being cleaned Busch; Secretary, Vernon Hall. Few hours and put in running order. If action is not disputed overtime to be clarified by pay­ taken headquarters will be contacted. ing o{V patrolman. Repair list posted in Chief cook brought out the fact that the mess hall and any additional repairs to meat is a very poor grade. be added. A brother's wateh was missin.g sailing day from Iskenderun. Turkey, and • 'suggestion was made that all hands put up enough money to pay for watch. After considerable debate on the subject a hand vote was taken and voted down. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), no date—Chairman, Frank Kon; Secretary William Benshotf. Perkins reported that the Captain was not sure of the pa.volT date in New York and told crew to draw enough to rompensate. There is a bal ante of $.12.50, in the ship's fund: one dol­ lar wrs used for transportation to the hall. Dtotion was made and seconded that the shin's delegate take ship's funds and purehaee the "Log Year Book." Engine 1 delegate asked the men to take care of the linen that is left in the recreation room themselves. Ship's delegate report­ ed that the man who missed the ship in Alameda will be reported at the paypIT. No "data—Chairman, Louis Montas; Sec­ retary, E. Boarman. lee boxes cleaned and will be checked by the delegate to be sure _ that -they have been thoroughly chetked. Motion made to have steward and the ship's delegate cheek stores in Singapore. Pantry galley and messrooms need to be sougeed as soon as possible. A motion was made to send a wire to union headquarters to let them know what is going on aboard ship. Use Only One Mail Addrese Seafarers with beefs regard­ ing slow payment of monies due from various operators in back wages and disputed over­ time should first check wheth­ er they have a proper mailing address on. file with the com­ pany. SIU headquarters offi­ cials point out that reports received from several opera­ tors show checks have been mailed to one address while a beef on the same score is sent from another, thus creat­ ing much difficulty in keeping accounts straight. Seafarers are urged to use one perma­ nent address for mail so that claims can be checked speedi­ ly and payment made right" away. ship's fund. This was accepted readily by the new erewmembers as well as the older brothers on board. One brother brought up for discussion a letter pub­ lished in a recent issue of the LOG con­ cerning the possibility of a patrolman or welfare representative picking up bank ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), March «- deposits for erewmembers. due to the J. Ryan; Sacratary, O. W. Tra fact that in Stateside ports most members ALCOA RUNNER, (Alcoa), March 31— Chairman, vich. Brotiier Grady reported he had rec are on day work and find It hard to get Chairman, Jack Kennedy; Secretary, Cle­ ord player repaired in Mobile, but later to a bank. Crew considered this a very ment de Mospedales. As all the repairs converter had been stolen in port. fine idea if it could be worked out. were hot taken care of the ship's delegate learned Collection to be taken up at diaw for Brother Halley's baby funeral. Discussion SHINNECOCK BAY (Veritas), March 21 on men missing watches. —Chairman, C. G. McLallan; Secretary, J. W. Craft. The ship's fund owes the CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), March 24 ship's delegate and the chief cook a total —Chairman, E. H. Fields; Secretary, none. of $5.23 for expenses incurred. Ship's Ship's delegate is keeping an account of delegate went to. the captain on two beefs against the first mate. Heating different occasions and talked him into vents in the foc'sles need repairing on lifting the logs that had been layed this trip. Japanese laundries do not do against three • members. This was done good work on ship's linen. Delegate will with the promise that the matter would will see the patrolman on arrival in port give a report on performing done in for­ be turned over to the agent or patrolman upon reaching port. The crew was asked to have evrything in order for next voy- eign ports to the boarding patrolman. to turn in ail linen, and clean rooms be­ 'age. Crewmembcrs were asked to help keep water cooler clean at all times. Cof­ ROBIN GRAY (Saas Shipping), March 22 fore leaving the ship at the payoff. A mo­ fee cup.s to be returned to pantry after —Chairman, William Jenkies; Secretary tion was made that all foods be checked using them. M. C. Klierber. Discu.ssion Iteld on the and that which is contaminated with disposal of used tea leaves. Suggestion weevils, worms, etc. be condemned. The LONE JACK (Cities Service), April 2— made that the user of the washing ma­ stewafd and the chief cook volunteered Chairman, J. A. Phillips; Secretary, J. chine place his name on list for easy to place into the ship's fund the money Botelho. The ship's delegate reported recognition by any man who wants to that is due them for transportation from Seattle to Bangor. Washington. that at the last meeting there was a re­ use it next. quest for a repair list; nothing has been February 28—Chairman, William Jen­ SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Saatrain), done about it as yet. Milk should be put kins; Secretary, Joseph Valencia. There out so the 2-4 watch can have it at noon. isn't any hot water in deck foc'sles and March 21—Chairman, R. W. Sweeny; Sec­ Complaint made to the steward about other rooms. Ship's delegate will see the retary, V. Szymanskl. A vote of thanks was extended to Brother R. Pawlak when having miik last till the following port. chief engineer about fixing winches. he- resigned as ship's treasurer. Brother John Broad was nominated to succeed LAWRENCE VICTORY (Mississippi), no •DEL VIENTO (Mississippi), February 28 date—Chairman, Charles J. Scofield; Sec­ —Chairman, Chadbourne Gait; Secretary, him. retary, Quentin Remaud. Ship's delegate John R. Tllley. Repairs from the last WILLIAM A. M. BURDEN (Western reported numerous beefs in regard to trip were not completed. Rooms will be Tankers), February 22 — Chairman, K. purser's treatment of ill and injured painted out this trip by thd crew. Night Sterner; Secretary, W. Wright. Motion brothers. Suggestion that a future dis­ latches for crew's rooms were promised made and carried that all hands put in cussion be held. The washing machine by the company but were not installed; overtime for shore leave in Bahrein. needs replacing. The old machine was almost any key will open any door, so Ship's delegate will see if the washing patched up instead and still not function­ this will be put on the list again and machine can be repaired in Japan. ing properly. New crew refrigerator pushed harder in an effort to protect needed. Requisition made for innerspring gear. There is a balance of $69 in the MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), mattresses. As all foc'sle keys are inter­ ship's fund. Ship's delegate explained changeable, request made that locks be that an arrival pool is made up twice a February 20—Chairman, M. Byers; Secre­ changed to cylinder type steward de­ trip, $2 a chance—winner gets $60, two tary, W. Stark. It was reported at the partment decks require painting. Vote of second prizes for adjoining minutes of first meeting of trip that there was no thanks given to the steward's department $20 each and the remaining ^0 put in ship's delegate. Motion made to elect delegate. Everything running smoothly aboard ship. 'Brother Candcla cautioned crew to be sure not to foul wp in foreign ports and to be back at the ship one hour before sailing. 'March 14—Chairman, M. Grasn; Sacra­ tary, W. M. Stark; Ship's delegate re­ ported that the trip has been very good, with no beefs. Each department delegate was asked to turn in a repair sheet to the ship's delegate. A vote of thanks was given to the steward and his depart­ ment for the good service they extended ANNUALto the crew. Department delegates will have books and permits ready for patrol­ man. Byers cautioned the crew to have a clean and sober payoff. SEAFARERS ART CONTEST SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Saatrain), no date—Chairman, John Monast; Secretary, E. Jones. Ship's delegate reported that two men missed the ship and as a result W 'H^IZa^PRiZES' Ihl EACM OF4-G^CUPS. ais • mnsBcouxs C©AWM(a5•«4ND<C»^FS M0 the ship sailed short-handed. Each mem­ ber to donate $.50 for donation to the Seamen's Library Society, and $5 to Sea­ men's Friends Association; balance to ship's fund. Brother Herbert Strickland holds bible readings at coffee time, which the crew considers good as the gang can stand a little religion. VENORE (Ore), March 10—Chairman, T. W. King; Secretary, R. J. Bowman. Dogs on portholes in the messmen's room need to be overhauled. Light bulbs in the lounge room arc also needed. Delegates reported no beefs. MARIE HAMIL (Bloomfleld), March 14— Chairman, D. Degen; Secretary, D. B. Patterson. Ship's delegate stated that he had seen the patrolman with reference to painting the steward's department foc'sles and the galley. The washing machine has been fixed. Motion made and carried that any man caught leaving water running in the washing machine add thereby flood­ ing the laundry be subject to a fine of $10, said sum used toward the purchase of books for the crew, A suggestion was made that the three 'department heads tdkB- tur<isL--4B—cleaning - Hie Teereation room and the laundry, and that a list ba posted showing the weeks each 'depart ment should tke over the work. If any member of the crew has any safety sug­ gestions he should give them to the ship's delegate to be added to those already turned in. and carried to rent a film out of tha ship's fuifd and show it on the ship. Sweeney explained to the membership about the fireman who shipped out of Gaiveston that came aboard and accepted a day's pay and went back to the Hall. Second man who was shipjied from hall same day was not signed on till the ne.xt OCEAN BETTY (Ocean Transportation), day. This matter to be brought up with December 27—Chairman, Henry Mooney; the patrolmaQ on arrival in New York. 5ecretary, Leo Dwyer. Ship's delegate was elected. Before leaving Portland the CAROLYN (Bull), March 27—Chairman. washing machine and one of the ovens Joe Reyes; Sacratary, Harold S. Greaon the galley range must be checked. weld. Motion made to have each man February 7—Chairman, A. Ferara; Sec­ donate fifty cents to ship's fund. Ship­ retary, Frank . Culllson. Nominations mates were asked to keep glasses out of opened for a ship's treasurer; A. Ferara the sink in pantry. Coffee urri valve elected. Members agreed that each de­ should be checked by the engineer as it partment will take a week in keeping the leaks. recreation room clean. march 14—Chairman, C. V. Walker; ROBIN SHERWOOD (Seas Shipping), Secretary, Frank Culllson. The Captain March 21—Chairman, Ray Brault; Secre­ Informed the ship's delegate there would tary, Thomas Williams. Suggestion that be no painting done this trip. The matter ship's delegate contact Captain for will be taken up with the patrolman at prompt draws in short stay ports. Cold suppers should be served once a week in tropical climates. GREECE VICTORY (South Atlantic), no data—Chairman, G. G. Parker; Sacratary, R. E. Charroln. Drain in laundr.v is not working right. Crew was .asked to be quiet in the passageways in respect for shipmates who are asleep. There aren't too many fresiT vegetables aboard other­ the end of the trip. Motion made and wise stores are okay. seconded that the third cook does not ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), ship on SIU ahipd in the future. The third cook is at all times dirty In his'working March 14—Chairman, H. Knowles; Secre­ tary, Leo Bruce. A motion was made by habits, and should be prevented from shipping in any job where the handling the ship's delegate to send a letter to the Editor of the LOG to get a clarifica­ of food is involved. All members in favor. Men who borrowed tools from the tion if the five days waiting period on lockers aft were asked to return them to draws include Saturday, Sunday and holi­ the bosun. Delegates to inform the pa­ days. The washing machine had been trolman about the need of fans and spare found running many times with no one parts for same. The washing machine using it, in addition to being left dirty. hasn't worked since the beginning of the There is now $30 in the ship's fund. A trip. Discussion on the water and mem­ suggestion was made to the effect that bers agreed that it did measure up to some of the new men who have not con­ SIU shipboard standards. Water tanks tributed do so at payoff. need cleaning and recementing. ROBIN TRENT (Seas Shipping), Janu­ PELICAN MARINER (Bloomfleld), Feb­ ary 31—Chairman, D. McKeal; Secretary. ruary 28—Chairman, J. Byrd; Secretary, P. Gladden. Hollinger was elected ship's delegate. Discussion in regard to beef between steward department, third as­ sistant and patrolman in New Orleans. All hands agreed that the steward de­ partment should continue dumping gar­ bage and cleaning garbage room. ' Sug­ gestion that electrician install warning light on washing machine to determine whether or not machine is in operation. George H. Saebargar. Motion made and carried that the messroom be painted if FORT HOSKINS (CItlas Service), March there is enough paint. In foreign ports 7—Chairman, Frank DemasI; Secretary, natives will be kept off the ship and H. H. Guentha. Ship's delegate said ail working people from shore will not u.so performers would be turned into the hall washing machine. Shipmates who have in written report. If members feel bad cots were asked to put them away when hit the sack. The crew doesn't want to not in use. hear of shore escapades. Discussion of March 12—Chairman, F. Moralgin; Sec­ new contract. The Cities Service Com­ pany has a standard contract like all retary, George H. Saebargar. Complaint other tanker outfits and Leroy Clark said from deck delegate about Captain having it hasn't a special deal as rumors lead shore workers doing work which involves overtime. Fruit shorUge reported after some of the men to believe. ship left Durban. Chief steward explained ,DEL SUD (Mississippi), March 14— that vegetables and fruit In Mombassa Chairman, *ra Brown; Secretary, Baldy were turned back because they we- z full Bollinger. Motion made and seconded of worms. that washing machine be connected prop­ ANGELINA (Bull), February 28—Chair­ erly. contacting port agent if necessary. Beef between chief reefer and the chief man, Stephen BoguchI; Sacratary, Harry engineer to be settled by patrolman. Ath­ Thrash. C. Gretsky was elected as ship's letic director asked for contributions delegate. All men that were not on watch from shipmates to enable better activities. when the ship left Savannah should put Treasurer reported $549 in picnic'fund in delayed sailing. It was decided that and $103 in the ship's fund. $30 was do­ the steward department take care of rec­ nated to seamen on the beach in Buenos reation room and the deck department take care of the laundry. All members Aires out of the ship's fund. agreed that the ship's delegate should FAIRPORT (Waterman), March 21— speak to the patrolman about the ship's Chairman, James Adams; Secretary, Keith fund that was on the ship when it layed Sawvel. Ship's delegate reported the re­ up. pair list has not been taken care of sat­ March 21—Chairman, W. Kohuf; Sacra­ isfactorily. Repeated complaints about tary, Harry Thrash. Repair list has been the hot water aft. At the present ther made up and turned in. Two men missed is $19.30 in the ship's fund. Ship in Puerto Rico. Discussion on in­ crease in maternity benefits. Suggestion FAIRLAND (Watermen), March 21— made to dr<4i discussion and wait for pub­ Chalfman, Vic D. India; Secretary, Alex lished report from the SEAFARERS LOG. Janes. Discussion on the linen problem. erewmembers approved that each man The steward explained reason why Cap­ give $1 to start a ship's fund. Ship's del­ tain wants each man to change his own egate will see the patrolman about secur­ linen. Brothers were asked to use the old ing a good repairman for TV. Vote of washing machine for greasy clothes and thanks was extended to the steward de­ use the new one for white clothes. Black­ partment. board In the messroom need changing. Crew quarters aft should be sougeed out. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Saatrain Lines). 28—Chairman, Andrew Gowder; OMEGA (Boise Griffin) February 18— March Secretary,_Raymond Steward Chalfman, Dan Butts; Secretary, William told the members thatL.a Ferry. wire basket for Vogler. Motion to commend steward's de­ the crew sink was ordered and would be partment carried unanimously. Question shortly. Discussion held on the was asked concerning water in crew's supplied shortage, and the crew was asked showers. The water is too hot. Deck en­ linen to put all linen in the dirty linen bin. gineer said little could be done to remedy The laundry bin should be equipped witli this as the water in the tanks is affected by sea temperature. Suggestion that the a cover so that it can be locked in port. delegates should see about getting pas­ MARYMAR (Calmer), March 28—Chair­ sageways sougeed. Bosun spoke to the man, George Ford; Secretary, Joe E. captain about more overtime for deck Thomas. Each department should help to gang and Captain seemed agreeable to keep the ship's room and laun­ same. Discussion on faulty operation of dry room clean.recreation Men were asked not to refrigerator; should be repaired in San come into the mess hall with shorts. Mea Pedro. • ii (Continued on page 25) ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), March 28— Chairman, John Nordstrom; Secretary, Donald Harlihy. Steward department beef about the officer's messhall being dirty every morning after officers and passen­ gers recreation. Discussion on some mem­ bers of the crew serving themselves choice pieces during meal times and leav­ ing none for the rest. Suggestion made to keep everyone out of the pantry and let the messmen take care of the orders. In order that Lorenzo Rinaldi the galley utility can keep on making pizza pies the crew would like to donate to the pur­ chase of anchovies, special cheese, etc. as there is no chance of getting ingredients from the company. CAROLYN (Bull), March 14—Chairman, L. Gordlls; Sacratary, Burns. Screens are needed for portholes. General discussion for Yale locks on all doors. Discussion on unsafe launch landing conditions in outports. ' SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Saatrain), March 21—Chairman, R. W. Swaanay; Sacratary, V. Szymanskl. Treasurer re­ ported $197.S« in the ship's fund. Fiftyfive cases oL coke on hand. Motion made Steel Vendor Fund Disposal Ship's delegate John Hoggie of the Steel Vendor (Isthmian) reports that the disposition of the ship's fund was incorrectly listed in the SEAFARERS LOG. The crew voted to do­ nate $22 to the polio fund'and leave $28 in the ship's fund. However, Hoggie found on making inquiries that the polio) drive was over for this year. Consequently, the $50 sum has' been left in the ship's fund for the next crew. �16. Ift54 Bare. Twenty-five SEUF JiHERSr J.PC ... DIGEST of SHOPS' BOBETINGS ... (Continued from page 24) were' atked to put cupa in rtnk and all bands cooperate In keeping ahlp clean, DOROTHY (Boll), March J*—ehalrman, W. Fell; Secretary, Peter Patrick. Rew­ ard Baked erew to cooperate and keep iheaahall and recreation room clean at all tlmea. Suggested that crew have a ship a fund. Ship's delegate reported beef a^ut mate working on deck In Puerto HIM. Motion made that ship's delegate see «io patrolman about mixing machine for galley. PORTMAR (Calmer), March f7—Chair­ man, Charles Hensley; Secretary, C. R. Johnson. Motion made that the welfare committee eonsirier a hospital plan for the dependents of Seafarers. It was re­ quested that this motion be published In the LOG requesting the views and opin­ ions of other members. Shortage of food and milk while in port. The steward was Instructed by the membership that in the future any shortage of stores should be reported to all four delegates at once. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), March 24—Chairman, T. Pales; Secretary, S. O. Johnson. Brother Smith resigned as ship's delegate. T. Fales was elected. Mo­ tion made and carried that all -beefs be taken up by the department delegates at the payoff through the boarding patrol­ man and not each Individual taking up minor heefs with the patrolman as has been done In the past. All brothers were asked to cooperate In turning the washing machine off when not In use. as .has been done quite a few times In the past. A vote of thanks was extended by the en­ tire erew to Brother Smith, who resigned, for the fine Job he did aboard the vessel. Maniiel keeps gettlnf out of line and re­ fuses to work. , PORTMAR (Calmar), Pebroary 14— Chairman, Charfes Hensley; Secretary, C. IL Johnson. Ship's delegate was In­ structed to contact the Captain regarding a storage place for the crew's luggage. There was a discussion regarding a crewmember coming back from ashore In Panama and abusing the steward depart­ ment delegate. This man was warned and told that If this happened again he would be reported to the patrolman. VAL CHEM (Valentine), March 2t— Chairman, John Karl; Secretary, Anthony Lacovlno. Ship's delegate reported the members voted against a coke machine unanimously. Some disputed overtime on delayed sailing. Ship's treasurer said there is $74 how in the ship's fund. CANTIONY (Cities Service), April 2— Chairman, William Thompson; Secretary, J. H. Monet. New washing machine was put aboard in Baltimore as captain prom­ ised. $43 reported In the ship's fund. Discussion on buying a new radio for crew's recreation room at next payoff. March 12—Chairman, V. Kickiriilo; Sec­ retary; J. B. EliloH. Captain dissatisfied with crew's knowledge of boat drill duties. Letter was sent to New York for new washing machine: should be aboard In Baltimore. New electric core needed for percolator. Members would like a better grade of ham and lamb used for meals. OMECA (Boise Criffin), March 30— Chairman, Dan Butts; Secretary, William P. Vogler. Dlsciusion limited to making up a. repair list and letters of recom­ mendation for John Indorf, baker and John Chapman, oiler. Ship's delegate SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), March 2t noted that the present crew was excep­ —Chairman, Charles W. Cothran; Secre­ tional In that there was-no friction dur­ tary, Clyde Krelst. Something should be ing the entire trip. done about repairing leak In bulkhead in DEL NORTE (MlisltslppI), January Sicrew mess. Crew was requested to turn In all soiled towels so that they can be Chairman, Jo* Collins; Sacrafary; H. Crana. The "Maison Blanche" beef was sent to laundry. Motion made and passed to back up the crew of the Seatrain squared away in New Orleans by the Georgia on proposal to either get a SIO Union patrolman. The baU players ex­ clothing allowance or have the gangway press their thanks to the crewmembers of the last voyage for the donaUons to placed at end of ship. the basebaU team. ,Due to a little trouble STEEL AOE (Isthmian), March 2f— by one of the delegates of the last voy­ age, it is requested that all department Chairman, J. Calrol; Secretary, W. Ryan. Steward delegate reported beef with Carl delegates be on board the ship at the payoffs. A vote .of thanks was given for Jarve who has accused galley force of selling food while gassed up. Old min­ the fine job done by the retiring ship's utes to be posted on bulletin board. delegate. Requyst that more help be Clemens elected ship's delegate, and the given In the publication and editorials of the newspaper for this voyage's issue. Un­ ship's fund was turned over to him. licensed personnel will refrain from en­ CHIWAWA (Cities Service), March 27— tering the crew pantry and mess hall In underclothing at night. Chairman, W. Thornton; Secretary, M. J. March 7—Chairman, C. Sosa; $eeretary, Whlttall. Ship's delegate reported new mattresses coming this trip. New table H. Crane. A sum of $112.37 was collected tops for crew messroom promised this this trip for the ship's fund. Motion trip also. Members were asked to behave made for the crew to purchase their own a little better when the ship is In port. movie reels for their projector with money from the ship's fund. Thanks to Two men missed ship in Linden. the staff of the navigator for the fine is­ sue they put out on this voyage. Motion DEL SUD (Mississippi), March 21— Chairman, Balby Bollinger; Secretary, Ira made to have a arty for the crew on Brown. One man missed ship In Santos: No. 7 hatch Wednesday night. Expenses rejoined vessel In Rio. One permitman to be paid from the ship's fund up to continously fouled up all trip and it was the amount of $39 or $40. recommei-^ded that i.e be brought before PETROLITE (Tanker Sag), March 27— patrolman. Motion by John Lynn, car­ penter, that a committee be elected as Chairman, Pioyd Hurd; Secretary; T. E. directors for Del Sud's annual picnic. MO' Yablonsky. Complaints made by member­ tlon made and carried by Joe Caruso to ship as to the shortage of ship's linen, take $30 from ship's fund to buy books. sugar, fresh fruits and meats. Too much Vote of thanks for stewardesses, Mrs. ham and pork served for the past week. Parker and Mrs. Blizzard, for showing Reports made that steward sanctioned good spirit and good will by taking care using of defective macaroni. Chairman of Brother Kelly while he was, seriously brought up subject of bonus clause lor 111. A small traveling clock was presented combat zone areas in the Far East. to each one as thanks for a job well done. Athletic Director Joe Caruso re ported first game of series of three games with Gymnasia Esgrima of Buenos Aires was lost. Another game will be played next. trip. $620 reported In picnic fund. NOTICES CHOCTAW (Watorfnan), March 13— Chairman, H. V. Knaflick; Secretary, D. Edwards. Washing machine to be fixed at next port. Since the meeting a new wash­ ing machine has been procured and Is working well. All repairs have been taken care of. There have been quite a few hospital cases aboard this ship. It would benefit the membership and help the wel­ fare men If the ship's delegate had a form to cover the information needed by the hospitalized for their claims. DEL ORO (Mississippi), March 14— Chairman, Parry; Eecratary, Leo Watts. .Dlsciused medical aid for erew pantry­ man. John R. Coleman, purser aboard •hip was given a vote of confidence for the very splendid job he did to go out •f his way to aid Nek brothers. Brother PERSOlfII.S William Fernancc Isthmian is holclitig for you US Customs baggage check No. 195863. You may claim same by. calling at the fourth floor of 68 Trinity Place, NYC. ^ James Francisco Get in touch with your mother. She is ill and worried about you. Her address is 19 N. Russell Street, Boston, Mass. t t 4. Joe Barbadoes Please contact your niece Nancy. She is ill and needs you. » $ 4) Mariano Menor Get in touch with James MacDonough at 1112 Harrison Build­ ing, 4 South 15th Street, Philadel:phia, Pa.( o): call LOcust 7-4843. Louis Albert Gardier Please call at NY headquarters mail" department for your seamen's papers. . 4i t James C. Sheldon Pick up your check in the mail room in NY headquarters. t V George H. Greene Please call at NY headquarters mail department for your dis­ charges. Quiz Answerg (1) 11 months. (2) Livingstone. Stanley was sent out by a New York newspaper to find the famous explorer in 1871. (3) Maine is bordered only by the State of New Hampshire. (4) 1912. New Mexico and Ari­ zona were admitted to the union as the 47th and 48th states, respec­ tively. (5) Both Boston and Philadel­ phia are tied with five wins each. Boston has,taken five series out of six; Philadelphia five out of eight. (6) 13. (7) Greater. (8) Charles L. McNary. They lost. (9) North-south. US highways running from north to south bear odd numbers, and those running from east to west have even num­ bers. ^i^an'^haher^ Uave No OK The membership is again cautioned to beware of persons soliciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other s^-cailed "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solici­ tors have received authoriza­ tion from SIU headquarters to collect funds. The National Foundation for Infantile Pa­ ralysis is the only charitable organization which has re­ ceived membership endorse­ ment. Funds for this cause are collected through normal Union channels at the pay-off. Receipts are issued on the spot. SEATICER (Colonial), Decombor 1»— Chairman, Sloopy Malhowt; Secretary, Slick Story. Deck delegate sent wire to headquarters In regard to poor mall serv­ ice. Brother members wbmed against re­ peating false statements. Mathews elect­ ed as treasurer. Ship's fund to be col­ lected in Brazil. January 10—Chairman, I. Craft; Secre­ tary, Slick Story. Baking is not up to par. The baker should take a Uttle more time. Steward to issue a couple of beers at meal hours. Repairs have not been taken care of as yet and a letter from headquarters stated that crew should not have signed on until they checked repairs and slop chest. Pobruary 10—Chairman, I. L. Thomp­ son; Secretary, J. Percival. Chief engi­ neer wlU make adjustments on wash water. Men were asked to fiU ice trays after using them. March 21—Chairman, Cole; Secretary, E. L. Thompson. Deck delegate will see the mate about some disputed overtime. Motion made and accepted that a book man take steward's delegate job before arrival in United States. disputed OT from the last trip are being handled by headquarters. Things are go­ ing along smoothly. Men should know their fire and boat drill stations. Vote of thanks went to the delegates for the good job they are doing in keeping things running smoothly, and also a vote of RACNAR NAESS (Seatransport), April 5—Chairman, George Hayes; Secretary, ! thanks to the steward department for a Tony Novak. James Murphy was elected good job. ship's delegate. A request was made that a little more pains be taking with the HOOSIER MARIXER (Isthmian), Jan­ preparing of food. Galley cooks yvere uary 14 — Chairman, Al Page; $ecrcasked to use caps or towels around their lary, Nell Lambert. There was no collec­ heads, to prevent sweat from dropping tion made of the ship's fund. Extra into the fe^. Dishwasher asked for co­ Ubrary was given to the Bienville. It was operation in keeping the pantry clean. agreed to start a ship's fund with a SI Entire crew was asked to pitch in and donation from each member. If the ship keep the recreation room, messrooms and lays up. the fund will be given to men in laundry cleaner. One man was told to the hospital at the port of Isyiip, R. B. keep himself clean. Logs weie heavy during the previous trip and all stuck, so any one getting logged can expect the same treatment. son. Vote of thanks went to the steward department for a job well done. Beefs should be brought up at the meeting, so that unnecessary time is not wasted at the payoffs. QUEENSTON HEIGHTS (Seatrade), April 4—Chairman, Danny Sheehan; Sec­ retary, William Prince. Repairs were taken care of in the shipyard. One .man had to get off in Portland for excessive drinking. One man • was left in the hos­ pital at Puerto La Cruz. Deck delegate spoke on hospital facilities in Venezuela: steward spoke on the night lunch situa­ tion while the ship is in Venezuela; food is taken away and ice box cleaned out every trip in Puerto La Cruz. February 2S---ChaTrman, John Barnes; Secretary, Nell Lambert. One brother refu.sed to cooperate with Army medical regulations in this port and restricted all hands, including officers and erew, to the ship, by Army order. Everyone but him took shots, and he could not be per­ suaded to, saying "I've had enough. I don't need them and 1 don't want to go ashore." ALCOA PENNANT (Aicoa), April 4— Chairman, Latii* Joyner; Secretary, James Pursell. Suggestion was made to see if a fan can be placed in the laundry; patrolman should be contacted about freeing drains. PETROLITE (MATHIASEN), March 30— Chairman, C. Johnson; Secretary, N. Voskian. W. Kumke was elected ship and deck delegate; L. S. Carazzo, engine dele­ gate: W, F. Walker, steward delegate. Patrolman should meet the ship at Bridgeport for the payoff. Steward was asked about the linen and said it is com­ STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), February 1 ing on board at Bridgeport. —Chairman, Albert H. Bert; Secretary, M. A. Eala. Slopchest of the last trip was LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ not investigated by a patrolman: incom- riers), February II—Chairman, C. F. Ay'ing ship's delegate wlU bring this to the cock; Secretary, Ncii Abernathy. Some attention oit the patrolman. Whitlow was repairs were not made: they will be taken elected ship's delegate: William Funk, care of in Seattle. Range was not fixed deck delegate: Neblett. engine delegate. in Long Beach. Motion was passed to back the chief and second cook in their beef to get the stove fixed and to stop the old man from going over the stew­ ard's head in galley. Seattle patrolman will be told of this. Steward said requisitipns wera ready and will be wired in for stores. Laundry will be kept clean; scupper should be fixed. Steward depart­ ment, especially the cooks, got a vote of thanks. March 13—Chairman, H. Braunstein; Pork chops and ham were put in the menu vbry often and cooking of the last Secretery, N. Abernathy, Repair list will be made up. trip was not satisfactory. Sufficient stores should be brought aboard before the voj-age begins. Steward will inform STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Aprii 4— the delegates when stores come aboard. Chairman, Johri Dixon; Secretary, George Foreign stevedores should be kept out of H. Schmidt. There is a $36.24 balance in the house. Ekiough disinfectant should the ship's fund. One man paid off and be aboard. PO mess wlU be opened for is In the hospital in Honolulu. He was the black gang to avoid overcrowding in operated on and was in good spirits when the ship departed. There are small the messhall at meal hours. February 25—Chairman, Wayne S. Col- amounts of disputed OT. Vote of thanks lard; Secretary, Miguel A. Eala. Most of went to the steward department for con­ the items on the old repair list were done tinued good work. Ship's delegate asked before the ship left New York: ship was for donations for the ship's fund at the also exterminated. Spare room on main payoff. Repair list was turned over to deck will be kept for crew's luggage. department heads. Key is kept by mate. Hospital .should be moved from down below to the main OCEAN NIMET (Ocean Trans.), April 3 deck and ice boxes moved down. Leak on —Chairman, James Bergstrom; Secretary, generator floor, creating safety hazard, L. J. Sheehan. Much cleaning must be will be brought to the attention of the done In foc'sles, etc., since the ship was captain, Each department will take a inactive for a couple of months. Every­ turn cleaning the laundry. Foc'sles thing is running smoothly so far. Paper should be-kept clean and in order, as the and rubbish strewn around on No. 4 captain makes his weekly inspections,. hatch should be thrown overboard. Deck There should be enough dishes and cots and engine departments will clean the aboard before the ship leaves San Fran­ laundry, alternating every two weeks. cisco. Steward will take care of this. Steward department will clean the recre­ Left-over ice pulled between Monday and ation room. Dirty dishes should be put Friday is not enough to last the weekend. in the sink after use; messhall and recre­ Rice will be put on the menu for dinner ation rooms should be kept clean at all and supper each day. Chief engineer times. Vote of thanks went to the ship's promised that engine department foc'sles steward department. would be painted between 'Frisco and Manila. One man missed ship in New WINTER HILL (Citlas $ervice), March York and rejoined in Norfolk. He cleared himself with the patrolman before he 4—Chairman, Jsssa Maloney; Secretary, Daltcn Gabriel, Captain was contacted left New York. Everyone was advised to about ordering wind chutes. A few hours' do the same If they find themselves in this position, or a replacement could re­ place you. $TEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), March 7 —Chairman, Rex Coote; Secretary, Tony Caspar. Delegates will see the captain about turning the radio on in the chart room while at sea. Captain will be asked about giving medical slips to the men. LA SALLE (Waterman), April 4—Chair­ man, J. Hemby; Secretary, B. H. Rlcher- Pnzxle Answer Barnes was elected ship's delegate by acclamation. All hands will participate more in fire and boat drills and help secure'-'boats. Delegate will see the mate about cooperation from him. Chief engi­ neer will be asked about improved ven­ tilation of the messroom. Additional fans or air through blowers is needed. Purser will be contacted about San Pedro draw. ROBIN DONCASTER (Seas Shipping), March 30—Chairman, Eugene Flowers; Secretary, H. M. Guinier. One man, who has been a consistent performer from Capetown, South Africa to Beira, East .Africa, has slacked off and is a general nuisance, uses obscene language: board­ ing patrolman wiR be asked to handle this. No. laundry boys should be per­ mitted . to work on the ship. Laundry woman should solicit her business from one place, and not roam in and out of crew's rooms, for obvious reasons. Ship's delegate will contact the chief engineer about having a fan installed in crew pantr,v. Steward department will dump their own garbage. Coffee cups should be re­ turned to the pantry. Every time the natives see a cup they pick it up and take it ashore: soon there will be no cups. MATES AT ThE UMIOM HALL 4mAVEAHD20mST' /AIBCCOkIVW.Sw^\P 7WERSHTSOMTV. HBW LO^ PRICES AMP yoU'/2EALWA\5 WELCOMB HERE AT YOU/ZOWAJ PLACE. OWHEPANDOPERAED BY THf SEAFARERS im.UHlON'AiG-AFL Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY (. I li I 1 would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) STREET ADDRESS Hogg Q[£iai9i!a CITY ZONE ..... STATE Signed QSQII! cima GasQSQ Qa[= EfflSBSB HIIEIIB TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you «r« tn old tubserlbtr and havt a cbanga of addrast, plaasa givo your formar addraii btlowi ADDRESS CITY I i:i NAME Gansus sscanii .v| •Moaaaaaaaa$a$aotaaaitaaa*aaa4«a**««aaee««4t»t«aet4tcaa*«e«t< aaaaaaaiaaaaBa BaaBaiaMBaaBBMMBBMMMaaMaBBM .20NI STATI �if- rati VwnliNiU- <* SEkFA k Ek^ 161•' Apitf ife, iftijr! New Orleans Baby Attends First SlU Payoff in the HOSPITALS The following list contains the names of hospitalized Seafarers who nre being taken care of by cash benefits from the SIU Welfare Plan. While the Plan aids them financially, all of these men would welcome mail and visits f^om friends and shipmates to pass away the long days and weeks in a hospital bed. USPHS hospitals allow plenty of time for visitors. If you're ashore and you see a friend's name on the list, drop in for a visit, jj ysili be rnnst welcome. Il Visiting New Orleans home of Seafarer Lbuls R. Guertin (center), SIU Welfare Services Representa­ tive Bill Fredericks delivers a'$200 maternity benefit check to commemorate the birth of Hiram W. (held by Mrs. Guertin), on March 2. The occasion was the first SIU maternity benefit received by the famUy, as Louis, Jr., 2ifi, was born before the benefit began, and Guertin was not sailing during the year prior to the birth of Mary Louise, 16 months, as required under the Welfare Flap. 5# USPHS. HOSPITAI, STATEN ISLAND. NY George Anderson Nicholas S. Mark Thomas R. Bach Thomas E. Maynes Thomas BarracUff* N. Mayrantonls Melvin Bass John Nemeth John Beckmann Warren Nielson Marcle Boyles Rex O'Connor Elllf Brodelsbo Charles Oglesby Leo Broussard Edward PoUse Thomas Bryan Peter Prokopuk Benjamin Busby Robert Reynolds Azhar Caram Arthur A. Roy Camiel Cans Edwin T. Rushton . .Tar Chong Ira A. Sandt Hugh Crawford P. W. Seldenbergh Fred A. Delpenha Robert Slzemore Wm. ^Doran Frank Soriano Estell Godfrey Jose Souza Rune Gustafsson Walter Sudnlck Hans R. Hanssen Stanley Swlenckoskl James H. Harker James F. Thompson John B. Hass WUUs R. Thompson Lyls Hipp Jos. Traxler Choo Chang Lai Jose J. Valenzuela Alexander Lieter Sam Vandal William Luhrsen Jan Vanos John Mclnnes LuU WUUams USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH. NY Fortune Bacomo James R. Lewis Thomas Bryant ^ Francis Lynch Joseph Carr A. McGulgan Bomar R. Cheeley David McUreath Julian CuthreU Frank Mackay Emillo Delgado Lloyd MUler Antonio M. Diaz Alfred MueUer John J. DriscoU Eugene T. Nelson Matthew Gardiner George Shumaker Robert Gilbert Ernest Smallwood Bart Guranlck Henry E. Smith Thomas Guranlck Harry Tuttle Thomas Isaksen Rehato Vlllata John Keenan VirgU Wilmoth Fred Landry Ludwlg Krlstiansen James J. Lawlor Vic MiUazo Kaarel Lectmao All of the following SIU families board Avenue, Portsmouth, Va. Street, Baton Rouge, La. ivill collect the $200 maternity 3^ 3^ ^ ^ benefit plus a $25 bond from the Christine Ann Mabie born March Charlotte Deon Lewis, born Union in the baby's name. March 24, 1954. Parents, Mr. and 13, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donna Gay Wilson, born Febru­ Mrs. Thomas C. Lewis, 4814 John­ Norman H. Mabie, 198 Mast Road, Manchester, NH. ary 25, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. son Street, Corpus Christi, Tex. Donn R. Wilson, 1 Raybum Street, ^ 3) ^ 3i> $ San Francisco, Cal. Mark Carisbn Seaver, J)om Feb­ Joseph Normand Baris, born VA HOSPITAL CORAL GABLES,. FLA. March 19, 1954. Parents, Mr. and ruary 26, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Jose C. ,Vilar it 3^ ^ Colleen O'Neill, born March 17, Mrs. Eugene O. Baris, 7429 Maie Mrs. Joseph H. Seaver, 4800 Piety FAJADO CLINIC Street, New Orleans, La. , FA J ADO, PUERTO RICO 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fran­ Avenue, TEJOS Angeles 1, Cal. Alexander Becker 4" t t cis O'Neill, 1453 Point Breeze Ave­ i ST. PATRICKS HOSPITAL Lou Ann Damron, bom January nue, Philadelphia, Pa. LAKE CHARLES, LA. Ruth Ann Lindsjo, bom Mar^h 24, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Darce 14, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Damron, 726 Sparrow Road, WYCKOFF HEIGHTS HOSPITAL BROOKLYN, NY Judy Cruz, born March 15, 1954. Nils H. Lindsjo, 37 North Street, Norfolk, Va. John H. Lefco Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Worcester, Mass. MOBILE INFIRMERY 3) $ 4 Cruz, 1242 Simpson Street, Bronx, MOBILE, ALA. t 3) 3!' Joel Beck Jett, born March 8, Jonnle B. Keen NY. Michael Benjamin Lanning, bora 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil­ VA HOSPITAL March 16, 1954. Parents, Mr. and liam H. Jett, Route No. 1, Warrior, 3^ t 4» PHILADELPHIA. PA. Charles N. Price Gene Robert Greenwood, bom Mrs. Patrick A. Lanning, 514 San Ala. USPHS HOSPITAL Avenue, Newport March 5, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Bemardino 4 4 4 SAVANNAH, GA. WUliam C. Bedgood Jlmmle Littleton Mrs. Charles O. Greenwood, 917 Beach, Cal. Michael Stephen Gradick. born B. Blanchard R. B. McCorkel Mace Avenue, Bronx, NY. Albert Morse March 23, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Paul B. Bland l" 3^ 3> James Brown F. S. Paylor Mrs. William H. Gradick, General Hiram Guertin, born March 2, 3> 3^ 3^ L. F. Carpenter James B. Selleft ' George O. Corbett Luther Vaughn Teresa Tamara Butterton, born 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Delivery, Eight Mile, Ala. Paul Jakubcsak J. C. Whatley 4 4 4 March 21, 1954. Parents, Mr. and R. Guertin, 5016 North Villere Joseph Kramer Paul M. Wood USPHS HOSPITAL Albert Kenneth Brinkerhoff, Mrs. Walter G. Butterton, 150 Sea- Street, New Orleans, La. NEW ORLEANS, LA. born Marjh 18, 1954. Parents, Mr. James Battle Chas. E. Brady 3^ 3^ 3> Wm. R. Burch and Mrs. Albert C. Brinkerhoff, 117 M. J. Berry Elizabeth Ollvo, born November Varick Street, New York, NY. Paul Boudreaux McKenley CampbeU 15, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. 4 4 4 Juan Olivo Otero, 521 Trinity Ave­ Beverly Laveme Collier, born nue, Bronx, NY. February 24, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Collier, 64 4 3> t NEW ORLEANS—The aid given Oliver Sylvester Ange, born Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. ^by Seafarers sailing out of New March 14, 1954. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd J. Ange, 3239 Kimball DKPARTMENT OF Terrace, Norfolk, Va. HEALTH. EDUCATION. AND WELTARB a, NY Hospital Eases Rules In Dock Tie-up P. J. Carpovich John N. Hull - Slbastian Carregal Charles W. Johnson Richard W. Clark Thomas S. Johnson Clarence W. Cobb WlUlam Johnson P. B. Cogley Leonard Kay S. Cope John T. Kelly J. D. Dambrlno E. G. Knapp Gordon R. Dolan Leo H. Lang John G. Dooley James M. Lucky Jack N. Oows Oscar F. Madere Thomas L. Dugan C. E. McLarnan J. C. Fernandez Hector Murka Leo Fohtenot W. E. Reynolds B. D. Foster Rou D. Roberts J. H. Hountain James J. Ruth James E. Gardiner Luther Seldle Nathan Gardner Harvey E. Shero -Jack Gleason James T. Smith G. W. Graham Lonnie R. Tickle John B. Gunter J. E. Ward John L. Hlnton R. W. Wilkerson N. A.iHuff GRASSLANDS HOSPITAL VALHALLA. NY Arthur Lomas SEASIDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LONG BEACH, CAL. Gregorlo F. Diaz Ragnor A. Erlcson USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. WiUiam G. Adams James A. Penswlck Frank Alasavich Robert A. Rogers Theodore Mastaler USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEX. Ralph Armstrong' O. W. Orr Claude Davis Shirley Poole M. DeGollado Thomas W. Ritson J. H. Dudley A. J. Scheving Harvey E. Horn Conrad Shirley John Markopolo James M. SneU A. L. MlUer Jack Strickland Floyd C. Nolan USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. John L. Griffin Alexander PresneU Montford Owens Maximo Tangalin USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. O. E. Abrams V. K. Ming R. B. Barnes W. J. Moran Sverre Brenna Joseph Neubauer Henry Hauge C. O. Winskey S. Johannessen Edward Woods Carl R. Johnson USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Henry Chllds Charles Neumaier Ho Yee Choe Joe Perreira C. B. Coburn Fugcne Plalm Gilbert Eller W. S. Singleton Olav Gustausen Sing Ah Sue Hans P. Hansen Graydon Suit A. M. Keller Peter Walsh James McLaughlin P. S. Yuzon E. Moss USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD Clifford Adklns Peter Losado Jessie A. Clarke Joseph D. McGraw Carl E. ^handler James Macunchuck A. J. Cunningham George Mattalr Millard M. Cutler Wm. Middendorf James R. Dodson Paige A. MltcheU Walton Hudson Thomas Mungo James B. Humphries George Plplnos George Jeroslmlch John F. Smith Alexander Johnson Wm. J. Stephens Wm. Kenny Gustav. V. Svenssoa Karl Krlstensen Frank Van Dusen William Kunak Henrlch WIese Henry G. Lelby Doctor Hails SIU Blood Aid 3> 3^ $ Because of the emergency Karen Elise Babin, born Decem­ situation created in the Port ber 2. 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. ^ of Nevir York last month by Alphonse L. Babin, 710 North the 29-day strike of old Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Association, thfr Staten Island US Public Health Service Hospital adjusted admis­ sions rules to take care of seamen stranded on the beach by the Under the Union constitu­ strike. tion every member attending In a couple of instances, men a Union meeting is entitled to who had been in the hospital be­ nominate himself for the fore the strike and had been dis­ elected posts to be filled at charged as fit for duty, had come the meeting—chairman, read­ down with illnesses while waiting ing clerk and recording secre­ for the strike to end so they could tary. Your Union urges you ship. to take an active part in meet­ Ordinarily, the hospital woulB ings by taking these posts of • not accept patients under those cir­ service. cumstances since they had not been And, of course, all members working on a ship in the interim, have the right to take^ the floor and might possibly be working and express their opinions on ashore. However the Union was any officer's report or issue able to submit proof that the men under discussion. Seafarers had been waiting to ship but had are urged to hit the deck at been unable to do so. Accordingly, these meetings and let their the men In question were read­ shipmates know what's on mitted to tbe hospital for further ' their mind. treatment i MCUHIH AUEHurPUBLIC HEALTH SHIVICK V.IWB11C HEUTH SiPKtf 80iWr*l *W SIAlf OT, NEW ONUANZ lA MKUMI Officer In Charge Ihreh 30, U5U Speak Your Mind At SiV Meetings Seafarers' International Onion SS BlenvlUe Street Raw Orleana, Louisiana ttaarSira, ftadartck As Hadlcal Officer in Charge of the U.S. Public Health Ssrvlre Hospital in How Orleans, 1 should like to take this opportunity to thank the ifMibers of the SIU for their gonerous support of the hospital blood bank, * I an sure that the transfusions Miich these donations haee nada possible hare enablsd our doctors to give better nedfcal care to Seansn, and that nanjr days, of' hospitalisation and sickness havs bSen saved. y yours. H. SoHdeni Hsdicsl Director, Msdleal Officer In Charge Letter from hea* of New Orleans USPHS hospital praises Seafsref Heodc dimoimt • i, a . •? •> -v.; • -— Orleans to the blood bank at the local US Public Health Service hospital has been applauded by the hospital's medical director. Dr. John N, Bowden, medical director of the hospital has written the Union that the transfusions "have enabled our doctors to give better medical care to seamen, and that many days of hospitalization and sickness have been saved." Minimum 15 Pints At present Seafarers in New Or­ leans have an arrangement with the hospital there for an SIU blood bank. The local membership makes regular contributions, and id turn, the hospital reserves a mini­ mum of 15 points for use by ill or injured Seafarers at all times. The blood bank was opened September 29, 1953, when five Sea­ farers started matters off by donat­ ing a pint each. Since then Mon­ days have been blood donor days with a number of Seafarers visit­ ing the hospital regularly. That the arrangement has worked out to the full satisfaction of all parties is indicated by Dr. Bowden's letter. A number of Sea­ farers have benefited directly from the assurance of a regular supply without the need to. round up donors ht -an-emergency sUuatiom-»' �SEAFARERS AprU 1«, 1954 LOG Pafc Twenty-MTen Company Stall Proves Expensive SEEIN* THE SEAFARERS A shipping company which denied a Seafarer more than one day's maintenance found to its sorrow that the action didn't pay. Because not only did Seafarer Carmen Barletta col­ lect the full maintenance and cure but got transportation and unearned wages as well. Barletta got more than he^ | expected simply because he carried his complaint to the With WALTER SIEKMANN Welfare Services representative in Baltimore, John Arabasz. Until he iNews about men in the hospitals and Seafarers receiving SIU Wel­ got in touch with Welfare Services, fare Benefits will be carried in this column, ft is written by Seafarer he says, he was unaware of his Walter Siekmann based on items of .interek turned up while he makes transportation and unearned wages claim and Would have settled for his rounds in his post as Director of Welfare Services.) maintenance quite readily if the Heading off this week's list of hospitalized men is Luis Williams out company agent had agreed to pay at the Staten Island USPHS hospital. Luis is from New York, so he is it in the first place without argu­ right around home while he is in drydock for observation. His last ship ment. , was the Hilton of Bull, on which he shipped as a saloon messman^ and The "case arose when Barletta, a good one, too. who was aboard ship as an AB, Peter Frokopiek Is out at the same hospital which he entered in the suffered' a mild back sprain and middle of last month. Pete stopped in for a look-see about some hernia reported to the USPHS out-patient trouble he is having, yhis Seafarer comes from New York, also, and clinic in New York City. There he was given treatment and ruled "not his last job was as an AB aboard the Southport of South Atlantic. Off the Choctaw where he was a saloon messman and into the hospi­ fit for duty." A replacement was tal is Leo Broussard for a rather different operation than most of his then called in his place. brothers might ordinarily get. Leo's got a carbuncle Went To Baltimore Barletta next went to Baltimore on the back of his neck and he's there to see that he doesn't leave with it. He hails from Lafayette, to continue treatment at the hos­ La., and h6'll probably head down that way during pital there. While in Baltimore,, he contacted the claim agent of the his convalescence period. In the hospital for a hernia operation is Camiel company who offered him one Caus, entering the drydock in the latter part of last day's maintenance, although he month. Caus comes from New York. His last job was not fit for duty for a week. The company's headquarters of­ before entering the hospital was on the Show Me Carmen Barletta smiles happily as he shows Baltimore Welfare fice claimed that Barletta had quit Mariner as engine maintenance.. ^ . Services representative, John Arabasz, settlement papers on bis Another New York boy in the hospital is Rex the ship of his own volition and claim for maintenance, unearned wages and transportation. Caus O'Connor. He, also, is in the boneyard for a hernia claimed further he had gotten a operation. His last ship was the Dei Norte and Rex was aboard as a fit for duty slip from the out­ held Barletta's claim on the records from both New York and patient clinic in New York. How­ sprained back. Baltimore, the company agreed to waiter. As a result of submission of pay a week's maintenance plus un­ Thomas Bryan has the boys all beat. He's in the hospital for a double ever, the records at the clinic upearned wages due from .the time hei-nia. The former messman on the Ines (Bull), entered the hospital on the vessel discharged him until the March 22 and hopes to be out soon. He comes from New York, too, articles terminated, and transpor­ which seems to have a corner on the market for hernias this week. tation from New York to Balti­ Other hernia sufferers, in the hospital for operations, are Nidholas more, which was his port of enMark, Fred Delapenha and Edward Polise. Mark hiails from -Jamaica, gigement. The difference between LI, and last shipped out as AB on the Seatrain New what he was originally offered and Jersey. Delapenha, chief steward aboard the Steel what he received with the assist­ Flyer before entering the hospital, comes from New An accident suffered in a fall from the chemical tanker ance of Welfare Services amounted York and entered on March 8. Polise is a Brooklyn Val Chem in New York proved fatal to Seafarer Henry Core, to over $100. boy and shipped as engine utility on the Seatrain despite the blood donations he receive^ from several Ne-w Thus, Barletta found himself Louisiana on his last job. quite a few dollars better off be­ Quite a few of the brothers have remarked favor­ York Seafarers through Wel­ ably about letters in the SEAFARERS LOG that fare Services. Although medi­ last respects. Core's ashes will be cause h^e took the trouble to con­ to the waves in the tra­ tact the union. Of course, the com­ have suggested that forms be put aboard ship for cal science and the Union's ef­ scattered dition of so many seamen before pany started things, but the SIU th» delegates to file accident and illness reports. forts were unable to save Core's finished it off properly. him. Tlii.se letters have a good point since up until now life. Welfare Services saw to -it Bryan the companies have had it all their way 4)n these re­ that his last wishes were respected ports and in some instances no reports have been filed at all. and all arrangements were made It's time that some kind of double check was set up because in more and for burial at sea as he wanted. more instances we find the company has no report. Members come in say­ Core fell off the ship onto a ing a report was made on the ship but the company claims it never got barge and suffered severe internal one. We wonder if this is another way of ducking obligations to pay injuries as well as several broken , The deaths of the folloioing Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, NY, maintenance, or just Inefficiency. It's high time something was done bones. He was rushed to Lincoln Seafarers < have been reported to Since 1943, when he joined the about it. Hospital nearby and a request was the Seafarers Welfare Plan and SIU in Baltimore, he had sailed We repeat, it's a good idea whenever an accident report is made to made to Welfare Services for blood $2,500 death benefits are being as a member of the steward de­ ask for a duplicate copy. There's lots of money involved in mainte­ donations as he was bleeding con­ paid to beneficiaries. partment. He leaves his wife, nance and it is only sensible for a man to protect his claims accordingly! tinually ^nd was in critical condi­ Bernice Edmondson. 511 West 152 Yanas Dallal, 55: A fatal heart Street, New York, NY. tion. A group of blood donors was ailment caused Brother Dallal's t i taken to the hospital from the SIU death on February 27, 1954, in New Peter Lloyd Williams, 38: A hall. Meanwhile, Welfare Services York, NY. Since September, 1945, member of the engine department. contacted the family that he had Brother Dallal had sailed SIU as a Brother Williams died of heart dis­ been living with in the States for member of the steward depart­ ease at his home in New York, NY, a good many years, as his own next ment. Burial took place at Heaven­ and was buried at Calvary Ceme­ of kin, his mother, lives in Mel­ ly Rest Cemetery, Whippony, NJ. tery, Queens, NY. He is survived Brother Dallal is survived by his bourne, Australia. by his brother. John Lloyd Wil­ When the injured Seafarer cousin, Amat Samy, of 161 Madison liams of 5219 West Adams, Chi­ passed away in the hospital despite Street, New York, NY. cago, 111. jii $1 all efforts to Save him, the Union 4" , 4» i dispatched a cable to his mother in Harry D. Rasure, 65: On Januai'y Joseph E. Lissner, 33: On March Melbourne, giving her the details. 15, 1954, Brother Rasure died of a 8th Brother Lissner died of vis­ Core's last wish was that his heart ailment in Boston, Mass. He ceral congestion at his home, 25 body be cremated and his ashes was buried at Memphis Memorial South Street, New York, NY. He scattered at sea. Consent for this Park Cemetery, Memphis, Tenn. was buried at Forest Lawn Cem'e-r kind of ceremony was needed from For the past three years Brother tery, Glendale, Cal. Brother Liss­ his mother as his next of kin, and Rasure had worked as messman, ner had sailed as a member of the was wbtained accordingly. sailing from New York. His estate deck department for the past five Since Core had no immediate is administered by his cousin, years. He leaves his mother, Mrs. family in the US, his estate and Harry D. Rasure, 3538 Philwood, Adele B. Lissner, 3453 Buena Vista personal possessions all came Memphis, Tenn. Avenue, Glendale. Cal. COAST GU«ROMATT»$.UNtMnOYM»r under the jurisdiction of the Pub­ 4" 4 4" 4" i" t lic Administrator. Legal advice WSURANCt • SOCIAl SKUIIirf • HOUSINO ^ Lester E. Mack, 54: An OS in Daniel F. Kelleher, 47: Sailing was given to the family he had been the deck department for the past MAiNTiHAMaiiiTOKWAW-Atldm living With accordingly, so that out of Norfolk, Brother Kelleher three years. Brother Mack died of questions of his estate could be had been a member of the SIU shock due to adrenal failure at , cleared through the regular chan­ since 1943; he sailed as a wiper. the USPHS hospital, Baltimore, On February 23, 1954, Brother nels without delay. Md.;.he Was buried at that city's Finally, Welfare Services, at the Kelleher died of heart trouble in Greenmount Cemetery. ^ ^ ^ request of Core's, close friends here Philadelphia, Pa., and was buried at Holy Cemetery in that ,c:ty. He in the United States, made all ar­ Willie C. Thomas, 50: Brother rangements for funeral services is survived by his sister, Mrs. Anne Thomas was fatally stricken with and then for the burial 'at sea Braggy, 60 Wendell Street, Phila­ lobar pneumonia on March 11th in delphia, Pa. * DEPARTMtNT which was his last wish. Baltimore, Md. He had been an 4« 4« 4* The last rites for the deceased oiler in the engine department, Randolph Edmonson, 47: On joining the SIU in Mobile in 1939. ' Seafarer will take placevaboard the YOUR PROBUM IS OUR BUSINESS Steel Vendor, sometime on its cui> March 8, 1954, Brother Edmondson He is survived by a brother James ~ rent outbound Voyage. As Sea­ died at tlie USPHS hospital, Staten M. Thomas, 5528 Vickei-y " Boulefarers aboard the'<8Mpv-f^ their ,vard, Dallas, Tex. • • Ship Fall Fatal To Seafarer; Union Arranges Sea Burial SIU WELFARE SERVICES P �-••• f April U 1954 € WORt.D'S "The world's best-fed seamen" are the Sea­ farers aboard SIU-contracted ships. They en­ joy this distinction because their shipmates sail­ ing in the steward department are crackerjacks at their jobs in the galley, just as they are at their work on deck or in the engine spaces be­ low decks. • . O'- Union-enforced working rules and contract clauses governing meals and food stores aboard ship play their part. Then skilled SlU stewards and cooks take over. The results are good chow and good service. •f -ii] •-^r- . .-r : r ; • Union • A&C District' AFL -:-^Y � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource April 16, 1954 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XVI, No. 8 Description An account of the resource Headlines: 2-YEAR MATERNITY TOTAL TOPS $267,000 MARK TOM HILL, 37; HEADED SIU PURSERS UNION OLD ILA'S POLITICAL STRIKE FOLDS UP; AWAIT CALL FOR NEW DOCK ELECTION SEA CHEST BEGINS RETAIL SALES IN THREE OUTPORTS SEA UNIONS DRAFT PLAN TO DEFEND HIRING HALL, SEAFARERS' JOB RIGHTS SEAFARERS PRETTY UP NEW GALVESTON HALL ASSIGN 2 NEW MARINERS TO SIU COMPANIES DEADLINE NEARS ON ART ENTRIES 50,000TH VACATION CLAIM PAID MOBILE SURVEY SHOWS SEAMEN SEND HOME $7 MILLION YEARLY STUDY PROGRESS OF SIU SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS REOPEN BIDS ON SALVAGE OF SHIP HULLS WANNA BUY A MARINER SHIP? VESSEL LISTS AT $4-5 MILLION SIU AIDS UNION FIGHT ON LA. RIGHT TO WORK BILL HIS DREAMS OF WEALTH FADE - NETS $30 IN SALVAGE AWARD FOUR SHIPS LEFT TO BALLOT IN COAST STEWARDS' VOTE PROPOSE PERMANENT '50-50' LAW SEAFARER'S A VETERAN 'GRUNT & GROAN' PRO SEAFARERS WALK, WORK AGAIN - BARBELLS ARE 'MEDICINE' NEW ANTI-UNION MOVES PHYSICAL THERAPY A RESPONSIBLE PROFESSION 'ROUND THE WORLD WITH SEAFARER SAL TERRACINA POLL RETURNS INDICATE LIBRARIES MAKE A HIT NEW TANKERS, SHIPBUILDING GUARANTEES PLANNED BY US SEAFARER DIPS PEN IN INK-FILLED VEINS FOR COLUMN MATERIAL WOULD-BE AZORE PILOT IS KING-FOR-DAY ON VESSEL 'ROW, ROW, ROW, YOUR BOAT' REPLACES LAUNCH LATE DRAWS PLAGUE JEAN LAFITTE AS SHIP SAILS ON FAR EAST RUN A SEAMAN'S LONE EXPEDITION TO JAPAN COMPANY STALL PROVES EXPENSIVE SHIP FALL FATAL TO SEAFARER; UNION ARRANGES SEA BURIAL Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/16/1954 1954 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/87049bb2e5520105f5c87d782d1064a8.PDF 8256e59a9265cfccfcd1932f5e1e0ea1 PDF Text Text L Vol. XXVH No. 8 SEAFARERS LOG April 16 1965 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO Pii •I •' • R:'- L I liiiiI iiii SUPPORT H.R.7268! The SIUNA is backing a bill to bait the closing of the USPHS hospitals. The bill (H.R. 7268) has been introduced into the House of Representative by Representative Jacob H. Gil­ bert of New York. Every Seafarer is urged to write bis Congress­ man, asking that this legislation be enacted to preserve USPHS hospital facilities so that they may continue to provide care for U.S. seamen and others as they have been doing since being founded by Congress in 1798. See Story on Page 3 WRITE NOW! iiiii jilliil I 1 �Fags TNV ' SEAFARERS LOG Meany Calls Job Growth Vital To U.S. Security PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The economy is on a "collision course" because the nation has failed to adjust to the manpower revolution, AFL-CIO President George Meany told a conference at Brown University. "At the very time that au-^ Meany said the nation also must tomation is reducing our man- tion, in recreation, in medical "look realistically" at a number care and in many other areas." power requirements, our If it takes government programs of steps the AFL-CIO has advo­ Aprtt 16, I96» By Paul Hall The SIU has called upon Congress to pass legislation that would forbid ships carrying cargoes to or from the United States after they have traded with communist North Viet Nam. A bill that would accomplish this purpose has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Paul G. Rogers (D.-Fla.). Representative Rogers' bill would put an end to a situation which workforce is beginning to grow has directly benefited the Red regime in Hanoi. This is the govern­ more rapidly than ever before," even with budget deficits, he In­ cated — such as shortening the ment whose subversive military activities through its agents, the sisted, "then we ought to have workweek so as to put more peo­ he said. "We,- therefore, need to those government programs." ple in jobs, increasing purchasing Communist Viet Cong, are designed to overthrow the Republic of South create more jobs than ever before. Public Programs power through higher minimum Viet Nam. The United States has been aiding the beleaguered govern­ But we are meeting only part of "We need more public invest­ wages "to make it possible for ment in Saigon with a program of military assistance. Many American the need for job-creation." ment," he continued, "because it low-wage workers to be more ef­ boys have paid with their lives in this determined effort to keep South The manpower revolution is not is in the area of public programs fective consumers," and i-aising Viet Nam free. a problem of the future alone, he that the greatest needs of the na­ wages generally to help "distrib­ Congressm^an Rogers has told the House that more than 200 ships maintained, but one in which au­ tion, and the greatest opportuni­ ute the fruits of increased produc­ from nations friendly to the U.S. have traded with North Viet Nam tivity." tomation and changing technology ties for job creation, exist." during recent months. This has been especially disturbing news to are creating "problems right now our legislators, since the U.S. State Department has formally accused . . . for workers already in the the Hanoi government of aiding the Viet Cong with men, arms and workforce." supplies, as well as guiding the rebellion. We have undergone "radical The bill to block vessels from the U.S. trade after they carry goods shifts" in jobs and skills, he con­ to North Viet Nam is now before the House Merchant and Fisheries tinued. As a result, the skills of Committee. The SIU has urged Representative Herbert C. Bonner many workers, developed over the (D.-N. Car.), the chairman of the committee, to give immediate con­ years, have been made "useless" sideration to the measure. and "workers young and old have NEW ORLEANS—O. William "Bill" Moody, who devoted One of the shocking facts about this trade with North Viet Nam is been left stranded without a de­ cent opportunity to earn a live­ 17 years to the Seafarers International Union and the labor that many of the ships engaged in it fly the flags of countries which lihood." movement, has been appointed Assistant to the National are allies of the U.S. in the fight against world communism. For in­ stance, the list of vessels in this trade include ships registered in Meany pointed out that the "se­ director of the Finance Serv--*Greece, Norway, Italy, West Germany and the United Kingdom. All rious hardships" involved are re­ ice of the Boys Scouts of the Gulf editor at the Seafarers these nations are member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organ­ LOG. He was a skilled, pro­ flected in the continuously high America. fessional newspaperman. He was ization. Also standing out prominently on the list are vessels from rate of unemployment and under­ one of foremost havens for runaway-flag operators on the After taking up his new duties. political writer and city-editor of Panama, employment. map. Moody will be responsible for liai­ the Tampa (Fla.) Daily Times, re­ "This is nothing more than the Representative Rogers' proposed bill also sets an important precedent son between the Boy Scouts and porter for the Louisville Times result of the manpower revolution and editor of the St. Petersburg with its purpose of cutting the profits of greedy operators who would the Community Services Depart­ we have tried to ignore," he said. Times News Magazine. In 1939, trade with hostile nations at the expense of America's national security. "We have tried to ignore it in the ment. of the labor federation. Cur­ he won a Florida Associated Press The legislation would apply to both commercial cargoes and those hope that it would just go away. rently, the AFL - CIO sponsors award for his reporting. financed by U.S. government aid programs. This is a principle which But it hasn't. And, furthermore, should have been enacted long ago to put teeth into the Cuban more than 500 Boy Scout troops During his career in the labor it won't. It needs our attention blacklist law. because the problems that it rep­ across the nation. Over 25 per­ movement, he worked as Secre­ tary-Treasurer of the Tampa Cen­ The SIU is not alone in its fight to close U.S. ports to ships trading resents are going to multiply . . . cent of all Scout Masters are tral Trades and Labor Assembly, with communist North Viet Nam. The AFL-CIO Maritimes Trades "Our basic problem is jobs for members of AFL-CIO unions, and and was active in the field of Department at its recent meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla. urged that all workers. With our workforce many Boy Scout troops meet in political education in Louisiana. vessels trading not only with the Hanoi government, but also Cuba growing at about 1.5 million work­ union halls. He was a member of the Louisi­ Prior to his appointment. ana AFL-CIO State COPE Com­ and communist China be barred from U.S. commerce. The AFL-CIO ers per year — and with auto^maExecutive Council emphasized its support when it declared that it is Moody served as Gulf Region tion raising our productivity rate mittee and Secretary-Treasurer of impossible to carry on "business as usual" with these communist nations. and reducing our manpower re­ Safety Director for the Safety the New Orleans Committee on The International Longshoreman's Association has also pledged to quirements—we simply have got Education Program jointly spon­ Political Education. boycott foreign flag freighters carrying cargoes to the Reds in North to expand our economy much sored by the Seafarers and SlUIn announcing Moody's appoint­ Viet Nam. ILA leaders haye promised that any ship engaged in this more rapidly and create more contracted companies. Active in jobs. Otherwise, we will slip back­ maritime and labor affairs in ment, J. A. Bruston, Jr., chief ex­ trade will be tied up should it call at a port between Maine and Texas. wards — toward unemployment Louisiana, he also served as Sec­ ecutive of the Boy Scouts, de­ East Coast and Gulf halls of the ILA have lists of ships engaged in retary-Treasurer of the Greater clared that the liaison program ti'ade with the North Viet Nam Reds which will provide an easy means even greater than it is now." will bring closer cooperation be­ To meet the goal of full em­ New Orleans AFL-CIO and Sec­ tween organized labor and the of checking in case any of these vessles attempt to slip into a U.S. port retary-Treasurer of the New Or­ The Dockworkers' boycott was in the national limelight recently when ployment, Meany declared, the na­ Boy Scouts and will help extend tion must gear itself to meet some leans Maritime Trades Council. the scouting program to thousands they tied up the Liberian owned Severn River which stopped in New During his long association with of additional boys. York to pick up a cargo of scrap iron. This U.S.-built Liberty ship which of its "vast unmet needs—in edu­ is registered in Panama was effectively boycotted during its brief stay cation, in housing, in transporta­ the SIU, Moody also worked as "Organized labor has been one here, and the Longshoremen vowed that a repeat performance would of scouting's major partners in confront any future ships calling in the U.S. after trading with For Valiant Rescue At Sea serving the youth of our nation," the Red Viet Cong. Bruston declared. One of the It is obvious that the stepped up pace of American military action in labor-scout program special proj­ South Viet Nam requires prompt action by Congress on Representative ects will be to help bring scout­ Rogers' bill. Delays in its,consideration will be paid for in American ing to boys of low income families. lives. * * * The 89th Congress is shaping up as one of the most productive in the of our country. Already, President Johnson has noted that Apr. I«, 1965 Vol. XXVII, No. S the history present Congress has passed more legislation in its first 100 days Official Publication of the SltJNA WASHINGTON—A "feat of safety and seamanship in the highest than did the famous Congress that swept in with the Roosevelt tide in Lakes & Inland Waters tradition of American seafaring" has won the Alcoa Voyager and her Atlantic, Gulf, the dark depression year of 1933. The two most important bills to District. AFL-CIO SIU crew the Ship Safety Achievement Citation of Merit from the pass the House in recent days have been the Medicare and Aid to Executive Board Kational Safety Council Marine Section. PAUL HALL, President Education measures which recently, after Senate approval was signed CAL TANNEB EABL SREPARD into law. The award came for a rescue which took place on May 6, 1964. Exec. Vice-Prea. Vice-President The Voyager was southbound off Charleston, S.C. in high seas, when The Medicare bill—^reported on fully on page 24 of this issue of the AL KERR LINDSEY WILLIAMS a flare was sighted on the horizon ahead. LOG—^is rightly regarded as a landmark. Its eventual adoption will Sec.-Treas. Vice-President A. MATTHEWS AL TANNER mean as much or more to the average American as the passage of the The Voyager changed course and found the battered and dismasted ROB. Vice-President Vice-President first Social Security legislation in 1935. For the first time, the nation ocean racing yawl Doubloon with four men aboard. The hulk rode HERBERT BRAND has recognized its responsibility to protect the health of our older so low in the heavy seas that one ship already had passed without Director of Organizing and citizens. These people over 65, and they number in the millions, con­ Publications seeing the yawl. The yachtsmen, later said their craft had done two Managing Editor: MIKE POLLACK; Asst. tributed much to the building of the country. It is only fair that they complete rollovers at the height of the storm. Editor: NATHAN SKYER; Stajf Writers: should receive a return on their investment of long years and hard Although the Alcoa Voyager was in ballast and hard to maneuver ROBERT ARONSON. PETE CARMEN; ROBERT work in their less productive years. in the strong northeast wind, able seamanship in the highest tradition MILQROM; Art Editor: BERNARD SEAMAN. Medicare is not charity. Americans have and will contribute to it of the SIU enabled her to joekey into position to windwai-d of the through Social Security deductions. This is not something being floundering yawl and get a heaving line aboard. handed to them on silver platter by a benevolent government; it is Unable to transfer the crew of the yawl because of sharks, the something they have earned and paid for. Of course, there are faults weather, and the deep rolling of both vessels, the Doubloon was taken in the Medicare bill. More important than these initial faults is the in tow so she would not be lost sight of in the darkness. The tow Published biweekly at tha headquarters fact that the principle of Social Security-backed health insurance for continued all night until a Coast Guard cutter finally arrived on the of the Seafarers International Union, At­ our citizens has been established. lantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters scene in the morning. District, APL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, The other important bill, the Aid to Education legislation, will provide Brooklyn, NY, 11232. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6600. Although the Voyager's SIU crew treated the rescue operation simply Second class postage paid at the Post more than one billion dollars in aid to our public schools, with the Office In Brooklyn, NY, under tha Actas part of a day's work, the action represented a "feat of safety and of Aug. 24, 1912. bulk of the funds being channeled to those school districts serving seamanship in the liighest tradition of American seafaring," it was 120 needy youngsters. According to the statistics, there are about five pointed out at award presentation ceremonies in the nation's capitol.l million such children in the United States. Bill Moody Named To Scouting Post SIU Ship Wins Safety Award SEAFARERS LOG �Irr'.r- SEAFAR'^kS April le; 19M Credentials Committees Report On Nominees For SiU Convention Delegates NEW YORK—^Reports on the eligibility of nominees for delegates to the SIUNA convention from the Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District and the Great Lakes Dis­ trict have been issued by Gt. Lakes District rank and file credential com­ A three-man nominating com­ mittees. An election will be mittee for the Great Lakes District held in all constitutional ports to select delegates from the AGLIWD to the SIUNA convention on April 19, 1965. The Secretary-Treasurer of the Great Lakes District will present the Credentials Committee report of April 5, 1965 on delegate nominee eligibility to the mem­ bership meeting to be held in De­ troit on April 19, 1965. The SIUNA will hold its Tweltth Biennial Convention from Wednes­ day, May 26 through Tuesday, June 1, 1965 at the Gramercy Inn, 1616 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. Delegates representing the more than 80,000 members of the 31 SIUNA affili­ ated unions will meet at the con­ vention to act upon and discuss matters affecting the International, the U.S. labor movement, the mari­ time industry and crafts and indus­ tries represented by SIUNA affili­ ated unions. They will also decide future policies of the international and hear reports of union progress. Delegates to the convention will be representing deep sea Seafar­ ers, tug and other inland water boatmen, railroad marine tug and dredgemen, fishermen, cannery workers and workers in the trans­ portation services and allied indus­ trial crafts. AGLIWD Election The AGLIWD membership ap­ proved the report of its rank and file credentials committee at its regular April meeting held in headquarters and Port of New York. The committee reported that a special election will be held in all constitutional ports on April 19 to elect delegates to the SIUNA convention from the AGLIWD. The names of 28 members have been certified as eligible to run for the position of convention dele­ gate from the district. AGLIWD members will be electing 27 dele­ gates from the following list of qualified nominees: John Cole, C-8; George Dacken, D-26: Rex Dickey, D-6: Joseph DiGiorgio, D-2; Frank Drozak, D-22; Paul Drozak, D-180; Norman W. DuBois, D-475; Ernesto V. Erazo, E-34; John Fay, F-363; Leon Hall, H-125; Paul Hall, H-1; William Hall, H-272; William Jenkins, J-78; Anthony Kastina, K-5: A1 Kerr, K-7; E. B. McAuley, M-20; Robert Matthews, M-1; Frank Mongelli, M-1111; Edward Mooney, M-7; Louis Neira, N-1; Earl Shepard, S-2; Gordon Spencer, S-1162; Freddie Stewart, S-8; A1 Tanner, 'T-12; Cal, Tanner, T-1; Keith Terpe, T-3: Lindsey J. Williams, W-l; Steven Zubovich, Z-13. Balloting will begin on April 19 In all ports at 9:00 AM and con­ tinue until 5:00 PM. AGLIWD members In each port will elect a Polls and Tally Com­ mittee between the hours of 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM at special meet­ ings on April 19. These committees will conduct the elections Jn each port. Special membership meetings will be held in each A&G port on April 21, 1965 at 11:00 AM to act upon the final report of the combined Polls and Tally commit­ tees. has listed the following eight members as those who will serve as delegates to the SIUNA conven­ tion from the district: Fred Farnen, 2109; Roy Boudreau, 5711; Stanley Wares, 2411; Floyd Hanmer, 8894; Donald Benzman, 10736; Frank (Scottie) Aubusson, 9599; Lawrence H. Rice, 9496; and Richard Rollings worth, 11602. Members of the nominating com­ mittee were elected at a member­ ship meeting held in Detroit port and headquarters on Monday, April 5. The final report of the commitJee will be presented to the regular membership meeting of the GLD to be held In Detroit on April 19, 1965. Par* HUM- VOC^ SIU Calls For Boycott Of Ships Trading With Communist North Viet NEW YORK—The Seafarers International Union of North America has urged the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee to hold immediate hearings on a measure to prohibit the transportation of articles to or from the United States by vessels of Florida, and referred to the ing by trade with the United which have traded with Bonner committee. States. communist North Vietnam. In response to the SlU'e urging Congressman Rogers assert­ The SIU request was made in a letter to CongresBman Herbert C. Bonner, the com­ mittee's chairman. Copies of the letter were sent to all members of the Maritime Advisory Commit­ tee, which was created by Presi­ dent Johnson in June to consider the problems of the American merchant marine. The measure cited by the SIUNA is H.R. 6154, introduced by Congressman Paul G. Rogers, to the House Merchant Marine Committee, Congressman Thomas M. Pelly (R.-Wash.) a member of the committee, advised SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall that he had intro­ duced similar legislation, H.R. 6301. The SIU noted that, in intro­ ducing his measure on March 11, Congressman Rogers pointed out, on the House floor, that more than 200 ships of Allied countries, which carried cargoes into North Vietnam last year, are now profit- SlU Testimony Spurs Action In House House Bill Would Prevent USPHS Hospital Closings WASHINGTON—An SlU-backed bill to prevent the proposed closing of seven U. S. Public Health Service hospitals has been introduced into the House by representative Ja­ cob H. Gilbert (D.-N.Y.). The bill (H.R. 7268) came in the wake of testimony before the House Appropriations sub-'*committee on budgets for the USPHS hospitals. tation of diseases from abroad and Department of Health, Edu­ Following the SIU denunciation promote our country's foreign cation and Welfare and the Labor Department, and testimony before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee by the SIU. The SIU strongly attacked the proposed USPHS hospital closings, recalling that the hospitals were, founded by Congress in 1798 to provide care for seamen and other federal beneficiaries in a program shaped to meet the special require­ ments and character of maritime employment. Step Backward The proposed closings "would be a step backward for a soci­ ety that must move forward," the SIU warned. The proposal for closing PHS hospitals in Norfolk, Va.; Savan­ nah, Ga.; Boston, Galveston, Mem­ phis, Chicago and Detroit calls for transferring patients to Veterans Administration hospitals. The SIU labeled this program as "contradictory" noting that VA hospitals do not have enough beds to care for all veterans, much less additional patients turned out of "" Seafarers are urged to write to their congressmen to protest the proposed closings of six USPHS hos­ pitals and to urge them to support H.R. 7268. USPHS hospitals were founded by Congress in 1798 to provide care for seamen and others in a program shaped to meet the special requirements and character of maritime employment. The needs of seamen for such care and facilities is as important to­ day as it has ever been, and I-Seafarers should-.urge their representatives in Congress to vote against the proposed closings of those important facilities. of the proposed closings. Repre­ sentative Gilbert introduced a bill, HR 7268, to amend the 1936 Mer­ chant Marine Act so that no PHS hospitals could be closed without the consent of both houses of Con­ gress. "Our government has provided marine hospitalization since the late 1700's," Gilbert said, "and it is our obligation to continue to provide proper care to maintain the efficiency of this important arm of our defense. We must pro­ vide protection against the impor­ commerce needs. "Merchant seamen are exposed to unusual health hazards since their work takes them to all parts of the world. The hospital and medical services given them in PHS hospitals are specifically tail­ ored to their needs and the time schedules of their ships. The PHS staffs have maintained high stand­ ards of service, in spite of budget­ ary limitations that have restricted some operations and prevented im­ provements and repairs in most of these hospitals." ed at that time that "while over 40% of the Free World ships going into North Viet­ nam fly the British flag, the Allied nations of Japan, Greece, Norway, Lebanon, Italy, West Germany and Panama also engage in this Red trade." One of the vessels cited by the Congressman was the Severn River, an American-built Liberty ship which is listed by Lloyd's Shipping Index as being owned by a Liberian corporation, but which flies the flag of Panama. A few days later the Severn River was boycotted by members of the International Longshore­ men's Association when she ar­ rived in the Port of New York to pick up a cargo of scrap iron. The ILA announced at that time that it would boycott such ves­ sels in every port from Maine to Texas. The SIUNA noted in its letter that Congressman Rogers' bill would apply not only to commer­ cial cargoes, but also to Govern­ ment-generated cargoes financed by the American taxpayer. The SIUNA further noted that on February 18 the Excutive Board of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department adopted a resolution calling for legislation to prohibit par­ ticipation in U.S. commerce by vessels trading with com­ munist-oriented countries, in­ cluding North Vietnam. On March 1, the AFL-CIO Ex­ ecutive Council issued a state­ ment asserting that it is impos­ sible to do "business as usual" with these nations. RWDSW Pickets Get SIU Coffee Support When Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union members hit the bricks in New York last week in their dispute with Bloomingdale's Department Stor* over wages and working conditions, the SIU coffee wagon was on hand to help keep up the pickets' spirits with plenty of hot java and doughnuts. As the LOG went to press the strike was still on and active pick­ eting was continuing. �ifii SEAFARERS Fase FOOT I jlprU If. Iftf LOG SlU Supports Glassblowers' Beef • • . MiAr-y } By Earl (Bull) Shepard. Viee-Presldfnt, Atlantle fi C( tc p •w HI hi ci B tt a jr tc ai • w 6l ti TC y« ai hi c« li ri fl r< ei rc w "1 hi B It hi rc a1 gi ei ti ai tc m jc w e\ pi ti oi a tr Si N, TI a oc eo EC CO In of fit Wi In CO sc as 60 P< 5 SlU Aids Striking N.Y. Unionists Meeting our responsibilities as good trade unionists, the SIU has been offering a helping hand on several labor beefs in the New York area. SIU coffee wagons went out to make sure that union men march­ ing on picket lines of the Steelworkers, Glass Workers and Depart­ ment Store Workers could enjoy a hot cup of Java and a bit of en­ couragement. The first two beefs were satisfactorily settled recently. The strike of Department Store Workers continues at Bloomingdale's, one of the city's biggest stores. Management is keeping the store open and manning the counters and ,the loading docks with front office strawbosses. The salesgirls manning the picket lines have maintained their high spirits in spite of the scabbing and other harassments. The city's labor movement is giving its full to support the strike. New York Shipping remains very good in New York. During the last period there were 12 payoffs, four sign-ons and 18 ships serviced in transit. The outlook for the next period is also good. Frank Blandino, still recovering from a recent illness, hopes to return to sea in short order. He is joined in that hope by his many friends in the hall here. Frank was last aboard the Niagara. SlU coffee wagons antJ support were on hand during recent strike of the Glassblowers Union m Keeping the checkerboard busy here were C. B. Thomas and S. their successful beef at several New Jersey plants. As strike progressed New Jersey labor Phillips. E. E. Odum does the kib-'f and aovernment officials turned out to keep in touch with the situation and see to it that the bitzing. All are waiting to ship out ons and 13 ships serviced in rights of the picketing workers were being upheld. Photo above shows ll-r) T. Flaherty, on a run that will bring them back transit during the last period. The labor-supported candidate for Jersey City councilman-at-large; Nick Feda secretary of prospects for the coming period to New York. Hudson County Central Labor Body (in car): Jersey City Mayor Thomas Whalen; and 5iU Joe Nazario, just off the Raphael are also encouraging. Railway Marine Region director G. P. McGinty during an inspection tour of the struck Metro Semmes, says he will spend some John R. Dixon, a 20-year union Glass Company in Jersey City. _ time on the beach before going man, is now sailing aboard thh back to his fayorite sunshine run. Ezra Sensibar. Whenever he has Joe is interested in signing on the a little spare time in Baltimore, New Yorker, which will go into he stops in at the Hall to get all the Puerto Rico shuttle service in the latest union news. the near future. Ben Gary, who sails as chief Charlie Stambul dropped by the electrician, is waiting for a Far hall to say hello to friends while East run on an Alcoa or Isthmian he waits for his appointment at ship. His last ship was the Alcoa Marine Hospital. Charlie was Commander. Thomas Foster, last Seven more" Seafarers sailed safely into harbor, their $150 monthly pensions approved the just operated on for a foot injury. aboard the old Penmar, is waiting by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. The seven, who will retire after a lifetime at sea, are all vet­ He hopes to be ready to ship in a for a carpenter or bosun slot on erans of the SIU Atlantic and Gulf District. ^ few weeks. an intercoastal run. " " Boston The new pensioners are: Norfolk wife Arne now make their home Shipping remained on the slow Clifffford G. M. Brisset, 65; Kouns joined up with the SIU in Louisiana. Shipping has been fairly good bell here during the last period, Frank C. Kouns, 55; Tomas in the Louisiana port of New Vitou signed on with the SIU but here, with two payoffs, two signis expected to pick up in the Since then, he has in the port of Mobile, Alabama. Mojica, 53; Manuel Church, 65; Orleans. ons and six in transit vessels serv­ next two weeks. During the last sailed many ships as a member He put in many years as a member two weeks, four ships were serv­ iced during the last period. The Transhatteras, after spending two of the steward department. Born of the engine department on vari­ iced in transit. weeks in the shipyard for a thor­ in Arkansas, he is looking forward ous vessels, last sailing aboard the Edward "Ragmop" O'Connell ough overhauling, took on a half to retiring with his wife Virginia Alcoa Roamer. Vitou was born in last served on deck aboard the load of grain. She ran together to their New Orleans home. Kouns Ocean Ulla. The ship laid up, how­ with a Mooremac ship, however, last shipped out aboard the Del ever, and he is now holding down and had to be returned to the yard Mar. the Hall for a coasthugger. Joseph for repairs. Mojica signed on with the SIU Disanto, a 25-year SIU man, last Marion Luksa, a 25-year union in the port of New York. After served aboard the Rebecca as an manning many a vessel as a deck oiler. He is going to school here man, has been in drydock here for Mojica Brisset hand, Mojica looks forward to renow for a stationary engineers li­ a long time. He just got his ffd, cense so he can spend more time however, and is mighty happy that with his wife Juanita m^^ Ernest c. Vitou, 53; Fortunato i tiring he is able to ship again. Samuel the guarantee of his $150-a-month at home with the family. Drilon, 68; Percy J. Thornton, 65. Warren, last aboard the Alcoa pension check providing security Bill Montsikarls, a 20-year Sea­ Brisset signed up with the SIU for the rest of his days. A native Mariner, is looking for a good farer who sails as cook and baker, in the port of Baltimore. A veteran of the sunny isle of Puerto Kico, Thornton Vitou is spending some time with his blaekgang job. of many years at sea, he has sailed he and his wife now make their Edward Riggs spent six months family on Cape Cod. He last sailed as a cook and as a steward. A na­ home in New York. Mojica bid North Carolina, he now makes his on the Potomac. He's now on the on the St. Lawrence, which is cur­ tive of the British West Indies, farewell to sailing on his last ship, home in Mobile. In retirement, he beach, and will do a little pleasure Brisset currently resides in Balti­ the New York. will join his wife Elizabeth in rently laid up. fishing before going back to sea. Alvoie Green was last aboard more, Maryland, with his son their Alabama home. Hundley Bcavcn piled off the the Cities Service Baltimore. He Church, who sailed in the en­ Clifford Jr. He last shipped out Eagle Traveler when he got word Drilon joined the SIU in the aboard the Topa-Topa and is now gine Department, joined the SIU busy port of New York. He put in spent some time in drydock, but she might be going off shore. Now in the port of New York. He last now has his ffd again and is wait­ looking forward to retiring with he's watching the board for an­ his sailing time as a member of the dignity and security provided shipped out aboard the Del Mar. the steward department. He made ing for the first job to cross the other coasthugger. A native of Bolivia, he and his board. by his monthly SIU pension check. his last voyage aboard the Wild Puerto Rico Philadelphia Ranger as a messman. Born in Shipping was excellent in Phila­ Shipping has been fair on the Puerto Rico, Drilon now makes his delphia during the last period. sunny island. In labor news, the home in Brooklyn, New York. There were two payoffs, two sign- Supreme Court of Puerto Rico has ons and 11 ships seviced in transit. handed down a decision against The outlook for the coming period Porto Rico Lighterage, ruling that is fair. workers were entitled to differ­ James Bencic, last aboard the ence between what they were paid Yaka, enjoyed his visit in the Hall for any extra time and double here and is ready to ship again. time pay, The beef goes back to William Porter, who sails as a 1958. bosun, was last aboard the Mid­ The Policemen's Association on land. He spent three months at the island is seeking legislation to sea, and would now like to latch back up their request for a 40on to a shorter run. houf work week. More U.S. aid Kouns Drilon Also looking for a run that will is on the way to help the i<:lancl's Thornton, a veteran of many keep him close to home and family farmers recover from the severe voyages, signed up with the SIU is William Davies. He last sailed drought. The lack of rain has cost in the pleasant port of Tampa, on the Steel Recorder, where he Puerto Rico an estimated $22 mil­ Florida. He has put in a lifetime spent three and one-half years as lion in sugar cane, milk, wheat of sailing as a member of the bosun. Pensioner John B. Garri­ and other farm production. Oldtimers on the beach include steward department. A native of son has been on the sick list for England, Thornton now makes his quite a while, and has nothing but Alfredo Morell and Isaac Brown, home on the shores of St. Peters­ praise for the Seafarers Welfare who make regular visits from Seafarer Oldtimer Manuel Church (left) picks up his first Ponce to catch a ship to their lik­ burg, Florida. He last shipped Plan. Baltimore ing. Joe Garcia is ready to ship aboard the Mayflower and will regular monthly $150 pension check fr®"" spend the rest of his days in re­ Shipping has been good in Bal­ again now that his ankle is back Eric Klingvall. Church last sailed aboard the Del Mar (Delta) tirement with his wife Dorothy. timore, with four payoffs, 11 sign- in shape. in the engine department. Seven Oldtimers Added To SIU Pensioner Ranks �m uw SEAFARERS SIU Oil Union Beef Stiil On LOG Pv6 riT* Portmar Christened In Baltimore SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—The "Don't Buy" drive of the SIUNA eCflllated International Union of jpetroleum Workers against the $tandard OH Company of Califorpia is continuing in the face of company unwillingness to bargain end growing terror tactics by goons directed at the SIU Oil Workers at the Salt Lake Refinery here. Agreements have been reached on five separate bargaining units in other areas, covered by five sep­ arate contracts. The Salt Lake unit has been holding out however and has put a goon squad to work. In one instance an SIU-IUPW mem­ ber's mailbox was blown up close to a bedroom window where his children slept. Fortunately, no one was hurt. On other occasions Un­ ion signs have been smeared with paint and goons kicked in the side of one brother's panel truck on which he had displayed a "do not patronize" sign. In the face of these tactics the Union is standing firm and active­ ly pushing its "don't buy Standard Oil of California products" boy­ cott, which has already resulted in a substantial drop in sales of the company's products on the west coast. The SlU-contracted Calmer Steamship Company has christened the fifth of six new C-4 types replacing older Libertys in the company's fleet of intercoastal vessels. The new ship, the Portmar, is the former General Omar Bundy out of the U.S. mothball fleet. Already in service with Calmer are the reconverted Morymar, Coimor, Pennmar and Seamar. After sea trials, the Portmar is expected to sail for the West Coast at the end of April carrying steel products and general cargo westbound, and return with lumber from the Pacific Coast eastbound. The new Calmer C-4s are capable of 17 knots, carry about 15,000 tons of cargo and cut about a week from the coast-to-coast sailing time of the older Libertys. AFL-CIO To Investigate lUE Election Vote Count By Col Tanner, Executive Vice-President WASHINGTON-^The AFL-CIO will investigate the con­ duct of the presidential election in the Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers Union to determine responsibility for the Spanish Doublecross Gets MA OK "transferring of thousands of-tOne of the major difficulties in the operation of the U.S. Maritime votes from one candidate to the misconduct of the election, and administration is that it doesn't seem to know wihat its jurisdiction Is. another." that while he was ready to give The U.S. maritime industry is continuously puzzled over the MA's at­ Massachusetts To Probe Rod Fish Cargoes BOSTON — Massachusetts Gov­ ernor John A. Volpe has ordered the State Division of Marine Fish­ eries to conduct an investigation into recent attempts to import Rus­ sian-caught codfish into Boston and other ports along the East coast. Volpe acted in accord with a House resolution which noted that the importation of the fish was a matter of deep concern to Boston, New Bedford, Gloucester and other New England fishing ports, where high unemployment already exists in many areas of the economy. The resolution pointed out that the New England fishing industry is at a great disadvantage in com­ peting with the Russian fishing fleet which is a completely subsi­ dized government operation. The SIUNA-affiliated Atlantic Fishermen's Union joined with Boston longshoremen last month in blocking attempts to land a big load of Russian codfish — caught in New England waters—in East Boston. Dock workers in New York and in other ports also de­ clined to handle the Soviet fish. James Ackert, president of the Atlantic Fishermen's Union, warned that other attempts like­ ly will be made to import the Russian-caught fish to the U.S. since 10,000 metric tons of this cod has been awaiting reshipment in Germany. Ackert also urged American housewives to boycott the Russian fish and to refuse to buy it. Two More Rail Tugmen On Pension The decision was reaped at a Carey the benefit of the doubt tempts to appease the feelings of foreign governments by granting PL 17 special meeting of the Executive that he did not know the election waivers, to the detriment of the U.S.-flag fleet. Council a day after the lUE execu­ was being stolen, "he should have A check of the MA's record in granting these waivers makes the tive board unanimousily named known what was going on." average citizen think that its administrators are actually State Depart­ The government tally listed 78,- ment diplomats in disguise. As far as foreign governments are con­ Paul Jennings president on the basis of a report by the Depart­ 475 votes for Jennings to 55,149 cerned, the MA could easily be an automated machine which stamps Two more members of the SIU ment of Labor that he was the for Carey. lUE trustees, who were out "OK" every time they request a PL 17 waiver. Railway Marine Region have in chai-ge of the election count, winner by over 23,000 votes. The latest example of the MA's over solicitous attitude toward a , oined the list of RMR men draw­ earlier had announced that Carey The- lUE had previously an­ had won, 67,897 to 65,704, foreign government, is its friendly concern for the welfare of the ing lifetime retirement pensions. nounced that James B. Carey The newly retired members are The Labor Department had Spanish-flag fleet. In demonstrating its attentiveness to the requests Frank J. Sweeney, 65, and Ephraim president of the union throughout of the Franco government In Madrid, the MA turned a completely un­ Its 15-year history, had won by taken custody of the ballots after responsive cold shoulder to the protests from the American shipping V. Jones, 65. slightly over 2,000 votes. Carey re­ Jennings filed complaints of ir­ industry. Sweeney sailed as a deckhand signed after the Labor Depart­ regularities and supporters of both candidates had charged illegal use Up until February of this year, Spain had five ships in the Cuban for the Pennsylvania Railroad of ment issued its report. of union funds In the heated elec­ trade, and the MA carried all five on its blacklist of vessels forbidden AFL-CIO President George tion campaign. to carry U.S. government-generated cargoes. After extended negotia­ Meany told a news conference that tions by tlie State Department, Franco's government agreed to put an a special subcommittee of the end to further trade with Havana Executive Council would be by these ships. The MA then named to determine why this obligingly removed them from its wishes of Spain by granting a "scandal" happened, how it came blacklist of ships trading with the waiver was promptly repaid with about and who was responsible. a slap in Uncle Sam's face by the Cuban communists. He noted that the lUE board Spaniards. It doesn't look like the But, the MA was far from fin­ MA's venture into winning friends had initiated its own Investigation ished with rewarding Spain for for the U.S. at the expense of this and that the council subcommittee WASHINGTON — An AFL-CIO would give the union a "reason­ conference of international union removing its ships from trading country's merchant fleet has been Sweeney Jones able time" to conclude that in­ representatives met here Tuesday with an avowed enemy of the U.S. overly successful. A short time later the MA an­ vestigation before starting its own to hear reports by U.S. Govern­ New York. Born in Pennsylvania, Inquiry. ment officials on the 1964 Civil nounced the granting of a waiver he joined the RMR in New York. to Spanish-flag ships to carry PL The questions involved in the Rights Act, and methods for its He and his wife Irene make their 17 cargo. lUE election are "too important," implementation. home in Linden, New Jersey, This cargo, paid for by Ameri­ Meany said, to be passed over by The SIUNA was represented by where they are both looking the AFL-CIO despite the lUE's international vice president Ed can tax dollars, could have just as forward to retiring on the benefits own inquiry action. If the union Turner, who is also chairman of easily been carried on a U.S.-fiag of the RMR pension. doesn't take action on the matter, the SIUNA civil rights committee. ship manned by U.S. seamen. How­ No injuries were reported Jones signed up with the RMR he added, "it will be our job" to Representatives of 86 other AFL- ever, the MA, demonstrating its w In the recent collision be­ in the port of New York where get them to act. CIO international unions also par­ ever, the MA, demonstrating its tween the SIU - contracted he sailed as a deckhand for the well-known solicitude for a forgign ticipated in the conference. Transhatteras (Hudson Water­ No 'Whitewash' IBM division of the Pennsylvania Union representatives heard re­ government, granted the waiver. ways) and the Mormacaltair in Railroad. A native of West Vir­ Meany emphasized that the ports by AFL-CIO president While the MA was caring for fog off Cape Henry, Virginia. ginia, Jones and his wife Anna AFL-CIO would not tolerate any George Meany, U.S. Vice Presi­ the health of the Spanish, fleet, the Damage was reported as now make their home in the city "white-washing" in the situation. dent Hubert Humphrey and Sec­ Spanish government was cold minor, and both vessels were of New York. He said that he personally had retary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz. bloodedly looking after its own able to reach port unassisted asked Carey to resign his post The speakers urged the Ameri­ interests. On the very day Spain although the SlU-manned ves­ as a member of the federation's can labor movement to play a was granted its PL 17 waiver, sel suffered flooding in two lF?4/2e5«2S Executive Council but that the leading role in the implementation Madrid proudly announced a new starboard cargo tanks. List former head refused because it of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. five year trade pact with Cuba was corrected by ballasting would be a 'Idisscrvice." The AFL-CIO has already set up from which the Spanish will profit and after repairs the vessel Meany explained that he felt machinery to assist its affiliated handsomely. took on a grain cargo at Phila­ that Carej should remove himself unions, state and central bodies delphia. What all this adds up to, is that whethv-r or no-t he participated in to affect compliance with the law. the MA's attempts to cater to the AFL-CIO Maps Rights Drive Transhatteras Collides—No Seafarers Hurt e n e if e t- O'QIL 3, It �SBAFAmBMSt Amtt i« If LOC (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only in the SIU Atlantic Gulf Lakes and" Inland Waters District.) March 27-April 9 The shipping situation took a dip- downward during the last reporting period, after rising continuously- for the past several weeks. As the' huge cargo backlog caused by the recent Longshoremen's strike cleared off the docks, shipping began to decline as 1,190' Seafarers answered job calls, compared to 1,734 in the previous two weeks. New York was the only -East Coast port to register an increase in shipping. Seafarers found the pace of job calls was off in Boston, Philadelphia', Baltimore; Norfolk and Jacksonville. New Orleans- and Houston suffered sharp declines in shipping activity,, although Tampa and Mobile made up for some of the Gulf Coast slack. The shipping scene on the West Coast was mixed with job calls in Seattle moving more rapidly during the past two weeks. There was virtually no change in San Fran­ cisco shipping, while activity in Wilmington fell off slightly. As the pace of shipping fell off to some degree. registration dropped- slightly to 1,194 from the previous period's figure of 1,285. However, the number of Seafar­ ers registered on the beach rose to 3,874 from 3,125 in the prior two weeks. The departmental job breakdown showed the same general pattern as in recent weeks. Deck department job calls continued to be strong, and there was a proportionate increase in the demand for engine depart­ ment personnel,. Steward department calls remained at the same level. The seniority picture showed .some serious changes in the face of the declining job situation. Seafarers holding Class A books accounted for 57 percent of the total num­ ber of job calls,, compared to only 40 percent in the prior two weeks. Class B shipping remained pegged at 32 per­ cent, while Class C men made up 11 percent of the total, contrasted with 27 percent in the previous period. Shipping activity was up slightly over the previous" period with 52 payoffs, 47 sign-ons and 141 in transit ship visits. Ship AetMfy Pay Offf Boston New Yerb.... Phiiadelpiila .. Baltimore .... Norfolk Jacksonville .. Tampa Mobile New Orleans.. Houstoe..... Wilmington .. San Francisco. Seattle 0 12 2 4 2 1 0 10 « 8 0 3 4. TOTALS ... 52 Sign In Ont Troni. TOTAL 0 4 2 11 2 1 .1 4 8 6 0 3 S 47 4 18 11 13 5 10 9 5 21 25 5 10 4 4 34 15 28 10 12 10 19 35 39 5 U 13 141 240 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York ... Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville . Tampa .... Mobile New Orleans. Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle .... TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B 1 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL Shipped 1 GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP I 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 0 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 31 1 2 0 18 31 4 53 2 12 7 16 21 23 28 6 57 3 3 10 5 9 2 16 0 3 5 8 6 0 7 0 1 3 4 6 19 2 27 2 5 9 16 12 21 35' 1 10 8 2 19 5 6 1 12 1 2 3 6 0 2 3 2 5 1 1 4 1 3 1 5 0 1 2 3 1 3 0 0 3 5 4 2 2 1 0 3 1 1 1 3 1 3 5 1 1 3 1 1 8 14 2 24 2 2 10 14 5 13 5 7 13 4 22, 1 18 27 9 54 0 12 12 24 16 16 3 4 13 9 35I 0 15 42 4 61 1 17 16 27 34 18 54 1 17 11 9 29 0 6 1 7 0 3 1 4 4 2 3 3 0 4 9 1 3 10 3 16 1 8 13 1 4 6 5 12 2 3 6 11, 5 18 1 20 4 16 0 9 4 14 5 8 4 3 5| 2 93 174 33 1 300 11 86 72 1 169 92 138 39 1 269 13 50 63 1 126 ~r GROUP CLASS 3 ALL A B 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 4 57 16 2 0 0 2 13 4 1 3 13 35 9 19 0 0 0 0, 5 4 0 3 1 5 4 4 2 4 5 1 1 3 0 0 1 13 1 22 0 0 1 35 13 1 0 6 6 12 54 29 0 9 0 0 0 4 0 0 2 2 12 11 0 2 1 3 16 5 2 18 26 1 46 269 126 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 2 6 13 1 20 1 6 6 13 77 101 144 32 277 7 4 38 64 109 2 19 18 26 7 51 0 5 14 19 13 67 31 34 4 69 1 10 13 24 0 9, 12 15 2 5 12 29 0 17 13 3 4 6 2 11 0 4 6 10 4 12 4 1 0 5 1 0 0 1 1 36 38 35 5 78 2 7 26 35 1 49 88 79 11 178 1 61 79 141 12 95 73 94 27 194 5 33 42 80 0 13 16 13 1 30 1 6 5 12 2 25 21 20 2 43 3 10 9 22 3 24 I 16 14 3 33 0 16 11 27 46 I 441 427 494 97 11018 22 201 287 1 510 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston ~ New York ... Philadelphia . Baltimore ..; Norfolk ... Jacksonville . Tampa Mobile New Orleans. Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered Shipped CLASS B CLASS A Registered CLASS A "GROUP" ~ GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 27 41 2 9 14 17 33 14 29 6 I3I 8 0 2 10 12 0 9 0 5 14 20 1 8 18. 0 9 25 28 2 13 0 3 7 0 10 4 2 4 2 6 8 0 3 0 2 0 2 3 0 4 1 4 0 5 2 1 4 4 2 9 17 4 12 2 4 11 14 21 11 29 42 3 15 20 38 12 34 18 14 27 45 44 4 19 13 36 7 32 2 4 1 2 1 4 0 2 4 2 1 10 13 0 2 4 6 2 3 11 16 0 6 2 8 2 10; 49 152 19 I 220 i3 83 96 I 192 43 147 36 | 226 4S1 "I Shipped CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL 0 0 0 0 1 11 7 19 0 2 5 7 0 12 7 19 0 2 0 2 0 5 0 5 0 14 5 0 7 7 14 2 16 6 24 1 17 9 27 0 2 1 3 2 3 4 9| 17 4 .. 12| 7 85 54 146 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 123 ALL 0 0 0 0 3 8 0 2 4 0 9; 5 0 0 0 0 0 1! 0 2 3, 0 1 2 0 1 1 1 4 6; 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 2 3 1 21 18 I TOTAL Registered On The Beach Shipped CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP ABC ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL 0 0 1 0 0 5 7 0 1 2 2 I 4 49 76 53 116 12 181 15 19 8 58 67 140 13 7 24, 5 4 31 3 39 0 8 10 18 28 56j 5 19 9 31 3 39 0 10 18 28 4 2 0 6 4 19 1 24 0 3 13 16 3 5 1 9 1 4 0 5 1 7 6 14 4 3 5 12 1 0 4 0 3 1 1 2 21 37 14 14 2 26 3 43 2 15 20 37 34 59 36 76 24 1 8 120 9 61 69 139 78 36 45 6 27 82 9 127 13 52 56 121 4 0 3 5 2 15 22 3 3 4 13 11 3 23 4 9 24 4 5 3 32 0 8 10 12 3 18 25 5 2 25 1 12 1 14 40 226 146 40 | 412170 450 48 | 668 44 240 270 |'SS4 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Bos NY Phil.... Bal Nor Jac Tarn.... Mob.... NO Hou Wil SF .... Sea ... Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1-s I 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1-s 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0, 0 0 6 6 5 12 29 1 3 13 7 3 14 4 6 10 28 2 18 0 4 0 4 8 1 0 2 3 0 1 1 0 4 1 6 7 2 8 1 4 15 0 1 5 6 2 9 6 7 13 1 11 24' 1 0 0 2 3 5 0 1 6 7 0 0 0 3 0 2 3 0 2 1 1 1 0 3 0 1 1 2 0 • 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 1 3 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 2 2 5 2 5 14 3 2 10 15 0 5 1 8 0 10 10 14| 0 7 8 3 19 37 0 3 26 241 1 16 7 0 15 29 0 4 13 6 22 5 8 41 3 4ll 0 6 19 28 5 8 17 11 6 18 24 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 3 4 0 1 0 1. 2 0 3 3 4 5 15 0 2 4 6 1 4 5 6 0 5 16, 0 5 2 1 2 3 8 7 3 10 15 1 11 2 2 4 9, 1 2 8 "so 60 26 66 1 10 23 98 1 131 14 17 "85 1 1071 49 41 75 1 179 5 00 TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS C 1 TOTAL Shipped GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL A B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 28 18 0 0 1 1 6 7 0 0 3 3 24 13 0 0 2 2 3 2 0 0 3 3 2 0 1 0 5 6 8 0 0 0 7 7 14 10 0 0 3 3 24 16 0 1 14 15 41 24 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 2 2 16 5 0 0 1 I 1 9 11 1 1 49 1 511179 107 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROITP C ALL 1-s 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 1 4 2 5 12 0 0 3 3 8 54 35 61 40 70 206 6 12 38 56 1 14 7 9 4 8 28 1 0 11 12 3 40 13 24 15 , 25 77 3 30 2 25 2 7 5 7 2 4 18 1 1 16 18 3 5 1 2 2 0 5 2 5 1 2 6 14 2 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 7 31 11 15 12 19 57 2 7 19 28 3 43 23 42 20 75 160 7 5 104 116 15 80, 17 51 22 29 119 8 14 36 58 0 5 5 4 4 6 10 2 2 7 11 2 23, 6 10 6 9 31 0 0 6 6 1 21 4 6 5 7 22 1 3 20 24 51 1 337 130 "232 140 255 1 757 33 47 287 1 867 SUMMARY t)ECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS Registered CLASS A GROUP 123 ALL • 93 174 33 1 300 49 152 -19 I 220 90 26 66 1-182 232 " 352 118 | 702, Registered CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL SHIPPED CLASS A GROUP 123 ALL 11 86_ 72 | 169 92 138 13 83 96 | 192 43_147 10 23 98 | 131 63 41 34 192 266 1 492 198 ~ 326 SHIPPED CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL SHIPPED TOTAL CLASS C SHIPPED GROUP CLASS 3 ALL ABC ALL 39 | 269 J3 _50 _63Tl26 2 18 36 | 226 7 85 54 | 146 i 21 75 | 179, 5 17 85 | 107 _1 _ 1 150 | 674 25 152 202 ] 379 40 26 18 49 93 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 123 ALL I 46 269 126 46 [ 441 427 494 97 |1018 22 201 287 I 510 1 40 226 146 40 | 412 170 450 48 | 6i68 44 240 270 | 554 I 5i;i79_107 51 j 337562_ _ _ 140 255j _ 757 33_47 287|367 1137 674 379 137 11190 959 1084 400 |2443i *99 488 84411431 �•;• , , • J A •,,., i«tii iciKi The langua^^e that the typical Seafarer uses to describe his everyday life aboard a ship has many origins. Many of the words derive from the need to give a name to an object or a situation which occurs only in the maritime industry. The ma­ jority of the nautical expressions used by today's Seafarers date back to the days of the early naval powers of the world, such as England, Holland and the Scandinavian countries. The LOG is presenting a short list of selected maritime terms to give Sea­ farers a brief idea of where their everyday sea talk originates. BALLAST — Heavy material carried in a ship's hold to increase stability in the absence of cargo. Ballast originates from the Old Dan­ ish word "baglast." "Last" meant burden, and "bag" referred to rear. Taken together, baglast meant "to stow in the rear of a ship to tilt up the bow." BATTEN—Strips of iron that fit over hatches to secure the covering tarpaulins. Batten comes from Teutonic and French sources. The Teu­ tonic word "bat" meant good or preserved. Also contributing to its meaning was the word "baton" which is French for cudgel. The French took this expression from the Latin word mean­ ing wooden stick. STARBOARD — The right side of the ship. Seamen started referring to the starboard side of a ship after hearing a similar Old English expression which meant steering side. This use dates to the time when the steering board was located on the right side of a vessel. PLIMSOLL MARK — The marking painted on the side of a ship showing the safe depth to which the vessel can be loaded under various conditions. The Plimsoll Mark honors the memory of Samuel Plimsoll, a member of the SEAFARERS E9G geiTM for rudder and the Middle English term "halm" or handle. GANGWAY — The runway or board with cleats used to board a ship or the ladder up a ship's side. Gangway derives its pronounciation from the Old English expression "gangweg" which literally meant "a going way" or a passage. FOC'SLE—^Properly known as the forecastle where the ship's crew lives. Forecastle found its way into the sailor's vocabulary back in the Middle Ages when European ships had a " forwearde castel" which was used for defense against hostile vessels. Seamen in those times could stand on this raised, fortified platform in the bow, getting the advantage of height over an enemy's decks. Some time later forecastle came to be known as a raised deck which shel­ tered the crew's quarters. CHARLIE NOBLE — A ship's galley stove pipe. Many a young Seafarer making his first trip has been the butt of an old shipboard joke which sends him hunting for "Charlie Noble." The galley stack's odd name is supposed to be for a 19th century British skipper who insisted that his vessel's copper galley stack always have a brilliant shine on it. BOSUN—The unlicensed seaman who directs the work of crewmembers in the deck depart­ ment. The formal pronunciation of bosun is boatswain which goes back to the times when the Anglo Saxons used. the expression "bat swegen." Bat referred to boat, and swegen had its origins in a Norse word meaning servant or lad. SCUTTLE—To sink a ship by boring holes in her huU, or by opening the sea cocks. Oldtimers once used the word scuttle to mean the square holes bored through the deck or in a hatchway which a seaman could use to get to the next deck or through a bulkhead. Used literally, the word means to sink a vessel by cutting scuttles in it. SKIPPER — A ship's captain. Seamen can thank their Dutch predecessors for this expres­ sion which came from the word "schipper." Schip was the Dutch word for ship. The suffix er, meaning agent was added to complete the word. e !, S t e a BILGE—The section of the hull which curves below the waterline. This is the place where water seeping through the ship collects. A bet­ ter word for bilge would be belly, which is an­ r e LAUNCH — To set a vessel afloat. Launch found its origin from a Middle English word meaning to hurl or throw forward like a spear. Its usage was later extended to mean thrusting or hurling a boat into the water. The expres­ sion was derived from the French word "lanc­ er" meaning to throw or hurl. ? HELM—The wheel which guides the rudder of a ship. On modern ships the helm is often referred to as the wheel. On sail ships, crewmembers still refer to it as the tiller. Helm has dual origins, coming from Icelandic word t o .r e h d t3le :d k. Lo tr, other form of the Old French word "boulge" or bulge. DECK—The covering over the beams which is the ship's floor. Deck owes its origin to a time-honored pastime of the fair .sex. In Hol­ land, the ladies used the word "dek" to mean cover, clothe or adorn themselves. Sailors from the Netherlands who were building a ship's floor used the word, "decken," which meant to cover. 1 1 STEM — The foremost beam of the ship's bow, which is joined to the keel. All forward plates on a ship are joined to it. Stem originates from an English word meaning tree, wWch in turn, derived from an older word meaning post. PILOT—K person with expert knowledge of local navigation who guides a ship to its moor­ English Parliament who waged a bitter cam)aign against shipowners who greedily over! oaded their ships during the 19th century. The ! leavily weighted'•ships would often be lost at sea, but the callous owners would make big rofits from the insurance on them. Thanks to 'limsoll's fight. Parliament finally passed a law setting safe load limits for ships flying the Union Jack. PORT—The left side of the ship. The port side of a ship was also knowjn as the larboard •side, dating back -to the 17th century when the only loading port on a ship was on its left side. Thus, seafarers started talking about the "load­ ing side," or "ladeboard," which became lar­ board. B i le )n re of ing place. Pilot is one of the few words in the seaman's language that dates directly to the Greek. The Greeks used a word "pedotes" meaning steersman, to which was added a suf­ fix referring to rudder or the hlade of an oar. The expressioiufound its way across the Medi­ terranean to France where it is now pro­ nounced "pilote." ce Xla, eio, ut �Page SMAP'ARERS SlU Fishermen Win Pact LOG Rmmarks Spurred By SlU Report Congressmen Express Alarm Over U.S. Maritime Decline WASHINGTON—The fast sinking condition of the American-flag merchant fleet pro­ voked cpmment in the Congressional Record recently from three members of the Hons* Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The three, Hastings Keith (R.-Mass.), John M. Murphy industry, foreign policy, national 1964 decreased by 11 vessels, the prestige and public safety are decrease equaling that of 1963. (D.-N.Y.) and Thomas M. among the most important." The trend has been downward Pelly (R.-Wash.), Issued their re­ since 1951, when the U.S.-flag fleet Congressman Murphy quoted ex­ marks on the heels of a report submitted to the Merchant Marine tensively from a news report de­ totalled 1,262 vessels, its post-war committee by SIU Washington scribing the deterioration of the high. The decrease took place at U.S.-flag fleet. The total fleet of the same time the nation's oceanRepresentative Tom Meyer. ocean-going vessels of more than borne commerce rose by more than Congressman Pelly backed up 1,000 tons displacement during 1100 million tons. the testimony of the SIU repre­ sentative, who said that the ad­ ministration had advised the union of its intention to seek an exemp­ tion in the domestic shipping laws so that foreign-flag ships could op­ erate in the Hawaiian and Alaskan trade. "As the Seafarers International By Frank Drozak, West Coast Representative Union representative told our com­ mittee," Pelly said, "the results of letting down the bars in favor of The West Coast SIU has received a letter of appreciation from the foreign-flag ships may well be Hospital and Institutional Workers Union, Local 250, for support of two catastrophic." bills introduced in the California Legislature aimed at insuring col­ Pelly called the proposed gov­ lective bargaining rights for California hospital workers. ernment action "shocking," consid­ In a letter to the SIU West Coast office, the Hospital Workers ering the fact that several Ameri­ can-flag lines already serve these secretary-treasurer Timothy J. Twomey expresses "thanks and grati­ two states. He said he would op­ tude for the help and assistance you have extended towards support­ pose the proposal. The American ing Legislative Bills AB 865 and AB 866." operations were furnishing "excel­ Both bills are designed to set up a peaceful and orderly method for lent service," the lawmaker as­ hospital workers to select a collective bargaining representative in serted. cases where an employer refuses to recognize a representative of his employees. Sinking Fleet The SIU Pacific District-contracted President Wilson (American "The United States contin­ President Lines) has been cited as a Gallant Ship by the Maritime Ad­ ues to boast of its merchant ministration. SIU members on the West Coast are justifiably proud of marine, even as the latter the part played by the Wilson's crew In the rescue of seamen from a sinks," Congressman Keith sinking Liberian-flag freighter during a Pacific storm last year. The warned. He said the nation whole crew has been cited for honors by the MA, but the special heroes was suffering from an "illu­ were the men who manned the lifeboats in the heavy seas. sion" about the strength of the United States merchant fleet. APL president Killion said of the rescue: "The officers and crewmen "Such self-deception can be of the President Wilson acted in-f fatal," he said, when it the highest tradition of the Amer­ The clinic reports that since "threatens to strangle a vital ican merchant marine in their opening on February 15, 224 exam­ arm of the nation's defense readiness and willingness to en­ inations have been given to men and economic power." danger their own lives to save the registering. "The United States, the largest lives of fellow seamen." Wilmington trading nation in the world, is to­ The awards ceremony was con­ Shipping was fair in Wilmington day a sixth-rate maritime power— ducted aboard the President Wil­ during the last period, with the ranking behind Great Britain, Li­ son in San Francisco harbor on Young America, Longview Victory, beria, Norway and the USSR. The April 1. Maritime Administrator Morning Light, Yorkmar and fact is that Russia will soon have Nicholas Johnson presented the Montpeiier Victory in transit. the world's largest merchant ma­ plaque and individual awards to About 24 A and B book members rine—a 20-inillion-ton fleet by the 13 crewmen of the lifeboat were shipped. The St. Lawrence leading the rescue operation and 1970, a 27-million-ton fleet five and the Zephyr Hills are indef­ the master, officers and crew of years later." initely laid up here. Otherwise, the the President Wilson. He said "it has been estimated prospects for shipping in the next San Francisco by our own Maritime Administra­ period remain about the same, tion that by 1980 the Soviet Union Shipping has been running at with six vessels expected In will be able to carry 93 percent of flank speed in the Bay Area, and transit. its commerce in Russian owned the outlook for the next period Dorwin Coy has registered on and operated vessels." is equally good. In the last two the beach and plans to stay around weeks, the Young America, Long- for a while. He says he will con­ 99 Percent By Ship view Victory and Coe Victory were "By comparison," Keith said, in to payoff. The first two men­ centrate on improving his golf "with 99 percent of our world tioned ships also signed on, as did game. Herman Thompson, who was trade being moved by ship, and the Northwestern Victory and forced to spend a few months in threatened as we are by a serious Morning Light. Ships passing dry dock because of a coronary, balance of payments problem, our through in transit during the is FFD again, and plans to ship as as a daymen's job crosses deepsea fleet of scarcely 900 ves­ period were the Calmar, Penn soon the board. sels over 1,000 tons is a smaller Challenger, Summit, Seamar, Brothers in the Wilmington Hall merchant fleet than' we had in Geneva, Marymar, Los Angeles, are mourning the passing of Freddy 1939." Montpeiier Victory, Steel Work­ Magalanes' wife. As reported in the er, Yorkmar and Robin Kirk. Keith said that it should be clear last issue of the LOG, Freddy took that the communists have declared Ships expected through the port off the Overseas Rose when noti­ economic warfare on the West, in the next period are the Eiiza- fied that his wife had been serious­ with the United States as the pri­ bethport, Robin Hood, Ocean ly burned in an accident. Un­ mary target. This threat is more Anna, Express Virginia, Steel Ap­ fortunately all efforts to save her dangerous in the long-run, he said, prentice, Steel Flyer, Bowling life failed. Freddy has the con­ than a "dozen Vietnam-like en­ Green, Steel Architect, Steel Re­ dolences of all the brothers here. counters." corder and the Wilmar. Seattle The rebuilding of the U.S. marThe steward department mem­ Shipping remains good in the chant fleet to meet the growing bers aboard the Morning Light— competition of the Soviets and chief steward Donald Forest, chief Puget Sound. Payoffs during the keep the vitality of the American cook Orlando "Bill" Frezza, night last period were the Anchorage, economy "should have a very high cook and baker Simon J. Dezee Robin Kirk, Summit, Fairport and priority," Keith said, 'Ifor it is a and 3rd cook Bill Ray—were com­ Rio Grande. The York signed on. key element in many areas of plimented by officers and crew for In transit ships were the Calmar, great national concern—defense, the fine chow they've been serving Inger and Seattle. world trade and the balance of up. All are regarded as solid, During the last two weeks many payments, our ailing shipbuilding heads-up SIU men here. (Continued on page 23) Cal. Hospital Workers Thank SIU It took picketing by SlU New Bedford Fishermen's Union members like Milton Townley (left) and James Silva to win SlU fishermen a contract aboard the scalloper Viking Queen. Recent strike action was supported by the SlU Atlantic Fishermen's Union and local longshoremen. AFL-CIO Urges Ban On Poll Tax WASHINGTON—A ban on all poll taxes should be included in the voting rights bill now before Congress, the AFL-CIO's top legislative spokesman declared in a nationwide radio interview. previous Congresses haven't been There should be "no restric­ fully effective, he said, because tions whatever on the right to "no matter what kind of devices vote," aside from "the obvious ones applying to mental incom­ petents or felons," said Andrew J. Biemiller, director of the AFLCIO's Department of Legislation, on Labor News Conference. Biemiller labeled the poll tax "a device that has been used for discriminatory practices," which can be outlawed under the 15th Amendment to the Constitution. "We have so proposed, and have furnished language to the House Judiciary Committee that we think would have this effect," he said. Biemiller also called for bolster­ ing Administration proposals with an automatic triggering provision to send federal voter registrars "into any area in which less than 25 percent of the adult non-white population is registered." That, he said, would make it possible to get at pockets of discrimination in states now exempt from other triggering provisions because they have no literacy tests. Voting rights laws passed in mins-ro the federal government has set up . . . the state and local authorities have found ways to get around them." Law Needed The great need is for "a law that will settle this problem once and for all, so that there can be no doubt that any person in the United States has the right to vote, regardless of the color of his skin," Biemiller said. Despite shortcomings of the Ad­ ministration's measure, "it is the best bill that has ever been before the Congress," and would have the support of the AFL-CIO as it now stands, should insistence on the amendments endanger quick final passage, Biemiller said. He expressed confidence that new voting laws will be enacted during the current session of Con­ gress, but declined to speculate on any time schedule. "New voting legislation is an absolute must— and we're going to get it this year," he declared. Reporters questioning Biemil­ ler on Labor News Conference, an AFL-CIO public affairs program, heard weekly over the Mutual Broadcasting System, were E. W. Kenworthy of the New York Times, and Cecil Holland, Capitol Hill reporter for the Washington Evening Star. �Affll IC INI. SEAFARERS LOG D UTING from the time men first took to the sea to ^arn their livings, the lighthouse—in all its styles—has continued to reflect the many moods of the sea and the changing technology with which men seek to conquer it. THE UGHTHOUSE NEW, OLD and ODD The first lighthouse was probably little more than a fire kept alive on the side of a hill by village women to guide their men home from their fishing grounds. .mi The fraditional lighthouse, like this one in San Francisco, is constructed of stone in a cone shape. However, mod­ ern construction techniques and sophis­ ticated instrumentation have changed lighthouse design drastically—shown at left below. From these primitive beginnings, lighthouses for a time became quite magnificent indeed. The most famous sea-mark of the ancient world was the fabled Colossus of Rhodes, built in 300 B.C. during the golden age of Greek sculpture. The Colossus, if it ever existed (and there are some doubt­ ers among historians) was the work of a pupil of Lysippus —a famous Greek sculptor. The giant bronze statue of the god Apollo is said to have stood 100 feet high, its huge legs straddling the gateway of Rhodes' harbor. The distance between the legs was so great, it was said, that a ship in full sail could easily pass between them. s 1 1 1 The sea has many moods. Tranquility and peace of scene in photo at top of page is more than offset by the raw power and savage ferocity shown here. Lighthouse near Boston is I 14 feet high. Wave broke over the top burying the structure in tons of water. The Colossus is reported to have been heavily damaged in 224 B.C. and the salvaged bronze sold by the Saracens for nearly $100,000 in today's dollars. Spare, modern design marks this recently constructed light and radio beacon in Long Beach, California (left). Photo at right shows one rea­ son why lighthouse construction tech­ niques are important. Weight of ice here—at Muskegon, Mich.—can only be estimated r e t o r e The famous Pharos at Alexandria, Egypt was also said to have served as a lighthouse and sea-mark in ancient times. It was built by Sostratus during the reign of Ptolemy II. According to recent archaelogical findings the height of the Pharos may have reached 350 feet. It consisted of a series of three differently shaped towers set one upon the other. The time of the construction was around 285 B.C. The light from the tower could be seen for 29 miles, an ancient historian said. The Pharos gave the term pharology—the science of lighthouses—to our language. The growth of political empires and the increase of worldwide trade brought about the construction of light­ houses on green seacoasts and rocky promontories all over the world. Advancing technology gave them beacons of millions of candlepower and booming voices to be heard miles out across raging seas. Many recently-built light­ houses are designed to operate unattended — their lights, horns, and at times, radio signals, completely automated. A sampling of many styles of lighthouses from different times are reproduced on this page. e '» s t e a h d t5ft. le d k. to tr, ce le Artist's idea of what the famous Pharos at Alexandria looked like (left) is shown next to modern lighthouse at Charleston, S.C. Pharos' signal was supplied by a fire kept going at the top. The Charleston lighthouse—one of the most powerful in the world— generates 20 million candlepower. >n re of ce X- la, eio, ut �SEAFARERS dkvrU .16, LOG I MatsonFights Increase In } Snbsldlzed Hawaii Service fi C< t( P •w ir h C] B tl a n t( a: si ti n y a b c li r f r e r V i* h B 11 b r a e e t a tl t n j V e B t 0 c t £ 1 1 a c e t c 1 < 1 1 4 I WASHINGTON—The SIU contracted Matson Navigation By Robert A. Matthews, QUESTION: Who do you think Comfi^ny is fighting another round in its four-year battle Vice-President, Contracts, & Bill Hall, Headquarters Rep. will win the pennant in each to ppwvent a subsidized American-flag carrier from increas­ Major League this year? The contract department received and processed an interesting beef ing its service to Hawaii. ^ recently aboard the Mount Washington (Victory Carriers). This vessel ' ment subsidized competltloii States Steamship Company, against privately financed domes­ went into Karachi, and although the vessel was not cleared by Customs the subsidized carrier, wants tic carriers, whether by States or Immigration, the Captain decided to break watches and put the crew Alfred Joaquin: In the National to Increase calls on Hawaii from 13 to 26 a year. The company is engaged in overseas commerce. Matson has been trying to pre­ vent the States move because it would give States an unfair com­ petitive advantage. Hgtson, which is engaged only in d*wiestic U.S. trade, argued befoi/ the Commerce Department tha the "unleashing of govern- AFL-CIO Calls For Appraisal Of ILO Role WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO Is dissatisfied with U.S. govern­ ment-labor consultation in the op­ erations of the International La­ bor Organization and wants the problem adjusted before deter­ mining whether it will be repreeentad at the annual ILO conferenct In Geneva in June. T»Tt federation's views were set out President Meany at a news conf i-ence following a special meeting of the Executive Council In Washington to hear a report on the situation from U.S. Worker Delegate Rudy Faupl. Changes in ILO procedures have caused dissatisfaction in the American labor delegation and in delegations from other • nations Meany said. They, stem from ef­ forts by the Communist nations to use the ILO as a "political propaganda organization." There is no room in the ILO for political questions, the AFLCIO president stressed, and there is no real place in the ILO for the American labor movement if the organization becomes an instru­ ment for Communist political propaganda. Meany said that he would con­ sult with appropriate U.S. gov­ ernment officials in an attempt to straighten out the problem. If the situation is corrected, he said, the American labor movement will send a delegation to the annual ILO meeting; if the matter is not resolved, there will not be an AFL-CIO delegation this year. He noted that American labOx* had been part of the ILO since 1933 when the organization's con­ stitution was changed to admit nations not belonging to the League of -Nations. American la­ bor has played a "very vital" role and the ILO has "done a great deal of good," he said. With the formation of the UN, the Communist nations gained ad­ mittance to the ILO despite the fact that they do not have work­ er organizations or private em­ ployers and have carried on a destructive campaign ever since, Meany charged. The ILO is a tripartite organ­ ization with representatives from government, labor and business. League, I'm convinced that the alone or by States and other sub­ on day work. Inasmuch as this was a violation of the Contract, we met Dodgers are go­ with the company and after some discussion, the company agreed to pay sidized carriers, can be reconciled ing to pick up neither with the law as written overtime for the men being on day work when they should have been all the marbles. kept on sea watches. The total amount of this beef was in the neighbor­ nor with the declared policy of They have the hood of $2,500. the president." best pitching in During the last few weeks the Contract Department also settled the League and The Commerce Department has speed to burn. ruled that States does not need various other disputes and assisted port agents in settling contract And don't forget special permission to increase its disputes and repair beefs on various vessels. For instance, we settled Tommy Davis. Hawaiian service, but need only a restriction beef on the Transhartford (Hudson Waterways) where the He's a terrifie return to the government part of crew was restricted to the ship at Bahrein. The Company was unwilling ballplayer. As for the subsidy States gets for its to post a bond with the Bahrein Petroleum Company, and the Pet service, on an essential U.S.-Far roleum Company, therefore, would not allow the crew to go through its the Mets, I figure them for sev­ East trade route. If allowed. Mat- properties to get to the city. However, the Company paid for the enth place. In the American son maintains, such a policy would restriction, and they have agreed to post a bond any time they have a League, it'll be the Yanks. 4 be "fraught with the most. seri­ ship at Bahrein. i 4. i ous consequences for the off-shore overtime dispute on the TransorMoney Due Jim Hand: In the American non-subsidized domestic fleet." As we have reported previous­ leans (Hudson Waterways). League, the Yanks are always the The final decision in the ly in this column, we recently Disputed overtime checks for team to beat. States case is now in the hands settled a beef on' the Elimir Seafarers Earl H. Beamer and All their ball­ of the newly appointed Secretary (Oceanic Petroleum), covering Walter Smith are being held players are good, of Commerce, John T. O'Connor. transportation differential. We from settlement of a beef aboard and that new A specially designated hearing ex­ are still holding a check in this the Penn Carrier (Penntrans). manager, Keane, aminer recently recommended beef for Seafarer James H. Smith, is going to help. Stiil More that States be allowed to double who can get this check by writ­ As for the Na­ Twelve ex-crewmembers have tional League, I its Hawaiian service. His ruling ing the Contract Department at checks coming to them from set­ see a tight, came as a sharp break with the New York headquarters. tlement of a dispute by this de­ three-way policy which has required special, race Another check is being held for partment aboard the Niagara (Ori­ written permission for such oper­ between St. Seafarer L. Harvey covering set­ ental Exporters). Seafarers with ations by subsidized carriers. tlement of a beef on the Manhat­ checks due them in this lodging Louis, Milwaukee and San Fran­ tan (Hudson Waterways) where dispute are: John Bennett, Nor- cisco. the unlicensed personnel were lin Berry, John Borszce, Joseph $, 4> 4> used for discharging contaminated Cayou, Harry Dean, Clarence L. Gualberto Estrada: In the Na­ grain from the vessel while at sea. Jones, William Knapp, Danny tional League, I like Chicago. For Brother Harvey can also get his Lister, Steve Oparenovich, Jr., my money, they check by writing to the Contract Frank Reynolds, Robert L. Russ have the best Department. ball club. As for and Warren Weiss. Writing to this the Mets, I un­ When the Hercules Victory department at N.Y. headquarters derstand a new (Sea TranH») paid off at Tampa will get them checks. divisional stand­ Three additional members of recently there was some disputed The following seven Seafarers ing is being cre­ the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union overtime whieh was not paid. The have checks waiting for them ated for them— have had their pensions approved Contract Department is holding from settlement of a dispute in­ 16th place. In checks to cover this disputed and are looking forward to a life­ volving one (1) day's wages for the American time of security overtime for the following ex- ex-crewmembers of the Natalie League, you have crewmembers: Murry Carroll, Ed­ provided by their (Maritime Overseas); James R. $150 monthly ward Jensen, William A. Laugh- Boone, Spiros D. Cassimis, How­ to go with the Yankees. lln, Ernest J. Lichtensen, William ard W. Gibbs, Alfred D. Kirk4> 4 pension checks. The three pen- Logan. Robert Smith, George connel, Jose Ortiguerra, Frank G. Charles Stambul: In the Nation­ s i o n e r s, who Stanley, Donald T. Watson. al League, I'll pick Los Angeles. Valarie and Adolphe Vante. swell the grow­ will Checks for transportation for The Contract Department has K o u f a X ing ranks of SIU- the folowing ex-crewmembers of make a come­ been notified by the Texas City IBU members the Valiant Hope are also being back and Podres now on pension held and will be forwarded on Refining Company Marine Divi­ will have his last sion that they are holding checks are: Charles B. request: Thomas E. Bewley, Ed­ great year. L.A. Haytcher Haytcher, 71; ward E. Edinger Thomas E. Han­ for the following Seafarers: Wil­ has the best in­ liam S. Allen, John E. Funk, Ed­ Adam William Kenny, 63; and Jo­ son, Donald Kershaw, Thomas ward G. Gorman, Edward John­ field in the busi­ seph Herman King ,65. E. Morris and Berthall L. Win- son, Donald E. Mackey. To get ness and their Haytcher joined the IBU in borne. these checks, the above Brothers hitting is strong. Cleveland, sailing in the engine should write to Texas City Re­ In the American More Checks department aboard vessels of the fining, Inc., Marine Division, League, it's the Subsistence checks for Seafer- P.O. Box 1271, Texas City, Texas, Yanks for sure. Esco Dredge and Fill Co. He is looking forward to retired life ers Nicholas Sakellarides and 77591. i" 3» 4" with his wife Anna in Cleveland Bill Mpontsikaris, ex-crewmem­ George Wasden: It'll be the bers of the St. Lawrence (St where they make their hon>e. Yankees in the American League Lawrence Carriers) are available again this year. Kenny signed on with the IBU "Ht this office and can be had It's getting so I in Baltimore. He has since served by the aforementioned Brothers can't remember as a member of tha engine de­ on written request. the names of the partment as a fireman aboard the WASHINGTON —The SIUEx-Ames Victory (Victory Car­ other American contracted Delta Steamship riers) crewmembers Ralph L. League ball Lines has called for bids on Jones has a check waiting for clubs. The Yanks the construction of five new him here covering payment of just keep on win­ cargo ships for use In the travel wages, subsistence and ning. It's posi­ company's South American transportation due. Seafarer tively monoto­ trade. George Doest also has a check nous. In the Na­ The five ships to be ordered coming to him from settlement of tional League, I see San Fran­ are part of Delta's long-range a dispute on the Seatrain New cisco going all the way. ship replacement program. Jersey involving oilers having to 4« 4" 4 The company's plan calls for go up on the boat deck and make James David: The Yanks look 13 new vessels in all. Of the regular rounds on an auxiliary strong again in the American 13, three have already been generator. League. I believe built and are currently in vessels of the Curtis Bay Towing Settlement of a tank cleaning that their new service. They are the Del Oro, Co. of Baltimore. Bom and bred beef aboard the Niagara (Orien­ manager will Del Rio and Del Sol, all C-2s. in Baltimore, Kenny still makes tal Exporters) has left us holding provide them his home there with his wife. The new vessels are to be checks covering disputed over­ with an extra in­ 13,250 deadweight with a King joined the IBU in Phila­ time for Brothers Francis M. centive to win. speed of 18.6 knoits—generally delphia where he sailed in the Greenwell and Richard Heckman. Chicago will similar to the three ships deck department for the Independ­ Letters to this department from prove to be the already built. ent Towing Co. He last sailed as these Brothers will get them only competition They will o^jefate on Trade Mate. Born in Delaware, King their checks in short order. The in the league. In Route 20 (U.S. Gulf—east now makes his home in Upper same is true for Brother Seythe National coast of South America). Darby Pennsylvania with his wife more Sikes for whom we are pres­ League, St. Louis will cop the Bessie. ently holding a check covering an flag. Three IBU Oldtimers On Pension Delta Line To Add Five Ships �ginA i«; INS 8EA¥Ak^1tS LOa "We're Getting There!" THE RIGHT TO VOTE—Millions of union workers and members of their families wanted to vote in last November's elections but were pre­ vented from exercising their constitutional balloting rights. They were locked out of the voting booths by outmoded, restrictive registration and voting laws that were designed to discourage, rather than encourage, universal participation in elections. In aii, 40 million eligible citizens did not vote in last November's elections. Obviously, the U.S. has a job to do. The roadblocks impeding the paths to voting booths must be torn down. We are ail familiar with the gimmicks with which some of our states prevent Negroes from registering and voting. Organized labor is already manning the front lines of that struggle. But the right of all citizens to cast their ballots must be guaranteed. Our work is cut out for us. A first, major step can be taken by backing the Register-and-Vote program that has been proposed by an 11-member blue-ribbon com­ mission headed by U.S. Census Bureau Director, Richard Scammon. The Scammon Commission proposal calls for action by state and local legislatures, 48 of which are in session this year. You can do your bit by calling, writing or telegramming your state representative or local officials. Let them know that you are behind the Scammon Commission and ask for their support. The following are some Commission recommendations. Check your state and community election laws to see how they measure up to this blueprint. • Each state should appoint a commission to study in detail its election laws and practices. Counties and cities also should review their procedures. • Registration should be made convenient for all citizens. (The com­ mission recommended door-to-door registration, appointment of deputy registrars, precinct and mobile registration, and use of fire stations, police stations and libraries as year-around registration places.) • State residence requirements for voting eligibility should not exceed six months. • Local residence requirements should not exceed 30 days. • New state residents should be allowed to vote for President. • Voter registration should remain open as close to election day as possible and should not end more than 3-4 weeks before election day. (Some states now cut off registration nine months before election day.) • Voter lists constantly should be kept up to date. • Registration should be cancelled only if a voter fails to vote In all elections in a four-year period. • Registration lists should be used only for electoral purposes- -not for tax assessment, jury selection or other non-voting purposes. District 65 of the Retail, Whole­ sale & Department Store Union has. successfully negotiated new contracts with the Macy's and Stern's department stores. Mean­ while, a strike was called at near­ by Bloomingdales when company officials refused to bargain on un­ ion proposals. At Macy's, workers won the right to transfer to branch stores and the extension of contract terms to coyer a pro­ jected 1,000 employees at the new Eego Park division. At Stern's, employees gained a 10 cents an hour increase and stepped up hos­ pitalization and sick leave bene­ fits. Since the April 1 walkout, at Bloomingdale's, no striker has re­ turned to work. i 4. Eastern Greyhound Lines and the Amalgamated Transit Union have reached tentative agreement on a new two-year contract, pend­ ing ratification by membership of 17 states. The projected pact cov­ ers an area stretching from the Mississippi River to the eastern seabord from a line north of Richmond Va., to the western por­ tion of Cincinnati Ohio. Since ne­ gotiations began last August, the contract has been extended on a day to day basis, keeping the men on the road past the scheduled expiration date. If the agreement is O.K.'d, it will avert an impend­ ing strike of 6,000 drivers and other bus line employees. This year, 1965, may well be remembered in American history for one piece of legisla­ tion. After many years, much soul searching, debate and argument; after the violent and ceaseless opposition of one of the nation's most well-heeled and influential pressure groups—medical care for the aged under social security (Medicare) has been passed by the House, with Senate passage expected soon. Few people realize that the need for such legislation was first stated on a high govern­ mental level by former President Harry 8. Truman. But Truman, realist that he was, knew that the time was not yet ripe for the introduction of such legislation. World War II had just ended and the Cold War began in earnest almost immediately. America was flexing its peacetime muscles—^powerful muscles developed by fighting a long twofront war—and the economy began an un­ precedented boom. The time was not ripe for introspection, for a look deep into the moral and social structure of the U.S. All eyes were on the future. George L. Warfel, president of the National Association of Spe­ cial Delivery Messengers, died at the age of 71 at Prince Georges County Maryland Hospital after a stroke. AFL-CIO Pres. George Meany and Sec.-Treas. William F. Schnitzler sent a telegram to Mrs. Warfel stating that her husband's accomplishments "will stand as a living monument for years to come." Warfel was elected Vice President of the Special Delivery Messengers in 1937 and became the Union's president in 1945. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, his tliree sons, Robert J., George There then followed the Republican— L., and Ellsworth D., and 11 Eisenhower—years. Social legislation was grandchildren. not a serious concern of the Republican party. The skyrocketing rise in medical and hos­ Two AFL-CIO Paper unions have successfully turned back a pital costs had begun and it became a matter new raiding attempt by an un­ of increasing concern for our older citizens, affiliated group. The Papermakers who found they could no longer afford the & Paperworkers combined with medical care which they needed. But during the Pre-Sulphite Workers to over­ these years. Big Business was pretty much in whelmingly defeat the unaffili­ the driver's seat and social legislation in the ated Southern Association in a back seat. As the need for some kind of such National Labor Relations Board election at Scott Paper Co., Mo­ legislation became more and more important, bile, Ala. With 1461 workers vot­ a Big Business type solution to the problem ing, the results were 977 for the was hit upon. If a man needed medical care Papermakers & Paperworkers and he should pay for it—even if it took the last the Pre-Sulphite Workers, 458 for cent he had and left him a pauper. Only as the Southern Association, 12 no a pauper was he entitled to free medical union, eight ballots challenged and six ruled void. The campaign attention so, under the Kerr-Mills Legisla­ at Scott Paper was won with the tion, an aged American had to prove he was a cooperation of the Alabama cen­ pauper (and his children too, to some extent) tral bodies and affiliated unions. before he could receive the medical care he so desperately needed but could not afford. Then came the Kennedy years and a new feeling stfUck the nation—a feeling for the dignity of man. Instead of the cynicism and greed of Big Business and Big Medicine, the voice of American labor began to be recog­ nized as possibly having some creative thoughts about the future of American society . During the administration of President John F. Kennedy, the battle to insure the future dignity and health of Ihe nation's older citizens began in earne.st. The Ameri­ can labor movement and many other Ameri­ cans with a sense of social justice and a will­ ingness to fight for what was right and fair took the wheel and set a course for the future. Other groups, such as the American Medical Association, set off on another course—one they knew very well—backwards through the backwaters of the past. In spite of the vast sums of money they could pour into their anti-medicare cam­ paigns, the antiquated thinking of the AMA finally brought them down. The House, bowing to the demands of the vast majority of the American people, not only passed the administration's Medicare proposal but even increased its provisions and its effectiveness. Even so, the Medicare bill is not perfect. It will undergo changes and improvements. But it is a giant step toward the future, not towards the past. In its provisions it rec­ ognizes the fact that people are not machines —interchangeable parts which can be dis­ carded and forgotten when they begin to wear out. It is a human bill and a humaniz­ ing one. It serves to remind people that human beings have dignity and a right to maintain that dignity. Perhaps, the Medicare Bill will in its own way, serve to demonstrate to the doctors of the AMA—that they too are a part of Ameri­ can society and cannot escape their obligation to help make that society a healthier one. e n e -f e k* 1, I, It �Paf« Twelre SEAFARERS AprU 18, 1968 LOG Aid Declining Lakes Fleet, Carrier Group Urges MARAD Great Lakes Pensioner In a strong bid to counteract conditions that have cost Great Lakes seamen 5,000 jobs in the past eight years, James A. Hirshfield, president of the Lake Carriers Association, has urged the Maritime Administration to take immediate steps to preserve, rebuild and main­ tain an adequate Great Lakes annual wage loss to seafarers of cent increase in the use of im­ fleet. ported iron ore, cutting the con­ 35 million dollars. Pointing a finger at the loss Noting the traffic changes on sumption of domestic Lake Su­ of U.S. shipping to foreign flag­ ships, Hirshfield cited the decline of the Lakes fleet from 365 ves­ sels in World War II to 228 ships today. Consequently, seamen's jobs on the Great Lakes have shrunk from 14,000 in 1959 to a present low of 9,000. This represents an the Great Lakes since the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959, Hirshfield decried the loss of American shipping carriage to overseas flagships. Some Reasons In addition, he cited a 22 per By LIndsey Williams. Vice-President, Gulf Area La. AFL-CiO Winds Up Convention perior ore by 28 per cent. The association spokesman in­ sisted that the use of foreign-built ships was unacceptable as a solu­ tion to the Great Lakes shipping problem. "United States shipyards," Hirshfield said, "should be pre­ served to maintain adequate ship­ building and repair capabilities. "These," he added, "would be de­ stroyed by opening the coastwise lanes to foreign-built vessels." In a letter to Nicholas Johnson, administrator of the Maritime Ad­ ministration, Mr. Hirshfield de­ tailed the association's legislative proposals. He requested: Administrative action within the framework of the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1936 to stimulate the construction of new vessels. Revision of construction re serve features of the act to broaden their application and permit Great Lakes operators to deposit their earnings before taxes. Adoption of new legislation to give the secretary of Commerce authority to enter agreements that would "give vessel owners suffi­ cient incentive in the form of con­ struction assistance to assure the rebuilding and maintenance of an adequate Great Lakes fleet. 11 »!*• -,1P1 SIU Great Lakes District oidtimer Glenn H. Gumming (left) picked up his first regular monthly pension check recently in Detroit, and SIU Great Lakes District rep Jack Bluitt (standing) and secretary-treasurer Fred Farnen were on hand to wish him the best of luck in his retirement. Gum­ ming plans to do some traveling on land for a change with his wife Dena. Louisiana labor got together last week for the 10th year In a row. The occasion was the 10th Annual Convention of the Louisiana State AFL-CIO. Representing the Guif area SIU at the convention were Buck Stephens, Morty Kressner and myself. Almost 1,000 delegates, representing 79 international unions, took part in the five-day meet­ ing in the state capital. Baton Rouge. The delegates and guests heard major addresses by Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and U.S. Labor Secretary W. Willard Wirtz. Also taking the rostrum were U.S. Senator Russell Long, Postmaster General John Gronouski, former Governor Jimmy Davis and numerous others. Ali Congressional speakers, including Louisiana's own Representa­ tive Haie Hoggs, promised to vote for the repeal of anti-labor Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act, which allows states to enact so-called By Ai Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer "right-to-work" laws. Many of the lawmakers spoke in favor of other Great Society proposals before Congress—Medicare, the aid to edu­ cation bill (both of which have since won passage), and voting rights. Of special interest to maritime labor, the Convention approved a Since the Inception of this column, Seafarers have been asked to resolution sponsored by the SIU calling for the "continuance of all forward any questions or complaints they may have regarding the cargo preference laws in order to preserve the American merchant processing of applications for various benefits to the Secretarymarine for national defense and the health and well-being of our Treasurer's office. The result has been a small number of complaints national economy." The reso--f about the processing of some types of applications, and we are cur­ lution pointed out that the U.S. Group 3 at the Hall here and rently tightening up areas of administration where these items seem has only 85 dry bulk carriers en­ waiting to sail. His last ship was to crop up. gaged in foreign trade, "of which the Council Grove. Gene has been 63 are obsolete World War II sailing since 1939. The complaints that have come in, as far as the majority of cases is built vessels. These vessels are concerned, have been the result of claims filed improperly at the time '' Houston dependent on cargo preference they were originally submitted. Therefore, in an effort to assist the shipments, as are the ships of the Shipping has been very good membership in filing complete applications for the various benefits nation's privately-owned tanker in Houston for the last few they may be entitled to under the SIU Welfare, Pension and Vacation fleet, which carry less than three weeks. During the last period Plans, we will continue to spell out the steps to be taken in filing for percent of our oil imports. NEWARK, N.J. —Frank A. De each type of benefit available, and to deal with one of them at a time. there were eight payoffs, six signons and 25 ships serviced In trans­ Nike, 60, a building trades union Mobile Since the dependents benefits are the ones about which we receive it. The forecast for the coming leader and vice president of the Generally, shipping has been period is good, also. executive board of the New Jersey the most inquiries, this area seems a good place to start. fair in Mobile. Several ships are A seaman who is filing for benefits must have been employed at Oldtimers on the beach in AFL-CIO, died of a heart attack In la.v-up. They include the May­ on March 27 in a Newark hotel least 90 days during the previous calendar year, and at least one day flower, Transtexas, Ocean Ulla Houston include Gervais Bozec, while attending a dinner of his within the past six months immediately preceding the date his claim who just piled off the Ocean and Transhartford. There are still home local of the Plumbers Union. accrued. All of this employment must have been with an SlU-conno definite crewing dates for any Anna. He says she was a fine De Nike, who lived in Cliffside tracted company which was a part 4ship and a real money maker. of these vessels. Park, devoted his life to the labor of the Seafarers Welfare plan dur- surgery, or of the patient's Now he's looking for a deck en­ Earl DeAngelo, last aboard the gineer's job going anywhere, but movement, and served in many ing the period the seaman worked charge from the hospital. Dei Aires wliere lie shipped as preferably coastwise. posts on the state and national for the company. In addition, the applicant must bosun, is registered Group 2 on level. He was president of the New Who is termed a dependent? Chris Flowers, who sails on Jersey Association of Plumbers have, on file with the Seafarers the beach. lie has been shipping The "dependent" includes an em­ out of Mobile since 1938. J. N. deck, savs he likes coastwise runs and Pipefitters, vice president of ployee's wife, unmarried children Welfare Plan office, copies of the McGill, who makes his home only. Right now he's looking to the Plumbers international, and under 19 years of age, and any following or originals: An enroll­ across Mobile Bay in Baldwin sign back on the Montpelier Vic­ vice president of the New Jersey other person whom the member is ment card, a claims statement County, is also spending a little tory, his favorite ship. State Building and Construction entitled to claim as a dependent (filled in on both sides and signed by the attending physician or sur­ time on the beach. His last ship J. E. "Red" Roberts enjoyed his Trades Council. on his current Federal Income tax geon), a marriage certificate, the was the Neva West. last trip on the Walter Rice so He also served as an interna­ return, under the US Internal child's birth certificate (if a child J. A. (Tobey) Bnttimer just much that he wants to get back tional trustee of the Plumbers Revenue Act. is involved). For any other person piled off the Ocean Ulia, where he aboard her as soon as possible. training fund and was business Copies of legal documents es­ whom the member is claiming as agent of Plumbers Local 274. Dur­ He says she is the best ship he's made several trios in the blacking World War II, he served on tablishing proof of dependency a dependent, he must furnish a gang. Before that, Tobey under­ ever sailed on, bar none. status must be filed with the Sea­ copy of his latest Federal tax re­ went extensive surgery and hos­ Marion Beeching, who ships as the War Labor Board and was a farers Welfare Plan office. turn as proof of dependency. pitalization. All his mates at the an AB was last aboard the Cities member of state and national In order to be entitled to the mediation boards. He was the or­ In one of our recent columns, Hall are glad to see him back on Service Norfolk before she went the job again. offshore. He says he likes the ganizer of Compressed Gas Work­ dependent benefits, a patient must the members were informed that ers Local 21610 and served as have been admitted to a hospital, Mortimer T. Morris had to pile coasthuggers but might go off­ business agent until the group and/or surgery must have been if they wanted to obtain duplicates of their discharges, they could off the Ocean Ulla when she laid shore on his next trip. merged with Local 274. performed. In the event of sur­ secure same by writing to the up for repairs. Mort, who sails Red Yeager sails as a bosun or He was attending the annual gery, it is not necessary that this Commandant of the US Coast In the blackgang. says he would da.vman. His last ship was the dinner of Local 274 when he suc­ surgery be performed in a hospital Guard in Washington, DC. Under like to latch on to another super­ Ocean Anna and he says he liked cumbed. in order to be entitled to payment the latest procedure, in order to tanker. her. Right now he's busy catching of this surgery benefit. The sur­ speed the processing of lost dis­ De Nike is survived by his wife, Troy Savage has been shipping up on some rest. Mary, a son, a daughter and six gery benefit is paid in accordance charges, one must file with the out of the Gulf area for the last Ben Ladd claims he's never grandchildren. He was born in with the Surgery Schedule for De­ Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec­ 15 years, mojitly as a steward or choosy about where he would like Guttenberg and spent most of his pendent Benefits. tion, USCG, at the nearest princi­ baker. He's holding down the to ship. His last ship, the Kent, life as a resident of West New Any claim, as well as proof of a pal US port. The only means by hall now. His last ship was the laid up in Jacksonville for ship­ York. Funeral services were con­ claim for dependent benefits, must which duplicate discharges will be Duval. yard work. He is now ready to ducted from the Richard J. Horgan be submitted to the office of the issued is by having the seaman Eugene Ayler, who hails from take any steward's job, going any­ Funeral Home in West New York, Seafarers Welfare Plan within 100 himself make personal contaOt N.J. on April 1. Whistler, Alabama, is registered in where. days of the performance of such with one of the above officers. File Welfare Claims Properly Frank DeNike, Jersey Union Official Dies ;ri 1 /\ < )„• Si, r.'A (| •.t'f ji liii' k% �April 19. IMS SEAFARERS LOG Pace Thirfeca After Three Years And Many Conee$sions By Al Tanner, Vice President and Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer, Great Lakes Ice Hampering Lakes Shipping FMC To Get 'Some' Data From Foreign Ship Groups WASHINGTON—^The Federal Maritime Commission hafe finally reached agreement with Efforts made by the Great Lakes Steamship Operators to effect an eight European shipping conferences for the production of information and data on their early fit-out of their vessels were thwarted recently due to severe rate-making policies. Hopefully, the limited information which the FMC has finally man­ ice cohditions on Lake Superior and Lake Erie. Reiss Steamship Com­ aged to shake loose from the-*would undertake no proceedings submit the information to the pany cancelled call backs of crews on several vessels. Reiss has indi­ foreign shippers will enable without first consulting the coun­ United States. In short, the cated that they will be calling the crews within a week. the commission to investigate foreign try concerned. shippers still refuse to The shipping season On the Great Lakes has finally gotten under­ charges that the foreigners are deal with the FMC or to • Limited the production of way and we expect to have one of the best years ever. At the present discriminating against Americanrecognize Its right to regulate documents and data to 1963 only. time, SIU crews are fitting out 25 ships, and by April 15th we expect made export goods by charging commerce in the U.S. trade. If further documents are needed, to fit-out 75 more. Ice conditions have delayed the navigation season higher rates on outgoing products In addition. Information - the whole negotiation process in the upper Lakes due to below normal temperatures, and in Duluth, than are paid on similar imports. will be submitted in such might have to be started all over the harbor still has 42 inches of solid ice. We have several vessels After a three-year battle to ob­ again. form that individual shipping in the port of Buffalo, and as of this date only two have recalled tain the information however, the lines and shippers tind ship­ their crews. It is expected that the port of Buffalo will be ice bound FMC is still not getting all that it To get even the minimal amount ments cannot be identified— until April 20th. of cooperation it has received, the originally requested. What the pretty much making impos­ FMC had to call upon the aid of DETROIT commission will get is tonnage and sible any real action by the the U.S. State Department on sev­ revenue data for 1963 on only 10 Everybody in shipping circles is looking to a boom year. Predic­ FMC should It find the dis­ eral occasions, and FMC head tions are that the 1965 season will surpass the 1964 season. Last year major moving commodities and crimination charges to be John Harllee had to make several the Seaway carried a record of 39.3 million tons. The 8.4 million comparable information on 10 true. trips to Europe to "explain" the increase over 1963 was the biggest jump in the Seaway's six year other commodities. Other Concessions need for the data. All this has history. The Canadian wheat sales ^ Grudging Consent been going on since November, All this is on top of many con­ to Russia contributed greately to Stewards Departments aboard for Forced finally to comply cessions already granted by the 1963. this increase in sihipping. with the FMC requests for in­ fit-out. Involved are 15 European mari­ FMC in its attempt to get the data According to Joseph McOann, formation, the foreign con­ The E. L. Ford crewed up on it requested — information to time nations and Japan and their Administrator of the Seaway De­ Monday, April 12th, with all but ferences remain less than co­ which it is entitled by law under rate-making policies. velopment Corporation, 1965 will three jobs coming off of the board. operative. In addition to the the 1916 Shipping Act. Some of be the first 40 million ton season. This should clear the port of Buf­ many concessions already the concessions already granted Increases in ore, grain and general falo of any brothers remaining on granted — watering down the to the foreign shippers by the cargo are expected to again top the beach. FMC's original requests — the FMC are: 'ast year's record tonnage season. foreign shippers will not sub­ The Canadian Coast Guard Cut­ • A sort of "Fifth Amendment" Most of the major Lakes ports ex­ mit directly to the commis­ exemption from self-incrimination pect 1965 to be their best season ter, Simcoe, broke into open water sion but will hand them over assuring that the dociim.ent-s and in terms of Seaway cargo. Toledo, about four miles from shore Tue.sto their home governments information submitted cannot be Buffalo, Detroit, and Cleveland day and cleared a path for the which in turn will pass them used in assessing fines or penalties are adding vessel berths. Cleve­ first vessel to leave Port Colon to a special committee of no matter how much wrongdoing land will have the Seaway depth bourne Wednesday, April 7th. the Organization for Eco­ might be discovered. When shipping will get into full of 27 feet at its terminals for the nomic Co-operation and De­ • The FMC promised that it fjrst time, and Chicago will con­ velopment, which will then (Continued on page 21) Severe ice conditions, with tinue work on its vast Xake Calu­ windswept drifts piled almost 30 met terminal area. We expect to feet high, all but halted early see the arrival of more and more April shipping on Lake Erie. A&G ships this year, the first ves­ Although the Welland Canal sel being the Hastings (Waterman had opened on schedule April 1, Steamship Company), due in Chi­ Great Lakes operators, confronted cago on April 28. with four miles of ice between the We have 30 members of the Canal's Lake Erie end and the A&G District registered in the first sign of open water, did not port of Detroit the highest regis­ WASHINGTON—The Spanish, government has won two important concessions from dare risk their thin skinned lake tration ever recorded during the the U.S. in recent weeks, both of which could seriously damage not only the interests of craft in a battle with the frozen month of March. American maritime but the national security of the U.S. as well. The decisions, made by waters. Lake traffic is only now begin­ CHICAGO the Maritime Administration Shipping, of course, is booming and backed up by the Depart­ granted the PL 17 waivers it had thoritative British maritime jour­ ning to shift into full gear as the last severe cold waves are pushed at the moment, atihough the ves­ ments of State and Agricul­ with complete disregard for U.S. nal, Cuba now has ten 10,000-ton of Alaska and the Canadian sels fitting out have not yet ture, tend to further undermine policy tov/ard Cuba, announced a freighters on order in Spanish out Northwest. shipbuilding yards, along with new and bigger five-year trade started to sail with the exception American maritime by the grant­ The operators had hoped for an of a few. Very noticeable this sea­ ing of waivers to Spanish vessels agreement with Havana. The new several smaller vessels. At least son is the amount of men not re­ to carry government - financed trade pact provided that Havana one large freighter, "El Jigue." has early season start because of the turning to their respective vessels cargoes, and threatens the national would trade its sugar for Spanish already been launched and is cur­ exceptional demand for iron ore, at fit-out. Whether it means these security by doing this in the face industrial goods. The Spanish rently undergoing sea trials. Exact especially at U.S. steel mills. This men are working ashore in prefer­ of steadily increasing trade agree­ package will include a number of information about new Cuban ton­ went by the boards when Coast ence to sliipping or are shipping ments between Spain and com­ cargo, reefer and fishing vessels nage to be built under the Havana- Guard Officials informed the Madrid deal has not been made Great Lakes Carriers .Association for delivery to Tuba. salt water cannot be determined. munist Cuba. that ice-breaking vessels were un­ According to Fairplay, the au­ public. It is a fact, however, that if all of Washington's ill-considered de­ able to reach the St. Mary's River the non-rated men had upgraded cisions revolved around the Cuban which had been bottle-necking ore themselves during the Winter blacklist which is designed to prer traffic. months as we repeatedly sug­ vent vessels from carrying U.S. Cold Holds gested, many of the open higher government-generated cargo after paying jobs could have been filled they carry goods to the Castro Temperatures in the Great b.v these men. ^he sooner the so- i-egime. The Franco government Lakes region were running 20 to c a lied "professional" Porters, in Madrid was actively trading 25 degrees below norm^'l Near Wipers, and Deckhands realise with Cuba, using five Spanish-flag Duluth, where the domestic ore this, the better off they will be. movement originates, a 25-inch freighters, which operated with covering of snow acted as a shield At present, we have only a few total disregard of the blacklist and between the lake ice and the melt­ men in the Marine Hospital in CM- State Department protests. ing rays of the sun. cago. Harold Carroll is still in Blacklist Deletion One Canadian Carrier, '.e 325Isolation and will be held there foot motor vessel Yankcanuck, Spain finally agreed to remove until reports on X-rays are re­ tried to make its way out of the turned. All reports so far show the five ships from th'e Cuban St. Mary's River but was damaged Harold to be the healthy guy he trade last February 9, and re­ by the ice and had to turn back. quested Washington to delete really is. them from the blacklist. The MA Windrow ice pile-ups of up to Harold Murphy is confined also 30 feet were reported in the eastafter a bad bout with stomach complied with the request, despite tern portion of Lake Superior, trouble. He figures he will be re­ protests by U.S. maritime unions. Whitefish Bay and the Erie Lake Shortly afterward, the MA com­ leased in a few weeks and he Svill regions around Buffalo. rejoin the W. E. Fitzgerald in his pounded this error by agreeing to an Agriculture Department re­ Both American locks in the old slot. quest that a Public Resolution 17 Montreal-to-Lake Ontario section BUFFAI.O cargo waiver be granted so that of the St. Lawrence Seaway were Because of ice conditions in Buf­ vessels flying the Spanish flag active, but moving ice instead of falo Harbor and Western Lake could haul U.S. cargoes financed ships. Erie, shipping has been at a stand­ through the Export-Import Bank. "We were breaking up the ice still. The J. B. Ford (Huron Port­ The MA turned its usual deaf ear SIU Railway Marina Region deckhand T. P. Wondolowski gets and locking it on through," ex­ land Cement Company), and the to strong protests by the SIU and ready to heave mooring line ashore from the SIU Railway plained an official at the Massena, E. L. Ford, recently purchased by the American Maritime Associa­ Marine Region contracted Pennsylania Railroad tug Altoona N.Y., operations office. "But be­ the Reiss Steamship Company, tion and granted the waivers. in Jersey City, N.J. A modernized oldtimer, the Altoona tween the locks and Lake Ontario, have painting crews aboard get­ the ice at some points was about was the first of the Pennsy tug fleet to be converted from ting the vessels ready. In addition;, • ! . Madrid-Havana Deal three feet thick," he said. steam to diesel power. On the same day that Spain was the J. B. Ford has the Engine and Cold And Ice Delay Early Lakes Season Spain Plays Both Sides On Cuban Shipping Issue Hawser Heaver \'{ I,''I ' �Right Wing Group Loses Tax Exemption First Pshsion Cheek Won't Support AMA'B Sean Tactia AMA Medicare Stand Spurs Revolt By Baltimore Doctors WASHINGTON —Life Line, an anti-labor, rightist group founded by Texas oil man H. L. Hunt and bankrolled by some of the nation's leading corporations, has lost itis tax exempt status. After an investigation of more than two years, the Internal Rev­ enue Service was reported to have decided that Life Line was a' politicai propaganda organization and was not entitled to tax relief. Under Federal law, only education­ al and philanthropic groups are tax exempt. Life Line, and its predecessor, Piclcing up hit first $150 regular monthly pension check in Facts Forum, had a gross income in excess of $5 million between Nofolk is SlU Inland Boatmen's Union pensioner Clyde Wor> 1951 and 1963. The Hunt-spon­ rell (left). Employed by Curtis Bay Towing Company of sored groups used the huge sum Virginia as a deckhand, Worrell receives his first check to produce a newsletter and pro­ from SlU-IBU Norfolk rep Marvin Huf. grams on over 300 radio stations, all of which echoed far-right prop­ aganda. l,ife Line supports "right-towork" laws, opposes federal wel­ fare programs, medicare, aid t« education, and follows the ex­ treme right line on foreign af­ fairs, About $3 million of Its WASHINGTON—Songs have the power to move men in }:5 million income came from subscriptions, rental of radio stressful times to greater efforts. -For example, one of the and television tapes and records best ways to arouse a true Frenchman is to play "The Mar­ and sales of rightist literature. seillaise." So it i,s with the Pay Up Or Shut Up song "We Shall Overcome," while some of the striking women A whopping part of their income which few people realize has became discouraged and went back to work. With rain pouring came in contributions from major a history as a labor ballad. down almost continually, the re­ U.S. corporations, like Standard Associated mostly now with the maining pickets began to sing to Oil of Indiana, Sears, Roebuck and civil rights movement, the song keep up their spirits. One of the Company, Gulf Oil, First National actually dates back in one form songs sung to muoh handclapping Bank of Dallas, Texas, and Sun or another to the 16th century, and foot stomping was called "I'll Oil, Company. when it was a religious hymn. In Be All Right Someday," which the Disclosure of Life Line's finan­ 1945 however, it was adopted as cial angels occurred during hear­ a labor song during a particularly pickets changed to "We will over­ ings held last year by a House tough labor dispute in the South. come," "We will win our rights" and "We will win this fight." subcommittee headed by Congress­ The old Food, Tobacco, Agricul­ man Wright Patman (D.-Texas). Sometimes the words are union: ture and Allied Workers was con­ Revocation of tax exemption and ducting a strike in Charleston, "We will organize . . . down in my the requirement that the group South Carolina in that year — a heart I do believe we will organize pay its taxes would obviously put strike that was to last five and a some day." Sometimes the words a big crimp in Hunt's operations. half gruelling months. Most of the are of the civil rights movement: The ruling does not affect the ex­ strikers at the plant were women. "We'll walk hand-in-hand some istence of Life Line but it does day." But in both movements, the Singing In The Rain mean that contributors cannot de­ song has come to be a sort of duct money given to the group The employer was obstinate and unofficial anthem of the struggle from their income taxes. the weather was terrible. After a for human rights. Freedom Song Has Labor Background N,Y, Harbor Doubles As Vast Cemetery Of Ships Unknown, unseen and unmourned by most New Yorkers, a vast and ancient graveyard stretches along the shores of the Hudson River. Reposing in what is certainly the largest and perhaps the oldest cemetery in New York, abandoned sailing ships, ferryboats, barges, been collecting and disintegrating on the banks of this mercial operators and pleasure the New York-New Jersey Harbor drydocks and other craft have craft owners millions of dollars and Bay area is becoming increas­ fabled river since the white man first settled there hundreds of years ago. Rumor has it that on cold, foggy nights you can hear the wails of pre-revolutionary American sea­ men mingling with the phantom battle-cries of canoe-borne Indian warriors. Some of the mouldering relics may prove valuable to students of maritime history. One ruined vessel is said to be a Revolutionary War gunboat. There are even re­ ports of indian canoes buried deep in the derelict rubble along-swamp fianked stretches of shore. Rotting Menaces Harbor traffic, however, con­ siders the rotting maritime skele­ tons to be nothing more than added shipping hazards. The un­ sightly wrecks litter the shore and clutter the waters with driftwood and other debris, seriously menac­ ing navigation and costing com­ 'WllC, liW SBjlFAttEitS - hOa Pilfd jPobHeea •in annual repairs. Damage in­ flicted on the City's ferryboats alone by drifting logs comes to an estimated $250,000 a year. Until now, boatmen have tended to accept the wrecks because "they've always been there." Two years ago, however, in the hope of eliminating the dangers posed by the unsightly mess of crumbling vessels, the U.S. Corps of Engi­ neers undertook a salvage survey to estimate the number of derelict ships and the cost of removing them from the harbor. The completed survey will be submitted to Congress in June. The report not only contains recommendations for disposal of rotting vessels, it also suggests new legislation—Federal, state and municipal — to prevent future abandonments. Laws Lacking As of now there are no laws regulating the disposal of obsolete and useless craft. Consequently, ingly littered with wrecks. "The laws governing the aban­ donment of ships are very old," declared Raymond V. O'Connor, Chief of Field Operations for the Corps of Engineers. "Actually there is nothing in the laws to prevent a vessel from being aban­ doned anywhere in the harbor, even in the channel," he said. Pressing the need for legisla­ tion, Mr. O'Connor characterized the harbor as a "sea dump." Ac­ cording to his plans, abandoned vessels would be broken up and burnt or otherwise disposed of. Find The Owner In the course of the survey, Mr. O'Connor has not only listed each wreck, he has described it, photo­ graphed it and attempted to find out from near by shore residents who might own each of the dere­ licts. "It was a monumental job," he admitted. BALTIMORE—The American Medical Association is begin­ ning to pay the price—revolt within its ranks—for its blind opposition to the House-passed King-Anderson Medicare bill. ^^ The latest revolt against the the State Medical Society high-pressure, anti-medicare, would have added $140,000 to the anti-medicare coffers. Such campaign the AMA carried on funds, raised by other state flared in this city when local doc­ medical bodies, had been tors voted down a $50 tax imposed used to pay for misleading on them by the Maryland State and untruthful advertising in Medical Society to finance its newspapers, magazines and on death-to-medicare activities. the airwaves. It is estimated "The tax had been called for by that the AMA spent more than the state body after a tumultous $2 million on its unsuccessful special meeting of its House of anti-medicare program. Delegates. The state's 2,800 doc­ Sweet Ploy tors were ordered to pay up im­ mediately or face certain penal­ As a "sweetener," the Maryland ties. A later meeting in Baltimore Medical Society recommended that by local doctors backed the anti- part of the $140,000 collected be medicare levy by six votes. used to educate the public on med­ The Baltimore meeting was at­ ical matters. The "sweetener" was tended by only 90 doctors, how­ put through because it was thought ever. At the semi-annual meeting that the doctors would object to of the city medical society, more the purely negative campaign than 300 doctors showed up and against medicare. forced the local body to put the In another action at the medicare tax issue on the agenda, same meeting, the Baltimore though it was not scheduled for Medical Society endorsed a discussion. A vote was again resolution asking the AMA to called for, and 90 percent of the return a $10 million research doctors in attendance voted against grant given to it last year by the $50 levy. the tobacco industry. Science Not Politics After accepting the grant, the Among the prominent physicians AMA refused to support the who spoke against the medicare planned labeling of cigarettes as tax was Dr. Helen B. Taussig, co- dangerous health hazards. The res­ developer of the famed "blue- olution was asked for "in order baby" operation. She said it was to dispel any appearance of brib­ "a very dangerous thing for a sci­ ery, the AMA and its responsible entific society to become a political officers be urged to return the society." grant of the tobacco industry at once." The $50 tax called tor by By Fred Stewart & Ed Mooney Headquarters Representatives Morale High On Safe Ships The SIU Safety Program has made Impressive progress in the last few years. For one thing, it now stands on its own merits. There is no longer any need to justify this program to Seafarers—they realize the need for it. Better morale aboard ship has helped to create this realization. And the morale is better because ships are safer and more officient. So, in effect, the Safety Program itself has helped to change the average Seafarer's attitude towards it. Formerly, e?orts were centered on preventive mechanical safety devices, with educational programs in second place. Today, the edu­ cational motive has taken first place, and it has become so essential that the really productive and efficient Seafarer is, first of all, a safe Seafarer. The seaman, properly trained on the job, with neces­ sary emphasis placed upon the safe way of working, has proved the value of the educational program. Today, Safety Award Certificates are displayed on the bulkheads of most SlU-contracted ships. This indicates group Interest in the all-out safety and accident prevention program. In order to meet safety responsibilities, it is necessary for each Seafarer to: Understand Danger And Act Safely • Understand the functions of all the machinery and equipment in his department. > • Understand every danger point in his department. • See that every dangerous condition receives immediate attention from the proper authorities. • Be aware of all the dangers connected with his duties, • Use appropriate care in carrying out his job. • See to it that each new man is" properly instructed before he begins to work, when he takes on a different job or any duties with which he was previously unfamiliar. Safety bulletin boards are an effective method of promoting acci­ dent prevention procedures. They should be made attractive and changed regularly so that their appeal remains constant. Topside should take notice that the best guarantee of safety aboard ship is a careful and alert crew. A Safety Program, to be successful, cannot be separated from the personnel program as a whole. Only when • it is operated with a humane point of view and directed by one who understands and val­ ues men as human beings will such a program function in the sus­ tained, educational and personal way that it. should if it is to produce the best results. & iC �AnrU 19^1888 MEAFAMBt^^ ' tOft ,Pai;e, rUUem SEAFARERS PORTS OF TMB WORLD Montevideo, the capital of the small South American republic of Uruguay, lies on a peninsula at the entrance to the busy River Plate. It is built on a series of low-lying hills and has so many fine, white sand strands that it is called the "city of beaches." Montevideo, with a population of one million, is a major center of commerce. Like neigh­ boring Argentina, tiny Uruguay is a major cattle producing nation. Both beef and grain move through the port of Montevideo in large quantities. Ships of the SlU-contracted Delta Lines, as well as Ameri­ can-flag tramps and tankers, are regular visitors to Monte­ video. The city also attracts many tourists from visiting cruise ships. The Montevideo waterfront area is located on the north­ western arm of the peninsula. The city's main street, Avenida 18 de Julio, is a short five block walk from the dock gate. The thoroughfare begins at a large square, Plaza Independencia, which is surrounded by sidewalk cafes and over-shadowed by some of the city's largest skyscrapers. West of the Plaza is Montevideo's old quarter, with narrow, winding streets and colonial-style squares. At the far end of Avenida 18 de Julio is the Park of Battle y Ordonez. The park includes an athletic and bicycle path, a shooting range and a 70,000-seat soccer stadium. Nearby the park is the city's zoo. Traveling east from this area, along the Boulevard Espana, the visitor will reach Playa Pocitos, the city's largest and most popular beach. This beach, and all other popular beaches are convenient to the downtown area and may be reached by public transporta­ tion. MONTEVIDEO Another popular attraction in Montevideo is the hill named after the city from which crowds watched the de­ struction of the Nazi battleship Graf Spee in the early days of World War II. The warship was sailing off the River Plate when the war broke out. She was discovered by British cruisers and sought the safety of Montevideo's harbor after sustaining moderate battle damage. Forced to leave the harbor after 48 hours because of neutrality regulations, the Nazi skipper scuttled his ship at the river's entrance in full sight of thousands watching on the river bank. The hill is topped by a fort, which is now used as a lighthouse and military museum. The better restaurants and nightspots in Montevideo in­ clude the Tienda Inglesa at El Aguila and Rex streets, the Novedades on the Avenida 18 de Julio and the La Mezquita on Calle San Jose. Rincon and Misiones Street in the heart of downtown Montevideo, a city of one million persons. The SlU-manned Del Mar (Delta Lines) includes Montevideo on her South Ameri­ can itinerary. Montevideo is called the "city of beaches." It is nearly surrounded by fine, white sand beaches. A good place for a Seafarer to know: the American Embassy in Montevideo is located on Avenida Agraclada. This bit of old-style pageantry is pro­ vided by the smartly uniformed Urugu­ ayan President Guard. �Pu« Sizteea SEAWARERM Aim iiL tfit lOR LItoboat Clan Ut Makas Perl Charges "Reckhta Haraa$menl" U.S. Raps High Seas Antics Of Soviet 'Merchanf Vessels WASHINGTON—Russian merchant ships have been har­ assing and endangering U.S. naval vessels on the high seas, the U.S. Government has complained in a note of protest to the Soviet Embassy here. The harassing tactics the Navy is refueling or launching planes. suffering from the Russians Navy officials say. are similar to difficulties which SIU fishermen have been com­ plaining of for some time brought about by the antics of So­ viet fishing trawlers off the U.S. coast. The U.S. note described "dan­ gerous harassment," and "reckless harassing maneuvers" by Soviet ships, and similar incidents in which Soviet vessels violated the rules of the road, disregarded the practices of good seamanship and ignored the principle of freedom of the seas on the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Mediterranean. The Soviet ships deliberately at­ tempted to interfere with opera­ tions by sailing on collision courses with the U.S. vessels on many occasions, the note says. Aside from the surveillance ac­ tivities carried out by Soviet "fishing trawlers" crammed with electronic equipment and topped by forests of electronic antennas, the Soviets frequently deliberately sail on courses that force U.S. ships to halt operations such as RMR Membership OKs Credentials Committee Report JERSEY CITY—The membership of the Railway Marine Region of the SIU-AGLIWD Inland Boat­ men's Union has approved the re­ port of its rank and file credentials committee on the eligibility of nominees for delegates to the Spe­ cial and Second Quadrennial Con­ vention of the IBU. The action was taken at the regular RMR membership meeting held here this week. The IBU's Special and Second Quadrennial Convention will be held at 9:00 AM, Thursday, May 27, 1965 at the Gramerey Inn, 1616 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Wash­ ington, D.C. In addition to the RMR, delegates to the convention will represent the Atlantic, Gulf and Great Lakes Tug and Dredge regions. The Railway Marine Region cre­ dentials committee has certified the following four members as qualified to serve as convention delegates from the region: Joseph J. Fadde, F-20000: John A. Forsythe, F-20033; Dennis M. Lee, L20054; and James P. Waters, W20000. The committee noted that since the RMR is entitled to only two delegates to the IBU conven­ tion, RMR members will cast their ballots to select the convention delegates on Monday, April 19, 1965 at the Union halls in Jersey City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Norfolk. Voting will take place between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Members of the RMR will elect polls and tally committees at each port on April 19 at special meet­ ings to be held between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. These committees will be responsible for conducting the elections in each port. Special membership meetings for RMR members will be held in each port on Wednesday, April 21, 1965 at 1:00 PM to act upon the final report of the Polls and Tally committees. By The Book In most cases until now, the Russians have been extrenaely careful about keeping Just inside the international rules of the road as they delicately maneuvered onto collision courses with Ameri­ can vessels. These rules are being modified however, to give the right of way to ships engaged in aircraft maneuvers or refueling —maneuvers during which it is extremely difficult and dangerous to change course. The U.S. note cited four recent occasions of such red harassment. These specific examples involve incidents in which a Russian mer­ chantman deliberately crossed astern of a U.S. survey vessel to sever an instrument cable, another Red vessel interfered with refuel­ ing operations of the aircraft car­ rier Hornet by placing itself on a collision course, while other So­ viet ships harassed the submarine Lafyette and another interfered with destroyer maneuvers on the high seas. The latest class of Seafarer Lifeboat School graduates pose proudly after passing all require­ ments for their Coast Guard lifeboat tickets. Members of Class 131 are (l-r, front) Dick Hall, Charles Velasquez, John Gaffney, Porflrio Velez; (rear, l-rj Steve Saenz, Leonard inoeencio, Bjorn GIslason, Larry Sfucheli, and Instructor Arne Bjornsson. Suggested Voting Guide For SlUNA-AGLIWD-Poiis And Taiiy Committee In an attempt to help the vari­ ous Polls Committees in the con­ duct of the secret referendum for the election of convention dele­ gates to the Twelfth Biennial Convention of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, AFL-CIO, the following sugges­ tions emphasize some of the steps to be taken during the voting day. STEP NO. 1 The election of a Polls and Tally Committee composed of three (3) full book members, none of whom shall be a candidate, officer, or an elected or appointed jobholder. Must be elected between 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. of the voting day. CANNOT BE ELECTED AT ANY OTHER TIME. Five (5) full book members shall constitute a quo­ rum for this meeting. STEP NO. 2 The Port Agent shall turn over to the elected Polls Committee the port file containing the letter from Headquarters showing the numbers of the ballots received from Headquarters, the ballots. and any other election material of the Port. The Polls Committee should check all of the above and make sure that all voting material is turned over to them by the Port Agent. After having ascertainel that all of the election material was foimd to be correct and in good order, the Polls Committee shall exe­ cute, in duplicate, the "Agent's Receipt From Polls Committee"— the original of which shall be mailed to the Secretary-Treasurer at Headquarters at the end of the day's voting in a roster envelope, as provided for in Step No. 5 herein. The duplicate copy shall be given to the Port Agent for the Port Election files. STEP NO. 3 THE POLLS COMMITTEE MUST NOT LET ANY BALLOTS BE CAST BEFORE 9:00 A.M. OR AFTER 5:00 P.M. Before letting any full book member vote, the Committee shall make sure that he has his dues p^id through the First Quarter of 1965. There may be some exceptions based upon a man shipping out, or other valid reason, for not paying dues. If you have any questions. Headquar­ ters will be glad to provide you with a legal interpretation, but the decision will have to be yours. The Committee should then have the man sign his own name to the roster, and one of the Com­ mittee should print the man's book number and ballot number on the roster. One of the Committee should then tear the stub from the ballot, give the ballot to the man, and thread the stub on the string provided for that purpose. The member should not he given back his hook until such time as he has dropped his baliot In the ballot box. Before the man votes one of the Committee should stamp the date and the words "VOTED 1965 CON­ VENTION" in the member's Union book with the stamp provided for this purpose. STEP NO. 4 The Polls and Tally Committee in each port shall, at the end of the day's voting, tally, make a re­ port and certify the same by wire to the Polls and Tally Committee at Headquarters. The Polls and Tally Committee in each port, at the conclusion of their tally, shall also mail their tally together with all ballots, used and unused, stubs and all other election materials to the Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ quarters via certified mail. In addition to the above, the Polls and Tally Committee at Headquar­ ters shall compile the reports and certifications received from the Polls and Tally Committees at other ports and make a combined report as to the results of the election. Upon completion of all of the foregoing, each respective Polls and Tally Committee shall be discharged. STEP NO. 5 All Polls Committees may con­ tact Headquarters by teletype on any questions relative to the con­ duct of the election. However, here too, the decision must be that of the Polls Committee. Suggested Voting Guide For RMR-Polis And Tally Committee In an attempt to help the vari­ ous Polls Committees in the con­ duct of the secret referendum for the election of convention dele­ gates to the Special and Second Quadrennial Convention of the In­ land Boatmen's Union of North America of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, AFL-CIO, the following sugges­ tions emphasize some of the steps to be taken during the voting day. STEP NO. 1 a) A Polls and Tally Committee shall be elected in all ports be­ tween the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. at Special Meetings called for this purpose. b) In the event a quorum is not present for the Special Meeting of any port, or for any reasons a Polls and Tally Committee cannot be elected for any port, then the Regional Director or Assistant Re­ gional Directors or their nomi­ nees, may appoint a committee of not less than two (2) to act as the Polls and Tally Committee for that port. The Polls and Tally Com­ mittee shall conduct the elections in their respective Ports. STEP. NO. 2 THE POLLS AND TALLY COMMITTEE MUST NOT LET ANY BALLOTS BE CAST BE­ FORE 9:00 A.M. OR AFTER 5:00 P.M. The Conunittee should then have the man sign his own name to the roster, and one of the Com­ mittee should print the mann hook number and ballot number on the roster. One of the Com­ mittee should then tear the stub from the ballot, give the ballot to the man, and thread the stub on the string provided for that pur­ pose. The member should not be given hack his book until such time as he has dropped his ballot in the ballot box. Before the man votes, one of the Committee should stamp the date and the words "VOTED 1965 CONVEN­ TION" ill the member's Union book with the stamp provided for such purpose. 1 make a report and certify the same by wire to the ^ Polls and Tally Committee at the Jersey City office. The Polls and Tally Committee in each Port, at the conclusion of their tally, shall also mail their tally together with all ballots, used and unused, stubs and all other election materials to the Regional Director at said Jer­ sey City office via certified mail. In addition to the above, the Polls and Tally Committee at the Jersey City office shall compile the re­ ports and certifications received from the Polls and Tally Commit­ tees at the other offices and make a combined report as to the re­ sults of the elections. Upon com­ pletion of all the foregoing, each respective Polls and Tally Com­ mittee shall be discharged. STEP NO. 3 The Polls and Tally Committee shall allow only those members in good standing to vote. There may be exceptions which would be based upon dues check-off or other valid reasons for not paying dues. If you have any questions. STEP NO. 4 Headquarters will be glad to pro­ The Polls and Tally Committee The Secrecy of Each Member's vide you with a legal interpreta­ tion, but the decision Avill have to in each Port shaP. at the erd of Ballot and All Voting Procedures the day's voting, tally the ballots. Must be Preserved!! be yours. if I I e hii 1 rV, �SEAFAR^k^ Pac* SemtMB. L0€ AFL- CIO Hails Pas^ge Of Aid-To-Education Bill By Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director WASHINGTON—The Administration's aid to education bill has been signed into law by the President following passage by both houses of Congress. The AFL-CIO hailed pas­ Beware The Seeds Of Doubt sage of the bill, which had the full support of the American labor movement. Mrs. Franklin had to have an immediate appointment for Biliy. It Testifying before the House was something she couldn't even discuss with the receptionist, but Education subcommittee prior "the iron cycle of. poverty, poor Rogin said. In addition, he noted, it was terribly urgent. Inside the doctor's office, the problem came to passage, AFL-CIO Educa­ education and, in turn, continued they represent "imaginative ap­ tion Director Lawrence Rogin pointed out that lack of money each year keeps 100,000 high-ability high school grdauates from continu­ ing their education. The Administration bill author­ izes $70 million for college scholarships of up to $800 a year for children from low-income families. Rogin urged the legi.slators to raise the scholarship pro­ gram to $100 million a year, with the maximum scholarship set at $1,000. No Lack Of Ability In an earlier article in the AFLCIO magazine "Federationist," Ed­ ucation Director Rogin called high-quality education the only "escape route out of poverty" for millions of city and rural slum children. Rogin pointed out that it is the handicaps of environment and home life, not lack of native ^ability, which dooms many chil­ dren of poverty to failure in school and later life. "Educators today know better than ever what the schools can do to overcome these disad­ vantages. Educators know by ex­ perience that it takes far greater effort and financial investment to bring intellectual growth to full flower among those who are de­ prived than among those who are economically better off. "Where educators have the money they need, they are routine­ ly raising the IQ scores of economically - deprived youngsters by as much as 20 and 30 points." It is because the funds haven't been available to follow through on this knowledge, Rogin com­ mented, that the President's edu­ cation bills are so important. The "key" provision of the Ad­ ministration bill will put $1 bil­ lion in federal funds into the poorest school districts to help some five million children from families with incomes under $2,000 or on welfare break out of The graphs presenfed be­ low dramatically illustrate the serious problems which the new Aid-to-Education bill was enacted to solve. poverty." Educational Wasteland Rogin points out that "most slum children go to schools as barren of books as their tenement homes." Their classrooms "are crowded and dilapidated. The only guidance and counseling the youngsters get is on the street and through gangs." This, he warns, "is producing a generation of young workers who lack the skills needed by modem technology and who lack the basic education required to learn skills." Other portions of the elementary and secondary school bill—grants for supplementary educational centers and for textbooks and library books—also "can make a significant contribution towards equal opportunity in education," proaches toward resolving the long impasse over the issue of aid to non-public schools." He points out that "labor is concerned about the quality of education offered all young people because it believes that the badly educated children of today will become the unemployed work­ ers and welfare cases of to­ morrow." Higher education is still largely out of reach of youngsters from poor families, Rogin notes, and the cost of college is a heavy bur­ den even for middle-income families. He sees the Administration pro­ gram for $260 million for new federal aid to colleges and college students as "a good start," but urged expansion of the $70 million scholarship program. Fish Replace Guinea Pigs For Probe Of Human Ills NEW YORK—Killies are catching cold in the interest of science at the New York Aquarium as researchers continue in their determined effort to solve more of the seas' mysteries. The researchers at the"*^and are subject to diseases and Aquarium have several proj­ even colds. Parasites are the larg­ ects on the fire using killies est cause of fish deaths and we and guppies as gilled guinea pigs. The projects include: • Learning more about diseases of fish and other sea creatures so that they can be successfully combatted. • Extracting and testing sub­ stances from fish and other mar­ ine animal and vegetable life for use in drugs to battle human dis­ eases. • Keeping watch on coastal pol­ lution and its effect on marine life. • Researching the hereditary aspects of tumors in fish as part of the fight against cancer. Fish Catch Colds Dr. Ross F. Nigrelli, pathologist at the aquarium, said: "Fish are no different than other animals POOR STATES LAG FURTHER BEHIND are studying all aspects of this situation to keep our fish healthy." The aquarium researchers are also experimenting with chemicals obtained from the sponges and sea cucumbei's which inhabit the coast­ al waters off Long Island. Two chemicals extracted from the organisms—ectyonin and holothurin—have qualities that could make them useful as drugs. Ectyonin is described as a pow­ erful antibiotic and anti-viral. Holothurin, tested on killies, has shown itself to be a potent nerve deadener. Finding the substances was only the start of a long pro­ cess, however. Dr. Nigrelli said. The next step would to discover what chemicals they consist of so that a way could be eventually found to produce them syn­ thetically. out. Young Billy had been lagging in his school work. He wasn't finish­ ing his work. Some of it was sloppy and the teacher knew he wasn't working up to capacity. Mrs. Franklin had agreed, after a session with the teacher, to have Billy tested by the school's psychologist and had just received the results. The tests showed that there was some suggestion of brain damage, and it was this that had caused such a reaction. Something had to be done to find out what the trouble was and what could be done about it. Subsequent physical examination and neurological consultation failed to show any demonstrable damage. An electroencephalogram was also negative. A review of the findings of the psychologist showed that on one phase of the test there had been an area of behavior "sometimes seen on test results of children with brain damage." It was this inter­ pretive phrase that had been picked up by the teacher and passed on to the mother. The seed of doubt had been planted and would always be there whenever any crisis in Billy's behavior arose. No amount of reassur­ ance from the physician, the neurologist, the encephalogram, or the psychiatrist who finally found the cause of Billy's problem could erase this indelible doubt. Our lives are full of hazards; and since we, as parents, have to manage our own lives and those of our children, we make many judgments that are subject to later review. Not all of our decisions are correct, and we are inclined to feel some guilt about the effect these errors may have—especially on children. When such a threatening possibility as brain damage is thrown into this critical area of self-evaluation, it arouses all the fears and anxieties of the past. The teacher and the psychologist in this instance may be criticized for emphasizing a remote possibility based upon rather indefinite evidence, but all of us are subject to the same temptation in even casual conversation. How often do we say, when a friend remark^ that he or a relative had such-and-such condition, that we know about that too, for a friend of ours died from it, or some other pro­ found comment. We all mean to be kind, and in a sense try to be sympathetic on the basis of a little knowledge. The possession of knowledge should carry with it the obligation to use it wisely. In the case at hand one doesn't know whether the teacher and the psychologist might have been defending their own possession of knowledge, whether they were trying to be helpful, or just what their motives were. But certainly they succeeded in building a bon­ fire which may never be fully extinguished. It is probable that many such instances will occur as we become more involved in searching out the causes of unusual behavior. At present the tools are relatively crude and the results subject to very cautious interpretation. Testing threatens to become a way of life as the pressures of population create crowding and spawn more methods of dealing with masses of people. It is incumbent on those who deal with the findings to use them with discretion. Billy is doing well in school. It was determined that he was simply rebelling at the pressure squeeze of an over-ambitious parent and a perfectionist teacher. But the possibility that even this might reflect "brain damage" will never be wholly erased from his mother's mind. Beware the seeds of doubt. They may be freely given but rarely ever recalled. (As quoted in the MD COLUMN of the Group Health Association of America, Inc. by Dr. William A. MacCall.) THE ENROLLMENT EXPLOSION MILLIONS 55 (Average Expenditure Per Pupil) % THE BOOM IN HIGHER EDUCATION Opening Fall Enrollment In Colleges and Universities 1953-1970 IN MILLIONS 7 Ic. 1949-50 1959-60 1960-61 Sourcei Based on data from U. S. Office of Education. 1961-62 1945 1950 1955 1960 1965 1970* (Projected) towHi U.1 DipL »f HMIUI, EduuUiw iMl Welfve, Olllci »t EduMtioe. 1953 1955 1957 1959 1961 1963 1965 1970 Estimate Sourcti "American Education," January 1965, publication af Office of Education, HEW. Estimate lor 1970 added. �SEAFARERS Pmgt Eiffbfeea NLRB OKs Organizing Vote For Vegas Casino Workers I'i LAS VEGAS, Nevada—^Those who toil over the hot blackjack tables and one-arm bandits in this desert gaming capital hava been dealt an ace in the hole by the National Labor Belations Board. In a recent decision, the NLRB backed up the collective bar­ gaining rights of casino workers, despite ailments to the contrary by the state of Nevada and gaming parlor owners. The Board ordered elections in nine of the Strip's biggest casinos to determine whether the workers want a union. Dealers, keno workers, runners, slot machine mechanics and bingo girls are all eligible for unionization according to the NLRB. Excluded are "boxmen"—crap table operators—who ara classified as supervisory personnel. Meanwhile, many casino workers are figuring that their luckiest card may well be a union card. Wartime Ship Wrecks Offer Rich Rewards For Salvagers The ocean floor surrounding the Americas, littered as it is with the rusting remains of the 21,000 vessels estimated to have met their doom since the time of Columbus, continues to attract adventure seekers agency's treasury. Fifty ships were and salvers by the score. involved in the bidding, and the While some hunt for Spanish average price per ship was $864. gold in the wrecks of ancient brigantines, others are more con­ tent to pick their way through the less romantic, but often rewarding, hulks spawned by World War II. During the conflict 074 Ameri­ can-flag merchant ships went to the bottom as the result of hostile action by enemy surface ships, aircraft and submarines. In the score of years since the war, salvers have grabbed up almost all the accessible wrecks through competitive bidding at Maritime Administration auctions. The MA sells the salvage rights to any war-wrecked ship to the in­ dividual or firm offering the high­ est price. The program has only brought a total of $45,830 into the Prove Eligibility For Hospital S Seafarers being admitted to a Public Health hospital are urged to carry with them their Union book plus proof of eli­ gibility for SIU h e n e fi t s; namely, a record that they have at least 90 days seatime during the previous year and at least one day during the previous six months. Failure to have the proper credentials will cau.se a delay in payments to the Sea­ farer. If the Seafarer is admitted to a hospital which is not a PHS institution, he should contact the Union immediately. The Union will arrange with the USPHS for a transfer to a Pub­ lic Health hospital in his vicin­ ity. The PHS will not pick up the hospital tab for private hospital care, unless it is noti­ fied in advance. Unprofitable Wrecks The problem for the salver is that so few wrecks are either ac­ cessible or worth trying to save if they are. Many ships were sunk in deep water—too deep to at­ tempt salvage operations. Others, carried by the deep currents, have drifted away from their last re­ ported position. Most ships that become war casualties carried cargoes that were neither valuable or durable. Munitions, foodstuffs, clothing and certain now obsolescent types of war material fall into this category. Those carrying non-perishable goods—mainly raw materials— offer a rich prize if recoverable. \ British salver paid the MA a top price of $28,000 for the rights to the SS Alexander Macomb, which went down off the coast of Nova Scotia with a rich cargo of copper, bronze and aluminum in her holds. The salver searched for three years before locating the hulk, and there is still no report of recovered cargo. More easily located and ready for salvage is the Montrose, which sank off Greenland In 1942 with a cargo of valuable cryolite, or the Oliver Ellsworth, which went down in Norwegian waters with a load of copper, steel and aluminum. The Suloide, sunk off Morehead City, N.C., with a cargo of manganese ore in 1943, is also waiting for a salver. The most vexing and tempting wreck in local waters is probably that of the H.M.S. Hussar, sunk in the Hell Gate area of New York harbor with an estimated $4 mil­ lion in gold aboard to meet a British Army payroll. Not a cent has so far been taken from that A9rU U, ItW tOO ffv Po/nf Progmm Urgecl By Owt, OHMal Cite Consumer Education As Growing Kood In U. S. WASHINGTON—The consumer venturing into the marketplace needs—in addition to a bankroll—a lot more information than is now available to him, according to Mrs. Esther Peterson, special assistant to the President for consumer affairs. Mrs. Peterson called for ad' continue, a challenge of programs at .th* local, state and ditional federal consumer in­ latlons new dimensions exists to impart regional levels. Mrs." Petersoa formation and education pro­ more Information to sales person­ noted that some 500 such groups grams, to help the buyer get his nel so they may more adequately helped sponsor, plan and carry out money's worth, in a report to Pres­ serve the public . . . Throughout the four conferences. ident Johnson on the four regional our volatile marketplace, the The conferences were held in consumer conferences conducted fuller and freer flow of informa­ St. Louis, Salt Lake City, Detroit last year by the President's Com­ tion is a need of all segments." and Atlanta. They were set up and mittee on Consumer Interests. Mrs. Peterson proposed a five- financed local'ly with representa­ tion from all elements of the pop­ "All the conferences reflect^ point program: ulation, including organized labor. indelibly that the marvels of our a Adaption for the general pub­ market place have uncertain lic of information about the qual­ More than 5,000 persons attended meanings for consumers," she ity and characteristics of con­ them. said. Mrs. Peterson maintained that sumer goods turned up by federal no one source can supply all the "The choice of products is agencies. answers consumers need to make broad, changing and multiplying • Establishment of an interde­ continuously. The basis for ra­ partmental subcommittee to pre­ sound Judgments when they buy. "We must rely upon continued tional choice is often obscure. In­ pare an index of the federal in­ formed assistance to consumers in formation and services available and improved activities by making their decisions is increas­ to consumers, to identify gaps and schools, consumer groups, com­ munity organizations, labor and ingly scarce. Tlie retail revolution to eliminate duplication. business," she said. of self-service—where the package • Special programs to bring has become the silent salesman The AFL-CIO has called for the —has depersonalized the market­ needed information to the poor, passage of legislation by Congress the elderly, the foreign-speaking aimed at protecting the American place. and the poorly educated. consumer from carefully calcu­ "Where sales olerk-customer re• Institution of economic lated fraud in the marketplace*. courses for consumers in the Two such bills have already been schools, with the aid of the U.S. introduced into the Senate—a Office of Education. "truth-in-pacfcaging" bill and a • Encouragement of private or­ "truth-in-lending" bill — both of ganizations to hold or expand con­ which have the full support of sumer information and education organized labor. DO NOT BUY H il AFL-CIO Urges U.S. Foreign Aid Boost Action in the marketplace offers a method for trade unionists to as­ sist each other in their campaign for decent wages and better con­ ditions. WASHINGTON—^Warning that the need to help develop­ Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ ing nations defend their freedom and raise the living stand­ cott by trade unionists against ards of their people has not diminished, AFL-CIO Legislative various companies whose products Director Andrew J. Biemiller-*— are produ"-!! under non-union has called upon Congress to duced here, so that these funds conditions, or which are "unfair never actually leave the country. to labor." (This listing carries the increase foreign aid. These funds create American Jobs In testimony before the House name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ and generally benefit the Amer­ volved, and will he amended from Foreign Affairs Committee, he ican economy. Moreover, the de­ asked: time to time.) veloping countries which are our "Where in the world have we major aid recipients for the most "Lee" brand tires cause for complacency? Where do part buy far more from us than (United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum we see cause to reduce our effort, they sell to the United States." & Plastic Workers) to lay down the burden of leading Biemiller readily agreed that the fight for freedom?" Labor is some of America's wealth "will b« disturbed," Biemiller told the transferred overseas to help th« Eastern Ait Lines Committee, at the continuing poor and hungry" and he said this (Flight Engineers) trend to cut American aid pro­ should be continued indefinitely as grams. long as the need exists. tit "This year as last," he noted, H. I. Slegel "the Administration has reduced "HIS" brand men's clothes its requests below those of the (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) prior year . . . We firmly believe that the United States can and 4< t 4" should spend at least 1 percent of Sears, Roebucft Company its total national output for aid to the developing countries. Yet the Retail stores & products authorizations in the bill before (Retail Clerks) you equal less than half that amount." Stitzel-Weller Distilleries President Johnson on January "Old Fitzgerald." "Old Elk" 14 asked Congress for a $3.38 bil­ "Cabin StiU," "W. L. Weller" lion aid program, some $200 mil­ Bourbon whiskeys lion less than he had sought last (Distillery Workers) year and the lowest presidential request since the program began 4< i" In 1948. The President termed it a "barebones" request. J. R. Simplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products Congress has regularly appro­ (Grain Millers) priated less money than Presidents have requested for aid programs, 5" t l" and last year's appropriation was trimmed to $3.25 billion. Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" Biemiller said the facts refute (Printing Pressmen) a "favored argument" of foes of (Typographers, Bookbinders) foreign aid, that the program (Machinists, Stereotypers) worsens America's balance of payments problem. t He stressed to the committee Jamestown Sterling Corp. that four-fifths of foreign aid Southern Furniture Mfg. Co. funds are spent in the United Furniture and Bedding States. '"Ehey are expended for . (United Furniture Workers) goods and aervices which are pro­ J i.T I I I l' �SEAFARERS AvriHH IMI I ICQ Smart Mava Seafaring samplers of International oulsine are hard to fool when it comes to good food. In their travels they have become as familiar with exotic delicacies from the far-flung ports of the world as landlubbers are with scrambled eggs. So when a seafarer commends the chow, or, for that matter, the> mess service, you can sit up According to Edgar Hanser, Mo Langblin was accorded an all and take notice. The mess Ship's Delegate aboard the Alcoa hands vote of thanks for being Seafarers who play chess often find plenty of tough competi­ tion around the New York hall. Seafarer Eugene V. Rockwell studies the board as he hunts for the move that will upset his opponent. Rockwell finds chess an excellent way to pass the time while he waits for an oiler's job. ALCOA VOYAGER (Alcoa), April 5— Chairman, Victor M. Perezt Sacrctary, George Waas. Brother W. H. Powell was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. New washing ma­ chine for the crew was requested. MT. VERNON VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), April 4—Chairman, Wm. L. Fernwood; Secretary, M. E. Greenwald. Everything is running smoothly aboard ship. Few hours disputed OT in deck and engine departments to be taken up with patrolman. Vote of thanks to the steward and entire steward depart­ ment for a job well done. DEL MUNOO (Delta), March 2S — Chairman, T. C. Deale; Secretary, E. P. Sahuque. Ship's delegate reported that everything is going very nicely and everybody is happy so far. OCEAN PIONEER (Pioneer Tankers), March 13—Chairman, Arthur J. McCall; Secretary, Cyril A. Scott. $7.75 in years seatime should be able to retire. •;> grim and should t>e taken care of. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), March IB—Chairman, None; Secretary, None. Brother A. Adnerson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $15.80 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), March 21— Chairman, J. Bartlett; SecreUry, J. E. Hannon. New ship's delegate elected. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a fine job. ANTINOUS (Waterman), March 7— Chairman, Victor Harding; Secretary, L. D. Pierson. Ship's delegate re­ signed. Brother Franklin Snow was elected new ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. VAKA (Waterman), March 21—Chair­ man, V. J. Schrage; Secretary, H. Bruanstein. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Linen beef to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Two men hospitalized. HALCYON PANTHER (Halcyon), March 21—Chairman, Wilbur Coutant; Secretary, Frank Kustura. Captain is well satisfied with crew and compli­ mented them for all their cooperation. No beefs reported by departjaent dele­ gates. Vote of thanks to the steward department for excellent food and service. ship's fund. One man is hospitalized in Okinawa. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. Brother Shearer was elected to servo as ship's delegate. Motion made to write headquarters regarding raise in wages. Vote of thanks to officals at headquarters for the fast action taken on cable sent regarding restriction to ship in Bahrein. staffs of the following vessels have been awarded a. vote of tlhanks from their grateful fellow crew­ men: Del Alba (Delta Line); National Seafarer (Windward S.S. Co.); Del Valle (Delta Steamship); Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa S.S. Co.); Rio Grande (Oriental Exporters)—the baker takes a special bow on this one for his "exquisitely light and fluffy coneoptions"; St. Lawrence (St. Lawrence Carriers) — special thanks to the pantrymen—; Over­ seas Joyce (Maritime Overseas Coip); Transhudson (Hudson Waterways Corp.); San Francisco (Sea Land) — applause for the baker—; Halycon Panther (Halycon S.S. Co.); Overseas Eva (Mari­ time Overseas Corp.)—^the baker's pastries were so light they floated and were used as lifepreservers in emergencies; Western Planet (Western Tankers); Steel Chemist '(Isthmian); Kyska (Waterman); Gateway City (See Land). SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), March 20—Chairman, George Ruf; Secretary, Roger L. Hall. $19.14 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Brother H. Glisson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discus­ sion about crew and Union getting to­ gether with Mate concerning trans­ portation to West Coast. FLORIDA STATE (Everglades), March 22—Chairman, A. Dominguz; Secre­ tary, James Doran, Jr. Some disputed OT reported. $11 in ship's fund. Re­ quest for food plan representative to visit ship. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), March ElChairman, F. Olstman; Secretary, Lou Cevette. Brother John Sweeney was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Couple of hours disputed OT in steward department regarding de­ layed saiding at Jacksonville, Florida. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. OCEAN DINNY (Maritime Overseas), March 5—Chairman, John Nash; Sec­ retary, Francis Fischer. No beefs re­ ported. Everything is running smooth ly. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), March 21 —Chairman, S. M. Simos; Secretary, Leo Bruce. Ship's delegate reported that everything is going along fine. $5 In ship's fund. Motion made that all ' men with 20 years in Union and IS STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), March 14 —Chairman, E. A. Anderson; Secretary, A. Boekman. $10.84 in ship's fund. No disputed OT and no beefS' reported by department delegates. Discussion on repairs. A well fed crew aboard the Seat­ tle (Sea-Land) is sorry to see Charlie Foster getting off the ship at the end of this trip, reports ship's delegate Wally Mason. "He will really be missed because,he's one of the best bakers I have ever sailed with," Mason says. The rest of the crew agreed with Mason and voted a special thanks to Charlie for the "magnificent" job he did. 4" The Captain of the Halycon Panther (Halycon S.S.) was satis­ fied with the performance of the SIU crew manning the vessell that he took the trouble to formally compliment them all for their co­ operation, reports Ship's Delegate Lucky Pritchitt. LOG-A-RHYTHM: ChUdhood By Henri Pereikow Can I forget— The barren chalked garret In which we huddled. Curling from cold. Fighting for the shifting coats? Can I The Where And forget— stinking cellar the sunshine was alien the orange crate bare? Can I forget— Mother, nursing the lame Washing the ghetto dead— For scanty crumbs? I can't forget— When still trapped On the hook of greed Warding off the hurt Of the desperate claws. Voyager (Alcoa Shipping), there are no greater coffee experts in the world than seafarers. Long, cold watches over the years have provided them with "field condi­ tion" .opimrtunilbies to taste and judge all brands and manners of making the hot brew. Brother Hanser reports that the "experts" aboard the Voyager have suggested that the regular percolators be re­ placed by glass silo coffee pots. "such a good doctor to those members of the crew who have been ill," Brother Smyibe reports. 4" 4> Lucky Pritcbett, the tall-taletelling ship's delegate aboard the Halcyon Panther (Halcyon) swears he's telling no tales when he says that the galley gang aboard are a great bunch. During a recent ship­ board meeting, Lucky had the en­ tire Ci'ew bac-k liim up with a hearty vote of thanks to chief cook Seafarers aboard the Antinous Les Burnett and baker Charles (Waterman) have proven that they Locke for their outstanding ability know their in the galley. apples. When one 4 4 4 disgruntled crewmember com­ The crew has been complaining plained about the about snow aboard the Alcoa Mar­ size of the apples keter (Alcoa) reports ship's dele­ served on board, gate John F. Meo. The snow, how­ the rest of the ever, has not been caused by the boys got to trad­ weather. "We have been having a ing old sea yarns, lot of snow on the television as seamen will. screen," he says. "We finally Snow One old salt, re­ solved the problem, though, by calling the days when ships were buying an antenna and plenty of wood and men were iron, rem­ antenna wire." Although the ship inisced nostalgicly about macin­ travels through plenty of storms, toshes the size of watermelons. the crew can't complain about this "One of those apples," he claimed, particular type of snow anymore. "would last a man three days." 4 4 4 "Why, I can remember," he con­ Self respecting seafarers aboard tinued, biting into a small but juicy red beauty, "one time back the Steel Chemist (Isthmian Lines) have turned around 1918 when an entire life­ thumbs down on boat full of men survived for 14 underwear for days at sea with no other pro­ messhall dress. visions than 22 of those giant "U n derwear macintoshes." means just what "Look out boys," broke in Ship's it says," declares Delegate Franklin Snow. "Better Ship's Delegate stop messing. around with those Dominick Branapples," he warned. "Remember, coccio, "under­ that's the way Eve got started." wear. It is to be Brancoccio t i worn under your The air was blowing hot and other togs. If you wouldn't enter heavy on the Marore (Venore a restaurant in port dressed in Transportation) and no wonder, your underclothes," he continues, with discussion centering around "you shouldn't come to mess in the lack of properly functioning such attire." fans in the foc'sles. Willie D. Maris, It looks like dinner will be a speaking for the crew, hopes that full-dress" occasion on board the newly installed fans will keep Steel Chemist from here on in. everything turning smoothly next 4 4 4 time out. Sanitation conditions are always t t a matter of concern and impor­ Shipside, in the absence of the tance to seafar­ massive facilities available on ers. The health shore, medical amd comfort of care can some­ sailing men times prove to be everywhere de­ a difficuit matter. pend on clean But crewmem- and orderly fa­ bero aboard the cilities. Sanita­ Kyska (Water­ tion is a matter man) had nothing for close and to worry about. thoughtful coop­ Anderson All their needs eration between were taken care crew members. So, the Overseas Smytfie of in expert Eva (Maritime Overseas) is plan­ fasihion by C3hief Mate M. J. Mc ning to equip all waste disposal Laughlin. "He kept us afloat and units with plastic bags from now in ship-shape condition," says on, reports ships delegate, Wallace J. Smythe, ship's delegate. Mate (Mad Bear) Anderson. $1 • MO VOUBtt HSH/mi THAT^g OIL, BROTHER!' �Pag* Twentr SEAFARERS April li; liW LOG Seafarer Blasts Propaganda Of Medicare Bill Opponents Taklns The Sun I Seafarer Frank Reid knows that the same forces who opposed Medicare for the elderly, also fought against Social Security when it was first introduced back in the 1930s during the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. In a letter to the LOG, Held said that the sad thing about needs when they reach the age of Under the medicare concept, in­ dividuals regularly put money the phony anti-medicare retirement. aside for their own future health propaganda being put out in the newspapers and over the airwaves is that so many otherwise intelli­ gent white coliar workers tend to believe it. What they are fighting against, Reid said, is "What they finally must rely upon in their declining years." The point that Seafarer Reid strikes home so forcefully in his letter, is that it is the same unorgan­ ized white collar workers who will stand to benefit most from the Reid passage of the medicare bill. For It Is those peo­ ple who do not have the security and protection of a union welfare or pension plan to meet their Quick Action By Seafarers Rescues Four Quick action by four Seafarers in San Juan, Puerto Rico was re­ sponsible recently for averting a tragedy when a small boat cap­ sized, dumping its occupants into the water. The Union members, whose action was in the highest SIU tradition, rescued the strug­ gling crewmembers at consider- Burns As often as not, white collar workers are dismissed at age 65 with a trinket and a goodbye handshake, Reid points out. When they have pensions, those pensions in the overwhelming number of instances do not provide any med­ ical help. When an older person gets sick, he or she must rely on his family for financial help or take public charity. Union Men Protected Union members, such as Sea­ farers, are protected. When It comes to old-age security their medical and other needs are pro­ vided for by the SIU pension and welfare plan. care needs through Social Security deductions. They willingly assume a stake in their own future and create a fund upon which they can draw when they need It most —^when they are old and illness strikes. Because of this, a worker can enter retirement with dignity, knowing that he will not be an unr necessary burden to his family or his community. "Fortunately," Reid concludes, "there were enough Congressmen interested in the welfare of our elder citizens to see that this im­ portant legislation was passed." LOG-A-RHYTHM: Messengers Of Spring By Roy Lee Hinson The frost covered the earth with gray. Winterly winds blew night and day. The snows have fallen, so has the rain. The ice is melting, on mountains and plain. The winds have hushed, the earth is dead. All buds are growing, the blooms are red. Spring time is here, a robin is heard. The messengers are sent to bring us the word. Bob White is calling his mate in the field, A hawk is soaring to make his first kill. The rabbits are dancing under moonlight. The whip-o-wills cry just at daylight. Old buck is roaming with doc and fawn. The racoon hunts all night until dawn. The gray squirrels play, feeding their young. The birds return with songs they have sung. The incident occurred while the four SIU crewmembers fiom^ the Alcoa Explorer (Alcoa), were tak­ ing it easy on the beach in San Juan. The Seafarers, Tony Guerney, wiper; Danny Slater, OS; Luther Latorsfci, wiper; and Guy C. Marsh, OS, were attracted by cries for help when a small boat capsized offshore, leaving its occu­ pants. bobbing in the waves. According to Chuck Burns of the Explorer, the four Explorer crewmembers immediately rushed into the water to give the boat's occupants a helping hand. Swim­ ming through the surf, the Sea­ farers were able to reach the boat's water-bound occupants In a short time and assist them to shore safely. However, in their haste to reach the scene of the accident, the Ex­ plorer crewmembers scraped their feet on coral "needles" lying just beyond the bathing area. While this mishap didn't affect their rescue efforts, it did cause an in­ fection which laid them up a few days later. Although the four SIU members are temporarily in drydock now. Burns writes they are all pleased that their role in sav­ ing the capsized boat crew proved a success. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), April 3—Chairman, P. Franco; Secre­ tary, Sanderlin. Disputed OT In the deck and engine departments. Motion made that ship be fumigated. Ship's delegate to check slop chest to see that it is adequate. Vote of :hanks to the ship's delegate and to the steward department for a job well done. HANOVER (Bates), March 13—Chair­ man, N. Petterson; Secretary, R. Mor­ row. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother N. Petterson was eletced to serve as ship's delegate. General discussion on linen and the care of the washing machine. TRANSORIENT (Hudson Waterways), March 29—Chairman, Eugene A. Stan­ ton; Secretary, Charne. Brother Stan­ ton was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Ship's delegate to talk to the captain about the transportation from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. Springtime is here, we very well see. The mountains show spring, so does the lea. The bobcats travel as fish in the stream. The brown bear has slept, I have told his dream. GLOBE PROGRESS (Maritime Over­ seas), March 2B--Chairman, Edward Abualy; Secretary James J. McLinden. Everything Is In ship-shape condition aboard ship. Brother Ken Kristensen was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Motion made to have headquar­ ters contact the company and request that they Install alr-condltloning units In foc'sles. The farmer is planting, sowing his seed. Bees are working, the Queens is the lead. All children are happy, hear them sing. The earth has awakened, God is still King. SEATTLE (Sea-Land), March 20 -— Chairman, W. Mason; Secretary, E. Ostrolencki. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. $51.34 in ship's fund. Marsh able cost to their own health and safety. Seafarers Richard Vaughn, deck maintenance (left) and Joseph Horahan, saloon pantry, enjoy a few minutes of the warm sun on the deck of the Steel Voyager (Isthmian). The two Seafarers posed for the LOG photographer when their ship recently visited New York OLD-TIMER PILOT ROCK (Columbia), April 3-> Chairman, Doug Dewalt; Secretary, Geo. Brade. No beefs' reported by de­ partment delegates. Brother Dawalt was elected to serve as sh'p'.s dele­ gate. ROBIN GRAY (Moore-McCormack), April 1 — Chairman, Francis J. McDueeney; Secretary, Norman S. Tukey, Jr. Captain refuses to discuss crew's draws with ship's delegate. $20.04 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT re­ ported in engine and steward depart­ ments. Beef on chow. mm iLaJes sfisOiD&e topti voR OliHHJoB.novytevfeR, TAK^eTReMOTWHEM eoiAO© OPOR.TOWM LADDfiRS. ATlffHr HAND SfilP ON THEl,A«3DER IS NBOESSARV Tfc)R SAF'BTY . KYSKA (Waterman), April 3—Chair­ man, B. H. Lowderback; Secretary, E. Terrell. $12 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks extended to entire steward de­ partment. Vote of thanks to the gaUey gangs and messmen for special serv­ ice aboard this ship. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), March 21—Chairman, C. M. Gigantelli; Secre­ tary, G. C. Reyes. Brother J. OeJessa was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. $34 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT reported in engine de­ partment. ALICE BROWN (Bloomfield), March 14—Chairman, M. A. Savoy; Secretary, T. Zielinski. Brother L. R. Brown was elected to serve an ship's delegale. Motion made for increase in wages and OT, and retirement plan. Retired members to be allowed to keep full $4,000 insurance. DEL NORTE (Delta), March 30 — Chairman, Robert Callahan; Secretary, Bill Kaiser. $196.48 In ship's fund and $199.84 in movie fund. Plenty of dis­ puted OT in engine department Few beefs in deck department to be'taken up with patrolman. THETIS (Admanthos Shipping), March 1—Chairman, Signey Segree; Secretary, A. Maycroft $16.60 in ship's fund. Little disputed OT in deck and engine departments. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), April 1 —Chairman, Charles Johnson; Secre­ tary, Roger L. Hall. $12.80 was spent for TV repairs, leaving $6.34 In ship's fund. No beefs were reported by de­ partment delegates. Motion made that ship's delegate see the Port Steward and Food Plan representatives about food and grade of meat put aboard. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), March 27—Chairman, H. J. Swartjes; Secre­ tary, Tom Gordon. Safety award of $57 was received. $18.55 balance In ship's fund after expense for two funeral wreaths and two messages. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Crewmembers requested to dress properly in messroom for night lunch. TRANSHUOSON (Hudson Water­ ways), March 11—Chairman, Fred Ottoi Secretary, Robert Gllbertson. Vote of thanks extended to the ship's delegate and the steward department. Little disputed OT aboard. DEL CAMPO (Delta), March 7—Chair­ man, J. Fedesovich; Secretary, P. Piascik. Brother Blankenbery was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. DIGEST of I ,1mf [III. f: n i: STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), March 24—Chairman, Star Wells; Secretary, R. Hutchins. $25 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. One brother was hospitalized in Canal Zone. ALCOA MARINER (Alcoa), March 2S —rChairman, A. Paige; Secretary, F. Morciglio. Discussion on drawing OT. Motion to have headquarters send a letter to the ship's delegate and cap­ tain regarding same. LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), March 28 — Chairman, J. A. Witchen; Secretary, W. C. Sink. Most repairs have been taken care of. Some disputed OT in deck and steward de­ partment. Discussion on linen for crew. i TRANSHARTFORD (Hudson Water­ ways), March 26 — Chairman, Osker Stevens; Secretary, Clarence J. Nail. One man taken off ship In Cartagena, Spain. Some disputed OT In each de­ partment to be taken up with patrol­ man. Motion made to have boots for mucking put on ship. GENEVA (U.S. Steel), March 26 — Chairman, Frank Pasaluk; Secretary, R. D. Campbell. $125.25 In ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department for excel­ lent job. WESTERN CLIPPER (Western Tank­ er), Feb. 28—Chairman, James Martin; Secretary, James Elwell. Vote of thanks was given to the steward de­ partment. Brother James Elwell was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion on money draw. It. �.'if.'i .W-. SEAfAREnn too Afffl 1«, IMS A Look Backward rv Timtr-OM Wartime Beef Persuaded Seaman To Sign Up SIU Seamen who sailed In the U.S. merchant marine in World War II lived a hard, perilous life, never knowing when a sneak torpedo attack from a vicious U-boat pack would put an abupt end to their voyage, leaving them to die in the cold Atlantic. If a seaman signed on a vessel that did not sail under >the union banner, he could no further information than this, he hopped a train, and with Tony and John hit the beach count on his life being that healthy assist from Lady Luck, was Day. wdth the Army, while Gus worked Bill Lackey, a member of the SlU Inland Boatmen's Union, Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region, likes to tell his Union brothers about the good old days when he sailed on the tug Iowa, owned by the Great Lakes Towing Company, which is now under IBU contract. Lackey sent the LOG the photo above of the Iowa's crew as they appeared in 1941. The crew included (l-r) Walter Pringle, Dan Horton, captain; Russ McKinney, engineer, and Lackey, fireman and linesman. Old Timer Lauds SlU Benefits To the Editor: There really aren't any words to fully express the pride I feel as a member of the SIU. Be- AH letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. cause of the SIU pension^ we are able to live comfortably and enjoy our later years in full security and dignity. Recentiy I was in the hospitai. When I was discharged, the hospital informed me that the SIU had taken care of everything. All I had to do was walk out the door. It was a truly wonderful moment. I can­ not express what such coverage means, especially with hospital bills the way they are today. It is indeed a privilege to be a member of the SIU. William R. Steng SIU Thanked For Steel Strike Aid li rr and your provision of warm drinks and tastay food. Our membership will be ever grate­ ful. Jack Hurvich Representative. District 9. USW To the Editor: We the memibers of Local Un­ ion 6300, United Steelworkers of America, wish to express our deep gratitude for the help ex­ tended us by the SIU. In time of need you Came to us and we will never forget it. Again, my members and I say: Thanks. Feel free to call on us if we can assist you in any way. Michael Marino, President, Local 6300, USW t J' 4" Election Support Brings Thanks To the Editor: I would like to take this mo­ ment to thank each and every SIU member Who voted for me in this past election. Although it was a losing cause, I'm still grateful and thankful to you all. May God bless you and smooth sailing. Edward Kruss, K-315 i Zt i Union Praised For Assistance To The Editor: I would like to take this op­ portunity to thank the SIU and The following letters were its representatives, who, in tlie sent to SIU headquarters to ex­ past two years of my hospitali­ press the appreciation of steel- zation, have done so much for workers for the support and me. They all did their utmost aid lent by the SIU during a to make my life a little more recent United Steehvorkers bearable and to help me to con­ strike, at the Continental Can tinue my existence under a load of financial and physical Company. woes. I could not have gone To The Editor: on without the benefits that the I want to take this opportunity SIU Welfare Plan provided. to- express to the SIU, its Everyone has gone out of executive board and its menvtheir way to give me help and bership, our sincere apprecia­ tion for all the help and service I appreciate this very much. rendered to our members who Words are small things when were out on strike from March measured against the effort 1 to March 25. Your prompt re­ and consideration the SIU put sponse and cooperation with all forth. My thanks seem puny in the union men who were on comparison to the help the strike and who needed support union provided. I would also like to thank the at all times, indicates the genu­ ine trade union feelings era- SIU for the Blood Bank they provide for it's members. With­ bodied by your organization. Our membership, especially out it, 1 certainly would not be those who walked the picket alive today. For the past 25 years I've lines on those cold and nasty days, are doubly appreciative also been exceptionally fortu­ of the warmth, both of the food nate to have as fine a bunch of arid of the moral support, that union brothers and wonderful they received from your effec­ people to associate viith. Jim Shiber tive tours on the picket lines much harder since there was no­ body to represent him should a beef develop during those long, dangerous trips. Gus Janavaris Is a Seafarer who found out during World War II that sailing in the convoys was that much easier if a seaindn was on an SIU ship. He originally sailed in the merchant marine on unor­ ganized ships, and continued to do so during WW II when he shipped out on the old su­ pertanker Har­ pers Ferry, which was part of a 33vessel convoy bound for Lon­ don. The tanker was carrying a full load of high octane airplane gasoline, with 24 Janovoris large, twin en­ gine airplanes lashed to her deck. The trip proved an especially har­ rowing one, with repeated attacks by killer U-boats which sank three ships. When his ship reached London, Janavaris put in for some 27 hours of overtime that he had worked during the long voyage. However, the ship's officers disputed his claim, and with nobody with au­ thority to back him up, the com­ pany was the only party that bene­ fited from his extra work. This was more than enough to convince Janavaris of the value of member­ ship in the SIU. As soon as he re­ turned to the States, he headed for the nearest Union hall and signed up as a Seafarer. Reunion With Brother Another incident that made Ja­ navaris' voyage to London on the Harpers Ferry a memorable one was the opportunity it gave him to locate his brother, Tony, whom he hadn't seen since the beginning of the war. The job of finding his brother turned out to be as diffi­ cult as hunting for the proverbial needle in a haystack—the haystack being the millions of troops quar­ tered in England waiting for the invasion of Normandy. Janavaris first contacted the headquarters of the Army engi­ neer unit in which his brother served, only to learn that Tony was somewhere in southern Eng­ land on maneuvers. With almost able to locate his brother's unit within 24 hours. Janavaris recalls that he and Tony had a fine re­ union which was unfortunately cut short by his ship's departure for the states. Family Job The next chance he had to see his brother took place as a result of the Normandy invasion. Gus, Tony, and a third brother, John, made sure the Janavaris clan was well represented at the bloody fighting which occurred during the invasion of Omaha beach on D off shore on the SlU-contracted Lauten B. Evans. Tony was the only member of the family who was wounded dur­ ing the Invasion. Gus remembers that the next time he got a chance to see Tony was when he was re­ cuperating in a hospital. Tlie Janavaris brothers were born in Indiana, but later moved to Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Gus is the only member of the family who went to sea, and says that he is proud to be a Seafarer. Great Lakes Column (Continued from page 13) swing in Buffalo remains uncer­ and other locals attended. All tain. However, as shifting winds items were taken up pertaining to continue to shuffle but not break shipping problems on the Great thick ice patches. Commander Lakes, and the SIU and Maritime Kenneth, Skipper of the Coast Trades Department of Canada also Guard Cutter Ojibwa in Buffalo attended this meeting. Harbor, said an aerial survey Tues­ At the union meeting Monday, day showed open water eighteen April 5th. the hall was packed miles west of Buffalo. The Com­ with members, some registered, mander also stated that the Ojibwa some not. We have shipped a would probe the Ice Fields today standby crew to the Piatt getting to determine when the east end of it ready for loading grain. the Lake would be passable. _ Our blood bank is slowly build­ Brother Frank Surwilla is still ing up in the port of Duluth. All vacationing in Mexico and sends donors are requested to contact us post cards weekly. the Duluth Port Agent for appoint­ ments. ALPENA Homer Stilson, porter, has been The port of Alpena is just get­ ting underway. We had the here at the hall every morning Steamer E. M. Ford and the MV opening it and closing it down at P. H. Townsend, Huron Cement night waiting for the Frank TapCompany vessels; in this week for iin to fit-out. Everyday it's the the first time this season. Shipping same question — When? Doug has been slow. Ice conditions are Smith, AB off the James E. Ferris, normal for this time of year in this is the proud father of a baby girl area. We are expecting the first named Stephenie. ships of the season at Stoneport CLEVELAND April 8, 1965. They are the Even though the Ice Reports Steamer Fred A. Manske of Boland have not been too good from both and Cornelius, and the Richard ends of the Lakes, this port got Reiss, Reiss Steamship Company. off to a good start having fitted The warm weather has brought out three ships already. Crews are some of the old timers out of expected to be called in the next hibernation. Edward "Shy" Ryan, week or so for five more ships one of our older retired SIU mem­ laying in this port. bers, was in to see us. This is an The Blood Bank also got a shot indication of good weather. in the arm, with Bill Marsh being DULUTH the first in line to part with a In the municipal election of pint. Registration of bock men has April 6, 1965, A1 Coallilo won by been good, with enough to take 10 votes for City Councilman care of any replacements needed against Johnson, the president of at fit-out. Pat Sheeran has taken the present City Council. LaForge over as the "Barn Boss" in this and McDonald, two more men for port since Joe , Mecleolowski labor, won their election. There shipped last month. was a meeting at the Holiday Inn All in all, this port is getting Friday and Saturday, the 2nd and ready to handle whatever jobs 3rd of April, for the Maritime come up. It looks as if it is going Trades Department. Delegates to be one of the best shipping sea­ from the SIU, Marine Engineers, sons in many a year. Notify Union On LOG IVIail SEAP/iRBIZ& •: WRTC/CALL \nmyonK IN mrii/m As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Seafarers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling ail SIU steamship companies for the itineraries of their ships. On the basis of the information supplied by the ship oper­ ator, four copies of the LOG, and minutes forms are then air­ mailed to the agent in the next port. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Seafarer requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con­ gregate there. As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accuracy of Its mailing lists. �SEAFARERS Pa<« Twentr-Two DB^ecf of" NION HALLS SIt7 AXIRIVAZ.S and DEPAXITURES All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Helen Pinter, born March 1, 1965, to the Wiiliam O. Smiths, 1965, to the Frank Pinters, Brook­ Roger City, Mich. lyn, New York. 4 4 4 Douglas Berry, born March 11, 4< t 4« Julia pledger, born December 4, 1965, to the Claude D. Berrys, 1964, to the James Pledgers, Rivi­ Lucedale, Miss. era Beach, Md. 4 4 4 Arlline Sierra, born February 7, 4, t t Hope Vasquez, born February 1965, to the Efraln R. Sierras, Ca19, 1965, to the Pete Vasquezs, Quas, P.R. Houston, Texas. 4 4 4 Georgette Coto, born July 4, i 4" 4" Michael Sego, born February 18, 1964, to the George Cotos, New 1965, to the Lloyd Segos, Savan­ Orleans, La. nah, Ga. 4 4 4 Richard Miller, born May 3, 4 4* 4 Janice Istre, born February 28, 1964, to the Allan F. Millers, Ni­ 1965, to the Willie Istres, Morse, agara Falls, New York. La. 4 4 4 Natalie Jo Benenate, born Febru­ 4 4 4 Peggy Ann Perry, born Dec. 1, ary 18, 1965, to the Nathan Bene1964, to the Richard Perrys, Mani­ nates. New Orleans, La. towoc, Wise. 4 4 4 Harry P. Irvine and William M. 4 4 4 Lelta Smith, born February 23, Irvine, born March 8, 1965, to the Henry W. Irvines, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. 4 4 4 Kevin Bernard, born July 24, 1964, to the Clyde C. Bernards, New Orleans, La. 4 4 4 Lorl Ann Perry, born January 31, 1965, to the Raymond D. Perrys, Woodstone, N.J. 4 4 4 Timothy Morris, born March 17, 1965, to the Richard Morris, Jamaica, New York. 4 4 4 Rodney Hunt, born March 13, 1965, to the Michael Hunts, Phila­ delphia, Pa. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Alice Marie OTIcan, born Janu­ ary 20, 1965, to the John J. O'Heans, Kentwood, La. Linda Roberts, born February 19, 1965, to the John A. Roberts, Woodlawn, Va. The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported Alfred James Morgan, born De­ to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent delay in payment cember 8, 1964, to the Alfred Mor­ of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of beneficiary gans, Muskegon, Mich. card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): John Lee Millner, 38: Brother William Norris Rollins, 52: Brother Rollins succumbed to a Millner died on Nov. 11, 1964, in San Francisco, abdominal d i sCalif., of a liver ease on Dec. 1, ailment. A mem1964, in the New of the SIU since Orleans USPHS 1943, he sailed Hospital. A mem­ in the engine de­ ber of the SIU partment. He is since 1943, he survived by his sailed in the en­ mother, Mrs. gine depai'tment. Daisy Edna Mill­ Surviving is his ner. He was bur­ wife, Amanda Rollins. He was buried in the Orr- ied in Fairfax, Va. vilie Cemetery, Ala. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Levi Middlebrook, 46: A rup­ Daniel James Nelson, 52: Injur­ tured appendix proved fatal to ies received in an accident were brother Middlebrook on Nov. 19, fatal to Brother 1964, while in Nelson on Nov. Fia. A member of 28, 1964, in the the deck depart­ UHPHS Hospital, ment, he joined Galveston, Tex­ the SIU in 1958. as. A member of He is survived by the Union since his wife, Ida 1955, he sailed Hannah Middlein the engine de­ brook. Burial was partment. Sur­ in the Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Bay viving is his wife, Susan Josephine Nelson. Burial pines, Fia. was in Norfolk, Va. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Calvin Louis Mc Coy, 40: Brother McCoy succumbed to heart disease on No­ vember 2, 1964, I' in the General Hospital in Bay City, Mich. A member of the SIU Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region, he sailed in the deck de­ partment. He is survived by his wife, Deloris R. McCoy. Burial was in the St. Patricks Cemetery, Bay City, Mich. 4 4 4 Charles Case Matthews, 53: Brother Matthews died on Novem­ ber 3, 1964, of lung disease, in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital. A member of the SIU since 1948, he sailed in the engine depart­ ment. William Brandner was named adminis­ trator to his estate. He was buried In the Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, La. Charles Stringfellow, 44: Broth­ er .gtringfellow died of heart dis­ ease on Novem­ ber 9, 1964, in Mobile, Ala. A member of the SIU since 1938, he sailed in the steward depart­ ment until he re­ tired in 1964. He is survived by h i s wife, Mrs. Pearl E. Stringfellow. He was buried in the Pine Crest Ceme­ tery, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 Paul Catalano, 71: Brother Catalano was a victim of heart disease on Jan. 21, 1965, while in San Jose, Calif. A member of the SIU since 1948, he sailed as chief cook until he re­ tired in 1962. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edna C a t a i a n o, and three sons, Paul, Jr., Joseph, and Ebblite. Burial took place at Lafayette No. 1 Cemetery, New Orleans. APHI 16; 196» LOG SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey WiUlanii AI Tanner Robert Matthewa SECRBH-ARY-TREASUREB AI Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bin Hall Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 177 State St. Ed Riley. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIl 10225 W. JeffeiBon Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS ....675 4th Ave., Bkiyn HYacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. Paul Drorak, Agent WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE. 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax William Morris, Agent ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Fiagler St. Ben Gonzales, Agent ... FRankiin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens, Agent Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK .115 3rd St. Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent ..622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. .lohn Fay. Acting Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 850 Frecmont St. Paul Gonsorchik, Agent . .DOuglas 2-4401 Frank Drozak. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE PR ..1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep Phone 723-8594 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Ted Babkowskl, Agent MAin 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union Rnances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquartere in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mall, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard. Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N.Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all timet, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of aU SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOO. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pub­ lishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at tha i? September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested In an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The E.xecutive Board may delegate, from among its : ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OP MONIES. No monies are to bo paid to anyone in any oPTiriai capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for liij same. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any sij reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to i:| require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but sfi feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this ;i|i should immediately bo reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU pubiisbes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu1:1 tion. In addition, copies are available in all Union hails. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize them-seives i with its contents. Any time you feel any member or olTicer is attempting ! to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing, with charges, trials, etc., as well as aU other details, then the member so aifected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension ;;| benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU memII bars at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role In || ail rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees, iig Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership II has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain II their good standing through tha waiving of their dues. .|i || :i|| || ||: 11 ^ EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights In employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with tha employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that ha Is denied the equal rights to which he Is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights ||: of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which 11 will servo the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of ths membership and the Union. If et any tims • Seafsrar feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that hs has bean denlsd his constitutional right of access to Union records or Information, he should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at haadquartars by certified mall, return receipt requested. Jeff GiUette, Agent 229-278« WILMINGTON, Calif 605 N. Marine Ave. Frank Boyne, Agent TErminal 4-252* Great Lakes SECRETARY-TREASURER Fred J. Farnen ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER Hoy Boudreau ALPENA 127 River St. EL. 4-3616 BUFFALO, NY 735 Washington XL 3-92S9 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing Ave. So. Chicago, m. SAginaw 1-07.33 CLEVELAND 1420 West 25th St. MAin 1-5450 DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. RAndoiph 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich 415 Main St, MaU Address: P.O. Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 HEADQUARTERS 10225 W. Jefferson Av. River Rouge IB, Mich. VInewood 3-4741 Inland Boatmen's Union NATIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Matthews GREAT LAKES AREA DIRECTOR Pat Finnerty BALTIMORE ....1216 E. Baltimore St. .EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. .Richmond 2-0140 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. WAinut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE. Jax ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. FRankiin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Tel .529-7.548 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Tel. 622-1892-3 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S 4tli St. DEwey 6.3838 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Tel. 229-2788 GREAT LAKES TUG * DREDGE REGION REGIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Jones Dredge Worsen Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Richard L. Tillman BUFF.ALO 94 Henrietta Ave. Arthur 'Miller, Agent TR 5-1538 CHICAGO 2300 N. KimbaU Trygve Varden, Agent ... ALbanv 2-1154 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. Tom Gerrity, Agent 621-.545D DETROIT 1570 Liberty Ave. Lincoln Park. Mich. Erne.st Demerse, Agent DU 2-7694 DULUTH 312 W. Second St. RAndoiph 7-6223 SAULT STE. MARIE Address mail to Brimicy. Mich. Wayne Weston, Agent. .BRimiey I4-R 6 TOLEDO 423 Central St. CH 2-7751 Tug Firemen, Linemen, Oilers & Watchmen's Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Tom Burns ASHTABULA, 0 1644 W. Third St. John Mero, Agent WOodman 4-8533 BUFFALO 18 Portland St. Tom Burns, Agent TA 3-7095 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing. S. Chicago Robert Affleck, Agent ESsex 5-9570 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. W. Hearns. Pro-Tem Agent MA 1-5450 DETROIT-TOLEDO 12948 Edison St. Max Tobin. Agent Southgate, Mich. AVenue 4-0071 DULUTH Box No. 66 South Range. Wis. Ray Thomson, Agent Export 8-3024 LORAIN, 0 118 E. Parish St. Sandusky, Ohio Hai'oid Rutlisatz, Agent M.Mn 6-4.573 MILWAUKEE ... 2722 A. So. Shore Dr. Joseph Miller, Agent ..SHeiman 4-8645 SAULT STE. MARIE 1086 .Maple St. Wm. J. Lackey, Agent ..MElrose 2-8847 Rivers Section ST. LOUIS, MO 805 Del Mar L. J. Colvis. Agent CE 1-1434 PORT ARTHUR, Tox 1348 7tll St. Arthur Bendheim. Agent RAILWAY MARINE REGION HEADQUARTERS 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City 2. N.l liEndeison 3-0104 REGiON.VL DIRECTOR G. P. McGinly ASSISTA.NT REGIONAL DIRECTORS E. B. Pulver R. H. Avery BALTIMOKE 1216 E. Baltimore St. EAstern 7-a"no NORFOLK 115 Third St. 622-1892-3 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S 4lh St. DEwe.v 6-.18i8 United Industrial Workers BALTIMORE ..1216 E. Baltimore .St. EAstern 7-4900 276 State St. Richmond 2-0140 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. WAinut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE . 2608 Pearl St. SE ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI .....744 W. Fiagler St. FRankiin 7-3504 MOBILE .....1 S. Lawrence St. HEiniock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS . 630 .laeksnn Ave. Phone 529-7546 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Phone 622-1892-3 PHILADE^LPHIA 2604 S. 41h St. DEwey 6-3818 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Phone 229-2788 BOSTON �April 16; 1968 SEAFARERS Page Twenty-TbrM LOG eauie o: Membership Meetings All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and visits whenever possible. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: SlU-AGLiWD Meetings Regular membership meetings for members of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by tele­ gram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings^ will be: New York May 3 Detroit May 14 Philadelphia May 4 Houston May 10 Baltimore May 5 New Orleans May 11 Mobile May 12 t 3» 4» West Coast SlU-AGLIWD Meetings SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meet­ ings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. Seattle Wilmington San Francisco April 23 April 19 April 21 May 21 May 17 May 1£ if ICr Great Lakes SIU Meetings Regular membership meetings on the Great I,akes are held on the first and third Mondays of each month in all ports at 7 PM local time, except at Detroit, where nioeting.s are helfl at 2 PAl. The next meetings will be: Detroit May 3—2 P.M. May 17—2 P.M. Alpena, Bufialo, Chicago, Cleveland, Duluth, Frankfort, May 3—7 P.M. May 17—7 P.M. i 4« i SIU Inland Boatmen's Union GREAT LAKES TUG AND REGION DREDGE Regular membership meet­ ings for Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region IBU memlers are scheduled each month in the vari­ ous ports at 7:30 PM. The next meetings will oe: Detroit May 10 Milwaukee May 10 Chicago May 11 Buffalo May 12 t.Saalt Ste. Marie ....May 13 Duluth May 14 Lorain May 14 (For meeting place, contact Har­ old Ruthsatz, 118 East Parish. Sandusky, Ohio). Cleveland May 14 Toledo May 14 Ashtabula May 14 (For meeting place, contact John Mero, 1644 West 3rd Street, Ash­ tabula, Ohio). USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Emmett Avery Clifford Kent W. Kowalczyk Conway Beard Burton Berg Robert Kuczynski David Collins James Lewis Dan Covaney Warren Mclntyro George Crabtrea Davis McKinley Gjorge Meltzer Earl Cronsell Padro Mena Daniel Daheny Robert Devlin Esteban Morales Norway Morris Dominick Fois Nikodem Glen Stanley Friedman Amiceto Pedro Robert Gabel Julio Quinonez Antonio Garcia H, Richardson James Gillian Aaron Sasser Estell Godfrey Joe Saxton Julio Gonzalez Fawzi Hamboussie Anthony Scaturro M. Schalestock Grant Johnson Warren Smith Eric Johnson Samuel White Ephraim Jones DSPHS HOSPITAI NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Cecil A. Jennette John Armstead Armstead J. Jarvis Basilio Boschi Benjamin Brinkley Raleigh E. Paul Prue G. Vaughn Benjamin F. Cray Barron D. Daniels Guy Whitehurst Charlie F. Haywood H. C. Willingham USPHS HOSPITAL WILMINGTON. CALIFORNIA F. F. Steppe USPHS HOSPITAL CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Harold P. Carroll Harold Murpny Raymond Kersten John Zee Donald Marshall USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Boyd Soear David Bryant R. W. Bunner Henry Vallijo USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Gene Adkins John Keegan Lavrrence Campbell Claude Valladare) USPHS HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA P. L. Diamond A. KitChingS Turned Down OT? Don't Beef On S$ lieac quarters wishes to re­ mind Seafarers that men who are choosy about working cer­ tain overtime cannot expect an equal number of OT hours with the rest of their department. In some crews men have been turning down unpleasant OT jobs and then demanding to rome up with eoual overtime when the easier jobs come loi This practice is unfair to Sea­ farers who take OT jobs as they come. The general objective is to equalize OT as much as possible but if a man refuses disagree­ able jobs there is no require­ ment that when an easier job comes along he can mah- up the overtime he turned down before. Regular membership meetings for IBU members are scheduled each month in various ports. The next meetings will be: Phila. May 4—5 P.M. Baltimore (licensed and un(Licensed .May 5—5 P.M. ii i> if Houston ... May 10—5 P.M. United Industrial Workers Norfolk May 6—7 P.M. Regular membership meetings N'Orleans ...May 11—5 P.M. for UIW members are scheduled Mobile May 12—5 P.I\L each month at 7 PM in various RAILWAY MARINE REGION ports. The next meetings will be: Regular mempetshlp meetings New York May 3 for Railway Ma'ine Region-IBU Baltimore May 5 members are scheduled each Philadelphia May 4 month in the various ports at 10 ^Houston May 10 AM and 8 PM. The next meetings Mobile May 12 will be: New Orleans May 11 Jersey City May 10 • Meetings held at Laoor Temple, New­ port News. Philadelphia May 11 (Continued from page 8) t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault Baltimore May 12 Ste. Marie, Mich, East Coast Seafarers have taken •Norfolk May 13 t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. advantage of the good shipping and beautiful weather here. We hope they keep coming. This time of the year you can look out of the window and see the salmon jump­ ing in the sound. Hunting is also excellent, and we still have the F. G. Mitchell Stanley Sbnayer welcome mat out for stewards, Mrs. Mary Cefaratti is anxious Please contact Mr. Samuel S. Sezzen, Counsellor at Law, 299 about your wife's condition and chief cooks, firemen-watertenders, would like you to write to her at oilers, etc., who can come here, Broadway, New York 7, N.Y. 51 Clinton Street, New Britain, enjoy the local sports and be sure i of shipping, too. Conn. 06053. Rudolph R. Cefaratti During mid-April, the super­ if i> if Your mother would like you to tanker Manhattan is due here to Melvin Knickman contact her in reference to a re­ ' You are requested to contact take on a 100,000-ton load of grain fund check of yours that was Jack Riemer at 408 W. Master for Pakistan. It will be the largest mailed to her. load ever moved from any Pacific Street, Phila., Pa. Northwest port. I ^ I James Bruce Elliott Oldtimers on the beach include As a result of imstructions I You are • u D i :il,-:ct your Juan Fernandez, who is waiting for from an insurance represen­ j mother at 3118 Mt. Carol Drive, a Far East run, and old Puget tative covering the Union for San Diego, California 92111. Sounder Bill Aycock, who is wait­ possible theft or forgery of ing for a bosun's job. Tiny Ken­ if i> i> vacation payments to mem­ nedy, last off the Anchorage, will Please Contact bers, a change in the method spend a little time on the beach Michael Miller; William Datzco; of payment of SIU vacation before shipping again. Earl L. Bacchus; Warren Federer; benefits has become, neces­ Eugene L. Stark: The above sea­ Clyde Hotis and Dan Hulcey, sary. All payments will now men are requested to contact Ed­ both blackgang men, are waiting have to be made at an office gar N. Quillan, Counselor At Law to sliip. Visitors in the port from of the Union and proper iden­ in New Orleans, La., at the follow­ back east include Joel Huber. who tification must be given at the ing telephone number: 271-4771. sails on deck, and William Morris, same time. now in drydock here. Important. Pacific Coast Vacation Fay USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Theodore S. Aleck Ricardo C. Maliuat Joseph P. Andrew Guy Marsh Jr. D. W. Barnette Salvatore Messina Clyde R. Brittle Oliver Morgan Joseph E. Carender Frank Ortiz Antonio Cauano James Pendugrass Charles Crockett William C. Sargent Noble Duhadaway Richard Schwartz Justice P. Hughes John Thompson Eric Johnson Clyde Van Epps W. Malinowski Anton Vuksinick USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA Leo Benison Charles Hylen Alex Brodie Neil Lambert Louis D. Croom Pablo Ojera Frank Delosreyes H. Shellenberger Sixto Escobar Thomas Thompson USPHS HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS W. D. Ashcraft Gustavo Osuna Harold Champagne Ralph Palmer W. J Dequeant Rudolph V/. Raczka Glenn E. Dickens Dave Roberts L. Hodges William Rudd Phillip Jeffers A. E. Sabourin J. Kulakowski Wm. C. Scruggs Judson P. Lamb Jonathan T. Simar Ransom H. Wilson John Manen William E. Odurn Edward C. Yeamans USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA A. L. Alford L. McGrew James L. Allen Lonnie McKenna Howard A. Bergine Phillip Mendoza Jacob Beukelasi Ethel Messonnier George Binnemans Andrew Mir C. W. Breedlove Ralph Newcomb John Brooks Ralph Newcomb Joseph Carr Frederick Nobles Jack Cheramie Carl Palmquist C. E. Cummings Leon Penton Harry D. Emmett John Picou Marshall Foster V. Pizzitolo Luis Franco Eugene Plahn James c. Gamble Santos Ramos W. W. Gatev/ood William Randall Russell Grantham Gerald Raynal Stanlan Grir.e James Regan Eric Gronberg Patrick Scanlan Walter Harris Leon Hinson Timothy Holt Frank James Richard Kinney Percy J. Libby Matt Sizelove Jimmie Snyder Viljo Sokero Daniel W. Sommers Gregoria Troche Antliony J. Zanca USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH,TEXAS Benjamin Deibler Abraham Mander Abe Gordon Max Olson Thomas Lehay SAILORS* SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Uaksen Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny Edwin Harriman Harry MacDonald USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE Paul Lacy James McGee U.S. SOLDIERS HOME HOSPITAL WASHINGTON, D.C. William Thomson VA HOSPITAL LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA Raymond Arsenault VA HOSPITAL ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN Robert Asbahr VA HOSPITAL WEST HAVEN, CONN. Paul Kolesnick VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS Thomas Manion VA HOSPITAL HINES, ILLINOIS Oscar Kvaas PINE CREST HAVEN NURSING HOME COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin CAMARILLO STATE HOSPITAL CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA David Taylor ST. VINCENTS HOSPITAL GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN Percy Johnson PENINSULAR GENERAL HOSPITAL SALISBURY, MARYLAND Richard Savage Researchers Study Sharks For Clues To Brain Injuries BIMINI, The Bahamas—The mean but witless shark may provide medical science with the means of finding a remedy for certain forms of brain damage in humans, according to a New York surgeon who has"*been experimenting with the self. The problem now is to find killer fish on this tropic isle. out what gives the stupid crea­ The surgeon. Dr. Louis Bakay of the University of Buffalo Medi­ cal School, has been studying human brain damage resulting from accident, stroke or surgical operation. During the research, it was discovered that sharks have the ability to repair certain types of damage to their large but empty craniums. Shark Incisions Dr. Bakay and his colleagues at the Lerner Marine Laboratory here have been operating on cap­ tured sharks and studying the effects of the Incisions they make. They have noticed that dead brain tissue in the sharks reactivates it­ tures this ability. Damage to human brain cells is now irreversible. The surgeon's special interest is brain edema, a form of brain damage that can lead to death within days after a stroke, operation or other injury. It is caused by fluids which swell a portion of the brain. This is pre­ cisely the type of brain damage from which sharks seem able to recover. The other obvious benefit of the surgeon's research is that he and his co-workers are reducing the local population of dangerous sharks while they seek a cure to another of man's ills. EVERY MONTHS If any SIU ship has no library or needs a new supply of books, contacf any SIU hall. YOUR SIU SHIP'S LIBRARY �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO AFL-CIO Urges Strong U.S. Stand On Vietnam In an April 7 speech at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, broadcast on a nationwide radio and television hookup, President Johnson outlined and clarified the U.S. position on the conflict in Vietnam. Johnson made clear that the objective of the U.S. is the "independence of South Vietnam," and said "we will do every­ thing necessary to reach that objective—and we will do only what is necessary." To achieve this independence in the face of Vietcong guerilla aggression from the communist North, Johnson pointed out that "there may be many ways to this kind of peace: In discussion or negotiation with the governments concerned; in large groups or in small ones; in the reaffirmation of old agreements or their strengthening with new ones." The benefits which could come to the people of all of South­ east Asia when peace is finally achieved there was pointed out in a proposal by the President for a vast Southeast Asian devel­ opment program, with U.S. and other economic aid, U.S. Will Stand Firm One thing Johnson made clear however, was that until such an agreement for a peaceful and honorable end to the conflict was made, the U.S. would continue to give military and economic assistance to the South Vietnamese. "We will not be defeated," he said. "We will not grow tired. We will not withdraw, either openly or under the cloak of a meaningless agreement." Following President Johnson's speech on Vietnam, AFL-CIO President George Meany issued the following statement on the address and on the U.S. position outlined in it. In line with the continuing interest of the American labor movement on inter­ national issues which affect all of the American people,Meany's remarks are reprinted below. Meany Comments "In his address of April 7th, President Johnson offered to open the door to "unconditional discussions" on the crisis in Viet Nam. Those who have been urging our government to appease the Communist aggressors against the Vietnamese people have seized upon the words "unconditional" to conclude that our coun­ try's policy towards the conflict in Viet Nam is now being basic­ ally changed. They would interpret the President's address to mean that we are now ready to appease the aggressors. Organized labor in our country has steadfastly opposed appeasement of all aggressors — Mussolini, Hitler, Stalin, Mao Tse-tung, and Khrushchev alike. In continuation of this policy we have time and again supported Pres. John­ son's firm rejection of all proposals to appease the aggres­ sors against the people of South Viet Nam. Fortunately, the course outlined by the President, the na­ tional aims spelled out in his address, his determination to help the South Viet Nam people maintain their independence—all these clearly add up to anything but appeasement, anything but wavering on weakening in America's commitment to freedom for South Viet Nam. Those who strive and struggle for peace will be' greatly encouraged by President Johnson once again making it clear to all Communist aggressors that "we will not be de­ feated. We will not grow tired. We shall not withdraw, either openly or under the cloak of a meaningless agree­ ment." American labor welcomes President Johnson's reaffirmation of America's determination to achieve through diplomatic anr economic as well as military measures "an independent South Viet Nam securely guaranteed and able to shape its own rela­ tionship to all others, free from outside interference." Foundation For Peace This forceful reiteration of the hasic aim of our nation's policy in Southeast Asia should eliminate all doubts as to American military action having any other objective than to provide a firm foundation for the peace, freedom, and economic development of this war-torn region. We are confident that the people of North Viet Nam, If per­ mitted, would gladly accept Pres. Johnson's proposal that they Join with their neighbors in a great effort to Improve their conditions of life and work rather than continue to suffer and sacrifice in a terrible military conflict which can never be of advantage to them. Any rejection of this generous American offer can only aggravate their misery and suffering. This is the cruel fate which befell the people of the captive nations of Europe when their masters in Moscow prevented their benefit­ ing from Marshall Plan aid. The people of South Viet Nam, Berlin, and every other ' area in the shadow of terror or Communist aggression can draw encouragement and strength from the President's timely assurance that the United States "will always oppose the effort of one nation to conquer another nation." We share the President's realization that this course must be pursued "because our own security is at stake.^' We also welcome the President's emphasizing that "the cen­ tral lesson of our time is that the appetite of aggression is never satisfied" and that, in Viet Nam or in any other part of the world where our country bears an international responsibil­ ity, "we fight because we must fight, if we are to live in a world where every country can shape its own destiny. And only m such a world will our own freedom be finally secure." House OKs Medicare By Overwhelming Vote n WASHINGTON — In an event described by President Johnson as a "legislative land­ mark," the House approved the expanded King-Anderson Medicare bill by an overwhelming 313 to 115 margin last week. The bill now moves to the Senate, where passage is expected by summer. ~~~~ • Hospitalization for up to 60 tic testa, radiological treat­ The President cheered the days of each illness. The patient ments, surgical dressings, House action, saying it had will pay the first $40 of hospital splints, casts, iron lungs, pros­ demonstrated "once again the vi­ tality of our democratic system in responding to the needs and will of the people." A House Demo­ cratic leader said, that with the passage of the bill, "the Great So­ ciety is on its way." Besides providing medical care to all Americans over 65 for the first time, the bill will also in­ crease and improve Social Security benefits. The major improvement is a seven percent increase in cash benefits under the old age, sur­ vivors and disability insurance pro­ gram. The victory of the bill in the House culminated an eightyear battle by organized labor, senior citizens groups and the liberal community for this type of health legislation, which is now almost universal in the industrial nations of the western world. The Medicare program, which will go into effect July 1, 1966, will provide health insurance for those over 65 under two complementary plans. The first, or basic, plan will cover everyone who meets the age requirements, except for federal employees covered by government health insurance. Benefits Included The basic plan will be financed by an increase In Social Security taxes. Benefits to those not pres­ ently covered by Social Security will be paid out of general tax revenues. The basic plan Includes the following benefits: costs. Most regular hospital costs are covered, but doctors fees for radiology, surgery and anesthesi­ ology will not be covered. Also not covered are psychiatric hospital costs. • Nursing Home care for up to 100 days in an approved facility after a hospital stay of at least three days. At least 20 days in each illness period will be allowed. • Home Nursing care for up to 100 visits yearly after hospitaliza­ tion of at least three days. The pa­ tient will have to be under a doc­ tor's care to qualify. • Diagnostic services covering out-patient diagnostic costs se­ cured through a hospital. The beneficiary will pay the first $20 of such costs. Other Services Supplementary services, added to the original bill when critics charged it did not go far enough in meeting the health needs of the elderly, will be available on a voluntary basis at a cost of $3 monthly. The supplementary pro­ gram will provide nearly all of those services not covered by the basic plan. The added services in­ clude physicians* services, in­ cluding surgery, whether per­ formed in a hospital, clinic, office or home; care for 60 days in a mental hospital; an additional 100 days of home nursing care, and various other services. Some of these are x-ray and other diagnos- Joining Pensioners SIU oldtlmer Richardo Armesto (right) joined the ranks of Seafarers enjoying retirement with the aid of regular $150 monthly SIU pension checks when he picked up his first check recently at New York from headquarters rep Steve Zubovich. Armesto, whose last ship was the Robin Loeksley (Robin Line) has sailed with the SIU for 25 years as FWT. thetic devices and ambulance services. The patient would pay the first $50 dollars of such costs, with the plan paying all additional costs to 80 percent. Other portions of the compre­ hensive Social Security bill will increase federal grants for mater­ nal and child health programs and those programs dealing with pub­ lic assistance. The bill also allows added medical deductions for Americans under 65 who are not eligible for the medicare program. Allowances would be made for those paying regular fees to medi­ cal group practice and insurance plans, such as Blue Shield or Blue Cross. Eight Year Battle Medicare was proposed for elderly Americans eight years ago. The idea drew immedi­ ate criticism from the Amer­ ican Medical Association and the private health insurance companies. Despite mountains of evidence showing the need for such a program, the doc­ tors and private groups at first denied the necessity for it entirely. When public support for medi­ care began to grow, the vested interests finally acknowledged the need, but proppsed to solve the problem through a constantly changing set of schemes, most of which were aimed at filling the coffers of insurance companies with federal subsidies, or setting up a totally voluntary, state-bystate, federally assisted program. This led to the passage of the Kerr-Mills Act, which appeased the private interests but' did little to lessen the health problems of the elderly. Administered by the states, Kerr-Mills forced elderly persons to take a pauper's oath before allowing them services. The bill was fairly well run in some states and non-existent in others. Meanwhile, the support for So­ cial Security - backed medicare grew across the nation. Senior citizens groups sponsored meet­ ings and rallies throughout the country (the late President Ken­ nedy addressed one of the largest in New York's Madison Square Garden), and the labor movement gave its full material and moral support to the medicare concept. BiU Killed Twice The Senate considered medi­ care in 1960 and 1964 but it never reached the House. The 1960 bill died in a close Senate vote, and the 1964 measure was killed by a House-Senate committee. Hopes for passage were advanced to a significant extent by the outcome of the 1964 national elections. President Johnson swept in on a wave of unparalleled support, bringing with him a more liberalminded House and Senate. 4 Y.l I fl 11 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource April 16, 1965 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MEANY CALLS JOB GROWTH VITAL TO U.S. SECURITY BILL MOODY NAMED TO SCOUTING POST SIU CALLS FOR BOYCOTT OF SHIPS TRADING WITH COMMUNIST NORTH VIET HOUSE BILL WOULD PREVENT USPHS HOSPITAL CLOSINGS AFL-CIO TO INVESTIGATE IUE ELECTION VOTE COUNT CONGRESSMEN EXPRESS ALARM OVER U.S. MARITIME DECLINE AFL-CIO URGES BAN ON POLL TAX THE LIGHTHOUSE – NEW, OLD, AND ODD MATSON FIGHTS INCREASE IN SUBSIDIZED HAWAII SERVICE AID DECLINING LAKES FLEET, CARRIER GROUP URGES MARAD FRANK DENIKE, JERSEY UNION OFFICIAL DIES FMC TO GET ‘SOME’ DATA FROM FOREIGN SHIP GROUPS SPAIN PLAYS BOTH SIDES ON CUBAN SHIPPING ISSUE AMA MEDICARE STAND SPURS REVOLT BY BALTIMORE DOCTORS N.Y. HARBOR DOUBLES AS VAST CEMETERY OF SHIPS U.S. RAPS HIGH SEAS ANTICS OF SOVIET ‘MERCHANT’ VESSELS AFL-CIO HAILS PASSAGE OF AID-TO EDUCATION BILL CITE CONSUMER EDUCATION AS GROWING NEED IN U.S. SEAFARER BLASTS PROPAGANDA OF MEDICARE BILL OPPONENTS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/16/1965 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVII, No. 8 1965 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/cab037302a8659263fd027718ede602e.PDF 66c7c2ecd4cf5b5c5f1f357d2b48c3b7 PDF Text Text •-rr,-^r, _• ••;.*: •j.'js SEAFARERS LOG 0^pr. 17 1953 i ' vv2 { .Jr • OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SIAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT • AFL %• ••••'•r M M CmES SERVICE Story On Page 3 4 tiM It. I :5"'-/ •Vv iV J **' lif?:-' JiS. i I'V^ 1'^^" %• ' Lf , I i'.y: I 'rh\ •^1 • h Af Aur CAriff^AC board at the A&G hall in San Francisco is fll vwr i#vrrf«va« shown clear of jobs as Patrolman Jeff Gellette (back of counter) fills out assignment cards for Seafarers just shipped, liookihg on is new West Coast Representative Marty Breithoff, ap­ pointed by headquarters to help put Union's expanded services on the coast into effect. (Story on Page 3.) l)A/f#llfnA AlA/irc Preparations for a possible SIU strike ucaauncncurs. against Cities Service go forward, as headquarters employees wrap and mail picket signs, records for picket captains and other strike literature to all outports for use at CS instal­ lations all over the country. Deadline for the walkout is Tuesday, April 21. (Story on Page 3.) �i- f '4^' ft:- s E M*f A MFOW Takes first Toward 51U n III • T T r ri ii TTTT •* "T<" 'j''---* Lifted In Some Ports SAN FRANCISCO.—Sentiment within the Marine Firemen, OUers and Watertenders -The Ion, Army ban on shore leave in Korean Association (independent) appeared to be leaning overwelmingly in favor of idfiliation ports has n lifted in at least tliree major ports and poswith the SlU of NA, with a preliminary vote showing the membership 9-1 in favor'of sibly in' the whole peninsula. Removal of the ban in the polorts of Inchon, Puian and'^ placing the question on a 90possibly others piers under threat of sever# day b^Iot beginning June 2. tracts covering unlicensed engine addition to Malone as president, M;lasan, and Pt the other national officers are department personnel on ships op­ came on Marcn IS, after nine penalties. Terms of the proposed affil­ iation were approved earlier by erated by 32 freight and passenger vice-president Sam -E. Benneiif and' months in which seamen Were re­ First word of the lifting of th* stricted to their ships and the ban cam# via a letter from a Sea* delegates from all SIU districts companies ^n the West Coast. In treasurer C. A. Peterson. farer now in the Army who report* and affiliates at the Union's sixth cd that crewmembers of the Pur* plestar (Triton) were permitted biennial convention in San Diego ashore in Masan. Subsequently it last month. The conven^on acted was established that shore leaves in response to a bid to join the were being permitted in Pusan and powerful SIU family from the Inchon as well. MFOW, which represents nearly . No Infofmatlon Here However, neither the Army nor 6,000 unlicensed crewmembers in MSTS here had any copies of the the engine departments of West order lifting tiie ban, since the or­ Coast ships. der was issued by Far East head­ The possibility of the MFOW quarters in Tokyo. It is not yet becoming the newest autonomous known then, whether or not the district of the international union order covers tho entire .Korean was considered of far-reaching peninsula under UN control. importance in the maritime indus­ The shore leave ban was orig­ try. "The'linking of the MFOW inally imposed in Pusan last June to the SIU will provide greater when the South Korean govern­ strength for all the great maritime ment declared martial law in that unions in the AFLi. and serve to port because of local political dis­ further isolate the remnants of turbances. The Korean martial the Communist Party leadership law edict was lifted on July 20. on the waterfront," asserted SIU1952, but that same day the local A&G Secretary-Treasurer Paul Army port commander issued BA Hall. order restricting merchant seamen to their ships except on business Welcomed In or for sick calls. Similai': otders Looking almost like a World War II convoy, this group of Great Lakes freighters was trapped when Speaking at the headquarters were subsequently Issued for otbeif meeting of the Marine Firemen Slush ice blocked the entrance to the Soo Locks, near Sault St. Marie, Mich. The surprise formation of Korean ports. ice trapped a total of 6P ships. The vessels just kept up steam and waited for the ice to melt. here in San Francisco on April 2, Seafarers on SIU ships ih: he said that affiliation of the at the time obtained statmehts MFOW with the SIU "would un­ from the Korean Ministry of Jus­ questionably prove valuable to tice to the effect that conditions both our organizations. We of the were orderly and as far as . they SIU will be happy to welcome you were concerned, seamen were wel­ back into the American Federation SUP Secretary-Treasuror Harry Lundeberg, who is president of the SIU of North America, come in the town. Nevertheless* of Labor as a full partner with' is the subject of a lengthy and laudatory article in the April 18, 1953, issue of the Saturday the Army refused to relax the ban. the other autonomous districts of Evening Post. The article entitled "Roughneck Boss of the Sailors' Union" stresses LundeHeavy -Fines maritime workers in the SIU." Men who did go ashore without berg's unrelenting fight for+ Organized in 1883, the MFOW permission and were caught by spring and summer when both, the was affiliated with the AFL until good conditions and shoreside employers MP's were subject to stiff fines by and the West Coast long­ facilities for the members of 1937 and has been independent ^the Army. the SUP, as well as his successful shore union lined up together in since. The Korean shore leave ban was battles with the Communist ele­ an attempt to break the SUP. The especially irksome this past win­ Committee Report ments on the West Coast water­ author points out that the SUP's ter because sometimes merchant original demands were modest front. A report of the MFOW commit­ shipe will stay in port alongside a tee studying possible affiliation Beginning with a description of ones, but that it was the ship­ dock for as long as 30 days. Be­ owners' decision to adopt a "getwith either the AFL or CIO indi­ the SUP headquarters in San Fran­ tween the severe winter weather cated that the Natiopal Maritime cisco, the article goes on to relate and the lack of leave, crewmem­ Union (CIO) had also been ap­ how Lundeberg led the fight bers had a trying time of it. proached on the subject of affili­ against leftwingers who attempted With the ban off in the aboveation, but that the' terms set forth to control the SUP In 1934-35 and mentioned ports, any restriction to Seafarers came in for high by the NMU were not satisfactory. his role in the founding of the SIU praise recently from the officials of ship by the master will be payable Accordingly, the MFOW com­ of North America, parent body of the A. H. Bull Steamship Company as overtime. Crewmembers ars mittee, headed by union president the SUP and the SIU A&G District. and. Indirectly, from passengers advised to make note of such re­ A good deal of space is devoted Vincent J. Malone, urged affilia­ of tho former cruise ship Puerto strictions for presentation to the tion with the SIU on the basis of to the SUP'S crucial strike against patrolman at payoff. Rico. terms outlined by the international the West Coast shipowners last In a letter to the Union, W. A. union. These featured a guarantee Kiggins, Jr., vice president of the of full autonomy," including the steamship company,, lauded the right to elect their own officials men of the SIU for their top-notch and negotiate their own agree­ April 17, 1953 Vol. XV. No. I job while the vessel was in opera­ ments, the right to govern their tion as a cruise ship between NewAs I It Page 4 own internal affairs in conformity York and Puerto Rico. It has been Committees At Work Page 6 With SIU and AFL policies plus laid up since March 30. Page 12 the right to control their own Crossword Puzzle "Hundreds of imsolicited letters Editorial Page 13 finances, property and assets. SHREVEPORT, LA.—The SlU'i are in the company's files," wrote Foc'sle Fotographer....... Page 19 MFOW-SUP Parleys Kiggins, "attesting to the excel­ college scholarship plan is one of Galley Gleanings l..Page 20 lence of the service provided. the most "progressive and forwardThe question of jurisdiction, on Inquiring Seafarer Page 12 These letters invariably speak of looking" measures fo be adopted which it was agreed the Sailors In the Wake President Harry Lnndeberf Pago 12 Union of the Pacific had a vital Labor Roimd-Up stadles report while presiding the personnel as courteous, effi­ by any trade union in recent years," Page 13 cient and obviously intent upon Charles H. Logan, New Orleans say, was left in general terms, Letters Pages 21, 22 at recent SIU Convention. seeing to the comfort and pleasure labor relations consultant, told with the understanding that juris­ Maritime .Page 16 dele'gates to the annual Louisiana diction over unlicensed engine de­ Meet The Seafarer.......Page 12 tough" policy and try to "teach of the passengers. State Federation of Labor (AFL) Job WeU Done' partment personnel would remain On The Job. Page 16 Lundeberg a lesson." unchanged for the- present time. Personals Page 29 "The result," the author states, "Certainly all of us, the com­ convention here April 6-9. scholarship program, To handle the issue, provision was Quiz Page 19 "was one of the most unnecessary pany, the Union and especially the The made for periodic meetings, held Seafarers In Action Page 16 and expensive strikes on the West officers and crew who have manned financed under the SIU Welfare the Puerto Rico, can take satisfac­ Plan, provides for awarding four at least once a month, to grapple Ship's Minutes.. Pages 24, 25 Coast waterfront ... with any outstanding problems af­ SIU History Cartoon Page 9 "After some two months of tion and pride in a job well done." full $l,500-a-year college scholar­ The company announced the ships annually to children of Seafecting either or both unions. Sports Line ^...Page 20 haggling, without negotiating. It It was expected that in a 90-day Ten Years Ago. Page 12 dawned on the operators that in­ withdrawal of the vessel from its iarers or Seafarers not over 3S ballot among the MFOW member­ Top Of The News Page 7 stead of teaching the sailors a les­ service to tne West Indies last years of age who qualify in com­ Page 9 son, they were taking a beating at month as a means of economizing. petitive examinations. ship on the question of SIU affili­ Union Talk Page 6 the hands of the SUP. Lundeberg The ship had been under contract "In a few, years, this .plan will ation, the bulk of the marine fire­ Wash. News Letter to the SIU since mid-1949, having begin to produce picn with leader­ men would be polled and'the tally Welfare Benefits ....Pages 26, 27 held all the chips ..." Page 8 The result, as Seafarers .know, been bought by the company in ship qualities who will be equipped known by Labor Day, September Welfare Report to see straight and think straight Page 5 v/as that the shipowners had to sign March of that year. 7. The resolution simply requires Your Constitution Your Dollar's Worth Page 7 a contract on the SUP's terms, The Puerto Rico, ' which had about the economic problems that either a yes or no answer. The MFOW, with headquarters Publlshid biwttkly at th* haadquartar* terms that were toqgher than the featured an 11-day trip to PR, the confront us," Logan said. As a shipping company repre­ Dominican Republic and the Vir­ in San Francisco, and halls in Se­ Intarnatlonal Union, A^ union's original offer. A Oolf Dlitrlct, AFL, 675 Fourth The article is spiced with sevei-al gin Islands, carried some 7,000 sentative on the Welfare Plan's attle, Portland, San Pedro, Hono­ lantie Avonuo, Brooklyn S3, NY. Tol. STarling d slat* mattar interesting anecdotes o| Lunde- passengers on the Caribbean cruise board of trustees, Logan helped lulu, New Orleans, Baltimore and set op the scholturship program. each year. New York, presently holds con- uncitr*h*Tct ^AUSIM Brooklyn, NY, tContihued on page 17)' ice Traps Great Mikes 'Convoy^ II??!! !'!!•' Safposf Loads Lundeberg Bull Halls SIU Cruise Ship Crew m. I I i>i- •.lis-. SEAFARERS LOG SIU School Plan Lauded . . •- " �Pjure .Tliref Sl^AiFARKttSy LOG- • •: * • April 21 Strike Of U' • ,-li • r'l Cities Service Ships Barring a late-hour change of heart by the Cities Service Oil Company, Seafarers in all ports will pull the pin on the Cities Service tanker fleet, Tuesday morning, April 21. The strike, if it comes off, will be the result of the company*^ refusal to Pael Hall, Secretary-Treasare?, takes the deck at the regular mem­ bership meeting In San Francisco and discusses the Union's pro­ gram and objectives. He attended the meeting there following the SlU Convention held in San Diego. ^ accept certain clauses of the standard SIU tanker contract, clauses negotiated and approved by the company's own labor relations representative. Two $IU membership meetings in all, ports have unanimously voted to give the Union Negotiating Committee fulli authority to call a walkout, if necessary. All necessary prep­ arations have been made for the strike. Picket signs have been printed up, and a plan of action drafted, with all outports alerted on a standby basis, ready to swing into immediate action on a na­ tional scale should the strike come off. Shoreside Support Further, the SIU will be able to count on solid support from shoreside workers In Cities Service re­ fineries. The Lake Charles, La., Metal Trades Council, AFL, which mans the main Cities Service- re­ finery, as well as all AFL trade unions in Louisiana have pledged their aid. A resolution was passed at the Louisiana State AFL con vention on April 8 offering "full physical, financial and moral sup­ port" to the SIU. Similarly, CIO Oil Workers man­ ning the company's shoreside in­ Tom-Banning (left), San Franol&co Fort Agent, checks the vacation stallations in Perth Amboy and pay applications of Roi/ert Hellig (center), AB, and William House, Charles Bedell, Robert Soule and Fred Kreger (left to right), all Linden, New Jersey, can be oiler. Services and space In 'Frisco have been expanded. District Vice-Presidents of the Louisiana State Federation of Labor, counted on to back up the SIU. examine the Federation's resolution to support the SIU. Both the "Oil Workers Interna­ tional Union and the Lake Charles Metal Trades Council have their own contract grievances with Cities Service. The Oil Workers, in fact, have been operating without a for­ mal written contract. The dispute with Cities Service grew out of negotiations of the Expanded representation and increased membership facili­ new SHREVEPORT, La.—^All-out support of the SIU in its standard tanker agree­ ties are rapidly taking shape for all Seafarers on the West ment. SIU in the course of the nego­ drive to end the Clities Service hold-out against the stand­ Coast as a result of a series of changes instituted by the tiations, the Cities Service repre­ ard tanker agreement was pledged by the Louisiana State Union. The changes followed-*—" sentative served as chairman of Federation of Labor in its-*" a survey of West Coast facili­ set up a new dispatch system and the tanker employers negotiating annual standard tanker agreement as ties made by Secretary-Treas­ operate regularly out of San Fran­ committee. He personally approved April 8. convention here other SlU-contracted tanker com­ urer Paul Hall at the conclusion cisco. of all terms, of the agreement and In a resolution adopted unani­ panies have done. of the SIU convention .in San In addition. Assistant Secretary- recommended acceptance by the mously by over 600 delegates rep­ "A work stoppage would serious­ Diego. Treasurer Bui Hall is going to the company. resenting more than 50 AFL trade ly affect the port of Lake Charle?, With West Coast snipping hold­ West Coast temporarily to estabWhile 15 other SIU-contracte'B unions, the Federation offered its not only with respect to the mem­ ing steady at a high level and a (Continued on page 17) (Continued on page 17) full physical, financial and moral bers of the Seafarers International sizeable portion of the membership support" to the SIU "in the event Union who ship through this port, using the West Coast ports, the economic action by the Seafarers but also with regard to the welfare new changes, will mean more com-, International Union should be- of the many shoreside workers em­ plete coverage of the ships, and fcome necessary to support its po­ ployed in the Cities Service in­ more shoreside services for men sition in its present contractual stallation at Lake Charles." the on the beach and in the hospitals. difficulties with Cities Service Re­ resolution pointed out. The offshore runs by SlU-confining Corporation." SIU New Orleans agent Lindsey tracted companies to Hawaii, In resisting the "reasonable and Williams, who was to lead the SIU Korea, Japan, Formosa and other Formation of a permanent committee on ciarifications that Far Eastern ports have been in­ will meet regularly to take up contract. interpretations has just contractual demands" of the delegation, was unable to attend creasing of late. The same being been agreed on by Union and shipowner representatives. SIU, Cities Service has "resorted because of his duties in connection to unfair tactics," said the resolu­ with the SIU Convention and West true for intercoastal services. This P(}ints up the need for more ex­ Under present plans the com­ company representatives. What it tion which was presented to the Coast survey. tensive service and facilities by an mittee will meet monthly to will do is deal with provisions of convention by Walter Mayo, presi­ deal with any clauses in the the contract which have caused dent of the Lake Charles, La., Text of resolution is on page 17. increased SIU staff. Metal Trades Council. The resolu­ dry cargo contract which need Additional Space persistent misunderstandings. tion was strengthened further by clarification. In the mqin West Coast port of Money Draws the signatures of more than 100 One meeting to organize the San Francisco additional space for The first contract item, to be delegates who affixed their names SIU services has been provided in .group has already been held with taken up at the next meeting of to it as co-introducers. The Troy Steamship Com­ the SUP headquarters hall. Gen­ Assistant Secretary-Treasurers the group, will be the question of Shoreworkers, Too pany and the Trojan Steam­ Sonny Simmons and Joe Algina erous provision for the SIU's of­ money draws in foreign ports. The The Lake Charles council also ship Company have announced fices was made by SUPJSecretary- representing the SIU. The em­ SIU contract specifies that such is trying to negotiate a new con­ that Ihcj now have the ret­ Treasurer Harry Lundberg snd the ployers were represented by ne­ draws should be issued in Ameri­ tract covering shoreside Cities roactive wages due under the gotiators for several major com­ SUP staff, who cooperated fully to can currency, but some captains Service workers in the area. new SIU agreement ready for assure the A&G District of neces­ panies inclining Captain John have claimed that local laws do Unfair tactics being used by payment. Boughman Tisthmian), Mr. R. not permit them to give out dol- Cities Service include "attempts to sary facilities. To supplement the present San Shilling (Alcoa), Mr. J. P. Imlay, l»s. This has led to many queries break down the morale of unli­ • Seafarers who have retro­ active wages due from either Francisco staff consisting of Tom (South Atlantic) and Mr. Max Har­ from crews who were entitled to censed seamen aboard Cities Serv­ of these companies can collect Banning as port agent and Carl rison representing a group of dollars under the contract. ice tankers through a campaign of it by writing to the company shipowners s^uch as Waterman SS Lawson as patrolman. Hall has ap­ The Union has secured a .com­ continued harassment of these and giving it their mailing pointed Jeff Gellette as patrolman Corp. and Bull Lines. prehensive list of r^Tulations from seamen" by Cities Service super­ address. Both companies are in San Francisco, He is also send­ The committee will not meet for various countries and will take visory personnel, the resolution located at 21 West Street, ing New York dispatcher Marty the purpose of settling beefs, which them up with the shipowners group said. New York. NY. Breithoff to San Francisco as West will be handled as before on the for the purpose of clarifying this Cities Service is the lone hold­ Coast representative. Breithoff will «pot between Union patrolmen and issue. out against coming to terms on the New Union Services Added OnWest Coast I •3 I -^1 Louisiana AFL Offers Full Aid In CS Beef SIU-Company Panel Sifting Pact Kinks Two Co'« Have Retroactive ^ •• r- I'f' ii'"' I la® �Rit* Mr SM'Af £nrstmp tiyr • -t - New Art Contest DeadUne Set As 1 See It • 2 • _ i WHILE OUT ON THE WEST COAST ATTENDING THE STQ convention, your delegates took the opportunity to visit with Seafarers shipping out of the West Coast ports. We found a considerable^number of men who used to sail out of the East Coast and the Gulf have moved West with their families and are shipping out of our West Coast halls. Aside from renewing old acquaintances, your delegates had a chance to get the personal opinions of the membership there on the policies and operations of your Union. We're happy to report that Seafarers on the West Coast expressed their satisfaction with the way the Union has been operating. Prompt Welfare Service Many of the men were particularly pleased with the benefits they have been receivihg from the Seafarers Welfare and Vacation Plans. They expressed themselves as being well-satisfied with the prompt service they have been getting even though their halls and homes are across the continent from our New York headquarters. Our maternity benefits have come in for k good deal of praise from the men and their wives. Aside from their immediate" need for the dough that, these benefits satisfy, they have done much to spread the word about the SIU and its way of operation in the many small towns and neighbor­ hoods where Seafarers have made their homes. Seafarer James Penswlck displays some of his entries in the Seafarers Art Contest. At left, is one of It should be noted along these lines that some of our biggest Union bis has relief copper works, while he lias some of his hand-made bracelets, in various designs and boosters have been the wives and parents of seamen. Judging from color combinations, stacked on the table In front of him. the mail we receive at head^arters, these people feel that your Union In a move aimed at allowing more time for Seafarers to get their entries in, the Union has has done much for their well-being through our contracts and con­ agreed to set back the deadline of the Second Annual Art Contest to May 14. The decision ditions as well as the benefits we have foi^ the family men. Additional LOG Mailings to extend the deadline to May 14 came after several Seafarers out on trips wrote in asking for time to return home and-*^ With the West Coast ports 2,500 miles away, from the centeif^ol Union operations, the SEAFARERS LOG is much in demanii send their entries in. Judging tlie membership acquainted with what's going on in the vUnlon' imH will now take place on May 19 in maritime. Accordingly we have made arrangements to mi^- addl-^ and awards will be made at the tional bundles of the LOG to our West Coast halls ' i 7) membership meeting of May 20. to assure enough copies to go around. The latest and largest entry of Our West Coast brothers have be^n enjoying the contest belongs to James Penssteady shipping for some time. Thanks to the wick, who flooded the handicraft cooperation of our brothers in the SUP, they have category with copperplate handi­ the use of the SUP's comfortable shoreside facili­ work. Of 18 such entries, Pensties, particularly in the new buildings in iSan wick depicts 12 sailing ships sail­ Francisco and Wilmington. As has been reported ing on a sea of copper; other works elsewhere in this issue, we are increasing our in copper include engravings of representation and services on the West Coast so men, women, children and dogs. as to assure Seafarers there of the same kind of In addition to his copper displays, first-class SIU service that has been the rule throughout the Atlantic P^enswick entered four dozen handand Gulf District. wroughtj)lastic and copper brace­ lets, along with tie clips made of 4" 3^ t the same materiaH A RECENT NEWSPAPER REPORT INFORMS US THAT THE At the moment, entries are con­ construction of new ships in^ US shipyards has reached a 21-month tinuing to pour in. Of the four low. Aside from the remainder of the Mariner ships under construction categories, watercolors, h a n d 1for the Government, there are no dry cargo vessels for saltwater crafts, oils and drawings, handi­ service under construction, and no orders for any new ships have been crafts lead all the rest in the num­ placed in the month of March. ber of entries. At the present time This steady decline in the building of new ships comes eight months there are 29 entries in this classifi­ after the passage by Congress of the long-range shipping bill. According cation. Last year the handicraft to its declared purposes, this bill was supposed to pave the way for section fared poorly, having the a revival of our merchant fleet by -encouraging the construction and least number of entries of any of operation of new ships. the categories. However, the at­ BUI Weakened By Amendments tentions of Seafarers seem to be more heavily directed to the handi­ At the time the bill was passed, your Union pointed out that it craft section this year. There is, had been greatly weakened by amendments and would have little however, room for ihore in every or no effect on the shipping picture. Your Union's predictions on category. Entries have been re­ this score have been proven correct by the developments of recent ceived for every category to date, months. Judging from the results of the legislation, the last Congress and with the deadline extended and administration in Washington spent a good deal of time and many more are expected. effort in bringing out a totally unworkable and unrealistic piece of Entries On Display legislation. • Although there were some in Congress who understood the nature of the problem, their views did not All entries -will be displayed at The offiee of Steve Cardnllo (center), SIU Philadelphia.Port Agent, prevail. the SIU headquarters. In addition, came in for some redecoration. H^re, he chats with Victor Carney It was expected that the new administration they will be shown at the Archi­ (left) and Frank McGann, officials of ILA Local 1242. would take a second Jock at the maritime picture tectural League of New York, 115 and come up with a positive program of its own East 40th Street, New York 16, to deal with the problem. However, up uiitU now NY, in Gallery ."A" under the • In line with the SIU's policy of providing up-to-date halls sponsorship of the New York Pub­ in all ports, the Philadelphia branch hall is now undergoing there has been no action on this seore. The House lic Library. This showing will pre­ thorough renovation. When the job is completed, Seafarers Merchant Marine Committee, which normally is cede the contest at headquarters. the starting point for merchant marine legislation, 4has not taken any steps along these lines, nor has The judging will be handled by in that port will have com­ a panel of art experts not as yet fortable facilities for shipping, the building. Jn addition, floor the administration made its views known on the mikes have been hooked up to the subject. determined. Three winners will be recreation and meetings. public address system so that mem­ picked in each category, making a No Action Seen This Year Extensive alterations have al­ bers hitting the deck at meetings total of 12 prizewinners, in addi­ ready been made on the shipping Under such circumstances, it appears that there wiU be no steps tion to those chosen for honorable floor, in the recreation room, aqd v;ill be heard with ease and com­ taken at this session of Congress, and the present , policy of inaction, fort. mention. Last year wrist watches were awarded to the winning Sea­ the Union's business offices. The New and more comfortable fur­ so dangerous to our national weU-being, will prevMl. Your Union has long felt that the core of the problem has been farers. No prizes have been de­ floor of the shipping hall and the niture is on order for bdth -the termined as yet . fob the current recreation room topside have been business offices and the hall. The lack of knowledge and imderstanding on the part of the general asphalt-tiled throughout and new outside doorway on the street floor public; and in turn, by the average member of Congress. -Until the contest. • Each entry should be sent to the paint job has brightened up tl-«e has been completely redesignecT public realizes the importance of the merchant marine to the nation's Art Editor, SEAFARERS LOG. hall considerably. A conference while work is now going ahead on economy and security, there will be no widespread demand for sensible, constructive maritime legislation. 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY. room in the rear of the hall has fepairing and tiling the stairway. Be sure to wrap the entries well. been reflnished and new furniture '.'Some of the boys were so sur­ The Union has attempted to acquaint both Seafarers and the gen­ Send them special delivery or reg­ installed for meeting purposes. prised by the^ew look," Phila­ eral public with the nature of the problem through the pages of the Music, Too istered mail, if possible, or bring delphia Port Agent Steve Cardullo SEAFARERS LOG and other sources. It would be desirable if the them into headquarters. Be sure The public address system con­ reported, "that for a minute they shipping Industry as a whole were to take its problem to the American to write your name and address necting both floors has been re­ thought they were coming into the people. Once they understand it, there will be . little difficulty in wired for piping music throughout wrong place.'' on the back of each entry. getting the kind of maritime legislation the industry needs.' Philly Hall Renovated; New Comforts Built In [ iiv:' r/. J k}j '• I j?! j �AffU M, mfi SBAWAmX^S Bryson Indicted For Denying Commie Ties LOG SI U opens Books For Job fiugh Bryson, president of the National Union of Marine Cooks and Stewards, is facing a 10-year jail term and a $20,000 fine as the result of a perjury indictment returned agaTnst him by a Federal^ grand jury in San Francisco. Coast. One report was tha* his ar­ The Government cracked rest may mean a victory for the down and ordered Bryson's arrest Marine Cooks and Stewards, AFL. only two weeks after the SEA­ The NLRB has ordered representa­ FARERS LOG published a four- tion elections involving the Bryson page expose of "The Communist union and the MC&S-AFL, Plot in Maritime,'? revealing the However, this latest develop­ Communist. Party domination of ment, according to a reliable Gov­ Bryson's union. ernment source, could mean that Specifically, Bryson has been in­ the NLRB might have Bryson's dicted on two counts of perjury. union taken off the ballot, and award the elections to the MCSAFL by default. Another possibility, according to this same, source, is that the NLRB might postpone the election, and wait to see if Bryson is convicted of the charges. If Bryson is con­ victed, then his union would be taken off the ballot. There have also been persistent Despite the hour and their desire to get ashore after an extended foreign trip, crewmembers of the reports since Bryson's arrest, that SS Atlantic Traveler listen intently as SIU organizer Frank Bose (facing camera) outlines developthe NUMC&S might merge with iuents in the book-Job hassle with the AMEU. SIU organizers were on the spot as usual although the Bridge's International Longshore­ men's and Warehousemen's Union.- . ship docked at Z AM at thp Atlantic Refining docks in Fort Newark, NJ. This, however, would mean very' Failing again to get an answer from Atlantic Refining's company union, the SIU is going little change in policy as far as the NUMC&S is concerned, since the ahead on its own hook with plans to show conclusively that it does maintain a ratio of one NUMC&S and the ILWU have job or better for every active bookmember in the Union, one of the key issues in the current both followed all the twists and ^ turns of the Communist Party Atlantic organizing campaign.-*^ in' its original offer. Accordingly, A controversy developing tion an impartial,audit of SIU rec­ policy line. *As the LOG pointed out in its since early this year reached ords to determine the ratio of ac­ the Union, with full membership expose, Bryson, "through the its climax last week. At that time, tive SIU books to jobs during 1952. authorization, called on the Ameri­ years, has consistently served the Atlantic Maritime Employees The SIU had already posted its can Arbitration Association, an outside organization, to name one Union, so-called "independent $10,000. Bridges in all his operations." Hugh Bryson to three accountants to look into union" in the Atlantic tanker fleet, Shows Good Faith The first/charge says that he lied balked for the second time at in­ Moving to show its good faith Union records and then certify the when he swore to a Taft-Hartley dicating whether it accepted or re­ and at the same time bring these actual book-job ratio for all of last Report EiOet affidavit that he was "not a mem­ jected a $10,000 offer made by the vital job facts to the forefrotat so year. ber of the Communist Party." The 'original offer made by the SIU conditioned on a like that'Atlantic men can have-no Cheek amountand being posted by the questions on the issue, the SIU SIU made it plain that this was an The second charge ~ says that he Seafarers who lose baggage AMEU. It would have set in mo­ went ahead with one of the steps issue on which the AMEU could lied in the same affidavit when he checks for gear checked at any "put up or shut up" once and for swore that he was not "affiliated" baggage room should SIU all on its charges of SIU misrepre­ with the Communist Party. notify that particular hall sentation. Even so, though prodded As the LOG reported in its ex­ right away so that no one can on all sides, even by many of its pose, Bryson "has operated in improperly claim the baggage own supporters, the AMEU main­ (Harry) Bridges' shadow. What is with that check. Headquarters tained an official silence on the definitely known about Bryson is officials advise you to do this offer for more than a month, since that he was a protege of Bridges, immediately to avoid loss of it was first published February 14. whp got his start through the West your gear and/or trouble It wasn't until the renewal of Coast longshore leader." claiming it later on. Make the SIU offer on March 24 that It Amid growing rumblings of non-Communist opposition, the ventured a comment, and then Bridges was convicted on a simi­ sure you notify the hall where lar charge three years ago, but is the baggage was checked as Communist leaders of the International Longshoremen and only to say that it would discuss it still free on bail pending appeal. soon as you find out you've Warehousemen's Union steamrollered their program thropgh in the next issue of its irregularlyBryson's indictment touched off lost the check published . magazine. The Fleet, the tenth biennial conventiont a number of reports on the West which, it said, "will go to press of the West Coast union last within the next few days." This week. .statement appeared in a "bulletin" of March 25 aqd had reference to Tho principal highlight of the YOUff n-XT". ANt) PKTN'ltgOeS AS the April issue of The Fleet, which convention was the election of a • SIU Mf.N ARC oMAPANrreo B> ,YOU anif file SIU ^ (.'ONSnTinKYi^ THIS HA- . has just been issued, but complete­ president pro-tem to fill Harry IS ro ACnuAtNT ly evades the issue; Bridges' post in the event the Su­ CONSYITUTION : ruflE YOU WIIH IHPbt PiOllV:- AMD How Controversy Began preme Court turns down his ap­ PfilVltffHS The whole controversy began peal from a perjury conviction. When the AMEU challenged an SIU Otherwise, the decisions of the claim that the Union had one job convention provided no surprises or better per active bookmember in following the standard Commu­ From Article XIII, Section 6 during a period late in 1952, and nist Party line. the SIU countered on February 11 "All reports by committees and Opposition Grows with a $10,000 offer to back its the Secretary-Treasurer under Nevertheless, despite Bridges' claim hot only for the period in this article, except those of the overwhelming control of the dele­ question but for ali of 1952. gates, opposition voices were Polls committees, shall be entered '.Under the terms of the SIU raised against ILWU support of challenge, the AMEU and the SIU in the minutes of the port where the Communist Party line, and were each to. put up $10,000, with headquarters is located. Polls IL'WU financing of the trials of the total $20,000 held in trust by a Committee reports shall be en­ Bridges, Jack Hall and other responsible public official for an ILWU leaders. tered in the minutes of the Port "Atlantic, Seamen's Widows and The decision to elect a president where it functions.'^^^^^^^^«e Childrens Fund." Then, the Amer­ Harry Bridges pro-tem, initiated by Bridges, is ican \Arbitration Association was taken as an indication that the son, president of the National Un­ to be called on to name account­ ILWU president expects to start ion of Marine Cooks and Stewards, ants to conduct an impartial audit serving sentence some time this who was also indicted on perjury of SIU records and certify the ac­ year on his three-year-old perjury charges. tual ratio of active SIU books to cbpviction. The conviction was The ILWU and tiie NUMC&S jobs during 1952. based on the charge that he swore are the only two waterfront unions After that, whoever was proved falsely that he was not a member to oppose the Coast Guard pro­ wrong in his claims would forfeit At part of the permanent record, of the Communist Party when he gram^ of screening poor security his $10,000, while the other's headquarteri, as well as the other applied for American citizenship risks'^off the ships and the docks. money would be returned. The ports, maintains complete reports in 1945. It carries a five year sen­ Right-wing opposition at the forfeited $10,000, less expenses, of all committees and officials. On tence, which is now on appeal to convention was led by Frank Max- was then to become payable as the file in headquarters and the SIU the Supreme Court. ey, a delegate from Warehouse Lo­ ASWCF, under the terms of which Other steps taken by the pro­ cal 6 in San Francisco. Maxey the fund would pay out $300 to port officds are records of oil re* gram include denunciation of the charged that Bridges and the lead­ supplement the meager $300 death ports made in the Union. Coast Guard screening program, ership of the union had "consist­ benefit now paid to the bene­ approval of a "peace crusade," and ently followed every twl;it and ficiaries of Atlantic seamen, until a pledge of support to Hugh Bry- turn of the Communist Party line." it was used up. West Coast Dockers Get Sub Prexy For Bridges m iiSiaaisSto: �>• •'. IV.^r 1 •; !, J " T :r r t Ti •,« . . B . ' . , Drive t• I;. AT WORK Uh}'.?-. MM 17i uitt SIU NEWSLETTER from WASHINGTON A former Seafarer who was .prominait In'organizing drives for the SIU, has taken his tal­ ents south of the border and is pvxtting them to good use in Mexico's scholastic circles. . I -I ' N , I SJ Mike Darley, who retired his book in June, 1951, after carrying it for five years following -I As a consequence, of World War 11, a US fiag tramp fleet sprung his discharge from the Navy • into being. However, today this large segment of the merchant marine, in 1946, has made himself felt numbering about 160 ships, mostly-Libertys, and employing-over 6,000 in Mexico City College organ­ seamen, may not be able to survive over the long pull unless Congress izational drives. He was chairman comes dorward with certain aids. of the recent Mexico City College Actually, about the dnly thing keeping -the tramps alive today is Front i'age Ball which many Hol­ the business they receive from the Military Sea Transportation Serv­ lywood and Mexican picture stars ice, which charters the tramps for fairly long periods. For a while attended through the influence of after World War II, the 50-50 shipping proviso in the ECA law proved Darley's dynamism. He comes by very helpful, but the US-aid shiinnents now have fallen way off. this organizational work naturally, having done yeoman work for the The tramps soon wiU put on a strong Congressional campaign to SIU in the organizational drives in become eligible for operating subsidy and for permission to form Isthmian mid Cities Service. their own freight conferences. However, it is very doubtful if Congress Makes Ball Success is in a frame of mind to approve these aids for the tramps. Ship Darley, a journalism major at subsidies are not popular these days, except among the recipients. the college, is credited with mak­ Under the law, only the so-called liner companies are eligible to ing the ball a social and financial receive subsidies, but even here, the liner ship subsidies will come success. The purpose of the af­ under the close supervision of special Congressional committees soon, fair was to send delegates from and ultimately may be eliminated or greatly modified. . the Mexico City College Press Club i t i to the Texas Intercollegiate Press The American-Hawaiian SS Company, one of-«the oldest domestic Association to be held in Wichita lines, and which recently announced it was getting out of the interFalls, Texas, on April 22. coastal trade in order to go into the ore carrying business, is having In his two years at MCC, Darley its bwn-troubles with the Government these days.' The company has become associate editor of the wants to convert S of Its 5 C-4's Into ore carriers .for use in the school paper, vice-president of the Labrador trade and applied about Iki years ago to the Federal Mari­ Student Council, a member of the time Board for a construction subsidy to aid in-.the reconversion work. Press Club and a member of the It is estimated that the conversion of the 3 C-4'8 could be accom­ Latin American Economic Society, plished for a little over $9 million, of which the Government was In addition to continuing his or­ A onetime rank-and-file SIU organizer, ex-Seafarer Mike Darley supposed to pay a construction subsidy of something up to 50 percent ganizing activities which he began (right) is now using his organizational talents for publicity work of the |9 million figure. However, in the meantime, added to the with the Union, Darley is taking at Mexico City College. Above, Mike fs diown talking with Gary factor that the FMB has not yet approved the subsidy plea, Secretary several courses in labor economics. Cooper, one of the Hollywood notables invited to attend a college His interest in the field was stimu­ dance he helped stage. With Cooper, among otiliers, was actress. of Commerce Sinclair Weeks has sent to Congress a revised budget eliminating all funds for ship construction, other than for the Mariner _ lated when he was a member of Barbara Stanwyck. The couple standing were not identified. program. This means that even if the FMB should kpproye the the SIU. American-Hawaiian subsidy application, that the Department bf Com ­ As a member of the Union, Darley Hollywood stars present at the merce still will not have the funds to authorize the 04 conversion was instrumental in seeing the two work, and that the Department then will have to reappear ^ before organizing drives through to a suc­ Ball included Gary Cooper, Bar­ Uongress to ask for a. supplemental appropriation if the Americancessful finish. His work, along bara Stanwyck and Ward Bond, Hawaiian ship ore program is to be realized. v/ith the rest of the membership, along with lesser lights of the helped to establish many of the silver screen. The players were on 3) » 4. benefits enjoyed by Seafarers to­ location in Mexico City when Congress will not Interrupt the continuation of the Mariner building Darley signed them on. day. program but will order discontinuation of plans to build the new prototype banker and four large passenger ships. These passenger vessels were to have been started this year for account of the Grace Lines and the Moore-McCormack Steamship Line. •nI The Department of Comitterce, even though engaged in an economy Another new service for Seafar­ move, has decided that it would be unwise to terminate the Mariner I er's is being added in SIU head­ program, but that, in order to cut government spending, the tanker quarters wiA the construction of and passenger ship program could be cut out, at a saving estimated a barber shop and bootblack stand at $118 million. on the second deck. Two barber In another effort to whittle down maritime appropriations for thb' chairs and all modem equipment coming year. Congress also will order the security personnel cut at necessary to provide haircuts, shaves, hot towels and shoe shines all Government reserve fleets, the cut to be from a total of 396 guai*ds down to 185. The procedure set up in the SIU penalty, the other in which it re­ are being Installed In a room next 4 » 4) to the poolroom. constitution for trials of accused versed the decision of a Baltimore While on tiie subject of Mariner ships, all steamship lines Interested Like all. other SIU services, such trial committee and the third in Seafarers also provides for a sys­ which it upheld a committee de­ as the Sea Chest, Port 6' Call and in eventually purchasing such tonnage will be interested in the de­ tem of appeals. After the trial cision without change. the SIU cafeteria, the barber shop velopment within the Maritime Administration of legislation on the The MA is working on a Mariner sales formula to recommend committee in any-port has passed In the first case a Seafarer who will be run directly by the Union. subject. to Congress. judgement against the defendant had been found guilty by the com­ The average building price of the Mariners amounts to about $9Vb and the judgement has been af­ mittee and also had run afoul of million each, and, under the law as it now stands, steamship lines firmed by membership meetings in the law submitted statements and operating in the foreign trade may be able to purchase them at about all ports, the Seafarer still has the evidence that he was successfully half of the original construction cost, or about $4^ million each. right of appeal. rehabilitating himself. The evi­ However, chances are good that the MA soon will.recommend to In order to do so. he sends a dence consisted Congress legislation under which the selling price would be a little notice of appeal to the Secretaryof an official re­ more favorable from the point of view of the prospective purchaser. Treasurer at headquarters within. port from a pro30 days after the trial committee bation service. it t 4^ decision has been The appeals com­ Perhaps the most spectacular development of any foreign merchant affirmed. This mittee then de­ fleet has been that of Panama, a small Central American nation. In leads to election cided to lift the essence, Panama prbvldes a replica of the State of Delaware. of an appeals man's suspen­ On September 1, 1939, there were 130 ships registered under the sion effective im­ committee Panamanian flag; by June 30, 1946, this flbet had Increase substan­ mediately and 1 n headquarters tially: and by December 31, 1951, the Papamanian merchant marine to con.sider the permit him the Dean was the fourth largest in the world, comprising 545 ships. It has case. full privileges of about one million more gross tdns of shipping than all the other The Appeals membership. Latin American registries combined, and its tanker fleet is 233,000 committee gets The second case involved a tons greater than the total of all tankers registered imder French, all the evidence haker who had been found guilty Adams Italian, and German flags. and documents by a Baltimore trial committee of JehB Kerl eleans vo la SlU'e Practically all of the present fleet of Panama is known to be owned connected with the case, while the failure to carry out his duties and new baiheidiop after tilelay«M by foreign nationals, either directly -or through wholly owned «r Seafarer can either send in a writ­ gross inefficiency, as well as re­ controlled tubsldiaries. However, how much and by whom cannot ten statement or argue his appeal fusal to cooperate with the ship's sot tkroBi^ In person if he so desires. delegates. The Seafarer appeared In this Instance however, it wlU ba ascertained with any great degree of accuracy. A United States law, namely the 1946 Merchant Ship Sales Act, The Appeals Committee then before the appeals committee and not he open to the general public. makes findings and recommenda­ presented arguments in his behalf. Present plans call for two union was an extremely Important factor in the rise of the Panamanian tions by majority vote. It can re­ After hearing the'accused man barbers to operate the shop, plus fleet Between the last half of 1946 and January 31, 1951, a total of verse a decision of guilt, dismiss and reviewing all the evidence, the one man on the bootblack stand. 152 ships were transferred from US to Panamanian registry under charges, recommend lesser punish­ appeals committee reversed the de^ If business is heavy enough, there this Act The magnitude of these transactions becomes more apparent ment, order a new trial, or simply cislon which meant liftiqg the sus­ is room to add a third chair and when it Is considered that the US ship transfers accoimted for 36 percent of the Increase in the Panemanlan fleet. uphold the trial committee's de­ pension of the Seafarer and revok­ another man. None of the ships In the Panamanian fleet was buUt in Panama, cision. In no case may it Increase ing a fine that had been levied Necessary alterations are now the punishment recommended. against him. going on with the opening date but were acquired from the US, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, The latest Appeals Committee, In its third hearing, the com­ dependent on delivery of the chairs. Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Italy, Belgium, China, Japan, and elected in New York, consisted of mittee heard the defendant inr It's expected that they wiH be Denmarlb . ~ E. F. Spear, C. Adams, D. Dean, volved but foimd nothing to justi­ ready in about three weeks, Jtt A. G. Espeneda, B, L, Brock, and fy reversal of his conviction, Ac­ which time the shop will open for J. L. Mastersi It heard three ap­ cordingly it upheld the judgement business from 9 AM to closing peals, one in which It reduced the of the trial conunlttee; time, -i-iifgna -efjiiseqm aai SIU COMMITTEES pk SEAFARSnS LOG Barber Shop To Open In Union Hq. �... AmU 17. 1958 SEAFARERS IPG Par* Seres I RECIPROCAL TRADES ACT COMES VP—President Elsenhower has asked Congi-ess for a one year extension of the Reciprocal Trades Act under which the US has lowered many of its tariffs. High tariff backers in ffie Republicah Party aoe. fighting to amend the Act so as to tonit the President's power, to lotrer taxUb by agreement with foreign countries. Supporters of the Act argue that low tarifb are heeded to encourage a greater fiow of trade and enable Europeans and. other countries to earn dollars and become self-supporting. TURKISH SDB SINKS IN DARDANELLES—After being rammed in the Dardanelles by a merchant ship, the Turki^ sub Dumlupiner eank with a loss of 91 lives. The Turkish government immediately arrested the skipper of the merchant ship, charging him with responsi­ bility for the sinking. CHINESE AGREE TO SWAP SICK PRISt^ERS—An exchange of sick and injured prisoners of war has been agreed on between UN and Chinese negotiators in Korea. The Chinese will turn over 600 prisoners beginning April 20 in rnurn for 5,800 disabled Communist prison­ ers. This preliminary exchange is expected to clear the way for a full resumption of truce talks. ACCUSED RUSSIAN DOCTORS FREED—^A group of prominent Russian doctors who had been arrested on charges of causing the death of top -Soviet leaders as part of a US-inspired plot have been freed by the Soviet Govern­ ment. Instead, a member of the five man Central .Committee of the Communist Party, S. P. Ignatievs*. More pleasant words than ever has been removed for causing their before are uttered by Soviet arrests. The doctors had previ­ delegate Andrei Vishlnsky at ously "confessed" to various as­ UN Assembly meeting. sorted crimes and were denounced In the press as wreckers, espionage agents and terrorists. Now the Soviet government admits that the confessions were fabricated and calls the freed men "outstanding figures of Soviet science." t t 4 t 4" 1" US PLANS TO SELL ATOMIC ENERGT—The Atomic Energy Commission has recommended an end to the Government monopoly of atomic energy. If the step is approved the Government will be able to release information and equipment for use by private industry In the development of atomic power plants.- Meanwhile the Govern­ ment conducted another In a series of atomic tests in Nevada. In this case, the weapon was exploded 5,000 feet in the air. It .broke store windows in Las Vegas, 75 miles distant, and was visible 1,000 miles away in Mexico. t> , it it . UN ELECTS NEW BOSS—The United Nations has elected Dag Hamm'arskjoeld, a Swedish diplomat, to replace Trygvie Lie -as secre­ tary-general of the world organization. Lie, a Norwegian, has headed the organization since it was first founded. The new secretary-general will serve for a five year term. ' BURMA COMPLAINS ABOUT CHINESE NATIONALIST^The Burmese goyernment is trying to get several thousand nationalist Chinese troops out of the country. The Chinese crossed the border Into Burma after being driven from South China by the Communists. Negotiations are now under way on the problem, with the US trying to arrange for a shift of the Nationalist troops to Formosa. D. S. Kli^aldie Heft), coxswain of the Ramsgate Lifeboat, and John Walker (right), coxswain of the Dover Lifeboat, display the plaques presented to them by Seafarer Ed Larkin, who. represented the crew of the Ill-fated Western Farmer at the formal presentation ceremonies in Ramsgate, England. Bnglish Rescuers Get Honors Two bronze plaques are now on display in England, one in Ramsgate and one in Dover, commemorating the bravery of the lifeboat crews from those two places in rescuing the SIU crew of the ill-fated Western Farmer. The plaques were presented^ at a formal gathering in Rams-' despite the fact that the accident Seafarers for the food that had jate this month on behalf of happened and the ship broke in been sent to them, and promised he crew of the ship, which was two and later sank during a heavy that the plaques would be displayed rammed by a Norwegian tanker on storm. in a very prominent place in their August 21, 1952, in the English home towns. Each of the plaques reads: "In Channel, and broke in two shortly deep appreciation to the crew of afterward. Olde Photos At the gathering, whiclT included the Ramsgate (Dover) lifeboat who, the townspeople, the mayor and during a severe English channel Wanted hy tMG county - council of Ramsgate, in gale came to our rescue when our The LOG is interested in col­ addition to the representatives of ship was rammed and split in half various newspapers and press asso­ on August 21, 1952. Their brilliant lecting and printing photo­ showing what seagoing ciations, Seafarer Ed Larkin rep­ seamanship and courage made graphs was like in the old days. All resented the Western Farmer possible our rescue without loss you t>ldtimers who have any crewmembers in presenting the of life. Crew of the SS Western old mementos, of plaques. Larkin is now attending Farmer, members of the Seafarers shipboard life, photographs pictures of Int'l Union, AFL." college in England as an SIU mem­ Larkin, while making the pres­ ships or anything that would ber on a labor scholarship. show how seamen lived, ate In addition to the plaques, the entation to Coxswain Kirkdaldie of and worked in the days gone the Ramsgate lifeboat, said the crew of the Western Farmer had by, send them in to the LOG. also chipped in and bought a sup­ plaques were a tribute from the Whether they be steam or sail, crew of the Western Farmer, "who ply of hard-to-get food and butter, around the turn of the cen­ which was sent to the men who frankly admitted that they doubted tury, during the first world if they would have ever gotten had manned the two lifeboats. war and as late as 1938, the As a result of the quick and home if it had not been for the LOG is interested in them all. Dover and Ramsgate lifeboats." brave action of the Dover and We'll take care of them and The crews of the two lifeboats return your souvenirs to you. Ramsgate boats, not a single man was lost off the Western Farmer, expressed their appreciation to the YOUR DOLLAR'S WORTH SEAFARERS GUIDE TO RETTER BUYING Don't Get Soaked For Vitamins The average person who eats a balanced food diet ordinarily doesn't need to take vitamin pills. But doctors often prescribe vitamins for people who are nutritionallydeficient in- some respect, "or for other medical reasons, and of course young children and pregnant mothers need additional vitamin preparations, especially Vitamin D. Certainly a Seafarer or members of his family shouldn't embark on expensive vitamin dosage without a doctor's advice. A lot of people swallow expensive vitamin pills these days who don't need them, or who really may need other medical treatment. But while doctors may know whether or not you need a vitamin supplement, and what vitamins to prescribe, apparently many of them don't know or don't care about the price their patients must pay for them. Doctors often prescribe the nationally-advertised brands for their patients, at a cost often twice as much as the same preparations under other names. There is no need for a working man or his family to pay these steep prices. Vitamins sold under such widelyadvertised names as SquJbb, One-^A-Day, Parke-Davis, Lederie, Mead and MUes are no better and no safer than the less expensive tmes sold under the private labels of the consumer cooperatives, the hig mail-order houses like Sears and Montgomery Ward, and large de­ partment stores who have their own private brands. The difference in prices charged for the same prepara­ tions i^ amazing. Onff man who had to buy a certain type of vitamin reports tliat one druggist wanted $7.50 for-it and a cut-rate pharmacist asked $5.50 for the same brand. He finally bought it at a large department store under a different brand name for $3. In all three cases, the' vitamins were the same strength and met the same Government standards. You can safely buy the lowest-priced brand, of any vitamin or drug preparation your doctor prescribed as long as the label carries the initials "U.S.P." That means the product meets the standards^ for that preparation established by the U. S. Pharmacopoeia. Similarly you can buy any drug product like asph-in that carries the initials "U.S.P." or "N.F." with assurance that it meets the official standards for the drug. For example you can find aspirin selling for 19 cents a J)ottle of 100 up to as much as 59 cents, under different brand names but all meeting the same "U.S.P." requirements. If your doctor hasn't prescribed a specific type of vitamin, but has given you a prescription which you of course can't read, then ask him to identify the vitamin so you can save by buying a private brand. Not only are the private-brand vitamin preparations much less expensive than the "famous-name", brands, but often they're even better quality—they have higher potenoies. Government regulations require that labels on all vitamin preparations state the number of units or milligrams they contain of each vitamin.--Most people don't take the time to compare the potencies of the various brands, as shovm. on the labels. If you do, you'll save-a lot of money. For example, if you'll compare the label on Montgomery Ward's own-brand vitamin B com­ plex at $1 for 100 capsules, with the label on the bighlyadvertis^ bne-A-Day brand which costs twice the price, you'll the Ward capsules have higher potencies in Written exclusively for THE SEAFARERS LOG. by Sidney Margolius, Leading Expert on Buying two vitamins, the same strength in two other, and are lower in only one. The vitamin preparations sold by the consumer co-op stores also beat the nationally-advertised brands by a wide margin. Co-Op brand B complex costs $1.69 for 150 tablets, as compared to the price tag on Parke-Davis B complex tablets,of $2.63 for the same quantity. Similar price differences exist in the vitamin prepara­ tions sold for small children. For example. Sears .Roe­ buck's oleum percomorphum and the nationally-advertis.ed Mead brand both contain the same amounts of vitamins A and D, but the Sears brand costs 20 per cent less. Many large department stores have their own_ brands of vitamin preparations and household remedies *at com­ paratively low prices, such as the Macy department stores throughout the country. If you or yoUr family require certain vitamins or drugs and can't find co-op stores or other sources in your town handling reasonably-priced private brands, you can order them by mail from a co-op medical firm sponsored by the Group Health cooperative and co-op hospitals. This is Celo Laboratories,, at Celo, North Carolina. Celo will send you a catalog of its products and prices. For example, it sells' Vitamin C tablets (ascorbic acid IfiO mg) for $1 for 175, and APC tablets at 100 for 65 cents. You can also get similar low prices on prescription items if your doctor will write to Cefo for prices. You can also buy vitamin preparations and medicines by mail or in person, at reasonable brices from a firm called Vitamin-Quota, which has offices at 880 Broadway, New York City, and at 2594 15th Avenue, San Francisco. Vitamin-Quota also fills prescriptions by mail. .'4 I �, $• • if-:; •PWBlMiiS,' SEAFARERS Fare Elfhi LOO April 17. IBSS British Scholarships Open For US Unionists . SEAfCASH BENEFITS 5 •^gjgg^ , awards; The first one was Irwin In recent years two Sea- SuaU. who attended Ruskin Colfarers have won these scholarship lf«e in 1948. Suall had previously served as. an Isthmian organizer and was a'inember of the Union publicity committee during the 1946 General Strike. A second Seafarer, Ed Larkin, won a scholarship last year and is now completing his studies at Coleg Harlech. As far as is knovra, the SIU is the only American union thus far to win two awards. Branch Of Oxford Ruskin College is a branch of The latest addition to the SIU Oxford University which was family of newspapers, "The Great founded to make the facilities of Lakes Seafarer" made its first ap­ Oxford available to British work­ pearance this month. The new pub­ ers. Coleg Harlech is an adult edu­ lication is the official organ of the cation institution located in a sev­ SIU Great Lakes District, which eral-hundred-year-old castle in represents freshrwater seamen on Wales. ore boats, barges, carferries and Scholarships now open are of­ other American-flag vessels plying fered for the year October, 1953, the Lakes. to June, 1954. In order to be eligi­ In its first issue the newspaper ble, an applicant must be an active appears as a four-page monthly but union member between 26 and 35 its lead editorial expresses the years of age. He should be capable hope that the publication will ex­ of handling college studies, and perience "growing pains" in the must intend to return to an active role in the labor movement when near future. As the editors put it, the pur­ his year is up. pose of the new publication is to The scholarships, three at Ruskin bring to Seafarers on the Lakes and one at Coleg Harlech, cover and other seamen accurate infor­ tuition, room and board. Scholar­ mation about developments in the ship winners are expected to sup­ industry. Further, they point out ply their own transportation and that the constitution of the Sea­ personal expense money. In some farers International provides that instances it's possible to obtain a the affiliates should support a jour­ Fulbright travel grant to cover nal to keep the membership in­ transportation costs. formed. / Seafarers interested in applying The new publication is another for scholarships should get in touch in a growing list of newspapers put with the Committee on Labor out by SIU affiliates, including the Scholarships, Institute of Interna­ SEAFARERS LOG, the "West tional -Education, 1 East 67th Coast Sailor," publication of the Street, New York 21, N. Y. The SUP; the "BME Marine Engineer," deadline for receipt of applications the "Fishery Worker," newspaper is May 10, 1953. The Transatlantic of West Coast fish and cannery af­ Foundation, located in London, filiates, and the "Canadian Sailor," makes the scholarships possible official publication of the SIU through an educational exchange Canadiw District. program. Great Lakes SIU Paper Is Published •.>_- iiy Is:: K. I'-' 1^IF-'" ' • I^*T •• mr' r I U'ft .'%•- Applications are again open to American union members for four one-year scholarships in Great Britain for the study of labor relations. The scholarships are at Ruskin College, Oxford, and Coleg Harlech in-^ — • • • • . r SEAFARERS WELFARE, VACATION FLANS REPORT ON BENEFITS PAID FPOHI TO No. Seafarers Receivina Benefits this Period Average Benefits Paid Each Seafarer • Total Benefits Paid this Period po| 1 733 WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD 1I 1 tf' 060 CF all Hsniul Bsssfiu Death Benefits Disabilitv Benefits Mntemitv Benefits Vttcntlon Benefits V^V-eo ^4_____ WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID PREVIOUSLY HosDitnl Benefits Paid Since Tulv 1. 1950 • Death Benefiu Paid Since Tulv 1. 1950* Disabilitv Benefits Paid Since Mnv 1. 1952 • Mnternitv Benefits Paid Since AnrU 1. 1952 • Vacation Benefits Paid Since Feb. 11. 1952 • Total Wo SLO.LB*} oa c>o 3 OOAX5£ 1' • Dste Benefits Beeen 00 ' ^(0 II WELFARE, VACATION PLAN ASSETS Vacation Cash on Hand Welfare 3n «4i Vacation Estimated Accounts Receivable* Welfare US Government Bonds (Welfare) Real Estate (Welfare) Other Assets - Training Ship (Welfare) TOTAL ASSETS 3^ oo 3^. 3,3i<r 74V 5T COMMENTS^ There is a growing -tendency on the part of bene­ ficiaries under the Seafarers Welfare Plan to engage legal counsel or other outside assistance in connection with death benefit claijns. Persons covered the Plan are urged to tell thel .beneficiaries that in the event of their death, that they need only to notify the Welfare office or the nearest Unio: AT SUJ HEADQUARTERS 4tbAv«.t20tliSf;*l»oklya Swop yarns or wotch the fights on television with your old ship­ mates at the Port C Cail-YOUR union-owned and union-operated bar. Bring your friends — where you're always welcdnt*. And the tab won't fi-acture thot payoff. OWNfO AND OPERATED l>y ih» SE-AfARERS INTERNATIONAL UHlOtt ATLANTIC AND GULF OISTRO AFX. Hall, prompt attention is given to all'claims and the ser vices of a third party are not necessary-oa: required. A brief letter with the death Certificate enclosed is suf­ ficient for the payment of death benefi Submitted A1 Kccr, AssiSfSidrXtRitiuistTittof ' ...and, remember this ' All these are yours without contributing a single nickel on your piart — Cdllecting SIU bene­ fits is e^, whether it's for hospital, birth, disability or death You iet first rate personal service inunediately through iiltoim^nion's represdntafives. tifi .,s �. -••• • •• April 11, Ijsy SEAT A RERS. LOG Pafffr^NIn* "• - -•• • • - '•••^;:it%- .M •w ;i» UNION TALK • '-S ByKHTHTERPE Our organizers have found they can talk turkey with even the most violettt member of the so^;alIed antbSIU fringe guiding the declining foitunes of the 'AMEU. True, some of them wouldn't admit the sun was up even if they had a first-degree burn from lying in it too long. They're the do-or-dic type, who've got their applications in already for jobs with Esso and Socony. But talking it out never hurts. Show them a typical handful of pay vouchers from SIU ships. They'll hint around about some sort of shadowy deal we have b^ith the operators to get blank vouchers and make up any figures we like on the ones we show around for organizing purposes. But When you point out that you have made a st.anding offer to pay $10,000 to anyone who can prove SIU misrepresentation with the pay vouchers it uses, they chuckle meaningfully, and add ominously that it would be pretty tough to collect it, though any court in . the land would uphold a proper claim for the dough. 'No Overtime' Blues Then, failing t<j. establish the point, they'll remark that assuming the pay vouchers are legit, who in Atlantic wants to break his back to make "that kind of money," So you point out significantly that most of the men on virtually every ship , in the Atlantic fleet feel that"it wouldn't hurt them one bit to earn the same payoffs enjoyed The Lady Rodney steams out to sea on her final trip with flags flying. The vessel with a long passen­ on. SIU ships, and that they don't ieel they'd be working any harder ger and wartime service is bowing out of service and no plans have been* made for her future use. than they dp now, especially since they're doing a lot of work now that should be paid with overtime in the first place. The discussion then follows the line that maybe a lot of SIU guys do make a better living than guys with ithe same rating in Atlantic, but money isn't everything. You agree with this, adding that a pro­ Now on lier last voyage as a combination passenger-freighter is the graceful, white-hulled fessional seaman likes to feel that-he doesn't have to be told how to do his job ali the time by a so-and-so of an officer who isn't repre­ Lady Rodney of Canachan National Steamships, a type of smrall passenger steamer not often sented any better than he is, and who hounds him only because that's seen in American waters. ^ the price of his own continued employment with the same outfit. She is making the rounds The fleet served Montreal, Hali­ and Georgetown, British Guiana. iiBut jiou listen further, although it seems you've heard it all before, of British possessions in the fax, St. John, NB; Boston, Ber­ Officials of Canadian National bfoney dsn't eversdhing, he says, and what about all the other things Caribbean and upon complet­ muda, St. Kitts, Antigua, Montser- Steamships say there are no plans tne coifipany provides for-us? ing her present voyage at St. J(^n, rat, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados. at present to replace the Lady , jf 1-• NB, will be laid up in company St. Vincent, Grenada, Trinidad, Rodney and Lady Nelson. it Company Paternalism . -i : Yjss, S(^ you list a few for him, like the two guys scalded from busted with her sister ship, the Lady s^anv lines on faulty washing machines that should have been repaired Nelson. Built at Cammell-Lairds, Birk­ six monUis before . . .'the firing of another because he bad the enhead, in 1928, both ships have "iherve" to file a claim against the company when he was disabled dti the job and they wouldn't even pay him maintenance ... or the been pronounced too old for profit­ runaround given anotheC who had a fit for duty slip from USPHS able operation against airline com­ biutr waf told by the company to come back in six months and "they'd petition anS rising costs of crews and cargo handling. They have see" what they could do for him. been on the tropic run for 20 years; You mention the movie machine's both the company and the AMEU have accommodations for 125 pass­ Cuts ordered in the Maritime Administration ship con­ claim credit for when the men's own nickels and dimes in the coke engers in three classes, plus machines paid for them ... the innersprlng mattress he's still waiting "deckers" carried "in the open" struction budget* by the Department of Commerce were for on^his ship . , . the lack of fresh milk for the unlicensed crew between the Islands. sharply criticized by Senator Leverett Saltonstall, Massa­ while- the ship sat In a US port for two weeks ... the empty icebox chusetts Republican. Salton-^ Torpedoed Once In the crew mess while the saloon Icebox was packed full . . . and stall declared that the pro­ propriations have been fan- game sCndipg ifuyS on vacation whether Uiey want it then or hot, and then During World War II, Lady Nel­ such budget cuts. calling them back even if it's Christmas eve and not shipping them son was torpedoed in the harbor posal to eliminate $118,500,000 forMeanwhile no action is being until a week later anyway. of St Lucia, but was towed to for four new passenger ships and taken by Congress on a maritiifte Inriiis turn, he rattles off four or five items you never heard anybody Mobile and-converted into a hos­ a new type of tanker imperiled the program, pending completion of a but the company publicity department rave about in the first place. pital ship. The Lady Rodney was study by the Commerce Depart­ Then you ask the guy point-blank, when it's bver, if he thinks the also in war service as a Canadian modernization of the American ment on the Government's ship merchant fleet. The Government, construction and subsidy program. fleet 'would have gotten • Its recent pay increase if the SIU hadn't Navy transport. needled-them into it, and he agrees, maybe the company was "a little Similar ships on the same serv­ he said, should provide both con­ No date was set for the completion slow" acting on that scdbe. ice for Canadian National Steam­ struction and operating subsidies of the study or. presentation of a Finally, you toss out the clincher: "Do you think the SIU will take ships prior to 1941 were the Lady' for these ships. legislative program to Congress. Economy Drive Atlantic?" He looks around him ifurtively, checking to see if anybody Somers, Lady Hawkins and Lady " With Government policy unset­ else is listening. By this time the dock is deserted; so he slips some­ Drake, ail sunk by enemy action The cuts were ordered by Com­ tled, US ship construction reached thing out of his pocket and gives off with a sigh of relief. "My pledge in World War II. These five ships merce Department Secretary Sin­ its lowest point in the last 21 card . . . signed it two days ago. Can't sell the AMEU lihe to myself were named after famous British clair Weeks as part of the admin­ months. No new contracts for ship anymore. Figured I'd give it a last whirl just for laughs." It happened Admirals who sailed to fame in the istration's drive to reduce budget construction were entered in the Just that way less than a week ago. estimates. Thus far maritime ap­ month of March. Caribbean. Proud *Lady' Makes Last Voyage Sen. SaHonstall Raps Ship Construction Cut Cartoon History Of The SIU 11*5. The I940 General Sirihe The 1946 General Strike for bigher wages was thf The strike held despite intervention by,WSB and most complete tie-up ever known. Longshoremen other Federal agencies. The tie-up and support by and teamsters refused to wortc. The APL-MTD: ! labor was Oarefully planned by the SIU. In all ports worked as a unit, witb the weight ol< the entire AFIii , ; < fi<nUnR strike tactics were used with the front staybehind the strike. . •• .L .Vo. 3S Signifying unity, tlie strike was supported by in­ dependent, anti-Communist and CIO unions. All marine workers fell in line. Aid by Seafarers in the past paid off with interest. Our brother unions were I �SEAFARERS Fare Ten *.iV" (••sac "*&«! 17, i95» LOG PORT BEPOKTS mie Nelson, the ex-bartender of Wilmington: will give them the support and Son Francisco: the passenger runs, is sweating out backing that is so important in an Alcoa passenger ship" that he their beefs, and will go a long way wants to get. Some of the others in consolidating the' West Coast. are Fred Havard, H. G. Ridgeway, Baltimore Native Frank Hill, Eddie Moore, Paul Col­ George Jerosimich, a BaltimoreShipping was red hot in this port bred man, is one of the members Shipping in this port for the last lins, L. Morrow, E.« Wasden .and We've been busy here moving during the last period, and from enjoying this wonderful weather on and expanding our .staff and space couple of weeks hasn't been any­ C. Jordan. Cal Tanner the ..looks of things, it won't be the beach. George has been sailing for more efficient service to the thing to brag about, with about lOO , - Mobile Port Agent cooling off for some time. The under the SIU banner for the past members. Under the new set-up, men shipping out to regular jobs, seven years, and is one of the men • J. t. weather out this way has the who has decided to make the West we now have the staff to give our and about half that number shippbd to towboat and other local jobs. Lake Charles: Chamber of Commerce real happy, Coast his shipping base. He's been members all the SIU services, such We paid off the Alcoa Patriot. and we're not kicking either. In sailing from here for the past four as Welfare service, as well as ship­ Clipper, Polaris and Corsair, all of fact, our only trouble is trying to years. George has the distinction ping and registration , services. Alcoa Lines, and the Morning Light convince the men here that the of having served in the Marine We're located' In Room 104 now, and Monarch of the Sea of Water­ weather aboard ship will be-as nice Corps twice. He's 25 now, and was man. The Alcoa Patriot and Al­ in the Marines from '46 to '48. instead of 100. Shipping here for the past two as it is here ashore. coa Polaris signed on again, with Then, he was recalled to active We had the pleasure recently to We -paid off the/ Liberty BeU* the balance of the ships paying off weeks has been very good, espe­ duty for the Korea fighting, and visit the MPOW hall here, and (Dover) and the Kyska (Waterman), cially in the non-rated jobs, al­ going on the found it to be a and signed-on the fought over .there in the ChenPuerto Rican or though the rated boys haven't wondeti^ set-up. Seatiger (Colont ampo campaign. fared too badiy. The weather is passenger runs. It is sbQiething In between his stints in the Ma­ al) and the Kys­ The in - transits the kind that the fishermen really along the lines ka. The in-trans- rines, he sailed with the SIU, and pray for, with the thermometer for the period of the hall that Its Included: the he got rightr'back aboard an SIU were the Chicka­ hovering around the 80 .marie, and we have in New Chdbtaw, Raphael shiri as soon as he was discharged a cool breeze blowing. Just the saw and DeSoto York. We spoke Semmes, Warrior, this last time. He was pleasantly of Waterman, and kind of weather, where you can to the meriibers surprised about the gains the Beauregard and three West Coast lie down under a shade tree and over there, and Union had made in pay, conditions, Bienville (Water­ enjoy life. Victorys. to the officials, welfare benefits and vacation pay, man), the Steel The cause of the activity here All the ships and had a very Gunter while he was in the service this Leidig Admiral and Steel Jerosimich hitting this port was the Winter Hill, French Creek, pleasant visit. last time. In fact, after he got out (Isthmian), King were contacted, necessary replace­ Fort Hoskins, Bents Fort, Bradford this last time, he collected some Had Visitors ments furnished, and all beefs set­ Island, Paoli, Salem Maritime, the Marymar, Alamar" and Seamar vacation pay for the first time since (Calmar), the Liberty Flag (Dover), Lone Jack, CanAt our last membership, irteeti tled to the satisfaction of the crew. tigny. Govern­ the Queenstown Heights (Sea- he started sailing. ing, we had the pleasure of. haying Shipping prospects for the com­ Sam Cohen ment Camp and traders) and the Maiden Victory Paul .Hall, our Secretary-Treasur­ ing two weeks don't look too good, .Wilming^pn Port Agent Council Grove, (Mississippi). er, attend, along with LindSay Wil­ with about six offshore ships due all of Cities The payoffs were clean, although liams, New" Orleans Port Agent; to pay off and Ave ships in-transit. Service, "fhe W. the membership did crack down on Earl Sheppard, Baltimore Port These offshore payoffs, along with E. Downing of a couple of performers. The crew Miami: Agent; Cal Tanner, Slobile Port the usual run of Puerto Rican and State Fuel, and of the Liberty Bell got a clear dem­ Agent, and HeVb Brapd, Editor of passenger jobs should keep the job the Sea Comet onstration of what the Sea Chestthe SEAFARERS LOG. situation on a pretty even keel, of Colonial also supplied slopchests mean to them Shipping has been tops in ' this however. managed to get in addition to top quality gear. We Fnige port, and nobody has had:any trou­ The two major companies in this into this port: collected a total of $170 for the area are both starting to pay their During the past six days, we crew in overcharges ori slopchest Shipping has been pretty fair in ble in getting right out. If any­ retroactive pay, and we should be were in Shreveport, La., attending items. this beautiful, sunny port, aijd one wants to ship from the West seeing some excitement around the Louisiana State Federation of looks as if it will stay that way. Coast they can come right on out, Bryson Nabbed and shouldn't have any trouble here and a lot of loot in circula­ Labor's Convention. Several good Most* of the West Coast is talk­ In fact, right now, we've got no getting out. tion as practically all the members resolutions were passed at this rated men on the beach at all. We paid .off the Topa Topa in this area have some of this convention, with one of them deal­ ing about the way the Government In addition to the Florida (P&O), dough coming to them. What with ing with the ,S1U and with Cities has indicted Hugh Bryson, notori­ vvhich is on continuous articles, we (Waterman), the- Ocean Ulla ous leader of the NUMCS on per­ the offices right here in Mobile, Service. paid off the Ponce (Puerto Rico (Ocean Trans) and the Mankato; it will make it that much easier for The Louisiana State Federation jury chargesl The Government has Marine), which is also on continu­ Victory (Victpry Carriers). The them to stop up and pick up their unanimously voted to give full charged that Bryson* lied when he ous articles, and which has now same three ships signed on, in.ad­ "nmney. support to the SIU in a strike signed a Taft-Hartley affidavit left for the shipyard in Tampa for dition to the Madaket (Waterman). Battle Quiet against Cities Service for a new saying that he wasn't a Communist. an overhaul. The ships that called The ships in-transit wpfe; the A great many people have com­ Fairisle, Madaket, Bienville and As reported in our last report, contract. mented on the fact that the in­ in-transit were: the Yaka, Chicka­ Raphael Semmes (Waterman), the Leo J.. Kennedy, who sails in the battle for the Theodore Naval dictment of Bryson, which has saw and DeSoto (Waterman), and Calmar (Calmar), the Stqel King Magazine depot has quieted down, the steward's department, i? one been such a long time in coming, an SUP ship, the Chestatee. (Isthmian) and the Binghamton and right now the depot is still of the men on the beach here at took place only about two weeks There were a tew minor beefs functioning normally, waiting for present. With years of seatime to after the SEAFARERS LOG about overtime,»but everything was Victory (Bull). some final word from Washington. his credit, he is a real heads-up printed that expose of Bryson and straightened out to the satisfaction Few Beefs They want to add an additional 8,- SIU cook, and you can just ask the his Commie-dominated NUMCS. of the crew. We settled a small beef on the 000 acres to the shipping center, men who have sailed with him to Calmar about the food, but in gen­ Joe Hargraves, one of the At­ The MCS-AFL crewmembers of but the property owners in this back up that statement. J. H. eral, the ships were all in good lantic Fleet men, is in the Veterans' the Lurline were sure enthusiastic Parker served here in ' Lake area have protested to the Govern­ Charles while we were at the their last time in port when they Hospital here after he was taken shape. On the Mankato Victory, ment. we found the mate had had some heard about the ,way we had off the Atlantic States. There still is no solution in sight State convention, and really did a pledged them our full support in of the men painting over the side bang-up job. We'd appreciate it, if the men for our affiliate, the SlU Fisher­ Some of the other Seafarers on their fight. They were also happy would call the hall here just as and on the gangway, and soon set­ men's Union, in its fight to have the beach are: Vic Burns, J. H. to hear that the MCS-AFL is how soon as they get into port here, tled this in SIU style. Hovvever, the state reopen some waters that Patton, L. P. Hagmann, Jr., E. W. operating on the East Coast. since we stili have a lot of trouble we would like to tell the members " have been declared polluted. How­ Cox, J. B. Berzas, H. Williams, A. getting information on ship ar­ to be sure to report any unsafe The' MFOW members out here ever, Urban Bosarge, business working conditions to the master, Fruge and H. Richardson. are also very enthusiastic about rivals. agent of the Bayou Fishermen, is just as soon as they come up. Even Eddie Parr their proposed merger with the Leroy Clarke leaving no angle unexplored and if the master won't act, make sure Miami Port Agent SIU. They all feel that this move Lake Charles Port Agent is currently meeting with various that you get a protest on record, people in charge of this program and see if the captain vyon't cor­ in an effort to find a long-range rect the condition. answer to this problem. The ihembers on the behch herd ! On The Beach are all talking about the way thid Federal Grand Jury finally got For our Seafarer of the Week, around to indicting Hugh Bryson, ' we nominate John Gunter, who TAMPA .1809-1811 N. Franklin St. TORT WILLIAM.... 118>A Syndicate Ave. Ontario Phone: 3-3221 the head of the Commie NUMCS, SIU/A&G District Joined the SIU in New Orleans in Itay White. Agent Phone 2-1323 103 Durham. St. on two counts of perjury. The 505 Marine Ave. PORT COLBORNE. M North Gay St. WILMINGTON, Calil 1947, and has progressed right BALTIMORE.... Ontario Phone: 5591 . Terminal 4-2874 Earl Shcppard, Agent Mulberry 4540 Sam Cohen. Agent TORONTO, Onurlo 86 Colborne St. reputation of Bryson as one of HEADQUAHTEks .. .679 4th Ave., Bklyn. along with his Union ever since. BOSTON 276 State St. Elgin 5719 SECRETARY-TREASURER Sheeban. Agent Richmond 2-0140 His last ship was the Lafayette, James Dispatcher VICTORIA, EC 617'/4 Cormorant St. Harry Bridges' "bright boys" has Paul HaU Richmond 2-0141 Empire 4531 ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS and while acting as ship's delegate GALVESTON 308"/2 23rd St. VANCOUVER. EC 565 Hamilton St. long been known to everybody out Lloyd Gardner Phone 2-8448 Pacific 7824 here, and the Communist domina­ Robert Matthews Claude Simmons aboard this vessel, he was instru­ Keith AIsop. Agent LAKE CHARLES, La 1413 Ryan St SYDNEY, NS 304 Charlotte St. tion of his NUMCS has also been HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVE mental in collecting a sizable gift Leroy Clarke, Agent Phone 6-5744 Phone 8346 Joe Algina Dolphin Hotel BAGOTVILLE, Quebec. 20 Elgin St. known. Everybody on this coast for the family of Brother McNab, MIAMI Eddie Parr, Agent Phone: 545 SUP who died While aboard the ship. MOBILE .... 1 South Lawrence St. THOROLD. Ontario 37 Qrmont St. noted that . Bryson's indictment Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone: 3-3202 He sails in the deck department, NEW ORLEANS Phone 5-8777 QUEBEC 523 Bienville St. 113 Cote De La Montague finally came only a couple of ^ Quebec Phone: 2-7078 week-s after the SEAFARERS LOG 522 N. W. Everett St. and says that there have been "so Lindscy. Williams. AgentMagnolia 6112-6113 PORTLAND Beacon 4336 SAINT JOHN..... 177 Prince William St. many great gains made by the SIU NEW VORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn RICHMOND, CAUF.... 257 5Ul St. NB Phone: 2-3049 printed that heads-up expose of , . Phone 2599 STerling 8-4670 Bryson and his- Red-dominated since I joined, that I can't decide NORFOLK .. .127-129 Bank St. SAN FRANCISCO . .450 Harrison St. Great Lakes District Douglas 2-8363 outfit Phone 4-1083 which one I like best. They're PHILApELPHIA 337 Market St. SEATTLE 2700 1st Ave. ALPENA 133 W. Fletcher all great." We've got W. Welborn, S. Gale, K- Cardullo, Agent Market 7-1635 Main 0290 Phone: 1238W PORT ARTUUll 411 Austin St. WILMINGTON 505 Marine Ave. BUFFALO, NY.., 180 Main St. L. Leidig, W. Simth and some of Some of the oldtimers currently, Don Hilton. Rep. Phone 4-2341 .. Terminal 4-3131 Phone: CleVelaud 7391 675 4tb Ave., Brooklyn CLEVELAND on the beach here include Golden SAN FRANCISCO ...... 450 Harrison St. NEW VORK 734 Lakeside Ave., NE the other oldtimers on the beacii v. Banning, Agent .. .. Douglas 2-5475 STerUng 8-4671 Phone:, Main 1-0147 right now,'and Carl Johnson is in Aubert, who got back in town after PUERTA de TIERRA, PR. .Pelayo 61—La 5 DETROIT 1038 3r4 St. Conadiori District Phone 2-5996 a year oh the run from Seattle to the hospital out here.' , ' • '^Alaska;'arid-Fickey Finer, who is r|«%g.nt T, ^.Vaiuilng ^ UALll. AX. NJR...-. .U|M SOUTH CHICAGO.... 3261 B. 98nd St. waiting for a Far East run.' J^im- So« .Morrt»B,'Agent Sill Franelfco Port "senVca tS-TO -Phonei Esses S4410 Mobile: WesI Coast Talking Uouf Bryson's Arrest Retroactive Pay Wilt Liven Up This Pert Payoffs Are Cleaii, All Beefs Settled Slate Faderallon Will Back SIU Beef r. • •'.y.HV • Be Sure To CaU Hall When YM Hit This Port I•Si'- SW MALL DIRECTORY �April 17, 19SS gigaF:<]tBitg LOG Pagre Elevwi ....... ..mutx REPORTS Branch that was sot accepted last Baltimore: Ciatchey, T. Miingo, W. Mcllveen, New York: year when tho Beachcombers combe bad J. Davis, W. Mitchell, A. Desuch a good elub and they chal Felippie, S. Kutzer, R. Settle, A. lenged any and all comers. Seeberger and L. Glanville. Among those briefly hospitalized Earl Sheppard and since discharged are Claude Baltimore Port Agent There are plenty of jobs avaUStiipping In this fair citjr haa Davis, Ray Perry, Bessie Lockler Shipping and business has been 4» SK- t been very good, and all ratings are and tackle Stevens. The latter able in this port, and all ratings booming in the Port of New York able to get out without much of a returned Immediately to his fa­ have been getting out just as fast Boston: for the past two weeks, with all delay. The shipping picture looks vorite home port of Mobile. as they wanted to saU. In fact, hands kept busy covering the ships George Zechenelly, William J. as if it will stay that way for the Doyle, Clarence "Red" Hancock, we've had a slight shortage as far and filling the jobs. There have next few weeks, at least. We paid off the Republic (Tra­ Ernie Bucano and Floyd Peavoy re­ as manpower is concerned, and the been jobs for all ratings on the falgar), the Genevieve Peterkin ported new arrivals in their re­ shipping situation looks as if it open board, and few takers. Mon­ Everything is going smoothly in (Bloomfield), and the Burbank Vic- spective families. Each expressed wUl stay very good for some time. this port, and the shipping picture day, April 7, was the busiest sin­ , There's plenty of tory (Eastern). delight with the simplicity and is beginning to get a little bright­ ' chance to get out gle day that we've had fdr the dis­ All three ships complete lack of red tape in filing of here if you er. We have hopes that it will be patcher since the war. We had signed on right for the maternity benefit. picking up considerably within the want to Ship. away. The InNew Bridegroom over 200 jobs on the board that one next couple of weeks. The payoffs transits included On the beach and proudly brag­ day. Things have been quiet in the during the last that W. E. Down­ ging about his recent marriage Is The ships that we paid off during period included: Atlantic drive during these past ing (State Fuel), Brother John W. couple of weeks the past period were: the Simmons the Bethore, Felthe S e a t r a ins "BUI" Malcolm. up here, since Victory, Suzanne, Puerto Rico, tore, Cubpre, BalLouisiana, New BUI was-married we haven't had to're, Chilore and Jersey, Texas and to Miss Gladys any of their Edith, Beatrice, Frances, Jean, Eve­ Steelore (Ore), Georgia (SeaMuches Hartzo of DaUas, Wilburn ships in here. lyn and Elizabeth (Bull), the Royal the . Bents Fort train), the Del Texas. Being weU However, we ex­ Oak, Bradford Island, Abiqua, and Lone Jack (Cities Service), the Valle (Mississippi), the Golden known in the pect lb be seeing Council Grove, Bents Fort and Mobillan, Yaka, Gateway City and City (Waterman), the Archers Texas area and some of our At­ Hope and Royal Oak (Cities. Serv­ also in fhe NO John B. Waterman (Waterman), the lantic friends ih Logans Fort (Cities Service), the Stony Creek (American Tramp), ice), the Julesberg (Terminal Tank­ area as he had the near future, Robin Mowbray (Robin), the Seaers), the Petrolite (Tanker Sag), ahipped from the Tainaron (Actium), the PortMakolm since we get to­ trains New Jersey, New York and mar (Calmar), the Mae (BuU), the the Mae (Bull) and the Steel Fabri­ Dakln Texas untU the gether whenever Texas (Seatrain), the Azalea City, Steel Maker (Isthmian), the Fredcator (Isthmian). closing of the Houston haU he one of the Atlantic wagons pulls Victories Come Out then shifted his shipping port to erie Collins (Dry-Trans), and the into this area, and it always makes Wacosta and Afoundria (Water­ Trinity (Carras). We have the New Rochelle Vic­ NO. BUI has been a member of us feel good to see the enthusiasm man), the Steel Traveler and Steel SIgn-Ons tory,-the Dennison Victory and the t}ie SIU since it's inception and they have for the SIU, the Union Artisan (Isthmian), the George The ships that signed on were: of their choice. Uhier (Southern), the Williara Hatties(burg Victory coming out of sails at aU engine ratings. He and his wife wiU probably the Bethore, Santore, Feltore, CuDowning (State Fuel), the Bull Run the boheyard in this area, and this During this past period, we paid (Petrol Tankers) and the North­ is making for many Jobs for the settle in NO, as BiU is undecided J>ore, Baitore and ChUore (Ore), the off the Chiwawa, Fort Hoskins, western Victoiy (Victoi-y Carriers). about settling in Texas after the Steel Inventor and Steel Maker men'on the beach. Aaron "Salty" Wilburn is one of State went Republican in the last (Isthmian), the Mobilian and Yaka Winter Hill and Paoli, all Cities Sign-Ons the men on fhe beach right now, election. BUI has high praise for (Waterman), the Portmar and Service wagons. These same ves­ sels aU signed on again. The ships that signed-on were just taking it easy and enjoying all benefits received from the SIU Yorkmar (Calmar), and the Fred­ The in-transits visiting us were: the Coe Victory (Victory Carriers), himself. Salty is one of the men and is looking forward to more eric Collins (Dry-Trans). the Trinity (Carras), the Antinous who'.got his SIU book by working advances under '^the SIU and its The in-transit vessels that visited and Chickasaw (Waterman), and the Robin. Mowbray pnd Robin Wentley (Robin), the Taddei (Shipfor the Union during the Cities various welfare, vacation, mater­ this port were: the DeSoto and Service organizational drive. Right nity plans. Due to liking the runs IberviUe (Waterman), the Jules­ the Steel Artisan and Steel Flyer enter), the Simmons Victory and Catawbe Victory (Bull), the Trans­ now, he' ships out of Galveston as made by Alcoa and Mississippi berg (Terminal Tankers), the (Isthmian). Cofiee Beef atlantic (Pacific Waterways), the a night cook and baker, and he Ships, BiU wiU adopt Louisiana Alcoa Roamer and Ranger (Alcoa), On the Chiwawa and the Fort Steel Traveler (Isthmian), the Wa­ says that getting in the SIU was for his home State and NO as his the HUton and Dorothy (BuU), the Hoskins, we heard beefs about the costa and Gateway City (Water­ the smartest thing that he's ever home port. Robin Mowbray (Robin), The doiifi. , The payoffs included that Alcoa Cabins (Cabins), and the W. E. coffee. This coffee beef was turned man), and the Camp Namanu and over to the company, and the com­ Arickaree (US Petroleum). Keith AIsop Puritan (Alcoa), the Steel Fabri­ Downing (State Fuel). pany has promised to look into the Galveston Port Agent cator (Isthmian), the Del Valle, The ships that visited here inMost of the payoffs were very Qel Norte, Del Sol and Del Monte clean, with few beefs. However, sUuation. transit were; the Southland (South Some of the men on the beach Atfentic), thi Hilton (Bull), the (Mississippi), the Desoto (Wateiv New Orleans: man), the Catahoula (National the Frederick Collins came ih with right now are S. Rubery, E. Dakin, Iberville and Antinous (Waterman), big repair beef. Before she Nav.), the Lucile Bloomfield sailed, all the repairs were made. V. Maffucci, E. Ameriault, J. Duffy, the Government Camp (Cities L. McDonald; P. Norton, G. Smith, (Bloomfield) and the Salem Mari­ She got new mattresses, a new cof­ J. Cash, P. Albano, O. Kala, R. Service), the Steel Flyer, Steel In­ time (CiUes Service). fee um, the bunks were all re­ Johnson, M. Olson, H. Martin and ventor and Steel Maker (Isthmian), The sign-ons included that Alcoa the Seatrains Texas, Georgia, Sa­ paired, the lockers were fixed,. aU Puritan (Alcoa), the Del Rio, Del port hole gaskets were renewed, B. Gooden. vannah and Louisiana (Seatrain), Business a'ifairs of the port are Norte and Del VaUe (Mississippi) the Robin Locksley (Robin), the The men in the marine hospital and screen doors were installed. By in good shape and shipping is on and the Lucile Bloomfield (Bloom­ here include: John Duffy an(LJ. J. Longview Victory (Victory Car­ the time she sailed, she was in real the up-grade with quite a few more field). Flaherty who are in Ward Two riers), the Alcoa Planter and'Alcoa ' men shipping than registering. Since top condition. The in-transits were the Alcoa and showing good progress; D. S. Pioneer (Alcoa) and the Amberthe last meeting we had 191 reg­ Some of the oldtimers on the White, who is getting around now star (Traders). istering for deepsea jobs and 215 Cavalier, Patriot, Clipper and Po- beach are Harry Muches, Oliver larus (Alcoa), the Del Rio and Del and making lots of friends over shipping. Few Beefs there;. Tim McCarthy, who is due VaUe (Mississippi), the Seatrains Headley and John Taurin. Business should be booming New Jersey and Savannah (SeaAll of these vessels were paid We've got quite a few of our out in the near future; R. Crowley, here in the next couple of weeks train), the Neva West and Gene­ brothers in the local marine hos­ who is due out this week, and J. off and signed on with just a few with ships due in and Victorys vieve Peterkin (Bloomfield), and pital. Some of them are: E. Carello, who just went into the minor beefs that were quickly due out of the bone yard, as New the Golden City, Morning Light Rhoades, E. McKendree, A. Hoorn- hospital. F. Dirksmeyer just got straightened out and settled aboard Orleans in all probability will get and Monarch of the Seas (Water­ weg, A. Seigmiller, L. Hauger, W. out of the hospital and is doing the ships. her share of the boneyard Victorys. man). Hartman, A. Swenson, G. Pritchett, fine. The Abiqua came in from a 13To date we have one here, the James Sheehan T. Oliver, C. Allison, J. Lewis, N. Llndsey WllUams month trip, and was in very good Dennison Victory, and she will be Boston Port Agent Rubin, S. ^kes, R. Rogers, J. New Orleans Port Agent shape. There were 15 of the orig­ refitted here and go to Waterman. inal crewmembers aboard her when Help Black Gang she came back in, and these men are to be commended for a job Not only will the refitting of the well done. This ship was on 12ships for SIU companies help the month articles, which expired beach here, but will also help en­ while the vessel was in Tripoli. We gine department men that , care to succeeded in getting a $300 bonus work thru the machinist union, as for each man who stayed aboard they have called us and they can Shipping Figures March 26 to April 8 the extra month after the articles use any men that have engine room SHIP. BHIP. TOTAL expired and brought the ship back REG. REG. TOTAL SHIP. experience. REG. Sports minded SIU men in the DECK ENG. STEW. SHIPPED to the States, so all hands were PORT DECK ENGIF'E STEW. REG. very happy about the whole thing. port are looking forward to the 9 30 87 14 7 35 22 Boston 30 opening of the baseball season The Bull Run was another ves-^ 138 487 -169 528 180 163 178 187 New York * with hopes of NO having a good sel that came in from a year-long* 43 147 52 86 52 22 28 36 ball club. From ali reports and Philadelphia trip, and had a very clean and the good showing that NewGrleans 324 smooth payoff. One of eui* con­ 93 112 412 111 126 123 163 Baltimore made in their pre-season games it tracted companies, US Petroleum • 38 8 15 15 47 24 5 18 Norfolk .................... looks like they will be the club to Carriers, took over four T-2 tank­ 31 10 49 20 12 7 14 17 Savannah beat for the Southern Association ers that had previously been op­ Pennant and they will be out to 25 3 4 9 erated by a non-union outfit, and 13 8 4 Tampa beat the Mobile Bears. we crewed them up with Seafar­ 23 28 89 118 38 35 31 52 MobUe ers. We also got two additional Ready For Mobile 94 271 80 97 60 86 234 92 Victory-type ships, one under Bull ; Speaking of baU clubs the SIU 'NewOrleana 42 165 173 72 51 62 52 59 Galveston Line and the other under Robin i, Beachcombers are again getting Line. - , ~ ' ^ 7Q 88 267 V into stride aud will be ready very 60 227 .109 76 01 West Cdast ................ Sonny Simmons Shortly to take on all comers in­ 62ar' Ml lv858 :ir r .-i-Kjfn •,;A»si«lwit^.Secy.-Treas, cluding thf/jliaUgngF ft) the MeWte »«•**»»»»»»».»•ebga i.'i?: ixtictiwt . . .oaxono KTUOBLe oaa »M B»u! '"'i-1 jtu'i Jaal 'u.-'S a lol giiiJisv • : iOTa» fi&wifle. „ ' .aKhT s»i>9S(1ls - .vtW.; • wW» . -ni Go/vsfoii; Repair Baef Settled; Jobs Are Plenllful Political, Labor Front Qnlot For A Whilo Shipping Booming; 200 Jobs In One Day .1 C- J Expect Visit From Allaniio Men Soon New Orleans Has tap Ball GInb This Year A&e saoppmc RECORD • 4- m Si- m ^11 .;)i �F I'- SEAFARERS IQg Face Twelv# IN THE WAKE f.: v| 0 ii; • SK- MEET THE SEAFARER "CHUCK" KIMBERLY, cook Registered and ready to ship end of a drop. That is the crucial out again from the Port of New point, he said, and unless the Qaestion: Have yon ever thought Orleans after an- absencie of two jumper falls in unfavorable terrain 4" 4" years is a Seafarer who can truth­ or he encounters unsafe winds at of owning a ship? \ fully say ha has been experiencing the ground level, he should com­ Later to become a notorious ref­ some "high living" since he paid plete his jump safely. uge for pirates, Tortuga (Turtle) While, Kimberly's paratrooping off from his last voyage back in Island, located north of Haiti in Leopold Brooks, cook: I cer­ experiences are entertaining topics the Caribbean, was named by Co­ tainly would like to have a ship 1951. lumbus for its fancied resem­ And Just as truthfully, he is of conversation to his former ship­ of my own if it blance to the humped shell of a happy over the chance to exchange mates, he is more interested in dis­ was at all possi­ turtle asleep on the sea. In his the nylon and khaki that have cussing shipping and being brought ble. A dry cargo turn. Ponce de Leon, returning been the mark of his occupation up to date on developments in the ship would be from his first expedition to Florida for the last two years for the stew­ SIU while he was .away. nice to own. I Likes Alcoa Runs in 1513, discovered near the coast ards department whites that are would like to see Kimberly is a native of Beloit, a group of islands that he named the badge of his chosen profession. how it feels to the Dry Tortugas because they con­ be on the other The Seafarer In question is A. C. Wis. Now 24 years old, he started tained no springs but had an abun­ side of the fence "Chuck" Kimberly, cook and shipping out of New Orleans at the The expression hand over fist dance of turtles. On one tiny is­ and live like a pantryman, who recently was dis­ age of 16 after journeying td the land the Spanish voyagers caught (or hand over hand) first was a shipowner for a charged from the Army after com­ Crescent City to visit his brother. pleting two years of service as a Most of the trips he made during ' nautical one with a very literal 170 of these reptiles in one night. while instead of working. the six years he put in sailing be­ paratrooper. meaning—advancing the hands al­ 4 4. Immediately after completing his fore going into the service were 4 4 4. ternately, as in climbing a rope, Although the word itself does August Steinmann, deck engin­ tour of duty with Company I, 508th aboard Alcoa passenger ships, not­ hoisting a sail or the like. It later not occur in the Russian language, acquired the figurative meaning of caviar has been a staple in Rus­ eer: No, I wouldn't want any part Airborne Infantry Regiment, at ably Alcoa's Cavalier, Corsair and Fort Benning, Ga., Kimberly head­ Clipper. Those runs are tops, in his advancing continuously, as i( by sia since ancient times. Archeolo- of it. It's never ed for the port that was home to opinion, and he is waiting to throw pulling something toward one by gists have unearthed vats and stone come to my mind. him during the six years that he in for a job on one of these ves­ a rope. ' Thus, when overtaking platforms on which caviar was pre­ There are too followed the sea as a career before sels. anotht* vessel rapidly, one spoke pared for shipment to Rome 2,000 many headaches "I've heard a lot from my old he was called into military serv­ of coming up with it "hand over years ago. The delicacy is pre­ with the officers shipmates about the changes in ice. hand." Early in the 19th century pared particularly in Astrakhan always on your While he has many pleasant shipping conditions and Union, Jt gained another meaning, to haul and other regions around the Cas­ neck and having memories of his service life. Chuck benefits that have taken place since In rapidly, such as reeling in a pian Sea, where sturgeon is caught to worry about said nothing can compare with the, I went into the service," Kimberly fish, and the second "hand" in the in large numbers. Caviar is ex­ crews. I would said. "The "Vacation Plan spems to life enjoyed by Seafarers. term became "fist." Today, when pensive because the best grade can rather work for Kimberly, who came out of thb be the most popular of the new we say a man is "making money be prepared only in winter and myself, or better benefits with most of them. I can. hand over fist," we fall back on because it is difficult to preserve. still not work at all if I had the i.Army a private first class, made see that the vacation pay is a real 17 parachute jumps during his this meaning and refer to the fact money. help to the guys when they hit the two years as a paratrooper. 4 4' 4* that he is moving up in the world beach. The whole Welfare Plan is 4 4 4 To observers on parts of the Jumping No Fun financially. ^ amazing. Most of it was either just A. Larsen, carpenter: I wouldn't Isthmus of Panama the sun rises "I suppose that after awhile you t J. i in the Pacific and sets in the At^ want to have anything to do with begin to get accustomed to it, but in the making or hadn't even been owning a ship. I don't believe there are very many dreamed of when I left New Or­ Some widiers still call Venice, lantic, an interesting switch since If I go into busi- men who can say they ever really leans." Italy, the "Bride of the Sea," from we are accustomed to seeing the On one of his first trips to thd nesc it will be in eiijoy it," he said when asked for a medieval ceremony "the mar­ sun rise in the east and set in the the trucking line. an expression of opinion about New Orleans hall, he was handed riage of the Adriatic," iir which west. This condition arises on the I'm planning now the most hazardous part of a para­ copies of the revised constitution the Doge, or ruler, of Venice, Isthmus, however, because it twists and the new standard cargo agree­ to buy a truck trooper's life. threw a riiig into the sea, .saying, and turns in such a manner that ment. for myself and "We wed thee with this ring, O Sea, the end of the Panama Canal farth­ Weighing a stalwart 160 pounds "A fine document," was his opin­ get a little busiIn token of our true and perpetual est east touches the Pacific and the well-distributed over his five feet, ion of the constitution and as for ne.ss started. It's nine inches frame. Chuck came sovereignty." The ceremony sym­ end farthest west touches the At­ a lot easier than through each of his 17 Jumps with­ the new contract, he said the wages bolized the fact that the sea was lantic. This is contrary to what having a ship to out so much as a scratch. Some of- and conditions that had been nego­ subject to the Hepublic of Venice, one unfamiliar with the area would tiated were "real progress." worry about. ' the same as a wife fs subject •to suppose, as most people imagine his buddies were not so fortunate, While he said he is able to sit her husband. A procession of that the Canal runs east and west however. 4 4 4 tight for awhile renewing acquaint­ gondolas, led by the Doge and his when, as a matter of fact, it runs "You have to keep your mind on ances with shipmates on the beach btto Berg, electrician: No, I grandees, was the chief feature of in a northwesterly-Southeasterly never thought of it. I've wanted what you are doing," he explained. while waiting for the job of his the celebration originated about direction. Salboa at the Pacific A lot of time is spent by Instructors choice, the chance to see the blue for a long time the year 1,000 and held each year entrance is farther east than Colon, to get myself a in teaching novices how to fall Caribbean again "can't come too on Ascension Day. In those days at the Atlantic entrance. when they tumble to earth at the soon." farm with a few chickens and ducks. It would have to be near a nice river so I could go fishing DOWN ACROSS 21. Beware of this "35. Island off Allied and US planes made an ing a good-will tour of South whenever I felt 22. In the wake Honduras 1. Wise man 1. Moved easily. air raid on the Krupp works in America. 23. Set of tools Capital of 36. as into dock like it. I've no' 2. Deceitful man 24. Parneli of Peru 8. This is what Essen and followed it up with a " 4 4 4 ambitions to be­ 3. On the beach Boston 38. Places for counts day air attack on the Renault plant 25. A friend, in valuables 4. Ireland's PM e. Annual SIU come a shipowner. The Berlin radio announced that Paris 39. Food show in Billancourt near Paris, dropping 5. Rica 26. Related by 40. It's at the end the Nazis had moved former 12. Heiper The Thin 900 tons of bombs. It was reported 4 4 4 6. blood of a trip 13. Port in French Premiers, Deladier and Man's dog 27. Do this from 41. Near East stop Norv/ay William Ortiz, electrician: I've that 133 planes took part in the Blum and the former Allied mili­ Slop Chest 42. Dress 7. Warning sisn 34- The Dodgers'. Actress 43. Monster thought of it, but I never consid­ Renault raid, and that four-ton ex­ tary chief General Gamelin to Preacher 8. What the LOG 28. Merkei 44. The SIU has hit IS. A flood wins ered^ it seriously plosives were showered at the prison to thwart jin alleged Anglo29. Adjective the best this port 9. Like the ending 45. Macaws because of the Krupp plant at the rate of six a American coup to place them at 17. Eisenhower's Sahara 30. A number 48. South Ameri­ mother money Involved. minute. The Allies lost 21 bomb­ the head of a new French Govern-" 32. Baseball's for­ can step Floated 10. 18. Before mer "boy 49. Best labor But I would like ers. Of the Renault raid, Berlin ment.. .The' SIU, acting in the 11. Job for a boy!" 19. " wonder" paper needle 20. How to keep . to own one, and said the population suffered sev­ best interests of the Seafarers, re­ 16. The life of one's gear (Answers on Page 2S) in my estimation eral hundred dead and wounded. jected the RMO-fink card system RUey 22. Man's name 23. Isthmus in #a Liberty would Vichy said .400 persons were killed. .. .In San Francisco, Mrs. Thomas Siam 1 2 3 10 • if be the best. It is The Axis made no mention of E. Sullivan christened the new US 24. Hoppe's l)est shot the cheapest ship property damage. 12 113 destroyer, The Sullivans, named in 27. A cook makes to run. Maybe 4 4 4 this honor of her five sons who per­ 31. Gives off, as IS London announced the British they are slow ished in November, 1942, when the fumes buj: they are good, reliable ships. destroyer Harvester was sunk in US cruiser Juneau Was sunk in a 32] Three strikes IB • 33. Leg joint March while defending an Atlantic 34. A type of ship 4 4 4 convoy.. .An Allied bulletin said sea fight off Guadalcanal. 36. What SIU scholarships 4 4 4 Rocky Yeilinga, FOW: I would that Sousse fell to the British 8th help you do Army which had~ raced 48 miles in United States planes In the Sol­ never get that far, but if I could 37. Decay 38. Take a seat get a ship I a day and that Kairouan was taken omons bombed Munda, 200 miles 39. Our ships would put it un­ with the aid of American forces... northwest of Guadalcanal.. .The don't* go hero now der the SIU ban­ SIU crewmembers of the Shick- SIU demanded that deferment re­ 82. Herd of shinny were eligible for 60 per­ quests for active seamen continue ner. I would like whales 43, Former price cent bonuses for the run from the to originate in the unions and not to own a tanker agency west coast of. South America to pass over to- the authority of the because the tank46. Norta: Abbr. the Panama Canal, and the crew WSA...Four French warcraft ermen make 47. Where Nelson won of the Alcoa Banner had bonus from. Dakar arrived in United themselves a lot se. Lee , exmoney eoming to them as well... States waters, the battleship Riche-, of overtime and fighter »!.• River in , The President of this University of lieu in Nc'w York, the cruiser the owner makes France his dough too. Cuzco in Peru named as a mem­ Montcalm in Philadelphia and th* / 82. KUler whale 83. Skin growth ' The tankers are the ships of the ber of the faculty, Vice-President destroyej^s. Le Fantasque and Le 84. Sumps. -future. '% Hefirjr' A; Wallace,hvbo was mak' Tdrrible in Boston: 89.' jiv-'fi tioDt! ovgii • li'X'Ji tOU.x ' tttjhiJ kH , Nausea, meanins an upset stom­ ach, a distress that landlubbers suffer at sea, is really derived from a ship. The Greeks coined the word from their ivord naus, for "ship," the vehicle that produced the condition . .. Although geogra­ phers think of an archipelago as any large body of water studded with islands (such as the Bismarck Archipelago off New Guinea in the Pacific), the Greeks had only one. To them, archos meant chief and pelagos sea. Their chief sea was the isle-abounding and ancient Aegean which lies between Greece and Asia Minor. I'''tk- '• Venice was the ruler of the Adri­ atic and her ships visited nearly every important port in the civ­ ilized world. Ayril 17^ 19St rr r �SEAFARERS^LO6 April 17. 19S» SEAFARERS ^LOG April 17. 1953 Vol. XV. No. a Published biweekly by the Seafarers Internationa] Union, Atlantic & Gulf District, AFL, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. STeriing 8-4670. PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer Editor. HniRBirr BRAND: Managing Editor, BAY DEMISON; Art Editor, BnnAaD SEAKAN; Photo Editor, DAMUL NILVA; Staff Writers, HERMAN ABIBDB. IRWU SPIVACX. AM PIBTALL. JEBBT BEMXES Gulf Area Reporter, Bnx MOODT. The Cities Service Contract Next Tuesday morning Seafarers will know definitely whether the Cities Service Oil Company has decided to risk an all-out strike against their tankers. By 12:01 AM of that day the company either will have signed the standard tanker agreement as did 15 other com.panies or picketlines will be out at every pier where a Cities Service ship docks. ,If the strike comes off, it will be the first walkout of any consequence the SIU has had in the last six years. The last one took place in 1947 against Isthmian and led to the signing of the first Union contract with that company. Since then the Union has maintained a record of successful collective bargaining with all its contracted companies without once having to resort to major strike action. Should that record be broken, it will clearly be the re­ sponsibility of Cities Service. It was the Cities Service labor relations representative who served as chairman of the employers' negotiating committee. The tanker contract that emerged was very largely his handiwork. And it was he who recommended acceptance of the agreement to the com>any, only to have the company try to weasel out on a few terns m an attempt to win for itself an unfair competitive advantage over other SIU tanker outfits. The SIU does not welcome this strike. But it has made alb necessary preparations if it comes. If Cities Service in­ sists on a fight, the SIU is ready. Pagre Thlrteea 'Don'f Worry,TAey Won'# Show Up!' LEUER of the WEEK Job Agencies Usnailg Frauds To the Editor: * Congratulations on expoising the "Travel and See the World" boys in your neat article in the LOG. The price we pay for freedom is constant vigilance. Another' evil has slipped in an economic evil to which we are all exposed—^the paid employment agencies and socalled placement bureaus. They have a large file of persons of various occupations, and should a strike ever oc-^iir, they become very instrumental In breaking it. They always have a very large supply of unemployed labor on hand, people who are looking for jobs and might not worry too much about whether they are breaking a strike. This is the sort of situa­ tion that is a threat and a danger to all unions, and particularly to AFL Teamsters Local 815 has •in the quarter, 1,112 of them re­ those unions representing office decided to experiment with radio sulted in union representation. workers, and "wljjte collar" work­ as a union organizing medium by The AFL won 683 and lost 409 of t 4^ 4ers. sponsoring locally, in New York, the 1,105 it took part in, with 13 In New York City these have the already-popular weekly drama results indeterminate. The CIO grown to astronomical figures, and program, "Freedom USA," which won 289 and lost 279,* while un­ Affiliation of the Marine Firemen, Oilers and Water- nobody is doing anything about it. stars Tyrone Power. The union affiliated imions won 125 against A trip to one of these agencies is has signed up for 52 Sunday shows 92 losses. tenders Union with the SIU of North America is another enough to fill one with disgust. beginning last month, at a mini­ step closer with MFOW membership meetings voting over­ Another t t 4> injustice is their lawful whelmingly for a referendum on the subject. The next fee for obtaining you employment. mum cost of $1,000 a week. The An office of the International step will be to hold a 90-day secret ballot vote on. the ques­ Of course, the agency kicks back a drama will take up 26yi minutes Confederation of Free Trade Un­ the show, with the other tion. Judging from the expressions of membership opinion certain sum to the personnel mana­ of minutes to union com­ ions has been opened in Rio ds ger of the job to be filled. I even mercials. devoted thus far, the affiliation move is certain to go through. The commercials will Janeiro, Brazil, to act as an infor­ Naturally the SIU is highly pleased with the favorable re­ had a personnel assistant of a appeal to non-union workers in the mation and advisory center for the large non-union shop tell me that drug, chemical, pharmaceutical, unions affiliated with ICFTU in sponse of the MFOW membership. Affiliation of the MFO"VJ/ "I fire five to six a week and keep cosmetics, plastics and related in­ Brazil. The new office will act also is certain to strengthen the hand of all SIU sea-going af­ replacing them, and in that way dustries in the area to join Local as an agency for the Interfiliates in their dealings with employers, the Government and double my pay." 815, which already has 7,500 mem­ American Regional Organization of the Communist waterfront apparatus. It will also, lead to Screen Applicants Workers, which coordinates free bers in the field. healthier labor relations on West Coast ships. Agencies don't just give you trade union activities in the West­ 4" 4^ 4^ MFOW membership in* the SIU family does raise problems jobs. They screen you first, to see ern Hemisphere. in that the Sailors Union of the Pacific holds contracts for the if you are the-right color, height, Two-thirds of 602 post-Korea 4" 4« 4 engine department in some companies. But given the de­ personality, age, etc., etc. Then union contracts studied by the Na­ they send you up for the job. If tional Industi-ial Conference Board ' In a new agreement with AFL sire to weld a powerful federation of all non-Communist you're lucky, their 75-cent ad in the provide for some type of union United Auto Workers Local 188, sea-gping unions, these problems can be overcome. newspaper will net them anywhere security clause, and nearly three- the Polymer Corp. of Illiopolis, from a week's salary to 7% of your fourths of them call for the 111., agreed to pay half the cost of t t yearly pay, plus all bonuses..If checkoff, NICE reported. The full four suits of work clothes and two you don't pay you're a lawbreaker union shop occurs in 207 of the pairs of safety shoes each year. and will have the bulls down upon contracts, maintenance of member­ The contract also guarantees eight The decision to expand Union representation and member­ you. ship in 121, and a modified union days' paid sick leave with the fur­ ship services on the West Coast is a logical extension of And, of course, if you're late in shop in most of the others with ther provision that if all the time SIU policy. Recently the West Coast has loomed increas- paying them, you can lose your job security clauses. The analysis cov­ is not actually used workers will be ingl^Jmportant in_the shipping activities of East Coast com­ again. You have no recourse in a ered 277 AFL, 219 CIO and 106 paid for the remaining days at the deal of this sort. You have to pay independent union contracts for end of the year. panies. It's only natural, that the SIU, in accord with its es­ to get a job. This whole business three million workers. tablished policy of complete, on-the-spot representation, is just 4 4 4 a legalized form of the old should take the necessary steps to provide fuller service for crimp house X X X or waterfront board­ A pay increase of 10 cents an Seafarers in Pacific ports. ing house, where seamen had to Industry-wide wage increases in hour for 100,000 shirt, pajama and Nor is tj:ie Union marking time on the question of shore- pay to get a job. excess of 10 cents an hour were cotton garment workers throughout side facilities. Our Philadelphia hall is now undergoing Even the Federal Government is won by the AFL Glass Bottle Blow­ the US has been won by the CIO extensive repairs and modernization designed to make it more guilty of this practice. Look at all ers Association in a wage reopen­ Amalgamated Clothing Workers in overseas construction jobs ing agreement with 27 leading New York. The raise will be ap­ comfortable for Seafarers in that port. And it is only a of the US Air Force bases going manufacturers. The agreement plied May 25 to rates now averag­ matter of time before the Union will open a brand new hall at through employment agencies. with the Glass Container Manufac­ ing $1.25 an hour. The new con­ in Baltimore. This, despite a Federal law. turers Institute reached after five tracts include improved hospital All this is part of the SIU's belief that Seafarers are en­ Should Be Abolished days of negotiations in Atlantic benefits together with six paid titled to .the best m maritime—the best in representation, •Before the American working- City, NJ, provides for a boost of holidays throughout the industry, man accepts this attitude, of pay­ four percent plus a flat increase facilities, benefits and contracts. 4 4 4 ing for his job, I believe that of cents an hour. It covers 4^ 4* X somebody should agitate for the about 7,000 machine operators, up­ For the sixth time since the war, abolition of this evil. The man keep men and apprentices. Organ­ woi'kers on bus lines in Akron, who gets a job.this way doesn't get ized in 1846, the union has been Ohio, have been forced to strike an ounce of security and must pay bargaining for many years on an for contract renewals. Other A public ceremony in the English channel town of Rarfis- immediately—in some cases it's de­ industry-wide basis with few labor strikes lasted seven days in 1946, gate recently culminated a story of rescue at sea. With of­ ducted from his pay envelope. He difficulties. Last nationwide strike one day in 1947, 26 in 1948, three ficials and townspeople looking on,, a Seajarer presented can be fired almost immediately. in the iniustry was in 1886.. hours in 1949 and 15 days in 1952. bronze plaques i'and gifts to English lifeboatmen who res­ and he takes an tTloof attitude to­ 4> 4^ 4> 4 4 4 cued the crew of the Western Farmer in the English Chan­ wards unionism. The agencies are Seventy-seven percent of the fhe first state in 1953 to pass also an employers' blackball. nel last August. Who's this guy down on lower workers voting in collective^ the model bill sponsored by the Mamy of the crewmembers of the Farmer undoubtedly owe Broadway who is always advertis­ bargaining elections in the last Bhitherhood of Railway Clerks re­ their lives to the skiU of the EngUsh volunteers. The story ing for marine engineers . and three months of 1%2 voted in quiring employers to pay for medi­ of theiy expeiience and their tribute to the rescuers proves mates and once in a while for un­ favor of unions, winning 70 per- cal examinations of employees Is once agam th^.,^^^ licensed crewmembers? .-iiijai. icent ui .such electlimM. the .N^URB hiqqtstiSr Twenty other states now just a phrase. reported. Of 1,607 such elections have such laws. Ei Larkln f MFOW AffiUation West Coast Expansion V Tribute At Ramsgate ROUNll*ilR -'I i.| J �I' • n«« ronirtecn &EAF ARERS _ F ^ J v'' , :Sv;;:i:;i:p::-'::::!%:S piw |;;;;;-iv;::;. ^ '"wm J .i. K . .> > j;v;;<x::J -i f.,C-1 • laC A»rU 17. 195S } I iiii' fl I I iiipii ';ai?s|i ... I • J---i" MOBILE—Celebrating its^25th anniver­ sary this year, Alabama State Docks hos within a quarter of a century developed Mobile into one of the nation's leading ports and offers facilities that shipping interests here proudly boost ore among the efficit most modern and efficient in America. Seafarers ploy a big port in the busi­ ness of the Alabama State Docks program, both in its Water commerce «nd its activities ashore. • Two major steamship companies. Water­ man and Alcod, whose vessels are manned by SlU crews, make Mobile and the state dock'facilities their home port. Addi­ tional millions of tons of cargo in SlU-contracted bottoms operated by other com­ panies, annually move through this port. Development and expansion of dock fa­ cilities are continuing, at a steady rate; Since 1951, new rmprovennents valued at $4,000,000 have been added to the port. Facilities at the $35,000,000 docks sys­ tem include a shipside cold storage plant, said to be the only one of its kind on the Gulf Coast; a "Class A" shipside bonded cotton warehouse, with a high density press and adjacent storage compartments; a bulk rnaterials plant for loading and dis­ charging such cargoes as bauxite, coal and iron ore; a new $3,500,000 grain elevator, which produces much business for SlU-con^ tracted ships; cargo piers, transit sheds with cpvered floor space for storage ex­ ceeding 47 acres and an integrated ter­ minal switching railroad system. , im •L^'«V u-»'y pfe-; Cold storage Plant, the only shipside facility of its kind, on the Gulf Coast, is shown in background behind an SIU shrimp boat tied up in'the State Docks. ' f ' : Bound for New Orleans from Mobile, the SIlT Alcoa Cavalier churns up waters of the Mobile River .as she glides away,^from the docks headed for miid-strea^ Seafarers in Alcoa wheel canvas from Cavalier into dock she3. Canvas pro-,, . lects passenger quarters from baujcite dust jivhile ship is discharging ore, ' �April 17. 198S SEAf/riitti tVc Pag* Fifteea % - One of Isthmian's queens of the sea, the Steel Rover, manned by a full SIU crew, lays at anchor in one of the berths at the Alabama State Docks. SIU crewmembers wave farewell to friends and relatives seeing them off as the Alcoa Cavalier edges away from- her b«rth at the docks, i.' Dockside workers in the hold of a ship as they are about to hoist coffee onto the docks, It is one of many cargoes handled at the versatile state docks. -g.: : •v';l '•il Grain elevator is equipped with marine leg (foreground) for discharging barges. Elevator also is equipped with,car and truck dumpers for grain handling. Workers are shown at the mouth of the cot­ ton compress in the dockside bonded cotton warehouse, a small part of the intricate docks which serve Mooile. Aerial view of docks with rail yards, road­ ways and industrial canal (left). In center are three ship berths with in-transit assem­ bling sheds alongside. " 'I Vessel is shown discharging cargo at docks. Port traffic has I increas^ at a steady pace sine# state docks program -was instituted25 years aga Heavy traffic in one of the slips at the docks typifies the hustle and bustle associated with the fe­ verish activity in the Mobile installation. Serving the tugs, ocean-going vessels, shrimpers and other vessels which frequent ...... . the docks are a bulk material handling plant, a grain elevator and doOkside cold storage plant. V �^ y-: SE AFAREAS Pace Sixteen .yj;; y ' • - -•;.?• April 11i 195S LOG SEAFARERS The detail of Customs inspectors at- Quarantine in New York will be eliminated as of April 26, Francis B. Laughlin, Acting Collector of Customs, announced. For the last 20 years the'detail has processed the preliminary entry requirements of shipping in' this area, but with more extensive ifee of radio clearance, only about six to eight ships a day were being boarded by the Quarantine s^ff., Certification of Crewmemberp of the Robin ships' manifests, checking of-crew lists and similar duties will be Locksley (Seas Shipping) had quite handled by inspectors at the piers'of arrival. a few words of praise for one it of their shipmates, MerwyiA The icebreaker Saurel punched through ice surroun^ng Newfound-^ land's eastern seaboard to the port of St. John's, the first vessel to "Doc" Watson. break the icy grip in 18 days. After repairs to her radar, the stubby Watson helped ship cracked open a channel through nearly eight miles of jam>packed pass many an ice to allow eight vessels to'leave the port . . . The port of Boston, idle hour on the for the third consecutive year, set a new record in 1952 for the handling long run to South of cargo tonnage, with 19,233,685 tons of cargo moving through the and East Africa port an an expected increase in the $918,600,000 total cargo worth for by showing films to the crewmem1951. hehs. And as al­ tit ways, he was The formation of a central port promotional bureau is being given busy with his Watson serious consideration by shipping and port leaders in New York who camera, taking envision a single loose affiliation of all of the associations, clubs newsworthy photos of his ship­ and agencies devoted to shipping and port business. The "drum-beater mates' doings, many of which have organization of the Port of New York" would initiate measures to appeared in the SEAFARERS LOG. offset Increased competition from other ports and to seek solutions Watson is a relative newcomer to problems that hamper operations within this harbor. Organizations to the SIU,: having been sailing probably available for membership include- the Foreign Commerce with the Union for just a year and Club, the Maritime A.ssociation, the Propeller Club, the New York a half.' He comes originally from Shipping Association and the New York Board of Trade among other Maryland, and recently celebrated groups. his 56th birthday. ACTION The Cunard liner Queen Mary took aboard 52,830 barrels of fuel oil recently in the record time of eight hours 55 minutes at her berth at Pier 90, North River, by means of a new pumping process enabling oil barges to deliver 5,925 barrels an hour, bettering a record set by the vessel a year ago here of 3,680 barrels an hour . . . St. Louis' ambition to be a major inland port will be realized when direct waterbornc freight service to Alaskan. Canadian and West Indies ports is inaugurated. The first vessel to make the run will be a barge running down the Mississippi River to New Orleans, through the Panama Canal and around the West Coast to Canadian and Alaskan points. hr. 4> 3) ft The fact that the cooking on the Mankato (Victory Carriers) was en­ joyed by all hands the last trip out is due in large part to the com­ petent work of Charles W. Gann, chief cook, as well as the rest of the stewards department. The whole . department got a wellearned vote of thanks for their superior feeding. Gann isn't letting any grass grow under his feet either. He's t t 3. The General Accounting Office announced it was withholding $6,- already made arrangements with 350,000 in Government subsidies from the American Export Lines on the steward to see tfiat a wider the grounds the company had been overpaid that amount for two variety of stores is ordere^ for the passenger liners, the Independence and Constitution . . . Coal barge next trip out, so that the next crew crews in New York have received a wage increase of $30 monthly win have an equally good, if not retroactive to March 16, upping the monthly base pay to $225 for better, choice of menus. Gann has been an SIU member nearly 500 men on as many barges handling more than 75 percent of the coal moved in NY Harbor, on the Hudson River and along Long since October, 1945, when he Island Sound . . . The construction of a waterside chemical bulk joined in the port of Philadelphia. storage plant at a Bayonne, NJ pier, capable of berthing tankers up His native state is Missouri to 560 feet long, will be begun in May, containing storage tanks with where he was bom 41 years ago. i 3i 4" a capacity of 3,250,000 gallons of liquid chemicals. There's always that temptation 3^ at the end of a tanker trip t^ pay A new 7,800-ton bulk cargo ship, the Camellia, is said to be the first off in a hurry on the ship and hit British vessel te have been fitted out with steel panels rather than as she docks, be­ with the customary wooden boards used as temporary bulklieads In the beach as soon cause shore leave ships' holds te prevent cereal cargoes from shifting while under way^ during the trip is The steel panels are cleaner and weigh no more than the wooden usually limited. panels, which tend to absorb moisture from the grain cargoes. Seafarer Philip Gradozzi made a Ship movements in and out of Antwerp, Belgium, exceeded by almost point of this on four million net tqns the port's pre-war traffic volume, in 1952, with the Julesberg 11,756 vessels or better than 28 million net tons moving through the (Terminal Tank­ port. British vessels accounted for 23 percent of the traffic, with the ers) when he Netherlands holding second place, Norway following in third position urged his ship­ and US tonnage accounting for 7.7 percent of all vessels in and out mates to stickGradozd of the Belgian port last year. around at the t i 4> .payoff and wait for the patrolman. The volume and value of waterborne foreign commerce shipped That way," he said, everybody is through the port of New York in 1952 declined more sharply than sure of getting all overtime due, that of the nation's foreign waterborne commercial trade, an analysis as whatever is disputed can be set­ of official trade statistics showed. Last year the port registered a 4.1 tled properly. percent drop in tonnage, or double the nation-wide decrease. It also Gradozzi, who sails in the engine showed a 14 percent drop in the dollar volume of Its commerce, com­ department, has been a member of pared with a country-wide reduction of eight percent . . . The Ameri­ the Union since Novembejr 8, 1947, can Merchant Marine Institute has prepared a pictorial description of joining in the port of New York. the evolution of American shipping from the Indian canoe to the new The 58-year-old Seafarer was born liner United States on a one-sheet representation depicting ten ships in Massachusetts and still makes as milestones in American shipbuilding. his home in Boston. Burly Misery hove» Company Caring; For The Rope Supply The ship's rope supply likb anything else, needs proper care and maintenance if long and useful service is to be obtained from it and difficulties avoided. Such care begins with the opening of a new coil of rope and continues throughout its varied shipboard life. Some of the simple, general maintenance practices dealing with stowing, coiling and whipping ..of rope can do much to prolong rope's use­ fulness and avoid difficulties^ * Coils of rope are delivered wrapped in burlap and tied. It's con­ sidered best to cut the lashings around the coil from the inside of the hole in the center of the coil, known as the eye, leaving the burlap covering on the coil. To avoid kinks when uncoiling the rope, it should be placed with the inside end of the coil towards the deck. The rope is uncoiled from the inside out, not the other way around as might seem the obvious method. Stow In Cool, Dry Place Since rope is affected by heat and humidity, it should be stowed, where possible in a cool, dry plage. Every precaution should be taken to make sure that the rope is dry when it is stowed, and assured of ventilation to avoid keeping moisture in. Heat or moisture will cause rope to lose its strength, with possibly dangerous consequences. Another danger posed by moisture Is shrinkage. The fibers absorb rain or even a heavy dew and swell up, causing the length rope to shrink and become taut.' That creates the danger of parting under strain, which Is one reason why it's a good idea to slacken off lines at night when moisture is always greater. When coiling up rope it must be handled according to the lay of the line. Right-handed rope, which is the form in which most rope is made, is coiled in a clockwise direction, left-handed rope in the opposite manner. The only exception to this ruling is if the line has a lot of turns in it which have to be removed. In this case, the line Is coiled against the lay, or exactly opposite to the normal manner. The lower end is then pulled up through the center of the coil and the line coiled the regular way. . A straight coil is ihade by starting with a secured end and simply placing circular bights on top of each other. Flemishing down a line involves starting with a small circle of the free end and then coiling larger and larger flat circles around it in the form of a flat coil spring. When a line is faked down, the free end is laid out in a straight line and then turned back on itself in a flat, narrow loop, with the ends over the ends of the preceeding one. Whipping The Ends Of A Line To keep the ends of the rope from unraveling, the rope can be whipped or tightly bound around the end. Small cordage is used for this purpose, such as marline or spunyarn. One way to make a whipping is to place the end of the yarn at the end of the rope and then'make a loop along the rope. A great many windings are then made around both the loop and the rope itself as in the il­ lustration. The wind­ ings should be tight and a distance approxi­ mately equal to the diameter of the rope. Whippings are always made with the twine One common.way of making a whipping to woimd against the lay keep a line from unraveling. of the rope. This simple whip­ ping is flnished off- by putting the winding end (B, in the illustration) through the loop, and then pulling the other end tight until the loop is no longer visible. Both ends are then trimmed off for neatness. There are several other methods of whipping, most of which are used for the same purpose of preventing the end of a line from unraveling, although'on occasion whippings are placed in the center of a rope. In such a case, the so-called plain whipping is used which simply involves running back an end of twine a short distance and taking turns around them. Sbveral turns are left slack and the end of the whipping twine is passed under them. Each turn is then pulled tight, and the end of the twine pulled to take out the slack. » By Bernard Seaman Il te: ly �. v7v "r'-'v^ AwA lli IfU SE'AFARERS IOC Far* f«TCBte«i • SIU Prepares To Strike Cities Service For Pact (Continued from page 3) tanker conapanies put the terms of the agreement into effect, Cities Service delayed signing of the contract. When pressed for ap­ proval, top company officials der dared their acceptance of the new wage and overtime rates and the bulk of the tanker general rules and working rules. Seek Special Treatment However, they objected to some of the contract clauses including those on repatriation, increased Welfare Plan contributions, and re­ visions of the tank cleaning clause calling for overtime for men haul­ SIU Lake Charles port agent, Leroy Clarke (center) holds resolu­ ing buckets and a minimum of tion of Louisiana State Federation of Labor pledging full support three men on butterworthing ma­ to SIU In Cities Service contract beef. Discussing situation with chines. The company sought spe­ Clarke is E. H. (Llge) Williams, (left). State Fed president, and cial treatment oh these items. Walter Mayo, head of the Lake Charles Metal Trades Council In subsequent meetings with the representing Cities Service refinery workers. SIU negotiating committee. Union representatives pointed out that the other SIU tanker companies had^cepted all terms of the con­ tract as well as all SIU freight companies oh items common to both agreements. Further, they emphasized that the Cities Service representative had played the leading role in negotiating a new agreement, and in the give and take of negotiation the SIU had (Story on Fage 3) the Cities Service tanker fleet agreed to a settlement that was satisfactory to him as well as to WHEREAS, the Seafarers Inter­ would seriously affect the port of the other tanker companleB, Lake Charles, not only with re­ national Union, Atlantic and Gulf By refusing to sign the contract. District, is presently Involved In spect to the members of the Sea­ contractual difficulties with^ Cities farers International Union who Service Refining Corporation, ship through this port, but also which has a large refinery and with regard to the welfare of the other facilities at Lake Charles, many shoreside workers employed in the Cities Service Installation at Louisiana, and Lake Charles, and WHEREAS, the Lake Charles WHEREAS, the Seafarers Inter­ Metal Trades Council also Is en­ gaged In contract negotiations with national Union Is and has been an Cities Service Refining Corpora­ integral part of the Louisiana State Federation of Labor and has tion at this time, and always come forward to assist the WHEREAS, Cities Service Re­ Louisiana State Federation of La­ fining Corporation, in its efforts to bor and its affiliated local unions resis); the reasonable and just con­ In time of stress, and (Continued from page 2) tractual demands of the Seafarers WHEREAS, it has been the pol­ berg's often stormy struggles with International Union, has resorted to various unfair tactics. Including icy of the Louisiana State Feder­ shipowners and left-wingers. Back attempts to break down the mor­ ation of Labor to support its af­ in 1935 when Lundeberg first was ale of unlicensed seamen aboard filiated unions whenever such as­ chosen secretary-treasurer of the SUP, he had to contend with an ex­ Cities Service tankers through a sistance has been needed, perienced waterfront clique of THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED campaign of continued harassment of these seamen by the supervisory that this convention of the Louisi­ some 80 left-wing activists. M first, personnel of .Cities Service Refin­ ana State Federation of Labor go the article relates, they tried to buy on record as wholeheartedly sup­ Lundeberg off by offering to throw ing Corporation, and WHEREAS, these seamen are porting and endorsing the Seafar­ the CP waterfront apparatus be­ determined to stand steadfast with ers International Union's' policy hind him and make him an out­ their union, the Seafarers Inter­ and position In its present con­ standing West Coast labor leader. national Union, In support of their tractual negotiations with Cities When this approach failed they just demands for Improvement of Service .Refining Corporation, and tried a new tach. Invaded Room BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED their rates of pay,-working condi­ "The next time the committee tions and welfare provisions, and that In event economic action by WHEREAS, a work stoppage in the Seafarers International Union called, it was different. Hearing a should become necessary to sup- noise one night In his room . . . port^its position In" Its present con­ Lundeberg switched on the light. tractual difficulties with Cities At the foot of his bed stood three Service Refining Corporation, that husky left wingers. "What the hell do you want?" he this convention go on record as offering the full physical, financial demanded. "Taken aback, the committee ex­ and moral support of the Louisiana State Federation of Labor to the plained that It had come to talk Seafarers International Union, and things over. Lundeberg yawned and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED stretched. As he did so, his right that wide publicity be given to the hand slipped under the pillow and action of this convention by sup­ came out with a revolver. Having plying copies of this resolution to got the drop on his visitors, Lunde­ the press of the State of Louisiana berg lined them up facing the door (Continued from page S) and to the press of Lake Charles and one by one, booted them Into the hallway." llsh additional services that will be in particular. Violence Falls comparalile to those available on . This was only one of many en­ the Atlantic and Gulf Coast. counters wltli left-wingers on the Similar changes will be made in waterfront during which LundeWilmington where Sam Cohen has berg's enemies employed lead pipes been serving as agent and Chuck and bullets in an unsuccessful at­ Seafarers sending telegrams Alien as patrolman. Baltimore tempt to beat him or scare him off or letters to the New York agent Earl Sheppard, who was a the waterfront.; It was In one of delegate to the convention, and I- headquarters dispatcher asking these that he suffered-a broken to be excused from attending Johnny Arabasz have been api^ined headquarters membership jaw. to help set up improved services meetings must include the reg­ The article concludes by describ­ in that port. Arabasz will stay on istration number of their ing the SUP'S program of Sailor's temporarily until the necessary shipping card in the message. Homes which provide old sailors changes are made. - From now on, if the number with home-like lodgings near the Mobile port agentv^al Tanner is waterfront and the halls where performing a similar function in ' is not included, the excuse can­ not be accepted. by the dis-. they can keep in touch with their the port of Seattle where Je0 patcher, ; shipmates and live free of instituMon-lson is serving as agent and Piaul Dro2sk aif patrolman.. La. Fed. Resolution Supporting SIU In CS Lundeberg Lauded By Satevepost they said. Cities Service was break­ ing faith with the Union and its own spokesman and was asking for special, discriminatory preference over all other contracted com­ panies which the Union could not grant. In the face of Union firmness on these Issues, the company negotia­ tors at the last meeting spent a good deal of time complaining about the milk clause which calls for 40 gallons to be on board on sailing day, and fresh milk three times daily in port. In an attempt to meet the com­ pany objections the Union ex­ tended the .contract deadline 60 days to allow time to reach an agreement. The deadline runs out on April 21, at which time the Union will be free to strike if the company has not yielded on the items in dispute. , Sen. Long Sees Relief For Unions Under T-H SHREVEPORT, LA.—Labor appears certain to gain im­ provements In the Taft-Hartley Act at this session of Con­ gress, Louisiana's US Senator Russell Long predicted at the annual convention of theLouisiana State Federation of Labor here April 6-9. "Senator Taft himself proposed 23 amendments to the act'at the last session," Senator Long ex­ plained. "Almost all of these were amendments which would have favored labor. "Both President Eisenhower and Mr. Taft, his party's leader in the Senate, agree the act as presently constituted is one-sided against la­ bor. It appears certain, then, that labor must gain relief from some of the more discriminatory features of the act." Democratic Aid So far. Senator Long said, the Sen. Russell Long President has received more sup­ port for his program from the Democratic side of Congress than viewed with alarm is the adminis­ he has been given by his own par­ tration's apparent determination to ty, particularly In the foreign pol­ put the damper on new construc­ tion of public housing, its an­ icy field. "Some have said," the Senator nounced intention to abolish the remarked, "that it- appears the Reconstruction Finance Corpora­ Democrats don't know they lost the tion and an increase in the interest election and that the Republicans rate on the national debt. An increase of one-half of one don't know they won It." The Democrats are determined percent on refinancing a portion of to support the Republican adminis­ the national debt means that $1,tration In any measures to help 300,000,000 more in interest pay­ ments annually is finding its way forestall a major depression. Some Republican moves, how­ into the hands of "insurance com­ ever, do not agree with Democratic panies and other big investors," he theories of what should be done to charged. maintain prosperity, he said. "That isn't the way to stop de­ Among Republican policies in pressions," he warned. "It is the this category which Senator Long way to start them." SIU Expands West Coast AiSG Service Put Number On Meeting Excuses HWMWUW, mMk-UK-ei 1 w "iikm a Seafarer! ^ersfiiA 'M 7HB APB HAIL - THCMEMBePS OFOOR. UNiOli.Vf^ VMS Yc^EATThlEiULL. •vii �-jij'ir .K, • SEAFARERS LOG Pace Eii^teeB A»M 17. list SeafarerSpendsTwoYearsMalcing Did Yoit Know • A Model Of His First Sailing Ship That at any given time the moon is not actually at the place where we see it? This is an Illusion due to the earth's atmosphere, which bends the moon's rays and gives a false impression of its position. 4. 4i . 4. That London Bridge once really did fall down? Children singing the song about "London Bridge is falling down . . ." may not know it, but the bridge did faU. The old wooden bridge built in the tenth century was carried away by a storm in 1091, and xeplaced by a stone bridge about a 100 years later. t. ^ That under the new SIU con­ tracts there are two Pacific areas for transportation purposes? Un­ der the former set-up, crewmembers who signed on at the lower end of the Pacific coast and paid off up north could not collect trans­ portation back to the port of signon. The new agreements remedy this situation, in providing a Cali­ fornia and a Pacific Northwest area for transportation purposes, Seafarer Urho A. Sharinee, FWT, who recently got off the McKettrick Hills, looks over the model he made of the first ship on which he sailed. The model took over two years to build during his spare time, mostly whUe aboard ship. He said, "almost aU sailors remember their first Alp." t t 4> That Wall Street in New York City actually is the site of a walled -atockade that ran across the south­ ern end of Manhattan Island 300 years ago? The wall was built in 1652 to protect the little Dutch colony of New Amsterdam against a threatened attack by the British. 4i 4^ 4^ That one of our western states was named after a valley in Penn­ sylvania? The state of Wyoming got its name from Wyoming. Val« ley in northeastern Pennsylvania. It was a common practice for set­ tlers from the cast to take tho names of their old homes with them and replant them in the west, i' 'Sr ^ That Quicksand has twice swal­ lowed up railroad trains at differ­ ent places in the state of Colorado? In 1878 a train of the Kansas (now Union) Pacific Bailroad fell into a creek about 23 miles east of Den­ ver, and three years earlier a sim­ ilar accident occurred near Pueblo. The great weight of the locomo­ tive carried it so deep into the quicksand that it could never he located, though continually probed to a depth of 50 feet. 4« 4) 4^ That water boils at a lower tem­ perature on the top of a mountain than at the bottom? The boiling point of water is generally con­ sidered 100 degrees centigrade (212* Fahrenheit), but this varies according to the pressure of the atmosphere. At the top of Mont Blanc, for instance, water boils at 85* centigrade. 4) 4!I 4^ That a few weeks after an ar­ ticle in the LOG urged Seafarers to aid the Singapore blood bank after its supply of a certain type of blood was used to aid one of their brothers, crewmembers of the first SIU ships in the area respond­ ed? Seafarers are always ready to lend a helping hand when it's needed. Many Seafarers, when they have found themselves with spare time and nothing to do, have turned to making models as a way of passing the time, but few of them have spent as much time making the models as Seafarer-Urho A, Sharinee, FWT, put into the model 4of his'first ship. ' " ' Sharinee, however, comes coastal ship, and I was sailing model of one of the more modem from a long line of model aboard her as cook. I was the only freighters or tankers that he's sail­ bUilderS^. In fact, he says, his one In the galley, in fact, because ed. "I won't, have all this rigging father was a professional model she only had a very small crew, and sails to worry about," he said. builder for most of his life, and and when we hit any sort of rough he's just following the family ex­ weather, I also worked out on deck or up in the rigging with the ample. others." And, his recently completed Woiked on Ship model of his first ship, a small Usually, in the spring, the bears start coming out of hibernation, the flowers come to coastal sailing vessel, is a fine ex­ Whenever Sharinee would have ample of what can be done with some spare time aboard ship, he life and begin to spirout, and the world wakes up. So it is with "Red" Campbell, who wood, cloth and thread. would pick up some of his wood usually begins to stir and then makes his observations on the world, his beloved team (?) and start carving. Most of the in Pittsburgh and his beloved^" Took Two Years blocks for the model were made Waterman Steamship Co. as old player "pop." Already there is know that every time you > go Sharinee says he decided to stari aboard his last ship,-, the McKetfriction in the club. They want through a turnstile at his park, follows: the model in 1950, and has worked trick HUls, he said. a TV set in the dugout so they you're grinding coffee for the Several'Weeks agd. We had the on it for over two years. "I worked He said that he decided to make occasion to see an on-the-spot TV won't rhiss Captain Video. This A&P. a few thousand hours on this the model because, "every sailor But don't get me wrong. I'm a model," he said, "and everything remembers his ili'st ship," and he production made in our NY hall. gang may not win the pennant, but I'll bet they cop the bubblePirate fan from way back (and Not all the membership-was able in it was made by ha^d." wanted a model of his first vessel. to catch the roving eye. of the gum championship. beUeve me, that's where they'U In fact, he went into such de­ The biggest problem, he said, in Of course, the whole business wind up) and I'll be seeing my tail, that he's-got 85 blocks on the making the model, was in fash­ camera.* Joe Felson was completely model and all of them work. He ioning the hawse pipes for the an­ left out—he forgot to wear his centers around Mr. Rickey's vice- team fn action when I get back like grip on the buck. He's the from the 'round-the-world on the made each of them by hand out of chor chains, and in carving the Adler shoes that day. When I first saw the cameras type of guy who would shoot a dog Steel King. Incidentally, this small pieces of wood. He also in­ gears for the anchor winches. being set up, I though they might so the fleas would be homeless. crashing the "hamboo curtain" is stalled a lighting system in the "That took the most time," he model that works, so that the navi­ said, "except for the tiny blocks be making a western, so I rushed AU the office help has to fiU their a far cry from Bull Line Boule^ down to the cafe­ pens at the postoffice before com­ vard. gation and riding lights, as well as that I had to carve." He solved part In closing, I just want to pass the cabin lights, all work. teria and got ing to work. Last year, he cut the of the problem, however, by using four bowlegged buns in half, so the hot dogs a word to the Kremlin. Mr. MalenThe wheel turns the rudder, and small copper tubing for the hawse kov said he hopes to follow in the ABs. We had would look bigger.'' the winches pick up the anchors. pipes and then heating it and ham­ Making a buck on the fans is footsteps of Stalin—please let it such a tremen­ The sails are all controlled by the mering it until it fit the way it proper lines. dous turnout, one thing, but I bet you didn't be soon. should. you'd have "She was the first ship I ever Now that he's finished the model, thought the Wa­ sailed," he said. "She was a Finnish he says that maybe he'll start a Pity The Poor Chickon terman building was on fire. And, speaking Campbell LOG-A-RHYTHM; of Waterman, have you ever heard the expres­ sion, "the face of the earth is ever changing?" The way those Water­ man ships keep ripping it up, it's By M. Dwyer hardly recognizable. Just recently a motorist was picked up driving on the Third Avenue sidewalk. He li I had one wish granted me. told the judge he was just getting My wish would be to -sail the sea. out of the way of a Waterman ship and the case was dismissed. To sail the ocean's mighty foam, Pablnin For Pirates I'd sell my land and leave my home. I don't suppose I need tell you the baseball season is just aroimd the. corner. With spring in Pitts­ , To trod a deck and breathe salt air, burgh, we hope for a winner, but I'd board a ship bound anywhere. all we -^get is a. ^eener smog. We're the. only team' in the majors From Timbuktu to Mandalay. • that plays night games in the after­ noon. This year, Mr. Rickey has My heart woiUd be aboard to stay. gone .all out for a youthful team.. Half 4be players carry their own Lei other men the land still toil. teething rings. During the seventh And leave their sweat upon the soil. •4 itining stretch,, they'll probably get E. Toth (left), ch. cook, holds the knifeto optlrat*their pablum ration. , on a chiekto 'aboard the 'AfoundrU whUo JvtRirbes^ panttymiiti; C. My future lies upon the sea. To show you How young this Labiosa, bosUn, and ShortFi 2ad cool^ (left to right) jdvo heipdul My restless soul at last set frev. _ team isi jthey'«e<cidlinff<eu 25-year-' Waterman Changes Looks Of World One Wish ^ |y' • - "V " bp �April 17, 19SS SEAFARERS LOG Sailor Rass, The Financier Page Nlneteea By E. R«yM By SEAFARERS LOG Photo Editor A few issues back we discussed the necessary equipment for process­ ing your own film. The following tips will aid in turning out perfectly processed negatives every time. Developer—If your film has been exposed according to its proper speed rating you'll get the best results in following the manufacturer's developing recommendations. Users of Kodak film over the 35mm size should use D-76. Those who prefer Ansco film should us? their deve'oper which is Ansco 17. In the 35mm size—Microdot for Kodak film and Finex for Ansco. Temperature—Process your film at the constant temperature of 68 degrees. If the developer is over or under this, place the solution in hot or cold water and bring it to 68 degrees. When the solution has been brought to the proper temperature you are ready to start developing. In the dark, wind the film onto the reel and drop into the tanks. With the lid on, the lights may be turned on aince practically all tanks are lightproof. Agitate the film every two minutes for about five seconds. When the proper time for your film has elapsed pour the con­ tents of the tank back into your storage bottle. Hypo Into Tank At this point the hypo is poured into the tank in the same fashion as the developer. ' > Washing and drying—If at all possible, regulate your water for wash­ ing to 68-70 degrees. About 40 minutes are necessary to thoroughly wash film. The washing removes all the hypo and your negatives will be preserved for a long time. After washing for the proper time the film is hung up to dry. All excess water should be removed with either a viscose sponge or a piece of damp chamois. In this way there wbn't be any little circles of drying marks left on the film. Hang your film to dry in a dust-free area where people are not likely to pass and stir up dust. If you are in a hurry to dry your film you may use a fan but you're taking a chance of getting, a lot of dust particles imbedded in the film. Storing of negatives—This depends upon your contact and enlarging equipment if you have any. Some contact printers take only single frames and this holds true for some enlargers. So whether you cut your film into single frames or -two or prefer to keep the film in the original roll store the negatives in clean containers and if possible where it isn't too hot, A few don'ts before we conclude: 1. Don't touch the actual negative area of the film with fingers at any time during processing or after. You can remove dust from nega­ tives and even spot pinholes on the final print, but a big, fat finger­ mark spells finis to a negative. 2. Don't examine the' negatives "to see what you have" before they are washed. If you peek at them while still in the hypo, you'll probably get thd cheniical on your clothes as well as the furniture and floor. When this drfes you'll have hypo dust floating around to do more damage. 3. Don't load dry film onto a wet reel. If you do there's the chance of water droplets landing on the dry film and these will form perma­ nent marks. Two Captains Get Praised By Crews Two captains aboard SlU-manned vessels came ih for praise from the crews duiing this past week because the crews felt they deserved it. In both cases, the crew praised the skipper because of an action he had taken. Just as Seafarers are quick to criticize an un­ fair or poor skipper, they are^* ready to praise a fair and Steel Artisan (Isthmian) and Cap­ a vote of thanks during their ship­ tain Reinertsen of the French board Union meeting, for "his good one. Captain Michael Barry of the Creek (Cities Service) were the prompt decision to put ashore an skippers who came in for crew injured seaman so he could get the proper medical attention." praise. The French Creek's crew ex­ To Buy Present The crew of the Steel Artisan, plained that Captain Reinertsen ar­ a rendezvous with a Coast The log of the Seagarden (Peninsular Navigatibn) just shows, a simple entry of one at a shipboard Union meeting ranged Guard cutter to transfer the in­ voted to buy a present for Captain sentence, but the story behind that one sentence is,one that almost nreant the end of the jured man, and, although bad ship. The Liberty ship had been running into bad weather ever since leaving Seattle for Barry out of the money in the weather and fog kept the Coast ship's fund for the "job he did Korea, according to Seafarer-*during the typhoon 'Hester' from Guard from making the ren­ William Allardice, but the impossible to take more than a mate, Jack Wooten and myself all January 1, 1953 to January 3, dezvous, the Captain got the worst part of the storm hit quick squint out ahead. The ship saw it. We later agreed it was at 1953." French Creek there on time. was taking the storm about one least 75 feet high." during the fourth day out,When the Coast Guard didn't ar­ The Artisan's crew reported that He thinks the skipper was a lit­ point to port. Everybody ran for cover. Allar­ Captain Barry "never left the rive, the captain "made several Wet 'Horizon* tle too modest when lie made the dice got behind part of the house, bridge all during the three days ship to shore calls, and finally pro­ Then Allardice thought he saw and grabbed two angle iron sup­ that the ship was in the typhoon. ceeded to Key West despite the log entry reading, "A large wave the horizon. He looked again. It ports just as the wave hit the ship He did a wonderful job of seaman­ bad weather, and transferred the broke over the whole ship." Allardice was on watch, on the was too high for the horizon. It and picked it up like a giant hand. ship in bringing the ship through man to a Coast Guard launch port wing of the bridge, that night. was a huge wave thundering down "The ship bucked and seemed the storm." there. For his consideration of our The spray and rain was ' being on the ship like an express train. about^to fall apart," AUardice says. The crew of the French Creek Union brother, we extend our hear­ blown with such force that It was Allardice says, "the captain, third "We had just' heard about the also gave their Captain Reinertsen ty appreciation," said the crew. tanker Avanti, some way ahead of us in this same storm, breaking into three pieces. I was suddenly in water over my head. The ship shuddered. Then the wave passed. "Bosun Hans Christiansen did a (1) For which animal are the days extending from July 3 to August great job in lashing down two life­ 11 named? boats that had broken loose." (2) How much fencing is needed to enclose a field 60 feet long, if it The next morning the damage was clear. The foredeck was split is twice as long as it is wide? (3) Literature and old maps refer to the lands of Cathay, Iberia between the windlass and number one hatch. The rails were split and Muscovy. What names are these places known by today? (4) A famous song popular during Worla War I included the line and twisted. The two lifeboats were completely smashed. The "It's a long way to Tipperary." Was it a longer way to Tipperary from davits were torn and twisted. The (a) France or (b) England? (5) Where are the days and nights almost the same length through­ gear locker on the boat deck had out the year? been washed away. Both gang­ (6) Tom and Bill painted a house in five days. Tom could have ways had been ripped off and washed away. The bell on the done it alone in ten days. How long would it have taken Bill? (7) What rock can be separated into threads and woven into ^re­ bridge was broken off. But the thing that really indi­ proof cloth? (8) Which has the right of way at an airport, a plane which it cated the height of the wave, and the beating the ship took, says landing or one taking off? (9) What mythical king of the lumberjacks scooped up lakes for Allardice, was the fact that the masthead light had been sheared drink and used Douglas-fir trees for a toothpick? (10) Is the largest wine-producing country in the world France, B. A. ^amlett (left), pass, pantryman, and C. P. Makariwcz (right)i rff; • •• • , pass, messman, hold a llfering aboard" the Robin ^cksley-aa'Rich-r,,' <l*Tfaktr.dtecrved: mibpti 1^ one Italy, Spain or the US? - Quia Answers On Page-29 ard and Marguerite Trumper, 'tiy<ii passengers,, iopk tiii^ib-it, Mntencc in the ship's log,'', he says. I Seagarden's Log Modest About Storm Two Small Passengers �SEAFARERS' IPG Pure Tweatr Sharks Arent Really Vicious, Says Seafarer Who Defends Tm Seafarers and sharks have never been noted for their great friendship for each other, but there's at least one Seafarer who feels that the shark is ft "much abused denizen of the deep that is entitled to at least a" little argument in its defense." 'J — ' • • . . Fred Miller says that he's . "tired of all the alarnxing sto­ TWQ Working Deckhands ries I've been hearing about the vicious, blood-thirsty shark," and ciaims that there are few "au­ thentic accounts of humans being attacked by sharks, and these stor­ ies are told over and over for gen­ erations. He says that "most people seem to think that every shark is a killer, but that is just not the case." In fact, he says, "the case of Bar^ Wilson who was recent­ ly attacked by a shark in Monte­ rey Bay, Calif., and died of Miliar shock and loss of blood, was the first recorded instance of its kind in the Western Hemisphere." Just to prove his case. Miller Aboard the Antinous, Woods, AB (left), and Reeves, OS, keep says he has been swimming in all bu^y as they carry a rolled up Jacob's ladder to stow it away, so sorts of shark-infested waters, Mo­ the ship will be all shipshape, in true SIU style. zambique, Mombasa, Trinidad, Panama, Belawan-deli, and others. "Once," he says, "while swimming selves of the great fun of swim­ a degree that he would be afraid off Saipan, I encountered a school ming Just because they are in to share the domain of the sharks." of 18 sharks—between five and six waters where there may be Somehow, however, we guess feet long—^swimming-below me.* sharks." that there'll still be a lot of Sea­ They didn't pay any attention to He feels that "it would be too farers who will be generous me at all." bad if a man deprived himself of enough to let the sharks have their healthy-recreation because he al­ domain all to themselves, and Fished And Swam lowed himself to be swept' away won't insist upon sharing the same During a nine-month shuttle be­ by a few alarmist stories to such water with them. tween Guam, Saipan and Manus, he says, he managed "to catch a number of sharks up to 15 feet long, along with barracuda, and a 16-foot swordfish. The sharks in­ cluded blue sharks, tiger sharks, threshers, hammerhead and graynurse 'sharks. I swam, in these Some ships may roll heavily during a bad storm, and then waters daily, and once, while right again, but when a ship rolls over 35 degrees and stays alone, I swam across a lagoon that was full of sharks. Never was I that way, it makes things a bit rough for a crew that didn't bothered by any of the sharks." sign on as mountain goats. According to Seafarer Os- been sailing for over 25 years, the However, Miller does admit that there might be a little something kar Kaelep, who was sailing Tainaron hit rough weather aftd to the stories. He concedes that as AB on the Tainaron (Actium), she had loaded the iron ore at "you are undoubtedly much safer that's what happened while two Magdalena. The sea had been in a swimming pool someplace," days out of Magdalena, Mexico, whipped up by a sharp wind, and the vessel was taking a beating but points out that, "it is a shame with a load of iron ore. According to Kaelep, who»has when the ore cargo shifted. for crewmembers to deprive them"We thought we might keep go­ ing right on over," said Kaelep, "but the ship stayed at a 35 de­ gree list. It was sure tough walk­ ing on deck or anyplace else on the ship with that much of a list, and climbing a ladder was really hard." Kaefep The Tainaron immediately radioed for help, and the crew went right to work to save the ship. The sea was stiii rough, and that Just added to the trouble. "We worked right on through," said Kaelep, "until the ship reached Salina Cruz 24 hours later. By that time, we had shifted enough of th6 cargo so' that she was only listing 22 degrees. That was really NOrnPYlMG THE hard work, though." The Tainaron stayed at Salina Of A CHANGE OPCruz for four days, while the cargo was shifted back into position iand ATOREfe, AL>^YS INnecessary repairs made. Then she went to Baltimore, where she spent ClMt>m YOURott> ADDRESS another eight days for repairs to her Number 2 'tween-decks hold, Go THE PROPER CORRBSrwhich was damaged by the shift­ ing cargo. iOMS CVAN BE MAt>E. IV4 "We had a good crew," Raelep aald, "and they really worked to UST. save the ship. We,al8o had a great stewards department aboard, and the food was,,flue m-im A»ril 17, 195S By Spfkt Martin When we stumbled over the lit­ tle man rolling the - ash barrel along the street we could hardly believe our eyes. We thought per­ haps that Focus Cpyle, alter all these years, had- gotten himself a job. "Naw," he said when we asked him, "it's, not a job. I'm goin' inta business for myself." We were skeptical. Wliat kind of business . involved pushing ashes around In' a barrel? • Sweetest Little Racetrack "W'ell I'm in the constructin' stage right now, but when she's all finished I'll have the sweetest little racetrack you ever saw." We agreed running a racetrack is a pretty good business, but won­ dered where he got the idea. "The other day I picked up a paper in the subway and it says that there was almost 19,000 peo­ ple in Jamaica in a pourin' rain. They all plunked down two bucks to get into the joint and then they dropped a million and a half on the mutuels. Any business that can get 19,000 customers to sit in the zfain and hand out their dough is for me.'' All well and good, we said. But where would he locate a race­ track? "Can't ya see? It's right across the street over there." He pointed to a weed-choked vacant lot, well Uttered with rubbish. Wait a minute, we said, it's ri­ diculous to think of horses running around In circles there. "Who said anythln' about horses, stupid?" he shouted. "Ain't you ever heard about racin' other ani­ mals? Beip' that I'm a small busi­ nessman, I'm startin' small. I was gonna' catch myself a few of them grey /n black squirrels that,squirts aroun' in Central Park 'n run squirrel races. I figgered somebody smart like you could-rig up a me­ chanical peanut or somethin' for 'em to chase." We said the idea was pretty in­ genious and there's no doubt, that between the customers and televi­ sion rights he could pick up a pretty penny. "Besides," he agreed, "with them squirrels ya' could run eight races inna half hour and leave the rest of the day for loafin' and countin' your take." But, we said, there's just one catch. The State wouldn't like the idea of him running a gambling enterprise. There are laws and racing commissions to overcome before anyone can operate that way. Why they even limit - the number of days a year that the tracks can be open. The reason for that, we ex­ plained, was obvious. There's only so many cash customers. With each one pouring an average of $80 a day into the mutueis, it takes an awful lot of embezzlement to keep the tracks going as it is. "It ain't fair," he grumbled. "A little guy like me never gets a break. Besides now, I'll have to haul all them ash barrels back where they belong." x V. They're Happier Now Cargo Shifts; 35 Degree List Markes Walking Sort Of Tough llis-^ I'-Tr •'.'. • \H--. rSV \p- I'"^T-' ^''' i I 3^^ fe. ' (gPTHtUB C0MIII6! m- ^ .. Seafarers Doyle H. Boyette and Cecil E. Whidden,. now aboard the Del Aires, report they're happier npw- than when they were In the Army and these pictures were taken over in Korea. OAtlEY G1,EANINGS The LOO opens this column as an exchange for stewards, cooks, bakers and others who'd like to share favored food recipes, (ittle-known cooking and baking hints, dishes with a national fUivor and the like, suitable for shipboard and/or home use. Here's chief cook Bror Borelius' recipe for cooking rice a fast and easy way. Although rice doesn't show up as often on shipboard, me'nus as it did back in the old days, there are still many uses for the dish aboard ship, and Bror Borelius, chief cook, believes that he knows the easiest and best way to prepare rice. Borelius has been sailing in the stewards department for the past 20 years, and dur­ ing that time, has managed to pick up a lot Of short­ cuts and easy ways to prepare certain dishes. "You sail with different cooks and different stewards as you Borelius. go along," he said, "and each one , has his own favorite shortcuts and recipes. If you aren't afraid to ask questions and af« willing to learn, you can pick up something new from each ofjthem." Borelius Joined the BliJ back in Miiing Sill ships ever since. "I'll take just about any ship that comes along," he said, "but I like the C-2 types because they have good working space and good living quarters." For the rice, Borelius suggests that you put enough rice for the meal into a large pot. He says about three packets of rice are usu­ ally enough to feed the crew of an average freighter. After the rice is in the" pot, add boiling water until the rice is just cov­ ered. After adding the boiling water, put the pot over a high flame on the stove and cook for three min­ utes. After that, take the pot off the stove. Put a towel across the top of the pot, and then put a cover on the pot, leaving the towel stretched across the top of the pot inside the cover. Let this stand for about'20 minutes, and then your rice Is ready to serve. Borelius explains that the towel soaks up the steam and moisture from the boiling water, and leaves the rice nice and crispy, without �Avrll 17, list SBAPA^RERS Reports No Waste in SIUGaileys To the Editor: I read the article called "Starve the Garbage Pail" that Freddie Stewart' had in the LOG. My friends and I agree it is one of the besf articles we have seen in the Union paper, which gives good ad­ vice to the crew and to the stew­ ards department in particular. If we chief stewards and cocks would follow the advice given here, the SIU - contracted companies would give us still another Increase in wages, and the crews would all be satisfied. We already have the best and cleanest ships and most of us do our best to starve the garbage pail thoroughly. I believe that the crews of all the ships should keep this idea in mind at all times. It would be a good idea to post copies of the articles in the messrooms, recreation rooms and saloons of the ships. The delegates . on board should see to it that these rules are enforced at all times. "Frenchy Louis" Corhe ^ LOG LETTER S ' directly benefited by every gain we have made, but are they co­ operative? A few are, but the ma­ jority are not. Thank God for an organization like the Seafarers International Union; By its effective negotiat­ ing it has placed the Seafarer in a position second to none, and through its official mouthpiece, the SEAFARERS LOG, has brought forth the Importance of good, mili­ tant unionism to its membership. The SIU is a iPaman's union run by seamen. J. J. Levin X Accident Mars Trip On Ranger To the Editor: The trip on the Steel Ranger has been a good one so far; how­ ever, we did have one accident aboard. While we were at Dammam, at anchorage, permission- was given for us to tie up at the dock at 2 AM. Well, H. Meitz, carpenter; R. Rausch, the mate, and myself were heaving in on the port anchor when it came clear of the water. ^ Former Seaman Wants To Get LOG To the Editor: . I would appreciate it if you could send me a copy of the LOG so I can keep up with the news and pass it along to a few other merchant mariners in the Army. I have just completed two weeks of basic training and I have 14 more long weeks to go. They can march me from morning till night, but they can't take the sea away from me. To the Editor: ^fter being away for over a year Since being drafted on March I am back in the Crescent City in 2nd I could write a book on the good old New Or­ Army, but I know nobody wo^d leans, due to the print It. I would like my fellow fact that we stop­ shipmates to know where I am be­ J. Wagner, bosun; K. Nordped here in tran­ cause it's nice to hear from them. strum, AB, and Y. Carlson, sit. 1 am now on Pvt. Boy. A. Johnson FWT, enjoy coffee time aboard the Golden City, US 51233628 the Sfbel Ranger in this shot a Waterman scow Co. "A" 47 Inft. Regt. by J. Parr. headed for Korea Fort Dix, NJ and many qther The mate told chips to stop heav­ (Ed. note: Your name has beer} Far East ports. added to the LOG'S mailing list; ing, since he was sure that some­ We should get you toill be sent a copy every two thing was wrong and that he had Korolia about four months more chain out. Just as he did so, weeks as published.) out of this voyage. the anchor let go. It broke the t ^ I miiist say that we havO a swell chain, causing it to backlash up crew aboard this vessel and that onto the deck. this trip should be an enjoyable There was a mad scramble try­ one. Before closing I would like to ing to get away, but the chain announce that any of Mavis Clark's To. the Editor: struck the mate a glancing blow It would now seem as though on the head, and then hit me, friends in Ney Orleans who want to get in touch with hei: may do so the AMEU is trying to do some­ knocking me up under the apron. by writing to the following address: thing for their members, due to A check showed that I have two the fact that Atlantic just gave the broken ribs and one broken finger. 1617 15th Street, Meridian; Miss. men a raise in pay. Don't you be­ Steady as she goes. J. Parr lieve it. This is only a clever ma­ Spider Korolia t t neuver on their part to try to keep the few die-hard members that they now have. The AMEU; is always bragging about how they lead the field. We To the Editor: I would like to find out the opin­ To the Editor: aboard the At­ Here we are on the good ship lantic Importer ion of other brothers on a situation won der how that always arises on these tankers. Alamar, cruising up and down the Running coastwise on tankers is West Coast. We are now loading they explain the fact that they a continuous circle of turn-arounds. lumber, and will pay of[ in Balti­ waited until the Almost everyone wishes to have as more about April 20th. SIU ships were much shore time as possible on Things sure have changed in the actually paying both ends of the line. Due to the Calmar Line since we got our new contract.^ The food is ICQ percent off under the inconvenient hour at which these better: Since sign-on everyone has new pay raise vessels dock, men who are on watch that the SIU got, and want to go ashore have to run put on so much weight it looks like Jackson before AMEU around looking for a stand-by. the crew will have to voluntarily cut down on the consumption of men got their pay raise? In other Sometimes they get one, sometimes chow or get new clothes. Every­ words, SIU is the actual leader of they don't. Receive OT one is putting on weight like mad. the field, while AMEU is one of the Johnny-come-lately's. Whea Steward Loved By All Most tankers seem to maintain Our steward is Pop Yearwood, the, SIU gets another pky raise or their sea watches in port and ac­ and right here and now I want to other advancement, you- can bet cordingly the watch, standers re­ say he is the finest steward I have that the AMEU will be far behind. ceive overtime between the hours ever had the privilege of sailing You see, AMEU cannot lead the of 5:00 PM and 8:00 AM. with.. He is in the galley or mess- field as they claim, as they have What if a standby watch of five hall for every meal, aiid is a typi­ no. bargaining power, since what men could be sent from the Union cal example of a good SIU steward. with the chairman, secretary-treas­ hall and be paid the overtime for The crew is 100 percent behind urer and other "union" officers on the loading and discharging hours him, as . he has already gotten a the company payroll and the no- betweent 5:00 PM and 8:00 AM? complaint from the New York of­ strike clause in their so-called con­ There are 15 hours between work fice of the Calmar line accusing tract, the members' hands are tied. days and 15 men maintained as a him of gross mismanagement. It So they meekly accept all the watch for the ship. Fifteen men would -take too long in this letter small bones that the company be­ could easily share 15 hours' over­ to prove where the company com­ nevolently throws at them, and time with a shore gang. Most com­ plaint is a phony one, but the stew­ the union officers proceed to pat panies hire night mates and night ard has the necessary proof and themselves on the back for their engineers through different unions to come down to a ship to watch the 100 percent backing of the (?) accomplishments. crew. The company port steward There are a few who have poor her while she's in port and to leave has been getting away with mur­ eyesight and- have not Vet seen when the job is finished. Why not * der for so long that it has never these facts. All I can say is hui^y seamen? Procedure Easy occurred to him -that he is deal­ up, boys, see that optometrist and ing with an organization whose get those glasses fast, as the. time During every trip the mate usu­ membership means business. It is growing short. Here comes the ally goes around to ask who is get­ took the SIU a long time and a band, join the p.irade and you wi'l ting off. If th^ watch standers lot of hard work to accomplish its not be underpaid. Get off your aboard could decide by vote •before­ gains and nobody is going to de­ butts and get in the swing, with hand whether they wanted a stand­ stroy what we have build up. by gang they could- let the mate, SIU we'll win this thing. • The ntates^nd ^aBgineeBS" have know, and wheu the sklpiier' Hits New Orleans After Yearns Trip mmm Warns Men Not To Trust AMEU Alamar Men Get llai««—In Weight Pace Twenfr-eiw Wants Relief For Port Watch radioed in his estimated time of arrival' and requests for replace­ ments, he could just as well add a request for a standby gang, if wanted. Since some Seafarers want that port watch OT and others would rather go ashore, a majority vote would decide for all. This woidd also give the sailor on the beach a chance to earn a little money in his own-line of work, especially if he wants to wait for a particular ship. He would thus maintain his place on the registration list at the hall. I believe this would also cut down on many of the cases of men missing ship. Again, I don't believe the sailor should be penalized if the ship docks later than five PM, as this is not his fault. I would like to s^y hello to the boys at Lake Charles—Honest Ed Parsons, I. Cave and the wandering Swede, K. Hellman. I would also like to say hello to. the roach run­ ner-downer, Bill Calefato, recently caught by a clothes line on board the Royal Oak. F. N. Vincent 4. t Applauds LOG OnNUMCSStorg To the Editor: Congratulations to the LOG on the wonderful job it. did in print­ ing that four-page expose of the Communist - dominated National Union of Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards. An expose of that Communist Party apparatus has long been needed, and I think the LOG did a wonderful job of digging up the facts and presenting them. If the SIU-has not already done so, we should make sure that copies of the expose on the NUMCS get to everybody in maritime, and also are distributed to the proper Gov­ ernmental agencies. As the LOG expose slid, in its first sentence, "It seems hard to believe that at this late stage of the game an American trade union openly conti oiled by the Communist Party ap­ paratus could be operating full scale on US ships." Menace to All The big point that the LOG ex­ pose made is that, just because that outfit is a little bit isolated as cooks and stewards doesn't mean that it isn't a big threat to all US seamen. That outfit is a great threat to every American, and every American seaman, and this is proved by the policies that it has followed. The only way to combat an outfit of this type is to stamp it out of existence, and the AICSAFL deserves our full,support to do this job. People like Bridges and Bryson have weakened the cause of trade unionism enough, by follov/ing the dictates ol the Communist Party. Let's do all we can to lead the fight against them. James Hughes 4 4 '4 Thanhs Members For Help To Son To the Editor: On behalf of my wife and my­ self I want to thank the SIU for the kindness and care they and the rest of the SIU members gave to my son, Ogul J. Harris. He told me of the Clhristmas bonus, the $15 per week and the cigarettes, ail delivered to him by your Wel­ fare Services. Thank you also for the checks delivered to me in per­ son and for the $2,500 death benefit. , I'm proud that my son was a .member of the SIU and hope some day to meet you in person to tell ycu more. Thanks again to you and all the piembers. Hits New Yorh After 6 Months To the Editor: I just'signed off the Ocean Lotto after a six-month trip in the Far East. While on the Korea-Japan shuttle we received issues of the SEAFARERS LOG, and everyone in the crew was very pleased to learn through our paper what was' going on in the Union. After six months away from New York, I had the opportunity to par­ ticipate in the 4. March 11th gen­ eral meeting at headquarters. There I heard our Secre­ tary - Treasurer, Paul Hall, make a speech in connec­ tion with oldtimers who could not Rosa go back to sea; I saw our Welfare Director, Walter Siekmann, handing over $100 to a few of our disabled veterans. I would "^like to thank our Welfare staff for the swell job they are doing and for the way they helped me when I signed off the ship feel­ ing ill. They arranged for my main­ tenance claim to be put through to the company in double quick time. Saw Old Pal A few hours before the general meeting, whHe drinking coffee and reading the March 6th LOG in the cafeteria, I happened to turn around and see Joe Germane, about whom I was reading. He was with a Union brother, and I could see one Union brother helping another. The last time I saw him was in the old SIU headquarters at Beaver Street, so 1 went over and shook hands and spoke to him. I could see from the expression on his face that it really makes him feel good to know that our Union is helping him. Evariisto Rosa 4 4 4 Arizpa Chow lb Strictly South To the Editor: I just completed a 40-day turn­ around ton the Arizpa, a pride and joy of Waterman's, to Yokohama and right back to 'Frisco. I took it as a pierhead from Los Angeles. She had crewed up in New Orleans originally, so the red beans and rice, the grits and gravy and many other tender dishes were special­ ties in the galley. The ship paid off under the new scale and it's really great. Congrat­ ulations to the Negotiating Com­ mittee for getting AEs the OT raise. Through benefits, education, wel­ fare, vacation and contract we un­ doubtedly have the best for pres­ ent-day Seafarers. I am proud to be a member. Terry Paris 4 4 4 Welfare Info is Appreciated To the Editor: I received a letter from Walter Siekmann, telling my husband and me about the hospital and dealli benefits. It was very comforting for him to learn these things. Also," I wish to thank the Union's Wel­ fare Services Department for its kind offer of further assistance. At presegj. we are abie to get along nicely, and hope we will be lucky enough to keep that way. My husband is holding Ins own ard I hope each day for further improvement. He receives his checks weekly and I cannot ex­ plain how much this means to us. Once again, (Ve both thank you for • everything. My husband wishes to be remembered to all the men at the Union :tl �•X. . : • -^.i- . • Fate Twenty-two Eugenie Crew Has Rough Trip SEAFARERS April IT. 19SS LOO LETT E R S • To the Editor: least to get his book, be­ Well, here we are on the Eu; weeksheat can even register foe a genie in the Far East, after a lot fore job. of trouble. I had to contact our The following 4e the latest We believe that the membership Baltimore agent, Earl Sheppard, to available listing of official ex­ get a new washing machine. We has had plenty of experience on change rates for foreign cur­ the beach with no money to back haven't got foc'sle keys yet. them up, so they can see what rencies. Listings are as of We were overloaded 350 tons in these guys are up against. This April 16, 1953 and are sub­ Baltimore, so the chief engineer is especially expensive if the broth­ ject to change without notice. pumped out the water from the er does not live in a seaport. EngUnS. New Eealanet, Soutb AMcai forepeak and afS2.B0 per jpound eterUnc. Since so many are going in and terpeak tanks. Australia: $2^4 per pound sterlinf. coming out of theservice, this We-picked up oil Belgium; 60 franc* to. tlie doUar. and water in crew would like to get some pro Denmark: 14.46 cent* per krone. Panama, but the and con opinions on the subject, France: 350 franc* to the 4ollar. Coast Guard did with ideas for remedying this sit­ Germany: 4.3 Harks to the dollar. HoUand: 3.60 ^der* to the doUar. not catch us leav­ uation as soon as possible. Italy: 623 lire to the doUar. Crewmembers of Afoundrla ing there. Norway: 14 cents per krone. We went into (Ed. note: One of the things Portugal: 38.76 escudoAto the doUar. Honolulu for oil most criticized about democracy is Sweden: 10.33 cept* per krone. and water, taking that is is a slow process for get­ India: 31 cent* per rupee. Haga about 5,000 bar­ ting thirigs done. However, this Pakistan: 30.3 cents per rupee. rels of oil and all tanks full of clause is for the protection of the Argentina: 14.3 peso* to the dollar. water. We were due to leave when active members of the Union. In Brazil: 6.4 cents per cruzeiro. there was an oil spill which the case of men returning from Uruguay: 83.63 cents per peso. brought the Coast Guard. Then the Armed Forces, little delay has Venezuelai 30.86 cents per bolivar. the draft was checked and found been encountered. These men can, to be, 5=54 inches too heavy. So and usually do, contact the Union the water was pumped out of the a few weeks before they are dis­ forepeak and afterpeak tanks charged. This way, most of the again. Then the Coast Guard de­ formalities have- been cleared up To the Editor: cided to do some inspection of by the time they are ready to I still laugh at the way Perry their own. sail.) L. Patterson. Kenneth Wallen and They started on the life boats, i t I came to join the SIU. In Houston and found holes in each one and in 1945 we went to the War Ship­ that the containers in the boats ping Administration office, and were bad.- They would not have were sent aboard a fink ship load­ stayed afloat very long. We had ing coal. When we went aboard, to replace Are hoses and get some To the Editor: about 2 Inches of- cQgl dust were new piping. The Coast Guard also Our Secretary-Treasurer, Brother all over bunks and there was found a cracked beam. I don't Paul Hall, has requested comment no clean our linen, so we had W sleep know how the skipper came out, from the membership and their ashore for two nights, for which but they sure gave him, a going families upon a housing project for we received no allowance. over. those members who need or would The chief steward had six kit­ The February 20th LOG con­ like such facilities. This proposi-' tens which he fed on the meat tained some good news. The raise tion does requii'e serious thought block that the cook and butcher sure comes in handy. The crew and discussion. used. As we three were the only joins me in thanking the negoti­ The unfeasibility of providing members who could speak English, ating committee on the fine con­ these units in all ports where Sea­ we could never find out where or tract and raise. Keep up the good farers live, or would wish to live-, when , we were going, or to whom work. is evident. Logically, the New York the ship belonged. After seven Garland H. Haga area would be the site chosen for days of jabbering with the cap­ these homes if but one unit were tain, we packed and left for Galves­ 4" 4" 4" planned, and certainly the first ton to the Union hall, and today I buildings would be there. am still very happy because of that Contrary to the belief of jiative move. If. Patterson or Wallen are New .Yorkers, everyone doesn't still sailing, I wish they'd get in wish to live there and I'm sure touch with me. To the Editor: ^ I wish to extend my sjncere that only a small percentage of I would like to ask you to send thanks and appreciation ' to Dr. Seafarers wish to bring up their the LOG to my mother, as she Waalkis and Dr. Kemp of the Ma­ children In or around New York. enjoys reading it very much. Since some sectional preference Thank you for all our SIU bene­ rine Hospital in Baltimore, Md. Without their tireless efforts and exists in all of us no one imit fits. patience during my illness, I would could be satisfactory, regardless of I'm just waiting at home now where it would be located, and to for the stork to arrive. have been a goner. provide units in all ports at the Charles E. Perdue -Adolph Swenson same time would appear to me to (Ed. note: We houc noted your be financially impractical. t 4" t mother's address and will send Varied Environment her the LOG every two weeks as The responsible seaman of today, issued.) like his shoreside counterpart, J, J, wants to leave his work where it To the Editor: belongs: aboard ship! When ashore At our last shipboard meeting, he likes diversion; he likes to meet the crewmembers of the Afotmdria people from all walks of life and discussed the .retirement of books exchange views and experiences under the new SIU constitution. with the butcher, the baker and To the Editor: Under the new constitution, any the candlestick maker. He probably I received my $25 disability member who is in retirement for wishes his children to lead a nor­ check, and words cannot express Over two years must have a vote mal life in a normal environment, my appreciation and the feeling of Of the membership at the regular and to grow up and compete with security this gives me. I was taken shoreslde meeting up and down children from ail kinds of families. sick and needed treatment, which the coast as to whether he can take This normalcy would be missing made it impossible for me to make long runs. Before I was taken bis book out of retirement. in a seamen's housing unit. sick it was the old, old story—mil­ Not Their Fault Rather than invest Union money lionaire for one night—so I had The crew of this vessel wishes to in housing projects, why not help nothing saved. point out that under this ruling make it possible for the Union there are a number of men being member to buy his own home, I have been a member of the put to unnecessary hardship. These •where he and his family want it? SIU since its day of birth, and are the men who are drafted off Thfe seaman could be required to believe me, brothers, I- never their ships into the Armed Forces have part of the necessary money. dreamed we .would come so far in short a time. I am proiid to be a for a two-year hitch. It is not With few legal complications the so member of so fine an organization. their fault that they are drafted, Union could finance the purchase When you carry an SIU book you yet when they want to return to at a low interest rate, and the Sea­ carry independence security. sea they must go befor§ the mem­ farer could repay the loan at the I have a small home and here in Hatbership before they can sail. nearest Union hall. tiesburg. Miss., and my wife and I First they must submit a letter The Seafarer would be happier are able to get along very well, to a shoreslde meeting requestmg in a home he owned himsejf than tHhnks to our Welfare Plan. , All thebr book. After this is voted on in any project owned by the Union. this has been gained through our at one port the matter is sent, in During the time he is paying for fine leaders, who have worked so the minutes, to all the outports. his home, he could feel confident hard to get what we now have. But Where it must be voted on two there would be no immediate fore­ when leadership and membership weeks later. After this, another closure, should the allotment work together as we do in the SIU, week passes before the minutes of check be delayed while he is away you just can't lose. lis various ports reach headquar- at sea. I would like to thank the LOG Walter H. Sibley for sendhig my copy every issue. The.man ,must fliitior three Money Exchange Elates Listed Glad He doined SiU Raek in'45 Opposed To SIU Housing Project Thanhs Doctors For Their Care Think Ruling is Unfair To Gts SIU Helps Him In His Troubles Si'- •• : ' • 4 Welfare Services Right On The dob It keeps , me well-informed on everything that is going on. I en' joy it alL In answer to the Inquir­ ing Seafarer question in the March 20th issue of the L(X1 (Do smu think it is wise for a Seafarer to own a home?), my answer is, 1^ all means. You will never know what it means if you get stuck, like I did. Thank God I owned my own home. I would like to hear from any of my old shipmates or friends at any time. James.(BlAkie) Carroll 307 Tipton Street Hattiesburg, Miss. it , 4) 4" Stormg^ Weather Is Unkeaithy TatheEdttor: I'd Just like to go on record thanking all the officials In the Welfare Services Department for the wonderful things that they have done for me. They are dolpg a top notch job. About four months ago I wes on the Puerto Kico. when I injured my back while working on the ship. At the time I didn't think much about it, and went home after standing my watch, since we were in port. Adams The next morn­ ing, my back was so bad that I couldn't move. I contacted the Union, and the Welfare Services Department, and they really got right on the job. My family drove me down to'the ship, and by the time I got there, a hospital slip was all made' out for me, and my money was ready for me. I have been taking out-patient treatment ever since, but I thank the Union's quick action for, tak­ ing care of me, and making'sure that the record showed that I waf^ injured on the ship. \ Just lately, I have been having some landlord trouble. I didn't know what to do about itj so I talked it over with the Welfare Services Department. They took care of the matter right away, and all the trouble has been straight­ ened out. It just proves that no problem is too b,ig or too- much trouble, even if it is not connected with your job. They have been fine to me, an<I I am thankful that our Union has such a set-up to help out the Sea­ farers when they have problems. Carl AdaoM 4 4r 4 To.the Editor: ' I shipped out of Philadelphia on the Trojan Trader as deck engi neer, and soon had a list a mile long of jobs to be done that had not been taken care .of by the man who got off the ship. StiU, I had to go around with the chief to check. One very stormy day when the seas were coming over the port and no work to be done on decfft the captain sent for me and said he had a job he wanted to show me, outside of his foc'sle. It seems that the hook that holds the door back was rusty and would not move, De Chenne and he wahted me to take care of it some day when. I got a chance. This door leads from the passageway to the deck. At this point the captain stepped back, inside and a wave came over the side and drenched me from head to foot. I grabbed a bucket and swah and started cleaning up. A silly grin is still, on the chief's face. After I finished swabbing I told'' him that I was going to change To the Editor: We SIU men on the Atlantic my clothes. He was still, .grinning. The next day my joints were a Refiner realize that the raise which little stiff, and after that I began the AMEU was supposed to have finding it hard to breathe. I kept gotten us just wasn't their doing. working until I couldn't climb the The fact of the matter is, we know ladder without stopping to catch it was the SIU who brought this my breath. I developed a head­ about. It seems the die-hards have ache and a stiff neck, and aspirins taken the big red apple that At­ did no good. After a week of this, lantic has given out and swallowed I Couldn't even get out of my bunk. it whole. We wonder just how much of a The captain gave me a dose of penicillin and, God bless him, told raise—if any—they would havd me to turn in and take it easy. given us if it weren't for the pres­ For the next three weeks I was sure that the SIU put on them. We also wonder how this raise can be delirious. any good, when they stop the men' Still Aboard About three days out of New from doing work that is now sup­ York, the captain said it would posed to be overtime. When you come down to the have to be a very bad case for him to call the Coast Guard to point, we actually didn't get a take me ashore. We anchored at damn thing. When Atlantic gave Marcus Hook waiting for the pay­ us a boost In pay, they took our off and still I was not taken off. overtime away. It didn't take any (I found out later that the com­ brains on the part of the AMEU pany agent was on his way from to get this raise. A halfwit could New York to take over.) Finally have thou^t it up; Tommy Richardson I paid off. I was lowered into the launch and taken to the doctor. 4 4 4' One look at me and I was sent to the hospital for X-rays. All this time, the agent was with me. I was put to bed, and kept with- me, To the Editor: under, my pillow, my Union book Just a note to tell you the finish discharge. Union receipt and pay­ to the story about "The Case of off voucher and $87, in case they the Old Washing Machine- That were needed. These have disap­ Wouldn't T eave the Doncaster," peared, and though they Were which was in the March 6, 1953, searched for everywhere, there is issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. no trace of them. I was in an oxy­ After all the trouble that you gen tent for 10 days and given the told about in the story, we finally last rite:^ an experience I will left the- darned thing on Pier 3, neyer forget. hoping that somebody would pick On February 27th I was trans- it up. As far as I know, it is* still fened to Baltimore. I am^ on a there, and nobody has even touched diet (chuckle). . I have lost " 50 it. pounds.. The wringer for the machine is Clarence E. De Chenne still on board. We thought we had North Ward 5th-floor left it with the machine, but it USPHS Hospital was only found after we had sailed/ Baltimore. Md. J Jimmy Golder . Men Not Tahen in By AMEV'ltateei> Washing Machine Problem Solved •- -i| �—•^•r^.--rT'<y.-l i. -,r r.; A»rll 17. im l-- SEAFARERS-LOG Fac« TwcBty-Ouva Great Dreams Of Canal Builders From the time that Columbus bumped into America while; • on his way to the East Indies, to the opening of the Panama Canal over 400 years later, people were trying to find some easy way of getting through the Americas without going around them. In the first couple of hundred,years, ex­ plorers spent their time look-4' ing for the mythical North­ their way into the ice-choked Arc­ west passage. Every river that tic Ocean, hardly a place for a happened to flow into the Atlantic commercial ship run. Ocean was explored in vain with The second route was a -more this purpose in mind. ambitious one. It would have When it was pretty well deter­ meant building a waterway from mined that there was no quick and the northern Missouri to the Sas­ easy way through- the two con­ katchewan and Nelson Rivers (A tinents, men next turned their at­ on map). One thing wrong with tention to possible canal routes. this plan was that the Nelson Most of these, naturally, centered River didn't run into the Pacific, in Central America which is the as Humboidt thought, but wound narrow part of the continent, but up in Hudson Bay;. they weren't limited to there, far . A third plan involved a link be­ from it. The ideas ranged as far tween the Rio Grande and the and wide as Northern Canada, to Colorado (B on map). In this plan, Argentina. the ships would have had to shoot The big stumbling block to the the rapids of Grand Canyon, a Canal plans was the bi-continental real daredevil operation. mountain range, the backbone of Then he suggested a link be­ the Western Hemisphere. These tween the upper Amazon, across mountains run from the Canadian the Andes to the Western slope, Rockies in the Far North, down with one of the many rivers in through the US as the Rocky Ecuador. Another trans-Andean Mountains, through Mexico and link was placed much further Central America and then down south in Chile. the West Coast of South America All of the above were so far­ all the way to Cape Horn, as the fetched that not even the pie-inAndes mountains. This, continuous the sky promoters would have any­ mountain chain runs thousands of thing to do with them. The remain^ miles with hardly a break. The ing four were the ones on which search for a canal route concen­ most planning was concentrated: trated on finding supposed low the.Tehuantepec Isthmus in Mex­ level passes through which a canal ico, (C on map) Nicaragua, (D on could be dug. There was many a map) the Isthmus of Panama at mythical "pass" discovered by an various points along its length, enterprising promoter who was (E on map) and the Atrato River looking to make a quick buck by in Northern Columbia, (F on map). selling stock Jn some fly-by-night The Atrato River project was canal company. one of the most attractive ones on Tunnel Plans Another set of would-be canal the surface. The river rises in the builders based their hopes on link­ mountains just a few miles from ing two existing river systems. At the Pacific Coast and it runs north, many points along the Great Di­ roughly 28 to 45 miles inland, vide the sources of rivers that ran emptying into the Caribbean Sea lK)th East and West were just a at the Gulf of Uraba. Another riv­ few miles apart. The builders were er, the San Juan, which is very bemused with the idea of linking close by, flows south and west into the two river systems, usually with the Pacific. Atrato proposals turned up a tunnel, since it was manifestly in The two forms,. one calling for a impossible to build a canal over canal just few miles in length, the summit of the divide, which linking thea two rivers, the other w^as anywhere from several hun­ calling for a canal tunnel dred to several thousand feet high. through the mountains and linking The great geographer Humboldt pina Bay on the Pacific CoastCuof once let his imagination run riot Columbia with the headwaters of and listed nine possible canal routes. Most of the proposed the Atrato.Naval Survey canals since then followed one or In 1871 a US Naval survey ex­ iflore of the routes he first plored the Atrato area and con­ suggested. cluded that a canal could be built The^rst one would have linked through the mountains westward the Eraser River in British Colum­ from the headwaters of the Atrato. bia with the Peace River. Aside It would have required nine locks from the fact that neither river is on the eastern slope and a five mile Among the many plans devised for spanning the Americas by a water route, these are among those navigable throughout, the waters tunnel through the mountains put forth In the past: (A) The Northern Missouri to the Saskatchewan and Nelson Rivers (the of the Peace River eventually find which were 700 feet high at that plan's sponsor neglected to note that the Nelson River ended in Hudson Bay instead of the Pacific); point. Then three more locks (B) the Rio Grande and Colorado Rivers; (C) a canal across the Tehuantepec Isthmus in' Mexico; (D) a would carry the canal to the Pa­ canal across Nicaragua; (E) the Isthmus of Panama at various points; (F) the Atrato River in Northern cific. Columbia. The basic trouble with the Atrato River plan, as with most river plans, was lack of enough water. Shufeldt, drafted a plan for a canal The best-known, and most prac- had begun. There are many who Seafarers have again been 144 miles long. It would have to tjcal canal project that never came think that the Nicaraguan canal warned not to send their bag* Both the Atrato and San Juan have 70 locks on either slope to, about, was the proposed Nicaragua would have been easier to build. rivers were nothing more than gage COD to any Union hall. Of course the Isthmus of Panama shallow brooks upstream and the surmount the 750 foot high summit. canal. The Nicaragua route has the No Union hall can accept de> This was obviously impractical and itself had several locations where advantage of being the lowest level proposed tunnel would have to be livery of any baggage where the idea was abandoned. in the whole continent. It would ambitious promoters thought they dug through solid rock. The plan oxiwess charges have not-been never got very far, but as late as The Tehuantepec continued to at­ be possible to build a canal that could put over a canal building prepaid. 1029 Bear Admiral Colby Chester tract its promoters however. In would not have to go above 53 feet project. Most of them centered on Men who send baggage COD the Guif of San Bias. This area proposed a similar scheme involv­ 1901, two Mexican engineers came sea level. to Union halls face the pros­ up with a fantastic scheme to con­ seemed' to offer every advantage, One of the early outfits that ing a nine mile tunnel through the pect of having to go to a lot struct a sea level canal without any planned to build a canal in Nica­ because the Isthmus is only 30 Andes. of trouble, and red tape with The Tehuantepec Isthmus plan locks at a point somevdiat to the ragua was the American Atiantic miles wide at this point, and the thii Tcailway Express Co. All had its supporters too, jilthough it east of Tehuantepec. This would and Pacific Ship Canal Company, Gulf is a good anchorage. The COD baggage—regardless of never attracted serious interest be­ have involved cutting a 2,000 foot- a corporation headed by Commo­ only trouble was those uncoopera­ the port—goes to the local ex­ cause of the distance involved, deep pass through the mountains! dore Cornelius Vanderbilt. They tive mountains which were 1,000 press office, whe% it is held What finally was done at Tehuan­ signed an agreement with Nicara­ to 1,500 feet high. All plans in about 130 miles, and the height of by the express company'until the mountain passes. The big at­ tepec was to construct a trans- gua in 1848 and surveyed the route this area called for tunneling from claimed. traction of Tehuantepec was that it peninsular railroad, which was that is"still spoken of as a possible the Gulf of San Bias through the . Seafarers who want to be was the farthest north of all the opened in January 1907. For a alternative to Panama. This com­ mountains. An early survey found sure of getting their baggage proposed routes, and as such would while; ships would transfer cargoes pany failed to get the necessary that a ten mile tunnel would be when they want it, can send it have made the shortest possible at one end of the road for ship­ backing and had to give up the needed. Alternate routes shortened to any Union hall provided connection betewen the East and ment across to the other side. But idea. The Nicaraguan proposal this distance by half, but nobody they prepsy the shipping West coast. Here too. Navy officers the opening of the Panama Canal a remained very much alive, until took very seriously to the idea of V* charges. were active surveying for possible few years later* virtualuiy put the Congress decided to take over the building a tunnel for oecan-going Panamanian route that the French ships. routes. A US Navy captain, ^ W. railroad out ef business. Don't Send Your Baggage COD • .'VjiimJ B.I ; ^ ^ '•K'tV. ill r' ' ji �AwtU'lTJim, SBjiFiAMEBStBae ... DIGEST of SHIPS' I; •JEAN LAFITTS (WattrtMB), January 91—Chairman, C. Ibrain; Seeralary. Walter J. Brown. Two men were put asnorc to go to the hospital in Nagasaki. Japan; their gear was put ashore too. Vote of thanks went to the stewards department. Motion was made not to sign on untu the bulkhead in the 12-4 watches room is fixed. All vents should be fixed in all rooms and in the messhall. Wash water tanks are to be cleaned before the crew signs on. Crewmembers were asked by the steward to turn in all linen. February 22—Chafrmanf Walter J. Brown; Secretary, Carlo Ibrain. The rust in the fresh water tsnks was supposed to have been taken care of last trip, as . promised by the ship's engineer the day of signing on. Paul Sabo was elected ship's delegate. Unanimous recognition was made of the messmen's good work and aU agreed to extend them imUmited cooperation. Ship's coffee pots should bc^ treated with care, as the destruction of the previous one caused hardship on the membership. FantaU deck should be kept clear of garbage so as to kegp the mooring lines and deck In better shape. 41 ANTINOUS (Waterman), March 15— Chairman, Bryan Varn, Jr., Seyefary, Leo Allen. Bryan Varn was elected ship s delegate, he wiU speak to the first ascistank engineer about the repairing of the aft heads. There Is $17.50 in the •hip's fund. STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman), February 22—Chairman, D. Nunn; Secre­ tary, J. B. Martin. Joe Palsat was elected •hip's delegate. Washing machine wiU be checked. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), March 7—Chairman, W. J. Mitchell) Secretary, W. <!. Povey. Kramer was elected ship's delegate. Steward was called before the port steward by the delegate on several points which have not been rectified, euch as the too smaU sheets and the tasteless pepper. There is not enough night lunch, nor enough variety. Crew's messman should wear white coats like the saloon messman. Steward promised to buy black pepper at the first oppor­ tunity. There were beefs about the lack of cleanliness of the quarters, the laundrv. and the cold food served. Gangway wa'tch often fails to keep people out of the passageways in port. - , present amount and Increased when the need arises. AU hands should close doors quietly, since there are people sleeping at aU hours. Those who cook eggs upon coming off watch were asked to leave the gaUey and utensUs as found —neat and orderly. Washing machine should be turned off after use. Fresh bread should be obtained at the end of the voyage, and homogenized milk got­ ten at Lake Charles. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), February 15 —Chairman, E. Dakin; Secretary, M. Danyvick. F. Johnson was elected ship's delegate by acclamation. Ship's delegate should make suitable arrangements for drying the crew's laundry. Steward was asked to make sure that shortages in entrees do not occur in the future. Pan­ try should be kept locked In port. Re­ pair list wiU be made out on the homewardbound meeting. Laundry and messroom should be kept clean; crew should cooperate by keeping heads and rooms clean. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman, February 9—Chairman, Barney KIntsr; Sscrstary, Danny Merrill. Christian was elected ship's delegate. Discussion was held on the repair Ust for Hje last trip. Engi­ neers WiU be contacted abotit getting as much done as possible at sea. March 15—Chairman, Barnay Klnter; Secratary, Danny Merrill. AU depart­ ments should turn In repair Ust so that they can be put in order before arrival in port of payoff. There are S7 in the ship's fund. New Ubrary was requested. Discussion was held on buying an elec­ tric iron and on various repairs and ac­ tion to be taken. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), March 1— Chairman, Gerald E. PeHipas; Secretary, Vincent G. Orenclo. Reports of the membersliip meetings should not be taken topside. Personal bePfs should be settled at meetirigs and not be taken to STEEL RANGER (Isthmian), March 1 officers. Steward was asked by the crew to order a new washing machine: the —Chairman, Jos Wagner; Sscrstary, J. Psrr. J. Parr was elected ship's delegate. old one will be kept on board. V. Carnegie, deck delegate. Crew must AMERSEA (Blackchester), February 15 take better care of ^washing machine. -Chairman, Jim Davis; Secretary, Jerry Suggestion was mads^at the ship's del­ Smith. Captain has promised cooperation egate see the chief engineer about plac­ In necessary repairs; he will get together ing a warning Ught on the washing ma­ with department heads on this. Casey chine. Cold drinks are to be sold more Jones was elected ship's delegate. Bag often. should be removed from urn as soon as MONTEBELLO HILLS (Western Tank­ coifee is made. Last standby should clean the messroom and pantry. There should ers), February SS—Chairman. H. K. Fierce; Secretary, M. Pltrprlnskl. Water be more variety in the night lunch. tanks have still not been cleaned. S50 CAROLYN (Bull), March S—Chairman, from the ship's fund will be used to W. C. Murphy; Secretary, W. G. Schoen- purchase a recording machine. Delegates born. Everyone should be properly should sea the patrolman about the water dressed In the messhaU. AU members tanks. Stove in the galley should be •re to clean the laundry after using it. looked after, as it continually breaks The entire stewards department got a down. Vote of thanks went to the stew­ vote of thanks for the sweU chow that ards department for fine food and co­ operation. was served during the voyage. Ns date—Chairman, Emll Gretsky; SaeCOUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), ratary, William Granny. Record player March 18—Chairman, Thomas Bolton; was purchased for S33 with records cost­ Secretary, A. T. Weaver. W. M. Smith ing SIS; this leaves S9 in the ship's fund. elected ship's delegate. Repairs wlU be Water tank will be brought to the at­ listed. The sink in the 12-4 deck foc'sle tention of the patrolman: he will also leaks; bunk springs are needed in the be asked If payment can bp ccAlected deck maintenance's room. * for clothing damaged due to rusty water. Steward has ordered cots, and it was suggested that each man be responsible for his own. Each man was asked to contribute SI to the ship's fund to make up for the money spent on the record player. (Patrolman has gotten the water tank beef squared away. Tankers were chipped, scraped and wire-brushed to the satisfaction of all. They will be rustSEA GALE (Seatradars), March 7— sealed in the shipyard). Chairman, Al Amoco; Secretary, R. Agular. H. Bennett was elected ship's SEATHUNDER (Orion), March 12— delegate by acclamation. Refrigerator is Chairman, William; Secretary, W. Gllck. not working properly. Wasliing machine There should be an awning for the aft should be cleaned after use: empty boxes deck for the Persian Gulf. There was r of soap powder should be disposed of. discussion on cots. Money was collected New ice box should be procured. for an NMU man who was iniured on March 15—Chairman, Al Arnoco; Sec­ board one of their ships and sent back retary, Robert Goulding. Chief cook said as a passenger. tie would personally see that enough SHINNECOCK.BAY (Mar Trade), Feb­ night lunch was left out every night. Ne# percolators should be bought and ruary 15—Chairman, Jamas Mitchell; Sac­ placed oh board. Due to the shortage retary, W. K. Dodd. Ship's delegate will of fresh vegetables and stores In gen­ see the captain about painting the crew's eral, a requisition- for food and com­ rooms and passageways and aboift having modities made out by the steward was the ship fumigated In home port. New read to the membership and turned over mattresses, innerspring If possible, should to the captain in the presence of the be ordered. Mirrors in washrooms shotild three department delegates.' New wash­ be raised. Lights should be installed over sink. ing machine should be instaUed. BURBANK VICTORY (Eastern), March 7—Chairman, John J. Winn; Secretary, Frank A. Radivlla. Ship's delegate wiU find out why shore leave was not granted and why no draws were given out in San Pedro and in Sasebo, Japan. Galley drains should be looked into after the ship leaves on the next voyage: too much stench is coming out of the drain In the pantry and galley. Ventilation fan should be fixed in the engine room before the next voyage. New washing machine is needed. MARINA (Bull), March 3—Chairman, A. Gonzalez; Secretary, Terry DtMee. Re­ pair lists should be turned over to de­ partment heads. There Is a beef about losing one or two days' pay. since the crew signed on on the 29lh of the ' month in February; matter should be turned over to the patrolman. . T' IRENESTAR (Triton), February 4— Chairman, Roger Farrara; Secretary, John Fisher. Stores wiU have to be checked before leaving for Korea. First assisttant WiU be contacted about possible washing machine repairs in Moje. Key should be made for the messhaU door, which should be kept locked In port Gangway watch wlU take care of the key at night. Steward reported that he is a little short on coffee and mUk. but that if the men are not wasteful, we can finish the trip okay. BENTS FORT (Cities Service), March S —Chairman, V. Klckarelle; Sacretary, P. Grice. There' is S57.60 in the ship's fund. One man missed ship in Lake Ciiarles. All hands were asked to keep the recreation table and the messroom tidy. Ship's fund wiU be Icept at the ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), February S—Chairman, L. W. Franklin; Secretary, F. Andaregg. Six men were replaced In San Juan. Trouble between two broth­ ers in Bermuda was referred to San Juan agent. Beefs should be brought to the department delegates. Chief engi­ neer wUl be contacted about the leak in the engine department and deck toUets. San Juan agent will be contacted on the lack of heat In cold weather, cold drink­ ing water and hot water for washing. SEACOMET (Orion), February Chairman, F. Haggin; Secretary, R. Bowley. There is S21.67 in the ship's fund. B. Tippins was elected ship's delgate. Definite action wiU be taken in regard to exhaust fan for the gaUey. Patrolman WiU bo notified about the state "pruvlslQiis brought to the ship on the last trip. Re­ pair Ust was read by the ship's delegate; any additions are to be turned over to him. Linen is to be returned to the steward, since the linen was scarce last trip. ^CaU'Shaker^ Have iVo OK The membership is again cautioned to beware of persons soiiciting funds on ships in be­ half of memorials or any other so-called "worthy causes." No "can-shakers" or solici­ tors have received authoriza­ tion from SIU headquarters ..to collect funds. The National Foundation for Infantile Pa­ ralysis is the only charitable organization which has re­ ceived membei^hip endorse­ ment. Funds for this cause are collected tbrotigh normal Union channels at the pay-ofif. Receipts are issued on the spot. gate. Discussion was held on the deck de­ partment and black gang sanlUry men's duties. January 4—Chairman, F. E. Starksy; Secretary, Edgar R. Haussr. Bosun re­ ported progress in the painting of the crew foc'sles. Deck department painting wiU be started as soon as engine depart­ ment is completed, all is to be finished before the end of the voyage. Ship's del­ egate reported that he had been told thatcertain work was not being done. Upon inquiry he learned that requests for such work had not been made to appropriate department head. When this viras done, work in question was completed. Crew pantryman requested greater coopera­ tion, especialfy from the night watches, in keeping the pantfy in more orderly shape. It was voted that a ship's fund be established and kept by the steward. February 24—Chairman, J. Dodge; Sec­ retary, D. G. Chopin. Each delegate will collect SI from each man In his depart­ ment for the ship's fund. New mattress­ es were requested. Repair list should be completed. with the way their work Is defined and want the agent to clarify whether It Is correct for' them to work 8 hours on and 8 hours off, which has never been the custom. Slopchest should be checked before saUing. Steward thanked the crew for their cooperation. AU crewmembers leaving the ship should turn in their foc'sle keys. OREMAR (Ore), March 19—Chairman, Chester F. Just; Secretary, Joseph Mattsess. Pillows ^>rdered last trip were not received: patrolman will be notified. Steward should put adequate milk and night lunch out for the watches. Wash­ ing machine should be repaired or re­ placed. Repair list will be made .up and given to the patrolman. Wiper claims he cannot make coffee in the morning if he is doing sanitary work tUl 10:00 AM. TRINITY (Carres), February 21—Chair* man,. Thomas J. Moors; Sscrstary, R. Burnt. Repairs are stUl pending. Im* portant repairs will be brought to tho attention of the patrolman. Steward re­ quested that men turn In all dirty linen when receiving clean linen issue. Crew decided to have the steward contimio his policy of serving milk for breakfast and supper. March 14—Chairman, F. B. Rowell; Sec­ retary, T. J. Moore. There is tl9 in tho ship's fund. Repair list was turned in at the last payoff. Letter will be sent to the LOG thanking the negotiating com­ mittee. for the new coAtract and the pa­ trolman who satisfactorily handled tho payoff, collecting the disputed delayed sailing. Captain complained to the stew­ ard about linen and a cot left on deck at night. Discussion was held on the in­ completeness of the breakfast menus put on the board. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Ssatraln), March 19—Chairman, W. A. Van Dyne; Secretary, C. Lowery. Matter of garbage disposal accumulated while ship is in port WiU be taken up with the patrolman DEL VIENTO (Mississippi), February S in New York. Vote .of thanks went to the stewards department for the g.ood —Chairman, Jack Frocell; Secretary, food and good service and clean mess- Duke Hall. Repair list will be taken up with the patrolman In New Orleans. Ono room. man missed ship. There Is tl6 in tho ship's fund. Anyone can donate to the SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Ssatraln), March 22—Chairman, VV. E. Beyalsr; Sac­ ship's fund at the next payoff, and the retary, Tom Bowers. There is $107.67, money will be used to purchase eqmpstamps, stamped and plain envelopes in ment for the ball club. Patrolman will the ship's fund. More fruit saucers be asked to settle the beef about tho should be left in the messroom. Someone black gang member. has been leaving the stewards depart­ February 25—Chairman, Jack Procoll; ment dirty. MUk haa been sour for ttiree Sscrstary, Duke Hall. All repairs on tho out of the > past four trips. list have not been taken care of. Humelo Fluence was elected ship's delegate by CORNHUSKER MARINER (Robin), acclamation. Beef about the cadet work­ March 17—Chairman, John McLaughlin; ing In the engine room will be taken up Secretary, Martin J. Hitchcock. Many with the chief engineeb; Laundry should shipyard repairs and alterations are be kept clean. Gloves,' balls and bats, needed. All cots are to be taken from costing 841, were purchased. Equipment the deck before arrival In New York. will continue to be acquired as more Deck department wants the Union to in­ money is collected. vestigate their manning scale, as they feel they could use a few more daymen. WACOSTA (Watormsn), March S— Door should be InstaUed between pan­ Chairman. Floyd B. Starkoy; Socrotary, ' try and messhaU. E. S. Sugar. All quarters and passage­ ways aft should be painted. OS on sani­ tary duty and the wiper wlU keep the recreation room, laundry and passage­ ways clean. 0 m TRANSATLANTIC (Pacific Waterway), February 21—Chairman, S. D. Fl;;lclea; Secratary, J. Heldt. Mikael Sorensen was elected ship's delegate. Gear locker needs repairing. There Is too much noise in the passageway. There should be more pressure on sanitary lines. Patrol­ man in port should be contacted about repairs. Chief engineer will be asked to repair the toasters. March 15—Chairman, Paul Dayton; Stcrotary, J. Holdt. Discussion was held on AMBERSTAR (Triton), January 11— gear locker door and on repairing or re­ Chalripon, Ward; Sscrstary, C. I. Fran- placing the washing machine. cum. Johh Ward was elected slilp's del­ PUERTO RICO (Bull), March 1—Chslregate. Fans need repairs. Delegates will make up repair lists. Mattresses have, man, Steve Dl GIrolomo; Sacretary, John Carroll. Flva men are getting off. Men been ordered. January 24—Chairman, John Ward; were warned on undeclared articles. Secretary, D. Lynch. Ship's delegate reGOLDEN CITY (Waterman), November porte'd on the captain's refusal to secure launch service for the crew in Jucaro, 14—Chairman, L. Stone; Secretary, J. E. Cuba. Crew decided to turn in OT for Hannon. J. Parnell was elected ship's S2 each day launch service Is unavailable delegate by acclamation. Captain will be as per agreement. Department delegates asked about one night's lodging for trie will return repair lists over to the ship's day when there was no heat in New York. delegate. December 7—Chairman, J. A. Ryeni February 15—Chairman, J. Bsrnstt; Secretary; J. R. Hannon. One man missed Sscrstary, C. Dwysr. Repair list was sent ship in Mobile. Beef about wiper all in. New York will be wired for full par­ ticulars. AU hands should contribute to squared away. Overtime beef wUl be re­ a ship's fund for emergencies. This was ported to the patrolman. lae, machine will be fixed on the West Coast; all it decided unanimously. needs Is brine. CoUecrion should be CLAIBORNl (Waterman), February 27 taken up for Christmas decorations. Mate will be contacted about fixing deck de­ —Chairman, George Clark; Secretary, partment head, faucet In laundry, clean­ Frank Watmer. Vents wUl be fixed. Mo­ ing slop sink, typing up work list and tion was made to order a full supply of not making sandwiches in shorts. milk in European ports. Delegates wlU January 3S—Chairman, HIckt; Sacre­ see the patrolman and the captain about tary, J. E. Hannon. Beefs on launch the lack of milk; 40 gaUons of mUk were service and laying at anchor without aboard leaving port. Cold drinks should service wiU be turned over to the pa­ be suppUed If the ship goes south. trolman. Captain will be contacted on schedule, so stewards department PETROLITE (Mathlessn), March 3- launch turn to. Chslrman, Honest Ed Persons; Sacretary. can March 1—Chairman, T. C. Deal; Sacre­ S. F. Shuylar. Honest Ed Parsons was J. Parnell. Men fouling up on the elected ship's delegate; Stanley F. Shuyl­ tary, coast will be turned over to the patrol­ ar was elected ship's treasurer. Engine man. Beefs should be turned in now. delegate wUl see the chief about engi­ Captain be asked about getting sou­ neers slamming the fidley doors. Record venirs Inwill Miami or Savannah; men get­ player wUl be repaired In Norfolk. ting off should clean their rooms and turn In linen. • AZALEA CITY (Waterman) March 1— Chairman, Robrt L. Aiken; Sacretary, not listed. Ship wlU be washed down once a trip, and two trips this summer. Mo­ tion was passed to buy a bound volume of the LOG. Suggestion was made to have the crew turn in excess linen. Wash­ ing machine should be put on the repair list. Delegates should see department heads about ordering some buckets. Ship's fund stands at $59.85. GEORGE A. LAWtON (Pin Ocean Nav­ igation), March 1—Chairman, Welter A. Yahl; Sscrstary, D. Fischer. Beef with captain on steward. Beef about, stores squared aWay. Beef a'bout getting pas­ sageways of the engine department sougeed straightened out. Captain promised to get additional slopchest supplies. Eactt department will take a turn cleaning the recreation room and the laundry for a week. Each crewmember is to clean the washtubs after using them. Sixteen new mattresses will come aboard In San Pedro. Department delegates will see which crewmembers need new mattress­ es. Discussion was held on the cleanli­ ness of glasses, due to lack of steam in the pantry. Steward wants all surplus linen turned in In Pedro. There is a shortage of wind chutes. members not attending meetings, one of whom will be referred to the patrolman in New York. COEUR d'ALENR VICTORY (Victory Corrlort), Mirch 14—Cholrman, H. 8. RIccl; Socrotary, J. Wolli. New mattresses with Innersprlngs were requested. Sev­ eral members have been losing personal gear and money. Ship's delegate will talk this over with the patrolman. S^embers should help keep the washing machines clean. One machine should be used for white clothes, the other for work geai'. PUERTO RICO (Bull), March 15— Chairman, Ed Caudlll; Sscrstary, Jim Murphy. Fivo men are leaving. Motion was made to collect no more money for the ship's fund. Balance will be turned over to the Jackson Heights girls' ball team which the crew had previously sponsored. Headquarters will be asked to push payment of retroactive pay since the ship is laying up. ELIZABETH (Bull), Msrch 14—Chair­ man, H. Spossto; Secretary, R. Rivera. Beef about men having to ask engineers' permission to io to the head: one man was logged for going to the head. AU beefs regarding food wiU be recorded and referred to the boarding patrolman. Better fruits and a greater variety was asked for. List of fruits desired wlU be given to the patrolman. COi VICTORY (Victory Carriers), March 11—Chairman, W. Frank; Secre­ tary, P. Jaklbsnk. Quarters not painted last trip were taken care of. One man was replaced in England. Delegates will make up repair lists and turn them over SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Ssatraln), March to department heads. All repairs should be completed before sailing. Repairs will IS—Chairman, Jamas Ollvsr; Sscrstary, Tom McLsmors. J.' OUver was elected be referred to the patrolman. ship's delegate by acclamation. Licensed YOUNG AMERICA (Wstermin), Febru­ personnel should be kept out of the ary 20—Chairman, W. -L. Parks; Sacre­ crew's messhaU. Steward says he must tary, H. Krohn. Motion was passed ask leave the ship due to itisicih unless the WACOSTA (Waterman), December 22— Chairman, Olerrsn; Secretary, Fleyd E. Ing the crew to take care of the washing doctor will give him a fit for duty sUp Starkey. Bosun was elected ship's delc- machine. Electricians are not. satisfied la New York. Discussion was held on STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), March 14 —Chairman, Jim Shipley; Secretary, Gonlelat. Mess should be kept clean at all times and card players should clean np after their game. Clocks should be rtpairad. Motion was - made to discontinue tho ship's fund. The SSI -In the fund now WlU be used for the Ubrary. Water Is consistently rusty as tanks and pipes need repairs. Slopchest is very poorly suppUed. CAMAS MEADOWS (US Petroleum Carriers), March II—Chairman, Robert Williams; Sscrstary, Thomss B. Rows. One man left the ship in Naples. Italy. His gear was itemized and packed up. One man was: hospitalized In Naples with an Infected ear. Two new men Joined the ship at Naples. Crewmembers aro leaving the washing machine dirty. Extra Unen should be turned In with the soUed Unen. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Catriort), March 1—Chairman, Walter Buschi Socrotary, J. Dolan. W. Smith was elect­ ed ship's delegate. Department delegates should make up repair lists, so that tho chief mate can see If most of the repairs can be done before returning to the states. Chief mate requires a $1.90 de­ posit for each foc'sle key Issued; this was okayed by the patrolman. Steward wUl try to keep unauthorized persons away from the messroom. Any sugges­ tion from the crew on the ship's menu will be appreciated by the steward. SEA6ARDEN (Orion), Docombor 24— Chairman, Stava Barry; Socrotary, Jack Mayor. C. E, Wooten was unanimously elected ship's delegate. Each man was asked to pick up his own clean Unen each week. Two men missed ship in Seattle: their gear wiU be packed and stored. Ship's delegate will find out when more cigarettes can be gotten. De­ partment delegates wUl arrange about the cleaning of the laundry and recrea­ tion room. ' March 14—Chairman, Robert BarrsHi Sscrstary, Jack I. Msysr. Ship's delegate wUl ask ths captain about having a draw upon arrival. Foc'sles. passageways should bs left clean at the payoff. Chief engineer should be contacted about put­ ting a steam line into the washing ma­ chine. Slopchest should be more fuUy stocked. Feet should be kept off ths seats. Vote of thanks was given to tho stewards department for good service on the trip. Ship's delegate caUed for re­ pair lists frona each department delegate. THI CABINS (Mathlaton), March 22— Chairman, Ed W. Salloyi Socrotary, D. K. Nines. One wiper hurt his hand and was taken off the ship in Panama by tho doctor. Watch should help keep tho messhaU clean In port. Repair, list was made up as the ship 'is due for the shipyard. ^ CARRABULLB (National Navigation), March 21—Chairman, G. W. Champlini Socrotary, H.. K. Smith. Crew asked tho steward to order fresh saltine crackers. Ship's washing Baachlne Is worn out after two years' service: a - new one will bo listed on repairs. HOLVSTAR (Trilon), Daesmbar 37— Chairman, Charlos V. Bedtll; Socrotary, R. William*. liobert -Schlagler was elect­ ed ship's delegate. He wlU ses the cap­ tain "about removing tho lea box In tho recreation room. Names of the two men who missed ship In; PhUadelphla wUI bo turned over to the patrolman in San Pedro. Stewards department wlU clean (Gontlnued on page 25) �f-/ • • ... DIGEST of SHIPS' MEETINGS... (Continued from page 24) th« recreation rooms one ~o{ the wlpera wm Uke care of the Uundry untU the rest of the crew cornea aboard. Depart­ ment delecates will make out repair lists (or the ship's delegate. Each department Should contribute something towards the purchase of books and games for the (rip in San Pedro. March 15—Chairman, Robert O. Schlsgler; Sscretsrv, Charles Radell. Letter was sent to headquarters about the re­ striction to ship. One man was taken to the hospital in Fusan. Steward's requi­ sition list wiU be turned over to the cap,tain. Mate said he would have what re­ pairs he could take care of if the ship goes to the shipyard. STEEL RANCER tlsthmlsn), March 22 —Chairman, V. Monte; Sacrstary, i. Parr. Light on the washing machine and drinking fotmtain aft have been taken care of. Repair list will be turned in as soon as possible. All foc'sles are to be painted out. Stewards department asked permission to paint out their foc'sles and the galley if the deck department is too busy. Cots are to be removed from the stern before arrival in Port Said. Lights on deck aft should be left burning at night because of deck cargo. nielegates should get together wilh i!ie chief cook and steward in .m effort to turn out a more varied menu. More cold drinks should be put out instead of so much water. Evaporated milk should be used Instead of skimmed milk. ATLANTIC WATER (Msfro),. Msrch 7— Chairman, Bennis Crawford; Secretary, Warren Bernhardt. Heads, foc'sles, decks, showers and messhalls have not been sougeed and painted, as promised. William Bright well was elected ship's delegate. Bugs were found in the black eyed peas. Chief steward is to inspect food before meals. Steward refused to "look in every pot at every meal." Pa­ trolman will be contacted about living quarters and lifeboats when the ship reaches ICokohama. If the captain does not give a draw in Japan, which might happen, the ship's delegate wiU see the US consul. Get New Boohs Through Agents Seafarers who applied for new membership books in New York but are now sailing from outports don't have to come to this city to get their new books If thfr men involved will write to headquarters and tell the Union which port they are sailing out of, the Union will forward the book in care of the port agent Under no circumstances however, will the books be sent through the mails to any private addresses. DOROTHY (Bull), March 2f—Chairman, Joseph Morkol; Secretary, F, F. Peffonds. Ship's delegate spoke to the captain about having more hot water at all times. Dirty cups should be cleaned and put away after use. New toaster should be obtained. Steward asked brothers to leave rooms unlocked while the ship is being fumigated. Laundry shoiUd be bound volumes of the 1952 LOG. MessGENEVIEVE PETERKIN (Bloomflold), cleaned after use. men should .be helped as much as pos­ March 25—Chairman, J. Rockko; SacraCHIWAWA (Cities Service), March «— sible. tiry, M. Dunn. Patrolman wiU be con­ K. Geldman; Secretary, F. Van tacted on the draw in Belgium. The deck Chairman, ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), March 22— cargo, consisting of barrels, broke loose Dor Elk. Stewards department was Chairman, A, J. Tremor, Jr.; Secretary, thanked for job weU done. Chairs wiU and rolled around the deck for 2'A hours. be fixed in a the as well as J. A. Austin. Two menrmlssed ship. Gor­ Slightly injuring one man. 'Hiis was an tables. Blackboardmesshall, moved to the don was elected ship's delegate. Better accident and not the result of having inside wall. Foc'sles was wiU be painted and care should be taken of cups. Laundry been poorly secured. Crew was asked to should be kept clean and in order. AU • paid to sanitary work. keep feet off the chairs in the messroom. mo,jfe attention change is to be donated to the ship's WILLIAM H. CARRUTH (Trans Fuel), fund. Vote of thanks went to the stew­ STEEL MAKER Osthmlsn), March 15— ards department for the food and service. Chairman, i. W. PullIsM, Jr.; Secretary, March 5—Chairman, Vincent Genco; Sec­ E. Dakin. One man missed ship leaving retary, W. Fedessen. There is $2S.39 in WILLIAM A. M. BUFDEN (Western Honolulu: another was missing between the ship's fund. A) Grapco was elected Tankers), March 22—Chairman, William ship's delegate: Vincent Genco, deck del­ the islands from Honolulu to Nawiliwill. egate. wiper will rotate weekly Isbell; Secretary, Richard Uti. Discussion Additional fans should be installed in cleaningOSofand laundry room. Pantryman on who is to supply the deck department the messroom. Repair list will be made with cleaning equipment wUl be taken up. Steward will check on the condition will keep the recreation room clean with to the captain. Vote of thanks went to of meat and poultry arriving. Can opener the cooperation of all hands. Ash trays the stewards department. • should be put back in the pantry. Report were placed in the passageways. on the men who missed ship will he STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Febru­ CANTIGNY (Cities Service), March 22— made out for the patrolman. Chairman, James A. Phillips; Secretary, ary 28—Chairman, B. J. Brewer; Secre­ tary, W. G. Pevey. Complaints on the M. Gendron. Ship's delegate reported that the captain had taken action in re­ stewards department include weevils in gard to special meeting on stewards de- the bread and roUs, food below par. p.irtment. There is S26.44 in the treas­ Stewards' agreed to check on the condi­ ury. One man missed ship in Long Beach tion of the food. Ice has rust on it. and another went to the hospitaL ueleSTEEL NAVIGATOR (Itthmlsn), FcbrU' gates were asked to turn in repair Usts. Black gang requested a first aid kit for try 15—Chairman, Lowihtr; Sseratary. Zwerllng. Company claims It is only re­ SCHUYLER OTIS BLAND (Watarmsn), the engine room. sponsible for keeping, the old washing March 15—Chairman, Jessa Lawls; Sacramachine in good repair. Machine should GENEVIEVE FETERKIN (Bloomfleld), tary, A. A. Kattan. E. Rogg was elected February 22—Chairman, J. Skladsnik; be kept clean: pantry should be kept in ship's delegate by acclamation. Men Secretary, F. Sahuque. Mike Dunn was order. There should be enough seats in should remove clothes from the line elected ship's delegate. Chief mate said the messroom. Leak In the library should when they are dry. Sanitary equipment be fixed. Voskian was elected ship's dele­ In the rain gear locker should be kept he would paint all rooms. gate. In good order. Members leaving the ship CUBORE (Ora), March 17—Chairman, at the .end of the voyage should turn HURRICANE (Waterman), March 2f— keys over to department delegates. Vote F. Frifi; Secretary, J. C. Green. Motion Chairman, Harvty W. Morris; Sacratary. of thanks went to the steward and his was passed to elect three crewmembers W. Pedlar. Ship's fund on hand totals collectors for the March of Dimes department for the cleanliness and the as from the officers. Ship's delegate wilt 534. C. M. GigantelU was elected new good food. take contributions for the purchase of ship's delegate. PONCE (Puerto Rico), March 25—Chair­ FRENCH CREEK (Cities Service), man, Frank Mateo; Secretary, R. Walker. March 23—Chairman, C. White; Secre­ Patrolman will be asked to straighten tary, Arnold Nordberg. Soiled linen is out . standby pay in Fiorida. Cups should to be turned in on linen day. One man be left clean for the next watch. When was hurt and taken ashore at Key West, the ship goes to drydock, the company Fla. A record machine for the crew, to Otis Hardin will be asked to change all mattresses be bought from the ship's fund. wiU be and pillows and repair bed springs. Door Bob Williams wants you to con­ priced. sills should be raised, as water runs into all rooms. Ship needs fumigation. Frank tact the St. John family in Brook­ STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), March 25 Mateo was- reelected ship's delegate. lyn, immediately. —Chairman, Joe Telcher; Secretary, Ian Hooks and' eyes should be put on doors. McLaren. There is $42 in the ship's fund. Ship's delegate will contact the patrol­ WARHAWK (Watarmsn), March 2«— man about the water situation. Vote of Robert J. Zunkley ' Chairman, George Smith; Secretary, Dick went to the stewards department Get in touch with your mother thanks Oavlcs. General discussion was held on for the excellent quality and variety of performing, and the difficulty of secur­ at 237 Van Courtlandt Park Ave., meals served throughout the voyage. Par­ ing fresh stores In Japan at this time of ticular mention was made of the holiday Yonkers 5, N. Y. year. meals, which are considered by all to top anything they had before on a ship. BENTS FORT (CItlet Service), March Thanks were also given to the captain, 25—Chairman, Vincent KIckerlllo; Secre­ Charles Jones mates and steward for the gifts at the tary, B. F. Brice. There is S97.60 in the Christmas and New Year's dinners. Mat­ Contact J. Stephen at 894 Trinity ter ship's fund. Stewards delegate wUl see of the penicillin wiU be taken up with sfer of the patrolman about the transf Ave., Bronx, NY, or call ME the patrolman. $1 will be collected from stores from midship storeroom without each man at the Boston draw for the payment of OT. Coca Cola bottles are 5-9752. ship's fund. to be removed from the messroom by owners of same. Tgle bearers to topside FAIRPORT (Waterman), March 25— Joseph Bramley were cautioned not to get caught at it. Chairman, W. E. Morse; Secretary, W. K. Buth. Letter was sent to headquarters Your wife and child have gone to on disputed overtime. Discussion was Florida. Legal papers will be sent held on launch service from ship to shore. It should he rearranged, so men (1) The dog. The period of un­ to you in care of the Union hall in will be on time to relieve the watches. New York, Galley showers and steam kettle need usual heat is called the "dog repairing. Repairs will be taken up with days." the chief engineer. lERiONAliS . 4" - i 4" i . Quiz Auawers 4. (2) 180 feet. (3) China (Cathay), Spain, (Iberia) and Bussia (Muscovy). (4) From France. It's in Ireland. (5) At the equator. (6) Ten days also.' 17) Asbestos. (8) One that is landing. • (9) Paul Bunyan. (10) France. puzzle Auawer QDBS Saaa QSS SQBQSSaSS] DQQ DBS sasaa BBS laaH anBSBnO angiiiaoQ BSBaa Bap sEiaciQ BHE fflsa oaHasHBEiE 1230: HDEs aaas iam GDsag suae 4) r Richard A. Darville It is urgent that you contact your family at once at Box 198 Riviera Beach, Fla. * ft lave soap and Uundry soap have not been issued. Dirty cups should not be left In the pantry. Repair list should be turned over to the patrolman by the del­ egates. Stewards department got a vote of thanks for fine cooperation. SANTORE (Ore), March 15—Chairman, E. Johnston; Sacratary, Hinnant. Brother R. L. Faust was elected ship's delegate. New mattresses were ordered by the steward. Discussion was held on clean­ ing the laundry. Attempt wUl be made to get bound volumes of the LOG. There is a 522 balance in the ship's fund. Stew­ ARLYN (Bull), no date—Chairman, not ard refused to serve eggs with ham­ llstsd; Sscretary, net listed. Special meet­ burgers. ing was caUed by the ship's delegate about the steward. The engine delegate ROBIN WENTLEY (Seas Shipping), said he. went to the steward about the March 15—Chairman, Taylor; Secretary, food and that the steward openly threat­ Ja'rry Logan. One man missed ship in^ ened to take him on deck. He also told Durban and reported back in Capetown. the engine delegate that if he didn't like Larger scupper is needed for the laun­ the food aboard, he should get off the dry room. Mora steam pipe is also need­ ship. At the meeting, the steward ad­ ed. Messman's foc'sle should be painted' mitted that this had happened. in the shipyard, as weU as the fireman's foc'sle, engine department showers and DEL MAR (Mississippi), March 22— heads, stewards department showers and Chairmen, Robert Callahan; Secretary, C. heads. Gift of money was voted for the A. Bradley. Magazine subscriptions were purser for his work In showing movies ordered for the year. There is a balance to the crew. Larger fans are needed. of $163.50 on hand in the ship's fund. Drop-leaf desk is-needed in foc'sles: aU Manifold was elected ship's delegate. cots should be returned. Punching.bag was sent for repairs. Dis­ cussion was held on keeping half of the STEEL ARCHITECT (isthmian), March after hatch clean for the sun worship­ 23—Chairman, C. Scofield: Secretary, pers to Ue on. Pressing iron should be James E. Moran. Foul weather gear lock­ fixed and laundry kept clean. Each de­ er was secured. In foreign ports, stew­ partment wiU clean the laundry for two ard will supply screens for messhall, weeks. Each man should clean it after portholes. List of repairs needed win be using it also. Suggestion was made to given to the mate. have the ahip's delegate ask the captain March 10—Chairman, W. L. Hammock; to request the authorities in Curacao to Secretary, James E. Moran. Minor stew­ let the smaU bridge be lowered so that ards department beef was squared away. the men can walk to town. This bridge Gear locker for foul weather gear should is on private property and only opened be secured. when a Dutch ship is. in the harbor. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), March 25— Chairman,-James Schoell; Secretary, Rob­ ert V. Anderson. Recreation room should be cleaned. Stewards department wUl take care of this and deck and engine dcFariments wiU clean the laundry. Con­ dition of the mattreses wiU be taken up at a later date and then put on the re­ pair and requisition lists at the end of NATHANIEL B PALMER (NatlonaK the trip. Seas), January 31—Chairman, Anthony Masolak; Secretary, Robert E. Joy. Al­ BRIGHTSTAR (Triton), March 5—Chair­ len A. Ellis was elected ship's delegate. man, W. A. Ferry; Secretary, Ceorge Men should cooperate in keeping the Gavios. After many phone calls and messhbll clean, picking up cups after pressure on the company by tne Seattle use. Many portholes need repairing. Cap­ agent, discharges tor Ihe port payotf will tain 'Will take care of aU mail for the be given to everyone. Washing machine crew when the ship stops at Gibralter. was finally sent before the sliip sailed. Every man wiU be given a $20 draw in All repairs were made.. The last standby US money in addition to other draws. will clean up the messhall. Laundry and March 5—Chairman, Robert E. Joy; library cleaning schedule will be put up.. Secretary, Mervyn M. Cruz. There wiU Washing machine should be kept clean be no draw till the agent arrives because and cared for. Excess noise should be the captain has no money. One man stopped. missed ship. Ciiief cook should learn to cook before he sails on this rating again. Third cook was asked to make less noise while workihg in the gaUey. Rec­ reation room should be kept -clean. Grade of stores should be checked. Patrolman WiU be asked to settleethe chief cook beef. PENNMAR (Calmar), February 1— Chairman, Red Gibbs; Secretary, L. E. FIgler. Cliiet mate has been working on the deck. Captain was asked about re­ arranging stewards dei>artment members to get more living space for the cooks. He replied that he didn't build the ship and. when it was built it was made to accommodate' four seamen. There are only three living there at the present time. Matter wiU be taken up with the patrolman at Jhe payoff. Ship's fund wiU be started with $1 conta'ibutions from each man. March 7—Chairman, Red Gibbs; Secre­ tary, T. E. Frazier. Headquarters will be contacted on major repairs when the ship reaches New York. One man who paid off on the west cos^ was replaced. One man missed ship in San Francisco. Repair list was made up. T. E. Frazcr wiU take care of the ship's fund, which now has a $15 balance. Report on man who missed ship will be turned over to the patrolman for action. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcos), March 25— Chairman, James Blackie Connors; Secre­ tary, J. Strlngfeilow. No one Is to sign on until the repair list is given to the patrolman and some agreement on the repair's is reached. Department delegates will make out repair lists. All hands were asked to return cups and glasses to the messroom. DEL ALBA (Mississippi), March 5— Chairman, U. W. Arellanes; Secretary, J. H. Emory. Steward ordered cots which were not sent. Union will be notified. Motion was made to contact headquar­ ters about a fund for the New Orleans basebaU club, the Beachcombers, as we need financial aid to carry on this club. Letter from Captain Spicer, on security Y/aiches on sliip was read by the deck delegate. New Orleans port a'.ent wiU be contacted on this. Arnt N. W. Larscn WES elected ship's delegate. Sno.lO in the sliip's fund was turned over to the new ship's delegate. Chief electrician asked that the music box be moved from the STEELORE (Ore), March 15—Chairman, messhaU to the recreation rocm. R. Thaxton; Secretary, Jenc P. Bradley. LIBERTY FLAG (Gulf C.srgo), March Men playing cards in the messhall should use ashtrays instead of the deck and 20—Chairman, E. Fields; Secretary, J. should clean up a little bit when they Demitreadis. Ship's delegate reported get through. Steward asked for some that the crew had a very nice trip and that the crew is tops, from the skipper stoppers for the wash basins. on down. Motion was passed to have the MARORE (Ore), March 11—Chairman, company put a new washing machine Harold Zurn; Secretary, W. Cain. -Two aboard next trip, as this one is old and men missed sliip in Baltimore. Washin.g worn out. Stewards department asked machine wlU be fixed in Baltimore. There for the crew's cooperation in helping is $9.50 in the ship's fund. Ed Forestal keep the messroom clean. A vote of SALEM MARITIME (CItlet Servica), was elected ship's delegate. Sugar is thanks went to the stewards department March 27—Chairman, Jamas H. Darca; coarse. Cocoa is disappearing from the for the good food they haVe been put­ '^ Secratary, George E. Annls. Ship's dele­ pantry. Washing powder is inferior and ting out this trip. gate will see the captain about getting keys for the foc'sles. Rooms should be cleaned and painted. GaUey fan should be repaired or replaced. Washing ma- George Owen Due to' mix-up, we have each other's discharge from payoff -of the Jefferson City Victory on March 23. We can exchange same JGe Kozak if you will write me, Howard Urgent that you contact Ray Whitely, 353 West 117th Street, Gates in the SIU hall in Philadel­ New York 26, N. Y. . phia, in reference to the NLRB in ft ft ft Philadelphia. Tiny W^aUace ft ft ft Get in touch with Harry C. Scott Hunter at Box 32 Westport, Washington. Seaman of that name living at : ft • ft ft 543 W. Hollywood, Detroit, Michi­ Newton E. Baker Get in touch with your wife in gan, is urged to contact Welfare •Galveston. She is worried about Services in Brooklyn headquarters immediately. you. NOTICES i ^ chin* should hg kept dtsn. and turned off when not la uso. Moat grinder needs fixing. G, E. Annlg was giscted ship's delegatg, April S—Chalrnisn, Joigph H, Dtrcg; fgergtary, Gsorgg i. Anols. Captain will have keys for the crew's quarter ordered. Ship's delegatg wiU ask boarding patrol­ man to check up on the Brazilian meat that la being used aboard ship. Cooks should check stores as they come aboard. Each member wiU contribute $1 at the payoff. There is now a balance of 514.36. •- ft ft ft Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, S75 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your moiling list. (Print Information) NAME . . . .. STREET ADDRESS CITT .ZONE ......STATE Signed ........ TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you ere an oiti .subscriber end have a chenq* please give your former address below: Aubrey L. Sargent Harry Sohnltx of address, Ship's delegate, of the Steel It is urgent that you get in touch with your wife .Florence at l36 Rover has the seaman's papers you ADDRESS South Halifax Drive, Port Orange, left. They will be mailed to head­ quarters in New York. CITY Fla. .i/. e eeeeeeeeeee -....ZONE .. . STATE .eaeeeeeegeHW 1 �|\: . TMgm TwcaijMdS/ ! From Thtf Golden Gate To The Narrows t; i^- It-f"- in the HOSPITALS I" '' The following list contains the names of hospitalized Seafarers who are being taken care of by cash benefits from the SW Welfare Plan. While the-Plan aide them financially, all of these men would welcome mail and visits from friends and shipmates to pass away the long days and weeks in d hospital bed. VSPHS hospitals allow plenty of time for visitors. If you're ashore and you see a friend's name on the list, drop in for d idsit. It will be most welcome. . ' San Francisco's latest Seafarer-father ^was Chen Nein (left) shown with his wife and the new arrival. At right is Mrs. Joseph Camblor of Nev^^ York with daughter Mercedes. Both faftnilies collected the standard $200 maternity benefit, plus $25 defense bond. All of the following SIV families David Michael McClure, born D, South Main Street, Evergreen, will collect the $200 maternity February 7, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Ala. benefit plus a $25 bond from the Mrs. Marion McClure, 411-Price ^ "it Raymond Gerard Kemmerer, Street, Savannah, Ga. Union in the baby's name. born March 23, 1953. Parents, Mr. s s s and Mrs. Raymond Kemmerer, 250 Henry Thomas Doyle, born Jose Gabriel Albe, born Febru­ 86 Street, Brooklyn, NY. March 24, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Doyle, 3015 Bien­ ary 26, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. S> SI S . Anibal Albe, 528 West 133 Street, William Francis Vaughan, born ville Street, New Orleans, La. New York, NY. September 5, 1952. Parents, Mr. t. t. and Mrs. William Vaughan, 3067 St s s Dennis Edward Hancock, born Decatur Street, Bronx, NY. Walter Wayne Christian, bom January 22, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Sf s s Mrs. Clarence A. Hancock, 8227 March 3, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Stephen A. Carr, horn March 18, Mrs. Walter Christian, 311 South 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Apple Street, New Orleans, La. Bayer Street, Mobile, Ala. Stephen Carr, 299 St. Marks Place, t S tSi s St. George, Staten Island, NY. David Craig Turner, bom March S SI S ^12,. 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen MacKenzie Johnston, Benjamin Harris Peavoy, born Charles E. Turner, 2663 Emogene born February 6, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Johnston, 78 January 27,1953. Parents, Miy and Street, Mobile, Ala. West Street, Windsor Locks, Conn. Mrs. Floyd Peavoy, 20U Prytania t> SI $• Street, New Orleans, La, S S. S Beverly Ann Keel, born March SI S S Raymond Ralph Brown, born 11, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Delia Esther Pagan, born Feb­ C. Keel, Route No. 1, Box 78, March 19, 1953. Parents, Mr, and ruary 28, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow A. Brown, 918 East Mrs. Cristobal P. Bivas, 213 East McDaniel, Fla. , Ida Street, Tampa, Fla. 11 Street, New York, NY. ii S S SI SI 'S S S SI John D. Hunter, Jr., born Janu­ Jeffrey Dennis Triantas, born Ira Willis Grlggers, 3rd, «born ary 23, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. March 4, 1953. Parents, Mr. and John Daniel Orville Hunter, 3007 January 6, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Triantas, 11 North Mrs. Ira Willis Grlggers, Jr., Route Balston Road, Mobile, Ala. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. SI S S Sharon Elaine Bridges, born Making A Bank Deposit April 13, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Bridges, General Delivery, Savannah, Ga. SI S SI Alicia Antoinette Bucano, bom February 11, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emie Bucano, 922 Kerlerec Street, New Orleans, La. s s s Guillermo Qulnones, born April 1, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nemesio Qulnones, 3?0 Cypress Avenue, Bronx, NY. S • s s S S Milton David Holmes, bom Jan­ uary 9,1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Holmes, 8004 29 Avenue "Northwest, Seattle 7, Wash. SI SI S Earl G. Oppel, Jr., born March 2, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl G. Oppel, Sr., 708 South Bond Street, Baltimore 31, Md. The New York shipping hall was temporarily turned into a blood donor center recently as longshoremen, members of Local SOff, ILA, and Seafarers turned out in large numbers to donate to the .^ Bed Cross blood bank. Blood will be uted for Armed Forces reserve, for productipn of anti-polio seriim and a variety of other uses. S Daniel Glenn Zenchenelly, born March 5, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. George B. Zechenelly, Pearl River, La. SI S' S Gilberto Rodidguez, born March '31, 1953. Parents, Mr. and Idrs. Juan Rodriguez, 5600 Avenue L, Galveston, Tex. Si S • S Diana Peragallo, born March 8, 1953. Parents, MiT and Mrs. Joseph Peragallo, 156 Oliver Street, New­ ark, NJ. USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MD. Kenning Biork Wiliiam H. O-Naal T. L. Ankerson W. H. Puchinlsky Hubert Cantwell Edwin B. Rhoads Jeff Davis Robert ... A. „„ Rogera Bernard Friedmaff Nathan Rubin Waiter Hartuann A. B. Seeberger Robert C. Hostler Alfred Seegmillar A. L. Kazmerski Robert D. Settle Alejandro Lopez Peter D. Sheldrake Eari McKendree Raymond T. Sparks Ervin B. Max Adolf Swenson Thomas Mungo Clement Vidrine Thomas Oliver David F. Sykes USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Robert Crowley John J. Flaherty F. J. Dirksmeyer Joseph Garello John A. Duffy Tim McCarthy E. J. Fitzgerald Donald S. White DR. TRELLES CLINIC TAMPA, FLA. F. LaGuardia ^ PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL MOBILE, ALA. Charles F. Nelson VA CENTER LOS ANGELES, CAK Billle Joe Davis USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEX. K., Abarons H. G. Shartzer Warren W. Currier Robert L. Shaw E. C. HiU Jasper D. Farr E. Jeanfreau L. I. Floyd Pat H. Jpnes D. W. Orr A. W. Keanf R. Schram Charles A. McCain Richard Cross USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Robert L. Butler Oscar Stevens Herman A. Carson Ralph F. Subat Rogello Cruz _ .. _R. TerrlngtdO _ Tedd Claude L. Davis Gilbert Troselair B. D. Foster Erwin Vial PhUip Horowitz H. Wilkerson James H. Jones D. WUllains Harold O. Keith Roscoe Alford Eaden E. King Emile p. Badon Leo H. Lang J. B. Barrett Cyril Lowrey Ivan Durnlng J. F. McLaughlin Patrick J. Green C. R. Nicholson C. R. Hlndson Raymond Perry Rene LeBlanc John B. Rambo Manuel R. Perez Harold P. Scott Shirley Poole Luther C. Seidle Albert Rakoery Henry S. Sosa Walter S. Smith USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY William Atchason ArdeU Burkett Blbenclo Blllaroza M. Burnstlne James Blake R. A. DeGraaf James H. Rowley C. FachenthaU Mike John Frangos H. L. Alexander Joe Carl Griggs Harold Arlinghaus James Hamilton Anthony Budvldas William Herman Ma* Byers Hugh B. Jeff coat Joseph Callahan John Keenan B. Edwards L. Krlstlansen Charles Gallagher Victor Lltardl Simon Goldstein M. LubUewskl H. R. Hanssen George Meltzer Fred Hohenberger Alfred Mueller Adrian W. Jones Edward Muller Thomas Kustas Leonard G. Murphy John E. Markopolo Frank Nerlng Herman Meyer Abe Partner Robert Menser Nerval Schlager Harry Morton' Leonard Smith William Pepper Howard Sposato Angel Romero Anders Thevlk Virgil Sandberg Olav Pedersen Bertrom Tomlln C. R. Robertson USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Alfred Johansen WUllara W. Wells George D. Rourke USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. ' Carl A. Johnson Peter Smith Clarence G. Murray D. K. T. Sorenscn John Roling WlUlam L. Strike Joseph Saniborskl Richard H. AUen ST. CLARE'S HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY Wmiam Ryan USPHS HOSPITAL MANHATTAN BEACH, BROOKLYN. NY V. Arevalo Frederick Landry Robert Atmore Francis Lynch Rupert Blake Harry McDonald WUson Cora David Mcnireatb Walter Chalk Claude MarkelT C. M. Davison Vic MUazzo Emilio Delgado John Murdoch Antonio Diaz Eugene Nelson E. Ferrer Pedro Peralta Robert Gilbert G. E. Shumaker Bart Guranlck Robert Slzemore Peter Gvozdlch Henry Smith John B. Haas Herbert Totten Leo Kulakowskl ST. AGNES HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA, PA. Clarence DeChenne USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Warner W. Allred M. E. Newman Ignanclo D'Amlco Charles F. Schuck John H. Morris Norman D. Tober J. D. Morrison Bernard Wolfman USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VA. Thomas L. Davis S. E. Roundtree Leslie M. Jackson Horace L. Williams Luis Lopez David G. Proctor Henry L. Pruitt Horlon C. WUUs Payoff Tied Up, Welfare Services Gets Him Dough One particularly tough problem that comes up occasion­ ally involves men who can't gef paid off because of some legal reason. One such case popped hp recently when a Sea­ farer was accused of deser--^^ tion from the ship. courts for decision.^ But until the The Seafarer challenged the final rpling comes through the desertion charge with the result man can't, get his money for the that the whole issue is now in the trip, nor his discharges. With his money tied up, the Sea­ farer got In touch with Welfare Services to see if he could get any help. Welfare Services figured that there was no reason why the man couldn't collect vacation money that the Union pays out to every Seafarers ' who have taken Seafarer. the series of inoculations re­ No Discharges quired for certain foreign voy­ One hitch had to be overcome, ages are reminded to be sure though. In order to apply for va­ to pick up. their inoculation cation pay a Seafarer has to pre­ cards from the captain or the sent his discharges to verify the purser when they pay off at number of days he spent aboard the end of a voyage. the ship. In this case, the Seafarer The card should be picked couldn't get his discharges be­ up by the Seafarer and held cause both the papers and the ac­ so that it can be presented tual payoff were tied up in the when signing on for another legal action. voyage where the "shots" are Welfare Services then went to required. The inoculation work to verify the man's time. Af-' card is your only proof of hav­ ter thoroughly checking all the ing taken the required shots. facts, it was able to determine just Those men who forget to iiow long the man had been pick up their inoculation card aboard the ship, and arrange for when they pay .off may find his, vacation payment a^icordingly. that they are required to take With the vacation money in all the "shots" again when they hand, the Seafarer now has enough^ • want to sign on for another to tide him over until his prob-. such voyage. lems are straightened out and he can ship out again. Pick tfp Card At Pay off • . > - • - .... Iv- �Page VfH^f^Btv^u n'i'i illlM-X-jil «ia^ THE SEAFARERS With WALTER SIEKMANN {News about men in the hospitals and Seafarers receiving SIXJ Weir -fare Benefits will be carried in this column. It is written by Seafarer Walter Siekmann based on items of interest turned up while he makes his rounds In his post as Director of Welfare Services.) Henry Serpe, just off the MobiUan on which he'shipped as an oiler, intends to bo around New York for awhile. He signed off the Water­ man Line Ship in Baltimore and came north on his own in order to take treatm'onts at the hospital. ' Right now, he's out- at the USPHS hospital on Staten Island and would appreciate it if his old buddies would drop him a line. Ordinary Seaman Norman Pettersen is a recent visitor to these parts. Just having signetf off the Robin Doncaster. He thinks he'll be aroimd on the beach for a couple of weeks after having spent a few months down in Durban, S. Africa. He was in the hospital down there, but he is up and around now and claims to be in fine shape for anything that tiuns up. He says he is making out all right now, and wished the best of everything to his friends. Leo (Bobo) Colon was on the beach in New York recently, but he hopped aboard a Bull Line ship for the West Indies port of San Juan, PR. His wife is expecting an addition to the Colon family shortly Pettersen in Santurce, so Bobo wants to be standing nearby when the baby is bom. He's down there now pacing up and down the lAore in the time-honored manner of an expectant fattier. Another oldtimer who is around these parts Is Bernard Macerwhose last ship was the Lone Jack, a Cities Service tanker. He's on the beach now and it seems as if he intends to stick around awhile. He says he doesn't know when he is going to ship out again. He has run into a little hard luck of late, but the Union is helping him square It away. Seafarer Bernard Friedman, who spent some time in the USPHS hospFtal in Baltimore, Md., has eome north for awhile to visit his mmwm friends. He's okay now and can be found out in the marine hospital on Staten Island for all those who wish to drop in on him and wish him well. If you can't get out there, drop him a note to cheer him up. He was sailing last aboard a Bull Line ship. Elvin Goodman, a Seafarer originally from Mo­ bile, Ala., is up here on the beach ht the moment. He is taking treatments at the Staten Island hos­ pital for eye trouble which came upon him in Texas. It was next to impossible for him to get the treatment he wanted down there, so the Lone Star Friedman State lost out to New York when Goodman decided to fly up here for the benefit of full treatment. FINAL DISPATCH Cal., on March 7, 1953. An AB in the deck department, he Joined the SIU in Baltimore on March 31, 1845. He leaves his wife, Lydia Gelinas, 920 19th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Fla. % % Charles Franklin Nelson, 32: A chrqpic kidney - condition caused Brother Nelson's death last March 8. A QM in the deck department, he died at his home, 55 Chidester Avenue, Mobile, Ala., and was buried in that city's Mag. Ceme » 4^ * t tery. His mother, Mrs. Jennie Nel­ William Sunday, Forney, 42: A son (209 South Hamilton Street, fatal heart stroke was suffered by Mobile, Ala), survives him. Brother Forney in Dhahran, Saudi ft . Arabia, on October 18, 1952. A George P.tReabum, 54: FWT steward, hi had sailed SIU for in the engine department,An Brother nearly 13 years, and was buried at died of a heart ailment at the Dhahran Christian Cemeterjr. Reabum tire USPHS Hospital in New Orw X ^ t leans. La. He had Joined the Union Carl R. Thuimpnd, 57: Brother in New Orleans in 1944. Brother Thurmond disappeared aboard the Reabum was buried at the FairFairhope under mysterious circum­ view Cemetery, Roanoke, Va. stances on January 29, 1953, while ft ft ft the ship was between Long Beach, Bill Thompson, 57: One of the Cal., and the Panama Canal. He first members of the SIU, Brother had been a chief cook in the stew­ Thompson died of a heart ailment ards department since the early aboard the Potrero Hills on Febru­ part of 1946. Surviving is a sister, ary 21, 1953. The ship was docked Mrs. J. L. Tharpe, Box 108, Sibley, at Baton Rouge, La., at the time. Ala. Brother Thompson Joined the 4^ • 4i Union in .December, 1938, and Benjamin R. Mears, 57: On July sailed from Savannah as a FOW 18, 1951, Brother Mears died of in the engine department. He was subtertian malaria at the Civil Cen­ buried in Lakeland, Fla. tral Hospital in Singapore. His ft ft ft estate is administered by Josephine Adolphus Watson, 50: Brother G. Mears. Watson died at his home on March 4> 4^, 24, 1953, in New York. NYT and Donald Philip Gelinas, 44: A was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, fatal stroke was suffered by Bronx, NY. He leaves his wife, Brother Gelinas, who died at the Elizabeth Watson, 420 West 129 US Naval Hospital in San Diego, Street, New York, NY. The deaths of the . following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and 12,500 death. benefits are being paid to benedciaries. John Bartlett Dalton, 60t Heart disease proved fatal to Brother Dalton, a member of the stewards department for eight years, on May 7, 1952, in New York, pe was buried at Marietta National Cem­ etery. He is survived by his son, John Bartlett Dalton, Jr. Collect Vacation $ In Hospital As is well known by all Seafarers, SIU representatives visit the USPHS hospitals each week with the $J5 cash benefit that all hospitalized Seafarers receive. But while at the hos­ pital, the Welfare Services representative doesn't stop at that. He performs a wide variety of services for the hospitalt patients which add greatly to their comfort and well being. Since many men go to the hos­ pitals directly from a ship they usually have SIU vacation benefits coming to them according to the number of days spent on board. The SIU representative always carries a few application forms with him. The patient fills out the forms and the next trip out a week later, the Union represent­ ative has a vacation check for him along with his hospital benefit. Check-Cashing Servlcb Further, the representative cashes the check on the spot for the patient. He will also cash any other check that - the Seafarer might have received.^ And, of course, the hospital benefits them­ selves are paid in cash, the SIU being the only union to pay a cash benefit. With most patients unable to get around, the check-cashing service is a great convenience for these men who might otherwise When Seafarer Ramon Morales (right) was Injured, Welfare Serv­ have to wait .until they were dis­ charged from ,the hospital to con­ ices not only dished out hospital benefit but collected wages, vaca­ vert their checks into money. tion benefits and other money due. Shown dinliiiig out the cash is Shopping Service Walter Siekmann, SIU Welfare Services director. But that isn't all the represent­ ative does. He's a one-man shop­ for some other reason. Welfare In short there's nothing the ping service for the hospitalized Services puts in a call for volun­ Welfare Services won't do for a Seafarer. He will take orders on teers at the SIU haU. This is usu­ hospitalized Seafarer if it's at all anything that the man needs or ally sufficient to round up more possible. Any hospital patient who wants—clothing, radios, lamps, than enough blood donors to take needs an assist on any score pens, books, candy, cigars and care of any emergency. This serv- should just let -the nearest SIU similar items—and deliver them -ice goes for wives and children Welfare Services office know what personally to the hospital. He also of Seafarers as well as for the he needs, and the Union will take carries a supply of SIU library men themselves. action. letterheads and paper for any men who want It. ' Those men who are unable to write because of' their condition can have any mail taken care of for them by the Welfare Services, whether they relate to.business affairs', or are simply a matter of notifying relatives as to what's When steward Wesley Young of the Robin Kirk was hos­ been happening to them. pitalized in Durban, South Africa, his allotment back home Usually when a man is taken was automatically cut off by the company. This is in line off a ship he leaves his gear be­ with the usual practice, since hind him. Welfare Services will run down the gear and get it from allotments are normally pay­ money. Since he suffered a frac­ the companies. The gear will then able only while -the seaman is tured skull aboard the ship it be checked in the SIU baggage aboard the ship and only with his would be some time before he would be well enough to get home rooms where everything will be in approval. and collect all money due him. safekeeping until the Seafarer is Young, however, was concerned As soon as he was able, he vTote ready to claim It. about the allotment cut-off as he a letter to Welfare Services in New Blood Donors Available had several personal bills about to York explaining his problem and If a man is about to undergo fall due, which his'father was set asking if anything could be done a serious operation, or needs blood to take care of with the allotment about it. The New York office got in touch with the company to ar­ range for further allotments on un­ Paying The Bills And Then Some paid wages due. The company agreed, with the result that Young's father has received suffi­ cient allotments to take care of his pressing needs and of bills that were coming in. SIU Gets Allotment Continued After Seafarer Leaves Ship How to Apply For Birth Pay Applications for the mater­ nity benefit must be supported by the following documents: Mrs. Florence Beard receives the $2,500. SIU death benefit on behalf of the late Allen T. Antill from SIU Welfare Representative Bill Frederick. Mrs.J3eard, who was Antill's beneficiary, cared for him during his long illness at her home wheie he lived for many years. - 'VAT • Your marriage certificate. • Baby's birth certificate dat­ ing birth after April 1, 1952. • The discharge from the last ship you sailed on before the baby was born. Processing ' of all applica­ tions can be speeded up by at least three days if photostatic copies of the three documents are sent in. Applications should be made to Union Wel­ fare Trustees, c/o SIU head­ quarters, 675 Fourth Avenue, B'klyn 32, NY. .m 'r. I y �I "•«••••-- •- " Vol. XV No. S OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE * - .•i r SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL U NIO-N • • ^ • ATLANTIC AND OUif -•• . ^ . .v;^-"iC- •;"• qe- 1^' • •V-. ^ vJ , -.-Vt ' ^ ;• .. ^ ® i;"> , V ' • K.- fe'.'' '-'"t'-i • •' • j",ff • ^-rrr. . • '....; ^.. si.'j ^ •::: Tga'fciai' 1. r"'.. . : .y -V Atlantic & Gulf District ;,Canadian District .. * Graat Lakas District Marina Cooks & Stawards, AFL Sailors Union of tha Pacific ' L Inland Boatmens Union of tha Pacific Conanicut Inland Boatmens Union (Rhode Island). Marina Chief Stewards of tha Pacific Marina Pursers of the Pacific Brotherhood of Marina Engineers Canadian Marina Engineers Association Marina Allied Workers of tha Atlantic and Gulf Seafarers' Guards and Watchmen's Union Am. Merchant Marine Staff Off. Ass'n., West Coast Am. Merchant Marine Staff Off. Ass'n., East Coast Atlantic Fishermen's Union Fishermen & Seafood Workers of the Atlantic Coast Mobile Bay Seafood Union Gulf Coast Shrimpers & Oysternien's Association Seafood Workers Association of the Gulf Coast Texas Fishermen's Association Seine & Line Fishermen's Union of San Pedro Seine & Line Fishermen's Union of Monterey United Fishermen of Alaska United Fishermen of Cook Inlet * ' . - ' Bering Sea Fishermen's Union . Alaska Marine District Union , of Fishermen Cannery Workers and Allied Trades . Cannery Workers & Fishermen's Union Cannery Workers Union of the Pac., LA Area Fish Cannery porkers of the Pacific Fish Cannery Workers & Fishermen's Union of the Pacifia (SF & Moss Landing) Fish Plant Workers Union of Newport, Oregon ... 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Title A name given to the resource April 17, 1953 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XV, No. 8 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MFOW TAKES FIRST STEP TOWARD SIU AFFILIATION KOREA SHORE LEAVE BAN LIFTED IN SOME PORTS SATPOST LAUDS LUNDEBERG BULL HAILS SIU CRUISE SHIP CREW SIU SCHOOL PLAN LAUDED SIU PREPARES FOR APRIL 21 STRIKE OF CITIES SERVICE SHIPS NEW UNION SERVICES ADDED ON WEST COAST LOUISIANA AFL OFFERS FULL AID IN CS BEEF NEW ART CONTEST DEADLINE SET PHILLY HALL RENOVATED; NEW COMFORTS BUILT IN BRYSON INDICTED FOR DENYING COMMIE TIES SIU OPENS BOOKS FOR JOB AUDIT AS AMEU BACKS OUT WEST COAST DOCKERS GET SUB PREXY FOR BRIDGES EX-SEAFARER SPURS COLLEGE DRIVE BARBER SHOP TO OPEN IN UNION HQ ENGLISH RESCUERS GET HONORS BRITISH SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN FOR US UNIONISTS GREAT LAKES SIU PAPER IS PUBLISHED PROUD 'LADY' MAKES LAST VOYAGE SEN. SALTONSTALL RAPS SHIP CONSTRUCTION CUT THE CITIES SERVICE CONTRACT MFOW AFFILIATION WEST COAST EXPANSION TRIBUTE AT RAMSGATE MOBILE ALABAMA STATE DOCKS SEN. LONG SEES RELIEF FOR UNIONS UNDER T-H SEAFARER SPENDS TWO YEARS MAKING A MODEL OF HIS FIRST SAILING SHIP WATERMAN CHANGES LOOKS OF WORLD TWO CAPTAINS GET PRAISED BY CREWS SEAGARDEN'S LOG MODEST ABOUT STORM SHARKS AREN'T REALLY VICIOUS, SAYS SEAFARER WHO DEFENDS 'EM CARGO SHIFTS; 35 DEGREE LIST MAKES WALKING SORT OF TOUGH GREAT DREAMS OF CANAL BUILDERS PAYOFF TIED UP, WELFARE SERVICES GETS HIM DOUGH COLLECT VACATION $ IN HOSPITAL SIU GETS ALLOTMENT CONTINUED AFTER SEAFARER LEAVES SHIP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/17/1953 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1953 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e49588042c29b734a1ae66ed01142a47.PDF ff9ee9027964e3847de2a219a9a71e76 PDF Text Text n f¥ m SIAFARERS WBLFARI PLAN Annual Rapert SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN Annual Report 0,:- FUMI WHh Ih* N«w York ttal* Iniuranc* D*partmmt Filed With the New York State insurance Department Pat* If Pas* IS a?:- /M» GOYT AGENCIES BYPASS US SHIPS; SEA UNIONS SCORE 'SECRET' DEALS -Story On Page 3 Atlantic,, Gulf Safety Firsts. ,4 LiCm, ^ W• ^ Two ship safety events for i Seafarers were presenta' tions marking 1963 fleetwide safety awards for the Sea-Land fleet at Port New­ ark, NJ (top), and for Delta Line Seafarers in New Or­ leans. In Newark, on the Beauregard, chief cook O. Celestine, ship's delegate (center), shows off plaque given to ship, while ship­ mates and company repre­ sentatives look on. Joe Algina. Seafarers' safety di­ rector, is 2nd from left. In Gulf ceremony. Delta's Del Mundo took top honors, followed by Del Alba as a close second. Both ships finished the year in a tie for low accident frequency rating, but the Mundo had the lowest lost-time total. I ^1 �Fage Tw« SEAFARERS April U, 1H4 LOG Joint Talks Spur Program To End Canadian Dispute By Paul Hall MONTREAL—Following a series of meetings between the Seafarers International Un­ ion of North American and the trustees of Canada's maritime unions, a joint statement was issued under which the SIU of Canada will be restored to the constitutional control of its members, with succession to-*the presidency of the Union to • Steps will be taken to unite ment of normalcy in the maritime be implemented in accordance all elements of the maritime in­ industry." The enemies of the US merchant marine within the Government agencies are riill seeking to throttle this nation's vita! shipping indnstry. And they are making the attempt in the same unconscionable manner that they displayed in February prior to the boycott by the. maritime unions on grain going to Soviet countries. As a result of the boycott a settlement was worked out between President Johnson and AFL-CIO President George Meany that at least dustry of Canada and the US in • "All possible steps will be with the constitutional provisions. 50 percent of all Russian-bound grain commodities would be shipped on a cooperative effort to settle all taken to achieve integration of In meetings between SIUNA US vessels and that due consideration would be given to the unions' President Paul Hall and Charles differences on the Great Lakes. maritime unions in Canada where request that at least 50 percent of grain going to the satellite nations Millard, acting for the govern­ • The parties will seek the co­ it is in the interest of union sta­ would also be shipped on American bottoms. ment trustees, a settlement was operation of the Canadian Labor bility." The beef was touched off as a result of the Government agencies' worked out under which the trus­ Congress, the AFL-CIO, the • "Should either party feel violation of President Kennedy's policy providing that grain com­ tees "will continue to exercise Railway Labor Executives' Asso­ that all obligations have not been modities for Soviet nations would be shipped in American vessels. A their powers and responsibilities, ciation, the AFL-CIO Maritime met, they are at liberty to con­ Department of Commerce export bulletin dealing with the sale and but the "active management" of Trades Department and other sider all arrangements termin- shipment of the grains to the Communist countries stated that at least the SIU of Canada "will be in the groups "to assist in the achieve­ (Continued on page 22) 50 percent of all the grains going to both the Soviet Union and its hands of the membership," a joint satellites would be shipped on this nation's ships. statement announced. But a few days later the order was changed to read that only wheat AFL-CIO President George and wheat flour destined for Russia would go 50 percent American. The Meany said that the agreement boycott and the settlement, which ^ between Hall and Millard "repre­ also called for the establishment we find arrangements being made, sents an honorable and construc­ of a grievance committee and a veiled In secrecy. tive approach to the resolution of trl-partite labor-management-Gov"We understand also that Gov­ a critical situation which might ernment committee to worl^ on ernment agencies are stalling on otherwise have led to conse­ maritime problems, then followed. setting up a tri-partlte committee quences detrimental to the best WASHINGTON—The Committee for Economic Develop­ It was not long before we ob­ and grievance machinery to handle Interests of all concerned." The parties "should be com­ ment, once looked on as the "voice of enlightened manage­ served that the Government these problems. This Is a doublemended," Meany continued, "for ment," has joined the US Chamber of Commerce and the Na­ agencies were violating the under­ cross of all our unions and an standings that had been reached, abuse of your good offices. Unless their restraint and sound judg­ tional Association of Manu-^ and on April 10 a meeting of the immediate action is forthcoming to ment" in working out an agree­ facturers in purveying "tired secondary boycotts. SIU and the other unions of the assure that these and all ship­ ment "in very difficult and trying old anti-union" policies, AFLNoting that the CED began as a circumstances, and for guiding CIO President George Meany de­ group of businessmen and in­ Joint Maritime Committee set ments of grains to the Soviet themselves by a primary concern clared last week. dustrialists "who accepted the up to deal with the problem— Union and its satellites will be for the rights and welfare of the proposition that collective bargain­ the ILA, NMU, MEBA and MM&P handled In accordance with the The CED, said Meany, voices ^lear understandings, our unions individual seamen who would bear ing is in the national interest and —met to consider the situation. As a result of these discussions, will have to act accordingly." the brunt of continued strife on "pious concern for the collective who acknowledged the need for Responsibility for this situation the (Great) Lakes, and the over­ bargaining process" in its latest strong unions," Meany com­ ILA President Gleason, as chair­ riding need for the preservation policy statement, but "what it mented that the CED "has steadily man of the Joint Maritime Com­ must be shared by all of the Gov­ of the strength and integrity of recommends would in effect des­ receded from this position in re­ mittee, sent the following wire to ernment agencies involved, with troy that process." Declaring it­ cent years." AFL-CIO President Meany, with perhaps the Department of Agri­ their union." copies to President Johnson, State culture being the worst offender Meany said he was "hopeful" self for the "preservation and He cited the publication of an that the agreement "will be in­ strengthening of our free society," independent study in--1961 by the Secretary Rusk, Agriculture Secre­ as one of the traditional enemies strumental in clearing the way for the CED issued a lO-point labor CED which stressed the im­ tary Freeman, Commerce Secre­ of a strong American-flag fleet of an early end of the government program under the title "Union portance of a strong, free trade tary Hodges, Labor Secretary merchant ships. Powers and Union Functions" It is quite obvious that hightrusteeship." union movement, "generally de­ Wirtz, and Maritime Administrator The joint statement, in addition which contains recommendations fended its structure" and warned Nicholas Johnson: sounding phrases and statements to opening the way for fall elec­ for: "Representatives of the marl- of noble purpose will not produce against state "right-to-work" laws • Outlawing the union shop. tions by the SIU of Canada and time unions and the ILA met to­ results by themselves, nor an and other moves to weaken unions. Interim administrative control by • Unlimited authorization for The latest CED statement, the day In our offices to plan action In adequate merchant marine with its own members, set forth these employers to use the lockout as a AFL-CIO president said, is a "re­ connection with reports that the jobs for American maritime work­ agreements: Commerce Department has Issued ers—so essential to this nation's weapon against unions. buttal to that document." • "Continued close relation­ licenses for the export of millions best interests. At the moment the • Eliminate the . obligation of Noting the "sophisticated lan­ of dollars worth of grains to Government agencies are guilty ships will be maintained" between employers to bargain in good faith. guage" of the latest document, the SIU of North America and the of violating national policy at the • Restoration of Federal in­ Meany added: "Union busting Is various Soviet satellite nations, expense of a most vital segment of SIU of Canada "to advance the with no information given to the not made more palatable by a unions and no provision for the our economy and security. common interests" of Canadian junctions in certain strikes. • Increasing restrictions on garnish of lofty sentiments." members. We and the other segments of participation of American-flag ships. This Includes $1 million the American labor movement dollars worth of soyabeans to which are so deeply concerned in Hungary, $400,000 of rye and this matter are determined to find $lVi million dollars of tobacco to out if the Government representa­ East Germany, and $1 million tives are Intent on nothing but a dollars of com to Czechoslovakia. policy of giving lip service to the present arrangements all of interests of American workers and NEW YORK—An SIU company is developing a unique ship which American busi­ Under these cargoes will be shipped In Industry. nesses will be able to use as a floating marketplace and showcase. The unusual vessel foreign flags. Including runaways. is slated to sail from New York for Northern Europe late this year or early in 1965. This represents a complete by­ Named the SS Tradefair, passing of Administration commit­ shipyard around May 1 for the ments on American-flag participa­ the ship is the project of Portuguese. Trade Fair, Inc., of New York, American firms Including In- $10 million renovation and con­ tion. The martlme unions called a company backed financially by a gersoll-Ran, Westinghouse, Dymo version which is expected to take off our boycott in good faith on WASHINGTON—A call to Industries and Farboil Paint al­ about six months. SlU-contracted the understanding that all prob­ number of other firms. members of AFL-CIO affiliates lems concerning grain shipments Hudson Waterways now owns the ready have leased space. The Tradefair will be an 18to" enlist In the April Crusade The SS Transhatteras, which is ship which will be bareboat-char­ would be openly discussed with knot, converted T-2 tanker, 6 Against Cancer has been is­ I the unions fully participating. Now tered to Trade Fair Ship. decks deep with 50,000 square feet to be converted, will put into a sued by AFL-CIO President of exhibit space and 75,000 square George Meany. Support of la­ feet of special service areas. bor has been extended for American firms will be able to many years, he recalled, to lease space aboard the vessel. efforts of the American Can­ The ship will have conference cer Society "to educate the rooms on each deck where United public about the life-saving States companies can hold meet­ value of early' detection and ings with foreign representatives. prompt treatment of this In addition, it will be equipped disease." with smaller conference rooms "We hope that this year your where exhibitors will be able to message will reach the 90,000 talk with prospective buyers, an Americans who, as matters auditorium for large seminars- and now stand, will die of cancer receptions, several lounges and simply because they did not see projection rooms, a complete res­ a doctor in time." Meany taurant and a snack bar. wrote former Gov. George M. Interpreters and guides will be Leader of Pennsylvania, 1964 on board to conduct tours of the crusade chairman. ship. In adidtion there will be "Our common goal is to en­ simultaneous translations in five list them in the ranks of the languages at all seminars. and 1.2 million other Americans business meetings. who have been cured of cancer Artist's -drawing shows proposed SS Tradefair, a vessel to carry US products overseas for Film strips and exhibitor liter­ and "are alive and. well today." sale and exhibition. The vessel would be converted from the SlU-manned tinker TfanS' ature will be published in French, English and j hatte'rfM (Hudson WateVways). A number of coni^anies,have joined tho trad^ German, Meany Hits Be Group's New Anti-Union Stance Tanker To Be Trade Ship AFL-CIO Urges Anti-Cancer Aid �Apm If, UM SEAFARERS LOG Pare Hire# Joint Action Hinted Gov't Agencies Bypassing US Ships, Unions Charge NEW YORK—AFLrCIO maritime and waterfront unions, including the SIU, jointly charged here last week that US Government agencies were completely bypassing Administration commitments on the shipment of American grain to Soviet satellite nations. The unions charged that the Commerce Depart ment in Washington had issued licenses for the export of millions of dollars worth of grains to various Soviet satellites with no information given to the unions and no provision made for the participation of US-flag ships in the carriage of these cargoes. Pointing out that they • The unions' charges were con­ of the International Longshore­ rine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ had called off their pre­ tained in a telegram si-nt on April men's Association, In his capacity tion and Masters, Mates & Pilots. vious boycott of grain 10 to AFL-CIO President George as chairman of the Joint Maritime Copies of the telegram were The telegram was signed Committee consisting of the ILA, shipments to Russia with the Meany. by Thomas W. Gleason, president SIU, National Maritime Union. Maunderstanding that all prob­ lems concerning future grain shipments would be openly dis­ cussed, with the unions fully par­ ticipating, the unions said that ar­ rangements for shipping grain were now being "veiled in secrecy." New Man Heaves In At N'Orleans Hall NEW ORLEANS—Seafarers stopping in at the New Or­ leans hall these days already know that there's something new at the SIU. The something new is a just-completed statue which stands near the entrance to the Seafarers hall of his work which may be espe­ here. cially familiar to Seafarers are the Executed by Enrique Alferez, a well-known and highly regarded sculptor whose work can be seen in many of the famous buildings in the US, South America and Mexico, the statue represents a Seafarer heaving on a line. De­ signed to catch the feeling of work aboard ship, the composition rep­ resents every man who earns his living on the high seas. The gray concrete figure stands on a rough-textured pedestal spe­ cially chipped to expose the rough aggregate beneath the surface. At the'base of the statue is a fountain which blends with the architec­ tural styling of the building and enhances the surrounding land­ scaping. Enrique Alferez, the sculptor, was bom in Mexico and studied art at the Art Institute and Uni­ versity of Chicago. Some examples Spirit of St. Louis Memorial in St. Louis; the Fountain of the Four Winds at New Orleans Airport; re­ lief sculptures and the grill over the entrance to Charity Hospital, New Orleans, and two groups of lifesize figures in mahogany at the General Hospital, Mobile. The figure for the hall, here was made by what Is known as the "waste mold" process. A full-size clay model of the sculpture was made. Over this a plaster piecemold was made, one piece for the front of the figure and tlu-ee pieces for the back. This plaster mold was then removed, cleaned and shellacked. The now hollow mold was put together again, reinforcing rods inserted and the concrete was poured inside. When the concrete was dry, the plaster was chipped off, exposing the figure. 'Food For Thought' NEW YORK—Shipping industry representatives attending the Propeller Club's safety luncheon here on April 9 were given some food for thought when the chief of the Coast Guard's Office of Merchant Marine Inspection declared that his office "will proceed with caution" in approving manning scales on merchant .ships equipped with automation. Referring to the Coast Guard's position on automation. Rear Admiral Oscar C. Rohnke said that "although we are sympathetic to the desires for reduced manning, we feel that we must proceed with caution until the proposed new equipment is proved by actual underway testing." Rohnke did not specify how much underway testing would be required. His remarks carried added weight due to the fact that the Coast Guard must approve the reduced manning scales proposed for the new automated ships which are scheduled to be introduced into the nation's merchant fleet beginning this summer by some of the subsidized lines. Automatic innovation being built Into the ships will reduce crew size to 32 men, compared with 49 to 52 men on similar vessels of that size without automation. The Maritime Administration has advocated automation as a means of eventually reducing operating subsidies for the nation's merchant marine. Coast SIU Opens First Union Clinic SAN FRANCISCO— A medical examination center for West Coast seamen, the first of a series planned for SIU Pacific District members, opened here on Monday, April 13, and is now servicing men and"^ women shipping from this Lansing Street, within easy walk­ ing distance of the Union halls port. for SIU affiliates here, is The center, located at sent to President Lyndon B. John­ son, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman, Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges, Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz and Maritime Administrator Nicholas Johnson. The telegram noted that the member unions of the Joint Mari­ time Committee had received re­ ports that the licenses issued by the Commerce Department in­ cluded those for the export of $1 million worth of soya beans to Hungary, $400,000 worth of rye and million worth of tobacco to East Germany, and $1 million worth of corn to Czechoslovakia. Telegram Follows Meeting "Under present arrangements," the unions charged, "all of these cargoes will be shipped in foreign flags, including runaways." The telegram was sent after a meeting of the Joint Maritime Committee at ILA headquarters. Participating in the meeting and heading their delegations were Gleason, SIU President Paul Hall, NMU President Joseph Curran, MEBA President Jesse Calhoon and MM&P President Charles Crooks. President Kennedy stated on October 9, 1963, that "the wheat we sell to the Soviet Union will be carried in available American ships, supplemented by the ships of other nations . . ." Despite this Presidential pro­ nouncement, Government agencies, notably the Department of Com­ merce, through its ability to grant waivers on the use of Americanflag ships, sharply curtailed the participation of US vessels in this trade and brought about a boycott of Russian wheat shipments and other cargoes which was spear­ headed by the longshoremen. The boycott was called off Feb­ ruary 26 with the understanding that US-flag vessels would be guar­ anteed a minimum of 50 percent of all future grain shipments to Russia and would participate in discussions on the shipment of grains to other Soviet bloc coun­ tries. It was also agreed that a tri­ partite committee of labor, man­ agement and government would be set up by President Johnson to deal with this and other maritime (Continued on page 22) 40 negotiated collective bargaining benefit, and is operated jointly by the Pacific District SIU and the Pacific Maritime Association, the employers' group. The specially-designed diagnos­ tic Center occupies 6,000 square feet 'of ground floor space and is one of the best planned and equipped medical facilities on the West Coast. Available for mem­ bers of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marine Firemen's Union, and the Marine Cooks & Stewards, the clinic Is set up to give periodic physical examina­ tions, pre-employment examina­ tions, and necessary inoculations or vaccinations for men and women who sail West Coast Americanflag ships. Apr. 17, 1964 Vol. XXVI, No. 8 It is similar In the scope of its diagnostic services to the clinics opei crated on the Atlantic and Gulf for Seafarers, members of SIUPAut HAU., President AGLIWD affiliates and their de­ pendents. HERBERX BRAND. Editor; IRWIN SPIVACK, The responsibility for clinic Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor; Mnu POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, policy is vested in a panel of Paci­ THOMAS LAUGBLIN, ROBERT ARONSON, fic SIU and management trustees. Staff Writers. Union representatives on the panel Publlshad bIwMkly at th« haadquartars are Morris Weisberger, SIUNA of tha Saafarart Intarnatlonal Union, At­ Ciiif. Lakai and Inland Watar* executive vice-president and SUP lantic. Dlitrlct, AFL-CIO, i75 Fourth Avanua. secretary-treasurer. President Wil­ Brooklyn, NY, 1IS31. Tat. HYaclnth V-MOO. Trio of interested Seafarers (right) looks on as sculptor Enrique Alferez (on ladder) and as­ clasa poataga paid at tha Poit liam Jordan of the MFOW and Ed Sacond Offlea In Brooklyn, NY, undar tho Act sistants put finishing touches on concrete statue erected at entrance to New Orleans SIU of Aug. U, Itll. Turner. MCS secretary-treasurer. hall. The figure (top of page) represents a seaman heaving on a line. Seafarers Tom Gorrity, 12* Both Jordan and Turner also are Poto ypltnrino and "Big Jim" Hand wors fhe sidowalk superintendents. SIUNA vice-presidents. SEAFARERS LOG �Page Four SlUNA Rsh Union Okays New Gains SEAFARERS LOG Afrfl 17. INi Sill Medicine Men By Al Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer Maternity, Optical & Hospital Ss In previous columns, we have discussed various benefits available BOSTON—A new contract cov­ to Seafarers and their families under the several benefit plans in ttie ering 600 members here of the regarding the maternity benefit, optical benefit and hospital benefit are provided for membership use SIUNA-affiliated Atlantic Fisher­ men's Union has been overwhelm­ MATERNITY BENEFIT. Those seamen who have 90 days of seaingly approved by the full mem­ time in the calendar year prior to the birth of a child and one day's bership, according to James seatime in the six months prior to the birth of a child, are eligible Ackert, union president. under the Plan to a $200 maternity benefit when their wives give birth Ackert made the announcement ^ ^ claims within one year of the birth In those cases where there are multiple births (twins, following a membership meeting P^'ovision for an individual maternity benefit and the tabulation of ballots. Of $200 for each child. In a referendum vote, the Bos­ For bdrths occurring on and after August 1, 1962. delivery by ton fishermen by a 2-1 majority ccasarean section shall be reimbursed in accordance with the hospital voted in favor of receiving an in­ and surgical fee as specified in the Schedule of Dependents' Benefits. crease of one-half of one percent In addition, an applicant must present proof of marriage and a photoOperating the pill granulator at Philadelphia Laboratories for their health and welfare fund. static copy of the baby's birth certificate. The birth certificate must They rejected an alternative is Miguel Rivera (left), member of the SlU United Industrial contain the names of both parents. which called for current deduc­ Workers at the UlW-contracted company in Philadelphia An eligible seaman's wife js entitled to the maternity benefit if her tions for radar and sounding ma­ which manufactures injectible medicinal tablets and capsules husband dies during her pregnancy, and may also claim the maternity chines to be eliminated from the for use by doctors and hospitals. At right, Marie de Flavia benefit if her husband is at sea at crews' share of catch profits. boxes medicines for actual delivery. the time the child is born.^ The terms of the contract, A seaman is eligible for this bene­ Any SIU member who feels which will run to December 15, fit only if the child is born in the there is an unnecessary delay 1965, were arrived at after weeks Continental United States or its in the processing of any wel­ of negotiations between the union territories—Puerto Rico and the and representatives of the Feder­ fare or pension claims should Virgin Islands. The only excep­ ated Fishing Boats of New Eng­ immediately call this to the tion to this is Canada, which is also land, the boat owners' organiza­ covered under this benefit. Lastly, attention of the Secretarytion. if an eligible seaman dies before Treasurer at headquarters, by The new agreement was ham­ his wife gives birth, the benefit certified mail, return receipt mered out by union negotiators, shall be paid even though the child in the offices of the Federal Medi­ requested. Any delay in the is born more than 90 days after ation and Conciliation Service, in processing of a claim is usu­ the deceased employee's last em­ NEW YORK—The "union house" sign will be up at the a showdown session with the boat ployment. ally due to the absence of nec­ New York World's Fair when the first of an expected 70 owners, after they were informed OPTICAL BENEFIT. Eligibil­ essary information or docu­ that the Boston fishermen had million visitors starts entering the fair's 275 restaurants, bars, ity for this benefit is the same as ments which are required be­ overwhelmingly voted to take a night clubs, cocktail lounges'^ strike ballot. The meetings went and refreshment stands start-' skilled workers in vending occu­ for the maternity benefit. The fore a claim can be processed. program provides for the follow­ around-the-clock for three con­ ing April 22. pations. ing: One pair of eyeglasses every secutive days in the wind-up be­ Some 6,000 bartenders and culi­ two years, except in cases requir­ • Kitchen workers will be on a fore the terms were agreed upon. nary workers, including 600 chefs ing glasses more frequently due to requires a seaman to have had 90 35-hour 5-day week with wages It was then endorsed by the un­ from foreign lands, will be mem­ days of employment in the calen­ ion's contract committee and rati­ bers of a specially-chartered local varying but in no case less than pathological reasons, in which case the additional glasses may be au­ the prevailing rate of New York dar year prior to his admittance fied by the membership. of the Hotel & Restaurant Em­ locals for the comparable type of thorized by the trustees. The un­ to the hospital, as well as one day's A Federal mediator and state ployees. derstanding is that the frames will cuisine and quality of service. employment in the six-month pe­ arbitrator sat in on the final three A union agreement with the Grievances will be referred to be those known as "Shell Ful-Vue," days ^f around-the-block bargain­ World's Fair Corporation pro­ riod preceding his admission. He with lenses of the required preing before the terms were ham­ vides that all food and drink em­ business agents at a labor contei • The cost of fancy will then receive $3.00 per day for on the fair grounds, and if not mered out. ployees shall be members of new settled there, for binding arbitra­ frames, tri-focal lenses, sunglasses, the period of time that he is hos­ Besides the new health and wel­ Local 1000 for the duration of the tion by an impartial umpire—Wil­ and the like, shall be paid by the pitalized. fare benefits,, the AFU fishermen fair, which is scheduled to end liam O'Dwyer, former mayor of eligible. The optical benefit is $8.00-a-Day Hospital Benefit— will receive arv, increase from $5 in October, 1965. It calls for a New York and onetime U.S. am­ available and extended to eligible This paj-ment actually falls under to $7 fl day in maintenance and union shop, dues checkoff, and bassador to Mexico. dependents under the same rules the S & A benefit program but is cure when out of work because of these additional contract terms: as those governing the eligible sea­ The basic labor-management paid in the hospital to the individ­ sickness. Members of fishing boat A 5-day 40-hour week for all agreement will be supplemented man. Safety glasses for dependent ual. Many eligibles become con­ crews also will get the equivalent workers, with pay of $42 for wait­ children also may be provided, fused and feel that this is an $8.00of a lumper's pay on the day of ers and waitresses, $90 for bar­ by additional contracts to be however, a-day hospital in-patient benefit. the unloading of fish In the event tenders at front bars, $100 at signed by officers of the local and HOSPITAL BENEFITS FOR individual exhibitors, including Under the hospital benefit section of poor "broker-type" trips. service bars, with $60 set for un­ governments. ELIGIBLES. Eligibility for hos­ of the Plan it is, but it falls under pital benefits is the same as out­ the S & A rules. lined above. The hospital benefit A patient is entitled to this program is actually broken down benefit during the time he or she into three items, consisting of a $1.00-a-day hospital benefit, a is a patient in any USPHS Hospital $3.00-a-day hospital benefit, and or an approved private hospital in an $8.00-a-day hospital benefit, the US, Puerto Rico, the Virgin which is known as the In-Hospital Islands or Canada. This benefit is Benefit. Each of these is dealt payable from the first day of hos­ pitalization but not for a period to with separately below. exceed 39 weeks. $1.00-a-Day Hospital Benefit— The hospital benefits of $1.00-aEligibility for this benefit requires one day's seatime in the year prior day and $3.00-a-day are paid to to admittance to the hospital. This patients who qualify for as long a benefit has been in effect from period as they remain a patient in -the day that the Seafarers Welfare the liospital, regardless of the length of stay. In some cases, par­ Plan came into existence. ticularly those of chronic illness, $3.09-a-Day Hospital Benefit— this period has extended for as The eligibility rule for this benefit long as seven and eight years. 'Union House' Sign Set For NY Fair Graduation Time for SlU Lifeboat Class No. 105 SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid — January, 1964 Getting together for a graduation picture at headquarters in New York is the SIU training spools Lfeboat Class No. 105. The group includes (front, l-r) CorHeiius Lang, Robert Stevens, William Dooling, Robert Poppas, Tom Harris; middle. Gerald Miro, Petros Lozoropoulos, Thomas Moher, Anthony Anostosi, Howard L. Collins Sr., Ralph E. Howard; rear, in­ structor Arne Bjornsson. Nikolaos G. Sosloglou, James G. Kellogg, Jerry Vlochos, S. Makri'nos, Stefan KejtowskI, Robert W. Simmons and instructor Dan Butts. Hospital Benefits" Death Benefits Pensiop-Disability Benefits . Maternity Benefits Dependent Benefits Optical Benefits Out-Patient Benefits ....... Vacation Benefits CLAIMS 9,788 34 517 114 1,271 465 6,845 ' 1,717 AMOUNT PAID $ 83,817.05 86,807.40 77,550.00 22,062.46 148,179.57 7,279.90 44,536.52 581,654.35 TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... 20,751 $1,051,887.25 �April 17, 19S4 SEAFARERS Page Fiv« LOG Ohio Building Trades Rout Finks Formation of Toledo police trying to lead busload of non-union building workers past picketlines marches under viaduct near Anderson property. Police interference with peaceful picketing was strongly protested by MID, SlU and other unions in the area. a Protest demonstration rallies union building tradesmen and other crafts in beef against use of non-union help at Anderson grain elevator construc­ tion site in Toledo. Project involved construction of new grain elevator on the Maumee River. Present Anderson facility is in background. Great Lakes Maritime Unions Pledge Stronger MTD Action DETROIT—More than 100 delegates and representatives of Maritime Port Councils in the Great Lakes area participated in the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department Regional Con­ ference held here on April 8. The keynote of the Conference was a call for the strengthen­ ing of ties between the various port councils and full partic­ Trustees of Canada's maritime unions of internationals affiliated ipation on the port council transportation unions called for with the Department. level by all affiliated unions. Conference delegates heard re­ ports and adopted resolutions on a number of issues of Interest to the Lakes' area port councils and member unions, Including a reso­ lution endorsing the joint state­ ment issued in Montreal two weeks ago on the Canadian shipping dis­ pute. In a joint statement issued April 3, SIUNA President Paul Hall and Charles ' Millard of the Board of the restoration of normalcy in Great Lakes maritime operations both in Canada and the United States, and for steps to restore the SIU of Canada to constitutional control of its membership. Peter M. McGavin, executive secretary of the MTD, stressed the effectiveness of concerted efforts by the various port councils in dealing with issues of mutual con­ cern. He pointed out that steps are in progress for activating addltlonal programs Involving the local By Cal Tanner, Executive Vice-President Maritime Plays Waiver Game Again Once again the Maritime Administration has shown that it is deter­ mined to enact policy which will serve only to undermine the weakened condition of the American shipping industry. Not too long ago, as Seafarers will recall, the ILA, SIU and the NMU waged a showdown fight against the MA waiver of the 50-50 provision in the case of the movement of American wheat shipments to Russia, other Soviet bloc countries and on aid cargoes generally. Now, only a short time after the smoke has settled from that beef, the MA has decided that waivers of government regulations and ship­ ping policies that are detrimental to the American-flag fleet can be put through as a routine matter. This time the Maritime Administration has approved, in three sepa­ rate instances, the waiver of Public Resolution 17, to permit foreignflag vessels to participate up to 50 percent in the carriage of cargoes fi­ nanced by the Export-Import Bank. In each case the waiver was granted to foreign-flag vessels of the countries which were recipients of the cargo. In the first instance, the Maritime Administration allowed Japaneseflag vessels to participate in the ocean movements of cargoes financed under the Export-Import Bank for Ube Industries, Ltd., of Japan. The cargo will consist of United States machinery, equipment, spare parts and related services required in connection with the construction of a polyethelone plant in the Goi area of the Chiba Prefecture. In the event that neither US or Japanese-flag vessels are available for this trade, MA has announced that it will give consideration to tlie use of third-flag ships, A second waiver was also granted by the Maritime Administration for the use of Japanese vessels in the carriage of cargo for the Japan All-Nippon Airways Company, Ltd. The ocean movements in this case will be for spare parts only. In the third waiver, MA allowed the Industrias Kaiser Argentine to ship on foreign-flag vessels cargo recently purchased with ExportImport Bank financing. The Industrias Kaiser Argentine sought Its waiver on the grounds that it would give flexibility to its arrangements and prevent delays in its program. The law states specifically that all of this cargo must be carried in American bottoms. The MA knows the law as well as anybody else, so it's about time that it put an end to the legal gymnastics which serve to deprive the American seaman of a living. Harry P. Morell, secretary of the Building and Construction Trades Council in Toledo, thanked the delegates for "the tremendous support which wa received, and which was beyond all expecta­ tions, in our recent dispute with the Anderson grain elevators in Toledo. A1 Tanner, SIU vice-president and MTD co-ordinator for the Great Lakes area, and Rod Heinekey, vice-president of the SIU of Canada, reported on the discussion in Canada and the statement issued by Hall and Millard in con­ nection with the Great Lakes ship­ ping dispute. The MTD group heard a report by Tom McMahon, a member of the St. Lawrence Seaway Advisory Commission, on the anticipated in­ crease in Seaway shipping. Mel Pelfrey, secretary of the Great Lakes division of the Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association, re­ ported on his union's negotiations with the big steel companies. Other conference speakers in­ cluded A1 Barbour, president of the Wayne County AFL-CIO; Fred Farnen, secretary of the Detroit Maritime Port Council, and Monsignor Healy, chaplain of the International Longshoremen's As­ sociation, Great Lakes District. TOLEDO, Ohio—Agreement has been reached at the And­ erson Grain Elevator construction site here, ending two weeks of demonstrations which at times included as many as 600 trade unionists and their • families from within a 50-mile tradesmen. Representatives of the North­ radius. The SIU and other unions of the Maritime Trades Department in the area lent full assistance to the Northwestern Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council during the dispute over the use of non-union help at the construction site. Harold Anderson, head of the Anderson family group involved in the grain elevator dispute, has had a notorious reputation for being anti-union. His plan to bring in non-union help to a con­ struction site right on the Mau­ mee River kicked off the protests. The demonstration brought to­ gether not only union building tradesmen, but also trade union­ ists representing many other crafts in the general area. The protest reached its peak when police in­ terfered and sought to escort a busload of non-union workers through building union picketlines. The protest directly involved plans to build a riverfront $1.1 million grain elevator as part of the huge Anderson installation in the area. On several occasions the Toledo Police Department interfered with peaceful picketing by the demonstrators, resulting in the arrest of some 35 trade unionists and officials. Pickets were beaten and manhandled by the police in an attempt to break the line and stop the demonstrations, but the dispute was settled after two weeks to the satisfaction of the Building Trades Council, when a program was worked out to assure job rights for union building SIU and MTD unions gave full support to Ohio building trades in beef at Anderson grain elevator. On location here are SIU Great Lakes Secretary-Treasurer Fred Farnen (left), with Dan Smith, SIU; Paul Sielschott of ILA, and a representative of "Toledo Labor News." western Ohio Building and Con­ struction Trades Council expressed warm thanks for the MTD assist­ ance which was "instrumental in bringing about a mutual agree­ ment," Harry P. Morell, executive secretary, declared. He warmly praised the help of the SIU, Inter­ national Longshoremen's Associa­ tion, Marine Engineers and other MTD affiliates in the dispute. SIU Tugs Move Navy's Oldest Ship BALTIMORE—A pair of SIU tugboats tied up to a bit of his­ tory here last month. The J. F. Heil and the F. F. Clain (Curtis Bay Towing), under contract to the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union, moved the historic US frigate Consteliation from its Pier 4 Pratt Street berth here to the Maryland Shipbuilding and Drydock Company where it is under­ going its periodic restoration. The Constellation had previous­ ly been scheduled to move on March 4, but the presence at the outer end of the pier of the SIUcontracted Spitfire (General Car­ go) postponed the moving of the ancient frigate. With access to the pier blocked by the Spitfire, the 167-year-old frigate was delayed several days. The Constellation, the nation's oldest vessel, was built in 1797 and became the first ship launched by the three-year-old US Navy. Thomas Truxton, who su­ pervised its construction in the Port of Baltimore, commanded the vessel in the undeclared war be­ tween the young republic and France between 1798 and 1800. In decisive battles off the West Indies in 1799 and 1800. Truxton became the leading hero of the war. Truxton's and the Constella­ tion's places in history were as­ sured by the capture of the French frigates Insurgente and La Vengeance. The US had served notice be­ fore the world that American naval sea power was to be reck­ oned with on the high seas. Restoration of the Constella­ tion's starboard side is now in progress at Maryland Shipbuilding and Drydock. �SEAFARERS Page Sis April 17, ItM LOG (Figures On, This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) March 28-April 10, 1964 SIU shipping bounced back a bit during the past two weeks, producing one of the best shipping periods for the year so far. The total number of men dispatched was 1,237, which represented a welcome rise from the pre­ vious figure of 1,034. Registration fell off slightly, however, all in the deck department. Total registration during the past two weeks in the other two ship departments showed an in­ crease. The registration this time dipped to 1,249, which helped clear some more of the oldtime cards off the beach. Among the ports, there were small gains showing in a number of places, including New York, Baltimore, Nor­ folk, Mobile, Houston, and Seattle. The rise was not a spectacular one anywhere, but was a good sign all the same. New Orleans also managed to stay above the 200job mark in men shipped, although in the charts it was listed for a decline. The bounce-back for Seattle was really most noticeable because, the West Coast port shipped only three men last time out, and cleared over 60 off the beach this time. A further development in the job activity totals was the fact that steward department shipping showed the big­ gest rise among the departments, followed by the engine department and the deck gang. This is the reverse of the usual order of things. Another unusual note was the fact that ship activity (see right) was relatively light in all three columns, yet this didn't keep the job orders down, and calls for re­ placements kept coming all period long in many ports. The seniority totals showed that 55 percent of all jobs shipped went to class A seniority men, which was the only increase. Class B job placements dropped to 34 percent of the total and class C to 11 percent. Ship AHivify Poy Siga la Offt Oas Traai. TOTAL Boston 1 Now York.... IS Philadelphia .. 3 Baltimore .... 5 Norfolk 2 Jacksonville .. 1 Tampa 0 Mobile .. 1.. 3 New Orleans.. 6 Houston ..... B Wilmington .. 0 San Francisco.. 1 Seattle 2 1 3 2 2 4 1 0 1 6 4 0 2 2 2 28 B 13 5 3 4 5 15 27 4 5 2 4 46 13 20 11 5 4 9 27 39 4 8 6 TOTALS ... 47 28 121 196 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington Ran Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C TOTAL Shipped GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS 1 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL A B 2 1 2 5 0 1 0 1 2 1 3 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 3 2 24 76 5 15 23 42 10 43 16 33 12 61 1 13 15 29 0 12 61 8 4 29 1 4 5 0 7 0 G 7 1 7 1 9 0 4' 0 1 3 4 2 0 2 9 17 28 1 8 3 8 11 25 2 7 14 4 20 7 9 18 1 2 2 5 25 18 18 1 11 6 1 9 9 5 3 14 1 5 0 7 11 1 7 3 11 3 11 14 4 4 8 0 0 0 6 6 1 4 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 0 1 2 1 4 0 1 2 3 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 13 0 3 8 2 1 6 7 4 12 4 20 0 4 0 0 4 0 20 0 0 4 19 33 4 56 0 13 20 33 17 25 8 50 3 8 13 24 0 1 50 24 1 0 14 21 45 3 16 15 5 34 19 22 12 53 2 18 18 38 0 2 38 0 2 53 13 0 7 1 5 4 7 0 3 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 12 2 16 1 4 10 1 5 8 2 2 2 11 0 4 0 0 1 1 11 4 4 2 0 6 0 4 0 4 5 10 4 19 1 3 1 5 0 0 0 19 0 5 105 157 31 293 11 72 101 1 184 82 145 47 1 274 11 60 69 1 140 2 19 15 1 36 274 40 Registered C In The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL C ALL 1 20 0 7 6 6 5 1 9 3 4 51 54 109 12 102 75 124 27 226 4 17 24 1 15 9 11 4 3 13 2 57 48 36 54 12 102 1, 16 40 5 13 24 1 4 10 1 8 11 36 13 25 1 12 12 25 13 1 6 11 1 16 0 9 3 2 3 5 2 4 0 58 0 25 28 7 9 16 24 23 0 43 102 153 75 72 92 11 175 8 1 71 9 139 4 63 93 59 26 33 2 S3 0 13 3 20 3 17 8 12 0 26 43 6 17 31 3 8 16 14 1 44 0 18 12 30 24 19 22 3 0 358 450 482 89 1 929 26 212 317 1 555 36 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington Ran Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 1 2 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 57 7 20 30 7 22 14 43 16 55 6 34 5 37 15 16 7 2 2 10 1 4 1 3 10 3 5 9 0 12 3 6 5 15 2 22 • 1 8 9 18 2 30 0 13 23 5 9 22 15 0 2 3 10 5 4 9 0 3 1 4 0 6 5 1 4 4 8 0 0 0 6 6 1 4 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 3 1 1 1 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 4 8 2 2 10 4 8 5 2 11 0 3 3 6 7 26 36 2 3 41 7 14 25 29 41 3 15 16 5 34 33 5 18 12 21 0 9 32 7 29 3 39 3 23 16 42 2 3 4 9 1 4 2 7 1 3 0 4 0 2 0 2 7 15 1 7 6 2 2 10 3 9 1 5 1 1 3 5 9 6 2 7 2 0 0 8 2 2 15 3 11 3 0 6 69 137 23 { 229 26 87 85 1 198 44 158 24 1 226 19 83 70 1 172 TOTAL Shipped GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL A B 0 0 2 0 0 0 7 12 0 19 55 37 0 3 0 3 10 12 1 30 0 1 0 22 7 0 4 11 4 6 0 0 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 11 6 34 0 0 0 6 41 42 0 4 0 4 39 0 1 4 0 1 2 1 2 5 0 3 9 0 1 0 1 15 6 0 24 20 1 44 226 172 Registered GIn The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 7 0 2 2 4 0 2 3 2 2 89 16 141 24 62 33 119 19 111 36 18 0 25 1 15 2 1 4 3 3 47 50 6 72 1 23 23 53 16 1 2 27 1 12 21 4 21 5 6 11 13 2 21 9 1 12 7 1 6 3 2 0 2 4 1 3 1 2 0 0 31 0 25 17 5 23 8 17 3 0 68 7 94 7 65 81 153 75 21 0 70 74 5 35 30 85 23 48 3 4 7 16 7 8 7 21 1 8 1 6 9 19 30 2 44 2 8 17 12 3 27 2 36 4 12 6 22 1 22 7 44 1 442 141 389 52 1 582 48 244 223 i1 515 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Bos NY Phil Bal Nor Jac Tarn Mob NO Hon Wil SF Sea TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 1-s 1 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1-s 2 1 2 3 ALL 2 3 0 0,I 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 3 6 18 1 44 3 23 3 3 17 9 11 13 36 2 1 1 1 1 5 1 4 6 0 5 5 0 0 1 4 10 3 6 23 1 13 4 0 12 10 29 5 10 1 2 7 6 16 1 4 5 1 0 6 4 1 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 1 1 2 0 3 2 1 0 1 1 0 3 5 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 iO 0 1 5 0 4 4 0 4 1 1 4 9 3 7 12 6 25 50 2 2 41 45 14 3 39 4 18 9 9 26 3 2 6 2 15 20 2 7 8 27 10 Q 2 2 1 1 5 1 0 4 5 1 0 0 1 2 3 1 6 12 0 2 0 2 1 5. 0 7 13 1 8 0 3 1 3 1 8 9 1 2 2 6 11 70, 30 84 1 210 12 9 114 1 135 33 26 48 32 68 1 181 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 0 0 4 1 18 23 0 7 1 6 13 1 2 10 6 0 2 4 0 0 0* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 26 26 18 3 2 13 1 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 3 0 0 3 8 8 87 1 103 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL Shipped GROUP CLASS 3 ALL A 1 2 B 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 23 0 21 22 36 0 0 3 6 7 3 7 8 29 0 1 13 0 7 7 6 0 6 0 0 5 5 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 4 0 0 2 2 39 26 0 0 8 27 8 18 0 - 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 13 0 4 2 1 1 0 2 11 3 2 1 58 1 61 181 103 C ALL 1-8 0 2 0 81 25 22 16 8 3 50 8 8 7 19 1 8 3 5 0 1 0 13 4 0 67 19 2 53 13 8 0 2 0 19 6 4 2 16 9 61 1 345 98 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 10 1 0 3 4 2 4 0 57 4 41 47 27 66 165 12 6 25 1 7 2 3 4 6 84 4 44 3 37 26 18 32 15 2 6 8 2 7 0 5 10 0 11 0 1 3 8 6 6 0 0 1 2 1 2 2 42 1 0 21 22 6 16 16 2 127 135 36 16 77 148 6 75 8 45 3 34 21 22 19 9 7 20 1 7 11 4 3 43 0 9 11 2 12 10 5 31 2 37 9 5 5 SO 8 27 326 1 391 191 123 262 1 674 38 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS GROUr 123 ALL 105 157 31 I 293 €9 137 23 229 96 30 84 I 210 270 324 138 J 732 Registered SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 123 ALL 11 72 101 1"184 82 145 47 |_274 26 8f 8^1 198 ^58 1 226 12 9 114 I 135 81 32 68 I 181 49 168 300 1 517 207 3351391681 SHIPPED CLASS B GROUP 1 2 SHIPPED CLASS C Registered On The Beach TOTAL CLASS A CLASS B SHIPPED GROUP GROUP CLASS 2 3 ALL 2 3 ALL 1 A B C ALL 1 274 140 36 450 358 482 89|929 26 212 317|555 226 172 44 "442 141 389 52 582 48 244 223 1 515 61 181 103 61 345 289 123 262 674 38 27 "326 T 391 44 93 i 141 681 415 14L 11237 788 .994 403 |2185.112 483 866 11461 �Agra. n. UM SEAFARERS Making A Point By Eari (Bull) Sbupard. Vice-President. AHontie SIU Plant Workers Busy At Fair Pai* Bewem LOG 'Jinx Fort At Work' High Winds Force SIU Ship Aground SAN JUAN—combination of high winds, an empty hold, and a wandering tug were instrumental in forcing the SIUcontracted Alcoa Commander (Alcoa) aground recently in the middle of the harbor here.-*According to observers of servers on deck said the tug passed as close as 10 or 20 feet in the mishap, which left the frpnt of the Commander. She The World's Fair Is opening here in New York on April 22 and gome of our brothers in the SIU United Industrial Workers will play a part in making it a showcase event. SIU-UIW members employed by F. M. Stevenson in Baltimore arrived this week to install the awnings at the Maryland Pavilion of the Fair. Commander high and dry for a As some of you may have read jn the papers, Blue Cross is trying period of 19 hourj on a mud bank, then drifted onto the mud bank. to raise its hospital Insurance rates in the New York area. The SIU A company official said that has joined forces with other AFL-CIO unions in opposing a proposed a 20-30 mile-an-hour wind, coupled about one-fourth of the ship's rate boost as high as 40 percent in some cases. with poor weight distribution due bottom was stuck in the mud on to an empty hold, made it difficult Among the beachcombers in New York right now are Bill Koflowltch, Hitting the deck at the for the master to keep her on the starboard side. who paid off the Alamar last week, and Bill Home, who's waiting Seven tugs—five pulling and SIU Education Forum dur­ course. for a bosun's job on a supertanker. Eddie PuchalskI is in town also, two p u s h i n g—freed the Com­ ing discussion on constitu­ and expects to stay ashore for the summer. He paid off in Houston When a tug crossed the bow of mander the next morning at about tional procedure is Seafar­ after completing a trip to India on the SS Our Lady of Peace. the slowly-moving freighter at three o'clock while the tide was er Eddy (Andy) Andersen, Shipping in Boston is a little slow at the present time, but the out­ close range, the master was forced high in the harbor. The 480-foot, look is good. At least two more grain ships are due there shortly. to kill her forward motion. Ob- 14,000-ton vessel tied up about veteran of the black gang. August Ekiund, a 25-year-man in the SIU, was around the Boston two hours later after having been hall recently. Angle retired in 1960 and last sailed as bosun on the pushed and pulled off the mud William Carruth. We also had another 25-year SIU man visit the bar. Beantown hall in the person of Sam Bayne. Sam retired last year and The grounding of the Com­ also likes to drop around to see some of his former shipmates. He mander adds to the name the said his SIU pension really comes in handy when it comes time to harbor here has gained in recent pay the bills. years as a jinxed port. The Alcoa One of those registered on the beach in Boston is George Murphy, Commander was the fourth ship who last sailed as AB on the Colorado. The Colorado is now laid up to run aground in or near the in Baltimore so George says he'll try to get at least two more months WASHINGTON—A report released by the Congressional harbor in the past 15 months. Two. on another vessel, then spend the summer at home with his family. The Arthur M. Huddell, a former Liberty ship that was converted Joint Economic Committee has sharply criticized the Federal of the ships which formerly went to transport undersea cable, arrived in Baltimore from Honolulu to Maritime Commission for its failure to help correct the US aground here, the Catalina and the Transcaribbean, are still on the take on another 1,500 miles of cable at the Western Electric plant. The Huddell recently fed 2,000 miles of cable to the Long Lines, which balance of payments deficit in-*- The role that the American fleet rocks. The Transcaribbean is lay­ Is laying a 5,500-mile stretch of cable between Hawaii and Japan. 1963. The remarks were con­ plays in maintaining the interna­ ing just inside the harbor while Both ships are SlU-manned. tained in a 30-page report on tional balance of payments was the Catalina is several miles out. The third ship, the Japanese Shipping has been pretty good in Baltimore for the last few weeks. the balance of payments problem Reuben Sigwart paid a visit to the Baltimore hall and relayed how that the Congressional Committee dramatically pointed out in 1962 tanker Koei Maru, was pulled off when the net gain to the US in the same day she went aground he broke his foot aboard the Kenmar while loading stores. He slipped recently released. the balance of payments due to on some grease, which resulted in the broken foot, and the first injury The report called the FMC ocean transportation of freight inside the harbor. he's had in 20 years of going to sea. James Temple, who sailed as "negligent and derelict in its duty chief steward on the Colorado, is on the beach in Baltimore and to protect the public interest." It amounted to almost $54 million. The Congressional study group expressed his thanks to the SIU Food Plan for making things a lot emphasized that the "correction of concluded its remarks by saying better in his department. the balance of payments deficit The job picture for Philadelphia has been fair in ali departments, should receive the attention of all that it could not be taken for granted that all Government though a little bit better for rated men in the engine department. Government agencies." agencies were dedicated to solving The Retail Clerks expressed their thanks to the SIU and Maritime The committee said that it would the balance of payments problem. Port Council for supporting their successful strike against the Food Fair chain. The SIU and other unions are also making their voice continue studying to what extent It urged "that the Government in­ heard in opposition to a bill in Congress (HR-10156) affecting the American exporters "are handi­ tensify its efforts not only with NEW YORK — An SIU dis­ sugar beet industry. Passage would mean the closing of two plants capped in international markets by respect to the balance of payments ability pension has ended the sea­ substantial and unjustifiable dif­ effects of Its own expenditures, but in Philadelphia and throwing 30,000 employees out of work. The going career of Seafarer Alex­ ferentials between inbound and also with regard to its regulatory SIU, ILA and tiie MTD expect to meet with various Senators and ander Martin, 64. Martin began outbound costs. and other activities." Congressmen in the next few days to discuss the proposed bill. going to sea at the age of 42, serv­ On the beach in Philadelphia is Ray Alston who just returned from ing as a coal-passer on the old a delightful Florida vacation aboard the Globe Progress, and George George Washington in 1942. A. Williams, after an eventful trip on the Lisa B. George said that The Washington was one of the the Lisa almost got into serious troubie while coming through the old Eastern Steamshsip passenger Panama Canal when she collided with a Greek vessel. liners that did yeoman service Andy Flaherty is one of the real regulars around the Philadelphia during World War II hauling hall. He's got a few good yarns to tell about his experiences in the troops around the world. Before 43 years he's been going to sea, and says you really can't appreciate By Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director the war, she and several other what the SIU has done for Seafarers unless you experienced the Eastern liners were in regular conditions seamen had to work under in the old days. steamer service between New Shipping in Norfolk has been exceptional over the last month, York, Boston and Nova Scotia. * which has left very few men on the beach there. The SIU and the Safeguard your health, the Medical Society of the State of New York Born in New Hampton Roads Maritime Port Council actively supported the Inter­ advises. Your home is a storehouse of lethal poisons—^poisons which Orleans, Martin national Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in a strike against the can kill. Virginia Electric and Power Company, which produced a new agree­ When cleaning the house, laundering clothes and opening drains, you first shipped ment after about a week on the bricks. are using poisonous chemicals. You also use poisonous chemicals when from the Port of Job opportunities for members of the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union you spray the roses, control the weeds and kill vermin and pests. You New York on the Washington and are very good, with all SIU-IBU members working full time in the have medicine which can kill when taken by mistake in overdose. then continued Port of Norfolk. New IBU contracts are currently being negotiated Keep household chemicals, bleaches, cleaning agents and insecticides with Coal Terminal Towing Company and the Gulf Atlantic Towing out of the reach of children. Keep all medicines in a locked cabinet in the steward deCompany. Plants in the Norfolk area under contract to the SIU or on a high shelf. Label everything carefully. Keep chemicals in partment on United Industrial Workers also are working at full capacity. The their original container. Never put a poisonous liquid in a soft drink through his re­ tirement. His largest UlW-contracted company in the area, Colonna Shipyard, bottle, as your child might drink it. Marrin last vessel was the increased its work force by 37 during the month of March, bringing Are your home chemicals safely stored away? Stop right now and Alcoa Partner (Alcoa). the total number of jobs in that yard to 146. look around the house. Especially under the sink in the kitchen and He lists his wife, Nancy, as next As usual, action on the Puerto Rico legislative front is busy. A bathroom. Move those chemicals out of the reach of the children. of kin at home in New Orleans. House committee there gave its approval to a bill that would extend Guard your family against accidental poisoning. His retirement boosts the list of to sugar cane workers the benefits of a law which provides for the Safeguard your health through daily exercise. Healthy play and re­ retraining and compensation of workers displaced by automation. creation are important to our physical well-being. Both the mind and SIU men added to the pension rolls The House also approved a bill which would prohibit non-US citizens body can relax and recoup from the strains of living, and young people to a total of 15 for this year. from practicing engineering, architecture and surveying, with the can work off the surplus energies of youth. Some enjoy hobbies such exception of those working for municipal governments and their as gardening, music or woodworking. Others favor outdoor sportsdependencies. golf, tennis, boating, fishing, and hunting. Healthy recreation is im­ Julio Colon has been on the beach in Puefto Rico for some time portant to physical well-being and a wholesome mental outlook. Never now, but says he is ready to ship. He hopes that he has better luck let yourself get too busy to play. than last year when he laid up a couple of ships. Also on the beach Seafarers are reminded that Safeguard your health by controlling your weight. If you want to in Puerto Rico is Pedro Erazo. After three months of running coast­ lose wei.ght remember there are no short cuts. As a general rule, excess when they leave a ship after wise on the Falrland and Azalea City, he says that he is all ready articles expire in a foreign weight is the result of overeating. How much you eat is usually a matter to go back to New York now for a long trip. port, the obligation to leave a of habit than of actual body needs. Habits sure hard to break and clean ship for the next crew changing them may not be oasy at first. is the same as in any Stateside But if you are dissatisfied and decide to lose weight sensibly, your port. Attention to details of doctor can help you work out the best pattern to satisfy your caloric housekeeping and efforts to needs and nutritional requirements. leave quarters, messrooms and Safeguard your health. Because measles is so common today it has other working spaces clean become the most dangerous of the childhood epidemic diseases. will be appreciated by the new A body weakened by measles is more susceptible to serious infections, crew when it comes aboard. such as pneumonia. If measles is contacted, bed rest. Isolation and medical care is recommended. Don't treat measles lightly! Congress Report Queries Role Of Shipping Agency SIU Veteran On Pension Safeguard Your Health Always Foreign Payoff? Leave Clean Ship UmroR-vis umoniMBi �SEAFARERS Page Eight LOO April 17. 1964 Reserve C-4s No Bargain WASHINGTON—Independent ship owners have recently discovered that a group of 18 C-4 type ships which the US Government is offering for sale are going to end up costing the prospective buyers about $250,000 more than they had originally anticipated. Of the 18 C-4s released by By Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area the Navy from the reserve ernizing the vessel would be practice under this act, but also is in direct conflict with the clear Politics Take The Stage Again fleet last year, the Maritime granted. In a letter to MA chief Nicholas provisions of the statute itself." Administration allocated 13 to SIUcontracted companies. Of these Waterman is slated for 6, Calmar 5, Oceanic Petroleum and Penntrans, 1 each. Waterman intends to convert its vessels to jumbo containerships with movable and fixed cranes. Calmar proposes to use its ships in break-bulk intercoastal service and Oceanic and Penntrans will convert their C-4s to bulk cargo vessels of about 20,000 tons each. The additional cost arises from the Maritime Administration's newly announced change in the interpretation of the Vessel Ex­ change Act, which formerly al­ lowed a shipowner to receive a ship virtually free if the cost of converting the vessel amounted to more than $1.2 million. Sold 'As Is' Under the new interpretation, the MA has set a fixed price rang­ ing from $400,000 to 500,000 on the C-4s on an "as is, where is" basis. Credit is, of course, to be given on any chip turned in under the provisions of the plan. When the steamship lines bid for the ships, they believed the sale and exchange would be done under terms of the Act, and that the $1.2 million ceiling on expen­ diture for purchasing and mod­ Politics was holding the attention of Seafarers in Texas and Florida Each C-4 has a deadweight ton­ Johnson, the American Maritime Association charged that the nage of 15,000 and is 522 feet ports, as this issue of the SEAFARERS LOG went to press. In Texas, change in policy "contravenes not long with a substantial speed av­ incumbent US Sentator Ralph Yarborough is seeking re-election in the Democratic Primary May 5. Senator Yarborough has the support only the settled administrative eraging at least 18 knots. of the AFL-CIO on the ibasis of his favorable record and was endorsed by the Harris County (Houston) Council of the AFL-CIO at its last meeting. Yarborough is being forced to campaign vigorously against the attacks of his extreme right^ing opponent, Gordon McLendon. In Florida, a primary also to be decided on May 5, the AFL-CIO has endorsed Brailey Odham, who is running against veteran US Senator Spessard Holland, who has an almost 100 percent record of anti-labor votes during the many years he has served in Washington. A young, hard-hitting candidate, Odham twice has lost bids for WASHINGTON—Some widely-circulated quotations used election as Governor of Florida by a narrow margin. In this campaign, by right-wing groups to counter social welfare proposals have he is running on a liberal platform. He has come out for Medicare, Improvement of minimum wage laws and the civil rights bill now been exposed as outright "fictitious" by Sen. Lee Metcalf pending in Congress. He makes it plain he is a Kennedy-Johnson (D-Mont.). Democrat and wants to be a friend of organized labor. One quotation was attri­ advised Metcalf: "To the best of The biggest problem that must be surmounted by Odham, who would our knowledge we believe the be the underdog under the best of circumstances, is that his campaign buted to Nikita Khrushchev. quotation to be spurious." is almost completely being ignored-f He is reputed to have said: "We For some years there have been by the Florida press, television and cannot expect the Americans to ing for a coastwise run, so he can Jump from capitalism to commu­ ten quotations floating around, al­ radio. He charges he is being have an opportunity to watch the nism, but we can assist their legedly from Abraham Lincoln. given the silent treatment by de­ Colt 45's perform in the National elected leaders in giving Ameri­ Several are being used in a film sign. League. He prefers to try to spend cans small doses of socialism until called "The Power Within," re­ The Louisiana AFL-CIO held its the summers on the beach, so he leased by privately-owned utili­ they suddenly awake to find they annual convention in New Orleans ties. The quotations have been and it was the most successful in can take in the ball games. Harold have communism." used by the Committee for Consti­ the history of the Louisiana labor L. Moore came over from his home Metcalf said: "I asked the Li­ tutional Government. in Gainsville, Florida, as he has movement. More than 2,000 dele­ been doing for the last 19 years, to brary of Congress, Senate Inter­ They follow: gates and guests participated in sweat out a coastwise pumpman's nal Security Subcommittee, Fed­ ( 1) You cannot bring about the four-day meeting. Of course, job. eral Bureau of Investigation and prosperity by discouraging SlU members and officials in the the Counter - Intelligence Agency L. R. McAdams, who moved from Port of New Orleans cooperated Lake thrift. if they could verify the statement. Charles to Houston, is look­ They could not." ( 2) You cannot strengthen the to make the convention a big suc­ ing for an ordinary's job on a CIA Director John A. McCone weak by weakening the cess. In our last report, we mentioned coastwise tanker. W. C. "Dub" strong. Craven, Jr., who first won his SIU ( 8) You cannot help small men that Willie Pastrano, the son of book in 1946 and now owns a home Seafarer Frank Pastrano, was up by tearing down big scheduled to defend his world in Hitchcock, Texas, visited the men. light - heavyweight championship Houston hall and was recalling the ( 4) You cannot help the poor against Gregorio Peralta of Argen­ great gains the SIU has made in its by destroying the rich. tina. We are happy to report that wages, conditions and welfare ( 6) You cannot lift the wage Willie successfully defended his benefits, during the years he has earner up by tearing the title. The fight was stopped after been going to sea. Craven is mar­ wage payer down. LOS ANGELES—Two measures in the June primary and the 5th round because of a severe ried and has a 12-year-old daugh­ ter. He has been collecting for­ the November general election in this state have prompted ( 6) You cannot keep out of cut over Peralta's left eye. It eign coins for many years and has trouble by spending more went into the record-book as a six one of the biggest collections in California AFL-CIO unions to call for an all-out political round TKO for Pastrano, who was this area. than your income. effort by rank-and-file union-*ahead on the judges' cards at the ( 7) You cannot further the it plans an initial campaign fund Domingo "Jo-Jo" Molina, Mau­ members. brotherhood of..man by in­ time. of about $500,000 to qualify the rice Duet and Ivy Cox are among The two measures—a move measure for the November ballot. On The Beach citing class hatred. deck department live-wires who to override the fair housing law Union leaders predict the rail­ From Tampa comes word that are on the shipping list in New ( 8) You cannot establish sound and another to repeal the full- roads will spend millions more on social security on bor­ Seafarers on the beach include Orleans. Bennie Lowderbach came crew law—are expected to gener­ what management will attempt to Herbert Gray, V. C. Smith, J. F. to the hall to register and is vaca­ rowed money. ate almost as much political activ­ sell as an "anti-featherbedding" Cunningham and George B. For­ tioning with his family in North ( 9) You cannot build character ity by labor as the so-called campaign. rest. The Tampa beach was ex­ Louisiana, but is expected to be and courage by taking "right-to-work" referendum which The measure to kill the Rumpected to be cleared out, however, making the job calls before long. away a man's Initiative or was defeated by labor's forces in ford Act will also see millions with the crewing of the SS Penn Two familiar faces will be missing independence. the 1958 election. spent by what the state AFL-CIO Transporter, soon scheduled to from the New Orleans hall for (10) You cannot help men per­ come out of the Tampa ship repair The issue before the voters re­ called the "forces of bigotry and awhile, since Joe Lae made the manently by doing for yard and go to New Orleans to chief steward's job ^nd Trussell garding the fair housing law is an confusion." them what they could and load grain. attempt to prohibit the state gov­ California is one of ten states Beatrous signed on as 3rd cook on should do for themselves. ernment from ever again passing which now have laws prohibiting On the beach in Houston were the Alice Brown. any law to prevent discrimination discrimination because of race, The Library of Congress In­ such stalwart oldtimers as James Taking It Easy in the sale of real property. The creed or color in the sale of real formed Metcalf that a few of the L. McRae, who joined the Union at In Mobile, Dallas "Rough-house" law is known as the Rumford Act. estate. A spokesman for the state ten points were circulated as New Orleans in 1940, but now lives The second is an initiative to AFL-CIO called for a registrar of early as 1873. However, it said in Houston where he is buying a Reynolds is taking it easy for repeal the law which requires voters in every AFL-CIO local, that the Committee for Constitu­ home. D. M. Carpenter is looking awhile after spending about nine railroads to have a fireman on door-to-door registration drives in tional Government, which sold for a bosun's job again after hav­ months in a fireman's job on the freight trains and as many brake- worker precincts and in plants, and circulated the quotations in ing enjoyed a vacation which in­ SS Afoundria. Reynolds has a li­ men as specified by the State and close cooperation between 1942, "has earned the honor of cluded hunting, fishing and work­ cense, but prefers to sail in an un­ Public Utilities Commission. COPE groups to defeat both pro­ having first associated Mr. Lin­ ing at cabinet making, which is his licensed rating. D. C. Lynam, who Railroad management has said posals. hobby. Charles R. Sawyer is look- has been shipping out of the Gulf coln with the maxims." since 1941, is renewing acquain­ tances with the "Butter Bean" boys around Frisco City, Alabama. He just got off the SS Inger, on which he was night cook and baker. Autrey L..Johnson, who was 3rd cook on the Ocean Ulla for about seven months, is registered in Group 2, but won't be ready to ship out until he has visited for awhile with his family in Mobile. C. D. Merrill, who got off the SS Kyska when she laid up in New Orleans, is looking for any bosun or day man's job. Sverre Stokke, who has been in the SIU since it was first organized, got off the Ocean Ulla and is renewing ac­ quaintances in the Mobile hall, while waiting to ship out again. John D. Cantrell, who last was chief electrician on the Alcoa Baltimore SlU hosted a get-together and luncheon for all SlU Inland Boatmen's Union oldtimers and pensioners in the port who Ranger, has been ill recently but could make it to the hall for the last meeting, and recorded the event before the cameras. The session was a memorable one expects to get his "fit for duty" for all hands, according to SlU rep. John Blanchfield (not shown), who officiated during the picture-taking. soon and is anxious to ship. Right-wing Fiction' Exposed By Senator All-Out Vote Drive Urged In California SiU Tug Oldtimers On Pension in Baltimore �A»ill 17. 1K4 SEAFARERS Pare Nloe LOG Seafarer Helps Spotlight Medical Groups Kick Off Anti-Medicare Tax Pitch MiUion-$ Scare Drive LAKE CHARLES—^The misleading advertisements oppos­ ing the Medicare program in various newspapers around the country have been spotted in several ports by Seafarer Sey­ mour Heinfling, who sent-* copies along to the LOG from He said that as rar as he's con­ various Gulf Coast locations, cerned, the Important thing is to Heinfling is In the steward de­ partment on the supertanker Cities Service Baltimore (Cities Service). He cited typical ads appearing In the "Lake Charles American Press" and the "Baton Rp u g e Morning Advocate" as part of the nationwide "grass roots" drive by the American Medical Association to whip up support for its fight against Medicare. In a letter to the LOG, Hein­ fling recalled that the SIU had published a full 12-page supple­ ment on Medicare last year and had several times urged Seafarers and other readers to let their law­ makers in Washington know where they stand on the issues. As proof that he takes his own obligation seriously, he forwarded copies of letters he'd sent on his own to his Congressmen support­ ing HR 3920, known as the KingAnderson Bill, and their responses. Heinfling has also become a real student of the situation, picking up copies of AMA literature on the Medicare program from several sources. get the proposed bill out from the House Ways and Means Commit­ tee, so other Congressmen can voice their views on Its merits. A 44-year-old bachelor, Helnfllng has been sailing aboard American-flag ships since 1947. WASHINGTON—The American Medical Association has been accused of lying in its multi-million dollar, nation-wide advertising campaign to sink the Medicare Bill presently before the House Way and Means Committee. The Social Security tax boosts of from 16 to 23 per­ cents a week or less than seven the limit in Social Security con­ tributions are taxed on their first cent which the AMA is ad­ percent. vertising as the average hike for wage earner Is Just not true, says the National Council of Senior Citizens. "The fact is," said acting NCSC president John W. Edelman, Social Security taxes of the aver­ age worker would rise only 25 "The maximum Increase anyone would pay would be 16 percent— and this would entitle the payee to Increased Social Security pen­ sions." To use the maximum example, says Edelman, workers now paying AMA Ads Try 'Grass Roots' Approach WHAT 'S THIS THING CALLED more « *** f if the MEDlCWtJ ccomcs Izw* --- It;,.»•*. \ AJl—-'"" y •t; 7;??. b.n ^ 1 nam YOU AFFK SiEiiiiliiiiii DO NOT BUY Action in the marketplace offers a method for trade unionists to as­ sist each other in their campaign for decent wages and better con­ dition's. Seafarers and tlieir families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Texas-Miller Products, Inc. Adam Hats, Ashley, Dorsey Jay, Hampshire Club, Repell-X, Sea Spray Men's Hats (United Hatters) t> if Eastern Air Lines (Flight Engineers) iif $• H. I. Siege! "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) i 4" 4" "Judy Bond" Blouses (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) 4 JiSears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) 4 4 4 4 . " TU. ..MIW U ifc n.l, rf to-t.. iitmbrt- IW mfJi-if mM. tiA U* uU kM M fmkft e mmkif Ukm-Uf.lr nwwj «Mi W the T-t-r. i lie' OinillfMi »«• aiU U nv'Jh-' •< M. toJ IT •« iMe K. i-iJ. }•• "-M W«i)« eekte Eine tma mas 4 II. i. lu. rouni-*!. uuHiivr. utN I ttot I" wAr - I" •• «•« r «K»4. Ii'< tkr Ar .U • ki U pMn.i.prtil toOiU*.. Srrwiv frrJIf. mt p ...WrlrfW ... 11 Mill"" * ..iiu •-- • «• R-C"* ii' „J • I. IrUj wyJ I. torn \r.U-« wil. •hi noDUi,.. »Mi«WcnMIW At iaUSSSi !er:oa" DtJI or I hovQ ro3u.~.:cd Means ComiTiii:] 22 2^0/, l«i«« ^'vUbtimkm cn o r.i b o r o? 20 a n d bo favl i" Dill. •""""•"Ax, neroosa in YC inimum poyrc!^ fICO 0 v/eo'.i v/J Medicare" Biill KOfhinaT SI- V- 'Don't' Buy Drive Aids Strike Win UttTOiV your p lu-s Mcf! ition scbl today I ir feeJf |V/as|.-S^ ie nj] fteuwutf, tiu™. •^CtACUM 4 Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) *•"'^1-^ijj HAS YOUR CONGRESSMAN TURNED MEDICINE MAN???! 4 J. R. Simplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) 4 B.n h . I 4 Slitzel-Welier Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," "W. L. Weller" Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) 4 WORE clh« ix\tA' ' Or , HMM Your Oortors (H Randolph^®- E~totl73,'"cCTl I*."?-' ' w » . 4 4 4 Jamestown Sterling Corp. Southern Furniture Mfg. Co. Furniture and Bedding (United Furniture Workers) $4,800 a year of earnings—the total annual levy amounting to $174. Under the King-Anderson (Medicare) bill, the earnings base would be lifted to $3,200 a year and the annual tax would go up by $27.50. Of this increase, $17.68—or about 10 percent of the present tax —would go toward old-age hospi;^ tal insurance, and the rest—$9.82 —would finance higher retirement benefits. The King-Anderson bill would give persons over 65 three options. They could choose hospitalization protection for up to 45 days in each illness without additional cost, for up to 90 days with a $10a-day charge for the first nine days, or for up to 180 days with a flat charge of 2.5 times the average cost for a single day. In addition they would be eli­ gible for up to 180 days of skilled nursing home care after hospitali­ zation, up to 240 home health visits a year, and various outpatient hospital services. Based On Earnings Since Social Security benefits are based on a proportion of earn­ ings, the maximum monthly bene­ fit for a $100-a-week worker would go from the present $127 to $134, and the maximum benefit for fami­ lies of such workers would rise from $254 to $268. "The National Council of Senior Citizens does not contest the right of the AMA to persuade others to its point of view," Edelman point­ ed out. "However, when the AMA uses lies in public advertising pro­ grams, surely the public has a right to ask that the AMA fight its battles with clean hands." He cited an account by Washing­ ton Scripps-Howard columnists George Clifford and Tom Kelly of a sophisticated letter-writing pro­ motion by the AMA. According to Clifford and Kelly, the AMA drive attempts to avoid the impression of an organized campaign by shun­ ning identically worded messages to House and Senate members. "The current AMA practice," the two columnists reported, "is to have everyone in a doctor's office—nurses, technicians, recep­ tionists — sign an individuallyworded letter, written on non-uni­ form stationery. The letter then seems to represent the spontane­ ous feelings of a number of people who have no particular connection with each other." Samples of misleading anti-Medicare advertisements sponsored by local medical groups in newspapers from many localities are pictured above. The nationwide campaign is an effort to keep the bill bottled up in the House Ways and Means Committee. The cooperation of the US labor movement and other consumers in supporting an intensive "Don't Buy" cam­ paign has proved to be an effective strike weapon for Lo­ cal 136-B of the United Furni­ ture Workers of America. After a hard-fought 22-week strike against Slumberland Products, Inc., in which a con­ sumer boycott assumed major significance, the Furniture Workers won their contract demands last month. The SIU gave its support to the cam­ paign, publishing announce­ ments of the boycott in the "Don't Buy" column of the LOG for the duration of the strike. �SEAFARERS Page Ten April 17. 1964 LOG 3 More SiU Tugmen LOCKOUT COULD YIELD $1 MILLION Retiring On Pensions Dockers Win Back Pay Rule PHILADELPHIA—A National Labor Rellations Board ruling that 3,000 longshoremen were unlawfully locked out by employers in this port five years ago has been upheld by the 3d US Circuit Court of Appeals. At stake is an estimated $1 million in back pay. The court rejected an appeal from the NLRB ruling by the longshoremen would be locked out went back to using slings and the Philadelphia Marine Trades in the entire port on July 6. The unloading was completed without BALTIMORE—Another trio of tug veterans has qualified for SIU pensions, including two oldtimers in this port who work for Curtis Bay Towing. The third new man to join the retirement roster hails from Association, which shut down the lockout started on schedule, and further incident. The NLRB ex­ Wilmington, NC, and had port from July 6-21, 1959, when ended July 21 in an agreement to aminer later viewed motion pic­ worked for two companies 90 longshoremen refused for rea­ sons of safety to unload a cargo of sugar from the freighter Caribe so long as wooden pallets were used to move 100-pound bags of sugar from the ship's hold to the dock. Under the decision and the board ruling, all members of ILA Local 1291, who lost 16 days' pay, are entitled to be compensated for their lost income. But 2,000 other ILA members in Locals 1242, 1332 and 1566 will not collect back pay under the two rulings. They are maintenance men, timekeepers, checkers and carloaders idled by the dispute but not directly locked out. Wooden Pallets Unsafe The union held that wooden pal­ lets used instead of cargo slings in unloading were unsafe because some of the 100-pound bags of sugar had fallen from them. The union position has been upheld by an arbiter, an NLRB trial ex­ aminer, the labor board itself and now the appeals court. The dispute over the employer's use of pallets came to a boil June 30, 1959, when 90 dockers em­ ployed by Atlantic & Gulf Steve­ dores reported for work on the Caribe, but refused to proceed when told that pallets would be used. The men stayed away from work for two days, but returned after management agreed to start unloading with pallets and then to switch to slings. But more bags fell from the pallets and the dock­ ers again refused to work. The employers' association noti­ fied the ILA that, unless the men returned to work, all Local 1291 MORe ONE COPT e OF THE SAhAB CUF ALL MAIL —AND RETURN LABELS SO ViB tures of the unloading with pallets which came under contract with and agreed the workers obviously the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union believed they were unsafe and the less than 14 months ago. lockout was unlawful. The pair of Baltimore boatmen who just made the pension list in­ cludes Daniel Behrens, 60, who worked in the Curtis Bay shop, and • Samuel Crouch, 66, who Crouch Behrens worked as a mate on CB tugs. Both retired on disability pen­ still lives in that city. His time with Cape Fear Towing and Stone sions. , Oldtimer Wilbert Dashield, 65, Towing goes back to 1938. Both companies came under the By Robert A. Matthews, a former deckhand with the Stone Towing Line and before that with SlU-lBU banner for the first time Vice-President, Contracts, & Bill Hall, Headquarters Rep. Cape Fear Towing, retired on a in December, 1962, after success­ ful elections conducted by the normal pension. Extra Meals, OT For Shifting Ship Behrens is a German-born ma­ National Labor Relations Board. A letter pertaining to steward department rules on extra meals chinist who joined the Union at New contracts reached with the served to relief men during regular meal hours was received recently Baltimore in 1957 and had been companies in February last year from Walter J. Walsh, chief steward aboard the Penmar. His question with Curtis Bay as far back as provided the tugmen in both fleets was the following: 1922. He and his wife Louise with the first pay raises they had Question: Are meals served at regular meal hours to relief night mate make their home in Baltimore. received in fiye years. and engineer considered extra payable meals at 50c per meal, or are Behrens was one of the rank-andthey free meals as far as the steward department is concerned? file delegates to the first IBU con­ Answer: The steward department would not get extra meal money vention in 1961. Crouch can figure his boat-time for serving the night mate or the night engineer. all the way back to 1916 on the Reference: "Freightship Agreement, Article V, Section 13. Meals in Port, (a) When meals are served in port to other than regular members passenger steamer B. S. Ford, of the crew, passengers, pilot, port engineers, supercargoes and port where he worked as a quarter­ captains, when assigned to the vessel, $ .50 per meal shall be paid and master. He also worked in the divided among the members of the steward department actually en­ harbor for the Ericson Line, be­ coming a 2nd mate in 1930. His gaged in preparing and serving meals." time includes a long stretch as a The night mate or the night engineer, while they are on duty, are relief captain and pilot on the considered crewmembers inasmuch as they are replacing on a temporary Delaware River for the Wilson basis, the regular mates and engineers who are crewmembers. Line until 1942, and then as a Navy warrant officer on the flat­ 4" 4" 4" A couple of interesting questions regarding overtime payments for top Wasp until 1944. anchorage during the loading of wheat cargoes was received recently After being discharged from from Brother E. F. Riggs, ship's •f the Navy in 1946, he worked for delegate aboard the Manhattan. bays, rivers and sounds shall be Curtis Bay, New Jersey Ferry and Question No. 1: The vessel paid regarded as shifting ship and the Atlantic Transportation Com­ off in New Orleans on August 5, overtime shall be paid for men on pany. He was with Curtis when signed on foreign articles the duty while such moves are per­ he became disabled. Crouch has same day, loaded a part cargo of formed on Saturdays, Sundays and been with the Union since 1957 Tug oldtimer Wilbert Dagrain in New Orleans, then pro­ holidays, and afi^r 5 PM and be­ and lives in Baltimore with his shield shows off first $150 ceeded to a safe anchorage some fore 8 AM weekdays, with the wife Virginia. He just passed his monthly SIU pension check 66th birthday last month. 20 miles from Southwest Pass to following exceptions: in Norfolk. " He retired The 12th man to retire in the a port called Grand Isle, Louisi­ Port Alfred to Montreal or vice after 25 years as deckhand Norfolk-Wilmington area, Dash­ ana, where two T-2 tankers came versa; alongside and completed the load­ in Wilmington, NC. Port Alfred to Quebec or vice ield was born in Wilmington and ing operation. Port time before versa; 8 AM and after 5 PM was claimed Montreal to Quebec or vice by all of our people who worked versa; during these hours, but all port All moves from American ports overtime for that period was to British Columbia ports or vice disputed. The master claimed that versa; Grand Isle was not the port of Montevideo to Buenos Aires to payoff and that the vessel was Rosario or points above or vice cleared for sea. versa; Answer: No. This would not be Boston to New York or vice WASHINGTON—The United States finished 1963 in fifth overtime for those in the .steward versa; department who worked after New Orleans to Baton Rouge or place in world fishing competition, according to a longawaited report from the U.S. Interior Department. 5 P.M. and before 8 AM as this vice versa; would not be considered a shift of Norfolk to Baltimore or vice The Department reported ship, nor would it be considered versa; the U.S. domestic catch last largest headache for U.S. fisher­ the port of payoff. All moves between ports on the men. Reference: Article II, Section 34 St. Lawrence Seaway and/or on year was 4.6 billion pounds, Adding to these problems was of the Freightship Agreement the Great Lakes, West of Mont­ down 600 million pounds from the 35 million pound loss in (last paragraph): "Termination Of real, except those moves which 1962. Its value was placed at $388 salmon last year and a 24 million million, a drop of $9 million from pound decrease in whiting. Drops Port Time. Port time shall termi­ are less than eighty (80) miles." nate when the first ahead or The company was contacted as the previous year. in other catches included ocean Bright spots in the picture, the perch, down 16 million pounds; astern bell is rung the day the to the port of payoff but the only vessel leaves the harbor limits, information at this time that they Interior Department said, was a Maine herring and blue crabs, a however, this paragraph shall not were able to give us was that it record 6 billion pound catch for decrease of 10 million each, and industrial uses. Noteworthy also Pacific sardines, 9 million pounds apply in the cases where the would be a Gulf port. was the whopping 48 million lower than 1962. vessel is being shifted as provided 4. 4for in Article 11, Section 35." ^ In submitting questions and pound boost in the shrimp catch, Overall, the department said, Question No. 2: Is overtime pay­ work situations for clarifications, a 24 million pound increase in the U.S. only accounted for some able to the members of the black delegates and crews are reminded king crabs and an 18 million 6 per cent of the world catch and gang due to the vessel transiting once again to provide as much pound jump in the harvest of still stood behind the recent inter­ from New Orleans to Grand Isle detail as possible setting forth the ycllowtail flounder. national leader s—Japan, Peru, anchorage, and is the passage circumstances of any dispute. However, a 524 million pound Communist China and the Soviet considered a shift or not for that Besides those mentioned, some of drop in landings of menhaden, a Union. purpose? the members who were sent con­ species used in the production of For the first time in history, the Answer: No. As stated above, tract clarifications during the past fish meal and oils, spelled the Department discovered that im­ this would not be considered a few days included the following: ports accounted for more than shift, inasmuch as Grand Isle is R. E. Charroin, ship's delegate. half the fish products used in the not considered as being located in Zephyr Hills; Ronald E. Carraway, U.S. Domestic fishermen provided inland waters. deck delegate, Penn Sailor; Pete only about 44 per cent of the total, Reference: "Article 11, Section Prevas, A1 m e n a; Kenneth L. compared to 53 per cent in 1962. 35. Shifting ship, (a) After the Roberts, deck Iclcgnte, Transbay; Howevc", the domestic catch of vessel's arrival in port as outlined John P. rhambcrs, ship's delegate. 4.6 billion pounds in 1963 pro­ in Article II, Section 34, any sub­ Mount Vernon Victory; E. M. vided almost 55 per cent of the sequent move in inland waters. Bryant, Transindia. edible fish eaten in the country. arbitrate the dispute over safety. An arbitrator observed the un­ loading and found the pallet oper­ ation unsafe. Management then US Fishermen Snare Fifth Largest Catch W WfHceplWLf, CMISWHAU \MMEP!AfBlYr �April IT, ItM SEAFARERS 'Nighfwork' SPAD J,,,;,;,,,,, Pare Elerea LOG , TRANSPORT BILL.—One of the most dangerous bills to the water industry on Capitol Hill today is HR 9903, known as the Transportation Act amendments. It is now pending before the House Rules Committee. That bill would literally lift the control of the Interstate Commerce Commission off of raiiroad rates—particularly on bulk commodities— and gives the raiiroads a free hand. It also would permit the railroads to carry their own goods at their own rates. No hearing has ever been held on this bill, but it was sent from the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee for consideration on the floor. The Commerce Committee is headed by Representative Oren Harris (D-Ark.), who introduced the measure. The bill actually would open the door to eliminate the remaining water transportation along the nation's waterways and between the two coasts. Glenn L. Shinn, veteran examiner on the ICC, has deciared that the bill would be detrimental to the nation's ports, cities, and towns because they wouid have no protection. He even predicted that there would be more serious new transportation and marketing problems throughout the nation if the bill is enacted. t t i POLITICAL ACTIVITY—^With the November elections looming large in the eyes of both Democratic and Repubiican candidates, the first step—the primaries—are important guideposts, at least as far as the nominations in the two parties are concerned. In the Republican column. Senator Margaret Chase Smith is the big surprise of the week. Although she collected only a third of the votes in the liiinois primaries this week, it was considered an impressive showing in a state which was forecast to go all the way for Goldwater. In the New Jersey primaries, slated for April 21, there are no GOP candidates entered, and there is no preferential poli. Massachusetts, the next scheduled primary on April 28, will pit an unpledged delega­ tion against one for Goldwater. The unpledged group is presumed to be stronger than Goldwater's forces. Pennsylvania, also set for April 28, is expected to go for a favorite son candidate. Gov. Wiiiiam E. Scranton, the recent sponsor of a bill to slash jobless pay benefits. There are no other candidates in this primary. Texas, May 5, shows Goldwater, Rockefeller, Smith and Stassen listed on a preferential poli, although Rockefeller has disavowed it. All dele­ gates from Alabama, May 5, are pledged to support Governor George C. Wallace at the convention. There is no GOP slate. The District of Columbia, also scheduled for May 5, as is Indiana and Ohio, has a F'feference poll, and GOP leaders are seeking a rules change so that candidates can be entered with or without their consent. Goldwater is the only one expected to enter the Indiana contest, and Gov. James A. Rhodes is the favorite son GOP candidate in Ohio. Scheduled for May 12 is both Nebraska and West Virginia, with Goldwater expected to take the first and Rockefeller stronger in the latter. Oregon, May 12, has six names on the Republican list. In Maryland, for May 19, there is no decision as yet on whether or not either Rockefeller or Goldwater will run. Wallace is on the Democra­ tic ticket. California, New York and South Dakota are all scheduled for June 2. Slates pledged to both Goldwater and Rockefeller are expected to produce a head-on clash in all three contests. Charges of false and misleading advertising by "Playboy Interna­ tional" to recruit nightclub wait­ resses it calls "bunnies" have been lodged by the Hotel and Restau­ rant Employees with the Federal Trade Commission. The union charged that the club promoter had advertised that club waitresses dressed in "bunny" costun>es may earn more than $200 a week. Wait­ resses in New York and Detroit Piayboy Clubs collect as little as $44 a week. The Clothing Workers have won a National Labor Relations Board election among employees of the Martin Shirt Co. in Cookeville, Tenn., and are stepping up nego­ tiations for a first contract. The union began its campaign to organ­ ize the 300 workers last September and won by a 142-122 margin in the NLRB balloting. 4» 4» A bill in the New Jersey Assem­ bly repealing the requirement that fresh milk be dated was con­ demned as dangerous to the health and economy of the state's resi­ dents by Retail Clerks Local 1262. Repeal would make it possible to cut deliveries, and thus eliminate jobs of dairy clerks and drivers. Stores could get three or four days' supply at a time, the Union This seems especially the case since "under Once again, the AFL-CIO maritime unions, including the SIU, have found it necessary to present arrangements," as the unions noted remind agencies of the United States that in a formal message of protest to official they are making a mockery of solemn Gov­ Washington, including President Johnson, ernment commitments and pledges. The suspicion that something sneaky was "all of these cargoes will be shipped in for­ going on developed when the Commerce De­ eign flags including runaways." partment issued export licenses for some $4 The understanding among the unions and million worth of commodities amounting to the Administration is that a formal tri-paran estimated 70,000 tons of cargo, with no tite structure for joint discussion on all such information to the unions and no provision disputes and complaints involving maritime to have American-flag ships participate in unions, management and Government was to the cargo movement. be established, and that such a structure was Since this occurred only weeks after a to be developed promptly. But if the agencies longshoremen's boycott on grain shipments think that the unions will stand about idly to Russia ended in flrm understandings be­ while the jobs of their members are further tween the unions, the Federal agencies and jeopardized, and by many of the same groups said, "and no matter how carefully top Administration representatives, the un­ responsible for the present state of maritime, it is rotated, some consumers will ions promptly protested the seemingly cal­ then perhaps a new deck and a new deal of not be getting fresh milk." culated attempt to provoke new incidents. the cards is in order. ji' ^ The Hatters Union has been cleared by a US District Court judge of all charges growing out of a $2 million lawsuit brought by nine non-union Dallas headwear manufacturers. A jury had previ­ ously avi^arded damages of $13,089 to the manufacturers on anti-trust law charges. The judge ruled that the union's leafiet distribution at retail stores was "lawful economic conduct" and that an agreement between the retaiiers and the Hat­ ters that the retailers would not buy millinery from non-union manufacturers was not a law vio­ lation. it The Osceola (Ark.) City Coun­ cil has repealed an ordinance enacted in 1957 setting a $1,000 a-day-license fee for union organ­ izers. The city's governing body acted to kill the ordinance just two weeks before a suit attacking its constitutionality was due for trial. The lawsuit was filed last April during an organizing cam­ paign by the Puip, Sulphite & Paper Mill Workers among em­ ployees of the American Greet­ ings Corporation. The Rail Dispute The latest unilateral move by the railroads to institute work rules changes on the na­ tion's railroads and thereby precipitate a national railroad strike has been put off after an urgent request from President Johnson to both sides in the long-standing dispute. Government mediators and fact-finders gained another 15-day respite in the effort to find a means of resolving the five-year-old dispute over railroad work rules and basic job issues. Job issues are the real concern in the rail dispute, just as they are in every other walk of life at a time when our national prosperity is at its peak. The civil rights debate now before the United States Senate really hinges largely on the same type of job question— on the issue whether a land of plenty is to allow full sharing and opportunity for all its citizens. As the AFL-CIO has long noted, no worker or group of workers is safe and secure in their jobs while the livelihood and well-being of others is threatened. This principle, of course, is one of the foundations of the trade union movement. The situation on the railroads also poses an­ other parallel for consideration. It was clear­ ly expected by the railroad brotherhoods, by the SIU and other unions which opposed the legislation and by all who oppose compulsion in bringing about settlement of basic job issues, that the compulsory arbitration law passed by Congress in August was doomed to fail. That it has is obvious. And juat as compulsion and forced bar­ gaining has proven a bust in the railroad dis­ pute, it can't work out in maritime or any­ where else either. It takes two to make a bargain, even a bad one, and without this essential ingredient, there is no bargain at all. Job issues on the railroads can't be re­ solved by pointing a gun at the head of 32,000 rail firemen and other crafts and abolishing the jobs. No matter how much window dressing is applied, nor how many panels hear out the issues, telling a man he's out of a job without giving him a chance to fight for it is bound to produce a fight anyway. �SEAFARERS Fate Twelve ii Afm 17. IffM Apm 17. 1H« LOG TRAMP SHIPPING HE TRAMP segment of ttie American merchant marine is perhaps the sickest member of a rather 111 industry. Despite pronouncements of the essential­ ity of having tramp vessels under the American flag, very little is being done to promote and foster the American-flag fleet in accordance with the purpose and policy of our basic shipping legislation. Within the last few years, several American-flag tramp operators have gone bankrupt carrying cargoes moving under the Cargo Preference Act, which Act was supposed to aid the tramp operator. Under the present conditions, many American-flag tramp operators are not earning the depreciation on their vessels because of the rate policies established by the United States Department of Agriculture and other agencies responsible for administering the Cargo Preference Act. A tramp, or a general trader, as it is sometimes called, is a vessel which has no fixed route and no regular time of sailing and which is constantly seeking ports where profitable bulk cargoes are most likely to be found. The tramp operator usually carries a full cargo for one shipper or consignee, which cargoes, for the most part, consist of commodities with the follow­ ing characteristics: (1) The value of the commodity is sufficiently low so that low cost of transportation outweighs the value of speed and regularity of delivery; (2) The cargo will be of considerable bulk or weight; (3) The cargo will require no exceptional facilities of the carrier for handling or preserving; and (4) Such cargoes are available for shipment in full cargo lots. Commodities commonly and traditionally carried by tramp vessels are grains, coal, ores, fertilizers, cotton, lumber and various other commodities that have the above characteristics. Between the decade preceding the Second World War, during which the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 was enacted, and the decade follow­ ing the end of the war, there has been a significant change in the characteri-stics of ocean transportation. At the time that the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 was enacted, there was no American-flag tramp fleet. There was an assumption, underlying the Merchant Ma­ rine Act, that tramp shipping throughout the world was disappearing. Only a minor fraction of our foreign commerce was being carried by tramp vessels in 1936, and it was assumed by Congress that the American merchant marine could be promoted and maintained and that this country, in accordance with the purposes and policy of that Act, could assure that a substantial portion of our foreign commerce (traditionally and con­ sistently interpreted as meaning at least 50 percent of our foreign water-borne commerce) would be carried on American-flag vessels through the subsidy programs set forth in the Merchant Marine Act. This assumption upon which the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 was enacted proved to be incorrect. At the present time, the carriage of bulk commodi­ ties and the operation of tramp vessels in the trans­ portation of such commodities is a far more significant part of our foreign commerce than the operation of liner vessels. More than 70 percent of the total foreign commerce of the United States is now carried by tramp vessels. Unfortunately, only approximately 9 percent of our total foreign commerce is being carried on Amer­ ican-flag ships, according to the statistics of the Mari­ time Administration, rather than the "at least 50 per­ cent" participation, which is envisaged as a minimum goal by our basic shipping statutes. T L I f i 11 i ' i: NE of the real tragedies of American shipping policy has been the indifferent and casual treat­ ment which the Administration has accorded the Ameri­ can-flag tramp operator. The statistics concerning the decline of the tramp segment of the American mer­ chant marine are significant. We all know that the total foreign commerce of the United States has increased tremendously in the last few decades. In 1937, the year after the Merchant Marine Act was passed, the total dry cargo foreign commerce of this country averaged a little over 4?^ million tons per month. The same O r- commerce had increased, in 1958, to an average of ap­ proximately 12 million tons per month. None of this commerce, in 1937, was carried in United States-flag tramp vessels because, at that time, we had none. How­ ever, at the end of the Second World War, in 1946, there was a total of 2,332 vessels in the active privatelyowned American-flag merchant marine, of which 1,890 were engaged in foreign trade. Most of these vessels were engaged in tramping operations. These American-flag vessels, which were engaged in tramp service, were instrumental in carrying out the essential post-war rehabilitation programs and foreignaid programs, as well as the military programs of this country. For example, the Marshall Plan could hardly have been carried out without the assistance of the American-flag tramp fleet. During the height of the Marshall Plan, the French were getting about 167 cargoes of coal a month, the Belgians about 45, the Italians a similar quantity, to say nothing of the car­ riage of grain and other commodities which these ves­ sels engaged in at the same time. These cargoes were carried predominantly in Liberty ships, which could make a round trip to the European Continent in an average of 45 days. In addition to coal, American-flag tramp vessels were carrying other es­ sential bulk cargoes, including grain, ores and fertiliz­ ers, and many of them were chartered to the Govern­ ment for the carriage of military cargoes. The United States would have been hard pressed to' carry on its military actions in Korea in 1950, without the assistance of the American-flag tramp fleet. The American-flag tramp fleet has repeatedly been declared to be essential by officials of our Government, as well as by members of Congress. Unfortunately, these pronouncements of essentiality have not been reflected in the administration of our shipping statutes, insofar as such administration concerned the treatment accorded to tramp operators. As of December 1, 1961, the total privately-owned active American merchant marine had declined from the 2,332 vessels which were operating in 1946 to 897 vessels, according to the figures of the Maritime Admin­ istration. Of these 897 vessels, only approximately 110 are engaged in tramping operations. Three hundred and three (303) ships are owned by the 15 companies receiving operating-differential subsidy, which vessels comprise only slightly more than one-third of the 897 American-flag ships now in operation. By 1958, the American-flag tramp vessels were carrying only 6 per­ cent of the total dry cargo foreign commerce of this country. In 1960, our total exports and imports of all types, including commercial and Government-sponsored and defense cargoes, totaled over 274 million long tons, of which only 11 percent was carried in United States-flag hips. At the present time, American-flag participation has dwindled further to approximately 9.7 percent. These facts concerning the decline of the Americanflag tramp fleet should be alarming to our Government. They reflect an indifferent attitude toward the problems and the interests of the American-flag tramp operator. It is unrealistic for anyone to assume that any company operating American-flag vessels in the foreign commerce of the United States can continue to exist on a longrange basis without some measure of governmental assistance. The shipping industry is unique in that it is one of the few, if not the only, industry that competes directly during every day of its existence with foreign companies, which enjoy lower investment costs, oper­ ating costs, labor costs, and special tax advantages. There is virtually no industry in the United States that is not subsidized in one way or another, either through the payment of direct or indirect subsidies, special tariff treatment, or through special tax advan­ tages. I have been interested in observing the annual reports of many large corporations in the United States having gross revenues of many hundreds of millions of dollars, which state that less than 5 percent of the total business which they do is performed for sources other than the Government. American shipping is certainly not unique in requiring assistance from the Government. It is entirely unreal­ istic to assume that unless some attention is paid to 1 • A. By Earl J. Smith The author of this article is the president of Earl J. Smith & Co., Inc., a shipping concern which has collective bargaining agreements with virtuaiiy all of the maritime unions whose members are employed aboard the 18 vessels it operates. He is chair­ man of the American Tramp Shipowners Association, and comes from an old family of sailing vessel owners whose shipping activities date back to 1833. In the family tradition. Smith has spent almost his entire adult life in the shipping business, with time out for service in the Army during World War II. the American-flag tramp operator, this segment of the American merchant marine can continue to exist. We are not contending that there should be an over­ all rewriting of our basic shipping statutes, and we are similarly not contending that the American-flag tramp operator should be accorded operating subsidies similar to those paid to liner companies. It is our con­ tention that the shipping laws of this country are adequate to allow for the proper promotion and main­ tenance of the American tramp fleet, provided that these laws are properly administered and fairly carried out so as to allow for equitable treatnoent of all seg­ ments of the American merchant marine. ONGRESS has intended that the Cargo Preferenco Laws of this country should give assistance to tho American-flag tramp operator and should provide for maintaining and promoting this essential segment of our merchant, marine. In this respect, the Cargo Pref­ erence Act, which is embodied as Section 901 (b) of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, provides that at least 50 percent of all Government-sponsored cargoes, "com­ puted separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners and tankers," shall be transported on privately-owned United States-flag Commercial vessels. Approximately 90 percent of the cargo carried by American-flag tramp vessels is Public Law 480 grain, which moves under the Cargo Preference Act. However, the n>andate of the Cargo Preference Act has not been carried out so as to benefit the American-flag tramp operator in at least two major respects. In the first place, there has been no separate compu­ tation for a fair and equitable allocation of these cargoes to the tramp operator under the Cargo Preference Law. Secondly, the policies of the Department of Agriculture have resulted in American-flag tramps being forced to carry these cargoes at less than the "fair and reason­ able rates for United States-flag commercial vessels," envisaged by the Cargo Preference Act. Traditionally, export grain has been carried on tramp vessels. The carriage of grain in tankers is of recent vintage. Tankers are not traditional or historical grain carriers, and, as the Comptroller General has found, at the time that the Cargo Preference Act was enacted, tankers were not considered as dry-cargo carriers by Congress. Although parcel lots of grain have been carried on liner vessels for many years, it has been only recently that such parcels have reached the size which they now have on American-flag subsidized liners. It is not uncommon at the present time for Americanflag liner vessels to carry so-called parcel lots of grain in amounts of 6,000 or 7,000 tons or more. We were most pleased that President Kennedy In his Transportation Message had directed the Secretary of Commerce "to implement fully Section 212 (d) of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, for securing pref­ erence to vessels of United States registry in the move­ ment of commodities in our waterborne foreign com­ merce," and that he had further "directed all executive branch agencies to comply fully with the purpose of our cargo preference laws." The President thus focused upon the real problem. It is not that our basic statutes, designed to assist shipping, are not sound, but rather that the specific language and the purpose and intent of these statutes have not been implemented. As pointed out above, the American-flag tramp vessel is almost completely dependent upon the carriage of cargoes shipped under the Cargo Preference Act. That Act is substantially the only piece of legislation which has in any way aided the American-flag tramp operator. Since his operating costs are several timeS the cost of his foreign-flag competitors, the American-flag tramp operator cannot ordinarily compete in the world market for commercial cargoes. The several benefits which are available to American-Flag shipping companies, under our shipping statutes, are not, for the most part, avail­ able to the tramp operator: (1) Tramps are not eligible for operating-differ­ ential subsidy under Title VI of the Merchant Marine Act, since the Maritime Administration has held that these benefits are limited solely to liner companies; (2) Although construction-differential subsidy, under Title V of the Merchant Marine Act, may theoretically be available to an American-flag Pace Hilrfcea LOG I" A Shipowner's View of a Vital Aspect of Maritime i SEAFARERS I ^ C ' t tramp operator, the administration of the sub­ sidy program Is such that these benefits are not available to the tramp operator, and no construction-differential subsidy has ever been awarded for the construction of a bulk-type vessel to be operated in the tramping trades; • (3) Title XI mortgage insurance, whereunder the Government insures construction loans and mortgages for new construction or reconstruc­ tion is similarly, as a practical matter, unavail­ able to the tramp operator because, under the present regulations of the Maritime Administra­ tion, he could not prove economic feasibility according to the Administration's requirements. (4) The coastwise laws, which provide that only American-flag vessels can carry commerce mov­ ing between ports of the United States, are of little benefit to the American-flag tramp operator because of the small demand for tramp vessels in our don>estic trades. I : }. ' V ' ^ ; - N ADMINISTERING the Cargo Preference Laws, insofar as they apply to Public Law 480 shipments, the Department of Agriculture has unfortunately forced the American-flag tramp operator into a position where he must compete on a rate basis against tanker vessels and the American-flag subsidized liner vessels which have benefits and inherent competitive advantages which he does not enjoy. Unless the American-flag tramp operator is to have some assurance that he is to receive a fair allocation of Cargo Preference cargoes, as envisaged by the Cargo Preference Act, and unless he is afforded the opportunity of carrying these cargoes at "fair and reasonable rates," as contemplated by that Act, the statute insofar as he is concerned is meaningless and may as well be discarded. There have been several suggestions to carry out a fair and equitable administration of our shipping statutes, in accordance with President Kennedy's Trans­ portation Message, and to allow for the maintenance and promotion of an American-flag tramp fleet, in accordance with the purpose of our shipping legislation. Some of these suggestions are as follows: (1) Responsibility for the Administration of the Laws. At the present time, the Cargo Preference Laws are being administered by several agencies, none of which has any responsibility to a common source, and several of which are seemingly antagonistic to the purpose and policy of our shipping legislation. For example, the Department of Agriculture, which administers by far the largest part of the Cargo Preference program, in supervising the transportation of surplus grain cargoes moving pursuant to Public Law 480, is naturally more interested in keeping its costs at a minimum than it is in seeing that American-flag tramp vessels are allowed to continue in business. Conflicting purposes of various agencies, such as the Department of Agriculture and the Agency for Inter­ national Development, are bankrupting the American tramp industry and are defeating the purpose of our Cargo Preference legislation. The improper administra­ tion of these laws is not a new problem. In this respect, the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, in 1955, conducted extensive hearings on this same subject, and pointed out the "lack of coordination" and confusion then existing in the administration of the Cargo Preference Act. It was at that time the specific recommendation of the Committee, among other things, that, "the Maritime Administrator should exercise general surveillance over the administration and operation of the Cargo Preference Act and re­ port to the Commission periodically with respect thereto." This suggestion of the House Committee has never been carried out. If the purpose of the Cargo Preference Act is to be achieved, the above recommendation of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Coflnmittee must be carried out. One agency, and certainly the Maritime Administration appears to be the appropriate agency, must have the plenary control and responsibility for the administration of these programs. F URTHER, the cargo Preference Act states that "at least 50 percent" of the cargoes subject to that Act should move on American-flag vessels so long as American-flag vessels are "available at fair and reason­ able rates." Certainly Congress did not intend, and no responsible official of the Government could expect, that American-flag vessels could be fostered and main­ tained if they should be forced to carry cargo at less than "fair and reasonable rates." Therefore, the Maritime Administration should estab­ lish a definite schedule of fair and reasonable rates for each type of vessel engaged in the Cargo Prefer­ ence program. Such schedules of fair and reasonable rates were, in .fact, established by the Maritime Ad­ ministration as recently as 1956, but since inld-1957 not one single cargo has moved on an American-flag tramp vessel at a rate which the Maritime Administra­ tion considered to be fair and reasonable in 1956, de­ spite the fact that operating costs and other expenses have since that time increased approximately 25 or 30 percent. It should be emphasized that a fair and reason­ able rate for an American-flag Liberty or C-type vessel is not necesarily a rate which would be fair and reason­ able for an American-flag tanker or a bulk carrier. (2) "At Least Fifty Percent." The Cargo Preference Act stales the mandate that "at least 50 percentum of the gross tonnage" of the cargoes covered, "computed separately for dry cargo carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers," shall be trans­ ported in American-flag vessels. Unfortunately, the agencies administering the Act have distorted the clear language by enforcing their own policy which is "no more than 50 percentum, if possible." We continue to urge that the statute be properly enforced to provide that American-flag vessels obtain at least 50 percent of these cargoes, and that a higher percentage would be in accordance with the purpose of the legislation. (3) Sealed Bids. One of the underlying and most serious problems in the administration of the Cargo Preference Act has been the fact that the American-flag tramp operator has been whipsawed, with respect to rates at which he has offered his vessel. In the first place, under the present system, requests for the fixtures of vessels are made by the foreign supply mission of a recipient coun­ try. After the American-flag tramp operator puts his bid into a foreign supply mission, usually through a broker, he is often told by the broker that he (the broker—Ed.) has been informed by the Department of Agriculture that the bid is too high and that some other unknown operator is offering to carry the cargo at a lesser rate. Furthermore, at least one of the foreign supply mis­ sions has its own exclusive broker or agent who re­ ceives a commission on all Cargo Preference cargo for that country, whether he is used or not, despite the fact that the United States Government is paying the difference between the cost in transportation in an Americah-flag vessel and a foreign-flag vessel. The pres­ ent system makes possible ineffieiency as well as fraud and under the table deals. The fixture of American-flag vessels for the carriage of Cargo Preference cargoes should be handled in the same manner as other Government contracts are han­ dled; namely, through the procedure of sealed bids, and the sealed bid procedure should be administered and handled by a responsible government agency and not by the foreign supply mission. (4) Unfair Competition. The purpose of the Cargo Preference Act should be carried out so as to assure that there is a separate allocation of cargoes to be moved thereunder, "com­ puted separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers," as required by the Cargo Preference Act, and each type of vessels should be allowed to carry these cargoes at "fair and reasonable rates" as pro­ vided in the statute. American tramp operators do not contend that subsidized companies and tankers should not engage in the Cargo Preference program. They do contend, however, that each segment of the American merchant marine should be allowed to live. The Ameri­ can-flag tramp operator should not be required to com­ pete on a rate basis with or to meet the rates of tankers or American-flag subsidized liners' which have special advantages and benefits which he does not enjoy. Recently offers for 100,000 tons of grain to be moved in American-flag vessels were requested by the Turkish Supply Mission, and, in a matter of a few hours, the entire quantity was booked for carriage in tankers, without any of this cargo being made available to the dry-cargo American-flag tramp vessels, bulk carriers, or liner operators. Similarly, the entire Polish grain program has practically been carried in tankers. These are only a few examples of how the purpose of the Cargo reference Act has been perverted. (5) Waivers. Waivers for the use of foreign-flag vessels for the carriage of cargo preference cargoes have been too readily and freely granted under circumstances that are often unfair. Ostensibly waivers are granted in cases where there is an "urgent and critical" need to have the cargoes moved, and no. American-flag vessel is immediately in a position to move them. However, in at least some cases the "urgent and critical" need has apparently been self-manufactured and exceedingly sus­ pect because after waivers have been granted, there have been great delays in having the cargoes loaded and delivered. In any cases where waivers may be granted for the use of foreign-flag vessels, there should be no question that cargoes moving in foreign-flag ves­ sels, under such waivers, should be charged against the foreign-flag quota. (6) Uniform Charter Parties. The charter parties which have been forced upon the American-flag tramp operator by the various for­ eign supply missions are neither uniform nor fair in their several terms. For example, some of the strike clauses are such that the owner's very existence is in jeopardy, since for practically any reason at all, the ship, through no fault of the owner, can be held up in the discharging port and the owner can be refused demurrage. (7) Prepayment of Freight. In ordinary commercial business, it has always been the practice for the tramp operator to be prepaid either all or a substantial portion of the freight money as soon as the vessel has completed loading. Otherwise, the tramp operator would be forced into the position of financing the cargo to be carried. The Department of Agriculture, however, has changed this normal practice and has forced a further unfair condition upon the American-flag tramp. Under the present regulation of the Department of .Agriculture, it is provided that the tramp operator will be paid 90 percent of his freight money only after arrival of the vessel at the port of discharge and settlement of demurrage, dispatch and other items. This means that the American-flag tramp operator is compelled to meet all of his current expenses, such as financing, operating expenses, crew's wages, etc., while he is waiting to be paid for cargo which he has loaded and carried. It is unreasonable that subsidized American-flag companies should be kept waiting for their money for such a period of time. Actually, in operation, this regulation is even more unreasonable, because the tramp operator often has to wait as much as three weeks after the vessel has arrived, before he is paid even the 90 percent of the freight due him, and often he must wait several months to collect the re­ maining 10 percent. There is no justification for this onerous requirement, which is only another unfair prac­ tice that will eventuall.v destroy the American tramp fleet. We submit that the Government will be fully protected by providing that 75 percent of the freight money due the American-flag tramp operator should be prepaid one week after the vessel has completed loading and has sailed. (8) Increased Employment for American-Flag Tramp Vessels. In his Transportation Message to Congress, President Kennedy directed the Secretary of Commerce to im­ plement fully Section 212(d) of the Merchant Marine Act. If such implementation is carried out, it should benefit American-flag tramp vessels. However, various agencies administering the cargo preference acts are avoiding, in one way or another, the use of tramp ves(Continued on the following page) -A I �P«K« Foarteea SEAFARERS April IT. LOO Tramp Shipping Needs Help' (Continued from page 13) mately 3.75 cents. After eliminating the duty, the United States Importer is still paying the foreign sugar exporter a premium of approximately 3 cents per pound, or $60.00 per ton, above the world market. In many cases, American-flag tramp vessels could carry this sugar almost as cheaply as foreign-flag ves­ sels. A program for requiring that a reasonable per­ centage of this sugar be carried in Amerisan-flag vessels could easily be worked out, and it would be in accord­ ance with the purpose of our shipping legislation as well as the President's Transportation Message. (9) Assistance for American-Flag Tankers. An American-flag tanker fleet cannot be maintained unless it has some likelihood of carrying petroleum HERE is no reason why American-flag tramp vessels and petroleum products at compensatory rates. If the should be confined to the carriage of Public Law carriage of grain is to be the only cargo which Ameri­ 480 grains. Seventy percent of the foreign commerce can-flag tankers can carry in the foreign commerce of of the United States involves the movement of bulk the United States, then this situation will eventually or tramp-type commodities, and American-flag tramp destroy the American-flag fleet and the tanker fleet as vessels should certainly participate in the carriage of well. a modest percentage of this cargo. One of the prob­ We strongly support the recommendations of the lems of the tramp operator has been the absence of American Maritime Association for assistance to Ameri­ inbound cargoes to the United States. This is paradoxi­ can-flag tankers and particularly the proposal that a cal in view of the fact that many millions of tons of reasonable percentage of imported oil be required to bulk cargoes are imported into the United States every be carried in American-flag tankers, with such alloca­ year on foreign-flag vessels. To the extent that inbound tions beign jnade according to the geographical areas cargoes can be developed for the American-flag tramp of foreign production. vessel, our American merchant marine will be much (10) Replacement of Vessels/Tax-Deferred Capital healthier and stronger. Reserve Funds. The American-flag tramp vessel also should be as­ sured some reasonable percentage of sugar that is im­ It is universally recognized in the shipping business ported into this country from abroad. Under the Sugar that tramp operators do not need or require absolutely Act, as amended, more than 5 million short tons of new, fast-speed vessels. In fact, the very nature of the sugar are imported into the United States each year, tramp shipping business is such that the commodities all of which is imported at a price substantially above which they carry are those which have a value suffi­ the world market. For example, the current United ciently low so that cheapness of transportation out­ States market price for this sugar is approximately weighs the value of speed or regularity of delivery. 6.45 cents per pound, whereas the world market price Tramp fleets throughout the world are comprised of is 2.70 cents i)er pound, or a difference of approxi- vessels that were formerly operated by liner com­ sels, la contravention of the "computed separately" provision of the statute. For example, the Agency for International Develop­ ment has made almost no allowance for the use of tramp ships in its programs, and the large fertilizer movement, shipped abroad under the auspices of AID, has been carried almost entirely in liner vessels, in­ sofar as the American-flag quota is concerned. Similarly, MSTS on many occasions has full shiploads of tanks, military vehicles or other cargo that should be moved by tramp vessels, and as a matter of economy would be, except that MSTS, for unexplained reasons, gives pref­ erence to liner vessels. T panies, which have been rehabilitated for tramp service. An orderly replacement of the American-flag tramp fleet must envisage a continual upgrading of the tramp fleet, by having the tramp operators take over the vessels which are turned in by subsidized liner com­ panies under their replacement programs, and by hav­ ing tramp operators convert and reconstruct and Im­ prove their existing tonnage in American shipyards. It is recognized that a long-range shipping program must envisage the employment of the most suitable vessels possible. Tramp operators, if they are to continue on a per­ manent basis, must set aside funds to acquire more modern vessels and to reconstruct and improve the vessels which they now own. In this respect, the tramp operator should be allowed to establish capital reserve funds in which he can, with the approval of the Mari­ time Administration, make deposits of current earnings, which would be used to acquire new vessels or to reconstruct or rehabilitate the vessels which he owns. Such capitai reserve funds should be administered in the same manner and should be subject to the same tax treatment as the capital reserve funds of the sub­ sidized liner companies, as provided for in Section 607 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. (11) Conferences. Under Section 15 of the Shipping Act of 1916, liner companies can enter into agreements or conferences with other common carriers for the fixing of uniform rates between them, and it is provided that to the extent such agreements have been approved by the Federal Maritime Commission, they will be excepted from the antitrust laws. The same privilege should be accorded to tramp op­ erators, and they should be allowed to enter into con­ ferences, whereunder uniform fair and reasonable rates can be established by types of vessels. The Shipping Act of 1916 should be amended to accomplish this result. Congressional Hearings Held On Great Lakes Subsidy Bill WASHINGTON—Senator Philip Hart of Michigan, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, has introduced a bill intended to provide that all subsidy benefits of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act apply to the Great Lakes. The act as written now mentions specifi­ cally the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf Coasts, but makes no re­ He added that the 1936 Merchant ing their equipment. He said that ference to the Great Lakes. Marine Act, contains provisions for even the US Government owns and Senator Hart has been active the past few months in seeking rea­ sons for the lack of greater use of the Great Lakes by exporters and importers and whether this is be­ cause US flag carriers have not shown greater interest in serving the area. Senator Hart pointed out that 34 percent of US exports of manu­ factured goods originate in the area surrounding the Great Lakes. "At a time when the United States is in the midst of a major export drive, we must open the sea­ way to American-flag ships so that they may place these goods in for­ eign markets at a cost that will allow American business to com­ pete," Senator Hart said. AFGE Inks First Seaway Contract MASSENA, NY —The first labor agreement between the St. Lawrence Seaway Corpora­ tion and a union was signed here March 21, when Lodge 1968 of the American Federa­ tion of Government Em­ ployees, covering 140 Seaway workers, agreed to terms granting the union rights re­ sembling collective bargaining in private industry. Lodge president Ronald King, noting that the govern­ ment employees are paid on a basis arrived at by taking an average of wages in the area, announced that he is under­ taking a study of fringe bene­ fits in the area, to get govern­ ment benefits to correspond with the local average benefits paid out by private industry in the area. construction and operating subsi­ dies which "inadvertently dis­ criminate against American flag­ ships in the Great Lakes ports." The St. Lawrence Seaway opened the Great Lakes to the sea 20 years after the 1936 Act was passed. Senator Hart's bill would speci­ fically add "Great Lakes" to Sec­ tion 211 of the 1936 Act, which gen­ erally directs that determinations be made of essential routes to US commerce and all such necessary aspects of the maritime industry. To date, the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee has held hearings on bills to pay ship con­ struction subsidies to domestic op­ erators, including those on the Great Lakes. Appearing recently before a meeting of the Merchant Marine Committee, A. C. Sullivan Jr., the president of the SIU Great Lakes District contracted—Gartland Ship­ ping Company, told the commit­ tee that the decline of US ship­ ping on the lakes had caused widespread unemployment in vast areas of that region. Sullivan urged passage of a bill intro­ duced by Senator E. L. Bartlett (D-Alaska), which would give USflag ships engaged in domestic trades subsidies similar to those available to Canadian shipowners. The Bartlett bill provides that in the event US subsidies are not available, the Lakes shipowners would be permitted to circum­ vent the 1936 Merchant Marine Act and have their vessels built in foreign shipyards at sums that often amount to half of what it would cost to have the ships bulit in US shipyards. He cited airlines, railroads, trucklines and pipelines as industries permitted to follow economic principles when obtain­ operates power plants which are permitted to buy foreign-built gen­ erating equipment. Testifying earlier before the same committee, John E. Chubb, president of the SIU Great Lakes District-contracted Ann Arbor Railroad Co., told Congressmen that the carriers of the nation's "fourth coast" need relief from the section of the Merchant Marine Act which prohibits the Great Lakes Carriers from using vessels built or rebuilt outside the United States, at costs lower than those in this country. The Ann Arbor Railroad Co., operates four railroad car ferries between Frankfort, Mich., and other Lake Michigan ports. By Al Tanner, Vice President and Fred Farnen, Secretary<Treasurer, Great Lakes Fit-Out Proceeds For New Season Now that the Marine Engineers Beneflcia! Association has won its pension plan fight here on the Lakes, many of the SlU-contracted com­ panies who were awaiting the results of the negotiations have notified the seniority board to recall their crews. At the present time, there are 40 SIU vessels fitting out in ports all over the Great Lakes. Mem­ bers are reporting to the Detroit hall day and night for clearance, and many others are being cleared >aboard ship by our patrolmen. Townscnd of the Huron Portland Gene Hutchinson, who sails as Cement fleet. We have some pic­ AB aboard the SS Peter Reiss, tures of the event that are being came into the Detroit hall last prepared for the LOG, showing week and picked up a check for the fellows returning to the job. $200 representing disputed over­ One shot has Brother Charles time collected for him by the Rueli plowing through the snow union. Cliff Cromberg, who also and winter debris on the deck of sails on the Peter Reiss, was the Townsend, helping to store the mailed a sizeable check for dis­ vessel. He was hauling a crate of puted overtime a few days earlier. "Blue Blazes lettuce" at the time, Honors for the first vessel to fit and looked like he could use a out here in . Detroit for the 1964 ^ . good blaze to get the storing job season go to the steamer Paul^done a lot quicker. Great Lakes SIU crewmen from the carferry Chief Wawotan are pictured at Cadijiao, Mich., where they attended protest against railroad plans to cut rail service to upper Michigen. They drove to meeting from Frankfort. We received a note from Mrs. Clifford Setunsky out in Marinette, Wis., on behalf of her SIU husband and herself, expressing thanks for the prompt action on a hospital claim right after she was dis­ charged from the hospital. Many members and their families in this area don't realize that welfare and claims business goes on 12 months a year, even though the shipping season is much shorter. The start of the season here on the Lakes will see the active boats steaming past the tied-up fleet of the T. J. McCarthy fleet of auto carriers. The company cites ICC action in allowing discriminatory railroad rates on new car move­ ments as the cause for the idling. In this connection, a group of our members from Frankfort and the SlU-contracted carfcrry Chief Wawatan who drove to a meeting In Cadiliac for a protest against cuts in rail service to upper Michi­ gan deserve the praise of all hands. They really went out of their way to represent the SIU at the protest. �April 17. U84 SEAPARERB Pate Fiften LOO New York Committee Nixes State Barge Canal Transfer ALBANY—^Maritime industry hopes for Federal operation of New York state's 550 miles of barge canals were quashed recently, when a Joint Legislative Committee recommended that the Barge Canal system be kept under state control and not be transferred to Federal authority, The recommendation was use "pork barrel appropriations" year. The committee emphasized based on a four-year study by for Improvements. Yet the same that if the Federal study finds Alaskan earthquake and tidal wave smashed buildings and streets, killed upwards of 100 persons, and destroyed jobs of many workers. Scene in Anchorage pictures cars dam­ aged and abandoned on city's topsy-turvy 4th Avenue, the main business street, with Anchorage-Westward Hotel in background. Twenty-seven of those lost were SlUNA shoreside members working on dock in Valdez. By E. B. McAuley, West Coast Representative Jobseekers Warned Away From Alaska Jobscekers flocking into Alaska for work are making things worse for residents, most of whom survived the recent earthquake and who themselves have little hope of finding immediate work, State AFL-CIO President R. E. McFarland said last week. He said he would feel "real lucky to get our own people to work by mid-July.',' The spring ice break-up is still six weeks away and there is absolutely no chance of newcomers going to work for three or four months. McFarland said that many workers were coming to the north­ ern state with just enough money for the trip. They must be fed and housed along with the victims of the 'quake, McFarland pointed out. Speaking of the quakes, the SIU Pacific District contracted Chena was docked in Alaska when the upheaval began. Her owners report that she was lifted higher than nearby buildings by tidal action and actually struck the bottom of Valdez Bay twice., Valdez Bay is ordinarily 35 feet deep. On the political front, more than 500 delegates to the California Council on Political Education have endorsed State Controller Alan Cranston for the Democratic nomination to the Senate in the June 2 primary and former Gov. Fred Hall of Kansas for the Republican nomination. The COPE Executive Council the previous day had interviewed Cranston, Hall, Pierre Salinger, and a spokesman for incumbent Demo­ cratic Senator Cliiir Engle. Karl Jarve, last on the ill-fated Taddei Village, is celebrating his transportation payoff from that ship for his trip back here from Japan. He sends his thanks to the Contract Department in headquarters for collecting the $265 differential for him. Harry (Swede) Larson, a lost soul from Brooklyn, now makes his home in sunny SF and is looking for a soft coastwise run. George Porwick, known mostly by SIU members as just "George the cab driver," passed away Wednesday, April 15, due to a heart attack. He was a personal friend of many of our members and Is known coast to coast by fellows who have hit SF during the years. He be­ friended many Seafarers, and was a nice guy in every way—a rarity among cab drivers who work the waterfront out here. Lou Tarallo and Herbert Hutchins are looking for berths, and al­ though Tarallo, an electrician, wants a lover's run to the Far East, Hutchins says he would be happy to go anywhere. Max Lipkin Is now tending bar in a local bistro after having operated a restaurant in Yokohama. His last vessel also was the Taddei Village. Marion S. Ciaglo paid off the Hastings back in February and is now holding out for a Far East run so that he can get home every few months in order to see the missus. Just repatriated from Palermo, Sicily, off the Hedge Haven, John W. Singer is also looking for a run to the Far East. Another couple of oldtimers who were on the beach awhile back in SF with their eyes peeled for a Far East run were Willie Toomer and Curly Masterson. Toomer, who has been with the SIU since way back in 1939, always sails as saloon rnessman and is just waiting for the right job to come up so he can ship again. The same goes for Masterson, except his idea of the ideal job is FWT. Up in Seattle, Duke Sampson just came off the Transerie after a trip to Pakistan and is ready to make another. Says he doesn't care too much for the run, but the loot is good. Richard Shalfner, an oldtimer who just got out of the hospital, is searching for a run to India. The John C, Robin Hood and Wild Ranger paid off this week in Seattle, and the Hudson is expected to payoff. Wilmington reports a slowdown in shipping over the last period with only four ships in transit. Charles H. Kath, a 20-year-man, stopped into the hall to pick up his vacation check, and will be taking some time off to attend his son's graduation from Pasadena High School. No vacation for Emil J. Glaser, though. He hit Wilmington after repatriation from the Taddei Village rrounding, then turned around and shipped on the Massmar for the E.'st Coast. Harold Lane was married in a mighty unique way last week while on the beach. He and his bride, the former Miss Patricia Abi'ams, tied the knot in the rear of Wilmington's Foc'sle Bar. True to his word, the owner of the Bar passed out free champagne following the ceremony. Lane met his bride there, so the locale was a natural. a committee headed by Assembly­ man Edward R. Crawford. The study was initiated in 1959 after a state referendum voted to give the Legislature authority to transfer the waterway to the Federal Government. Maritime interests, who have been utilizing the canal for moving about 3.5 million tons of cargo annually, called the committee's recommendations "shocking" and "prejudiced" In favor of the rail­ roads. The railroads vigorously opposed the transfer of the canal to federal control. Maritime interests had waged a hard fight in favor of the canal transfer, claiming that the canal system has been allowed to deteriorate under state control. It was felt by the marine industry that Federal maintenance of navigation channels and locks would result in much-needed im­ provements, especially for the large barges and tugs that are needed for efficient and economi­ cal use of the waterway. The canal system, which dates back to 1825 when the original Erie Canal was put into operation, last year handled 3.2 million tons of cargo. This represents a precipitous drop from a post-war high of 5.2 million tons handled in 1951. Advocates of the transfer measure pointed out several con­ tradictions in the committee re­ port. One of the reasons advanced by the committee for not trans­ ferring the waterways was that the Federal Government would Broader US Wage-Hour Law Asked WASHINGTON — Congress has been asked by the AFL-CIO to extend wage-hour protection to millions of additional workers as a "vdtal weapon" in the nation's war on poverty. "What possible excuse can there be for paying a laundry worker or a hotel dishwasher less than 50 cents an hour?" the AFL-CIO asked members of a House Labor subcommittee. "It is bad enough to be poor be­ cause of unemployment," he said. "It is even worse to suffer poverty —the grinding, demeaning poverty of 35 or 50 or 75 cents an hour— while hard at- work in a useful occupation." Congress was urged to bring an additional 2.7 million workers un­ der the Fair Labor Standards Act and add a ceiling over hours to the minimum wage coverage of 1.9 million workers who currently are only partly protected by the law. Labor welcomes the Administra­ tion's proposal to extend coverage to 735,000 more workers and re­ move the overtime exemption from most groups now excluded, as pro­ vided in a bill introduced by Sub­ committee Chairman James Roose­ velt (D-Calif.). The AFL-CIO asked for extended coverage for workers in retail trade, restaurant, hotel and motel workers, and workers in laundries and hospitals. report later recommends that the Federal Government be called upon to make an annual appropria­ tion to cover, at the very least, a portion of the cost of operating, maintaining and improving the canal system. The Joint Legislative Commit­ tee noted in its report that the future of the waterway also was under study by the Army Corps of Engineers, and that the study would not be completed until next that the improvement of tha waterway by the Federal Govern­ ment would benefit the national interest, than "it would be insumbent upon the Legislature to consider the recommendations contained in this report." The Port of New York Authority has supported the canal transfer measure, calling it "an effective means of obtaining necessary modernization of this transporta­ tion artery." By Sidney Margolius Dealer Junkets Pad Appliance Costs The public pays millions of dollars extra in prices of appliances and household equipment for the dealer Junkets and trips sponsored now­ adays by many large manufacturers. Junketing has become a standard practice. General Electric, Gibson, other big manufacturers fly merchants or take them on cruises to such exotic places as Rome and other cities In Europe, Hawaii, Rio de Jane­ iro, Bermuda, and Acapulco, Mexico. These trips are rewards for dealers who meet certain sales targets. But you pay the bill when you buy an air conditioner or other appli­ ance that the manufacturer happens to want dealers to push. The junkets have become so widespread and obviously expensive that even some of the dealers themselves are beginning to protest. One large air-conditioner manufacturer, Fedders, has announced it will let deal^ns take the cost of such trips in lower appliance prices if they preler. One source estimated this could mean a reduction of $30-$50 in the cost of air conditioners, although another source from the same company said the savings are not that large, "Home Furnishings Daily" reports. In any case, the cost is substantial. One leading manufacturer has hired a ship to take its bigger dealers and their wives on a ten-day cruise at a cost estimated at $2400 * per couple. offer valuable guidance. But this Another large manufacturer, is to say you need to be on your Frigidaire, plays dealers' choice. guard if you find the salesman Merchants can take the trips or dealer noticeably is pressing Frigidaire sponsors or stay at you to buy a particular model. home and take $10 off the prices In the mattress business es­ of air conditioners they order in pecially, spiffs or PM's notori­ the company's sales campaign. ously are used for pushing the Not all merchants want such highest-priced models. The presi­ trips or condone the practice. dent of one large mattresss fac­ The president of a leading ap­ tory has called PM's "the most pliance chain told us that he has vicious" practice ever promoted instructed his staff to refuse such by retailers and manufacturerss trips and insist on reduced prices both. The consumer is the one Instead. Similarlj, the National who really pays for PM's, he said. Retail Merchants Association has But what can you do about the declared that most of its members dealer junkets? Your only defense oppose such awards to sellers, and is comparison shopping. Some­ prefer that the expense of the times, for example, you can find junkets be used to reduce costs. a difference of $10 to $30 in the Manufacturers sometimes award price of a large appliance. There trips for sales employees who suc­ have been instancess in which it cessfully push their brands, as has been possible to save $10 just well as to dealers. An even more by walking across the street to a widespread practice involving the competing store. salespeople is the use of "spiffs" It also is obvious that the prac­ or "push money" paid by manu­ tice of giving expensive junkets facturers. Those often are used to on advertised brands helps the induce salespeople to push the private brands of the larger re­ sale of certain brands of mat­ tailers relatively better compara­ tresses as well as household ap­ tive values, since they do not in­ pliances. clude this cost. Many of the pri­ Then the potential harm to con­ vate-brand appliances sold by sumers is doubled. Not only must various large retailers under their you pay the cost of the manufac­ own brand names are made by turer-sponsored trips or cash some of the manufacturers most spiffs in the price of the mer­ active in providing junkets. chandise, but you may be sub­ The most ironic and potentially jected to heavy pressure to buy harmful prospect is that if Con­ a particular brand or a higher gress passes the so-called "qual­ price model. ity stabilization" bill enabling This doesn't mean you never manufacturers to fix prices, even should believe a salesman's retailers who prefer to sell for advice about what to buy. Many less rather than accept trips or experienced retail salesmen do other awards, would have to sell at the same prices as the others. The millions of dollars spent on , L^htk^OiV... junkets then would be a legally fixed part of the retail prices you pay. �Pase Sixteen April 17, 1M4 LOG Overcharged On Foreign Commission Feet Rap Agriculture Department For Laxity In $ iWanagement WASHINGTON—An investigation by the US Comptroller General into overpayment or overclaims on freight paid by the US Department of Agriculture on Public Law 480 surplus agricultural commodities has led to a sharp warning to the Agriculture Department to tighten its supervision and-*make more "thorough and Ing. A similar situation in re­ Although the amount of tho gards to commissions existed on new sale is not large, it Is signifi­ careful" examinations of the cant because of Cargill's previous Yugoslav shipments cited. Stcwort & Ed Meemy Headquarters Representatives Shipboard Safety Depends On You On* fact that bears repetition from time to time is that you can only get as much out of a shipboard safety plan as you put into it. Every Seafarer should be familiar with the procedure for maintaining a safety program aboard SIU vessels and for holding shipboard safety meetings to deal with problems that may occasionally arise eyen on the most safety conscious ships. claims for ocean shipping freight New Claims Filed charges that the requirement to Procedures were worked out several years ago and have proved payments. ship one half of all the grains to their value by making and keeping SlU-contracted vessels among the Since the start of the investiga­ The report by the Comptroller tion by the Comptroller General, the Soviet aboard American-flag General charged that Agriculture the Agriculture Department has ships would serve as a deterrent safest afloat. These procedures keep our SIU safety program operating. They represent the ground rules on which a good safety program must Department officials "did not give submitted new claims on Yugosla­ to the sale of any more wheat to be based. One tried and proven facet of maintaining overall safety proper consideration to all avail­ the Russians and probably would able information involving the via for $357,085 and to the U.A.R. kill the program altogether. This aboard ship is ship's meetings on the specific subject of safety. Thgy for $192,196. This compares with type of payments to be included the $22,974 and $46,067 respec­ charge was vigorously disputed by continue to demonstrate their importance not only in calling attention in the claims against these coun­ tively, originally claimed by the the SIU and other US maritime to specific areas in which safety-aimed improvements are needed, but tries, but relied instead on er­ Agriculture Department before unions, who countered that the in constantly bringing the idea home to the individual Seafarer that safety is part of his job and represents a goal toward which he should roneous and unverified informa­ the investigation threw light on only thing the 50-50 requirement be striving for his own benefit as well as that of his shipmates. tion." the situation. would do is to cut down on the In general, each vessel participating in a safety program has five The overpayment or overclaims Meanwhile, the Department of amount of profit to the grain deal­ safety committees set up to assist in accident prevention. In the past dealt with in the report are in Commerce has announced that the ers, such as Cargill. SIU Presi­ these committees have proved their value, as a glance at the SIU safety connection with surplus agricul­ Soviet Union has bought another dent Paul Hall accused Cargill of record will clearly indicate. Each-f — tural commodities sold to the 70,000 tons of wheat from the US. "waving the flag in order to mask committee, however, needs the United Arab Republic and YugoThe department said it had issued their gluttony for greater profits continuing cooperation of all hands tion of the entire vessel at least lavia under P.L. 480. a license to Cargill, Inc. to sell at the expense of this nation's in­ to maintain and continue the fine once a month. The inspection is Regulations governing payment best made department by depart­ over $5 million worth of wheat to terest in the carraige of grain record established in the past. of freight spell out that any party the Soviet. ment and, during the inspection products to the Soviet bloc." receiving any sort of commission The various safety committees of a particular department, in ad­ arising from a transaction must are set up and usually operate dition to the mate and the en­ be identified. Furthermore, the best in the following manner: gineer, only the Safety representa­ report points out, the department SENIOR SAFETY COMMITTEE. tive for that particular department specifically decided nearly three The Senior Safety Committee con­ is usually in attendance. years ago that it would not reim­ During their inspection they sisting of various ship's officers burse for commission paid by car­ and an unlicensed representative should look into and report any ex­ riers to the Ramses Maritime Co., from each department (elected by isting unsafe practices or condi­ Alexandria, Egypt, "or to any the department), meets once per tions. They shall also observe and other person or firm operating un­ month at a time designated by the report on the progress being made der" the same arrangements NEW BEDFORD—Some 1,200 members of the SIU affili­ vessel's master. on previously-approved recommen­ where a fee is paid. ated New Bedford Fishermen's Union are now balloting on A minimum suggested, agenda dations and whether the previ­ In the new case disclosed by whether to authorize a strike in the deadlocked negotiations for this meeting is the following: ously - approved recommendations the report, Ramses "was not per­ seem to be accomplishing the de­ Discuss a safety subject. forming services warranting such with the New Bedford Sea--*sired results. Discuss accidents since last ford citizens. The union is object-^ commissions" but received com­ food Producers Association, If this minimum program is meeting. mission despite the previous rul- the boat owner's organization. ing to this on the grounds that it's followed and all hands aboard difficult to find an experienced, Consider recommendations The fishermen, who work on work together for the desired re­ forwarded from the depart­ some 200 boats in this port, began inopartial arbitrator locally, one sult, progress can continually be mental safety meetings. casting their ballots on April 7. who is willing to undertake such made on eliminating hazards and Consider findings and recom­ The voting will continue through an assignment. accidents that are costly and un­ mendations of Inspection The union wants decisions ren­ Monday, April 20 in order to give necessary for all involved. Committee. (See "Vessel's members now at sea an opportunity dered by the arbitrator to be bind­ Safety Inspection Commit­ ing on both sides, but the boat to participate in the voting. tee" below.) The balloting was ordered after owners have stated they want the 'boat owner negotiators failed to courts to have the final say on such Formal minutes of this meeting make any "significant" proposals matters. are kept and forwarded to the THE HAGUE, Netherlands—Fed­ after a series of meetings with the The union is also insisting that various company safety depart­ eral governments have been known union representatives. In fact, present deductions made on the ments in duplicate. The companies to be "grabby" upon occasion, but Austin P. Skinner, the union's sec­ fishermen toward the cost of elec­ should also forward a copy of the this takes the cake—or the island. retary-treasurer, said the boat own­ tronic gear on the boats be elimi­ minutes to this department for The Dutch Mihister for Justice ers now have receded from pro­ nated. It is also demanding an study and possible joint action. has announced that the government posals they made at the outset of increase of one half of 1 percent WASHINGTON — The Depart­ DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY might occupy a private man-made the talks. in health and welfare benefits for COMMITTEE. Each Departmental ment of Agriculture has announced island not yet in existence, under The union is insisting that an the members, plus changes in Safety Committee meets once a the first agreement with the Ivory terms of a convention not yet in impartial arbitrator be appointed working conditions, such as sailing month prior to the meeting of Coast under Public Law 480. effect. by either the Federal Mediation times. The agreement with the Ivory the Senior Safety Committee. Minister Yvo Scholten told the Service or the National Arbitration The old contract expired on Membership of these committees Coast provides for the sale of $3.8 Senate that the Cabinet was con­ Association to handle issues aris­ March 31. The negotiations com­ is as follows: million worth of US rice and in­ sidering his plan to claim the in­ ing under the contract. edible tallow. In all, the transaction menced prior to the expiration The departmental safety repre­ stallation as Dutch territory al­ On the other hand, the boat own­ date after the union notified the sentative, plus the chief mate, first involves about 88.1 million pounds though it would be erected five ers want a local arbitrator to be association of its Intention to reassistant engineer or chief steward of rice worth about $2.4 million miles off the coast, two miles out­ picked from a pool of New Bed- open the contract. (depending on the department) and and 11 million pounds of tallow side territorial waters. all members of the department off worth $980,000. Ocean transporta­ According to Crcholten, the non­ tion costs were estimated at about watch. existent island could be claimed $350,000. The minimum suggested agenda uouer provisions of the unpracticed Sales will be made by private for each of these meetings is the US grain traders. The agreement Continental Shelf Convention following: signed by the Conference of Law also provides that 50 percent of Safety representative's report of the Sea in Geneva in 1958. the Ivory Coast francs received on the previous Senior The, convention endorses coastal in payment will be loaned to the Safety Committee Meetings. states rights beyond the three-mile Ivory Coast Government for eco­ Discuss a safety subject. limit for the exploitation of natural nomic development, 35 percent will Discuss unsafe practices and/ resources. be used to defray US overseas ex­ or conditions observed. However, government sources penses, and the remaining 15 per­ Recommendations to be taken disagreed with the minister's views cent will be set aside for US for­ to the next Senior Safety that the government could base its eign aid loans to US and Ivory Committee meeting. action on the 1958 agreement, but Coast private business firms. believed that the island could be VESSEL'S SAFETY INSPEC­ •The Ivory Coast is one of the occupied since it could not be re­ TION COMMITTEE. This commit­ new nations on the east coast of garded as a ship protected by a tee shall consist of the following Africa. It gained its independence foreign flag. members: from France on August 7, 1960 and The island is to be used by a One Mate (Appointed by the became a member of the United private company to broadcast com­ Master). Nations on September 20 of the mercial television programs to the One Engineer (Appointed by same year. Netherlands. Spokesmen for the the Master). Members of Local 980, internafiona! Brotherhood of Elec­ unidentified company announced Deck Department Safety Rep­ that the TV station would begin trical Worlcers, hold contract ratification meeting at SIU resentative. operation in July. Engine Department Safety Norfolk hall after winding up their strike at the Virginia Elec­ The station would compete with Representative. tric & Power Company. The workers had been out on the the government-run non-commer­ Steward Department Safety bricks about a week prior to the successful wind-up of pact cial Dutch television station, which Representative. talks. They lauded support given by Seafarers during the is financed by fees collected from The ship's Safety Inspection • dispute. .• viewers. Committee should make an inspec­ SIU Fishermen's Union Begins Strike Bailoting Island Crab Planned By Netherlands Ivory Coast To Get US Rice, Tallow Virginia Electrical Strike Ends �April 17, 1964 SEAFARERS 10. Other disbursements (a) See Attachment (b) : 11. Total lines 7 to 10, inclusive 12. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 6, less line 11) ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended Novemher 30, 1963 SEAFARERS WELFARE FLIND 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 123 William Street, New York 38, NY. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES i As of November 30, 1963 (Name of plan) Seafarers Welfare Plan (Address of plan's principal office) 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY. ASSETS1. Cash 2. Bonds and debentures (a) Government obligations (b) Nongovernment bonds (c) Total bonds and debentures. 3. Stocks (a) Preferred (b) Common 4. Common trusts 5. Real estate loans and mortgages 6. Operated real estate 7. Other investment assets 8. Accrued income receivable on invest­ ments 9. Prepaid expenses 10. Other assets (aI See attachment (b) (c) Column (2) 617,281.56 Column* (3) 796,407.58 2,118,972.07 2,915,379.65 Not Applicable —0— 1,161,942.98 294,950.33 4,372,272.96 55,474.71 11. Total assets 55,474.71 5,045,029.23 LIABILITIES AND FUNDS 12. Insurance and annuity premiums payable —0— 13. Reserve for unpaid claims (not covered by insurance) —0— 14. Accounts payable. See Attachment .. 524,495.32 15. Accrued payrolls, taxes and other ex­ penses —0— 16. Total liabilities 17. Funds and reserves (a) See below 1,779,951.00 (b) Fund balance 2,740,582.91 <c> (d.i Total funds and reserves .. 4,520,533.91 Iff. Total liabilities and funds 5,045,029.23 45,750.36 45,750.86 4,018,849.43 (599,301.99) RECONCILIATION OF FUND BALANCES 13. Fund balance at beginning of year 14. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 12) 15. Other increases or decreases in funds (a) Net increase or decrease by adjustment in asset values of investment. Adjustment in bond carrying value from amortized cost to cost (455.10) (b) See Attachment (359,534.32) -524,495,32 Item 17 (a) Re.serve for welfare benefits for pensioners and their dependents— $1,779,951.00 EXHIBIT B-2 For Year Ending November 30, 1963 (Name of plan) Seafarers Welfare Plan (Address of plan's principal office) 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY. DISBURSEMENTS 7. Insurance and annuity premiums paid to insurance companies for participants benefits 8. Benefits provided other than through insurance carriers or other service organizations. See Attachment.... 9. Administrative expenses (a) Salaries (Schedule 1) (b) Fees and commissions (c) Interest (d) Taxes (e) Rent (f) Other administrative expenses 3,165,692.67 194,335.21 19,280.62 Item No. I. Seafarers Welfare Plan is identified with various Atlantic, Gulf Coast and Great Lakes steamship companies, tugboat and dredging operators who have collective bargaining agreements with the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, the Inland Boatmen's Union of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, Great Lakes District. &B Classes of Benefits Provided Death Medical Hospital Sickness and Accident Maternity Medical Examination Program Unemployment Blood Transfusions Optical Surgical Burial Plots Special Therapeutic Equipment Rehabilitation Blood Bank , _ Rehabilitation Therapy EXHIBIT B-I—Item 10—Other Assets Investment In Stock of Wholly-Owned Corporation (At Cost) $ 2,000.00 Miscellaneous Receivables 19,936.65 Deposits 444.00 Due from Other Plans 28,094.06 Capital Donated to Wholly-Owned Corps $426,293.70 Less: Reserve for Donated Capital 421,293.70 6,000.00 Fixed Assets Furniture and Fixtures—New York 353,577.94 Medical and Safety Program Facilities—Bklyn..NY.. 92,412.13 Medical and Safety Program Facilities—Puerto Rico.. 61,949.69 Medical and Safety Program Facilities — New Orleans, La 44,852.34 Furniture and Fixtures—Blood Bank Program—New York, NY 558.78 Medical and Safety Program Facilities—Bait., Md.... 46,050.49 Equipment Outports 7,275.07 Cemetery Plots 1,888.35 608,564.79 608,564.79 40,238.96 3,419,547.46 —0—• 3,469,588.70 $ 55,474.71 $ 6,507.64 7,395.46 20,319.27 490,272.95 $524,495.32 EXHIBIT B-I — Statement of Significant Unrecorded Assets and Liabilities ASSETS Contributions Receivable—^Note Interest Receivable on Bonds $1,385,882.12 26,803.11 $1,412,685.23 LIABILITIES Incurred Benefits Payable Administrative Expenses Payable $ 429,446.20 32,469.54 $ 461,915.74 Note: Included herein are delinquent contributions in the amount of $272,000 due from A. H. Bull Steamship Company, as principal for its own vessels and from its subsidiary, A. H. Bull & Company, Inc., as agents for several steamship companies. Attorneys for the Plan have Instituted suits libeling various vessels under the control of the companies and the partieSi involved are presently engaged in proceedings for reorganization under the Bankniptcy Act. EXHIBIT B-2—Line 8 and Page 2—Item 7 Benefits provided other than through insurance carrier or other service organization. Cost of Benefits Paid. $3,306,861.82 Cost of fixed assets acquired for purpose of providing specific benefits 162,726.88 EXHIBIT B-2—Line 10—Other Disbursements Trustees Meetings ; Travel Expenses Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Maintenance of Real Estate Information Booklets $ 7,081.83 4,789.91 27,430.96 4,439.23 2,008,43 $45,750.36 503,510.39 —0— Total Other Assets Item 14—Accounts Payable Payroll Taxes Withheld Accounts Payable Contributions Held In Escrow Due to Other Plans $3,469,588.70 279,978.21 54,884.16 —0— 14,942.36 20,193.94 133,511.72 (359,989.42) 2,740,582.91 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS 4,166.80 35,404.30 667.86 (599,301.99) 16. Fund balance end of year Less: Reserve for Fixed Assets > Indicate accounting basis by check; Cash X Accrual •. Plans on a cash basis should attach • statement of signiflcant unrecorded assets and liabilities. See Attachment. • The assets listed in this statement must be valued in column (1) on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present vaiue, whichever is iower. if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department (Act, sec. 7 (e) and (f) (1) (B)). State basis of determining the amount at which securities are carried and shown in column (1): Bonds, stocks and Treasury bills at cost. • If A (2) in item 13, PART III is checked "Yes," show in this column the cost of present value, whichever is lower, of investment summarized in lines 2c. 3a, and 3b, if such vaiue differs from that reported in column (1). RECEIPTS 1. Contributions (a) Employer (b) Employees (c) Other (Specify) 2. Interest, dividends, and other investment net income.. 3. Gain (or lo.ss) from disposal of assets, net. Loss 4. Dividends and experience rating refunds from insur­ ance companies 5. Other receipts (a) Interest on Delinquent Contributions (b) Equipment and Office Improvement Rental. (c) Miscellaneous 6. Total lines 1 to 5, inclusive 3,699,874.32 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ATTACHMENT TO ANNUAL REPORT-FORM D-2 NOVEMBER 30, 1962 EXHIBIT B-I Column (1) Page Seventeen LOG (Continued on page 18) �Page Etgiteeu SEAFARERS ANNUAL REPORT (Continued from page 17) EXHIBIT B-2—Line 15(B)—Other Increases or (Decreases) In Fnnds Increase in Reserve for Welfare Benefits to Pensioners and their Dependents Acquisition of Fund Balance Resulting from (Donsolidation with Other Plan ($423,573.00) 64,038.68 ($359,534.32) AprH ». IfM LOG 15. Accrued payrolls, taxas and otlwr expenses 19. Total liabilities 17. Funds and reserves (a) Reserve for futiuv benefits and expenses (b) (c) (d) Total funds and reserves 18. Total liabilities and funds 9.150.773.48 5.159.773.49 9,159.773.45 « Indicate accounting basis by check: Cash • Accrual X. Plans on a cash basis should attach a statement of significant unrecorded assets and Uabilities. > The assets listed in this statement murt be valued in column (1) on the basis regularly used In valuing investments heid in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or sbaU be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever Is lower, if such a atafement la not to re^iulred to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department (Act, sec. 7 (e) and (D (1) (B). Stats baals of determining the amount at which securities are carried and ^own in column (D: Bonds. Stocks and Treasury BUis —At Cost. " If A (2) In item 13, PART III Is checked "Yes." show in this column the cost or present value, whichever is lower, of investments summarized in Unes 2c. 3a. and 3b. It such valua dUfera ttom that reported in column (1). ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND X EXHIBIT B-2 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS For Year Ending November 30. 1963 (Name of plan) Seafarers Pension Plan (Address of plan's principal oifice) 17 Battery Place, New York 4. NY. and.. Trustees of the Fund and.... ..., ~.™. being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his informa* tion, knowledge and belief. Subscribed and twortt to befon before me thie Employee trustee: ^ JOHN J. BBOTSEO NOTflBY PUBLIC. Slai® ol NBW Tool No. aO-ClC£365 OuoUHed In Noiiaau County Cert. Wad in Nassau Co. & N. Y. Co. t?«inmiss>oa Expiioe Maieh 3% WW RECEIPTS 1. Contributions (a) Employer (b) Employees (c) Others (Specify) 2. Interest, dividends, and other investment net income 3. Gain (or loss) from disposal of assets, net 4. Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance companies 5. Other receipts (a) (b) (c) 6. Total lines 1 to 5, inclusive r ANNUAL REPORT 7. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1963 8. SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN 9. 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE 10. of the STATE OF NEW YORK The data con-tained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at tlie office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 123 William Streot..-New York 38. NY. EXHIBIT B-1 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES i As of November 30, 1963 (Name of plan) Seafarers Pension Plan (Address of plan's principal office) 17 Battery Place, New York 4. NY. ASSETS' Column (I) Column (2) $ 102,484.38 Column* (3) 1. Cash 2. Bonds and debentures (a) Government obligations ... $ 251,785.00 (b) Nongovernment bonds 1,578,442.40 (c) Total bonds and debentures. 1,830,227.40 3. Stocks Not (a) Preferred 345,427.48 Applicable (b) Common 1,889,164.81 4. Common trusts 5. Real estate loans and mortgages 295,384.73 6. Operated real estate 7. Other investment assets. U.S. Treasury Bills 199,213.77 4,559,418.19 8. Accrued interest paid on investments. 1,397.93 9. Prepaid expenses 10. Other assets (a) Accounts Receivable 496,472.95 (b) (c) 496,472.95 11. Total assets $5,159,773.45 LIABILITIES AND FUNDS 12. Insurance and annuity premiums payable 13. Reserve for unpaid claims (not covered by insurance) 14. Accounts payable 11. 12. $3,238,783.00. 110,683.54 27,788.18 $3,375,254.72 / DISBURSEMENTS Insurance and annuity premiums paid to insurance companies for participants benefits Benefits provided other than through insurance carriers or other service organizations Administrative expenses (a) Salaries (Schedule 1) (b) Fees "and commissions (c) Interest • (d) Taxes (e) Rent (f) Other administrative expenses Other disbursements (a) Trustee.s Meeting Expense (b) Traveling Expense Total lines 7 to 10, inclusive Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 6, less line 11) 790,145.58 46,961.42 23,677.93 2,463.02 3,284.64 44,838.61 5,462.78 845.68 121,225.62 6,308.46 917,679.66 2,457,575.06 RECONCILIATION OF FUND BALANCES 13. Fund balance at beginning of year —0— 14. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 12) 2,457,575.96 15. Other increases or decreases in funds (a) Net increase or decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments. Adjustment in Bond Carrying Value from Amortized Cost to Cost 869.67 (b) Net increase in Reserve for Future Benefits and Expenses (2,458,444.73) (2,457,575.06) 16. Fund balance end of year ()—. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE .5EAFAREkS..,PEN.S.ip.N..FUN0 and Truztees of the Fund and,... being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his Information, knowledge and belief. Subscribed and tworn to before me this ..jiayor....f; 1I1...C5C Employee trusteei 6^ ^ JOHK X BACUSE<» KOTABY PUBUC, SlaW of N»w Todl No. 30-8482085 ~ ^ QuolUiad in Nnoaau County ICML Bled in Nasaau Co. S, H. Y. (^ jConmiMioB ExpUas Hoioli 30, UW �SEAFARERS Afriilf, MM Tag* WaHetm tOG The crew aljoard the Penn Transporter (Penn Navigation) experienced some anxious hours on the first leg of their trip to Port Said. Five days out the ship sprang a leak which filled the^port tank with 14 feet of water, and the crew was forced to dump 186 tons of corn over the side. James H. Bales, by a delegation from the Trans­ ship's delegate, reports that globe including Anthony Palino, by the time the Transporter ship's delegate, Jorge Ripoll and The damage sustained by the Steel Seafarer (Isthmian) when she was in a collision with the MV Zeta below New Orleans on the Mississippi is seen in the two photos. Bosun Enrica Tarelfl (top photo), is seen surveying part of the wreckage topside. Damage to the bridge is seen in the pic­ ture below. Neither ship was seriously injured in the acci­ dent. ^ Steel Seafarer Suffers Slight Crash Damage After a midnight bump on the fog-bound Mississippi River, the Steel Seafarer (Isthmian) was forced to turn about and head back to New Orleans for repairs. The Isthmian vessel, which was bound for New York to take on cargo, was involved in a collision with the Yugoslav-flag Zeta, which was sailing for New Orleans off Port Surphur. No one was in­ jured in the accident. Enrico Torelli, bosun on the Steel Seafarer, had several photos taken of the damage caused by the crash while the ship limped back to New Orleans. The photos, seen on this page, show some of the damage which the Steel Sea­ farer suffered. The SlU-contracted Seafarer suffered damage to several plates on the starboard side in the vicinity of No. 1 hatch, the chain rail, which was swept away, and slight injuries to her bridge. It was reported that injuries suffered by the Zeta were con­ fined to the area around her bow. Although the Steel Seafarer was not damaged seriously, repair work in New Orleans delayed her sailing for about a week. The Isthmian vessel sailed from New York late in March for Basrah, Iraq and other ports in the Middle East. She is scheduled to pay off in New York on May 28th. Type Minutes When Possible In order to assure accurate digests of shipboard meetings in the LOG, it is desirable that the .reports of shipboard meet­ ings be typed if at all possible. reached Spain for repairs, the corn cargo in four tanks and one hold became waterlogged. i R. De Boissiere, ship's delegate on the Transorient (Hudson) was given a special vote of thanks for taking care of C. D. Simmons, deck engineer, who was injured at sea. Simmons was hospitalized in Bombay, India and later sent home. After learning the rudimenls of medical care from tak­ ing care of the deck engineer, De Boissiere feels that he is in a spe­ cial position to appreciate the work of the SIU clinics. In a short note to the LOG, the ship's delegate expresses his thanks to the clinics foiv taking care of the Union members and their fami­ lies. Si 4 Crewmembers on the Sacra­ mento (Oriental Exporters) seem to have developed a yen for sea­ food. A Good and Welfare resolu­ tion requested the steward to make sure there were plenty of shrimp, scallops and oysters on the menu for the next trip. Ship's delegate Ralph O. King reports the Sacramento recently came out of layup in Jacksonville and was being brought around in good SIU order. s» s« s* The antics of the amateur cooks on the Steel Maker (Isthmian) are giving the galley staff a headache. Crewmembers have been asked to cease using the toaster for a hot plate. Ship's delegate William Bushay gave a vote of thanks to N. A. Huff, deck delegate, Joseph Cyr, engine delegate, and P. Saquiiayan, steward delegate, for Prove Eiigibiiity For Hospital $ Seafarers being admitted to a Public Health hospital are urged to carry with them their Union book plus proof of eli­ gibility for SIU benefits; namely, a record that they have at least 90 days seatime during the previous year and at least one day during the previous six months. Failure to have the proper credentials will cause a delay in payments to the Sea­ farer. If the Seafarer is admitted to a hospital which is not a PHS institution, he should contact the Union immediately. The Union will arrange with the USPHS for a transfer to a Pub­ lic Health hospital in his vicin­ ity. The PHS will not pick up the hospital tab for private hospital care, unless it is noti­ fied in advance. MONTPELIER VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Marcti • — Chairman, J. Whatley; Secretary, O. H. Wright. Ship sailed short two men from San Francisco. $7 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT In deck and steward de­ partments. Patrolman to be contacted regarding deck department rules and regulations as covered In agreement. Vote of thanks to steward and bis department for an exceptional Job well done. Patrick Macklin. 4 a, GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), Mar. 21—Chairman, Richard Adamson; Sec­ retary, R. Hernandez. Ship's delegate informed crew that payoff will be held on Monday due to delayed ar­ rival. No beefs or disputed OT. New gaskets are required In crew's 4 4" a. 4" i 4 4 4 Ships whose steward depart­ Crewmembers on the Del Munments know that their best ef­ do (Delta) were disgruntled when forts are not going unnoticed by the company agent wouldn't fur­ the votes of thanks they receive nish launch service to shore sayfrom grateful crews include the Transglobe (Hudson), Alcoa Roaner (Alcoa), Kyska (Waterman), Mobile (Sea-Land), C. S. Long Lines (Isthmian), Elizabethport (Sea-Land), Norberto Capay (Lib­ erty Navigation), Del Rio and Del Campo (Delta), Alice Brown (Bloomfield), New Yorker (Con­ tainer Ships), Bienville (SeaLand), La Salle (Waterman), Bo­ nanza (American Asia), and Puerto Corns Block Rico, (Motorships of Puerto Rico). ing it was too expensive. On the 4 Reinaldo Alamo, crew pantry­ other hand, they did find the man on the Transglobe (Hudson), chow up to the highest SIU tra­ is reported doing fine after being ditions and gave a resounding hospitalized in Bremerhaven, Ger­ vote of thanks to the steward de­ many. Alamo was visited recently partment. quarters as too much water is coming through porthole whenever the ship rolls. Cigarettes should be sold aboard ship. Suggestion that yellow paint be used on the stairway aft so that crewmembers can see the over­ head. MARINE (US Shipping), Mar. 7— Chairman, F. J. Johnson; Secretary, none. Ship's delegate reported de­ layed sailing at Yokohama. Lack of FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), March 7—Chairman, Oeorge B. McCurlcy; Secretary, R. C'Rourke. Cap­ tain has been complaining about orange peelings and other refuse thrown about the decks. Some men complained that the steward is too harsh with them. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate McCurley for good job. DEL MONTE (Delta), Jan 4—Chair­ man, James M. Hand; Secretary, P. L. Shauger. Brother C. P. Moore was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $10 in ship's fund. Motion made to have Union make arrangements for men at sea to vote on dues raise and in general elections. Vote of thanks to steward departments especially the galley gang. 4 When the Afoundria (Water­ man) sailed recently, the crew found that R. W. Corns, chief elec­ trician, was breaking in a new camera he had just bought at the DeBoissiere Bales Seachest. Taking advantage of this new talent, Corns was quickly their cooperation in making the elected as reporter-photographer trip a smooth one. at the first ship's meeting. 4 4 4 Joe E. Block, meeting chairman The best way to provoke a quar­ on the Seatrain Louisiana (Seatrain), sends word that Alfonso rel between a bunch of apple con­ Sandino, the ship's former bosun, noisseurs is to ask them what would appreciate hearing from his variety makes the best eating. friends and former shipmates However, the apple fanciers while he recuperates from a re­ aboard the Commander (Marine cent illness. Block says Sandino Carriers) are all agreed that on is making a good progress and the next trip, the steward better will be moved to the USPHS Hos­ serve them the eating rather than the cooking kind! pital in Galveston, Tex. shortly. launch service at Chittagong to be taken up with patrolman. All depart­ ment delegates extended a vote of thanks for excellent cooperation dur­ ing voyage. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chief mate continually working on deck. Vote of thanks to the chief steward, Eddie Miller, for a job well done. Excellent menus and good food and service put out by all members of the steward department. A & J FATH (Pacific Seafarers) Mar. 5—Chairman, B. McNulty; Secretary, Julius Johnson Two men missed ship in Bombay. One man had to get off due to illness. No beefs reported by department delegates. BONANZA (America A:>a), Fab. 11 —Chairman, Tad Chilinski; Secretary, Ray Rosemont. A letter was read from headquarters concerning launch service in Chittagong. Crew to be paid if launch service is not available. Beef concerning daymen standing weekend gangway watches. Crew wants clarification. Disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Mo­ tion made to attempt to obtain Amer­ ican currency for draws instead of Travellers' cheeks. Vote of thanks to the steward department. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), Feb. 22—Chairman, R. A. Eden; Secretary, R. C. Williams. Ship's delegate re­ ported everything running smoothly. $10.50 in ship's fund. Motion made that negotiating committee negotiate for time off in the next negotiations. The matter of fresh milk and ice cream to be taken up with patrolman. Discussion on motions made aboard ship. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Feb. 13— Chairman, C. L. Arndt; Secretary, C. G. Brissett, Sr. Disputed OT beef in deck department will l>e taken up with patrolman. One man left in hos­ pital in Karachi, Pakistan. Vote of thanks given to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. �Page Tweaty SEAFARERS LOG Blowout Makes Up For Holiday At Sea April 17. 1964 Unbending In Calcutta Nobody, least of all a Seafarer, likes to be away from home for the holiday season. While a traditional Christmas dinner or New Year's celebration on board ship may be something to look forward to on a long^ voyage, the day-to-day work crew consists of West Coast Sea­ farers, who signed on in Seattle, routine is always there to re­ Wash. "A more grand bunch I mind a seaman that he is a long never sailed with," he declares. way from his family and friends. Fine Chow These thoughts were very much Adding to the spirit of friendli­ on the minds of the crew of the ness on board, was the fii.e chow served up by the shlp's's steward department. The good galley situa­ tion was, in turn, enhanced by the entertainment provided by Barney McNally, the singing waiter from Pittsburgh, who was the sole East Coast representative aboard. McNally's vocal efforts "made the voyage even more enjoyable," Richard said. The idea of the postponed New Johns Hourigan Year's party kept growing all the Overseas Rose (Maritime Over­ way to Korea. When the ship hit seas) which sailed for Korea in Inchon, the great moment was at early December. When the holi­ hand, and the crew of the Rose days rolled around, the crewmem- turned out for the occasion in bers were separated from their style. Not only did the party make homes by several thousand miles up for the delay in celebrating of the Pacific. At this point a New Year's 1964, but it also got a bunch of the crew resolved that headstart in welcoming 1965, they would celebrate the coming judging from Richard's descrip­ of the new year in an appropri­ tion. ate SIU style, even if it had to be Among the merrymakers at­ somewhat delayed. According to tending the biowout were Rich­ wiper Ronnie Richards, the idea ards, Stanley Johns, Walt Cleaver, for a blowout was actually first John Hourigan, Hank Roberts, conceived soon after the ship left Buddie Davidson, Stew GinsbOrg, the States. Ken Kunstsen, Eddie Lee and Richards writes that the Rose's Barney McNally. MARGARET BROWN (Bloomneld), February 2—Chatrman, D. B. Jordan; Secrefary, S. Rothschild. Ship's dele­ gate reported one man was hospital­ ized in France. Some disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with patrolman. Bosun suggested that de­ partment delegates handle all beefs at payoff in order to expedite payoff procedures. Vote of thanks to the steward department for an exception­ ally well done job. DEL CAMPO (Delta), November 16 —Chairman, William Goff; Secretary, James Barnette. Repair list turned in. Beef between saloon messman and BR to be handled by patrolman. Beef about engine department sanitary work in general. Safety meeeting at­ tended by ail delegates and depart­ ment heads. JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriers), March I—Chairman, F. Jankowski; Secretary, L. B. Kelly. Ship's delegate reported one man was iiuspilalized In Yoko­ hama. $22.20 in ship's fund. Motion made that travelers' checks be elimi­ nated. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department and a special vote of thanks to the steward. SACRAMENTO (Oriental Exporters), Feb. 16—Chairman, Ralph O. King; Secretary, John L. Mumusiyn. Every­ thing is shipshape. Ralph O. King was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. .Ship s.niled short one AB. Crew requested to keep messhall and washrooni clean, and to make less noise in passageways. March 7—Chairman, Ralph O. King; Secretary, Zane Netherton. Ship in good SIU order. $9.75 in ship's fund. Zane Netherton elected to serve as ship's delegate. Crew requests fresh water tanks be cleaned and recemented as drinking water was dirty duiing entire vo.vage. Ve.ssel sailed short one AB without replaconent. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), March 23—Chairman, Joe B. Block; Secretary, Herbert C. Justice. Ship, is running along very smoothly. $7.93 in ship's fund. Fortner bosun, Alfon­ so Sandino is progressing satisfactor­ ily at the USPHS hospital in Norfolk. He will be moved to the USPHS hos­ pital in Galveston soon. Drop him a line, as he'll appreciate it. TRANSORiENT (Hudson), March 15 —Chairman, W. H. Thompson; Secre­ fary, J. W. Haggerty. Deck engineer hospitalized in Bo)nl)3y and then .sent home. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vole of thanks ex­ tended to steward W. H. Ti)omp.son and departinent for excellent feeding. Special vote of thanks to ship's dele­ gate R. DeBoissiere for taking care of injured man. Delegate expressed thanks for the SIU clinics in ail ports for taking care of all the membership and their children. ELDORADO (American Asia), March 19—Chairman, Cyril A. Scott; Secre­ tary, L. Paradise. Ship's delegate re­ ported there was no water for drink­ ing or showers for five days. Letter sent to headquarters. Leo Paradise ,. A - • • was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Crew requested to keep doors below closed and not to dump gar­ bage on deck in port. Repair lists to be submitted to ship's delegate who in turn wiU submit them to the cap­ tain. VOLUSIA (Suwanee), March S — Chairman, W. Fernwood; Secretary, Joseph Crage. One oiler failed to join ship in Portland. $10.50 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Joe Harty was elect­ ed to serve as ship's treasurer. The Midway incident should ho brought to attention of the Union. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Over­ seas), Feb. 21—Chairman, Jack Red­ ding; Secretary, John Gardner. One DIGEST of , man mi.ssed ship in San Francisco. One man taken off ship with not-Btfor-duty slip. N. J. Kerngood was electetl to serve as ship's delegate. $9.26 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported. Discussion on cold drinks. Discussion on steward department sit­ uation. WASHINGTON CARRIER (Destiny Carriers), Jan. 1 — Chairman, J. F. Dickerson; Secretary, H. M. Smith. Relaxing after the long trip to Calcutta, crewmemberi of the Hudson (Victory Transport), smile for engine delegate L. Paradeau's camera (above). Among those gathered around the table are (l-r) W. O'Connor. F. Blandino, C. Wiggins, H. Krouso, and F. Coggins. Paradeau takes his turn before the camera (below), as he stands besides Brother Blandino In the lobby of Calcutta's Grand Hotel. Rates Welfare Care As Tops DEL MONTI (Delta), Feb. 23— Chairman, Charles Moore; Secretary, Daniel Robinson. Ship's delegate re­ ported no beefs. Some logs and appli­ cation for hospital sUp to be dis­ cussed with boarding patrolman. Crew requested to remove clothes from line when dry. Suggestion made to get timer for washing machine. Vote of thanks extended to steward department. COUNCIL GROVl (Cities Service), Mar. 1—Chairman, T. Faulkner; Sec­ retary, G. Swift. Motion made that company provide an awning for fantall, and keys for foc'sale doors. Dis­ puted OT in all three departments. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for Its flno work. MIDLAND (Clearwater), Feb. 23— Chairman, Jack Guard; Secretary, R. H. Simpson. No beefs except for a few hours disputed OT and for re­ pairs. Check patrolman for clarifica­ tion re sougeeing of the officers' rooms. Motion made that any welding or burning done off regular working hours is to be paid as time and onehalf. Check why company has not for­ warded mail to the ship, and on prices for slopchest. Vote of thanks to steward department, especially to Frenchy, crew messman. for an ex­ ceptional Job. Contact patrolman about keeping natives off ship. TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways). Mar. II — Chairman, Guy DeBaere; Secretary, A. Caram. Ship's delegate reported that crew pantryman had to be hospitalized in Bremerhaven. Ger­ many, for operation, and is doing fine. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment will be taken up with patrol­ man on arrival. Vote of thanks to the steward department for job well done. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Mar. 16—Chairman, B. Derol; Secre­ tary, Roberto Hannibal. $4.50 in ship's fund. Brother McCuUough volunteered for ship's delega,te job. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. HASTINGS (Waterman), March 13 STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Mar. IS Chairman, N. A. Huff; Secretary, Fred Tampoi. $65 In ship's fund. Donated $5 to the American Seamen's Friend Society. Some disputed OT In deck and engine departments. Motion made to have more specialized training ashore so that men are trained ac­ cording to job they wish to do on board ship. Deck delegate complained about the sanitary work not being performed properly. STEEL APPRENTICE (isthmian), Jan. 21—Chairman, Jose Fidaigo; Sec­ retary, Fred Durham. Ship's delegate reported (hat the crew has been dissati.sfied with the preparation of menus and food for the past two months. Crew would like to have more of a variety of meats and night lunch. PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn), Jan. 19 — Chairman, H. Workmen; Secre­ tary, C. Lee. Ship's delegate reported that one fireman failed to join ship on .sailing day. James H. Bales elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Five days out the ship sprang a leak in No. 5 port tank and took on 14 feet of water. Had to dump 186 tons of corn over the side. Stopped In Spain for repairs. To the Editor: I havB just returned home from tha Staten Island USPHS Hospital where I was a patient from January 7 to March 26. 1964. I was drydocked after I fell and broke my leg on the Ponderosa, my last ship. I am now an out-patient at the Ma­ it t rine Hospital in Galveston. After being in the hospital, I have really found out what an efficient Welfare Plan we To the Editor: have. I don't have enough words to The first day I was laid up, express my thanks for all tha help I received from tha Wel­ fare Plan during my wife Christine's illness. She was operated on for can­ cer and later passed away. I want to thank all the SIU officials and members who All letters to the Editor for have made it possible to help us retired Seafarers in time of publication in the SEAFARERS need. LOG must be signed by the Sherwood Finer writer. Names will be withheld upon request. 4" S) it Welfare Help Draws Praise Brother J. F. Dickerson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported. Discussion on taking up collection for ship's fund. Foc'sles and pa.ssageways need sougeeing after loading grain. Chairman, Gary Scott; Secretary, John Weils. $4.20 in ship's fund. Dele­ gates requested to make up repair lists. Everything Is running smoothly. SIU, but were members of other unions. When they would see our representatives coming to see us every week, they couldn't help noticing how much more consideration wa SIU members received than they did. Even the boys in tha NMU admitted that we had tha best benefits. Milburn L. Hatley SIU welfare representatives came around and took care of everything that needed to be done. They also made arrangements to get me to the airport when I was ready to leave. A person can really feel proud to. be a member of the SIU, especially when we have such a good welfare plan and such fine fellows representing it. Some of the boys in the hos­ pital did not belong to the Lauds Seafarers Aid On Claim To the Editor: I find it very difficult to ex­ press my deepest thanks to all who took part in helping my husband. Earnest Cochran, put through his welfare claim on my behalf. The checks were a tremend­ ous help in paying back bills. Please accept our humble thanks for everything. Estelle Earnest Cochran Final Journey TRANSHARTFORD (Hudson Water­ ways), Mar. 17 — Chairman, Covert; Secretary, Kennedy. Crew was glad to hear about 50-50 finally coming to a head. Patrolman did a very good job on all beefs. Crew hopes the com­ pany will live up to Us end. FAIRPORT (Waterman), Mar 8— Chairman, Steve Thayer; Secretary, Peter Goodzuk. $5.80 In ship's fund. Letter to be sent to headquarters re­ garding empty rooms midships for deck maintenance. Vote of thanks to steward department for job weU done. William A, Hendershot's former tliipmatei paid him their final respects when they acted as pallbearers, bringing him to his final resting place at Rose Hills Cemetery, Calif. Among the Seafarers pictured are A. Ellingsen, T. Navarre, M. Yiirko, J. La Coste, R. Richardson and G. McCartney. �SEAFARERS 17, MM LOO-A-RHYTHM: •lATRAIN T I X A • (CMtraln), March S2—Chalmian, H. Blarring; •aerafary, I. O. Jahnten. Two men mlaaed ahlp in New Orleana. t93.72 In ahlp'a fund. S39.79 in coca-cola fund. Motion made to taka ahlp'a fund and coke fund and pay off coke machine. H. BJerrlng was elected to •crve ae ahlp'a delegate. Without Answer By E. A. King Safe on the steady sun-warmed beach 1 stand) To gaze upon the ever-restless sea. As oft before I seek to understand What charm that cold deep ocean holds for me. TRANSEASTERN (T r a n a eaatarn), March 20—Chairman/ Jamaa Sheata; Secretary, Ouatav V. Thobe. Motion made to carry one more wiper. Crew cited the Impossibility of regulating the heat aboard ablp In order to be comfortable. It Is either too hot or too cold. Suggestion made to move steam table from aaloon to galley. Vote of thanka to the ateward depart­ ment. From whence the distant almost pleading call? That cry that comes from way off there somexohere? Cold reason tells me. none there speaks at all But logic silenced still a call I hear. COMMANDER (Marina Carrlara), March 15—Chairman, R. Neran; Sec­ retary, none. Motion made that 12 years of aeatime with 20 years of good standing In SIU should make member eligible for pension regard­ less of age. Suggestion was made that steward get fresh fruit aboard when­ ever available wbUe in Port of Rot­ terdam. Crew would like eating apples instead of cooking apples and more of a variety of meats at break­ fast. Bosun hospitalized in Philadel­ phia. Disputed OT In engine and steward departments. Not one I love lies buried in the deep My sons sailed there but all come safely home; I love the land bound cottage that I keep I do not crave in ships the sea to roam. Yet feeling with the heavy breathing tide I count the waves that crest and break and roll. Responding to a kinship known inside That bonds the sea as one to my soul. DEL ORO (Delta), March 9—Chair­ man, Whitey Moye; Secratary, Henry C. Gardes. Ship's delegate explained proper procedure for handling beefs aboard ship for the benefit of new men. No beefs reported at the pres­ ent time. Ship's delegata resigned, and was extended a vote of thanks from crew. Whitey Moye was elected to serve in his place. Metal guard needed over pipe line on main deck. Crew told that door leading from messhall to forward cross passageway should be kept closed when not in use. Did I once have my native home therein? Is memory built of stuff that never dies? Is spirit homesick for some far has-been? Is it from in myself a something cries? Vnansweredrall unanswered. Even so As now it is, so it tvill always be; For looking now to seaward, this I know ..There's something in myself that's of the sea. Warns Against Ship Performing To the Editor: We have just returned from the second voyage of this old Liberty since she came under the SIU banner. The entire crew from the captain down, and even the SIU patrolman who paid off the ship com­ mented that this crew was one of the best. There were no loggings, no To Tbe Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. foul-ups and the payoff was really clean. In one word, the Warm Springs came in SIUstyle. It should be an inspira­ tion to many of our members to bring a ship in from a long voyage to India without any beefs or disparaging incidents. These bad apples bring no credit to our Union, but do help those who desire to destroy or embarrass us by providing them the ammunition to ac­ complish their objectives. There was a contrast between this ship and a sister ship which happened to be docked in the same port at the same time in India. Whereas the crew of our vessel was acting in true SIU style, some of the members on the other ship acted just the opposite way. They had fights and scrapes all the time. It got so bad that our crew forbid some of the men on the other ship from coming aboard. Their performance was not only something to give our Union a black eye from the standpoint of the company, but also gave our nation a setback in the eyes of the local population. Such a performance on the part of any irresponsible seg­ ment of our membership should be stopped, and those responsi­ ble should be dealt with ac­ cording to our rules. Our con­ stitution provides penalties commensurate with every viola­ tion of our contract, and they should be invoked and enforced more freely. I find that these bad actors are not the oldtimers who built this Union, God bless them, but the ones who came in lately. They have no investment in our organization, and don't know how to make their way properly. Walter Marcus $ Faf» IWeMir-OiM LOG OLGA (Marina Managers), Feb. 1*— Chairman, C. J. Quinnti Secretary, J. Moore. Ship's delegate explained situ- To the Editor: I want to take this opportu­ nity to thank the Union for its friendly help to me at a time when I was in great distress. My husband was hospitalized in Staten Island because of In­ juries last October, and I rushed to New York from my home in Mobile, Alabama, to see him. I arrived in Brooklyn as a complete stranger. I was so worried and upset that I found it very difficult to find out how to locate him. However, the Union came to my aid and pro­ vided me with a ride to the Staten Island USPHS Hospital, enabling me to see my husband. By publishing this letter you will be letting everyone know that the Union stands ready to assist the families of Its mem­ bers In their times of trouble. I am proud my husband is a member of such a fine union— the SIU. Mrs. Ernest Vitou $1 To the Editor: I am sending along a few brief words of thanks for the help given to me in my hour of need by the crew on the SS Fairland. We were a day out of Houston when I learned that my son, Fred, had passed away. The gang on the Fairland, hearing of my-loss, got togeth­ er and collected enough money to get me home in time for the funeral. In addition to this, I was able to hand a sizeable contribution from the crew over to my daughter-in-law. Believe me, both my daugh­ ter-in-law and myself don't have enough words to thank the boys on the Fairland. It's only in the SIU that you can find generosity like this at a time when it really counts. Richard Heffley Charitable Steward Cited By Orphanage NEW ORLEANS—The crew list of the Steel Vendor (Isth­ mian) shows that Fred Shaia sails as the ship's chief steward. However, Shaia has another job which doesn't show in the official records, and which he-*commend highly to all people who performs for nothing. Shaia's "moonlighting" isn't want to live In peace and free­ ^ Timely Help Gets Praise Fred Shaio, chief steward on the Steel Vendor (Isthmian], poses in New Orleans with the plaque awarded to the ship's crew for their aid to the Kwang Myung Orphanage and School for the Blind at Inchon, Korea. ation on water rationing, and amount of lodging involved. Sent cablegram and letter to headquarters about draw problem in Yokohama and other ports. Fifty cents In ship's fund. Motion to increase OT rate In aU departments up to 50% more than present rates. All hands requested to cooperate by keeping doors closed while in Indian ports. Vote of thanks to all departments for their interest in running a smooth ship. FENN VANGUARD (Penn Shipping), March 1—Chairman, Carl T. Feary; Secretary, Charles J. Mitch.-... Six men sent to hospital in Calcutta. Two more men may be taken off in Suez Canal. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everything OK in steward department in spite of shortage. Everyone requested to declare all foreign articles purchased. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a good job. KYSKA (Waterman), March 7 — Chairman, Justin Burdo; Secretary, Howard Menz. Ship's delegate checked hospital with chief officer and found all okay. Faulty lockers in crew's quarters to be repaired or replaced. Ship to be fumigated. Some disputed OT and division of wages to be taken up at payoff. Motion that SIU should furnish identification card with photo similar to Z-card to be used for iden­ tification in foreign countries. Crew seeking information about increase in benefits, wages and pension plan. Check with patrolman about topside getting milk and fruit at night during latter part of the voyage. Deck gang working on main deck after fish-oiling same. Need chairs for recreation room. Inadequate slopchest this trip. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), March 5 —Chairman, Frank Arena; Secretary, J. J. O'Hara. $16.60 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Motion made to have payoff on day of arrival if possible. Patrolman to check bunks as they are too narrow. Air-condi­ tioning or some sort of ventilation needed for rooms. Telephone should be available on gangway in all ports. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), March 1—Chairman, W. Suska; Secre­ tary, R. DeVlrgilee. Crew requested to contribute to ship's fund for a new TV set or repairs on the old one. $10 in ship's fund at present. Vote of thanks to engine delegate for Job well done. Motion made that the practice of getting money draws in traveller's checks sdould be abolished. Ship's delegate to inquire about the possibilities of an individual room for baker, go that other cooks in foc'sle may not be disturbed by earlymorning calls. Patrolman to be noti­ fied about smoke and gas in an en­ gine room 24 hours a day, and ven­ tilation problems. Vote of thanks to steward department. LA SALLE (Waterman), March 1— Chairman, W. C. Bill Sellers; Secre­ tary, William J. Emerson. No beefs reported. S2.80 in ship's fund. Stew­ ard requested that all members co­ operate on linen days. Vote of thanks to steward department. the kind which the Union frowns upon. It does make hundreds of destitute Korean orphans both happy and healthier. For, when he visits a Korean port, it's a pretty sure bet that a group of children in a neighboring institu­ tion will be getting more to eat, having more clothes to wear, or sleeping on something other than straw. While Shaia works hard at ful­ filling his role as a seafaring angel of mercy, other crewmembers on the Steel Vendor are right behind him doing their part. Both Shaia and several members of the crew were recently singled out for special praise by one of the stew­ ard's favorite projects, the Kwang Myung Orphanage ami School for the Blind at Inchon, Korea. The praise came in the form of a plaque, signed by Kyung Sam Lim, director of the school, and was addressed to Captain James White and the crew of the Steel Vendor. The plaque said: "To Master White and All Friends, SS Steel Vendor. On be­ half of the staff and children of the Kwang Myung Orphanage and School for the Blind, I wish to ex­ tend my sincere gratitude to Mr. Fred Shaia and all friends in your control for their meritorious, con­ tribution to our blind children with many foods and bedding ma­ terials. "Your meritorious donation will J Editor, I SEAFARERS LOG, dom. "Commemorating your kindness to and love of the blind children, I hereby present a letter of ap­ preciation to you." Crewmembers who (xintributed to Shaia's personal aid mission in­ cluded Seafarers Emilio Sierra, Savario Sbriglio, John A. Smith, Clarence Hancock, Joseph Goude and Chief Mate Barry Dennis. The Isthmian Line gave a num­ ber of surplus mattresses to the orphanage. Aids War Orphans Another one of Shaia's favorite charitable projects, which was re­ ported in the LOG (February 23, 1963), is the Bidulgi Home School for War Orphans in Pusan, Korea. The children at that orphanage received more than 180 items of baby food and clothing donated by the Steel Vendor's SIU crew, the captain and the Grace Church of Baltimore, Md. The Bidulgi home, which was founded by Mrs. Schoon Kyung Kim in 1953, has been an object of Shaia's attentions since 1957. The home has space for 40 chil­ dren who live in a building con­ structed by donations of American soldiers stationed in the Pusan area. Shaia whose home is in Farmville. New York, was born in Syria. A member of the Union since 1944, he is a veteran of World War I. s ' �SEAWARBRS Page Twenty-Two SXt7 AXimVAI.S and Social Security Fund Sieen Sound All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 hond from the Union in the haby's name: Mary Penton, bom November Gloria Luna, born November 1, Laurie Kay Duvall, born October 30, 1963, to the Joseph Duvalls, 1963, to the Carlos M. Lunas, 12, 1963, to the James E. Pentons, McLain, Miss. Kenners, La. Toledo, Ohio. 4" 4" 4- 4* 4 4 4 Jennifer Donahue, born Decem­ Timothy Ambrose, born Novem­ ber 23, 1963, to the John Ambroses, ber 11, 1963, to the James W. Donahues, New Orleans, La. Vidor, Tex. 4' 4 4 4 Income Tax Refunds Lydia Joyce Brack, born Novem­ ber 19,1963, to the William Bracks, Income tax refund jhecks are Woodside, NY. being held for the following by 4 4 4 Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Nathan H. Eldrldge, Jr.. bom Building, 450 Harrison Street, San December 25, 1963, to the Nathan Francisco 5, Calif.: H. Eidridges, Sr., Mobile, Ala. Joseph A. Alves, Eigil E. 4 4 4 4. 4 4" Hjelni, N. Kuslielevsky, Alii NasGerald Joseph Stowe, born No­ roen, Jorgen G. Pedersen and Theresa TImmons, born Novem­ ber 2, 1963, to the Frank A. Tim- vember 16, 1963, to the Gerald A. Bernardo Tombocon. Stowes, Petoskey, Mich. mons', Tacoma, Wash. James Ockovic, born October 24, 1963, to the James J. Ockovics, Santurce, PR. i 4 4" Bryon Piatt, born October 30, 1963, to the Carl W. Platts, Sul­ phur, La. 4 4 4 4 4 4 , 4 4 WASHINGTON—Based on latest reports, the nation's Social Security trust fund as a whole is in good shape. The trustees have reported to Congress that assets of the Old-Age and Survivors In­ surance trust fund amounted to $18.9 billion at the end of fiscal 1963. As of the same date the disability insurance trust fund totaled $2.4 billion. According to the report, income to the program as a whole is expected to exceed outgo over the five fiscal years 1964 through 1968 and the combined assets of the fund are estimated to increase by about $5 billion at the end of June 1968. Benefit disbursements from the disability fund are expected to Increase as the number of beneficiaries continues to increase. There has been a $1.2 billion decrease in the disability fund, but this can be largely corrected by a recommended small reallocation of future Income between the two trust funds beginning with January 1965. "If this is done," the report said, "on the basis of long-term cost estimates, not only the program as a whole, but also each of the two subdivisions would be in close actuarial balance." The Old-Age and Survivors trust fund has increased by $6.2 billion so that the system as a whole is well in the black. in 4 Kyle Jerry Reed, born Novem­ Harold Whitman Anita Marie Long, born October 9, 1963, to the James A. Longs, ber 16, 1963, to the Andrew Reeds, The above-named, a former Hattiesburg, Miss. Baltimore, Md. wiper on the Natalie, Is asked to 4 4 4 4 4 4 contact Stanley A. Schnitzer, Mary Jane Jackson, born Janu­ 1756 St. Charles, New Orleans, La. Matthew Stephen Harris, born November 12, 1963, to the Ove W. ary 5, 1964, to the Junior Jacksons, 4 4 4 Silas, Ala. Harris', Conroe, Tex, Earl Boatrlght The deaths of the following Seafarers have been re­ Contact Thomas M. Breen, at­ torney, 160 Broadway, New York ported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent de­ 38, NY, about a claim he is han­ lay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, dling for you. lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): 4 4 4 Charles M. Barkins Angelo Folatos, 55: Brother PolaLuis E. Salazar, 63; Brother Get in touch with Howard SchulSalazar died January 17, 1964 of tos died of natural causes on Octo­ man, attorney, 250 West 57 Street, natural causes at ber 30, 1963 in New York, New York, regarding the Staten Island Rotterdam, the check he is holding for you repre­ USPHS hospital. Netlherlands. A senting money due from the A member of member of the SS Kathryn. the SIU since deck department, 1940, he shipped he joined the Un­ 4 4 4 in the deck de­ ion in 1949. No Brooks H. Berrle partment. He is survivor was des­ Your wife would like to hear survived by his ignated. Burial from you as quickly as possible. wife, Rosa Sala­ was in Mt. Airy 4 4 4 zar, of the Bronx, Cemetery, Balti­ NY. Burial was in St. Raymond's more, Md. Frank Atkins Cemetery, Bronx. Contact your landlady, Mrs. Stewart, about the clothing she Is 4 4 4 holding for you. Robert R. White, 56: A heart failure was fatal to Brother White 4 4 4 01. November 10, Johnny Young 1963 in Aber­ Get in touch with V. H. Coates, deen, Washing­ Bothell, Wash. Urgent. ton. Shipping in 4 4 4 the deck depart­ (Continued from page 2) Thurston Lewis ment, he had ated." "Salty" Dick Martinez been a member The disputes leading to estab­ Zeke (Prince) Jablonsky of SIU since lishment of a Canadian govern­ E. Reyes is retired and says he 1939. Surviving is ment trusteeship over the SIU of his daughter, Canada arose when ships previ­ doesn't need anything, but would Mary Ann White, ously under contract with the SIU like to hear from you. Get in touch of Thomson, Ga. The place moved to a contract with the with him wherever you are at 1269 burial was not listed. newly-chartered Canadian Mari­ SW 5 Street, Miami, Fla. 33135. 4 4 4 time Union and the ships were 4 4 4 picketed in Great Lakes ports. Hulbert Nurkett Melvin A. Cowhy, 43: A heart Millard, a govenment-named You are asked to get in touch attack was fatal to Brother Cowhy trustee, paid tribute in a separate with Sheffield Nurkett, 325 Me­ on December 9, statement to the "initiative" chanic Street, Orange, New Jersey. 1963 in Wyan­ shown by Hall and the SIU in dotte General seeking meetings to work out the Hospital, Wyan­ agreement. He pointed out that dotte, Mich, A the legislative act affecting the member of the SIU since 1960, affairs of the Canaidian maritime unions "provides that trusteeship h e shipped i n shall end as early as possible" and (Continued from page 3) the engine de­ said he hoped the "spirit of co­ problems. AFL-CIO President partment. He is operation marking negotiations" George Meany, who negotiated the survived b y his will be continued. settlement, was to head the labor wife, Lucy Jean Cowhy, of Port In a separate statement, Hall group. Huron, Mich. Burial was in said the SIU maintains that the The settlement on the Russian Kenockee Cemetery, Emmett, trusteeship law is anti-union and wheat dispute also called for the Mich. undesirable" and said that as a establishment of a tri-partite com­ 4 4 4 union "our responsibility Is to mittee of labor, management and William Lynn Dunnam, 26: An continue our fight for its reces­ Government representatives to con­ sider a wide range of maritime auto accident was fatal to Brother sion." Dunnam on March He paid tribute to Meany, to problems. However, the Joint 15, 1963 near US Secretary of Labor W. Willard Maritime Committee charged in Wirtz, Assistant Sec. James Rey­ its telegram of April 10 that Gov­ Neely, Miss. An nolds and others "for unremitting ernment agencies were stalling on SIU member efforts to assist" in resolving the setting up this committee and es­ since 1962, he had tablishing grievance machinery. immediate trusteeship problem. sailed in the en­ He also urged that the SIU of The unions charged that this was gine department. Canada "continue to function as a "double cross" and an abuse of He is survived by an autonomous organization, mak­ the good offices of President his mother, Mary ing its own decisions," but ex­ Meany who participated with Pres­ Olene Dunnam, pressing, "firm and solid fraternal ident Johnson in the discussion Neeley, Miss. Burial took place in Neeley Ceme- ties" between Canadian and US which led to the wheat settlement. "Unless immediate action is SIU members. (eiy. Canada, SIU Joint Talks April IT. MM LOG All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and visits whenever possible. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA James Alexander Samuel BaUey Richard Barnes Edward Barry Edgar Barton Fred Brand, Jr. Byron Broadus Wilbert Burke George Burleson Charles Burns Harry Cameron Steve Crawford R. Cumberland Thomas Davis C. R. Deane Claude Deane Leo Dlnginan Wm. Donahue Peter Dufour James Egan Malrie Ellis Salvatore Fertltta Jesse Green Willie Hardeman James Jackson Eugene Jones John Kennedy Robert Kinchen Duska Korolina Anna Lanza George Lawson Theodore Lee Millard Lockiiar Claude Lomers Henry Maas, Jr. Mike Martinovlch Mont McNal^b Jerry MithceU Cleon Mixon James Morgan John Nuss William Padgett Harry Peeler Harold Robinson John Robinson Heinrick Schnoon Chester Seymour J. Shaughnessy Murray Smith Daniel Sommer Finis Strickland Adolph Swenson Louis Vanacore Howard Waters Leon Webb Robert White Robert White William Woolsey Heike Yonker USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK John Aba Arthur Andersen Lenzy Barney Henry Callahan Victor Bonet Gabriel Colon E. Constantinidi's Hamilton Daiiey George Daniels Frans Dekeyzer Lionel Despiant S. A. Foscoios Ramon Galarza Lynwood Gregory A1 Hanstvedt Fawzi Hamboussie Ralph Hayes John Hock William King Ralph Knowls W. Kowalczyk Paul Liotta Serafln Lopez Laurel McDougal Thomas Malone Haakon Mourn Clifton Nelson Jose Pacheco William Peevers Pedro Pinott Eugene Plahn Jacques Rion James Sealy R. Shanholtzer Charles Shaw Francisco Soils James Stathis A1 Stracciolini Lester Sturtevant Ignasio Tlrado Jose Toro Chrlstos Tsambls Ernest Viton Henry Watson Julian Wilson USPHS HOSPITAL BAI.TIMORE, MARYLAND Howard Alberson Steven Cornell Chas. Campbell, Jr. Gorman Gla^e David Clncore George Graham Unions Hit Gov't Agencies forthcoming to assure that these and all shipments of grains to the Soviet Union and its satellites will be handled in accordance with the clear understandings, our unions will have to act accordingly," the telegram stated. The following day, on April 11, Secretary of Labor Wirtz, in be­ half of President Johnson, told the unions that prompt action will be taken to establish committees to deal with shipping problems. However, Wirtz' telegram did not assure an immediate decision on whether half of all grain bound for the East European communist countries would be shipped on American-flag vessels, only that "policy views . , , will be given priority attention and there will be further discussions with those representatives" of industry and labor. Get Certificate Before Leaving Seafarers are advised to se­ cure a master's certificate at all times when they become ill Or injured aboard ship. The right to demand a master's cer­ tificate verifying illness or inJury aboard a vessel is guaran­ teed by law. Loul Nelson Carl Hartman Leon Norczyk Charles Hippard Donald Joyce Pabio Pacheco Gustave Loeffer James Redden Billy Michael James Selmon James Mircheil Carl Smith Russell Morrison Luther Wins Donald Murphy ' Hubert Wolverton Philip Navitsky William Wung MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON, MARYLAND Hector Durate USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Eural Alverson Lioyd Akin G. K. Brown William Outland Woodrow Baloh Frederik Ouweneel William Bruce Roy Poston Alvan Burris Roy D. Peebles Raul DeLos Santos Frank Revia Hugh Grove Charles Silcox Charles Kimball Peter Scrano Henry Myers James Warmack Charles Martin George Yeager Roscoe Milton Charles Young Frederick Neeiy USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT, MICHIGAN Robert Allen Clarence Lenhart Isaac Aulio Joseph Mrkua William Behnke Donald Murray , Hugh Bent Jessie Pace Charles Campbell A. E. Sandberg Homer Campbell Gilbert Sargent Steve Fortine Jack Wiley Richard Horton USPHS HOSPITAL CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Vincent Carroll Marshall Ness Raymond Kersten Ralph Salisbury USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Sammy Creef Fred Murphy Claude Denny Carl Warren USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Frank L. Seaman F. R. Pekarek C. E. Mosley USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Peter Dolan Joseph Stringer Richard Harnden George Thayer Peter Kruptavich Thomas Johnson Chas. Muscareiia Anthony Stanton Robert Nielsen USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Kirk Anderson E. Humbird, Jr. Raymond Boston Warren Lane Edward Caiviiio Henry Hock Henry Delodfano Robert Noonan Robert Farrar Victor Shavroff John Fifer Udo Strickmann Francis Fisher Virgil Wiseman Charlie Gedra F. Weatherly Alfred Gordon David Wilson Melvin Grant USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Arthur Coiiett George McKnew Benjamin Deihler Samuel Mills Abe Gordon Max Olson John GotseiT James Webb Thomas Lehay Willie A. Young SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny VA HOSPITAL WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT Raymond Arsenault Forney Bowen USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James McGoc PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON. DC WUIiani Thomson • ' • �SEAFARERS April IV, 19M Trial Set for Unmanned 'Weather Ship' WASHINGTON—The US Weather Bureau is going ahead with plans to test its new unmanned, ocean-going weather data collector this spring in the waters off Long Island's South Shore. MAMOS is what the marine automatic meteorological observing station has been dubbed for short. It is the Weather Bureau's ships at sea. The unn>anned sea- weather-measuring instruments, newest tool in the attempt to craft is capable of operating un­ together with data-processing and transmitting equipment. Air tem­ provide more accurate information attended for a full year. about atmospheric conditions for The craft will contain numerous perature, barometric pressure, wind direction and velocity will all be recorded and transmitted from MAMOS every six hours. However, when the wind reaches 25 miles per hour or more, trans­ mission will automatically switch to hourly intervals. SlU-AGLIWD Meetings Outside Of Busy Areas Regular membership meetings for members of the SIU Atlantic, MAMOS will be anchored out­ Gulf, Lake.s and Inland Waters District are held regularly once a side of well-traveled shipping lanes month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the to insure maximum value to sea­ listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. going ships. The data will be trans­ mitted to another station located Those who wish to be excused should request permission by tele­ 1,500 miles away. The receiver is gram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: constructed so as to be able to be directly connected to an interna­ New York May 4 Detroit May 8 tional teletype line, thus making Philadelphia May 5 Houston May 11 the information immediately avail­ Baltimore May 6 New Orleans May 12 able to all ships in the area. Mobile May 13 Storage batteries charged by t 4" i' three wind-driven generators will power the vessel's electronic equip­ West Coast SiU-AGLiWD Meetings ment, thus making it possible for SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through MAMOS to operate unattended for June, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to be held in long periods. West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, ,1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington San Francisco - SeatUe April 20 April 22 April 24 May 18 May 20 May 22 June 15 June 17 June 19 icneauie Membershi Meetings Lauds USPHS 4« i 3) Great Lakes SIU Meetings Cleveland April Toledo April Ashtabula April (For meeting place, contact Mero, 1644 West 3rd Street, tabula, Ohio). 17 17 17 John Ash­ Regular membership meetings on the Great Lakes are held on the first and third Mondays of each month in all ports at 7 PM local time, except at Detroit, where meetings are heia at 2 PM. 3) 3> 3> The next meetings will be: United Industrial Workers Detroit ... April 20—2 PM Alpena, Buffalo, Chicago, Regular membership meetings Cleveland, Duluth, Frankfort, for UIW members are scheduled April 20—7 PM each month at 7 PM in various ports. The next meetings will be: i" 3« 4" New York May 4 SIU Inland Boatmen's Union Baltimore May 5 Regular membership meetings Philadelphia May 6 for IBU members are scheduled ^Houston May 11 each month in various ports. The Mobile May 13 next meetings will be: * Meetlngi htid at Labor Templa, NawPhiladelphia . .May 5—5 PM port News. t Meeting field at Labor Templa, Saull Baltimore (licensed and un­ Ste. Marie, Mich. t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. licensed) ...May 6—5 PM Houston May 11—5 PM Norfolk May 7—7 PM N'Orleans ....May 12—5 PM Mobile May 13—5 PM t 4" RAILWAY MARINE REGION Regular membership meetings for Railway Marine Region-IBU members are scheduled each month in the various ports at 10 AM and 8 PM. The next meetings will be: Jersey City May 11 Philadelphia May 12 Baltimore ..; May 13 •Norfolk May 14 3^ 4i 3^ GREAT LAKES TUO AND REGION DREDGE Regular membership meet­ ings for Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region IBU memters are scheduled each month in the vari­ ous ports at 7:30 PM. The next meetings will be: Detroit May 11 Milwaukee May 11 Chicago May 12 Buffalo May 13 tSauIt Ste. Marie May 14 Duluth April 17 Lorain April 17 (For meeting place, contact Har­ old Ruthsatz, 118 East Parish. Sandusky, Ohio),.' Tag9 Twaty-Three LOG uNioisr HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXECXmVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Llndiey WlUiams A1 Tanner Robert Matthewa SECRCTARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BiU HaU Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. Ed Riley. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 1022S W. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS ....673 4th Ave.. Bklyn HVacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. Paul Drozak. Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE. 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax WiUlam Morrii, Agent ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales, Agent FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE I South Lawrence St. Louis Neira, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens, Agent Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 115 3rd St. Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent .. 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Paul Gonsorchik, Agent .. DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAuIey. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE PR ..1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep Phone 724-2843 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Ted Babkowskl, Agent MAin 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette, Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif 505 N. Marine Ave. Frank Boyne, Agent TErminal 4-2528 Great Lakes DEwey 6-3828 312 Harnson SL Tel. 229-2788 •REAT LAKES TUG t DREDGE REGION REGIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Jones Dredge Workari Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Harold F. Yon BUFFALO 94 Henrietta Ave. Arthur MiUer, Agent TR 5-1536 CHICAGO 2300 N. Kimball Trygve Varden, Agent ... ALbany 2-1154 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. Tom Gerrity. Agent 621-5450 DCTROIT 1570 Liberty Ave. Lincoln Park, Mich. Ernest Demerse, Agent DU 2-7694 DULUTH 312 W. Second St. Norman Jolicoeur, Agent RAndoIph 7-6222 SAULT STE. MARIE Address maU to Brimley. Mich. Wayne Weston, Agent. .BRimley 14-R 5 TOLEDO 423 Central St. CH 2-7751 Tug Firemen, Linemen, Oilers Z Watchmen's Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Tom Burns ASHTABULA, O. ... 1644 W. Third St. John Mero, Agent WOodman 4-8532 BUFFALO 18 Portland St. Tom Burns, Agent TA 3-7095 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing. S. Chicago Robert Affleck, Agent ESscx 5-9570 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. W. Hearns. Pro-Tem Agent MA 1-54.50 DETROIT-TOLEDO 12948 Edison St. Max Tobin, Agent Southgate, Mich. AVenne 4-0071 DULUTH Box No. 66 6outb Range, Wis. Ray Thomson, Agent ... EXport 8-3024 LORAIN, 0 118 E. Parish St. Sandusky, Ohio Harold Ruthsatz. Agent MAin 6-4573 MILWAUKEE .. . 2722 A. So. Shore Dr. Joseph Miller, Agent . SHerman 4-Cf45 SAULT STE. MARIE . . .1086 Maple St. Wm. J. Lackey. Agent . METrose 2-8847 Rivers Section ST. LOUIS. MO 805 Del Mar L. J. Colvis, Agent CE 1-1434 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 7th St. Arthur Bendheim, Agent TAMPA SECRETARY-TREASURER Fred J. Farnen ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER Roy Boudreau ALPENA 127 River St. EL. 4-3616 RAILWAY MARINE REGION BUFFALO. NY 735 Washington HEADQUARTERS . 99 Montgomery St. TL 3-9259 Jersey City 2, NJ HEnderson 3-0104 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing Ave. REGIONAL DIRECTOR So. Chicago, HI. SAglnaw 10733 G. P. McGinty CLEVELAND 1420 West 25th St. ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTORS MAin 1-5450 E. B. Pulver R. H. Avery DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. tlAl.TiiVIOhE.. .1216 E Baltiinme at. RAndoIph 2-4110 EAvtei-n T "•in FRANKFORT. Mich 415 Main St. NORFOLK 115 Third St. Mall Address: P.O. Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 622-1892-3 2604 S 4th si. HEADQUARTERS 10225 W. Jefferson .Av. PHILADELPHIA DEwey 6 iiSlB River Rouge 18, Mich. VInewood 3-4741 Inland Boatmen's Union Seafarer G.. L. Gomez takes the microphone dur­ ing the good and welfare portion of the regular monthly membership meet­ ing at SIU headquarters to praise the services of the USPHS hospital, system. PHII,AJDE1J>HIA ... . 2604 S 4th St. United Industrial Workers BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. NATIONAL DIRECTOR EAstern 7-4900 Robert Matthews BOSTON 276 State St. GREAT LAKES AREA DIRECTOR Richmond 2-0140 Pat Finnerty HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn BALTIMORE ... .1216 E. Baltimore St HYacinth 9-fiPno .EAstern 7-4900 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. 276 State St BOSTON WAlnut 8-.-?207 Richmond 2-0140 2608 Pearl St. .SE HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn JACKSONVILLE ELgin 3-0987 HYacinth 9-6600 744 W. Flagler St. 5804 Canal St. MIAMI HOUSTON FRanklin 7-3.564 WAlnut 8-3207 1 S. Lawrence St. JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE. Jax MOBILE HEmlock 2-17.54 ELgin 3-0987 630 Jackson Ave. 744 W Flagler St NEW ORLEANS MIAMI Phone 529-7.543 FRanklin 7-3564 NORFOLK 115 Third St. . .1 South Lawrence St MOBILE Phone 622-1893-3 HEmlock 2-1754 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. 630 Jackson Ave NEW ORLEANS DEwey 6-3813 Tel 529-7.5*6 312 Harrison St. NORFOLK lis Third St. TAMPA Phone 229-2788 Tel. 622-1892-3 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. AU Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. AU these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management representatives and their alternates. AU expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. AU trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies -of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union haUs. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights- as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard. Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place. Suite 1930, New York 4, N.Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Aopeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU hails. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union oiTicial, in your opinion, fails to protect, your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has tradltion.ally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individiial In the. Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pub­ lishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Septemliiir, 1960. meetings in all constltulional ports. The responsibUity for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union". The BXeeiitlve Board may delegate, from among Its fanks. one Individual to carry out this responsibility.' < PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity In the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. AH members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc.. as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like aU other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetingst they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and In the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may t>e discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin, if any member feels tliat he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY OONATICNS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for tlie benefit Of the membershio and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of ttve above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his conslilutionai right at access to Union records or Information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested.-, , v.- -i 1 i i i| J? « 3 ^ ; 5 i| || "is �^!M4FA1IERS^L0GIS •fWOlAt aWOAW OF THK ilArARBRt IHTIIjWATIOWAt UNIQMji ATyWHO. QUtT. Uwl^WP INIANP WATtWt DIlTmOT ilSSSS X ' ' ' Chat over a smoke and a cup of java features Stock Coiiyle, 2nGl electrician (left), and SlU rep. Roland Williams in Baltimore. I ^ i Pausing in work of getting galley in shape for next voyage are SlU steward department veterans John C. Drummond (left) and Humberto Ortiz. I I SlU crewmembers aboard the Alcoa Explorer were paid a visit in Baltimore recently, when a LOG photographer came aboard the vessel shortly before she sailed for Puerto Rico with her holds full of general cargo. The Explorer, a former US Lines' freighter, is one of several C-2s acquired by Alcoa lately under a trade-in pro­ gram that upgraded the tonnage in the company's fleet. The ship has been completely refurbished for sailing under the SlU banner on runs to the Caribbean and to Puerto Rico. 'D *^*y ^hen the L09 photographer boarded the Explorer, so Clarence Brockett, OS (right), really appreciated that coffee prepared by Luis Santiago, MM. Sailing with the SlU since '44, Dimctt Rivera, AS, gets foc'sle in eondition prior to sailing by giv­ ing bunk iast-minute straightening. Looking for a good book to take up spare time during the voyage, Chester Allen, OS, checks titles in ship's library, including packages provided for all ships by the SlU. Chief electrician Donald Dickson' was checking power readings on gauges when the LOG photog­ rapher happened to come by. Engine department, duo of Steve DiGirolomo, oiler (left), and Brooke Butler, FWT, was also in engineroom. 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Title A name given to the resource April 17, 1964 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ANNUAL REPORT SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT GOV’T AGENCIES BYPASS US SHIPS; SEA UNIONS SCORE ‘SECRET’ DEALS JOINT TALKS SPUR PROGRAM TO END CANADIAN DISPUTE MEANY HITS BIZ GROUP’S NEW ANTI-UNION STANCE COST SIU OPENS FIRST UNION CLINIC SIUNA FISH UNION OKAYS NEW GAINS OHIO BUILDING TRADES ROUT FINKS GREAT LAKES MARITIME UNIONS PLEDGE STRONGER MTD ACTION CONGRESS REPORT QUERIES ROLE OF SHIPPING AGENCY RIGHT-WING ‘FICTION’ EXPOSED BY SENATOR MEDICAL GROUPS KICK OFF MILLION-$ SCARE DRIVE TRAMP SHIPPING NEEDS HELP NEW YORK COMMITTEE NIXES STATE BARGE CANAL TRANSFER BROADER US WAGE-HOUR LAW ASKED RAP AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FOR LAXITY IN $ MANAGEMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/17/1964 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVI, No. 8 1964 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/0ab7da6f9fbea3f374dcdc50bf59bed6.PDF 0c4dee089614175ac1cd3b6152dae00d PDF Text Text SIU Helps Canadians Strike Ships To Gain Full American Conditions Canadian District's March To Higher Wages Begins Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. APRIL 18. 1947 Phone Strike Gets Helping Hand Of SiU tt No. 16 WE'RE WITH YOU NEW YORK — A milestone in the history of Canadian seamen was marked this week when a Canadian steamship company, operating six ves­ sels, was forced to sign a standard SIU contract, embodying all the provisions of the Waterman agreement. The six vessels were taken over by the India Steamship Company, a Canadian company, and men were shipped from Vancouver to man the ships at the wage scale set up by the communistdominated Canadian Seamen's Union. Two o? the .ship.s are in New r — York, undergoing repairs, and four are in California for the same purpose. Those in New York are the SS Dominican Vic­ J. P. Shuler, Secy-Treas. tory and the SS Lewiston Vic­ Seafarers Int'I Union 51 Beaver StreeL N.Y, tory. No SIU Members in the ter­ The crewmembers of the ships rible disaster in Texas City. berthed in this city wei'e not We are helping in every way satisfied with the wages and we can. conditions under which they D. L. Parker worked, and they called the SIU Galveston Agent to find out what could be done Texas City Disaster NEW YORK — Reinforced by hundreds of white-capped Sea­ farers, the picketlines of the striking telephone workers bore evidence this week of the soli­ darity of labor. While assistance and support of commie-dominated unions was refused, the SIU was called on about it. to help bolster the thin lines of A special meeting of these men to win anything is to pile off the New York telephone em­ was called at the Hall, and at your ship—and whenever you do, When the Canadian seamen called on the SIU for aid. if was ployes who are out on strike as this gathering the crews were we'll be there to help you." given to them immediafely. They held a meeting at the SIU part of a nation-wide action to pledged the full support of the Hall, where they were pledged any help they needed by Paul force the American Telephone OPERATORS UNHAPPY SIU, and its strong maritime af­ Hall. SIU Director of Organization. Hall, back to camera, is and Telegraph Company to bar­ filiates. shown addressing the crewmembers of the two ships. It is expected that internation­ gain with the National Federa­ al. operators and foreign govern­ tion of Telephone Workers, an GATHERING MOMENTUM independent union. ments -will do all in their power By this time events were roll­ And New York Seafarers were ing along in snowball fashion. to break this contract because it not the only ones who were called Taking heart from the promises sets, for them, a dangerous prece­ upon for aid. In New Orleans of the SIU, the Canadian sea­ dent. the unions formed a committee men voted to use economic ac­ to plan the .strike strategy for If the SIU program is e.xtendtion, if necessary, to force better ' the telephone workers, and all wages and conditions on their, ed, all seamen all over the world possible assistance is being given Instructions regarding the ternational implications because vessels. will soon get the same wages and to the strikers. planned boycott of Panamanian forgign ships, once they docked conditions now enjoyed only by It did become necessary for the Meanwhile, the almost two- ships went out to all SIU Ports in an American port, were pre­ the Seafarers International Un­ weeks long strike rolled along this week. If, and when, it be­ vented from moving until the men to use job action, but be­ ion of North America. cause of the solid backing of with seemingly little chance for comes necessary to take such ac­ victory was won. the SIU, it did not last long and For many years the just am­ a settlement. The company turn­ tion to protect the interests of At the time foreign ship.s were the company capitulated to all bitions of Canadian seamen were ed thumbs down on a Govern­ American seamen, the Seafarers hung up during the 1946 General the demands made by the men. subverted to the aims of the ment proposal that all issues in will be prepared to jump into Strike, foreign seamen pledged In a congratulatory message communists who have captured dispute be arbitrated by a single instant action. full support to the SIU, and no at­ following the signing of the con­ the Canadian Seamen's Union. arbitration board, preferring in­ No date has been set for the tempts were made to scab ships This was recognized at the Third stead ten regional boards. tie-up, but since notice has al­ out in violation of the picketlines tract, Paul Hall, SIU Director of Biennial Convention of the Sea­ Organization, said: (A full page of pictures of ready been served on President set up by the SIU-SUP. farers, when a new Canadian "The SIU policy of economic telephone strike appear on Truman and the Congress of the District was set up. Now. however. Panamanian action at the point of production page 5.) Unted States, the boycott can ships in foreign ports will be has always been successful. We Already the move has borne In refutation of this idea. La­ stai t at any time now. are glad to see that you came fruit, and Canadian seamen have bor Secretary Schwellenbach boycotted, and this is a project All AFL Maritime Unions have quoted a report made during the pledged their active support and which has never before been off your ships in good SIU style. taken new hope from the fast We told you that the only way moving militancy of the SIU. war by a telephone panel and in cooperation in this beef, and the attempted. which AT&T had concurred. International T r a nsportworkers The main objective in the en­ This report held that it would Federation, of which the SIU tire beef will be to prevent be "unrealistic to make wage and the SUP are members, have Panamanian ships from moving, adjustments without taking into piomised that Panamanian ships or from loading or discharging account the inter-company rela- will not be worked in any for­ cargo. Once this i^ accomplish­ eign port where the ITF has af­ (Continued on Page 4) ed, it is certain that the ship­ filiates. owners will discontinue their PHILADELPHIA — Another the issue came to a vote, the This means that any action phony practice of "transferring" taken by the SIU will, in a U.S. ships, to Panamanian and company was added to the ever- NMU withdrew. Of course, with its usual dogshort time become worldwide. Honduran registry in order to lengthening string of bargaining in-the-manger attitude, the NMU Never before in the history of avoid paying decent wages and, elections won by the SIU when Last week the membership waited for six months before the merchant marine has there guaranteeing decent conditions a National Labor Relations Board withdrawing, and that deprived of the SIU went on record ben such a wide-spread tie-up to American seamen. election here resulted in a 27 to 2 the men of union conditions for declaring the Merchant Mar­ planned, and if it goes through Every consideration will be victory for the Seafarers. iners of America a phony that much longer. will mark the second time that outfit, and ordered its rep­ The balloting was held on The NMU officials boasted the Seafarers completely stalled shown to the crews of the struck vessels, since the beef is with board the SS Petrolite, a tanker many times that the SIU would resentatives to be kept off shipping on a large scale. the operators, not with the men operated by Mathiasen Tankers, never be able to wlh a tanker SIU ships and out of SIU INTERNATIONAL SCOPE sailing the ships. Arrangements Incorporated. Halls. The MMA purports to election on the East Coast. The be a fraternal organization, Certification is expected on results of this voting should The first time was during the will be made for the comfort of and has been claiming that 1946 General Strike, when, in the men once the ships have April 21, after which negotia­ force them to eat their words. it has been approved by the tions for a contract are expected The result of the bargaining answer to a ruling by the Wage been tied-up. election made the crewmembers SIU. THIS IS A LIE! They to start. Stabilization Board which would Everything is in readiness now have never had SIU indorse­ very happy. Some of them stay­ At one time the National Mari­ have robbed SIU members of for the jump-off. The AFL Mar­ ment. and the membership's wage increases won in negotia­ itime Trades Department, and time Union, CIO, was endeavor­ ed with the ship for a period of action is the answer. KEEP tions with the shipowners, the the International Transport- ing to organize this company, but eight months to insure an SIU THEM OFF SIU SHIPS AND SIU brought all United States workers Federation are prepared it soon became apparent that victory, and to them goes the OUT OF SIU HALLS! shipping to a standstill. to puU the pin as soon as the the members of the crew wanted lion's share of credit in this no part of that union, and before worthwhile achievement. Seafarers gives the signal. Even then the action had in­ SIU Prepares To Tie-Up AH Panamanian Ships Seafarers Wins Union Election On Petrolite, Mathiasen Tanker Attention Seafarers! �Page Two THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. April 18. 1947 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 International Officers HARRY LUNDEBERG ---------- President 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. PAUL HALL --------- First Vice-President 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. MORRIS WEISBERGER - - - Vice-President 105 Broad St., Nbw York 4, N. Y. CAL TANNER ------ Vice-President 1 South Lawrence St., Mobile, Ala. EDWARD COESTER - - - - Vice-President 86 Seneca St., Seattle, Wash. JOHN HAWK ------ Sccy.-Trcasurer 105 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. District Officials J. p. SHUI.ER - - - Secy.-Trcas. Atlantic & Gulf District P. O. Bo.x 25, Bowling Green Station, New York, N. Y. HARRY LUNDEBERG Secy.-Treas. Sailors Union of the Pacific 15') Clay Street, San Francisco, Calif. FRED FARNEN - - - - Sccy.-Treas. Great Lakes District 1033 Third Street, Detroit, Michigan HUGH MURPHY - - - - Sccy.-Treas. Canadian District 144 W. Hasting.s St., Vancouver, B. C. Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. GEORGE K. NOVICK, Editor Bosses' Offensive The present Congrcs.'; of the United States could be likened to a bunch of small boys showing off to catch the attention of a pretty little girl. When one boy stands on his head, another docs cartwheels, while the third walks aloitg a fence imitating a tight-rope walker. All for love of the pretty little girl. The men who represent us, supposedly, in Congress, arc much the same. One Senator comes up with a bill to out­ law industry-wide bargaining, another comes up with a mea.sure to prohibit the closed shop, and then another brings out his pet, a bill to combine all anti-labor measures into one bill. All for the love of big business. In the past year the SIU has made vast gains in wages and conditions. It has gone to the aid of the United Finan­ cial Workers, the Office Workers, the Telephone Workers, besides assisting its affiliates in the AFL Maritime Trades Department. None of those gains could have been made, and not one of those unions could have been helped, if the laws which are now being considered in Congress had been in effect. There is a mad rush going on in Congress to pass laws to curb labor. Senators and Representatives partial to labor are, in the minority, and in hearings on the various lav/s, labor-haters have been cordially received while labor leaders have been harassed and brow-beaten. Do these sound like the actions of men elected to rep" resent the majority—people who work for a living— rather than the minority—those wbo employ others and live by exploiting them? -ALII of the bills now being debated could have been written by Hitler, Mussolini, or Stalin. All are designed to rob the worker of his rights, and all are designed to strengthen the hand of the already too-powerful employer. If these bills go through, and the bosses are exerting every effort to make sure they do, it will mark a serious de­ feat in the history of the American labor movement. TJje time for us to fight is right now. The AFL has entered, the battle against restrictive labor legislation with all its forces. AFL affiliates all over the country are going into tliis fight together, and the fight won't be over until the dignity of labor is so well established that big business serving politicians are retired to running errands for the' companies they so dearly love. ' Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Marine Hospitals These are ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writ­ ing to them. '' NEV/ ORLEANS HOSPITAL GU.S KREZTER C. MASON STEVE MOGAN R. B. "BOB" WRIGHT N. LONGTINE ED. DUDEK J. J. O'NEILL E. J. NAVARRE J. N. HULL C. TYNER C. J. COMPAN WM. H. CAO J. W. DENNIS ED. CUSTER WM. BROCE, Jr. GEO. F. DUFFY ADAM KARPOWICH C. LOCIGNO WM. MEAGHER D. LAUBERSHEIMER G. F. HART H. N. LEAVELLE S. HAMILTON » » » BALTIMORE HOSPITAL FRANCIS O'BRIEN FRANCIS BRENNAN CHARLES SIMMONS CHARLES MILLER CORRIE SHARTZER BEN PRICE MICHAEL J. LUCAS MANUEL ROMERO PETER LOPEZ JOHN FOX JOHN APPLE JOSEPH PODGORSKI LESLIE BRILHART LEONARD BAILEY ANTONIO AMARAL EDWARD CAIN JR. STANLEY ROWE SALEM COPE WM. BENNETT JOHN RILEY (G. L.) JAMES McMAHON (G. L.) ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL W. R. MUIR C. RAMUSSEN J. KOSLUSKY D. MCDONALD B. HOFFMAN J. C. J. R. L. L. J. C. L. NEPONSIT^HOSPITAL R. HANCHEY LARSEN S. CAMPBELL A. BLAKE TORRES CLARK FIGUEROA SCHULTZ L. LEWIS You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday—1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. , (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday—1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) H. BURKE E. FERRER S. i- i STATEN ISLAND HOSP. O. KAELEP M. BAUCSKI E. CARRERAS R. G. MOSSELLER J. A. DYKES K. KORNELIUSSEN C. H. SULLIVAN E. E. CASEY D. NELSON W. R. BLOOM M. MORRIS ^ F. NERING H. R. BELCHER L. JILES P. REYES P. LATORRE J. BOLGEK H. A. ECHEVARIA ^ ^ BRIGHTON HOSPITAL E. DELLAMANO H. SWIM R. LORD E. JOHNSTON E. MOFENE J. LEVACK -D. BURLISON T. MAYNES �Friday. April 18, 1947 THE NO SCABBING ALLOWED SEAFARERS LOG Page Three The Social Security Act, And How It Affects The Merchant Seamen By JOSEPH VOLPIAN The little man with the cap is being told in no uncertain terms that he can't go through the picketline to work inside. This picture was taken at the picketline of the office workers who are striking against the George E. Flinn Company in Brooklyn. Seafarers were called in to help, and as this picture shows, they came through. Striking, Office Workers Get Aid from Seafarers As the fund increases, broad­ er coverage may be expected, probably in the form of disabil­ ity paymdhts. UNDERSTAND LAW NEW YORK — The militant members of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union took on a new as­ signment this week when they went to the aid of the 17 office workers who struck against the George H. Flinn Corporation, contractors for the Brooklyn end of the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel. Work on the huge project came to an end when the strikers, members of Local 153, Office Employees International Union, AFL, threw a picketline around the job. • The office employees quit work because the Flinn corporation re­ fused to bargain with the union, nothwithstanding the fact that Local 153 had been chosen as bargaining agent by them in a labor board election last October. Even in the face of the com­ plete stoppage of work, however, the corporation continued to stall negotiations, and it was then that the SIU was appealed to. SIU ON HAND A squad of volunteers was dis­ patched to the site of the pro­ ject, where their presence im­ mediately heartened the strikers. The Seafarers wore their tradi­ tional white caps, and carried the picketsigns of the office workers. The striking employees include timekeepers, checkers, and tele­ phone operators. Their demands are for a 44-hour week, a 15 per­ cent wage increase, and a 10 per­ cent night differential. Accord­ ing to a union spokesman, the average wage is now $43.00 for a 48-hour week. The same spokesman indicated that unless the corporation agrees to negotiate within a short time, -x-r-o- will -a similar work stoppage be caUe^'at the ' ManhMtln end of the tunnel. Blood Donors To carry on the work of returning sick and injured merchant seamen to health, the Marine Hospital on Staten Island has put out a call for blood donors of all types. All men who wish to do­ nate blood to aid their fel­ low seamen can do so by call­ ing at the offices of the Sta­ ten Island Marine Hospital. No longer could old people Special Services Representative count on being taken in by their relatives. Social legislation be­ In the early days of American came necessary to fit the needs life, we were an agrarian na­ of the changing times. tion. Family groups were close­ The Social Security Act pro­ ly knitted and security was at­ vides a measure of security for tained by each family taking you in your old age and for care of its own. The burden of your survivors in case of your caring for the aged, decrepit and death at any time. It is operated survivors of the deceased was by the government and has no accepted as a family responsi­ stock-holders to payoff. bility. Your Federal Old Age Bene­ As the nation expanded west­ fit or Social Security tax of 1 ward and machinery began to percent is really the premium replace muscles as a means of on your insurance policy. After production, the family group was benefit payments are made and no longer self-sufficient. The old the cost of administration de­ homestead became a nostalgic ducted, the balance goes into a memory. fund which now stands at seven billion dollars and is growing all the time. Side by side, an office worker and a Seafarer picket together to button up the George E. Flinn Company. • Another example of labor unity. See story on this page for more details. Inasmuch as seamen have theii taxes deducted when their ship pays off, quite often taxes are deducted on money that has been earned in the previous year. For instance, an electrician ships out in May and pays off the following January. His earnings may be approximately $2800 from which $28.00 is de­ ducted for his Social Security tax. He then ships out again in February and returns in Novem­ ber with approximate earnings of .$3500 of which $35.00 is de­ ducted. Thus, he had paid $63.00 in taxes in one year. He may then apply for a refund from his nearest Federal Security Agency and have $33.00 returned to him. The Social Security Adminis­ tration's main offices are in Bal­ timore, Md., and all records are kept there in numerical order instead of alphabetical order. The reason is that there are about 88,000 J. Johnsons in the files and there are no duplica­ tions in a numerical system. However, employers sometimes get the number of your Social Security Card wrong, and as a result someone else may get credit for your payments. You may check your account at any time by sending a card to the Baltimore headquarters asking for a statement of your account. Special po.stcard forms are available at any of their field offices. Merchant seamen, like 70 mil­ lion other Americans, are cover­ ed by the Social Security Act. It is important that the law be understood so that full benefit can be enjoyed. Unlike private insurance, in which the entire premium is paid by the workers, the Social Security tax is paid by both the w o r k e r and his employer in equal parts. This makes it possible for you DO have protection that could not be bought elsewhere for what is paid under the govern­ ment plan. BENEFITS Your share of the cost is 1 At the present time there are percent of your earnings up to $3,000 in any one year. You two kinds of benefits—retirement can get a refund on any amount and survivors. Retirement benefits are pay­ paid in excess of this $3,000. able to the wage earner when he retires at 65 or later. Survivors benefits are payable to his family when he dies no matter at what age death oc­ curs. bring results. Specifically, the retirement At the meeting I was greatly benefits are payable to: 1. The impressed by the genuine feel­ wage earner when he is 65 or ing of common interest which prevailed. The most striking older and stops work; 2. His feature of the meeting was that wife when she reaches 65; 3. His seamen's interests were being unmarried children under 18. Seafarer Watches The ITFAt Work By W. J. BRADY Attending a meeting of the International Transportworkers Federation as a rank and file member of the SIU, I saw for the first time how our interests are protected by our affiliation with the ITF—the world-wide organi­ zation to which the SIU, SUP and MM&P are affiliated. At the invitation of the New York Port Agent, Paul Hall, I attended an ITF meeting in Brooklyn this week, where the ITF took up the issue dealing with the boycott of ships flying flags of non-maritime nations— particularly Panamanian ships. The gathering was presided Willy Dorchain, representative of the ITF to Ameidc^ ^nd representative of the ITF of Belgium. Paul Hall representing the SIU and Morris Weisberger the SUP explained the American aspects of the boycott in a thorough manner. The Norwegian representative, Johansen, was quick to point out that he had already taken steps in notifying his union in Norway to have engines on stand­ by should the boycott take place. Clausen, representing Denmark, and Scott, representing England, both gave strong support to the American position on the pro­ posed boycott. This was added to by the rep­ resentatives of Greece and Sweden. A glance at the countries represented at the meeting show­ ed them to be the leading mari­ time nations in the woidd, and a boycott of Panamanian ships by these unions would be positive to (Cimtinucd on Page 14) (Contiftued on Page 9) MORE SIUBROTHERS �Page Four THE SEAFARERS LOG Fxiday. April 18. 1947 ttWIIK.,. QUESTION: the SIU message? As a volunteer organizer, what was your greatest obstacle in getting acrpss O. E. "BUDDY" BASS, Wiper: I was aboard ihe Sovereign of Ihe Seas which is an Isthmian scow. There wasn't much prob­ lem to organizing on that ship since most of the men realized lhat without a union they were sunk. Isthmian has a long anti­ union record, and the men could see that their conditions and SOTIRIOS FOSCOLAS, OS: I was on tv/o ships as a volun­ teer organizer, and on both it was practically the same story. My first ship was the American Trader, American Trading and Production Company, and the second was a tanker that later signed with the SIU. Most of our trouble on these ships was with ihe NMU. They would come on board and spout a load of bushwah, and then when the crew found out what liars those guys •were they even resented ihe SIU organizers. We had to undo all the harm those phonies did, and after that v/e were able to start our own job. ABOUT FACE wages had stood still, while the it contrasted with the NMU. I rest of the industry had ad­ answered all their questions, but Now this same company is re­ vanced. Every time the SIU wins when an NMU organizer came on, fusing to put into operation all a new contract or a beef, it boboard, he refused to answer most arbitration plan which would comes thai much easier to do a of the questions and that - made take . into consideraton the "in­ good organizing job. Seamen are a bad impression on the men. ter-company relationships" re­ like everybody else, they want to Of course the officers tried to ferred to above. join a movement that is militant give us a hard time, but as soon Scliwellenbach took the com­ and that will win gains for them. as they saw that the men wanted pany to task in very strong lan­ And that's why the record of the to choose their own union with­ guage, but he also found time to SIU is such a good selling point out outside interference, the criticize the telephone workers. in organizing new companies. Skipper and the Mates started There was not^ much he could On the Sovereign of the Seas leaving the crew strictly alone say about them since they have the officers gave us a little trou­ on that matter. I've heard other been willing to abide by arbitra­ ble. They couldn't stop us from volunteers tell about the diffi­ tion since the negmtiations began talking union, but they could and culties they had in doing an or­ many long months ago. Never­ did stop us from making any ganizing job, but with me it was theless, the Secretary of Labor overtime. Our engineer, the First a snap. Maybe on the next ship scored the union for failure to Assistant, took over the Third's I'll have a hard time, but I think realize that "they are working watch, and he took over the du­ ,that the. SIU record speaks for for a public utility which must ties of the Wipers. He was so itself, and for that rea,son the be maintained constantly . . ." busy doing this work thai he CHARLES MISAK, OS:. crewmembers are receptive to us On another front, the telephone failed to do his own, and as a re­ I'm one of those lucky fellows when we tell them our story. workers in New Jersey were sult we almost had a serious ac­ who didn't have any obstacles to Certainly in the past few months granted an injunction prohibiting cident at sea. As it was, we had overcome when I went aboard a we have won plenty of gains for the arrest or prosecution of tele­ to stop in the middle of the ocean ship as a volunteer organizer. seamen, and we have knocked phone strikers under the drastic to make repairs. But that really When the other members of the over quite a number of new com­ new law passed by the state— wasn't an obstacle to organiz­ crew found out that I wanted to ing; in fact it helped us by show­ talk to them about the SIU, they panies. That shows that unor­ after the strike had already ing the men that their best pro- were anxious to hear from me. ganized seamen respect our Un- started. The injunction was handed toction would be a signed and They asked questions about ouriioH' and want the kind of prodown by a Federal Judge, and sealed SIU contract. Union, and wanted to know how teclion we can furnish. was based on a Supreme Coui-t decision which held that the right JOSEPH DINKINS. Oiler: to strike could not be abridged As soon as a fellow makes up by the stales unless such striking his mind that he's going to ship would result in "grave or im­ out as a volunteer organizer, he mediate danger to the commun­ starts to get nervous. I know ity." that happened to me. But once He maintained that this did I made up my mind, I decided to not hold true in this case since go through with it, and so I ap­ emergency service is still being plied for a job on an Isthmian provided. ship. I was turned down a cou­ have stock in the company, in­ On that AT&T ship, the Skip­ stead of being just plain work­ per put pressure on the crew- ing guys like the rest of us. They members to join the NMU. I go around damning all unions •wouldn't do thai, and the Skip­ and trying to talk the men into per made it so hot for me that I voting for the company in a bargaing election. BuV those people was finally forced off the ship. arp npttJnr, j xi. are Another source of trouble on or­ are getting scarcer, and they ' ganized vessels are the company so discredited that hardly anystiffs. Those guys act like they^ body listens to them any more. ple of times, but one day they needed a man in a hurry, and that was me. I was assigned to the St. Augustine Victory. As soon as I came on board I knew that there would be trouble. The Skipper, was violently anti-union, and even more het up against the SIU. He forbade any union talk, and he went all out to make sure that ibis rule was lived up to. bers of the NMU for a couple of Of course, we didn't let him years. I know we did a bang-up stop us, and we continued to talk job on the St. Augustine Victory, about the advantages of the SIU, and the NMU must have felt the and we gave out our Union same way about it because all 36 literature and copies of the Sea- votes on the ship were chal­ campaign was lenged by them. From the way successful that some NMU the men talked to me while I T. j i. j j • XL xx. men on board handed in their was on the ship I'm sure that books and joined the SIU. A few'they voted right down the line of these guys had been mem- for the Seafarers. HOMEWARD Unclaimed Gear BOUND Members whose gear has . been held for more thcui three months in the fourth floor baggage room of the New York Hall are- advised to call for it immediately, or notify the Hall where they wish it sent. Crowded conditions make it impossible to hold gear longer than three months. All effects remaining unclaimed after three months will be sent to the owner's home via express collect. Gear without addresses will be disposed of otherwise. (Cottthmed^from P^ge I) tionships which have always played a part in the wage his­ tory of the Bell System." NO EMERGENCY In regard to emergency long distance service, it came to light that the financial bigwigs in Wall Street, and other money districts the nation over, had made arrangements for long dis­ tance service before the strike started. These financiers have open long distance lines at their disposal 24 hours per day, re­ moving many lines from emer­ gency operation. But even in the face of all these maneuverings on the part of big business, the ranks of. the tele­ phone workers are solid, and the support of all honest labor is strictly on their side. Beside assistance from the SIU, the NFTW received a check for $20,000 from the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, AFL, as "a first practical token" of its sympathy with the strikers. The money was contributed for the special purpose of placing ad­ vertisements in newspapers. NEW HOURS ; - Heading up the Detroit River after. discharging-hjBir first load of aulomphiles at Cleveland, is the SS George VA Mead, a McCarthy ship. Shets an-SIU ship, and a good vessel. Everything thai floats is being made ready on the Great Lakes this year, for what Lakes seamen expect to be the greatest year in history. More cargo will probably be carried this year than during the war. Due to the large number of ships in New York calling for crews during off hours and on Sundays, the New York Hall is now operating on a new schedule of hours for registering and shipping. The new hours are: From Monday through Friday from 8:30 a. m. to 9 p. m.; Satur­ day 8:30 to 5 p. m. and Sun­ day from 10 to 3. �Frfday.'Aprtl'-18.-<d47 PtiE SEAFARERS Pade FifB LOG i 'i' /I Seme people have mors pep than others. After walking the piclretlines, these tc-lephona workers adjourned to the SIU Hall for a spot of jive. Such energy will come in handy in forcing the Bell Telephone Company to bargain honestly. Seme apples hove worms in them, and some unions have scabs to contend wiih. Take this picture above. Note the scabs scurrying out of Ihe telephone office at 104 Broad Street, New York. They've got their heads dov/n and who can blame them. The company paid good money for scabs, up to S25.CJ0 per day, but who wants blood money. ' • • •• ' V'./ -v '' ^ESTEp^jSr - a. y ipjjssp-...? .r '• - '• • Seafarers joined telephone workers on the picketlines in New York. From this point the sidewalk looks like a sea of white caps, and to the strikers it looked like real labor solidarity. Here's the strategy committee for' the New Orleans striking' phorte workers. Left to li^ht. Steely White, SIU New Orleans Port Agent; Ray Gtiidiry, 'Publicity Director, N. O. Coordinate Strike Committee; Jimrriy Mahafdy, slate di­ rector 6f the Southern Federation of Telephone Workers; and Bill 'Ranier, Secretary-'Treasurer of Local 410 of the same union. s I « . .,•> ; ?7r>v.;-cv.-T??tSS'. ^ . aj- Tsc5?-^;.y;;•- ly'.':- "H .• i . ,. • ^ • " In every stale execpf Indiana and Virginia, which have laws preventing utility strikes, telephone workers quit work on April 7, These telegrams were photographed in New Orleans. Posed in front of the telephone company office in New brleans, theise ^iretfy operators hold up the picket signs which 'tell at a glance that they are out on strike. All 6v6r'the nation the story was much the same, but the militant spirit of the lelephohe' workers was still as high'after ten days'6f strike as it was when the action first started. Pictured above are Leona Himmel end Zoe'Seigfried, in the usual 6rder. North or South, picketing is the same. - New Orleans has scabs, loo. Unmindful of the picket, these parasites go into ihe telephone of­ fice to work. Wonder if they realize that they are harming themselves in the long run? ^ �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, April 18, 1947 American Legion-Stooge Of Big Business What the American Legion is and what it stands for is no sec­ ret to the working people of the United States. They have pictures, clearly etched in their memories of the many union halls broken into by American Legion mobs, the union and liberal newspapers wrecked by armed goons from Legion chapters, and the distur­ bances caused by the Conven­ tions of this group. The dark days following the end of World War I saw the Legion playing a leading role in cracking heads on the picket- ny and darkness. The huge more than members of the armed tifies as the noted naval and submarine filled seas and then quantities of supplies thaJt forces in , the final analysis. military analyst of the New York make their way back through have already been brought ac­ There were no Government Times. enemy patrolled waters for more ross the Atlantic are a testi­ shared allotments for merchant Although many valiant men men and equipment. monial to the job that has al­ seamen. There were no clothing served in the merchant marine, Some only made one trip be­ ready been done." and uniforms for them either. against them must be measured a fore they went with the ship to At the same time. General There were no wages coming in great many others who "sought the long layoff, but some made Douglas MacArthur said of the during illness or injury for the the merchant marine as a soft many runs, and lived to have "heroes in dungarees," as they berth; they escaped the draft, and their sacrifices and contributions merchant seamen, were then called. they got whacking big salaries to the war effort depreciated by "With us they have shared While members of the armed and bonuses while doing it," says a smearing article in the Amer­ the heaviest enemy fire. On services received furloughs with Baldwin. ican Legion Magazine. these Islands I have ordered pay, seamen took time off withThe men who fought the war, HIS RECORD them off their ships into fox­ whether on land or on the sea, Hanson Baldwin may be re­ had only the highest respect for holes when their ships became membered as the anti-labor col­ the merchant seamen. True, there umnist of the New York Times untenable targets of altack. who. in the midst of the 1946 At our side they have suffer­ Masters. Mates, and Pilots Strike, ed in bloodshed and death. asked in print for a return to the The high caliber of efficiency good old days when Masters and the courage they display­ were able to flog seamen, and the unions had not made a sea­ ed in their part of the invasion man's life a half-way decent one. of the Philippines marked But during the war, his paper their conduct throughout the made far different points. entire campaign in the South­ On March 24, 1945, this influ­ west Pacific. They have con­ ential newspaper joined the tributed tremendously to our ranks of those calling for a Mer­ success. I hold no branch in chant Seamen's Bill of Rights. higher esteem than the Mer­ out pay when they could afford In pungent paragraphs, the Times to do so. And when gear was made the following points; chant Marine Service." lost at sea, through torpedoing or "It is .said that 80 percent of The American Legion Maga­ bombing, the seaman had to re­ those sailing since the start of zine, the official publication of plenish his own supply. No ask­ the war have been sunk at lea.st were a few men, in both camps, lines. In every community, the the American Legion, in an ar­ ing Uncle Sam for more. who were not all they should be, men of the Legion took an ac­ once. ticle appearing in the March, but thej' were few and relations tive and leading part in the CHARGES UNJUST "There is no provision for con­ 1947, issue, takes the merchant strikebreaking that was so Most of the charges contained tinued periodic treatment for between the armed services and seamen to task for daring to re­ prevalent prior to the growth in the articles are unfounded, or these men, even though the GI the merchant mariners were quest a Bill of Rights. and strength of unionism. pertain to only a small number of Bill of Rights holds out the prom­ warm from the knowledge of ATTACKS SEAMEN And they are following out the merchant seamen who kept ise that every veteran of the dangers equally shared. The article is authored by the sealanes open even before the armed services may have free But in the postwar world, the their self-designed roles of un­ ion busters in their activities William Hyatt, and is called, United States had been attacked necessarj' hospitalization for the American Legion has taken up­ since, the end of World War II. "The NMU: Paid in Full." at Pearl Harbor. rest of his life, if he is unable to on itself the task of destroying the good-will between the serv­ Although the NMU is speci­ It is well known that the Only 70 per cent of the United pay for it. ices, and at the same time deprive average soldier, sailor, and ma­ fically picked out for attack, it States armed forces saw service "Also, there is no permanent rine had no anti-union preju­ is obvious that all seamen's un­ overseas in World War H, and pension program for the disabled merchant seamen of the benefits dices. The Services tried to ions are the object of this sneak of these, not more than 75 per­ merchant mariner. The rehabili­ which are granted to any mem­ make the men in the armed for­ attempt to steal from merchant cent ever heard a shot fired in tation program promises well on ber of the armed services, no ces into union haters, but that seamen a decent postwar fu­ anger. These are official figures. paper, but there arc substantial matter how safe or dangerous his job might have been. ture. program proved ineffectual. But the soldiers, sailors and reports that the service is suf­ It .should be remembered that The main line of argument is marines who never met the en­ fering from poor administration When the was over, the American Legion took on the centered on the fact that mer­ emy are not being denied the in many states, and from ignor­ merchant seamen did not have task of baiting unions and chant seamen were draft de­ GI Bill of Rights. No attempt ance of the operation of it, rather to land in enemy territory to be­ come the target of concerted at­ showing veterans how to fight ferred, received good pay and has been made to exclude WACS generally. tack. Every time a ship ventured against labor. It is significant allowances, ate decent food, and or Waves who served their full "The results is that disabled that the largest World War II slept on white sheets. time in the safe shores of the merchant marine personnel who a mile out into the Atlantic and Pacific, it became an immediate veteran's group, the American While this was going on, the United States. need rehabilitation have been prey to the lurking Nazi sub­ Veterans Committee, is strict­ article states, all members of Why then attack merchant, sea­ discharged in large numbers from marine wolf-packs. ly pro-labor, and has attracted the armed forces were drafted. man who were the first to fight? the hospitals and have disappear­ PONDER THE FACTS many union men into its ranks. In this next paragraph may lie ed to become probable charges Let Mr. Hyatt and the Ameri­ on the community as indigents. the answer. We quote from Mr. FOR CURBS can Legion Magazine ponder over Hyatt. "At least there should be an The leaders of the American these facts. Let the memory of Legion have made it almost a ". . no merchant seaman effort to recognize the dignity six thousand dead merchant sea­ of the service and give to the life work to appear before Con­ could sign on a ship without men cause both of them to think thousands of disabled merchant gress on practically every Bill being forced to join a union. twice befoi-e writing and pub­ marine veterans some distinction that would limit the rights of As a result union coffers were lishing such irresponsible .state­ from members of the civilian labor unions, or limit the rights swollen with the tribute exact­ ments. population who have taken no of free people, living in the ed from these thousands of risk and suffered no injury conIf their object is wrecking the young men." United States of America. existing, seamen's unions, they ' nected with war." But it is significant that this In other words, the author of have bitten off much more th.ah WAR SERVICE same organization is struck the article is angry because the they can chew. dumb when it comes to fighting seamen were strong enough to More than 1500 SIU members The same issue of the maga­ against Bills which give as­ force decent demands from ship­ were lost as a result of enemy zine that carried the attack on tounding powers to big business owners who were reaping a for­ merchant seamen also carried an or entrenched wealth and power. tune from the war situation, and article entitled "Why I Joined Right now the American Le- got very little money per month, is even more angry because the The American Legion." This is gion is howling down the trail ate poor food, and slept on .straw unions had made such an im­ an interview with 20 vets who mattresses and in foxholes. pression on men going to sea for against a Merchant Seamen's became Legionnaires. Incidently, the first time that were eager to On the face of it, these com­ Bill of Rights. This legislation, merchant seamen are not eligible similar to the GI -Bill of Rights, parisons are absolutely untrue. join a union at the first oppor­ for membership. would compensate merchant Merchant seamen were subject tunity. It is a subject.^of much con­ seamen for their wartime serv- to the same terrors and hard­ It becomes more and more ob­ jecture whether these men would ship that most of the soldiers, vious as the piece continues that ice. have joined the American Le­ Outstanding Americans, sailors, and marines experienced. the author is not so much in­ gion if they had been aware that among them soldiers and sailors ^ Their lives were no different terested in withholding the bene­ the Legion would stoop low from privates up to Generals from what most Navy men went fits of a Bill of Rights from mer­ enough to attack the merchant and Admirals, have given praise through, except that an armed chant seamen as he is in doing seamen, the men who were the to aciljvities of the merchant battleship or destroyer is a lot his little bit to discredit seamen's first to fight. safer than an unarmed freighter, marine during the war. unions in the eyes of the public. action. In addition, seamen stood or a tanker loaded with high oc­ General Dwight D. Eisen­ From what is known of the One of the most serious, as well side by side with servicemen dur­ tane gasoline. hower said, in 1945, as the most unfounded, charges ing the awful days of establish­ average veteran, it is reasonable High wages is another source made by Mr. Hyatt is that mer­ ing beachheads and fighting off to believe that he would have "In behalf of the men of held his nose and hurried past my command, I thank the of contention in the article. If chant searten entered the mari­ enemy attacks. the Legion Headquarters before The odds against merchant men of the Merchant Marine the author had thought, or want­ time service so as to escape ac­ becoming a party to such a be­ seamen were practically double. for their pledge of full coop­ ed, to delve further into the sub­ tive service. trayal of all that this country ject, he could have found that eration in our common effort In this connection he quotes because they had to transport fought for. merchant seamen were not paid Hanson Baldwin, whom he iden- the troops and supplies through to destroy the forces of tyran- �Friday. April 18. 1947 T H E SEAF ARERS LO G For Small Place, Port Arthur Has Good Shipping This Wilmington Finkherder Is Riding To A Fail By HARVEY C. JAMERSON PORT ARTHUR —There isn't much down here in the way of payoffs, but for a small port this place gets more than its share of ships in transit. Each ship has a few beefs which don't amount to much, but which keep us step­ ping. Much as I hate to say it, in more than a few cases the fault lies with the crew. That doesn't mean only the Iripcarders or per-' mitmen. The full bookmen feel that they can stay drunk and foul up a ship without anything happen­ ing, but as soon as a TC or permRman goes off the beam, the full bookmen call the Hall and ask the Agent or Patrolman to come down and kick the per­ former off. You all know that the agree­ ments of the SlU are the best afloat. To keep them that way we must have a strong Union, composed of men who live up to the Union rules and furnish a day's work for a day's pay. For men with ratings, this Port is a lulu. We have shipped every­ one around here except the cowpunchers and the oilwell diggers, and we still need more men. Come on down here Brothers, and if you don't want to ship, just come in and visit. Page Seven BY CHARLES STARLING i SAVANNAH — Things in the ! Port of Savannah still look on 1 the brighter side, as v/e-are ex­ pecting quite a few .ships to pay­ off within the next month. As I said in last week's report, '.ve hu\ e two paying off this week Silence this week from the By JOHN MOGAN and are expecting about eight Branch Agents of the follow­ BOSTON — Business and .ship­ the bosun, who gave the Patrol­ more within .a month. So, .ship­ ing ports: ping in the port of Boston re­ man a bad time foi' a while in ping .-hould be I'ea! good in the Port of Sa\'annah. mains definitely on the upswing. connection with his beef. NORFOLK However, the bosun was de­ An invitation is open for any As a matter of fact, the Cham­ TAMPA ber of Commerce has been gloat­ finitely high ma.n insofar as of ou:' Brothei'.s to come down ing in the newspaper for .several overtime hours worked was con­ and ship, out at any time. GALVESTON days about the enorm.ous in­ cerned; it was the Sunday We haci quite a beef on the JACKSONVILLE crease in exports and imports watches which gave the ABs l-M'mttmk Point, here in SavanHOUSTON slight edge in total hour.s. through the port. j nah this la.^-'t week, in regard to CORPUS CHRISTI It would bo well to .see this i thi.^ fink herder in the Port of The patrolmen, and particu­ MOBILE larly our traveling man, Jim clause ciarific'd in a special ai'- ' Wilmington. Sweeney, have had a busj' week ticle in the LOG, as the dispute :I Thi.s bird .seems to be shipping CHICAGO does arise from time to time, and of it. DETROIT I all im n that he can get a hold of Brothej' Sweeney was in Provi­ no doubt wil continue to come on any and all ships, without DULUTH dence for the payoff of thtr SB up until each and every bosun ever making an effort to call our TOLEDO knows the score. ports for men. 'Well, we will be starting off This practice must stop, as it The deadline for port re­ the new week with a bang, with is involving some of our book two Watcrmans scheduled for ports, monies due. etc.. is the members who live in the port of payoff on Monday—the Simmons Monday preceeding publica­ Wilmington and also new men Victory in Portland, and the tion. While every effort will NEW starting out to sea who do not Niantic Victory, which was out DESIGNbe made to use in the current know the score. five months, in Boston. RgAR . issue material received after I am writing the SecretaryAlso scheduled for payoffs ENGINE' Treasurer a letter regarding this early in the week are three West that dale, space commitments matter, and am .sure when he Coast tankers. generally do not permit us to contacts Moran Towing and other So once more an urgent in­ do so. vitation is extended to all hands companies in the Poi't of New to come up this way for good York that this practice will stop shipping; it's heartbreaking to immediately. New Eghoto, tanker; in Port­ see a ship go out light a couple -About all that is left to say land for the SS Irvin S. Cobb; in of men, but we've seen them go is that we are having some beau­ Providence for the SS Fort Win­ that way fairly often recently. tiful weather in the port of Sa­ nebago, tanker; in Portland for Lastest dope on the Evange­ vannah. and Brother Smith and the SS Simmons Victory, Water­ line fs that she'll be ready about I are working like the devil right man, which, incidentally was de­ May 1. now. By WILLIAM RENTZ layed owing to a heavy blow out­ BALTIMORE — Like all other thing to do with it. We all I'e- side; then back to Boston for the SIU Ports, this Branch is hav­ membcr Red as New Orleans payoff of the Fort Erie, and on ing its share of trouble in get­ Patrolman for two years, and Sunday, back to Portland for a ting enough rated" rnen, espec­ we all know what kind of a Monday morning payoff of the Simmons Victory. ially in the black gang. swell job he did there. In the meantime, the SS South­ We have been saying for some Let's hope that the ships con­ By W, PAUL GONSORCHIK time that our membership is not tinue coming in here with less land paid off in Boston, with a too large for the number of jobs beefs and fewer gas hounds on lot of stuff hitting the port in NEW YORK—One of the most of the Union. You are the ones under contract, and this situa­ board. Baltimore is bearing transit, most of which had better important items of the Seafarers' ' who will in time run the SIU. tion proves that we were cor­ down on performers as these than a fair share of beefs. structure is the shipping rules. The responsibility for main­ The SS Greenville Dodge These rules, drawn up by the taining a strong union depends characters can cause a lot of rect. This does not mean that we commotion and "tftsruption in a (Grace Lines-SUP) and the SS membership, are part of the SIU's on you; and there is only one Warrior, both in port loading, foundation. should open our books. While port. waj- to insure that: a thorough called on the same day with iden­ we may be a bit shorthanded understanding of the shipping If a man expects to hold on Unfortunately, however, all at the present time, we should to his valuable SIU Book', he tical beefs—performers aboard. members are not living up to the rules. prepare ourselves for the pos­ better be sober at the payoff. FEW AGAINST MANY shipping rules, either through a The shipping rules are not hard sibility of a shortage of jobs It is a damn shame that one lack of knowledge or a desire to to understand. They were drawn It seems that oilers are claimdue to permanent lay-up of some or two men can make a ship mis­ desregard them. up by the membership in terms erable for the majority, and ships. It is hard to understand this every man can understand. Another factor that may add wherever such a condition is It wasn't easy. A gi-eat deal of lack of knowledge, as it has been to lack of jobs for merchant found the Union must crack time and effort •w.^ent into their taken for granted that all mem­ seamen is the transferring of down on the troublesome min­ preparation and the final draft bers are acquainted with the pro­ American vessels to the Panam­ ority. was voted upon and accepted by visions of the rules. anian or Hondurian flag. Now that there is a spurt of the membership. It can be seen now that too I believe we should tie those good shipping, with a consequent much was taken for granted. FOR THE MAJORITY ships up wherever they come scarcity of rated men, there are Here, where an understanding of ^ HA"VSM! HICinto an American Port, other­ A few members do not see eye those who figure they can af­ the shipping rules and constitu­ I'M MOT AIDwise our standards will be driv­ to eye on the rules and will make ford to get fired. MlC-P-feKpORM£Rf tion are a real necessity to the en down and our men put out a practice of disregarding them. But it should be remembered gaining of a livelihood, many sea­ of work. It is too bad that everyone can't that the book or permit might farers show only indifference. At the present time we have see a subject in the same light, be lost also, which is a lot more Where are the oldtimers who the MV Gadsden in Port. She but disregarding anything that serious. should know the rules and by­ is a heavy lift ship belonging to displeases one is not helpful to The Warrior also had a few the American Eastern Company. ing overtime for cleaning centi- necessary repairs due which, ac­ laws of the Union? Have they the Union or the majority of sea­ The SS Mandarin, Robin Line, fruge strainers on C-1 type en­ cording to the crew, were rather forgotten that our Union fought men who voted for them. is also here waiting to be turn­ gines. Ths is always routine duty slow in shaping up. However, for these rules and the strength An important thing about the ed over to the Bloomfield Steam­ and is to be done Without the it was learned that they will be and effectiveness of the Union ship^ng rules is the correct in­ depend on them? ship Company. This is another payment of overtime. terpretation. It is understand­ made okay, and that their new Ben Rees, formerly Dispatcher newly organized company, under AND THE NEWCOMERS able that the rules can be in­ refrigerator for the crew mess in Norfolk, has taken over as SIU contract. terpreted differently, so for this will be delivered before sailing. And the younger Brothers just Stewards Department Patrolman reason I will point out some of CLEAN AND QUIET out of school: Why are the ship­ OVERTIME PROBLEM here. Reliable Ben, or "Old Hoss" the most misinterpreted rules in ping rules so difficult to under­ Another beef which came up The City of Alma, Waterman as he is known, is right on the a subsequent issue of the LOG. recently (on the SS Southland) stand? Steamship Company, paid off ball, as always. In the meantime, if you have It has always been an accepted here on April 5. This was a Permit and trip card men are was in connection with Article 3, any questions pertaining to the good payoff, and we want to being promoted aboard'ship. This Section 12 of the Agreement re­ fact that a knowledge of the shipping rules, ask your Dis­ commend the _ three Delegates is in violation of the Union's garding the bosun being allowed shipping rules is the first prin­ who bought this ship in clean Official Shipping llules, which to make as many hours overtime ciple that must be learned to in­ patcher, Patrolman or any of state, "Section 30 — Wipers as the high man's overtime in the sure smooth operations both your officials for clarification. and with no disputes. We arc here for that purpose aboard ships and ashore. Our old pie-card buddy. Red must not be promoted aboard Deck Department. and we will gladly help you with On the shoulders of you young­ On the Southland, some of Sullivan, was the ship's Dele­ vessel, but must come off and any questions. er Seafarers depends the future the ABs had more overtime than gate, and maybe that had some­ register." Boston Covers All New England NO NEWS ? ? As Shipping Maintains Peak Baltimore, Too, is Having Trouble Finding Men For The Rated Jobs Knowledge Of Shipping Rules Called Basis Of Union Strength �THE Page Eight SEAFARERS Petty Chiseling Cheats Seamen Out Of Launch Service Money LOG Friday. April 18. 1947 ALCOA'S NEW PASSENGER SHIP By EDDIE HIGDON PHILADELPHIA — Last week i informed as to when the launch a situation that we will show up. we had naa a haven't had in a long time, All our members ought to be mean that a launch beef came on the watch for these chiseling up on the Cape Briton, Bull Line, tactics, and when they crop up and that's something which we wait for the launch — otherwise haven't had to contend with in the money spent Cannot be col­ lected from the company. many moons. The ship pulled out into the stream at about 6 p. m. and no launch was supplied by the com­ pany until the next morning. Some of the crewmembers, how­ ever, signaled a launch, and paid $1.00 apiece each way. , . West Coast Gets A New Probiem: Shortage Of Men least eight and J half pounds of coffee on board for each day. However, when it came time to bring supplies on board, damn if By W. H. SIMMONS coffee wasn't found to be short again. So we went to bat with SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping the company and this time ia so good out here that we are enough Java was supplied. experiencing something new for Shipping is very good down us. There is a shortage of all ratings, and we are forced to here. We have plenty of jobs Any move heaven and earth to get and not enough takers. enough men to crew the ships. rated men who want to ship out Last week we had a case in of the City of Brotherly Love are point. The Waterman Steamship invited to come on down here Company took over the Xavier and get acquainted. Victory in Coos Bay. We had the problem of crewing the ship and we only managed it by grabbing men as they came into the meet­ ing, giving them bus tickets and Members of fhe SIU have subsistence money, and sending a long record of supporting them on their merry way. other unions in a just beef. From this instance, and others For this reason, all Seafarers too numerous to mention, it can are urged not to purchase the be seen that the Gold Coast is really humming again. Vancouver Daily Province, However, although we are en­ a. scab newspaper, set up and joying plenty of activity here, printed by non-union labor. our income has dropped off The Vancouver. B. C., slightly. Atlantic and Gulf mem­ SIU Branch is supporting the bers touching any port on the West Coast, can pay their dues. International Typographers SUP representatives are carrying Union, AFL, both morally A&G Dues Receipt Books, and and physically in their eight there is an A&G office in the month old strike. Port of San Francisco. Canadian Seamen When in Vancouver show your contempt for the scabs by refusing to buy a news­ paper put out by strikebreak­ ers. This will help the ITU members to win their strike for better wages and condi­ tions. ~ •: • ^ .'I " - m - •-. - DOUBLE TALK Another beef last week con­ cerned the Skipper of the John Gallup, Smith and Johnson. This character came on board at 5:30 p. m., and ordered all hands to stand by fore and aft. He then They were told by the launch- tried to beat the men put of two tender that if they presented hours penalty time. their receipts to the company When this was brought up to they could collect the money they him at the payoff, he stated in paid him. The company refused front of both Patrolmen that the to pay, and claimed that a launch had been furnished, and some of hree Delegates had never menthe crewmembers had used the tioned the matter to him. So the service going to and from shore. Delegates came up, and then the Captain stated that he had not said anything to the Patrolmen SEA LAWYERS about not hearing from the Dele­ According to the agreement, gates on the beefs. when a ship is out in the stream Some guy. He had a split awaiting a berth, and it is ex­ tongue, and he tried to use both pected to stay there for eight hours or longer, the company parts at one time. The crew also beefed about a must furnish a launch for one shortage of coffee. We got every­ complete trip every 24 hours. thing straightened out, and the The company officials claimed Port Steward promised to put at that they do not have to furnish a launch until the ship has been at anchor for eight hours, and that they can furnish the launch anytime they please, just so long as one complete trip is made each 24 hours. Well, according to the agree­ ment, they are right, but this is awfully damn technical, and cer­ tainly the Delegates ought to be It has also come to my atten­ tion that some of our members are disregarding the Agent in Coos Bay. This shouldn't be since Jack Barton, the Agent, was put in there for both SIU and SUP protection and service. Let's stop by-passing, and go all out to give him a hand. • jj i ; — One of Alcoa's three new passenger-cargo vessels maned by a Seafarer crew, the Alcoa Cavaler is pictured on her recent trial run on the Columbia River at Portland, Ore. The Cavalier, now in New York, will make 17-day trips through the West Indies beginning May 2, while her sister ships, the Corsair and the Clipper, will sail from New Orleans on dates to be announced later. Crew quarters are air-conditioned on the 14,870-ton ships. New York Has Plenty Of Ships, But Men To Sail Them Is Prohiem By JOE ALGINA By JOHNNY JOHNSTON Getting a letter home in the 1800's was not an easy matter for a seamen. The Captain of the ship Mary of Boston, writ­ ing home to his wife in 1808 from Smyrha, comments as fol­ lows: •T send this by a Barbaiy Corsair, such acquaintance as I make here, and perhaps I shall experience as much faith in a Turk as we find in the general­ ity of Christians. He will leave it in Malta, and there I expect it may find someone to forward it on, if possible, to America." A Corsair was a privateer of the Mediterranean, usually Tur­ kish, whose activities often ver­ ged on piracy. i 4 4. There have been many stories told about the ways and means that were used by waterfont characters to relieve the oldtime seaman of his payoff when he came ashore. The most ruthless of all was the boarding-house runner. This character was paid by the Shipping Master before the sea­ man was signed on, thus the man went to sea, with his wages well drawn against. It was common practice for the landlord to charge the sea­ man double what he obtained from the Shipping Master. This meant many days of no pay be­ fore the seaman had paid his debt and was working for money of his own. ATTENTION! If you don't find linen when you go aboard your ship, notify the Hall at once. A telegram from Le Havre or Singapore won't do you any good. It's your bed and you have to lie in It. NEW YORK — This port is still a beehive of activity. Not a day goes by that we don't have plenty of ships paying off, signing on, or being squared away. That goes for tankers, freighters, and passenger ves­ sels. With so many things happen­ ing at once, the Dispatcher and the Patrolmen take a real beat­ ing. A shortage of rated men is making the Dispatcher see things at night; and being kept on the run until all hours is not doing the Patrolmen any good, either. Our new companies, notably Bloomfield and American East­ ern, are adding to their fleets. That means more jobs, and so the pick of ships is good here. On Overtime All overtime must be turn­ ed in to the head of each Department at least 72 hours before the ship is scheduled to dock. But this does not mean to hold the overtime until then. As soon as penalty work is done, a record should be given to the Department head, and one copy held by the man doing the job. In that way there is less chance for things to get fouled up. Last week the SS Francis, Bull Lines, paid off after a fairly long trip. Everything went along in ] fine shape and the crew col­ lected a good piece of cabbage. Same thing on the SS Richard Rush, Robin Lines, in from a trip to South Africa. The sign on of the Waterman's SS Yaka was delayed due to certain repairs i-equested by the SIU. These have been complet­ ed and the ship is ready to leave any day fon Bremerhaven. Four Sea trains are now on the steady lun from New Orleans to New York. This is good news for many Seafarers who like the run. New York is now having a smallpox scare. In order to avert a real epidemic, all inhabitants of the Big City have been re­ quested to be vaccinated. If any Seafarers are contem­ plating coming' to New York, it is wise to be vaccinated before arriving here. In case there are any SIU men who want to be immunized here, many spots have been set up for that purpose. Here are the addresses; all city hospitals; all police stations; all Depart­ ment of Health clinics; and the Health Department's main office, 125 Worth Street. The whole business takes only a few seconds, and it doesn't hurt fellows — they tell me. The Patrolmen Say... NEW YORK—I found the ship that cannot be beat for fine food and an excellent Stewards De­ partment. She is the SS Mclntyre, South Atlantic Steamship Company. When I went aboard for the payoff, while she was in the stream here in New York, my nostrils were assailed by the in­ describable perfume of broiling steaks. It was wonderful. Never have I seen a more contented crew than the boys aboard this ship. Each meal is looked forward ho with the impatierice that accompanies the payoff. The crew found itself unable to bestow upon the cooks all the praise they felt for the fine cooking laid before them and on that point I can back them up— it sure was wonderful. The cooking was wonderful and the Steward treated the crew like kings. There waij nothing* that possibly could be done that wasn't provided for the men at chow time. From the crew and myself a rousing hand of applause to the Stewards Department of the Mclntyre. Jimmy Sheehan �Friday, April 18. 1947 THE Canadian SlU After Raise For Restorer Crew I\ SEAFARERS LOG LEAFLET Marcus Hook Blasts Mineowners Who Put Profits Above Lives By BLACKIE CARDULLO MARCUS HOOK— Everything is shaping up fine in the Port of Marcus Hook — shipping is good, the girls are beautiful, and there is plenty of work to do on the unorganized ships. Any of the boys who would like to come down here and give us a hand organizing will be welcome with open arms. We have at 1 e a s t 10 unorganized ships coming in every week, and the work involved keeps us right on the ball. We wonder if some of those Washington crack-pots and la­ bor-baiting bums, like peg-leg Pegler and his comrades, have read the paper lately—and we don't mean the jokes or the funnies. We're referring to the Centralia mine incidents, where 111 men lost their lives recently. These dead men were the same men who were asking for a raise in pay and a lousy nickel-a-ton royalty to take care of their families in case of acci­ dents such as the one just oc­ curred. These men had to risk their lives time and again to bring about correction of the unsafe conditions in the very same mine. This also includes calling of the Illinois governor's atten­ tion to the conditions. NEW YORK — Representing the Canadian District of the Seafarers International Union, Secietary-Treasurer H. Murphy this week began negotiations with the Commercial Pacific Cable Company to gain the six percent increase recently won on SIU American ships. Operators of the Canadian cableship, Restorer, the company is expected to fall in line and sign up without too much diffi­ culty. The Union demands, identical to those gained from the Ameri­ can operators, call for a six per­ cent increase in wages, overt i m e, standby, longshore, and tank cleaning rates retroactive to January 1, 1947. • Also asked for are increases in the traveling and subsistence rates from $4.00 to $4.25 and the meal allowance from $1.00 to $1.05. These rates call for re­ troactivity to March 11, 1947. The Restorer, now doing cable repair work in the Pacific, oper­ ates out of Vancouver, B.C. with a Canadian crew. Contracted to the SIU Canadian District, she enjoys the highest standard of wages and conditions of any ship in Canada. Negotiations are expected to wind up shortly when the man­ ager of the company returns to New York for a meeting with Brother Mui-phy at the c o m pany's offices. GREED Commie Union Sabotages Auto Union Demands •J- For the second time within a year, the communist-dominated United Electrical, Radio and Ma­ chine Workers of America, CIO, sabotaged the wage-increase de­ mands made by the CIO United Auto Workers on General Mo­ tors with the acceptance early this week of a I5c raise following a secret meeting with company officials. The UAW is pushing for a 23Vic raise for its mem­ bership. Last year, when the UAW was conducting its longest ond most costly strike against GM an<#was holding out for a IQVijc hourly wage increase, the UE signed a pact with the auto corporation for 18% cents in cricumstances strikingly similar to this week's settlement. Terms of the latest UE-GM agreement, which was announced just 24 hours before the opening of a special meeting of the UAW's executive board in New York City, pointed up the in­ tense degree of the " communists' hatred for the auto workers president, Walter Reuther. The UAW head, a bitter foe of the communists' destructive trade-union tactics, has been hamstrung by them in his own union in his fight to better con­ ditions for the membership. In addition to spiking the ef­ fectiveness of their brother un­ ionists' demands, the UE's action, dealt a a blow to efforts of the CIO to bargain on an industry­ wide basis. Page Nine ,KER4 IMT€i:t4«nONAl. ONION CANADIAN PISTRICT • t Reproduced above is the front page of the leaflet, "The Sea­ farers in Canada," the first in a series of organizational litera­ ture to be issued and distributed by the newly-formed Canadian District of the Seafarers International Union. , Addressed to the vast number of unorganized Canadian seamen, the leaflet explains in question and answer form the structure, policies and unparalleled maritime accomplishments of the SIU. There are 111 men dead, hun­ dreds of mourning relatives^—all because of some greedy mine owner, who wouldn't spend a few dollars to make conditions safe. We see w here some lame­ brained jerk wrote into a Phil­ adelphia paper, blasting John L. Lewis for calling a six-day mourning period. This character suggested that Lewis send the miners back to work, and that the men set aside a certain sum of money out of their pay to help support the families of the 111 dead. This stupid individual lias ab­ solved the company of all blame for this tragedy and holds Lewis as directly responsible. If the writer of the vicious letter didn't have a one-track mind he'd realize that Lewis and the United Mine Workers have organized and fought for safer conditions a lot harder than they have for pay increases. When some big shot dies, he gets big headlines and a nation­ al holiday is declared, but when 111 hard working men are reck­ lessly killed, and their co-work­ ers pay tribute to them by de­ claring a mourning period, they are bombarded. We know what John L. Lewis stands for and we are with him 100 percent, if it will just change unsafe working c o n d itions. If some of • these people who are so quick to blast the miners were made to work in these same mines, they would very soon change their tune. As far as I am concerned, I have sailed ships on all oceans and sailed all through the war, from beginning to end, and if these people were to depend on me to mine coal under these horrible conditions to keep them wai'm they would all soon freeze to death. MC School Saves 7 Million Bucks — By Closing American taxpayers will bene­ fit by a saving of $7,000,000 with the closing down of the Pennsyl­ vania Maritime Academy at Morristown. Pa., on May 31. Only 49 cadets are now enrolled in the school. It was also disclosed that work on a $6,500,000 project to establish a shore base at Morrisville already had been halted. The a n n o u n c ement of the abandoning of the training school points up the validity of the aiguments presented by the Seafarers International Union. The Maritime Commission's ti-aining program has long been the object of attack by the SIU, which contends that the entire project is a needless and unwar­ ranted drain on the taxpayers' money. Arrangements are being made for the completion of the train­ ing of the cadets at other east coast maritime academies whose wastefulness far exceeds the ex­ penditures for the Pennsylvania school. How The Social Security Act Affects Seamen {Continued from Page }) Retirement benefits are pay­ able to the wage earner and his wife until the death of both and to the unmarried children until the age of 18. Survivors benefits are payable to the following survivors of the insured; 1. Children (including adopted and stepchildren). These receive monthly payments until they reach the age of 18. 2. Widow, regardless of age, caring for a child entitled to benefits — If she does not re­ marry, she receives monthly payments until her youngest child is 18. Payments stop then, but begin again when the widow becomes 65 and continue until her death. 3. Widow, without child—she receives monthly payments when she reaches the age of 65, pro­ vided she has not remarried. 4. Dependent parents—where the deceased left neither widow nor child who might never be­ come eligible for monthly bene­ fits, his parents 65 or over may receive m o n t h 1 y benefits if chiefly supported by the wage earner at the time of his death. A lump sum death benefit is payable to the widow immediatelj' upon the death of her hus­ band. The regular monthly bene­ fits then begin when she reach­ es 65. There are .special provisions for survivors of men who serv­ ed in the armed forces if death occurred after they left the ser­ vice. Details may be had at any field office of the Social Security Administration. It is important that claims be filed as quickly as possible af­ ter death, as retroactive pay­ ments will not be made for more than three months. In order to qualify for the benefits of S(.icial Security, the wage earner must be fully in­ sured. To gain this status, the wage earner must have paid tax on $50 or more in at least half the number of calendar quarters as there are between January 1. 1937, when the program began, and the quarter when he be­ comes 65, or dies. In no case can he become fully insured unless he has been paid at least $50 in wages in each of at least six calendar quarters. You may become fully paid up for life when your record shows that you have acquired 40 of these $50 quarters—called quar­ ters of coverage. Thus, you are assured of re­ ceiving payments when you be­ come 65 or your survivors may collect benefits in case of death. This does nut mean, however, that your payments will not change. If you continue to work in covered employment after earning the 40 quarters of cov­ erage. your benefits, generally speaking, increase. If you leave covered employment, they de­ creased. CONCLUSION The Social Security Adminis­ tration maintains 450 field of­ fices throughout the United States, all of whom are there to serve you if you have any prob­ lems. From personal contact with the New York staff, we have found them to be very courteous and helpful. They seem anxious to see to it that you get what is coming to you. If you cannot call at one of their offices for assistance, they will go into your individual cas« if you contact them by mail. �Page Ten T H E SEA F A R E R S Friday. April 18. 1947 LOG SBIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS NORTH ATLANTIC STORM MAULED THE MANDAN VICTORY Crew Stages Rip-Roaring Vodvil Show Crewmembers of the SS Wil­ liam Cox shook the mothballs from their stored up talent, when the vessel tied up in Gal­ veston recently, and shaped up a star-studded shipboard show that, at least, was a screaming success. Seventeen sizzling vau­ deville acts, running the entire range from an accordion recital right down to the inevitable strip-teasing bump and grind routine sparked the night's en­ tertainment. There was little doubt as to the Seafarers' versatility when the curtain rang down on the last glittering act. The three passengers who came in on the Cox beat the drums in booming measures for the lads who shuf­ fled across the boards. Their acclaim for the performance was reported by Ray Sweeney, Gal­ veston patrolman. The heavy seas and. gales that played hell with irans-allantic traffic last month didn't skip over the Waterman vessel. In the ruckus the night of March 20. the forward mast was ripped out. went splashing over the side. Damage up forward is seen in photo above. Top n' lift laid across and creased the starboard boom. ; -s . AMONG THE BEST A ten minute intermission fol­ lowed the ninth number — a group singing of "Hail, Hail, Safely tied up at a Brooklyn dock, the Mandan "Victory presents this picture of a vessel minus her mast. After the mis­ hap. the ship heaved to and waited fd«r days for the storm to subside. The Gang's All Here," which was reported heard in some quarters of the borough of the tree and the Lipless bums. Refreshments —FREE—were served as a cour­ tesy of the Stewards Department. Then back on the boards went the spoofing and hoofing mem­ bers of the Deck and Black Gangs for the second half of the production, led off by "Teddy, the Troubador," singing "If I Had A Nickel" under a shower of coins from the responsive audi­ ence. In addition to the song, strip­ per and accordionist, the riotous program included a soft shoe shuffle, the tearful "Frankie and Johnnie" ballad, and a scintil­ lating samba sung and hipped by "Rosie" Terrill. The committee which arrang­ ed and produced the shipboard spectacle was comprised of the following: Arthur J. Moelter, Ch. Eng; Thomas Case, Third Mate; Sylvester Zygarewski, Steward; Thomas Brescia, OS; Andre Touchon, AB; Mar ice Parker, Oiler. The program states the committee was given special assistance by Ludwig Proskauer, apparently a passenger. The program distributed to the audience was as follows: At Seven-Thirty P.M. The Deck and Engine Departments present SEVENTEEN, COUNT EM, SEVENTEEN BIG ACTS OF VAUDEVILLE ! 1 featuring that sensational comedy team MOELTER & CASE and MAESTRO LUDWIG PROSKAUER (on the accordion) PART ONE That great Gershwin Classic "Rhapsody in Blue." poured sweetly from the accordion by .MAESTRO LUDWIG PROSKAUER A Hot Little Numbah, "By Mir Bist Du Schoen," a rendition by TINY. THE SINGING WAITER "A Few Words from one of the special guests of honor".. SlLLY, 2nd MATE The Black Gang Band with "I'm Sure of Everything But You" on his guitar ; MJCKY, THE PITS A Soft Shoe Shuffle to the tune of "Darktown Twisted ladder hangs lonesomely at spot where mast stood solidly before storm look a. hand. No one was hurt. Donald Herlihy. AB. who took the pictures was in the wheelhouse when the accident occurred. He said the ship was traveling light on the return voyage when she ran into the storm's fury. SS Yarmouth's Black Gang Asks Change In Quarters The Black Gang men of the SS Yarmouth, Eastern Steam­ ship Lines have urged steps to procure a change in their quar­ ters to "C" deck aft, charging that the rooms presently assign­ ed to them are crowded, poorly ventilated and . generally un­ suitable. The Engine department men, in a resolution adopted April 1, recommended that officials in the port of New York act in the beef upon termination of the present series of Nassau runs. Conditions in the quarters now a-vailable were likened to those prevailing seven years ago when the vessel Was chartered to the Alcoa Steam.ship Com­ pany. At that time the Seafar­ ers International Union fought successfully to have the Black Gang quartered in "C" deck aft. "Today, after a lapse of seven years," the resolution says, "we again find ourselves forced to occupy the original quarters un­ der even more unsuitable condi­ tions, while the licensed person­ nel have been given new quar­ ters." 'The resolution concluded with a recommendation that "we re­ quest our New York Hall to" contact the Boston branch to insure similar steps being taken in regard to the SS E'vangeline, now in the process of reconver­ sion." Maiden Comes In Ship-Shape With Militancy Marks A Crack Crew the payoff in New Orleans First Meeting On lastAt week, the Seafarers Inter­ national Union's crack, crew aboserd the SS Maiden Victory, Seatrain Ship Waterman Steamship Corpora­ Strutters Ball" by -JOE FRISCO" ZYGAROWSKI Militancy marked the first That International Two-Some in an Intimate Love meeting aboard the SS Seatrain Song, "Take Me In Your Aims" MARIE and GENE New York, one of the four new And now, to that popular show-song. "A Prettye Girl Is Like a Melody," the bumps and grinds of ROSIE, THE STRIPPER Seatrain ships, with the passage "Rainbow at Midnight," guitared and moaned by of several motions calculated to the Deck Gang hill-billy TEDDP. THE TROUBADOUR insure safe and satisfactory con­ Hail, Hail, The Gang's AH Here," Everybody raising ditions on the vessel's coastwise their voices and shaking the Brooklyn Bridge EVERYBODY!! trip. — TEN MINUTES INTERMISSION — The meeting, held April 1, FREE REFRESHMENTS I ! I FREE REFRESHMENTS I I I was chaired by Fred Lewan and (Courtesy of the Stewai^d's Department) Real Elegant Service by TINY THE SINGING WAITER and Arthur L. Smouse did the reThat Continental Concubine MADAME ANDRENEVA TOUCHON I corcling. PART TWO In the interests of safety, the Plunking and crooning "if I Had A Nickel," crew unanimously declared that a return engagement of TEDDY, THE TROUBADOUR the ship would not sail until the By Popular Demand, shuffling to the "St. Louis Blues," in his own inimitable way ZIGGY, THE FRISCO KID cargo was properly secured. Nor Lifting his dulcet voice on the wings of that would it leave until all Stewards Neapolitan melody, "O, Solo Mio" TINY. THE SINGING WAITER stores were aboard. A sizzling South American number, "Ay, Ay, Ay, I Love Under Good and W.elfare, it You Very Much," danced by luscious ROSIE TERRILL was agreed that an effort should Our illustrious Maestro, playing a medley of Russian songs on his accordion MAESTRO LUDWIG PROSKAUER be made to set up a library "Frankie and Johnnie" GENE, THE PURSER aboard ship. Also that a wash­ Rendered by that Hangover from the Gay OO's board should he placed in the At last, THE STAR OF THE. SHOW assisted by MOELTER and CASE laundry room, and that paint A Community Sing: "My Bonny Lies Over The Ocean" should be made available for "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" i he Deck and Engine Depart­ "Hand Me Down My Walking Cane" "Auld Lang Syne" EVERYBODY!] ments. tion, wound up "a very good trip" that was highlighted by an exceptional spirit of cooper­ ation amjong all hands. The vessel called at Bremerhaven and Bremen, Germany, and stopped at St. John's, New Brunswick, and Jacksonville, Fla., before paying off in the Crescent City. Patrolmen who hoarded the ship at the point of. payoff complimented the crew on the cleanliness of their quar­ ters. At shipboard meetings during the course of the voyage, mat­ ters which received unanimous support were Union control of the slopchests and measures to maintain shipboard cleahliness. The crew also concurred in the resolutions adopted at San Juan and New York meetings calling for pictures and biographical sketches of men running for Union office to appear in the SEAFARERS LOG. �I / Friday. April 18. 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven SIU Ship's Minutes In Brief SEAFARER SAM SAYS DEL MUNDO. Nov, 24 — Chairman Johnson; Secretary James Johnston. Discussed matter of payment of overtime. It was decided to check with Patrolman to find out if over­ time was involved owing to fact that deck men were called before sailing time. Deck and Engine Delegates reported all okay in their departments. Slight difficulties in Stewards Department were straightened out to everyone's satisfaction, reported the Delegate. Mo­ tions carried: to see Purser about keeping slopchest open from 2:30 p. m. to 3:30 p. m.. and from 8:30 to 7:30 p. m. to give all hands chance to be served. Discussion on number of men eating in both unli­ censed messrooms. Decided to retain status quo on seating ar­ rangements. FLORIDA. March 2 — Chair­ man Dan Thomas; Secretary Charles Cuminskey. Delegates reported good cooperation from ship's officers. New Business: Motion carried: that Deck Dele­ gate be instructed to see that all members of the Deck De­ partment stand their watches, or get someone to stand in their place if they wish to go home in port. Motion carried: that Delegate have a sign placed in crew's stairway forbidding all persons other than crew mem­ bers from entering crew's quar­ ters. Motion carried: that Deck Delegate be instructed to see Steward and inform him that messmen shall not be al­ lowed to procure native help for the messroom while in port, unless those persons have a doctor's certificate stating that they are free of all communi cable diseases. i. S. S. WALTHAM VICTORY, Jan. 11—Chairman P. A. Tumasi; Secretary P. A. Kenfield. Min­ utes of last meeting read and approved. Discussion on Stew­ ards' stores. Stores will be checked as they come aboard, with motion being carried to make purchases from a dif­ ferent chandler. Motion car­ ried to extend thanks to Third % S- t Mate Sullivan for the work he did for the unlicensed person­ Mandarin Slopchest nel. One minute of silence ob­ Got Under His Skin served for Brothers lost at sea. Thanks to shoreside competi­ i 4, 4. ROBERT R. McBURNEY, tion, Brother Laffler, AB aboard Feb. 19 — Chairman L. A. the SS Mandarin didn't have to Wright; Secretary T. A. Lau- shed his skin to purchase a suit mann. Proceeds of fines are to of underwear at the ship's slop­ go direct to hospitals. Motions chest. But he did get scraped a carried; that sand soap be is- bit in the deal. When he popped in on the Pur­ isued each week; that desk light be installed in 12-4 ser, who was doing business as foc'sles; laundry scrub board be usual at the old seagoing cliprepaired; if possible, to install stand, and ogled the price, he steam pipe in laundry room for figured he'd be trading his shirt boiling clothes. Third Cook for the cotton undies. The tar­ will attempt to change books. iff was $2.40—per pair. ShoreDecided foc'sles will be left side the price was $2.04. clean, with fresh linen on Brother Laffer wasn't going bunks for next crew. to be caught with his pants— ccratinly not without a suit of underwear. So he squawked. The Purser dropped the price somewhat. Laffer squawked some more. The price finally came down to J" S* 4" YORKMAR, (Date not given) $2.25 for the doo-dads. But they Chairman William Speaker; have got to come down still Secretary Arthur Reciniti. De­ more. The price, that is. cided to check fans and replace 4- 4. 4. missing ones. No cols aboard. Steward said they would be put aboard at first opportun­ ity. No hand soap or stoppers for sink. Several necessary re­ BRAZIL VICTORY, Maxch 2 pairs listed for action. Crew —Chairman Daniel Segal; Sec­ decided to call for additions to retary Leo M. Morsette. Delelibrary when the ship hits port. gales reported. New Business: t & t Motion carried to have messDIAMOND HITCH, Feb. 17 rooms and pantries locked at —Chairman Howard Guinier; all times to keep unarthorized Secretary H. Carroll. (Special persons out. Motiop carried to meeting) Deciding whether the have the Delegates go through ship should sail with present crew's quarters and pick up all Chief Engineer. New crewlibrary books not being read. members aboard do not realize Motion carried to instruct head­ the situation—matter explain­ quarters that when improve­ ed in detail. Motion carried ments and changes are made not to sail with present Chief they should become standard Engineer. on all similar type ships. This 4. 4. 4. would eliminate a lot of head­ DEL MUNDO. Jan. 19— aches and beefs. Motion carried Chairman Trewil; Secretary to have N. O. Agent check and Adolph Capote. (Special meet­ see if there is a penalty for ing) Charges by one of the 183 tons of butane and Petro­ crewmembers against a crewleum gas. as crew is uncertain member of another ship were whether or not this is consid­ discussed. Crewmember de­ ered explosives. nied ever making the charges. ROBERT M. T. HUNTER. Feb. 23—Chairman M. Pappadakis; Secretary Tom Williams. New Business: Motion made to donate 50 cents each to send radiogram to Sec.-Treas. con­ curring with his answer to Jo­ seph Curran of the NMU. Mo­ tion carried. Fines set up for various offenses in messroom. Money to be sent to Seafarers LOG. Two plates of night lunch to be put out, one for watches after midnight. Good and Wel­ fare: Suggestion that members refrain from removing toilet paper from one head to another. Arrangements made for each department to clean recreation room. All crewmembers to help keep library clean and in or­ der. RRANGE MUTUAL TIM6-0ff TWROOGH HEADS OF / PEPARTMENTS f X % t ROBERT R. McBURNERY. Feb. 9—Chairman L. A. Wright; Secretary T. A. Laumann. Deck Delegate reported four or five hours overtime. Engine Depart­ ment Delegate reported at­ tempting to get two or three hours overtime for wipers cleaning hot well. Steward De­ partment Delegate reported all okay. Old Business: Motion carried to make all fines one dollar, except laundry which will remain the same. XXX ARTHUR M. HULBERT, Feb. 16—Chairman O. F. Martin; Secretary Haold Evans. List of fines for offenses drawn up all fines to be donated to hos­ pital fund at payoff. The crew as a whole ga.ve credit to the Stewards Department for the splendid work they have done during the hard luck they have been having. A thorough check of the slopchest and medical supplies to be made and all shortages to be ordered upon arrival in the United States. List of repairs and improve­ ments drawn up. 4. 4. 4. EZEK HOPKINS, (Date not given) Chairman A. R. Valasco: Secretary W. T. Barber. New Business: Delegates reported everything running smoothly. All members stood for one minute in silence in tribute for brothers lost at sea: Motion carried to have OS and Wipers clean the crew's recreation room and laundry; to have crewmembers keep the messhall clean from cigarettes and matches. Each person who uses laundry to clean it after use, CUT and RUN By HANK We would like to advise the Brothers who have been and are now using the fourth floor Baggage and Mail Department for their letters, baggage, etc., that after three months these articles cannot be held in New York any longer. However, they shall be sent to home addresses, etc., or if addresses are not given, they shall be disposed of otherwise. So, Brothers, when you come back from your trips and hit the other ports down the coast, before you make an­ other trip make sure you have notified your New York Mail and Baggage Department asking for your mail, etc., and where you want it sent . . . New York shipping continues to be real good and more and more Brothers are coming into the Hall to get away from the hot summer weather which will be baking New "iork soon . . . In fact, shipping is swell down in Mobile, says little Charlie Stevens, who same in from his trip without his familiar cigar. We'll bet a deflated dollar that New Orleans is booming with ships for those Souse American voyages with plenty of cool weather and Latin jazz . . . Brother Herbert Braunstein, whose hometown is Waterloo, Indiana, shipped out for New Orleans and elsewhere. Let's hear from you, Herbert! 4- 4- 4. We would like to extend this shipmate-type of a message. Blackie Koffstein, Bosun on the Captain Knot, says that he has another dog for good old Peg Leg Anderson. Doggone it. Brother Anderson is sure lucky to have a shipmate like that, indeed . Fred Johnson, the oldtimer of a deck engineer, says that he feels like a million dollars now after working seven days on a ship which was finally sold. Now he's going to grab the first deck engineer's job he can and enjoy a trip for awhile . . . Oldtimer Paddy Nash is all set to ship out while his son Eddie Nash just came in from a trip to Nassau . . . Little Eddie KasnowskL the oldtimer of a Steward, really did think of his shipmate, little Joe Ehrhart, whose home town is in St. Louis, Missouri. The LOG is now being mailed every week so little Joe can keep up with current union activities or catch up with what happened during the months he's away on a voyage. Deck Engineer Claude Davis said last week that he was going to ship out with Brother Pete De Pietro who had just came in from a trip to South America. Let's hear from you guys how the trip is getting along ... To Steward James "Skeets"' Coyne we want to let him know that his shipmate Johnny Burke is here in New York, fresh from a trip concluded in Houston Texas. Your pal, Johnny Burke, heard that you were asking for him while you were 4^ ^ 4* ROBIN GOODFELLOW, Mar. in New York. No doubt you two shipmates will meet each other 5—Chairman Bud Bryant; Sec­ unexpectingly in the hall one of these days . . . We received a short retary Cameron. Motion car­ letter from oldtimer John Santos who is taking it easy up there in ried to take up only new busi­ Massachusetts; "I'm writing to say hello and how are all the boys in ness and farewell of the crew. New York. Okay, 1 hope. I'll be seeing everybody sometime in Motion carried to get library June." . . . Brother Blackie Vince Kane, who loves those trips to aboard. Motion carried to elect the islands, just dropped in to say hullo and confessed that he's a departmental committee to anxious to grab a ship down there again. In fact, he'll even fly down investigate stores and slop­ there if he has to. Well, as they say it down in South America, chest. All hands stood in sil­ Blackie, take it easy, boy . . . Brother Lucky Lee Luciano said last ence for one minute for broth­ week that Captain Fi-ancis Buyer is one real swell skipper and it's ers lost at sea. Good and Wel­ a pleasure to sail any ship with a man like him, indeed . . . Brother fare: Quite a few members James J. Sills, who proudly announces that his nickname is "Box­ blew their tops, mostly on edu­ car Kelly," just came in from a trip out of New Orleans and is all set for another voyage out. cation of union members. �Page 'Twalire THE S"E'A^F'A^ii'-E*n"'S Friday. April 18. 1347 LOG TWO CREWMEN AND THE MONROE VICTORY Backs Michelet's Voluntary Plan For Assessment Log'A 'Rhythms To the Editor: I have just read a letter in the LOG by Brother Macauley wherein he, like me, found Frenchy Michelet's open letter full of sound advice for the membership. However, I think that Brother Macauley misundersto od Frenchy's voluntary assessment proposal. Brother Michelet defin­ itely meant that the proposal should be submitted to the mem­ bership for referendum vote. Frenchy is a stickler for consti­ tutional procedure, as anyone who was within shouting dis­ tance of a regular meeting in New Orleans several months ago can testify. I am wholeheartedly in favor of a voluntary assessment as proposed in the open letter. No book member would be obliged to pay it unless ho wanted to from purely militant union prin­ ciples. On the other hand, it could be made obligatory in practice fur all future tiipcard members. Half of these guys arc only going to sea to skim off the cream. As soon as things get tough again, they'll head back for the farm. So why shouldn't they bear some of the costs. The money would be used to con­ tinue the fight for decent con­ ditions for those men who went to sea in the lean and hungry years, and who propose to keep right on going to sea for th'e rest of their lives. If this type of assessment had been in effect during the v/ar years, we would now have an additional two hundred grand in the treasury to fight seamen's battles. Charlie Wilson Baton Rouge, La. (Ed. Note: Michelet's propo sal was made in the following paragraph of his open letter, which apepared in the Jan. 10, 1347 issue of the Log: "Brothers, the financial re­ serves of our organization has been dangerously depleted dur­ ing our recent successful strike (Sept. 1946). The Union was forced to lay out an enormous sum to feed and flop the mem­ bership and to conduct the busness of striking. So I want to take this opportunity to urge all of my brother members tb abtively work for a ten dollar voluntary rehabilitation assessrhent.") Memo To Michelet: We Miss You To the Editor: See by the LOG tha 'Frenchy' Michelet has been 'seen' in ump­ teen more places. That guy get's to'more places than Kilroy. Next time he shows up will you please put some salt on his tail. The garig here would like to make another swell trip with him like the one we all made to Savofma on the Cecil Bean. Jimmy Judd 8E The Gang Here's Why! By "Loliia" In answer lo Vic Comb's, "How Come?" which appeared in Ihs LOG March 21. Your words have a ring as true as slecl, II lells so clearly how you big lugs feel, Bui since you can'l define Ihe reason why— I'd like lo lell you whal I Ihink— al leasl I'll Iry. Jack Tropeano, Wiper and Robert Bell, Messman. The Isthmian ship returned recently to New York after a voyage to Honolulu. Photo above shows vessel lied up in the Hawaiian port. Oldtimer Bids Young Seafarers Carry On In True Union Style To the Editor: I am one of those Seafarers who doesn't have a chance to get the LOG hot off the press, but even at this late date I'd like to answer Brother Henry Sohl on his letter "Strengthen­ ing Ties Binding New and Old Members," (LOG, Dec. 20). Brother Sohl has mixed union­ ism with money loans, and when it comes to new members I believe he has the wrong course. I have sailed with many young members, some were the finest boys I ever met. During the war I taught them to the best of my knowledge, but now I am a sick man trying to teach a bunch of back-riding tripcarders who think the Union is only a place to get a job so they won't starve to death. Many times I've had the hon­ or of acting as delegate, and serving the men was my great­ est pleasure. This trip I had to give the delegate's job up be­ cause it's impossible to be a bo­ sun, a teacher and a father to seven tripcards out of eleven men. TRYING TASK Did Brother Sohl every try to delegate a man to stand gang­ way watch during overtime hours and hear six refusals? Or did he try to teach a guy to splice and have a tripcard tell you its the Bosun's job? But when it comes to sweet overtime they stand in front of me blowing their tops and tell­ ing me "how do you expect us to be good union members un­ less you teach us?" According to them I should stand th' weekend gangway watch because I have no girl in this port or such other bilge water arguments. I suppose Brother Sohl would take it to the Mate instead of straightening it out. Of course, if you take it to the bridge you are a jerk. It doesn't matter how much you try to do the right thing, you're still a bum in their eyes. No Brother Sohl, I don't want you and the young seamen to learn the same way I learned in the 1920.S and up. I have a son, too, who may go to sea and I don't want anyone to kick him around as they kicked me.. Nor do I want him to eat from a tin 'plate covered with dirt and rust or stand watch on and watch off without making a full day. Okay you say, why don't these guys get on the ball? Okay, you see that the young jokers get on the ball then we old jokers will do the rest. The young members should realize that many old jokers died to build a union. To them we owe what we have today. Let's remember and honor our departed brothers es­ pecially those who fell during the 1934-37 struggles. Let you. Brother Sohl, write an article to the LOG about calling on them for their share instead of living on the struggles of the For decades and cenluries beyond our ken. This world has always been ruled by men. And yel behind each man, bolh small or greal, A woman always helped fo de­ cide his fale. When a man is "on Ihe make," He'll do anything for her sake— So I'm willing to wager "Baby" is now his wife. old men who are tired now. And Vic's acting male cause she's After four years of war it kind hooked him for life. of got the best part of our en­ ergy, it's time for the young seamen to start learning. It's SEAMEN'S WIVES time for them to put their hands URGED TO BACK to the job instead of standing TIGHT FOR RIGHTS' by with their teeth in their mouth like a bunch of fools To the Editor: while the old men do all the I want to congratulate you for seamen's work. the interesting articles appearing PITCH IN! in the LOG. I read every page, Pitch in, fellows! You can't and if it does happen that some­ learn with books alone. You thing isn't quite clear, I ask my must get your hands dirty. Give husband, who is a merchant sea­ a hand Brother, ask questions, men. And now a word to the forget the portlight zone just wives of seamen. for a few hours a week. When Calling all seamen's wives: the serang gives you a'job that Now that I have the oppor­ you don't know — tell him, he tunity to get my hands on the will gladly teach you. LOG every week, I realize how Remember your serang is be­ this paper can help you get ac­ tween fog and' fire. He must get quainted with your husband's along with topside and you. Co­ job. To be a seaman's wife means operate with him, and you will more than counting the days have a fine trip and bring in when he will be ashore, and until another SIU ship with fiying you will be saying goodbye to colors. him when he sails away again... We want you to keep on sail­ Stand by his side and help him ing in SIU style, the best ^ind in the fight for his rights! nothing but the best. How about "Mrs. Charles B. Martin it Brother Sohl and all the rest Mobile, Ala. of you young men? V. PEREZ SS Fisher Is Covered All Over With Rust To the Editor: I have read in the LOG that you would like good tips about different ports we hit. Well, if any of you fellows hit' Port of Spain, Trinidad, stay away from" the local doctors. If you need treatment for anything go to the Carribean Medical Center. They have a nice hospital, they give you the best "of service, and the doctors are very good. So much for my trip. We are aboard the SS'Benja­ min A. Fisher, an Alcoa pride and joy (so the Skipper thinks.) There is nothing but rust from stem to stern. The Skipper and Chief Mate- would like to get her all cleaned up but they Won't'turn the Deck Gang to on overtime, because they are afraid 'it will hurt Alcoa's bank­ roll. BELL TO BELL They only work the watch on deck,-end it is stricUy'from bell to bell. The' Chief Mate is so afraid of "his jbb that he lies awake all night thinking about it. SHUTTLE RUN • Since sailing ftdm ' Pensdcola, Florida on the 28th of JanUUry, we have made a trip' to Rdggio, Italy, with coal, and from there we went to Paramaribo, Dutch Guinea for Bauxite. Since then we've made one shuttle run to Port of Spain and back to Par­ amaribo. We don't know whether they are going to keep us down here on 'a shuttle run or send us straight home. I can be safe in saying the crew is praying they will • send us straight home. Well, I guess that is about all I know of to squawk about. I'm sorrry I haven't anything good to say about the trip other than we have a very good SIU crew. -G. "B. Gillispie ' Fbri'-bf' Spain,• B. W.^I. �THE Friday, AprU 18. 1947 S EA^F ARER S LOG AND mSEBALIi W THE EHIliIjPPlNES . Union Men Must Respect Picketlines, Says Brother To. the Editor: This article is in regards to the crossing of legitimate picket lines. We note from time to time in front of stores, restaurants, apartment buildings, small shops and various other places, one or two picket lines marching up and down. Their picket cards clearly state that such and such a local union is on strike for bet­ ter wages and working condi­ tions. SIU-SU? men sparked the. game between the crews of the SS Niantic Victory and the SS Mount Greylock. Seafarers in the photo above are, front row: 3rd and 4th from left, G. J. Miller, SIU, and L. H. Westcott, SUP; back row, left to right, Denny White, SUP; I. P. Martin, SUP; and 4th and 7th from left respectively, Bernard E. Lin lin, SUP and Julien Tomas, SUP. Page Thirteen wages and conditions. Such is not the case. The intent behind the front is to spread false prop­ aganda, and to strengthen the ideology of certain foreign pow­ ers. Let's not be misled. It is al­ ways a good policy to inquire of the pickets just who it is they represent and the object of their beef. If their beef is legitimate we .should back them. If they In spite of this, I have noted, in various cases, many people ignoring these small picket lines and patronizing the struck places. This is, in my opinion, a sorry situation. Strikes, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, should bo supported by all work­ ing people. The crossing of a picket line stamps the violator as a scab in the eyes of true un­ ion men and women. These beefs are legitimate beefs for wag^s and working con­ are simply fronts for commie and ditions and should be respected, fascist oi'ganizations making a regardless of size. Of course, it ' political line, .they should be igis well to remember that poli­ ,nored. SCORES JOB tical commie and phony fascist j Bui to be remembered is the STUNTS PULLED lines are another story. Picket jfact that regardless of how large lines of these types are pui'ely or small a picket line is, if it is BY PERFORMERS for the purpose of misleading there because of a genuine tradeTo the Editor: union people into thinking that union beef, don't cross it! they're out there for increasing Louis Goffin The practice of some men tak­ ing jobs in order to work a few STOPOVER IN THE PHILIPPINES days and then collect port pay is drav/ing a iiot ot resentment from the membership. These men sign off the ship a day or an hour before the ship sails. This practice not o n 1 causes animosity among the members but also between com­ pany and Union. I propose that a stiff fine be imposed on members who pull suc'i stunts if they fail to give a valid excuse for their actions. Seafarer Bill Willridge stretches for an easy putout. (Name withheld on request) Conditions For Unorganized Lakes Seamen Are Far Below The Seafarers' Standards To the Editor: Well, I've been reading in the daily papers lately what a num­ ber of people think of John L. Lewis. Well, here's what another one thinks. John L. Lewis has always been, and always will be for the man who works. Wish we had some men like him in Congress—in the House or Sen­ ate—and then we'd have a little more justice. We're backing Lewi.s 100 per cent. It's about time we Americans woke up, and started to really fight for our rights. Sure, the industrialists give us a raise of 5 to 8 cents an hour, but what happens? Bread goes up a cent a loaf; meat from 4 to 6 cents a pound; rent maybe $5 monthly; clothes go up 15 per cent; shoes 10 per cent; and everything rises from 5 to 25 per cent. Isn't it so? What ,we need is more fighting to have the income tax lifted from the low 'income brackets. I'm no commie! In fact, I hate them and all fascists, and all they stand for. But, there is one "ism" that I believe in—that's Americanism I We've supported some of these politicians for years on the basis of their empty promises. And ever tried to expose these Lakes most of these guys have never ' outfits like the LCA. Why, when done an honest day's work in I left the Lakes to sail on West their lives. Let them go out and j Coast ships for a while, I was struggle, and try to get along on astounded. They had three watches where I'd worked two on the Lakes, two men in a room, fed like a ho­ BOY. MVfZEULF- LOJkS tel, linen changed twice a week, MORt; fOdPcO TM-VN) j Posing in the bright sun in the port of Masinloo are five Sea­ overtime over 48 hours, and re­ farers, crewmembers aboard the SS Fairland. Left to right: lieved the watch for 30 minutes Brothers Baumgardner, Howard, Jonier, Church and Steele. for coffee and smoke anywhere and any place. On the Lakes, some ships have no coffee time or relief from 6:15 A.M. and 12:45 P.M., and no relief at any To the Editor: The headlines says, "Union time on the rivers, depending on Action Denies Vet Job on Ves­ Have you seen the latest type sel." the Skippers. of shipowners' propaganda? En­ GIVE GIs CHANCE If this guy was as American closed is an article from the New as he says he is he wouldn't want Yes, that's why I say give these kids and ex-GIs a chance down Orleans States, which at first to kick another man out of a job what they think we can. Let's in Washington. They can't do glance seems to be about some to make way for himself. If he try, to replace these parasites. any worse than the guys we have GI blowing off. But if you read has such a good background as Another thing, why don't they down there now, and will prob­ he claims in the article, why it over a couple of times you can give these GI kids a chance? ably do a lot better. doesn't he just get a job ashore, Most of these kids in the last so he could be with his two Most of those guys down there see all the holes. The article tries to say that children after being away from war are wise, not like us goofs were sitting around Washington in the first one. They pulled the' while we were going to Russia, this GI is an American, served in them for so long. wool over oui- eyes, but not these J Italy, North Africa, South Pa­ two world wars and can't get a Even so, with an NMU con­ fellows. They're on the ball, and' cific, and Japan. Now they want job as a steward because the tract those companies had the I know, because I've been withj to push us around, and cram the NMU told him their men wait­ right to hire their own Stewards, them in all zones. open shop at us. But, we won't ing to ship out would be given providing he joined the union. A number of outfits like the take that kind of pushing around. first preference. The article says If the company wanted him, they Lake Carriers are behind this We in the SIU have won all of that the guy was told by several could have had him. open shop drive, but they can't our beefs in the past^ and we'll shipping companies that he could P. A. Carlson have a job if the Union would cram their phony propaganda win against these phonies, SS Cape Edmont Robert "Baldy" McAdoo] give him papers. down our throats. No one has Hits Anti-Union Sob Stuff �THE Page Fourteen SEAFARERS Friday. April 18. 1947 LOG Seamen Meet The Queerest Characters Here Is A Whole Boatload Rank And File The Skipper Cut Gapers SeafarerSees ITF At Work By JAMES PURCELL By LOUIS GOFFIN In recollecting my experiences the ship back on its course. I have been reading with in­ in the Third Mate's room—plenty At another time, while clad with seagoing characters, I feel of noise and what have you. terest the articles in the LOG that I cannot overlook the ex­ only in a pair of shorts he acci­ At three o'clock in the morn­ about the various characters who perience I had with a Skipper I dentally locked himself out of his • have been found aboard ships. I ing the Old Man came do'WTi to sailed under many years ago. room. Realizing his predicament •wonder, though, if Louis Coffin break it up. The Third Mate be­ His career has a tragic end, but and "Steamboat" O'Doyle ever gan weeping on the Old Man's (Contmued from Page }) while he followed the sea, he was sailed with a whole shipload of shoulder, pleading with him to acted upon, not by brass or pom­ the source of much shipboard lot them have a little fun. characters at one time. My last ship, about a year ago Up stepped the Bosun and pous politicians, but by men with amusement, and at times, specu­ was just such a ship, so pull up Deck Maintenance. They asked experience at sea and experience lation. I first encountered him aboard a chair while I unravel the an­ the Third Mate for permission to with seamen's problems collec­ the SS City of Joliet in New Or­ tively. throw the Old Man over the tics of these birds. leans during the early '30's. He The first character was an Oil­ side. Just as the shipowners of the er, a collector of saponification Ye Gods! That aquavit is pow­ different countries have the same was skippering the ship and interest, so do seamen the world what a Skipper he was. erful stuff. products. , When I came aboard he was in One day, just prior to sailing Well, to show the Old Man over have a common interest. It for the other side, the boys were they meant to have some fun, was this common interest and the twilight of his career, and knocking off a few bottles of they went below and broke determination of the ITF mem­ his capers were well known to beer in the Oiler's focsle when Soapy out of his sack. Soapy, bers that left a deep impression the regular gang aboard. There was little doubt as to where he someone tried to move a body you see, could play hell out of on me. was destined to wind up, but he out of the way. It wouldn't an accordian. They told him to With attempts by large ship­ still clung to a thread of sanity, he grabbed the knob and started budge. ping interests to transfer tonnage so there was little to do but stay shaking it, but the lock held. DUZ DOES So, tne boys investigated and to Panamanian registry to avoid EVEPVTrii.^G He looked at the door, and then out of his way. discovered it loaded to the gun­ union conditions on their ships, The Officers were not so for­ addressed it yelling, "I am the wales with soap. the role of the ITF becomes one tunate as they had to obey his Master! Everyone has to obey It happened to be the body of of prime importance. orders—orders that at times me . . . that goes for doors too!" one of the Oilers who, being the (Sorry, no "Open the Door, Rich­ courted disaster. INTERNATIONAL ROLE romantic type, used to go ashore One time in particular when we ard" joke). The door however with a few bars of soap, and Just as a seaman's occupation were coming home from North ignored his order. when he found a fair damsel he is international, so are his bosses After a few minutes of this would give her a bar to clean international. For this reason, if useless expenditure of energy, up so he could see what she look­ no other, the seaman's protection he got red in the face and in a ed like. should be international. TWO BLOCKS blind rage he reared back, took If she passed muster she was To Pof?r/ No member of the SIU would a flying leap and threw both feet supplied with soap from then on. against the door. Nothing hap­ This earned him the nickname of start playing and the first time feel out of place attending an pened. he stopped—over the side he ITF meeting. It is just like a "Soapy." bunch of seamen on an SIU ship would go. Over and over again he NO EARLY RISER Soapy played, and no one got discussing their problems—only charged the door with his feet, all Then we had a Wiper whom no any sleep for the rest of the on an international scale. the while cursing and shaking one less than the Chief Engin­ night. All night long he squeezed After the meeting I began to a threatening arm at the obstacle. eer could get out of the sack. It and the sweat rolled off his brow- realize that this powerful group Finally exhausted he lay in a was a regular morning ritual. ike someone had turned a hose is almost unknown to many sea­ heap on the deck, black and blue The Oiler would call him at 7:30 from his many unsuccessful sal­ on him. What a night that w-as! men. The tremendous power of a. m. and again at ten to eight. this organization and the work it Europe, the ship was off the coast lies. GREAT LOVER Then the First Assistant would is doing should be on the lips of of Florida. The Skipper came up His wind-up performance, that Then we had a Purser, and an­ every Seafarer. call him at eight, and the Deck on the bridge and ordered the gave him a one-way ticket to the Engineer at quarter after, final­ swer to a maiden's prayer—Don Some method should be em­ Mate on watch to take the ship local bughouse, came in a New ly the Chief at 8:30. Juan himself. In every port he ployed to spread the facts about in close to the coastline. Orleans movie house. During the With this he would roll out of fell ~ in love and wanted to get the ITF and its work. EXPECTING HIM course of the picture he lit a,ci­ the sack, yawn a few times and married, but he always sailed garette, and after getting in a One of the best v/ays of mak^ When the Mate told him it was then raise hell with the Cooks leaving a broken heart behind couple of puffs he was told by ng the ITF known to the mem­ unsafe, and there was a chance and Messboy for his breakfast. him. the usher that it was against the bers' of the SIU and SUP will that the ship might be ground­ We had a Third Mate who was This voyage, on the return law to smoke. a professional wrestler. He con- trip, we carried some passengers. be through the effectivene.s.s of a ed, he only growled and said he was the Master. Instead of stamping out the Among them was a young refu­ boycott of Panamanian ships. "Besides," he told the Mate, butt, he stuck it in his coa^pockO, HE'SCHIP- I gee, a girl about 21, so the race Just as the 1946 SIU General fjMGPAiHT.' began. Stidke was an education to most "I have some friends living on et. Shortly smoke started pour­ The Purser turned on his Seafarers as to how the govern­ the coast and I want to stay 'hel­ ing out of his pocket, but he charm, but he couldn't speak her ment bureaucrats can be licked, lo' to them. They are expecting ignored the whole matter. Soon the smoke was billowing around language. The only crewmember .so will an international boycott it of mo." him like a smudge pot,.and it was When the Mate, saw that the who could speak to her was of Panamanian ships teach the only the quick action on the part Skipper was serious and the ship Soapy, who was immediately en­ importance of the ITF in beating of the usher that a panic was pre­ was heading dangerously close to the international shipowners. listed as interpreter. vented. Needless to say he was the reefs, he had no choice but Unfortunately she had a broth­ SEE IT IN ACTION soon installed in a .suite at the to grab the Skipper, chase him er on board and every time she Louisiana Retreat. out of the wheelhouse, and put disappeared he would dash all There is no better way of over the ship looking for her. learning about a thing than by NEW ADDITION This got on Soapy's nerves, so it seeing it in action. The Caliber was no soap for Soapy. Of course, of the men I saw representing tinually boasted of his prowess the Purser wanted to marry her the unions of different countries as a wrestler. before wo got in. convinced me that they are of One day the boys had a drink­ One night before we got in, the the same material that gives us ing bout in the Bosun's room. Fir.st Assistant went on watch the strong representation we re­ Among those present were the loaded to the gills, unable to ceive at home. Bosun and Deck Maintenance, stand up. The Old Man heard Our affiliation with the Inter­ young and strong Swedes. about it, rushed down and threw national Transportworkers Fed­ During the course of the fiesta. him out of the Engine Room. eration will demon.strato its the question rose as to the Mate', The First came up on Deck value by an effective boycott of wrestling ability—the next thing'and tried to get the" Deck Gang There I knew the Third Mate was slid­ to lower a boat so he and a sleepy the Panamanian .ships. ing along the alleyway on his Oiler would not have to face can be no question of its success. It now remains for all mem­ nose. charges upon arrival. bers of the SIU and SUP, as It appears the Deck Mainten­ BLONDE SHADOW members of the ITF to make the ance was a rough and tumble Of course, the Old Man had his boycott a real success, if and fighter from the paper pulp coun­ try of Sweden, and he had put faults. He had a blonde passen­ when we decide to hang them the hooks to the Mate before he ger v/ho followed him all over up. the ship. Whenever you .saw one could lift a hand. you saw the other. Well, that do to deserve this." WHAT HAPPENED made it easy for the BR StewWell, he sure did deserve it, for This week the . rew of the SS Petrolite, Mathiasen Tankers, i'he next day the Mate asked ard, because she became the cus- he was possessed of a neat little voted for the SIU to represent them as their bargaining agent. me what happened. I told him 'todian of the Skipper's room. habit of taking pot shots at the It was an overwhelming victory, with the Seafarers garnering he had tripped in the alleyway. With all these capers going on, Deck Gang with his pistol. 27 votes to 2 for the company. This picture was taken aboard the I don't think he knows to this the Skipper would sit in the Sa­ There were more characters on Petrolite, and shows her to be a clean, trim ship. Negotiations day what happened. loon, holding his head in his the .ship, but you'd go mad if I for a contract will start soon, and that's what the men are The next night the party was hands moaning, "What did I ever went any further. * waiting for. �THE Friday, April 18. 1947 W)Hoe'^\jN SEAFARERS Page Fifteen LOG Great takes Seafarers Petitions NLRB For Flections On Five Fleets By EARL SHEPPARD DETROIT — This woek the SIU petitioned the National Labor Relations Board for elect­ v., N. B. Donaho. $1.00; C. A. Kreiss. $2.00; ions aboard the ships of three NORFOLK A.. W. Gowder. $2.00; B. J. French. more Great Lakes fleets. This INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS $2.00; T. Catherine. $1.00; T. E. Mcmakes a total of five unorgani­ D. P. Copes. $3.00; M. P. Powell. Henan. $2.00; A. Olanginbel. $3.00. zed outfits, with 32 ships, so $3.00; J. N. Willmms. $3.00; A. C. NEW YORK far petitioned since the start of Nelson. $3.00; W. E. Culpepper. $3;00; INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS V. E. Vlict. $5.00; W. R. Wil!inn-.s. the Seafarers current organiza­ $3.00. E. J. Clark. $2.00; Judson Lee. $1.00; tional campaign. J. W. Cox, $3.00; M. W. Drury. $3.00; H. Mathisen. $2.00; J. Soyer. $1.00; F. Considerable progress is also M. W. Cfirraway. $3.00; A. R. Beaslcy. Logan. $1.00; Hugo Reinson. $1.00; A. made in several other $3.00; W. B. Smith. $3.00; R. K. llen- Ferrara. $.50; Paul R. Smith. $1.00; J. being dcson. $3.00. Maldonado. $.50; C. Williams. $1.00; A. non-union fleets, and we expect E. Wyler. $ LOO. BOSTON to petition the NLRB on these SS DOROTHY INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS outfits in the near future. R. R. Marion. $2.00; R. B. Taylor. O. Crindahl. $5.00; R. McFarland, As fast as we secure pledge $2.00. $5.00; W. Calhoun. $1.00; M. Evans. cards from 75 percent or more SS GEORGE W. McREARY $1.00. George A. Fowler. $1.00; R. E. Hen- of the seamen, in any unorgan­ GALVESTON nessy. $2.00; G. Vidal. $2.00; J. M. ized fleet, the SIU intends to INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Hand. $2.00; A. Morales. $3.00; M. petition the NLRB for elections C. E. Finlay. $2.00; W. E. Lavier. Cidroils. $2.00; E. J. Hallinan, $2.00; W. $3.00; R. McDougald. $2.00; J. Caspard. J. Graley. $2.00; M. Garcia. $L00; J. V. aboard those vessels. That way, $5.00; C. B. Kennedy. $2.00; C. C. Ru.ssell. $2.00; H. M. Lamm. $2.00; T. we lose no time in bringing Gross. $3.00; D. E. Erase. $2.00; C. O. Cameron. $5.00; T. A. O'Hanlon. $2.00; SIU .conditions to the Lakes sea­ Cross. $2.00; J. O. Roling. $2.00; W. L. Compton. $1.00; K. E. Morie. men who want them. D. Royles. $2.00; SS Wm. Cox. $19.00; $E00. At the present rate of progress R. A. Derrough. $2.00; SS Stefanik. SS EL MORRO being made in our organization­ $12.00; SS James Jackson. $18.00; F. G. E. Muddleston. $1.00; A. J. Surles. S. Bor^owski. $1.00; T. E. R. Bach. Jr.. $E00; R. Lichon. $1.00; E. Luzier. al drive on the Great Lakes, we $2.00; John C. Spuron. $2.00; C. Wood $1.00; J. R. Albert. $1.00; W. Martin. are confident that the entire ward. $4.00; T. J. Calvert. $2.00; D. C. Jr.. $1.00; E. A. Yancy. $1.00; J. L. campaign will be a successful Lym.-.n. $2.00; 11. E. Vail. $2.00. Yakush. $5.00; R. L. Gunn. $5.00; G. one. Eventually, the Great Lakes W. L. Montgomery. $2.00; F. Fred- M.atrozzo. $1.00. .seamen will make a solid bloc reksen. $2.00; SS Winfield Scott. $17.00; SS MacINTYRE within the Seafarers Interna­ SS Cellio. $8.75; G. Portillo. $1.00; F. Karl Nikander. $2.00; M. E. Jones, H. Post. $L00; SS Hood River. $3.50; tress. $2.00; Lester W. Spence. $1.00; tional Union, AFL. W. E. Taylor. $5.00; SS King Canyon. $2.00; John Anderson. $2.00; J. G. FenToday, as never before, the $I5.50( S. E. Ausmus. $1.00; J. A. Bar- James Roberts. $5.00; S. K. McFarland. Lakes seamen are receptive to one. $2.00. $2.00; L. Welch. $2.00. the union, and their almost un­ C. F. McDowell. $1.00; SS Chas. H. SS TOPA TOPA, animous choice is the SIU. Cugle. $25.00; J. H. Moorse. $2.00; V. J. Smith. $1.00; K. V. Zeits. $1.00; P. Bergeron. $2.00; D. W. Collins. $4.00; They've had a bellyful of the H. Jacobovitch. $1.00. R. W. Clark, $1.00; A. Rocka. $5.00; open shop conditions on tha SS COLABEE E. DiPietro and Crew. $9.00; G. Lakes, and want thhe security Brown. $2.00; 1. P. Gomes. $1.00; H. and protection of an SIU con­ NcUelbladt. $1.00. tract. And, we're going to see SS WILLARD that they get it! ASHTABULA 1027 West Fifth St. SlU HALLS At the request of AFL Organizational Director Frank Fenton and President William Green, we gave all possible assistance to the United Financial Em­ ployes, affiliated with the Of­ fice Emp loyees International Union, AFL. This assistance took the form of leaflet distri­ bution in the Wall St. financial area, picketing of the Cotton Exchange, and the loaning of all our facilities to this union during their beef. It's past history how the UFE won their one day strike against the New York Cotton Exchange with SIU-SUP assistance. It's a part of the record now. and the grateful Office Employees asked SIU President Harry Lundeberg to address their re­ cent Convention in Chicago. PHONE STRIKE Currently, the National Fed­ eration of Telephone Workers is striking all of the phone ex­ changes and facilities in the country in an effort to win their just demands. Although broken up into a lot of smaller corpora­ tions, the Bell System is owned and controlled by the huge A.T.&T. trust. So, the phone workers really have a tough fight on their hands. .SIU members in a number of cities throughout the country are cooperating in every possible way with the phone workers. This cooperation has taken the form of handbill distribution, token picketing, and any neces­ sary support, these union broth­ ers and sisters need. The NFTW is composed of a number of affiliated unions scat­ tered over the country, and is an independent union with more than 280,000 members. There is also a strong possibility that they may affiliate with the AFL some time in the near future. In Detroit, we have offered the striking phone workers J. E. Utz. $1.00. 14 North Gay St. FERRIS BILL SS YAKA Calvert 4S39 B. Thompson. $5.00; M. R. Dorfman. BOSTON 276 StaTe St. As this is being written, hear­ $1.00; L. Bugajewski. $5.00; H. Calzia. Boudoin 4455 ings are being held in the Mich­ $1.00 F. R. Hall. $1.00. BUFFALO • • . ID Exchange St. igan State capital in Lansing Cleveland 7391 on one of the most drastic antiCHARLESTON 424 King St. labor bills ever dreamed up by Phone 3-3680 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. a reactionai-y legislator. This Superior 5175 ^ biH 's kuowu RS House Bill 217, CLEVELAND 1014 E. St. Clair Ave. MAGNUS OLE SVARTER | introduced by State Main 0147 Get in touch with Rose Cohen Rcrcscntativc Chester A. Ferris CORPUS CHRISTI . . 1824 Mcsquite St. at the Baltimore Hall, 14 North of Wayne County — the county Corpus Christi 3-1509 DETROIT 1038 Third St. Gay St., Baltimore 2, Md. where Detroit is located. Cadillac 6857 i iDrastic provisions of this bill DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. KURT FAHRNER make it a misdemeanor for any Melrose 4110 J. W. CALLIS Get in touch with your wife at' non-employees of a company to GALVESTON 308>i—23rd St. Receipts belong to you have Phone 2-8448 2352—80th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. picket that company- Ip other HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. been turned in at the Norfolk words, no sympathy picketing in J. 4. SPJxpne 53777 Branch. HENRY E. HICKS support of our union brothers HOUSTON 1515 75th St. 35 4- 4. Contact Mrs. F. L. Ackerman, in another union will be permit­ Wentworth 3-3809 ted if this bill becomes law. JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. 60.6 W. 37th St., Savannah, Ga. MARVIN HAUF Phone 5-5919 That's why we must fight it. Your check for $25.00 is being MARCUS HOOK 1'/« W. Olh St. held in the Baltimore Hall. Con­ There is no doubt that this GLEN^E.^4ADDEN Chester 5-3110 tact Patrolman Masterson and he Patrolman Masterson, Balti­ legislation is designed solely to MIAMI 1356 N. E. 1st Ave. MILWAUKEE 6.33 So-Ch 2nd St more, is holding your book. Get break up the growing solidarity will send the check to you. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. in touch with him. between various international 4- 4- 4 Phone 2-1754 BARNEY SPEEGLE unions in fighting for a common JOHN E. KNIESS NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. You failed to pick up $125.00 Both AFL and CIO Please contact your mother, cause. Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. 1257 Lunt Avenue, Chicago 26, unions have shown an increas- due you on overtime from the ,ng awareness of tire need for Belle of the West, which paid off HAnover 2-2784 Illinois. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. la'cor unions to cooperate with in Baltimore. Phpne 4-1083 c-ach other in all ways possible. JOHN^E.^KOENIG 4- 4- 4. PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. This is a must if labor is to surGEORGE D. SMITH Get in touch with your mother, Lombard 3-7651 Please check your last cash vi3e. PORT ARTHUR . . 909 Fort Worth Ave. Mrs. Eugene C. Koening, 3229 receipt. No. 56796, which you re­ Phone 2-8532 South Taylor Ave., Milwaukee 7, SIU COOPERATION PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Wisconsin. ceived in Baltimore. Contact En­ Beacon 4336 In the past, and at this time, gine Patrolman at once. 4. 4- 4. RICHMOND, Calif 257 5tb , St. top, the record of the SIU is LOUIS E. MEYERS Phone 2599 DEWEY & BLAND Contact Mr. V. U. Hainmer- outstanding in, respect to coop­ SAN FRANCISCO 105. Market St. Douglas 5475-.8363 shaimb. Vice Consul, at the.Con­ erating with other unions on Your gear from the Fort MaSAN JUAN, P. R. ... 252 Ponce de Leon sulate General of Denmark, 17 any legitimate beef. Our union tanzas is being held at the Hous­ San Juan 2-5996 has always practised what a lot ton Branch. Battery Place, New York City. SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. of other unions preach — co­ 4. 4. 4. Phone 8-1728 operation and solidarity. SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. HAROLD L. SMILEY Mqiin 0290 Your family is very anxiqus.to ; Our relations with the CIO TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Shipyard workers have been get in touch with you, Fdione M-1323 SS DOROTHY very successful. This union pull­ 35 A 4. TOLEDO 615 Summit St. All, crewmcmbers. of the SS ed, their mqn out in support of OECAR ANDERSSON WJLMI.NGTON ...... 440.,Ayplpi> Blvd., In Dorothy, Bull Lines, who work­ Terminal 4-i313V ^ A crewmepiber of the SS Wal­ our stride la$t September. VICTORIA, B.C. 602 Boughton St. ter Fleming in June 1944, please return, we have supported them ed April 4, 1947, have eight hours Garden 8331 contact special services office in on any of their beefs, like the overtime due them. Money can VANCOUVER 144 W. Hastings St. strike at the Ira Bushey ship­ be collected at Bull Line Offices, Pacific 7824 Union Hall, New York on an im­ BALTIMORE PERSONALS NOTICE! MONEY DUE portant matter. '.1.1iit/.Liii-'-1,. yard in Brooklyn. 115 Broad Street, N. Y. every possible assistance. On Tuesday, we sent some pickets over to picket with the strikers in front of the Michigan Bell Building on Cass Avenue. Al­ though we didn't have a large number of pickets, due to the fact that most of our boys were either on the ships or assisting in the organizing drive, the Sea­ farers with their white caps and SIU-SUP buttons made quite a showing. They carried several signs containing the printed messages, "AFL SEAFARERS WHITE CAPS OFF TO PHONE WORK­ ERS, SIU - AFL" and "SIU AFL BACKS LEGITIMATE DE­ MANDS OF PHONE WORK­ ERS." Yes, if we let these reaction­ ary Michigan legislators get away with anything like the Ferris Bill then the SIU will no longer be able to support other unions in their legitimate beefs, and these unions will not be able to support us in our beefs. We must do all in our power to prevent any such bills from be­ coming law in any state. It's been too hard to win union solidarity between international unions to allow anti-labor legis­ lation to break up such solidar­ ity. Check To See If P.R. Dockers Are Union Men By SAL COLLS SAN JUAN—Members coming to Aguirre (Jobos) should make certain that the dockworkers and the men working in the holds and on the winches are union men. The scabbing com­ pany which handles the work there refuses to sign a contract w i t h any union representing its employes. The outfit is taking men put of the factories and off the streets to do the longshore work. See to it. therefore, that all men at work there belong to a bona fide union. This can be accomplished by asking for the union delegate before they start woi'king the cargo. 5 If the workers do not belong to a . union, call up the SIU Hall in San Juan. The phone number is 2-5996. The International Longshore­ men's Association recently tried to hit the company for a con­ tract. but was turned down with a flat refusal to negotiate. The outfit works along the same lines as the Calmar Line. It owns the factory and the property for three and a half miles from the docks, and they maintain a rigid guard to see that no one gets anywhere .near its docks. Retroactive Pay MORAN. TOWING CORP. Retroactive wages are now available for payment to all crewmembers of Moran tugs which sailed out of West Coast, ports. A.pply at the company's' office at 17 Battery Place, New York City. �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. April 18, 1947 Hie VICTORY ?AMK/ Ibr thedfirst time in niaritime nistom Cgntidion ^^aausnhkm bekiioia&To secims a cbtitlrcicir tnat gete -QtemAaiei:^«.T<iigges and am<^tions-through. tHe ejg^zlsof^ihe iKTERKAncNAL UNION OFNDRIH AMERICA.. SEAEAREBS IJTlEKNariONAL UNION • •• CANADIAN DISTRICT •VANCOUVER-ViCTORiA-MONTREAI. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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DOCKERS ARE UNION MEN Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/18/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f71ab8cf5eb203df69e5f1ca000933ab.pdf 0ede44c448103878deb1ee44884a6208 PDF Text Text SEAFijtERS  LOG  APRIL  18  1952  •  OFFICIAL  ORGAN  OF  THE  S E A F A R E R  S  I N TE R N AT I O N A L  UNION  •  ATLANTIC  AND  GULF  DISTRICT  •  AFL  •   sn; LAY­UPS RISE  .­Ua  "  •  story on  Page 3  U5PH5  Curbs  'Case­Chasers'  ­Story on  Page 2  1:  ,V!  Jtfisaur  Shown being  nudged back  to the yard in  Chester, Pa., for finishing  now  8/uCCn*  touches  and  installation  of  machinery,  the  Keystone  Mariner,  launched  in  February, is  expected  to  be ready  for  service  in  June.  First  of  35  planned  Mariner­type ships,  the speedy  vessel  will  probably  be crewed  by Seafarers  for  an SIU­ contraCted  company  when she  makes her  maiden run.  (Story on Page 2.)  �e!!9S??  SEAFARERS  LOG  Pac* Tw«  Union  Endorses  USPHS Crackdown  On  Case^Chasers  PrMiOr. ASrfl  It. ItSS  First Wheat to Transjordan  A crackdown on ambulance chasers  has been instituted  by  the  Staten  Island  USPHS  Hospital.  From  now  on,  the  hospital  will  take  legal  action  against  any  lawyer  found  soliciting cases among seamen '  who  are  patients  at  the  hos­ a  seaman  who  has  suffered  a  ship­ board  injury  and  persuade  him  to  pital.  sign  a  paper  agreeing  to split  the  it­­ 'k'  Half  Million  Paid  Out  In  Vac.  Money  ­'Rounding  out  the first  two  months  of  operation  the  SIU  Va­ cation  Plan  has  already  paid  out  well  over  a  half  million  dollars  to  seamen  sailing  SIU  ships.  With  the first  crush  of  applications over,  the  Vacatio.n  Office  at  headquar­ ters  has  itself  been  able  to  take  a  bit  of  a  breathing  spell.  Reliable  estimates  hint  that  the  original  $2.5  million  expected  to  be paid  out  may  be exceeded  with­ in  the first  year  of  operation.  Ap­ plications  at  headquarters  and  in  the  outports,  processed  and  paid  out  as  soon  as  received,  have  re­ vealed  few  kinks  in  the  entire  set­up.  The  Plan,  effective  as  of  last  June  1,  requires  an  applicant  to  have  a  minimum  90  days  worked  on  SIU  ships  since  that  date  as  shown  on  Coast  Guard  discharges.  In  this  way,  a  Stafarer  may  apply  as much  as four times  each  year  if  he  has  the  requisite  time  worked,  or  can  let  it  pile  up  and  collect  a  lump  sum,  whichever  is  more  de­ sirable.  Minimum  amount  possible  un­ der  the  Plan  is  $34.99,  represent­ ing  90  days,  with  the  peak  sum  $140.  Average  payments,  based  on  the  $521,881.17  paid  out  so  far  to  7,661 Seafarers,  run  about  $68.'  Watt  for  Checks  Headquarters  and  port  agents  in  the  outports  have  emphasized  one  important  point  in  the  whole  operation.  Although  the  process  from  form  to finish  at  headquar­ (Continued  on  page  17)  Dr.  Kenneth  Nelson,  medical  of­ ficer in charge  of  the hospital,  said  award  in a  law suit.  In many  cases  that  ambulance  chasing  has  been  the  injury  is  covered  by  compen­ a  "vicious"  problem  at  the  Staten  sation,  but  the  lawyer  will  con­ Ceremony  at  Beirut,  Lebanon  shows  US  Minister  to  Transjordan,  Island  hospital and  that  drastic ac­ vince  the seaman  he  can  get  more  Gerald  M.  Drew, blessing  first load  of  wheat shipped  to that  coun­ tion  is  being  taken  as  a  result  of  money  through  a  lawsuit.  try.  SlU­manned Skystar  was scene  of  ceremonies*  A  buffet  was  While  this  may  be  the  case,  by  complaints  from  patients  and  hos­ then  given  in  honor  of  various  Transjordanian  dignitaries.  (Continued  on  page  17)  pital  employees.  An  SIU  headquarters spokesman  said  that  the  action  met  with  full  approval  of  the  Union  which  has  long  been  concerned  with  such  abuses.  Work  is  going  ahead  in  Union  headquarters  on  classification  of  crew  suggestions  for  Protect  Seamen's  Rights  contract  improvements.  The  negotiating  committee  is at  present  concentrating  on  sugges­ However,  the  spokesman  empha­ tions  involving  freight­ships,  with  tanker  contract  proposals  next  in  line  for  thorough  sized  that  the  new  restrictions  should  not  hinder  seamen  seeking  examination  by  the  commit­ ent  agreement  to  which  they  re­ tee  will  be  able  to  select  what  it  legal  assistance.  He  pointed  out  tee.  late.  thinks  is  the  best  possible  way  of  The  suggestions  came  in  from  that seamen, unlike shoreside work­ ers,  face  special  problems  in  in­ crews  of  SIU  ships  in  response  to  At  the  same  time,  the  commit­ handling  a  particular  provision.  stituting  lawsuits  since  it  is  often  a  request  by  the  Union  that  all  tee  has  set  up  ^lomparison  charts  Censtmctive  Proposals  very  difficult  to  locate  witnesses  SIU  crews  submit  contract  ideas  of  all  contra.cts in  the maritime  in­ In  its  close  examination  of  the  and  other  parties  to  the  case.  He  to  aid  the  Union  negotiating  com­ dustry  so  that  clauses  relating  to  hundreds  of  suggestions  received,  expressed  the  hope that their rights  mittee  in  drafting  of  demands  for  the  same  work  classifications  can  the  committee  is finfiing  that  the  readily  be  compared  as  to  their  overwhelming  majority  of  them  as  citizens  would  be  protected  and  a  new  contract.  wording  and  general  provisions. In  are  serious  and  constructive.  In  not  injured  under  the  new  regu­ Talks  Start  July  31  turn, these  clauses will  be  matched  fact,  not  a  single  one  could  be  lations.  After  the  best  of  these  sugges­ The  crackdown  by  the Staten  Is­ tions  have  been  selected  and  in­ against  what  Seafarers  have  sent  characterized  as  a  "screwball"  land  hospital followed  after  agree­ corporated  into  the  Union's  list  of  in  relating  to  these  same  ques­ idea.  Further,  the  committee  has  found  that  through  their  proposals  ment  was  reached  between  the  demands,  negotiations  will  be  tions.  USPHS  and  the  Justice  Depart­ opened  on  July  31  when  the  Through  this  method  of  com­ crewmembers  have  shown  an  ex­ ment for  federal  prosecution of  of­ operators  will  receive  60­day  parison,  the  negotiating  commit­ (Continued  on  page  17)  fenders.  The  hospital  has  long  notice  of  intent  to  write  a  new  been  receiving  a flood  of  protests  agreement.  from  patients  who  say  they  are  As  far  as  is. known  the  SIU  is  tired  of  having  lawyers  pester  the  only  union,  in  or  out  of  mari­ them  for  business.  time,  to  provide  for  direct  and  The first  ship  of  a  postwar  government­built  merchant fleet,  the  Keystone  Mariner,  is  There  have  been  occasions  when  widespread  membership  participa­ lawyers  have  been  caught  in  the  tion  in  drafting of  a  new  contract.  likely  to  be  manned  by  Seafarers  when  she  goes  into  service  this  June.  Indications  are  act and  their names  turned over  to  Having  broken  down  the  sug­ at  present  that  the  new  ship,  one  of  35  now  under  construction,  will  be  chartered  by  the  the  local  bar  association.  But  as  gestions  into  three  broad  group­ Maritime  Administration  to­*^  far  as  the  hospital  knows,  no  law­ ings,  one  for  each  department  on  the Waterman Steamship Cor­ chant  fleet  and  the  best  of  gov­ submarine  equipment  in  case  of  yer  has  ever  been  punished  for  board  ship,  the  committee  is  pres­ poration.  However, no formal  ernment­built  vessels.  The  C­type  need.  Like  all  modern  vessels  she  such  action.  ently sorting  out  the proposals  and  arrangements  have  yet  been  ships  were  built  by  the  old  Mari­ is  an  all­welded  ship.  As  Dr.  Nelson,  explained  it,  an  tying  them  in  with  the  specific  time  Commission  before  World  Work  on  the  Mariner  program  ambulance  chaser  obtains  entry  to  clause  or  sub­section  of  the  pres­ concluded  between Waterman  War  II.  got  under  way  in  January  1951  and the governnient,  and it is  the  wards  usually  by  posing  as  an  Lots  of  Horsepower  when  Congress  appropriated  $350  not certain  just when the ship  ordinary  visitor.  He'll  get  hold  of  Among ­  ottier  characteristics  of  million  for  such  ships.  While  de­ will  be  ready  for  service.  the  Mariner  are  her  high  pressure  lays  in  steel  delivery  held  up  the  By  the  time  this  radically  new  boilers.  The  Keystone  Mariner's  program,  all 35  are expected  to  be  and  different  type  of  ship  comes  boilers  will  operate  at  40  percent  delivered, by  late  1953.  Some  of  April 18,  1952  Vol.  XIV,  No.  8  into operation,  the SIU  negotiating  greater  steam  pressures  and  much  them  will  be  assigned  to  the  Mili­ A  considerable  number  of  As I See It  Page  13  committee  will  have  negotiated  a  higher  temperatures  than  boilers  tary  Sea  Transportation  Service  communications  have  been  manning  scale for  these  vessels.  If  Burly  Page  16  coming  into  SIU  headquarters  necessary,  new  working  rules  will  on  Victorys.  As  a  result,  the  Mar­ undoubtedly  replacing  slow  and  Crossword  Puzzle  Page  12  from  crewmembers  reporting  be  written  to  cover  the  operation  iner's  steam  turbines  will  develop  outmoded  Liberty  ships  now  oper­ 17,500  hp  out  of  the  same  number  ating under  MSTS.  'Others  will  be  Cruise  Ship  Pages  14,  15  instances  wherein  crewmen  of  of  the  Mariner  class  ships.  of  boilers that  produce 8,500  horse­ chartered  to  private  steamship  Robin  Line  ships  have  been  Did  You  Know  Page  18  The  Mariner  type  ships  carry  power  on  a  Victory  ship.  Her  car­ operators.  performing  ashore.  Not  only  Editorial  ;  Page  13  While  the  Mariner  program  is  are  such  performers  bringing  with  them  the  hopes  for  American  go  handling  facilities  consist  of  Foc'sle  Fotog  Page  19  disrepute  upon  the  Union's  leadership  in  the  maritime  indus­ seven  holds  serviced  by  ten­ton  all  that  has  been  authorized  thus  far,  the  Maritime  Administration  Freak  Ships  Page  11  name  and  its  members,  their  try.  They  are  designed  as  high  and five­ton  booms.  speed  cargo  liners  and  expect  to  The  Mariners have  also  been  de­ is  desirous  of  having  a  number  of  actions are harmful  to the  rep­ Galley  Gleanings  Page  20  outspeed  and  outperform  any  car­ signed  for quick  conversion  to  war  fast  tankers and  bulk carriers  built  utation  of  the  American  sea­ Inquiring Seafarer  Page  12  go  ships  now 'in  existence.  service  including  the  installation  to  maintain  American  mercantile  men  everywhere.  In The  Wake  Page  12  of  the latest  in anti­mine  and  anti­ leadership  in  those fields.  The  Keystone  Mariner,  proto­ The  irresponsible  actions  of  Labor  Round­Up......  Page  16  type  of  the  line,  was  launched  on  the  few  in  question  have  di­ Letters  Pages 21,  22,  23  rectly  resulted  in  restrictive  February  29  in  Chester.  Pa.  When  fully  completed  the  cost  of  the  regulations  and  ill­feeling  in  Letter  Of  The  Week  Page  13  ship will  be  $8,530,000]  the  ports  involved.  Maritime  Page  16  As  a  result,  headquarters  Many  details of  her  construction  Meet The  Seafarer  Page  12  will  introduce  at  the next  reg­ and  performance  are  secret,  em­ On  The  Job  Page  16  ular  membership  meeting  a  bodying  as  they  do,  defense  fea­ A  new  agreement  providing  $25  ment  call  for  a  flat  ten  cents  an  resolution  calling  for  action  Personals  Page  26  tures developed  by  government  re­ monthly  wage  increases  and  hour increase in  overtime rates  for  against  performing  that  is  in­ searchers.  It is known however that  Quiz  Page  19  jurious  to  the  reputations  and  she  can  do  better  than  20  knots  shorter hours  has been  won  for all  all  ratings.  Ship's  Minutes  Pages  26,  27  well­being  of  its  highly  re­ and  wiU  have  loading  facilities  su­ Canadian  lakes  seamen  by  the  Approximately 6,000 Great  Lakes  SIU History  Cartoon...  Page  7  seamen,  members  of  the Canadian  sponsible  membership.  perior  to  those  available  on  Lib­ District,  are  covered  by  the  new  Sports  Line  Page  20  The  Union  regrets  having to  ertys,  Victorys  and  C­type  vessels.  SIU's  Canadian  District.,  Under  the  terms  of  the  agree­ agreement  which  runs  until  Janiz­ inject  itself  into  the­ personal  Ten  Years  Ago  Page  12  Largest  Cargo  Ship  ment, aii lakes seamen  are entitled  ary, 1953.  With  this contract under  conduct of  crewmembers when  Top Of  The News.  Page  6  they  are ashore  but it  will  not  Running  at  12,900  deadweight  to  a  day  off  when  the  ship  docks  their.belts,  the  Canadian  District  Vacation  Pay ..  Pages  23,  24,  25  disregard  any  irresponsible  tons,  the  Mariner  is . among  the  and  free  time  while  aboard  from  plans  to go  all  out in  an  organiza­ Wash.  News  Letter  Page  4  action  of  a  few  that  directly  largest  general  cargo  vessel  In the  6  AM  Saturday,  until 6  AM  Mon­ tional drive to bring in unorganized  affects  the  welfare  of  the  en­ world,  although  giant  ore  cajTiers  day  except  for  work  necessary  in  companies.  Welfare  Benefits  Page  25  tire  membership.  Negotiations  for  another  2,000  and  tankers  are  well  over, that  navigation.  Any  other  work  done  Published  biweekty  ar  tfie lieadquartsn  of  the  seafarers  International  Union,  Ab  during  that  period  is  considered  seamen  on  deep  sea  ships  are  still  Full  details  will .appear  in  size.  The  Mariner  is  a  good  2,500  lantic  A  Cult  District,  AFL.  US  Fourth  " "  the  next  issue  of  the  SEA­ to 3,000 tons larger  and four  to five  overtime  to  be  paid  for  at  over­ going  on.  Avenue,  Brooklyn  32,  N.  Y.  Tel. STerllng  • ­4e71.  Entered  as  second  class  matter  FARERS LOG.  time  rates.  Typical  boost  raises  wheelsman  knots­ faster  than  the  C­2,  work­ at  tiia  Pott  Office  In  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  under  th*  Act  of  August  24,  1*12;  '  '  Other  provisions  n*  the  agree­ from  $205 Jo $23a  horse  of  the" privately­owned  mer­ ­ Union Studies New  Pact  Ideas  SIU May Crew 1st Mariner Ship  SEAFARERS  LOG  Union to Seek  FouI­Up Curbs  Canadian District  Signs  Last  Of  Lakes  Companies  �py, .jWM ;'..i  >n <u' n«r­<. i >''  ­• i"*  •  • wi»r 'jtr  ff­MTA  f  •   4  • ;* ­r^  Faye  Thre*  SEAFARERS  iOG  Friday, April IS, USS  Rap  'Boom­Bust'  As  Lay­Ups  Rise;  Ship  Hearing Set  Seafarer  Anthony  Madore  (left)  admires  oil  paintiny  beiny  en­ tered  in  the Seafarers  Art  Contest  by  Robert  Niedeimeyer.  Con­ test  deadline  is  May  10  in  the  first  competition  of  its  kind  ever  conducted  for  men  of  the  SIU.  One  will  be  held  annually.  The sudden downward turn taken by American  shipping,  after  several  months  of  boom  activity,  was scored  this  week  by the SIU as being  typical of  its "feast or  famine" pattern.  US shipping dropped off suddenly in the past few weeks with the  recall of  a good  part of  the government­owned fleet.  Further decline is in prospect  as the Maritime Administration calls in the remainder of  that fleet  in coming weeks,  except  for  250  vessels  Bill  to  begin  April  22.  The  need  sion  of  proposals  to  reopen  gov­ chartered  to  the  Military  for  the  bill  is  emphasized  by  the  ernment  training  schools  for  un­ Sea Transport Service.  current  situation' which  once  again  licensed  seamen  as  in  World  War  The latest  drop  in  shipping  points  up  the  serious  instability  of  II.  Now  with  startling  suddenness,  comes  at  a  time  when  the  the American  maritime industry.  the slackoff  of  coal  exports has  led  to  mass  lay­ups  of  ships  and  the  Boom  on  Recently  House Merchant Marine Com­ scarcity  of  seamen  threatens  to  mittee, after  months  of  delay  Up  until  about  eight  weeks  ago.  become  a surplus.  great  concern  was  being  expressed  has finally scheduled  hearings  The  prevailing  attitude  just  two  on  the  Long  Range  Shipping  in  WashiOaton  and  in  the  industry  months ago is  typified  by a  story on  Art Entries Rise  — Deadline Nears  Members^ Job  Just  three  weeks  are  left  for  ambitious  Seafarers  to  get  their  entries  in  under  the  wire  for  the  Union's  first  annual  art  contest.  May 10  is  the deadline for  entries in  all  classes  —  oil  paintings,  drawings,  hobby.  Any  Seafarer  with  a flair  watercolors  and  miscellane­ for  art  along  these  lines  can file  ous.  an  entry  with  assurance  that  he  Although  a  sizable  number  of  entries  have  come  in,  there's  still  time for a late comer to come along  and  walk  off  with  the  prizes.  This  is  particularly  true  of  the  miscel­ laneous  category,  which  includes  handicrafts,  as  entries  have  run  lighter  in  this  group  than  in  any  of  the  others.  Talented Amateurs  It should  be emphasized  that the  entries  in  the  Art  Contest  have  come  from  amateurs  who  draw,  paint: or  do  other  ar^  work  as  a  Ratio Still Tops  will  be  able  to  hold  his  own  with  the  other  contestants,  none  of  whom  follow  art  as  a  full­time  profession.  Nor  do  they  have  to  be  con­ cerned  about  mounting  or framing  their  work.  Much  of  the  work  that  has  come  on  has  been  done  on  plain  paper,  cardboard,  or  any  other  material  that  might  have  been  handy  aboard  ship.  Whei^  ever  possible,  these  have  all  been  mounted  in  the same  manner so  as  (Continued  on  page  17)  • • f;  Despite  the  recent  shipping  slump  occasioned  by  the  iay­ up of  government­owned ships,  SIU  members  have  no  cause  for alarm.  The  Union  was  well  aware  that  the  recent  boom  could  not continue indefinitely.  Accordingly  it  persisted  in  its  •   long­established  policy  of  maintaining  a  heaithy  ratio  of  jobs  to  books,  basing  its  esti­ mates on  the  jobs  avaiiable  on  privately­owned  ships  under  contract  to  the  Union.  As  always  the  Union  is  making every effort  to increase  the  number  of  avaiiable  jobs  through  organization  and  the  signing  of  new  companies.  Union Book Swap Tees Oft Rounding out the first two weeks of  a giant  book­swapping  operation,  SIU  headquarters  reports  about  100  new  union  books  a  week  have  passed  over  the counters  in  a  new  book  4­ for  old  exchange.  The  pace,  a  bit  slower  than  anticipated,  is  brought  about  by  the  individual  attention  that  must  be  given  to  each  book  as  Union  membership  data  and  a  photo  of  the individual  Seafarer is  inserted,  and  the  moroccan  leather  cover  and first  page is  gold­stamped  with  *he individual applicant's  name  and  new  book  number.  Use  of  the special  machines was  slow  at  the  start,  particularly  due  to  the  time­consuming  process  of  hand­setting  the  type  for  the  gold  leafing.  It  is  hoped  that  as  the  book  swap  moves  into  gear,  the  operation  will  be  speeded  up.  Officials  handling  the  prepara­ tion  of  the  new  book—which  is  free  to  each  member—note  that  the  forms  to  be filled  out  to  get  the  book  are  part  of  a  brand­new  membership  records  system  which  will  facilitate  bookkeeping.  Application  Form  One  kink  in  the  process  is  the  lengthy  form  that  must  be  com­ pletely ^  filled  out,  with  one  item  a  particular  trouble­maker.  This  is  the  space  asking  the  Seafarer's  first  date  of  Union  membership,  which  is  computed  from  the  date  when  an  initiation  fee  was first  paid  to the  Union. This date, easily  enough,  appears  right  in  the  old  (Continued  on  page  17)  over  the  availability  of  skilled  sea­ men  to  man  ships  and  keep  vital  cargoes  moving.  Coast  Guard  re­ quirements  on  manning,  licenses  and ratings had  been  reduced to the  minimum  and  an  intensive  cam­ paign  was  on  to  recruit  seamen  and  secure  their  release  from  the  armed  forces.  There  was  even  serious  discus­ An  SIU  headquarters  em­ ployee  engraves  member's  name  in  gold  leaf  on  book's  . outside end inside fr<>nt  cover.  the SIU which  appeared in  the pub­ lication  "Business  Week"  under  the  scary  heading  of  "Maritime  Unions  Must  Staff  Ships  ... or  Else."  The  article  stated  at  that  time that  Unions are "worried  over  the  shortage  of  seamen  on  the  beach"  and  that  the  government  (Continued  on  page  17)  Two Port Croups Get MTD Charter The big  task  of  translating plans for  the reorganized  Mari­ time Trades  Department  into a  working  organization  is  now  well  under  way.  Charters  for  two  new  port  councils  have  been  issued,  and  Executive­*­  r  Secretary  Lloyd  A.  Gardner's  Bridges'  influence  on  West  Coast  office is currently putting  into  labor.  effect other  aspects of  the pro­ Empowered  to  Direct  gram  drawn  up  at  the  Chi­ SIU. Assistant  Secretary­ cago meeting  March 24  and 25  Treasurer  Gardner  was  chosen  for  at  which  the  new  department  the  key  post  of  executive secretary  at  this  meeting  and  empowered  to  was  set  up.  Revision  of  the  MTD  setup  call­ ing  for  the  establishment  of  per­ manent  machinery  was  agreed  on  at  that  meeting  by  delegates  rep­ resenting  200,000  workers  from  several  AFL  maritime  unions,  in­ cluding  the  SIU.  Objectives  called  for  were  coordinated  and  central­ ized  action  on  maritime  problems  in  New  York  and  elsewhere,  as  well as  greater organizational  work  and a  more vigorous fight  on Harry  The  New  Membership Booh  Bosun  John  M.  Spreltzer  lists  date on application for entry on  identification  pig 9  of  the  • /.­ ­  ••  snappy, new.­Ixwfe'•  •  ­• . ­o­ •  •   t'.­TiS;  direct  the  MTD  program.  First  objective  tackled  by  MTD  headquarters  is  the  creation  of  an  effective  system  of  port  councils.  A survey  has been  conducted  to de­ termine the activity  of  existing port  councils and  to find  out  where new  councils  are  needed.  The  two  new  charters  issued  thus  far  are  for  the  ports  of  Norfolk  and  Boston.  Other results  achieved  thus far are  (Continued  on  page  17)  New Ones For Old  Patrolman  Louis  Goffin  in­ scribes official  Union Seal over  face of  man's photo on identifi­ cation  page  of  book.  His  new  book  all  complete,  Seafarer  William  J.  Westcott,  oiler, signs his "John Hancocl^  as,  the final  touch.  j  '• m  i. I I  �w  ­t  USPHS Plans To Use  TB 'Mirasle'  Drugs  Directing:  new  TB  research  progrram  in  USPHS  hospitals  will  be  Dr.  Robert  Anderson  (2nd  left)  Chief  of  USPHS  Chronic  Disease  Division.  Dr.  Anderson  is shown  on  an. earlier  visit  to  SIU  head­ quarters,  flanked  by  Dr.  D.  Ottenberg,  TB  consultant.  Region  Z  (left);  and  Dr.  R.  Kusselbach,  Chief,  Office  of  Med.  Programs,  Region  2.  At  right  is SIU  Int'l  Representative  A1  Bernstein.  5:  il;  i|.  V  H  \  T  f  J'f  ilfcjA  Ffliiiy. Avrfl  IS.  1S5S  SEAFARERS  LOG  Pace Four  Seafarers  who  are  victims  of  TB  will  be  among  the first  beneficiaries  of  treatment  with  the. new  "wonder"  drugs,  under  an  experimental  program  being  planned  by  the  US  Public  Health  Service  at  sev­ eral of its hospitals around the  who  have  never  received  any  TB  treatment  of  any  kind  before.  The  country.  Pending  the  start  of  this  na­ local  project  at  Manhattan  Beach  tional  program,  the  Manhattan  is  utilizing  three  groups  of  pa­ Beach  Hospital  in  Brooklyn  has  tients;  those  who  are  resistant  to  undertaken  this  week  to  treat  streptomycin  and  get  unpleasant  selected  groups  of  patients  with  after­effects from  it;  those  who  do  the  two  new  drugs,  rimifin  and  not  show  any  progress  under  streptomycin  or  are  getting  worse,  marsilid.  As  explained  by  Dr.  Robert  An­ and  those  who  are  so  seriously  ill  derson,  Chief  of  the  Division  of  that  the  new  drugs  are  being  tried  Chronic  Diseases,  the  purpose  of  as  a  last  resort.  the study  will  be  to compare  those  As  a  consequence  of  these  two  patients  treated  with  these  drugs  programs.  Seafarers  will  be  among  with  others  receiving streptomycin  the first  to  receive  the  benefits,  if  and  PAS,  hitherto  standard  TB  any,  of  the  new  drugs  which  have  medication.  This  program  will  get  shown  great  promise  in  early  ex­ underway  sometime  around  the  periments.  Prior  to  this  the  drugs  have  end  of  the  year.  been  utilized  on  an  experimental  What  the  doctors  will  try  to find  basis  only  in  ten  hospitals,  two  of  out  is  the  actual  effect  of  the  new  them  New  York  City  institutions  drugs  on  the  TB  infection,  and  and  the  other  eight  VA  hospitals.  how  long  their  effects  will  last  Those  who  have  received  treat­ after  treatment  is  discontinued.  ment have  shown marked  improve­ The  study  will  probably  run  for  ment  in  weight,  strength  and  gen­ about  two  years  before  any  defi­ eral  well  being.  The  question  to  nite  conclusions  are  reached.  be  determined  over  the  long  haul  $200,000  Asked  is  whether  the  treatment  will  go  To finance  the  project,  the  beyond  this  and  actually  heal  the  US!PHS  is  asking  for  a  $200,000  TB  lesions.  appropriation.  This  monetary  re­ All  experts  in  the field  are  quest  is now  pending  in  a  subcom­ unanimous  in  cautioning  the  pub­ mittee of  the Senate  Committee  on  lic  that  it.  is  too  early  to  tell  Labor  and  Public  Welfare.  whether  the  compounds  have  last­ The  Manhattan  Beach  project  ing  value.  already  underway  is  somewhat  different.  A  staff  physician  said  that  the  national  project  will  be  limited  to  new  admissions,  those  QttitUng Ship?  NotUy Union  A  reminder  from  SIU  headquarters  cautions  all  Seafarers  leaving  their  ships  to  contact  the  hall  in  ample  time  to  allow  the  Union  to  dispatch  a replacement.  Fail­ lue  to  give  notice  before  paying  off  may  cause  a  de­ layed  sailing,  force  the  ship  to  sail  short  of  the  manning  requirements  and  needlessly  make  their  work  tougher  for  your  shipmates.  Waterman To  Operate  From  New  NJ  Piers  SIU  NEWSLETTER  from WASHmerON  •  I  '  •  =a  The  American  merchant  marine  has  been  enjoying  an  extremely  properous  period,  working  in  an  economy  created  by  war,  reconver­ sion,  and  the  emergencies  growing  out  of  political  tensions.  But,  the  peak  has  passed,  with  hundreds  of  Government­owned  vessels  being  returned  to  the  boneyard.  Even  during  this  transition  period  from  peak  prosperity  back  to  a  state  more  nearly  normal,  American  ships should  do  all  right  in their  participation  in  world  trade,  that  is,  up  to  the  time  when  the  various  rehabilitation  programs  end.  .  The  real  pinch  will  then  be  felt,  and  those  who  will  feel  it  most  keenly  in  the  beginning  will  be  the  unsubsidized  lines.  There  are  occasions  In  peacetime,  as  well  as  in  war  periods,  when  bravery  of  a  very  high  order  or  extraordinary  skill  is  shown  by  mer­ chant  seamen  in  their  struggle  against  the  perils  of  the  sea.  The  government  is finally  coming  around  to  recognizing  that  in  these  days  when  our merchant  marine  is so  essential  to  the  national  defense  and  security,  it  is  important  that  everything  should  be  done  to  publicize  the  deeds  of  the  American  seamen  which  deserve  the  esteem  of  the  people.  Therefore,  the  US  Department  of  Commerce,  through  the  Maritime  Administration, is supporting  legislation in  Congress to  provide  medals  for  distinguished  conduct  or  service  in  the  merchant  marine.  Com­ merce  also  is  recgpimending  the  award  of  a  service  ribbon  bar  for  seamen;  to  be  issued  in  wartime  or  other  dangerous  periods.  Under  the  proposal  citations  and  plaques  also  would  be  awarded  to  ships  for  participation  in  gallant  action  in  marine  disasters  to  save  life  or  property.  Although  such  medals  were  issued  during  World  War  11,  the  au­ thority  to  make  such  awards  terminated  back  in  1947.  Without  such  legislation,  the  heroic  efforts  of  American  seamen  do  not  receive  appropriate  recognition  by  our  Government.  The passage  of  such a  bill  would highlight  the traditions  and heritage  of  the  men  who  man  our  merchant  fleet.  Plans  for  construction  of  new  terminal  facilities  in Port  Newark,  including  three  additional  cargo  piers  for  the  Waterman  Steamship  Corporation, have  been  announced  by the Port  of  New  York­Authority.  The  $12,000,000  project  will  pro­ vide  some  of  the  modern  loading  facilities  that  are  so  badly  needed  in  the  New  York  area.  In  all  the  program  calls  for five  cargo  terminals  to  be  added  to  existing  modernized  facilities,  which  include  rebuilt  wharves  and  dredging  of  channels,  as  well  as  Recently,  American  steamship  lines, together  with  some  government  additional  trackage,  roadways  and  agencies,  appeared  before  the  Magnuson  merchant  marine  subcom­ storage  space.  Waterman  is  taking  mittee,  of  the  Senate  Interstate  and  Foreign  Commerce  Committee,  to  three  of  the  five  piers  in  addition  set forth discriminatory  practices of  certain foreign  governments  which  to  its  pier  space  in  Brooklyn  so as  adversely  affect  the  operations  of  our  own  ships  in  foreign  trades.  to  provide  easier  and  more  rapid  These  discriminations  take  various  forms,  but,  in  general,  fall  within  handling  of  cargo  originating  west  the  following  two  broad  categories:  of  the  Hudson, or  being discharged  (A.)  Those  practices  which  take  the  form  of  controls  over the  use  of  for  delivery  in  that  area.  national  currencies in the  hnport­export trades,  or in restrictions  which  Use  of  the  Newark  faciiities  t^nd  to  make  more  difficult  the  convertibility  of  local  currencies  into  would  avoid  lighterage  as  every  dollars,  and  (B.)  the  board  grouping  of  discriminatory  practices  which  major  railroad,  with  the  exception  arise  as  a  result  of  decrees  or  regulations  giving  preferential  treat­ of  the  New  Haven,  has  entry  to  ment  to* national shipping  with  regard  to  berthing,  particularly  in  con­ gested  foreign  ports.  Port  Newark.  Although  it  has  been  possible  in  a  number  of  cases,  through  the  New  Design  efforts  of  the  American  maritime  industry  and  US  government  agen­ The  new  piers  will  be  quite  dif­ cies,  to  have  some  of  these  practices corrected,  in  too many  cases  for­ ferent  in  design  from  the  tradi­ eign  governments  are  tlatly  refusing  to  do  away  with  these  discrimi­ tional  New  York  City  pier  in  that  they  will  have  an  apron  at  least  natory  practices.  There appears to  be  nothing  that  can  be  done  by  US legislation,  be­ 50 feet  wide upon  which three side  tracks  will  run  up  to  the  side  of  cause  this  would  be  inviting  retaliation  by  foreign  maritime  nations.  the  berthed  ship.  This  will  permit  Therefore,  Senator  Magnuson,  Democrat,  Washington,  is  hoping  to  loading  directly  from  freight  car  put  the  spotlight  on  the  subject  so  as  to  cause  the  establishment  of  to  vessel  and  vice  versa.'  In  addi­ an  international  conference,  aimed  at  setting  international  port  rules  tion,  the  pier  will have  a  huge  de­ application  to  all  shipping  alike.  livery  area  for  trucks  which  will  ease  congestion  considerably  by  The  powerful  railroad  lobby  is  sponsoring  a  series  of  bills  in  Con­ providing adequate  space for  entry  gress  which  would  constitute  an  economic  blow  to  coastwise  and  in­ and  exit  of  truck  and  trailer  rigs,  tercoastal steamship  lines, a  blow  which jthe  water lines  may be  unable,  something  which  does  not  exist  in  to  stand.  Before  passage  o^any  such  measures,  the  Congress  should  .  Brooklyn.  seriously  consider  the  prime  importance  of  the  domestic  merchant  marine  in  our  national  transportation  system.  One  of  these  rail­sponsored  bills  (S.  2745)  would  remove  the  pro­ tection  which  the  water  carriers  now  have  in  establishing  and  main­ taining  rates  which  are  lower  than  those  of  the  transcontinental  rails.  Practically since  the  beginning  of  regulation  of  carrier rates,  the  Con­ gress  has  recognized  the  need  on  the  part  of  coastwise­intercoastal  water  carriers  for  rates  differentially  lower  than  those  of  their  land  competitors.  This  recognition  stems  from  the  disabilities  inherent  in  water  transportation  as  compared  with  the  much  faster  transcon­ tinental  rail  transportation.  Enactment  of  S.  2745  would  be  a  fatal,  or  near  fatal,  blow  to  the  domestic  water lines  in their  efforts  tp  establish and  maintain a  profit­ able  level  of  operations.  Passage  of  the  measure  would  render  the  government  pfiwerless  to  foster  sound  economic  conditions  in  trans­ portation  and  among  the  several  types  of  carriers,  as  now  required  by  the  national  transportation  policy.  A Sea Chest 'Man  of  Distinction'  New 'Coastal  Run Is fiumpy  For  Antinous  New  Orleans—Fog  and  poor  vis­ ibility  combined  to  make  the final  moments  of  an  Inaugural  run  by  the Antinous  (Waterman)  on a  new  Atlantic­Gulf  coast  wise  service an  .even  more  memorable  occasion.  Proceeding  upriver  to  this  port,  she  collided  with  a  Danish  cargo  ship,  the  Argentina,  causing  it  to  lie  beached.  Minor  damage  Was  Suffered  by  the  Antinous,  which'  proceeded  the  remaining  15  miles  under  her  own  power,* while  re­ ports  indicated  the  Argentina  was  Up from  the southland  on his first  visit to  headquarters, SIU Savannah  flooded  in  holds  number  one  and  Agent  Ernest  B.  Tiiley  (left)  examines  some  of  the  extensive  stock  In  two.  There  were no  injuries to  the  the  Se^a  Chest.  Clerk  Sid  Selzer reports  a  sale for a  couple' of  snazzy  former's  SIU  crew.  sport  shirts  that  will soon  be  dazzling  Seafarers  in  Savannah.  4  ^  Special  to  those  who  preach  against  American  shipping  and  par­ ticularly  hark  on  the idea  of  keeping  so  many  vessels  in  the  Govern­ ment's  reserve  fleets;  The  reserve  fleet,  in  the  past  eight  years,  has  supplied  our  own  shipping  lines and  many  foreigners  with  tonnage  to  meet  the  high  level  of  demand  in  the  post­war years.  It  is  the  fleet  which  supplied  the  added  ships  to  meet  our  present  military  and  eco­ nomic  aid  demands;  and  it  is  the  fleet  which  must  bear  any  added  future  burden  if  the  call  comes  before  hew  ships  in  substantial  num­ bers  are  built.  ;  '  Certainly,  it is  hard  to  get  around  the  proposition that  a  key  factor  iu any defense  plan is the  reserve stii(^iglh  immediately at  hand.  From  these  reserve  fleet  anchorages  have  come  the  additional  merchantmen  that  helped  to  tum­the  tide.  �­sr^­­ •  Friday, April  II, 1151  SEAFARERS  LOG  Maritime J^^inlsJtrafion Officials View  Rotary  ShIpiSlne:  Fac* Fifp  Pact Saves Jobs^' m  Of SI U Oystermen  Mobile,  Ala.—An  agreement  to  transplant  an  estimated  50,000  barrels  of  oysters  to  non­polluted  waters  in  Mobile  Bay  has ended  the fight  of  3,000 SIU oystermen  to save  their  jobs  from  extinction.  The Mobile Bay Sea  Food  Work­ cannery  payrolls  will  be  lost  this  ers Union,  an SIU  affiliate  headed  season,  while  failure  to  solve  the  by Urban  Bosarge, reached this set­ problem  will  mean  an  annual  pay­ roll loss  of  $3V^  millions.  tlement  with  the  Alabama  State  Health  Department.  It  was  duly  signed  by  union  representatives  and  Governor  Gordon  Persons  of  Alabama.  The'  agreement  will  have  no  effect  on  this year's oyster­ ing,  however,  as  the  season  will  end  on  April  30,  before  any  large­ scale  transplant­ Bosarge  ing  can  take  Mild  weather  last  winter  and  an  place  under  the  new  agreement.  expected increase in  European  coal  Despite this  settlement, the long­ output spell  out  the end of  the coal  range  problem  of  pollution  in  Mo­ shipping  boom  next  year.  Both  bile Bay  remains to  be solved.  The  American  and  European  coal  ex­ SIU  representative  Bob  Matthews,  (right),  explains  the  SIU  rotary  shipping  system  to  Charles  Mc­ Mobile City  Commission and  union  perts agree that  the winter  of  1952­ and  industry  representatives  have  Guire,  (left). Director  of  the  National  Shipping  Authority, and  Captain  Martin  I. Goodman,  Chief, Of­ agreed  to  pool  their  efforts, to  ob­ 5.3  will  see  a  considerable  drop  in  fice of  Ship Operations,  NSA, during the  course of  a  tour of  the SIU  headquarters in  Brooklyn.  tain  funds  for  sewage  disposal  coal  shipments  from  the  US  to  plants.  Western  Europe.  After  that,  bar­ Shutdown Ordered  ring  unforeseen  developments, Eu­ The  controversy  began  when  the  rope  should  be  reasonably  self­ Son,e  40  T­2  tankers  operated  by  companies  under  contract  to  the SIU  are  expected  to  State  Health  Department  suddenly  sufficient  in  coal  production.  receive  additional  strengthening  by  the  time  winter sets  in  when  an  industry­wide  safety  closed  down  one­third  of  the  oys­ ter  reefs'  because  of  pollution  During  1951  Europe  imported  a  program  gets  underway  in  earnest for  all  tankers.  caused  by  untreated  sewage  dis­ total  of  almost  25  million  tons  of  The  strengthening  measures  ^  =­ were  urged  following  a  disastrous  Since  the  danger  of  split­ups  is  part  of  World  War  II  when  the  charged  into  the  bay.  The  reefs  American  coal.  The  greater  part  sea  mishap  in  February  when  two  met  principally  under  conditions  production  line  construction  of  closed  were  the  most  productive  of  this tonnage  was carried  on gov­ T­28  split  up  in  an  Atlantic  storm  of  low  temperatures in  heavy seas,  welded  Liberty  ships  and  tankers  ones,  with  the result  that 3,000  sea  ern meht­owned  Libertys  that  were  off  Cape  Cod  and  brought  death  as  in  winter seasons,  the  strength­ wq^  started  have  since  been  ap­ food  workers were  threatened  with  broken out  of  the boneyard  for this  to 14  crewmembers.  ening  program  will  probably  be  plied  in  shipbuilding,  it  noted.  permanent  loss  of  their  livelihood.  Although  the  overall  program  spread  over  the  milder  spring,  The  Coast  Guard  has  indicated  Only  40  of  the  200  oyster  boats  purpose.  has  been  formulated,  most  tanker  summer  and  fall  months.  its  approval. of  the  steps  being  were  able  to  contin­e  work  under  For  1952  the  estimated  need  is  companies,  like  Cities  Service  Also ,  in  the  aftermath  of  the  taken  to" strengthen T­2s  and is  re­ the  shutdown.  between  17  and  19  millioh  tons  whose 13 T­2s  are manned  by Sea­ same  tanker  disaster,  Lloyd's  of  ported  to  be  preparing  a  manual  Consequently  the  Sea  Food  tops.  Already  BVs  million  tons  farers, are still awaiting  word from  of  instructions  to  assist  owners  Workers  Union  took  up  the fight,  the  American  Bureau  of  Shipping,  London  has  reiterated  its endorse­ and  masters  in  loading  and  bal­ aided  by the  SIU Mobile  agent, Cal  have  been  dumped  in  European  ment  of  the  welding  process  in  .the  shipowners*  regulating  group,  lasting  tankers  properly  to further  Tanner, resulting in the  settlement  ports  in  the first  part  of  this  year.  on  the  exact  technical  naturd  of  marine  construction,  which,  along  reinforce the ships  against  another  with  the  state  that  will  keep  the  Demand  has already  dried  up  with  with  loading  and  ballasting  prac­ the  Improvements.  industry  alive.  the  coming  of  spring,  but  there  is  tices,  has  been  under  question  Mercer­Pendelton  disaster.  The  general  plan  calls  for  each  Strained  Facilities  expected  to  be a  temporary  pickup  since  the Fort  Mercer  and  Pendel­ tanker  to  be  outfitted  with  eight  A  joint  statement  by  the  Mobile  this  fall  and  winter.i  In  1953  coal  riveted  crack  arresters, double  the  ton  cracked  in  two.  City  Commission and  industry  rep­ imports  by  Europe  will  not  run  four now  required,  in  addition  to  Lloyd's,  which  originated  ma­ resentatives  declared  that  part  of  more  than five  million  tons.  rine  insurance  almost  300  years  having  the  bilge  keel  attached  to  the  problem  arose  from  the  loca­ Mild  Winter  the  shell  by  riveting  instead  of  ago  and  remains  the  principal  in­ tion  of  a  major  Air  Force  base,  The  mildness  of  the  winter  en­ surer  against  shipping  losses,  welding as  before.  Brookley  Field,  near  the  city.  As  abled  Europe  to  build  up  coal  It is  believed  that  application  of  echoed  a  recent  conclusion  of  the  a  result,  additional  thousands  of  stockpiles to  normal levels.  Heavy  these  measures  will  bar  repetition  British  Admiralty's  Ship  Welding  military and  civilian  personnel and  rainfall  has  boosted  the  output  of  Committee  that  "given  good  de­ of  the  accident  in  February  which  their families  live  in  Mobile,  over­ hydroelectric plants,  taking further  maritime  observers  credit  to  the  sign, good  workmanship and  toUgh  straining the  city's sewage disposal  strain  off  coal  supplies.  British  steelr  the  reliability  of  welded  worst  possible  conditions  which  sj'stem  and adding  to the  pollution  and  German  coal  mines  expect  to  ships  of  this  type  could  have  en­ ships  is  beyond  question."  Looking  ahead  to  the  possibility  increase  their  output  a  minimum  countered.  Lessons learned during the early  of  a  war  emergency,  the  Canadian  problem.  Both  state  and  federal  agencies  of  ten  million  tons  as  a  result  of  government has appropriated $500,­ were called  on  to assist in  securing  increased work  forces in  the mines.  000  for  equipment  to  protect  mer­ funds for  sewage  Helicopter Sea Rescue  treatment.  It  is  All  this  will  tend  to  reduce  coal  chant  shipping  against  mines  and  estimated  that  as  a  result  of  the  imports even  though  industrial  de­ subs.  closing  of  the  reefs  $250,000  in  mands for  coal keep  growing.  The  appropriation  will  be  spent  to  equip  Canadian  shipping  with  degaussing  gear,  and  also  to  fit  There's Always a  Kibitzer  Around  them  with  gun  platforms.  Degaus­ sing  gear  consists  of  wire  cables  which  are  fitted  around  the  ship's  hull's inside  the  rails.  This  equip­ ment  is  designed  to  protect  ships  against  magnetic  mines.  Several  types  of  these  mines  were  devel­ oped  in  World  War  II  and  it  is  known that they have  been further  refined  and  improved  since  then.  Repel  Mines  III  the  degaussing  apparatus,  an  electrical  current  is  sent  through  the cable  in a direction  opposite to  the  ship's  magnetic  field,  thus  re­ pelling  rather  than  attracting  the  magnetic  mine.  Preparations  for  gun  platforms  .31  on  merchant  ships of  1,000  tons or  niore will consist of equipping ships  with  heavier  plates  on  the  upper  decks  near  stern  and  other  but'  Seriously  injui'cd  in  an  oil  stove  explosion,  Edward  Lundkvist,  tressing  arrangements.  chief  steward of  the Vestria,  is taken  off,a  Coast Guard  helicopter  Thus far the  US government  has  '<  f|  Skeptically  watching  over  the  proceedings,  an  oldtimer  looks  on  for  transfer  to  a  hospital  in  Norfolk.  The  helicopter  picked  him  not  announced  any  plans  for  sim­ as oyster  fishermen  unload  their  catch  into  barrels  after  arriving  up from  the  ship *70  miles  off  the  Virginia  Coast  after  receiving  ilar  protective  devices  on  Amei'i­ back  in  Galveston.  (See  story  on  Mobile  oystermin  above.)  a  radio call  for  aid  and  emergency  medical  treatment.  ..  can  merchant  ships.  Heavy  Coal  Shipments  Seen  Ended  Straps Ordered  For  All T­2's  Canada  Ready  To  Arm Ships  Against  Mines  •  •  • f;  sL^i.­v ?  �rac« Six  •   ­I'­rr.  rn  SEAFAMERlf  toe  fWhy,Jliril. 11^ tm  ­•  —­/.r ­• I    All GAA Ships To Lay  Up  'Z>  A.  I#­ All government­owned ships under  GAA charter  will be  laid up  by  the end of  Jxme,  1952,  a  Maritime  Administration  spokesman  announced. Completion of  delivery of  coal and grain  JUDGMENT  DAY'S  A'COMIN—With  the  hot  wrath  of  the  tax­ payer,  (and  voter)  blowing  down  their  necks,  memhers  of  Congress  aid  cargoes  to  Europe  is  responsible  for  return  of  these  ships  to  reserve  status. '  Tempering  the  gloomy  picture­^  have  gone  wild  in  a  budget  slashing  grgy.  Elections  coming  up  in  a  bit,  the  Maritime  Administration  up  their  business  and  returned  to  mand  for  US  coal.  Military  November  no  doubt  have  tempered  Congressional  zeal  for  expendi­ said that  112 ships  now under bare­ the  US.  At  its  peak  this  past  cargoes  shipped  under  the  North  boat  charter  to  pHvate  operators  winter,  the  GAA fleet  amounted to  Atlantic Treaty agreement  will also  tures.  First  to  fe'el  the  ax  have  been  the  armed  forces  wnich  have  been  under  fire  recently  for  waste  and  extravagence.  The  House  will be  transferred to GAA  charter.  530  vessels,  the  great  majority  of  contribute  to  their  recall.  chopped  5  billions  off  the  51  billion  dollars  requested  in  the  budget.  They  will  then  be  assigned  to  the  them  being wartime  Libertys.  The  112  ships  now  under  bare­ Military  Sea  Transport  Service.  Not  all  the  ships laid  up are  go­ boat  charter  are  those  that  were  Aid  to  Europe  and  domestic  agencies  are  next in line on  the chopping  When  these  switchovers  are  com­ ing  back  to  the  boneyards.  Some  chartered  to,  private  operators  in  block.  pleted,  MSTS  will  have  a fleet  of  of  them  are  being  kept  at  docks  the  months following  the  outbreak  d  t  t  250  ships  carrying  cargo  for  US  on  stand­by  status  with  skeleton  of' the  Korean  war  in  June  1950.  TAFT  MAKES  A  COMEBACK—After  taking  a  trouncing  in  New  armed  forces  in  Korea  and  other  crews.  It  is  expected  that  in  the  When  the  National  Shipping  Hampshire and  Minnesota, Senator  Robert A.  Taft made a strong  come­ overseas  stations.  Included  among  fall,  a  limited  number  of  such  authority  was  formed  in  March  back  in his  presidential  primary  campaign  in  Wisconsin,  Nebraska  and  the  250  MSTS  vessels  will  be  a  ships  will  be  pressed  into  duty  1951  the  General  Agency  Agree­ Hlinois.  While  generally  conceded  to  have  strong  support  in  these  small  number  of  Cape­type  ships,  upon  resumption  of  European  de­ ment, or GAA, charter, was  drafted.  states,  the  Senator  put  on  an  impressive  show  of  vote  getting,  piling  about  ten  in  all.  up 750,000 tallies in the Illinois primary.  This was a six to one majority  More  Voyages  Pending  over  Harold  Stassen,  his  only" ballot  competitor,  and  a  similar  edge  over  General  Eisenhower  who  had  to' depend  on  write­ins  exclusively.  While  the  lay­up  orders  have  Eisenhower  took  some  of  the  steam  out  of  this  comeback  by  adminis­ gone  out  to  the  government­owned  tering  a  sound  trouncing  to  Taft  in  the  New  Jersey  primaries.  The  fleet  and  a  considerable  number  GOP  race  is  rapidly  narrowing  down  to  a  two  man  affair,  with  the  of  ships  have  gone  into  reserve  General  expected  to take an  active  part following his resignation  from  status,  it  will  be  another  ten  his  present  post  in  Europe  effective  June  1.  weeks  to  three  months  before  the  Complaints  that  freight  charges  boost  the  pnce  of  coal  entire  movement  is  completed.  • it  t  The  spokesman  explained  that  exports beyond reason are  thorough^ debuiiked by an analy­ voyages  for  which  commitments  sis  made  of  all  factors  entering  into  the  per  ton  retail  cost  COMBUSTIBLE  CLEANUP  FLUID—President  Truman's  adminis­ tration  cleanup  campaign  special  was  derailed, by  an  explosion  when  have  already  been  made  will  be  in  France.  completed,  with  the  June  30  date  The  figures  show  that  freight  "commissions"  duties,  and  trans­ Attorney  General  Howard  McGrath  fired  his  own  appointee,  special  serving  a; a  rough  estimate  as  to  costs  of  a  ton  of  .anthracite  are  port  charges  alone  add  up  to  investigator  Newbold  Morris.  In  turn  McGrath  was  bounced  by  the  when  all  ships  will  have  wound  only  $11  out  of  a  total  of  $53.30  $13.10,  or  more ­than  the  cost  of  President.  The  ex­attomey  general  gave  as  his  reason  for  the  firing  that  a  questionnaire  sent  by  Morris  to  all  top  government  officials  that  a  resident  of  Paris  pays.  The  freight  across the  ocean.  was an Invasion  of  their personal  privacy.  The  questionnaire demanded  rest  consists  of  the  original  cost  information  about  official's  income,  investments,  cars,  bank  accounts,  plus  a  variety  of  taxes,  commis­ etc.  In  turn,  Morris  claimed  the  reason  he  was  fired  was  because  he  sions,  customs,  and  middleman's  was  serious  about  the  job,  and  was  beginning  to  turn  up  information  and  dealers  take.  that  would  be  damaging  to  Washington  politicians  in  both  parties.  When  the  coal  arrives  at  Hamp­ \  ;  ton  Roads  or  Baltimore  for  deliv­ 4.  t  t  ery, it only  costs $19 a  ton.  By the  MISSOURI  GOES  ON  RAMPACiK—Swollen  by  Spring  thaws  after  time  it  reaches  France,  the  $11  heavy  Winter  snows,  the  Missouri  Rivqr  and  several "of  Its  tributaries  shipping  charge  makes  it $30.  is flooding  towns in four states.  Hardest  hit  were Pierre, South Dakota,  Commissions,  Taxes  and  Sioux  City,  Iowa,  with  cities  lower  down  the  river  like  Omaha  Requests  for  the  SlU­published  A  $2.20  charge  is  imposed  for  and  Council  Bluffs  getting  their  share  of  flood  waters.  Kansas  City  pamphlet  "Strikes  and  Strike  losses  on  route.  Then  the  French  down river,  victim of  last year's flood,  k next  in line.  Flood oonditlonX  Strategy"  have  been  poiming  in  coal  syndicate,  which  is  actually  A  proposal  now  pending  before  from  libraries  all  over the  country  government  owned,  takes  a  "com­ the  legislature  of  the  Phillipine  are  also  menacing  central  California  due  to  very  heavy  snows  in  the  and  Canada  as  a  result  of  the  list­ mission" of  $2.60,  plus 43  cents for  Islands  is  causing  considerable  Sierra  Nevada  mountains.  ing of  the pamphlet  in the Vertical  clerical  charges.  French  customs  File  Service  Catalog.  This  is  the  slaps on  a  $1.80 duty.  The  port  of  concern  among  shipping  interests.  SCORE  ANOTHER  FOR  KEFAUVER—As  an  aftermath  of  Senate  first time an  SIU booklet has  been  Rouen  gets  in  the  act  with  a  six  A  provision  of  a  sugges,ted  mari­ Crime  Committee  hearings  in  New  York  last  year,  Frank  Costello,  re­ Included  in  the  index.  cent toll charge  and $1.08 in  whole­ time  code  similar  to  the  US  Ship­ puted  big­wig  of  the  "crime  syndicate"  now  faces  18  months  in  jail.  ping  act  of  1916  would  outlaw  Costello was sentenced and  fined $5,000 for contempt  of  Senate because  This  is  an  index  of  publications  sale  sales  taxes.  which  is sent  to  thousands  of  pub­ The  wholesaler charges  two  per­ steamship  conferences if  passed  in  of  his  refusal  to  answer  questions  on  the  grounds  that  he  was  sup­ lic libraries  as  well as  colleges and  cent, or 67  cents a ton, while  trans­ it?,  present  form.  posedly  Incapacitated  by  a  sore  throat.  Conviction  came  at  a  second  schools  across  the  nation.  port  to the  coal yard  from the  ship  Steamship  conferences  are  rec­ trial  after the first  one  ended  in hung  jury.  An appeal  is being  taken  ognized  by  all other  nations  in  the  to  the  United  States  Court  of  Appeals  with  the  expectation  being that  Included  among  those  request­ adds  on  another  12  cents.  ing  copies are  such  far­flung  insti­ Then  the  coal  has  to  be  sent  to  world  as  freight  rate  making  the  case  will  eventually  be  argued  before  the  Supreme  Court.  tutions  as  the  Hamilton  Public  Li­ Paris,  which  runs $3.68  per ton  for  bodies.  The  US  1916  act  accord­ brary  of  Hamilton,  Canada;  Baylor  a  60  mile  journey," over  one­third  ingly  exempts  the  conferences  University  Library,  Waco,  Texas;  the  price  of  transporting  the  same  from  the  ant?  Lust  laws.  NUMBER  5  OF  A  SERIES—A  new  billion  dollar  atomic  energy  University  of  Chicago  Library;  tonnage  3,000  miles  from  the  US  Supporters  of  the  pending  Phil­ center  will  .be  constructed  by  the  Atomic  Energy  Commission  within  East  Tennessee  State  College,  to  France.  The  retailer  takes  his  lipine  legislation  claim  that  the  the  next  three  or  four  years  provided  Congress  approves  plans.  The  •   Johnson  City,.  Tenn.;  Boys  High  bite  to  the  tune  of  $8.00  a  ton  and  effect  of  the  conferences  is to  set  plant  is part'of  an  atomic  expansion  program  that will  cost  about  five  School,  Anderson,  S.  C.;  Univer­ various retail.sales  taxes,  both city  freight  rates  higher  than  they  billion  dollars  In  all.  It  will  be  located  somewhere  in the  Ohio  River  sities  of  Santa  Clara  and  Illinois  and  national,  add  on  $2.66.  should  be  with  detrimental  conse­ Valley and will occupy 5,000 to 6,000  acres of  land.  Purpose of  the new  and many  others.  In  other  words,  French  taxes.  quences  to  commerce.  plant is  to  add  to production  of  U­235,  the  raw  material  for  the  atom  homb  and  for  any  other  atomic  energy  projects  such  as  the  atom­ powered  submarine  now  imder  construction.  Approx'mately  34,000  From the Crew of the SS Gulfwater  construction  workers  will  be  employed  at  the  peak  of  the new  plant's  construction  program.  Freight Small Part  Of  Paris Coal Price  SlU Pamphlet  Now in School  Library Index  PI Consider  Outlawing Ship  Conference  .  t  t  t  TV,  TV  EVERYWHERE—^The  Federal  Communications  Commission  has lifted a  3?^­year­old  ban  on constniction  of  new television  stations,  providing for the opening of  2,053 stations in  the Ultra  High Frequency  (UHF)  band.  This will  permit  addition  of  stations  in  many  cities and  towns  which heretofore  have  had  little  or  no  TV  facilities.  Present  stations  operate  on  the  Very  High.  Frequency  (VHF)  band,  which  is  162  megacycles  in  width  overall.  Opening  of  the  UHF  band  with  a  range  of  420  megacycles  makes  is  possible  for  many  more  stations  to  operate without  interference.  In contrast to the  12 channels now  avail­ able,  the  UHF  band  can  accommodate  242 additional  channels.  About  half  of  them  will  be  reserved  for  educational  purposes.  »  4.  MASS  EVICTIONS  IN  RUMANIA—FoUowing  hard  on  the  heels  of  the  eviction  of  thousarids  of  families  from  Budapest,  Hungary,  the  Rumanian  government  is  planning  to  dispossess  200,000  people from  Bucharest.  This is  about  20  percent  of  the  population  of  the  capital.  The  evictees  are  people  who  are  supposedly  "unproductive."  If  the  evictions follow  the Himgarian  pattern,  they wUl mean  that  people too  old to work, storekeepers,  teachers and others who can't fit in the" "new  order"  will  be  sent  to  labor  camps.  With  whole  city  blocks  cleared,  the  Soviet  army  and  civilian  agdncies  of  the  Rumaiflan  government  will  take over  the  added  space.  i.  Stephen  Darl, .AB (left),  ship's  delegate  on behalf  of  Gulfwater  crew,  presents  butterfly­wing  tray to  LOG  managing  editor. Ray  Denison.  The  tray  was  made  for  the crew  in  Santos,  Brazil,  and  contains  an  estimated, 3,000 butterfly  win^  Don^d Gllbo, oiler and engine delegate on the Gulfwater. assisted  Darl  in  handling  details.  '­• Kf  4^  4.  AMERICAN  GUERRILLA  LEADER  CAUGHT—The  PhiUppine  Islands government  forces have  captured  the  American leader of  Com­ munist­led  |ebel8  and  will  try  him  in.  Manila  on  murder  charges.  Former  US Army  Sergeant  William. Pomeroywas  caught  in the  Sierra  Madre  Mountains  on  the  interior  of  Luzon  Island,  after  a  three­year  search. '  Pomeroy  had  been  a  student  at  the  University  of  the  Philip­ pines  when he  left Manila  in  1949  and  joined  tjlie  Hukbaltdiap  revolu­ tionary movement.  There he  was  in charge  of  Communist propaganda  an^.^ljght  at  the  Huk's  "Stali,p  V^Ve.ri^tx,;',^  �1  •  »  ,f» •  '•  • * i(  • ­*  iil AP ARE RS  tOG  Brazil Halts  Pier  Priority  To Own Ships  nitST  ANNUAL  seafarers i  art contest |  kadio'Tapes' SlU Hq  For Labor Broadcast  The SIU, first  in  the development  of  many  recent  innova­ tions in  maritime labor,  will be in  the foreground  in a radio  presentation  of  "Unions  In  Action"  offered  in  a  new  series  on  Fordham  University's own"  victim  of  torpedoing  in  the  Indian  radio  hookup,  WFUV.  Washington—^Announcement  that  Brazil  has  once  again  sMspended  I. OILS  I  priorities  on  berthing  and  other  Material  for  an  experimental  Ocean  off  Mozambique  recalled  harbor  facilities  to  state­owned  2. DRAWINGS  |  half­hour  show  May  2  was  gath­ his experiences  for  the  radio audi­ ships  followed  in  the  wake  of  dis;  ered  at  A&G  headquarters  In  ence,  reviving  vivid  memories  of  closures  of  flag  discrimination  by  3. WATER  COLORS  t  Brooklyn  on  tape  recording,  as  the  dangers seamen  faced  in  keep­ several European and  Latin Ameri­ station  newsmen  compiled  on  the  ing  up  the  flow  of  war supplies.  can  nations.,  4. MISCELLANEOUS  t  spot  recordings  of  activities  Other  universities  and  labor­ Action  by  the  Rio  government  throughout  the  three­story  extent  management  groups  have  indicat­ followed  closely  on  testimony  THREE PRIZES  IN EACH  CLASS  ^  of  the  headquarters  building.  ed interest  in  visiting headquarters  offei;'ed  by representatives  of  Amer­ Among  the  features  visited  in  to  get  a first­hand  glimpse  of  how  can­flag  shippers  at  Congressional  turn  as  the  announcer  toured  the  the  Union's  operations  function.  hearings  that  continued  bias  in  site  from  the  ground  up  were  the  Similar  presentations  are  sched­ favor  of  its own ships would  neces­ cafeteria.  Port  O'Call  Bar,  the Sea  uled  for future  release.  sitate  retaliatory  steps  by  the  US  Chest,  the  broad  recreational  fa­ to  protect  the  American  shipping  cilities  on  the  shipping  deck  as  industry.  well  as an  actual  job call  from  the  Particularly flagrant  discrimina­ shipping  board,  and  the  un­ tion  by  Brazil  and  Aargentina  were  rehearsed  reactions  of  rank­and­ cited  by  officials  of  the  SlU­con­ file Seafarers  interviewed  as  they  tracted Mississippi  Steamship Com­ applied  for  vacation  pay,  welfare  pany,  whose  DeUa  Line  ships  op­ benefits  and  tbe  like.  erate  regular  runs  to  Rio,  Santos  Seafarers' Sacrifices  and  nearby  Latin  American  ports.  Delays in these ports  of  up to 20­30  Summing  up  the  visit  as  he  days  were  reported,  causing  need­ trekked  through  the  building,  less expense  as well  as abbreviated  WFUV  announcer  Robert  J. Mozer  shore  leave  for  crewmembers,  If  made special  note  of  the memorial  Ducking their contractual obliga­ any  at  gll.  plaque  on  the  second  deck  dedi­ tions,  severaL  Pacific  Coast  ship­ Speculation  has  been  aroused  cated  to  the  1,200  Seafarers  who  owners have been permitting Harry  whether the  Rio de Janeiro  govern­ lost  their  lives  due  to  enemy  ac­ Bridges'  Longshoremen  to  load  ment's  suspension  of  priorities for  tion  in  World  War  II,  calling  at­ stores  instead  of  SUE  members.  send your work  in now to  CONTEST  tention  to  a  percentage  of  casual­ As  a  result  of  this  violation  the  Brazilian­flag  ships  stems  from  CLOSES  • THE    ART  EDITOR  ties  unequalled  in  any  industry  SUP has made  the shipowners  pay  current  adverse  publicity  regard­ for  this  loss  of  work  and  notified  during  wartime  or  peacetime.  ing  preferential  practices  or  an  SEAFARERS  LOG  MAY 10  all operators that  the work  belongs  outgrowth  of  a  slump  In  shipping  One  Seafarer  who  had  been  a  1952  to  the SUP  under  the  terms of  its  675  Fourth  Avo.  •  Brooklyn 32,  N. Y.  which  eased  port  congestion  there.  contract  with  the  Pacific  Maritime  Imports  Affected  Association  signed  back  in  1949.  The flag  discrimination  in  ship­ The  odd  part  of  the  latest  con­ ping has  produced situations  where  tract  violations  is  that  shipowners  foreign governments  prescribed re­ always insisted  that sailors load  the  strictions  in  import  licenses  stipu­ Wilmington, Calif.—Plans are in the works for a  brand new  stores.  However,  when  the  SUP  lating  goods  must  be  loaded  on  SUP hall  in  this city,  which could  be  the forerunner  of first­ compelled  them  to  pay  extra  for  ships belonging  to that country,  ex­ handling  stores,  and  to  hire  addi­ cept  in  cases where space  on ships  time SUP membership­owned facilities in the northwest  ports  tional sailors  When  needed  for this  of Seattle and Portland as well.­*­—^^  of  that  nationality  are  not  avail­ purpose,  the  owners'  attitude  around  it. The new  lot was secured  As outlined  and approved  by the  able.  Similar  priorities  in  berth­ changed.  At  least  ing  and  wharfing  privileges  were"­ members  at  a  San  Francisco  head­ for  $21,250,  despite  an  original  The  Bull  Line  freighter  Monroe  in  recent  months, three companies  the  Pacific  Far  had  a  minor  accident  in  the  Port  likewise  attacked  in  Congressional  quarters  meeting,  plans  call  for  asking  price  of  $28,000.  East  Lines,  Grace,  and  Matson  construction  to  get  underway  The problem  presented  by  build­ of  San  Juan  last  week,  when  it  hearings.  Navigation  had longshoremen  ing  restrictions  and  tight  supplies  "collided"  with  a  29­ton  saiiing  ing  stores,  although  ship's  load­ Shipping  circles  had  recently  shortly  on  a  lot  located  on  Ma­ dele­ grown  increasingly  worried  over  rine  Avenue for  a  big, comfortable  of  many  construction  materials has  schooner, the  Patria.  gates notified  the mates of  the con­ The  accident  took  place  while  the  upward  trend  in flag  discrimi­ building  to  replace  the  outmoded,  brought  the  possibility  of  utiliz­ nation  with  consequent  increases  inadequate  facilities  at  the  pres­ ing  stucco  to  the  fore,  according  the  Monroe  was  shifting  fi­om  one  tract  provision.  . Appease  Bridges?  to  Building  Corporation  Trustees  pier  to  another.  The  Patria  was  in  vessel  turnaround  time  in  ports  ent  branch  site.  where  normal  unloading  should  A  meeting  hall  accommodating  Tom  Hookey,  Charles  Brenner,  also  moored  at  the  dock  when  the  The  Pacific  Maritime  Associa­ take  a  fraction  of  the  time  now  600 members in  comfort, as well  as  Harry  Johnson  and  SUP  President  Monroe  crushed  it  while  passing  tion,  in  subsequent  meetings,  recreation,  baggage  and  possibly  Hari'y  Lundeberg.  expended.  by. The  one  man  aboard  got  off  in  agreed  that  the  SUP  was  correct  in  claiming  jurisdiction  over  load­ Observers  have  been  quick  to  restaurant  areas  are  contemplated.  In  all, it  is felt  the  major  neces­ plenty  of  time  to  avoid  injury.  point  out  in  regard  to  the  lifting  The,  present  structure  overflows  sity  is  to  get  the  construction  The Patria, which  was engaged in  ing  of  ship's  stores.  Since  the  of  the Brazilian  priority  regulation  when  200 attend  meetings and  city  started  as  soon  as  possible  so  that  the  inter­island  trade,  was  a  total  shipowners admit  that the SUP  has  that  this  has  been  done  several  ordinances  pretty  well  ruled  out  the membership in the Los Angeles  loss.  No  damage  was  done  to  the  this right,  their assignment  of  such  times  previously,  only  to  be  rein­ expanding  the  building  because  of  area  will  have  a  proper  place  in  8,900­ton  Monroe  with  the  excep­ work  to  longshoremen  smacks  of  appeasement  of  Bridges'  union.  stituted  time  and  time  again.  its  size  and  the  limit§  of  the  lot  which  to  meet.  tion  of  a  few  paint  scratches.  SUP Raps Go's  For  Violating  Pact Features  Monroe  Sinks  SUP. Plans  New  Coast  Hall  Sailing Ship  In San  Juan  CarUkm  History  Of  The  SIU  By  1931  things  were  so  bad  that  many  desperate  crews took to  job action. The Union  began to attract  more men, many  of  them in the ranks of  newcomers.  The  Communist  Marine  Workers  Industrial  Unloa  grew  rapidly,  but  was  Ineffective  because  it  used  its  membership  as  ideological  pawns.  The Rumblings  Begin  Rumblings,  grew  as  job  actions  spread.  Alarmed  shipowners campaigned  to regiment  seamen  via'tlie  vicious  "continuous  discharge  book"  they  tried  to  force all  men  to carry. Sponsored  by  Senator  Royal  S.  Copeland,  the  book  had  space  for  "character  description"  and  other  means  of  blacklisting.  2Vo. 9  By 1934  real Union  organization existed  again. Halls  functioned  in  most  ports  and  Union  action  won  imr  provements  and  wage  gains.  All  that  was  needed  was a spark  to unite all seamen  in one fighting  force.  It  came  on  March  5  when  AFL  West  Coast  Long­ shoremen  demanded  a  pay  increase.  .• j­f  �fMmMma it« Mat  ^EArAltEmg  ii6G  race mkk  poftr JtfiPoyRXS....  1  will  be  sporting  a  beautiful  tan.  San  Francisco:  (Orion); Robin Goodfellow (Robin);  Mobile:  Let's  hope  that  they  don't overdue  Coe  Victory  (Victory­  Carriers),  it and  wind  up looking like  broiled  and  Wild  Ranger  and  Choctaw.  lobsters.  All  of  the  ships  were  paid  off  Cal  Tanner  with  a  minimum  of  beefs,  most  of  Mobile  Port  Agent  the  delegates  having  done  a  good  Shipping in  the port  has kept up  4)  t  4"  Business  continues  to  tie  slow  job  in  keeping  everything  up  in  This  port  has  b»en  doing  very  well  of  late  on  the  shipping  end,  SIU  fashion.  at  a  steady  pace,  although  pros­ Galveston:  here,  with  registration  a  lot  heav­ ier  than  shipping.  Since  the  last  One of  them, the  Sea  Pearl,  had  although  we  do not know how  long  pects  for  the  Immediate  future  regular  meeting,  we  have  had  16  been  out  for  11  months  and  had  this  will  last.  Quite  a  few  of  the  don't  look  too  promising.  The  six  ships  payoff,  13  sign­on  and  nine  about  15  aliens  on  her  that  had  ships that have  come in or are  due  ships  slated  to  payoff  on  the  west  in  the  next  couple  of  weeks  are  ships  in­transit.  Beefs  have  been  been  picked  up as  replacements in  going back in the  layrup fleet which  coast  are  all  going  into  Wilming­ very  few  and  there  are  no  beefs  various  ports.  Shipping  is  only  fair right  now,  ton;  however,  we  wUl  have  tho  pending.  Those  guys  real^  like  it  when  i.<!  sure  to  affect  our  shipping fig­ but  from the  look of  things it  may  usual  number  of  replacements  on  After  a  pretty­tough  winter,  the  American  crews  pile  off  over  ures.  spring  is  perking  up  all  hands.  there and let  them secure our  good  We  paid  off five  Alcoa  ships,  the  turn  pretty  good  in  the  next  two  the in­transit  and intercoastal  jobs.  With  the  exception  of  a  couple  of  wages  and  conditions,  especially  Cavalier,  Clipper,  Patriot,  Pen­ weeks.  Three  ships  that  paid  off  showers,  we  have  had  some  dam  since  they  don't  have  to  pay  any  nant  and  Polaris  as  well  as  eight  Out  of  the  ships  in  for  payoff  here,  Greeley  Victory  (South  At­ for  Waterman,  the  Morning  Light,  the  Margaret  Btown  (Bloomfield)  lantic),  Young  America  (Water­ nice  weather  around  here.  A  few  tax  on  that  money.  of  the  buckos  under  40  and  even  We  have  had  one  major  beef  William  Harper,  Hastings,  Noon­ and  Albion  (Dry  Trans),, signed­on  man)  and  St.  Augustine  Victory  some  over  that  have  been  getting  sent in from Boston.  The  Tagalam  day,  Monarch  of  the  Sea,  Afound  again.  The  Nathaniel  Silsbee,  Wil­ (Mississippi),  were  in „ extremely  that  gleam  in  their  eyes,  as  at­ (Mar­trade)  went  out  of  Philadel­ ria,  David  Starr  Jordan,  William  liam H.  Aspenwall  (South  Atlantic)  good  shape  with  nothing  but  a  phia  supposedly  to  make  a  28­day  T  Page and  George  Gipp.  and  Rudolph  Kauffman  (Alcoa)  couple  of  minor beefs.  The  Young  tested  by  the local  J.P.  A  knock­down,  drag­out fight  is  run  to  England  and  back.  They  Our  sign­ons  totaled  six  in  all,  paid off  and  went into  layup..  America  signed­on  again,  headed  shaping up in the coming elections.  ended  up  by  making  two  shuttles  the  Patriot,  Polaris  and  the  Cape  In­transit  to  the  port,  we  had  for  Puerto  Rico  and  the  Gulf  for  We  have  two  Qemocrats  running  from  England  to  South  America  Saunders  for  Alcoa,  and  the  Ala­ the  following:  Julesburg,  W.  E.  payoff, and  the. Greeley  went  back  for  a  seat  in  the  before  returning  to  Portland,  wai,  Fairhope  and  Citrus  Packer  Downing,  The  Cabins  (Mathiasen);  on  the  far  east  run.  Senate: Mahoney,  Maine, for  pay off.  All of  the boys  for Waterman.  We also had the Sea  Trinity  (Carras);  Chiwawa  (Cities  In­transit  we  had  the  Kyska,  beaten  by  Re­ got  back  short  a  few  pounds  in  Comet  (Seatraders)  stopping  by  Service); Seatrains New  York, Lou­ Beinville, Topa.Topa  and  Jeff  publican  McKel­ weight,  due  to  the  fact  that  they  here.  isiana, Georgia,  New  Jersey, Texas  Davis  (Waterman)  and  the  Alamar  din  in  the  recent  ran  out  of  stores  of  all  types  and  Oyster Agreement  (Seatrain);  City  of  Alma,  Fairhope  (Calmar),  with  ail  beefs  on  them  guberaat o r i  a 1  were  completely  out  of  meats  of  Our  affiliate  here,  the  Seafood  (Waterman);  Amberstar  (Triton);  settled  before  sailing.  The  Alamar  race,  and  Sass­ all  kinds for  eight  days.  Workers Union, has finally reached  Sea  Tiger  (Orion);  Steel  Chemist  was  in  particularly  good  shape,  c e r,  presently  The  crew  has  put  in  for  sub­ an  agreement  with  the  State  that  (isthmian), plus  the Prank  Morgan,  about  the  cleanest  Liberty  to  hit  serving in  the  sistance for  23 meals,  and this  will  has  saved  the  Ampac  California,  Salavo  and  J.  this  port  in some  time.  Credit  be­  ­ House.  Since  the  be  taken  up  with  the  owners  as  local oystering in­ Laromie.  longs to  the  heads­up  crew  on  her  4th  District  boss  soon  as  we receive  aU  of  the  data  dustry. The agree­ Our  hall,  or  at  least  part  of  it,  from  Baltimore  and  the eael­coast.  Frits  has  thrown  his  from  Boston.  We  will  report  the  ment  calls  for  was  given  a  little  spring  cleaning  Ditto  for  the**St  Augustine,  back  support  to  Sasscer,  we  expect  he  results  as  soon  as  this  is settled.  transfer  of  oys­ by  some  one  who  broke  Into  the  from  a  four­month  trip  with  not  will  get  the  nod  for  the  Demo­ Claude Simmons  ters  to  sections  baggage room  and spread  the  gear  one  hour  of  disputed  Ol and 'no  crats.  The  GOP  aspirants  are  too  Asst.  Sec'y­Treas.  of  the  bay  that  left there all over  the  place. These  beefs,  thanks  to fine  delegates.  ,  numerous to mention.  are  not  affected  helpful  individuals,  whoever  they  This  ship  took  a  full  crew  but  »  »  $  In  the  presidential race,  the  Re­ Seattle:  by  the  Health  are, made a real mess of  things.  when  the  cargo  didn't  arrive,  the  publicans  are  beating  the  drums  Department's  company  laid  them  off.  It  ^eems  for  an  Eisenhower  write­in  in  the  closing  order.  In  now  there  is a lack  of  Aimy i^ai^go  Walker  coming  primaries.  A  lot  of  politi­ the  meanwhile  in Frisco,  which explains why  most  cians  don't  think  he  can  make  it  the  city  will  try  to  do  sometbdng  of  the  ships  are  paying. off i down  here,  but  we'll  wait  and see.  about pollution in the bay.  south.  All  of  the  Waterman  ships  We  also  have  brother  Floyd  The  weather continues  the finest  One  of  the  veteran  Seafarers  In  are  loading  ore  out  of  San  Pedro  Fritz,  around  town  these  days.  He  and  shipping  the  worst  in  the  this  port  at  the  moment  is  Edison  for  the  far  east  and  for  the  next  has  been  an  SIU  member  for  six  Northwest.  We  have had no  water­ Walker  who  sails  as  steward.  He  couple  of  months  will  be  paying  years  and  sailed  with  us  for  two  front  activity  to  speak  of  with  just  paid off  the Nathaniel  Silsbee,  off  there.  years  previously.  Floyd  sailed  as  three  ships  in­transit  making  up  a South  Atlantic scow that is going  One  of  the  number  one  topics  volunteer  organizer  on  the  Peter  our entire  shipping  load these past  back  into the  boneyard.  of  conversation  around  these  parts  V.  Daniel  during  the  Isthmian  or­ two  weeks. These  were  the Repub­ Walker  has  been  with  «ie  SIU  now is the deluxe SIU Union  books  ganizing  drive  and  subsequently  lic  (Trafalgar),  and  two  Calmar  since  1938.  When  he  came  up  to  that  are  soon  going  to  be  distrib­ served  as  picket  captain  in  Balti­ ships,  the  Pennmar  and  Alamar.  the  hall  for­his  vacation  pay  he  uted.  A  lot of  the  boys  are  asking  more during  the  Isthmian  strike.  if  they are going  to be able to keep  Things being  as slow  as they  are  said it  was the first  time  in all his  He  states that  many  of  the  gains  here,  we  have  a  few  oldtimers  ac­ years  of  sailing  that  he  ever  re­ their  old  books  for  souvenirs.  I  the  union  has  made  are  "almost  cumulating  on  the  beach.  One  of  ceived a  vacation check, being  that  imagine  that  this  will  l>e  the  case  unbelievable."  as headquarters usually puts a  void  them  is  L.  E.  Meyers,  known  far  he  had  never  put  in  the  necessary  All  our  conditions  go  to  make  and  wide  as  Luigi  the  grunt  and  year  with  one  company.  The  SIU  Galvestoii  hall  baggage  room  stamp  in  them  and  sends  them  looks  a  little  worse  for  wear  the  most  happy,  experienced  and  groaner.  His pal  Joe Touart  is try­ Plan  though  assures  vacation  no  back  to the  individual  member.  satisfied  membership  and  the most  ing  to  keep  up  with  Luigi  but  not  matter  how  many  companies  you  after  It  had  jwme  nocturnal  visitors.  Open  window  (upper  Labor  Active  militant  and  progressive  union  in  too  successfully.  work for.  right)  and  door  hanging  on  The  labor  scene  is  pretty  active  maritime, he  notes, "and I  ought to  More  To  Come  hinges  vrrc  used  to enter.  around  here,  with  the  bus,  tele­ know.  I  wks  once  drafted  into  the  Others  around  include  T.  W.  Hinson,  W.  N. Ladnier,  H.  R. Kirk­ "There  have  been  many  gains  graph  and  telephone  strikes,  as  NMU,  though  I  changed  my  affili­ Because of  the situation, it would  well as  a walkout  by  the AFL  Car­ ations  fast."  He  added,  "I'm  one  wood,  W.  J.  Benish,  R.  Stough,  J.  for  the  members  due  to  the  im­ guy  who sure  is  glad  he  chose  the  Adams,  and  W.  A.  Delappe.  We  tiring efforts of oxu: officials and ne­ be  a ^good  idea  for  everyone  who  penters.  At first  the  Carpenters  hope  we'll  be  able  to  stir  up  some  gotiating  committee," he said, "and  checked  gear  at  this  hall  to  claim  did  not  set  up  picket  lines,  en­ SIU,  brothers."  ships  for  them  pretty  soon,  but  I am quite  sure there will  be many  it  as  soon  as  possible,  so  that  we  abling  the  other  crafts  to  stay  on  Earl  Sheppard  can  clean  the  place  out  properly  the  jobs,  but  a  week  of  futile  ne­ Baltimore  Port  Agent  meanwhile  all  hands  are  basking  more  in  the  days to  come."  in  the  spring  sunshine.  The  sun  is  warming  things  up  and restore a little order  to things.  gotiating  set  the  need  for  picket  t,  t.  Jeff  Morrison  Keith AIsop  considerably  here,  and  it  won't  be  lines  and  they  have  been  100  per­ New York:  Seattle  Port  Agent  long  before  a  lot  of  the  brothers  Galveston  Port  Agent  cent effective.  Southern  Pacific,  owner  of  Pa­ cific Greyhound  which is  on strike,  seems  to  have  overplayed  its hand  in trying  to  starve  the  bus drivers  Everything  has  been  running  out.  The men  got  jobs driving mu­ smooth  for  the  headquarters  nicipal  buses  at  almost  the  same  branch  during  the  past  ^period  wages  and  instead of  being  in  bad  although  the  activity  was  hot  as  shape  after five  weeks,  are  as  Shipping  from March 27 to  April 9  great as  it was  in the  previous two  strong  as  ever  and  intend  to  stick  weeks.  to  their  demands.  REG.  REG.  REG.  TOTAL  star. • ­ smp.  smp.  TOTAL  We  paid  off  a  total  of  24  ships  On  the  maritime  front,  our  PORT  and signed five on foreign  articles,  ENG.  STEW. SHIPPED  brothers  in. the SUP  are joing out  DECK  DECK  ENGINE  STEW.  BEG.  compared  to  36  payoffs  and  11  Boston  17  64  strongly  in an  organizational  drive  17  30  32  89  SO  27  sign­ons  in  the  prior  report.  among the MC&S:  As yet the  labor  285  board  has  not  set  a  definite  date  72  103  110  The  port  handled  the  following  New York  384  147  133  104  . payoffs:  Cornelius  Ford,  Charles  Philadelphia  194  for  an  election  to  determine  who  45  B2  97  150  58  48  44  Carroll, Frances,  Puerto Rico,' Eliz­ Baltimore  shall  represent  the  rank  and file  202  61  67  74  132  858  132  94  abeth,  Kathryn  (Bull);  Chiwawa,  marine  cooks  but  it looks  like  the  20  81  SUP  has  a  big  lead.  Brother  Ed  27.  34  Bradford  Island,  Salem  Maritime,  Norfolk  123  258  64  71  French Creek,  Fort Hoskins  (Cities  Savannah  61  Turner,  at  the  head  of  the  SUP  13  82  26  30  73  22  21  Service); Louisiana, Savannah, New  Tampa  campaign,  is really going  out  after  28  9  12  7  8  23  11  4  Jersey,  Texas  (Seatrain);  Steel  those  members  Who  want  repre­ 247  sentation  by  a  bona fide  anti­com­ 84  79  Maker (Isthmian);  J. B.  Richardson  Mobile  84  73  208  61  74  (Alcoa);  Potrero  Hills,  Gulfwater  J^ew  Orleans  82  263  munist union.  We are standing  be­ 82  98  103  257  90  64  (Mar  Trade);  War  Hawk,  Wild  hind Turner  all  the  way  and  are  169  ready to  assist him in any  way pos­ 61;  45  68  98  49  i8  28  Ranger, Gateway  City (Waterman);  Galveston  188  sible.  51  84  68  Sea Pearl  (Orion),  William. Sturgis  West Co?st  57  .136  57  42  (Robin).  H.'J. Fischer  Signi^­on  were  the  Sea  yit||.  '. .,vi. Veit t rOo^^^.SMinffBatetbre  TOTALS­..............  812  :  :il»­KG|22>vj.  Baltimore:  IV  Top Craws, Delegates  Bringing Ships In Clean  Business Is Good, But  Lay­ups Cloud Picture  Stale's Vote Campaign  Premises to Be Corker  Baggage Room Thiof  Made a Moss of Things  Activity Still At Low  As Slsmii Holds Fast  Aliens Make Real Deugli  When US Crew Piles Off  A £> C  SmPPOfC  RECORD  /  �SEAFARERS  LOG  ­  FMdUT^  April  It. uir  Pace NfM  ........PORT REPORTS  New  Orleans.  Since  these  Pan  At­ Boston:  who  had  just  gotten  off  the  Robin  Wilmington:  lantic  ships  will  pay  off  in  this  Locksiey.  He  generally  sailed  in  port,  this should mean  a few  more  the  engine  department.  jobs  weekly.  (The  Chickasaw  and  Some  of  the  members  on  the  De  Soto  are  also on  the  nm.)  The  beach  with  us  these  days  include:  Antinous  started  off  the  new  run  John Lane, W.  Wiliridge, T. Bonvie,  The  business  affairs  of  the  port  with  a  bang;  as  a  matter  of  fact,  There's  little  change  in  the  J.  Hanson,  D.  Riley,  L.  Ruggiero,  Shipping  has  been  running  very  are  really  in  good  shape.  We  had  she  nearly  sank  a  Danish  ship  shipping  situation  around  here,  as  W.  Prince,  Shorty  Melanson,  Joe  well  out  here  in  Southern  Cali­ things  continue  at a "quiet  pace.  ,  only  the  usual' run  of  beefs  on the  coming  up  the  river.  and  Bob  Miurphy,  E.  Olson,  Don  fornia.  We  had  a  big  load  of  in­ LindMT  J.  miUams  • hips coming  in.  We did  have  a  couple  of  payoffs  Oman,  Joe  Cash,  V.  Muffucci,  H.  transits  taking  quite  a  few  men  New  Orleans  Port  Agent  in  the  port,  including:  Julesburg,  Jaynes,  Bill  Hardy,  Bob  Bennett,  in  addition  to two  payoffs  and  one  There  were  five  payoff  ships  in  4­  4  •  The  Cabins  (Mathiasen);  Cantigny,  M.  Sweet, E.  Grose,  S.  Greenridge,  sign­on.  port;  Alcoa  Runner,  Alcoa  Pegasus  Lone Jack,  Bents Fort (Cities Serv­ A.  Buzzelie,  G.  Lothrop,  Charlie  Paying  off  were  the  Jeff  Davis  (Alcoa),  and  Cape  Remain,  Del  Lake Charles:  ice);  Ann  Marie  (Bull),  and  Taga­ Dwyer,  Joe  McPherson  and  A.  and  Topa  Topa  (Waterman),  while  Norte,  Dei  Campo  (Mississippi).  1am  (Seatrade).  The  Julesburg,  Parsons.  And  in  the  local  marine  the Jeff  Davis signed  on  out of  this  Signing  on  were  the  James  Cald­ Tagalam  and  The  Cabins  signed­ hospital,  we  have  brothers  G.  port.  Our  in­fransits  included  the  well, Alcoa  Runner,  Alcoa  Pegasus  on  for  another  trip.  Vourloumis,  A.  Leva,  Dick  Bow­ usual run of Calmar ships, the Penn­ (Alcoa), and Del Rio,  Del Valle, Del  Food  was  the  beef  on  several  of  man,  Lincoln  Smith,  H.  V.  Keane  mar,  Yorkmar,  Calmar  and  Ala­ Viento, Dei Norte and Cape  Remain  (Mississippi).  The  weather  is really  nice  down  the  ships  coming  in.  Plenty  of  and  Benedict  Klackowicz.  mar­  the  Fairport,  Bienville  and  James  Sheehan  Young  America  (Waterman);  the  Quite  a  few  in­transit  ships,  in­ this way.  The fish  are  still  biting,  beefs  on  the  Tagalam,  which  were  Republic  (Trafalgar),  which  cluding:  Alcoa  Corsair,  Alcoa  Cav­ and  even  the  mosquitoes  are  be­ ail  settled  on  board  except  some  Boston  Port  Agent  stopped  in  twi^e;  Ocean  "C"  alier,  Alcoa  Polaris,  Alcoa  Clipper,  gining  to  nibble  a  bit.  Shipping  questions  on  meals  which  are  still  '  X  (Ocean  Trans),  Shamons  Victory  Alcoa  Patriot,  Cape  Saunders  (Al­ slowed  down  a  week  ago,  but  pending  due  to  a  week­end  payoff.  The" ship had  a  heads­up crew  and  Philadelphia:  (Bull);  and  Robert .Lowry  and  Na­ coa); Steel  Chemist  (Isthmian); Dei  picked  up  and  really  broke  loose  is  a  very  good  ship.  thaniel  Crosby  (Bloomfield).  Viento, Del Sol, Cape Romain  (Mis­ last  week.  The  Ann  Marie  also  had  a  grub  We  cleaned  out  all  of  the  rated  Recovers  Health  ssippi);  Seatrains  Louisiana,  New  Jersey,  Georgia  (Seatrain);  Maiden  men  here  an4 had  to  send  out  an  beef,  but  the  company  put  on  all  We're  happy  to  say  that  Brother  Creek,  De Soto,  Morning Light, Ai­ SOS,  only to  find a  bunch of  rated  new stores  and  the  shipyard  is go­,  Thomas  G.  Lyons,  who  was  on  the  ing  to  tear  out  the  iceboxes  on  awai, City of  Alma, Lafayette, Mon­ men flocking  in  from  out  of  no­ list  a few  Things have  been  perking  in  the  critical  arch  of  the  Seas  (Waterman);  Am­ where.  Now  we  can be  sure  to fill  her  return  trip.  weeks  back,  is on  In  town,  the  Western  Union  City  of  Brotherly  Love,  with  nine  berstar  (Triton);  Evelyn  (Bull);  all  the  jobs.  his  feet  again,  Strathbay  (StratHmorel;  Council  It must  be  the ships  that are lay­ strike  is  on,  but  we  have  no  dope  ships in for payoff  in the  past week.  thanks  to  blood  on  it  yet.  If  they  need  us  though,  Rated  men  were  hard  to find  and  donations  by  his  Grove  (Cities  Service)  and  South­ ing up,  'cause a  lot of  the  boys are  we  had  to  send  to  New  York  for  Union  brothers.  ern  Counties  (Southern  Trading).  showing  up.  Of  course,  it may  not  we'll  be  on  hand.  On  the  civic  labor  front,  a  $26,­ rates  in all  departments.  be  the  shipping  that  has  dropped  Brother  Lyons,  We  had  an  imusual  number  of  000  fund  has  been  set  up  by  the  gashounds iifthe last few days. This  in  other  ports  as  much  as  it's  the  International  Ladies  Garment  The  list  of  payoffs  and  sign­ons  who  has  been  during  the  period  includes  the  fol­ was one beef  that  pretty  gals around  here.  Workers  Union,  AFL.  The  money,  lowing  ships:  Logans  Fort,  Winter  with  the  SIU  for  Ships that  we had  in to  call dur­ this  port  has  not  voluntary  contributions  by  5,000  Hillj Council Grove,  Chiwawa, Can­ ten  years,  sails  in  the  deck  de­ had  for  quite  ing  the  period  included:  Salem  Lyons  tigny  (Cities Service); Arlyn  (Bull);  partment  and  has  some  time.  The  Maritime,  French  Creek,  Lone  Lewis  Emery  Jr.,  Coeur  d'Alene  been on all  war  lanes, including the  SIU  does  not  go  Jack,  Fort  Hoskins  and  Winter  Victory  (Victory  Carriers);  Alex­ Murmansk  run.  Tommy  has  trav­ for  performing,  HiU,  an of  the  Cities  Service fleet.  andra  (Carras);  ­Mary  Adams  eled  everywhere,  but  likes  Spain  and  oiur  member­ Over  in  Texas  we  had  the  Sea  (Bloomfield);  Barbara  Freitchie  best  for  its  wine  and  women.  ship  is  on  record  Comet  (Zenith)  and  our  good  old  (Liberty  Nav),  and  Wanda  He  says  that  "It's  easy  to  see  standby,  the  Federal  (Trafalgar),  to  bring  up  char­ (Epiphany).  ges  against  all  of  shuttle  fame.  Ail  of  the  above  why  we  have  the  best  conditions  took  quite a  few  non­rated  men  as  Our  local  boys  are  busy  in  the  and  best  wages  because  we  show  foul­ups.  These  Modton  local  eateries  on  Ranstead  Street  the  companies  that  we  mean  busi­ guys  had  better  well, so all  had a  crack at shipping.  Walkout  Waited  playing  host  to  the  striking  tele­ ness  and  back  up  bur  end  of  the  get  wise  to  the  fact  that  they  will  All  is  quiet  on  the  local  labor  phone  operators  and,  after  look­ contracts."  find  it  rough  going  when  they  ing  over  the  girls'  place  the  Union  in  jeopardy  with  front,  except  that,  as  of  this  writ­ ,  picketlines,  it  Tommy  wants  to  thank  all  the  ing,  the  Western  Union  and  tele­ is  wonder .that  „„„„  blood  KI^  their  performing.  ,  no  small  ...  ... Seafarers  ...  men  who  gave  to  save  his  don't  want  to  do any  any  sailing  saUmg  at  the  life.  He said  that several ,  ,  ,  res­ It  looks  like the  only one  not  on  phone  workers  are  waiting  word  local  present  time.  strike  in  this area  are  the  seamen.  from  their head  offices  whether or  idents  are  still  waiting  necessary  The  women are  so  plentiful  that  operations  for  lack  of  blood  while  •   From  the  last  count  on  strikes  not to  walk out.  On the state  labor  "Reds"  Healey  even  latched  on  to  his  Union  brothers  gave  all  they  here,  it  looked  like  more  outfits  situation,  the  annual  state  AFL  On  a  sort  of  biisman's  holi­ were  on  strike  than  were  working.  convention  was in  session at  Baton  one,  and  was  seen  in  a  booth  until  could  for  him.  He  is  especially  day,  Earl,  third  cook  Geft),  the  wee  hours of  the  morning  tell­ impressed  by  the  vacation  plan  as  The state  labor situation  is  well  in  Rouge,  and  all  reports  show  a  lot  and  Steward  Hank,  both  off  ing  the  girl  sea  stories.  Well,  even  his first  check  is  keeping  him  go­ hand,  as'  reported  by  the  State  of  progress  made  there.  The  AFL  Machinists  are  stiU  the  Ann  Marie, stand outside  if  we  do  not  give  the  telephone  ing  on  the  beach  until  he  is fit  for  Federation  of  Labor  at  its  annual  hard  at  work  on  the  local  garages  a local  eatery in Puertn Rico.  workers any  other support  in  their  duty.  convention  last  week  in  Baton  Rouge.  Your  agent  attended  the  and, as  of  now, most  of  the  garage  members  of  the  Boston  Joint  strike,  we can  count on  our men  to  Talking  about  vacation  pay,  the  proceedings  as SIU  representative.  employees have  joined up.  It looks  Board,  will  be  used  for  donations  give them  plenty  of  moral  support.  men who have received their checks  like ^e  era  of  long  hours  for  the  Crackdown  on  Bisso  But,  we  got  to  get  back  to  the  here  exclaim  about  the  quick  serv­ to  local  charities.  To  date,  dona­ Anti­labor  Bisso in  this  port  has  mechanics  will  be  ended  before  tions from the  fund have 'exceeded  waterfront  a moment.  We  held our  ice.  They  invariably  add  that  it's  run  afoul  of  the  law.  A  complaint  long.  monthly  Maritime  Trades  Council  the first  vacation  pay  they  ever re­ During  the  coming  weeks  we  $17,000.  filed'by  the  government  in  federal  meeting in  Chester, Pa.,  and  it  was  ceived  from  going  to  sea.  Final Dispatch  district  court  charges  they  worked  don't expect too many  ships to call.  one  of  the  best  meetings  we  have  Meat  Beef  Settled  Charlie Dwyer, Brother  Hubbard  So  far  there  are  only  three  sched­ various  people  in  1950 and 1951 for  had  since  the  local  body  was  The  only  beef  of  any  conse­ and myself  acted as  honorary  pall­ uled  to  arrive,  but  as this  is main­ more than  40 hours a  week and  did  bearers for our late brother  Walter  formed.  The  session  was  attended  quence  was  on  the  Ocean  "C".  We  I'  ^  not  give  them  time  and  a  half  ly a  tanker port, one  can neve,  tell  Bezanson,  whose  passing  was  re­ by  delegates from  all  the  affiliated  straightened out  the  meat  situation  overtime.  It  will  be  remembered  who  will  drop  in.  We  always  look  unions,  with  considerable  detail  on  this  ship  about  which  the  crew  that  this tug  outfit is the same  one  for anything to  happen, and  it usu­ ported in the last issue of  the LOG.  work  accomplished.  had  complained  and  saw  to  it  that  Another  such  sad  bit  of  news  for  ally does.  that  SIU  previously  tried  to  A.  S.  Cardullo  the  membership  is  the  loss  of  an­ additional  meat  was  put  aboard.  ..  Leroy  Clarice  straighten  out.  William  A.  "Cap­ Philadelphia Port  Agent  other brother, William Waddington,  Lake  Charles  Port  Agent  One  of  these  ships,  we  won't  tain  Billy" Bisso  is well known  for  mention  names,  came  in  with  com­ his  anti  ­ Pinion  attitude  and  for  plaints  against  crewmembers  for  the  rotten  conditions  on  board  his  cheating  at  poker.  We  removed  tugs here.  the  offending  parties  pronto.  All  Recently  in  to  see  us,  with  a  we  can  say  is  watch  who  you  play  grin  like  a inule  eating  briers,  was  with.  If  you can't  trust them,  don't  brother  Milton  "Frenchy"  Mouton.  play. There  are  many  cases of  jaw­ He  had  a  big  reason  to  grin,  due  Sam  Cohen.  Agent  Terminal  4­2874  PORT  COLBORNE  103  Durham  St.  bone  games  where  some  guy  runs  SIU,  A&G  District  to  the  vacation  check  for  $114.35  HEADQUARTERS  .  675  4th  Ave..  Bklyn.  Ontario  Phone: 5591  SECRETARY­TREASURER  TORONTO.  Ontario  86  Colborne  St.  in  the  hole  for  his payoff  and  then  BALTIMORE  r.,.U North  Cay  St.  that "Frenchy" had  picked up  that  Earl  Elgin 5719  skips.  There  is  nothing  the  Union  Paul  HaU  Sheppi&d,  Agent  Mulberry  4S40  morning.  Regularly  sailing  out  of  BOSTON  ASST.  SECRETARY­TREASURERS  VICTORIA.  B.  C  61714 Cormorant St.  276  SUte  St.  Lloyd  Gardner  Empire 4531  can  do  except fine  the  man  for  New Orleans  and making  his home  James Sheehan. Agent  Richmond 2­0140  Robert  Hatthewi  Claude  Simmons  VANCOUVER.  B.  C  565  Hamilton  St.  missing  the  payoff.  Dispatcher  Richmond 2­0141  HEADQUARTERS  REPRESENTATIVE  here,  Mouton  is  proud  of  the  ben­ GALVESTON  Pacific 7824  ,...308V4  23rd  St.  Joe  Algina  SYDNEY.  N.S  304  Charlotte  St.  In addition, we ran into a situation  KeiUi  Alsop.  Agent  Phone  2­8448  efits he  receives via  the  SIU.  Phone 6346  where  a  member  of  the  stewards  LAKE CHARLES.  La  1419 Ryan  St.  A  Seafarer  since  1940,  he  has  LeRoy  Clarke.  Agent  SUP  BAGOTVILLE  Quebec  20 Elgin St  Phone  6­5744  Plione: 545  department  put  in for  overtime for  16  Merchant  St.  sailed  practically  every  run  imder  MOBItE  .1 Seqth  Lawrence  St.  HONOLULU...  THOROLD.  Ontario  37  Ormont  St.  Phone 5­8777  Cal  Tanner.  Agent  Phone  2­1754  contract  to  the  Union,  and  the  top  NEW  ORLEANS  Phone:  3­3202  serving  a  sick  brother.  This  is  a  Ill  W.  Bumslde  St.  :823  BienvUle  St.  PORTLAND  113  Cote  De  Lg  Montague  conunon  courtesy  and  any  brother  '  Beacon 4336  QUEBEC  benefits,  conditions  and  wages  Lindsey  WUUams.  Agent  Quebec  Phone:  2­7078  257  5th  St.  MagnoUa 6112­6113  RICHMOND.  CALIF  he's  received  have  enabled  him  to  NEW  YORK  SAINT  JOHN  177  Prince  WiUiam  St.  should  be glad  to pitch  in and  help  Phone 2599  675.4th  Ave.,  Brooklyn  N.B.  Phone: 2­3049  out  without  trying  to  make  money  450  Harrison  St.  raise  a  family  with  three  chil­ STerUng 8­4671  SAN  FRANCISCO.  Douglas 2­8363  NORFOLK  127­120  Bank  St.  out  of  it.  dren,  one  boy  and  two  girls.  At  Ban  2700  1st  Ave.  Rbes.  Agent  Phone 4­1083^  SEATTLE  Great  Lakes District*  .  „  •   Main 0290  We  are  still  having  trouble  with  present,  he  is resting  awhile;, wait­ PHILADELPHIA  337  Market  St.  .410  Avaion  Blvd.  ALPENA  r.  133  W.  Fletcher  a  few  men  who  insist  on  getting  S.  CarduUo.  Agent  Market 7­1635  WILMINGTON  ing  for  another  Alcoa  passenger  SAN  Terminal 4­3131  Phone: 1238W  FRANCISCO  450  Harrison  St.  .675  4th  Ave..  Brooklyn  BUFFALO.  N.  Y  180 Main St.  gassed  up  and  missing  ships.  Per­ «hip.  He  Just  came  off  the  Alcoa  H.  J.  Fischer.  Agent  Douglas  2­5475  NEW  YORK  STerltng 8­4671  Phone:  Cleveland  7391  haps  we  should  apply  stronger  JUAN,  PR...  ..252  Ponce  de  Leon  Clipper after  11 months, and  really  SAN  CLEVELAND  2602  Carroll  St.  Sal  CeUs. Agent  Canadian  District  Phone:  Main  1­0147  measures  than  used  up  to  now  so  does  a  swell  job  in  the  stewards  SAVANNAH  2  Abercom  St.  1038  3rd  St.  that  our  contracts  aren't  endan­ 463  McGUl  St.  DETROIT  E.  B.  TiUey.  Agent  Phone 3­1728  MONTREAL.  department.  Headquarters  Phone:  Woodward  16857  MArquette 5909  SEA'iTLE  .2700  1st  Ave.  The brothers  are probably  aware  Jeff  Morrison.  Agent  531  W.  Michigan  St.  gered  by these  performers.  12814  HoUis St  DULUTH  Seneca 4570  HALIFAX.  N.8 .  Phone:  Melrose  2­4110  Phone; 3­8011  1808­1811  N.  Franklin  St.  ^  Sam  C^en  that  the  SS  Antinous« started  off  TAMPA  SOUTH  CHICAGO....  3261  E.  92ndl  St.  • 1J«­  ..  WVaiiBStaii­ Port ./Ureal':­ • «  •  ... :phbika!­*Bs»ekV5­a410  5.  44»;4 j[^foii  "til  Now Of/eqnsi  GathoambCropiringUp  Had No Easy Time Here  Food Major Hoof Again  On Tankors Hitting Port  In­Transiis Swell  Local Ship Acliviiy  I  Maehinisis Gampaign  To Cat Garage Hoars  SIU Shows Phone Girls  Some Real 'Operating'  '  •  ''"51  (  >i|  ''J'I  d i  '' ^1  • jj  siu  HALL  mRMCmmir  I'  V  *>4  �Plic*  Tea  SIEAFAIIERS LOG Friday, April  18, 1958  Cargo Of Woe Ends Dream  Of Seafarer—Shipowners  With  visions  of  profits  dancing  in  their  heads, three Seafarers from  New  Orleans went  into  the  shipping  business  one  day  last  year.  But  a  broken  down  engine  and  a  mean  old  storm  blew  them  right  out  again, several  thousand  dollars  poorer  but  certainly  the  wiser.  Sole  remainder  of  the  ill­fatedt  shipping  venture  is  the  converted  sub­chaser,  Sea  Swan,  lying  for­ lornly  in  Miami harbor  waiting for  somebody  to  buy  her.  The venture  began in  June, 1951,  when  Brothers  Tom  Payn,  James  Bright  and  another  SIU  man,  Ber­ mudez,  pooled  their .money  and  made  a  down  payment  on  the  MV  Pomander.  She was a  79­tonner, 85  feet  long  with  two  165  hp  diesel  engines.  A  far  cry  from  a  The original  boat owned  by  the SIU  team, the  Pomander, shown  in  Liberty,  but  a  ship  neverthe­ drydock  where she was  worked on  by the owners.  less.  For  three  months  the  men  worekd  10  to  16  hours  daily  to  chaft."  What  do you  have?  "Pine­ had  quite  a  few  beefs,"  he  added,  whip  her  into  shape.  When  they  apples  for  cargo  and  one  cracked  "but  no  one  to  go  to  for  settle­ got  her  ready  there  was  no  busi­ egg left  for  stores."  ment.  Next  trip  out,  we'lL  be  ness  to  be^.had  anywhere.  Brother  Prices Go Down  where  we  can  call  on  a  patrolman  Bermudez, evidently foreseeing  the  Checking  the  price  of  pineap­ to  take care  of  our  problems."  outcome,  dropped  out,  while  the  ples  it. was found  that "the  market  other  two  sat  around  until  Novem­ had  dropped  and  the  voyage­was  ber  looking  for  work.  worth  $1,000  less.  They  sold  350  Banana  Deal  cases  locally  and  the  rest  was  Their  original  plan  had  been  Seafarers Payn, Bright and Bermudez catch a breather in the shade  shipped  to  Chicago.  to carry fruit from Cuba to  Florida,  of  the  Pomander's hull  during  the overhauling  job.  That  was  the  end  of  the  Sea  The LOG is interested in col­ but  they  couldn't  make  connec­ sisted  of  Payn  as  skipper.  Bright  Sw^n  as  the  crew  classed  her  as  a  lecting  and  printing  photo­ no  way  to  cook,  and  no  sleeping  tions.  Finally  in  November  they  as  1st  assistant,  Stephenson  as  . as she pitched and thrashed around.  poor feeder  with  plenty  of  OT and  graphs  showing  what  seagoing  made arrangements  with a  Coving­ engineer,  Joe  Carter, a first­ One  engine  went  dead  during  no  OT  pay.  The  bananas  are  still  was  like  in  the  old  days.  All  ton,  La.,  man  who  planned  to  run  chief  tripper,  who  was  the  stewards  de­ the  storm,  but  the  other  held  on  in­Blue  Fields,  but  the  men  want  you  oldtlmers  who  have  any  bananas  from  Blue  Fields,  Nicara­ partment  all  rolled  in  one,  and  a  doggedly and she made  it to Miami  no  part  of  them.  Payn  is  waiting  old  mementos,  photographs Ff  gua;  with  his  own  boat.  They  Danish  2nd  mate.  on  Sunday  night, March 9,  with  no  to ship out,  but it  will have  to  be a  shipboard  life,  pictures  of  turned  the  Pomander  over  to  him  rl^er ferry or  at the least  a 10,000­ ships  or  anything  that  would  leaving  him  to  pay  the  balance  on  They  left  New  Orleans  on  that  food  left  but  one  cracked  egg  in  ton  scow.  Stephenson  and  Bright  the  ice  box.  show  how  seamen  lived,  ate  day  for  Blue  Fields  expecting  to  her $7,500  purchase price  and went  just  took  a  job  on  the  Patapsco,  a  and  worked  in  the  days  gone  With  no one  coming out  to meet  pick  up  bananas  and  discharge  in  into  business  again  witji  his  ship,  the MV Sea  Swan.  This was  an  ex­ Gulfport,  Miss.  They  estimated  a  her,  Payn  brought  her  into  the  Terry  Smith  tug  that  was  to  be  by,  send  them  in  to  the  LOG.  delivered  in  Baltimore.  But  lo  Whether they  be steam  or sail,  sub­chaser  of  130  gross  tons  with  15­day  run,  and  with  1,800  stems  dock  at  midnight  and  waited  for  and  behold,  she  broke  down  and  around  the  turn  of  tHe  cen­ much  more  power  in  her  engine  of  bananas  to  be  carried,  it  would  daylight.  Customs  came  aboard  the  crew  was  paid  off  in  Charles­ tury,  during  the first  world  in  the  morning and  started  raising  mean  a  net of  $4,500 per  trip.  room, two 1200  hp, 16 cylinder pan­ war  and  as  late  as  1938,  the  The  Sea  Swan  passed  through  cain  for  not  radioing  in.  "I'm  ton.  cake  engines.  LOG  is interested  in  them  all.  sorry,"  Payn  said,  "but  we  have  Summing it all up. Brother  Payn  She  too  needed  overhauling.  the  passes  and  out  into  the  Gulf  We'll  take  care  of  them  and  Brother  Leo  Stephenson  joined  without  trouble. The first  day  went  no  radio."  Why  didn't  he  anchor  says  that  if  It  wasn't for  good  SIU  return  your  souvenirs, to  you.  Payn and  Bright in  partnership and  by  uneventfully,  but  24  hours  past  out  by  the  buoy  shown  on  the  seamanship,  they  would  have  the three went  merrily  to work, for  the  sea  buoy  the first  engine  chart?  "I'm  sorry,  \ye  have  no  never  made  it  back  home.  "We  they now  had  assurance  of  cargoes  conked  out.  Ten  minutes later  the  —loads  and  loads  of  nice  bananas  second  engine  followed  suit.  All  that would  bring a  neat  profit with  hands,  including  the  cook,  decided  to  turn  in  until  daylight  and  then  each  voyage.  turn  too  in  the  engine­room.  Ready To  Sail  Next Stop  Havana  Finally,  on  February  20,  1952,  after eight  months of  work without  Captain  Payn  took a  sight  in  the  OT  payments  plus  an  investment  morning and decided  they were 265  cf  $6,000  in  cash,  they  were  ready  miles  WNW  of  Havana.  Stephen­ to set sail.  The five­man crew con­ son  cranked  up  one  engine,  tied  the  throttle  down  with  a  piece  of  marlin  to  hold  her,  and  ordered  the skipper  to  head  for Havana,  as  she  might  blow  up any  minute.  Two  days  later  they  arrived  in  Havana  in  time for  a  solid  two­day  blow.  After  being  buffeted  at  an­ chor  for  48  hours,  they  decided  to  bring  her  alongside,  come  what  may.  Under  some fine  piloting  by  Washington.—Prompt  House  ac­ Payn,  they  made  it  to  the  Havana  tion  is  being  sought  on  two  bills  garbage  docks  on  the  26th.  adopted  unanimously  by  the  Sen­ They  remained  in  Havana  until  ate authorizing  medals for  heroism  March  7  trying  to  get  cargo  and  The  MV  Sea  Swan  In  a  calmer  moment  rests  quietly  at  dockside.  She  was  the second  vessel  o\vned  to  merchant  seamen  and  a  special  repairs.  Estimates  were  that  sev­ service  ribbon  for  service  in  a  eral  machinists  and  six  helpers  by  the  three­man  shipping firm.  would  be  needed  to  renew  gaskets  Korean .combat  area.  The  special  ribbon  for  .service  and  washers,  so  they  decided  to  in a  combat area during  the Korean  risk  returning with  the compressor  war  was  proposed  as  means  of  out  of  order  and  the  throttle  tied  honoring seamen shuttling the  car­ down  with  marlin.  goes  which  feed  the  battle  troops  Finally,  on  the  7th,  they  heard  with  food  and supplies from  Japan  01  2,000  cases  of  pineapple  at  and  US  west  coast  ports.  Mariel, Cuba,  waiting  to  be  picked  Introduced  by  Senator  Warren  up.  When  the  pilot  didn't  show,  G.  Magnuson,  Democrat  of  Wash­ Payn  headed  the  Sea  Swan  for  ington,  the  twin  measures  would  Mariel.  They  still  had  to  pay  the  also  revive  the  government's  au­ pilot  fees,  as  well  as  cargo  costs,  thority  to  issue  Merchant  Marine  customs and other  charges amount­ Distinguished  Service  Medals,  ing  to  around  $4,000.  The  Sea  which lapsed  after the  war in  1947.  Swan  then  headed  for  Miami  with  The  Maritime  Administration  $6,000  worth  of  pineapple  at  the  found  itself  embarrassed  after  the  going  market  price.  Flying  Enterprise  incident  earlier  Four^hours out, they ran into a this year  when  it lacked  the  power  50-knot gale with 20 foot seas. to  confer  a  maritime  DSM  on  the  Green water was coming over the master  of  the ill­fated  vessel. Cap­ pilot house, and the ex-sub chaser tain  Henrik  Carlsen.  Special  leg­ began to lodk more like a submaislation  empowering  the  MA  to  rine. She started leaking like a present  a  tnedal  to  Carlsen  had  basket, and oil skins were rigged already  been  passed  by  the  House  up to keep foc'sles, wheel house and  was  sent  to  the  White  House  arid engine i-oom reasonably dry. The  Sea  Swan  takes  on  her fir8t.cargo,  2,000  cases  of  Cuban  pineapples  for  tr«isport* to  Miami.  where  the  President  signed  it  OldePhoitos  Wante,d by LOG  Senate  Okays  Korea  Ribbon  For  Seamen  Ilhef f Aiasi sf at �Friday, Ayrfl IS, ItSt  $EArAREKS  LOG  Pare Elerem  I  The Freak  Ships^  Concrefe Boats  And Whalebacks  Many  unusual  ships  have  sailed  the  seas—ships  of  queer  shapes,  novel  designs  and  freak  rigs.  Most  unique  of. them  all,  perhaps,  was  a  vessel  built  around  its cargo!  This strange  craft was called  the"  Cleopatra  and  the  reason  for  its  Cieopatra  drift  away  as  an  aban­ existence  was  to  carry  to  London  doned  derelict.  from  the  banks  of  the  Nile  a  huge  For  a  while  it  was  believed  that  obelisk  that  slaves  had  quarried  the  ancient  obelisk,  pride  of  King  out  of  solid  rock  for  one  of  the  Thotmese  III  and  of  the  seductive  fabulous  Pharaohs  about  1500  BC  Cieopatra,  had  gone  to the  bottom,  After  the  battle  of  Alexandria  far  from  the  hot  sands  where  it  (Photo—Peabody  Museum,  Salem,  Mass.)  in  1801,  the  •   victorious  British  had  lain  so  many  centuries.  But  army  decided  that  this  half­buried  the British  troops  of  1801  were not  The  whaleback  steamer Joseph  L. Colby,  built at  Superior, Wisconsin, in  1890.  Most whalebacks  did not  have  the  tank­like  structures  along  the  deck  which,  as  visible  here,  supported  the  fore  and  aft  cat­ remnant  of  an  ancient  civilization  to  be  cheated  of  the  symbol  of  walk.  This  ship  had  about  12  hatches  and  had  the  pilot  house  aft.  their  hard­won  victory,  and  the  would  make  a  fitting  souvenir  of  .  the campaign,  and the troops  them  Scotch  steamer  Fitzmaurice  came  selves  raise.'I  money  to  have  it  across  the  hulk,  secured  a  line  Most  celebrated  of  these  queer  turned  out  a  successful  concrete  of  17  of  her  crew  after  a  collision  transported  to  England.  But  no  aboard,  and  towed  it  into a  French  ships  was  the  SS  Christopher  Col­ cargo  barge.  with  the  SS  City  of  Atlanta  in  umbus,  only  passenger­carrying  Convinced  that  the  concrete ship  1820.  ship  could  be  found  equipped  to  port,  claiming  salvage.  lift  the  300  ton  shaft  or  haul  it  Although  the  salvage  claim  was  whaleback  ever  built — another  would save  on scarce  materials and  During  World  War  II,  the  advo­ safely  at  sea,  so  the  obelisk  was  high,  the  Englishmen  who  had  al­ McDougall  creation.  She  was  built  labor,  the  US  Shipping  Board  cates  of  concrete  ships  pressured  forgotten  for  many  years.  ready  invested  a  huge  amount  in  especially  for  the  Chicago  Worlds  authorized  construction  of  58  of  the Maritime  Commission, over  the  In  1876  some  patriotic  English­ the  relic  as  a  gesture  of  patriot­ Fair  in  1893,  during  which  she  them  in  World  War  I  at  a  cost  of  objections  of  Admiral  Land,  into  men  revived  the  idea  and  raised  a  ism,  paid  the  claim  and  the  bar­ carried  1,700,000  passengers  on  about $42,250,000,  but only  12 were  appropriating  $151,000,000  for  fund  from  their  own  fortunes  to  nacled  Cleopatra — probably  the  excursions.  After  the  fair,  she  ran  eventually  completed.  ships  and  barges,  plus  some  $16,­ bring  the  monument  home  as  a  strangest  ship  ever  to  cross  the  successfully  for  many  years  for  Three  of  these  "stone"  ships  000,000  for  the  facilities  to  build  seas—finally  arrived  in  London  the  Goodrich  Line  on  the  Chicago­ were  big,  7,500  ton  tankers—the  them.  war  relic.  Milwaukee  run,  being  a  familiar  Palo  Alto,  Selma,  and  Latham,  122  days  out  of  Alexandria!  Built  Around  Cargo  It  all  turned  out  to  be  a  waste  sight  on  the  Lakes  for  44  years.  There  were  also  several  good  of  time  and  money,  for  of  the  24  A  One­Tripper  An  engineer  by  the  name  of  sized,  three­island  type,  coal  burn­ concrete,  steam  freighters  built  at  Concrete  Ships  Cleopatra  won  another  unique  John  Dixon  figured  out  the  idea  ing  dry  cargo  freighters:  the  At­ of'building  a  ship  around  the  obe­ claim  to  fame  in  shipping  annals  Also  worth  a  place  in  the  story  lantus,  Polias,  Cape  Fear  and  Sap­ Tampa,  many  never made  a  voyage  when  she  was  broken  up  so  that  lisk  and  then  sailing  it  home  to  of  unusual  ships  were  the concrete  ona.  They  proved  themselves  to  under  their own  power.  Seventeen  London  at  the  end  of  a  towrope.  the strange,  ancient  cargo  could  be  barges  and  freighters  turned  out  be  good  sea  boats,  with  a  slower  of  them  were  converted  into  ware­ houses, five  were  used  briefly  by  To  do  this,  sand  was  excavated  taken out  of  her.  She was  indeed a  for  emergency  use  in  World  War  I  roll  than  steel  or  wooden  ships.  the  Army  Transportation  Service  from  around  the  needle­like  col­ one­trip  ship!  and  World  War  II.  The  concrete  was  reinforced  for  training  purposes,  and  two  umn  and  an  iron  casing  15  feet  in  The  obelisk  which  had  defied  The  history  of  concrete  ships  with  steel rods  and  triangular  wire­ were  sunk  to  help  make  the  break­ diameter  was  built  around  it,  after  the  skill  of  Roman  engineers  was  goes back  to 1849,  when the  French  mesh.  water at  the  Normandy  beachhead.  which  a  ditch  was  dug  and  the  conquered  by mechanical  ingenuity  built  one  that  was  used  for  many  Concrete  ships  got  a  bad  name  contraption was floated  to the near­ and  a  band  of  dauntless  seafarers  years.  Later  the  Dutch  and  Nor­ later  on  when  the  SS  Cape  Fear  A  Liberty  ship  cost  $1,800,000.  by  Nile.  and  was  erected  on  the  banks  of  wegians  experimented  with  them,  "crumbled  to  pieces,"  according  Cost  of  a  concrete  barge  was  Almost  1900  years  before,  the  the  Thames  in  1878.  and  in  1912  a firm  at  Mobile,  Ala.,  to  accounts,  and sank  with  the  loss  $1,326,000!  Romans  had  tried  to  ship  the  obe­ Also  in  the  category  of  novel  lisk  off  when  the  beautiful  siren  ships—somewhat  akin  in  shape  to  Cleopatra  had  given  it  to  the  Em­ the  odd  Cleopatra — were  the  peror  Augustus  as  a  token  of  her  whaleback  freighters  that  traveled  affection.  Engineering  problems  the  Great  Lakes  until  a  few  years  stumped  the Romans,  however, and  ago.  the  gift  never  went  to  the  Em­ Looking  more  like  a  submarine  Biloxi,  Miss.—Bus  and  subway  strap­hangers in  the city  who  bristle  at  being  packed  in  peror.  than  a  conventional  freighter,  the  like  "sardines"  have  nothing  on  the  Seafarers  who  man  the  Gulf  Coast  shrimping fleet.  whaleback  was  the  invention  of  After  being floated,  the  unusual  craft  was  towed  to  a  shipyard  in  Capt.  Alexander  McDougall,  a  Their accommodations are far different than what the deep­sek sailor is accustomed to seeing.  •   The  larger  variety  of  shrimp  Alexandria  to  be fitted  with  rud­ Scotch­Canadian  who,  like  most  der,  bilge  keels,  a  deck,  small  other  inventors,  went  boldly  ahead  boat  is  a  40­footer,  has  diesel  pro­ with  his  pet  project  despite  the  cabins  and  a  mast.  pulsion,  two­way  radio  and  all  the  It  was  hard  to  get  a  crew  for  prediction  of  scoffers  that  it  would  other fittings  for  a  normal  span  this sea­bound  rig, but  Capt. Henry  never  work.  of  a  week  at  sea.  Every  accessible  Carter  finally  lured  seven  Maltese  His first  whaleback  was  a  barge  foot  not  used  as  storage  space  in  with  the  unromantic  title  of  Num­ aboard of  her at a  substantial wage  the  lone  forward  hold,  which  is  of  20  pounds  for  the  voyage  and  ber  101,  which  he  launched  at  the  Cleopatra  started  off  in  tow  Duluth  in  1888.  This  was  followed  capable  of  taking  in  400  barrels,*  of  the  steamer  Olga.  Eleven  days  by  others  which  proved  their  car­ is  a  slim  deck  area  needed  for  later, after much  pitching and  toss­ rying capacity  and  seaworthy abili­ working the  nets.  ties  in  freighting  ore  and  wheat.  ing,  they  reached  Algiers,  where  A  generous  estimate  of  the  Captain  McDougalls first  self­ the  hard­working, Olga  had  to  put  propelled  whaleback  was  the  in  for  more  coal.  wheelhouse,  which  doubles  as  Every  day  during  the  trip  the  steamer  Colgate  Hoyt,  launched  sleeping  quarters  for  two  men,  is  iutrepid  skipper crawled  down  into  at  Duluth  in  1890.  She  proved  eight  square  feet  of  space.  In­ the  tank­like  hull  and  through  the  economical  to  operate,  rode  the  cluded  here  as  well  are  the  radio,  numerous  bulkheads  and  wedges  heaviest  seas  quite  easily,  and  sur­ prised  everyone  with  the  fact  that  charts  and  emergency  gear.  Below  to  inspect  for  leaks.  she  was  self­trimming  due  to  the  in  the  engine  room,  where  all  the  Pitched  And  Rolled  curvature  of  her  holds.  working  gear  is  also  stored,  is  a  Finally  the  Olga  cleared  Gibral­ tiny  galley.  ler,  with  the  Cleopatra  and  her  So  confident  war  the  inventor  3300;year­old  cargo  yawing  and  of  the  whaieback's  akJity  to  go  f  rolling  crazily  at  the  end  of  the  anywhere  that  he  took  the  big,  (Above):  Space  Is  at  a  premi­ 3,000­ton  whaleback  steamer  C.  W.  towing  cable.  Bad  as  the  Mediter­ Wetmore  down  the  rapids  of  the  um.  Wheel  (not  shown)  can  ranean  had  been,  the  Bay  of  Bis­ almost be  steered  while sitting  cay  was  much  worse,  with  .waves  St.  Lawrence  to  the  Atlantic  in  breaking ali  over the  tow and  mak­ 1891,  loaded  her  with  wheat  and  on  bunk.  (Below):  It's  steady  ing  it  almost  impossible  for  the  took, the cargo  to  Liverpool,  where  as  she  goes  navigating  rim  of  Cleopatra's)  men  to  stay  at  the  the  ship  amazed  the  skeptical  engine  pit.  It's  easy  to  wind  wheel,  much  less  steer  the  un­ English  and  created  a  sensation  in  shipping  circles.  up in  galley  (right, not  shown)  wieldy  hulk.  The  sail  had  long  Rode  Out  Hurricane  or  gear  locker  (left).  since  proved  of  no  avail.  *  When  a  full  gale  hit  the  two  The  Wetmore­  returned  to  New  vessels,  laying;^  the  Cleopatra  over  York,  where  she  loaded  a  general  When  underway,  one  man  takes  on  her  side,  the  Olga  decided  it  cargo  which  was  safely  delivered  care  of  the  wheel  while  the  other  was  time  to  call  it  quits,  and  dis­ round  the  Horn  to  Everett,  Wash­ cooks,  sleeps,  handles  the  nets  or  patched  a  boat  to  rescue  Captain  ington.  As  a  result •  of  this  trip,  works below.  In  all,  the men  must  Carter  and  his  Maltese  crew.  But  some  West  Coast  interests  built  a  live  a  close,  integrated  existence.  a  huge  wave  hit  the  lifeboat  and  whaleback  called  the  ^  City  of  Quite  often  then,  you find  the  a  moment  later  it  wAs  swamped  Everett—first  American  ship  to  go  "crew"  is  two  brothers  or  father  and  smashed  with  all  of  its  men.  through  the  Suez  canal:  "This  and son.  Whole families have  been  Another  rescue  attempt  was  made  Whaleback  later  rode  safely  working  the  shrimp fleet  for  gen­ the  next  day  and  the  crew^  was  through  the  great  hurricane  and  erations  and  they  wouldn't  *vadf  safely  removed  to  the Olga,  which j  tidal  wave  which  wrecked  many  it  for  ,  cut  the  towing  cable  and  oV­ Living's  Snug On  A Shrimper  �•>;  Fat« Tw^c  •  SEAFARERS  tOG  IMday, AvrU It. MSt  IN  THE  WAKE  The  doff  watch,  aplit  up  as  it  is  rotate  around  the  Pole  Star.  (Ac­ GLENN  O.  DEMOUY.  FWT  Into  two  two­hour  stints, is  said  to  tually,  to  be  more  exact,  one  turn  They  may  talk  a  lot  about  farm  perience.  "However,  I  wouldn't  be  a  corruption  of  what  once  was  takes  23  hours,  56  minutes.)  Of  boys going  to sea but it seems  most  take $10,000 for  the time,"  he said.  known  as  the  dock  watch,  mean­ course,  we  know  that  the sky  does  ing  a  watch  which  was  docked  or  not  really  turn,  but  that  it  is  the  Question:  Why  do  you  ship  out  Seafarers  come  right  out  of  the  Although  Liverpool  in  1942  was  uncomfortable,  it  wasn't  as  rough  shortened  ... A  launching  in­ earth  which  does  the  turning.  The  of  Mobile?  ports from  which  they sail.  Mobile  as Korea  in 1950—especially  in  the  troduced  the  ten­gallon  hat  to  the  effect,  however,  is  the same.  (Photos  taken  in  Mobile  branch  is  no  exception  to  the  rule,  for  course  of  the  Inchon  invasion  and  shipbuilding  state  of  Maine  when  hall).  4­  4"  4i  like  all  seaside  towns  it  has  quite  the  evacuation  of  Hungnam.  De  Gov. Brooks of  Wyoming  presented  •   Many  seamen  have, seen  a  re­ a  few of  its native  sons engaged  in  Mouy  was  in  on  both  events  as  a  a  real  cow­puncher's  sombrero  to  Luther  tVing,  DM:  I have  sailed  the  business.  Glenn  O.  DeMouy  is  member  of  the Citrus  Packer  crew  the  skipper  of  a  big  five­masted  markable  natural  curiosity  on  schooner  named  in  his  honor.  It  Dominica,  iargest  island  in  the  out  of  here,  off  atad  on,  for  14  one  of  the  many  natives  of  that  which  spent  5V6  months  in  the  Japan­Korea  shuttle.  years  now,  and  was  reported  the  captain  caused  British  West  Indies  in  the  group  city who  have made seafaring  their  It  was  at  the  Inchon  invasion  known  as  the  Leeward  Islands.  have  been  with  quite  a  stir  when  he  wore  the  hat  the  SIU  since  it  life's  work  and  found  it  pleasant  that  two  cfewmembers  of  the  on  the  streets  of  the  little  Down  The­ famous  Boiling  Lake,  on  a  mountainside  some  2,300  feet  Citrus  Packer,  George  J.  Miller  got  started.  This  and  rewarding.  East  port  of  Bath  on  the  Kenne­ above  sea  level,  has  sheer  banks,  and  Lewis  W.  High, .were  killed  by  city  has  one  of  bec  River.  DeMouy  had  just  gotten  off  the  North  Korean  snipers  when  they  and  the  water  is  300  feet  deep  the best SIU  halls  t  i.  near  the  margin.  The  seething  to  opei­ate  from.  Alcoa  Runner  in  Mobile  when  the  went  ashore.  The  free  nations  usually  refer  waters  of  the  lake  are  sometimes  In  addition  my  LOG  reporter  found  him  at  the  Subsequently,  when  the  Chinese  to  Communist­dominated  lands  as  forced  two  or  three  feet  above  the  home  and friends  Mobile  branch  hall,  planning  to  go  armies  invaded  Korea  and  the tide  the  countries  be­ normal  level  by  the  pressure  of  are  here.  I  know  home  and  spend  several  days  with  of  war  turned,  the  Citrus  Packer  hind  the  "Iron  escaping  gases.  The  fumes  arising  a.  great  many  his  wife  and  baby.  The  33­year­ went  to  Hungnam  at  Christmas  Z''  Curtain,"  but  the  from  it  are  also  somewhat  poison­ city  and  I  like  time  and  took  5,600  Koreans  who  %  ideological  dif­ ous.  old  Seafarer  who  has  been  with  didn't  relish  staying  under  Com­ \  ferences  aren't  the  SIU  ever  since  the  Union's  munist  rule  to  the  port  of  Pusan.  4.  4>  t  i 4»  4"  as  sharp  in  ref­ George  Romano,  steward:  My  A  lighthouse  is  often  called  a  founding  is  all  for  the  Seafarer's  DeMouy  found  the  action  here  erence  to  the  Iron  Gate  (see  map).  This  is  a  pharos  from  the  ancient  light  family  lives  in  this  city  and  most  life.  As  he put  it, "Sailing  was  the  greater than any  during World  War  first  job  I ever  liked, and  it is  the  II.  "Mines  were  everywhere,"  he  gorge  cut  by  the  Danube  River  tower  that  stood  on  the  island  of  of  the  shipmates  only  job  where  a  man  can  make  a  said.  "We  had  a  lot  of  close  calls  through  the  Carpathian  Mountains,  Pharos  in  the  harbor  of  Alexan­ I've  been  sailing  with  come  from  and  were lucky  to get  out  of  there  dria,  Egypt.  Its  construction  was  decent  wage,  thanks  to  the SIU.  between  Yugoslavia  and  southwest  in  one  piece."  Although  he  started  out  as  Eumania.  It  is  about  two  miles  begun  by  Ptolemy  I, a  general  un­ around  here. This  der Alexander  the Great,  and  com­ has been  my base  Family  Life  Possible  deck  hand,  DeMouy  decided  he  long.  pleted  during  the  later  reign  of  of  operations  liked  working  with  machinery  bet­ % % % DeMouy  still  makes  his  home  in  since 1925.1 don't  ter,  after  putting  in  six  months  as  Mobile,  having  married  two  years  Noted  for  his  powers  of flight,  his  son.  Rated  as  one  of  "the  care  for  any  of  seven  wonders  of  the  ancient  a  cadet  on  Waterman  ships.  He  ago.  His one child is  a four months  the  albatross  is  a  variety  of  sea­ world,"  the  white  marble  structure  those  northern  took  a  crack  at  the  engine  room  old  boy. Like  many a Seafarer  now  bird  commonly  seen  in  the  Pacific  housed  a  beacon fire  which  his­ ports.  This  town  the  next  time  out  and  has  been  at  sailing  with  the  SIU  he  finds  thai  and  southern  waters.  The  name,  torians say  could  be  seen  over  the  is  just  the  place  it ever  since.  originally  Algatross,  may  have  benefits^  wages  and  conditions  for  water  for  a  distance  of  about  34  for  me!  You  couldn't  get  me  away  Wartime Collisions  changed  by  association  with  alba,  miles.  What  was  once  Pharos  Is­ from  here.  SIU  men  today  make  it  possible  Latin  for  white, the  bird's color...  DeMouy  admits  that  the  life  of  and  desirable  for  a  man  to  have  a  land  is  now  part  of  the  mainland  4>  41  4>  Fathom  as  a  unit  of  sea­measure  the  water  that  separated  the  two  C.  J.  Beck,  electrician:  In  my  a Seafarer  is not  without  risks and  family.  Actually  he  feels  that  the  stems  from  the  Anglo­Saxon  having  silted  up  over  the  centur­ opinion  this is  the  best  port  in  the  dangers.  During World  War  II, he  handicap of  having to  be away from  feathm,  meaning  ''an  embrace."  ies.  The lighttower  was completely  mmmMmrn  SIU. The officials  saw  quite  a  lot  of  action  but  iron­ home while  working is  not as  great  Before  linear  measurements  were  destroyed  by  earthquakes  in  the  are  tops  too.  My  ically  enough  all  of  the  damage  as it  used  to  be.  Today,  thanks  to  standardized  and  when  most  of  14th  century.  home  is  here,  as  his  ships  suffered.was  caused  by  present  earnings,  the  seaman  can  them  were  derived  from  the  hu­ a  matter  of  fact  collisions  with other  merchant ves­ afford  to  spend  time  home  with  man  body,  a  fathom  was  the  rough  4.  4<  4^  I've lived here  ail*  sels.  He  was on  the Antinous  when  his family  between  trips.  measure  of  the  distance  from fin­ The  Seafarer  has  an  advantage  Tierra  del  Fuego,  the  islands  my life. I've ship­ she rammed another ship off  Phila­ ger  tips  to finger  tips  of  a  man's  below  Magellan  Strait  at the south­ delphia, and  in turn, he  was on  the  in  this respect, he pointed out, over  ped  out  of  New  outstretched  arms.  The  out­ ernmost  tip  of  South  America,  Orleans  and  Gal­ Benjamin  Conte,  when  she  was  on  men  on  the  beach  who  are  seldom  stretched  arms  are  the  underlying  was,  to  the  early  Spaniards  who  veston,  but  al­ the  receiving  end  of  a  British  with  their  families  more  than  a  thought  of  the  term.  explored  it,  a  land  of  deep  mys­ ways  came  back  tanker's bow in Liverpool.  This was  day or  two  at  a  time.  "Seagoing is  4*  J)  4"  tery.  During  their  stay  there,  the  to  Mobile  for  my  in  1942,  and  as  a  result, the  Conte  fine  life,  and  the  end  of  every  The  navigational  star  Polaris  is  Spaniards  never  caught  sight  of  a  ships  •  w'len  I'm  ready  to  head  was laid  up in  the English  port  for  trip is  a  2nd  honeymoon."  the only  star  which  keeps  its  place  single  native,  but  in  the  daytime  two  months  in  midwinter.  It  wasn't  always  like  that  in  out.  in  the  sky.  All  the  other stars  and  they  could  see  smoke  arising,  ap­ years gone  by,  but today  he is cer­ Life in  Liverpool in  wartime was  4  4^  4^  constellations  wander  around  the  parently  from  native  campfires,  V.  T.  McKleroy,  electrician:  My  cold  and  dreary  with  little  to  eat  tain  he  couldn't  do  as  well  ashore.  pole  once  daily,  counter­clockwise,  and  in  the  night  they  saw flicker­ as  though  they  were fixed  to  the  ing fires  in  the  distance.  Accord­ biggest  reason  for  shipping  out  and  the  ever­present  danger  of  "Conditions  have  improved  500  raids.  Sitting  around  and  waiting  percent  since  I started  sailing," he  inside  of  a  vast  globe.  In  other  ingly,  they called  the region  Tierra  here  is  that  its  for  his  ship  to  be  patched  up  concluded,  "and  i intend  to  keep  my  home  town.  words,  we see  the whole  sky slowly  del  Fuego,  for  "Land  of  Fire."  proved a  thoroughly unpleasant ex­ right  at  it."  I've  lived  here  since 1940 since I  came  from  Bir­ mingham. Up  un­ til 1943,1 worked  in  the  shipyard  DOWN  •  ACROSS  20. Beast  of  35. Insert  mast  In  and  then  I  went  1. Owner  of  the  US forces on  Bataan surrendered  control  over  Cameroons,  French  1. Island  near  Java  burden  socket  Ann  Marie  to sea. I've always  as Japanese  invaders  overwhelmed  Equatorial Africa  . . . Senate killed  37. Attack  on  the  clspiai"'"  "l^'kname  S. Jim  Thorpe's  come  back  here  Union  ship  haggard  defenders . . . SIU  issued  rider  to  war  plants  bill  seeking  to  tribe  3. Mother  of  Apollo  38. Result  4. Tribe  of  Burma  24 Unit  of  force  out.  plea  to  all  sea­going  unions  to  abolish  overtime  payments,  closed  8. Kind  of  duck  5 .  Georgia  25. Bearing of  Baker  40. River flowing  12. Sector  SSi join  against  War  Shipping  Ad­ shop  and  picketing  by  strikers...  6. Helper  from  Jarvis  into  the  Wash  13. Cargo  of  the  7. Hauling  sail  26. Sudden  thougtlf  41. break  Joseph  Waiters,  deck  engineer:  ministration  proposal  directed  at  Beefs  representing  thousands  of  up  mast  27. Port  in  Brazil  Bents  Fort  42. Town  in  Italy  I've  been  going  to  sea  since  1920  smashing  maritime  union  condi­ dollars  in  war  bonus  pay  settled  8. Tangle  28. Port  in  43. Flat  tableland  14. Nostril  9. Town  on  the  Indo­China  —and used  to  ship  tions  via  a  WSA  manning  board  favorable  to  Seafarers  on  three  44. Aid­to­Europe  15. It's  measured  Irrawaddy  .  31. Needs  a  drink  plan  in  degrees  out  of  Philly.  I  set­up . . . Four old­age  destroyers  Waterman  ships  . .  .  Japanese  10. Sea  bird  32. Mountains:  Abbr.  45. Floor  cover  17. Miss  Baxter,  came  here  in  tackled  much  larger  enemy supply  landed  on  Burma,  close  to  Indian  li"  J  r.  •   1.  ""i®  16. Ford  Fnck,  actress  1937 and  liked  it.  line  in  Macassar  Straits,  inflicting  soil  . . . Sale  of. new  bicycles  in  of  basebaU  (Puzde  Answer  on  Page  27)  18. Labor  group  I've  been  ship­ heavy  toll  . . . RAF  blasted  one­ US  curbed.  War  workers  given  founded  by  League  of'  ping  out  of  here  time  Ford  plant  near  Paris  turn­ priority  to  buy  them  for  travel  to  Nations  4  1  2  3  and  from  plants.  ever  since.  The  ing  out  trucks  for  Nazis.  19. He  tends  to  passengers  city  is  not  too  12  31. A  cheer  4^  4>  4^  t  *  *  '  big  and  there  is  32. Bermuda,  or  BaU  IS  Russian  drive  to  free  Smolensk  a  better  chance  Brazil  began  roundup  of  axis  35. Engine­room  job  reported  huge  success,  heavy  of  getting  out.  28. Navy  hospital­ sympathizers,  discovered  U­boat  18  men:  Abbr.  The  officials  are good  too.  '  fuel  base  100  miles  front  Santos  German  fatalities,  loss  of  materiel  39. Put  oneself  in  . . .  Campaign  to  conserve  vital  ... US planes  hit  Rangoon  to ease  specified  position  •  4­  4"  4"  30. Export  from  Sherwood  Finer,  bosun:  I've  metal called for consumers to bring  Amsterdam  been  sailing  for  a  long  time,  ever  in old  tubes to  get  new  toothpaste,  pressure  on  British  troops  forced  31. Moran  "cruiser"  32. The  high  sea  since 1920 and all  shaving  cream  . . . NMU  offered  to  withdraw . . . Seafarers  surviv­ S3. Weight  of  India  ... /' support  to  WSA  program  as  SIU,  ing  ship  sinkings  picked  up  after  I  can  say  is—  34.  Cruel Sea"  35. Fashion  good  port,  good  other  sea  unions  reaffirmed  out­ 54  hours  adrift  in  lifeboat,  week  36. Formosan  port  ships,  and  good  rage  at  "union­busting"  govern­ afloat  on  gangway  in  open  sea .'. .  38. Pronoun  39. Channel  off  NY  officials.  Good  ment  plan ­.  . . British  commandos  Army, Navy,  Maritime  Commission  41. "Uncle"  in  a  raided  Nazi­held  Norwegian  port  protests  brought  Senate  reversal  sailors  come  out  taU  hat  44. 12th  largest lake  of  Narvik .  .  . US sub  sank  Nippo­ of  committee  okay  on  graduated  of  here  too,  that  46. Anxiety  .  nese  cruiser,  torpedoed  six' other  profits  curb for  war  contracts ...  adds  up.  I  got  48. Island  N.  of  Isle  de  Finos  ships.  married  in  this  Seeking  shot  at  crown,  heavy­ 49. Port  on  town  and  I make  weight  contender  Bob  Pastor  beat  S.  Honshu  4^  X  .  50. Ship  pests  my  home  right  Jimmy  Biyins  after  being  floored,  51. Seaweed  here  in  Mobile.  It's  a  good  place  Washington  recognized  De  Gual­ twice  in  first  round  of  Clieyeland  82. CaU,  In  poker  8.3. Port  on  Opolu  .i.  ninfetiratiye  boutj  • Free  ii'c h­'adinl  '  liig  in^ an^wdtk'  J  TEN! YEARS  AGO  �Friday. April 18.1888  SEAFARERS ^ LOG  April  18.  1952  PPffalUrteMi  SEAFARERS  LOG  'Oil  For Troubled Waters'  Vol.  XIV  Na.  8  Published  biweekly  by  the  Seafarers  International  Union.  Atlantic  &  Gulf  District,  AFL,  675  Fourth  Avenue.  Brooklyn  32,  N.  Y.  Tel.  STerling  8­4671.  PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer Editor.  UEBBMT  BIAMD;  Managing  Editor,  RAJ  DBMISOIH  Art  Editor,  BERNARD  SEAMAN;  Photo  Editor,  DAHOL  NILVA;  Stafi  Writer*.  HEBMAN  ABTBUE.  IRWIN  SPIVACB  I'  Roiler Voasipr  As  has  happened  all  too often  in  the past,  US shipping  has  Europe Easier To  suddenly  plummeted  downward  after  riding  high,  wide  and  Reach Than NJ  handsome­on  the crest  of  a  short­lived  boom.  Nobody  in  the  To  the  Editor:  industry, least  of  all  the SIU, expected  the  boom  to continue  Before  I  get  started  on  an  ac­ indefinitely.  Still  the  sharp  and  jarring  drop  caused  by  the  count  of  this  trip  on  the  Robin  Kirk,  I'd  like  to go  back a  little to  mass lay­up of  government ships  hit harder  than anyone  had  some  items  a'bout  my  last  one,  the  foreseen.  Lewis  Emery  Jr.  The  dispatcher  These  latest  developments  once again  highlight  the funda­ gave  me  my  shipping  ticket  and  mentally  unhealthy condition  of  the maritime  industry. They  told  me  that  the  ship  was  loading  emphasize  the  ever­present  need  for  government  action  to  at  Caven  Point.  He  added  a  few  directions  on  how  to  get  stabilize  the  industry  and  soften  the  effects  of  these  wide  simple  there,  mentioning  the  Hudson  fluctuations  in  shipping.  The  long­range  shipping  bill,  over  Tubes  and  some  bus  lines  and  a  which  the  House  Merchant  Marine  sub­committee  has  been  cemetery  which  I  promptly  bol­ brooding  these  past  eight  months,  is  the  only  solution  that  lixed  up  in  my  mind.  has been offered  up  until  now.  Until somebody comes  along  Finally  with  a  friendly  assist  with a  better idea, the SIU will continue to­support  this legis­ from  four  bartenders,  a  Jersey  City  police  lieutenant  and ­a  cab­ lation  and  urge its early  passage.  What  has  happened  now  is  far  from  being  a  major  ship­ bie,  I located  her,  hauled  my  gear  up the ladder and sank  into a well­ ping depression. But  it serves  as a  warning of  far worse con­ earned  sleep.  ditions which  might come.  We  had  a  very  interesting  trip  The importance of  American flag­shipping  to the  nation'has  to Bremerhaven  and  back, the  only  been  demonstrated  ntany  times  over  in  the  past  few  years.  monotony  being  provided  by  four  Unless  we  want  to  see  the  United  States  relegated  to  the  days  of  smooth  seas.  However,  the  by  PAUL  HALL  status  of  a  non­maritime  power,  action  should  be  taken  on  other  33  days  consumed  in  the  this.legislation  to  preserve a  merchant fleet  proportionate  to  two  way  crossing  were  as  rough  the  industrial  might  and  world  leadership  of  the  United  as  anyone  could  desire.  ^OME  WEEKS  AGO  MENTION  might  have  wondered  why  your  "Never  Were  Nazis  States.  ,  >3 was  made  in  the  LOG  of  two  Union  was so concerned  over Com­ Bremerhaven  was  interesting,  it  new  drugs  that  promise  to  relieve  munist activities  on the waterfront.  ft  t  4  '  As I See It  being  my  first  trip  to  that  city  and  I was  surprised to  learn in  the  many  an  afflicted  Seafarer  of  the  There were  many well­meaning  but  course  of  my  interviews  with  rep­ miseries  of  tuberculosis.  Now  the  naive individuals in those  days who  resentative  German  citizens  of  latest  word  is  that  the  trS  Public  argued  that  the  Communists  de­ While  on  the  subject  of  the  industry's  shipping,  it  is  en­ that  city  (cab­drivers,  bartenders,  Health Service has  plans for use of  fended the  rights of  labor and were  couraging to note that Seafarers will in all likelihood  crew up  storekeepers,  etc.)  that  none  of  these  new  medicines  in  its  hos­ fighters against  fascism, and  there­ the first  of  the  new  Mariner  class  freighters.  These  vessels,  them  had  ever  been  members  of  pitals.  The  USfHS  contemplates  fore  were  beneficial  to  our  demo­ Nazi  party.  It  certainly  is  re­ 35  of  which  are being  built  in  US  yards.by  the government,  the  markable  what  a  man  like  Hitler  a  far­reaching  program  to  study  cratic  form  of  government.  have  no  peer  when  it  comes  to  speed,  power,  and  cargo­ can  do for,  and  to,  a  country  when  the  effects  of  these  drugs  and  de­ More recently  the American  pub­ none  of  the  people  liked  him  in  termine  whether  they  are  as  bene­ lic  has  learned  the  truth  about  the  carrying capacity­.  the first  place.  operations  of  the  Communists.  A  ficial as first,  reports  have  it.  Of  course  one  ship,  or  even  35  ships,  does  not  make  a  The  steward  on  the  Emery  was  merchant  marine. But  the many  startling advances  in  design  a  tall slim  gent with a  wild  mop of  All  of  this  is  cheering  news  for  typical  example  of  the  way  they  and  engineering  incorporated  in  them  give  an  idea  of  the  curly*  hair  and  Seafarers,  particularly  those  who  do  business  is  the  news  that  the  potential for a great merchant  marine existing in this country  no  razor  blades.  have spent long  months or  years in  Communist  government  of  Ru­ if  the industry  is  given  the  opportunity  to  expand.  There is  At  meal  ­ time  hospitals because  of  the ravages  of  mania  is  throwing  200,000  citizens  the  capital  city,  Bucharest,  out  no  questjon  that  the  construction  skill  and  the  trained  sea­ he'd  flatfoot  in­ TB.  Your  union  is  happy  to  learn  of  of  their  homes on  48  hours'  notice.  men are  available for  a first  class  merchant marine,  if  given  to  the  galley,  that Seafarers, under this  plan, will  The  only  apparent  reason  for  this  taste '  the  food,  the opportunity to  build and  man it.  be  among  the first  to  receive  the  inhuman  program  is  that  the  gov­ and  murmer, "I'd  like  to  see  Mich­ t  t  benefits  of  this  brand  new  treat­ ernment did  not trust  these people,  elet  put  out  bet­ ment,  which  is  as  yet  largely  un­ most  of  them  working  men  and  women  like  ourselves,  to  toe  the  ter  chow  than  tested.  line  without  question.  this." In this con­ Kllppert  The  one  remaining  hitch  is  the  There is  not an iota  of  difference  nection  I  recall  Although  it  is  only  a  few  weeks  old,  the newly­organized  a  little  verse  attributed  to  Long­ question  of  funds.  Congress  has  between  the  methods  of  the  Com­ Maritime  Trades  Department  is  already  showing  its  mettle.  fellow:  been  asked  to appropriate  $200,000  munists  and  those  of  the  Nazis  in  New  port  councils  have  been  chartered  in  Norfolk  and  in  "If  you  want  to  make  Jake  so  that  the  USPHS  can  go  ahead  Germany  who  came  so  very  close  to  wrecking  civilization.  Both  Shuler  ill  New  England  and  already  existing  port  councils  are  being  with  this program.  At  present  the  philosophies  regard  the  individual  And  spoil  his  entire  day,  strengthened  and  revitalized  to  meet  the  tasks  facing  them.  Just  praise  the  culinary  skill  program  is  under  consideration  in  as  an  instrument  to  be  maneu­ Needless  to  say,  the  SIU  is  wholeheartedly  behind  this  Of  Frenchy  Michelet."  a  sub­committee  of  the  Senate  vered about  at the will  of  the State.  new  setup  and  will  do  whatever  it  can  to  further  the  an­ Other  eminent  members  of  the  Committee  on  Labor  and  Public  There are no  such  things as  human  dignity,  rights  or  privileges  in  the  nounced  objectives  of  the  MTD.  The  Union  is  confident  that  crew  were "Bubble­Belly" Jeff  Da­ Welfare.  the future will  bring  important  developments  on  the' water­ vis,  who  paid  off  and  returned  to  Fortunately, the chairman  of  the  Communist  or  Fascist  schemes.  front in  which the MTD will play  a leading role for  the bene­ the  Old  Dominion,  suh;  Joe  Bar­ labor  committee  is  Senator  James  Nevertheless,  a  study  of  the  fit  of  the 200,000  AFL  members  who earn  their  living  in  the  ron,  the  poker  tycoon  from  the  £. Murray of  Montana, who  has re­ Communist line in  this country and  elsewhere shows that they  are mas­ grits  and  rice  belt,  at  last  word  a  maritime industry.  patient  In  the  Stated  Island  Hos­ peatedly shown  his concern  for the  ters at  putting out  bait.  They  pro­ pital; Rex  Rogers, "The Beard"; an  well­being  of  Seafarers  and  other  fess to  be concerned  about  people's  assortment  of  good  guys  named  working  men.  We  trust­that  Con­ rights  and  freedoms.  They  holler  "Ski";  and  Sam  Hardy,  deck  en­ gress  will  authorize  this  project  hysterically  that  they  are  strug­ gling  to  protect  and  defend  these  gineer from  Danville, Va.  Just as, had been suspected, the Seafarers First  Annual Art  I'd say  that anyone  who ships on  which offers  returns far beyond  the  rights.  But  at  the  other  end  of  Contest  has  turned  up  a  good  deal  of  hidden  talent  in  the  the  Emery  with  its  present  com­ value of  the small  sum  requested.  the  line  where  they  are  in  power,  as in  Rumania,  they  display  a  con­ ranks  of  working  seamen.  The  volume  of  entries  has  been  plement  of  officers  is  lucky  —  a  4­  4­  4"  tempt  for  human  feelings  that  is  finer  bunch  I  never saw  assembled  encouraging  and  quite a  few  have  shown  considerable  skill  on  one  ship—knd  the  guys  in  the  ¥  ONG  BEFORE  THE GENERAL  almost  unbelievable.  It  boils  down  then  to  what  your  and  imagination.  foc'sle  were a great  gang  too.  Os­ ^ ­public  in  this country  had  be­ Union  and  other  anti­Communist  car  Klippert,  the  bosun,  is  a  darn  One reason for conducting the Art Contest was to encourage  come aware of  the methods used  by  labor  organizations  have  always  good  bosun, but  he sure does over­ Seafarers  with  a flair  for  art  to  go in  for  thjp  hobby  by  re­ the  Communists  the  SIU  was  only  contended  —  that  the  Commies  a  pinochle  hand.  warding  their efforts  and giving  them recognition.  The other  bid  ­Well  I only  Intended  to  write  a  too  familiar  with  the  ruthlessness  stage  phony  demonstrations to  win  was  to find  out  if  it  was  true  that  among  working  seamen  line  or  two  about  the  Emery  and  sympathy  and financial  support for  could  be  found  a  wide  variety  of  talents.  On  both  counts  then  go  into  this  voyage  on  the  and  brutality  that  was  part  and  their most  rotten and brutal  objec­ the Art  Contest has proven a auccess.  Kirk  but  it seems  to me  I've  used  parcel of  their operaHons.  In  past  tives.  Against  siich  an  enemy,  the  years,  the  average  nltizen,  either  fight  must always  be  hard  and  re­ Incidentally,  there's stiU  time for ^lats, entri^ .to• Jbeat .that  the  s{^<^ , Z,  lentless.  «s««" niir  thmii^ IhdilSeKiiM  May 10 deadline. We'll beiobh'inli for  thew,  '  We ^ee Goi the Stuff  MTD Warming Up  a,  Ari in the Foe'sle  �Pace Foartccn'  SEAFARERS ;  g.';  LOG May. April 18. 195t  F  J \{\^,  &  i :  i  !«•   Festive  spirit  takes  hold  (above).  Here,  tra­ ditional  bon  voyage  mementoes—fruit  and  flowers  from  well­wishers—come aboard.  'i  Standing  by  to  assist  passengers  coming  up  gangway,  Zeke  Bonura,  bellboy,  greets  last­ minute arrival.  Company guard looks on.  As  sailing  time  nears,  only  a  few  crewmem­ bers and passengers are on deck  getting a last  whiff  of  that  stateside  New­ Orleans  air.  rs*­­ I:  <•' •/  Crew  gangway  aft  comes  down first.  Shore  gang  of  AFL longshoremen  loosen fittings  on  deck  to ready  gangway for  dismantling.  In  crew's  messroom,  Arlen  Torp,  deck  dele­ gate,  points  out  Union  rules,  ship's  meeting  notes  on  bulletin  board  to  Elmo  Bailey,  DM.  Man  on  boom  signals  winch  operator  as deck  gang  readies  ship  for  sea.  In  foreground,  deck  cargo  of  lumber  is  already  secured.  Handling  lines  from  catwalk  running  along  number three hatch forward, members of  deck  department make ready for  getting underway.  Coffeetime  finds'  (L­R)  G.  Murphy,  OS;  L.  Wilish, fireman;  G. Flood,  MM; C.  Hanowski,  DM, and  Ray  Reed,  AB,  grabbing quick  one.  Stalls built on  deck carry  race horses on  ship­ ment to Caribbean.  F. Sullivan, steward  util­ ity,  and  G.  Flood  give  them  the  once­over.  '''A­ >'«;  �­^J  "  '  •   rt  t­'  Friday. April  18, 195«  A'  g  '  .  •  SEAFARERS  LOG  ^ *!'F^ •   d  Pare Fiftcca  fS'  s  ""  iH.'i  cAgetuo  gets  PaS""  ="• ­ • • Ml  IP/AP  1  Th*  feverish  activity  marking  the  sailing  of  a  passenger  cruise  ship  is  nothing  like  the  calm,  businesslike  manner  with  which  the  general  ca/go  or  tanker  ship  gets  underway.  Festivity  is  in  the  air  as  the  holiday  aunt  begins.  Some  of  the  enthusiasm  seeps  down  to  Seaferers  who  crew  thpse  ships,  thougn  many have  made the  voyage  a  dozen times  or  more.  One  of  the  popular  cruise  runs  to  the  colorful  Caribbean  country  is  operated  by  the  SIU­ contracted  Alcoa  Steamship  Company  on  the  sister  ships  Corsair, Cavalier  and Clipper. The  17­day  cruise  begins  at  the  foot  of  historic  Bienville  Street  in  New  Orleans,  then  south  to  Kingston  in  the  British  West  Indies;  to  Curacao,  Netherlands  West  Indies;  La  Guaira,  port  for  the  Venezuelan  capital  of  Caracas;  to  the  by­ports  of  Guanta  and  Porto  Cabello,  also  In  Venezuela;  to  the  island  of  Trinidad,  whence,  paradoxically,  comes  much  of  the  asphalt  for  the  city  streets  many  are  escaping,  and  back  to  Mobile,  Alabama,  this  time.  .  ^^^a,  hpiiu  ^essae­p  •   • ­­Ti  v;  A 21  The  4,58S­ton  Corsair,  like  her  sister  ships,  carries  90  passengers  plus  a  full  SlU  crew  of  96.  Specially  constructed  on  hulls  of  war­built  Victory  ships,  they  boast  a  swimming  pool,  lounges,  one­class  deluxe  accommodations  and  sparkling  crew  quarters  as  well.  But  what's  going  on  in  the  minutes  before  sailing  while  the  steward's gong  rings out  "All ashore  that's  going  ashore . . . 7"  Amid  last­minute  farewells, the work of  the Seafarer  crew begins  in  earnest.  1  III I  "I  ­J  m  :.Mv.v.h­  >. •  r'  V­  ­  ;  ^  ' ­­i  '  "  Hacking  through  beef, Felix  Jarocinski, chief  pantryman,  and  H.  Curry,  2nd  pantryman  (squeezing  oranges),  prepare  crew's  dinner.  Inching  out  now,  Corsair  is  nudged  away  from  dock  by  tug.  It  was  an  all­SIU  opera­ tion  as  tug  crew  was  from  SIU  affiliate.  I  ,  ?a  .r. Pfl  �PaC* SistcMi  SEAFARERS  LOG  ­THE  LABOR  ROUND­UP  VtMiy.  April is, 195«'  On the Job  A  port  institution  since 1688,  ferry service  on  the Delaware  between  Philadelphia  and  New  Jersey  has  passed,into  history.  The first  boats  carried  12  passengers  and  a  four­man  crew—bowman,  two  oarsmen  and  a  helmsman.  In  its  peak  year,  1926,  when  the  Delaware  Bridge  supplanted  it,  the  service  handled  almost  40  million  passengers  . . .  Mexico  may  shortly have  a  merchant  fleet  of  its own  if  agreement  can  be  reached  in  talks  underway  between  the government  and  private  in­ vestors.  Under  the  proposal,  the .government  would  own  51  percent  After  months  of .quiet  the  labor  of  the  stock.  Of  eight  shb?s  planned,  four  would  be  used  in  the  Gulf  scene  exploded  last  week  on  three  and  four in  the  Pacific.  fronts—steel,  telephone  and  tele­ Sj: •   In  the  last  Issue  we  reviewed  the  various  signals  carried  by  steam­ ships.  Sailing vessels,  pilot  boats, and  in some  instances, steam  vessels  undbr  150  feet  long,  will  carry  signals  that  differ  from  those  of  the  steamship.  For  example,  a  sailing  vessel  under  way  and  a  vessel  under  tow  between  sunset  and  sunrise  will  carry  the same  lights as steam  vessels  under  way  with  the  excepUon  of  the  white  lights.  In  other  words  they  do  not  carry  a  range  or  masthead  light,  only  port  and  starboard  side lights.  Pilot  Lights  Differ  t  .  4"  ,  The  Senate  has  voted  unanimously  to  renew  for  another  year  the  graph.  In  all  three  cases  negotia­ A  sailing  pilot  boat,  when  engaged,  does  not  carry any  of  the  lights  jiuthority  of  Canadian  shippers  to  provide  transportation  coastwise  be­ tions  had  dragged  on  for  some  required  by other  vessels.  It  does carry  a  white  light  at  the  masthead  months  before  the inevitable  break  tween  various  Alaskan  ports . . . Improvements  in  the  Houston  ship  so  constructed  as  to  be visible  all around  the  horizon.  It  also  exhibits  channel  are  estimated  to  cost  about  $2,200,000,  Bids  on  a  dredging  came.  Taking  them  as  they  come,  one or  more flare up  lights, at intervals of  less than 15  minutes.  When  this  is  how  things  stand:  project  for  the  four­and­a­half­mile  channel  have  been  opened  .  nearing  other  vessels,  the  pilot  boat  should  flash  its  side  lights  at  4  4  4  The  B  &  O  Railroad  has  installed  mechanical  trimmers  that  will  in­ short  intervals  to  indicate  the  direction  in  which  it  is  headed.  The  crease  the speed  of  loading grain  from  3,000  to 11,000  bushels an  hour  Steel—Government  seizure  of  green starboard  light  is not  to be shown  on the  port side,  and  the same  at  its  two  grain­loading  piers  in  Baltimore.  Use  of  the  new  devices  the  steel  industry  was  ordered  holds  true  for  the  red  port  light.  make  it  possible  to  eliminate  much  of  the  hand­shoveling  which  has  by  President  Truman  on  the  very  . In  the  event  this  type  of  pilot  boat  is going  alongside  to  put  a  pilot  eve . of  a  national  steel  strike  by  been  the  practice in  trimming grain  loads.  650,000  members  of  the  United  on  board,  it  may  show  the  white  light  instead, of  carrying  it  at  the  4.  4.  4  Steelworkers  of  America  (CIO).  masthead.  It  may also  use  a  lantern  with  green  glass  on  one side  and  A  freak  oil  explosion  turned  a  Swedish  tanker  into  ruins  in  the  Red  red  on  the  other  instead  of  side  lights.  Sea  area,  reports  from  Suez  reveal.  The  disaster  on  the  8,000­ton  The  walkout  was  scheduled  April  When  not  eqgaged  on  its station  or on  pilotage duty, the  pilot  vessel  8  after  the  industry  refused  to  go  Trykon  almost  ripped  her  apart,  started five  blazing fires  and  killed  three of  the crew.  Ignition  of  oil fumes  by  the sun  was  believed  to  be  along  with  Wage  Stabilization  carries  lights  similar  to  those  of  other  vessels  in  its  tdnnage  range.  On  the other  hand, a  steam  pilot  vessel  when  engaged  in  US  waters,  the  cause.  Fires  in five  holds  went  unchecked  because  the  explosion  Board recommendations  calling for  blew  away  all fire­fighting  eqiflpment  . .  . The  British  collier  Swan  increases and benefits totaling  22V^  and  not  at  anchor,  carries  eight ­feet  below  the  masthead  light  a  red  Valley  had  better luck, as  it steamed  750  miles  across the  Indian  Ocean  cents hourly.  The  industry  insisted  light  visible  all  around  the  horizoh.  The  light  should  be  constructed  to  Australia  with  a. cargo of  burning  coal.  The  vessel  was  allowed  in  on  a  sizeable  price  increase  which  so  as  to  be  visible  for  two  miles  on  a  dark  night  with  a  clear  atmos­ port  after  a  chemist  had  tested  for  poisonous  gases  with  two  canaries.  the  government  would  not  grant.  phere.  The  steam  pilot  Industry  lawyers  are  testing  the  vessel  will  carry  all  4  4^  4  Traffic  through  the  Panama  Canal  reached  an  all­time  high  during  legality o9the seizure  in  the courts.  lights  required  for  all  pilot  boats as well  as the  4  4  4  the  last  month,  topping  the  record  set  in  the  boom  year  of  1929.  A  high  proportion  of  tankers in  the  total  of  613  commercial  vessels  was  Telephone — Approximately  67,­ colored  side  lights  car­ attributed to  diversions from former oil trade routes as the  result of  the  000  telephone  workers in 43  states,  ried  by  vessels  under  disturbances in Iran  and the Suez Canal. . . The world's  largest tanker,  members  of  the  Communications  way.  When  at  anchor  the  World  Unity,  with  a  capacity  of  31,745  deadweight  tons,  left  on  Workers of  America  (CIO)  went on  the  steam  pilot  vessel  her maiden  run from  London  the same  week  a  British shipbuilder  pre­ strike  April  6,  against  Western  dispenses  with  the  col­ dicted  development  of  tankers  with  twice  that  capacity,  as  well  as  Electric  Company,  manufacturing  ored  side  lights.  eventual replacement of  diesel engines with gas turbines in all merchant  subsidiary  of  AT&T.  Another  10,­ '  A  steam  pilot  vessel  ships,  a  possible  prelude  to atomic  propulsion.  000  union  members  ended  a  strike  not  engaged  on  her  sta­ against Bell  Telephone in  New Jer­ tion  on  pilotage  duty  4  4  4  The  use  of  a  simple  wedge  which  enables  the  weight  of  a  ship  to  sey,  Picketing  of  exchanges  con­ carries  the  same  lights  be  transferred  from  the  building  blocks to  the  launching  ways  just  be­ tinued  by  striking  Western  Elec­ as  other  steam  vessels.  fore  the  launching  eliminates  considerable  work.  In  the  generally­ tric  Workers.  Negotiations  are  Fishing  Vessel  used  method, shipwrights have  to hack  clear  highly  compressed  lumber,  still  on  between  the  union  and  Lights  much  of  which  is  expensive  material  destroyed  beyond  further  use . . .  Bell  Telephone  in  several  other  Some  1,700  dockers  in  Brisbane,  Australia,  walked  off  their  jobs  when  states.  Fishing  vessels  carry  184  workers  were  suspended  for  demanding  reinstatement  of  a  man  4  4  4  their  own  distinctive  fired  for "causing delays" . . . Violent  gales east  of  Greenland  may  have  Telegraph  —  The  Commercial  signals as  well.  A  steam  sent five  Norwegian  sealing  ships  and  nearly  100  men  to  the  bottom.  Telegraphers  Union  (AFL)  called  vessel  trolling  carries  a  They  have  not  be^n  heard  from  in  a  week.  out  31,000  Western  Union  workers  tri­colored  lantern  in  4  4  4  on  April  3,  all  over  the  na­ the same  position  as  the  Japan's flag  is  again flying  on  her  ships  reaching  the  US,  the first  tion  with  the  exception  .of  New  masthead  light.  It  is so.  Fishing  vessel,  nets  out  in  daytime.  time since  the end  of  World  War  II  her  colors  have  been  displayed  in  York  City  where  they  are  repre­ constructed  as  to  show  American  ports.  The  return  of  the Rising  Sun  emblem  marked  rati­ sented  by  an  independent  union.  a  white light  from  right ahead  to  two  points on  each  bow,  and  a  green  fication  of  the  Japanese  peace  treaty.  Prior  to that  time, ships  calling  The  company  has  turned  down  and  red  light  showing  ovfer  an  arc  of  the  horizon  from  two  points on  here had flown  the flag  of  the Supreme  Command,  Allied  Forces in­  the  union  demands  for  16  cent  hourly  each  bow  to  points  abaft  the  beam  of  the  starboard  and  port sides  re­ Pacific . ,. A new  17,090­ton British  passenger liner  has entered  African  increases  on  the  grounds  that  it  spectively.  Within  six  to  12  feet  below  the  lantern,  it  carries  another  service.  The Kenya  Castle has a  capacity of  530  passengers, all carried  cannot  afford  the'm.  lantern  containing  a  white  light  which  should  show  clearly,  uniformly  in  a  single  class.  She  will  make  her  trip  around  Africa  in  10  weeks,  and  unbroken  all  around  the  horizon.  4  4  4  calling  at  20  ports on  the  way.  Odds  'n  Ends—A  labor  commit­ In  a fog,  a steam  trolling  vessel  of  20  gross  tons or  more  shall  blow  4  4  4  tee  has  recommended  a  minimum  a  whistle  or  siren  at  less  than  one  minute  intervals  followed  by  the  Widely­reprinted  charges  by  a  Boston  shipyard  that  the  failure  of  wage  of  75  cents  on  hour  to  farm  the  CIO  Shipbuilding  Workers  to  guarantee  a  no­strike  clause  beyond  workers  in  a  report  to  the  Labor  ringing  of  a  bell.  A  sailing  vessel  trolling  carries  the  white  light  in  a  lantern  show­ an  April  29  strike  deadline  had  cost  the  yard  and  the  workers  a  Dept. . . . Governor  Adlai  Steven­ $1,000,000 ship  overhaul  job  have  been  characterized  as "unadulterated  son  of  Illinois is the  favorite  presi­ ing  all  around  the  horizon.  If  approaching,  or  being  approached  by  hogwash."  Union  officials  pointed  out  that  they  had  neyer  been  asked  dential  candidate  of  53  percent  of  other vessels  it should  show  a  white  flare  up  light or  torch  where  best  to  make such  a  claufe and  that  the yard  had  never even  bid on  the  job.  150  US  union  presidents  polled  by  visible  to  prevent  collision.  All  lights  should  be  visible  at  least  two  The  CIO  affiliate  has  been  working  without  a  contract  since  January  the  Intl.  Assn.  of  Machinists  . . .  miles.  1 while  talks  drag  on  . . . Capt.  Kurt  Henrik  Carlsen  has  taken  com­ A  25  year  old  company  union  of  In  a  fog,  a  sailing  vessel  trolling,  if  20  gross  tons  or  more,  blasts  mand  of  the  Flying  Enterprise  II,  named  after  the  freighter  he  skip­ movie  projectionists  disbanded  in  on  the fog  horn  at  intervals  of  not  more  than  one  minute,  eacl':  blast  pered and  lost in  the North  Atlantic in January after  considerable effort  Baltimore  under NLRB  agreement.  followed  by  ringing  the  bell.  to  save  her.  The  ship  is  the  former  Noonday  (Waterman).  The  union's  "business  agent"  im­ Daytime  Signal  '  4  4  4  mediately  got  a  job ,as  labor  ad­ When  a  fishing  vessel  has  its  nets  out  in  the  uaytime  it  indicates  A  New  Yoris trur'; driver  drew 14 days  in  an  English court for  takL.g  viser  to  the  movie  owners  associa­ I free ride  across  the  Atlantic  on  the  Cunard  liner  Queen  Mary.  He  tion . . . The Intl. Confederation of  its  occupation  by  carrying  a  basket  or  other  efficient  signal  where  explained  he  had  boarded  the  ship  while  drunk  and  woke  up  sober  Free  Trade  Unions  has  opened  a  it  can  best  be  seen.  If  a  vessel or  boat  at anchor  has  its  gear  out, on  when  the  ship  was  already  at  sea  . . . The  Coast  Guard  has  granted  school  in  France  to  train  labor  the  approach  of  other  vessels it  shows  the  same  signal  on  the  side  on  a  vessel  loading  waiver  to  Great  Lakes  shippers  permitting  deeper  organizers  there  .  . Minneapolis  which  these  vessels  pass.  .loading of  bulk carriers  an^ tankers during  the 1952  navigation  season.  dockworkers protested  against tele­ Vessels  less  than  150  feet  long  when  at  anchor  carry  a  white  light  In the  case  of  each, ship, age, strength  and  other factors  will  be  taken  vising  of  their  activities  because  in  a  lantern  up  forward  at  a  height  not  more  than  20  feet  above  the  Into account before  permitting them  to sail.  The action  niakes possible  there's  a  strike  at  the  local  TV  hull.  The light should show  clearly, uniformly and  unbroken all around  greater iron ore, grain and  oil movements on  the Lakes.  the  horizon  for  at  least  one  mile.  station.  Burly  I  ,  =5­;  •   Fofloir  Burly  Every  iegue  Mm  The  Seatarera  Eog  �Friday, April  18. 1082  SEAFARERS  LOG  SlU Backs  Hosp Curbs  On  Lawyers  All's Quiet On IMobiie Front  Pap*  SercntcMi  Bill Hearing  Set; Lay­Ups Rise  (Continued  from  page  3)  indicated  by official figures  on  ves­ might  have  to  step  in  as  it  did  In  sel movements into the Port of  New  York  during  the  year  1951.  Pana­ World  War II.  It  was  during  this  period  that  manian flag  ships alone were fourth  the SIU  did  everything  possible  in  highest  on  the  list,  ranking  well  (Continued from  page  2)  its  power  to  meet  the  manpower  ahead  of  such  legitimate  mari­ .  the  time  the fees are  deducted  the  demands  and  succeeded  outstand­ time  nations  as  Sweden,  Canada,  seaman may  wind  up with  less than  ingly.  The  deck  upgrading  school  Denmark,  France  and  Italy.  The  he  would  have  received  in  a  com­ was  functioning,  retired  members  total  of  Panamanian,  Honduran  pensation  award.  were returning  to the  industry and  and  Liberian  ship  movements  into  Attempts have  been  made  by the  a flexible  manpower allocation  pro­ New  York  was  715,  ranking  just  hospital  in  the past  to  ban flagrant  gram was set  up whereby  men were  behind  Great  Britain,  the  world's  violators.  In  such  cases,  they  usu­ being  shifted  from  port  to  port  to  leading  maritime  nation,  with  845  ally  come  in  under  an  assumed  meet the  need.  movements.  A moment  of  calm  at counter in  Mobile SIU hall  following a  morn­ name  or  slip  in  through  a  second­ At  that time  too, the government  ing call for  men.  Standing by  as patrolman  Bob Jordan  takes call,  If  all  of  these  ships  were  regis­ ary  entrance.  was  so  concerned  about  the  situa­ tered  under the  US flag,  as most  of  steward  Fred  Diekow  (left)  chins  with  patrolman  Leo  Marsh.  Now  notices  have  been  posted  tion  that  it  called  a  conference  of  them rightfully should  be, the com­ throughout  the  hospital  warning  unions  in  Washington  to  deal  with  petitive  pressure  on  US flag  ship­ attorneys that they  must have  writ­ the situation.  ping  would  be  considerably  les­ ten  authorization  from  a  patient  That  nobody  had  any  clear  idea  sened  and  a  far  greater  degree  of  before  getting  a  visitor's  pass  to  of  what  the  future  would  bring,  stability would prevail.  see that  patient.  It states that fail­ least  of  all  the  government,  is  ure  to  obtain  such  a  pass,  or  other  characterized  by  the  statement  in  violation  of  regulations  will  be  re­ Business  Week  that  despite  inten­ ferred  to  the  FBI.  (Continued  from  page  3)  in  that  area  met  recently  in  Ches­ While  prosecution  of  such  a  the  revitalizatioii  of  existing  port  ter, Pa., with  all waterfront  unions,  sive  recruitment  "ship  operators  and  unions  expect  the  recruitment  case  would  probably  result  in  a  coimcils.  including  teamsters,  participating.  to  be  harder from  now  on."  small fine  for the  offender at  most,  This  group  took  several  significant  New  England  Program  Drastic Change  the  big  risk  he  runs  is  the  threat  The  Boston  group,  known  as  the  steps  to  close  ranks  and  work  to­ of  disbarment  which  would  mean  New  England  Port  Council,  has  gether for mutual  benefit. A  pledge  Contrast  that  situation  just  two  he  could  no  longer  practice  his  already  attracted  wide  interest  of  support  was  given  to workers  of  months  ago  with  conditions  today.  livelihood.  with  teamsters  and  railroad  work­ Cramp's  shipyard,  where  a  dispute  Out  of  nowhere  the  situation  has  Dr.  Nelson  expressed  the  hope  ers  joining  Seafarers,  longshore­ is  brewing,  and  a  committee  was  suddenly  changed  radically  So  that  (Continued  from  page  3r  that  the  new  policy  will  make  pa­ men,  radio operators,  deck  officers  appointed  to  meet  with  the  arbi­ the  supply  of  skilled  seamen  now  tients  more  willing  to  press  cases  and  engineers  in  drafting  a  large­ trator  for  the  Port  of  Philadelphia  more  than  meets  the  demand.  Of  book.  An  effort  at  legibility  would  against such  lawyers, citing  consid­ scale  program  for  port  develop­ on  longshore  problems.  course  the shipping  industry  is not  also  be­appreciated.  erable  resentment  among  seamen  ment  in  that  area.  Establishment  yet.  entering  a  period  of  deep  de­ MTD  headquarters,  temporarily  At  the  present  time,  the  mem­ against  such  victimization.  of  more satisfactory  labor relations  located  in  the  SIU's  New  York  pression.  All  privately­owned  ship­ bership  is  urged  to  be  patient  in  ping  not  laid  up  for  repairs  is  ac­ At  SIU  Headquarters  an  an­ is  another  objective  of  this  group.  seeking  a  new  book  because  ap­ nouncement  advised  that Seafarers  Heading  up  the  New  England  headquarters,  have  mailed  out  tively  engaged,  and  there  is  still  copies  of  the  MTD  constitution  to  noting  any  abuses  or  questionable  Council  are  James  Sheehan,  SIU  the  sizeable  group  of  government  plications  are  only  being  taken  in  headquarters  with  outports  slated  practices  of  any  sort  should  report  Boston  Port  Agent,  and  Daniel  all  member  unions  and  delegate.s  vessels  under  MSTS.  But  if  it  who attended  the Chicago  meeting.  to  start  up  at  a  future  date.  With  them  immediately  to  Secretary­ Donovan  of  the  Int'l  Longshore­ were  not  for  the  temporary  needs  only  50 applic.iions  accepted  daily,  In  addition,  member  unions  are  of  the  armed  forces,  American  Treasurer  Paul  Hall.  Inquiries  men's  Ass'n.  it  is  about  a  week  before  a  book  being  kept  fully  informed  of  cur­ with  regard  to  any  aspect  of  the  The  Maritime  Trades  Council  of  shipping  would  once  again  be  en­ problem  should  also  be sent  to the  Philadelphia  and  vicinity,  repre­ rent developments via  regular com­ tering  a  period  of  serious  decline.  is  ready  for  use.  munications  sent  out  by  Gardner's  As far as the  Union is concerned  The  new  books,  with  leather  secretary­treasurer.  senting some 15,000 union  members  office.  covers  and  waterproof  pages, come  these  sudden  and  violent fluctua­ tions prove  the necessity for stabili­ with  a  special  case  to  further  pro­ zation  of  the industry. "The  Union  tect  the  valuable  contents.  Besides  cannot  put  trained  men  into  moth­ the  gold­stamping  of  the  member's  balls  the way  ships can  be stored,"  name  and  number, its  four  corners  Headquarters  again  wishes  Secretary  ­  Treasurer  Paul  Hall  boast  14  carat  gold  tips  to  protect  to  remind  all  Seafarers  that  stated.  "With  all  the  managerial  the  covers,  as  well  as  streamlined  payments  of  funds,  for  what­ talent  and  planning  ability  avail­ bookkeeping  on  the  inside.  ever  union  purpose,  be  made  able  in  this  country,  there  is  no  A  new  numbering system,  where­ only  to authorized  A&G  repre­ reason  why  some  way  out  cannot  by  each  man  will  have  a  number  With the coming of  April, the annual iceberg season has ar­ be  sentatives  and  that  an  official  found  to  solidify  an  industry  so  beginning  with  the  initial  of  his  rived in the North  Atlantic.  From April to July, when warm  important  Union  receipt be gotten at  that  to  the  nation  against  last  name,  will  permit  the  many  currents  from  the  Gulf  Stream  mingle  with  cold  northern  these  violent  ups  and  downs."  time.  If  no  receipt  is offered,  who,  for sentimental  reasons,  want  be  sure  to  protect  yourself  by  waters,  dense  fogs  off  the  The long  range shipping  bill, the  to  have  a  record  of  their  old  num­ immediately  bringing  the  mat­ Grand  Banks  in  combination  lems  faced  by  the  Ice  Patrol  is  only  proposal  currently  pending  bers.  Space  is  left  for  inserting  ter to  the attention  of  the sec­ with the floating masses of  ice  that  most  of  the  bergs  lie  just  which  is  designed  to  cure  this  these  in  the  new  book.  retary­treasurer's  office.  provide  a  prime  hazard  to  below  the surface of  the water, pro­ chronic  "boom  and  bust"  condi­ In  all,  the  little  volume  is  the  The  Union's  word  of  advice  shipping  on  the  heavily  trav­ viding  a  considerable  hazard  for  tion, was  passed  by  the Senate  last  best­looking  Union  document,  bar"  is  to  insure  that  all  monies  eled  North Atlantic sea  lanes.  the unwary. Nevertheless  the patrol  August. It calls for extension of  op­ none.  The  books  that  have  already  paid  are  credited  to  your  SIU  has  been  so  successful  that  there  erational subsidies  to  more  Ameri­ been  passed  over  the counter  have  The  iceberg  danger  was  sharply  has  been  only  one  collision  since  can  steamship  lines,  as  well  as  tax  drawn  plenty  of  smiles  from  the  record.  Insistence  on  an  offi­ brought  to  the  fore  when  the  pas­ it  was  established.  cial  receipt  will  prevent  "can  exemptions  and  deductions  which  recipients,  convinced  that  the  shakers" from  soliciting  funds  senger  ship  Titanic  sank  40  years  Attempts  have  been  made  in  the  will  enable  American  lines to  com­ slight  waiting  involved  is  well  ago  this month  with  a  loss of  1,500  for unauthorized  purposes, and  pete  successfully  in  world  trade  worth  it.  lives  as  the  result  of  a  collision  past  to  blow  up  the  icebergs,  but  with  ships  of  foreign  nations  that  will  bar any  foul­ups  later on.  they  have  proven  impervious  to  with  an  iceberg.  Since  then  legis­ pay  far  less  wages  and  whose  lation  has  been  passed  providing  the  biggest  shells  of  large  naval  steamship inspection laws  are much  vessels. The  only conclusion  drawn  for  an  Ice  Patrol  Service  which  is  less rigid.  conducted  by  the US  Coast  Guard.  by  the  Coast  Guard  after  40  years  of  observation  is  that  the  way  to  Panamanian  Problem  The  biggest  year  for  the  ice  However, observers are convinced  patrol  was  1929  when  1,350  bergs  beat  the  bergs is  to  avoid  them.  that  even  the  passage of  the  Long  got  into  the  sea  lanes although  on  Range  Bill  in its  present form  will  the  average  400  icebergs  a  year  not deal  adequately with  one of  the  drift  into  the  shipping  area.  When  prime  dangers  to  American flag  they  do,  they  are  kept  under  shipping,  the  growing  registration  constant  survey  by  the  Ice  Patrol  of  vessels  under  the flags  of  Pan­ Service.  At  present,  the  Coast  (Continued  from  page  3)  ama,  Liberia,  Honduras  and  other  (Continued from  page 2)  Guard  has  three  cutters  and  two  to  give  an  equal  break  to  every  non­maritime  nations.  The  over­ cellent  understanding  of  the  exist­ planes  on  diity  charting  the  south­ contestant.  whelming  bulk  of  tonnage  regis­ ing  contract  with  its  many  work­ ward  progress  and  position  of  the  Seafarers are  also  reminded  that  tered  under  these flags  consists  of  ing  rules.  bergs  from  day  to  day.  Twice  there are three  prizes in  each  cate­ American ­ built  and  American­ As a  result, the suggestions  have  daily.  Coast  Guard  reports  are  ra­ owned  ships, end  the  sole  purpose  gory,  with  no  limit  on  the  number  accurately  pinpointed  those  sec­ dioed  to  ships  at  sea  informing  (Continued from  page 2)  of  such  registration  is  to  avoid  of  entries from  any  one  individual  tions  of  the  contract  where  it  is  theih  of  the  position  of  the  bergs.  ters is a matter of  at most  an hour,  American  wage  scales  and  perhaps  in  one  or  more  of  the  four  cate­ felt  that  clarification  and  improve­ 1,800  Mile  Trip  it  is  considerably  longer  depend­ more important,  American taxation  gories  in  the  contest.  ment  are  in  order.  Most  of  these,  ing  on  the  port  where  application  All  entries  should  be  mailed  to  on  profits.  Actually  about  .7,500  icebergs  incidentally,  deal  with  clarification  or  strengthening  of  the  working  break  off  the  glaciers  of  West  is made  because of  the mails.  With  Since  these  nations  do  not  have  the  Art  Editor,  care  of  SEAFAR­ rules  and; do  not  affect  the  basic  Greenland  every  year,  but  not  all  air  mail  utilized  both  ways,  it  has  any wage  or safety codes,  and  little  ERS  LOG,  675  4th  Avenue,  Brook­ bread  and  butter  provisions  of  the  of  them  drift  far  enough  south  to  been  cut  down  to  six  days  to  and  or  no  taxation  on  such  ships,  lyn  32,  NY.  Registered  mail  is  interfere  with  shipping.  It  takes  from  San  Francisco,, for  example.  ]l^erican flag  ships cannot  possibly  best  for  assuring  safe  delivery.  agreement.  The  vital  point  to  consider  in  ioompete  with  them.  The  action  of  Names  and  addresses  of  entrants  In  a  considerable  nuntber  of  about  three  years  for  the  average  cases.  Seafarers  expressed  their  iceberg  to  drift  the  1,800  miles  applying for  a  vacation  payment  is  some American firms  in  registering  should  be  put  on  each  entry  for  satisfaction, with  this  agreement  as  between  Greenland  and  the  North  how  long one  will  remain  in  a  par­ their  vessels  under  foreign flags  easy  identification.  At  the  conclu­ it  stands,  proposing  slight  altera­ Atlantic  shipping  lanes,  with  the  ticular  port  so  that  the check  may  does Irreparable  harm to  American  sion  of  the contest, the  entries will  tions  in  minor  matters  dealing  average  iceberg  putting  in  ten  be  turned  over  to  the  applUant  maritime  and  certainly  is  not  in  be  exhibited  for  one  week  in  SIU  headquarters and; then  returned  to  when  it  arrives  and  not  hav*  to  the  national interest.  with  specific  practices on  the ships  miles ;a:,wepk,  ling  Is  the  owpi  of  companies.  dUficulLbrol  inoith!!  Two  Port  Councils  Issued MID Charters  Be Sure to Get  Dues Receipts  Union  Studies  Crew  Contract  Ideas  For  '52  Deluxe  Union  Book  Issuance  Begins  In  Hq  Iceberg Season  Opens  In Hazardous Atlantic  Half  Million  In  Vac.  Money  Paid In 2 Mos  t  4.  Art  Contest's  Entries  Rise;  Deadline  Near  ­7  \"  ('  .3­ �r«s« Eltiht«eft  SEAFARERS  L0€  WtUar, AyrU It, IMt  That some fish live out of water?  One  variety,  the  lungfish,  a  hang­ over from  ancient times,  lives high  and  dry in  a  ball of  dried  mud for  a  whole  season.  .  t  t  t  ripped  Into  the  SlU­contracted  Steel  Admiral  (Isthmian)?  The in­ cident  was  one  of  more  than  300  sinkings  and  damages  to  ships  from  mines  during  the  post­war  period.  That despite the ascension of  two  4  4  4  new  rulers  during  the  period,  That  residents  of  the  District  of  Sweden  hasn't  had  a  rSyal  corona­ Columbia,  as such,  do  not  vote  on  tion  in  over  75  years?  When  Gus­ either  national  or  municipal  mat­ tav  V  succeeded  Oscar  II  in  1907,  ters?  Persons  residing  there  ap­ he,  like  his  son  Gustav  VI,  who  pointed  to  governmental  positions  followed  him,  foreswore  a  corona­ do  not  give  up  their  voting  res­ tion  as a  waste  of  money.  idence  in  the  states.  The  laws  of  4"  4"  it  the  various  states  permit  them  to  That  the  Brotherhood  of  Marine  vote  as  residents  of  these  the  par­ Engineers  and  the  Marine  Allied  ticular states.  Workers,  now  almost  three  years  4  4  4  old,  are  the  "newest"  additions  to  That,  aptly  enough,  in  a  nation  the  SIU  family?  The  BME,  rep­ where  Smith,  Jones  and  Doe  are  resenting  licensed  engineers,  and  the  names  used  to  refer  to  the  the  MAW,  spokesman  for  fisher­ average  or  typical  American,  the  men,  cannery  and  allied  workers  exact  geographical  center  of  the  in  the  A&G  District,  were  chart­ US  is  in  Smith  County,  Kansas?  ered  within  a  few  weeks  of  each  It's  almost  as  if  it  were  planned  other  in  1949.  that  way.  4"  4"  4*  h fe  4  4  4  That  California  is  the  only state  That  the  rigors  of  war  caused  for  which  a  chemical  element  has  one  Seafarer  to  lose  every  hair  on  been named?  Californium  (cf), one  his  head  and  body  within  eight  of  the  new  elements  discovered  months?  A  thin  white  fuzz  now  during  atomic  research  and  devel­ adorns the head of  this SIU brother  opment in  recent years,  was named  and  the  doctors  can't  figure  out  Going  ashore  in  Paramaribo  off  the  launch  is  only  for  the  sure­footed  sailor.  Pencil  drawing  was  in  1950  after  the  Golden  State  what happened.  He  was on  a  deep­ contributed  by  Seafarer  Jesse  Lee  Rogeris.  where  many  of  the  experiments  sea  tug  off  Normandy  before  D­ went  on.  Day  and  in  London  when  the  V­1  rockets came over  to  blast the  city.  4  t  That  Teddy  Roosevelt, . inaugu­ 4  4  4  rated  in  1901,  was  the  youngest  That  Northern  Ireland  in  the  /  President  of  the  United  States?  British  Isles  is  the  site  of  the  The  Constitution  provides  that  the  Giant's Causeway,  a  honeycomb  of  President  must  be  35  years  old  stone­columns,  40,000  in  all,  each  when  "^he  attains  that  office.  having  the  shape  of  a  polygon  or  Paramaribo, Surinam—Having  just  taken  a  trip down  the  bauxite  trail  to  the  jungles  of  Roosevelt  was  42  at  the  time.  hexagon?  How  these  stones  came  Surinam, I  am impressed—unfavorably.  The  jungles and  its animals are alright;  the native  4*  4>  4>  to  be cut  to  such  exact  mathemati­ Indians  probably  are  too.  It's the  newcomers  and  their stupidities  that  have  caused  me  to  That  Florida's  greatest  income  cal  shapes  is  still  a  mystery  un­ became  annoyed.  is  derived  not  from  resorts  and  solved  by  geologists.  The government of  this mainland  go  back  down­stream  to Fort  Stuy­ not  cleared  'til  customs  boards,  citrus­growing  but  from  lumber?  4  4  4  coimtry  is  Dutch—not  the  liberal  vesant  and  thence  up  the  Mungo  The lumber industry alone provides  That  the  tradition  of  Royal  Ca­ and  since  we  can't  go  ashore  'til  island  government  that  prevails  River  to  the  Mungo  mines,  must  then, our  shore leave  is diminished  about .two  and  a  half  times  the  nadian  Mounties  on  horseback  is  in  the .Curacao  anchor  at  Paramaribo  to  pick .up  in  direct  proportion  to  the  agent's  income  received  from  citrus  rapidly  becoming  a  thing  of  the  dependency.  One  their  longshoremen  and  gear,  re­ sloth,  and/or  stupidities—or  both.  fruits,  despite  the  emphasis  on  the  past?  The Mounties, about  3,500 in  of  the  alleged  turning, when  loaded,  to  discharge  This  is  what  happened.  We  ar­ the  state  as  a  vacationland  and  all,  much  like  the  FBI  in  the  US,  virtues of  the  them.  rived  and  were  cleared  by  quaran­ major  producer  of  citrus  fruits.  have  less  than  200  horses  today.  Dutch  is  thrifti­ 4»  4­  4".  The  horses  are  now  outnumbered  tine  about  two  in  the  afternoon,  Sea  Hitchhike  ness.  In fact, the  and  were  due  to  proceed  up­river  That  four  years  after  the  end  by sleigh  dogs,  which  are still used  customs  of  the  Why  don't  I  mind  my  own  busi  at  midnight.  Two  other  of  our  of  hostilities  in  World  War  II  a  in  the northern  country  where  mo­ capital city,  Para­ ness  about  the  thrifty  customs?  ships  and  a  Honduran,  none  of  floating  mine  in  the  Saigon  River  tor  vehicles  or  horses  can't  traveL  maribo,  has  no  Because  they  are  compelled  to  be­ which  could  go  up  'til  later,  were  launch  for  board­ come  nautical  hitch­hikers  in  the  visited  by  the  agent  and  customs  >  ing  anchored  company  launch  that  our  good  before  us.  The  6rews  of  these  Champlin  ships!  kind  agent  provides.  Not  only  are  All  the  bauxite  ships,  whether  they  dependent  on  his  largess  but  three  ships  had  all  night  leave  of  them  for  one  or  more  they  continue  up  the  Surinam  also  must  wait for  him  to  make  up  ahead  days.  We  at  best  had  but  a  few  River  to the  mines at  Paramam,  or  his  mind—if  any.  Since  a  ship  is  hours.  For  more  than  five  hours  we  Having  read  in  the  LOG  of  February  22  that  a  messman  watched  the  launch  dragging  back  died  aboard  the Frank  C. Emerson  reminds me  of  the  time I  LOG­A­RHYTHM:  and forth  to  the other  ships  before  piled  off  her  in  Norfolk  under  the  impression  that  she  was  lame  brain  came  out  to  us.  When  jinxed.  At that  time, the  Em­­<  he  stepped  onto  our  accommoda­ sat  there several  days,  tion  ladder,  we  felt  a  distinct  list  ergon  was  operated  by  Smith  not  pick  the  anchor  up.  So  we  &  Johnson  when  I caught  her  to starboard—due,  no doubt,  to the  Fogbound  n  December, 1944.  lead  in  his  nether  anatomy.  By Charles W.' Cothran Fog  set  in  during  our  stay  at  To start  with  the chief  mate was  No  Forgiveness  hit  in  the  head  with  a  sling­load  anchor, making  us stand  by  to ring  Riders of the deep are ice. I'm  usually  the  forgiving  type.  of  dunnage  on  the  day  we  were  to  the  bell.  We  then  found  out  that  We hit a port and go ashore, Who sail the ships across the sea, 'Ti's true, there's sights and sounds I'd  probably  never  have  written  sail.  He had to be taken off and hos­ the  ship's  bell  was  bad  so  we  had  And though you may not under this,  had  I  not  encountered  an­ pitalized.  We  then  went  out  and  to  use  th'.  time  bell.  It was  a little  galore. stand other  piece  of  slovenly  parsimoni­ anchored.  When  it  came  time  to  uncomfortable,  sitting  there  un­ We work like mad while not on But this one thing, please let me ousness  ashore  —  a  matter  about  form  a  convoy  the  windlass  would  able  to  move,  and' no  bell  in . the  say land. which  other  crews  have  made  un­ fog  especially  as  we  were  loaded  It's not like home, so far away. availing  protests  in  the  past.  This  with  high  explosives.  Here's hoping you may get the But after having gotten home encounter  was  a  highly  personal  Finally  we  managed  to  get  un­ point from waters that rage with one.  In  fact  the  diagnosis  of  the  derway  and  joined  a  convoy  that  While drinking beer in some nice .Away foam. company  doctor  in  Port­of­Spain,  sailed  Janua^  3,  1945.  On  the  joint. Then 'neath the bed we toss our Trinidad  was:  "Probable  fracture  night  of  January  4  we  reached  the  The riders of the briny deep shoes of  the OS  calcis."  You  guessed  it;  a  climax  of  our  abbreviated  voyage.  Have no brass rails to park their Preparing for just one good snooze. broken  foot!  What  happened?  It  was  a  dark  foggy  and  rough  feet. In  order  to  board  the  launch  in  night.  I  was  on  the  flying  bridge  Then after catching up on sleep Paramaribo  it  is  necessary  to  step  We hit the deck, yes, every day on  lookout  when  the  Martin John­ And spending money we did keep. For something less they will not There's nothing else to do or say. down  from  "the  dock  about  four  son  appeared  all  of  a  sudden  on  feet  to  a  string  piece,  which  is  pay. our  port  beam.  She  plowed  direct­ But catch a ship and sail away. about on  the level  with  the deck  of  But you landlubbers take two off ly  into  No.  2  hold  and  tore  us  Please don't misunderstand these the  launch.  One  must  then  step  While on the waves we pitch and wide  open.  I  was  waiting  for  hell  rhymes across  to  the  heaving  deck  of  the  toss. to  break  loose  in  our  explosives,  They're not intended for the rolling  launch,  at  the  same  time  but  it  didn't.  "whines," While riding out typhoon or storm reaching  for  the  grab­rail  on  the  Five  and  a  half  days  later  we  And wishing we were never born. Just because we go to sea cabin  roof.  Just as  I was  doing  so,  limped  into  Norfolk  drawing about  There's many people, just like you. We ask no man for sympathy. a  first­trip  ordinary  fell  off  the  40  feet  at  the  head.  We  had  a  Who wonder what it is we do. dock  onto  my  foot!  I'm  for  the  life  upon  the  deep.  sizeable  hole  in  the  hull  and  a  It  is  our  contention  that  about  Ashore  I've  tried—this  can't  be  rather nervous  crew.  We  unloaded  We riders of the briny deep two  dollars  worth  of  ladder,  built  beat.  '  ,  and  then  moved  over  to  the  ship­ Have no dates with girls to keep. from  the  dock  down  to  the  string­ yard  in  Newport  News.  It  was  While you landlubbers have a So take these words straight fr(M piece,  would  be  of  help  to  ordi­ Crewmembers  Mahan  and  there  that  I  gladly  left  the  Emer­ choice my lips. naries  and  other  passengers—that  Jones of  the Helen  Hunt  Jack­ •   son  with  the  excuse  that  I  wanteid  You  pick  your  girl  and  theh  re­ The land's alright—but give''me is,­  if  Alcoa  can  afford  to  do  so.  son  enjoy  an  impromptu  feed  to  get  my  AB  ticket.  joice.  . ­•  riiij: ^  iiV  ;  tffflHD  Champlin  ( Of  itheir .(favorite  sHellfisbi'»i.  jSgti  James  0..jMCrew'/1 Allen  'Dutch Thrift'  At  Paramaribo  Proves Painful To Seafarer  CI  Recalls  Jinx Voyage  On Emerson  During War  Riders  Of  The  Deep  Clam­fest  �rriday, April  1S>  mt  SEAFARERS LOG Fat* NlaetcMi  Michael Crewman Finds  Egypt  No  Place  For  English Speech  Alexandria, Egypt—The  crew of  the Carras tanker Michael is currently parked here wait­ By  SEAFARERS  LOG  Photo  Editor  ing  repairs  after  a  breakdown  suffered  at  sea.  It was  on  March 17  about 150  miles east  of  With this  issue  we  will  conclude  our discussion pf filters  unless therg  Crete  that  our  hasty  departure from  port  paid off  with interest. The generators that operate  are  questions  about  the  use  of  any  of  the  special filters  for  use  with  the tubines lay down and gavef  uitra  violet or  infra  red.  tract the  public attention  from cor­ extreme  caution  when  ashore,  and  A filter  can  only  be  used  with films  which  are  sensitive  to  the  color  up the ghost at 1530.  We  drifted  aimlessly  in  a  calm  ruption  in  high  ­places,  but  the  stay  aboard  if  possible.  sea,  awaiting  orders  from  higher  January  26  ruckus  in  Cairo  was'  This  breakdown  has  cost  the  up  until  the  19th,  when  the  Pana­ the spontaneous  eruptionwf  an em­ company  its  charter  with  Socony,  manian  Liberty,  Illenao,  arrived  bittered  people,  so filled  with  ha­ so  as  soon  as  repairs .are  complet­ and  stood  "by  for  several  hours.  tred  and  malice  they  had  but  one  ed  we are  to run out  to the  Persian  thought—utter  and  complete  evic­ Gulf  to  load  and  go  back  to  Pauls­ Next  day  it  began  to  blow.  We  still  were  waiting  for  orders  tion  of  British  nationals  and  de­ boro,  NJ.  Since  we  expect  to  turn  when  two  tugs  showed  up  looking  struction  of Jhes'e  institutions  and  only  75  revolutions,  we  will  arrive  for  work.  The  master finally  de­ establishments  so  long  associated  there  about  the  20th  or  25th  of  May.  cided  to  be  master,  so  he  put  them  with  British  imperialism.  Walter  H.  Sibley  to  work  at  1300­and  headed  for  Shepheards  Hotel  is  but  one  ex­ Ship's  delegate  ample.  I  spent  all  of  yesterday  in  Alexandria.  We  arrived here  with­ out  further  ado  at  0800  March  22.  Cairo  and,  without  seeing,  I  would  The  company  sent  ah  electrical  not  have  believed  such  complete  engineer  by  plane  from  Key  High­ destruction  of  a  building  possible  way  Shipyard  in  Baltimore,  so  other  than  in  war.  That  famous  work  began  at  once.  Some  parts  hotel  is  rubbish—months  will  be  Seafarers  on  the  payroll  of  were  sent  in  the  plane  that  deliv­ required  to  remove  the  rubble.  a  ship  while  in  port  should  ered  the  engineer,  but  others  ar­ British  Guarded  make  sure  to  get  discharges  rived  on  the  29th.  Work  was  con­ All  other  British  establishments,  from  the  skipper  for  port  time  tinued  without  a  letup  down  be­ clubs and  homes,  were  damaged  to  as  well  as  for  the  time  spent  low,  and  the  latest  scuttlebutt  a  lesser  degree.  The  British  em­ at  sea.  states  they  will  have finished  in  a  bassy  is  heavily  guarded  and  all  Failure  to  get  such  dis­ week  or  so.  charges  will  mean  that  the  English  nationals  as  yet  unrepatfi­ ated  are  quartered  there.  Anyone  Seafarer  won't  be  able  to  get  Overhaul  Going  On  speaking  English  is  suspect,  and  credit for the  port  time toward  There has  been  no lack  of  activi­ my  dragoman  spent  much  of  our  his vacation  money. This  could  ty  topside  while  these  operations  time  explaining  me  away.  mean  that  a  man  would  lose  are  in  progress.  A  swarm  of  na­ out  on  some  of  the  vacation  Truly  the  situation  is  rife  with  tives  has  been  chipping  and  scrap­ dough.  Such  being  the  case,  ing the  hull,  decks,  tanktops,  cargo  danger  for  any  white  person,  and  every  Seafarer owes  it  to  him­ I  shall  be  more  than  glad  to  get  pipes,  catwalk,  cargo  hold,  pump­ self  to get  a  discharge for  port  rooms  and  everything  else  in  sight  away.  I  heartily  advise  anyone  time  worked.  who  comes  to  Egypt  to  exercise  for  eight  hours  daily.  Everything  Is­to  get  two  coats  of  primer  and  two  of  covering  paint  before  time  of  departiu­e.  The  crew  is  paint­ ing  masts,  kingposts  and  lifeboats,  so  this  thing  will  really  shine  in  a  few  days—for  a  few  days!  Tension  High  Having  just  gotten  bafck  home  after  being  in  the  hospital  Get That Port  Time Discharge  Company  Agents  Abroad  Tough On Sick  Seamen  The  atmosphere  here  is  charged  with  tension  so  strong  it  weighs  upon  one  like  descending  doom.  There is  a sense  of  expectancy that  cannot  be  defined,  and  anything  could  happen  at  any  time.  The  75  years  of  English  domination  has  come  to  an  end,  and  there  seems  to be  national  determination to  ob­ literate  all  traces  of  it.  Pro  and  anti­British  political  factions  are  near  open  conflict,  and  the  forth­ coming  elections,  to  be  held  May  18,  might  easily  make  Tammany  stalwarts  green  with  envy.  The  Suez  incidents  might,  os  1  belisve,  have  been  fostered  to  de­ LOG­A­RHYTHM:  Old  Prayer  By  Jess  Floyd  Dear God,  please make  this trip  my  last.  You  know  I've  tried  before  To save  my "pay  and  quit  the  sea  And  settle  down  ashore.  You  know  I  mean  it,  God.  You  know  The  guys  are  ribbing  me  When  they  insist  I  never  do  Intend  to  quit  the  sea.  Pay  no  attention  to  them.  Lord.  They  think  it's  all  a  joke.  The  times  I've  had  to  ship again  Because  I  wound  up  broke,  '  Just  take  last  trip  ivhen  I  was  asked  .By  all  the  bloomin'  crew  To  drink  a  parting  round  with  them.  Well,  whats  a  guy  to  do?  You  know  I'm  sociable  at  least!  And  when  you  leave  a  ship  You  gotta  have  a  drink  or  two  To finish  up  the  trip.  I'll  give  up  all  my  boozin,'  Lord,  If  you'll  do  what  i  ask.  Just  lend  a  hand  when  payoff  comes,  ~  ateri moioeiiliis'tripuwiy lasti in  France  I'd  like  the  other  fellows  to  know  about  the  raw  deal  some  of  these  company agents  give  you  when  you  get  sick  on'the  other  side.  The  whole  thing  started  when  the  ship  I  was  on,  the  Benjamin  Silliman  of  the  Robin  Line,  was  docked  in  Le  Havre.  We  had  a  Frenchman  working  down  in  the  chain  locker  and  the  mate  asked  me  to  go  down  and  see  how  he  was making  out.  When  I  got  down  there  I found  the Frenchman  lying  on  the floor  unconcious.  I  thought  that  the  fellow  had  been  drinking,  so  I­ started  to  tell  the  mate  that  the  Frenchman  had  passed  out,  but  the first  thing  I  knew  I  began  reeling  and  stagger­ ing  around.  I  managed  to  make  it  to the  deck,  where  the  purser gave  me  some  medicine  that  made  me  feel  better.  Some  of  the  other  fellows  went  down  and  pulled  the  Frenchman  upi  and  they  revived  him.  It seem^that  there were  some  carbon  monoxide  fumes  below  and  both  of  us  had  been  poisoned  by  them.  Operation  Needed  A  little  while  afterwards  I  got  another attack  from  the fumes  and  they took me  to the hospital  ashore.  The  next  morning,  wheq  I  tried  to  get  up,  I  found  I  couldn't  walk.  I  must  have  hurt  my  leg  somehow  when  I  was  coming  up  froija  the  chain locker.  The doctors  said that  I had  to have  an operation,  so they  sent  me  to  a  hospital  in  Rouen  where  they  operated  on  me.  While  I  was in  the  hospital  I  got  good  treatment,  and  I  don't  have  any  complaints  about  that.  When  I  got  better  though,  the  agent  for  Robin  Lines  sent  me  to  a  cheap  hotel  in  Le  Havre  until  they  could  arrange  transportation.  They  handled  me  and  other  sick  men  together  with  a  bun::h  of  beachcombers  that  missed,  their  ships.  We  were  treated  jusf  the  same as  they  were, though we  were  sick  and  they  had  gone  off  and  failed  to  make  their  ships  when  sailing  time  came.  Aside,! from  th^i jf^t  i t}ia(t  i the  Still  using  cane.  Seafarer  Theodore  Kuscznk  tells  of  his  experiences  with  company  agents abroad.  hotel room  was pretty  cold, we  had  to  eat  in  the  restaurant  there, and  the  food  they  allowed  just  wasn't  enough.  Some of  the men who  had  money  bought  additional  food  on  their own  because  they didn't  have  enough to  eat.  . I  went to  the  com­ pany agent and complained  and the  agent  said  that  he  was  spending  all  that  was  allowed  for  mainte­ nance  and  cure.  I figured  though,  that  it  didn't  come  to  more  than  $4 a  day in  American money.  Then  when  I  asked  the  agent  for  some  spending  money  for  smokes,  he  refused  to  give  me  any.  When  they  put  me  on  a  ship  to  go  back  home,  I  asked  the  agent  for  some  spending  money  again,  but  he  turned  me  down,  so  that  I  didn't  have  any  money  for  ciga­ rettes  or  anything  else  on the  trip  back  and  arrived  home  broke.  It  seems  that  these  company  agents,  once  they  get  you  where  there's  no  patrolman  around,  can  give  you  a  rough  deal.  .TbpadprwKiipscznk  of  the  light  transmitted  by  the filter.  A film  sensitive  to  blue  but  not  to  green  or  red,  such  a  non­color  sensitive film,  cannot  be  used  with  a filter  which  cuts  out  blue.  That  is,  yellow filters  cannot  be  used  wTth  a  blue  sensitive film.  When  a  yellow filter  is  used  for  ortho film,  the  picture  is  taken  by  green  light,  since  the  yellow filter  transmits  green  and  red  but  the  ortho film  does not  respond  to red.  If  you  use  a  blue  filter  with  panchromatic film,  it  will  produce  the  same  results  as  will a  blue  sensitive film  with  no filter.  Pan films  are  sensitive  to  all  colors  arid  can  be  used  with  any  of  the  ordinary filters.  Since filters  absorb  part  of  the  light  passing  through  them,  less light  reaches  the film.  In  order  to  obtain  correct  exposure  time  when  using  filters,  you  will  have  to open  the  lens  wider  or allow  a  longer exposure  time.  'The  number of  times  the  exposure  must  be  increased  because  of  the filter  is called  the filter  factor.  For  example,  if  an  exposure  of  1/100  of  a  second  at  f­16  is  called  for  without  a filter  and  you  want  to  use  a  medium  yellow filter  which  has a filter  factor of  2,  you  will  have  to open  the lens  to f:ll or  increase  the  exposure  to  1/50 of  a  second.  Factors  Vary  Different films  have  different filter  factors and  these factors  not  only  vary  among  different films.  The filter  factor also  changes  when  photos  are  taken indoors.  The reason  for the  difference  is that  daylight  differs  from  tungsten  light  in  the  relative  amounts  of  red  and  blue  light  pres­ ent.  Daylight  is  rich  in  blue  and  ultra  violet,  whereas  tungsten  is  rich'  in  red,  has  little  blue  and  practically  no  ultra  violet.  Watch  the filter  factor  when  shooting  indoors  with  a filter.  The  following rhyme  will help  in  understanding filters:  "There  are  three  main  colors—  Red,  Green  and  Blue;  Any  one  of  these  Will  absorb  the  other  two."  Remember  this  little  rhyme,  plus  the  fact  that  yellow  absorbs  blu«  and  most  of  your filter  worries  will  be  over.  The  most  usual  application  for  correction filters  is  for  pictorial  im­ provement  of  a  scene  containing  sky,  water  or  snow.  Unfiltered  skies  tend  to  be  light  and  do  not  show  clouds  to  advantage.  The  medium  yellow filter  is  best  for  a  correct  rendering  of  such  scenes.  If  you  wish  to  overcorrect  to  a  point  where  the  sky appears  black,  use  darker  yellow filters  or  switch  to  a  red  one.  Select  this  medium.yellow filter  for  all  average  cloud  effects  as  it  will absorb  enough  of  the  blue  to  give  a  pleasing effect  without  making  the  contrast  between  blue  and  white  too strong.  It  will  absorb  enough  blue  haze  in  the  landscape  and  seascape  views to  make  it  a  very  useful  general  purpose filter.  The  following  table  may  prove  useful  if  you  go in  for more  than the  medium yellow filter.  Filter  Prints  Light  Prints  Dark  Red  Red  and  Yellow  Green,  Blue  and  Violet  Green  Green  Yellow,  Red,  Blue  and  Violet  Blue  Blue  Red,  Yellow  and  Green  Getting  the filter  factor  right  guarantees  that  your  exposure  is  cor­ rect.  It's  tough  enough  to  determine  proper  exposure  without filters.  To  foul  up  because  you  increase  the  exposure  by  an  incorrect  amount  would  be  disaster.  Since  the filter  factors  for  Panatomic  X,  Plus  X­ and  Super XX  are  the  same  we  will  list  their factors  under  one  head­ ing. ,  These films  are  sensitive  to  all  colors.  Panchromatic  Film  Indoors  K­1—1.5  K­2—1.5  G—2  X­1—3  A—4  B—8  C­5—10  Outdoors  K­1—1.5  K­2—2  G—3  X­1—4  A—8  B—8  C­5—  5  Ortho films  such  as  verichrome  or  plenachrome  which  are  not  sen­ sitive  to  red  are  listed  under  a  single  heading.  Orthochromatic  Film  Outdoors  K­1—2  K­2—2.5  G—5  B—8  C­5—3  Indors  K­1—1.5  K­2—2  G—3'  B—5  C­5—4  •  • a.  Quiz  Corner  (1)  John  plans  to  use  his  new  car  to  drive  the  75  miles  from  home  to  work.  If  he  can  average  five  miles  an  hour  more  than  he  made  with  the  old  car,  he  can  cover  the  distance  in  a  half­hour  less  time.  What  must  be  his  average  speed?  (2)  Present  US  law  provides  that  in  the  event  of  the  death  or  re­ moval  from  office  of  both  the  President  and  the  Vice­President,  the  official who  shall become President  is the  (Chief  Justice of  the Supreme  Court),  (Secretary  'of  State),  (Speaker  of  the  House),  (President  pro  tempore  of  the  Senate)?  (3)  A  star  differs  from  a  planet  in  that  a  star  (revolves  around  the  sun),  (is  self­luminous),  (has  a  fixed  orbit),  (shines  by  reflected  light)?  (4)  The  US,  during  its  historj',  has  purchased  territory  from  all  of  the  following  except  (Denmark),  (France),  (Russia),  (Italy)?  (5)  The  sum  of  two  numbers  is  300.  When  the  larger  is  divided  by  the  smaller,  the  result  is  24.  What  are  the  numbers?  (6)  Weather  observers  usually  use  balloons  that  rise  at  known  rates  to determine  (air  pressure),  (ceiling),  (dew  point),  (visibility)?  (7)  The  names  McSpeden,  Mangrum." Middlecoff  represent  a  well­ known trio  in the  sport of  (hoi­se racing),  (hockey),  (golf),  (tennis)?  (8)  Of  all  the  sciences,  the  one  least  likely  to  contribute  to  our  knowledge  of  prehistoric  man  is (astronomy),  (geology),  (anthropology),  (archeology)?  (9)  Two  chairs  together  cost  $75.  One  costs  $26  more  than  the  other.  What  is  the  cost  of  each?  (10)  Cecil  Rhodes,  a  famous  British  imperialist,  helped  to  establish  England's control  of  (India),  (South  Africa),  (Singapore),  (Australia)?  (Quiz. Answers  on  Page  27)  —  • M  �FM» Tireair  p\,  ­ SEArARERS  LOG  Frii«r. Ama is. isst  fireman Finds Tugboat Work  Provides New  Slant On Ships  By Spike Marlin Having given  the "sticks"  a  tan­ as a  one  team  town,  is stuck  with  talising  glimpse  of  big  league  them  (both  varieties).  One  Saturday  I  was  in  the  SIU  Mobile  branch  hall  and  the  final  call  was  coming  up..  action,. the  major  league  baseball  There are several grave obstacles  the  quick  and  easy  transfer  of  There  was  a  relief  fireman's  job  on  tugboats  on  the  board.  No  tugboatmen  were  present,  teams­  are  now  displaying  their  to  big  league  baseball  to  new  stamp­ or  did  not  want it, so I took  it  to  help shorten  the weekend.  wares for  the pleasure  of  northern  ing  grounds.  For  one  thing  there  Now  I  had  never  been  on  any­4­ viewers.  There  are some  who  will  are  the  minor  league  clubowners  thing smaller  than a  C­1.  The fire­ argue  about  who  won  the  Civil  and  their  territorial rights.  They  man  I relieved  showed  me  how  to  wouldn't  relish  the  War, but .nobody can contest north­,  somehow  light  off  the  ray  burners.  Right  thought  of  their  big  brothers  on  the  front  of  the  one  scotch  em  domination  of  baseball.  muscling  in  on  the  same  stand.  boiler  were  three  small  steam  Our  "national  game"  is  actually  And  such  transfers  might  have  turbines,  one  for  each  burner.  a  regional  affair  with  13 of  the 16  damaging  effects  on  the 'structure  I  asked,  "Where's  the  tele­ teams making their homes north  of  of  the  minor  leagues  upon  whom  graph?"  He  replied,  "There  isn't  the  big  boys  depend  for  players.  the  Mason­Dixon  line  and  east  of  any."  "What  about  smoke  indicators?"  '  Ball Park  Problem  the  Mississippi.  Outside  of  St.  I said.  I  was  shown  a  dinner  bell  Louis" and  Washington,  the  rest  of  Then there's  the  problem  of  ball  hanging on  one  comer  of  the  ven­ the country has to  be satisfied  with  parks.  A  major  league  baseball  tilator.  There  was a  wire  attached  second  grade  stuff  displayed  by  team  needs  a  decent  playing  sur­ to it.  One ring meant  smoke.  Also  face,  as  well  as  enough  seating  one  ring  meant  you  stopped  it.  minor league  teams.  capacity to  pay  the  wage  and  feed  "No  I  do  not  live  in  Washington"  bills.  Having  seen  Ebbets  Field  in  Country  Has  Grown  the fireman  said,  when  I  asked  Brooklyn  makes  me  wonder  just  Not  that  there's  any  conspiracy  how  where  the  DC  Aye­Hi  was.  serious  this  problem  Is.  If  afoot.  The  game  j)ist  "growed"  that  rinky­dink  shack  can  support  Toot  and  Bong  I wandered around a  few minutes  that  way.  But  in  the  last fifty  a  big  league  team  in  style,  the  when  I heard  a  toot and  a  bong.  I  years,  the  country  has  grown  too,  other  cities  shouldn't  have  too  thought  someone  had  dropped  a  leaving  some  of  our  largest  cities  much  trouble.  big wrench.  Shortly afterward,  the  Last of  course, is  the transporta­ with no  teams. ^  oiler  came  in  and  lit  off  the  two  tion  Some  of  the  cities  One of  the "little giants" that push and pull big cargo ships around,..  remaining fires.  To  my  surprise  Thp  result  is  that  cities  like  are  a dilemma.  pretty  far  haul  by  rail  and  the Waterman  tug Cadet  lies dockside  fn  Mobile  harbor.  • we had  been  underway  about five  Baltimore  or  Los  Angeles  have  no  many  ballplayers  are  notoriously  minutes  and  I  did  not  know  it.  that  three  long  blasts  meant  high­ our  next  ship  until they  get  ready  major  league  clubs  while  over­'  allergic  to flying.  Besides,  plane  Scotch  boilers  lose  their  steam  ball,  or  light  everything  up.  to  go."  flights sometimes are grounded and  grown  villages  like  Boston  have  slowly;  About  20  minutes later  I peeked  Thanks  to  the  oiler  I  made  the  two.  Bids  for  major  league  repre­ a  ball club has to be sure of  getting  The  oiler  left  with  an  ahiused  into  the  engine  room  and  saw  the  night.  It  was  almost  like  starting  to  its  destination.  Otherwise  the  expression on  his face.  Pretty soon  engine  sentation could  be equally  justified  schedule  would  be  considerably  over.  I  learned  many  things  that  turning  about  half  speed.  we  reached  our  boat.  Then  a  minutes  later  it  was  still  night,  one  of  them  being  that  we  from such centers as San Francisco,  fouled  up.  Granted all  these  prob­ regular  symphony  of  toots,  bongs,  Fifteen  turning.  The oiler  shouted, "Come  have  a  lot  of fine  fellows  on  the  Minneapolis,  Houston,  New  Orle­ lems,  the  benefits  of  a  dispersal  gongs,  dinnerbell  rings,  steamboat  up for a breather, I'm coming down  tugs.  Their  job  is  unique  in  its  ans,  and  Dallas.  would  certainly  outweigh  the  dis­ blast  and  toots  from  the other  tug  for  my  round."  I  asked,  "Aren't  compactness,  but  they  are  seamen  advantages.  There's  no  question  that  the  all  blended  together  in  rapid  and  we  underway?"  of  the Sea.  game  would  benefit  immeasurably  One thing  we're dead set against  bewildering  succession.  I  know  "No.  We  got our  bow  up against  too in  our  Brotherhood  Lee Brannen  if  it  could  spread  out.  Some  of  is  a  third  major  league.  There  you  have  seen  Charlie  Chaplin  the  weak  sisters like  the Athletics  aren't  enough  good  ball  players  running from  Slim  Somerville  and  and  Browns  could find  patronage  around  for  one  major  league  now,  the  Keystone  Cops.  Well,  I  was  and  support  while  a  team like  the  let  alone  three.  And­ can  you  just  shuffling and  bustling  but from  all  Braves, that somehow  never caught  Imagine  having  a  playoff  system  kinds  of  bells  and  whistles.  on in Boston,' could  graze In .green­ at  the  end  of  each  season?  It's  Liberty  Looks  Huge  er  pastures.  Of  course  the  Sena­ enough  to  make  any  dled­ln­the­ Suddenly  the  tug  took  a  heavy  tors  could  use  a  transfusion  too,  wool  fan  turn  to  the  roller  derby  port lean.  We're aground on a mud  bank,  i  thought.  I  ran  into  the  Having  gotten  back  some  weeks  ago from  a  long  stay  in  but  we're  afraid  that  Washington,  in  despair.  engine  room  and  up  the  little  the  Far  East  I'd  like  to  tell  you  the  latest  news  from  out  ladder  and  saw  the  dock  on  one  there.  Usually  the men  are very  well satisfied,  and  the only  side  and  that  huge—I  mean  mon­ complaints  you  hear  are  that*  strous—Liberty  ship  swimming  when  you're  out  there,  with  real  name of  the city  until  the last  slowly  toward  us.  minute.  Everybody  was  calm  but  me.  I  all  the  rumors flying  around,  Of  course,  we  thought  it  was  a  A  veteran  of  11  years  member­ vived  by  his  sister,  Mrs.  Arthur  could  just  see  us  being  squashed  you never  know  what's next.  nice  place,  which  is  usually  the  ship  in  the  SIU,  Brother  Ralph  J.  Richardson.  Interment  was  in  between the  dock and  that Liberty.  For  instance,  one  time  the  feeling  in  Japan,  no  matter  how  Sigler,  passed  away  in, the  Staten  Bell  Forest  Cemetery.  I returned  to  my  cubbyhole—fire­ Bessemer.  Victory,  that  I  was  on,  it  looks,  if  you  happen  to  be  com­ Island  USPHS  Jhospital  recently.  Another  SIU  oldtimer.  Brother  room  that  is.  All  the signals  were  came  into  the  port  of  Tokuyama,  ing  back  from  Korea.  Anybody  in  The  48­year­old  Seafarer  was  sur­ Louis  Ross,  passed  away  aboard  still  thundering.  I  soon  learned  Japan,  without  even  knowing  the  Japan  who  asks  anyone,  especially  vived  by  Mrs.  Florence Sigler.  a  GI  there,, about  how  he  would  Sigler  joined  the  Union ­in  1941  the  Raphael  Semmes  while  In  the  like  to  go  back  to  Korea,  the  im­ in  San  Pedro,  and  sailed  as  chief  harbor  of  San  .Juan,  Puerto  Rico,  mediate answer is,  "Never happen^  cook  and  steward.  Burial  was  in  Brother  Ross,  43  years  of  age,  had  been  a  member  of  the  SlU  sinjfe  again."  ("Don  demonnai"  in  Jap­ Calvary  Cemetery,  Queens.  1938  when  he  joined  up  in  Nor­ anese,  pronounced  as  follows:  "Don, like in  none," "de" as in let,  Word  was  also  received  of  the  folk,  Virginia.  He  is  survived  by  "mo"  as  in  mother  "nnai"  as  in  death  of  Fred  Grimes  in  the  Man­ his  mother,  who  lives in  New  Bed­ hattanJSeach Hospital.  A  native of  night.)  •  Baldwin,  Alabama,  Grimes  is  sur­ ford,  Massachusetts.  Popular  In  Pacific  That  was  the  popular  saying  in  Japan,  in  Korea,  Okinawa,  and  as  far as  I know  in  the  whole  Pacific  area.  I  heard  say  that ,it  is  also  The LOG opens this column as second,  and  here's  one  not  gen­ popular  in  Guam.  For  every  con­ IN ORPBRTO couEcr  an exchange for stewards^ cooks, erally  used,  but  which  usually  versation  that  we  had  there  with  FROM THB COMPANY  j  anybody,  "never  happens  again"  bakers and others who'd like to brings calls  for seconds  and  cleans  EARNTBD ABOARP SHIP  WHEW|  forms  part  of  it,  as  "Kilroy"  was  share favored food recipes, little- out  the  pot.  Jellette calls  it "Irish  NOT  ON ARTICLES,OR Nor  the  word  some  years  ago.  Next  to  known cooking and baking hints, Hot  Pot."  PAID BY  THE  CAPTAIN, YOO  that  is  the  expression,  "number  dishes with a national flavor and Here's  what  you  need:  Four  one."  Everything you  might  try  to  the like, suitable for shipboard pounds  each  of  stew  beef,,  stew  MOST  HAVE A yOOOjER..  buy  or  do  that  is  good  is  called  use. Mail in your suggestions. lamb  and  fresh  pork,  simmer  for  "number  one,"  or  as  the  Japanese  an hour  and skim  off  the fat. Place  XP  YOO PON'T G^A '  and  Koreans  say,  "numbah  won."  Tod oftpn  a dish  that could ideal­ the  whole  in  a  roasting  pan  with  VQUCHBR. , YOU'LL HAVE  For  example,  if  anybody  wanted  ly  be  used,  especially  the  second  the  liquid  from  the  meats.  Add  TO WAIT U/MTILTHCSHIP  to  sell  cigarettes  to  the  natives,  dish, is  passed  up.  When turkey  eight  celery  stalks, eight  large car­ RETURNS AND THE MASTER  number  one"  smokes  are  Lucky  or  roast  beef  is  the  main  offering  rots,  10  medium­sized  onions,  all  Strikes.  When  they sell  to  Ameri­ on  the  menu,  an  item  such  as  ton­ cut  in  large  chunks.  Spice  with  VERIFIES YOUR EMPLOTAfENT*  cans,  almost  anything  is  "number  gue,  tripe  or  kidneys  is  thrown  in  two  teaspoons ground  thyme^ three  for a second, leav­ bay leaves broken up, an  ounce and  one."  ing the crew with  a  half  of  WorcestersWe sauce  and  USS  Closed  almost  no  choice  salt  and  pepper  to  taste.  Stir  the  Just  before  I  left,  they  closed  but  the  main  whole  together  in  the roasting  pan  the  USS club in  Pusan, Korea,  and  dish.  until  it  is  evenly  mixed.  all I can  say is  that seamen  would  not  miss  it  much.  The  day  before  This results, ac­ Slice  up enough  raw  potatoes an  we  pulled  out I  went around .there  cording  to  John  eighth  of  an  inch  thick  to  cover  and two big signs  were on  the door  Jellette,  a  stew­ and. overlap  across  the  entire  top  which  told  everything.  One  said,  ard  and  chief  of  the  panned  meat,  add  salt  and  "closed"  and  the  other  one,  "off  cook  sailing  SIU  pepper,  paprika sparingly and place  limits."  I asked  one  MP  on  watch  ships  for  10  in a  375°  F. oven.  Bake about  one  Jellette  nearby  whether  it  would  reopen  years,  in  heavy  hour  or  until  meat  is  done  and  and  he  just  answered,  "never  consumption  of  high  cost­  meats,  potatoes  are  golden, brown.  Serve,  happens  again."  and  the seagulls  get the rest. Many  and  stand  by  with  those  seconds  ,gppf' djshfs  »<l  j,;  i  iff  'Never  Happens  Again'  Is  CI  Catchword  In  Korea  • r    p';,  ­TV­' • • '  I •  Sigler Dies SI Hospital  NOtfOUCMGi  — HOPAY/  1^'­ Galley Gleanings  ,)  V  �WtUKT, MtO IS. issr  SffU Sem^Ch^Ri  Wows Soatrain  SWAFAREMS  LOC  X  E  T  T  E  R  S  FMgm  Twcnir­AM  Sea Cloud dust  Free Wheeliny  To the Editor!  nite  on  the  matter  although  all  think  we  should  do  something  To  the  Editor.  Recently  our SIU  representative  three "thought" I shouldn't have to  CS Strips Need  about  it  even  if  it  costs  us  some,  As  I  write  this  I  notice  the  sea  came  aboard  the  Seatrain  New  pay  it.  As  the  good  state  of~ Ala­ More Literature  money for lobbying in  Washington.  has  a  reddish  cast,  so  we  must  be  Jersey  with  merchandise  from  the  bama  is  adding  a  little  25  percent  To  the  Editor:  I  also  think  that  the  hotel  idea  getting  close  to "Port  of  Bauxite,"  Sea  Chest.  What  an  array  of  meiv  delinquent fee  and a little  six  per­ is a very good one.  We should  sup­ Trinidad.  Also the  vague aroma  of  I  think  it  would  be  a  good  idea  chandise!  Bags full of  line working  cent  interest  on  the  whole  since  if  we  could see more  Union  papers  port  it  100  percent.  I  would  also  "idiot  Juice" indicates  an  off  shore  gear.  As  Walter  Siekmah  would  1947,  the  bill  somes  to  more  than  aboard  the  Cities  Service  ships.  like  to see  a Seafarers  bank  in our  wind.  We're  stopping  here  for  say  in  his  famous  words,  "it's  a  a few shekels.  I bought some  prop­ This  should  include  pamphlets  of  new halL  bunkers  before  proceeding  to  good  deal."  erty  in  Alabama  last  year  which  some  sort  where  the  new members  Jesse  W.  Fuckett  Buenos  Aires.'  The  Sea  Cloud  is  Considering  we  get  a  $7.50  tax  could  be  sold  for  these  taxes  if  I  as well  as the  old ones  could study  the  only  ship afloat  that  coasts the  X  X  t  deductible  working  allowance  in  am  being  legally  taxed.  last  three  miles  to  a  fueling  stop.  up  on  the  ways  of  the  SIU.  our  pay  for  wearing  apparel  or  Here are some facts which might  We  could  use  booklets  on  how  liUteeomer Finds  They're  lucky  this is all  down hilL  work  clothes,  we  save  time,  get  help  you  to  arrive  at  some  con­ to  hold  a  shipboard  meeting,  on  The  crew  as  a  whole  shapes  up  union­made  products  of first  qual­ clusion.  I did  not vote  in Alabama  the  Job  of  the ship's  delegates and  HQ Rep dustified  very  good.  We've  got  the  Greek  ty  and  put  more  union  people  to  in  1947.  I  was  only  in  the  state  a  other  items.  I  came  aboard  Just  To  the  Editor:  embassy,  Estonian  navy  and  the  work.  We  get  few days  in 1947  visiting and  wait­ before  we  sailed  and  was  later  Having  been  away  from  New  Southern  Rhodesian  Amalgamated  what  we  need  ing  to  ship  out  at  Mobile.  I  did  elected  ship's  delegate  on  this  York for a  few months,  I guess I'm  Fishermen  all  well  represented.  and  want  at  rea­ use  an  Alabama  address  when  I  ship,  the  Logan's  Fort.  Therefore  one  of  the  last  men  in  the  SIU  to  The  latter  are  looking  for  a  Con­ sonable  prices  filed  my  Federal  income  tax  for  I had  no time  to  secure OT sheets  get  to see  the new  hall.  I must  say  gressional  appropriation  to move  a  plus a  receipt for  1947.  or  agreements.  On  my  last  ship,  that  when  I  first  walked  in  I  was  section  of  the  Dead  Sea  inland  so  tax purposes.  Incidentally, the new  LOG is the  the  Salem  Maritime,  we  were  out  at  a  loss,  not  knowing  where  to  they'll  have  a  place  to fish.  We  should  finest  paper  published,  bar  none,  for five  months.  After  three  turn.  My  good  friend  Slug  Siek­ The  stewards department  has al­ have  an SIU  slop  union  or  otherwise.  I  usually  re­ months  we  ran  out  of  Just  about  nian  took  me  in  tow  and  showed  ready  been  publicly  commended  chest  aboard  ceive a couple of popular magazines  eversrthlng but work  and wound  up  me  around.  for  an  effort  thus  far.  every ship to suit  the same day I receive the LOG but  writing  most  of  our  overtime  on  All  I  can  say  is  "keep  up  the  Headed  excellent  by  that  oldtimer,  Mr.  the  needs  and  these  go  ri^t  on  the  shelf  until  the  back  of  outdated  charts.  good work."  Let's try to have  halls  Walsh,  ably  assisted  by  deorge  Sir Charles  requirements.  I've  read  the  LOG  from  cover  to  Curtis  L.  Southwlck  similar  to  this  one  in  every  port.  Wolfe,  how  could  the  results  be  Brother  McDonald  and  his  col­ cover.  I  think  that  the  anything  but  pleasing?  Ship's  delegate  league  did  a  remarkable  Job  in  $10  assessment  Jesse  8.  Rogers  ^  4>  ^  Weight Added  showing us  the array  of  goods. It's  we  paid  for  this  (Ed. Note: The best thing for Repairs^ Draws  Yours  truly  has  taken  on  an  ad­ an  added  improvement,  especially  anybody to do in a case of this new headquarters  ditional  fifteen  pounds  of  ballast  on  the  Seatrain  Lines  ships.  nothing  com­ is  kind is appeal directly to the tax Seamayie Deefs  Styles are  the latest, you  can be  bureau involved.) pared  to  what  we  thus  far.  Have  to  make  a  Calmar  To  the  Editor:  sure.  You can buy  a watch  for less  got  for  our  scow  next  trip  to insure  a  suitable  »  X  *  than  three  bucks.  Anything  you  On  our  last trip out  on  the  Sea­ money.  It's  real­ reduction.  magic  we  drew  up  a  repair  list  at  want Js well  within your ability  to  Seafarer^s Wife  ly  something  that  There's  been  no  disputed  over­ Curacao,  the  last  port  we  hit  be­ acquire — sun  glasses  if  you're  every  Seafarer  time  here.  As  a  matter  of  fact  fore  our arrival  in  the  States.  The  working  on  deck,  gloves,  hosiery,  Tftanf&s Donors  can  be  proud  of.  there's been no overtime.  The mate  Frank  report  was  presented  to  the  cap­ shorts, socks—and  you name  it.  I'm  sure  that  used  to  be  a  bridgeman.  He's  still  To the  Editor.  tain,  who  was  supposed  to  send  it  the  SIU  will  not  stop  here  but  up  in  the  air  about  it.  I'll  bet  he  Good  For  Gifts  It  can  also  be  mentioned  that  My  husband  Ben  (Frenchy)  Le  to  the  company.  The  wire  was  vwll  go ahead  in the  tradition  that  never  shunned  the  word  "over­ the  merchandise  is fitting  to  give  Blanc,  who  is  now  an  AB  aboard  apparently  not  sent  and  this  has  the  Union  stands  for.  Let's  make  time" when  it  was  coming his  way.  to  others  as  gifts,  and  to  be  sent  the SS  Seathunder,  has been  away  resulted  in  considerable  confusion  this  the  biggest  maritime  union  in  The  boys  are  doing  alright  below.  Three  trips  now  the  ship has  been  home.  It's  another  streamlined  since  November  23  and  is  now.  this voyage.  the  world.  service  patterned  along  the  policy  somewhere  in  the  Persian  Gulf.  Some  necessary  items  such  as  I'm  just  sorry  for  one  thing—  short  an  oiler,  leaving  only  one  of  bettering  our  conditions  and  While  my  husband  was  gone,  his  new  fans  for  rooms  and  messhall,  that  I  can't  stay  here  and  enjoy  wiper.  He's  getting  writer's cramp  getting  what  we  want  in  one­two  fellow  shipmates  from  the  SIU  new  windscoops,  new  bedsprings,  this  place  to  the  full,  as  much  as  and  I  do  fear  we'll  run  out  of  OT  hall  in  Baltimore  came  forward  etc.,  were  sent  aboard  in  New  I'd  like  to.  But  you  know  how  it  sheets  for  him.  fashion.  R.  Weaver  After  you  examine  everything  and  donated  three  pints  of  blood  York  before  sailing.  However,  a  is, like  a lot of  other Seafarers I've  Ship's  delegate  you'll  agree  it's  so.  After  some  to  me as  I had  to have  two  opera­ new  coffee  um  which  is  badly  gone  Asiatic.  So  I'm  leaving  for  needed  was  not  sent  aboard  re­ the  coast  hoping  to  catch  a  fast  catsup  got  on  my  nice  new  shirts  tions  this  past  month.  4"  4"  4  no one  ever knew  anything  was on  I  do  not  know  the  donors  but  I  sulting  in  great  inconvenience  to  Victory  to  Japan.  am  ever  grateful  and  this  is  the  the  messmen.  The  present  one Is  it—^the  spot Just  disappeared.  George  Frank  Marine in Korea  .  Sir  Charles  only  way  I  know  how  to  thank  cracked  and  the  messmen  have  to  ^  ^  Wants LOG Handy  them.  I  can't find  words  enough  make  coffee  in  two  small  perco­ ^  4"  t  to  express  it.  lators  at  mealtimes.  One  has  to  Story Proves Us  To  the Editor:  Mrs. Dora  Le Blanc  wait  for  five  minutes  or  more  for  I  am  an  SUP  permit  man  now  coffee  at  meals  when  the  mess­ Heads Up Union  ^ ^ serving  in  the  US  Marines.  I  Applause In Ohio  men  are  rushed.  The  men  going  would  like  to  know  if  it  would  be  the  Editor:  To the  Editon  Army Man Happy  on  watch  sometimes  have  to  go  To All  possible  for you to  send me  a copy  the  stories that  have  been  in  I  am  wrKing  to  tell  you  how  without.  the  last  few  issues  of  the  LOG  of  the  SEAFARERS  LOG  regu­ much  your films  "Battle  of  Wall  Tf^ere^s a Union  Problem  On  Draws  larly,  as  I  still  have  buddies  sail­ Street" and  "This  is  the  SIU" are  To  the  Editor:  Also  draws  in  foreign  ports  last  about  security  brings  to  mind  one  ing  for  the  SIU,  having  sailed  thing  about  our  Union.  I  always  appreciated  in  Columbus.  Received  the  SEAFARERS  LOG  trip  were  given  in  the  currency  of  SIU  ships  myself.  They  were  shown  the  day  they  and  was  very  happy  to  read  some  the  country  at  which  the  ship  tell  the  gang  I  sail  with  that  the  At  present  I  am  serving  with  a  SIU  is  more  than  just  a  porkchop  were  received  to  the  delegates  of  good old  ship news  again.  It  was  a  called.  The  patrolman  informed  the  Columbus  Federation  of  La­ real  treat  indeed  to  read  that  the  crew  that  this  trip  draws  outfit  (although,  believe  me,  it  Marine  Transport  Squadron  in  Ha­ bor,  where  they  were  enthusiast!'  there  are  still  unions.  After  be­ would  be  put  out  in  American  really  delivers  the  porkchops).  waii  and  Korea.  We  do  not  have  cally received. Since then, they have  ing in  the  Army  for a  year  now  it  money.  However,  the  present  cap­ What  I mean  is that our  Union has  any  contact  with  maritime  events  what  we  may  be  able  to  been  shown  at  a  number  of  union  is  hard  to  remember  that  a  man  tain states  that  if  the company  had  its  eyes  open  to  what's  going  on  except  obtain  from  the  few  copies  of  the  around  the  industry.  meetings  at  each  of  which  they  still  has  the  right  to  stand  up and  given  him  authorization  to  put  out  draws  in dollars  he  would,  but  the  This  security  business,  showing  LOG  that  we  may  get  our  hands  voted thanks for their presentation.  say  his  piece.  I  am  looking  forward  to  the  Hundreds  of  union  members  have  In  one  article  I  noticed  that  a  company  did  not  do  so and  he  has  how those  phony Panamanian  ships  on.  endanger  the  country  is  just  one  day  that  I  can  get  back  to  sailing  Gl  asked  about  information  on  no  American  dollars  to  put  out.  seen  the films.  The films and  the story  they tell  getting out of  the army  in order  to  In other words,  it's the  same old  example. I'm sure all the fellows can  again.  S. L.  Ericksen,  remember  the  big  beef  we  put  on  make me  proud of  the SIU and  the  go  back  to  sea.  Your  reply  was  beef.  VSMC  1206387  the  50­50  foreign  aid  cargo  deal.  Thomas  J.  Snllivan  small  part  I  played  in  it.  Wish  the  that  headquarters  would  send  out  VMR  152 c/o  FPO  There's lots of  other things  I could  the  information  required.  I would  Ship's  delegate  SIU  were  here  to help  in  the  Niel  San  Francisco  think  of  offhand  that  were  like  appreciate  it  very  much  if  you  House  strike.  t  i  4i  (Editor's Note:  Your name  is go­ that.  I'm  sure  most  of  you  can  would  send  that  information  to  Mardy  Polaner, secy­treas.  ing  on  the  LOG  mailing  list).  too.  Hotel &  Restaurant Employees  me  also,  as  I  am  a  green  ticket  CaUs Hosnital  Here's a  case right  in this  secur­ AB.  Local 505, Columbus, O.  Curbs Unfair  ity  story  where  there's  a  Coast  Thanks  a  lot  for  sending  the  »  4^  4.  Family Affair  Guard,  Immigration,'  the  FBI  and  LOG  and  please  keep, them  com­ To  the  Editor:  Just  a  word  about  our  so­called  a  lot  of  other high­powered  outfits  ing,  .  State Tax BiU  Pfc.  Leonard G.  Dower  marine  hospital  in  Seattle now  go­ floating around. But it was  the SIU  Causes Grief  (Ed. note: The standard jorm ing  under  the  name  of  United  that  put  the  finger  on  the  trouble  To  the  Editor:  you have to fill out has been sent States  Public  Health  Service  Hos­ that everybody else  just didn't  see.  pital.  They  are  very  nice  if  you  Or maybe they  just weren't  talking.  I  had a  little  problem  come  up  to you.) are  a  veteran.  Coast' Guardsman,  It  makes  you  feel  good  to  be  part  recently,  the  answer  to  ­which  street  car  conductor,  garbage  col­ of  an outfit like  this.  might  help  other  brothers  when  George  Moyer  confronted with the same situation.  Ft. Hosftins Esuuds  lector  or  any  of  their  wives  or  kids.  You  get  first  class treatment  Several  days  ago  I  received  a  SMU^s Sea Chost  %  t  i  and  priority over  tlie no good  mer­ bill from  the State  of  Alabama  for  Student Finds  chant  seamen  as  they  see  it.  state  income  tax  due  on  my  earn­ To the  Editor:  ings  in  1947.  As  all  my  wages  In  The  crew  of  the  Fort  Hoskins  .  All anyone  else or  their wives or  LOG  Heipfnl  1947  were  earned  on  foreign  trips  have  nothing  but  praise  for  the  kids have to show is that their hus­ outside  the  continental  limits  of  SIU Sea  Chest.  Brother McDonald  bands  or  shirt­tail  relatives  work  To  the  Editon  This  term  we  are  dealing  with  the  US,  I  had  assumed  they  were  came aboard last  trip with a  layout  for  the  city,  state  or  federal  gov­ not  subject. to  state  income  tax.  that  would  undersell  Macy.'s  or  ernment  sometime  or  another,  re­ labor  problems  in  our  courses.  I  Also I didn't actually reside in Ala­ Gimbel's basement.  The  goods are  tired or not,  and first  class service  have  heard  of  yow fine  organiza­ bama  at  all  in  1947.  However,  I  first class  and  its fire  sale  prices  is  theirs.  The  merchant  seaman's  tion  and  of  y o u r newspaper.  If  wife  and kids  are  out altogether.  possible could you  put me  on  your  did  use  an  Alabama  mailing  ad­ and no fire.  dress  Just  as many  seamen  use 25  We  hope  Mac comes  loaded  this  The seaman,  no matter  how long  mailing  list  for  a  while?  They  /  trip as the boys are waiting to stock  he  has  been  going  to sea,  whether  would  help  me  in  my  studies.  Father and  son  team, Paul  (1.)  South  Street  in New  York.  and  Steve  Emerson  pose  with  up  after  comparing  quality  and  he was hurt  on the  ship during the  Thank  you and the best  of  luck  on  NetMng  Definite  steward  John  Ryder  (r.)  on  war or  not, must  show  that he  has.  future  contract  negotiating.  .  1 went  to  two  lawyers  and  one  prices.  Skystar  deck  at  buffet  ^ven  W.  J. Ryan  been an  active  seaman  for at  least  Leo  Dwyer  tax  expert down  here, but  none of  ior  Transjoi^taa  oHidal&  .  i —Utaivucdtg  ef ­lieiylaBd  Ship's  delegate  80 daya in thn lsst 90. How come? I  ;  couId.4|iv8 me .anything  sir Films WIm  �h\  m­ f  '^ ­ :•  i.­j.u  fc'' <  Suggests iMtm  Shipping Buiietin  £  £  T  T  EM  S  'Coils Motel Bond  Drive Good Idea  To  the  Editor:  T*  the  Editor:  proves fatal  to the patient  that lets  It  was  suggested  by  one  of  the  I  always  thought  that  the  LOG  and  get­two  houra  overttoe  every  those  colds  go  on years  and  yeairs.  brothers  in  a  recent  issue  of  the  was a mighty  swell newspaper,  and  day  in  port,  or  else  a  monthly  You  are  wide  open  to  any  kind  of  LOG  that  a  bond  drive  be  enacted  now—^well  it's  just  beyond  mere  raise.  Then  there  should  be  a  steward  maintenance  man  on  each  a  disease,  so  beware,  brothers,  to expedite  the  building  of  a  hotel  words  to  tell  you  just  how  much  To  the  Editor:  beware.  ship  to  do maintenance  and  paint­ near  our  hall.  Personally,  I  am  in  I've  been  enjoying  the  recent  cop­ Just  to  show  you  the  difference  Mine' started  from  being  hoarse  accord  with  the  suggestion.  ies  and  how  I  look  forward  to  the  ing  in  the  stewards  department.  I  between  one  officer  and  another,  I  feel  that  ways  and  means  can  next  issue.  When  the  bound  vol­ think  that  would  help  keep  mess­ I  have  this  report  from  the  Cape  30 days  and  ended with  a tumor  in  ume  comes  out  it will  be  worth  its  halls,  storerooms,  galley­alleyways  Romain.  The  2nd  engineer  on  this  the  lung.  Believe  me  when  I  tell  be  worked  out  with  the  aid  of  the  and  steward  department  rooms  in  you  this  type  of  operation  can  be  officials,  and  that  it  would  be  a  weight  in  gold!  better  shape.  It  would  also  stop  a  ship  asked  me  to  tell  the  unli­ very  rough.  Ask  any  one  who  huge  saving  both  ways.  Consider  Please  permit  me  to  make  a  lot of  arguments over  what depart­ censed  men  that  this  is  the  finest  knows. So get those  checkups every  t!  .  fact  that  shoi\^d  a  seaman  live  suggestiod  that  if  possible,  would  ment is supposed to do the painting  bunch  of  men  he  ever  sailed  with,.,  six months  and  be  assured of  good  in  Manhattan  costs  20  cents  aid  the  man  on  of  steward  department  rooms  in  meaning  us,  the  SIU  men  on  this  health  and  good  sailing.  daily  to commute  to  the  hall  when  the  beach  when  case  the  deck  department  does  not  ship.  Rex  R.  Hobdy  you  are  trying  to  ship  out.  There­ things  get  rough.  feel  like  painting  them.  On  the  other  hand,  the  1st  as­ fore,  if  you figure  the  whole  situa­ 4"  4"  4"  That  is,  a  last  sistant  engineer  is down  on  every­ tion  out  you  will  realize  that  the  minute  report,  I  would  like  to  hear  from  other  body.  He  seems  to  have  a  super­ sooner  we  get  this  project  under  brothers  what  they  think  about  just before  press­ iority  complex  and  every  depart­ way  the  better  it  will  be  for all.  these  suggestions.  time  from  agents  ment  has  trouble  with  him.  No  When  you  consider  the  money  Jan V.  Rooms  stating  any  one  has  a  good  word  for  him,  not  TotheEditqr:  the  average  seaman  will  spend  in  changes  in  ship­ ^  ^  X  It  has  been  quite  some  time  the  bar  and  other  places,  I  am  even  the  officers  tqpside.  ping  recently.  since  I  wrote  the  Union.  I've  been  confident  that  a  small  investment  For  example,  this  character  Sadenwater  Like  in  the  story  passed  a  remark  saying  he  would  reading the  LOG  when  I get  it and  to  provide  a  place  to  live  as  well  "Acres  of  Dia­ not  wash  his  clothes  in  a  washing  I  would  like' you  to  send  me  a  as  a  place  to  eat  is  worthwhile.  monds"  quite  a  few  men  have  How  about  it  brothers?  Lets  get  machine  that  the crew  had  td  have  standard  application  for  release.  read in  the  LOG  that shipping  was  To  the  Editor:  I  was  drafted  in  November  1950  this  burning  question settled.  Send  put  aboard.  Fivo  minutes  later  he  I don't  know how  other guys feel  excellent  in  so  and  so  port.  But  was  seen  in  the  laundry  room  and  still  have  eight  months  to  go.  your  ideas  to  the  LOG  so  that  we  by  the  time  he  got  there  it  slowed  about  it,  but  a  million  dollars  is  using  the  wasliing  machine.  He  is  Since  I'm  slated  for five  years  in  can  get  the  trend. of  your  mind.  still a  lot of  money to  me.  When  I  up  to  a  stand­still.  read that  the SIU has a million dol­ giving  everyone  a  hard  time  and  the  reserves  it  would  help  me  if  I  When  you  get  to  live  by  the  hall,  A  man  wanting  to  ship  out  fast  lars  of  the  Welfare  Fund  stacked  as  far  as  the  crew  is  concerned,  got  out  now.  you  can  then  make  full  use  of  could  act  upon  the  "news  flash"  away  in  government  hoiids,  it  they  could all  do  without  him.  I  started  sailing  in  1944  and  your  meal  ticket,  meet  your  ship­ and  stand  a  better  chance  hereto­ started  me  thinking.  Here  we  are,  Henry  A.  Jeffrey  joined  the  SIU.  the  liext  year.  I  mates'and be  fully at  home.  fore  with  shipping  news  quite  a  with all  that money  in the  Welfare  Paddy  Farrell  would  also  like  information  on  4^  4^  *  few  days  old  by  the  time  he  gets  Fund  alone  and  not  so  many  years  clearing  my  papers.  4).  4>  4>  the  LOG.  I  hear  many  seamen  re­ ago  at  2  Stone  Street  there  was  The  LOG  has .really  improved  mark  that  they  wished  they  stayed  hardly  enough  to  buy  a  new  light  and  it  was  the  best  a  few  years  where  they  were  instead  of  heed­ bulb  if  the  old  one  burned  out.  ago.'  I'd  also  like  to  see  the  hew  ing  the  agents  report.  To  the  Editor:  It's  a  real  comfort  to  be  able  to  Just  a  few  words  from  the  Fort  hall.  To  the  Editor:  Thanks again,  for a  Union  paper  walk  up to  that  bulletin  board and  Sgt.  Lewis  P.  Tararrini  In  your  issue  of  April  4,  there  Hoskins about  the LOG.  In its  new  second  to  none.  look  at  those  nice  fat  figures  on  4  4"  4"  appears  a  letter  by  Brother  Bill  Ai  W.  Sadenwater  money we  got  in our  Welfare  Fund  form  and  Indexed  in  departments  Hay  about  our  last  negotiations.  it  rates first  class  and  it's  about  t  4.  >  and  Vacation  Fund.  It  makes  the  time  some  of  our  brothers  began  I  would  like  to  state  that  I fully  average  fellow  realize  that  this  agree  with  the  brother.  The  chief  to realize  it. I  am  Union  is  a  big  time  operation  and  steward  has  a  very  hard  job.  He  in  favor  of  do­ To  the Editor:  it's got  the money  to back  up those  nating  $5  every  My  last  trip  on  the  Steel  Sea­ is  at  all  times  between  two  cross­ j\ elfare payments and that  vacation  To  the  Editor:  quarter  for  the  farer  was  more  or  less  enjoyable  fires;  the  ship  owner's  shore  stiffs  pay—plenty  of  it.  upkeep  of  it.  That  25G  loan  to  the  Canadian  but  proved "to  be  the first  one  to  on  one  side  and  the  crew  on  the  You  can  be  pretty  sure  too,  that  other  side.  That's  where  your  Some  are  not  District  proves  what  I've  believed  send  me  to  the  hospital  in  my  so  generous  for  whole  sea  career.  I  sprained  my  blood  pressure goes  up.  If  you will  all  along—that  there's  no  union  the  boys  running  the  show  know  supporting  it  at  back  while  working on  a  boiler and  consult  the  various  hospitals  you  like  ours  for  lending  a  helping  where  there  at.  Where  else  could  the  proper  time.  now am  in  the  USPHS  Hospital on  V(ill find  that  out  of  every  ten  hand.  I'll  say  it  anytime  that  the  you  find  a  welfare  and  vacation  stewards,  seven  will  have  high  But  the  same  Staten  Island.  SIU  has  done  more  for  seamen  setup  like  ours  paying  out  top  benefits and  still building  up those  blood  pressure.  It's  the  worries  of  ones  will  stand  than any  union anywhere—whether  TUlaboI  My  condition  poses  a  big  inter­ at  a  bar  and  rogation  mark,  because  every  time  his  job.  they're SIU  members or sailing un­ big funds?  It  looks like  to me  that  before  long  the  Union  might  be  quickly  plead  the  cause  of  some  It  is  very  unfortunate  that  we  der  some  other  outfit.  the  pain  seems  to  be  decreasing  it  The  best  part  about  this kind  of  able  to  do  something  more  in  the  cutie  who  is  shaking  a  can  for  the  comes  back  all  of  a  sudden  as  were  not  included  in  the  $30  raise  a  deal  is  that  we're  able  to  lend  way  of  benefits  for  the  members.  aid  of  some  unknown  outfit  up  in  sharp  as  ever,  to  the  point  that  I  since  we  are  day  workers  and  can­ not  be  classified  as  anything  else.  Alaska.  Ask  the  same  person,  who  Jim  Tonery  out  that  kind  of  dough  without  have  much  doubt  of  being  my  old  It  may  be  remembered  that  is  shipping  the  LOG  to  our  ex­ slowing  up  any  of  our  own  plans.  4"  41  4"  self  again.  since  the  painting of  all rooms  has  shipmates  over  in  Korea?  It  shows  that  there's  plenty  more  I  am  getting  diathermy  treat­ been  given  to  the  deck  depart­ where  that  came  from  if  need  be.  ' There  is  a  job  being  well  done.  ments  in  the  physical  therapy  de­ ment  that  there  is  very  little  over­ Anyway,  before  the  year  is "fin­ Keep  up  the  good  work.  partment and  spend  plenty of  time  time  to  be  made  by  the  steward's  ished,  the  Canadian  District  will  Pedro  Viilabol  have  their  new  headquarters  and  To  the  Editor:  Stewards  delegate  at  the  occupational  therapy  shop  department,  if  any,  outside  of  the  Saturdays  and  Sundays.  we'll  have  our  $25,000  back.  From  Could you  please arrange  to have  i  t  4  However,  I have  very  confidence  what  I've  learned  about  that  outfit  copies  of  the  SEAFARERS  LOG  in  our  leaders  and  believe  that  they're" doing  a  swell  job  and  this  sent  to  me  at  my  present  address?  when  this  is  called  to  their  atten­ is  one  loan  that's  going  to  be  paid  I  sailed  with  the  SIU  from  J945  tion  they  will  do  their  very  best  back  in  a  hurry.  until  1951,  when  I  went  into  the  to  correct  same.  Let  me  say  hats  Mike  Neville  Marine  Corps.  My  last trip  was an  To  the  Editor:  off  to Brother  Bill  Hay for  starting  4"  4"  t  eight­month  haul  on  the  Stony  Thanks  for sending  me  the  copy  the  ball  rolling.  I  hope  to  hear  Creek  that  paid  off  in  Maine.  After  of  the  form  used  to  get out  of  the  from  some  of  the  other  stewards.  army  in  order  to  go  back  to  sea.  paying  off,  I  retired  my  book  and  Clarence  L.  Yearwood  I  think  it  is  going  to  help  me  out  came  into  this  outfit.  I  took  my  very  much  and  I  am  very  grateful  J.  4*  4"  boot  training  at  Parris  Island,  ad­ To  the' Editor:  to  you.  When  Brother  Bill  Hay  wrote  vanced  infantry  training  at  Camp  I  would appreciate it  if you could  that  stewards  are  entitled  to  top  Pendleton,  Cal.,  and  then  tank  send me  the  SEAFARERS LOG  so  pay  in the  April  4 LOG  he  is noth­ training.  Now  I'm  over  here  in  I can  keep up  with  the news.  To  the  Editor:  ing  else  than  right.  The  chief  Korea  putting  this  training  to^use.  Pvt.  Raul  E.  Cumare  Just  a  few  lines to  let  you know  steward  should  be the  highest paid  I  would  like  to  keep  up  on  the  4'  4­  4"  I would  like to get the  Union news­ unlicensed  man.  At  this  time  the  activities  of  the  Seafarers,  as  I  paper.  I  am  in  the  army  now,  but  chief  steward  sometimes  doesn't  hope  to  go  back  to  sea  when  I  get  I  used  to  be  a  seaman  until  I  was  make  as  much  as  some  of  the  cut  of  here.  drafted  and  sent  to  Korea.  I  am  steward  department  men  working  Pfc R.  C.  Bauer  Steel  Seafarer  crewmen,  John  now  stationed  in  Okinawa.  under  him.  (Ed. Note- You should receive To the  Editor:  By the  way,  print  my  address  in  LOG regularly from now on in). I  wish  to  give  my  thanks  to  the  R.  Chaker  Heft),  and  Max  The  chief  steward  doesn't  get  Moore  do  some  sightseeing  in  the  paper  for me.  I  would  like  to  Union  and  the  brothers  for  their  t>  anything  out  of  extra  meal  money  Djibouti,  French  Somaliland.  get  some  letters "from  the  boys  I  kind  thoughtfulness  during  my  or  passenger  money.  Nor  does  he  four month  stay here  in the  Staten  which  is  run  by  Miss  Weber  and  used  to  sail  with.  get  extra  pay  for  passengers  on  Cpl Ferlton J. Mears,  52091204  Island  USPHS  hospital.  I  have  her  two  gorgeous  assistants.  Miss  some  ships.  But  when he  wants  to  8110  Army  Unit  been  treated  swell  here  and  have  Vandenberg  and  Miss  Gosselin.  make  overtime  they  expect  him  to  To  the  Editor:  APO  719  no  complaints  at  all.  I've  had  two  work  like  the  rest  of  the  steward's  c/o  PM,  San  Francisco  The  crew  of  the  Alcoa  Patriot  minor  operations  and  one  major  It's  no  fun  being  sick  while  department  for  it.  He  doesn't  get  feels  that  we  could  use  some  edu­ one  and  I  am  thankful  to  say,  all  ashore in  this city, where  nice girls  4>  4.;  4.  any  overtime  for  supervising.  and  all  kinds  of  other  entertain­ cational  literature  that  would  be  a  success.  5­Year  Rating  helpful.  We  have  a  good  many  But  the  success  of  the  major  ments  are  plentiful.  I  wouldn't  That's the reason l am for higher  newer  men  aboard  who  could  use  operation  I  believe,  is  due  to  the  mind it  so much if  I was at sea  and  wages  for  the  chief  steward.  I  information  about  our  Union.  six  brothers  who  donated  blood  ten  thousand  miles  from  nowhere.  To the  Editor:  would  also  like  to  see  that  the  Before  I finish  I  would  like  to  I  just  want to  let some  of my ex­ Incidentally,  the  pictures  we  which  was  so  vitally  needed.  .  chief  steward  has  to  have  at  least  sent of  the fish  that  was caught  off  mention  the  wonderful  attitude  of  shipmates know  that I've  become a  Get  Attention  five  year's  seatime  in  galley  rat­ this  ship  was  of  a  catfish  and  it  The  USPHS  Hospital  is still  the  the  doctors,  nurses  and  attendants  piroud  father for  the first  time­  My  ings  and  also  has  to  make  a  trip  did  weigh  240  pounds.  A  good  finest  hospital in  every respect,  yet  of  this  hospital.  The  chow  is  also  wife  gave  birth  to  a  baby  boy  on  as  chief  cook  every  two  or  three  sized  catch  if  we  say  so  ourselves.  I  advise  all  Seafarers  not  to  put  good.  April  6,  in  Metho'dist  Hospital  in  years.  J.  H.  Thompson,  Jr:"  off  an ailment  that needs attention.  i  hope  to  hear  from'  aU  of  my  Brooklyn.  "We've  named  him Texaa  '  Steward's  department  men  Will  Rogers  Clamp.  (Ed.  note:  We  just  didn't  tfiinh  It  takes  a  long  time .to  diagnose  former  shipmates  and  pals.  should be  classified as day  workers  /hat  a  catfish  came  that  big!/  John B.  Chaker  John  Clamp  these  caseSi  and  It.  sometimes  Engineers Differ  On Cape Domain  Army Belease  Papero Souyht  Million In Bonds  Impresses Him  He  Urges  All  To  Aid  LOG  Sprained Back  Grounds Seaman  Canadian hoan  Proves SiU Tops  s:  Steward^s Task  Has Its Worries  Marine Wants  News of  Union  GI Gives Thanhs  For Union Aid  l!i>  |i/,  1^'  Agrees Stewards  Bate More  Pay  Army Man Wants  LOG and Mail  Get CheehupSf  Patient Warns  Patriot Wants  Union Booklets  Texas Born In  Heart of  Bklyn  J  �.  '­J":  LETTERS  AWs Swell On  Master^s Wife  Thanks Crewmen  Richard Davis  IgMMf  AKMitki^^m  hft.:Tpviiir­a»W'  SEA  F?A  R  E  R  $  CASH  BENEFITS  To  the  Editon  .  To tiio Editor!  Having  a  good  captain,  crew,  Tho  following  letter  was  re­ PAID  BY  THE  SEAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  •  ATLANTIC  AND GULF  DISTRICT  •  A.F.L.  ceived  by tb.e  crew of  the  Biuestar  chow  and  weather  has  made  this  from  the  captain'*  wife,  Arvilla  a  good  crossing  to  Korea  and  Berger,  thanking  them  for  an  en­ Japan  on  the  Richard  H.  Davis.  Vacation Plan.  March 30—April  12  There  were  no  beefs  to  speak  of.  joyable  trip.  The  letter reads:  Welfare  Plan,  March  23—April  5  "Today  I  am  leaving  and  so  I­ Captain  Lang  is an  old SIU man  want to take this means of  express­ (retired  book  G­73)  and  still  has  ing  my  thanks  to  each  and  every  the  Union  spirit  which  has  gained  George  Jones  85B6  6437  one  of  you  for  your  indulgence  Jiim the  respect of  the entire^ crew.  CecU  D.  Jones  73.89  6458  Everyone  has  appreciated  his  con­ John  T.  Wulzen  ........ 6459  90.61  and  all  the  courtesies  y6u  have  sideration  in  such  matters  as  Edsel  E.  Davis  6460  72.33  shown me.  Guy  G.  Gage  6461  93.72  having  a  well­stocked  slop  chest,  Andrew  C.  Lutey  ....... 6462  104.61  REPORT  NO.  5  "However,  I  felt  at first  that  as  well  as  his  willingness  to  dis­ Reeves S.  Compton  ...... 6463  89.44  Cleveland  J.  Vincent  .... 6464  103.06  perhaps  I  might  be  intruding  on  cuss  any  suggestions  of  the  crew  By Lloyd Gardner, Asst.  Secretary­Treasurer  Howard  W.  HaU  6465  89.06  a  realm  that  was  a  source  of  free­ that  would  bring  about  better  re­ Howard  R.  Harvey  ......  6466  61.06  Period  Covered Tby  This  Report—March  30­April  12  WUliam  H.  Mason  6467  81.67  dom  to  you  but  you  accepted  me  lations  and  contentment  aboard  Eugene  W.  Vann  51.72  6468  Cash  on  Hand  |276,962.80  Markle  S.  Caruthers  and  made  me  feel  at  home.  This  ship.  6469  36.94  210,000.00  Joseph  M.  Hodges  6470  61.44  kindness  among  all  the  others,  In  general  we  feel  that  we  have  Estimated  Accounts  Receivable  EMward  J.  Kocanouski  ..  6471  9.3.72  95,919.91  John  made­  this  trip  a  memorable  and  had  the  kind ­ of  a  trip  and  the  Vacation  Benefits  Paid  in  Period  Kasigian  6472  47.06  523,942.16  James  R.  McPhaul  ...... 6473  108.50  most  enjoyable  one—even  if  I  was  SIU  brotherhood  spirit  that  most  Vacation  Benefits  Paid  Since  Feb.  11,  1952  ...  Rafael  Matos  58.33  deluged­with  soup  when  someone  men  hope  they  will  have  when  In  the  two­week  period  just  passed  the  SIU  shot  well  past  the  half  Jose  Maisonet  ....;  104.22  6475  Aniceto  Pedro  82.44  6476  decided  to  change  course  one  day.  they first  go aboard  a new  ship.  miiUqn dollar  mark  in vacation  pay paid oqt  through the  Plan's offices  Frank  K.  Szecsi  ........ 6477  39.67  "May  I  wish  you  all  the  best  of  47.44  Donald  D.  Dambrino  in  thp  Union's  Headquarters.  In  just  one  day  over  two  months  the  EkniUie  Gandara  ........ 6478  Alfred  Domingnez  6479  37.72  luck­and  all  the happiness  you  are  SIU  has  put  into  the  hands  of  the  membership  over  a  half  million  Joe  Ship's delegate  Garza  6480  45.89  looking  for."  dollars  in cold  cash;  all  money  that  otherwise  would  never  have  come  PhUUp  J. Carpevich  6481  67.28  .  t  ^  t  A.  Cichomski  ....  6482  75.44  to  the  men  who  were  entitled  to  be  compensated  vacation­wise  for  Joseph  The  crewmembers  of  the  Blue­ Elmer  H.  Patrick  46.67  6483  time  spent  working.  Vasser  Szymanskl  6484  83.22  star  certainly  appreciate  Mrs.  Fidel  Perez  73.50  6485  The  Plan is  operating  smoothly and  continuing  to meet  the demands  Robert  Berger's  thoughtfulness.  G.  WUey  6486  103.44  in  headquarters  and  in  the  outports  with  a  minimum  of  delay  to  the  Stephen  Modzelewski  ..  6487  .  52.89  John W.  Hill  M.  St.  Clair  .... 6488  41.61  men  involved.  It is impossible  to think  of  a  manner  in  which  the men  Clifford  PhUlip  B.  Ryan  6489  89.83  Ship's delegate  To  the  Editor:  could  collect  their  vacation  pay  with  less  red  tape  and  with  less  time  James  D.  Scherman  .... 6490  48.22  During  a  shipboard  meeting  MUburn  L.  Hatley  6491  63.39  ^  aboard  the  Chickasaw  it  was  sug­ delay.  Joseph  Obreza  6492  86.33  Now  that  this  money  paid  out  is  getting  up  there  in  the  big  figures  Ingvar  A.  Kappelslaaen  ..  6493  97.22  gested by one  of  the brothers  pres­ To  Cash  Vac.  Checks  ... 6494  1,500.00  it  is easy  to  see  just  how  big  this  thing  really  is  and  of  what  benefit  ent that since  we have  a ship going  Michael  M.  Danberg  .... 6495  64.94  Thompson  6496  85.94  to  every  comer  of  the  world,  it  it  is  to  our  members.  It  is  a  set­up. that  was  a  long  time  in  coming,  Joseph  Frank  Borst  • .  6497  60.67  but the SIU did it despite  a lot of  skeptical haw­hawing  that a  workable  would  be  nice  for headquarters  to  Antonio  Lamego  6498  42.78  vacation  plan  could  not  be  worked  out  for the  maritime  industry.  Im­ Alfred  Duggan  '6499  85.17  To  the  Editor!  have a  trophy  room.  Thad  Hinson  6500  65.72  We  are  currently  making "a  non­ This would  be for souvenirs from  possible  is  just  one  of  those  words  the  SIU  doesn't  include  in  its  Thomas  McCormick  6501  39.67  Brian  Fisher  6502  60.28  scheduled  stop  here  in  San  Juan  all  ports.  We  feel  sure  that  the  vocabulary.  James  Sparks  6503  65.33  to  hospitalize  one  of  our firemen  rest  of  the membership  would  co­ 6504  71.94  John  Hunt  6383  10938  Ferdie  Fuselier  Check  6384  72.72  Rodney  Fontenott  ...... (i.'iOS  60.28  Name  No.  Amount  Lawrence  Kaufman  who is  suffering from  acute appen­ operate  to  such  an  extent  that  in  Mlchal  Maurice  Ashleigh  6506  113.56  Michaelik  6385  92.94  6310  89.06  Edward  Martin  dicitis.  The  Del  Valle's  Mp,  Dr.  just  a  short  time  we  would  have  Timothy  Less  6507  85.94  6386  57.17  Glenn  WiUiams  6311  68.83  Anthony  Klecha  6508  Arthur  Queary  "T  6387  59.11  James  Martin  113.56  Murray  Plyler  99.56  6312  Donald  Peggs,  has  done  a  swell  a  trophy  room  to be  proud  of.  6509  Charles (Tironister  6388  117.44  Bernard  Birencwajg  35.00  6313  38.11  Georges  Stravarides  job" of  taking  care  of  him.  Not  It  would  especially  make  a  very  Harry  Summerfield  ...... 6314  6389  101.11  53.28  Fred  Miller  Eustaquio  Rivera  . "   6390  61.06  Ralph  Nixon  6315  110.06  having the proper  favorable  impression  upon  other  Clemmie  Mosley  6391  78.56  6316  78.17  Bertll  Svenblad  Aifonse  Prego,  surgical  equip­ labor  leaders and  government  offi­ John  Floyd  6392  75.83  37.72  John  Hundley  6317  When  it  John  Watson  6393  56.78  AB:  Lorace  Cowart  6318  65.72  ment,  nor  the  cials  visiting our  new  hall.  As  we  Harry  Jones  6394  62.61  comes  to  collect­ 89.44  Joseph  Yannd  6319  have  seen  by  the  LOG  there  are  necessary  assist­ Douglas Meefcs  <  6320  105.78  Robert  Garrod  6395  103.06  61.44  Clarence  White  6396  36.56  ing  the  hard  James  Majewski  ...;  6321  ants,^ he  advised  always  many  of  these  people  and  Jesse  6397  <40.44  cash,  there's  no  Maloney  6322  105 00  Roger  Brennan  Captain  Hougens  we  are  sure  they  would  get  a  kick  Michael  Shockovsky  6398  58.72  6323  92.94  Frank  Wynans  Joseph Simmons  6324  84.78  Isabelo  Quanico  6399  87.89  Union  like  the  to  leave  him  in  out of  this.  >  6325  105.39  Thomas  Jagoe  6400  47.06  Stephen  LacaUe  H.  O.  Lembaugh  Jasper  Williams  the  nearest  hos­ 58.72  WiUiam  Skurat  6401  49.00  SIU.  This  is  a  6326  6402  79.33  ^eat  setup  and  6327  36.56  John  Meletios  Rae  Ship's  delegate  Roland  pital.  Without  6403  96.44  certainly makes it  Robert  Arce  6328  52.89  Charalambos  BairUs  _  ^4  hesitating  a  min­ Claude  Chaffin  6404  91.78  45.11  Harold  Slater  6329  »  ^  4^  64.17  John  Flynn  6405  75.44  easy  for  us.  6330  Charles  Daniels  ;  1  ute  Captain  Hou­ 6406  109.28  60.28  James  Morgan  Walter  Jefgensen  ....... 6331  gens  wired  San  6407  .  110.44  6.^32  109.28  WUliam  Biskas  James  Tanner  To  Cash  Vac.  Checks....  6408  4,000.00  Juliam  Herndon  Juan  and  made  all  the  necessary  6510  49.00  Joseph  Pasinosky  6409  59.11  Newell  6511  76.22  arrangements  to  hospitalize  the  Richard  L.  Welch  6410  $103.83  Richard  John  Witchen  6512  99.17  W.  J.  Gorman,  Albert  Silva  6411  96.44  To  the  Editor!  Juan  Rios  6513  "  89.83  fireman.  Teodoro  Ruiz  6412  55.61  TuUia  6514  53.28  You  Oliver  V.  Ortiz  6413  38.50  Charles  A  guy  will  have  to  sail  many  I've  been  meaning  for  a  long  messma&t  Adolphe  Lamonthe  ..... 6515  90.61  wouldn't  expect  Thomas  R.  Parrett  6414  87.89  Costa  Roupe  6516  66.89  ships  before  he  can find  a  doctor  time  to write  this  letter to  suggest  me  to  feel  any  Thomas  E.  MacTaggart  ..  6415  83.61  Joseph  Taylor.  .'  6517  64.17'  Michael  Schalestock  .... 6416  117.44  Clifford  Pressnall  to  compare  with  Dr.  Peggs  and  a  that  we  exchange  papers.  6518  66.89  different  from  Francis  E.  MiUer  6417  79.72  Philip  Brooks  6519  39.28  For  several­  months  I've  been  anybody  else  in  skipper  like\Captain  Hougens.  Antonio  Falco  6418  71.56  Edward  Croto  6520  85.17  James  V.  Ripka  6419  66.50  Rene  Martinez  6521  64.56  Last  ti^p,  while  we  were  along­ swiping copies of  the SEAFARERS  the  same  spot  Richard  Savanaugh  6420  71.94  WilUam  Hay  6522  48.61  Isaac  W.  McGlothlin  .... 6421  73.11  Joseph  Delgado  side  the  dock  ­in  Victoria,  Brazil,  LOG  from  the  offices  of  maritime  would  you?  Col­ 6523  42.78  Norman  J.  Moore  6422  73.89  unions  here  In  Portland.  It's  one  BUI  Gross  6524  43.17  a  Liberty  ship,  the  Tramar  II,  lecting  this  mon­ Jack  Gardner  6423  88.67  George  Weir  6525  ^.28  Gordon  E.  McDaniel  .... 6424  65.33  David  Wright  dragged  one  of  its  anchors  jmd  of  the  best  labor  papers  I've  ever  ey  is  just  swell.  6526  83.22  John  Black  6425  49.78  Melvin  Foster  6527  88.67  just  about  scraped  the  starboard  seen.  John  J.  Brunner.  Jr  6426  98.78  Rafael  Acevedo  6528  100.33  Chas.  A.  Donnough  .... 6427  46.28  Alfred  Fry  gangway  of  the  Del  Valle.  Nobody  To put  a stop to this petty thiev­ 6529  112.89  6428  96.44  Joseph  Malone  6333  43.17  Osman  Zen  ery,  I've  added  the  SEAFARERS  William  Reno  ....  6530  100.72  was  hurt,  though.  >  Mosher  ....  6334  88.28  Robert  A.  Pomerlane  ... 6429  61.44  Thaddeus  Pijanowski  6531  87.89  LOG  to  our  exchange  list,  hoping  Ralph  Fred  Olsen  37.33  Tuby  O'Neal  8430  113.56  John  Roling  6335  6532  95.28  I'll  try  to have  more  news  when  you  will  reciprocate.  79.72  Omar  All  6336  BiUy  Boatler  6533  58.33  'we  get  to  Rio.  ^  97.61  Joseph  Gilmore  ..  6337  Robert  Ross  6534  42.00  Janies  W.  Goodsellr kdltor  Kenneth  Woodard  99.94  6338  Thedore  Themelis  ....... 6535  117.44  Jose  Maisonet,  Edmundo  D.  Sepulveda  Teofllo  Torres  ... ....... 6339  112.78  Robert  Hatch  6536  54.83  Oregon  Labor Press  Wong  Dao  91.78  wiper: I'm collect­ 6340  Philip  Syrax  6537  40.83  Ship's delegate  '  William  GUck  .... ..... V. 6341  102.28  Richard  Toler  6538  92.17  George  GUI  6342  108.89  ing  this  money  Arthur  MUlar  6539  107.33  William  Gilstrad  ­6343  82.83  for  ships  I  was  Leo  Allen  6540  72.72  Calvin  HamUton  6344  72.33  Edward  Leahy  6541  82.83  88.28  on  back  in  July  James  Armstrong  6349  Guisseppe  Barone  ....... 6542  42.00  75.06  of  last  year.  I  Omar  Elliott  6346  James  TutwUer  6543  85.56  68.06  Frank  Jensen  6347  John  Ziegler  6544  103.06  01.78  never  thought  I  Julio  Figueroa  6348  Arthur  Langevin  6545  95.67  71.56  would  still  have  Otto  Uiiderhill  6349  Henry  Covington  ­  6546  96.44  Hans  Vingen  6350  02.94  Thomas  Cook  6547  80.89  Frank  Fo'rmiseno  6351  35.78  money  coming  to  Floyd  McNeese  6548  103.44  82.83  me.  Benjamin  Raminez  6352  Melvin  Turk  6549  47.06  TOTAL  'm  • 3­/^ T  0110,679.91  Vacation  Suggest Trophg  Room In Hall  "­V.  .1  Freighter Gives  Dei Valie Shove  Oregon Editor  Calls LOG Tops  Harry  Schroer  • • • • 6353  • •   6354  Morris  Kolitcb  ....  .... 6355  .... 6356  Stanley  Mazur  Biaggio  Alfano  ....  .... 6357  Charles  Crawford  .  .... 6358  .... 6359  Amo Larson  ..:  Laurence  Relnchuck  .... 6360  Herbert  SuUiven  ..  .... 6361  Earl  Vanney  6362  Robert  Peel  6363  OteUo  Siraoncioni  6364  6365  Lewis  Jackson,  Jr.  6366  Henry  Jeffrey  ....  6367  Allen  Emery  6368  PetronUo  Rojo  ...  6369  Edward  Graham  ..  6370  Irini'j  P.i'Me  Frank  Airey  6371  Joseph  Sbaramuts  6372  WUbur  Everett  6373  Harold  Restucher  6374  Kristian Korneliusen  6378  Victor  Tubo  6376  Costas  Tsanakis  6377  James  Balderstott  6378  Juan CoUago  6379  Mustafo  Fakhry  ........ 6380  Lloyd  Gunnells'  6381  ,^lu;obo  Enriques  ..  Raymond Hynes The  Tramar  Il's bow  nudges  the  Del  Valie's starboard  Side  after  drtfs^ her anclior la Victoria, Braril.  114.72  35.78  41.61  78.56  Woodrow  W.  Balch  .... 6431  6432  72.33  Earley  Joyner  96.06  Arthur  J.  Raifsnlder  .... 6433  Samuel  P.  Drury  6434  102.28  6435  46.67  I.eonard  Rublen  107.33  Constantinos  P.  Felakas  6436  6437  • 42.78  Arthur  S.  Turner  6438  114.33  David  B.  Albright  6439  84.78  WUllam  A.  Jordan  6440  40.06  Theodores  Veliotis  Joseph  MUes  6441  102.67  John  J.  O'ConneU  6442  64.17  107.33  Charles  E.  GaUoway  .... 6443  43.94  Demetrios  N.  Kambanos  6444  6445  76.61  John  J.  Winn  97.61  Anthony  G.  Maciulaltis  .. 6446  6447  111.61  Manuel  Escubio  6448  105.00  George  R.  Mates  James  H.  KeUy  6449  59.50  6450  112.00  John  E.  Kane  6451  84.78  Prudencio  DeJesus  Claude  B.  Chaffin  6452  106.17  (to replace check'No. 6404)  74.67  6453  77.78  OUver  Hodge  6454  89.44  Michael  Lake  .  6455  ­  77.39  Donald  Ruddy  97.94  Eddie  E.  Best, ,Jr.  ...... 6456  72.33  88.67  57.56  91.78  55.61  113.56  67.28  70.39  84.00  45.11  44.72  41.61  70.00  67.67  73.11  91.78  117.44  70.00  81.28  47.06  60.28  91.78  85.94  52.11  89.06  64.56  Daniel  FUlingim  6550  Eugene  HaU  6551  Aaron  Wilburn  6552  Charles  Ough  6553  Fred  Havard  6554  Freddie  Lane  6555  Richard  Tucker  6556  MelviUe  McKinney  6557  George  Stewart  ......... 6558  Aimer  Vickers  6559  Bernard  Friedman  6560  Guy  Newman  6561  Charles  Morris  6562  Ira  Willoughby "  6563  Raphael  Irizarry  6564  Walter  Karcyewchi  6565  Joseph  Gurka  6566  George  David  6567  Francis  David  6568  Marcilo  Arong  6569  Francis  Sturgis  6570  Eusebio  Ramirez  ....... 6571  Alfred  Bliksvan  6572  Frank  Hobson  6573  William  Morrison  6574  Alfred  O'Kroghy  6575  Gordon  Daly  6576  Kaare  Iverscn  6577  53.28  73.89  83.61  68.06  116.28  42.78  78.17  103.11  43.56  68.44  93.33  60.28  39.28  92.56  59.89  50.56  36.58  88.67  64.56  101.89  118.61  117.06  115.89  54.06  57.56  57.15  64.94  88.28  (Continued  on  page  24)  f  Ai.  ...ail  >  ,  • }  v  �Far* Twenty­four  SEAFARERS  LOG  Friday,  April  18. 19SS  • r  '• • ""I  SEA  FA  R  E  R  S  TOTAL  CASH  BENEFITS  $110,679.91  •   '  Vacation  Plan  March  30,—  April  12  Welfare  Plan  March  23  —  April  5  PAID  BY  THE  SEAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  •  ATLANTIC  AND GULF  DISTRICT  •  A.F.L.  (Continued  from  page  23) .  «-/ |S­'l£­ 50.17  George  HUI  Lionel  Jackson  .  6827  6975  84.78  Atllano  Malabet  .. 7101  117.06  43.94  Daniel  Alaexander  James  Thompson  ,  6828  6976  83.22  George  Meshorer  .. 7102  97.22  71.58  James  Dunlop  Isadora  Karoske  ,  6829  6977  88.67  Demltre  Caloglrou  .;  .. 7103  115.89  40.06  John  Kelsoe  Ruflno  Vldal  .  6830  6978  42.78  Chan  Kwang  .. 7104  71.56  Oakley  Spiers  41.22  Nicholas  Brancato  ,  6831  6979  40.06  Void  .. 7105  Void  Albert  RoblUard  .  6832  106.56  Daniel  Brannon  6980  73.89  William  Kuyl  .. 7100  57.56  James  AUen  .  6833  49.00  Louie  Cook  47J)6  WlUlam  Westcott  6981  .. 7107  99.56  51.72  James  Morton  ...  Charles  Wedgeworth  ,  6834  6982  10636  Louis  Suares  .. 7108  64.56  Edward  Hlgglns  ,  6835  87.89  James  Ormston  6983  53.28  Robert  Zumkley  .'.  7109  106.56  Clayton  Tinker  51.72  Alvln  Mister  .  6836  6984  42.78  Sau  Mok  .. 7110  119.78  Nathan  Champagne  ,  6837  40.06  Raymond  Timmons  6985  >1  76.61  Frederick  Dunn  .. 71ir  96.44  Ernest  Williams  50.94  James  Vondra  ,  6838  6986  84.39  Buford  Watson  75.83  .. 7112  Henry  Donnelly  ........ 6839  73.50  Allen  Kramer  6987  98.39  Joseph  Kane  70.78  .. 7113  Felix  Brlncat  6840  41.22  Christian  Handel  "6988  35.00  Walter  Klrby  .. 7114  101.50  65.72  Eugene  Nlchalson  ...... 6989  Berthall  VVlnborne  ...:..  6841  57.94  Rudolph  Gross  .. 7115  79.72  Paul  KIA  6842  76.61  James  Kahl  6990  101.11  To  Cash  Vac.  Checks... .. 7116  3,000.00  Harold  Patton  6843  39.28  Edward  Ruley  6991  72.33  Markos  Potlrladls  .. 7117  93.72  Frank  Leonard ­ 6844  117.44  Donald  Rood  6992  98.78  Nicolas  Chanarldis  ....  .. 7118  80.11  Phillip  Wagner  6845  47.44  Emanuel  Greaux  6993  92.56  Howard  Herring  .. 7119  $99.17  James  Faulkner  6846  36.94  Eugene  Abies  6994  98.39  Fred  Rombach  .. 7120  41.22  Felipe  Narvaez  6847  60.67  James  Nichols  6995  102.28  George  Stldham  .. 7121  50.94  Patrick  Cleary  6848  75.83  Jeff  Davis  6996  103.44  Clinton  Mason  ....j..  46.67  .. 7122  Jerrell  Neel  6849  04.89  Donald  Mosher  6997  101.89  Paul  Miller  40.83  .. 7123  Michael  Eschenke  ...... 6850  59.89  Ray  Larson  6998  86.72  Frederick  Hoffman  ..  94.89  ...7124  Gerald  Hermes  6851  65.33  Helmo  A.  Rluttula  6999  101.89  August  MlcheU  .. 7125  42.00  William  Vogler  6852  45.50  Robert  Wisman  7000  119.78.  Darrell  Riley  .. 7126  ­  47.83  Peter  Cendrowski  1  6853  57.94  Stanley  Novak  .. .7127  99.94  James  Banners  ......... 6854  101.50  Henry  Hence  '.  .. 7128  107.33  Henry  McDllda  6855  •   110.44  Lionel  MlUer  .. 7129  79.72  William  Jones,  WlUlam  Hardee  6856  41.22  Edward  Jaunet  ;. 7130  68.06  David  Evans  6857  38.89  3rd  cook:  This '  Richard  Funk  .. 7131  112.78  Herbert  Simmons  6858  41.22  Dennis  Bohler  ..  7132  78.17  Ernest  Carver  6859  101.50  vacation  system  Ellga  Powe  .. 7133  40.83  Joseph  Adair  6860  98.00  is  a  marvelous  Rlcardo  Tonagel  .. 7134  108.89  James  Dasher  6861  73.89  Salvatore  Zlttb  ..  7135  110.44  Berry  Tlpplns  6862  69.44  plan,  no  doubt  Edison  Shaffer  .. 7136  42.00  Walter  Terry  6863  64.17  about  it.  I  hope  Victor  Engel  ..  7137  45.50  Lester  Lockamy  6864  49.39  Richard  Johnson  91.00  .. 7138  Roland  Wlman  6865  50.56  we  keep  going  Maurice  Duet  ..  7139  103.44  Horace  Rountree  ....... 6866  108.89  ahead  In  the  fu­ Lee  Massicot  ..  7140  100.33  Michael  Boris  6867  88.28  Philip  Rels  .. 7141  ^  119.78  Charles  Omohundro  .... 6868  104.61  ture  as  we  have  Robert  Rudolph  .. 7142  60.28  AUan  Porter  6869  63.78  in  the  past.  Hoy  Atlzado  ..  7143  51.72  George  Goumas '  6870  65.56  William  Laridon  .,...  ..  7144  103.06  MaksymlUan  Zowada  ... 6871  ­  60.07  John  Thompson  .. 7145  45.89  Lorenzo  Brlglda  6872  99.56  Robert  Bright  Hams  ... 7001  lOSM  Richard  Janes  .. 7146  46.67  loannls  Stamatakls  6873  90.61  Philip  Mason  Clarke  ... 7002  65.33  John  Munden  ..  7147  71.94  $102.67  Paul  Smyth  6874  86.72  wmiam  James  Carey  ... 7003  76.61  Richard  Kanousa  ..,,  .. 7148  57.17  37.33  Dennis  Marcoly  ........  6875  7004  99.17  Nick  Mutln  108.11  Ormel  Fleet  57.56  ..  7149  44.72  John  Czajkowski  6876  76.61  David  William  Straw  ... 7005  64.94  Vern<vj  Corlls  82.44  ..  7150  40.83  Albert  Pfisterer  6877  45.50  Ronald  Peter Hannigan  ..  7006  89.06  Vincent  KlcklriUa  ....  .. 7151  73.89  71.17  Ulysses  Santiago  7007  6878  85.94  Joseph  RighetU  110.06  Raymond  SasservlUe  ..  .. 7152  108.89  104.22  John  Coleman  7Ci08  6879  78.17  loannis  Koulls  90.22  Edward  Kunchlck  ....  .. 7133  107.72  92.56  Comas  Knight  7009  6880  88.28  Edward  Allen  55.22  Jose  Polit  ..  7154  85.94  85.17  Edward  Hooper  6881  78.17  Henry  Wooding  Love­ Nlcolasos  Kantzouris  ..  .. 7155  116.67  79.72  Orlando  Guerrero  lace.  Jr  7010  6882  90.61  45,89  Mertln  Coleman  ..  7156  66.11  99.17  Patrick  Dorrlan  7011  6863  86.72  Paul  Combs  30.28  John  Spuron  .. 7157  68.06  77.00  John  McCarthy  6884  60.67  norland  Eugene  Fltz­ Robert  Bibb  ..  7158  . 71.56  45.89  Paul  Smith  patrlck  7012  6885  98.78  70.39  Orvillo  TlUett  .. 7159  69.61  55.61  Thomas  Freeland  .......  6886  $56.39  James  Andrew  Sullivan  7013  45.89  Stanlsla  Smialowsld  ..  .. 7160  121.33  106.17  Ted  Thompson  7014  6687  59.11  Paul  Junior  Morgart  109.28  James  Sturgls  ..  7161  61.00  43.56  Elmer  Frost  6888  44.72  Thomas  John  Rezeueteb  7015  101.89  James  Webb  .. 7162  92.94  100.33  Felix  Lartlgue  6889  81.67  Frank  Herbert  Fowler  ... 7016  68.83  James  Kerr  .. 7163  71.94  56.39  Juan  Sanchez  .  6890  81.67  Richard  Laken  Tlpexler..  7017  43.17  Ernest  Jacobson  ..  7164  51.33  61.83  Jack  Predom  AnastasMos  Avzangells  .. 7018  69.61  Sing  Shang  6891  35.39  .  '. 7165  57.58  36.56  J.  Bruce  Cole  Petros  E.  Votrtsinas  .... 7019  90.61  Jose  Gonzalez  6892  36.56  .. 7166  89.94  42.39  Albert  Freund  Steve  P.  Deri  7020  108.50  Gerardo  G^cla  6893  70.39  ..  7167  • 1.39  36.94  Lester  DeMott  Kenneth  H.  Stelnmetz  .,  7021  76.22  Anacleto  Goncalves  . ... 7168  6894  53.67  79.33  84.00  Stanley  White  ..........  6895  7022  37.33  ,  75.44  AUen  A.  EUls  45.50  Robert  Ratllff  7023  71.17  6896  82.06  Orlen  Wheeler  106.56  Richard  DeGraaf  7024  70.00  William  6897  84.78  Began  CaldweU  Thorn­ 59.11  Escolastlco  Reyes  7025  47.83  6698  117.44  Charles  M.  Everett  46.28  Juan  Urrutla  '  7026  79.72  ton, 3rd cook: It's  6899  48.61  Pedro  Venegas  51.33  Conrad  Tylenda  35.00  a  wonderful  plan  6900  110.06  Barney  B.  Thompson  .,. 7027  74.28  Vernon  Mayo  7028  08.44  6901  50.94  John  C.  Ramsey  89.44  Yulee  Crews  Enrique  Gonzalez  7029  .:.  6902  75.83  and  very  satisfy­ 89.06  76.61  John  Zukosky  Carmond  L.  WlUlams  ..... 7030  54.06  ing  to  get  that  6903  78.94  117.44  Richard  Potter  .. A  43.56/  6904  42.78  George  A.  Pellnard  .... 70.11  37.72  Richard  Foelster  Lasten  Lanlgan  7032  41.2?  check. The  Union  6905  49.78  40.06  Henry  Deacon  ....:  Rafael  S.  Saucede  7033  44.32  6906  106.94  certainly  did  a  48.61  Yao  Wing  7034  :  82.83  6907  86.72  Donald  C,  Fester  42.00  Francis  Wonson  7035  66.50  tremendous  job  6908  64.78  Ignac  W.  Maresh  110.83  Saviour  Magro  7036  38.50  in  getting  it  for  6910  44.33  Roy  D.  Johsen  46.28  Andrew  Franklin  7037  92.17  6911  84.39  Peter  Sadowskl  93.72  China  Lee  7038 ­ 86.72  us.  6912  101.89  James  F.  Hewitt  82.06  EUas  ,Perock  Faustina  Velez  7039  71.94  6913  64.17  93.33  Sea  Koo  John  F.  Murphy  7049  103.44  6914  81.67  73.11  Boleslaw  Derol  Melvln  B.  Harris  7041  ...,7169  105.00  '..  6915  103.06  John  Bonyea  71.94  92.94  Edgar  Baker  7042  7,170  64.56  100.33  Efttmlos  Floratos  6916  103.83  John  Garcia  50.56  Boland  Hoffman  George  T.  RusseU  7043  Charles  Goldstein  7i7l  121.33  47.03  6917  102.28  83.61  Thomas  Burke  Renato  A.  VlUata  7044  103.44  43.17  Clarence  Hawkins  ...... 7172  6918  75.06  38.50  Paul  Bertelsen  7173  85.56  110.67  Cicero  Douglas  6919  56.78  Emigldlo  Cononlzado  ... 7045  69.61  Jackson  Meyer  7174  113.17  87.89  Louis  Borgqulst  6920  52.11  Joseph  Griffin  Knox  .... 7046  47.83  John  AUff 1  James  Earl  Baker  7047  James  Brewer  7175  59.50  49.78  6921  40.44  54.83  Harry  Barnwell  7176  77.39  39.28  Michael  Crlstaldl  6922  68.06  George  Monro  Reese  ....  7048  71.17  James  Lucianl  Richard  Arendt  7049  7177  70.78  85.17  Bertram  Agol  6923  111.61  89.83  Andrew  Roberts  Vincent  Fasso  ...­,  7050  WlUiam  Rogers  7178  84.39  93.33  6924  59.50  63..!9  AUen  Gunter  Berkey  Shtiler  .......... 7051  7179  83.22  94.50  Milton  Gross  6925  59.89  100.72  Arthur  Valols  7052  7180  119.73  89.83  Edward  Northrop  6926  120.17  Francisco  Nadal  60.67  Cecil  Saunders  Edward  Rowand  7181  Charles  P.  Anderson  ..,  7053  93.33  93.72  6927  74.67  43.56  Marlon  Parker  7182  74.28  35.78  Stanlsla'w  Modzelewski  6928  96.83  Michael  Aversano  Jr.  ... 7054  69.21  WUllam  McGlynn  7183  58.72  3,500.00  Vincent  WlUlams  6929  120,17  To  Cash  Vac.  Checks  ... 7055  46.67  Robert  Layko  .7056  98.78  73.50  Joseph  Kolodzlejski  ..... 7184  6930  63.00  Stephen  T.  Harris  56.00  Eddie  Game  Joseph  Gulp  7185  7057  68.06  76.22  6931  92.17  Aanastaslos  Pappas  78.17  James  Moyers  James  Magulre  ......... 7186  7058  50.17  120.17  6932  36.56  Charles  H.  Bush  77.39  .Jack  Busclk  7187  7059  63.39  112.00  Raybon  Threatt  6933  95.67  Henderson  Young  64.17  Robert  Wroton  Kuo  Fong  7188  706O  68.83  112.00  44.33  WlUlam  Bodcnhelmer  ...  6934  73.89  Antonio  DeMelo  Frank  Braun  7189  7061  91.33  64.56  6935  109.67  Salvatore  Marone  70.73  John  Fedlou  7190  7062  80.89  79.72  WUlle  White  6936  52.11  Nlcotlno  Oppedlsano  .... 7063  92.17  Robert  Wlckhara  William  Wung  7191  59.89  90.61  6937  49.39  Hubert  O'Brien  101.11  Alfred  Gebron  Robert  Courtney  ........ 7192  7064  55.22  117.83  6938  86.72  Juan  Reyes  49.39  Henry  Sosa  John  Rose  7193  101.89  7005  110.06  6939  90.22  Charles  Lannlng  101.11  Elgin  Dover  7194  90.22  7066  41.61  James  Falrcloth  '  6940  60.67  Gedrge  Thomas  117.44  Gilbert  Titus'  7195  89.44  '7067  41.61  James  Garden  57.17  Thomas  Rhodes  52.50  Jesus  Rodriguez  .......  6941  Robert  Wllllmas  7196  108.89  7068  74.67  6942  92.94  Roy  Dozler  96.83  Ellas  Samonas  7197  56.00  7009  90.83  Charles  Howard  6943  64.56  Alfford  Mickley  56.39  Bernard  Edwards  7198  112.78  7070  82.44  Buddy  Young  6944  48.22  Bert  WlnReld  57.56  Alvln  Olander  •   Robert  Ritchie  7199  41.22  7071  67.67  6945  40.83  Gerald  Nance  87.89  Eugene  Tucker  7200  91.00  7072  91.78  Frank  Douglas  6946  70.78  Francisco  Panuelos  61.44  Joseph  Miller  .....'  66.50  '7073  70.00  Hemlngton  Hurlstone  ... 7201  6947  .  81.67  73.50  Teadoro  CastlUo  WlUlam  Sawyer  (to  replace  Floyd  Hansen  7074  77.00  40.83  Thomas  Daniels  97.22  Albert  Sylvestre  ....... 6948  Check  No.  5394)  7202  • 7.22  7075  40.06  6949  115.89  105.78  Eugene  Ladriere  7076  111.61  Joseph  Ryan  (to  replace  6950  79.72  Robert  Ayers  98.39  Nathan  Benenate  Check  No.  6767)  7203  02.94  35.39  6951  64.17  Edward  McLaughlin  .... 7077  44.72  Raymond  McNeely  7204  76.61  7078  47.44  James  Brown  6952  42.39  Calvin  Morris  42.00  Ernie  Bueaiio  Vance  Kesler  7205  44.72  Edward  Idell  7079  79.72  6953  88.28  2.000.00  John  Harty    ...., '7206  84.78  39.28  Florence  Foster  . • ^ 6954  35.78  Erneste  Francisco  ...... 7080  102.67  Jesye  Granadb ;.  49.00  Mlko  Berry  f..... 7207  7081  94.50  42.39  Bryan  Gibson  Void  Ernest  BiUlngs  . I......;  6955  67.67  Hartley  Eckhoff  7208  7082  107.33  6956  117.83  Andres  Sanchez  $49.78  George  Steele  7209  47.06  90.61  Franklon  Grant  6957  115.50  .William  Thornton  ...... 7083  80.50  Amadeo  Arroyo  James  Dixon  .... 7210  /45.50  7084  49.00  6958  117.06  Maynard  Porter  42.78  Richard  Asplund  '  Jack. Gleason  .... 7211  59.11  59.50  7085  107.33  Harold  Tllden  87.89  Alfredo  Irlzar  ..........  6959  83.61  43.56  Harvey  Rldgeway  ,  .... 7212  7086  94.50  John  Bartko  50.94  Albert  Brlndley  ........  6960  49.00  96.06  Harold  Eby  ......  .... 7213  Robert  Neilsen  ......... 7087  6961  98.00  77.78  Cleon  Mlxon  John  Stossel  .....7214  35.00  7088­ 119.78  6962  55.61  Lawrence  Floyd  42.39  Leo  Benolt  Willie  PoweU  .....  ....  7215  77.00  7089  106.17  Thomas  Trechern  .  .... 7216  6963  112.39  Wllliam  Jones  101.50  Oscar  Thompson  45.50  82.06  !j8.67  Delinar  Johnson  ........ 7090  6964  105.78  Thomas  Keyser  103.83  49.00  Bernard  D'OrneUai  .... 7217  ' 7091  71.17  Horacio  DaSllva  74;67  Clement  Correla  ........ 6965  Edward  Czosnowskt  .... 7218  60.07  Void  7092  ;...  6966  67.28  Jeff  Skinner  113.94  Void  • 2.94  119.78  Patrick  Burson  ...  .... 7219  7093  93J33  Elbert  Wilson  6967  52.89  Arlstides  Chrlstofilos  59.89  Void  Harry  FrankUn  ..  .... 7220  .».  7094  44.3;t  Lloyd  Hewitt  6968  119.78  Void  7221  106.17  95.67  James  Sinlard  ....  7095  84.39  Santos  Cardoza  6969  101.89  Ernest  WUson  John' Thompson  ..  ....... 7222  98.78  119.78  74.67  Nl'colaos  Hadjlnloalado  .­.  7098  74.67  Clarence  Sansom  ....... 6970  7223  68.06  64.94  Thor  Larson  ..  7097  94.89  Bias  Ramirez  79.72  Arne  Gustafsson  ........ 6971  7224  101.89  .  .40.44  John  Richardson  100.33  Recardo  Barcelona  ...... 7098  112.39  Hubert  Kennedy  ........ 6972  'Maurice'  Flynn  v. 7229  43.58  67.28  7090  102.67  Johannes  Elusalu  90.01  Raiisnm  Wilson  6973  (Continued on  page 25)  ...'.  7109  118,22  Thomas  Horan  70.00  James  Fleming  ......... 6974  .  1  ­'/v.  OM'l,  i W­ ie.  i.itnA  '1  set./.,  iinkve  George  Curry  6699  6700  Hazel  Mltcham  Check  6701  Lonnle  Cole  No.  Amount  Aubrey  Lee  Name  6702  98.39  6578  James  Gard  6703  6579  91.39  Charles  BeveU  Elmer  Slmonettl  6704  106.56  Albert  Williams  6580  Cregorlo  Dieses  Teadoro  VlUarln  6705  Leodoro  Ruiz  6706  55.61  Otho  Parker  To  replace  check  6412..  6581  Claude  Sturgls  6707  WlUlam  G.  Gooden  6708  80.11  Norman  Power  To  replace  check  4974..  6582  Kenneth  Hunter  6709  Vincent  Yates  6710  60.28  Andrew  Marines  To  replace  check  5919..  6583  Ralph  Paler  6711  92.56  6584  Orla  Nielsen  Colon  McCoy  6712  91.78  6585  Joseph  King  6713  72.33  Anthony  Waslluk  6586  Thomas  Tooma  6714  80.50  Henry  Beck  6587  Jan  Mucins  Antonio  Barreras  6715  6588  66.89  James  Stlckney  6716  Jean  Lataple  38.50  6589  Clarence  White  6717  71.17  Carl  Carlson  6590  John  White  6718  6591  51.72  Edward  Jennette  Julius  Klsch  Gerald  Peterson  6719  67.67  6592  Lee Tseng  6720  6593  55.61  John  Kozar  William  Kenlg  6721  72,72  Oscar  Pou  6594  Tse  Wong  Roscoe  Rainwater  6722  88.67  6595  Andres  Ygama  6596  63.39  To  Cash  Vac.  Checks  ...  6723  Alfonso  Formlsano ^  6724  1,500.00  Anthony  Noberlnl  To  Cash  Vac.  Checks....  6597  6725­ 58.72  Curt  Fried  6598  John  De  Culty  45.11  6599  Roderick  Smith  41.61  6600  John  Latimer  116.67  6601  Francisco  Arana  William  L. Mc­ 104.22  6602  Francis  Cogglns  Carthy,  bosun:  I  6603  63.78  Jay  Gurganus  111.61  don't  know  what  6604  Baltasar  Ventura  George  Harvey  6605  41.22  WlUlam  Legg  ­ 6606  42.39  to  do  with  this  6607  99.94  money  first  but  Ralph  Sturgls  John  Gardner  6608  111.61  6609  85.56  you  can  be  sure  Thomas  Harden  6610  61.83  of  one  thing—  Everette  Lambe  Henry  Cooper  6611  54.83  6612  51.72  I'll  be  collecting  Marvin  Wood  Robert  Rainier  6613  82.83  again  in  another  Desiderlus  Nagy  8614  95.67  6615  44.72  3 months.  .  Maryus  Currier  Dolan  GasklU  6616  82.83  Ernest  Bell  6617  94.11  WyUe  Roper  6618  41.22  Cheung  Chung  6726  Abraham  Jessen  6619  36.56  Alclde  Duplechin  6727  Ronald  'Whiteburst  ..... 6620  42.78  LouUen  Istre  6728  Ulus  Veach  6621  78.17  Arthur  Klbodeaux  6729  Otto  Sondermann  ...... 6622  61.06  Heinz  Ruchatz  6730  Joseph  Calvlno  6623  75.44  Joseph  Adams  6731  Edward  Doyle  6624  90.22  Daniel  Hulcher  6732  Arnold  Jepsen  6625  59.50  Sotirlos  Gelardos  6733  Floyd  Holcomba  6626  66.89  Dewey  GUlikln  ....S.... 6734  Hugo  MaccoUne  6627  77.00  Juan  Pagan  6735  Herman  KlUstrom  6628  85.17  Steven  Coker  6736  Clarence  Brundage  8629  40.06  Dragutln  Mravalc  6737  Horace  Carter  6630  54.83  Roland  Lomax  6738  Patrick  Carr  6631  73.11  Lonzle  Albritton  6739  Eddie  Diaz  6632  46.67  George  Smith  6740  Ralph  Secklnger  6633  82.06  Eddie  LaFontalne  6741  Isaac  Blumenberg  6634  50.94  Evander  Bolyn  6742  Henry  Lowman  ........ 6639  75.44  Sylvester  Leggett  6743  Bernard  Michallk  6636  82.83  Billy  White  6744  John  Zacharvlk  6637  47.44  James  Pollock  ....;  6745  Willie  Munford  6746  Joseph  Palsat  6747  Donald  Mullvrana  6748  A r n o  Peura,  .Tack  Harrington  ....... 6749  Fred  England  6750  AB:  This  is  fine,  William  Kelly  ....'  6751  just  fine.  I  cer­ Michael  Curry  6752  John  Whalan  6753'  tainly  appreciate  Eugene  Leonard  6754  it,  being  able  to  PhUlp  YeneraU  6755  David  Montgomery  6756  sail  with  a  Union  Albert  Palls  6757  like  this.  And  all  Eugene  Dore  6758  Prince  Baker  6759  the  othei  condi­ Peter  Verkammatt  6760  tions  are  good  Krlstoifer  Braaten  6761  Odls  Davenport  6762  too, for all of  us.  George  Odom  6763  Thomas  Bernsee  .\  6764  Henry  Schultz  6765  Alfred  Fajardo  ....  6638  60.28  Paul  Brlen  6766  Lewis  Dickinson  ...  6639  44.72  Joseph  Ryan  ....*  6767  Jonas  Heidt  .,,...  6640  87.50  Thurman  Little  6768  Torleit  Hansen  ....  6641  65..33  Levy  Williamson  6769  Claude  Arable  .....  6642  99.56  George  Yates  6770  Hubert  Wilson  6643  102.28  Oliver  Troxclalr  6771  Hervy  Harrison  ....  6644  48.22  George  Johns  ...'  6772  Homer  Diamond  ....  6845  81.67  Courtney  Carter  6773  Joseph  Tucker  ...  6646  35.39  BlUy  Hackle  6774  Alfred  Steams  6647  40.83  LaBruce  Anderson  6775  Closkey  Havard  ....  6648 '  39.28  Thomas  King  6776  Hance  Thompson  ..,  6649  76.61  Vincent.  SanJuan  6777  Sarantos  Sarantoue  .  6650  52.11  Earl  Hodges  6778  Raymond  Perry  ...  6651  110.06  George  Stiff  6779  Robert  Smith  6652  53.67  Samuel  Stewart  6780  Edison  Walker  6653  95.67  Ellis  DevlIIe  6781  Claud  Coel  6654  73.89  James  TannehlU  6782  Peter  Morreale  6655  65.72  WlUiam  Bates  6783  Woodrow  Johnson  ..  6656  71.56  Callxto  Montoya  6784  Lugl  Ferclballl  6657  45.50  Arthur  Langston  6785  Joseph  Martin  6658  102.67  Luke  Sanderson  6786  MarshaU  Cooper  ....  6659  106.17  Guy  Plahn  6787  Ulysses  MlUs  ......  6660  66.11  Albert  Templet  6788  Ramon  Ferrelra  ....  6661  79.33  James  Gorman  6739  Thomas  Berry  .....  6662  42.00  Frederick  Parkes  6790  Felix  Amora  6663  95.28  Got4  Berggren  6791  Joseph  Pfelfer  . .  ...  6664  98.00  John  McKarek  6792  WlUard  LeBourgeols  6665  84.39  James  Monahan  6703  Francis  Howard  ....  6666  109.67  Anthony  Bender  6794  Solomon  Brian  .....  6667  59.11  Oliver  Klein  6795  Isauro  Cardeal  6668  85.17  Jan  Ekelenburg  6796  Weldon  Smith  .,...  6669  71.94  Douglas  Clark  6797  Michael  Lluzza  .....  6670  64.56  Vincent  Orehclo  6798  Jose  Tablas  6671  S5.78  Anthony  Sklllman  6799  Harry  Dorer  .......  6672  103.83  Johannes  Roos  6800  Thomas  MacCaskie  .  6673  81.67  Francis  McCoUlan  6801  Billy  Brewer  6674  89.44  Andrew  .Mazurek  6002  Alvln  Whitney  6675  118.61  Harold  Splllane  6803  Harry  Bishop  ......  6676  66.11  John  Brady  0604  Robert  Pitcher  6677  m.­tO  "To  Cash  Vac.  Checks  ... 6805  Lyle  Clevenger  .:..  6678  99.17  Steve  Kollna  6806  Lawrence  Hoi brook  6679  94.50  Void  6807  Lester  Carruth  6680  99.17  Neves  Francis  F.  6808  WUbert  Grabber  ....  6681  73.11  Corneel  Amellnck  6809  William  HowlaAd  ..  6682  53.28  Lonnle  Gorden  6810  6683  114.33  Harry  E.  Nlckols  6811  James  Frotton  6884  97.22  Albert  A.  Richards  6812  Robert  Frazer­  .;...  6685  83.22  Albert  W.  Saxon  6813  Joaqulm  Marques­  ..  6686  57.56  Frank  Peskurlc  6814  Guiseppe  Deluca  .  6087  55.61  Henry,  E.  Hicks  6815  John  Whelan  6008  67.28  Lotus  I,.  Stone  6816  Elmer  Grose  6689  96.44  Bernard  F.  Graham  .... 6817  Charles  McComiskey  6690'  47.00  James  L.  McLamore  6818  Thomas  Rltson  6691  55.22  Homer  L.  Singleton  6819  Harold  Gabaree  .;.  6692  47.06  George  F.  McKenna  6820  Richard  Cross  ....  6693  117.44  George  G.  Rutenkoff  ... 6821  Roger  O'Connor  ,  6394  37.72  Jordan  John  6822  Clarence  Haynes  ...  6695  97.22  Sidney  Langley  6823  William  Prince  .....  6396  81.28  Peter  Cheklln  6824  John  Asemore  6697  105.78  Joseph  Mendoza  6825  Walter  Fogarty  ....  6898  50.56  Joseph  Farmer  ......... 6826  Floriati  Kazlukewicz  >,..  92.56  47.06  87.89  89.06  84.78  92.94  49.00  46.28  113.50  86.72  42.78  51.33  70.39  72.72  95.67  64.56  "  80.11  103.83  "  85'.S6  51.33  85.56  89.06  79.33  117.06  2,500.00  94.50  43.17  i­...  ­ �.  J\  Friday. Airil  IS,  ISSt  t  W  ?  '• »  >  SEAFARERS .^1 9^. «  >'t ?"  •   (• • •*  <'  Paye  Twen^­Hvd  LOG SEAFARERS  • '> "• I  • • • 'v'nvifel  TOTAL  $110,679.91  CASH  BENEFITS  Vacation  Plan  March  30  —  April  12  Welfare.Plan  March  23  —  April  5  PAID BY  THE  SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL  UNION  •  ATLANTIC  AND GULF  DISTRICT  •  A.F.L.  (Continued from  page 24)  Clyde  Smith  7350  40.44  Dalton  Gabriel  7478  98.78  William  Mcllveen  7520  79.33  E.  G.  BiUings  15.00  Eugene  GaUaspy  7351  82.44  John  MacPherson  7479  97.61  Angelo  Maciel  7521  lOl.­W  Benson  W.  Blackmon  15.00  Check  Leo  McKenna  7480  >1.67  7352  80.50  Henry  Ramsey  7522  64.94  Ralph  Canniff  15.00  Name  No.  Amount  Joseph  Bates  Frank  Good  7353  57.56  Michael  Dusevitch  7481  71.17  Henry  Bacon  752.3  64.17  Wilson  O.  Cara  15.00  Franklin  Combs  7226  50.17  7482  110.44  George  Stiff  7354  40.44  Gerald  Hunt  7524  42.78  James  D.  CardeU  15.00  Ralph  Ingle  7227  56.00  John  Owen  40.06  John  Whldden  7483  58.72  Percy  Thornton  7525  98.00  Oliver  Celestine  15.00  WUliam  Pope  7228  70.39  Fltzhugh  WUkerson  .... 7355  WilUam  Hicks  7484  49,00  Toivo  Pukki  7356  84.39  Thomas  Keller  .......... 7526  94.50  James  Crone  15.00  Charles  Schrunk  7229  51.72  Roland  St.  Marie.  7485  102 67  Donald  GUbo  7357  82.44  Dan  Sommers  7527  46.67  Rogelio  Cruz  15.00  Eugene  Steward  ........ 7230  67.28  7486  48.22  Albert  Lee  7358  73.89  Andrew  Muller  7528  89.03  Martino  DeSalvo  15.00  James  Gordon  7231  104.22  Joseph  Scully  7487  107.72  Peter  Walsh  7359  38.50  Benjamin  Deibler  7529  70.78  Herbert  Eikenberry  15.00  Richard  May  7232  60.28  Ho  YJoe  Barney  Swearingen  ..... 7488  101.11  John  Aba  7360  88.27  Harry  Peek  7530  71.17  E.  R.  Eklund  15.00  John  Tilley  7233  78.56  7489  106.94  Martin  .Munster  7361  67.67  Allen  Woodall  7531  91.00  M.  C.  Gaddy  15.00  Charles  MUIer  7234  50.56  Roy  Guild  7362  35.00  Alfred  Shannon  7490  60.28  Percy  Legendre  7532  36.56  ,E.  E.  Gross  15.00  John  Gerhold  7235  92.17  Nicholas  Dorpmans  Lawrence  Hoyt  7363  47.44  Robert  Fagler  7491  110.44  Wiifred  Roux  7533  93.72  Leonard  Kay  15.00  Joseph  Barnhart  7236  49.78  George  Stakopohis  7364  83.61  To  Cash  Vac.  Checks....  7492  3000 00  Homer  Workman  7534  121.72  Leo  H.  Lang  15.00  Ben  Lawson  7287  68.83  Bernhard  Larsen  7493  105.39  Walter  Weber  7365  85.17  Serio  Desoso  7535  87.89  Oliver  Lewis  30 00  Robert  Lasso  ....­ 7328  95.67  Oreste  Vola  7386  87.50  Void  7494  Void  Edward  Lorimer  7536  39.67  Jesse  E.  Milton  15.00  Stanley  Schonberger  .... 7239  89.14  John  Crane  7495  46.28  Gioacchino  Barlotta  7367  39.28  William  Lennox  7537  77.39  L.  S.  Osma  15.00  Sigvard  Karlsson  7240  64.94  7368  97.22  Eugene  Broderlck  '.  7496  115.11  Audrey  Lester  7538  72.33  Joseph  Otreba  15.00  William  Ivins  7241  84.00  Mario  Carrasco  '  7497  70.78  John  Uszakiewicz  .;  2000.00  Raiford  Brown  7539  91.39  Anthony  H.  Phillips  15.00  Herbert  Bates  7242  51.72  To  Cash  Vac.  Checks....  7369  Nicolaas  i>atapatia  7370  75.83  John  Burkley  7498  91..39  James  Thomas  7540  69 6]  K.  Raana  15,00  7499  104.22  Harold  Grimes  Giovanni  Abundo  7371  46.67  Joseph  Med wed  7541 .  89.06  A.  A.  Sampson  15.00  7500  70.78  John  Purdy  Charles  Glaser  7372  46.67  Bennie  Crawford  7542  65.72  Foster  B.  Shedd  15.00  Ora  Rhoades  7501  78.56  Roger  Muggins  7373  74.28  Rupert  Trageser  754.3  84.00  N.  Straton  15.OO  Alford  Mickley,  7502  38.11  Walter  Cearfoss  Robert  Lund  7374  43.17  Edward  Schielder  7544  87.50  Julius  C.  Thompson  15.00  wiper: This is  my  7503  45.50  Peter  Ucci  .  John  Morris  7375  49.00  Joel  Johnson  7545  99.17  L.  R.  Tickle  15.00  7504  45.11  .lohn  Niemiera  George  GiUikin  7376  37.72  Edwin  Wilkins  7546  71.94  George  Tolliver  15.00  first  visit  to  the  7505  88.28  Leo  Rhodes  Charles  HighflU  7377  35.78  Eugene  Patten  7547  101.50  Harry  E.  Westerman  30.00  new  hall.  Seeing  7506  44.72  Edward  Forestal  Leo  Steed  7378  88.67  Robert  Morrison  7548  57.94  Louis  Willis  15.00  78.94  Angelo  Cinquemano  .... 7549  Ulysis  Anderson  7379  102.67  Henry  Kearns  ............ 7507  56.39  this  place  and  7508  91.78  Monserrate  Saliva  Alvin  Mabe  7380  73.11  Charles  Atkins  7550  85.17  $480.00  then  getting  the  Ernest  Chewning  7381  46.67  James  Manning  7509  78.17  Harold  Stone  7551  43.94  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Mikael  Sorensen  7382  64.56  Norman  Wroten  7510  62.61  Francisco  Orgenal  7552  98.78  vacation  money  FORT  STANTON,  NEW  MEXICO  7511  99.56  Eugene  Graves  Roberto  Defranza  7383  77.78  Dennis  Cahoon  7553  57.56  as  well,  really  $60.00  7512  76.22  Patrick  Lynch  Charles  Potter  7384  37.33  William  Meehan  7554  92.17  Charles  Burton  60.00  Joel  Anderson  7385  96.83  Genaro  Mendez  7513  94.50  Ejvind  Sorensen  7555  72.33  Bomar  Cheeley  leaves me speech­ Thomas  Isaksen  60.00  7514  35.39  Cariie  IVhite  Arnold  Sorey  7386  96.44  Raleigh  Ryan  7556  76.61  less.  Frederick  Landry  60.00  Mairie  Ellis  7515  70.00  PhUip  Fentress  7.387  43.56  Wayland  Critzer  7557  90.61  Void  7388  Void  Jack  Brock  7516  93.72  Arthur  Sulla  7558  101.89  $240.00  7517  41.22  Frank  Dows  James  Wilson  7389  82.06  David  Ramirez  7559  89.44  7518  94.50  Thomas  Brightful  7390  65.72  Charles  Perdue  7560  82.83  DEER'S HEAD STATE HOSPITAL  Aaron  Dickey  7243  96.83  Peter  WUliams  Cecil  Martin  7519  83.61  Willis  Harper  7391  88.67  Norman  Kramer  7561  38.89  SALISBURY. MD.  Harold  Keith  7244  109 28  83.61  Dimas  Rivera  7245  85.56  Thedoros  Calapothakas  .. 7392  Michael  J.  Lucas  $60.00  105.00  Thomas  Parks  7246  57.56  Nicholas  Reznichenko  .'..  7393  USPHS  HOSPITAL  7394  81.28  Albert  LaPlante  7247  75.44  Antonios  Tsevdos  .MANHATTAN  BEACH.  BROOKLYN,  NY  7395  119.78  Joseph  Richburg  7248  96.06  Stephen  Plash  Robert  Atmore  $60.00  7396  67.28  Clinton  Webb  7249  101.50  Vernon  Riddle  Rupert  A.  Blake  60.00  7397  66.89  Teddy  Ostaszeskl  7250  106.17  Eric  Zetterquist  Claude  F.  Blanks  60.00  7398  40.83  John  Henriksen  7251  66.89  Sisismund  Zalewski  Edmound  C.  Blosser  60.00  7399  56.39  Irvln  Gargus  7252  113.17  James  Rider  Matthew  Bruno  60.00  7400  119.78  REPORT  NO. 26,  Edward  Newcomb  7253  37.72  Preston  Bertrand  Walter  Chalk  60.00  7401  75.06  Albert  Jorgensen  7254  60 67  George  Frank  Jack  M.  Dalton  60.00  ^  By  Lloyd  Gardner, Asst.  Secretary­Treasurer  7402  81.67  Roberto  Torrado  7255  40.06  Ignacio  Duque  Emilio  Delgado  .'.  60.00  7403  106.94  Void  ..  7256  Void  Wallace  Perdue  Period  Covered By  This Report—March  23­April 5  John  J.  Driscoll  60.00  7404  83.22  Charles  Slick  7257  87.11  Harry  King  John  T.  Edwards  60.00  7405  100.72  August  Princen  7258  100.33  Waldo  Banks  60.00  3474,57*1.54  J.  Espinoza  7406  58.33  Cash  on  Hand  Eugene  Stewart  7259  85.17  Nathan  Brewer  Thomas  D.  Ezzeil  15.00  US Government  Bonds  William  Schafer  7260  82.06  754,023.44  E.  Ferrer  .  60.00  Carmelo  Martinez  7261  72.72  Estimated  Accounts  Receivable  210,000.00  Leonard  Franks  120.00  Hoilis  Smith  7262  114.33  Hubert  O'Brien,  Robert  E.  Gilbert  60.00  Hospital Benefits  Paid in  Period  6,760.00  John  George  Amblard  7263  47.44  W.  Keenan  60.00  Cartar  Davis  7264  65.72  eook  and  baker:  Total Hospital  Benefits Paid  Since July 1, 1950  147,461.00  Leo  Kulakowski  60.00  Wiihelm  Newhoff  7265  85,56  It's a  great  thing  F.  Larsen  60.00  Death Benefits  Paid in Period  8,000.00  Robert  Wong  Cheong  7266  49.39  Arthur  Lomas  30.00  John  Hamiiton  7287  117.44  that  we  have  this  Death  Benefits  Paid  Since July  1, 1950  230,366.66  David  Mcllreath  60.00  To  Cash  Vac.  Checks  ... 7268  3,000.00  vacation plan  and  Vic  Milazzo  60.00  Ernesto  Valdes  7269  873.11  Lloyd  Miller  60.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Farris  Eilis  ­...  7270  45.89  I hope the fellows  John  R.  Murdoch  60.00  SAN  FRANCISCO. *CALIF.  STATEN  INLAND.  NEW  YORK  Thomas  Scanlon  7271  90.61  appreciate  it,  re­ Pedro  Peralta  60.00  ....  $15.00  Melvin  Bass  William  J.  Anderson  $30JK)  Cleve  Pruett  7272  122 11  60.00  ....  15.00  Ah  Lee  King  L.  H.  Beattie  30.00  R.  A.  Ratcliff  John  De  Cahge  7273  109.28  membering  how  60.00  ....  15.00  Antoneo  Phelepedes  Cesere  Bisiak  15.00  John  R.  Richters  Edward  Palmer  7274  74.28  it  used  to  be  be­ G.  E.  Schumaker  60.00  ....  30.00  Bosilio  Bonafont  William  Rogers  30.00  Francis  Johns  7275  110.83  60.00  ....  30.00  Peter  Smith  John  E.,  Brady  45.00  Robert  Uizemore  Aloysious Kessen  7276  77.78  fore  this.  60.00  ....  45.00  David  Sorenson  Thomas' J. Caffrey  30.00  Timothy  Sullivan  Patrick  Sheehan  7277  88.67  Albert  D.  Thompson  60.00  ,...  30.00  Frank  Cardoza  George  Burleson  7278  51.33  ,...  15.00  E.  A.  Carton  $180.00  James  Valiot  7279  102.67  Robert  Spencer  62.61  N.  R.  Cartwright  «407  $1,785.00  30.00  Sterling  Dean  7280  75.83  WUUam  Thompson  USPHS  HOSPITAL  7408  120.94  John  Chaker  ....  15.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  William  Pierce  7281  102 28  Marshall  Tew  SEATTLE.  WASHINGTON  110.44  David  Furman  7409  ....  60.00  TAMPA,  FLORIDA  Anthony  Pisanl  7282  42.00  Wade  Pritchett  7410  104.61  O.  Grant  $15.00  ....  15.00  Robert  A<  Adams  Joe  Dean  7283  41.22  Henry  Simmons  $20.00  7411  88.67  Benny  Hansen  Francis  I.  Gibbons  45.00  Julio  A.  Aguerro  ....  30.00  RUey  Crabb  7284  84.00  Toby  Dugan  60.00  7412  92.17  WUliam  Harvey  45.00  Julius  Atwell  ....  60.00  Henry  GUlikin  Daniel  Palmatory  7285  66.89  Taib  Hassan  Emigdio  Reyes  20.00  7413  66.50  Louis  Hernandez  30.00  ....  15.00  William  B.  Jones  George  Hradecky  7286  108.11  Paul  Sinski  7414  •   92.17  Lawtehce  Hitchner  Jesse  W.  Puckett  45.00  ....  15.00  Louis  Colon  7287  70.39  James  Hawkins  $100.00  64.56  Roscoe  R.  Hobdy  7415  ....  30.00  Frederick  Houck  7288  74.07  Ruel  Barr  7416  66.11  Sidney  Isaccs  SAILOR'S  SNUG  HARBOR  $180.00  ,...  30.00  Vincent  Meehan  7289  70.00  Elmer  Moran  7417  71.94  Willy  G.  Johansen  STATEN  ISLAND,  NEW  YORK  ....  30.00  FIRLAND  SANATORIUM  Waido  Harvey  7290  110.44  Robert  Anderson  ....... 7418  95.67  Oscar  Jones  ,...  30.00  Joseph  Koslusky  $60.00  SEATTLE,'WASHINGTON  George  Aimers  7291  107 33  Anders  Ellingsen  7419  ' 102.67  J. Kachelhoffer  ....i  15.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Albert  Nash  7292  91.00  Douglas  Fritz  .  ....  $30.00  7420  40.83  ­Charles  Kerstens  ............ ,...  30.00  Emil  Austad  CHICAGO,  ILL.  Joe  Williamson  7293  35.00  Alexander  Webber  7421  54.06  Arnold  Kunnepas  USPHS  HOSPITAL  ,.,.  15.00  Ivey  Peacock  7294  91.39  Antonio  Elarriaza  7422  45.50  James Lawlor  Fiorian  Kaziukewicz  $150.00  NORFOLK.  VIRGINIA  15.00  Eugene  Martin  7295  107.33  Teddy  Tobiassen  7423  122.11  S.  Legayada  ....  15.00  Vosilios  Anastasiadis  USPHS  HOSPITAL  $30.00  Delbert  Walters  7296  41.22  George  Benetatos  7424  71.94  William  LeVeen  ,...  30.00  Clarence  C.  Arnold  .'  BALTIMORE.  MD.  15.00  Clarence  Barrineau.  Jr...  7297  71.94  Roosvelt  Bobbins  ....... 7425  82.06  Michael  Linko  ,...  75.00  Albert  Brickhouse  45.00  Thomas  L.  Ankerson  $45.00  John  Mitchell  7298  54.06  Joseph  Forchia  7426  93.33  Mateo  H.  Lorenzo  ....  30.00  Flem  A.  Clay  30.00  David  Archie  15.00  James  Sweat  7299  49.00  JuUen  Fant  7427  87.89  Joseph  Leasu  ,...  15.00  Leo  A.  Frenudlich  30.00  Harry  Baum  15.00  Marion  McClure.  Jr  7300  71.56  Everett  Kusgen  84.39  7428  15.00  45.00  C.  Makris  Guy  Gage  Georgios  N.  Belavrakis  ..  15.00  Harmon  Martin  7301  77.00  Homer  Mayes  7429  68.83  M.  Mitchell  ,...  30.00  Roger  Morton  30.00  Nelson  W.  Blades  30.00  Joseph  LaPointe  7.302  91.78  Woodrow  Beasley  7430  35.39  Alfred  Mueller  45.00  Edmund  Cabanski  ,...  15.00  Thomas  W.  Jones  45.00  Francis  Wasmer  7303  .  72.33  Stanley  Newman  7431  75.44  Frank  Nering  ....  30.00  Gerald  McCarthy  15.00  Bernie  P.  Coin  36 00  Alvin  Broussard  7304  93.72  Louis  Burman  7432  38.89  Albert  O'Connor  ,...  45.00  Earl  E.  Overturp  15.00  Gregorio  Dioses  15.00  William  Smith  7305  91.78  Herbert  Plaisance  7433  67.28  William  Owens  ....  15.00  15.00  John  H.  Perry  Richard  L.  Foust  30.00  Victor  Sonabria  7306  104.61  Stanford  Smith  ......... 7434  104.22  Joseph  Pasinosky  :...  15.00  Johannes  Roos  45.00  Michael  Frangias  '  15.00  Isaac  Alvarez  7307  117.44  Lawrence  MitcheU  7435  102.67  William  E.  Pepper  ,...  15.00  S.  E.  Roundtree  30.00  Joseph  F.  Goude  30.00  Jacob  Zimmer  7308  115.11  William  Heater  7436  115.89  Joseph  Prindczis  15.00  15.00  William  Rowe  Chester  H.  Green  15.00  Foley  LeRouge  7309  92.56  Carl  Pedersen  7437  109.28  Isabelo  Quanico  15.00  William  C.  Scruggs  30.00  Hugo  Hilden  30.00  Nolan  Guidry  7310  92 17  Antonio  De  Souza..  7438  115.89  Sergio  C.  Rivera  ....  15.00  E.  Thedoore  Squires  15.00  Walerek  J.  Kmiidlowski  30.00  Robert  Kehrly  7311  55.61  Reginald  Sirois  7439  97.22  Nathan  Rubin  ....  15.00  Jack  F.  Warner  30.00  Eugene  Leary  15.00  Herbert  Kennedy  7312  95.28  Joseph  McFaul  7440  98.78  Juan  S.  Rueda  ..  • T  ...  30.00  Howard  Ligans  30.00  Felix  Vlto  ; 7313  97.22  Antonio  Moriani  7441  40.44  Cleveland  Sawyer  ...  15.00  $480.00  Thomas  V.  Logan  15.00  George  Mcintosh  7314  35 00  John  Klcmowicz  7442  55.22  Morris  Schapiro  ..  ...  .15.00  .USPHS  HOSPITAL  Thomas  F.  Mungo  30.00  Albert  Hoag  7315  35.00  Fiorian  Clarke  7443  60.28  James  Shonkwiler  15.00  GALVESTONt TEXAS  Clarence  G.  Murray  30.00  Jesse  Martin  7316  56.00  Chester  Atkins  7444  35.78  John  Slaman  ...  30.00  15.00  Herman  Pedersen  7317  83.61  Paul  Swietlik  7445  $15.00  Floyd  C.  Nolan  70.78  John  Snyder  ...  15.00  Bogan  Caldwell  John  J.  O'Connor  30.00  Rufus  Stough  7318  120.94  Earl  McCoskery  7446  76.61  Emerson  S:  15.00  Eldon  Froese  J,  ...  30.00  30.00  Frank  West  7319  120.94  Joseph  Shefuleski  7447  88.67  George  Spiliotis  15.00  Thomas  A.  Philips  ...  30.00  Albert  Hawkins  30.00  Edward  Fuselier  7320  120.94  Edgar  Polberg  7448  103.83  Albert  Sylvqgtre  ^  15.00  Richard  I.  Price  ... •  15.00  G.  H.  Noles  Arthur  Reinholdt  45.00  Robert  Hubbs  7321  99.94  Charles  Cothran  7449  49.00  Francis  Wall  .,  r.  30.00  ...  30.00  Juhn  Riley  30.00  Roy  Grant  "  7322  61.06  Albert  Brocato  7450  105.00  Luis  Williams  ..  S.  B.  Tribble  15.00  Ruperto  Rivera  ...  30.00  15.00  Albert  Bourgot  7323'  104.61  Leo, Derstler  7451  92.17  Henry  Woods  ..  30.00  John  Robinson  15.00  Charles  Veach  30.00  Olus  McCann  7324  106.56  George  Mauser  7452  92.17  F.  W.  Walaska  30.00  Charles  W.  Shaw  Loonis  F.  Sisk  15.00  Emllio  Godinet  7325  63.78  Arthur  Reinholdt  7453  87.11  $1,305.00  15.00  Albert  Story  7326  52.89  Dalvin  Sawyer  $165.00  John  M.  Stone  7454  41.61  USPHS  HOSPITAL  John  A.  Stout  30.00  Emigldio  Reyes  7327  45.11  William  Mcadors  ........ 7455  50.94  USPHS  HOSPITAL  MOBILE,. ALABAMA  Albert  L.  Willis  15.00  Donald  Gelinas  7328  61.83  Jack  Ford  7456  35.00  SAVANNAH,  GEORGIA  $15.00  H.  M.  Buinpass  Thomas  Willis  30.00  Jose  RIvero  7329  80.50  Chester  Weddle  7457  99.56  $30.00  Charles  O.  Zinn  45.00  William  B.  Creech  30 00  Albert  Brickhouse  7.S30  36.56  Melvin  Jones  7458  96.06  Tim  Burke  15.00  J.  E.  Garrett  30.00  J.  H.  Jones  Francis  Boner  7331  106.17  Edward  Swatski  7459  80.11  IS.Otk  $840.00  15.00  E:  H.  Larrimore  Virgil  Arthur  7332  46.67  Norberto  EsquUin  7460  72 72  W.  G.  Murray  30.00  J.  T.  Moore  Hugo  Olesen  7333  41.61  Jose  Maciel  7461  USPHS  HOSPITAL  74.67  $105.00  Hanse  James  7334  44.33  Bernard  Mace  7462  .  97.61  MEMPHIS.  TENN.  $90.00  Clarence  D.  Shiveley  Donald  Woods  7335  48.28  Fred  Fleischmann  USPHS  HOSPITAL  7463  .........  $60.00  103.83  Shelton  English  ......... 7336  91.00  Martin  Irwin  USPHS  HOSPITAL  BRIGHTON.  MASS.  7464  Virgil  E.  Wilmoth  gO.OO  82.44  Tommie  Connsr  7337  61.00  Roger  Lapointe  WILMINGTON,  CALIF.  $30.00  7465  87.89  Waiter  Bezanson  William  Rowc  .... 7338  36.94  Roger  Brennan  ......... 7466  15.00'  Jose  Gigante  $120.00  50.94  Henry  R.  Blanchett  $15.00  James  Crowder  ......... 7339  106.94  Thomas  Ritson  30.00  Edward  L;  Pritchard  7467  40.44  R.  P.­  Bowman  45.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  John  Gurganus  7340  67.67  WiUiam  Garland  15.00  7468  70.78  F.  Bruggner  CLEVELAND.  OHIO  15.00  <  7341  115.11  Arthur  Tucker  7469  40.83  Elmer .  H.  Grose  $60.00  Vincent  Genco  $15.00  45.00  John  Waddell  ,7342  38.11  William  McAIpine  7470  74.28  Henry  V.  Keane  DEATH  BENEFITS  ST.  AGNES  HOSPITAL  James  Johnstom  ......... 7343  47.06  James  Ellison  15.00  7471  59.89  Benedict  Klakowicz  Louis  Ross  $  500.00  PHILADELPHIA.  PA.  Clifford  Ivey  .... 7344  89.63  Leo  Curren  7472  38.11  A.  D.  Leva  30.00  J.  Sigler  2.300.00  Mbert  Jenking  7346  54.06  John  SulUvan  45.00  William  Bargone  7473  57.56  George  T,  Russell  $15.00  Ralph  Fred  Grimes  SgSOO.OO  Rufus Davidson  . ,  7346  94.89  Frank  McGuire.  • • • • • • • • 30.00  ••  7474  35.39  L.  E.  Smith  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Walter  Bezanson  2J500.00  Hay  Wilkerson  r.,..,.... ,7347  73.89  Gustave  Nichols  ........ 7475  30.00  78.94  George  Vourloumi*  NEW  ORLEANS.  LA.  7348  55.22  Kenneth  Goldman  7476  103.06  ~$8.(K».00  $15.00  $300.00  AUen  P.  AntiU  CharUe  Slliit*  7349  43.56  Edward  Szar.vtha  ....... 7477  119.30  Welfare  i  I^. 'A I  �Vi.jAi.;,:  "v,  ­r­.  t.  v. ­fi 'v • «•   >a.«jrT 4>W.JP  4  '• * '• .  int AJ  IheA  Friday.  April  18. 195t  SEAFARERS  ZOC  Pare Tweiii7­«ix_  ... DIGEST ofi SHIPS' MEETINGS ..  INiS  (Bull),  March  3»—Chairman,  nona;  Sacratary,  William  Janklnt.  Mo­ tion  made  and  carried  that  no  one  is  to  be  paid  off  untU  all  overtime  is  checked  and  approved  by  the  department  dele­ gates.  Motion  made  and  carried  to  elect  a  new  ship's  delegate.  March  1  —Chairman,  none;  Secretary,  William  Jenkins.  Ship  has  not  received  a  washing  machine  as  promised  by  the  company.  One  crewmember  missed  ship  In  San  Juan.  Everyone  should  give  the  baker  a  compliment  for  the  good  baking  during  the  voyage.  All  crewmembers are  asked  to  refrain  from  spitting  in  the  passage  as  it  is  very  unsanitary.  All  doors  are  to  be  closed  during  the  ship's  stay  in the  Island.  ­r  move  the TV  aerial  in  front  of  the  stack.  It  was finally  decided  to  wait  until  the  vessel  arrives  at  Camden  where  there  is  an  RCA  factory.  ELIZABETH  (Bull),  March  31—Chair­ man,  Juan  Medina;  Secretary,  Juan  Cruz.  Delegates  reported  all  in  order.  Motion  that  a  bell  be  Installed  from  the  bridge  to the  messhall in  order  to call  the stand­ by  man  when  needed.  Suggestion  made  that  all  the  ventilation  be  cleaned.  ANN  MARIE  (Bull),  March  24—Chair­ man,  John  HIgglns;  Secretary,  Henry  Martin.  Ship's  delegate  reported  that  the  messroom  needs  painting.  Discussion  on  the  taste  of  the  food, especially  the  dairy  products.  A  washing  machine  was  re­ quested  as  soon  as  possible  as  the  old  CAPE  ROMAIN  (Miss.),  March  83—  one  Is  on  Its last  legs.  Chairman,  Charles  Masur;  Secretary,  Ray  H.  Casanova.  On  the  educational  pro­ DEPAUW  VICTORY  (South  Atlantic),  gram  letter  was  read  from  headauarters  concerning  the  March  of  Dimes.  The  March  14—Chairman,  Nicholas  Leone;  new  contract  was  also  read.  The  speak­ Secretary,  Leo  Lwathoney.  Delegates  no  beefs.  Suggestion  made  that  ers  were  Brother  Mazur  and  Brother  reported  Henry  A.  Jeffrey.  Everyone  was  asked  there  be  a  change  in  the  menus;  also  a  request  for  more  fruit  juices.  Steward  to  leave  his  rooms  clean  for  the  new  brothers  coming  aboard.  The  captain  said  said  that  everything  will  be  taken  care  of.  Discussion  about  starting  a  ship's  that  everyone  could  paint  his  own  room.  fund.  The  pantryman  will  take  care  of  Steward's  department  was  asked  to  paint  the  recreation  room.  The  ordinary  and  the  messrooms.  the  wiper  on  sanitation  take  turns  in  keeping  the  laundry  clean.  CLARA  BARTON  (Bloomflold  SS  Co.),  March  30—Chairman,  A.  Carter;  Secre­ tary,  T.  Rovers.  Ship's  delegate  wiU  give  the  three  department  delegates  a  repair  list  to  check  items  that  need  repairing.  Suggestion  made  for  the  card  players  to  keep  the  recreation  room  a  little  cleaner  than  in  the  past.  ANGELINA  (Bull)  April  S—Chairman,  THE  CABINS  (Mathlaien),  March  23—  Neut  Williams;  Secretary,  S.  Pacewlcz.  Chairman,  James  Stickney;  Secretary,  Delegates reported  no beefs.  Motion made  and  carried  about  paying  off  in  Puerto  Bico.  Suggestion  made  to  make  out  a  repair  list.  Ship's  delegate  resigned  and  the  job  will  be  taken  over  by  the  deck  delegate.  George  FInklea.  Ship's  delegate  reported  that  only  37  gallons  of  milk  was  deliv­ ered  in  Norfolk.  Motion  made  and  car­ ried  that  no  one  be  paid  off  until  all  beefs  are  squared  away.  Motion  made  that  patrolman  check  with  the  port  cap­ tain  to find  out  when  the'  ship  is  going  STEELORE  (Ore),  March  1»—Chairman,  to  shipyard.  All  repairt  will  be  tiu­ned  A.  Pricks;  Secretary,  L.  Stark.  Deck  del­ over  to  the  patrolman.  egate  made  a  motion  to  see  the  mate  about  having  the  crew's  washrooms  and  DEPAUW  VICTORY  (South  Atlantic),  engine  department  rooms  painted.  Sug­ April  4—Chairman,  N.  Leone;  Secretary,  gestion  made  to  the  steward  to  have  ice  PInkowski.  Delegate  reported  no  beefs.  put  in  drinking  water  at  meal  times.  Motion  made  that  the  patrolman  see  the  Communications  from  headquarters  in  re­ chief  engineer  about  beef  concerning  the  gard  to  vacation  pay  apd  the  art  contest  fireman  and  the  wipers.  Motion  made  were  read" to  the  crew.  that  a  new  washing  machine  be  put  on  board as  per agreement.  Suggestion made  JOHN  LINO  (Isthmian),  March  23—  that  the  delegates make  up  a  repair  list.  Chairman,  Eugene  Nicholson;  Secretary,  Ellas  Teian.  During  a fire  and  boat  drill  everyone  should  be  at  their  stations  and  put  the  fire  hose  in  its  place.  Member­ ship  gave  thanks  to  the  crew  messman  and  the  pantry  utility  for  their  service.  Feb.  17—Chairman,  Edward  Ruiey;  Sec­ retary,  Ellas  Teian.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  All  hands  were  asked  not  to  let  the  washing  machine. run  dry.  BLUESTAR  (Traders),  Feb.  5—Chair­ man,  D.  W.  Conroy;  Secretary,  J.  D.  An­ derson.  Delegates  reported  few.  beefs  and  disputed  overtime.  Motion  made  to  Instruct  new  members  about  the  union  agreement.  A  new  library  will  be  ob­ tained  in  San  Pedro.  All  hands  were  asked  not  to  slam  doors.  Recreation  room  to  be  cleaned  by  the  steward's  de­ partment  and  the  laundry  to  be  cleaned  WILLIAM JAMES (Bull),  Feb. 24—Chair­ by  the  deck  department  and  the  engine  man,  A.  Roy;  Secretary,  J.  Pones.  Dele­ department  one  week  each.  gates  reported  no  beefs.  There  was  a  discussion  on  the  new  washing  machine.  STONY  CREEK  (Trampship  Develop­ Men  were  reminded  to  bring  CUM  back  ment),  April  2—Cheirman,  R.  Diaz;  Sec­ to  the  pantry.  Suggestion  maob  that  retary,  F.  Franklin.  Motion  made  to have  sanitary  men  rotate  in  keeping  the  rec­ the  delegate  go  to  the  chief  engineer  reation  and  the  lanudry  rooms  clean.  about  the  wash  water  line.  J.  H.  METCALF  (Eastern),  Fab.  22—  BRADFORD  ISLAND  (Cities  Service),  Chairman,  E.  Hudson;  Secretary,  Harold  April  11—Chairman,  B.  Colgrove;  Secre­ Forsythe.  Each  department  to  clean  the  recreation  room  and  the  laundry  weekly.  March  23—Chairman,  E.  Hudson;  Sec­ retary,  Peter  Jomldes.  S14  reported  in  the  ship's  fund.  A  motion  was  made  to  elect  a new  ship's  delegate.  Beef  brought  up  about  keeping  the  messroom  clean.  Discussion  on  this  beef  came  to  the  point  to keep  the  messroom  clean  as  best  as  it  could  be.  Purser  assured  the  mem­ bership  that  he  will  refund  the  $10  given  him  to  buy  reading  material.  April  4—Chairman,  Ed.  Hudson;  Secre­ tary,  M.  Iwanko.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs  and  some  disputed  overtime.  The  steward  claims  that  he  didn't  authorize  the  saloon  messman  overtime,  and  the  saloon  mess  claims  he  did.  The  beef  will  be  left  to  the,discretion  of  the  patrol­ man.  Motion  made  and  carried  to  get  new  cots.  tary,  C.  Debay.  Two  letters  in  regard  to  the  Sea  Chest  sent  to  headquarters  from  the  last  port.  Treasurer  reported  $53  in  the  ship's  fund.  MeA  are  not  to  sign  on  or  off  until  beefs  are  straight.  Refrigera­ tion  boxes  to  be  checked.  A  vote  of  thanks  was  extended  to  the  ship's  dele­ gate  for  the fine  job he  has  done  aboard  ship.  NORTHWESTERN  VICTORY  (Victory  carriers),  April  6—Chairman,  Frank  Goar­ In;  Secretary,  Ed.  Wright.  Motion  made  that  a  letter  be  sent  to  headquarters  in  New  York  that  three  copies  of  the  agree­ ment  between th  eUnion and  Victory  Car­ riers  be  sent  to  the  department  delegates  aboard  the  Northwestern  Victory  upon  arrival  in  the  United  States.  ^Can'ShakerR*  Have No OK  The  membership  is  again  cautioned to  beware of  persons  soliciting funds  on ships in  be­ half  of  memorials or any  other  so­called "worthy  causes."  No  "can­shakers"  or  solici­ tors  have  received  authoriza­ tion from SIU  headquarters to  collect  funds.  The  National  Foundation  for  Infantile  Paralysis is the only charitable  organization  which  has  re­ ceived  membership  en^'orse­ ment.  Funds  for  this  cause  are  collected  through  normal  Union  channels  at  the  pay­off.  Receipts are issued on the spot.  It  was  announced  that  a  new  washing  machine  had  been  received  on  board.  Old  repairs  were  discussed.  April  4—Chairman,  C.  B.  Kclleher;  Sec  retary,  Raymond  Ketch.  Tlie  ship's  del  egate  requested  that  aU  other  delegates  turn  In  a  repair  list  to  him.  Crew  de­ cided  to  buy  some  baseballs  and  bats  using  the  ship's  fund  to  pay  for  same.  Crewmembers  were  asked  to  take  better  care  of  the  washing  machine.  It  wag  agreed Jhat each  crewmember  would  don­ ate  tj for  use  In  the  ship's  fund.  Fred  Chapman  was  elected  to  take  care  of  aU  new  books  and  magazines  and  to  see  that  no  crewmembers  get  more  than  two  to  read  at  one  time.  BLUESTAR  (Tradart),  April  S—Chair­ man,  J.  D.  Andtrson;  Sacrafary,  J.  Tkr­ gatt.  Delegates  to  check  atores  with  the  steward.  Reported  that  the  master'a  wlf*  wrote  a  letter  thanking  the  crew  for  th*  most  enjoyable  trip.  Washing  machine  t*  be  kept  by  crew.  Repair  llat  to  be  made  out.  WILLIAM  JAMES  (Bull),  Feb.  24—  Chairman,  A.  O.  Roy;  Sacratary,  V.  Pen­ tas.  Discussion  on  the  new  waslilng  ma­ chine.  Suggestion  made  that  ship's  del­ egate  see  the  captain  about  the  washing  machine.  Men  were  reminded  to  bring  cups  back  to  the  pantry.  Suggestion  made  that  sanitary  men  rotate  on  the  cleaning  of  the  recreation  room  and  th*  laundry.  YOUNG  AMERICA  Waterman),  April  4  —Chairman,  W.  Larsen;  Sacratary,  R.  Westarfleld.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  AU  hands  to keep  the . washroom and  the  washing  machinery  clean  In  the  future.  Suggestions  for  the  new  contract  were  sent  In  to  headquarters.  HILTON  (Bull),  April  «—Chairman,  Bill  Sears;  Secretary,  A.  Kominski.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  Motion  made  by  the  deck  delegate  to  consult  the  captain  about  using  the  ship's  fund  and  accept­ ing  contributions  to  furnish  crew  with  a  and  passed  that  the  ordinary,  wiper  and  radio.  Motion  made  to  raffle  off  the  old  the  steward  utUity  alternate  In  keeping  washing  machine.  Voted on and accepted.  the  recreation  room  clean.  ANTINDUS  (Waterman),  April  4—Chair­ man,  W.  Patterson;  Secretary,  C.  H.  Ty­ ler.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  Ship's  delegate  requested  that  a  repair  list  and  draw  lists  be  turned  in  before  docking  in  Miami.  Motion  made  by  many  to  suggest  to  headquarters for  the  inclusion  In  the new  agreement  that SIU  slop chest  be  placed  aboard  aU  contracted  ships and  that  the  slop  chests  be  furnished  by  the  Union.  Engine  delegate  reported  the  lack  of  a first  aid  kit  and  salt  tablets  in  the  engine  room.  Several  remarked  that  san­ itary  work  in  crew's  quarters  Is  not  up  to  SIU  standard  and  the  delegates  of  the  various  departments  were  instructed  to  check  on  the  work  and  see  that  It  is  done  right.  hia  bookmemberi.  Th*  crew  hai  one  of  the flneat  captaina  and  offlcera  that  ever  aailed  and  the fineat  SIU  membera:  juat  one  big  family.  a  FREDERIC  C.  COLLIN  (Dry  Trans),  March  23—Chairman,  O.  Oaklay;  Sacra­ tary,  T.  Evans.  Delegates  reported  all  In  order.  Motion  made  and  carried  by  en­ gine  delegate  to  have  the  engine  and  steward  department  showers  painted.  Dis­ cussion  on  keeping  the  recreation  room  clean.  Last  standby  man  to  clean  tables  and  cups.  Vacation  plan  was  discussed  and  explained  to  the  new  permit  men.  Vote  of  thanks  to  the  steward's  depart­ ment  for  doing  a  sweU  job.  JOHN  EVANS  (Mississippi),  March  2*—  Chairman, Charlai  P.  Baanuay; Sacratary,  Joa  E.  Thomas.  Ship's  delegate  elected.  All  men  using  the  laundry  clean  when  finished.  A  messman  left  the  ship  in  SKYSTAR  (Triton),  March  *—Chairman,  Staten  Island  and  It  was  suggested  that  W.  Burke;  Sgeratary,  Jack  Ryder.  New  he  be  replaced  in  a  foreign  port.  cotton  mattresses  were  put  aboard  at  New  York  on  recommendation  of  the  crew.  The  crew  wants  to say  that  aU  the  MARY  ADAMS  (Bloomfleld),  March  2*  ship's  delegate  have  done  a  wonderful  —Chairman,  Deets;  Sacratary,  J.  Long­ job.  Stephen  Emerson  has  always  been  fallow.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  ready  to help  out  the  permitmen and  also  $8.25  in  the  ship's  fund.  Motion  made  and  carried  to  have  stainless  steel  sinks  put  in  the  pantry.  Discussion  on  the  new  agreement.  Some  education  on  the  Union  was  discussed.  Repair  list  to  be  turned  CLAIBORNE  (Waterman),  Feb.  13—  in.  Chairman,  James  Hand;  Secretary,  Ray­ mond  Kosch.  Delegates reported no beefs.  The  ship's  delegate  explained  the  use  of  Hershel  J.  Landreth  MONTEBELLO  HILLS  (Western  Tank­ the  ship's fund  to the  new crewmembers.  March  21—Chairman,  Staphan  Hom­ Please  contact  your  wife  as  she  ers),  ko;  Secretary,  Eddia  Pallabran.  Vote  of  is anxious  to  hear  from  you.  thanks  to  the  steward  department  for  their fine  service.  Suggestion  made  that  a  ship's  fund  be  started.  PERSONALS  NOTICES  4  4  4  Samuel  Snyder  Get  in  ­touch  with  Edward  C.  Savage,  132  Front  St.,  NYC.  .  Ex­SS  Choctaw  Crew  which  paid  off  March  28,  4  4  4  1952,  in  Baltimore  has  a  differ­ Stephen  B.  Whitman  ential  of  $4.00  coming  from  trans­ Contact  Mrs. S.  Howard,  Regent  portation  voucher.  Contact  or  4­0497,  NYC.  She  is  interested  in  write  Waterman  SS  Co.  in  Mobile,  your  property  at 35  Highgate  Ter­ Ala.,  giving  social  security  num­ race,  Bergenfield,  NJ.  ber  and  copy  of  discharge.  4  4  4  4­  l"  Charlie  Goodwin  Harry  McDermott  Please  write John  Hunt  c/o SIU  Your  gear  off  the  SS  Robin  Brooklyn  hall.  Goodfellow  has  been  checked  at  4  4  4  the  SIU  hall  in  Brooklyn.  James  J.  Gorman  4  4>  Your  mother  has  a  government  tax  refund  waiting  fot  you.  Get  Eugene  Williams  Ship's  delegate  A.  Goldsmit  re­ in  Couch  with  her  at  home.  quests  you  donate  money  you  bpr­ 4  4  4  rowed  to  the  LOG  and  mail  re­ Pepe  Valises  ceipt  to  him  c/o  SIU  Brooklyn  Get  in  touch  with Charles Stam­ hall.  The  rest  of  the  ship's  fund  bul  at  his  home  as quickly  as pos­ has  already  been  donated.  sible.  4  4  4  4  4  4  DESOTO  (Waterman),  April  4—Chair­ man,  B.  C.  Jonas;  Sacratary,  Philip  Rayes.  Ship's  delegate  reported  every­ thing  running smooth.  Needed  repairs  to  be  compUed  before  the  ship's  return  to  Mobile.  Discussion  on  the  replacement  of  innerspring  mattresses.  Headquarter*  to  be  contacted  on  this  matter.  Motion  made  and  carried  to  start  a  ship's  fund,  which  is  to  be  used  only  for  Union  busi­ ness.  CAPS  EDMONT  (Alcoa),  no  data­ Chairman,  Roy  Hlwas;  Sacratary­  L.  B.  Meara.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  A  vote  of  thanks  was  extended  to  the  nego­ tiating  committee  for  all  the  things  they  have  done  for  the  members.  Discussion  on keeping  the  messhall  clean.  The  menu  board  in  the  crew's  mess  needs  painting.  • c  TOPA  TOPA­  (Waterman),  March  38—  Chairman,  A.  M.  Branconl;  Secretary,  M.  R.  Janet.  The  captain  Insisted  that  the  two  men  who  joined  the  ship  late  in  Yawata  be  taken  care  of.  Ship's  delegate  to  see  that  a  Hew  washing  machine  ig  put  aboard. Ship's  delegate and  one other  man  to  buy  radio­phonograph  and  rec­ ords  from  the  ship's  fund.  Each  delegate  to  collect  donations  for  the  ship's  fund.  Timothy  Leary  Ex­SS  Wanda  Call  at  Welfare  Office  in  SIU  .  Second  cook  and  baker  who  headquarters  with  all  available  signed­on  Jan.  5,  1952,  a  witness  to  accident,  please  contact  Ben  discharges.  Sterling, 42  Broadway,  NYC.  John  4  4  4  J. Lawton,  chief  cook.  Rudolph  R.  CeforattI  Your  draft  board  has  classified  WACOSTA  (Waterman),  March  30—  MALDEN  VICTORY  (Mississippi),  March  4  4  4  Chairman,  Manual  Da  Barros;  Secretary,  f—Chairman,  A.  Beck;  Secretary,  D.  you  2A  until Sept.  1952.  R.  R.  Paschal  CANTIGNY  (Cities  Service),  April  8—  Blumlo.  Delegates  reported  everj^hing  H.  A.  Orlande.  Ship's  delegate  submitted  Your  father  is  anxious  to  hear  a  Chairman,  Daniel  Sheehan;  Secretary,  A.  in  order.  The  chief  electrician  made  a  report  from  the  captain  that  whoever  4  4  4  Sathanasopoulos.  Delegates  reported  no  suggestion  to  the  cooks  that  if  they  want  wants  to  donate  blood  to  the  PhUippina  Retroactive  checks  are  being  from  you.  Write  PO  Box  1403',  Red  Cross could  ­  beefs.  $33.S0  reported  In  the  ship's  fund.  to  smoke  in  the  galley  to  please  keep  do  so.  Motion  made  and  Pepperell,  Ala.,  or  call  1448J,  held  at  the  Cities  Service  office,  Suggestions  were  made  to  buy  new  rec­ away from  the  food.  A  motion  was  made  carried  that  sanitary  men  disinfect  entire  shower  in  deck  and  engine  department.  23  Pearl  St.,  NYC,  for  the  follow­ 4  4  4  One  brother  asked  that  there  be  a  little  Harry  Peeler  ing  men:  Carmel  Belasquez,  Frank  less  noise  In  the  msssroom  during  meal  Editor,  hour.  Botifall,  Jack  C.  Brock,  William  Frank  Sloane  .  SEAFARERS LOG.  Bums,  Wilson  Chapman,  Peter  Please  get  in  touch  with  me  c/o  DEL  SOL  (Mississippi),  Feb.  15—Chair­ Gavillo,  Anton  Hansen,  Jesse  R.  F.  Doyle, 1 North  La  Salle  St.,  man.  Red  Sullivan;  Secretary,  J.  F.  Ger­ 675 Fourth  Ave.,  sey.  Complaints  about  foul­ups  aboard  Henry,  Raymond  Howard,  Jan  De  Chicago.  Urgent.  Tliorvald  Reps­ ship.  Motion  made  and  carried  that  a  Brooklyn  32, Ni Y.  *  •  Jonge,  Joseph  B.  Kirk,  Phares  J.  holdt.  certain  crewmember  has  fouled  up  too  often  and  had  made  several  remarks  Ortego,  Robert Maulden,  James W.  4  4  4.  detrimental  to  the  SIU  and  he  be  prop­ I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please McLeod,  Donald  Pearce,  P.  A.  John  J.  Ferreira  erly  disciplined.  •   Harold  Ducleux  ex­ plained  that  "we  need  peace  In  the  fami­ put my name on your mailing list. (Print Information) Petersen,  Henri  Poyet,  Paul  Your  mother  would  like  to  hfear  ly,  and  to  work  as  Union  men."  The  Pridgen,  Robert  Sarver,  Lewis  from  you.  Write her  at  34  Bleek­ meeting  was  called  to  impress  upon  each  member  the  need  of  cooperation  and  to  Savoia,  Benjamin  Stewart, Thomas  hof  St.,  Borgerow,  Antwerp,  Bel­ NAME  work  as  men.  J. Tobin  and Fred  Wilmarth.  They  gium.  Msrch  23—Chairman,  John  Chapman:  wiil  be  held  there  for  60  days.  Secretary,  J.  F.­  Garsey.  Request  that  4  4  4  telegram  be  sent  to  family , of  lost  mess­ Frank  Vitale  STREET ADDRESS  4  4  4  man  Charles  Wilson,'  who  drowned,  u*  The  following  named  men  have  Please  contact  me  at  64  Capron  consolation  from  the  members of  the. Del  Motion  made  and  carried  that  the  back  pay  coming  as  a  result  of  an  St.,  Walden,  NY.  Very  Important.  Sol.  CITY  .ZONE  STATE.  ship's  fund .be  turned  over  to  the  March  MC&S­AFL  beef  won  before  the  George  A. Rose  Sf.  of  Dimes.  A  vote  of  thanks was  extended  to  the  stewgyd  department  for  their fine  NLRB: Alvin  Baide, John O. Baine,  4  4 •   4  cooperation.  Richard  Diax  j.  R.  Costello,  H.  S.  DarUng,  H.  Signed  Book  No  Dean Douglas,  William  Jenkins,  A.  Write  where  I  can  get  in  touch  MARYMAR  (Calma'r),  March  2f—Chair,  TO  AVOID  DUPLICATION:..  If  ybii  ar*  an  «|d  zubscribar  and  havg  a  change  R.  Tharpa;  Sacratary,  Harry  t;  L.  Jones,  Clifford  Lattish,  George  with  you.  V. O;  Bonet and  L. Cal­ man,  • f  addrau,  plaaza  give  your  former  addreti  below:  Franklin.  vote  of  ihankf.tpr  K.  Thorps  A. Smith,  Leroyi Pierson and  Pedro  deron,  220  E.  107  St.,  NYC.  and  Frank  Olad  for  the  cars  they  gave  to  the  operation  of  the  crew's  washlnff.  Villabol.  They  should  apply  tii  ;  4..4,  4­  .  machine.  Dalagatai  to  coiffar  with  the  ADDRESS  J[ames  E.. Collins  John Geisnm, 811 New World Life  boarding  patri^sn  about  >tha  Improvo^  Please,  contact  B.  Sterling,'  42  moiit  in  cold  oti^  tor  the  night  lunchag,.  Building, Seattle,  or to  the MC&S­ XCoatiiiued ott pat* ^71  CITY  ..  ZONE..;  AFL,  SIU or  Slip halls in Seattle.  BroBdwBy.  NYC. ­::  STATE..  aaeaeeae tear«»aeeeea«eeaeo eeeaeeeeeaeeeaieea o  • eeeeg44«ti4gei«*ee4geMB*g*gg«BBM«MMi4«B4gMP*e<    0 eeeaea*i*ct.,,««,, ,  eeeeaeeesss;  �FiW« Tweatr­MTCB  SEAFARERS  LOG  Friday,  April  It. ItSt  ... DIGEST of SHIPS' MEETINGS ...  LEWIS  EMERY  JR.  (Victory  Carriers),  (Continued  from  Page  26)  April  7—Chairman,  O.  Kllppbaryi  Secre­ Request  made  to  have  the  messrooms  tary,  none.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  painted  before  termination  of  this  trip.  Ship  is  to  be  fumigated.  The  crew  ex­ pressed  thanks  to  Mr.  Maclntyre,  the  manager  of  the  Merchant  Seamens  Club  in  Bremerhaven,  for  supplying  them  with  OCEAN  ULLA  (Oeesn  Trans),  March  29  —Chairman,  John  Popa;  Secretary,  C.  a  library  on  such  short  notice.  The  ship  • oguckl.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  was  without  a  library  for  one  year.  The  new  washing  machine  to  be  used  for  dress  clothes  and  underclothes  and  the  old  machine  to  be  used  for  work  ALAMAR  (Calmar),  April  1—Chairman,  clothes.  Deck  department  and  engine  de­ T.  Garrlng;  Secretary,  B.  Wilton.  S24  re­ partment  to  clean  the  recreation  room.  ported  in  the  ship's  fund.  Several  mem­ Chairman  requested  that  aU  beefs  be  bers  spoke  on  the  new  hall  In  New  York  brought  up  and  discussed  at  the  present  and  how  nice  it  is.  time.  vegetables  after  a  50  day  trip.  A  lot  of  discussion  about  men  taking  time  off  in  port  and  coming  back  to  the  ship  un­ able  to  perform  their  duties.  No  action  was  taken  on  this  matter.  Some  beefing  about  not  keeping  the  messroom  clean.  repairs  on  the  list  of  previous  voyagea  made.  Motion  made  that  in  the  event  that  the  ship  was  sold  the  remaining  ship's  fund  is  to  be  split  in  half  and  donated  to  the  LOG  and  the  American  Seamen's  Friend  Library.  New  recrea­ tion  room  discussed  and  decided  that  the  SIU  Headquarters  urges  all  sanitary,  wiper  and  OS  men  would  keep  GATEWAY  CITY  (Waterman),  March  clean.  draft  eligible  seamen  to  be  30—Chairman,  Charles  H.  Bush;  Secre­ sure  they  keep  their  local  Se­ tary,  E.  M.  Watts.  Ship's  delegate  re­ HIGH  POINT  VICTORY  (Sooth  Atlan­ lective  Service  boards  posted  ported  that  he  had  sent  a  letter  to  Paul  tic),  March  36—Chairman,  J.  B.  Henley;  Hall  in  regard  to  the  captain  changing  Secretary,  R.  Kcemen.  Delegates  re­ on  all  changes  of  address  the  clocks  in  the  daytime  instead  of  the  ported  no  W.  beefs.  $20  was  collected  for  through  the  use  of  the  post  night  which  is  the  common  practice  on  the  slijp's  fund.  One  of  the  members  SIU  ships.  Discussion  on  the  condi­ missed  the  ship  in Savannah  and  he  was  cards  furnished  at  all  SIU  ail  tion  of  the  wash  water  being  dirty.  Ac­ replaced  in  Charleston,  South  Carolina.  halls  and  aboard  ships.  tion  to  be  taken  to  have  something  done  Engine  department  will  clean  the  rec­ regard  to  the  cramped  quarters  of  reation  room.  Failure  to  keep  your  draft  in  the  deck  maintenance.  Department  dele­ gates  requested  to  make  up  a  repair  list  board informed of  your where­ CUBORE  (Ore),  April  4—Chairman,  J.  be  turned  in  to  the  patrolman  in  abouts  can  cause  you  to  be  to  KusmlerskI;  Secretary,  Thomas  Clarke.  New  York.  ;  Ship's  delegate  warned  the  members  not  listed  as  a  delinquent  and  be  putting  in  required  two  hours  on  sani­ drafted  into  the services  with­ MARTIN  McCARVER  (Waterman),  Feb.  tary  detail  as  per  agreement.  Members  that  a  price  list  be  put  up  on  out  a  hearing.  The  Union  in  23—Chairman,  G.  W.  VInus;  Secretary,  6.  requested  Delgedo.  The  washing  machine  was  re­ the  board  in  regard  to  the  slopchest.  such  cases  can  do  nothing  to  paired  at  Bombay  as  planned.  Captain  asked  delegates  to  see  if  the  crew  would  aid Seafarers who  fail  to com­ ANN  BUTLER  (Bloomfield),  April  5—  donate  towards  the  Kings  Point  Memo­ Chairman,  J.  Brady;  Secretary,  S.  Butler.  ply.  rial.  Crew  raised  sum  of  $44.  Captain  Delegate  reported  no  beefs.  The  stew­ raised  $56.  Ship's  fund  stands  at  $91.  ard  and  deck  and  engine  departments  At  payoff  every  book  and  permit  to  be  are  to  clean  the  laundry  and  the  recrea­ requested  to  dress  decently  before  en­ turned  over  to  the  patrolman  for  check­ tion  room  alternately  every  third  week.  tering  the  messhail.  Crew  was  asked  to  ing.  'Men  leaving  the  ship  to  leave  lockers  and  bunks  in  clean  shape.  keep  old  clothes  out  of  the  messhail.  Keiep Draft  Board Posted  CASIMIR  PULASKI  (Eattern),  March  9  —Chairman,  T.  Olckorion;  Secretary,  John  Tlllsy.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs  pending.  It  was  suggested  that  an  ef­ fort  be  made  to  have  shelves  installed  in  several  of  the  crew  member's  lockers.  It  was  decided  that  the  cook's  phono­ graph  should  not  be  played  after  and  unless  hi  his  own  room  or  the  recreation  haU  with  the  door  closed.  It  was  sug­ FRENCH  CREEK  (Cities Service),  March  gested  that  donations  be  made  to  the  30—Chairman,  E.  Barls;  Secretary,  Vin­ March  of  Dimes  at  the  payoff.  The  cent  Ratelltt.  Motion  made  and  carried  chairman  asked  the  cooperation  of  all  to  give  the  ship's  delegate  a  vote  of  bookmembers  in  aiding  permit  holders  to  thanks for  a  Job  well done  in getting  fans  more  fully  understand  the  SIU  and  its  installed.  Treasurer  reported  $47.60  in  policies  as  well  as  unionism  in  general.  Feb.  9—Chairman,  John  Tlllsy;  Secre­ the  ship's' fund.  tary,  Theron  DIckerson.  The  chairman  asked  for  everybody's  cooperation  in  GULFWATER  (Mar  Trade),  March  20^  keeping  the  passageways  clean,  noise  Chairman,  VInce  Meehan;  Secretary,  Joe  down  and  to  please  return  cups  and  Medwed.  Delegates  reported  all  in  good  ALCOA  PATRIOT  (Alcoa),  March  25—  WILLIAM  STURGIS  (Seas  Shipping),  condition.  Motion  made  to  have  the  glasses  to  the  pantry  when  through  with  Chairman,  O.  W.  Tralviek;  Secretary,  J.  April  6—Chairman,  F.  J.  DeGange;  Sec­ ship's  delegate  see  that  the  repairs  are  them.  H.  Hampton,  Jr.  Steward  agreed  to  retary,  A.  Wengsr.  Ship's  delegate  re­ done.  Brother  Deri  was  commended  for  have  ham  and  boiled  eggs  on  the  night  ported  a  beef  against  the  skipper.  AU  the  good  job  he  did  as  ship's  deiegate  in  ST.  AUGUSTINE  VICTORY  (Mississip­ lunch.  As  there  are  a  lot  of  permit  men  doors  are  to  be fixed  so they  won't  bang  keeping  down  the  beefs  to  a  minimum.  pi),  April  2—Chairman,  Red  McDonald;  aboard  literature  about .the  union  was  aU .  nighL  A  vote  of  thanks  was  ex­ tended  to  the  complete  steward  depart­ Feb.  It—Chairman,  Steve  Deri;  Secre­ Socratary,  J.  V.  Dolan.  Motion  made  to  requested  from  headquarters.  ROBERT  LOWRY  (Bloomfield),  March  ment  for  the  very  good  service  through­ 24—Chairman,  C.  W.  Doggett;  Secretary,  tary,  Joe  Medwed.  Ship's  delegate  re­ have  ship's  delegate  contact  boarding  pa­ out  the  whole  trip.  ported  that  the  captain  will  try  to  get  trolman  about  having  an  outside  water  J.  T.  Hicks.  Delegates  reported  every­ American  money  for  the  next  trip.  Cap  tap  for  the  Koreans.  Also  to  have  the  thing  okay.  Motion  made  and  carried  FORT  HOSKINS  (Cities  Service),  April  tain  also  praised  the  crew  for  their  good  gaUey  stove  overhauled.  Suggestion  2—Chairman,  Edward  Arvard;  Secretary,  that  meetings  be  held  every  other  Sun­ behavior  in  port  and  aboard  ship.  All  made  to  have  a  clean  ship. coming  in  Phillip  J.  Capllng.  Motion  made  to  see  KATHRYN  (Bull),  April  5—Chairman,  day  during  the  trip.  Discussion  on  keep­ hands  were  asked  to  keep  quiet  in  the  port  and  not  leave  it  the  way  it  was  last  about  getting  screens  for  the  portholes.  A.  De  La  Paz;  Secretary,  Onlbal  Albl.  ing  the  messroom  clean.  All  hands  were  time.  Repair  list  was  made  out.  morning  in  the  passageways  so  that  the  The  ship's  baker  gave  an  interesting  and  There  was  nothing  done  on  the  last  re­ asked  to  be  quiet  in  the  passageways  as  men  oft  watch  may  get  some  sleep.  lengthy  talk  on  the  advantages  of  the  port  Ust.  The  ship's  delegate  wiU  see  others  are  sleeping.  Anyone  using  the  SIU  and  the  Sea  Chest.  Several  mem­ a  patrolman  about  it  when  the  ship  washing  machine  was  asked  to  clean  it  NIKOS  (Dolphin),  March  16—Chairman  bers  of  the  crew  gave  a  vote  of  thanks  docks.  Suggestion  made  to  put  a  sign  when  through.  W.  O.  Cummlngham;  Secretary,  S.  to  the  steward  department  for  the  good  close  to  the  washing  machine  to  re­ Blevlns.  Motion  made  to  see  the  captain  mind  the  fellows  to  turn  off  the  switch.  CHILORE  (Ore),  March  1—Chairman,  about  painting  out  aU  the  foc'sles  that  chow  and  service.  Steve  Fulford;  Secretary,  C.  A.  Kress.  have  not  been  painted.  Discussion  on  Motion  for  each  department  dele­ cleaning  the  laundry  room  and  the  reC'  ALCOA  PATRIOT  (Alcoa),  March  25—  gate  to made  take  up  a  list  of  names  and  reatlon  room.  This  work  is  to  be  ro'  Chairman,  O.  W.  Trawick;  Secretary,  J.  amount  of  donations  for  th  March  of  tated.  Discussion  on  rusty  lockers  in  H.  Hampson,  Jr.  The  steward  department  campaign.  Letter  from  headquar­ unlicensed  quarters.  It  was  brought  to  wants  to  know  what  is  home  port  for  Dimes  ters  read  and  accepted  to  improve  the  the  attention  of  the  crew  about  leaving  this  ship.  The  men  on  board  would  future  contract.  BULL  RUN  (Msfhlaten),  March  20—  the  new  washing  machine  running  when  like  to  have  Uterature  so they  could  have  Chairman,  Lester  McHugh;  Secretary,  not  in  use.  some  educational  meetings  on  the  Union  WILLIAM  STURGIS  (Robin),  March  2—  Jack  Hannay.  Ship's  delegate'  reported  since  they  have  a  good  many  permit  men  one  man  missed  ship  in  England.  There  on  board.  Men  want  night  lunch  to  con­ Chairman,  L.  DeGange;  Secretary,  A.  (Ore),  March  23—Chairman  Wenger.  Delegates  reported  everj^hing  is  a  balance  in  the  ship's  fund  of  S73.10.  D. OREMAR  SEAMAGIC  (Colonial),  March  3—Chair­ sist  of  ham  and  boUed  eggs.  P.  Carroll;  Socratary,  Robert  L.  Mor­ ali  right  so  far.  If' a  washing  machine  Motion  made  and  carried  to  try  and  get  gan.  man,  Butts;  Secretary,  Sullivan.  Each  Foc'sles  need  chipping  and  scaling.  is  not  put  aboard  as  per  agreement  the  American  money  in  France.  Suggestion  crew  was  asked  to  cooperate  in  member  of  each  department  contributed  SAN  ANGELO  VICTORY  (Mar­Trade),  of  this  ship  will  not  sign  on  that  last  standby  man  on  each  watch  The  keeping  the  washroom  clean,  also  sani­ $1  to  the  ship's  fund.  Suggestion  by  March  23—Chairman,  Fred  W.  Klolbar;  members  for  the  next  trip.  clean  up  the  messhail  and  the  recreation  tary  McCarthy  that  crewmembers  refrain  man  in  each  department  ciean  on  Secretary,  Jerry  DeMae.  Motion  made  to  room.  his  weeks.  Under  education,  discussion  from  contacting  captain  regarding  beefs  see  the  mate  about  keys  for  the  rooms.  MAIDEN  CREEK  (Waterman),  March  30  made  on  the  benefits  of  having  permits  and  general  matters  that  can  be  handled  The  engine  department  quarters  need  to  LONCVIEW  VICTORY  (Victory  Car­ to  the  new  men  off  the  docks.  Discus­ by  the  ship's  delegate.  Request  made  to  be  painted.  There  is  not  enough  wash­ —Chairman,  B.  KInter;  Secretary,  Paul  keep  messhail,  passageways,  laundry  and  Discussion  on  who  should  call  riers),  March  22—Chalrfnan,  James  H.  sion  on  obtaining  a  library.  Suggestion  ing  powder  avaUable  for  crew's  laundry.  Gladden.  the  new  library  at  Norfolk.  Sugges­ Boyles;  Secretary,  Gordon  D.  Marbury.  made  that  each  man  donate  SI  toward  recreation  room  ciean  at  all  times.  Motion  made  and  carried  that  the  stew­ for  tion  made  that  a  patrolman  be  contacted  Discussion  on  permits  having  a  voice  in  buying  magazines  and  books.  ard  give  out  an  extra  face  soap  to  be  in  regard  to repairing  the  portlights  and  the  meetings  and  that  they  should  in­ used  for  whiter.  the  hot  water  system.  The  members  terest  themselves  in  Union  affairs  GATEWAY  CITY  (Waterman)—Chair­ TA6ALAM  (Mar­Trade),  March  30—  man,  Charles  H.  Bush;  Secretery,  E.  M.  thought  It  would  be  a  good  suggestion  to  enough  to  speak  up  and  discuss  same.  RICHARD  M.  JOHNSON  (Bloomfiald),  have  some  paper  on  the  bulletin  board  Members  discussed  the  soap  powder  Chairman,  Kosta  Hatglmlslos;  Secretary,  Watts.  Clarification  on  the  agreement  situation  and  came  to  the  conclusion  that  Marltin  F.  Forsan.  A  donation  to  be  was  read  by  the  recording  secretary  and  March  23—Chairman,  Joseph  E.  Town­ aft  so  repair  Ust  can  be  compiled  ahead  send;  Secretary,  Robert. 6. Weimar.  Dele­ of  arrival  in  home  port.  made  to  the  March  of  Dimes.  Motion  the  present  weekly  issue  of  13  or  14  accepted­qis  read.  Motion  made  and  car­ ounces  of  soap  powder  on  these  coal  made  and  seconded  that  the  steward  wiU  ried  that  a  letter  of  thanks  be  sent  to  gates  reported  no  beefs.  All  men  on  watch  especially  the  deck  department  carrying  ships  is  not  sufficient.  Educa­ not  sail  as  steward  again  untU  be  has  headquarters  for  the  raise  in  pay  for  CAPE  SAN  MARTINE  (South  Atlantic),  tion  bulletins  from  headquarters  were  proven  capable.  the  deck  and  engine  department  day  should  clean  up  the  coffee  cups.  The  March  16—Chairman,  Harry  Galphin;  Sec­ read  and  discussed.  workers.  The  deck  engineer  spoke  in  washing  machine  should  be  kept  clean  retary,  W  J.  Barnes.  Delegates reported  behaif  of  the  March  of  Dimes  and  toid  both  on  the  inside  and  the  outside.  The  no  beefs.  One  brother  asked  that  the  the  members  that  if  they  cared  to  con­ washer  should  not  be  overloaded  as  this  washing  machine  be  cut  off  after  using.  JOHN  FISK  (Robin),  March  14—Chair­ tribute  to  the  cause  he  wouid  be  happy  might  result  in  the  motor  being  burned  Ship's  delegate  was  asked  to  see  the  cap­ man,  J.  F.  Rogers;  Secretary,  J.  R.  Lane.  to add  it  to  the  coilection  that  was  taken  out.  tain  about  shelves in  the  crew mess.  Sug­ Suggestion  made  that  everyone  try  to  up on  the  last  voyage.  Crew  was  warned  gestion  was made  to raise  the  ship's fund  make  this  a  good  trip  by  doing  as  good  not  to  lose  their  share  pass  in  Germany,  at  payoff.  Seafarers  should.  All  hands  were  asked  as  they  would  be fined  20  marks.  to  keep  the  messhail  dean  for  tho  nest  watch  and  messboys.  WILLIAM  HARPER  (Waterman),  March  30—Chairman,  Stanley  White;  Secretary,  ALCOA  POINTER  (Alcoa),  March  16—  GOVERNMENT  CAMP  (Cities  Service),  Roy  Dozler.  Motion  made  and  carried  March  24—Chairman,  Albart  Weaver;  Chairman,  R.  Nicholas;  Secretary,  F.  P.  that  all  soiled  and  torn  linen  be  removed  Quiz  Anawera  Secretary,  Franc'  J.  Ahern.  Motion  Russo.  Delegates  reported  everything  from  the  ship  and  the  steward  was  told  made  for  each  :  ember  to  donate  SI  to  okay.  Discussion  on  who  is  to  clean  the  that  the  crackers  have  bugs  in  them  and  (1)  30  miles  an  hour.  the  ship's  fund  at  payoff,  which  Is  to  be  laundry  and  recreation  room.  Ship's  DAVID  STARR  JORDAN  (Mississippi),  they  also  must  be  removed.  There  waa  delegate  stated  that  each  member  should  March  30—Chairman,  Alfred  H.  Ander­ a  discussion  about  the  one  hour  differ­ collected  by  the  ship's  delegate.  Dis­ (2)  Speaker  of  the  House.  puted  overtime  will  be  settled  at  payoff  familiarize  himself  with  the  agreement  son;  Secretary,  Ronald  G.  Heath.  Dele­ ence  between  east  coast  and  the  gulf.  and  not  forget  the  clause  in  the  contract  gates  reported  everything  okay.  The  Suggestion  that  a  repair  list  be  made  up  by  patrolman.  (3)  Is  self­luminous.  about  being  aboard  ship  one  hour  before  crew  was  asked to  let  the  coffee  stay  for  by  each  department  delegate.  (4)  Italy.  (Franco  ­  Louisiana  ANNISTON  VICTORY  (South  Atlantic).  sailing  time.  the  men  on  watch.  Feb.  24—Chairman,  J.  S.  Bragg;  Secre­ March  2—Chairman,  Alfred  H.  Ander­ Territory;  Russia  ­ Alaska;  Den­ tary,  PUERTO  RICO  (Bull),  April  6—Chair­ L.  E.  Harris.  Delegates  reported  MANKATO  VICTORY  (Victory  Car­ son;  Secretary,  Ronald  G.  Heath.  When  man,  Allan  Lake;  Secretary,  Jim  Murphy.  mark­Virgin  Islands).  everything  In  good  standing  at  the  pres­ the  4  to  a  watch  gets  up  they find  that  Ship's  delegate  reported  that  the  ship  riers),  March  26—Chairman,  W.  L.  Busch;  ent  time.  Motion  made  and  carried  that  Secretary,  M.  Dormen.  Delegates  re­ the  dinner  room  is  in  quite  a  mess,  so  (5)  288,  12.^  each  department  shall  have  a  set  day  ported  everything  in  fairly  good  shape.  they  want  all  of.  the  crew  to  take  cups  wiU  not  be  tied  up  in  San  Juan  if  the  strike  continues.  $3  given  to  the  ship's  for  cleaning  up  the  laundry  room.  Any­ (6)  Ceiling.  locks  and  door  latches  were  or­ and  dishes  to  the  sink  at  night.  There  fund by  the  three  new  men.  Motion made  one  caught  leaving  the  washing  machine  Spare  was  a  little  misunderstanding  about  the  and  carried  that  $15  be  donated  to  the  dered  by  the  mate  by  letter  from  Bel­ (7)  Golf.  They're  Harold  (Jug)  in  bad  condition  after  washing  his  gium.  Ship's  delegate  asked  that  all  food  when  the  messman  brought  some  American  Seamen's  Friend  Society  for  shall  be fined.  brothers  take  a  hand  In  keeping  the  hot  cakes  out  cold.  service  rendered.  Jim  Foti  wants  the  McSpaden,  Lloyd  Mangrum,  Gary  ciothes  March  30—Chairman,  J.  S.  Bragg;  Sec­ messhail  clean.  The  repair  list  was  read  mess  refrigerator  and  the  toaster  Middleeoff,  leading  figures  in  retary,  L.  E.  Harris.  W.  T.  Matthews  re­ to  the  crew  and  additional  repairs  HURRICANE  (Waterman),  March  30—  deck  replaced,  as  It  has been  on  the  blink  for  ported  that  a  lot  of  performing  has  been  added.  Sanitary  cleaning  gear  was  dis­ major  tournaments.  several  months.  The  boarding  patrolman  done  on  this  voyage  and  it  wiil  be  taken  cussed  and  it  was  explained  that  each  Chairman,  JImmIe  Golder;  Secretary,  San  wiU  inspect  the  fo'c'sles  before  payoff.  (8)  Astronomy,  the  science  of  care  of  by  the  agent.  Motion  made  that  department  orders  their  own  cleaning  Miguel.  Ship's  fund stands  at $17.80.  All  the  ventiiation  system  be fixed  in  the  gear.  heavenly  bodies.  first  port.  All­ reports  to  be  turned  in  as  soon  as  possible  upon  arrival.  (9)  $50.50,  $24.50.  RUDOLPH  KAUFFMANN  (Alcoa),  Feb.  10—Chairman,  George  E.  Odom;  Secre­'  (10)  South  Africa.  Rhodesia  is  GREENSTAR  (Triton),  March  29—  tary,  Lovis  B.  Thomas.  Ship's  delegate  Chairman,  Slanlna;  Secretary,  Brooks.  reported  that  he  thought  we  had  a' nice  named  after  him.  ­  «  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  Suggestion  payoif  and  everything  was  running  very  The  SIU  membership  is  proud  of  its  Union  as  a  group  of  hard­ that  everyone  clean  the  messhail  up  af­ smooth.  Anyone  entering  the  messroom  working  responsible  Seafarers  who  know  the  importance  of  doing  ter  himself  and  the  last  standby  wipe  off  should  be  properly  dressed.  Anyone  us­ the  tables.  Suggestion  that  bunks  be  ing  the  water  between  decks  is  to  use  their  job  well  in  order  to  protect  their  contract  gains  and  safe­ fixed  at  the  earilest  chance  as they  are  in  the  paper  cups  there  instead  of  glasses.  guard  themselves on  the  job.  bad  condition.  March  15—Chairman,  Jessie  T.  Spivey;  The  membership  has long  been  on  record  to  weed  out  the small  Secratary,  LovIs  B.  Thomas.  There  was  LONE  JACK  (CItias  Sarvlce),  March  30  a  little  beef  about  Strawberry  jam  in  the  minority  of  pilferers,  junkies,  performers  and  other  imdesirables.  —Chairman,  J.  J.  Moore;  Secretary,  D.  H.  saloon.  Besides  that  everything  else  is  We  cannot  tolerate  these  disrupters  aboard  our  ships,  nor  can  we  Singleton.  Ship's  deiegate  stated  that  re­ okay.  Any  members  using  the  wash­ pairs  have  been  started  and  suggested  ing  machine  were  asked  to  turn  off.  the  permit  them  to  drag  down  the  good  name  and  reputation  of  our  letting  things  stand  as  they  are.  $35  switch  when  through.  Suggestion  by  the  iJnion.  reported  in  the  ship's  fund.  Suggestion  ship's  delegate  that  each  department  get  made  to  get  an  orange  squeezer.  Sug­ its  repairs  and  turn  them  in to  the  stew­ With  the  many  newcomers  entering  the shipping  industry  to(iay.  gestion  made  to  buy  games  from  the  ard  so  he  can  type  them  up.  Suggestion  ship's  fund,  and  to  collect  SI  from  each  that  everyone  ciean  his  room  and  turn  Seafarers  must  be  vigilant  to  detect  and  expose  irresponsible  man  at  payoff.  Suggestion  made  to leave  in  his  linen  and  leave'  the  keys  when'  "•   characters who  think  that  they can  get  by  on  SIU  ships  with  these  i  the  pantry  and  the  crew  mess  a  little  paying  off.  :  undesirable  practices.  We  hereby  serve  notice  that  charges  will  cleaner.  YOUNG  AMERICA  (WsUrman),  March  I  ­  be  placed  and  severe  penalties  will  be  imposed  on  all  men  guilty  •   BRADFORD  ISLAND  (Cities  Service),  23—Chairman,  Frank  Arana;  Secretary,  March  29—Chairman,  Gary  Cameron;  Sec­ Edward  B.  Lewis.  Motion  made  and  car­ i  of  performing  on  the  job,  (ir  having  marijuana  or other  narcotics  '  rolary,  E.  Flyhn.  Treasurer  reported  $33  ried  for  the  delegates  to  check  up  on  '  in  their  possession  on  board  an  SIU  ship  or  in  the  vicinity  of  in  the  ship's  fund.  ­  A 'suggestion  was  the  suggestions  for  the  new  agreement  an SIU  hall.  •  made  to  fumigate  the,ship  as  there  are  and  signed  and  approved,  by  thq  member­ roaches in  .the. galley, storerooms  and ^e  ship.  The  chairman  wanted  to know  why  —­iS  messhaU.  Members  of  the  creW ­  were  ttaey­oould  not  get  mere  of  a­  variety  of  ni  dUfi SUe lo Ui?.  J ...... ... ....iT*­,'"!  iidOA  k  •   .iJA Vi  .,<*W»)*Ol»i  I  POTRERO  HILLS  (Philadelphia  Marine),  March  30—Chairman,  William  F.  Barth;  Secretary,  D.  R.  Rogers.  Motion  made  and  carried  to clarify  the  new  wage  scale  between  the  agreement  and  notice  of  the  new  wage  scale.  Suggestion  to  turn  in  a  repair  list.  A  new  machine  should  be  put  aboard  as  per  agreement.  I^SL' a  Foul^up» Warned: Keep Out!  Puzzte  Anawer  BfflDIH  sraara  BQaaaffiss  Qissia  na§  sDHiiiSQQB  OQca  nsaE3[S][^  [ZiDQaQ  laiss  asis  asHca  liffls  caHDm  SSQ  DOS  aaBaa  QQSQ  soa  ISQQi  • Qisgian DOS  d V'K PigBdi ao iiuaiimO) I.. ... i.  ­1  '^1  • Ml  �SEAFARERS  EOG  OFFICIAI  ORGAN  OF  THE  SEAFARERS  t N T E R  N AT I O N A L  U N I O N  •  ATLANTIC  • .J  •   i " ­ . '  i  •  APRIL  18  1952  AND  GULF  01 STRICT  •  A Ft  •   •  '  ­  •  /. •   • ."• • • • ­fx­'  i• 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Title A name given to the resource April 18, 1952 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XIV, No. 8 Description An account of the resource Description: SHIP BILL HEARING SET; LAY-UPS RISE UNION ENDORSES USPHS CRACKDOWN ON CASE-CHASERS HALF MILLION PAID OUT IN VAC. MONEY UNION STUDIES NEW PACT IDEAS SIU MAY CREW 1ST MARINER SHIP CANADIAN DISTRICT SIGNS LAST OF LAKES COMPANIES RAP 'BOOM-BUST' AS LAY-UPS RISE; SHIP HEARING SET ART ENTRIES RISE - DEADLINE NEARS UNION BOOK SWAP TEES OFF TWO PORT GROUPS GET MTD CHARTER USPHS PLANS TO USE TB 'MIRACLE' DRUGS WATERMAN TO OPERATE FROM NEW NJ PIERS NEW 'COASTAL RUN IS BUMPY FOR ANTINOUS PACT SAVES JOBS OF SIU OYSTERMEN STRAPS ORDERED FOR ALL T-2'S HEAVY COAL SHIPMENTS SEEN ENDED CANADA READY TO ARM SHIPS AGAINST MINES ALL GAA SHIPS TO LAY UP FREIGHT SMALL PART OF PARIS COAL PRICE SIU PAMPHLET NOW IN SCHOOL LIBRARY INDEX BRAZIL HALTS PIER PRIORITY TO OWN SHIPS RADIO 'TAPES' SIU HQ FOR LABOR BROADCAST SUP RAPS CO'S FOR VIOLATING PACT FEATURES RADIO 'TAPES' SIU HQ FOR LABOR BROADCAST SUP RAPS CO'S FOR VIOLATING PACT FEATURES MONROE SINKS SAILING SHIP IN SAN JUAN CARGO OF WOE ENDS DREAM OF SEAFARER - SHIPOWNER SENATE OKAYS KOREAN RIBBON FOR SEAMEN THE FREAK SHIPS, CONCRETE BOATS, AND WHALEBACKS LIVING'S SNUG ON A SHRIMPER ROLLER COASTER WE'VE GOT THE STUFF MTD WARMING UP ART IN THE FOC'SLE ALL ASHORE ICEBERG SEASON OPENS IN HAZARDOUS ATLANTIC 'DUTCH THRIFT' AT PARAMARIBO PROVES PAINFUL TO SEAFARER GI RECALLS JINX VOYAGE ON EMERSON DURING WAR MICHAEL CREWMAN FINDS EGYPT NO PLACE FOR ENGLISH SPEECH COMPANY AGENTS ABROAD TOUGH ON SICK SEAMEN FIREMAN FINDS TUGBOAT WORK PROVIDES NEW SLANT ON SHIPS 'NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN' IS GI CATCHWORD IN KOREA Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/18/1952 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1952 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a0db46b0a809dafd5f9903768d9795f1.PDF 958d62328ea65c045cfb2ecb83e302a4 PDF Text Text Psiiai :;x;r:;;:;;>>;::':SfV:^ WBMm i<a» p '/ Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers Internationai t nnett .,i \orrb America NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. APRIL 19. 1946 Vol. VIII. No. 16 SiU Victorious On Foreign Rider Beef Breaks WSA, Shipowners' Collusion Group Okays Union Setup As Efficient NEW YORK — After a full week of research into the struc­ ture of the Union National ap­ paratus and the workings of the New York Branch, endorsement of both units has been voiced by the Committee to Investigate the Efficiency of the Union Structure. The report further recommends that a similar committee be elect­ ed in each port. The report, signed by the ma­ jority of the group, follows; NEW YORK, April 19—The SIU emerged victorious yesterday from its fight against collusive cictiiin lietvvi-cri thi' W.SA and shipowners on the foreign trans­ portation rider. All demands of the Seafarers on the foreign rider were met. The Union and operators have agreed to meet in the near fu­ ture to cover all points on all types of riders under a collective bargaining agreement. This will assure full security for the SIU without interference by government bureaus. The rider victory is. an import­ ant step in backfiring the Unionbusting move of the WSA.-Shipowner collaboration. Throughout the negotiations the WSA held tiie threat over the head of the SIU of reallocating ships to NMU-contracted operators. The record shows that the NMU would be glad to move "hot" ships on a finky WSA deal of this sort. They pulled just such a stinker several months ago when the WSA reallocated eight ships tied up on a SIU-SUP quarters beef job action on the West Coast. Furthermore, the commies said, at that time, they would be glad to sail even more "hot" ships under similar conditions. The rider victory is another in­ stance of all seamen benefitting by the militant action of the SIU. As it often has in the past, the Seafarers bucked the combined strength of the shipowners and government agencies alone. Text of the rider follows: The Committee elected April 10, 1946, at. the regular New York Meeting submits that it thor­ oughly delved, as per the motion, into the structure of our Organi­ The rank and file committee elected at a regular membership meeting to investigate the effi­ zation and reports the following: ciency of the Union apparatus meets in the New Yark Hall. Such check-ups, by the membership, are We checked the structure of made possible by the democratic principles of The Seafarers International Union, The report appears the Headquarters and are agreed in the adjoining column. Seated (from left to right) are: R. Porter: A. Marco; J. Marciano, and J. that that body is functioning effi­ Arras. Standing, are: J. Sussman; H. Guinier. and R. Sparrow. ciently and steps are being taken to carry out the recommenda­ tions of the last Auditing Com­ mittee. Your Committee ex­ plored the possibility of reducing Sheppard was loud in his crystallizing Isthmian opinion in NEW YORK, April 19 — Earl expenses but our investigations praise (and. Brothers, the Bull f.avnr of the Seafarer.s (Bull) Sheppard, Seafarers Dir disclosed that the Headquarters can be plenty loud when he ector of Organization for the At­ "There's plenty of talk of that and the Branches responsible to wants to be) for the Seafarers lantic Coast, today called on the commie 'united front'," one re­ it are operating satisfactorily. It and SUP members who have SIU rank and file to redouble port said, "and the Isthmian men was pointed out in discussions contributed to the margin of vic­ their efforts to sell the Union to are paying attention to it. They that some Branches are main­ tory so far. "But," he emphasiz­ Isthmian men "on*every dock, on don't like the idea of the possib­ tained from the General Fund ed, "the load is being carried by every ship, in every bar, in every ility of being called out on a for the convenience of the mem­ the more militant members. port." strike for purely political pur­ bership, despite the fact they are The Isthmian election, mean­ There still are some SIU men who poses, and that's the whole line not self-supporting. We fully en­ of the united-waterfront unions while, had progressed close to the aren't doing their part. dorse this principle. program. half-way mark, with 39 ships TALK IT UP! Your committee went into the "Out here llie seamen know matter of the Organizing System having been voted to dale. "This is no time for anyone to Bridges' organization for what it Volunteer organizers aboard and reports that we are unani­ be dragging their heels. Every mous in endorsing it in its entire­ Isthmian ships which have voted member of the SIU and the SUP {Continued on Page 3) FOREIGN ARTICLES ty and urge the members to give so far report a substantial mar­ has got to talk up the Seafarers It is agreed between the Master gin of the votes being cast for it its fullest support. and seamen, or mariners, of the to every Isthmian man h.. meets of which is In the matter of the New York representation by the Seafarers. to make the overvvr.elming vic­ at present Master, or whoever Branch, we wei'e taken on a con­ tory more certain. shall go for Master, now bound ducted tour by the Agent who "And he can't just wait around from the Port of and explained in detail the workings for an Isthmian man to turn up. then to such other ports or places of the several departments, We He's got to seek them out and The Waterman Steamship Cor­ in any part of the world, as the are agreed that this Branch is talk up the Union." poration has applied to the Mari­ Master may direct, or as may be working at peak efficiency and From other ports the encourag­ time Commission for 12 new ordered or directed by the Unit­ any i-eduction in personnel with Here's a good deal for mer­ ing news continued to flow in. ships under the ship-sales act. ed States Government or Depart­ a view to cutting expenses woud chant seamen if they live in Con­ The Gulf area still .seemed to be It wa.s di.sclo.sed that the Wa­ ment, Commission, or Agency be ill-advised. We might add that necticut. the strongest bastion of the SIU, terman Corporation has pur­ thereof, and back to a final port some members of your committee i^ny resident of that slate who but there was no apparant slack­ chased 22 new modified C-2 type of discharge in the Continental were of the opinioti that in some has left merchant marine service ening of SIU feeling among the vessels which have been deliv­ United States, for one voyage respects, it was understaffed. with 32 months' seatime may Isthmian crews which voted at ered within the last thi'ee years. only, for a term of time not ex­ Your committee invited all in­ claim an annual $1000 property East Coast ports. The company plans to extend its ceeding nine calendar months. terested members to bring in any tax exemption. Provisions of a Gulf-United Kingdom-Continen­ RIDER proposals they might have. The VIEW STRENGTHENED 1943 state statute provides such tal service to include New Or­ It is also agreed that these ar­ majority of these members were exemptions for honorably disFrom the West Coast, SIU or­ leans and Texas ports in the West ticles shall terminate at the final of the opinion that the Branch char-ged members of the U. S. ganizing committees reported Gulf range, and expects to have port of discharge in the Contin­ was understaffed. Many of them armed forces, said Assistant At­ that the proposed amalgamation all its 22 vessels in commercial ental United States of America. felt that among other thihgs certorney General Bernard Kosicki of the Gurran and Bridges forces operation in its liner services by If the final port of discharge is on in a recent opinion. (Continnci on" Page 4) into one big waterfront union was the end of May. (Continued on Page 3) ISTHMIAN VOTING GOING WELL FOR SIU Conn. Seamen Get Good Deai Waterman Seeks New Ships �Page Two THE SEAFARERS SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 1 ^ i S- f HARRY LUNDEBERG ------- President iOS Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. JOHN HAWK Secy-Treas. p. O. Box 2), Station P., New York City Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Unity 'Phisteris' Among followers of the horse tracks there is a worc for it: phisteris. It is a beautiful word, as are most word' coined for a purpose. In racetrack parlance "phisteris' is applied to anything of doubtful value. A tout's tip is a lot of phisteris. A mutual ticket on a horse that lost is just so much phisteris. 1he bragging of a losing jockey or trainer is phisteris. We bring this phisteris point to bear because wi think there is no word which so adequately describes the "movement for Unity in maritime," to be nurtured at a meeting in San Francisco on May 6. We would like to say forthrightly that the movement is phisteris, pure and simple. And the reason we have gone to such pains to bring the race track to sea is that we do believe in marititne unify, "V^^e believe there is a real and definite need for unity among the maritime unions, and that much good can be accom­ plished by such unity. But it is a far cry between real maritime unity and the phisteris unity proposed by the so-called Joint Mari­ time Publicity Committee. One of the handbills gotten out by the committee shows the political purposes of the Unity Program. Listed among the sponsors of the con­ ference is, and we quote directly: "Members of the In­ ternational Longshoremen's Association, AFL." There the whole import of the Unty Program is re­ vealed baldly and nakedly: the Communist-dominated maritime Unions, led by Joe Curran's NMU and Harry Bridges' ILWU, are out to raid the ILA. The tactics •will be the same as those employed during last October's ILA waterfront strike: the CIO will be using a small group of ILA malcontents to try to move into the East Coast. All of the unions which will be represented at the conference will be CIO unions, with the exception of the Marine Firemen, Oilers, and Watertenders of the Pa­ cific. And woe betide the MFOW! You can look for that -independent outfit to be gobbled up by the NMU before the many syllables of its name can be enunciatedBut even that isn't the full import of the "Unity in Maritime" movement. First off, there is the dubious tie-up between Bridges and Curran, representing two of the CIO's most powerful—and most dissideixt—unions. There, according to the best qualified observers, you'll have a real struggle for power. And yet, whoever wins, nobody's the winner. The choice between these two characters is a dubious one. Yes, we're all for unity on the maritime front. But can yop see unity in a deal like that? We can't. That's why we say it's all phisteris. LOG Friday, April 19, 1946 SQUIBS.,. Det'-oit auto manufacturers have decided not to hold their annual auto show. Too bad. It •would have been fun seeing Grand Central Palace jammed to the doors with the cars General Motors didn't produce between Nov. 21 and March 13. 4-4-4^ /. The boss called his faithful old clerk into his office. "Jones," he began, "You've been working for me for 15 years and in all that time you've been faithful, you've never joined a union, you've never failed me." "Yes, sir," said th^ clerk expectantly. "So in order to show my ap­ preciation," the boss continued, "you will lieneefurth bo addressed here as Mr, .Tones." 4. 4- % Eight striking employees of a New Haven tool factory, clad in evening clothes and derby hats, picketed the Park Avenue resi­ dent of the company's president in New York City. That's just the sort of thing that Tom Girdler says is wrecking the free en­ 4^'v'^ terprise system and which will lead to Sewell Avery's testifying WHILE THE PEOPLE "HUNT FOR HOHES for the Case bill dressed in over­ alls and a sweat-shirt. a, 4. 4. FORD WORKER'S PRAYER Our Father who are in Dearborn Henry be thy name. It shall be done at River Rouge As it was done at Highland Park. Give us this day our daily 18 cents And forgive us for taking it. As we foi'give those who take it from us. And lead us not into com­ petition These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, But deliver us from Kaiser and as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging Frazer heavily on their hands. Do 'w^hat you can to cheer them up By 'writ­ For theirs is the power of ing to them. production. (From Ford Facts, Local BRIGHTON HOSPITAL 600. UAW) L. A. CORNWALL G. PHINVEY, JR. V. SHAVROFF ED. JOHNSTON J. GRIFFITH FRED HOHENBERGER H. L. DAISEY ROBERT GUSHUE Hospital Patients H. C. PELLER W. R. SHEA C. G. SMITH When entering the hospital J. E. LEE notify the delegate by post­ J, P. CAMPRET.T. E. P. BELKNER, SR. card, giving your name and I t J. COXWELL the number of your ward. GALVESTON HOSPITAL HANS 1. HANSEN JAMES PRINCE P. CASALINUOVS Staten Island Hospital D. MITCHELL You can contact your Hos­ t ir t R. H. ABBOTT pital delegate at the Staten NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL SPEAKS Island Hospital at the follow­ J. DENNIS THOMPSON ing times: J. H. BOWEN BANTA Tuesday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. DONALD DAHL EDEFARS (on 5th and 6th floors) JAMES RILEY B. M. ELLSWORTH Thursday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. R. E. THORP, Jr. M. JLESON (on 3rd and 4th floors.) P. F. HICKS M. J. WILLIAMS Saturday—1:30 to 3:30 p. m. W. F. LEWIS J. A. DYKES (on 1st and 2nd floors.) H. A. CRUSE V. A. BOEHRINGER EDWARD JOHNSON POSTON J. E. DALE J. NOLAN H. TUTTLE C. JANULEVICUS BLUE FRANK NICHOLSON W. J. MARIONEAUX R. V. JONAJN 4- 4- 4R. M. NOLAN 4- 4- 4DETROIT HOSPITAL JOSEPH MAJEAU ELLIS ISLAND HOSPITAL EDWARD WARES H. D. STERTZBACK D. MCDONALD WALTER DERR 4J. KOSLUSKY LYNN BURKE STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL TONY SOVERENTO 4f 4. ALEX MCMILLAN J. CLAMP MOBILE HOSPITAL R. G. MOSSELLER X X % W. CURRY C. KUPLICKI BUFFALO HOSPITAL S. JOYNER W. B. MUIR THOMAS DUFFY I 9^ t, W. G. H. BAUSE J. LA BONTE BALTIMORE HOSPITAL J. PEMBROKE J. NOVAF NEWTON PAINE C. H. GOODYN ART JEPSON WILLIAM. RUMBOL W. B. COPELAND HARRY KESSLER . XXX L. R. BQRJA JAMES GRAHAM BAN JUAN, l>.R. HOSPITAL C. MIDDLETON 4^ 4- it HIPOLITA DE LEON J. LITVAK FORT STANTON HOSPITAL JOHN VANDESSPOOLL O. HODGE NICK GAMAMIN . ROBERT MORGAN J. L. WEEKS A. McGUIGAN DELAWARE P. ELDEMIRE J. L. WEEKS E. T. HARDRMAN ANGEL CABRERA L. L. MOODY, JR. A. B. THOMPSON F. M. DUCLOS J. E. MCCREADIE P. E. SMITH GERALD R. VOHLER JOHN R. SARTOR J. J. SWYKERT BLAS "RAMIREZ L. L. LEWIS J. BRODDUS JULIO CATQ BE;RNAI^D Men ^ow In The Marine Hospitals �Bssai Friday, April 19, 1946 • -'•nc—l'".—J THE SEAFARERS LOG a Page Three Isthmian Men Urged To Remain On Ships After They Have Voted By EARL SHEPPARD Voting has been going on pret­ ced. This representation must be ty regularly on the Isthmian protected, and a binding written i! ships, and by the end of this agreement negotiated as soon as week almost half of the fleet will possible. In any event. Isthmian. j have voted. On some ships, only conditions will immediately im- ! a small percentage of the crew By PAUL HALL prove, even before Ihe elections | are over. Riding these ships j are eligible to vote, but on the The Seafarers have rolled up victory after victory in the past won't be so tough as it was in .i majority a fair percentage of few years and the present campaigns will be no exception. The the past. reason for this is that the SIU is a young progressive. Union with eligibles are found. FULL AHEAD an active alert membership. When an issue came up it was met A factual survey of the situa­ with the full united strength of both officials and membership. Tn the meantime, the Seafarers tion indicates that up to the pres­ is looking ahead, and already , When the Seafarers moved into the present New York Hall in ent the Seafarers are winning other unorganized companies are September, 1944, there were some greybeards who bemoaned the with a substantal majority, some being surveyed to determine move on the grounds that the Union was assuming too big'an obli­ which shall be the main point gation. Their opinion was honest enough but faulty, as a trip 70 percent of all ballots cast of concentration. The Union isn't having been for the SIU. 51 per­ through the Hall .shows today. going to stop, and there will be the total is required to Every inch of available space from the door to the sixth floor .is cent no slow bell on the organizing in use. with basement space being used for some of the technical determine the winner on the first drive. equipment. ballot, otherwise a runoff elec­ As a result of growth and con­ .The dispatchers and recreation halls are crowded from opening tion must be held between the tinued success of the Seafarers, to closing time and it is a tribute to the membership that a drunk two leaders. it i.s now nationally recognized as EARL SHEPPARD is seldom seen. the most powerful maritime Very few indicate that they In 1944 there was ample space for large offices and much less were raised to a par with the union in the field. Every day re­ cramped secretarial and operational space, but that has changed are voting for the company and Union agreements. quests come in from towboatmen, there is no doubt that the com­ long ago. It is very important that SIU tugboatmen, inland waterway Nearly every week it has been necessary to move another desk pany will be on the tail end of men continue to try and gel jobs and rivermen, bargemen and and a few filing cabinuts into some already overcrowded office or to the final tally. This doesn't mean on these ships, and that those ferry boatmen, for the SIU to erect some new partition to create additional space. that the company will give up members who arc aboard try to send a representative to talk to right away, however. They will stay aboard. Getting aboard an them. Experience On The Job The SIU does not intend to let continue to try and get their own Isthmian ship will be harder and harder as the days go by until the these men down. They want to The experience that has been gained in the Isthmian campaign men aboard, and to try to win elections are over, but it is in­ has served the Union well and has shown just what can be accom­ organize, and they are going to over the men who were ineligible creasingly important that this be plished when all sections of the Union apparatus work as one. It get the opportunity. In this cam­ done. has definitely proven that in order to successfully conduct any to vote. paign to organize the entire in­ sizable action this working unity must be achieved. Isthmian crews have fought dustry every member of the SIU THE COMPANY ROLE Through this campaign the Seafarers has learned that certain Steamship companies all work long and hard for the SIU repre­ is an organizer, and with this types of men are excellently qualified for certain types of jobs and the same way, against the sea­ sentation which will be theirs as kind of organizing force the Sea­ to obtain the best results the right spot must be found for the right men. They are not dumbbells, soon as the results are announ­ farers cannot lose. men. however, and use everything pos­ A Patrolman may be just the man to payoff and sign-on ships; sible to wean the seamen away he may be able to settle beefs aboard ship and yet be absolutely no from the Union even after elec­ good on a committee arguing the point out in a conference with tions are won and contracts signed. company officials. t NEW YORK—Captain Ramm An Organizer may be able to work day after day with the Already the Isthmian line is of the South Atlantic's Coffey- . shoreside apparatus, dodging the company guards, and lining up getting more liberal with over­ ville Victory was charged by his crew after crew and still as a crewmcmber himself unable to win time, less insistent on bell to bell over a single man. crew members with falsifying his working and much more gener­ Hundreds of ships organizers have developed in this campaign ous in the matter of conditions. log book, a circumstance which • and these, together with those who have worked in the shoreside Just as soon as the elections are was attested to by the Purser, on • {Continued from Page 1) apparatus, are the ones who will lead the Seafarers in the struggles over and the NLRB announces arrival of the ship in port heie, . that the SIU has been certified is, and the amalgamation biusithat are bound to come. as the sole bargaining agent, the ness has shown them what the and upheld by the U. S. Shipping f Commissioner at a hearing. Learning: Union Operation company will bring wages, over­ NMU is, too." c NO BLAST NEEDED At the payoff the Commission­ A Union official cannot long remain a specialist. In all ports, time and working conditions up Many of the oi'ganizing com­ er, as a matter of routine, asked especially, an oPJicial must be alert to all matters and generally pre­ to Union standards. mittees aboard Isthmian ships members of the crew whether pared to meet issues and act on them immediately. Often a few The operators don't do this be­ reported that there was no need hours delay greatly embarrasses the settlement of an issue. cause they are yielding to the they had witnessed their logs. All to blast the NMU, because the Union without further fight, or Jhe policy of the SIU has been to avoid any specialization by answered negatively. The Purser changing jobs around, so that everyone would have an opportunity because they ha\-e suddenly be­ Isthmian seamen are familiar They bring with the blackguarding efforts was questioned. He said, no, too. ^ to learn the operation of the entire Union apparatus and be able to come big-hearted. fill in anywhere at anytime. In many of the smaller ports the few conditions up to Union standards of that union, and do the blasting The Captain stormed and the " Union officials have to do everything from the Janitor work to so that they can claim a written themselves every time the sub­ Captain raged, threatening the • keeping the books. When any issue arises they have to be able to agreement and Union representa­ ject comes up. Purser. } tion is no longer ^lecessary since As for "no-Union" sentiment, act on it right away. Then the Commissioner order- ' No member or official can know too much about Union opera­ they have already established that can be summed up in one ed the hearing. With the aid of ~liree-leLLer word: nil. Despite tion. Every day new problems arise and in the near future the Union conditions. the efforts of Isthmian to pack its Patrolman Jimmy Sheehan, he Union is going to be faced with all sorts of issues which will have STAY ON THE SHIPS ships with company men during established the fact that no men to be met and fought out on the spot. This is the reason the com­ the months prior to the formal had been called up to the bridge pany will endeavor to replace announcement by the NLRB of or to the Captain's stateroom to The Need For Expansion SIU members and those who'have the election, there are few of hear the logs brought against '' them or to sign the log book. All , Winning the Isthmian election doesn't mean the epd of organi­ voted SIU, with men who have them aboard any ships. men logged had their logs void­ zational work. In the Gulf Area the towboatmen are already be­ not participated in the campaign Even more to the point, is the ' ginning to organize on a large scale. The Inland boatmen and to organize the company, and fact that many of the men who ed. rivermen want organization and are asking the SIU for it. who will thin^t the new condi­ were hired by the company be­ The madhouse payoff also fea­ There are still thousands of seamen sailing on unorganized ships tions aboard the ships were grant­ cause of their avowed anti-union tured disputed overtime. Most of in the coastwise and foreign offshore trade. So long as one man or ed by the company without pres­ proclivities have been swayed by this was in the Steward's Depart- , one Company in the maritime field remains unorganized the job of sure, and who as a I'esult will not the strong SIU tide, and have an­ ment, where, in the course of a actively support negotiations for nounced that they would mark three-month trip to South Amer- I the Seafarers isn't finished. To meet the demands of the future the Union must streamline a written agreement. their Xs in the box marked Sea­ ica five successive Stewards do- , its apparatus into a smashing power. No port where ships call can nated their fast services to the On the other hand, if the com­ farers International Union. be neglected. The membership pays dues and has voted a number pany by any chance wins any company, adding to the overtime of assessments to safeguard their interests. This money is in the election, they would immediately confusion. Beefs were settled to Union treasury, not to gather moss, but to draw interest in the form lower wages and conditions to the crew members' satisfaction of better conditions, higher wages, and still better representation. by Patrolman ColLs. Hnrt art/4 the lowest possible standards. The Seafarers has participated Time Is Ripe For Action in and won many elections, and The Seafarers has the forces with which to work. The Isthmian the result has always been the campaign alone has developed hundreds of potential leaders for the same. The minute the results struggles yet to come. The leadership of the SIU has undergone a were announced, even before ne­ gotiations were opened, conditions (Continued on Page 4) Captain Accused Of False Logs Isthmian Vote Going Weil �Pao'> Four Cape Junction Wants Fonr-Watch System PORT SAID—Isthmian seamen aboard the Cape Junction held two shipboard meetings before Kitting this port, and came up with a recommendation support­ ing the four-watch system. Copies of the resolution, signed by a big majority of the crew, were forwarded to the SIU head­ quarters at New York, Text of the resolution is as fol­ lows: "Resolved that we ask the leadership of the SIU to take into consideration the following things that are arising in the maritime industry at the present time, namely: the boneyarding of numerous ships which means scarcity of jobs and unemploy­ ment for the seamen throughout the industry, and that the seamen who stand watches at sea work seven (7) days a week without any days off—a fifty-six (56) hour week. "Be it further resolved, that when the contracts terminate in September, 1946, the leadership push for a four (4) watch system to combat these obstacles." FmST MEETmC At the first meeting held at sea by the Cape Junction crew, D. Morgan was elected chairman and L. Nasukiewitz as secretary. Pete Kordakis was chosen as Deck Delegate; Harry Baldkauff as Engine Delegate; and Red Twyman as Stewards Delegate. When the floor was opened for Isthmian Seamen! SEA FLASHER—88 PERCENT FOR SIU! beefs, a couple of minor details were cleared up, and it was noted that the Wipers were losing a considerable amount of overtime cabbage by not being under SIU contract. The Cooks were also commended for serving good food. Delegate Twyman of the Stew­ ards Dept. settled a beef with the Port Captain, Port Steward and ship's Master whereby 8 men in the Stewards crew received a split of 10 houi's' overtime for extra meals, This was quite a victory for Red. SECOND MEETING A second shipboard meeting 'vvas hold on April 3rd, and dur­ ing the course of business the resolution- regai'ding the fourwatch system was drafted and passed. A small beef in the Stewards Dept. was settled with glasses being passed out'to all crew members. After a brief discus­ sion on Union policy and back­ ground under Good and Welfare, the meeting was adjourned. Bosun Lund reports that the crew enjoyed swell weather in the 15-day trip across to Port Said, and that everyone com­ mented upon the fact that the crew was made up of such a swell bunch of guys. According to the report, the Cape Junction has an almost solid SIU crew, and intends to strive for a 100 percent SIU vote when she re­ turns to good old U. S. soil. Coast Guard Confused, No End One of the main reasons the Coast Guard should get the hell out of merchant marine affairs is that it works at odds ends, constantly creating confusion throughout the entire industry. A case in point occured last Wed­ nesday. William O'Connor is a quali­ fied engine department man, hav ing all indorsements from Wiper to Jr. Engineer, with the excep­ tion of Electrician and Assistant. He has shipped as Assistant Electrician on several ships with­ out the indorsement, and has been refused on several others. Naturally, he wants to be able to ship on any job he is qualified for, so he went to the New York examiners for an Assistant's in­ dorsement. He was given the usual runaround, and in the end requested the Union to take the matter up. The Union immediately con­ tacted Commander Bridges of the Coast Guard, and was informed that the indorsement wasn't Fridar, April 19, 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG necessary, and that any qualified engineroom man could ship on the job. Now, isn't this a hell of a note! One thing is law in one port, and another thing somewhere else. The Coast Guard doesn't know whether it is com^g or going. If they cannot even form a policy for all ports on certificates, how can they expect to run the affairs of the merchant marine? This is just another reason why the merchant marine should immediately return to the prew^ar status and the Coast Guard be put back to chasing icebergs. This Isthmian crew voted for the SIU 88 percent. Reading from left. First row: Valencia, Reese, Fitzkee, Beyer, and Charroin. 2nd row: Youngblood, Sr., Hardin, Youngblood, Jr., and Robker. 3rd row: Bosquin, Cavender, Buckley, Thompson, and Wiggins. Lewis Condemns Operators imbecility' WASHINGTON (LPA) - Not enough soft coal was produced in the nation last week to light a fire under a mine owner, but the operators were burning plenty, nevertheless, after an unprece­ dented tongue lashing given to them by John L. Lewis, who walked out on the stalled negoti­ ating sessions. Subsequent meetings between Labor Secretary Schwellenbach and the miners and separately with the operators produced little progress toward solution of the walkout of 400,000 bituminous miners which started on April 1. There was hope, however, that the negotiations which were broken off when Lewis walked out would be resumed this week, Lewis' vivid denunciation of the operators came after his mo­ tion to report disagreement to the full conference had been de­ feated by the mine owners. Read­ ing from a prepared statement the mine workers' leader told the operators: "For four weeks we have sat with you, we attended when you fixed the hour, we departed when weariness affected your pleasure. Our effort to resolve mutual questions has been in vain; you have been intolerant of sugges- PEDESTRIAN John L. Lewis took a walk last week—straight out of the nego­ tiating sessions with the soft coal operators in Washington. Before he left, however, he let go a blast at the mine owners that had them rocking. "We condemn your imbecility," declared Lewis, "You are smug in your com­ placency; we are abashed by (Continued from Page 3) your shamelessness: you prate of rapid turnover and therd is always room for capable and aggressive your respectability; we are shock­ ed at your lack of public moral­ members in that leadership. No one can draw a perfect bluepiant of the future, but the ity." (LPA) things that are happening today give a pretty clear picture of what can be expected. The collusion of the WSA, Coast Guard and other government bureaus with the shipowners is no matter of accident. It is a defin­ ite test of strength, a test to see whether the Union or the owners (Continued from Page 1) and bureaucrats will determine the conditions of the seamen. tain Port Halls should be opened Thus far the Seafarers has met all issues squarely, the Coast at once. Guard, WSA Medical examinations, competency cards, riders, and Your committee went into all dozens of others. In every instance the result has beeli a victory for the recommendations of the rank the Seafarers. • and file members and found that in each instance these proposals All Energies were already in force or recom­ The issues that have arisen thus far are important but they are mended by the recent Agents' of small stature compared to the attacks that can be expected in Conference. the future. A proposal that we discontinue To meet these attacks a strong vigorous Union is needed. Every the practice of requiring all reg­ ounce of Union energy, every facility, every resource, must be de­ istration cards to be stamped voted to the fullest education of the entire membership in prepara­ with its accompanying results tion for the struggles to come. was not adopted because it was This isn't the time to quibble about little things but rather a felt that this measure was a time to look at the big things ahead. With the correct carrying out prime method of educating our of a program of education of the entire membership, the Seafarers members. can face the future with assurance. The goal of the SIU is the A further proposal was made organization of the entire industry, the time to do the job is now. that a Steward Dept. member Clearing The Deck tions and jmpaticnt of analysis. "When we sought surcease from bioodletiing, you professed indifference, when wc cried aloud for safety of our members, you answer—'Be content—'twas always thus.' When we urged that you abate a stench, you averred that your nostrils were not offended. When we empha­ sized the importance of life you pleaded the priority of profits, when we spoke of little children in unkempt surroundings you said—'Look to the State.' "You aver that you own the mines, we condemn your imbe­ cility. You are smug in- your complacency; we are abashed by your shamelessness; you prate of your respectability; we are shocked at your lack of public morality. You scorn the toils and abstinence and the perils of the miners; we withhold approval of your luxurious mode of life and the nights you spend in merri­ ment. You invert the natural or­ der of things and charge to the public the pleasures of your own indolence; we denounce the senseless cupidity that withholds from the miners the rewards of honorable and perilous exertion. "To cavil further is futile," Lewis thundered. "We trust that time, as it shrinks your purse, may modify your niggardly and anti-social propensities." Then he strode out, followed by the other TJMW npgntiafors. Investigators Okay Union Setup inspect the stores of all vessels before they clear. In discussion it was pointed out that this would necessitate many inspec­ tors as the waterfront is so vast; it was therefore, rejected as im­ practical. Your committeg recommends that each Branch adopt the New York Branch system of filing and shipping in the interest of uni­ formity and efficiency. We fur­ ther recommend that a similar committee to this one be elected in each Port. In,conclusion, we are happy to report that your Union under the present leadership is functioning most efficiently and receives our unanimous endorsement. �Friday. April 19. 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Him wHi ITHWK A letter from a Brother who quoted an em­ ployee of the United Seamens Service as saying that merchant seamen had been babied too much during the war and it would have to cease, was received. (See letter page.) (QUESTION: What did the United Seamens Service do for you during the war? Kathleen Holmes Crewmembers File Charges Against Skipper SHANGHAI — Crew members of the Isthmian Line ship, Kath­ leen Holmes, led by SIU ships organizers Suall and Larson, charged Captain Bert E. Smith with failure to comply with Sec­ tion 673 of the Seaman's Act, and with violation of Rider No. 7 of the Ship's Articles. In accord­ ance with the law, the crew re­ quested the U.S. Consul General at; Shanghai to hold appropriate hearings, and see that the law was enforced. On March 14th, the crew held a special meeting aboard the Holmes to discuss the Captain's actions, and a committee of three was elected to carry through on the charges. The committee drafted a letter to the U.S. Consul General at Shanghai containing the follow­ ing detailed charges: WILLIAM PARKER. ABThos© phonies never did any­ thing for me. Most of the clubs were cold and uncomfortable, and we were made to feel almost un­ welcome. The club in Panama wasn't too bad, but the rest were, pretty poor. The people who worked in the clubs never did any favors for seamen, but they made us feel that everything they did was a favor. I guess maybe Ihey thought that acting decent­ ly to ordinary seamen, not offi­ cers. is babying them. "We, the crew of the Kath­ leen S. Holmes, through our undersigned representatives do hereby lodge the following complaints for adjudication by the Consul General: 1. Title 46, USCR, Sec. 673, HENRY E. SOHL. AB— Why. they never went out of their way for anyone. They got paid for everything that they did. I never asked them to do me a favor, but from the way they did the routine stuff they were supposed to do. I can bet they v/ould have raised quite a fuss. When they talk about baby­ ing us, they are plain nuts. First they don't want to do us any fa­ vors. and then they want to re­ main in existence for a while longer. It just doesn't add up. PAUL SCHAD. AB— They must hide those clubs in Ihe hills. They are hard to find, and when you find one it isn't worth it. I don't know what they mean by babying us. We had to pay for everything we got. and Ihe prices were not Idw. Somelimes they would make a fuss about the seamen and tell them what heroes they were, but that isn't babying them. We were all in the war together, and it doesn't sound so good to hear that they Ihink they were babying us dur­ ing all that time. LEONARD C. WALBERG. AB— I have been in quite a few of their clubs and I have never been babied. On the other hand, sometimes the people who work­ ed there weren't even civil. You know, they think they are doing you a favor by telling you the right time. We became fed up with their attitude, and we only went there when we had no place else to go to. If the don't like us, and don't want to baby us. as they say. then why don't they dissolve and leave us alone? The war's over, and they can close up shop. Page Five makes it obligaotry on the part of the Master to maintain sea watches continuously while ^t sea, under penalty, for Sailons, Firemen, Oilers, and Watertenders. We charge that the Master of the above named vessel did violate the law on March 12, 1946, at 1200 by or­ dering, through the Chief Mate, that the Able Bodied seamen be placed on day work, i.e. from 8000 to 1700 with one hour off for lunch. The official Log Book and Bell Book will show that the .ship was .still officially at sea until Finished With En­ gines was rung on the after­ noon of March 14, 1946. 2. We charge that Number 2 lifeboat is in an unseaworthy condition. 3. We charge that an injured crew member was repeatedly denied suitable and appropri­ ate medical attention when available. 4. We charge that Title 46, USCR, sec. 670 was violated not only in price but in avail­ ability of goods. 5. We charge that the 2nd Asst. Engineer is incompetent and a menace to the safety and lives of the crew and vessel. In view of the above charges, which can be proven to the satisfaction of the Consul, and Beats WSA, Shipowners' Collusion His First Log, (Continued from Page 1) the Pacific Coast, Gulf of Mexico, or on the Atlantic Coast South of Cape Hatteras, first cla-ss trans­ portation shall be provided plus wages and subsistence to the port of engagement in the Continental United States, or at the seamen's option, cash equivalent of the ac­ tual cost of first class railroad transportation (less railroad tax) shall be paid, except where the collective bargaining agreement provides a specified amount then that sum shall be payable. A Real Phony, Lifted In Poit To Hiram F. Haines, a Chief Cook who has been sailing since 1922, came his first log recently. Brother Haines was aboard the Florence Crittenden, out of Balti­ more, and had received nothing but compliments from the Cap­ tain on his cooking until the beef in question came up. That followed the Captain's re­ quest that he be saved some sup­ per, since he was coming aboard late. Haines did as he was told, and as the Messman was serving the Skipper told him to be sure to put in overtime for the late service. It is furllier agreed that in the event that ship returns light or I . in ballast to the Continental United States articles shall ter­ minate at first port of arrival in accordance with voyage descrip­ tion set forth herein except that when the arrival at the first port is for the purpose of securing ad­ DOG FOOD? ditional bunkers, stores, or mak­ The Skipper asked Haines if ing emergency repairs of not he intended to put in overtime, more than seven days duration too. "Sure," said Haines. "I Articles shall continue until the worked overtime, didn't I." vessel can proceed to another "Yes," the Captain admitted, U. S. port. "but the meal wasn't fit for a It is further agreed that if dog." within thirty 'days of signing "You ate all of it, Captain." clear of these articles a seaman "Sure, I was hungry," the Cap­ who accepted first class railroad tain said, "but that meal still transportation less railroad tax in wasn't fit for a dog; who the hell cash presents himself in the com­ do you think you are, anyhow." pany's or agent's office at the port "I might ask you the same of signing on articles, he shall be question, sir. You may be Jesus paid an amount equal to wages Christ on the high seas, but in and subsistence for the number of days ordinarily required to port you're just another Captain travel from port of signing off to me." back to the port of signing on, "By God, I'll log you for that provided that ho wages or sub­ remark," the Captain roared. sistence shaU be payable to a He did. He logged Haines for seaman reporting back to the $200.67 for the remark. port of signing on within thirty But he couldn't make it stick. days if such seaman has returned The Shipping Commissioner told as regular crew member of this the Captain he^ couldn't make it vessel. stick. So the Captain of the Florr Operations Regulation 55 and ence Crittenden backed water, 72 of the War Shipping Adminis­ and Chief Cook Haines was paid tration shall also apply. off. the fact that Articles have been broken by the Master's viola­ tion of Title 46, USCR, see. 673, it is requested that appropri­ ate hearing be held and Title 46, USCR, sec. 673 and 685 be enforced." CONSUL STALLING Committee reported at another crew meeting on March 15th, and a motion was carried authorizing the special committee to take such actions as they saw fit re­ garding the charges against, the skipper. Another meeting was held on March 19th, and discussion arose regarding the shortage of tobacco in the slop chest, as well as on the charges. The 3-man commit­ tee was further authorized to represent the crew in the matter of cigarettes, and empowered to call a meeting for trial purposes. Further reports from volunteer organizers Larsen and Suall state that continuous organizing prog­ ress is being maintained aboard the Holmes, and that by the time she returns to this country and is voted, she'll bo in good shipshape form for the Seafarers. The last radiogram from the Holmes reports that the Consul at Shanghai is apparently stall­ ing. However, the full strength of the Seafarers is being massed behind these Isthmian seamen who are being victimized by an unscrupulous Captain who cares more about saving Isthmian a few dollars in overtime rather than in the safety and well-being of his men. In the event that further ac­ tion On these charges is impos­ sible at Shanghai, a complete in­ vestigation and hearing will be insisted upon by the Seafarers International Union when the Kathleen Holmes arrives back in this country some time within the next two months. NMU Sails Picketed Ship TAMPA, April 5 — The NMU sailed a strike-bound, picketed ship from this port this morning. The vessel, the LaSalle Seam of the Atlantic Coast Line, was being picketed by striking phos­ phate miners. This pernicious, NMU-tactic was in violation of a pledge made earlier to the president of the phosphate miners that the picket line would be respected. The picket line was thrown around the ship when half the cargo of phosphate had been loaded. Longshoremen woi'king the ship immediately quit. The Atlantic Coast Line, no­ torious scab-employing outfit, finished loading the ship with, scab labor. Then the NMU, dem­ onstrating greater allegiance to the company, backslid on its pi'omise to the miners. The pres­ ident of the miner's organization was informed that the NMU had held a meting and had voted to sail the ship. Most of the original crew re­ fused to accept the fink decision and walked off the ship. The NMU, which holds a contract with the ACL, sent another crew to replace the more union-con­ scious members. �THE SEAFARERS Pags Six Criticism Of Piecards Brings Fast Expuision For An NMU Gidtimer One of the tactics of conunie dominated unions is to yell "I'edbaiter" whenever someone has the nerve enough to stand up in the union meeting and ask ques­ tions of the officials. One such union is the NMU. In the NMU it is unconstitutional to criticize the officials or ques­ tion union policy. And in the NMU charges can be brought against a member if he defends himself against goons. Henry P. Boslooper, NMU No. 48675, found out all these things —to his sorrow. He stood up in a New York branch meeting and said that he didn't want the union officials to plan a policy so as to follow the line of any political party. He didn't mention the Com­ HENRY P. BOSLOOPER munists, but everybody knew what he was talking about. And changes are imminent in the NMU then the fun started. set-up. "A lot of the oldtimers don't RIGHTS DENIED like the way the union terrorizes First of all, he was told by those who speak out against the the Philadelphia Agent, who was Communist Party domination of present at the meeting, that this the policies of the NMU. Many type of criticism was unconstitu­ of the men who helped organize tional and would not be tolerated. the union are not communists, Later that same evening, when and don't even like the commies." he went into a bar, he was set It is interesting to note that upon by a couple of "strong-arm the charge sheet, which was gorillas, and warned that his handed to Boslooper has no sig­ "red-baiting" would have to stop. If he persisted in raising embar­ natures on it, although the rassing points at union meetings, charges are supposed to have been they threatened to really do a brought against him by other NMU members. job on him. All this to a man who joined the NMU in 1S39 and has served in responsible capacities for the union, both on ship and ashore. A few days after the meeting in question, Boslooper was in NMU New York hall, and one By ARTHUR THOMPSON of the stooges tried to rough him up. He, of course, defended him­ SAVANNAH—Shipping took a self, but he was put out of the holiday while I was at the hall, and has been refused admit­ Agents' Conference in New York tance since then. but when I returned the ships On March 20 he was charged started ganging up on Savannah. with conduct unbecoming a union We paid off six ships last week member in that "he is guilty of and we still have a few more starting a fight in the lobby of which we expect to payoff in the the union building and red-bait­ very near future. They are in ing." Charleston and they'll be paying off when they get rid of their CURRAN UNAVAILABLE ammo. It is significant that Boslooper Paying off two ships in the has not been admitted to the union hall to defend himself. He same ''ay is no hardship, but has also tried to see Joe "Quick when one is in Savannah and an­ Change" Curran, president of the other is 125 miles away in NMU, but so far he has not been Charleston it becomes a problem; able to get an "appointment" to so we had to put Mac on the job again so our members could get see him. As Boslooper puts it, "I guess the cooperation they expect and Joe is so busy organizing his one are entitled to. We did manage all of them, big union and May Day demon­ however, and most of the beefs strations that he doesn't have were settled at the payoff. There time to see the members of his own union. If I was in the right were two minor beefs with Alcoa group in the NMU, I bet he which they flatly refused to pay, and these we were compelled to would see me fast enough." send to Headquarters. Lately Bosloopeifs life has been After the War 1919 was a year of celebration and prosperity, especially for the shipowners. The public had not yet forgotten the "heroes in dun­ garees." The boys were coming home from overseas and every available American ship was loaded to capacity carrying tons of American made goods to the far corners of the earth. Wartime agreements had ex­ pired and negotiations were en­ tered into with the owners. At first, the owners refused the union's demands; but when a strike referendum vote was tak­ en and a strike call issued, they quickly capitulated and an agree­ ment was signed May 1, 1919 and expired May 1, 1921. In this agreement a basic wage of $85.00 a month for AB's and $90.00 for Firemen was agreed upon. TRAINING SCHOOLS There was one fly in the oint­ ment, however. In the early days of the war the United States Shipping Board had established a training school system for mer­ chant seamen. Not so. elaborate as the Maritime Commission pro­ gram of today, nevertheless the idea was the same. Ships were turned into train­ ing schools. The boys were dress­ Plenty Of Jobs In Savannah even more exciting. Twice with­ in the past two weks he has been tailed by goons, but each time so far, he has managed to oiitwit. therh. "I want to ship out on an SIU ship," he says, "so that I can feel safe again. I know that those guys won't stop at any­ thing—especially now when they know that many members are fed up with the union's dicta­ torial methods." CHANGES DUE Boslooper feels that NO LIST We have plenty of jobs on the board at present and our ship­ ping list looks rather sick. We've had to call .some of the other Ports for help but there seems to be a scarcity of seamen all over. We have five ships in port at the present writing but we could not hold a meeting due to the lack of a quorum. Robert L. Ripley, of "Believe It Or Not," fame arrived this noon in a Chinese junk-type boat many fitted out as a pleasure craft. Friday. April 19, 1S46 LOG ed up in uniforms and although no real shortage of seamen exist­ ed the Shipping Board continued the recruiting program. Dr. Paul S. Taylor in his his­ tory of the Sailors Union of the Pacific gives the following fig­ ures: "Under these plans the Ship­ ping Board began the training of crews in January 1918. Ex­ perienced men were enrolled at 6,854 official enrolling sta­ tions at drug stores through­ out the country, were sent to the training stations for an av­ erage of six weeks intensive training, and then sent to sea in the proportion of four ordi­ nary seamen to six able sea­ men. In this way the Sea ,Service Bureau of the Shipping Board trained and placed on board American ships 9,523 seamen, 9,053 firemen, and 5,333 employees of the Stew­ ards' Department." Thus we see that in the first World War, as in this one, the Government agencies were sim­ ply a bureaucratic strike-break­ ing setup spending thousands of dollars for the men recruited. BLACK LIST The United States Shipping Board made no pretense of rep­ resenting anyone but the ship­ owners and subsidized operators. In each of the Sea Service Fink Hiring Halls, a file was main­ tained containing the names of all militant seamen. This "black list" was called the deferred list and the old records are still on file in Washington, probably now the property of the Maritime Commission. The USSB like the Maritime Conrmission today, constructed ships, operated ships itself and, in addition, de­ livered newly-built ships to com­ panies which operated them on both "bare boat" and "cost plus" terms. Following the war, hundreds.of these ships were practically giv­ en to the shipowners and, in turn, the U. S. Shipping Board gave huge subsidies for their opera­ tion, the subsidies more than paying for the ships in the vast majority of cases. The end of the war instead of marking the end of this training program saw it intensified. Ships manned and loaded down with trainees were in every port. Un­ fortunately, no one seemed to re­ gard them as a threat to the union and they were laughingly referred to as the "Hooligan Navy." ON THE BEACH The era of shipping prosperity was short-lived, and by the end of 1920 ships were being laid up by the operators—although the nation as a whole was witnessing a boom such as had never been seen before. The laying up of ships threw hundreds of experienced seamen on the beach but undaunted by the fact that no longer was there the slightest excuse for its exist­ ence, the "Hooligan Navy" sailed merrily on, and recruiting all the way from the Bowery to St. Louis progressed steadily. Early in 1921, the International Seamen's Union formally notified the shipowners of its desire to negotiate a renewal of the con­ tract and were met with a stony silence. During the war, and in the pe­ riod of postwar prosperity, the shipowner^, and the U. S. Ship­ ping Board had planned well and were now ready to launch their campaign to smash the seamen's union. Shipping was bad and seamen were plentiful. This was the shipowners' and Government's "reward" to the seamen for their wartime loyalty and sacrifice. ISU and that no member of the ISU, unless dispatched through the "Sea Service Fink Bureau" or the company personnel depart­ ment, would be considered. The "heroes" of 1917 and 1918 were forgotten. May first, the union men walk­ ed ashore and the "Hooligan Navy" augmented by the riff-raff of America walked aboard, under police protection. THESE MEN WHO WALKED ASHORE WERE THE PIO­ NEERS OF OUR UNION OF TODAY. There was no strike. The ship­ owners deliberately I'efused to recognize the union of seamen which had sailed the .ships throughout the war. With the collaboration of the United States Shipping Board, they had for four years recruited the replace­ ments necessary to sail the ships on the day of their determining. This was a lock-out! A lock-out! A strike of the shipowners against the seamen. Men died in this lock-out—men who fought on the picket lines established in every port from coast to coast. FINK HALLS Needless to say, the lock-out was a success. The shipowners were victorious and proceeded to lower conditions to the absolute minimum through the United States Shipping Board Fink Hall apparatus. These Fink Halls op­ erating under the name of "Sea Service Bureaus" operated under the absolute dictatorship of the shipping master. There was no such thing as rotary shipping or preference due to length of time ashore. The men .sat around on dingy chairs and benches waiting. When a job was called the shipping master would look over the seamen crowding around the desk and pick whomever he wanted. A five dollar bill would WHAT AM 1 BIP TOR THIS A B.'S JOB ? The 1921 Lockout In the early months of 1921 the shipowners announced, not to the Unions, but to the nation as a whole, that they had decided upon a 17'A per cent wage cut. The - International Seamen's Union, well aware of the sudden buy almost any job and a letter from the company cinched the decrease in American export ton­ deal. nage, was still willing to negoti­ Each shipping master kept a ate, even willing to accept the master file called the "deferred "status quo" and continue the list" sent out from Washington. agreement of 1919-1921. until Discharges issued in this period some equitable agreement could had spaces for "Character, con­ be reached. duct and ability." If any Captain, Then the shipowners gave an Mate, Steward or Engineer la­ answer. They had no intentions belled a Seaman as bad he went of recognizing the ISU. A 17 Y2 on the deferred list. per cent wage cut was the order NO APPEAL of the day. An open shop would This meant that he was "black replace the Union hiring halls. Seamen would be dispatched listed" with no right of appeal, through the "Sea Service Bu­ thereby being forced to sail on reaus" (Fink Halls), no prefer­ the worst of ships if he sailed ence would be shown and no at all. On the West Coast, as on the union would be recognized. A strike vote was taken among Great Lakes, the use of a con­ the membership of the ISU and 1 tinuous discharge "Fink Book" was prevalent. These books were the answer was—"STRIKE." issued on the lakes by the Lake On April 30, 1921 the operators Carriers Association and the announced 'that they no longer recognized the existence of the (CofI finned on Pago 9) (••.I: �Friday, April 19, 1946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Shipping Lull Ends In Boston By JOHN MOGAN Florida Law Aids Operators By SONNY SIMMONS TAMPA — Things here are going along as usual. Mississippi is running the Flying Eagle in here next week, but we don't khow whether this ship is going on this run permanently or not. I see in the papers that Water­ man is getting 24 more ships back. It has been pretty well understood all along that Water­ man and Bull were opening up here in the near future. This phosphate miners' strike has all of the boats on that run going to some other port; though this should be over in a few days, BEST OF ALL We will get in our new build­ ing in a couple of weeks, and after we move we will have about the best Hall in the Gulf, if not in tlie country. We have that all men would come through the SIU hall. We wonder just what they ex­ pect us to send to their tugs when they call us for a man. We may go to sleep and send a com.pany stiff, but the chance is very very slim; in fact, it is the same chance that Joe Curran has of becoming President of the SIU—which is no chance. NO NEWS?? Silence this week from the Branch Agents of the follow­ ing ports: SAN JUAN NEW ORLEANS PORT ARTHUR HOUSTON BOSTON—We have just com­ pleted tiie slowest week in this port in many a year. Not a single payoff for the entire week. Nev­ ertheless the ships in port had enough beefs to keep everybody going; especially the two Isth­ mians that were voted on Friday and Saturday. Our one and only sign-on since the "competence card" gag came into being went off okay. The Patrolman said that the Stewards Department members would sign on first and that they had no "competence" cards. WSA waiv­ ed this particular ship and she signed on without incident. It is to be expected, however, that the Port Baltimore Sounds Loud Call For ABs By ELBERT HOGG BALTIMORE — Well, here is the Port of Baltimore coming in again. I didn't receive any timebombs in the mail this week, so the boys must have liked the news—so we will try it again. Shipping is still good in Bal­ timore with about 50 or 60 AB jobs on the board and no ABs here to take them, and your Dis­ patcher is forced to place acting ABs aboard ships. This is not only hurting the Union, but it is keeping men with enough sea-tirne to get their AB from going down to get them. I say that if a man is too lazy to go get his AB ticket, he is not the kind of man to be going to sea and be getting AD pay, there­ by gypping some oldtimer out of his rightful pay. I, for one, would like to see the old ruling come back requir­ ing three years OS time in order to get an AH ticket, and no more acting ABs to be accepted. This also applies to men with enough time to raise their ratings in other departments. But this is enough of beating my guttis about my headaches. Let us look at the brighter side of Baltimore. had a run in with the CPA, and this group of bums are trying to give us the run-around. The lady that has the hotel rented told us that she has friends in the OPA and wouldn't have to vacate. Upon visiting the OPA giiy, and cortfroriting him with these statements it looks as though it were so, but now we find that this lady has sold most of her furniture and is now ready to move. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURES An old friend just pulled into CONTRACT TALKS port after a long trip. Some of By the time this gets to New you oldtimers from New York York we will have finished on and New Orleans should know the contract with the Florida him. They used to call him "Min­ Power Corporation. We spent one nie the Moocher" then. Well, he entire day arguing with these peo­ hasn't changed any. ple, and have made quite a bit All our visiting firemen pieof headway. cards have taken their gear and Because of the State Attorney- have gone back to their own General in Florida, these Cor­ back yards. I hope they learned porations are , in a pretty good how a good port is run and prof­ spot, according to the ruling laid it by their sojourn in our lovely down by this bum. Port of Baltimore. (Excuse us Any mail working for a com­ fellows, we were only kidding— pany can join, or not join a we have to have some fun.) I Union as he sees fit, and there is see that none of our lovely wom­ to be no discrimination against en are missing so I guess none' of a man for not joining. We couldn't go for this, and luld them that if that was the case oM.\ ALU MtRe! there was no reason for us being the bargtining agents, that if the company could hire any man they Wahted to ahd it was left up to the mah whether or hot he Warited to jdih the Union theh thfefe would be no Union on these tugfe of theirs. THROUGH UNION HALL They cited the ruling of the At­ torney Genefal: no elosed shOJis. We said Okay; take that part Out that says that a matt ttiust join them was married while here. the Seafarers, but insert that all We have to thank them for that. Brothers, It sui-e is a relief men hired would come through our Hall. They agreed to this. to walk out to the dispatch desk and not have to look at a bunch of uniforms. You don't even see them in the gin mills any­ more. That sure makes the oldtimers feel good. Even the boys who went out and got a license have discarded the gold braid and are bending elbows with the old gang again in the same old bars. It is nice to have them back again, and find out they're still the same as when they sailed in the fo'cle. GOOD JOB Our organizers are still doing a bang-up job down this way. The three Isthmian ships we had in here when the voting started were carried by a large majority. It is more important than ever that the boys stay aboard until the voting is over. When jobs come up, take them, oven if you can't vote it will keep some scab off who may be able to vote for the company or the NMU, So let's keep sacrificing awhile longer and help to en­ lighten the unenlightened. Then there will be more jobs for every­ body with no more stew pots to be had for the boys on the beach. SIU Shows Ability In Brive By RAY WHITE next sign-on will produce some bother. ; The two Isthmians that were voted at Ihi.s port were very sat­ isfactory percentage - wise. But the news of the election came just a little too late to keep all the gang aboard. Many SIU votes piled off, but they can catch an­ other Isthmian and utilize their voting eligibility. ISTHMIAN VOTE It looks from here as though Isthmian should be won easily. Yet it is no time for complacency; we nflist continue to work hard on the Isthmian canipaigu. The Massachusetts Steamship Lines, Inc., dispute involving sea­ men, former members of the SIU, is still in the hands of a Labor Commission. A decision should be rendered after a final hearing this week, which will be attended by Secretary-Treasurer Hawk. FINAL DISPATCH One of our oldest and bestliked Brothers, Joe Saunders, passed away in Mobile last week, and was buided from his home in Boston a few days ago. A great many of the members paid their last respects to Joe and the Branch sent a nice floral tribute. Many of his old cronies and shipmates were on a trip when he died, and will be saddened to read this issue of the Log and find that old Joe has left our ranks. The lull mentioned in the opening paragraph is over. Three payoffs coming up in the next two days and a chance for some of . the older cards to get moving. Seatime Cut Asked By SIU NORFOLK — Shipping is still mian drive is not over but just good in Norfolk. We seem to started. have more rated jobs than men at the present, but this is the By JOE ALGINA way the boys here like it. It gives theiii tlie chance to pick NEW YORK — Payoffs have their ship. been heavy in this port for the By D. L. PARKER But, this isn't the case with the last week with all beefs being unrated men, the jobs disappear GALVESTON—I have just re­ settled at the payoffs. Shipping as soon as they are called from turned from the Agents Confer­ is at a standstill because of the the board. ence and I sincerely believe that rider beef. To date we have voted one it was the best one that I have It looks as though the whole Isthmian ship in this port. ^ It ever had the privilege to attend. situation was engineered to force Upon arriving back in the Port was the SS Sea Flasher. "The the smaller companies out of of Galveston I found that every SIU polled 95 percent of the business. The bigger companies, thing was running smoothly, and votes as there wei'e only six men with Alcoa in the lead, want the that shipping and business were aboard who voted NMU and non­ field to themselves. very good. union. This is a fine record and We are now looking for an­ it plainly shows the ability of SIU REDUCE SEATIME other Hall and I believe that I men and organizers who have Concerning fellows still in the have found one that will be suit­ been sailing Isthmian .ships. able for our purpose. It is 40 draft age, I was talking to some The NMU organizers made a feet wide by 12 feet long and it of the WSA officials on having grand attempt to make a show is situated in the business dis­ the se-atime reduced. In my es= at the election and even after the trict close to the waterfront and timation, I think that anyone voting was over, but the crew with 18 months seatime during will seat about 300 men. tui-ned their backs as they had the war should be draft deferred. ISTHMIAN VOTE already gone under the banner of The way it stands now, the re­ We have an SUP man here the Seafarers. now to take care of the SUP quired 32 months seatime wiU They knew, as all Isthmian men ships and that is some relief to keep a lot of young fellows from know, that the SIU has the most us. His name is Jack Hines and returning to .school until God to offer in conditions and wages. knows when. Men who want he is on the ball day and night. The SlU-'record speaks for itself. We voted an Isthmian ship this to work ashore will be forced to We have quite a few ships due past Friday, the Norman E. stay at sea. for the coming week and ship­ Mack, and we carried her by a HOLD YOUR PAPERS ping will hold good, especially for big majority. rated men. When you are on the other On the beach here we have We have several ships tied up quite a few of the oldtimers, side, don't give up your papers because of Rider 64, which the Windy Walsh, Frenchy Michelet, to the Coast Guard if you are WSA is trying to shove on the Jack Kelly and numerous others unfortunate enough to be brought seamen. But John Seaman is and it is a pleasure to talk to up before them. It is my advice getting tired of being pushed men like them as they know the that you tell them that you for­ around by the WSA and plainly score and do not ask damfool got your papers. Don't produce shows it. questions as some of the TCs and them unless there is a Union rep­ resentative present. would-be seaman. The boys are just going to sit Shipping for rated men is so tight in the harbor until they In that way, you niight be able receive instructions from Head­ good we can't get them for love to keep your papers. Once the quarters, as to the final settle­ or money. So if any of you boys Coast Guard gets a lipid of your from the cold climate want to papers, you might be out of luck ment of this beef. for a long period of time. Be reminded that the Isth- get a short run come on down. Galveston Gets New Hall �THE Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG Friday, April 19. 1546 SlU Lakes' Scale World Highest Isthmian Seamen! The Patrolmen Say... By FRED FARNEN Cooperation DETROIT — The SIU set the* wage scale again for the Great Lakes — tlie highest scale of wages of anj' seamen in the world. And now, the phony l ake Car riers Association, coiejiosed of and controlled by the largest group of ship owners on the Lakes, comes through with an increase of a few dollars over our scale. And they stUl have their phony bonus system in effect which is extra compensation for staying on their ships the entire season. The bonus was accepted by the SIU in lieu of an increase in wages during the war, when wages were frozen and it was impossible for the unions to get any increase in wages. Immediately after the war this bonus clause was eliminated from the SIU's contracts, and was applied to our wages, payable monthly instead of at the-end of the season. SIU SETS WAGES D&C Signs New Agreement By WILLIAM STEVENSON DETROIT — Well, the weather is a little cool this past week, but the weather docs not affect me very much because the help is busy around this Port. We have got two passenger boats running now—the D&C boats. We just signed another agreement with this company. It has been in operation for about seventy-five years and we have had fifty agreements with them and not one major work stoppage in all that time. We are getting the highest wages of any sailors in the world, and the best working conditions and hours. We expect to be running around day and night in about another month trying to keep our boats running smoothly. Our wage scale is for Quarter­ master, $216.00; AB, $209,00; Firemen, Oilers, and Watertenders $209.00; Ordinary Seamen $171.00; Coalpassers, $168.00; and Porters $171.00; 2nd Cooks $200.75 In other words we got a flat in­ crease of $31.00 per month for everybody in the unlicensed per sonnel group. The other steamboat companies are falling in line very nicely. We expect to have five more ships fitting out this next week which will use up most of our :nen around this Hall. One of our new boats, the J. P. Wells, stopped here on her way to Manitowac to be converted into an automobile carrier. Some improvements were recommended for the crew quar­ ters. This ship was sold recent­ ly to the D & C Company; her former name was the Hazen Butler and she was owned by the Midland Steamship Company. It is a well known fact that the wages of Lakes seamen is set by the SIU. The reason for the Lake Carriers Association's grant of a few dollars more is also well known: A miserable, contemptable trick to discourage future seamen from joining a Union, also an attempt to discourage men who are already in the Union. Any thinking seaman knows as long as the shipowners keep one step ahead of the Union, there will be less incentive for men to join the Union, but it must be stressed to the new men and our own members, too, that if the SIU is allowed lo die, eventually all wage scales, living conditions, etc. will be entirely up to the shipowners and we can't say a damned thing about it. This condition still exists in and on Lake Carrier ships. Regardless of the few dollars difference in pay it should be erought to the alleallon of future saembers the advantages Union ships have over non-union ships —the rotating system of shipping, the right to bring any beefs to the attention of Union Officials, indiscriminate hiring and firing By ALEX McLEAN and other advantages too num­ erous to mention here. These ad­ BUFFALO—The only ship so vantages will never be granted by the Lake Carriers Association. far this week to visit our port was the T. J. McCarthy with NO UNION. NO PAY ioine three hundred new autoThey have only been granted •nobiles. The George H. Ingalls to SIU ships because the SIU vill join her in that trade on the fought for them in the past and I5th of April. will fight for them in the future. Waterfront aclivilies here are The phony Lake Carriers Asso­ very slow and we expect them ciation is well aware of this fact to stay that way until - the coal and will naturally do anything strike is settled. in its power to discourage their The Connecting Terminal grain employees from joining the SIU, hence their grant of a slight in­ elevator on the Blackwell canal crease in pay. But it must be was closed today for the first time remembered by all seamen that if in seven years, as the result of a there is no Union, there will also critical shortage of grain here for exporting and domestic milling. be no pay for seamen. I see that Brother Herb Jen­ If this year the Lake Carriers sen, Chicago Port Agent, will only operate sixty percent of have to brush up on his foreign their vessels, they will have Mates wheeling and watchmg, Engin­ languages as the vanguard ves­ eers oiling, firing and even pas­ sels that will reopen the all-water sing coal. Whom then will the Europe to Chicago trade were en unorganized seamen have to turn route across the Atlantic today for the first time since the out­ to for protection? break of World War II. If the unorganized seamen who Papa Jensen will be pleased to enjoy the present wage scale on hear that the first cargo to ar­ the Great Lakes believe that rive is cod liver oil. they are a free gift of the ship­ Lakes Trade Very Slow owners and that they will remain so without any effort on their part to sustain them, they are laboring under a delusion. \ Make Isthmian SIU I For the Best Union Representation The SS Goldsboro paid off last week and it was a pleasure to go aboard the scow and see how spotless she was. The boat was so clean that it would be almost impossible to tell that she had just returned from a three-month trip. The book members worked hand in hand with the tripcard men and were able lo break them into SIU way of doing things. The Deck and Engine Depart­ ments joined in complimenting the Stewards Department men for their spendid work during the voyage. The men who go aboard vari­ ous ships in the Stewards De- Visit, Don't Phone Union Hail By LOUIS COFFIN JACKSONVILLE—Things are continuing fairly slow here, and at the present time we have only the Atlantic Line Florspar in port. She will be with us for a few days more, and then she pro­ ceeds to Savannah where she will be turned over to a foreign com­ pany. We inanaged to ship a few men on her and on the SUP ship, the John McMillen of the Matson Line. We expected to see a small boom here, with shipments of food to Europe, but so far noth­ ing has materialized. There are few expectations of any ships ar­ riving here within the next lit­ tle while. TELEPHONE PESTS We have been plagued with a new kind of pest who likes to obtain all information over the telephone. They call up and ask what kind of a ship it is, who does it belong to, does she sail under steam, and they even want to know the name of the Mate. Brothers who try to get infor­ mation this way should take in­ to eonsideration the fact that the Union Hall is the place where Union business should be trans­ acted. We never refuse to give certain information over the phone, but we feel that the boys should come up to the Hall to discuss shipping. If is true that the Hall in this partment should not work over­ time unless it is authorized by the Steward. Otherwise thic company will refuse to pay, and the Union is forced to stick its neck out on a worthless beef. W. Hamilton % X ^ Square Shooter The La Farge, American Range Lines, was out for almost eleven months. During this time the crew was logged a total of $3,000.00. The tliree Delegates told me all about it, and most of the loggings sounded like bum beefs. So we talked it over with the Skipper and after a little per­ suasion he agreed to lift all the loggings. Everything came out okay, and the Captain acted like a square shooter instead of the way some of the "brass" acts. Salvador Colli XXX town does not have the accom­ modations of the Halls in the big ports, but it is the SILT Hall, and No Beefs members should +ake time to All beefs existing on the SS come to the Hall to find out what John P. Foe of the Bull Line goes on. were satisfactorily squared away when wo went aboard for the SHOOTING THE BREEZE payoff on April 12. We were recently visited by The Second Cook of this vcs.scl, one of our oldtimcrs, Brother H. P. Poncyhausky, missed the Otto Preussler. Uncle Otto hasn't ship when it left Germany. He has wages and overtime coming tlowpoi KA/OVV // to him but they will not be paid iHe COLOR OF.. until ho gets in touch with the THCSKIPPCKS^ dispalchej- in the New York Hull. S. Colls R. Gonzales XXX Money Coming Wc managed to lilt logs which had been entered against four i.crew members of the Rufus Choate of the Overlakes Steam­ been to sea for quite some time, ship company. The payoff was but he is ready to go now. It's al­ made on April 12. ways good to meet some of the The black gang was paid off old shellbacks, and it gives us all a chance to shoot the breeze without receiving the overtime which v/as coming to them. How­ about the "good old days." ever, the matter has been settled The weather here is real olHsatisfactorily and the men can fashioned summer, and straw now collect their money from the hats and slacks are in season. If company's paymaster. it weren't for the competition All other beefs were settled at from the Navy kids, this would be a good town where a Mer­ the payoff. chant Seaman could take a few William Hamilton weeks' rest between trips. A1 Kerr WITH Although Uncle Sammy is giv­ ing a hell of a lot of shipping to the Chinese Government, that is no reason why, in the process of delivering these "sampans" to a Chinese port, the living standards of U. S. seamen should be lowered to the level of Chin­ ese seamen. Chiang Kai-shek and his agents have found that this won't work. Some of the tubs coming in here from San Pedro have been in a filthy mess and full of beefs of every description. We have given the local agents a rough ride on those beefs, and the crews are damn glad to have an SIU Hall at Vancouver and Victoria. All of the ships left here in A-1 shape and with everyone satisfied, with the exception per­ haps of Chiang Kai-shek and his local agents. Conditions on the job must be maintained at the SlU-SUP level. Ship's Delegates must remain ever on the alert, and keep shore officials informed of any and all infractions of the agreements. STRIKE THREATENED Recently, the Marine Engineers employed on Union SS Company vessels voted to strike to force the National War Labor Board to take some action on their de­ mands for decent conditions. It seems that no matter how bad conditions are on the job, and no matter what peaceful methods labor uses to try to adjust these standards, eventually the work­ ers have to resort to economic action. Of what use then are the many government boards supposedly set up to. ensure justice to the workers in their dealings with their employers, and supposedly to also maintain industrial tran­ quility. In order to be effective, the structure of these boards must be changed and labor given equal representation. The "North Vancouver Coun­ cil Ferry Committee" was recent­ ly stopped cold in its latest at­ tempt to reduce the conditions won for ferry employees by their respective organizations. The Masters and Mates, in a dispute over the accumulation of statutory holidays, won their ar­ gument and set the Council back a little. The Ferry employees are determined lo protect what they have. MARCASITE AGREEMENT A few weeks ago we wrote that we had reached an agree­ ment with the owners of the Marcasite. It provides for good overtime pay, first class trans­ portation and wages back to Vancouver if ship pays off in any other port, and overtime for any work performed on Saturday af­ ternoons, Sundays, or Legal Holi­ days. All wages, overtime, and other monies to be paid in United States Currency. Its a good con­ tract, and one that maintains the high standard of SIU agreements. -vnirif:.; �THE Friday, April 19, 1946 SEAFARERS LOG Mobile Has Jobs For All Ratings Page Nine WINTHROP L, MARVIN By CHARLES KIMBALL MOBILE — The future of the a happy day for the membership port of Mobile looks very bright. when we can move out of this There are plans under way, and Hall. the money appropriated, for the So, Brother, if you want a job expansion of the docks and wa­ come on down to Mobile where terways. you can get grits with your eggs The Mobile Towing and Wreck­ every morning. ing Company has purchased three more tugs. Waterman is getting 18 more ships that will go in service soon. It is also rumored that Waterman has purchased three or four more tugs that will work in this harbor. There are also plenty of jobs By JAMES TRUESDALE for all ratings on these tankers PHILADELPHIA — Although we have laying up the river. At present we have 17 Pacific, five the tugboat strike is not over in Here's a strongly pro-SIU ship, the Winthrop L. Marvin of the Isthmian Line. In the recently Deconhill and eight Los Angeles this port, the pickets have been Tankers. This fleet is expected taken off the entire waterfront. conducted election aboard this ship, the Seafarers polled 85 percent of the eligible votes. Hold her to reach a maximum of fifty. Teamsters and longshoremen steady as she goes, men! These ships are keeping full have gone back to work with the crews by to maintain them and a.ssurance that if the tugboatmen be ready to move in 24 hours; put out another picket line, they that is, the company wants full will back them 100 per cent. We crews but we are unable to fill told them the same thing. the orders. We have a few ships tied up In the Zane Grey item of here because of the rider beef, These companies arc threaten­ last week's Log (4/12/46), ing to man these ships themselves and a couple more tied up be­ Richard Ort, AB. was men­ if we don't get some men up cause of the coal strike. We had tioned as having turned in his This is New Orleans in her to the legend that her carefree there. I have called New Orleans a few tankers in which paid off NMU book and becoming an halj'con days. The tides of war children have lent to her name. several limes and they are doing and signed on again. 3IU member. The Log wish­ have receded and left a revital­ Under the soft lights of a mer­ the best they can, still it isn't A lot of men have been coming es to correct this error as we ized soil in their wake from cifully mantling night, New Or­ enough. in from New York and Baltimore. have been informed that whence have sprung a host of leans is as romantic as a wellRichard Ort is still a mem­ Shipping for all ratings has Philly is a good town to ship new places of pleasure dedicated kept old doll who is highly skill­ ber of that union. We made been very good for some time, from when there is anything do­ to appeasing the hunger of a fun- ed in the art of plying the an honest mistake, and here's and we expect it to continue that ing, but if the tugboatmen set up starved city. powder, paint and rouge. our honest apology. way indefinitely. A lot of the old another picket line, this port will The storied square-mile that The harsh light of dawn re­ Mobile boys are drifting back, be closed up tighter than a drum. is the Old French Quarter is veals her dimples to be but and it sure looks good to see abloom with all the vigor of its wrinkles of care, but this is of them. earlier years. The town is wide concern only to the guy who mu,st Business for the past several open again at long, long last. see her when .she gets up in the weeks was also very good and "They're off!" is heard on every morning—for the seaman who is it's keeping all the pie cards NEW YORK—Under the chair­ that Electricians' beefs should be corner and, mingled with the merely passing through, she af­ around here in high gear. clink of chips, the whirr of the fords a dance or two with all As for a new Hall, it just about manship of Frank Barbaria, the handled in the same manner as slots, the blare of the jukes and the grace and dalliance of the impossible to find a suitable Electricians Committee selected Engine Department beefs through the slightly hysterical laughter True Romance. place in this town, although I at the last New York Branch the medium of the Engine Dele­ of caiefree women, all go to Somebody or other here at haven't given up yet. I have one Meeting has drawn up i-ecommake a music of entrancing har­ home in New Orleans is forever gate aboard ship and the Union mendations which will be voted prospect at present; whether it giving us a bad time about ourIt was fur­ mony for the nautical ear. will materialize or not I don't upon at the next Branch Meeting. apparatus a.shorc. The aging madams of the long- philosophy of life. They are ther agreed that a log entry know, but I do know it will be Among the subjects discussed shuttered houses have soaped constantly after us to settle down by the committee were shipping should be made when any mem­ and polished the dust of years and do something. Now why rules, upgrading, division of au­ ber of the Engine Department must people be forever doing the Electrician thority, living conditions, work­ other , than something? Or, worse yet,* wor­ handles any electrical equipment. ing rules, and the handling of rying other people to do some­ The Committee went on record beefs. (Continued from Page 6) thing. The recommendations in i-egard as favoring the addition of a West Coast by the Pacific Ship­ '"I don't care what screwball to shipping rules, it adopted, qualified Electrician to the ne­ owners Association. built the pyramids," wrote the gotiations committee if Electri­ The great majority of shipping would require that a Chief Elec­ sage of Walden Pond; "tell me was done through Fink hiring trician have at least four years cian's problems are on the agenda. something of the people who Other recommendations in­ halls maintained by the shipown­ of electrical experience, or two were above such trifling." clude the formation of an ex­ ers, and in order to ship through years of experience and two years DO IT NOW these halls the carrying of the of technical school time. Assis­ amining board of qualified Elec­ While we are prepared to ad­ tant Electricians would need a tricians to be selected from the Fink books was mandatory. mit that its the doers who con­ The only contracts remaining minimum of one year experience. floor at such times as they are quer the earth, we insist that it in existence after the 1921 lock­ Until a Union examining board needed to pass on the ability of has been given to the dreamers out were on the Pacific, Great can be set up, however, all rat­ applicants and to discuss general alone to enjoy it. We contend Lakes and North Atlantic coasts ings will require full experience. Electricians beefs; and that in from their gilded upholstery and that Thoreau was far happier in the event that the ship carries everything is agleam again in all and consisted of only a few com­ PROMOTION PROCEDURE the dreamy isolation of the Con­ only one Electrician, the com­ its gaudy glory. panies operating only a few ships. cord forests than any of the imThe report proposes that pro­ pany is to furnish a Night Elec­ OLDTIMERS CARRY ON LIVING LEGEND pei-jal Caesars e\-er were in" the motions will lake place only trician while the ship is in port. Shipping was bad and thou­ The "B" dolls who work the .marble palaces of ancient Rome. when a man is qualified and then sands of former members of the Other members of the commit­ bars are young, .stacked and Time waits for no man. Broth­ according to seniority. Training International Seamen's Union tee besides Brothel Bai'oaria, eager with an urgency born ot er. If you put vour .Spring aside on the job is" provided for in the quit the sea for jobs ashore. wei-e Reece Oliver, John Smith, the uncertain temper of these per­ while you conquer the world recommendation that a Wiper be Other thousands who had joined Allan Strand, William Nicholson, ilous times. Revelry is ram­ vou 11 find that V/inter has stolen added to the manning scales and the • union during the period of M. Vrydenberger, Paul Bauer, J. pant again . . . there's a Carnival upon you while .you were busy that he be assigned electrical the war and who had used the Callahan, and Eugene Greene. spirit in the air . . . goodfellow- conquering and that you're stuck work. union simply as a hiring hall The recommendations will be ship is once again the open-se­ by the fire with a world on yoiu" The Chief Electrician is to work without participating in any of submitted to the membership for same to the richest treasure in hands. under, and be answerable to, the its activities, simply stopped pay­ action on Wednesday, April 24, the genie's hoard. And all this is "Gather ye rose-buds while ing dues and shipped either from Master and Chief Engineer only. at the regular bi-monthly branch as it should be; for New Or­ ye may. The other men in the electrical the dock, company offices, or the meeting. leans owes much of her wealth Old Time is still a-flying: section are to be directed solely USSB Fink hiring halls. And this same flower that by the Chief Electrician. " The ISU continued to maintain smiles today, Quartei's are to be furnished union halls and representatives HERE'S WHAT YOU DO TO HAVE A GOOD Tomorrow will be dying." in the principal ports supported and maintained for Chief Elec­ SHIP AND A GOOD TRIP—THE UNION WAY in the main by the pre-war mem­ tricians in the same maimer as licensed officers, and Chief Elec­ bers of the union who refused to 1. DO YOUR JOB IN A NEAT FASHION accept defeat and continued their tricians are to eat in the saloon. 2. BE A GOOD SHIPMATE On the subject of wages, the union membership. 3. CO-OPERATE WITH SHIPS DELEGATES The future of seamen's organi­ report recommends that Chief 4. HOLD MEETINGS REGULARLY zation looked dark. The mush­ Electricians receive the same room growth of the union,' the overtime rate as licensed engin­ 5. KEEP ACCURATE OVERTIME RECORDS failure to develop any real rank eers, and that a wage differential 6. NO DRUNKEN PERFORMING ON BOARD and file leadership, had resulted be established between assistants 7. READ YOUR UNION PAPER in a powerful union being nearly if several assistants are carried. 9. AFTER COMPLETION OF TRIP STAND BY destroyed ahno.d overnight. HANDLING OF BEEFS SKIP 'TILL ALL BEEFS ARE SETTLED. The Committee recommended (Continued Next Week) Tug Strike Continues Our Mistake Electricians Committee Reports History Of SlU �THE Sl^ A FAREtiS Page Ten LOG Friday, April 19. 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings Steward lArtnyMan IShowsHow iHe'd Do It If Army Captain Charles Botte had his way, seamen would be executing snappy salutes, click­ ing their heels and serving as the Captain's personal orderlies. ; "Bone is the troop commanding officer aboard the SS Cody Vicitory. From the ship's minutes, it jappears he wouldn't mind being admiral of the whole damm fleet. Pet boast of our Army friend is that he can commandeer the ship whenever he so decides. And furthermore, he claims, ho could force the crew to eat any place. Like the laundry for ex­ ample, . But, really, he wouldn't do anything like that: because, says . Captain Bone, he's a "regular . Joe." Now do you feel better fel­ lows? • TEA. IT GIVES 4. , . The Captain, who just enjoys reminding the crew of what he can do if he wants to, but would, n't do unless he had to, was ^ questioned on what he meant by ."reprisals." He sinisterly called attention to his "brass halo." (With or without horns, Cap­ tain?). On one occasion this very ben5. evolent despot called the three .. delegates to his quarters. "Why," he sweetly but unhap­ pily asked, "can't I have tea and cakes served in my room?'" Well, you sec it's this way. Captain ... — ; DRAFT INFORMER Further on, the minutes reveal ,, that the man-who-likes-to-playsoldier expressed resentment at . the crew's attitude. With a bogeyman-will - get - you-if-you-don't watch-out manner. Bone copied the "vital" information from the crew's draft cards, most of the kids aboard being subject to the « draft, I The crew, with a bellyfull of the Captain's chicken, finally ap, pointed a committee of four. '' They went to the department • heads, and then to the "Old Man." - They were assured by all that there was no cause fdr worry. As you were, men! Make litbmian SlU! Almighty Skipper Is Taken To Task Messhall Spitting Swells Log Fund A complaint that "the Skipper thinks he's God" headlines the minutes Of the SS Bell Ringer dated March 20, and serit in by Chairman Red Davis and Secre-^ tary Eugene Dore. The minutes charge that the Captain insulted one creW mem­ ber by calling him "trash" and .stated that all the men were dogs. He also allowed the of­ ficers to bring beer on board at St. Croix, but would not permit the cr^w the same privilege. He endangered the lives of the crew members by ruling that all un­ licensed personnel had to use the outside ladders on going up to the wheel. A note of humor was injected into the proceedings. A stow­ away, Ida Sierra, was discovered on board, and the crew prompt­ ly voted a tripcard for her. The crew voted to request overtime for getting linen after 5 P.M. on Saturday, and the Deck Gang wants the Mate to give his orders through the Bosun. VENORE.. Mar. 3 — (Not i 4. 4. noted). Discussion on purposes FRELINGHUYSEN. Mar. 31 of Union. Suggestion offered —Chaitmari Jack Higgins; Sec­ by Mate concerning sick call retary Charlie Heuser. Report hours, Suggestions made on that $7i25 had been collected in various dishes for meals. Mo­ tines. Recommended that Stew­ tions carried: To keep same ards and Cooks cooperate with Deck Delegate; to have laun­ members on suggested menus. dry cleaned and painted. The Motions carried: Inspection of Steward commended the crew foc'sles twice a week by Depart­ for its cleanliness. ment Delegates; to conserve 4 4 4 hot water by cutting time spent in showers. Watch Your Coat & 4. Oft Powelltoft Seam TARLETOM BROWN. Jan. One of our jackets is missing! 5-^Chairman F. Baron; Secre­ tary R. Somets. Elections held. Thus read the minutes of the SS Suggested thai crew censiult Poweilton Seam, dated March 14, Dept. Delegate on all beefs. sent in by Chairman George TalMotiohs carried: Less noise be ley and Secretary Charles Cramp; made in passageways; messhall The minutes go on to say that be kept cleaner; that ship be if the thief is hot apprehended, fumigated; thai proper clothing the Captain will order a shake­ be worn in messhall. New down inspection. crew members Were informed That something is wrong on of the Union's importance and board the vessel is further value. brought out by the mention made of money disappearing 4 4 4 WILLIAM D. HOARD. Feb. from crew members' lockers 10—Chairman A. Briant; Sec­ when they are left open. The crew has also agreed to retary G. Stevens. Election of a Ships Delegate. Motions car­ cooperate in keeping the ship ried; New blackboard in crew's clean, and they have asked that mess; To fine members leaving a radio be supplied for use in cups and silverware on tables, the crews' mess. Other repairs proceeds to Log; to obtain new have been listed, and the Stew­ light bulbs; Deck Delegate to ard has promised a better variety consult Captain about a box for of foods in the night lunches, percolator to prevent falling and to have fruit juices for off cabinet, and about repairs breakfast. for radio. Money that had been collected for a Brother to be turned over to the Log. Stew­ ard instructed to see Captain about painting messroom white and gray. 4 4 4 WILLIAM D. HOARD. Feb. 24—Chairman G. Stevens; Sec­ retary J. Hunt. One minute silence observed for men lost at sea. Beefs on coffee urn and lighting stove reported taken care of. Motions carried: to keep jar in messhall as c6htainer for fines; coffee be made VouR SlU Piti — by Messboy in a, m., and OS ieoPAfi&KHQ in afternoon; to have all crewifom UMIOM! members do their -part in keep­ ing gun crew's messhall clean. YOUR CONTRACT Eschews Meetings You might get away with it in some other place, but not on the The boys aboard the William Buntiine Hitch you don't. If Harper have a hot beef against you're caught spitting in the the Acting Steward aboard that messhall you're liable to a maxi­ ship. At the March 3 ship's meet­ mum fine of $10.00. ing everyone turned up at roll On a recent voyage a plan was call except the AS. A committee instituted to keep the messhall in was sent after him, and he in­ clean and orderly fashion. Fines, formed them he did not have any ranging from 50 cents for mark­ intention of attending that meet­ ing tables to $10 dollars for spit­ ing or any other. ting and fighting, were imposed The crew voted to turn this in­ on offenders. formation over to the Agent on So successful was the plan—the arrival in port, along with other condition of* the messhall was beefs against him, the minutes much improved—that it was de­ cided at a recent membership meeting to retain the fines on the next trip, the minutes reveal. Proceeds of the levies, amount­ ing to $19, were 4urned over to the Log as a donation. Brothers Vandervert and Mit­ chell acted as chairman and sec­ retary, respectively. 4 4 4 STURDY BEGGAR. Jan. 8— Chairman C. Compan; Secrefary D. W. Randall. Discussion on bringing charges against crew member for his conduct of the meeting, submitted by Sec­ toward crew. Decided that he retary J. Case and Chairman T. bfe put on probation until t>ay- Goodwin, reveal. off in UiS. port. First Asst. En­ In the discussion of the beefs gineer to be told to use milder brought up in the prbvioUs meet­ language in giving orders to ing, it was noted that beefs which Black Gang. Good and Wel­ were brought up had been prac­ fare: Fireman complaihed tically eliminated. The ship's about cleaning burners; will at­ Delegate explained the settle­ tempt to get new ones install­ ment of the night lunch beef. ed in next port. Motion car­ This was taken up with the Cap­ ried: To have crew make great­ tain. He instructed the Steward er effort to keep mess clean. to include ham in the night lunch 4 4 4 three times a week, and insisted STURDY BEGGAR. Feb. 15 that all the ham aboard should —Chairman C. Compan; Secre­ be used in the present voyage. • tary D. W. Randall. Motion Beefs against the Steward's De-, carried: To stop excess noise in partment were: passageways at nighi. RecomRunning out of meat before all ihended ihal Engineer sanitary The Chief man obiaih his own disinfec­ crew was served. Cook promised to cook more meat tant for heads, owing to Chief hereafter. Mate's beef on excess use of Serving tomatoes and salad same. Decided lo continue crew member in probationary dressing to officers and not serv­ siatus. Heard Steward's com­ ing them to the crew. plaint of shortage of 88 pieces It was voted to have the Ship's of lihen. Delegate contact the Captain for permission to have a Wiper soogie 4 4 4 ALEXANDER G. BELL. Feb. the alleyway belonging to the 23—Chairman H. Buffs; Secre­ Engine Department crew quar­ tary Orval Burks. Motion car­ ters, since the First Assistant ried: To keep tables clean at was of the opinion that this work all times; To impose 25c fine on did not belong to the Engine De­ those not placing coffee cups partment. in sink after use; to use ashThe crew also passed a motion frays provided, and not the to make fnore specific the ruling cups; to alternate weekly the made in reference to donations departments which will clean for the Log for failure to keep proposed library. Suggestion the messhall clean. It was de­ made to make library and rec­ cided that this would include reation room out of Navy mess- leaving cups, coca cola bottles, room on all Liberties after glasses and refuse on tables, companies lake over. throwing butts on deck and leav­ 4 4 4 ing night lunch out of the ice CAPE MOHICAN, Mar. 19— box. All of these will be the Chairnlah D. H. Morris; Secre­ subject of fines, to be donated to tary J. Fishbr. Cbheral discus­ the Log. sion oh welfare of crew. Moiion carried: To have rotation shower would Solve problem. of Watches on each round trip S'Jggefelion 16 piifchaiBe wash­ for all Deck and Engine Depts. Agreed to suggesfion io have ing maichine if6m a cblleclioh Vitewed fis hnpraclicable be­ overtime returned 24 hoiiis atcause 6f h^jrd usage. tet reaching shore. Suggested that delegate see Chief En­ 4 4 4 gineer about having special MUHLENBERG VICTORY, place in Engine room for dry­ Mar. 29—(Nol holed) Slaleing clothes. Agreed thet Stew­ menl sighed by 14 diretv mem^ ard's plan of scuppers for the (Contimied on Page 11) �Friday, April 19, 194b. THE SEAT ARE RS Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings (Continued from Page 10) bers to effect that Chief Stew­ ard had not properly fulfilled his duties and that he hereafter sail as a Steward only aboard Liberty type vessels or nondroop ships. A list of contribu­ tions for the Fort Stanton TB Hospital and also for the Sea­ farers Log was submitted. S. 4. 5. DOROTHY. Jan. 28—Chair­ man Ken Barrett: Secretary Karl Damgard. Deck Delegate reelected. Disputed overtime for Wipers be taken up with Patrolman. Motions carried: Inform next crew of conditions Wfore articles are signed; Jneetings to be held once a week nt sea; letter to Union be s#nt from Rio; Union to be inform­ ed of dissatisfaction with hav­ ing one Messman serving en­ tire crew; to have self-service and cooperation; Skipper to be seen about repair of galley stove in Rio. Good and Wel­ fare: New percolator order put in to Baltimore office. Steward promises to put out dry cereal for night lunches. Chief Cook agrees to supply larger i}.ight lunches. 4. 4. 4HAWSER EYE, Mar. 2 — Chairman Kwiatkoski; Secre­ tary C. F. Hayes, Jr. Motions carried: To have crew remain­ ing on watch while in port paid $1.00 extra per hour plus over" time; to hold next meeting on return trip two days out of Cuba. Good and Welfare; All port holes and screens be prop­ erly secured while in port: garbage cans emptied after meals: all longshoremen be kept out of passageways in port; tables be set just before meals: Steward, Deck and Engine Dept. clean laundry on alter­ nating weeks: gear locker and slop sink be cleaned by OS and a Wiper on alternating weeks: arrangement of fines for mis­ demeanors. t % % Look Out, Buster; iYou May Be 'Robust'Crew members of the SS Spartansburg Victory had better be on their toes—their tip-tocs, in fact. Anyone guilty of waking the sleeping crew by "robust ac­ tion" stands to part with $5.00. And "robust" ca.n cover a multi­ tude of actions. At a recent membership meet­ ing, the crew decided to impose maximum fines of $5.00 on mem­ bers adjudged guilty of miscon­ duct, uncleanliness, disturbing the crew, etc. -a policy, which, incidentally, seems to be getting universal acceptance by SIU crews. ^ Proceeds of the levies are to be donated to the nearest hospital in the port of payoff. Shpta^yai 'fttjiU.-tfieS.I.U- YovRvmoh / LINCOLN VICTORY, Feb. 19—Chairman Wilkins: Secre­ tary J. Freschelte. Motions carried: Impostion of small fine for non-attendance of meetings and proceeds be sent Brothers ill in Marine hospital: to check springs on bunks, repair where needed, paint Engine shower and head: all electrical appli­ ance repairs to be done by crew where needed. Chief Steward explained that inadequacy of stores brought aboard made menus dificult problem, but that he would make up for it as best he could. Boiler ex­ ploded. delayed ship at Bremerhaven two weeks. 4, 4. UNACO, Feb. 6—Chairman (Steward); Secretary (Bosun). One minute of silence observed for Brothers lost at sea. Recom­ mendations made for inspection of heads and lockers for repair; purchase of new mattresses; check and repair all bunks; fumigation of ship, including rat extermination; installation of loudspeaker in messhall. Crew asked to leave messhall immediately after eating to aid Messmen in getting work done. Cups to be washed, tables to be cleaned during and after cof­ fee hour and at night. 4, 4. 4, HAWSER EYE. Feb.—Chair­ man ("Frenchy"); Secretary R. T. Schultz. Steward settled beef about PO Mess. Motions carried: To pay $1 extra per hour plus overtime to any man substituting for another who fails to appear for duty: to have Steward. Deck and Engine De­ partments alternate in cleaning laundry; to take better care of iron; to wear proper dress in messroom; to return cots and cups to proper place after use on deck; to empty garbage pails after each meal; keep un­ derneath ladders fore and aft clean. 4- 4" 4" RICHARD H. ALVEY. Feb. 1—Chairman McNabb: Secre­ tary Schneider. Motions car­ ried: to have Delegate of each dept. give names, number of book and trip card of each man in his dept.; to investigate Dis­ patcher at Norfolk. Va.. for carelessness in sending too many men out to same ship and not calling jobs on the hour. Engine Delegate to draw up petition to be signed by crew; to make it obligatory for crew to report any violations by giv­ ing guilty party's name to his Department. Delegate; to bring charges against SUP crew mem­ ber who shi;)ped through Nor­ folk hall for taking property of crew members with him when he jumped ship at Bal­ timore; all TC and PB men wishing to become full mem­ bers must cooperate and com­ ply with all rules—to same ex­ tent as full members: Good and Welfare; Stopping of un­ necessary noise in crew's quar­ ters while men off watch are sleeping; Gunners' head to be cleaned and used by Engine Dept. unless passengers are taken: all members of Stew­ ard's Dept. wear shirts while preparing and serving meals; have Union investigate condi­ tions in Steward's Dept. 4. 4 4 TARLETON BROWN. Mar. 2G—Chairman F. Baron; Secre­ tary R. Somers. Suggestion to cpe Agent ahont lark nf lannrh service while at anchorage. Discussed third request to have ship fumigated, repairing of showers, possibility of improv­ ing slop chest. Crew voiced satisfaction »with food. 4 4-4. WLLIAM MOULTRIE, Mar. 27—Chairman George Meaney: Secretar> Thomas J. Roach. Report of delegates that all members were shipped through the Hall. Motions carried: That no one sign on until stores, slop chest, etc.. are aboard; that Engine Delegate see Engineer about fixing chill box; to fine members puttting feet on chairs in mess, leaving cups and dirty dishes on tables and throwing cigarette butts around mess and recreation rooms. 4 4 4 HAWSER EYE. Mar. 23— Chairman Jean Redmond: Sec­ retary Eugene Kwiatkowski. Motions carried: That one Of­ ficers' Steward be assigned to give proper medical attention and penicillin shots because of lack of Pharmacist's Mate. Good and Welfare:. Several members of Stewards Depart­ ment charged with improper execution of duties: the matter of Improper launch transporta­ tion in Havana is to be called to the attention of the boarding Patrolman. 4 4 4 Alex. G. Bell Story Is Really A Cutter A rather cutting situation has been revealed aboard the SS Al­ exander G. Bell. Attention was called to a sharp practice existing in the slop chest, where razor blades single" and double edge are double the price ashore. The crew, their whiskers and indignation bristling, raised th'eir collective chins and voices to demand that the razor's edge be applied to their cheeks and not their pocketbooks. It was so stated in the minutes submitted by Orvil Burks, secre­ tary who wielded the brush; and Harold Butts, chairman, who tried to control the boj's' lather. foM CANWOUOW WEAR -rN€*BADBp / Page Eleven LOG SEAFARER SAM SAYS: MW RON VOOR. OWN UNION Attend Union cohenever noLiare m poirt: •ThetJnicn IS uouK business New Echota Hung Up Off Mobile 16 Days A strongly-worded appeal to ning low for some time. Wo the Mobile Press Register has have been without fresh vege­ brought the plight of the crew tables. fresh fruits, and fresh of the £S New Echota, Pacific milk for quite some time. Oux Tankers, Inc., squarely before the bread supply has been complete­ Mobile public (if the Press Reg­ ly exhausted and we have beei> ister printed it, and it could hard- forced to go from ship to shipIj' be ignored). A copy of the let-, (who are practically in the same ter to the Press Register was sent condition) begging for substan­ tial nourishment. In addition so to the SIU. The letter is dated April 5, and the lack of food-stuffs, the cooks revealsJhat at that time tlie New have been laboring with brokers Efhota has been riding af anchor down ranges, resulting in >m-. off Sand Island Light for 16 days, | porperly prepared food. awaiting orders from the Pacific | Having not received any maii^ Tankers Agent to enter the har- i for several months, we lay at this bor of Mobile. j anchorage for thirteen days be­ Food i.s sliort along several ^ fore finally receiving our firsij lines, the letter states, for the 1 mail through the courtesy of the hang-up comes at the end of a j crew of another vessel who trav­ eled 40 miles in an open life thrcG-niontbi trip. The SIU is investigating the boat (Part of the way in the situation, and a full report will open Gulf) for same. Most of the mail was several months oldL be made by the Mobile Agent. some dating back to 1943 asd The letter to the Press Regis-' as far back as last October was ter follows; i not out of the ordinary. Some I of the crew have received 'worri Dear Editor; ! of the death of their loved ones. We are appealing to you for j Others have received word of ser­ your aid in assiting us with our : ious accidents in their families. problems which have arisen i Still others have been anxiously aboard our ship. the SS New; awaiting word of the arrival oS Echota. the stork and the welfare of theiii After completing a three | wives. month's voyage and withstanding We are appealing to the ta-»xseveral severe storms, in the payers of Mobil© to in North Atlantic, which you have this matter (as this ship is op­ no doubt read about, recently, and making four Atlantic cros- j erated at the expense of the Gov­ sngs: we have been riding anchor ernment plus the profit of tho off Sand Island light house for 16 Agents) by contacting Mr. Frar.Js days, since the 21st of March, Cox. Agent of Pacific Tankers;. awaiting orders from the Agent Inc. (Who is responsible for Sh© operation of this ship while iu to enter the harbor of Mobile. We have faithfully fulfilled the Mobile) .who we understand ;is agreement signed between the located at the Admiral Semnaea crew and the shipping company Hotel in Mobile. to the best of our ability. Any assistance that can be of­ It is our belief that the public fered to us in having the shipi is unaware of the conditions and berthed as soon as possible w-Rl suffering that exist aboard this be greatly appreciated. Once sM vessel. At the present time we have the dock our badly needed sup­ several members of the crew who plies can be easily obtained. .Itare suffering from various ven- appears as though little or TXO eral diseases who are in dire effort is being made to bring i.u» need of medical assistance. Not to the docks. only do we not carry a doctor but Yours truly. our supply of penicillin and other Crew Members of r'bft drugs have been exhausted for SS New Echota some time. Our food supply has been run­ c/o Pacific Tankers inc. �THE Page Twelve' SEAFARERS LOG Friday. April 19. 1946 THE MEMBERSHl YOUNGER SEAMEN LACK AWARENESS OF OBLIGATIONS I'M YOUNG! Dear Editor: I understand that the Log is an organ where a man may express his opinion. I would be happy to see this letter printed, for I be­ lieve the topic I ant going to speak on is an important one, which needs a lot of discussing, and one in which we are not liv­ ing up to our obligations. Let us understand that a workingman has not only the privi­ leges his Union gains for him but also obligations. Obligations to his fellow workers and to his employer. These include clean­ liness, a thorough knowledge of his duties in the capacity in which he sails and a willingness to ex­ ecute these duties. In this a great many of our members have become very lax. We must realize that, in all fair­ ness, an employer has the right to expect that his stores and equip­ ment will be well taken care of in return for the salaries he pays his employees. It will also be easier for our officials to gain even better conditions fur us if they have a rank and file who are capable and willing in'their jobs, to back them up. One example to make my mean­ ing clearer: The Chief Electrician who pre­ ceded me on this job was a drunkard, incapable or unwilling to do his work. His name does not matter; it would be senseless to make a case out of a single man, when the fault is with hundreds. The electrical equip­ ment aboard this ship was in ter­ rible shape when I took over. At least four winches were inopera­ tive. This caused delay in loading and consequently, in departure. The :shipowners lost money. Though we bear the shipowners in general no great love, it will appear to a just-thinking man that the owners are entitled to make money. There are of course, grievances on both sides. We get raw deals but sometimes we also give them. But let us consider our own welfare: this business of broken down toasters and electric irons, the filthy messrooms, etc. In wartime we always had the armed guard to blame, but now they are no longer with us. Yet the toasters, iceboxes, irons, etc. that are especially made for rough use, continue to break down regularly through misuse. Why is this? These things are placed there for our convenience. Why are they not taken care of? The fault is probably mostly with the youngsters, the fellows who are away from home for the first time, and who think that because mother no longer watches over them and makes them wash behind their ears that they can let themselves go com­ pletely, spit on the deck, dirty up the quarters and do just anyr thing they please. But the fault is also with the older men be­ cause they don't get the young swaggering roughnecks in line. Make them toe the mark! Get them to clean up the laundries after they do their wash, rinse their cups after coffee time, and do all those little things that make life aboard ship more pleas­ ant. What is the use of clamoring for electric washers? They wuoldn't last two weeks when not even the old fashioned tubs are kept clean and the hand wringers are bent all out of shape in a few days through unthinking abuse. There are hundreds of examples which it isn't necessary for me to enumerate, since you all know them. It is not sufficient that we post a notice on the bulletin board, "An SIU Ship Should Be A Clean Ship." Apparently no­ body reads it. Anyway, few practice it. The old phrase "it makes it bad for the other fellow" doesn't express it adequately, either. Let us teach the kids just out of high school exactly what their obligations are. My book number is Pacific 56, though I sail mostly out of New York. Gunther Schlesinger THE LOG PULLS BONER LIKE THE MARK TWAIN OBIT Dear Editor: I am writing to you in regard to the article about the Lincoln Victory on page three of the April fifth issue of the Log. I am reminded of the Mark Twain anecdote. The writer came across an erroneous report of his death in a newspaper obituary, commented that he might be wrong, but he considered the re­ port "highly exaggerated." Well, the Log has "highly ex­ aggerated" the pulling of the pa­ pers of the Second Assistant Enginer of the Lincoln Victory. He was in the Boston Hall here, showing me his license, which could not have been taken from him as stated. He says it v/as another En­ gineer. How about clearing this up. E. D|ikin, Patrolman EDITOR'S NOTE: If he says so. it must have been a couple of other Engineers. Sorry. LOG IS MAKING THE ROUNDS IN L. 1. HOSPITAL Dear Editor: Just a line to let you know that we are now receiving the Log here regularly, and that they are much appreciated. I've been working on distribu­ tion, and I've worked out an equable distribution of them throughout the hospital, so that everyone gets a crack at them. Even, the Commies are gobbling them up; so you can see that love's labor isn't lost. Emil von Tesmar U. S. Marine Hospital, Neponsit, L. I. SEAFARER CALLS HAND OF ENSIGN WHO WROTE LOG Dear Editor: Who the hell is that punk En­ sign? I happened across his let­ ter in this week's Log, where this Annapolis Admiral, or whoever he thinks he is, can't understand why we blast the officers or ship­ ping companies in the Log. Everything we put in the Log can be backed up with solid proof. So he can't understand why we have so many beefs. Well, the main reason is the officers; yes, I mean those alrnighty Ensigns who come out of school as mates and assistants. They think they got the world by the tail. Even the Pratt boys (Oh, excuse me. Ensign! I mean Cadets) seem to think they run the ships. And as far as working with the companies and listening to a bunch of jerks, like the likes of you, that stuff went out with the wind. Not that I mean to be nosey, chum(p), but did you ever have to work for a living. I sure would like to get on a ship with you as Mate. I would soon fix your wagon, but good. Henry E. Sohl SEAMEN BABIED DURING WAR, USS CHARACTER SAYS Dear Editor: I was shipped from Galveston to meet a tanker in Corpus Christi. I could not get my baggage from the Greyhound Terminal after 11 p. m., and the bus I was scheduled to get left Galveston at 11:30 p. m. I left word and also sent a telegram to have my baggage shipped to Corpus Christi, but by the time the ship was ready to leave, it had not arrived. I therefore asked the United Seamens Service, not for a fa­ vor, but for a good deed. I asked them to send my baggage to New York, C. O. D. The lady there asked me how long I have been going to sea, and when I told her 22 months, she said that we have been babied long enough during the war. I told her that she wasn't do­ ing anything for me. I don't look for handouts since I ^an always work and earn my wages. She then asked me where I had come from. I said that I had come from Galveston, where I had stayed at the U. S. Seamen's Club. She then repeated that we were being babyed. I don't think so. I paid $1.00 to sleep in a little room with someone I didn't know; the next door neighbors could be clearly heard since the walls were like tissue paper; and SEAMAN'S LINGO COMES HOME TO ROOST, VIA LOG Dear Edilor: I was discharged from the Newark, N. J., City i^ospital and returned home for treatment. I am now on the mend after hav­ ing been rammed by an auto and suffering a concussion and many bruises. Now a few words about the Log. I came home and said something to may wife about a minor linen detail and she said to me, "Well, what's the beef." I looked at her rather funny as I had never heard her talk like Log 'A' Rhythms SINGER SONG (Anonymous) Now the 8 to 12 is a fine old watch; All we require is Women and Scotch. But the First and his God-damned Sewing Machine Has got all of us off our beam. How She rattles, screeches, bangs and roars Like a million fighting, scratching whores. Its the damnest sight you've ever seen This Engine the First calls a Sewing Machine. The 1. p. is loose. The L. F. tight; Its like a nightmare on the dark­ est night. The cross heads knock, but the rods are clean. This pride of the First, This Sew­ ing Machine. that before. Later on she said. It's coffee time, come and get it." At this point I said, "Honey, wliere did you learn such lingo?" She replied, "Well, dear, I am the wife of a seaman and so we get the Log. I read it word for word. That's the answer." Well, Brothers, I hope the Log keeps on the up and up with the lingo, or the little woman will learn it wrong. Regards to all the Brothei's around the Hall. Beace B. Oliver But the feed pumps work once and a while And I say this with a hopeful smile. When the hot well is full and the boilers hoi. Just bet your cash the pump will stop. . Now the Second's steaming at 84, The Bridge calls down demand­ ing more; Just then the Second takes a peep; The slarboard selllec has sprung a leak. BROTHER LIKES CAPTAIN FRITH AND UNION WAYS So he calls the Bridge and say "What the Heck, "I've got fuel oil all over the deck; "And if you want more revs go Dear Editor: sit on a hatch On behalf of the crew who sail " 'Cause this engine'll blow on the next guy's watch." ed under the command of Cap­ tain Thomas Frith of the Seas Shipping Company, I want to But this is all beside the point; As I stand my watch in this say that it is a pleasure to sail creaking joint; with him. And I listen carefully and watch unseen. He is 100 per cent for the Union This Reciprocating Engine Thai's and will cooperate with our Pat­ a Sewing Machine. rolmen in every way. In fact, he contacted the Big Shots in Wash­ Editor's Note;—This verse was ington to fulfill the transporta­ submitted anonymously by some­ tion rider of our articles when one on the SS Jean Ribaut. the Agent in Houston pointed out that the agreement was not BROTHERS LIKE being lived up to. He gave us every consideration MONUMENT FOR and respect. He is a man of high caliber, and is on our side in the SUP HERO DEAD struggle for conditions and pro­ Dear Editor: We 22 crew members, in meet­ gress of seamen. •** Carl B. Lawscn ing today aboard the SS Edward W. Scripps (Alcoa), hereby en­ dorse and congratulate Brother she says we are being babyed, Lundberg and the Sailor's Union and will have* to learn to take of the Pacific for the fine Mem­ care of ourselves once in a while. orial Monument erected in mem­ Well, the ticket agent at the ory of our dead Brothers. Steady Trail ways Terminal in Corpus as she goes. Christi sent my baggage on to C. A. Roberts me. There you are, an outsider, S. A. Heiniling not knowing anything about the Merchant Marine, treating' us better than a, woman who should know what we are up against. H. Greeky Make Isthnilan SlU J �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. April 19, 1946 Page Thirleen THE BEACH COMBER URGES BACKING OF AGENTS' DECISIONS Dear Editor: r Smith Gets 60 Days. w K away from your job. It's your head (colds) and your tummy (aches), according to a statement made by the president of "the Assn. of Industrial Physicians and Surgeons. These two account for 50 to 60 percent of time lost from jobs. CHICAGO — Gerald L. K. Smith, head of the America First Party and number one rabble rouser, was sentenced to 60 days in jail for contempt of court for passing out statements to report­ ers during the trial of Smith's associate, Arthur W. Terminiello, unfrocked priest. Municipal Judge John V. McCormick, in passing sentence on Smith, said, "if the conduct of you and your associates in and toward an American court of law affords a test of your attitude toward other American institu­ tions, it behooves Americans to look squarely at the philosophy which confronts them'.' X X i MILWAUKEE—A cool million and a half in undeclared income and excess-profits looked like plain gravy to three former of­ ficers of the Crucible Steel Cast­ ings Co. here. Then the gravy went sour: a federal judge sen­ tenced them to from three to five years in jail, plus payment of $5,000 and $10,000 fines. Teachers' Get Raise XXX XXX Sour Gravy -T Transit Tie-up Ends ATLANTA—Teachers in Geor­ gia, whose pay scale has been as low as $45 a month, will receive a 50 percent wage increase. Gov. Ellis Arnall announced. The new salaries, beginning with the new term in September, will run until the governor's term expires with the beginning of the new year. What happens after that depends on the next administration. XXX DETROIT — Voting to accept a 15c-an-hour increase, and to submit the only remaining issue to arbitration, the Street Railway & Motor Coach Operators-AFL members here ended th'S'ir weekold strike, involving 5200 workers and tying up all public transpor­ tation here. Good Investment Double Or Nothing XXX WASHINTON — The billion dollar mark in social security payments has been reached, it was'announced here. Nearly half of the $1,005,000,000 spent since Jan. 1, 1940, has gone to retired workers in monthly payments, 44 percent to survivors of de­ ceased workers, and the rest to dependents. XXX ERIE, Pa.—Not ISVzc, not 30%, but a 100% raise is being de­ manded by the new owners of the Auditorium Building here in which several unions have their offices. "A swell example of what would happen if rent con­ trols were removed from resi­ dential dwellings," said the Peo­ ple's Press last week in reporting About Absenteeism . the problem now facing the CHICAGO Even in spring, it's iinions' either pay twice as much not your heart that keeps you rent or get out. ALCOA'S ADOLPH HALF PREPARED FOR WITS BATTLE Dear Editor; This is the story of Alcoa's Adolf. It could be sub-titled "Why Seamen Become Farmers." I went aboard the Cody Vic­ tory shortly before 1 p. m. on April 4. After making due rev- fsTEAW AS ' cue GOBS: SHE ...V#' ereiice lu the Alcoa Insigne on the stack, I made my way to the Chief's room. April Fool's Day was three days past so I believed this character when he told me he was the Chief Officer. His first move was to ask me when I would like to turn to. I said that I would like to start the following morning as I had an. appohitment at the Marine Hospital that day. He snapped, "You'll turn out today or not at all." After deliberating for a few minutes, I told him that I would accept the job and hit the deck that very day as he had com­ manded. He then said that he didn't want me, and would call in for another man. I asked him to write his reason for rejecting me on the back of my assignment card. He inform­ ed me at the lop of his voice) that my presence aboard was as wel­ come to him as scurvy. I per­ sisted in getting a reason. "Get off the ship," he roared. I knew I couldn't have a battle of. wits with him, as it was ob­ vious that he was only half pre­ pared for such an encoimter. After having had the honor of his acquaintance for ten minutes, I have decided that I would rather ship out as Acting Ordin­ ary on a prairie schooner than to sail with that poor man's Addff Hitler. I heartily recommend him for promotion since he is typical of the Alcoa type of Mate. Frederick Pawel Well, we have back in our mid.st our Agent Brother Ray after his absence to the Agent's Conference at the gay city of Now York. Business, as far as I can under­ stand, has been very slow. But strictly on the quiet it is what 1 would consider not as bad as the fellows claim it is. You know these fellows that never tarry around the hall can­ not, expect to get out, as some­ times the Agent has to get out and around these gin mills to find replacements for the ships. Things are getting aroutid to normal. Prices are getting down to almost half what they were selling for a year ago. Rooms are still high and food still seems to be at a high price, so you should have a few dollars in your pocket before you pile off here. This place is a hard one to be on the beaeh if you are not in the know especially if you have been living on the upper crust, and if you are not a professional beachcomber. For myself, I know the in and outs here and do not find it any ti-ouble but someone else would not fare so well, as they would not find it so easy to get ai'ound. Oh, well it is the talk around the water front that "The Texas Bar," is going to issue member­ ship cards to Seamen and Long­ shoremen, now personally, I will give the Membership the lowdown on this place. Mr. Marino was at one time Agent and Organizer here for the Seafarer's and when he went out of office, he opened this bar. I find that it is a little better than the run of bars in this section and, I know that he has a practice to give a little, as we all call it, on the house. ' I have looked over the minutes of the Agents' Conference and I think a lot of good can come from it in the near future. We should do all we can in the fol­ lowing year to back up the men who tried so hard to make the Agents' Conference a success. It has been called to my atten­ tion that some Union men are pawning their papers for a few dollars for a few drinks, and then writing to the Agent to get thern back for them. I have taken this up with the Agent and he is go­ ing to take the necessary steps to put a stop to this in this port. The Beachcomber BROTHER DEMANDS THAT GAS HOUNDS BE KEPT OUT OF MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS I would like to offer a suggestion with which I am sure many of the members will concur. During the meeting of April 10 of the New York Branch, it was to the displeasure of nearly all of the Brothers gathered to discuss a very important matter to have several interruptions by Brothers under the influence of liquor. The chairman re­ peatedly had to tell one of the Brothers to be quiet, to sit down and finally to leave the Hall. It is to your benefit and mine to stop this practice by not allowing anyone in that condition in the Hall. If they must drink, they should stay clear of the meeting hall on such occasions. I am sure more will be accomplished by all concerned if that rule is fully enforced. Vic Combs P.S.: I believe it is the duty of the Doorman and the Master-at-Arms to enforce this rule. Answer: Brother Combs has something here. It is the duty of the Doorman to bar anyone who is obviously under the in­ fluence of liquor from meetings. Sometimes, however, the Door­ man doesn't observe how gassed up some of these characters are. If one of them gets past him, however, the chairman should not temporize with the disorderly member on the floor, but should immediately call the Master-at-Arms to have him put out of the meeting entirely. * BROTHER GIVES THANKS TO OLD CREW OF DEARN PATROLMAN TEX GETS THANKS FOR PAYOFF HANDLE Dear Editor: Dear Editor: I take the privilege of writing to you about the crew of the SS George H. Dearn. I want to thank them through the Union paper for what they did for me when I broke my leg in Brest, France. Just dropping you a line be­ cause I want to publicly thank Tex and his partner for the fine job they did at the payoff of the SS Citadel Victory of the Wa­ terman Lines. Yes, he knows how to take care of Red Line Perkins of the New York office. Those two Patrolmen got all of the overtime except three and a half hours, and that was classed as ship'.s safety. Another thing: I agree that there are too many phony Stew­ ards that are catering to the top­ side, and forgetting that they be­ long to the unlicensed personnel. It is time that there be something done about it. Only thing I can suggest is for us Stewards to stay with the crew. I always have, and have as yet to come into port with a beef against my department. There also are some phony En­ gineers who think they are God. We have one here —• First En­ gineer Gruchawha. He thinks he can keep the boys from having overtime and threatens some of them. But from the latest reports he is being taken care of. Here on the Reinhold Richter I think the boys are satisfied with the way the food is being put out for them. I have a fine bunch of boys in my department. Some of them have more than 100 hours overtime. Yes, they earned it. I want to thank them from the bottom of my heart, as I don't think I will ever be shipmates with a better or nicer crew of men and I am glad to be a Broth­ er to them all. I'd like to thank the licensed personnel, too. I will be here for at lea.st. four HERE'S NEW BEEF ON NON-RECEIPT OF LOGS OVERSiEAS Dear Editor: What is the reason the SIU Log is not being sent to some place where we members can get them? Have tried in several ports and completely failed to get or find one of any date. Please give us an immediate re­ ply on the Log question. We see stacks of "NMU Pilots," in many places. We have no need for the Pilot as long as the toilet tissue lasts—^so please give us the Log. We're now on Luzon and have been on this ship for 12 months and we are anxious to know whats cooking. Delegate Carroll E. Martin Editor's Note: We've said it before, and we'll say it again: The Army won't forward papers from port to port. You'll have to give/us an address to mall them to. or five more v/eeks, which is a hell of a long time in a joint like this. These people over here, in­ cluding the doctor, nurses and sisters, are doing their utmost to make my stay as pleasant as pos­ sible. The people here haven't a hell of a lot themselves, and very little to eat. We get two meals a day. There have been six more Am­ ericans up here and we have been getting most of our eats from the ships. We pooled it lall together and wo didn't do so bad. At present there is only one American here, and he is exlongs to the MCS. I have been talking to him and have tried to persuade him to join up with the SrU, for I think Johnny is good Union material. We have I'd like to end up by thanking Patrolman Sweeney for the fine job he is doing in Galveston. Chief Slew£urd Sperry only had one member out of the Nickel Moochers Union and he only stayed 12 days. Here's hoping. Brothers, that I haven't bored you with this let­ ter. Robert McAdoo �THE Page Fourteen SEAFARERS Friday. April 19. 1946 LOG High Points in Trips Of Two SlU Ships CENES of devastation at foreign harbors are commonplace to Seafarers who hauled the im­ plements of war for more than six years. Famil­ iar, too, are the long lines of prisoners and the jubilant GIs returning to the U. S. I»ut the pic­ tures on this page will be history in a few short years. They will be an important documentation of the part the SIU played during the war and the period immediately following it. They were made by Seafarers aboard the Pittston and Lin­ coln Victories. S - I " t - ' ' '" <«• - . .. 2. There is nothing masterful about these representatives of Der Master Race as they prepare to go ashore from the Lincoln Victory at Le Havre on February 22, 1946. There were 1,500 of them aboard this ship, and these were but a few of the thousands transported across the Atlantic in ships manned by SIU crews. 1. This crumpled bit of wreckage is all that is left of a once-formidable German pillbox on a pier in the harlwr of Le Havre. It was taken from the Lincoln Victory on February 22. iMiiiiii : 3. This was one of the more pleasant aspects of the return voyages of American troops— a sun bath in mid-Atlantic aboard the Lincoln Victory. Usually they were cramped below decks. 4, These German pillboxes looked plenty good to American soldiers when they saw them at Le Havre, painted white and bearing inscriptions: "Go West, Young Man," "Here's to the Lady With The Lamp," and others. The GIs were on their last lap on the European Continent. Now they would board U. S. ships bound for home. 5, Long and lean, but none too slick-looking in her wartime grey is the Pittston Victory as she lies alongside a pier at Bermerhaven, Germany, She's typical of the ships Seafarers sailed through the war zones—and after the war when the overseas bonus was removed, but dozens of ships still were sunk by mines. 6. Symbol of the U. S. seamen who went down to the sea in merchant ships is this hulk's superstructure projecting above the surface just outside the breakwater at Le Havre. She w,as sunk by a mine. �Friday. April 13, 194B THE SEA F RS Page Fifieen LOG BUUiErajfltlP Notice! Card, Arthur A 22686 or bring your Union Book to Boyle, Henry 20487 Headquarters.) Canton, Joseph E 21774 Davis, Acie 4811 If the following named mem­ White, C. F 24990 Clark, G 4916 bers apply to the Aocountng De­ Rae, Roland 22387 Downey, D 256 partment, South Atlantic SS Line, Highman, Henry Jr 23224 Whitehead, A 46632 P. O. Box No. 670, Savannah, Rojas, Manuel 22736 Hunter, Kenneth 5608 Georgia they will receive over­ Baoz, M 2397 Rosato, V G-51 time due them Rioz, Juan 4411 Bernes, M 24372 Edwards, Gilbert 1558 Peter.s, A. R, Leonard Leskow.sky, 28 hr.s,; 4478 Smilley, William E 20158 Donahoe, A G-115 Emmannel Villareal, 16 hrs. Menor, Victor 25064 Theiss, R. S 24772 Amos Cates, 20 hrs.; John Thomp­ Elicerio, Ignacio G-56 Lund, J. R 24863 son, 39 hrs.; Thomas Robin.son, Connors, L 272 DeFazi, P. W 10211 28 hrs.; Edward Dompkosky, 29 Czajkowski, Walter 23967 Garcia, M 3166 hrs; Irwin Gorgas, 16 hrs; Jul­ Ash, Bernard 24779 Stovall, W. H 3134 ius Jacko, 20 hrs.; Herbert H. Augustine, Dan (Please forward Nichols, Gustava 2410 Crowell, 46 hrs.; Anthony Nyes, 85 hrs. Money Due When in Now York please bring your Union book to headquarters. Grangaard, Jons 21812 Wichartz, Juilius 4303 Rasmussen, C 36 (G-161) Matysuk, John W 24930 Styles, Julius 623 Coratti, Nicola 24692 Moreno, L 526 McVey, William 3629 Ruzyski, Stanley 23811 Curry, William L 23348 Berkenkemper, J. G G-206 Rodder, James, G 22355 PERSONALS CHARLES W. GOODWYN Your papers were turned into the New York Hall, and may be picked up on the 3rd floor from Jimmy Stewart. . NOTICE! $1.00; T. Burcos, $2.00; R. L. Acton, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS $2.00; S. W. Zabawa, $2.00; J. W, Walter Cptler. $5.00; M. Bolok. $1.00; INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS M. Skop. $1.00; M. Ochmanowicz, $1.00; DeVall, $2.00; R. Mennessy, $2.00. W. F. Taylor, $2.00; E. F. Quinn G. Antell. $1.00; J. Wire. $1.00; A. Total—$20.00. $2.00; J. Pitman, $2.00; J. A. I letsell Larsen. $1.00; F. Ramiller. $1.00; R. SS PATTERSON $2.00; J. L. Spencer, $2.00; R. S. Kerr, E. Bewasher. $1.00. Total—$13.00. R. Kavanaugh, $2.00; J. Burke, $1.00; $2.00; W. B, Smith, $2.00; R. H J. Auslitz, $2.00; C. T. Hunsilkio, $2.00; Grimis, $2.00; A. Orr, Jr., $2.00; D. B NEW YORK E. Cpccia, $1.00; L. Evans, $1.00; A. White, $2.00; H. B. Spoon. $2.00 INDIVIPUAE DONATIONS Barnosky, $2.00; J. Rudolph, $1.00; J. L. A. Webster, $2.00; V. W. King, $2.00 Vincent H. Mertz. $1.00; K. Balan- Sobyka, $3.00; H. Burkhardt, $1.00; W. U. Neese, $2.00; E. R. Barrow, $2,00 dis. $1.00; Williarn Smalls. $1.00; James H. R. Barnett, $1.00; E. Graf, J. M. P. Badon, $2.00; F. T. Jolly, $2.00. Ward. $2.00; R. Scott. $2.00; F. Riedel, Maxima, $2.00. Tojal—$20.00. J. R. Frazier, $2.00; W. G. O'Bren $1.00; V. Laugh. $1.00; S. Lenert. $1.00; SS HAMPDEN SIDNEY VICTORY $2.00; J. E. Lelis, $2.00; L. T. Law Gordon A. Yearly, $1.00; G. L. Skogrenee, $2.00; C. L. Bullier, $2.00; R. N berg. $1.00; C. P. Suppa, 50c; James A. Nathaniel A. Christopher, $2.00; R. Beavers, $2.00; J. W. Chandler, $2.00 Barjuska, $1.00; Julian Torres. $1.00; H. Grandell, $2.00; W. 1. Richardson, L. E, Hall, $2.00; F. W. White, $2.00 Gordon Knapp. $1.00; James J. Van $1.00; J. V. Pamel, $1.00; L. D. Tillard, R. E. Schrutii, $2.00, R. Slgman. $2,00 Savage. $1.00; John J. Thompson. $1.00. $1.00; M. Newhauser, $11.00; B. E. H. W. Allsbrook, $2.00; J. J. Long Total—$17.50. Miller, $2,00; W. J, Tschushke. $3,00; $2.00; H. M. Conner. $2.00; R. K E. A. Champagne $2.00. Total—$25.00. SS CODY VICTORY Coates, $2.00; B. Pinklam, $2.00; W. B SS WACpSTA H. W. Nelson. $|.0P; p. H. PomerSowell, $2.00; H. J. Carter, $2.00; J. H John De Rose. $2.00; E. J. Laws. Merriweather, $2.00 C. O. Horton, $2.00 enk, $1.00; S. DeMarckie. $1.00; A. S. L. S. Sides, $2.00; J. D. Berry, $2.00 Bodden. $2.00; A. L. Varbrough. $1.00; $3.00. H. E. Chase, $3.00. Total—$8.00. L. F. Reider, $2.00; R. Sommer, $2.00 W. Smith. $1.00; N. Botw^y. $1.00; P. SS IRA NELSON MORRIS Lohse. $2.00; J. R. Wyant, $2.00; J. Total—$82.00. Crew—$29.0«. Total—$29.00. Wefreng, $1.00; S. Sacean. $2.00; G. N. L. H. Hardy, Jr., $2.00; S. Green, SS CAPE BORDA P. Thompson, $2.00; Houser, $2.00; J. $2.00; E. M. Gainey, $2.00; J. R. Fer­ A. Kaden. $3.00; J. P. Rafferty, $2.00; T. E. Ross, $2.00; S, Musco, $1.00; W. guson, $2.00; B. O. Carpenter. $2.00; H. F. McLind, $2.00. Total—$7.00. R. Cafferty, $1.00; W. D. Grace, $1.00; O. Modin, $2.00; O. M. Jones. $2.00; J. Fridgen. $1.00; Marlin Kibbe, $1.00; SS CAPE HENLOPEN J. R. Moberly. $2.00; Charlie Giles. M. Lelinko, $1.00; L. Porzilli, $1.00; R. R. Mechleit, $2.00; Richard Kaszer, $2.00; K, O. Howie. $2.00; D. A. Wat D. Waters, $1.00; F. Albanesa, $2.00; $2.00; SS Cape Henopen, $2.00. Total— ford. Jr.. $2.00; V. G. Aaron. $2.00; Rob Walther. $1.00; R. F. Cleary, $1.00; $6.00. J. T. Rountree, $2.00; G. M, Lineber J. R. Scott, $1.00: H. M. White. $1.00; SS DOROTHY gpr, $2.00; C. Warner. Jr.. $2.00; W. H. S. J. Stefanski. $1.00; F. Mazzaferro. ' Chrisp. $2.00; E. R. Cash. $2.00; L. E. D. W- Jones. $2.00; H. G. James, $1.00; A. Tiffaav. $1.00. Total—$38.0p. $2.00; J. Thonipson, $2.00; B. Gapse, Sfnith, $2.00; H. B. Parker. $2.00; C. E. $1.00; W- J- Peterson, $1.00; A. NaSS SEA STURGEQN Llyerinan. $2.00; R. A. Wroton. $2.00. Tpttrl—$42.00. Harry E. Fentpn. $2.00. Total $2.00. poleoni, $2.00; Herbert' Karft, $2.00; T. MpNeal, $4,00, Tptel—416.00. NORFOLK NEW ORLEANS SS DONAED SS MURLENBURG VICTORY E. Felker. $2.00; Gussy Fontenot, H. W. Roberts. $5.00; Crew SS Julian R. W. Anderson, $i.QO; J. J. Mc $2.00; R. P. Jensen. $2.00; W; R. Poydraas. $15.00; Crew SS Walter Ran Nordstrom. $2.00; W. M. Horlon. $2,00; Mahon, $1.00; R. H. O. Soler, $2.00; ger, $6.00; Luke R. Hollen. $2.00, Jack Coulter, $2,00; C. Houchins, $2.00; G. Gingowiz, $1.00; FJ. Slattones, $2.00; Total—$28.00. G. Shaffer. $1.00; H. R. Kreutz. $2.00; p. M. Nichols, $1.00; F. C, Hagan, $1.00; Crew of the SS George H. Dern do­ E. R. Crowell. $1-00; E. IWalstropi. $1.00. V. Helmgrkoh, $1.00; L. Lofton. $1.00, nated $41.00 to ill Brothers in the Total—$10.00. C. V, Morgan, $1.00; Rpdney John­ Ft. Stanton Hospital. son, 25c; Howard Glatt, $1,00; F. B. S3 E. G. HAEE C. H. Gibson, $3.00; L. Clapp. A. Francis, 75c; Nelsqn, 30c: Frank RodBOSTON Weatherford. $3.00; H. C. Anedson, zyila, 5Uc; Frank Oelgado, $1.00; Du SS DAVID BURNETT $3.00; H. Robertson. $3.00; B. Roberts. Rois, 50c; Lawrence T|fft, $1.00; MelJ DiCabo. $1.00; D. Walker. $1.00; $3.00: J. L. Allen. $f.00; R. W- Dea- vin H. Gullus, 50c; Jphn Madanci, 50c: S. Nongezef. $3.00: M- Welch. $1.00; tph. $1.00: L. Herrara. $3.00; C. E. Geo.rge Barnes, $1.00; Frank Hogan, J. Osborne. $1.00; L. Blackston. $1.00; Hplder. $1.00; E. J. Jaks. $3.00; P. T. $1.00. Total—$20.3P. J. O'Connor. $1.00; B. Clayton. $2.00; Gates. $2.00; J. J. Palmer. $2.00; G. SS BLUE ISLAND VICTORY D, Maxwell. $1.00; J. Walker. $1.00; S. Garcia. $3.00. Total—$36.00. L. S. Rivers, $1.00; M. Leblanc, $1.00; Sakter. $2.00; J. Labmbrakas. $2.00; F. V. Ornowski, $2.00. Tqtfil—$4.00. SS ELOy ALFARQ R. Ruck. $2.00; E. Pontenceider. $5,00, J. Koppman. $1.00; Jack R. Parker. SS JOHN J, HOLT Total-T-$24.00. $1.00; C. Pripe. $1.00: A. Barron, $|.00; Robert S. IVIarch, $1.00; Japies W. Earl F. Spear. $1.00: H. Ha)ioway. Pullman, $3,00; A. F. DeP^vyn, $2.00; SS FELIX GRUNDY H. Schneiderman. $1.00; M. Skop. $2.00; C. A. Herbert, $1.00; T. E. Be- A. Dziendzieiewski, $1.00, Total—$7.00. $1.00; Wm, O'Brien. $1.00; D. Mc- velle. $1.00; R. J. Kubiak. $2.00; T. T. SS SLOCUM Enaney. $1.00; P. Standi. $1.00; P. F. Sigman. $1.00; C. R, Cattle. $1.00; J. Cruz, $1.00; J. Dirksmeyer, $1.00: Moses. $1.00; M. Tryon. $1.00; Wm. Elwood Byrd. $1.00. Total—-$14.00. M, L, Miller, $4.00; J. W, Redding, Muckenfuss. $2.00; James Smith. $2.00; SS OUCHITA VICTORY $1.00; R, H. Klettpr, $1.00; R. L, Roth, E. Pendzemaz. $3.00; Tom Doyle. $2.00. L. E. .peWift. $2.00; W- E. Shuler. $3.00; P, J, .Griffin,. $3,00; E. W. Bran-, Total-r-lie-OO. SS ROBIN SHERWOOD—$37.00 $2.00: R. p. Ravis, $2.00; pi. Beyer. $2.00; A. Padumets. $1.00; J. Norgaard. If Sam Hardy, Deck Engineer aboard the E. Alfaro, has my tan topcoat which I left aboard the ship during the payoff, I would appreciate it if he would send it to me care of the New York Hall. R. E. Gonzales D. Snyder, $2.00; E. B Total—.$25.00. Swenson, $3.00. SlU HALLS NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. HAnover 2-2784 BOSTON 330 Atlantic Ave. Liberty 4057 BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Calvert 4539 PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. Phone Lombard 7631 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank Street 4-1083 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Canal 3336 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. 3-1728 MOBILE 7 St. Michael St. 2-1754 SAN JUAN, P. R 45 Ponce de Leon San Juan 2-5996 GALVESTON 305'/j 22nd St. 2-8448 RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Garfield 8225 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Main 0290 PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Cleveland 7391 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. ^ Superior 5175 CLEVELAND 1014 E. St. Clair St. Main 0147 DETROIT 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Melrose 4110 VICTORIA, B. C 602 Boughton St. VANCOUVER 144 W. Hastings St. TAMPA 842 Zack St. M-1323 JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. Phone 5-5919 PORT ARTHUR 44.". Austin Ave. Phone: 28532 HOUSTON 7137 Navigation Blvd. Phone Wentworth 3-3309 NOTICE! Books for the following men are being held at the New Or­ leans Hall; E. M. Swope 6290 Pro. W. L. Strange 750 P.D, J. J. Swank 78-6 Geo. Shouse 37890 Pro. Harold Swilley 42798 Pro. E. C. Thacker 42362 SS CAPE NOME John E. Tambllng 39411 J. Morales, $2.00; J. Pasadp, $2.00. E. Wm. Taylor 26271 Total—$4.00. R. W. Thompson 118-6 SS HAGERSTOWN VICTORY Joe R. Touart 32143 A. W. Weir, $1.00; E. G. Cowles, H. G. Tyler 41275 $1.00; J. Peason,. $1.00; P. G. Beard, H. Tenent 40517 Pro. $2.00; D. Anderson, $2.00. Total— $7.00. Dale L. Umphenour .... 38517 Pro. Chas. Vandenbos 34035 SS GOLDSBORO F, C. Christner, $1.00; R. A. Skiles, G. Van Holden 37553 $2.00; J. A. Blomquist, $8.00; E. L. A. J. Varn 37006 Kerbo. $2.00; S. M. Rose. $2.00; P. L. Frank MVilla 55-6 Lewis, $2.00; J. Dail, $2.00; C. Suppa, H. F. Wells 37757 F. Grup, $2.00; E. R. Fritz, $2,P0: $1.00; J. Albert, $3.00; Stanley Kutz, James D- Welsh 43135 $2.00: B. Hoffman, $3.00. Total— Paul C. Warren 32378 $32.00. L. W. West 32154 SS ROBIN SHERWOOD B. Wlgg 42174 M. Goodrich. $1.00; A. Niipeberg, Walker Wilson 36259 $2.00; J. J. Gorman, $2.00; L. Grisport, Neut Williams 24-6 $2.00; F- J- Dutton. $3.00; S. Q. O'Con­ nor, $2.00; P. Jones. $2.00; Henry J, Ralph Williams 37764 Zielo, $1.00; Robert Conroy, $1.00: W- Claude E. Winch 32475 Mrozinski, $1.00; Howard A. Allen, J. A. Welter 37963 $1.00; Andrew Goozif, $1.00; C. W. 41801 Srrsink, $l.fiP: R- E. Ford, $1.00; J. W. Wolfe McPonough, $1.00; Julius Lukacs, Channing H. Wood 24475 $1,00; J. W. CattoU, $1.00;' G. F. Loth- Homer Wookman 10738 rop, $1.00; Donald F. Dean, $t.0Q; J. J. W. J. Whalen 42516 Pro. Hraspa, $1.00. Total-r-$27.0p. A. M. Williamson 36498 Pro. SS ALCOA PILOT 37725 Pro. C, S. Smith, $2.00; H. Long, $1.00; C. L. VJilspn W. W. Walton 39247 Pro. H- H. Hurlstone, $1.00; J. B. Holsenbecks, Jr., $1.00; S. M. Pearson, $1.00: John A. Welling 30065 Pro. T. E. Rushan, $2.00; L. M. Kyser, $2.00; W. L. Zieber ,27 P.D. W. I. Brewster, $2.UU; E. C. Lraddock, E. W. Zeigel 37511 Pro. ' $1,00; R. P. McCarney, $1.00; T. R. SS MADAWASKA VICTORY P. Caruso, $1.00; A. Lohr, $1.00: A. F. Elster, $1.00; Ralph M. Bieker, $1.00; Arthur Blakely, $1.00; G. lozia, $1.00; Edward W. Senko, $1.00; Murray H. Kantor. $1.00; Albert LeBail, $1.00; D. Hamilton. $1.00; H. Pitkofohy, $1.00; D. .M. Ravosa. $1.00; C. J. Handley, $1.00; Wm. Pallas, $1.00. Total— $14.00. Stnly, $1.00; T. D. Owen, $2.00; J, P. Pickett. $2.00; R. P. Johnson. $1.00; Mastin, Jr., $1.00; F. J. Wist, $2.00; F. M. Haugen, $1.00; R. C, Scholz, J. L, Reynolds, $2.00, Total—$22.00. $3.00; N. Yallow, $3.00; B. Manisson. SS J. OLSEN $3.00; M. N. Pontipos, $1.00: C. C. Fred Whitney. $2.00; S. M. Lake. Torres, $2.Q0; L. Aaronson, $2.00; M. $2.00; SS J. Olsen, $43.00. Total—$47. Lindq, $3.00; F. Kenfic'.d, $3.00; J. J. SS W. RAWLE Rozmus, $1.00; C. J. Persson. $2.00; P. Mazqk, |L00; C. Bouskila, $2.00. G. e. Horton. $3.00; W. H. Wallace, Total—$4.00. $3.00; R. F. Leamy, $3.00; C, Mont­ gomery, $3,00; H. C. Dittmer, $3.00; SS SMITH VICTORY H. E. Zwicker. $1.00; E. D. Beck- SS Smith Victory, $11.00. Total—$56.00. fck. 11,00: T- R. S|jn«pda, $2,00; D. L. Jones, $1.00; E. Mulfolland, $2.00; ham, $IJ)0: E. V. Aman, $1.00; W. Grand Total—$734.80. �THE SEAFARERS Page Sixleen Friday, April 19. 1946 LOG /Aliiiemc>7- S B 4^ gS B M X 'V % ^oe*LECITY ^'LUA^ 8,tR Ni/^eA6i^A v'dMVV ^'I^AAlAM.e/t. P4K4/^ \ 4S % miow IMS t€AP orTM€« ISTMMIAAI SHIRS WHICH HA>^ oveaWHClMlMGlV ^0 ^-m SEAFARERS ^STHM/AN — This ,rcse«^Ciarqa»"'"*^ *we coiiectiqr^ €^rc emp^oV®**^ „ev "•t"~ "•' • •;* Seata'"®''''' 1^- •" ^either It'' . \'r; ' •- 1^. Li"'/; I fc-'.• • "satvoa' »""V . -^J!! i^""" 04# Internationai Om<i ,t North ^«'««» A. F«o' I', FOR eesrwAeeANooYeRnMG •pitoVlSloKS — B^T SHlPBoAfet> CONOIHONS-'BES'T' UAJIOAJ 'RBPReseNT/rrioN —BBST ovesALO GOMTBACTS - RAMK AND FiiB CONTROL - 62,ooo siu ANO 7,000,000 APL MP/UBCRS BeHiivD yoo 5 I UhionofW-^.-A-f-L,, fe 1 •<•> r-" . . --.LVr � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 19, 1946 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. VIII, No. 16 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU VICTORIOUS ON FOREIGN RIDER BEEF GROUP OKAYS UNION SETUP AS EFFICIENT ISTHMIAN VOTING GOING WELL FOR SIU CONN. SEAMEN GET GOOD DEAL WATERMAN SEEKS NEW SHIPS UNITY 'PHISTERIS' ISTHMIAN MEN URGED TO REMAIN ON SHIPS AFTER THEY HAVE VOTED CAPTAIN ACCUSED OF FALSE LOGS CAPE JUNCTION WANTS FOUR-WATCH SYSTEM LEWIS CONDEMNS OPERATORS 'IMBECILITY' COAST GUARD CONFUSED, NO END KATHLEEN HOLMES CREWMEMBERS FILE CHARGES AGAINST SKIPPER HIS FIRST LOG, A REAL PHONY, LIFTED IN PORT NMU SAILS PICKETED SHIP CRITICISM OF PIECARDS BRINGS FAST EXPULSION FOR AN NMU OLDTIMER PLENTY OF JOBS IN SAVANNAH FLORIDA LAW AIDS OPERATORS SHIPPING LULL ENDS IN BOSTON PORT BALTIMORE SOUNDS LOUD CALL FOR ABS SIU SHOWS ABILITY IN DRIVE GALVESTON GETS NEW HALL SEATIME CUT ASKED BY SIU SIU LAKES' SCALE WORLD HIGHEST VISIT, DON'T PHONE THE UNION HALL LAKES TRADE VERY SLOW MOBILE HAS JOBS FOR ALL RATINGS TUG STRIKE CONTINUES ELECTRICIANS COMMITTEE REPORTS ARMY MAN SHOWS HOW HE'D DO IT STEWARD ESCHEWS MEETINGS NEW ECHOTA HUNG UP OFF MOBILE 16 DAYS HIGH POINTS IN TRIPS OF TWO SIU SHIPS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/19/1946 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1946 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9f5db3f757cc59035ef8922b5551e0e9.PDF 3252b405f2b0085851b9ca5827799241 PDF Text Text j j SEAFARERS*LOC Vol. XXV No.t OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO f - • New Look At Maritime? us Shipping-Cargo Aid Campaign Set i- RIGHTS! WCContainerships Clear First Hurdle Story On Page 3 SfU Plan Pays License Costs —Story On Page 3 ; - »»- « JJJ,. lifafil IXMifTP The Bonner bill (HR 1897), which would impose compulsory orbitrotion on the maritime industry, !s now the subject of hearings by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. SlUNA President Paul Hall has appeared before the Committee and voiced vigorous opposition to the proposed legislation. The bill would lead to compulsory arbitration of collective bargain­ ing disputes in maritime, but would fail to meet any of the major prob­ lems plaguing the industry. It would destroy the basic American right to bargain freely. Help defeat this dangerous legislation by writing the members of the House Merchant Marine & Ipisheries Committee to protest this pro­ posal to cripple seamen's unions and all trade unions. l>' I (See the back page of this issue for a complete list of the Commit­ tee members and the areas they represent.) SIU Plant Workers Strike At Jay-Kay -Story On Paige 2 SIU Cable Ship Gets First Job -Story On Page 5 Ready Convention Delegate Balloting -Story On Page 3 SIU Tidelands Victory Upheld Story On Page 7 Ifhr �fagt Tw» SEAFARER!^ LOG April ,19, Ita Gov't Stand Awaited Anti-Strike Hearings WASHINGTON—Railroad and trucking industry represen­ tatives have added their support to the Bonner bill (HR 1897 i urging compulsory arbitration in all maritime disputes, as the House Merchant Marine & Seafarers, meanwhile, are urged Fisheries Committee went mto recess on the issue last week to take advantage of the hearing The hearings are expected recess to send protests to the mem­ bers of the Committee against the to resume shortly for further proposed legislation as a threat testimony by labor, manage to free collective bargaining not ment and Government witnesses. only in maritime, but to all unions No formal statement on the is (See Pages 1 and 16.) sue of compulsorj' arbitration in The measure was vigorously de­ labor-management disputes in nounced by SIUNA President Paul maritime has yet been made by a Hall, also speaking on behalf of Government spokesman. the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment, when he testified against the bill at House hearings on March NEW YORK — Over 600 mem­ 14 and again on March 19. Hall sharply criticized the bill for its bers of the United Industrial implications on the rights of Amer­ Workers have demonstrated solid ican workers and their unions. support for union action by man­ He warned that the Bonner bill ning mass picketlines against the "would be the end of true collec­ Jay-Kay Metals Company and a tive bargaining because the com­ Bronx subsidiary after the com­ pulsory arbitration machinery pany failed to come up with an would supplant the give-and-take acceptable offer on a contract re­ of bargaining as we know It." newal. The testimony by railroad and The strike, which began on April SAN JUAN — Posting a steady pattern of growth, the Seafarers trucking spokesmen followed the 2, has been highly effective and International Union of Puerto Rico same line as that of subsidized has completely cut production at has continued to score election shipping operators who have testi­ the company's facilities. Jay-Kay and contract victories in many fied in favor of the legislation as a has its main plant in Long Island parts of the Island. It reported 'fair" and "suitable" solution to City. The subsidiary. Fox Plating three more balloting wins in Na­ problems in maritime. Their in­ Company, is located in the Bronx. tional Labor Relations Board terest in the bill is from the stand­ Strike action erupted when the point of their waterfront opera­ elections last month. company balked at Instituting nec­ tions, as well as the larger interest In one, where the filU beat of the railroads to cripple job se­ essary contract improvements, al­ Jimmy Hoffa's Teamsters by a curity efforts by the major rail though the SIU-UIW had won a margin of 68 to 40 at a Volkswagen unions, via tightening of the Rail­ 3-1 victory covering the Jay-Kay operation in a National Labor Re­ facility, Hoffa's representatives re­ way Labor Act. lations Board election on February tired from the field after re­ Mass picketline (top) of SIU United Industrial Workers at A spokesman for the American portedly claiming they lost on Maritime Association, testifying on 14. The election was called on a Joy-Kay Mofols plant in Long Island City, NY, demonstrates "bad publicity." A Grand Jury in­ behalf of the AMA's non-subsidized petition by an "independent" Local membership support of union strike action. Above, rankvestigation has been going on for operators, previously stated that it 355, which the UIW had previously and-filer Hector Gomcriez assists distribution of picket some time here on the affairs of was opposed to the bill. The only defeated in 1961. signs to Jay-Kay striker Raymond Troutmon, reporting to the Teamsters union. other segment of maritime man­ 'Sweetheart Contraet' The SIU also took another vote agement opposing the compulsory temporary strike headquarters for picket duty. Local 355 originally had a sweet­ by 28-12 at the Fiberdyne Corpora­ arbitration proposal was a repre­ tion in Ponce, and won unopposed sentative of a group of oil compa­ heart contract arrangement at Jayat Westlnghouse Elevator here in nies operating both US-flag and Kay, but when the UIW offered an San Juan by a count of 16-1. runaway-flag tankers. He stated opportunity for a real union agree­ According to its latest organ­ that his group opposed the bill be­ ment, the company's workers gave izing report, the SIU has signed cause it would be "at the cost of the UIW their full support. The up almost three dozen companies sacrificing one of the most Impor­ "independent" came back for an­ since June, 1961, including 20 in tant values of a free society—the other try this year and was soundly 1962. Membership figures show an right and duty of management and defeated again. It had also been increase of almost a third since labor to order their affairs through whipped by the Union on several NEW YORK—US marshal's sale of the bulk carrier December, 1961. private decision, independently of previous occasions in other plants. The SIU has been engaged in an Government direction." To aid striking members during Southampton for $2.5 million on Tuesday in Portland, Oregon, active organizing drive In many Speaking for the tanker compa­ work stoppage, a Strike Welfare has further complicated plans to reorganize the Bull Lineareas here for several years, and nies, Walter C. Ford, formerly Dep­ Committee has been established Kulukundis shipping opera-• was one of the first mainland uty maritime administrator, then by the Union to provide medical tion under a new trusteeship ton have been paid off in full, and unions to establish a full-time or­ proceeded to urge a broad program and legal aid to strikers, food for crewmembers of the Kathryn are ganization in Puerto Rico because of new labor legislation including strikers' families where needed, arrangement. The 23,350-ton Southampton was still being paid. The last of the of the large sea-going membership one proposal to limit strike action transportation to and from picketauctioned off at a marshal's sale to SIU crewmen stranded overseas in the area. by Federal court orders. lines and hot meals for pickets. Oriental Exporters, Inc., which when the Kulukundis operation's presently operates four other SIU- difficulties started returned last contracted bulk carriers. Two other week to San Francisco as the rer Coast Guard To Operators: Bull Une - Kulukundis ships, the mainder of the Mount Rainier crew Kathryn and the Westhampton, arrived from Yokohama. Ail other crews are back in the have already been sold to SIUStates and were advanced money contracted companies. The sale of the Southhampton from an escrow fund secured by NEW YORK—Ship operators have been advised by the Coast Guard to order all their must still be approved by the Fed­ the SIU some time ago to cover vessels to submit routine position reports as a measure to promote greater safety at sea. eral courts, where a hearing is wages and allotments owed to SIU Speaking to a gathering of the NY Propeller Club and the Marine Section of the National scheduled on Monday here in New crews and families. Three Bull Line ships, the Bea­ Safety Council, Rear A(lm.* York before a bankruptcy referee. James D. Craik, chief of staff prompted by the loss of the ill-fated If the Bull-Line-Kulukundis Amer­ trice, Mount Evans and Sands ican fleet were to be reorganized Point, are scheduled for sale May of the 3rd CG district, urged Marine Sulphur Queen somewhere shipowners to notify sea rescue in the Gulf near the coast of April 19, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. < under a trusteeship arrangement 9 in Baltimore. The Star Point is acting for creditors, the South­ to be sold April 24 in Philadelphia units promptly when the position Florida after she had left Beau­ ampton and the Westhampton' and the Frances is awaiting sale mont, Texas, on February 2. The checks are not received, or the would both be key revenue earn­ in New Orleans. home office is unable to locate and ship was expected to arrive at Cape ers in the reorganized enterprise., Henry, Va., on February 7. contact its vessels. PAUL HALL, President Tbe Westhampton is also a bulk According to the CG the last HERBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVAPI, Sulphur Ship Inquiry message it had from the ship was Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art carrier. Adm. Craik, presently chairing received shorUy after she left Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, If a crewmember quits while Bull Line-Kulukundis creditors an investigation into the mysteri­ Beaumont, but that as early as ALEXANDER LESLIE, HOWARD KESSLER, include the SIU and other ship­ a ship is in port, delegates ous disappearance of the sulphur February 3, radio messages from Staff Writers. board unions with a direct in­ are asked to contact the hall carrier Marine Sulphur Queen, shore were' not being delivered to Publlihcd bIwDDkly at tha haadquartar* terest in monies owed to mem­ Immediately for a replace­ fha Saafarara Intarnatlonal Union, At­ said these actions should be taken the ship. This was not reported of ment. Fast action on their part lantic, Gulf, Lakas and Inland Wafar* bers' welfare, pension and vaca­ so that rescue operations can be until the 7th, when the sulphur District, AFL-CIO. «7S Fourth Avanuo. tion funds, as well as SIU crew- will keep all jobs aboard sbip 32, tlY Tal. HYqcinth f-MOO. started while there is a chance of tanker failed to send in an arrival Brooklyn Second class postaga paid at tha Post members who have filed liens filled at ail times and elimi­ In Brooklyn, NY, under tha Act finding survivors and averting a time to Cape Henry. CG 6fficials Office against individual ships for wages nate . the- chance of the sbip of Aug. 24, l»ll disaster. sailing shorthanded. i . have said that this kind of situa­ 1»« " due. The recommendations were tion is one that should be avoided. SIU crewmeQ of the, Westhamp­ Puerto Rico SlU Scores New Gains SIU Strikes Jay-Kay Plant BULKSHIP SALES CLOUD REVIVAL OF BULL LINE 'Act Faster' On Ship Losses SEAFARERS LOG Shorthanded? 8 �Conventkm Delegate Vote Slated NEW YORK —Nominations for the post of delegate to next month's special and 11th biennial conventions of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North Amer­ ica ended this week, on Wednes­ day, April 17. Secret balloting Is scheduled to take place in all ports on Tuesday, April 30. •The convention will be held in Washington, • DC, beginning Mon­ day, May 6, at the International Inn. On the basis of its per capita payments to the international, the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District has been alloted a total of 15 delegates. . In accord with the SIU consti­ tution, the membership has al­ ready approved the series of pro­ cedures concerning the nomination and election of delegates at regu­ lar and special meetings this month. Individual notices and a copy of the recommended pro­ cedures were previously mailed to all SIU members at their lastknown home address. The text of the procedures was also carried In the last Issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. Under the procedures, a sixman rank-and-file committee was elected at a special headquarters meeting' on April 17 to pass upon the eligibility of the nominees and to act on any appeals. Its report will be acted upon Monday, April 22, at a special headquarters meet­ ing called for that purpose at I PM. A Polls and Tally Committee will be elected In each port on April 30 to conduct the actual vot­ ing and tally the results. Seafarers who wish to offer sug­ gestions for the guidance of the delegates are urged to do so by •ending them to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer, at headquar­ ters, to be received no later than May 2. Examiner Bocks WC Boxships MA Moves Spur Aid To Shipping One of the first SIU men to qualify for license training pro­ gram, deck department veteran Frank L. Verner (right) shows school enrollment card to SIU Port Agent Buck Stephens at the New Orleans hall. His training for 3rd mate's license at private maritime school is covered by new up­ grading program. SIU Plan Pays Cost Of License Training Seafarers can now apply in all ports for shoreside training under a new program which prepares SIU men to qualify for upgrading to deck and enjgine department licenses. The program provides a total ben­ fefit of up to $500 to be ap­ total benefit of $500, and all tui­ plied to the cost of school tion fees must be paid directly to training and subsistence during the period of training. In order to qualify. Seafarers must have sailed at least 90 days In each of the past two calendar years and at least one day In the last six months with SIU com­ panies. The rules allow for the trustees to waive the seatlme re­ quirement If these create an undue hardship on any Seafarer. The benefit amount of $500 In­ cludes a subsistence allowance of $56 per week to seamen regularly attending an accredited school. However, the cost of both tuition and subsistence cannot exceed the SIU Shipping System Proves Job Security The original shipping rules and the seniority shipping sptem under which Seafarers have been dispatched to jobs since 1955 will be eight years old next month, dating back to May, 1955, when they were-^ put into full effect by mem^' every three available jobs are filled bership action- in all ports. by class A seamen. The A-B-C seniority system, and Its three separate classes of sen­ iority, is based on continuity of employment aboard SlU-contracted vessels, and was an expansion of the original rotary shipping system established by the SIU through the union hiring hall in the early days of the Union, A' study of the A-B-C system would show that it operates just like A-B-C, arid has resulted in steadily-improved job security for Seafarers over the years since 1955 despite the declining nature of the industry. Over the- past five years, for example, as reported regularly in each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, at no point did class A sen­ iority men fill less than 53 per­ cent of the total jobs shipped in a given period. > The average, however, is con­ siderably higher, since on some oc­ casions the class A portion of the total shipping has reached 83 per­ cent. It would even out at around 65 percent, showing that two of Pac* TbrM SB A FARERS LOG April 19, 196S In the same manner, the "high" and "low" from 1958-63 for class B was 33 percent and 15 percent, respectively. For class C new­ comers to. the industry. It has ranged as low as 2 percent and as high as 19. Figures for the latest period available, covering the second half of March, 1963, are 59. 33 and 8 percent in A, B, C order. The built-in protection that the present A-B-C system represents, however, is this: Based on the number of top seniority men -registered on the beach at any time, class A is assured first crack at all available jobs, except for emergency short­ ages in some ports, and this could boost the A portion of totai ship­ ping in any period to almost 100 percent. Interestingly, more jobs are be­ ing shipped today, on the average, than were dispatched during 1955 when the A-B-C system was in­ stituted. That's what SIU job .se­ curity means to Seafarers.^ the school. In the first phase of the license training program, six SIU men have already completed their train­ ing and have received mates and masters licenses. The group In­ cludes William N. Mitchell, John McNalr, Norman F. Merck, John E. Southard, Raymond H. McMullen and Walter L. Schroeder, all In Philadelphia. Several other SIU men are currently enrolled In schools around the country preparing themselves for license exams. They are attending different schools ashore in New York, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Port Arthur and Oakland, Calif. Seafarers who have the seatlme for a license can contact any SIU port agent for an application. Once the application Is approved, they can attend any accredited school they choose. Any correspondence course, home or shipboard selfstudy without regular class attend­ ance does not qualify under the program. WASHINGTON—series of moves to boost US, domestic and offshore shipping operations by Govern­ ment action is taking place here, while a possible Sen­ ate hearing on a bill to blast new loopholes in the Jones Act may open next month. - In one major step, a Maritime Administration exam­ iner has approved the office of the Maritime pending application of the Immediate Administrator to handle special American - Hawaiian assignments and studies, the first Steamship Company for a Government-insured mortgage on three new containerships to be put In Intercoastal service out of the West Coast. The A-H bid has been strongly backed by the SIU Pacific District, whose mem­ bers would man the ships. Examiner Paul N. Pfelffer ap­ proved Federal mortgage Insurance on three 24-knot lift-on, lift-off containerships which would be built by the company at an esti­ mated cost of $63 million. Each of the vessels would carry 988 30-foot containers. The company's applica­ tion will now go to the Maritime Subsidy Board. American-Hawaiian has been try­ ing for almost five years to get Its construction program underway. Its entry would be the second In the Intercoastal trade since SIUcontracted Sea-Land began EastWest' operations last September. In reaching his decision, the ex­ aminer cited a study made by the Western Traffic Association, a rail­ road group which vigorously op­ posed American - Hawaiian's pro­ posal. Its study Indicated a size­ able volume of traffic potentially available to an Intercoastal containership service and went so far as to outline rate-cutting pro­ cedures to be used by the railroads -In case a containershlp service started. Other developments Included the following: • The vacant post of Domestic Shipping Specialist In the Maritime Administration, a new post, was filled by the nomination of H. T. Whipple, Jr., formerly with Ala­ bama Drydock and American Presi­ dent Lines. • The MA also announced the appointment of Maitland S. Pen­ nington as Special Assistant in the Jamaican Visitor At Sill On a tour of SIU headquarters, Prince A. Golding, ex­ ecutive council member of the National Workers Union in Jamaica (right), discusses union problems on the Caribbean island with SIU Vice-President Earl Shepard. Golding is in the US making a study of the American trade union movement. of which will be "to develop em­ ployment for American ships and seamen." Pennington was formerly with Robin Line. • SlU-contracted Seatraln Lines said it expected to put the New York and the Savannah Into week­ ly service between New York and San Juan, beginning an interim service about May 15. Both ships will be equipped with cranes. • Sea-Land Inaugurated the first scheduled domestic containership service from the Port of Baltimore, using the Mobile and New Orleans to make weekly runs to Puerto Rico. . Meanwhile, the fight against th« invasion of the domestic trade by foreign ships will be renewed In the next few weeks, when a bill by Sen. Maurine Neuberger (DOre.) Is expected to come up for a hearing. The new proposal would eliminate present time limits on the use of foreign-flag vessels In the lumber trade to Puerto Rico. Sen. Neuberger's original bill, adopted last year, set up a one-year trial for the movement of lumber from the Pacific Northwest to Puerto Rico on foreign ships. If no US vessels were available. The law has already been Interpreted to allow Georgia lumber shippers to utilize foreign tonnage on the same basis. House OKs Ship Study Funds Bill WASHINGTON — Arequest made in February for funds to cover a Commerce Department study of current problems affecting the US merchant marine was ap­ proved by the House of Represen­ tatives on April 10, after the Ap­ propriations Committee had made a 50 percent slash in the $1.2 mil­ lion asked for the research pro­ gram. In his transportation message to Congress a year ago, the President instructed the Secretary of Com­ merce to undertake a comprehen­ sive study of merchant marine problems. Special attention was urged to study the condition of coastal and intercoastal shipping and the costs of service to non­ contiguous territories such as Alas­ ka, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The Chief Executive recom­ mended that the study examine technological advances and alter­ natives to existing methods of pro­ viding Federal assistance to the in­ dustry. The question was also raised whether criteria established by the 1936 Merchant Marine Act as guides to the establishment of essential trade routes and services are still applicable; �A»tU 19, IMI (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIV Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) March 16 Through March 31, 1963 Total SIU shipping for the second half of March dropped off slightly from the pace of the previous two we^s, though last month showed the highest shipping for the month of March in at least five years. The total for the two-week period just ended was 1,396 men shipped, while the figure for the entire month was way above average at 2,847. The best figure approaching this one was 2,689 in 1961. In addition, both deck and engine department ship­ ping was higher this period than for the first half of the month, so the steward department was the only one that showed any decline. Registration throughout the District also fell off again, to 1,254, so the number of men left on the beach at the end of the quarter amounted to 3,816 in all departments. The figures also list some improvements in shipping for Baltimore, Mobile and Houston, as well as San Fran­ cisco. Seattle's shipping held up fairly well, but Phila­ delphia continued to drop. New York and New Orleans were busy despite slower shipping than usual. Generally, the shipping picture also shows more pay­ offs and sign-ons for the end of month, with the only dip appearing in the in-transit column (see right). Boston, Norfolk, Jacksonville and Tampa were the only ports with no sign-ons at all. Among the seniority groups, class B men landed a higher-than-usual portion of the total jobs shipped, so they accounted for nearly 33 percent of all the jobs dispatched. This produced a dip in the class A figure, indicating that many Seafarers with class A seniority were holding back and not throwing in for many of the available berths. The class A percentage of all shipping was 59 percent; class C men accounted for the remain­ ing 8 percent. Ship Activify Pay Slqa In Offi Om Trant. TOTAL •etro* 7 Mnw Yoffi.... 24 PMlMielpMa.. 4 Boltimora ... S NoifoHt 0 Jaekfonvin* .. 1 0 Tampa Moblla • How Orioons.. 1 Houstan 7 Wilmlnytoa .. 0 San Prancitca.. 3 SoatH* 11 0 * 8 8 0 0 0 8 9 6 1 3 11 TOTALS ... 74 81 10 28 10 10 6 72 2 25 32 7 A 7 14» 17 Bi H 10 A i 2 lA 39 40 B 12 29 174 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port boston New York Phileflelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS GROUP 3 AIX 1 2 3 6 3 12 69 19 36 14 6 13 4 3 7 18 3 28 5 6 13 2 3 7 0 10 2 3 0 5 10 30 14 6 16 34 16 66 16 55 31 8 6 3 2 1 18 10 6 2 10 14 4 28 108 183 62 1! 353 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 1 2 2 3 ALL 0 0 2 2 1 3 0 4 74 2 8 13 23 20 47 7 0 5 11 3 13 16 2 4 0 39 2 8 10 11 24 4 3 1 0 2 0 1 2 1 0 0 3 1 1 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 6 38 1 1 8 10 24 4 6 22 57 1 29 13 36 8 0 8 12 58 20 17 35 6 0 4 0 5 4 0 4 1 0 2 3 17 5 5 9 3 0 12 6 18 8 12 3 23 5 53 81 1 139 89 204 41 1 334 Shipped CLASS B Shipped .. CLASS C GROUP I 3 ALL 2 0 0 2 2 1 10 14 25 0 2 2 4 0 6 12 18 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 2 23 9 12 0 10 18 8 3 6 17 26 0 1 0 I 1 4 4 9 2 6 11 19 9 61 78 1 148 GROUP 1 2 0 0 2 3 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 3 0 14 4 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP GROUP CLASS 3 ALL A m C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 13 6 26 0 1 7 0 4 2 0 6 7 • 0 58 54 115 4 9 74 25 9 108 86 123 34 243 3 0 6 0 5 11 20 1 2 1 4 0 4 5 • 0 58 32 73 11 116 0 10 34 1 39 18 44 1 0 0 3 0 3 15 23 5 43 3 6 11 20 0 0 5 10 15 3 28 1 11 12 0 0 3 2 24 11 18 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 3 5 2 4 1 13 65 30 35 5 70 1 3 9 3 23 4 4 38 77 82 53 25 160 10 102 109 221 18 2 2 2 57 73 88 57 43 29 3 4 5» 28 4 78 16 151 1 0 5 6 9 15 6 21 0 1 0 8 2 19 0 7 14 23 80 24 3 43 2 41 17 9 4 14 5 14 6 20 0 3 23 47 0 19 3 1 45 28 15 4 32 334 148 32 1 514 386 463 119 1 968 21 272 299 ( 592 "1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Lii J • i_l Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shiooed CLASS A Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B Registered Oin The Beach CLASS A CLASS B TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP1 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 3 *l.t. 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1 0 2 0 2 2 0 3 0 1 3 0 3 1 0 8 1 1 3 0 8 2 5 1 4 4 0 1 1 3 4 1 • 38 11 4 53 6 12 27 15 9 44 60 5 53 30 95 1 19 12 36 3 7 5 15 60 36 15 111 38 121 17 176 12 1 9 2 12 0 6 5 11 1 3 4 9 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 9 0 15 1 4 6 1 17 0 14 2 8 11 19 3 21 28 0 7 55 6 68 2 24 30 56 4 6 13 1 1 0 13 43 7 2 28 2 3 2 0 5 0 4 0 4 1 6 0 22 32 2 10 6 18 4 1 0 0 0 6 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 1 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 10 3 15 1 6 0 12 9 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 2 2 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 0 0 3 0 13 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 12 16 0 2 3 8 2 5 5 26 35 0 21 21 6 57 4 9 12 29 1 14 8 23 0 5 29 23 5 4 1 8 29 5 42 2 14 20 36 13 38 80 10 123 sr 68 87 157 3 54 1 84 33 15 13 0 29 1 29 0 1 1 54 10 38 1 49 2 14 10 26 9 42 37 89 32 73 4 109 10 3 44 2 30 21 3 8 44 53 8 105 32 53 0 5 2 3 6 0 1 6 2 3 5 1 17 26 2 4 12 3 11 5 4 2 6 0 0 1 6 4 1 4 0 1 4 0 2 -• 17 4 23 0 0 31 1 11 2 8 4 4 3 10 24 4 2 15 0 5 4 24 3 4 15 4 1 5 0 I 3 4 14 1 19 0 10 33 1 9 5 14 3 35 4 27 2 5 4 15 1 19 0 14 2 6 8 14 . .0 1 1 2 19 44 183 23 1 250 12 74 73 1 159 52 195 27 1 274 10 105 75 1 190 4 22 14 1 40 274 190 40 1> 5041138 473 59 1 670 34 234 235 ! 503 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Fort Bos ... NY Phil Hal Nor..... Jac .... Tarn Mob .... NO Hon Wit SF Sea ... /tie 1-S 0 6 1 2 0 1 0 1 3 0 2 1 2 19 Registered CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 1 2 .3 ALL 1-9 1 0 3 4 1 0 3 4 0 6 15 15 42 3 2 13 18 5 5 3 4 13 0 0 3 3 1 7 1 16 26 0 1 12 13 4 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 8 15 0 4 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 6 11 0 0 9 9 2 11 8 29 51 3 0 31 34 3 10 3 9 22 1 0 20 21 2 2 1 2 7 0 0 0 0 1 4 2 16 23 0 1 4 5 0 5 13 0 4 2 3 8 11 0 68 37 106 1 230 10 7 106 1 1231 19 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 1 0 1 2 0 0 2 2 12 4 31 52 4 20 1 15 4 1 3 9 0 0 3 3 7 3 10 24 0 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 2 1 0 1 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 6 4 11 23 1 17 3 13 8 5 16 32 2 18 2 14 16 38 1 2 18 27 0 26 1 1 2 5 0 1 0 1 4 2 10 16 1 8 6 1 5 2 6 13 0 2 7 9 65 24 110 1 218 10 9 96 1 115 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS V. 3 ALL A C ALL B 9 2 1 1 2 1 88 20 16 16 52 15 16 3 4 4 4 9 38 8 24 6 8 8 3 2 1 1 0 1 0 4 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 46 6 6 23 17 6 53 3 3 32 18 3 66 27 1 38 1 1 6 0 5 1 0 0 26 8 2 2 2 16 3 25 3 13 9 2 43 1 45 218 115 45 1 378 1-9 I 13 1 15 3 2 0 7 21 10 5 9 1 88 GROUP GROUP 8 ALL 1 S ALL 2 1 2 12 1 0 6 7 6 1 4 8 44 54 81 38 82 214 2 9 0 1 2 3 0 1 3 82 1 26 1 24 21 12 34 20 4 14 1 9 13 2 2 7 1 3 8 12 2 2 1 10 0 2 8 1 1 1 1 43 0 10 0 10 6 18 12 7 95 111 45 23 100 189 9 75 8 51 5 38 26 21 18 7 22 2 0 5 6 3 8 55 0 2 9 7 5 29 12 16 25 0 6 12 4 12 6 320 763 28 32 260 1 234 121 320 1 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A <;ROIIP DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS I 2 3 ALL 108 183 62 353 44 183 23 250 87 37 106 230 239 403 191 I 833 Registered On The Beach Registered TOTAL Shipped Shipped Shipped CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS C CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL ABC ALL 1 2 3 Al^ 1 2 3 AIX 1 5 53 81 139 89 204 41 334 9_ 61 78 I 148 _4 14 14 I 32 334_148 32 [ 514 386 463 119 |_968 21 272'299 j 592 12 74' 73 I 159 52 195~27" 274 'lO 105 75 I 190 '4' 22 14 1' 40 274 190 '40' 504 138' 473,.59 1 670 34* 234 235 j 503 10 7 106 I 123 84 24 110 218 10 0 43 I 45 218 115 45 378 322 121 320 f 763 28__ 32 2G0J 3^ 9" 96 I 115 2 27 134 260 J 421 225 423 178 J 826 29 175 249 453 10 36 '71 I 117 826 453 117 |1396 846 1057 498 12401 83 538 794 J1415 �Mvn 19, IfM Face Fhre: SEAFARERS LOG Eye Possible Move On UAR Blacklist Dynomomefer for reqislerirry ^ strain on calrle while paying out Helicopter Landing Deck Cable stowpd »n table tanh Buoy racK Repeater storage Bow propel! WASHINGTON—Arrangements completed In the Middle East this week for e new political union between Egypt, Iraq and Syria raises the question of an intensified Arab blacklist against American^ and foreign ships which have sumably be the capitol of the new federation. traded with Israel. The-blacklist system, which has closed the Suez Canal to 33 Ameri­ can vessels and almost 300 ships of other nations, has continued since 19S7 in violation of tradi­ tional maritime law and the rights of all nations to free use of inter­ national waterways. It is primarily aimed at curtailing Israeli shipping and trade, but has been applied equally to vessels of many coun­ tries, including American ships and seamen. A federation uniting Egypt and Syria dissolved in 1961, but has now been re-established as the second United Arab Republic, with the addition of Iraq as its newest member. The recipient of many US dollars in foreign aid, Egypt, which has continued to carry the name of the United Arab Republic, would be the largest province in the second UAR. Cairo would pre- The original Arab League black­ list system carried out by the UAR has long been opposed by the SIU. To protest mistreatment of US sea­ men and loss of Job opportunities, the SIU, together with members of the International Longshoremen's Association, picketed the Egyptianflag Cleopatra in the Port of New York for several weeks in 1960. The picketlines were removed on assurance of the State Department that steps would be taken to end the blacklist and the mistreatment of American seamen. Previously, an SlU-manned ship, the Kern Hills ran an Egyptian blockade after the Suez War of 1956, docking at the new Israeli port of Elath. The tanker was first port of Elath. The tanker was the first ocean vessel to pass into the to Israel. The blacklist system was soon developed as the Arab answer to free navigation and trade, causing many ships to bypass trade with Israel or to change their names and operation each time they returned from the area. a a? 4 linear c^ble engine Diagram illustrates compartment design of SlU-manned cable ship Long Lines (Isthmian) with facilities for handling long-range cable-laying assignments. New SIU Ship Arrives In US To Start Atlantic Cable Job BALTIMORE—The SlU-manned cable-laying sliip Long Lines arrived here April 13 on her maiden voyage from Hamburg, Germany. The largest ship of its kind in the world, the Long Lines is owned by the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and is char­ tered to Isthmian Lines, Originally scheduled for phone cable between Tuckerton, and an underwater bow propeller to force a stream of water through delivery a year ago, she was NJ, and Cornwall, England. a tunnel in either direction, at Since there is no other large cable ship under the US fiag, the SIU negotiated a special manning scale to cover the crew, whose size is basically the same In the three shipboard departments as the crew manning a conventional C-3 freightship. Commenting on the selection of the ship's personnel, A. E. King, president of Isthmian, stated: "American maritime labor unions, realizing that the Long Lines' crew will perform duties never handled by American seamen in a project vital to the progress of communi­ cations, have extended full coopera­ NEW YOEK—Prompt and effec­ Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director tion In every way they can." tive action by the SIU crew of the While they are here In Baltimore, Bridgehampton (Bull) in fighting a the SIU crewmembers will take fire aboard the vessel last February part in a training period of several 3 has won the praise of the Coast Americans give some $6 billion to philanthropic causes each year weeks to prepare for the actual Guard. because they believe there must be voluntary action in the health, In the latest bulletin of the education and welfare areas. Although most funds are solicited hon­ cable-laying work. The ship will Atlantic Merchant Vessel Report estly and used wisely to better the community, it is estimated that then load armorless cable at the Western Electric Company's Point (AMVER),' the Coast Guard lauded $180 million In charitable funds goes astray each year. Bow shot of Long Lines Breeze plant. She has cargo capa­ the fire-fighting effort which saved This amounts to a dollar per year for every person in the US," and city o| 2,000 nautical miles of shows sheaves used for the ship when fire broke out in the while it may seem to be a small item when measured this way, the cable-laying and grappling. undersea cable which she can lay vessel's number two hold. All same money could do a great deal of good if it went to legitimate at eight knots an hour. over sheaves, Structure hands were called out and turned organizations. In addition to the cable-laying called a bow gantry, can to, working all through the day Some of the ways of improving standards of voluntary fund-raising and night with fire hoses until they are set fourth in a pamphlet issued by the AFL-CIO Community Serv­ machinery, the Long Lines has be covered during bad finally got the blaze under control ice Activities organization. It points out that "there are still too some novel features, including a weather. special five-bladed propeller to cut abut 2 AM. many agencies which, while they are not outright frauds, are rendering vibration, a helicopter landing deck The fire still continued to smoul­ questionable services. These are the agencies that came into being to right angles to the direction of der long after it was controlled, meet a particular need and then continue in operation long after the travel, for super-fine maneuver­ and required the crew to maintain need was gone or had been taken over by other organizations better ability. She can be steered from a fire watch for several more days. equipped to deal with the problem. the bow and stern as well as from One hose steadily poured water the bridge. The ship's engines can "While the percentage of funds misused is relatively small, it still Into the smouldering hold, while represents a substantial sum. This means there is an added burden be controlled directly from any of other crewmembers played water on contributors to be aware of the pitfalls surrounding their generous these positions. on the starboard side of the hull to impulses. As the largest single block of contributors, organized labor All crew quarters are air-con­ extinguish the smouldering under has a special responsibility to give wisely." ditioned and there are lounge and the steel plates and on the top recreation rooms, a library, ,hospiThe pamphlet lists the following suggested standards for evaluating cargo. WASHINGTON — One of the tal and facilities for hi-fi and voluntary health and welfare agencies at the local level: As reported in a previous issU'e The program of the agency should meet a real need without unneces­ features of last year's Trade Ex­ movies. of the LOG, Seafarer Tom Pons sary duplication; services rendered by the agency should be based on pansion legislation demanded by The Long Lines is a substantial won special praise from the crew need, regardless of the cause of the need; social agencies should have organized labor was that special improvement over one of her for donning the gas-fighting equip­ adequate and responsible governing bodies serving without compensa­ provision should be made for predecessors, the Great Eastern, ment and making several trips Into tion, holding regular meetings, and broadly representative of the com­ workers who lose their jobs due to which laid the first cable across the the burning hold at the height of munity, including organized labor; the agency should maintain high foreign imports. The first case of Atlantic in 1866. Called the "great­ this kind has now come up. the blaze to locate the core of the standards of operational efficiency. est monster afloat," the Great The International Union of Eastern weighed in at 22,500 gross fire. An annual audit and an annual financial statement should be pub­ lished by social agencies; there should be no discrimination by the Electrical Workers has asked for tons, compared to the ll,200-gros5 benefits for 250 members of Local tonnage figure for the Long Lines. agency, either in rendering service, in its hiring policies, or in the 701 of Sandusky, Ohio, former The Great Eastern was a sideselection of its board and committees; the agency should be willing to employees of the Philco Corpora­ cooperate with other agencies and community groups in planning to tion. The union contends that paddle steamship, but was equip­ NEW YORK —A specialist in improve, or modify existing health and welfare services, to create radio production was halted and ped also with a propeller and sails. The giant ship laid only one the transportation field with a mil­ new services and facilities to meet unmet social needs and to develop that the Sandusky plant is being cable, capable of transmitting only itary career of nearly 30 years, programs of broad social action. shut down as a result of the com­ In its personnel practices, the agency should recognize its workers' pany's importation of transistor one telegraph message at a time in Col. A. J. Montgomery has taken either direction. In contrast, the command of the US Army Ter­ right to a "just wage" and decent working conditions, and it should radios from Japan. minal Command (Atlantic), with recognize the right of its employees to organize into a union of their If the union's claim is upheld new cable to be laid by the Long headquarters at the Brooklyn own choosing. by the Tariff Commission, the Lines can carry 128 voices in both The agency in its fund-raising efforts should use ethical methods workers would be entitled to a directions simultaneously. Army Base. The USATCA handles the movement of cargo and troops of publicity, promotion and the solicitation of funds; it should main­ readjustment allowance equal to During 1964, the Long Lines is through military and commercial tain an active program of interpretation to keep the community in- 65 percent of average weekly pay scheduled to lay a cable between port facilities on the East Coast forined of its services and objectives; it should recognize and promote for as long as 52 weeks after Hawaii and Japan, via the islands from Boston to Cape Canaveral and the essential dignity of the person, and its records should remain deducting 50 percent of any wages of Midway, Wake and Guam. She received the same week or any un­ apparently will not take any part on the Great Lakes. Col Mont- confidential. These are the minimum standards suggested by the AFL-CIO group, employment compensation. They in her original assignment calling goiiiery spent the last two years in Washington as transportation and should serve as a guide in dealing with community agencies of would also be allowed the cost of for cable-laying work in the Carib­ moving to another city to get a bean. A British ship took over consultant to the Joint Chiefs of all kinds. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can job, and training and cash allow­ this task when construction of the Staff.' He was recently nominated ances during the training period. Long Lines was delayed last year. for promotion to brigadier general. be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Coast Guard Lauds Grew Fire Role delayed when the shipyard where she was being built went bankrupt. The cable ship will eventually have a crew of more than 100, in­ cluding technical personnel, when she takes over extensive cable lay­ ing work for AT&T. Her initial job, scheduled for this summer, will be to lay a tele- Guidelines For Community Aid Groups Worker Aid Asked Under Trade Act New Commander For Army Cargo 1 �Pace Six Airril 19, lan SEA F ARERS LOG CG Commends Seafarers For Tug Rescue In Gulf JACKSONVILLE—Seafarers aboard the SIU-manned tanker Trustee (Commodity Transportation) are the proud recipients of a letter of commendation from the Commander of the Coast Guard's 7th Dis--* trict, citing them for bravery Collier, chief pumpman; Lester W. in rescuing three men ma­ Peppett, 2nd pumpman, and 3rd Joseph B. Logue, MD. Medical Director What Are The Facts On Mouthwash? QUESTION: If you were go­ ing into the ship designing busi­ ness after spending some time at sea, what single improve­ ment would you make in ship construction? • Americans swislied and carfled almost ^76 million worth of mouth­ wash to relieve sore throats, and to get rid of bad breath in 1961, according to Theodore Berland in "Today's Health." During the same period, $12 million worth of lozenges and troches were melted in our mouths to soothe our scratchy throats. Thus, almost $90 million spent on mouth nostrums could have been rooned aboard a drifting barge in mate Erben D. Scott, the boat suc­ used on more useful things. The slight benefit they may have given Ted Greer: There is plenty of cessfully evacuated the men from the Florida straits. could have been obtained with ordinary, and much cheaper, warm room for improvement on the the floundering barge.' The 16,800-ton Trustco, a T-2, tap water. bridge. As it Is Diverted From Course was enroute to Boston from "Beau­ In addition to some germ-killing qualities, the word "astringent" is now, the mate is Carrying a cargo of heating oil added to the labels on many of these products. This means that they mont, Texas, on March 7, when it all over encountered the powerless vessel. the Trustco diverted from her shrink the tissues of the mouth. Astringents are sometimes used by falling ev^yone, like The barge had been under tow of course and transferred the rescued the physician or dentist to close small wounds. You perhaps have no the helmsman, the tug Margaret tugmen to the Coast Guard at the small wounds but the astringent will make you feel a little cleaner getting from the B., which had sea buoy outside the harbor area aiiyway. The main thing that they shrink is your pocketbook. engine room suffered a casu­ here. The rescue and diversion Although astringents do little, they also claim little, and in that phone to the alty and sank in maneuver accounted for a delay of regard they are more honest than mouthwashes which claim to be big telegraph, to the choppy seas. germ-killers. radar, etc. I Luckily, its threeThe American Dental Association, which keeps a close check on would place man crew was the subject, states the "mouthwash" Is a loosely-used term that in things closer together. able to scramble general means "a liquid with a 4 ^ aboard the barge pleasant taste and odor used to organism in your mouth, the effect Skip Wilcox: 1 would make more before the tug rinse the mouth. Unfortunately, would be fleeting. After a few room In the crew quarters so a sank. many advertisers have attempted breaths of dust and the germdayman, for in­ Sawyer Alone and to imply wider uses. Many are fllled air which we breathe, your stance, would adrift, the barge was spotted by labeled with non - inforpiative or mouth would again be teeming have room for the SIU crew of the 523-foot tanker ii.:® therapeutically - suggestive names, his clothes. On with bacteria. Even clean, healthy and a lifeboat was lowered to at­ or a name based on that of an mouths contain thousands of or­ most ships the tempt the rescue. Ckiiy Peppett outstanding person in medicine." rooms are so Manned by Seafarers Dalvin A. seven hours in the vessel's progress Many mouthwashes clearly an­ ganisms. crowded it's a Another claim for mouthwashes nounce that they are "oral anti­ to Boston. crime. Some of is that they "stop throat pains The letter of commendation from septics" or "germicidal." One ad fast." Actually, mouthwashes can the new ships Rear Admiral I. J. Stephens, CG says it is "your No. 1 protection do little for your sore throat. Sore have Improved district commander, cited the crew against infection." this situation but throats may be the result of many Many germicidal mouthwashes factors of the Trustco for keeping up the not all. Three men to a room Js as mouth breathing, exces­ age-old tradition of the sea in pass the laboratory test but, as Dr. sive smoking, etc. However, most bad for health. attempting the rescue of fellow S. Leonard Rosenthal of Temple sore throats are the results of in­ 1" 4seamen in distress "although it was University points out: "The bac­ fections due to bacteria or viruses. Joe Hilton: I would design the after dark and the evacuation was teriological report of the manu­ is no known antibiotic which rooms so that all the guys on the hazardous." He said the men did facturer is not pertinent to the There will kill the virus. In those cases same watch could "an excellent job . . ." and con­ treatment of oral diseases. Few caused by bacteria, the bacteria be in the same ZebrowskI Collier veyed a "well done" to all con­ of his test organisms are likely to located deep in the tissues of room, as they Sawyer, bosun; Alec R. Clary, AB; cerned for the successful rescue be found in the mouth more than are the thrpat and nasopharynx, and were in the old occasionally, and the majority are any amount Edward J. Zebrowski, DM; Herman Job . of gargling could only days. But even not harmful to man, nor is the disturb the surface better than that organisms. manner of testing comparable to would be individ­ The real danger from treating clinical conditions." GATEWAY CITY (8«a-Ltnd), Dec. charged until such Is done. If the ual rooms for all. sore throats with gargles is that 30—Chairman/ Patar Patrick; Saera- agent does not have traveler's checks Many manufacturers claim a re­ That way the day tary, C. L. Gragton. Repairs being or American currency aboard ship duction in the number of oral the sofe throat may be caused by watch wouldn't taken care of. Motion to have allot­ within reasonable time after tying the streptococcus, frequently called ments or checks sent by company to up. headquarters should be notified. bacteria after the use of the "prod­ be waking up the home of members, same as In Cities ucts," and there is no doubt this "strep throat," and valuable time night watch all the time. Service. See that patrolman Is pres­ MIDLAND (Clearwater), Sept. 30— ent at payoff and that payoff money Chairman, John Flanagan; Secretary, is true. It is well-known that a may be lost by this palative treat­ t. it. Is on hand on arrival. Motion that Stephen Hemka. Two men hospitalized vigorous rinsing with tap water, ment when the person should be when men are required to degrease and two missed ship in Karachi. No Julio G. Napoleonis: I'd put in­ under the care of a physician. This cranes and use deereastns compounds, beefs reported by department dele­ or the proper use of a toothbrush they should receive three hours' OT Refer performers to patrolman will reduce the number of bacteria is especially true if there is any dividual rooms on any ships I de­ at the rates of 82.25, S2.28 and $2.33 gates. at payoff. signed. That per hour, respectively, once during in the mouth. Even smoking a cig­ fever, or the sore throat Is more voyage. Vote of thanks to steward would be than temporary. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Sept. arette will reduce the bacterial department. more comfortable 30—Chairman, Fred Shala; Secretary, count 50 percent temporarily. (Comments and suggestions are J. Shorten. Everything running for crewmembers ELIZABETH (Bull), Aug. 3<—Chair­ smoothly. Even if mouthwashes did con­ $51.00 In ship's fund. Mo­ invited by this department and man, L. Stone; Secretary, J. Calhoun. tion to do away with travelers checks and they could tain efficient, effective, useful can be submitted to this column and Issue B11< draws In green money, be more at home. germ-klUers that destroyed every in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) and to allow the ateward to purchase On the ship I'm fresh milk where It is available. 'Vote of thanks to the steward department on now, the third for job weU done. and chief cooks SIU Taxi Union Lauded SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), Sept. 34— sleep in onel Chairman, Fred L. Travis; Secretary, room, so when Angel Seda. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Motion someone wakes one up, he can't made to give the ship's delegate au­ help waking the other. thority to handle aU beefs with the Ship's delegate reported that wiper missed ship in Bombay. Captain sat­ isfied with crew. No beefs reported. Ship needs to be fumigated. Request Ice machine for this type of run as difficult to obtain In some ports and ship can't carry enough Ice for voy­ age. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment. Crew asked to turn in aU dirty linen. JEAN LA FITTE (Waterman), Aug. 26—Chairman, C. Perdue; Secretary, O. Craggs. Ship's delegate reported that one man was hurt while securing cargo on deck, and was hospitalized in Philadelphia. One man failed to join vessel. No beefs reported by delegates. Motion that canned fresh milk should be placed on board on South African run and other ports where milk is not available. E.xplanatlon of current food plan and feeding problems was given and appreciated by crew. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), Sept. 5— Chairman, Phillip L. Miranda; Sec­ tary, Antonio Gonzalez. No beefs reported. Motion to contact patrol­ man regarding the chief mate doing sailor's work on deck. Frank Mateo was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. HEDGE HAVEN (Hedge Haven Farms), Aug. 28—Chairman, M. Launey; Secretary, V. C. Smith. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion that If currency or traveler's checks are not brought aboard by agent on ship's arrival, OT to be 4- ft patrolman. Vote of thanks- to ship's delegate for job well done, and to steward department for good job In the gaUey. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), Sept. 2—Chairman, J. O'Rourke; Secretary, H. Braunstein. $19.60 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Sept. 21—Chairman, F. Van Looy; Secretary, SIxto Esco­ bar. Ship's delegate reported all re­ pairs completed. Good cooperation from all departments and topside. No disputed OT. Crew asked to be prop­ erly dressed at mealtime. Vote of thanks to steward department for a job well done. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Sept, 18—Chairman, Morton Kerngood; Secretary, William R. Cam­ eron. $20.35 In ship's fund. Motion that all cereal, laltine crackers, rice, etc., containing worms be taken off ship. All flour, sugar and rice that comes aboard should be no larger than In 50-pound bags. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), July 8—Chairman, Ralph FItzpatrIck; Secretary, Michael Ratner. $4.31 In ship's fund. No beefs reported. Sug­ gestion by ship's delegate to form a committee of two men from each department to make suggestions on revising contract. Motion that each department delegate appoint one as­ sistant for his department. Vote of thanks to Brother R. FItzpatrIck for bis repair list. 4" Angelo Romero: I would arrange the quarters so that the night cook and baker could sleep by himself, and wouldn't bo disturbed by day workers coming and going in the room. This is a real hardship on the man. To aid sleeping condi­ tions on hot runs, I'd make all ships air-conditioned. tit Accepting citation for the SIU Transportation & Allied Workers at "Good American" awards banquet in Chicago April 6, TSAW President Dominie Abata (standing) re­ ceives congratulations from the Most Rev. Bernard J. Sheil, auxiliary archbishop of the Chicago diocese. The awards are given annually by the Chicago Committee of 100 for upholding equal rights in employment. Looking on are S. C. Quinlan, vice-president, American Broadcasting Com­ pany (seated, center), abd C. E. McKittrick of "Chicago Tribune." Louis Lowe: I'd like to see larger lockers for the crew. If I were a ship designer, I'd make them much larger and also put in some drawers for shirts and things. I'd also put electric ranges in all the galleys. They are easier to use than oil ranges and are much cileaner. They don't makel a lot of grease. �Jl^ II. IfA SEAFARERS LOG At NY Meeting Joe Altrlna, Safety Director Labor Board Backs SlU Tidelands Win HOUSTON—The National Labor Relations Board in Washington has given the giant Humble Oil Company a stunning setback in its attempt to bar union representation and contract conditions for^ marine personnel who service bargaining rights. In a sweeping order detailing its Gulf oil drilling operations. Tidelands' anti-union activities, the The Air You Breath Aboard Ship The biccest dan-ger to a Seafarer's life from the air in a space where ho is working aboard ship occurs not when something has been added to the air, but when oxygen has been removed from it. We all need oxygen to live. Approximately 20 percent of normal air is oxygen, but we can get along on 10.3 percent oxygen. If the air contains less than that amount you cannot breath and will die of asphyxiation. Where does the oxygen that was in a tank, for instance, go to? What happens to the oxygen in deeptanks, cofferdams and other enclosed spaces that may have had nothing but water in them for a couple of months, and perhaps not even water? The answer is often rusting. Rust is produced when steel or iron combines with oxygen over a period of time. The oxygen used to pro­ duce rust comes from the air. When all the oxygen In the space is gone, rusting stops. If you enter such a tank or compartment unpro­ tected, you will be forfeiting your life. Insatficient oxygen (as well as dangerous gases or vapors) also may exist in a hold or tank which has held organic materials such as grain or grain products, vegetable oils, or food material. These materials, and others, may react with air to reduce the oxygen content in the air. Another place where oxygen can be used up is a freshly-painted, tightly closed space where no air can circulate. The oxygen just goes into the paint during the drying process. Deaths have been reported under these conditions, so it's foolish for anyone to try and fight the odds. How about a closed reefer box or machinery room that is filled with a non-poisonous refrigerant gas escaping from a leak in equip­ ment? If the gas is not poisonous, why not go right in? Well, just figure that the escaping gas may have displaced the air in the room, just as air would be displaced in a compartment filled with water from a fire main. No air, no oxygen, no life. It's just that simple. Live by this rule: Stay out until the air has been tested to deter­ mine that it is safe to enter. This applies to any hold, cargo space or other compartment that has been shut tight, that has been fumigated or that has held corro­ sive, poisonous or flammable materials. Any such space should be considered dangerous until it is proven safe. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) race SereB Hitting the deck at SlU membership meeting in New York, Seafarer Robert Air speaks out on advances in SlU pension program. He ships in the deck de­ partment. Iq an order dated March 19, the NLRB upheld a series of unfair labor practice charges by the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union against Tidelands Marine Services, which had made a desperate effort to block decent conditions for Tidelands boatmen. The company op­ erates 11 crewboats for Humble Oil in the inland waters of Texas, Louisiana and in the Gulf of Mexi­ co. The SIU-IBU won a labor board election by a vote of 2-1 In the fleet last July, but the company refused to recognize the union's Veteran SIU Trio Retires On Pension NEW YORK—Three more SIU oldtimers have been added to the SIU pension roster as a result of trustee action, boost­ ing the total number of Seafarers qualified in 1963 for $150 monthly pensions to an even"*^ this time last year. two dozen. This year's rate byThe latest group includes Louis of new pensioners is running Bourdonnay, 65; John Rekstin, 69, a little ahead of '62, since only 20 and Oscar Sletoldtimers had retired on pensions temo, 73. They represent a com­ bined total of over 155 years of s e a t i m e, with more than 140 years covering active service on By Sidney MargoUus US-flag vessels. Two of them Shoes Now Labeled; Used Cars, Mortgages Cheaper are veterans of Reksrin Your prospects for getting good values and keep­ The rules do require that shoes made of split the deck department and one ing down family living costs have improved this leather be labeled accordingly. Split leather is made comes out of the black gang. One of the early members of month. A number of important foods—rnotably meat of hides split into two or more thicknesses. It is and eggs—are cheaper. Home-seekers will find sometimes treated so it looks like top-grain leather the SIU, ..Bourdonnay joined the mortgage rates lower than a year ago. Prices of but is not as durable, nor does it have as fine a SIU in his home port of New Or­ leans back in 1938. He sailed In used cars have dropped. Clothing prices this spring texture if you examine it closely. The rules also require that shoes which have a the deck department, and last are approximately the same as ten years ago, despite surface appearance imitating some of the costlier shipped aboard the Del Norte the general rise in the cost of living in that period. For the first time you also will find shoes labeled leathers, like alligator, must be labeled accordingly; (Delta). He and his wife, Marie, to notify you if they contain synthetic^materials, or for example, "Simulated alligator made of split continue to make their home in New Orleans. such lower grades of leather as split cowhide or cowhide." Paying off the Thetis (Rye Ma­ Many of the soles found today on moderate-price pulverized leather. The new shoe labels represent a unique victory shoes are plastic. The labels, if you look for them, rine) last October. Russian-bom for a little shoe repairman out in Medford, Oregon at least now notify you if soles are "man-made," Rekstin was a deckhand who also (little only in terms of resources). Wilbur Gardner meaning plastic, so you at least buy them with full joined the SIU at New Orleans in was outraged by some of the inferior materials he awareness that you are not getting the higher-priced 1938. With more than half a cen­ tury of service at sea, the New found in shoes he repaired for moderate-income leather. York City resident is looking forWatch out for sock linings made of paper dyed families, and wrote literally thousands of letters to Congressmen and others. He brought the prob­ to look like leather, found in some cheap shoes. lem to the attention of the labor press and consumer They are not satisfactory. One welcome development this spring is that the cooperatives and won their support and that of the narrow-toe, spiked-heel style, which women prac­ Oregon Congressional delegation for his crusade. The result was that the Federal Trade Commis­ tically have been forced to wear recently, is being modified. An increasing number of shoes being sion investigated and then issued regulations requir­ shown have shorter rounded or squared toes, and ing the disclosure of cheaper materials. Now shoes beginning to arrive in the stores this medium-length stacked or Cuban-type heels. MORTGAGES: The decline in home-building, and spring bear these labels. Unfortunately, the new FTC rules need further strengthening and policing, heavy savings deposits in banks, are forcing down as the new labels are not always easy to find (look interest rates; now about one-half of one percent less Bourdonnoy Slettemo Inside the shoe), nor clear in language. For ex­ than a year ago. Most frequent rates now are 5V4 ample, labels used by one of the largest chains on to 6 percent, with the West Coast, as usual, at the ward to the chance for some lei­ sure and comfort in the years some low-priced shoes mysteriously read: "Olefinic highest levels. CARS: Prices of used cars declined this winter ahead. upper—all other components man-made materials." Slettemo joined the SIU at Bal­ By this, the seller means that the uppers are and now are a little more reasonable than a year a plastic resembling patent leather, and that the ago. New-car sellers are pushing the larger models timore in 1945 and shipped in the sole and other components are plastic and other again with sales of economy compacts declining this engine department. A native of synthetic materials. In this case, the shoe is a sat­ year. But a family looking for moderate-cost trans­ Norway, he last paid off the Maiden Creek (Waterman) and isfactory one for its low price. The new plastic portation still will seek out a compact. In addition to lower initial cost, the compacts now makes his home in Houston, "patent-type" uppers are sturdy, but do not have the "breathing" ability of leather, which minimizes have been proven more economical to operate. Runz- Texas. Having spent over 55 years heimer & Company, Chicago accountants, made a at sea, he can now relax and en­ perspiration.' OTHER TIPS ON SHOES: The new labels can study In the Chicago area for the American Auto­ joy a well-deserved retirement be helpful in discovering whether innersoles are mobile Association, and found operating costs for made easier by his SIU pension. made of lower-quality materials although the FTC an eight-cylinder standard car to be 3.8 cents a mile, but only 2.7 for a domestic compact. rules here too are disappointingly weak. They allow FOOD BUYING CALENDAR: Both pork and beef the sellers merely to state: "Innersole of non-leather are cheaper this spring but the real buy is poultry. shoeboard." If you see this on the label, it will pay to ask the seller just what the "non-leather" mate-, Broilers are in exceptionally heavy supply. April rial Is. Whether it is plastic (fairly, satisfactory), or Is the "flush" month for eggs, with supplies heaviest • of the year, prices lowest and quality highest paper-.(not satisfactory) makes a big difference. labor board cited the company for refusing to bargain with the IBU, for granting wage increases to its boatmen "for the purpose of dis­ couraging their union activities, surveilling the union activities of its employees, interrogating appli­ cants for employment concerning their union sympathies . . ." and for otherwise "interferring with, restraining, or coercing its em­ ployees in the exercise of their right to self-organization." The NLRB called on the com­ pany to reinstate Raymond Sons, an IBU member fired for union activities, and to provide him with back wages plus interest. Humble, as the actual owner of the crewboats operated by Tidelands, tried similar tactics against the IBU in the George £. Light fleet during 1961-62, but was also stopped cold by the union. The SIU-IBU gained an immediate $50 monthly increase for all hands in the Light operation. Tidelands even tried to torpedo IBU organizing prior to the elec­ tion by handing out a $55 monthly pay boost on its own, but the company's boatmen stood solidly in support of the union. Humble is the parent company for Esso (Standard Oil of New Jersey), which has fought decent union organization for its workers in many areas, including its deepwater fleef. Judge Nixes Phony Hoffa Libel Action DETROIT —A Federal Court judge here threw out of court a $1 million libel suit brought by Jimmy Hoffa and the Teamsters Union against the AFL-CIO and members of the federation's Execu­ tive Council in 1961. US District Judge Stephen J. Roth dismissed the suit on a tech­ nical ground. However, in a sharp reprimand to Teamster lawyers, he commented that the entire lawsuit seems to have been started by Hoffa as a "public relations stunt" with no intention of following through on it. Hoffa and the Teamsters brought the action 16 months ago, on Octo­ ber 23, 1961, charging that AFLCIO President George Meany li­ beled the Teamsters in a television interview, when he said the Team­ sters were "still under the influ­ ence of corrupt elements" and that Hoffa had done nothing to stop this. The Teamsters had been ex­ pelled by the AFL-CIO four years earlier, and in 1961, prior to the filing of the suit, the federation's Executive Council had refused to readmit the Teamsters. Commenting further on the suit. Judge Roth stated: "The court would be hard to postulate a suit with more fatal defects and less staying pown* than this one." Its history "does not leave the compel­ ling impression" that Hoffa and tho Teamsters "were anxious to reach the trial stage," he added. �SEAF ARERS LOG , .. Avril If. IMi ,-J, 1.- ^ if.,' V ,• V'J ' . ;• '.-'f'^ 7 THE SEAFARERS Courses for SlU steward department men cover both classroom and practical work. TRAINING AND UPGRADING iis V , , ' I i mm. iiiiiii PI PROGRAM Experiences in World War I! long ogo laid the basis for an SlU program that would serve the changing needs of the shipping industry, with emphasis on training and manpower developed right aboard ship—in the foc'sle—on the job. Recently, the three-deportment program was expo cover training for licenses as well. (See Page 3.) This is another important step toward the goal of an experienced source of sea manpower, licensed and un­ licensed, which is well-oriented to the needs of an American merchant fleet and the Union's role in promoting its devel­ opment. For those familiar with the Government-run training schools during the War, the record is clear. These schools, for the most part, were never dedicated to turning out professional seamen, but were primarily concerned with filling shipboard berths in on emergency. As a result, seamen's rights and union interests were frequently at­ tacked. The SlU thus developed a tradition of opposing such schools and has maintained this position ever since. The present-day training program for SlU men actually proved itself on its first "test", at the time of war in Korea, when the Union started recruiting seamen to keep its vessels fully-manned. Since then, the program has become a fulltime operation in various ports, providing both classroom and practical instruction. For Seafarers, young and old, it has produced extra earning power, new skills and refresher training that enables them to keep up with new techniques in their profession. Lifeboat and safety training has been empha­ sized in every department. No matter which course he's token, each individual "graduate" adds to the smooth functioning of his vessel, and, accordingly, the operators under contract with the SlU contribute the full costs of all such training. In the process, both management and the Union have gained. For despite the "boom-or-bust" nature of the industry, SlU job security has been maintained over the years, while constantly-needed new and trained manpower has been made available where and whenever needed. Seafarers' schools in A&G ports offer on-the-job training for entry ratings, as well as refresher course for stewards on ordering meats (large photo, top). �• !-» SEAFARERS LOG r r. • •' H •• .-F. • • V ..i v.; >' . t..' ;».= •,ii r\:.y4 - . • - • Pare NiM ; * • " ll-^ '••Ai'' • • ^ V I . .=v. . . J.-*"*-' •j ' • ' ' j. 'S iVr- •. Visit to ship stresses engine department safety during training and upgrading course. Instruction on splicing line (above) Is important part of learning deck seaman­ ship. At left and below, lifeboat training means wet and dry runs to perfect boat-handling. Besides watching textbook work, experienced SlU bosuns give lectures and sample tests to deck trainees before they go for final exams. Two recent graduates of training course for lifeboatmen In San Francisco receive completion certificates after passing Coast Guard test. �Pice 'Tea Con^ss A^ed To Ban Mexican Farm Laborers WASHINGTON—The Mexican "contract" farm labor pro­ gram "long ago outliv^ its_ usefulness" and should be abolished outright, the AFL-CIO has told Congress. Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiller said the importa­ cember 81 scheduled expiration would be "a tragedy," he told tion of Mexican farm labor adate House Agriculture subcommittee SEA FAttERS Afrtl i». ii«l LOG Deslgner Tops Isthmian Safety Miss. Mud Stalls Ship NEW ORLEANS—The SlU-manned bulk carrier Producer (Marine Carriers) ran aground here April 5, held fast by a large accumulation of mud in the Mississippi River's southwest pass. Since she was unable to proceed further, the US Army Corps of Engineers ordered the pass closed to all shipping until the 570-foot vessel could be pulled loose. Neigh­ boring craft assisted the Producer out of her predicament and sha once again got underway. The 22,000-ton ship reported no injuries to her crew and no need for repairs, so she proceeded to the Gulf of Mexico enroute to her original destination of Egypt. The Producer carried a full cargo of corn. has "undermined" the wages, work­ ing conditions and job opportuni­ considering these alternatives: e Extension of the existing ties of domestic farm workers. "bracero" program for an addi­ Its continuation beyond the Detional two years under a bill intro­ duced by Rep. Charles M. Teague (R-Calif.). • A two-year extension, coupled with amendments which would abolish most of the reforms at­ tached to the program during the SIU crew's $250 share of Isthmian Lines' fleet safety award past two years. Subcommittee for the SlU-manned Steel Designer is accepted by Seafarer Chairman E. C. Gathings (D-Ark.) J. Rourke, chief electrician and ship's delegate, from Capt. is sponsor. G. E. Sundberg, during presentation in wheelhouse. Crew e A proposal by Labor Secretary DETROIT—Contract negotiations have opened here with SIU Great W. Willard Wirti for a one-year and officers split $500 cash every six months for best safety Lakes District steamship operators extension with a stipulation that record in the company's fleet. to begin work on new union domestic farm workers must be offered the same housing, work­ agreements. Formal notices went out to 19 men's compensation and transpor­ SlU-contracted steamship com­ tation benefits now furnished work­ panies whose contracts expire July ers brought in from Mexico. The demand of unions, reli­ 15, 1963, notifying them of the WASHINGTON—In a statement directed to the Interstate Commerce Commission, the union's intention to open the con­ gious groups, consumer organiza­ tracts for discussion on all issues. tions and representatives of small American Trucking Association has gone solidly on record against the user charge for the Negotiations have already been "family" farmers that the program inland waterways which was advocated by the President in his budget message to Congress. be permitted to lapse as scheduled. opened with four others. The proposal by the Presi-"*" Biemiller termed the program a In the 1961 negotiations with the SIU Great Lakes District, most of subsidy for big corporate farms dent involves the levying of about from its original position, sion in 1961 against three other the operators were represented in which has "severely taxed" many a two-cent per gallon tax on another railroad is trying to get carriers which asked for authority to operate barges on the Arkansas talks by an association, the Great communities with heavy social costs all fuels used in inland waterways, into barge line operations. The St. Louis San Francisco and Verdigris Rivers in Arkansas Lakes Association of Maritime stemming from the depressed con­ effective January 1, 1964. He also Railway plans to do so through its and Oklahoma. Operators, and the companies are ditions of US migrant workers. asked for basic changes in existing Frisco's train operations serve Arnold Mayer, legislative repre­ laws to repeal the minimum rate subsidiary truck line, the Frisco expected to again choose the same agency for joint bargaining. As a sentative of the Amalgamated Meat regulation in the Interstate Com­ Transportation Company. At the this area now, so the line would be result of the 1961 negotiations, the Cutters, said the competition of merce Act on the carriage of bulk same time, the railroad indicated it running barges on the same rivers first standard freight contract on braceros and domestic workers for commodities and to authorize broad would withdraw protests filed with it wanted to keep other carriers the Interstate Commerce Commis­ froirt using. the Lakes evolved, and advance­ farm jobs in the US "is a competi­ experiments in rate-making. ments were made by the union in tion of poverty against poverty and These proposals were first put brings still greater poverty—it is forth in the 1962 budget and re­ all contract areas. Meanwhile, the Great Lakes Tug a competition which lowers wages." peated in the President's special & Dredge Region of the SIU Inland One result of the program, Mayer transportation message to Congress Boatmen's Union has also begun said, has been the creation of one year ago. The SIU and the negotiations here and in Cleveland "rural slums" where domestic AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ with dredge operators and towing workers and their families live. ment have strongly opposed the tax companies, with the aim of upgrad­ Other labor testimony described proposal as an unfair burden on Cliff WllSon, Food and Ship Sanitation Director ing benefits in all categories of the as "ridiculous" the claim-of Mexi­ barge operations. can farm labor users that American contract. The tax on barge fuels was set Problems of Staffing 'Galley' Ashore The Great Lakes IBU presently workers will not do "stoop" labor aside by the House Ways and Means holds master agreements with each in the fields. Spokesmen for all Getting good chefs and culinary workers is a problem both aboard last year, and the pro­ Committee section of the industry, which was major religious groups, the Na­ ship and ashore. The head of the American Culinary Federation, an one of the major accomplishments tional Farmers Union, National posed amendments covering ICC authority were also put off after organization of 1,500 top restaurant and hotel chefs, outlined the of its 1961 negotiations. Union Consumers League and other social protests that they amounted to problem in a news article published a few weeks ago. demands covering the different organixation-s joined in urging crafts will seek general improve­ either outright abolition of the additional favoritism for tlie rail­ The trouble, he found, is to get young men interested in becoming ments in welfare, pensions, portal- program or a gradual phase-out roads in their battle to drive com­ apprentices and learning from the bottom up how to clean fish, peel peting water carriers out of busi­ coupled with major reforms. to-portal pay and basic wages. ness. It is estimated the tax would potatoes, bone meat, slice onions and mop up floors, when many other increase barge fuel costs some 20 fields offer a beginner what looks like a better and more attractive percent. opportunity for the years ahead. How do you make a youngster under­ The Trucking Association, In stand that a modem chief chef is an important successful executive, summing up its opposition to any levies on the inland waterways, well-paid, honored, in charge of men, money and material? Years ago, to meet the same kind of need aboard ship, the SIU and stated that despite pleas of the railroads "Congress has chosen not Its contracted operators began tackling this very same problem to place user charges on the water through the means of a steward department training school, the food carriers, perhaps for the very rea­ program and through upgrading training. In order to get the best DETROIT, March 8—No meeting held President's February report accepted. sons that to do so might make it Report of Secretary-Treasurer for Febru­ due to lack oC a quorum. possible feeding aboard SIU ships, seamen, new and old, had to be ary accepted. Conununication from Sec­ impossible for them to provide 4" 4" schooled and given refresher training in modern techniques of cook­ regarding quarterly fi­ effective competition for the rail­ HOUSTON, March 11—Chairman, Lind­ retary-Treasurer committee accepted and referred say Williams; Secretary, Phil Reyes; nancial business. Auditor's reports ac­ roads between the points they both ery, food handling and administration. Reading Clerk, Paul Drozak. Minutes of to new E. M. Moyd elected to quarterly serve." This effort has paid off in dividends for everyone concerned today, previous port meetings accepted. Port cepted. financial committee In new business. Total Agent's report on shipping, quarterly present: Meanwhile, In a curious turn- judging from the many comments and compliments concerning SIU 139. financial committee, new ships, blood bank, tug negotiations accepted. Presi­ steward department personnel and the feeding on SIU vessels. dent's report for February accepted. Re­ port of Secretary-Treasurer for February The entire training effort has upgraded skills, the prestige of the Swiss Building Tourist 'Sub' accepted. Auditor's reports accepted. steward department members has risen through their increased train­ Eddie King elected member of quarterly —Israel Eyes Floating Motels financial committee under new business. ing and abilities and, as a result, more good men have been drawn Discussion by several In good and welfare LONDON—^While the land-locked Swiss have begun to build into the department. The most important result, however, is the on BuU Line situation. Total present: the world's first tourist submarine, an Israeli concern has placed 439. vastly improved feeding which SIU crews have been enjoying, without a $5.6 million order with a British yard for a "floating motel" that S> S" sacrificing the quality and variety tif foods available, and while keeping NEW ORLEANS, March 12—Chairman, will sail the Mediterranean. waste and spoilage to a minimum. Lindsay Williams; Secretary, Clyde Lanier; Described as the first Israeli contract ever given to a British ship­ Reeding Clerk, Buck Stephens. Minutes In an effort to promote the development of shoreside chefs, the of previous meeting in aU ports ac­ yard, the "motel" order was placed by Israel Car Ferries, which culinfiry group's spokesman outlined a training course instituted in cepted. Port Agent reported on shipping, is planning a series of such ships. They apparently would carry local primary elections. Bull Line. Re­ Dallas, Texas, which is similar in Intent and operation to the program both vehicles and their occupants on tour-trips between Mediter­ port accepted. President's and Secretaryinvolving SIU personnel. The apprentice program ashore is thoroughly Treasurer's reports for February ac­ ranean ports. cepted. Meeting excuses referred to totraining youngsters by having them actually work with expert chefs In their turn, the Swiss have started prototype construction of patcher. Auditor's reports accepted. PhU and cooks from the time they start their careers. The aim, after all O'Connor elected member of quarterly an underwater vessel to be used as an added attracliun for the financial commltUe In new business. Dis­ is said and done, is better feeding by well-trained culinary personnel. 1964 Swiss National Fair and Lausanne on Lake Geneva. The sub cussion on Bull Line and ImporUnce of no perfonning on ships. Total present: It is gratifying to see that the method for doing this ashore is one will be built of special steel with a hull large enough to accommo­ 460. . ^ date 40 passengers. long ago adopted here to improve shipboard feeding for SIU crews 4> Controls for the sub's diving, surfacing and steering will be all over the world. MOBILB, March 13—Chairman, Louis Nelra; •acratary, Bobart Jordan; Reading modelled after aircraft instrumentation. Each passenger will have rCoTfiiiiertts and suggestions are invited hy this Department, ond can Clark, Harold Plscliar. AU previous port a window which will afford maximum views of Lake Geneva, meeiing minutes accepted. Port Agent a be submitted to (his column: in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.> report on shipping, BuU Line accepted. Lakes 51U Begins New Pact Talks Trucks Oppose Barge Tax src7 FOOD and DIGEST OFI SIU MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS �MjnU 19, 1981 8BAr ARERS eope ttepoKT Page Elerea LOG 'Come Right In!" THE MINNESOTA STORY—WHAT THE PAPERS DIDN'T TELL YOU. Nearly five months after election day, liberal Karl Rolvaag was declared governor of Minnesota following a long recount battle which wound up In court. He won by 91 votes. What didn't come out in newspaper coverage of the extended battle was the fact that Rolvaag's opponent, conservative incumbent Gov. Elmer Anderson, was desperatively trying to cling to office as long as possible to sign a series of anti-labor bills the Republican-controlled legislature was expected to pass. Luckily, the court decision came in time in true Frank Merrlwell tradition. Among the measures Anderson favored, but which Rolvaag undoubtedly would veto were; Unemployment compensation—Proposed bill would have thrown several thousand off the rolls, chopped benefits for 39,000 Jobless, boosted rates for small business and cut rates for big business. Union political action—^Proposal would have put labor's political efforts in a straitjacket. Other proposals would have killed a current law permitting time off for voting, with pay; made it easier for employtis to secure injunc­ tions; restricted picketing rights. The 91 votes by which Rolvaag squeezed into victory were out of a total of almost 1.3 million cast in November. Did somebody say one vote doesn't count? 4« 4» 4" POLITICAL ACTION STIRRING DOWN ON THE FARM. The lib­ eral National Farmers Union has planted political seeds which could sprout into a harvest of progressive legislators from the farm belt. The NFU represents more than 300,000 farm families in Western states. It will attempt to inform its members, and get them to register and vote, through the newly-formed Rural Political Education Com­ mittee. RPEC will distribute voting records of congressmen and will be financed by voluntary contributions of its members, just as labor's political arms are financed. For years, the ultra-conservative, unionhating American Farm Bureau has had the barnyard all to Itself. Hopefully, the challenge of the Farmers Union could diminish Farm Bureau political success. The NFU historically has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with organized labor for socially progressive legislation. Currently, It supports medi­ cal care for the aged through Social Security, higher minimum wage with extended coverage, improvements in unemployment compensa­ tion, and Federal aid to education. It strongly opposes so-called "right to work" laws. The loophole worked into the Jones Act iiliiiliiiiiiiii last year to wear down the protection given to the American-flag domestic shipping fleet is no longer a threat. It became a reality a few weeks ago, when the first foreign-flag Negotiating with the Association Local S2B of the Building of Motion Picture Producers, rep­ Service Employees International ships to carry cargo from one United States resentatives of the Screen Actors Union in New York, negotiating a port to another—in this instance, lumber Guild have introduced a new sys­ new contract since mid-November, tem of payment for actors In films has won wage Increases totalling from the Pacific Northwest to Puerto Rico— released to pay TV. The Guild's $8.40 a week as one important arrived in the Caribbean. offer would give casts in film made result of a three-year agreement This was the result of a little-noticed piece after January, 1963, six percent of with building owners. Avoiding a world-wide gross receipts in addi­ strike, the BSEIU received a of legislation passed by Congress in the clos­ tion to their regular salaries and retroactive wage hike of $3 week­ a percentage of returns when the ly; an additional raise of $2.40 ing days of the 1962 session, which gave for­ picture is released to pay televi­ next year and another $3 in 1965. eign ships an invitation to bid for domestic sion. Other important provisions Include lumber cargoes at the expense of American a $2 wage differential for handy­ t 4" it A Job security settlement pro­ men and increases in pension, ships and seamen. They were quick to grab tecting workers from Job loss by severance and sick leave benefits. the bait. automation has been jvon by the 4< 4* 4" New Interpretation Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Charging breach of contract, the Through interpretation, the statute has al­ from the Southern Pacific Railroad. United Auto Workers is suing the The agreement affects 11,000 work­ Avis Industrial Corp. for over $12 ready been broadened to cover lumber car­ ers in seven states. It establishes million on the ground that the goes of Georgia lumber shippers, so they too a system limiting job losses to company promised to have its those caused by death, promotion, Hurd Lock division remain under can utilize foreign ships and move their retirement, resignation, or dis­ UAW coverage in Almont, Mich. products to Puerto Rico. missal for cause. The agreement Instead, management created a All of this is based on a so-called "first re­ ended five years of dispute, in­ "runaway" situation by moving its cluding a strike call, and leaves plant to Tennessee. The company fusal" procedure, under which American five unsettled issues to arbitration also laid off union members and by a three-man panel. hired new help at the new lo­ ships theoretically get a chance to carry the cation. The money is sought to cargo by matching the foreign ship cargo 41 4> 4* The Kingsport (Tenn.) Press, cover damages, past and future rate. But Puerto Rico is only the trial bal­ one of the largest publishers of wages and pension and hospital loon anyway. hard-bound books in the US, has plan payments. Affects All Ports 4< 4> 4' been struck for the first time in Its 40-year history. Printing A new kind of workweek has The real interest is to get foreign ships into Pressmen, Typographers, Book­ been negotiated by Anaheim, binders, Machinists and Stereo- Calif., locals of the Amalgamated domestic trade to haul lumber between all typers employed at the big plant Meat Cutters and the Ridgeford US ports. Such a proposal was introduced set up picketlines after voting a Packing Co. It calls for a 35-hour in the Senate some weeks ago by Sen. Maustrike over a series of unsettled week-of 10 hours daily for 4 days; contact issues, including a wage the first 8 hours at straight pay rine Neuberger (D-Ore.), also the sponsor hike, vacation, seniority and other and two at 2Mi time. Workers then of last year's legislation, and will probably work rule improvements. Picket- have four days off before return­ come up for, a hearing before long. line support is solid in the face of ing to their jobs and starting the Some of her colleagues in the House have reports that management will ad­ cycle again. This averages out to 35 vertise for strikebreakers. hours over an 8-week period. gone even further. They propose allowing foreign ships into US domestic service with no strings attached, when any industry can prove business losses due to foreign competi­ tion. The protections built into the Jones Act of 1920 for US domestic ships therefore may be .tossed aside completely one of these days, to the detriment of shippers, consumers, sea­ men and shipping management alike. Once foreign ships take their hold on the trade, they are not likely to let go too easily. Lessons Of The Past This was the lesson of the railroad ratecutting manipulations of the past many years, which helped reduce domestic shipping serv­ ice to its present state, despite some current and small signs of life. And therein lies the rub. If the railroads, as they often claim, are interested in a national transportation sys­ tem, which needs all types of carriers, they will recognize that the same cannibal sys­ tem they worked on coastal and intercoastal shipping for so many years can be turned on them. Foreign ships, if the Neuberger legis­ lation and other measures win approval, will just as readily begin to gnaw away at the enviable position the railroads have built for themselves at the expense of American ships. Now, before it's too late, would seem to be a good time for the railroads and water carriers—who have a joint interest in this legislation—to bury the hatchet and get to­ gether on defeating this legislation. No ona expects a love feast to develop out from any such joint action, but certainly it's in the interests of both shipping companies and the railroad lines to work together on « fundamental issue like this one. �April M, INI SEAF ARERS LOG Fare .Twelr* On The Road To Recovery .'••1 ? All of the following SfU families have received a $20Q maternity benefit, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name, representing a total of $3,000 in maternity benefits and a maturity value of $375 in bonds: ^ David Troxclair, born February 18, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cal­ Joseph C. Stanton, Philadel­ Mrs. James P. Barclay, Brooklyn, NY. phia, Pa. vin Troxclair, New Orleans, La. t 4" 4 4 4 4. Miles R. Perez, Jr., born Janu­ Felix Cordero, born August 1, ary 24, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Felix Miles R. Perez, New Orleans, La. C. Cordero, Philadeiphia, Pa. 4 4 4 4» t Cynthia Ann Milne, bom Decem­ Robin Whisman, born May 10, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. John ber 14, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas A. Milne, Mobile, Ala. L. Whisman, Brooklyn, NY. 4 4 4 4 4* Joseph C. Stanton, Jr., born Jan­ Sherry Ellen Barclay, born Fe­ uary 29, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. bruary 26, 1963, to Seafarer and The deaths of the following Seafarers have been re­ ported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $24,000 in benefits was paid (any apparent delays in pay­ ment of claim is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposi­ tion of estates): Carol RenI, 50: Brother Reni Charles C. Rlckards, 60: Heart died of natural causes on June 25, failure was fatal to Brother Rlck­ 19 62 at the ards while aboard USPHS hopital, the SS Orion S t a t e n Island, Comet off Pusan, NY. Sailing in Koreh, on No­ the deck depart­ vember 25, 1962. ment, he joined He had joined the SIU in 1955. the SIU in 1961, Surviving is a and shipped in daughter, Eliza­ the engine de­ beth Reni, of New partment. Surviv­ York, NY. Buri­ ing is his wife, al was at St. Raymond's Cemetery, Nellie C. Rlckards, of BishopBronx, NY. Total benefits: $4,000. ville, Md. Burial was in Bishopville. Total benefits: $4,000. Marcellus Van Ryswyk, 74: Heart failure was fatal to Brother Van Ryswyk at Mas­ sachusetts Gen­ eral Hospital, Boston, Mas s., on February 19, 1963. Joining the SIU in 1944, he sailed on deck until he went on pension in No­ vember, 1 9 6 2. Surviving is his wife, Nellie Van Ryswyk, of Quincy, Mass. Burial was at Forest Hills Cemetery, Bos­ ton. Total benefits: $4,000. 4 4 4 4 4 4 ' Albert Roberson, born March 24, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles V. Roberson, Whistler, Ala. 4 4 4 Martha Ann Toups, born Febmary 11, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John H. Toups, Sabine Pass, Texas. 4 4 4 John Mitchell Turk, born March 12, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Turk, Jr., Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 Anne Rogers, born March 4, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Patrick Rogers, Brooklyn, NY. 4 4 4 Mary Ann Vasquex, bom March 20, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Peter Vasquez, Houston, Texas. 4 4 4 Qulnton Rowe, bom February 24, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert A. Rowe, Norfolk, Va. 4 4 4 Lynn Ann Hanhack, bora Febru­ ary 23, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Burt Hanback, North Tarrytown, NY. 4 Duncan McCorkindale, 63: Pneu­ monia was fatal to Brother McCork1n d a 1e aboard the SS Hilton, off Cal­ cutta, India, on September 6, 1962. He joined the SIU in 1955 and sailed' in the steward depart­ ment. A friend, E. Spears, of New Orleans, La., survives. Burial was in Calcutta. Total benefits: $4000. Seafarers are urged at all times when in port to visit their brother members and shipmates in the hospitals. Visit or write whenever you can, as you'll appreciate the same favor later when you may be laid up. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country: USPHS HOSPITAU NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Salvatore Alpedo George McKnew Louis Babin Clarence McMuUin Charles Baker Arnold Midgett Horace Beavers John Mina RUey BeU Louis Moore James CampBeld Ciinton Newcomb S. Cllnkseales Mario Pacheco E. Constantino Troy Pardue WiUiam Croissant William Roberts Joseph Cuelles Calvin Rome Thruston Dingier George Roose John Dovak Aubry Sargent Harry Emmett Bernard Shepherd Natale Favalora Wilbur Sorenson Clinton Franks Clement Stann JuUio Gale Francis Stirk, Jr. Eugene Gallaspy Adolph Swenson Hiram Glossop H. Thomas Frank Halem Robert Trippe Sidney Irby Raymond Vaughan Walter Johnson WUliam Wade Edward Kay Lambert Waldrop Ernest Kirkpatrlck James Walker Steve Kolina Herbert Weeks Anthony Maxwell Hubert Weeks John McCaslin James Williams Henry McKay Joseph WiUiams USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Gorham Bowdra Manning Moore Edmond Brett William RolUns Jacob Bryan WUliam Sprole Charles Burns Louis Rosenthal Edward Burton Richard Schwartz Henry Davis Walter SikorskI Fred Donaldson Carl Smith John Glass Timmothy SuUivaA Vincent Grlma Elorls Tart , OUie Hargrove Stanley Vernuz Vernon Keene Clyde Ward Wayman Llzotte Calvin WllUamson Robert MachUnskl SPRING GROVE STATE HOSPITAL SPRING GROVE. MARYLAND James Clarke USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS John Leger Jose Alvarado Isham Beard Norman Longtine Edward Boyd Hebert Lawrence Irving Clark Ebbie Markin Marcel Frayle Maurice McCoskey Jefferson Griffith Raymond McPhillips Thomas Gutierrez Knute Olsen Robert High Charles Scott Emanuel Vatis Earl Howell Rene Hidalgo James Winget Charles Young David Kendrick USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VIRGINIA Horace . Conway WilUam Pierce Erwin Gregory Clarence Raynor Charles Hurlburt Manfred Walker WUliam Mason USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GEORGIA Fred Buckner R. Grimes R. Canady J. R. Miller I. D'Amico Jesse Morris John Epperson Leslie Sigler '^^.1 Now out of Staten Island USPHS hospital, Seafarers Willie Edwards (top) and William Vaughn are pictur­ ed while they were still laid up a few weeks ago. Ed­ wards, whose last ship war the Steel Voyager (Isth­ mian), was having his pulse and temperature checked when the photographer looked in, while Vaughn was keeping tabs on his weight. Vaughn's last ship was the Transglobe (Hud­ son Waterways) in the en­ gine department. 4 Golden B. Gllllsple, Jr., 35: Brother Gillispie died of a blood ailment on De­ cember 31, 1962 at the USPHS hospital, Galves­ ton, Texas. He had sailed in the deck department after joining the SIU in 1945. His mother, Mrs. Lorine Peveto, of Orange, Texas, survives. Burial was at Vidor Cemetery, Vidor, Texas. Total benefits: $4,000. 4 Earle Q. McClure, 44: Heart disease proved fatal to Brother McClure at the New Orleans, La., Veterans Hospi­ tal on December 27, 1962. Sailing in the engine de­ partment, he had joined the SIU in 1960. A sister, Mrs. Aileen Mul­ len, of Bridge­ port, W. Va., survives. Burial was in East Charleston, W. Va. Total benefits: $4,000. 4 4 Stephen Gnthrie Cuthreii, born March 20, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Barney O. Cuthreii, Poplarville, Miss. CUilord Kent Samuel Walton Victor Gonzalez USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Louis Bernler RusseU McLeod Pedro Cortes Fred Reimolt John Cox Wesley Tracy Jay Jackson Edw. WledenhoHt LONG BEACH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LONG BEACH. CALIFORNIA Donald Hampton USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON. MASS. Ralph Baum Joseph Hunt George Blackmore Ralph Knowles Edward Czosnowskl Antone Pacuinos Robert Davis Angelo Polatos Edward Farrell Charles Robinson USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA Paul Arthofer Javlnal Feriiaiidei Edward Atkins Frank Foster Harry Baum Paul Franco Mervil Black Matthew Guldera Arthur Caruso Louis Roa Mike Dikum David WUson USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORS A. T. Arnold Richard Wendell Richard Asmont Harry White Chris Styfidir WilUam Wirtanea Antonio Carrano Yu Song Yee Louis Cevette Cblng You Estuardo Cuelner Frank Galvin Fernado Dacannas K. P. George George Daniels Robert Goodwin Horacio DaSUva Walter Grohulskl Rulof Fretes R. Hayes Juan Diaz B. B. Henderson Adrian Durachea Sulo Lepisto M. P. Edge Theodore Lord I. B. Schneider Horace Mobley James Shiber John Morrison Harry Singleton Metro Palubniak Edgar Smith George Pappas WiUiam Smothers George Pilaris Lee Summers Thomas Pilkington James Stephens Joseph Raymond Joseph Tagus Eloro Regalado Ivan Tarkov USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Warren Alderman WiUiam Hampel L. Higgans Gerald Algernon Robert Banister Thomas Lehay Benjaming Deibler Arthur Madsen Claude Doyal Max Olson Willie Young Abe Gordon Joseph Gross SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Alberto Gutierrez WUliam Kenny Thomas Isaksen Ernest Webb USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James McGee PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON. LOUISIANA Frank Martin US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON. DC WUliam Thomson 'Minute Pix' Camera Now Takes Color Seafarers who have been avid users of the "picture-in-a-minute" Polaroid Land cameras can now obtain special color film for models. The film Is said to pro­ duce a fiinished color print in 50 seconds. It went on sale In Florida last winter and Is expected to be on sale all over the country by the er.d of May. Seafarers are still urged to stick to black-and-white film, however, if they are sending any photographs to the LOG for possible publication. Color photographs, regardless of the type 'of film, are difficult to reproduce in the LOG. Scientists at Polaroid have com­ pressed all the procedures for de­ veloping conventional color film into one step right in the camera. The finished print is developed in 50 seconds, compared to process­ ing of conventional color film that takes 93 minutes. The advantages of the "picturein-a-mlnute" Idea for seamen aboard ship was recognized early In its development over a dozen years ago. These cameras were among the biggest sellers when the SIU Sea Chest store operation be­ gan In 1951 at headquarters and later spread to Baltimore and New Orleans. The number of such cameras aboard ship was evident from the flood of photographs that were used In the LOG from SIU lensmen aU over the world. �April 18, 1888 Pace Tkirteem SEAF ARERS LOG Turnaround At Erie Basin C The g&ng on the Penn Trader (Penn Shipping) is wondering when some much-needed repairs are going to be made on the ship. Long-overdue repairs have been regularly delayed, chip's delegate Stephen Emerson says, since the company says it plans to sell the ship and doesn't want to put too^^ much into it. According to the in applying aid to a wiper who warned the crew not to touch the crew, they've been going from was injured in a fall, and had to thermostat in the crew pantry as grain elevator to grain elevator without repairs, and are beginning to feel that "as long as she floats, out she goes" is the company's attitude. The cooks are complaining of rust holes in the stove stack, some of them big enough to put your fist through, and leaving soot on everything. Among many other required repairs is some insula­ tion for the tee boxes, which need Insulation badly. The crew says all it wants at this point is some repair materials to work with, and not a new ship. be transferred ashore for treat­ ment via a police launch off the coast of Florida. Ship's delegate Fred Israel expressed the crew's gratitude for the skipper's efficient action. Semple need for improvement of sleep­ ing accommodations, cramp^ quarters and lockers. X ^ X. The entire crew of the Mount VemoB Victory (Victory Carriers) went on record at a ship's meet­ ing to give a vote of thanks to the skipper for his personal attention Monco Douglas shipmate Frank Semple, who mailed $142 belonging to the ship's fund from Japan after he had left the ship. The money will be applied to the purchase of movies by movie director L. Manca. Thanks to Semple, the fellows on the Del Norte will have some entertain­ ment to shorten the off-watch hours on the next few trips. > The Orion Comet has been run­ ning into a little tough luck lately, according to a communication from ship's reporter V. Douglas. Doug­ las writes, in part: "The holidays were fine, but since then we had one brother get off in Singapore to be hospitalized. "Hie ohief cook got off in Okinawa for heart trouble. We bad a few other brothers get off in Okinawa with hospital slips. Brother Charles Rickards died aboard ship in Korea from a bad heart. We have been out here for six months with six more to go. At the rate they are getting off, I don't think we will have half the regular crew when the year is up." XXX LOG-A-RHYTHM: My Son _By Mrs. D. Hartonchik_ The day you left. The sky was blue; 1 said goodbye. And wished for you. All the dreams You planned for years Would bring you happiness; But for me—just one big tear. Soon you will return, With many gifts. Of far-off places You umlked amidst.I've learned the names. Locations, too. Where you have been, I traveled, too— With you! With you! Seafarers W. E. Aipin (top) was handling the oil­ ing chores and Frank Szwestka (left) was tend­ ing the boilers when the LOG photographer came aboard the Mankato Vic­ tory (Victory Carriers) at Erie Sasin, Brooklyn, a while back. The Mankato had just returned from a European voyage on which she stop­ ped at Italy, Spain and France. Soon afterward, she left again, bound for the Far East. Stops are sched­ uled in Japan and Korea. XXX XXX Lambert XXX The crew of the Louisiana (Seatrain) is going to try to aid service at mealtimes by installing a twoXXX way speaker system from the crew Thanks from the Del Norte mess to the galley, ship's delegate (Delta) Seafarers went out to Charles Wysocki reports. Seems they've found it almost impossible for orders to be passed correctly from the messroom to the galley when the ship is underway. Be­ sides, who wants beans when he's ordered a salad? tit A "Letter to the Editor" by Seafarer Neil H. Lambert which was printed in the March 8 issue of the LOG, dealing with living conditions aboard ship, is spurring much c(Hnment from Seafarers. Latest to offer an opinion on the subject is the crew of the Coe Victory (Victory Carriers), which discussed the letter at a recent ship's meeting. They agreed unanimously with Lambert on the they were having trouble with that hot water system. A new safety program started by the company was greeted with full support by ttie SIU crew of the Bethflor (Bethlehem Steel) at a regular ship's meeting recently, according to ship's delegate Filippo Carllno. It was decided that any unsafe act or operation will be reported to each depart­ ment's safety delegate, so there will be only one report to turn in at each voyage meeting. This, they feel, will make the procedure mere efficient. XXX Some minor difficulties with the hot water are due for correction shortly aboard the Andrew Jack­ son (Watennan). The steward de­ partment delegate reported at a safety meeting that the spigot on the hot water line in the officers pantry was marked incorrectly with a "C," so the matter was re­ ferred to the chief engineer for correction. The steward also Seafarer Bernie Mace says the LOG is the best way to reach the fellows who were on the Bulk Leader (American Bulk) with him last trip, so he wants to pass on his sincere thanks for their warm­ hearted response In an emergency. It seems that Mace's daughter in New York, Mrs. Mary Landgraf, passed away suddenly while in the hospital, and almost as soon as Mace had the cabled news in his hand, the crew chipped in to send a floral wreath and spray back to the States all the way from Laurence Marques. Their action really helped ease the pain of a sad occasion. Mace adds. •LIZABETHPORT (S«a-Land), Oct. 7—Chairman, Davis; Sacratary, R. O'Dowd. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Request more fresh milk to be put aboard. Vote of thanks to the steward department. BEAUREGARD (Ses-Lsnd), Oct. 11 —Chairman, H. LIbby; Becretary, J. Young. Motion made to have negotiaUng committee ask for night reUef for gangway and fireman on 4-12 and 12-8 watches. Motion to air-condition crew quarters aft. Delayed aaiiing disputed for September 6. 1962 at Newark. TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways), Oct. 19—Chairman, C. B. Wiggins; Secretary, S. U. Johnson. Everything running relatively smooth. CoUection made and turned over to orphanage. SSO in ship's fund. Crew gave the entire steward department a vote of thanks for wonderful services ren­ dered. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), Oct. 7—Chairman, E. C. Johnson; Sac­ ratary, W. J. Davis. Brother Morris was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. A few hours disputed OT in deck department. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Scatrain), Dec. 3—Chairman, Louis Anderson; Secretary, William Padgett. One man missed ship in New Jersey. Letter from Food Committee read to the crew. The crew was promised that It would be getting a better grade of food and more stores for this ship. DEL (ANTOS (Delta), Sept. 29 — Chairman, Ira C. Brown; Secretary, •matt Frailer. E. W. Martin was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs: all is running smoothly. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Sept. S—Chairman, B. Braderick; Secretary, R. Barker. One man missed ship In Bremerhaven. Steward asked men getting oil ship to strip bed before leaving. PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn Ship­ ping), Sept. 30—Chairman, A. H. Schwarti; Secretary, T. Spencer. Bosun and one wiper hospitalized in Rio. Some disputed OT In the deck department. A. H. Schwartz was re- elected as ship's delegate. Ship going back to yard. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Sept. 30—Chairman, Carl Lawson; Secretary, Ccdrlc Wood. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running along smoothly. 89.60 in ship's fund. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Oct. 7—Chairman, S. Furtado; Secretary, C. Frost. Two men short plus one man hospitalized in Honolulu. Patrolman to check on legality of quarantine in Inchon, and regarding chipping at night in Pusan. Ship's delegate asked all hands to settle beefs at sea and be sober for payoff. HALCYON PIONEER (Halcyon), Sept. 8—Chairman, William Goff; Sec­ retary, Clifton Nelson. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. MIDLAND (Clearwater), Aug. 19 — Chairman, Stephen Homka; Secretary, Charles Brinton. Bill Link elected AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), Sept. 9 —Chairman, E. Johnson; Secretary, John Coyle. Ship's delegate reported neAM DEL SUD (Delta), Sept. 2—Chair­ man, William Foisc; Secretary, Arture Vallenta. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. Notihed crew that the com­ pany would not tolerate wrapping of souvenirs in ship's towels. S220.06 In ship's fund at beginning of voyage. H. K. Smith elected to serve as ship's delegate. ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcoa), Sept. 3 —Chairman, W. Stevens; Secretary, R. Whitney. No beefs reported. George Plawes was elected to serve as ship's delegate. COALINGA HILLS (Marina Tankers), Sept. 29—Chairman, Robart Jensen; Secretary, J. L. Hodges. One man left ship in Miami due to illness. 31.60 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. All hands asked to keep natives out of house. You TO ^AIARTEM UP- tOOIC. ATEAfA that everything is in good shape, with no beefs. S7.69 in ship's fund. Discussion held on various repairs that are needed. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), Oct. 10 —Chairman, W. O. Wendell; Secretary, W. J. Anderson. 83 In ship's fund. No beefa reported by department delegates. /./S72v>J,you«suYs/i vGAknLiKe as ship's delegate. Crew wear dress shorts or long messroom at aU times, and at meal time. No beets to serve aske'd to pants in T shirts reported. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Sept. S—Chairman, John Ralnosa; Secretary, C. R. Johnson. Ship's delegate re­ ported everything is in order. Vote of thanks given to steward depart­ ment. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), Sept. 15—Chairman, O, L, piekerson; Sec­ retary, F. S. Omega. Ship's delegate reported that some of the disputed OT and delayed sailing had not been settled. 812.89 in ship's fund. Brother Dickerson. ship's delegate, tendered his resignation and W. M. Knapp was elected to serve. Suggestion that rec­ reation room be kept clean and that the magazines and other reading ma­ terial be kept in their proper places in shpi's library. HILTON (Bull), June 10—Chairman, W. T. Hardemas; Secretary, Michael Troth. Brother Stricklen was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. ORION CLIPPER (Colonial), Oct. 4— Chairman, J. MacKenzie; Secretary, W. Morales. Ira Kenneth was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported. �Pare Fmirtem \ SEAFARERS April 19. 196t LOG SIU Condolences Are Appreciated tion of living conditions and the action needed to improve them is well taken. I'll wager it will be well supported in meetings both ashore and at sea. Although our SIU feeding plan leaves little to be desired and fills a great void in the life of the average Seafarer, Neil Lam­ bert echoes my own sentiments that a large hunk of our lives are spent aboard ship and ef­ forts should be made to make this as comfortable as possible. Considering the fact that the cost-of-living raises we enjoyed during and in the wake of the To the Editor: Due to a long illness apd bed " war have for the most part rest period, this is the first ended, it would seem that now opportunity I have found to is the time to make use of the lull to improve living conditions -• aboard our contracted vessels. "* Clarence L. Cousins $> You have to get some place to stay and eat, with no money. You wind up stranded in a strange place with no one to help you. This also happens in the States when a plane is late com­ ing in and there's nobody to meet you. I think there ought to be some way to take care of this kind of situation in advance. Paul J. Franco ^ $> To the Editor: It U with the deepest grati­ tude that I write to express my appreciation for the most welcome assistance and benefits from the SIU Welfare Plan cov­ ering the death of my father, Frank F, Braun. I shall certainly take advan­ tage of the Union's kind offer to "aid me further If I do run into my difficulties regarding my father's personal affairs. The generous advice and assist­ ance during these past weeks of trial have been something my husband and I shall never forget. Enough cannot be said about the extremely kind and helpful manner in which we were as­ sisted by SIU members and of­ To TJhie Editor ficials. I can only say that my father was fortunate indeed to have been a part of such a fine All letters to the Editor ' for Union as yours and to have publication in the SEAFARERS associated with as many con­ LOG must be signed by the siderate and understanding rep­ writer. Names will be withheld resentatives. upon request. Mrs. Patricia C. Felter Mother Thanke Blood Donors t. Cites Problems In Foreign Port These "before and after" photographs show the good re­ covery made by Seafarer Anthony Ferroro in a Spanish hos­ pital. Top picture was taken January 4, the day of the accident. Bottom photo shows Ferrara 13 days later. Seafarer Cheats Death In Spain Auto Mishap Seafarer Anthony Ferrara, AB, is glad to be alive after being involved in an automobile accident in Spain that put him into a coma for ten days and nearly cost him his life. Fully recovered and back in"*" hospital had any knowledge of the US, Ferrara was happy to English). be back in. the States to tell It didn't take him long to get about the nearly-fatal accident. He was on shore leave off the Vivian (Intercontinental Transport) and on his way to visit friends in Gijon, Spain, near San Sebastian, when the cab he was in went out of control near the town of El Musel. It turned over twice and crashed into the side of a house, winding up completely demolished. A Red Cross ambulance was called immediately and both Fer­ rara and the taxi driver were taken to the Jove Hospital near El Musel, where the driver died soon after­ ward. Ferrara was in a coma with brain concussion. He remained in that condition for ten days while no one was certain whether he would live to tell about it. When he finally come out of the coma, Ferrara says, it took him quite a while to get his bearings. He kept insisting that he was home in the US and couldn't understand why no one could speak English. (Only two people in the whole Put Postal Zone On LOG Address The Post Office Department has requested that Seafarers and their 1 amities include postal zone numbers in sending changes of address into the LOG. The use of the zone num­ ber will greatly speed the flow of the mail and will facilitate delivery. Failure (o include the zone number can hold up delivery of the paper. The LOG is now in the process of zoning its entire mailing list. things straight, however, and from that time on Ferrara had nothing but praise for the Spanish doctors and. nurses who attended him and saved his life. He thanks his lucky stars that he was riding in the back seat, because he feels that if he was riding up front with the driver he too would have been killed. Many people were very kind to him during his convalescence, Fer­ rara says, and he would like to thank them for their thoughtfulness and generosity. First there was a shipmate, Vic­ tor G. Naves, who left the ship to be able to help him. Naves lives in Gijon and helped a great deal in getting word to Ferrara's family. His folks were pretty worried about his condition and experiencing a lot of difficulty in getting infor­ mation about him. Naves visited Ferrara almost daily and was a great help and friend, truly display­ ing the spirit of the "Brotherhood of the Sea." Another friend in need proved to be an evangelist American womaif living in Spain, who heard about the accident on the radio and visited her fellow American many times during his stay in the hospital. When it was finally certain that "the Americano" was on the road to recovery, the local priest held a thanksgiving Mass in the hospital for Ferrara, who says this kind gesture was warmly appreciated. Back in the US and glad to be alive, Ferrara spent eight days in the Staten Island hospital, where he was pronounced "fit as a fiddle." Now he's looking forward to a little rest before shipping out again. An SIU man since 1949, Ferrara makes his home in New York City. To the Editor: Here is something for the membership to think about and toss around a bit: If a sick or disabled man must leave a ship at a port anywhere In the world, I recommend that he be given the necessary cash, let's say $100, by the Captain to provide for his traveling expenses, food and hotel room until his affairs can be straightened out. While you're overseas and have to get off the ship, a com­ pany agent puts you on a plane, and tells you somebody will meet you at the airport and will take care of everything there. But then what happens? The plane stops somewhere for a few hours lay-over that sometimes lasts a whole day. write and express my gratitude to the many fine SIU men for their kindness in donating the blood which was so vital in saving my life. As the mother of SIU mem­ ber Richard Boles I was al­ ways proud of him and his Union and understandably am even prouder of you all now. I cannot thank you enough. Mrs. Anna Boles t Backs Plea For Better Quarters To the Editor: Brother Neil Lambert's letter in the March 8, 1963 issue of the SEAFARERS LOG proves that he has the insight to put into written form what a lot ofhis Union brothers, including myself, could only think and ponder on from time to time. His point about the deteriora­ Union Welfare Program Lauded To the Editor: Since we are unable to thank everyone personally, we want to express our appreciation to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and SIU representatives at the Port of Houston for the courteous, prompt and most wonderful as­ sistance given us in my wife's operation. The knowledge of having such a wonderful Welfare Plan as ours has always been known to us, but the speed with which it helped us was surprising and has given us an added sense of security. When we were confronted with a choice of a serious bono operation for my wife or her not being able to walk again, tho Welfare Plan was on the spot to make the operation possible. Again, we wish to express our sincere gratitude to everyone concerned. May the future years be the most prosperous for our Union, for we are proud and honored to be part of such a wonderful organization. Gustavo Osona Holiday Spirit Aboard Orion Comet The holidays went along joyfully aboard the Orion Comet' (Colonial), with plenty of good chow, ship's reporter V. Douglas, stew­ ard, reported recently. To prove his point, he sent these pictures along. Above, D. "Orsini, oiler (left), and J. Naurocki, BR. take it easy aboard ship after shore leave in Oki­ nawa. At right (top) are (l-r) E. C. Danner, baker; E. Lamb, chief cook, and E. Trakimarick, 3rd cook, the men responsible for the fine food, and below, T. G. Jones, AB; Trakimarick and Orsini relax after watch with e few cooj ones to pass the time. 11 Si| �April 19, 196S SEAFARERS Page Fifteea LOG Sthedule Of SlU Meetings^ SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days Indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York May 6 Detroit May 10 Philadelphia May 7 Houston May 13 New Orleans May 14 Baltimore May 8 Mobile May 15 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlnntlc, Gulf, Lakes snd InIsnd waters District askss specific provision for safeguarding the Mabersltlp's •oney snd Union finances. Ths constitution requires s detailed CPA audit evsry three nonths by a rank and file auditing coimlttee elected by the aea bership. All Union records are available at SIU haadquarters In Brooklyn. Should any aeabar, for any reason, ba refused hla constitutional right to In­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified nail, return receipt requested. West Coast SIU Meetings ' 4- SIU headquarters has issued an advance schedule through June, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle, or Who are due to return from the Far East. Ail Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in ac­ cord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington San Francisco Seattle April 19 May 24 May 20 May 22 June 19 June 21 June 17 CC Revising Operation Of Marine Radiobeacons TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management repreaentatlves and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of truat funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any time, you are denied information about any SIU truat fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. ill NEW YORK—Radiobeacons operated by the Coast Guard will be changed in operating frequency and method of opera­ tion during the summer of 1963. On the East Coast about half the changes will take place on June 4 and the rest on June marine radiobeacon system will take place. Major changes are the 11. The present method of time­ sharing frequencies was estab­ lished in 1929, to reduce interfer­ ence and to allow for expansion of the system. However, since 1929, the number of marine radiobea­ cons operated by the US has grown from 64 to 191 with only a small increase in frequency band allocation for their use. This has resulted in saturation of the band and insufficient fre­ quency separation for acceptable accuracy. In addition, new, ur­ gently needed radiobeacons have been added at the expense of risk­ ing interference with existing beacons, the CG declared. In order to correct this situation and increase efficiency, changes in the method of operation of the DIBECTOa-ST SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESJUENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Shepard Lindsey Willlama Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bin Hall Ed Mooney Ered Stewart BAETIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St John Fay, Agent Richmond 2-0140 DEFROIT 10229 W Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS . . 679 4tli Ave.. Bklyn HYaclntb 0-6600 HOUSTON 9804 Canal St. Paul Drozak. Agent WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE.. Jaz William Morris. Agent ELgln 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales, Agent FRanklln 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS . 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens, Agent .. Tel 529-7546 NEW YORK . . 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 NORFOLK . 416 Colley Ave Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 629-6505 PHILADELPHIA .. 2004 S. 4tb St Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-381t SAN FRANCISCO .. 450 Harrison St. Frank Boyne. Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E B. McAuley. West Coast Rep. SANTURCB. PR 1313 Fernandez Juncoi. Stop 20 Keith Terpe. Bq. Rep. Phone 723-0003 SEATTLE . 2509 1st Ave Ted Babkowskl. Agent MAlu 3-4334 TAMFA ............. 312 Harrison St. Jeff RiUette, Agent 229-3788 WILMINGTON Oalii 909 N Marine Ave GeofgglKeCartoey. Agent TErihlnal 4-2923 sequencing of six radiobeacons on a single frequency, elimination of the distinction between fair and foul weather operation, adjustment of service ranges, the incorpora­ tion of a long dash at the end of the characteristic identifier and continuous carrier tone - keyed modulation. Under the system of time-shar­ ing, the six beacons to be se­ quenced will each transmit for a period of one minute in consecu­ tive rotation without any- off-air period. The new radio system will be op­ erated according to an assigned se­ quence number using Roman nu­ merals I through VI. For example, "1" indicates the radiobeacon is to operate the first minute of the hour and every sixth minute thereafter; "H" indicates the ra­ diobeacon is to operate the second minute of the hour and every sixth minute thereafter, etc. The charecteristie signal used to Identify the beacon consists of a combination of dots and dashes transmitted for 50 seconds fol­ lowed by a ten-second dash. The last ten seconds of the operating minute are devoted to a long dash for maximum accuracy in taking bearings. P. F. Spencer Get in touch with James Moore, 339 S. Flower, Brea, Calif. Peter E. Walsh Contact your brother, Paul R. Walsh, regarding an important personal matter as soon as possi­ ble. i" 3» ji#;® m SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and eeniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all.Uhion halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified Bail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Max Harrison, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board IT Battery Place, Suite I63O, New York NY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Union headquarters by certified Bail, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Itaion or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard 'ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. EDIT0RI.4L POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally_ refrained from publishing any article'serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publis'ning articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its .collective nerabciship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranlts, one Individual to carry out this responsibility. . .. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to bo paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt la given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. 9^' CWSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBI.IGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halla. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member.so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members ~drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in.cluding attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has rea'ffimed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Uhion has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters hy certified mail, return receipt requested. iiISi 3» Vernon L. Williamson You are asked to contact A. G. Williamson, 115 Broadway, Kissimme, Fla., as soon as possible on an urgent family matter. Si t J" Russell E. Lund would like to get In touch with Oscar Sorensen, Oscar Blain, Thad De Loach, Steve Bregeria, Robert Rivera, and any other former shipmates, who are asked to write him at 18084 River­ side Drivie, Sonoma, Calif. 4" it it Roy Peoples C; H. Foster, PC Box 334, Mil- Charles Glendenning Your mother wishes you to get in touch with her whenever pos­ 4 4^ • sible at the 4202 Groveland Ave. Monte Fila address In Maryland. The phone Contact Ed Peila, 43 Mt. Pleas­ ant Ave. Wailington, NJ, so that is Liberty 2-6518. 4 4 4 he'll know what you want to do Albert H. Schwartz on that personal matter. His phone Your wif9 asks that you get in is GEneva 8-3658. ton, Fla., wants to know where to send your souvenirs. touch with her immediately at Route 1, Box 437, Bel Air. Mary­ land. The phone is code 301-8344582. 4 4 4 Leslie J. Brilhart Your son Robert asks that you contact him as soon as possible at the same address as usual. �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO California Maryland William S. Mailiard Republican 6th District City: Saji Francisco (part). County: San Francisco (part), Rogers C. B. Morton Republican 1st District Cities: Cambridge, Chestertown, Crisfield, Easton, Elkton, Federalsburg, Pocomoke City, Salisbury. Counties; Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Annes, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, Worcester. Harlan Hagen .Democrat 18th District Cities: Arvin, Avenal, Bakersfield, Burton, Corcoran, Crowley, Cutler, Delano, Dinuba, Earlimart, E. Porterville, Exeter, Farmersville, Ford City, Hanford, Ivanhoe, Lamont, Lemoore, Lindsay, McFarland, Mojave, Porterville, Ridgecrest, Shafter, So. Taft, Taft, Taft Heights, Tehachapi, Tulare, Visalia, Wasco, Woodlake. Counties: Kern, Kings, Tulare. Edward A. Garmatz Democrat 3rd District City: Baltimore (part). Massachusetts Republican HasHngs Keith 12th District Cities: Abington, Acushnet, Barnstable, Spring Harbor, Copiague, Deer Park, East Massepequa, East Neck, East Northport, Greenlawn, Halesite, Huntington, Huntington Bay, Huntington Station, Lindenhurst, Lloyd Harbor, Northport, Plainedge (part), S. Huntington, Vernon Valley. Counties: Part of Nassau, Suffolk. Kansas Robert F. Ellsworth Republican 3rd District Cities: Fairway, Garnett, Kansas City, Lawrence, Leawood, Merriam, Mission, Olathe, Osawatomie, Ottawa, .Overland Park, Paola, Prarie Villate, Roeland Park, Shawnee. Counties: Anderson, Douglas, Frank­ lin, Jefferson, Johnson, Linn, Miami, Kansas City (part). Pennsylvania Democrat 16th District Cities: New York-Brooklyn (part), Staten Island. Counties: Kings (port) and Richmond. James A. Byrne Democrat 3rd District City: Philadelphia (part). County: Philadelphia. Jacob H. Gilbert Democrat 22nd District City: New York-Bronx (part). County: Bronx (part). Geerge A. Goodling Republican 19th District Cities: Camp Hill, Carlisle, Dallastown, Gettysburg, Glen Rock, Hanover, Le, moyne, Littlestown, McSherrystown, Manchester, Mechanlcsburg, Midway, Mount Holly Springs, Mount Wolf, New Cumberland, Newville, North York, Parkville. Red Lion, Shippcnsburg (part). Spring Garden, Spring Grove, West Fairview, West York, Wormleysburg, Wor^ville, York. Counties: Adam, Cumberland, York. Kenfucky Frank A. Stubblefield Democrat I st District Cities: Benton, Cadiz, Calvert City, Central City, Clinton, Eddyville, Frank­ lin, Fulton, Greenville, Hickman, Hopkinsville. Lone Oak, Marion, Mayfield, Murray, Paducah, Princeton, Russellville, Scottsville, Woodlawn. Counties: Allen, Ballard, Butler, Cald­ well, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crit­ tenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Liv­ ingston, Logan, Lyon, McCracken, Mar­ shall, Muhlenhurg, Simpson, Todd, Trigg. Louisiana T. A. Thompson Democrat 7th District Cities: Church Point, Crowley, De Quincey, De Bidder, Eunice, Goosport, Gretna, Jennings, Lake Arthur, Lake Charles, Mamou, Maplewood, Oakdale, Opelousas, Rayne, Sulphur, Ville Platte, Vinton, Welsh, Westlake, Westwego. Parishes: Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Calcpsieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Jeffer­ son Davis, St. Landy. Maine Stanley R. Tupper Republican 1st District Cities: Augusta, Bath, Belfast, Berwick, Biddleford, Bridgton, Brunswick, Cam­ den, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Eliot, Falmouth, Freeport, Gardiner, Gorham, Hallowell, Kennebunk, Kittery, New Gloucester, Oakland, Old Orchard Beach, Portland, Rockland, Saco, Sanford, Scar­ borough, South Berwick, So. Portland, Thomaston, Topsham, Waldobar, Waterville. Wells, Westbrook, Windham, Winslow, Winthrop, Yarmouth, York. Counties: Cumberland, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo and York. House Committee on Merchant Marine & Fisheries These are the members of the House Committee on Mer­ chant Marine & Fisheries to whom protests should be sent ogoinst the proposal for compulsory arbitration in maritime (MR 1897), while hearings on the bill ore recessed in Wash­ ington. (See Page I.) The Committee members are listed alphabetically by state, with the areas they serve in the House of Representatives. All Seafarers, their families and friends are urged to write the members of the Committee, especially if they live in the area represented by any Committee member. The pro­ posal for compulsory arbitration in maritime would mean the end of free collective bargaining not only in the shipping industry, but eventually for all workers. Protests should be addressed to the individual members of the Committee at the House Office Building, Wash­ ington, DC. Boume, Bridgewater, Buzzards Bay, Chatham, Cohasset, Dartmouth,, Dennis, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, East Fal­ mouth, Fairhaven, Falmouth, Hanover, Hanson, Harwich, Hingham, Hull, H.vannis, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Mattapoisett, Middleborough, Nantucket, New Bedford, North Plymouth, North Scituate, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth, Provincetown, Rockland, Scituate, South Yarmouth, Vineyard Haven, Wareham, West Bridgewater, Westport, Whitman, Yarmouth. Counties: Barnstable, Bristol (part). Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth (part). Michigan John D. Dingell Democrat City: Detroit (part). County: Wayne (part). 15th District Missouri Leonor (Mrs. John B.) Sullivan Democrat 3rd District City: St. Louis. County: St. Louis (part). New Jersey Milton W. Glenn Republican 2nd District Cities: Absecon, Atlantic City, Bridgeton, Brlgantine, Buena, Cape May, Cape May Court House, Cape May Point, Egg Harbor City, Hammonton, Linwood, Mar­ gate City, Mays Landing, Millville, Northfield, North Wildwood, Ocean City, Pleasantville. Port Norris, Seabrook Farms, Somers Point, Ventnor City, Villas, Vineland, Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, Woodbine. Counties: Atlantic, Cape May, Cumber­ land. « New York James R. Grover Republican 2nd District Cities: Amityvilie, Babylon, Cold Edith S. Green Democrat 3rd District Cities: Gresham, Milwaukie, Portland. County: Multnomah. John M. Murphy Florida Paul G. Rogers Democrat 6th District Cities; Belle Glade, Belleglade Camp, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Chosen, Clewiston, Dania, Delmy Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Ft. Myers Beach, Hallandale, Hollywood, Immokalee, Indiantown. Lake Park, Lake Worth, Lantana, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, Naples, N. Palm Beach, Oakland Park, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Springs, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Riviera Beach, So. Bay, Stuart, Tice, W. Palm Beach, Wilton Manor. Counties: Broward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Palm Beach. Oregon North Carolina Herbert C. Bonner, Chairman Democrat '1st District Cities: Ahoskie, Ayden, Belhaven, Bethel, Edenton, Elizabeth City, Farmville; Greenville, Grifton (part), Hertfoed, Murfreesboro, Plymouth, Robersonville, Washington, Wiliiamston, Windsor. Counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertfoed, Hyde, Martin, Pasquotank, Perqui­ mans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington. Alton Lennon Democrat 7th District Cities: Bonnie Doone, Chadbourn, East Fayetteville, East Wilmington, Elizabethtown, Fairmont, Fayetteville, Fayette­ ville North, Laurinburg, Lumberton, Maxton, Owens, Raeford, St. Pauls, South Fayetteville, Southport, South Wilming­ ton, Spring Lake, Tabor City, Whiteviile, Wilmington. Counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Colum­ bus, Cumberland, Hoke, New Hanover, Robeson, Scotland. Ohio Thomas L. Ashley Democrat 9th District Cities: Maumee, Oregon, Ottawa Hills, Sylvania, Toledo. County: Lucas. Charles A. Mosher Republican 13th District Cities: Amherst, Avon Lake, Bellevue, Clyde, Elyria, Fremont, Huron, Lorain, Norwalk, Oberlin, Sandusky, Sandusky So., Sheffield Lake, Vermillion, Welling­ ton, Willard. Counties: Erie, Huron, Lorain, San­ dusky. Charles A. Vanik Democrat 2ist District Cities: Cleveland (part), Garfield Heights, Newburg Heights. County: Cuyahoga (part). Frank M. Clark ' Democrat 25th District Cities: Aliquippa, Ambridge, Badon, Beaver, Beaver Falls, Bessemer, Big Beaver, Boswell, Butler, Conway, Eco­ nomy, Ellwood City, Evans City, Free­ dom, Frisco, Harmony, Highfield, Homeacre, Industry, Lyndora, Mars, Meridian, Midland, Monaca, New Brighton, New Castle, New Wilmington, Oakland, Oakwood, Rochester, Slippery Roc':, West Mayfield, Zelienople. Counties: Beaver, Butler, Lawrence. South Carolina L. Mendell Rivers Democrat 1st District Cities: Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Manning, Mt. Pleasant, Summervllle, Walterboro. Counties: Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Lexington, Orangeburg, Rich­ land, Sumter. Texas Bob Casey Democrat 22nd District Cities: Bellaire, Deer Park, Houston (part), Jacinto City, La Porte, Morgans Point, Pasadena. County: Harris (part). Virginia Thomas N. Downing Democrat Ist District Cities: Chinoteague, Hampton, Newport News, No. Virginia Beach, Poquoson, Seatack, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg. Counties: Accomack, . Charles City, Essex, Gloucester, James City, King and Queen, Maihews, Middlesex, New Kent, Northampton, Princess Anne, York. Washington Thomas M. Polly Republican 1st District City: Seattle (part). Counties: Kitsap (part). King (part). Thor C. Tollefson Republican 6th District Cities: Bellevue, Bremerton, Buckly,: Enumclaw, Fircrest, Orting, Puyllup, Seattle (part), Sumner, Tacoma. Counties: Pierce, King (part). Wisconsin William K. Van Pelt Republican 6th District Cities: Cedarburg, Chitton, Fond du Lac, Grafton, Harrison, Hartford, Menasha, Mequon, Neenah, No. Fond .du Lac, Oshkosh, Plymouth, Port Washington, Ripon, Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls, Thiensville, Waupan. Counties: Calumet, Fond du Lac, Ozau­ kee, Sheboygan, Washington, Winnebago. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource April 19, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: US SHIPPING-CARGO AID CAMPAIGN SET WC CONTAINERSHIPS CLEAR FIRST HURDLE SIU PLAN PAYS LICENSE COSTS SIU PLANT WORKERS STRIKE AT JAY-KAY SIU CABLE SHIP GETS FIRST JOB READY CONVENTION DELEGATE BALLOTING SIU TIDELANDS VICTORY UPHELD ANTI-STRIKE BILL HEARINGS RECESS PUERTO RICO SIU SCORES NEW GAINS BULKSHIP SALES CLOUD REVIVAL OF BULL LINE MA MOVES SPUR AID TO SHIPPING EYE POSSIBLE MOVE ON UAR BLACKLIST COAST GUARD LAUDS CREW FIRE ROLE NEW SIU SHIP ARRIVES IN US TO START ATLANTIC CABLE JOB CG COMMANDS SEAFARERS FOR TUG RESCUE IN GULF LABOR BOARD BACKS SIU TIDELANDS WIN JUDGE NIXES PHONY HOFFA LIBEL ACTION CONGRESS ASKED TO BAN MEXICAN FARM LABORERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/19/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 8 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/069b93790b4fac1e3f96098dd85acba8.PDF cde55e44e10e88e7308cd2377b79b474 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNjON • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Joinf Bargaining Action addresses throng at dedication ceremonies of new hall for Sea­ farers in New Orleans. Seafarers and guests (below) are shown admiring building's patio. (Story on page 3; photos in cepterspread). Unions File Notice Of ILABecomes 9th Member Of NCMB MM&P, MEBA, SIU, ROU and SOA have notified companies of June 15 contract deadline. ILA has joined National Committee for Maritime Bargaining. CiMnsn#* f%44 Brooks Atkinson, retired drama critic and current columnist ^I9"'ng \4¥W» for the "New York Times," bids gohdbye»to Oscar Figueroa, passenger utility on the Beatrice. Atkinson and his wife made round trip to and from San Juan on the Kathryn and Beatrice respectively. (Story on page 24.) Story On Page 3 SIU Boatmen Win Norfolk Tug Elections Some 275 tughoatmen employed by Curtis Bay, McAllister and Gatco in the Norfolk area have voted for SlU^lBU representation. Story On Page 2 Four US Marine Unions Quit ITF Just past his ninth birthday April 2, Joseph Cave Jr., son of Seafarer Joseph Cave, brushes up on homework with parents' help. Young Jody was one of first "SIU benefit babies" when Union maternity benefit went into effect in April, 1952. (Story on page 13.) Homework Time. The MM&P, MEBA, ILA and SIU have withdrawn from ITF because of its "unfair" action on SIUBritish beef. Story On Page 5 V �race Tii« SEAFARERS April. INl LOG SlU Boatmen WinThree Norfolk Tug Fleets New tlU Ship Ready For High Seas NORFOLK—The Inland Boatmen's Union of the SIU won another major election vic­ tory when tug workers of three Hampton Roads towing concerns voted for IBU representa­ tion in balloting conducted by the National Labor Relations Board. The clean sweep by the SIU-^ came in Labor Board votes At the same time, tugmen of Mc­ them being District 50 challenges among workers of McAllister Allister and Curtis Bay voted 64 to and only four by the SIU. Towing, Curtis Bay Towing and Gulf Atlantic Towing. As a result, some 275 additional boatmen will be brought under IBU-SIU con­ tract Only Norfolk Union 54 for SIU representation on Apdl IBU organizers said that a key 14, with District 50 again coming element in the election victory was out on the short end. There were the strong support received from (Continued on page 8) 11 challenged ballots, seven of Bull Line Being Sold; Amcoal Ta Dissolve In the process, the IBCJ "stablished itself as 'he only union of tugboat workers in the Hampton Roads area, by eliminating from the tug picture here the catch-all D strict 50 of the United Mine NEW YORK—American Coal Shipping is closing out its illWorkers. Previously, the SlU-af- fated venture into the shipping industry by selling its last filiated boatmen had won represen­ holding, the SIU contracted Bull Line. The subsidiary com­ tation rights for railroad marine employees in this port working for pany is being sold either to-*' the Chesapeake and Ohio and the McLean Industries, Inc., oper­ Norfolk and Western Railways the ators of the SlU-contracted Waterman and Sea-Land com­ two big coal-carrying roads. panies, or to Kulukundis Marine Recontly-lanuched, SlU-manned Dal Rio (Delta) is shown Gatco Big Win Inc., another SIU operator, prob­ before her maiden voyage (top). Below, chief mate Worraa The biggest win for the IBU ably the latter. Wyman shows how to dog down automatic hatches. Looking came in the voting among 120 eli­ The new owners of Bull Line on are Seafarers Haniy Moss and Llonai Antoina. gible employes of Gulf Atlantic are expected to activate long(Gatco). They voted overwhelm­ pending plans to trade in Libertys HOUSTON—For the second con­ ingly 84 to 14 for SIU representa­ and seam-type vessels for more tion by mail ballot. In addition to modern C-type ships in the reserve secutive year, the SlU-contracted doing docking and undocking work, fleet. The C-type ships would then Bloomfield . Steamship Company the ten Gatco tugs are employed in be converted into partial or com­ has achieved a remarkable record barge-hauling operations along the plete container carriers. Legisla­ of 100 percent in vessel sanitation Virginia and Carolina coasts, to tion providing for such trade-ins on all four of its ships. Third Year Running Wilmington and Morehead City, was passed by Congress last yea%. North Carolina. The notification from the Public American Coal Shipping was set Health Service came on ApHl 13, up in the fall of 1956 at a time when the company was presented when there was a severe shortage with a PHS Sanitation Award. This of coal in Europe and a heavy flow is the third year in a row in which of coal shipments out of Hampton th company has qualified for the Legislation providing for Roads. The company announqpd temporary extension of unem­ plans for chartering as many as 80 citation. PHS awards are issued to steam­ ployment insurance benefits has Libertys from the Maritime Ad­ ship companies when their vessels gone into effect in those states ministration for the coal export achieve a rating of 95 percent or which have agreed to adopt the trade. better on a comprehensive check­ Federal program. Among the To qualify as a legitimate steam­ list of sanitation items, especially states involved is New York. ship operator for purposes of ob­ in the food-handling area. The legislation provides an taining Government charters, the Rare Rating additional 13 weeks of Federal company purchased a single Lib­ Bloomfield ships have long had a benefits when state benefits erty ship, the Chian Trader, and reputation for cleanliness and ex­ have been exhausted. subsequently bought out Bull Line (For details on the program, for a sum variously reported as cellent feeding, with well-run steward departments. Ratings of see the SIU Social Security De­ $28 million and up. 100 percent for ships are extremely partment, page 13.) rare, making the fleetwlde rating an unusual achievement. In a letter of congratulations to the company, M. D. Hollis, assist­ ant surgeon general, declared that "This outstanding record signifies a major contribution to the efforts BALTIMORE—^A maritime disaster of major proportion# of the Public Health Service to reduce the incidence of prevent­ was narrowly averted aboard the SS Frances here when con­ able disease." tainer of chlorine gas sprung a leak. As a result 150 men, Bloomfield Has 100% Clean Fleet New Jobless Benefit Law Chlorine Fumes Inhaled By 150 On 55 Frances Year-Long Safety Record INDEX To Departments The SIU iaioiMi BeotimiR —Pages 8. 8 The SIU Indaslrloi Worker —Page 25 SIU Social Security Dep't —Page IS SIU Safety DeiNirtmeiit —Page » The Pacific Coast Seafarer —Pages 22. 23 Vu\ The Great Lake# Seafarer . —Pages 10. 11 Marking a full year without a disabling lost-time accident aboard the ship, Iberville SIU crewmen pose with second six-month SIU safety award issued recently. Pictured (I to r) are Seafarers Nils C. Beck, bosun; J. Jensen, electrician; Horace Carmichael, steward, and Lawrence A. Holt, messman. Steward Carmichael and four' other crewmembers (not shown) have been aboard a full year without an acci­ dent. SIU Medical Department —Page 19 SIU Food, Ship Sanitation Dep't —Page 20 Editorial Cartoon —Page 15 The Fisherman and Cannery Worker Page 18 A&G Deep Sea Shipping Report —Page 6 The Canadian Seoforer —Page 21 Shipboord News . —Pages 27. 28. 29. 30 •most of them longshoremen. had to be treated for inhaling the deadly gas. Many of them were knocked unconscious. The chlorine fumes were re­ leased as the containers were being loaded out of No. 5 hold aft onto a fiatcar at Pier 8, Locust Point. Since the wind was blowing from the ship to the dock, most of the longshoremen on the dock, as well as many on deck, inhaled the fumes. Quick Action By Chief Mate . Baltimore port agent Rex Dickey credited quick action by the chief mate in saving most crewmembers from exposure to the fumes. When the leak was detected he herded most of the crew to the windward side of the deck and also saw to it that all ports were closed. Chief electrician Bob Bacon, who spent several hours in the hospital before being discharged, reported that he got a full whiff of the chlorine while heading down the gangway. The result was impair­ ment of breathing, nausea and eye irritation. yI �-J Apm, i9fi SEAFARERS Ps£s T&res LOG Sea Unions Call For Pact Talks 1 ILA Joins Nafl Bargaining Body NEW YORK—^The 70,000-member International Longshore­ men's Association has joined the National Committee for Maritime Bargaining and will take part in the forthcoming contract negotiations. 1LA-* ^ General Organizer Thomas participating in the NCMB stating, "Teddy" Gleasoa formally no­ "We further pledge our full coop­ SIU MEETINGS Officers, Radiomen, SIU Notify Owners SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly once a month on days in­ dicated by the SIU Con­ stitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are ex­ pected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram {be sure to include registration num­ ber). The next SIU meet­ ings will be: The plans of the National Committee for Maritime Bargaining to negotiate on an industry-wide basis were advanced l3ist week when the unions involved notified their respective contracted! ' Union, the Staff Officers Associa­ companies of their desire to tion and the SIU, representing all negotiate a new agreement, categories of shipboard personneL The officers union contracts were effective June 15, 1961. scheduied for expiration on June Meanwhile, the Commit­ 15. The SIU contract is an opentee announced that the In­ endIn agreement. its notification to the opera­ tified the group that' the longshore eration and support by all sections union was enroliing as a committee of our organization in the carry­ ing out of these programs." member. ILA representatives, including In his letter to the committee in­ ternational Longshoremen's forming them of his organization's. Gieason, ILA President William Association had formally Intention to participate, Gieason Bradley •and ILA Vice-President said that the NCMB appealed Anthony Anastasio, had been pres­ agreed to becoma a fullfledged member of the group. The to the ILA for several reasons, ent at the December 16, 1960, New York May 8 ILA's action in joining the Com­ among" them being the fact that meeting at which the Committee mittee made it the ninth member each participating union retained was established and its bargaining Philadelphia May 9 union and also made the Commit­ autonomy as to negotiation of its programs approved. Also repre­ Baltimore May 10 tee spokesman for 130,000 workers own agreements, with others ob­ sented at the December 16 meet­ Detroit May 12 The formal notiflcations to the serving and supporting those^ ne­ ing was Local 807 of the Inter­ national Brotherhood of Team­ operators were sent out by the gotiations. He stressed that '"the Houston May 15 Masters, Mates and Pilots, the main issue we are concerned with, sters, which handles most of the New Orleans May 16 Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ and are pleased to say the NCMB waterfront trucking in the New Mobile May 17 sociation, the Radio Officers is advocating full participation in, York metropolitan area. is the right of maritime labor to establish itself in a position whereby it will be able to discuss not simply part of, but all of, the problems that aifect the maritime industry." Panama Closing As an example of the need foi' coordinated marine union policy, and action on larger problems, hnSW. ORLEANS—^An overflow crowd of more than 1,000 Seafarers, members of their Gieason referred to the closing families and guests jammed the 850-seat auditorium past its capacity to participate in dedi­ down of the Panama Line service at a cost of several hundred long­ cation ceremonies of the new'hall for Seafarers in this port. The April 8 proceedings included shoremen's jobs. This decision, he a tribute to the Union and its>' said, was taken uniiateraliy "with­ members from major political new building symbolized the status SIU in the Port of New Orleans. out even the courtesy of an in­ leaders in the state, including of seamen as first class citizens In After the dedication program, vitation to our international us Senator Russell Long and New New Orleans. Seamen are recog­ the audience toured the building union' to discpss the issues in­ Orleans Mayor deLesseps S. Mor­ nized as such, he said, "by every­ whose facilities include the large volved. rison. one from the head of the govern­ auditorium; a theatre room which (The Panama Line, owned by the ment to the man In the street. can be used as a lecture hall or Complete Union Facilities Panama Railroad Company, which The new hall in this city, located This is what we've been striving for the showing of motion pic­ operates the Panama Canal, was tures and television; the complete­ at 630 Jackson Avenue, has been for." discontinOed by Administration ly equipped clinic which serves as Senator Long, who made the order. It had been under attack in operation since March 6. It in­ a diagnostic center for Seafarers dedication address emphasized the from the American Merchant cludes complete facilities for all and their dependents; a cafeteria; Marine Institute and particuiarly Union functions and recreational development of union responsibil­ a lounge and an outdoor patio; a ity both In the civic area and In from the. Grace Line, a competing activities as well as the New carrier. SlUNA spokesmen had op­ Orleans clinic of the Seafarers union concern for the well-being sea chest store; the hiring hall; of the industry In which its mem­ Union administrative offices and posed the closing, particularly at Medical Program. other facilities. this time, because of its impact on In welcoming SIU men and bers are employed. The cafeteria and lounge area is the jobs of a large group of long­ guests to the ceremonies, SIUNA Similarly, Mayor Morrison ap­ shoremen and other waterfront President Paul Hall said that the plauded the role played by the dominated by a large five-panel mural depicting the history of ma­ Workers in a period of recession rine unions. The mural was painted and high unemployment. The NMU, by LOG art editor Bernard Seaman. whose members man the Panama Line ships, had supported the French Quarter Style shutdown.) Architecturally, the building Gieason declared that the ILA conforms to the style of the French looked forward to future meetings Qharter with generous use of with all the other marine unions grillwork, a curved staircase, and large whits columns at the en­ trance to the building. Extensive use is made of shrubbery and sculpture to add to the hall's attraction. Dedicate New Orleans Hail; More Than 1,000 Attend ILA Gulf Leaders At Dedication Union Book Renewals Up With SIU membership book re­ newals coming up at the end of 1961 for many Seafarers, applica­ tions for renewal have already been made available in all ports. Those Seafarers who have already paid their dues for the fuil year of 1961 can now apply for and receive a new membership book. The new'books are made neces­ sary by the fact that space for due* payment entries in many membership books runs out at the end of 1961. This would be true for all membership books issued during 1952, when the entire Union book membership at the time re­ ceived new books and new mem­ bership numbers. Headquarters has emphasized that those who have used up all the entry space In their books should make their new book ap­ plications now instead of waiting until the end of the year. tors, maiied out on April 6, the SIU declared that it would advise the operators shortly as to speclfie contract proposals. The National Committee had previously announced its intention to bargain with the operators on a wide range of issues affecting sea­ men's job security, going beyond wage and hour issues. Each mem­ ber union of t he group will ne­ gotiate its own bread and butter contract Issues, with the other member unions participating and having full liaison in all issues. On the broader issues, the Com­ mittee Is concerned with develop­ ing a program dealing with such issues as the operation of runaway shipping by American owners, assistance to the domestio trades, automation on board ship and on the dock, revision of sub­ sidies to conform with changing patterns of foreign trade, action on the perennial problem of com­ petition from the Military Sea Transportation Service, promotion of American-flag bulk cargo opera­ tions and similar matters. The object of this program is to give American seamen a voice on major economic issues which de­ termine whether or not they can count on reasonably steady em­ ployment. The eight sea-going unions in the Committee hold contracts with operators representing 90 percent of all American-flag shipping. They include the Masters, Mates and Pilots; Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association; the SIU At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; the Sailors Union of the Pacific; the Marine Fire­ men's Union; the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union; the Radio Officers Union and the Staff Of­ ficers Association. West Coast union contracts involved expire In September, but they will partici­ pate directly In the discussions. The chairman of the NCMB Is Jesse Calhoon, secretary - treas­ urer of the MEBA, while Captain Charles Crooks, MM&P president, is the Committee's secretary. La. Leaders, Union Heads Attend Building Ceremony Among ILA representatives present «t the New Orleans dedication were Al Chittenden idei (top, left) and Clarence Henry (top, right). New Orleans; George Dixon (bottom, left), Mobile and Ralph Massey, Galveston, NEW ORLEANS—The dedica-4tion ceremonies of the new hall In shoremen's Association and Clar­ New Orleans were attended by a ence Henry, president of ILA large turnout of political leaders Local 1419, both of them New and trade union representatives. Orleans locals of the ILA; Ed AltThey Included Senator Russell B. man, president of the Marine Engi­ Long, who delivered the dedication neers Beneficial Association; Vic­ address. Mayor deLesseps Morri­ tor Bussie, the president of th® son, who presented SIUNA Presi­ Louisiana State Labor Council, dent Hall with the key to the city. AFL-CIO; A. P. Stoddard, presi­ City Councilman Paul Burke, who dent of the New Orleans Central welcomed the Union to Its new Labor Council, and E. L. WiUiame, location, and Seymour Weiss, AFL-CIO. former president of the Dock The group was also addressed by Board. Charles Logan, employer truste® Speaker Include Union Repe of the Seafarers Welfare Plan SIU Vice-President Lindsey Wil­ Speakers from the union ranks included Al Chittenden, president liams served as master of cere­ of Local 1418, International Long­ monies. �SEAFARERS Wage AprO, INK LOG Rdbin Hood Coffee What Ship Charter Terms Mean 1?*^ By Capt. Milton Williams meanings in the charter market. time and money earned. Despatch In instance it indicates the num­ money as a rule is one-half of the ber of days that were agreed upon, demurrage rate on the theory that in advance, for the loading and both the owner and charterer discharging operation. The second should participate in the time meaning indicates when the vessel saved. the type and kind of cargo that is required to report, ready to go SPACE CHARTERS—These ere can be carried. on charter. The cancelling date sometimes used by a large shipper The shipowner is responsible for indicates when the charterer has to insure that his cargo will not the crew, stores, Insurance (again the option to cancel if the ship be shut out of a certain ship sail­ ing on a scheduled date. This is except as provided in the charter) usually used with ships on berth and all operating costs of the ship services. itself. He pays for the water used CHARTERING BROKERS and by the crew and for galley fuel. CHARTERING AGENTS are, as All other charges are paid by the Indicated by the terms, interme­ charterer, including engine fuel, diaries who represent the owners boiler water, cargo handling and charterers in arriving at a sat­ charges, pilotage, wharfage, port It's eoffeetime on the Robin isfactory agreement in the charter­ dues, tolls, fumigation (if required Hood as saloon pantryman ing of ships. They do the negotiat­ because of the cargo carried) cus­ Juan Ortora prepares to ing and draw up the various' toms, consular fees and the many our some of the steaming clauses, agree on all detail and other charges which are incurred rew after the ship docked have their principals sign the in the operation of -the ship in at the Mooremac terminal charter party. They, like aii bro­ connection with service to the in Brooklyn. charterer. For example, overtime fails to report at the time stated. kers, act on a fee basis. for the crew caused by the charter­ If the charter party provides lay er's schedule of working cargo is days to commence January 10 to chargeable to the charterer. The January 24, the charterer does not time charter rate is usually based have to accept the ship before the on the ship's known performance', 10th of January, even though the her deadweight and cubic capac­ ship is ready before then. Failure ity. A survey is made on delivery to report prior to the time speci­ and redelivery of the ship to de­ fied on January 24 gives the char­ termine the amount of fuel and terer the right to cancel. water on board. Damage caused UNPAID OVERTIME IS THE KIND OF PRACTICE guaranteed to DEMURRAGE — The shipowner the charterer's operation are is compensated here for any delay put anybody on edge, and the Hungarian worker is no exception. his responsibility. in loading and dlscnarging over The Hungarian trade union publication recently carried letters of com­ VOYAGE CHARTER — Under and above the time provided for plaint from several plants about this practice. One worker employed this charter, an agreement is in the charter party. The rate of at the Csepei motor works (which became famous as a center of resist­ reached between owner and char­ demurrage is generally based on terer for a full or part cargo to be the daily operating cost of the ance during the 1956 rebellion) charged that at the beginning of tha transported between certain ports. ship. There are, of course, excep­ month the work crews jire laid off with nothing to do. Then at the end This may be one or more ports tions to this rule of rate of de­ of the month "we have to work day" and night, being forced some­ named in the charter party. A murrage charges. times to stay 16 to 24 hours in the plant without a break." The news­ mutually-satisfactory rate is agreed DESPATCH—The time saved in paper noted that no overtime is paid for this practice. Another worker, upon in advance and the freight loading and/or discharging a ves­ is paid on the amount carried. In sel under charter which provided employed at a shipyard, complains abouT being turned to at 6 AM on some cases a charter is on a dead­ lay days is called "despatch" and Sunday, and never knowing when the day's work will end. weight basis, in which case the In some plants, overtime Is paid at the expense of bonus money. Tha referred,to as despatch time. Char­ rate is determined by the amount ter parties generally provide for newspaper places the blame squarely on the trade union authorities of deadweight made available. despatch money to be paid to the who are supposed to authorize such work before it takes place. Unless otherwise specified, the charterer for this time saved on shipowner pays ALL expenses, in­ the cargo operation. Most, but i. ^ ^ cluding fuel, dues, tugs, pilotage, not all, charters provide for re­ RECENT UNREST AND REBELLION IN ANGOLA has been at­ cargo cost, wharfage, insurance versible lay days—that is, the time tributed to the dissatisfaction of African working on the coffee planta­ and all wages, including crew OT. used in loading and discharging tions. The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions reports LAY DAYS—This term has two are added to arrive at the despatch that the plantation workers are subject to forced labor by the Portu­ guese authorities. Tribal chiefs are made to produce recruits to work on the plantations, and the labor laws of the colony as such can compel the Africans to sign work contracts. Under the law, any African who fails to seek work to Improve "their social conditions" can be drafted for public works and signed over to a private employer. It's no surprise then, to read of uprisings in the back country and the massacre of planters and overseers by the conscripted Africans. C Ed. note: This is the third ii} a series of articles written for the SEAFARERS LOG by Captain Milton Williams, formerly vi^e-president and operating manager of Bull Lines. Captain Williams, who is now retired, will discuss the various phases of American-flag ship opera­ tion in these articles from an independent management viewpoint.) In this article we shall at­ tempt to familiarize the reader with the common terms used In ship chartering, by giving a broad and, of necessity, somewhat sketchy outline of the meaning of the various terms. Most of you, of course, are aware that a charter Is merely an agreement between the shipowner on one side and another party to lease or rent a ship or part thereof. The other pa-ty may be another owner, a shipper of cargo, or an agent. The term CHARTER PARTY is applied to the agreement signed by both parties and may be compared to the lease for an apartment. Actu­ ally, it is a contract. To minimize disputes, over the various clauses of the charter par­ ty, standard forms are generally used. These forms are changed or modified to suit the particular con­ tract in question. Standard char­ ter party forms cover a wide vari­ ety of cargoes—coal, oil, grain, sulphur, ore, rock and many oth­ ers. Special standard forms are j used in certain trade routes where j eonditions warrant them. BAREBOAT CHARTER—As in­ dicated in this type of charter, the shipowner leases the ship to the charterer in seaworthy condiiton. with all her fittings and gear aboard, but without a crew, stores, fuel, water, dunnage and so on. In other words, the bare boat. The charterer then assumes all of the expenses of operating the ship, Including hiring a crew. The mas­ ter and chief engineer are, in most cases, hired subject to approval of the shipowner. The operational control is the charterer's, with the owner having no say whatever as to cargo, voyages and routes, pro­ vided. these are within the scope agreed to in the charter party. Obviously, a shipowner will not enter into a bareboat charter with any but the most-reputable firms and then only for a long period of time. When the vessel is delivered to go on charter, a survey is made to determine the vessel's condition, with a similar survey on redelivery to the owner when the charter is completed. The charterer is responsible for all repairs, except those items which can be considered ordinary wear and tear. Upon delivery of the ship, the charterer may elect to keep and pay for the fuel and water on board at the time. Con­ versely, the shipowner has the same privilege on redelivery. Because of the problems involved, few American shipowners bare­ boat their ships. However, most Government owned ships, during and after World War II, were op­ erated by private firms under bare­ boat charter. TIME CHARTER—Under this type of charter, the owner leases the vessel, or part thereof, to the chai terers for a fixed period. This may be for one or more conseeutive voyages, for a nionth, two months or more. The charter party for time charters usually de­ fines the trading limits as well as E LABOR 'ROUND THE WORLD 'Food For Peace' Goal: $11 Billion Surplus Cargo t, t. TATTLING ON THE BOSS IS BAD FORM everywhere it seems. A Communist youth organization newspaper published a letter from a col­ lective farm employee in which she complained about falsification of production reports. The letter pointed out that sowing and harvesting were both later than reported and production figures were inflated as well. The Communist publication investigated her complaints and found them Justified, also noting that she was fired from'the job for shipments by about a half-billion writing the letter. dollars. As a long-range effort, the l" 4< ' program would draw participation WATERFRONT WORKERS IN THE CARIBBEAN showed some fine from more foreign nations because teamwork recently in connection with a strike of clerical workers on it would Involve guarantees of the island of Grenada. The clerical workers, who were employed by stable operation over a long period the Nutmeg Association, appealed to the Grenada Trade Union Congress of time. for support. The result was that Grenada dockworkers, members of the Seamen and Waterfront Workers Union, boycotted ships carrying nutipeg. The port operators then attempted to divert all traffic to Trinidad in retaliation, but Trinidad, Barbados and St. Lucia unions April, 1961 Vol. XXIII, No. 4 refused to handle any diverted ships. As a result, the Nutmeg Associ­ ation reinstated all the clerical workers with two months' pay and started negotiations. t> tit A SPEED-UP BY ANY OTHER NAME Is still a speed-up and still PAUL HALL, President unpopular. That's the conclusion to be drawn after reading the com­ HCRBERT BRAND, Editor. BERNARD SEA­ plaints about the operation of the "Socialist Competition" progi-am in MAN, Art Editor. HERMAN ARTHUR, AL -MASKIN, CRARLsa BEAUMET, ALBERT Czechoslovakia, The Communist trade union publication "Prace" notes AMATEAU, ARTHUR MARKOWITE, Staff that despite two years of tub-thumbing, "at the present time there are Writers. only 350,000 Woi'kers In the movement of the socialist labor brigades." The paper blames the slow progress of the program on people who "do Publlthta moniTily at Ttio haadquartara not have the courage to pledge themselves to such tasks" or those who anal Union, Union, At­ of tho Saafirori Intornatienal lantic Oulf, Lakai and Inland Watart "are used to working In the routine of old methods." Dlatrict, AFL-CIO, *71 Fourth Avanua, "Socialist competition" is the Communist label for programs of in­ Brooklyn 32, NY. Tal. HYacinth 9-6400. Sacond clan postaga paid at tha Paat creasing output per worker, usually through speed-up techniques. By Office In Brooklyn, NY, undar tha Act pitting groups of workers against each other in the "socialist labor of AuB. 24, 1912. brigades," ilic authorllies constantly increase the production standard expected of all the w^rk force. WASHINGTON—A proposed "food for pe&ce" program in­ volving the distribution of $11 billion worth of farm surplus over the next five years has been submitted to President Kennedy and will probably*^ — be transmitted to Congress in On a yearly basis, the proposed similar form. The program plan would increase farm surplus would have considerable impact on US-flag shipping and ship employ­ ment since a large proportion of these shipments would go on American vessels. Farm surplus shipments are cov­ ered by the "50-50" law which calls for shipment of at least 50 percent of all Government-financed cargoes on US vessels. In addition, the In­ ternational Cooperation Adminis­ tration, which administers foreign programs, recently ordered all cargoes to be carried on US ships where the United States pays the freight costs. If such aid is carried on a foreign-flag ship, the receiv­ ing country will have to pay the freight charges. The propoi-sd expansion of the food program would make Its scope world-wide and would re­ sult in the shipment of meat, milk, fat, poultry and eggs, in addition to the present grain shipments. In many parts of the world, food would take the place of money for workers on Industrial development projects. t. SEAFARERS LOG �SSSI SEAFAUSnS Cubs Scout Union Headquarters LOG f»t» Fitr* Four US Unions Leave ITF; Hit Unfair Action On SlU Four major American maritime unions have withdrawn from the International Transportworkers Federation, the world-wide organization, of transport unions. The four unions, the International Longshoremen's Association, the Masters, Mat^s and Pilots, the Marine Engineers-^ Beneficial Association and the British Commonwealth flags to wage scales and shipboard condi­ Seafarers International Union escape North American standards. tions. of North America, all affiliated with the AFL-CIO, sent a cable on April 18 to Peter De Vries, general secretary of the ITF in London, informing him that they were withdrawing from the world transport body because of the "unfair manner" in which it had suspended the SIU over the dis­ pute between the National Union of Seamen of Great Britain and the SIUNA. The cable also pointed out that all four unions previously had spe­ cifically requested that the issues involved in the dispute be referred Mike Carlin, SlU patrolman, explains function and purpose back t<T the Seafarers Section of of rotary shipping board to members of a West New York, the ITF, but that this request had NJ cub scout pack who were visiting headquarters. been ignored and the Executive Committee of the ITF, meeting in Tel Aviv last week, had suspended the SIUNA pending final action by the next ITF Congress. The organizations said, "that consequently they can no longer be bound by ITF policy and pro­ WASHINGTON—^The Internal Revenue Service is under­ cedure. Our withdrawal is effec­ as of the date of this message." taking a special factual survey to determine the extent of tax tive The text of the cable to Mr. abuses engaged in by American firms in their runaway oper­ De Vries, signed by Captain Wil­ ations overseas. ! liam Bradley,. president of the The survey, strongly op­ never returned to the parent- ILA; Paul Hall, president of the posed by the runaway con­ American concern. US tax laws SIUNA; Captain John Bishop, sec­ cerns, is being done by the IRS do not apply to these funds until retary-treasurer of the MM&P and with a view toward correcting the they are returned to the US and Ray McKay, executive vice-presi­ abuses through the enactment ot distributed as corporation divi­ dent of the MEBA, is as follows: "In view of the precipitous acappropriate iegislation by Con­ dends. ,tion taken by the ITF Executive Runaway Profit gress. the study is sponsored by the Runaway shipowners have Committee in Tel Aviv in sus­ ipS Office of Internationai Opera­ claimed that they repatriate the pending the SIU as a result of the tions and will take an especially profits made by their foreign sub­ dispute between the SIU and the close look a companies operating sidiaries and these funds are then British National Union of Seamen, out of the tax-havens of Lichten- taxed by the Government. The particularly after a request by -Etein, Panama, Liberia and Hon­ SIU and other seafaring unions American unions that this ques­ duras. Runaway shipowners usually have pointed out that this is not tion be referred back to the Sea­ operate out of the latter three so and that the. runaway operators farers Section for resolution was ignored, we hereby record our dis­ nations. keep their profits overseas or satisfaction with the unfair man­ Agents of the IRS will try to bring them back as interest-free discover the nature, source and loans, so that they cannot be taxed ner in which you have acted. In light of the ITF action, the under­ amounts of money that the run­ under US laws. signed organizations have no al­ away concerns have at their dis­ Present tax laws require that ternative but to advise you of their posal and do not report on their US corporations detail information withdrawal as member organiza­ US income taxes. The key diffi­ on the financial transactions be­ tions of the ITF and that conse­ culty is in obtaining reports about tween the parent concern and the quently they cai;^ no longer be the inter-company dealings of the subsidiary. Transactions between bound by ITF policy and proced­ more sophisticated corporations. companies held by the subsidiaries ure. Our withdrawal is effective "We may never get the full story," or between the subsidiaries—where as of date of this message." Clarence I. Cox, director of the most of the profits are made—are The issue which led to the with­ Investigations said. not covered by the law and the drawal of the four unions arose He said that funds are shifted major change in legislation would out of the practice of Canadian among the foreign companies and probably come in this area. and American shipowners in using Tax Men Focusing On Hunaway Dodge As a result of this practice, a writ­ ten agreement was reached be­ tween the SIUNA and Sir Thomas Yates, then head of the National Union of Seamen of Great Britain, in which the British seamen agreed that they would not permit the British flag to be used as an es­ cape hatch for North American shipowners seeking to lower their However, this agreement was never enforced by the British union. Last summer, when a rank and file revolt broke put in the NU3 in a rebellion against contract conditions, tying up ships in vari­ ous parts of the world, the SIU of Canada gave financial assistanca (Continued on page 12) Houston Engineers' Hall Memorializes Keiiogg HOUSTON—Leaders in maritime labor and management paid tribute early this month to- the late William G. Kellogg, executive vice president of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, at the dedication"^' of the remodeled MEBA hall man declared "Bill Kellogg's nam* will stand for many years in th* here. Among those attending the cere­ monies here April 12 were Ed Altman, MEBA international presi­ dent; Lee Pressman, MEBA gen­ eral counsel; R. A. Amador, presi­ dent of the MEBA Houston local; Jesse Calhoon, MEBA interna­ tionai secretary-treasurer; Paul Hall, president of the Seafarers International Union; Ralph D. Casey and William Mullins, presi­ dent and vice president of the American Merchant Marine Insti­ tute, and representatives of ship­ ping interests. Kellogg, in addition to holding the MEBA executive vice presi­ dent post, was also a member of the union's National Administra­ tive Committee at the MEBA con­ vention last May. At the time of his death March 17, he was also chairman of MEBA District 1; branch agent in Houston and chairman of the Boards of Trus­ tees of the union's dry cargo and tanker welfare, pension and vaca­ tion plans. A plaque in memory of Kellogg was unveiled at the building by his widow. A brother and two sisters also survive the MEBA leader. Speaking at the dedication of the building at 314 Broadway, Alt- annals of maritime for his ac­ complishments in representing en­ gineers. The purpose of this dedi­ cation is to leave something tangi­ ble for posterity." Pressman praised Kellogg's "highest purpose and profound convictions," and called on tho union to carry out Kellogg's ideals and improve the lot of working engineers who sail ships of the American flag. Helped Set Up NCMB Amador and Calhoon noted Kellogg's concern with the fam­ ilies of marine engineers and pledged to finish the agenda of objectives outlined by Kellogg. Kellogg was a key figure in the establishment of the National Committee for Maritime Bargain­ ing early this year. SIU President Paul Hall de­ scribed Kellogg as "a fighting man in every sense of the word." Hall said the best way to honor Kel­ logg is for all maritime leaders to fight for the good of the industry. Casey of the AMMI noted that Kellogg was "tough but fair and a man whose word was as good as his bond." Other speakers at the dedication of the building were Mullins and William B. Chatfield of Philadelphia, operating manager of Keystone Shipping Co. EARTH FOR lOSMINUTK/VriZOOO M\LBS PEFZHOUR^OvkR-iOOMIL&UR MICHMANNTR\AL OPENS IN JERUSALEM... ACCUSED OF DIRECTING MURDER OF SIX MILLIIDN JEWS IN NAZI DEATH CAMPS# RESIDEhfTS 6ET PIGHTTO VOTB )fsl PRESIDEbmAlELECT/ONS AG U.S. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 15 APPROVED. UN REpoprrs WORLD POPULATION DUE TO R^CH THREE BILLION THIS YEAR... INCREASING BY 45 TO 55" MILLION ANNUALLY, RED TROOFS SCOR ING GAINS IN LAOS AS RUSSIA STALLS ON CEASE FIRE. PROPOSALS, UcS' PBACB CORPS VOLU/srfEERS TO TRAIN AT .pueRro,,Kico JUNGLt'CAMP. PRESIDENT i<ENNEC^To VISIT FRANCE AT END OF MAY/ CONFER WITH PEOAULLE ON NUCLEAR. TESTING. ALGERIA PEACE, OTHER ISSUES . �Pare Six SEAFARERS April. INt LOG SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPING ROARD (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) March 1 Through March 31 A sharp upsurge in virtually every phase of shipping activity was registered in SIU ports during the month of March. Not only did the job total make a consider­ able comeback from winter lows but it even ap)roached the boom shipping figures for December. The atter month is traditionally the year's best for job turnover because of men getting off for the holidays. The total of jobs shipped, 2,689, was 685 jobs more than the February figure. In fact, it was some 500 jobs over the total of class A men left on the beach at the end of the month, which reflects superior shipping op­ portunities for class A men. All seniority groups shared in the job rise, with class C, the lowest seniority group, surging to a total of 274 Ship Activity jobs shipped. tZIlass A picked up an additional 363 shipboard berths with Class B getting 207 more spots than in February. Ship activity showed a rise in every category with 489 ship calls compared to 430 in February and 449 vessels hitting SIU ports in January. In the face of the rise in ship activity and shipping the registered-on-the-beach total declined. In the new registration group for chief steward, group 1-S, the figures show a total of*95 men register­ ing in that category for all ports. A truer picture of the group 1-S status will come in the April figures, since chief stewards started shipping exclusively out of 1-S in that month. f Pay Sign fa OHs Om Trans. TOTAi; Boston 8 Now York 43 Philadolphia ..4 Bolrimoro ....21 Norfolk 2 Jocksonvillo ..6 MIomI 1 Mobile 10 Now Orloans..11 HoHston 23 Wilmington ... 0 San Francisco.. 3 Soottlo 9 0 15 1 8 0 1 0 5 10 4 0 4 9 10 48 26 10 22 14 8 7 46 65 19 14 5 IB 106 31 30 24 21 9 22 67 92 19 21 23 TOTALS ....138 57 294 489 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Miami Mobile \ New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTAI S Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS 8 Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 S ALL 12 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 13 0 5 7 3 9 1 1 4 6 3 16 1 3 5 1 80 30 141 1 17 27 45 35 31 95 20 150 1 25 24 60 33 0 5 5 7 19 7 3 2 10 2 17 0 0 5 5 79 1 35 13 46 14 13 21 47 12 72 0 19 2 16 18 6 4 19 0 14 7 21 8 9 14 6 28 0 1 6 5 18 1 6 8 1 5 12 3 15 5 9 5 7 8 9 22 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 .0 0 0 , 17 31 1 9 5 2 3 6 15 23 10 48 3 2 9 14 55 11 97 2 31 36 26 10 24 42 20 88 3 12 13 28 66 102 26 194 7 37 53 97 44 84 27 155 9 33 34 76 8. 10 2 20 1 4 3 8 8 4 13 5 1 3 6 14 10 13 36 1 13 1 2 4 12 9 8 29 0 0 5 5 39 5 14 18 7 17 10 *32 13 27 8 48 6 14 6 26 215 385 121 1 721 20 125 161 306 189 368 124 1 681 33 103 133 1 269 TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL A B 0 0 0 0 16 5 0 16 150 6 11 50 0 0 0 0 17 5 0 0 1 72 1 18 0 0 0 28 0 6 1 6 6 13 15 22 0 0 0 2 0 0 Q0 1 1 48 14 0 0 4 88 4 28 0 5 6 155 1 76 7 13 3 3 1 14 0 0 0 29 0 5 2 8 8 18 48 26 6 22 38 1 66 671 269 ' Registered 0 n The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP C ALL 1 .2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 0 21 7 0 14 2 23 1 5 6 16 216 61 112 38 211 3 56 15 38 46 0 0 22 14 25 7 6 7 1 91 34 65 16 115 3 26 38 67 1 0 34 4 10 14 1 5 4 9 1 60 7 6 13 14 1 22 0 4 2 0 5 0 - 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 63 23 6 68 0 6 1 29 0 6 63 87 18 165 8 24 31 4 120 60 6 237 30 40 23 93 5 45 19 21 9 7 34 11 27 5 2 15 1 2 34 22 26 50 3 17 0 9 5 2 18 92 13 8 4 25 4 10 13 27 66 1016 287 448 119 854 30 123 166 1i 319 ENCINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Miami Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS GROUP 1 2 5 3 30 78 2 22 6 35 4 11 3 12 0 0 .".... 3 20 13 63 32 122 3 6 7 20 4 38 m 430 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped. CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 AIL 12 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 8 2 0 3 7 1 2 6 0 4 1 1 1 2 66 19 35 28 9 117 3 78 10 107 3 37 16 56 5 29 0 3 2 5 3 14 0 2 9 0 0 0 50 1 22 12 ss;! 1 43 8 52 2 17 •14 33 9 2 17 0 5 3 8;i 5 2 5 12 1 1 1 3 1111 2 1 16 1 6 4 5 2 9 0 6 3 9 0 0 0 1 0 1' 0 1 0 1- 0 0 0 0 3 26 1 3 13 4 9 20 28 0 4 7 14 21 8 84 1 18 13 32 14 65 15 94 0 16 11 27 8 162 5 50 35 90 30 92 12 134 38 43 84 3 12 3 5 4 12 5 6 3 14 1 10 7 18 28 0 1 6 1 7 5 11 8 24 0 2 1 3 6 48 2 8 4 14 5 33 7 42 2 8 4 17 55 |~597 19 170 112 1 301 94 369 74 1 537 12 142 119 273 Registered Oin The Beach CLASS A CLASS B TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 .2 3 ALL A 2 3 ALL 1 B C ALL 1 3 ALL 2 0 0 1 6 1 10 2 7 2 9 5 1 0 5 1 4 3 42 107 19 2 56 42 205 35 96 18 149 5 28 28 61 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 14 1 33 6 40 0 9 3 6 0 0 86 12 73 4 70 1 1 52 33 1 53 38 28 8 0 15 5 0 0 0 12 3 0 12 2 6 1 3 7 2 0 5 5 10 9 28 2 11 0 9 10 8 3 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 1 1 0 8 28 57 12 60 0 8 0 8 33 5 6 21 4 2 48 0 17 94 5 12 27 17 138 32 6, 111 0 26 22 73 21 6 31 134 35 4 84 31 249 35 45 10 -90 7 9 19 0 0 36 1 10 4 4 14 18 11 2 14 3 3 4 4 15 /o 0 0 0 24 43 0 3 0 27 6 35 2 7 8 7 13 42 72 2 7 30 0 8 1 9 17 13 21 4 4 8 67 52 127 537 273 127 937 149 418 67 1 634 23 139 120 282 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B GROUP forf 1-9 Bos ..... *T N. n.T Y...,. Phil —1 Nor f __ Jac /r ._ Mia Mob No Hou Wil S. F Sea TOTALS 1 20 5 12 1 1 1 11 19 10 2 6 . 6 95 1 2 0 1 27 9 3 3 7 8 3 0 3 2 0 0 4 4 17 16 32 22 6 1 6 2 8 4 117 71 3 AT.f. 0 2 64 120 8 19 37 64 4 8 1 7 2 3 7 26 59 111 27 91 6 15 21 35 9 27 245 1 5281 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP . 1 3 ALL 1-9 2 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 0 0 3 3 2 2 1 5 1 0 3 4 3 6 26 35 — 43 15 60 118 3 2 21 26 1 0 10 11 1 3 3 11 1 4 6 0 7 1 0 13 14 19 8 27 54 1 0 7 Z 1 0 3 4 1 3 13 0 3 6 0 8 8 0 0 1 1 1 2 2 7 12 1 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 12 0 7 2 20 0 15 15 29 0 1 1 26 28 6 14 11 60 25 0 24 91 , 1 2 8 42 52 5 26 15 39 57 85 3 4 50 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 3 6 3 4 2 ' 1 0 1 3 4 5 6 6 1 10 0 22 2 4 3 15 4 22 0 12 2 21 23 4 9 1 16 13 20 155 1 188 19 137 65 247 1 468 19 8 160" j~i87 GROUP CLASS 3 ALL A 1 2 B 1 5 0 0 1 4 15 118 1 1 13 26 0 0 1 11 1 7 0 54 0 0 8 0 0 1 1 13 8 16 12 0 1 15 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 15 25 0 0 12 12 91 8 11 85 2 1 57 6 0 1 4 5 4 0 0 22 6 0 0 3 2 14 19 23 .21 6 6 "69"1 ~81 468 187 \JI Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 1 3 ALL C ALL 1-9 2 10 1 0 2 4 2 0 1 1 2 4 60 15 159 20 63 19 87 179 4 6 50 26 0 6 9 0 11 11 1 19 4 7 85 4 0 62 12 26 11 36 3 33 40 13 1 3 3 3 8 1 22 3 4 4 16 10 1 32 2 2 2 0 4 1 2 7 0 0 2 0 4 2 0 1 1 2 75 0 0 9 32 0 15 15 44 11 23 12 128 13 39 19 100 171 2 1 54 57 55 7 10 17 34 12 15 18 11 153 10 5 15 5 6 2 4 17 1 0 5 4 28 2 46 0 10 0 17 6 21 1 9 63 6, 3 7 20 5 3 9 17 4 19 81 1 736 90 198 95 325 798 27 29 209 1 265 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE *STEWARD GRAND TOTALS GROUP 123 215 385 121 112 430 55 212 71 245 539 886 421 ALL 1 721 1 597 1 52« |1846 Registered CLASS B GROUP 123 20 125 161 19 170 112 13 20 155 52 315 428 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP ALL 1 2 3 2 3 ALL 1 1 306 189 368 124 681 33 103 133 1 301 94 369 74 537 12 142 119 1 188 156 65 247 468 19 • 8 160 1 795 439 802 445 11686 64 253 412 ALL 1 269 1 273 1 187 1 729 GROUP 2 3 1 6 22 38 8 67 52 6 6 69 95 159 20 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS ALL ABC 1 66 681 269 66 1 127 537 273 127 1 81 468 187 81 1 274 1686 729 274 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 |1016 287 448 119 854 30 123 166 | 937 149 418 67 634 23 139 120 95 325 708 27 1 736 288 29 209 2689 724 961 511 2196 80 291 495 * The 1-S totals are included In the grand total of group 1, steward. For a breakdown on l-s shipping, see steward department section of the report. ALL 1 319 1 282 1 265 1 866 �April. 1»«1 , SKAfARERS (r /.''.v. Joe Alcina, Safety Director What's A 'Routine' Accident? An analysis of the accidents reported to us by SIU companies during 1960 has just been issued by the Safety Department and forwarded to ait operators, ships and Union offices. The findings in the 1960 accident analysis refeal no sUrtling differences since 1959; in fact, the overall pattern of a year ago seems to apply again in almost every instance. This is no cause for alarm or pessimism regarding the progress of shipboard safety campaigns. Actually, the findings for 1960, as they match 1959, confirm what should be obvious to everyone in the in­ dustry by now. In essence, they show that maritime work is a risky, affair, that many Jobs and work practices feature built-in hazards and no amount of safety training and education can'l>ossibly eliminate all accidents. No safety program drorth its salt is dedicated to the proposition that all accidents can be prevented since allowance must be made for socalled "human error." We can try, by education, training and con­ stant repetition, to forestall a lot of accidents by making everyone aware of potential dangers in a common-sense manner. This is the objective of the Joint Safety Program of the SIU and its contracted companies. The value of the statistics accumulated by the Safety Department over the past four years lies in the fact that they pinpoint the prob­ lems which require special attention. They also provide us, for the first tijne, with a reliable body of figures to measure one year's record against the next and to see where our efforts may have fallen down or produced improvement. On the basis of several years' experience, we can predict, for ex­ ample, that only one out of every three shipboard accidents is usually aerious enough to cause i^t time on the job. We know, too, that almost nine of every ten accidents on SIU ships is reported to the depart­ ment head on board the vessel at some time during the 24-hour period after it occurs. These findings, and others, are far different than the vague generali­ ties pubiicized about seamen a few short years ago. The picture we get is not that seamen are a bunch of accident-prone, claim-happy characters; they are hard-working men doing their best in the face of the hazardous conditions that make up shipboard life. What can be done, and is done, is to highlight what went wrong before and how to avoid the same pitfalls. It's pretty clear thafmany types of work engaged in when accidents occur are difficult to classify as anything other than "routine duties." This is because a guy usually takes some care when he's working with something hot, or sharp, or with an acid, but he'll think nothing of taking an extra-quick step, or turning his head or not wearing goggles "just fdr a second." It's already too late then and his mind Isn't on what he's supposed to be doing. All of this is a roundabout way of saying that "routine" accidents are made up of "routine" things that cause most accidents. This is true whether you're on a ship, at the work bench ashoi;^e, at home, in the kitchen or on the highway. It's no secret, however, that the past couple of years have witnessed a sharp arid usually noticeable change in work habits aboard ship. Non-skid paints, yellow markers, warning signs and a good dose of common sense fostered by joint safety campaigns are making a dif­ ference and are helping to cut down accidents. Work habits don't change overnight but we all can see changes taking place around us. This is all to the good and a welcome omen for the future. Par* Serea LOG NY Port Council Opposes Anti-Union Dock Curbs A NEW YORK—^The fight against proposed expansion of the powers of the Bi-State Water­ front Commission has shifted to New Jersey as New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller signed legislation opposed by AFL-CIO President George Meany and the New York Port Council of The Maritime Trades Department. picketing unions could be charged seeking to modify the Waterfront The measure signed by the with violating the law and be sub­ Commission's hearing procedures Governor greatly expands the jurisdiction of the Commission and gives it the right to punish long­ shoremen and other harbor work­ ers for participating in "illegal" work stoppages. The Greater New York Port Council of the MTD and the AFL-CIO both raised partic­ ular objection to the latter pro­ vision which, in effect, gives the Commission a club to hold over the heads of longshoremen should they support strikes and job ac­ tions by other unions on the waterfront. New Jersey Hearing Under the Federal law setting up the Bi-State Commission, all legislation governing the commis­ sion must be acted on by the leg­ islatures of New York and New Jersey. A public hearing on ^ the issues has been scheduled in New Jersey for April 28 and at that time labor representatives will have an opportunity to testify on the measure. A meeting of the New York Port Council was held on Thurs­ day, April 20. Delegates represent­ ing the member unions of the council heard a full report on the council's activities in fighting the Mitchell Bill and its program for vigorously opposing companion legislation in New Jersey. In addition to giving the Water­ front Commission authority over strike actions, the Mitchell Bill ex­ tends the group's jurisdiction to include many groups of waterfront workers who are not longshore­ men, such as chenangoes, and em­ ployees of the ILA and of welfare and pension funds in the harbor. Prohibits Tliegai' Stoppages Under the authority over strikes, the Commission is given broad powers to prohibit alleged illegal interference with the work of long­ shoremen. Consequently any time any waterfront union posted - fComments and tuggestums are Invited by the Department and can a picket line, longshoremen who he submitted to this column, care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) respected that line as well as the Sea-Land Enters Intercoastal Trade. A new element has been injected into the intercoastal shipping picture wi& the an­ nouncement that the SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service, Inc., is reentering the intercoastal trade. Sea-Land has already put Waterman C-2s on this run on time charters, pending completion of plans to convert • up to five vessels into inter­ twice as many boxes as are now Coast and Puerto Rico, inaugurat­ coastal containerships. The carried by the converted C-2s in ed the intercoastal service on April converted vessels are scheduled to Sea-Land's coastwise and Puerto enter service in the middle.of 1962. Rico service. Sea-Land already has The Sea-Land move into inter­ contracts with a German shipyard coastal service came as a result of for erlarging and converting two the withdrawal of the Luckenbach T-2s for this purpose, but no work Steamship Company from this has actually begun as yet. The trade foliowing heavy losses sus­ other three conversions would tained in recent years. The losses have to be done In American yards were a direct result of railroad since Congress passed legislation selective rate cutting on such items forbidding American operators as California canned fruits and from signing any more contracts vegetables. Previously American- to build midbodies iii foreign ship­ Hawaiian, currently inactive, had yards. • announced plans to build contain­ The total cost of the program erships for this service. is an estimated $27 million which Sea-Land admittedly will take the company says it will try to a financial beating running C-2s in raise through private financing. the intercoastal service until such Sea-Land (formerly known as time as it can get containerships Pan-Atlantic) had previously oper­ on the run. ated in the intercoastal tiade with Plan T-2 or C Ship Conversion conventional C-2s, but got out of The planned trailerships would the service in the latter part of involve either conversion of T-2 1958 as a result of heavy financial tankers . or C-type ships which Josses. However, the company re­ would be acquired for this pur­ tained the Arrow Line operating pose. Each of the proposed trail­ certificate for this trade. erships would be able to carry 476 Waterman's Fairport, which had 85-foot trailer boxes, or more than been running between the West 16, from Portland, with the addi­ tion of New York to its planned itinerary. The Choctaw will start service in the trade from San Francisco on April 28. American-Hawaiian Applies American - Hawaiian, which has been inactive for several years, has had an application pending for some time for construction of three new trailerships carrying 1,000 boxes at a 25-knot speed. Until Sea-Land reentered the service, the withdrawal of Lucken­ bach meant that not a single American-flag common carrier was servicing the once-flourishing Interooastal trade. There are no coastwise ship operations left on the West Coast and just two com­ panies, Sea-Land and Seatratn, on the East Coast. The only ships hinning inter­ coastal aside from Sea-Land are offshore ships making intercoastal calls, and vessels such as the Calmar Line ships in the employ of a single industrial firm. ject to severe penalties.. Examples of such cases in which waterfront picketing might be deemed illegal include picket lines on runaway-flag ships, such as the lucres Line beef in which the courts held that the unions did not have the right to hang up the ship. Longshoremen then, would be lia­ ble to Commission harassment. The Port Council has also, been so that longshoremen would have an appeal from the Commission's decisions to a board consisting of representatives of the employer, the employees and the Commis­ sion. ' At present, the only recours® for longshoremen is an appeal to the courts, a costly and time-con­ suming process which thej' cannot afford. Ship Leaky, Eel Proves To Be Handy Fix-It Capt. Selmer T. Sorensen gives once-over to slippery char­ acter which got itself into a hole — on the underside of Alcoa Pioneer and blocked a leak in the process. MOBILE—Around the Aloca offices here there's talk of changing the company house ^lag and substituting the emblem of an eel as a result of a incident involving the Alcoa Pioneer. The bizarre incident, which made Ripley's "Believe It Or the leak stopped as mysteriously as Not," took place while the it began. When the ship was put in drydock and the plates exam­ ined, shipyard workers discovered that the leak had been plugged by an eel which had gotten halfway into the hold and then jammed in there. What happened to the heroic eel after that is a matter of conjecture, but the company is positive that it was NOT sen'^ to the crew for breakfast disguised as smoked her­ ring. Pioneer was enroute to Gulfport, Mississippi, from Trinidad. In the course of the voyage, it was dis­ covered that a leak had developed in one of the holds and the ship was taking water on rapidly. Con­ sequently, the vessel headed for the Alabama Drydock In Mobile so that the breach in the plates could be repaired. However, one day before the ves­ sel was scheduled for drydocklng. ^ e A *=* A PORT O' CALL •izie E.SALTiiV«>eE �We^ SSs&S SEAFA&EStS zee i8S2 -J" -.. '-l/. Lakes Tug, Dredge Men Approve IBU Affiliation RMR Tows Freight To City DETROIT—Members of the SlU-affiliated Dredge Work­ ers Union and Tug Workers Union this month each voted to affiliate with the SIU's Inland Boatmen's Union. The vote means that the two Unions will be governed by including the two newly-affiliated the IBU constitution and also unions and other marine workers. a separate Great Lakes constitu­ tion. The presidents of both Unions —Gus Wolf of the Tug Workers and Bob Jones of the Dredge Work­ ers—lauded the results of the nearunanimous vote. They said that Euch an affiliation would "prove highly successful and bencfic.al to all our members." Vote Results The results of the voting, showed that the Dredge members voted for affilation by a 139-26 count and the Tug Workers by a 213-92 margin for affiliation. With the addition of the two unions in the IBU, the latter group is now composed of three sections. Making Fast Each ieciun will aegotialo and ratify its own contracts and will protect the rights of their respec­ tive memberships and seniority under provisions in their own con­ stitutions. The coun'ing and tallying of the ballots was done in the presence of membership-elected committees from both unions after the ballots had been opened by an outside su­ pervisor. The original recommendation to submit the affiliation proposal to a membership vote was made sev­ eral weeks ago after the executive boards of the Tugmen and Dredge Workers met and aproved the New York Dock locomotive with string of freight cars in tow, move. Both Unions have been backs in toward RMR-manned carfloat (left, off camera) working closely together since their where cars will be loaded and transported cross-river. affiliation with the SIU, and have recognized that such a relationship has given them added strength and protection for their respective members. The two groups of Lakes work­ ers had previously been directly affiliated with the SIU. Their vote to affiliate with the Inland Boat­ men's Union of the SIU means they WASHINGTON—A spokesman for inland waterways op­ will be working together on mat­ erators recently blamed the Government for rate wars that ters of common interest with other result from competition for Government traffic under the sections of the IBU membership.' Charge Gov't Rates Injure Towing Go's RMR Sponsors Little Leaguers JERSEY CITY—The' familiar SIU "trade mark"—the Brother­ hood of the Sea symbol—will be seen in numerous ball parks here next month when a group of young­ sters—the Greenville American Little Leaguers—takes to the dia­ mond under the sponsorship of the SIU's Railway Marine Region. Sixteen youngsters comprise the team and their first scheduled game is in Jersey City on May 7th. Pre-game activity consists of a parade through the center of thecity to kick off the start of the season. Dates for future games Are being discussed presently. It's hoped that all Jersey area RMR men who have the time get out and support "their" team on Sunday, May 7th. Interstate Commerce Act's"^ : Section 22 rates. Consequent­ riers operating on the Mississippi ly, he said this caused the River system." barge and towing industry to shy away from such traffic. The speaker, Robert M. Tyrie of Union Barge Line, pointed out that although the government got itself out of the barge line business sev­ eral years ago, "it (the Govern­ ment), is still a ppwferfuf force that competes directly and adversely with the regulated common car­ Tyrie, who was testifying in be­ half of the American Waterways Operators, directed the subcommit­ tee's attention to Section 22 of the Act, which permits carriers to per­ form major transportation for Jhe government at free or reduced rates. This section, Tyrie contend­ ed, was in violation of the na­ tional transportation policy Norfolk Tugs Vote Tor SIU (Continued from pag? 2) other AFL-CIO unions, including the Masters, Mates and Pilots, the Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation and the Operating En­ gineers, all of whom urged the tugmen to vote for the SIU and Join the AFL-CIO family. • With these three victories, ac­ complished, IBU organizers are now turning their attention to six other companies in the VirginiaCarolina area, all of them presently non-union operations. It is ex­ pected that the election victories will give a big'boost to the SIU organizing drive. ^ Norfolk is the latest port on the Atlantic and Gulf coa.st to go IBU. Other ports in which IBU rep­ resents all, or virtually all harbor operations are Philadelphia, Bal­ timore, Mobile, New Orleans and the Houston-Galveston area. In addition, the IBU represents tug employees in a number of other ports as well as railroad marine employees in New York harbor, tugboatmen on the Mississippi and other inland waters and on the Great Lakes. West Coast tugboatmen are members of the Inlandboatmen's Union of the Pacific, an SIU Of North America affiliate. The activities of the various inland boatmen, railroad marine tugs, deep sea tugs and harbor craft under the SIU banner are dealt with here. The SIU fam­ ily includes various groups of boatmen throughout the nation —on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, on the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, the Great Lakes and in Pacific Coast ports. These craft operate in support of deep sea shipping and sup­ plement such shipping in con­ fined waters. Their activities concern all seafaring trades. Times Have Changed In inland Waters CHAhiSlNe /iDDReSS CM LOG MA\LN6 USX Pl^GB INCLUDE \PcGTAL7C^£l I Deckhand Frank Smith of tug Christina (T & A) makes fast the bowline at Philly pier. The photo above, taken some twenty years ago, illustrated how things were in inland water transportation during that era. No doubt there are many IBU members around today who may have worked aboard syeh a towboat, which is shown making its way down the Ohio River enroute from Pittsburgh to New Orleans with 20 barges in tow. �April, im SEAFARERS SIU Will AHiliate With Rail Labor Unit Discuss IBU Dredge Pact eration of American Railway Em­ ployees" was attempted at Peoria, 111. This, then may be considered the forerunner of the RLEA, and It was survived by other, simiiar, but informal groups until 1926, when the RLEA was officially fprmed. Today, the Association holds monthly meetings aT its headquar­ ters in Washington, DC. There are usualiy as many as 50 items on the agenda at these sessions, all deal­ ing with items of current import­ ance' to railway workers and their families. Reports from various standing committees—there are eight in ail—are received and acted upon; also, consideration is given regularly to the functioning of the Railroad Retirement Board, Railroad Retirement and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Systems, and the operations of the Railway Labor Act and the National Media­ tion Board. In addition, related legislative matters pending before Congress and state legislatures are given attention at these sessions. Carriers' Losses Laid To Rate Cuts The Interstate Commerce Com­ mission, after inve-stigating last year's declining profits of water­ ways and other common carriers, has concluded that the condition can be blamed on "competitive cut­ ting rates" of the carriers. In seeking to aiieviate this situa­ tion, the ICC has proposed a spe­ cial 14-point plan that urges Con­ gress to strengthen the Commis­ sion's regulatory function. Points of the plan Include: NEW YORK—In a move to give added strength and repre­ sentation to its Railway Marine Region, the SIU has taken steps to affiliate with the Railway Labor Executives Associa­ tion. The proposed affiliation is efforts at forming such an interest the result of a unanimous ac­ date back to 1897, when a "Fed­ tion taken at the recent SIUNA convention in San Juan. Once the SIU officially becdtnes a member of the RLEA, it will be the twentythird major labor union with a railroad membership to join the Association which now represents In excess of .one-million workers. A Coordinating: Body Though the RLEA has no responaibiiitytis far as collective bargain­ ing is concerned, It functions as a coordinating and policy-making body on legislative and other mat­ ters of mutual interest to railway workers — especially proposals which are pending before Govern.ment agencies. As such, the organ­ ization is the principal coordinat­ ing agency of railroad labor in practically all fields of activity. The RLEA was formed in 1926, immediately following the enact­ ment of the Railway Labor Act. But even prior to this, there had been more or less an informal co­ ordinating body among several railway labor organizations. First- Far> NiM LOG • The renewal of its request that the water carrier bulk com­ modity exemption be repealed. • A request for authority to pre­ scribe safety operations for privats carriers. Dredge Worlceri' President Bob Jones (standing) discusses contract proposals with Local 25, Operating Engineers at Detroit meeting. Seated, right is Local 25 President Steve Leslie and Bill Hoch, business representative. • A provision calling for ths voluntary establishment of through rates and joint rates between dif­ ferent water and motor common carriers between Alaska and Ha­ waii and other states. On The Scene With Baitimere, Philly Tugmen SIU, Roads In Panel Talks On RR Welfare Benefits NEW YORK—A three-man panel met earlier this month In New York to deal with pending welfare issues which re­ mained unsettled after the railway harbor strike last January. The panel consisted of a rep- ' resentative for the three mari­ specific welfare issues stems from time unions concerned—the an earlier Union-railroad agree­ Railway Marine Region of the SIU, the Masters, Mates and Pliots and the Marine Engineers Bene­ ficial Association; one for the rail­ roads pius a neutral member. The members were Claude Sim­ mons, vice president In charge of contracts for the SIU, as union spokesman and John Gaherin, New Haven Railroad, for management. A neutral panelist. Dr. Donald Shaughnessy of Columbia Univer­ sity, was appointed to the com­ mittee by Secretary of Labor Ar­ thur Goldberg, Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Mayor Robert F. Wagner. The latter three officials had participated in meetings which led to the settlement of the harbot strike in January, and the appoint­ ment of the group to work out ment. The three unions involved had held that railway marine workers were entitled to the same kind of welfare coverage enjoyed by their other members in maritime opera­ tions. The railroads had held out for continuation of existing insur­ ance coverage for these workers. ViC Tugman Lauded For Saving Crew An IBU of the Pacific member last month was lauded for his courage in rescuing many crevTmembers of the Greek freighter Dominator, which went aground in a heavy surf off the Palos Verdes Peninsula, south of Los Angeles. The IBU rescuer, Felex Luciene, braving heavy swells and winds, maneuvered his company's launch to the scene of the wrecked ship a few hundred yards off-shore to reach stranded crewmembers. The men scrambled down a Jacob's ladder into the launch and were taken ashora by Luciene. For some 48 hours in a row. Brother Luciene made trips to the vessel to bring salvage personnel aboard. The freighter, a World War II Liberty, and her cargo were val­ ued at an estimated $1,000,000. ' IBU crewmen of various tugs in Baltimore and Philadelphia were caught by photog during recent visit to the two outports. In top photo, cook Sam Roman (standing at left) watches hungry crewmen toss down victuals aboard Tug Brand (Curtis Bay) in.Philly. Seated from left are Lou Rollo, deckhand; Sam Roman, Jr., mate; Ronald Enoch, engr., and Pete Turner, skip­ per. For hard-working tugboatmen, there's nothing like sitting down to a well-prepared meal, and those on the Tug Brand are no exception. There was good, hot food—and plenty of it—when this photo was made. Bottom left (I to r.) Ed Kerpisz, R. F. Schwotka and J. Hamilton confer with Bait. IBU patrolman Ray Herald aboard Tug Britannia. Herold was on a routine servicing viiit to the Britannia. Right: Philly IBU rep. iohis Hoare (at left) conducts Union business with Henry Gordon, fireman, aboard Tug Justine. �SEAFAMEnS tm tOG 51U Wins Welfare Plan On Lakes Covers Seamen And Families Contract Gains Also Obtained The Great Lakes Seamen'i Welfare Plan which was rati­ fied by Dijtrict members DETROIT—The long-sought comprehensive Welfare Plan has been won for-Lakes sea­ men and their dependents as a result of negotiations com­ pleted between the Great April 3 provided for extensive benefits covering health Insurance, surgical coverage, sickness and accident benefits, a special disa* Lakes District and contracted bility benefit for long term em­ operators. ployees, coverage for dependents, As a result, seamen and their and maternity benefits. lamilies on the Lakes are now en­ The Plan and its benefits became joying the benefits of compre­ effective April 1. To be eligible hensive welfare coverage (see story for benefits, seamen must have at Meeting in Detroit to approve benefits for the newly ratified Welfare Plan are members on this page.) least 90 days of employment in of the Plan's Board of Trustees. Seated (I. to r.) are Al Valentine, Dan McCarthy, Robert At the same time, Lakes nego­ the preceding calendar year and Stack, trustees representing the employers; Stanley Thompson, employee alternate; Ed Dotiators have won an inproved con­ one day of employment during the herty, Ray Denison, Ered Farnen, representing the employees; standing, James Lucier, Troy tract which provides for four to last six months. The employment Browning, employer alternates. eix-cent hourly increase as well as must be served aboard a vessel a strengthened Job Security Pro­ whose owners have signed the extras and for the surgical ex­ or,under a doctor's care while em­ • Full cost of hospital extras gram to cover in-season lay-ups. Plan. Virtually all SlU-contracted Great Lakes members in all port while in the hospital for laboratory ployed by an SlU-contracted com­ pense benefit. companies are parties to the Plan. To be eligible for benefits under pany. fees, x-ray fees, costs of drugs and meetings April 3rd overwhelmingly Notable Welfare Gain • Special disability 'benefit of the plan a SIU member must have ratified the new agreement. All medicine^, anesthesia fees and 90 days of work In the previous SIU Lakes Vice President Al Increases are effective March 1, costs of other services for diag- $100 per month to men totally dis­ calendar year and one day of work Tanner hailed the plan aS a "no­ abled with 4,380 days of employ­ "hostic purposes up to $200. The amendment in the Job Se­ table and outstanding contribution in the past six months. ment with SIU companies. The • A surgical benefit up to $300 curity Program provided that when to the welfare and security of SIU benefit is retroactive and time al­ a vessel lays up during the operat­ fee by a licensed surgeon. members and their families." ing season, the crew will be reas­ • An in-hospital benefit of $14 ready served on all SIU vessels "The Plan is operated and adsigned within that, fleet on the per week to eligible members in a counts towards this benefit. Eligi­ Inihistered by six trustees, three ble members can collect this bene­ basis of their seniority. PHS Hospital. selected by the operators and three fit in addition to social security Secretary-Treasurer Fred Far• Sickness and accident benefit benefits and may also have an In­ named by the SIU. Union trustees nen said that the amendment would of $56 per week while under the are Fred Farnen, secretary-treas­ "provide for employment of high care of a licensed physician for a come up to $1,200 per year. DETROIT—The number of men urer; Stanley F. Thompson, assis­ • A maternity benefit of $150 seniority men immediately" while maximum of 26 weeks for em­ shipped during this period more tant secretary-treasurer and Ray maintaining the rights of low seni­ ployees who become unfit for duty is paid regardless of whether the than doubled over the previous Denison, international representa­ birth is in a hospital or not. ority men to have first call for by reason of sickness or accidental • Under provisions of the Plan period as the Great Lakes shipping tive. vacancies as they afise. injury aboard ship. Eligible men in the wife and dependent single season got underway. The total Companies are: American Steam­ A major result of the collective USPHS Hospitals and all persons number shipped is 393 compared ship, Tomlinson, Reiss, Erie Sand, single children under 18 of eligible bargaining talks was the agreement out of hospitals who are not fit for to a total of 198 for the previous Erie Navigation, Midland, Redland, with the operators to the SlU-spon- duty receive this. Men in prfvate SIU members are also eligible for , period. Gartland, Wyandotte, Huron, Pennhospital expense benefits, IndudEored Great Lakes Seamen's Wel­ hospitals do not receive this bene­ The port of Detroit again shipped Dixie, Chicago-Duluth, WisconsinIng room and board and hospital fare Plan. the largest number of men with Michigan, Boblo, Browning, Mc­ fit while they are in the hospital The employers have agreed to but are eligible when they are dis­ a total of 141; The port of Toledo Carthy, Roen, Michigan Tanker, contribute 95 cents per man per charged and remain unfit for duty. showed a large increase over last Pioneer, Kinsman and Toth, Brow­ day for each unlicensed crew mem­ The sickness and accident benefit period from 38 to 133 men shipped ing Tankw, Boland & Cornelius ber covered by the plan in their is paid wh§n men are hospitalized putting that port in second place. and Steinbrenner. Buckeye, which fleet beginning April 1, 1961. Only two Great Lakes ports re­ is undergoing a management HEADQUARTERS The Welfare Plan is operated ported no men shipped: Cleveland change, has not yet signed but has 1022S W. Jefferson, River Rouse i8. Mich. end administered by six trustees, Vlnewood 3-4741 and the far-northern port of Du- given an oral commitment. Fred J. Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer three of whom represent the SIU A claim for benefits must bs Stanley F. Thompson. Asst. Sec.-Treas. luth. and three represent the employers. Frankfort shipped 96 men, Al­ submitted, in writing, to the Plan's ALPENA 127 River St. Norman Jolicoeur. Agent. Elmwood 4-3616 pena, three; Buffalo, 14; Chicago, administrator within 90 days fol­ At the first meeting of the trus­ BUFFALO, NY 735 Washington St. tees in Deti-oit on March 29 the Roy J. Boudreau, Agent TL 3-B259 four to round out the totals. lowing surgery disability or dis­ rHICAGO 9383 Ewing Ave. Crewmembers of the Bolandtrustees agreed to the establish­ The shipping summary shows charge from the hospital. Claim's Ernest Aubusson, Agent ment of benefits to be paid under Cornelius fleet, Steinbrenner, South Chicago, ni. 168 deckhands, 163 engine, and 62 for the death benefit must be sub­ _ SAginaw 1-0733 Buckeye and Pioneer have ratified CLEVELAND the Welfare Plan. 1420 W. 23 St. stewards department men shipped mitted within one year from tho their first working rules agreement Stanley Wares, Agent MAin 1-0147 The benefits are: date of death. DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. during the current period. • Death benefits coverage of with their companies since voting Gerald Westphal, Agent. RAndolph 2-4110 The death benefit will be paid As the shipping season swings FRANKFORT, Mich 415 Main St. for the SIU in 1960. to the beneficiary named by tho $4,000. into high gear next month's report Address MaU to: P.O. Box 287 Upon completion of negotiations Floyd Hanmer, Agent ELgin 7-2441 will show a large Increase in the beneficiary named by the SIU • Reimbi^rsement of the actual 120 Summit St. costs of room and board for the with the companies, the SIU re­ Tni.EDO Ed Doherty, Agent CHerry 8-2431 number of SIU members shipped. member. Forms will be provided ported to the members in separate to all members for the purpose of Beaman on the basis of a seminaming their beneficiary and en­ arivate room for a maximum of 120 special meetings in all Great Lakes ports, and outlined the agreements rolling their dependents. days. clause by clause. Claims Must Be In Writing of these fleets It was stressed by Tanner that The SIU Great Lakes Union areCrewmembers being recalled on the basis of all SIU members should name a is a union of, by and for Great the SIU's Job Security Program. beneficiary and fill out there en­ Lakes seamen which has made Those men who are members of rollment card as soon as possible. tremendous progress in advanc­ fleets operating fewer vessels this Tanner also called attention to ing the security of SIU men year have an opportunity to take the fact that dependents are-lim­ DECK PORT ENGINE sailing under its banner. One STEWARD TOTAL jobs in other fleets while retaining ited to a member's wife or un­ of its greatest accomplishments seniority in their own fleet. Alpena 1 1 3 married children under 18 years, 1' is the seniority and job security The SIU urges members who of age, including stepchildren, if system which gives Lakes men Buffalo 0 13 1 14 they have been living in the mem­ protection under the seasonal have not been recalled to register ber's home for the entire previous shipping set-up. Once confined at SIU Great Lakes halls so that Chicago 1 3 4' 0 they may take jobs with other calandar year and have received to inland waters, activities of 0 0 0 0 the major portion of their support SIU men on the Lakes now have companies when they are available. Cleveland The Union pointed out the ad­ from the member. greater significance with Uie Detroit 66 56 19 141 Dependents are eligible for the opening of the Seaway and its vantages of seamen who voted for the SIU in 1960 which clearly Plan's hospital benefits, including Duluth use by hundreds of deep sea 0 0 0 0 room and board and extra hospital ships I'he Lakes have become shows the benefit of the Job Se­ 37 37 22 96 services, and the surgical expense America's fourth seacoast and curity Program. Seamen in non- Frankfort which have reduced benefit. developments there are of in­ SlU fleets 63 53 19 135 operation are either without jobs Toledo The maternity benefit of $150 is creasing interest to all men in or are seeking them in other indus­ payable in place of all other bene­ TOTAIT 168 62 393 the SIU family of unions. 163 tries or through lake carriers. fits. Shipping Doubles in End Of March SIU Great Lakes Union Halls New Fleets Ratify Rules Great Lakes Shipping March 11,1961 Throu^ March 31,1961 �ML tm 3SAFARSRS LOG Faff* EIcTea KES S See Lakes Grain Export Increase A "substantial" Increase in export grain traffic for tho Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway in 1961 was predicted by Robert C. Haldeman, Department of Agriculture trans­ portation economist. He said that the increase on suiting in the loss of scores of grain Seaway grain shipments for cargoes heretofore carried on Spring Conies To Lakes; Shipping Outlook Hopeful DETROIT—Despite late season snowstorms and other un­ settled weather, shipping on the Lakes is getting underway full blast. In the" face of bleak forecasts by shipowners, Lakes seamen are hopeful on the" long-range shipping outlook year. This Is the number of vessels that Reiss laid up last for the year. The early part of April saw massive ice break-ups on the Lakes, but most ports were ice-free by the middle of the month with minor exceptions. Doleful predictions as to poor shipping may not be as valid as indicated, although iron ore stock­ piles are admittedly at record highs. Forty-three SlU-contracted ves­ sels have already started their fitouts. Three more vessels: the De­ troit Edison at Manitowoc; Dia­ mond Alkali at Sturgeon; and the Henry LaLiberte at Buffalo were scheduled to begin their fitouts en April 17. Several companies have already announced their plans for the 1961 navigation season. Gartland will operate alP seven of their vessels. Other companies that have an­ nounced plans to operate their en­ tire fleets are: Wisconsin-Michigan, Wyandotte, Erie Sand and Gravel, Chicago-Duluth, Michigan Tanker, Penn-Dixie, Erie Navigation and Eoen. Roland and Cornelius will operate 15 of their vessels this season and the Reiss fleet has announced slans to put 11' of their ships on the Lakes this Member's Letter Cites Blood Bank DETROIT — The importance of the SIU Blood Bank to members and their families was again dem­ onstrated when a letter from SIU member Alfred S. Matulewicz, of Bay City, was read at the March meeting of the Great Lakes Dis­ trict. The letter, addressed to all SIU members reads: "Your contributions of blood, your thoughtfulness, your warm response . . . words cannot describe or elevate our thanks. "In the past you have come to help ... in the present you are •till helping ... in the future you and I shall help our brothers and their loved ones. "My wife, Romaine, has asked me to relay this message to you. In her daily prayers she shall ask God to guide you, to protect you, to lighten your burdens. I, too, shall ask God this small favor. year. Recently, in Detroit, the major automotive producers have an­ nounced plans to step up produc­ tion in the spring and early sum­ mer and their economists have pre­ dicted that the market for.jautomobiles will pick up drastically this summer. Early venturer on the Great Lakes, the SlU-contracted auto-carrier George H. Ingttlls (McCarthy) istrapped in slush ice. Two Coast Icebreakers are shown clearing a path to the ves­ sel while the tanker Mer­ cury waits its turn to be freed. Lingering winter weather has hampered shipping. this season was duo to "more ade­ quate transfer facilities at the Great Lakes ports and deepened harbor and "channel depths." Since 1958 the share of grain in­ spected for export has shown a de­ cline from 22.6 percent to 16 per­ cent at North Atlantic ports. 1958 was the year prior to the opening of the seaway. Grain shipments from Pacific ports dropped from 21.3 percent to 18.9 percent and Gulf port ship­ ments declined from 52.4 percent to 51.1 percent, according to Hal­ deman. At the same time, the share of grain shipmepts from Great Lakes ports showed an increase from 3.7 percent in 1958 to 13.9 percent in 1960. The increase in Great Lakes grain shipments meant little to the American seaman in the past as foreign flag vessels virtually cap­ tured the entire grain trade, re- ^For Greater Job Security .. / Tells Why He Joined The SlU Sometimes when you hold the same job for a long time you begin to take for granted the many advantages you have. One of the many new SIU members is Wayne Flanery, ordinary seaman, who has been sailing on the Great Lakes for only one season. His story of the advantages'^' of Great Lakes shipping, par­ steel mills. They had you guessing to call me out seven times a day," he said, "and then when they they ticularly on a SIU ship, points all the time," he said. out the improvement in conditions on the Lakes which were won by the SIU and which are enjoyed by its members. Flanery, a 24-year old- lifelong resident of River Rouge, Michigan, worked in a steel mill before decid­ ing to become Seafarer. The reason for the change? Fla­ nery, cited "the greater job secu rlty I enjoy as a seaman." The SIU efforts to improve work­ ing conditions were also praised by Flanery. He recalled working on a non-SlU ship. "They used didn't need you they let you stand around. This was supposed to make up for the ovetime hours you put in," he added. American Lakes ships. The recent order signed by Pres­ ident Kennedy, directing that where transportation costs of for­ eign aid cargoes are paid by the United States they are to go on American vessels, is being counted on to increase the share of the growing Lakes grain trade for US shipping. Mackinac Men Vote For SIU ST. IGNACE, Mich. — The SIU was chosen overwhelmingly by the seamen of the Mackinac Transpor­ tation Company in a National Med­ iation Board representation eleotion here. The seamen of the two-vessel company, which operates year round carrying railroad cars be­ tween Mackinaw City and St Ignace, renounced the Independent Mackinac Straits Seaman's Union by a 15-8 margin. The representative election vic­ tory is the first for the SIU in its 1961 organizational campaign and follows on the heels of four major election victories in 1960. SIU is preparing to file for elections In the Interlakes Steamship Company fleet of 30 vessels ard the Ameri­ can Steel and "W'^iro fleet which operates one ship The two Mackinac ships are th» Chief Wawaton and the Saint Marie. Lakes Port Reports Late Dulufh Ore Start DULUTH—Port Agent Gerald Westphal reports that the Great Lakes shipping season will prob­ ably bo opened in Duluth by a foreign-flag ship rather than the ti-aditional Gi'eat Lakes Ore Car­ rier . , . Indications are, that due to the large stockpiles of iron ore in lower lake docks, the iron ore season will get a late start . . . nanery ^ great deal of the time while at the steel mill. "Sometimes," he said, "you wouldn't even be given a notice. Just told not to come back until they called you." 4< t 4" He said that as a seaman "work is steadier and I really enjoy it, Detroit Picks Up especially after working inside the DETROIT—Shipping in the Port steel mill." of Detroit has continued to pick Flanery's first vessel was the up and a few temporary jobs have Ashley of the Pioneer fleet. He been shipped to various vessels. also sailed on the Philip Minch Detroit has been busy with ships for two months and laid up the fitting out and with contacting Dow Chemical of the Boland fleet crew members on these vessels. following the winter run. Six vessels have been serviced by Although Flanery says that the this port since the last report. work in the winter is harder, he 4 t t added that he wouldn't mind going through it ali again. The decks Cleveland Opens Season CLEVELAND — Stanley Wares, are icy and extra care has to be taken to insure that the cargo Cleveland port agent, reports that doesn't freeze. "But it's interest­ the first man to open the season ing apd I'll do it again," he said. was Eric Sager, a member of the The SIU was given a good deal Steinbrenner fleet, who reported, of praise by Flanery for its Job in line vf'th the Seniority Pro­ Security Program: "I really ap­ gram, aboard the ship as an oiler." preciate that after my years in the First SIU ship to enter the port was the J. B. Ford, a Ruron Port­ land Cement ship . . . Reports from Coliimhiis, the state capitol, are that the SIU letter-writing cam­ paign in the fight to amend the Ohio unemployment compensation law was the major factor in getting a hearing scheduled on the bill. 4 4 4 Toledo Is Busy TOLEDO—The Port of Toledo is again looking like a busy ship­ ping center, report agent Ed Doherty. Most of the ships that laid up are either now fitting out or have scheduled the fit out for the near future. While shipping has been good the port still has a lot of men registered and available for jobs. 4 4 4 Alpena Opened March 31 ALPENA—Port Agent Norman Jolicouer reports that for the sec­ ond consecutive year the port^vas officially opened by the J. B. Ford, which arrived March 31. She was followed by the S. T. Crape and the M. V. Townsend. The E. M. Ford is undergoing repairs in Superior, Wise., and the crew is anxiously awaiting their call. Arnold Transportation has begun service between Mackinac Island and St. Tgnace by putting the M. V. Mackinac Islander into service. 4 4 4 Buffalo End Shifting BUFFALO—The season was offi­ cially opened with the fitting out of the Norman W. Foy. Agent Roy Boudreau also reports that crews have been called for the Henry Piatt and the Harry Findlay. Checks are being held for the crewmembers of the Piatt for dis­ puted overtime that was settled with the company during the win­ ter. Shifting jobs, which came to an end with the last gang being shipped to the LaLiberte, ac­ counted for approximately 300 jobs since the SIU took them over in Januarj'. 4 4 4 Frankfort Ships 65 FRANKFORT — Shipping has picked up in Frankfort, agent Floyd Hanmer reports. Last month 65 men were shipped. The crew of the Ann Arbor No. 5 was called back on March 21. The ship, laid up since December 8, 1960, is now running on a 20 and 8 schedule .., �Waf Twelve SEAFARERS Still Fit For Duty At 83 LOG Ai^ 19t£; Runaways Evade Bid To Block Them From Red Oil Charters NEW YORK—Standard Oil of New Jersey, the world's biggest oil company, has virtu­ ally admitted that it is impossible to keep runaway flag and other foreign-flag operator* from carrying oil for the Russians. Consequently, it is reported, the company is now con­ sidering modification of its statement of last July when it that In the months since the warn­ garded as another blow to the declared it would not. give ing "It appears the Russians have theory of "^'effective control" pedcharters to any tanker operators who dealt with the Russians. The "Journal of Commerce," au­ thoritative business ^ publication, reporteti in its April 7, 1961, issue encountered little difficulty In ar­ ranging tanker charter;; for their oil, despite the Jersey Standard warning of last July . . ." News of this development is re- Supreme Court Upholds Hiring Hall Legality Taking care of some business in headquarters with patrol­ man Marty BreithofF is Joseph E. Caron, 83, the oldest active SlU member. Caron, who scorns talk of retiring, ships as a night cook and baker. A veteran of the American Coal beef, he was last on the CS Norfolk. Now living in Norfolk, Va., with his wife, Caron has three married daughters. By SIDNEY MARGOLIUS Drive On Against Price-Fixers Ever notice how all the major brands of tooth paste and other toiletries cost the same; that major brands of breads have the same price tag; that many of the milk companies on your route are likely to charge the same price; that even diaper services and other services In your area charge the same rate? The price rigging of electrical equipment for which several corpora­ tion executives recently were jailed, actually is only a small part of the price fixing that goes on, and that compels you to pay high charges for many necessities. In the drug business, the tendency of manufacturers to exact the same fee for vital drugs, such as the antibiotics, compels you to pay from two to eight times as much as these drugs normally should sell for, investgiations have shown. For example. Dr. Wachtel, medical director of the Nassau County, NY Public Welfare Department, tells this reporter that encouraging doctors to prescribe drugs by their generic (scientific) names rather than by brand names, has reduced the prices of prescriptions often by one-half. In the bread business, a survey by a firm of management directors found that local bakeries often get* together to set the prices at which they will sell to stores. In the milk business, the Gov­ ernment itself, and in some cases state authorities, encourage price ^ fixing by limiting licensing of deal- ers,- and by fixing the prices farmers are paid for milk, often to the detriment of the farmers as well as you, the milk consumer. Then the dairies themselves fre­ quently fix the prices on the retail level. The Federal Trade Com­ mission recently charged that two big mid-Western dairies had con­ spired to fix prices in Kansas, Mis­ souri, Kentucky and Illinois and had coerced their competitors into maintaining-these prices'. In the-auto-parts industry, the Federal Trade Commission has cited a number of manufacturers and wholesalers for regulating the prices at which they sell repair parts, seat covers and other car needs. One of the toughest situation is in the bread business. It is a fact that bread could be priced as much as seven cents a loaf less than it now sells for if the distribution problems of the bakers could be solved. But what happens is that the bakeries tend to set their prices at the level required by the highest-cost bakeries. This allows the chain stores an excellent opportunity to bring out their own brands of bread at a lower price than the advertised brands. Since the chains do not have the same distribution problems as the bakeries, such as servic­ ing a large number of small stores, they can under-cut prices just a lit­ tle and still make a satisfactory proiit. How can you protect yourself from this widespread price-fixing? In the last analysis, the situation can only be corrected by vigorous action by the US Justice Department, the Federal Trade Commission and your own state authorities. WASHINGTON—The US Supreme Court has, in effect, declared union hiring halls legal under the Taft-Hartley Act. The high court voted 8-0 to uphold the legality of the hiring hall providing there is no dis--* crimination against job seek­ wrote the opinion of the Supreme ers on the basis of union mem­ Court-, said that the NLRB tried bership. The decision was made in two cases involving the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The Teamster Iqcals involved maintain seniority lists, rating workers re­ gardless of union membership. to rewrite the Taft-Hartley law, which does not ban the union hir­ ing hall. Douglas, said that provi­ sions for seniority ratings regard­ less of union membership make the hiring hall conform to the law. ^Ibd by the major oil companies. The theory held that runaway-flag ships could be considered as being under the "effective control" of the US and could be counted upon to abide by US policies in war and peace. The "effective control" theory was seriously undermined last summer when several major run­ away tanker operators took on long-terra charters to carry Rus­ sian oil In international trade. The SEAFARERS LOG pointed out at the time the only "control" exercised over the runaways "con­ sisted solely of these lucrative charters in "American dollars. As longi as US oil companies dangled dollars trader the noses of the runaways, the US had 'effective control.' But when the charter market got an attack of anemia and the Russians started offering fatter rewards, the runaways sud­ denly forgot their 'loyalty' to the US . . ." Reverse NLRB Ruling The high court decision reverses a National Labor Relations Board ruling which found the hiring halls Question: What is your opinion of a Coast Guard proposal of the locals Involved illegal on the ground that they coerced union that a helmsman may not be ordered away from the wheel whilo membership. The Board said that the "iron mike" is in operation? (Asked aboard the Robin Hood)* a hiring hall managed by a union could be legal only if certain meas­ Keith Donnelley, 2d elcc.: Auto­ Steve Bergeria, AB: I think this ures were taken, including permit­ ting the employer the right to re­ proposal has its merits. On wheel- matic gadgets such as the iron miko —and in the case watch, I have ject anyone referred by the union. seen the Iron of my depart­ Justice William O. Douglas, who mike conk out ment, the Bailey dozens of times. Board — are util­ I f you're not ized in the inter­ watching, (maybe est of economy. N e vertheless, you've been sent such controls aro to the paint lock­ er by the mate), constantly subject to failure and be­ the ship can (Continued from page 5) swing off course cause of this, to the strikers who left their ships many degrees—depending on how need a man to watch them. In short, and were without funds. long you've been gone from your manual control over machines is an The British union then filed charges against the SIUNA, al­ post. Even when a mate tells you absolute necessity. I feel that tho leging interference in its internal he'll take over, this Is not reliable proposal "put forth Is in the inter­ est of safety. affairs. The suspension of the because he has his own duties, t 4" SIUNA followed without the George Stanley, carp.: If the Ammon Pabe, AB: I think the SIUNA having had the opportunity Coast Guard put this regulation proposed regulation Is absolutely to defend its position. SIUNA rep­ through, it would resentatives had been unable to necessary, and be the best thing attend a Seafarers Section meeting here's why: First that happened, in Antwerp at which the issue of all, there's no safety wise. Once, came up because of the railroad physical alarm when I was an tug strike and the campaign in system built into AB reporting for conjunction with the ILA on the gyrocompass wheel watch I waterfront commission legislation. to Mgnal when was told to re­ the ship gets off Because of llxis, all four unions lieve the previous had requested that action at the course. There watch — who was Antwerp meeting be postponed must be a man painting atop the until all parties had an opportunity to watch this in­ to discuss the issues. This reqpest dicator. If no one watches this in­ the radar mast. From time to time was denied, and the Antwerp meet­ strument, that means trouble, be­ during the next four hours the mate ing instructed the ITF executive cause when two vessels are travel­ would call me down to change committee to suspend the SIUNA, ling toward each other at 15-20 course—even though this mate had unless the SIUNA apologized and knots an accident could occur with­ the responsibility on the bridge himself. promised no future interference in a matter of 15 minutes. in NUS affairs. 4i t 4 •t Julio Napoleonis, MM: I think C. Terry; bosun: Certain ships on At the Executive Committee in Tel Aviv last week several Ameri­ this would be a good idea. I ob­ which I've sailed have a right to served an Inci­ work a wheel can unions, among them the rail­ dent last year on watch elsewhere road brotherhoods and the four a tanker that re­ —if such vessels maritime unions sent messages lates to this situ­ are equipped with urging that the matter be referred ation. The mate an iron mike. The back to the Seafarers Section so was on the bridge point Is you can that the entire dispute could be alone and had ap­ be ordered to properly resolved within the parently sent the work on the wings framework of the ITP. and the flying OS on watch to The sentiment of the American paint nearby. He bridge when unions was that the British union then saw a ship you're supposed blocked the proposal for referral of the matter to the Seafarers closing fast and ran to the OS to to steer—but when you're dong the Section because of its desire to get him back on the wheel. Had latter job and have to visit the use the SIUNA as the scapegoat there been a collision, it would head, the mate invariably requires for its internal difficulties and the have been bad for the mate to have you to get a relief before you can leave tho whcclhouse. been on the wheel. unrest among its membership. Four Unions Leave ITF �19€S SEAFARERS f.OG Pv» TUrieea "i!j V -^ Boys Edge Out Girls In 4,307 5IU Benefit Babies Since '52 The pioneer program of its kind in the maritime industry, the nine-year-old SIU Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director maternity benefit program has provided SIU families with $861,400 in cash payments since it began in 1952. The total represents 4,307 baby benefits paid through the end of March. New US Benefits Aid The Jobless In addition to the regular $200 cash benefit for each the "weaker" gals live much event, on December 8, 1960, intro­ One of the severai weapons brought to bear by the new Administra­ youngster from the SIU Wel­ longer. duced Rose and Cqfolyn Gracia to tion in Washington on the current recession is the Temporary Ex­ fare. Plan, the Union has issued lis savings bonds in the name of each child with a total maturity value of $107,675. A unique fea­ ture of the program is the pay­ ment of duplicate benefits for mul­ tiple births, which include 36 sets of twins and two sets of triplets. These figures highlight changes in the status of the average sailor over the past decade and his trans­ formation, largely because of Union wages and conditions, info a family man with a home and per­ manent ties ashore. The picture was completely reversed 9-10 years ago. Match National Average A survey of the baby benefits paid to dat6 also reveals that birth patterns among SIU families closely match published national averages. Of the 4,307 births since 1952, an estimated 2,208 children were boys and 2,099 were girls. This coincides with latest avail­ able national estimates of 1,049 -male births for every 1,000 arrivals of the so-called "weaker sex," a ratio that has been slowly nar­ rowing—in the favor of the ladies —since 1950. Women continue to predominate among the population as a whole anyvvay, largely because The edge for the boys among SIU benefit babies carries over into the multiple births. Among the twins, there were 39 boys and. 33 girls; the spilt was four boys to two girls among the two sets of SIU triplets. However, these proportions didn't follow in the case of the two most recent twin births reported. Evelyn Two latest SIU fathers of twins are Seafarers Louis Gracia of Houston (left) and Fructuoso Camacho of Brooklyn. and David Camacho made their debut on March 15, 1961 and in­ creased the Brooklyn family of Seafarer f ructuoso Camacho to seven children. Camacho is 42 and has been shipping SIU in the black gang since 1940. Seafarer Louis Gracia's double the world at Houston, Texas. Gra­ cia, who's 28, has been sailing in the steward department with the SIU-since 1955. The twins are his first children. Veteran SIU Pair Okayed For Pension Two more veteran Seafarers who've earned their leisure with a combined total of 85 years' seatime have just been approved for the SIU disability-pension. The applications of Berge Bergesen, 65, and Leonard Rhino, 67, for the $35 Wfeekly benefit were okayed by Union and company trustees of the SIU Welfare Plan early this month. Both now qualify for lifetime benefits plus the regu­ lar medical-hospital-surgical cov­ erage and other benefits of the Plan. Native Of Norway A native of Norway, Brother Bergesen lists a sailing career that began just before World War 1 New Welfare'Plan Claim Form •BATARERS- WELFARE M.AN ROIIKirr T. CHKA8ET. AaaiNianiAToa «I JIROADWAV WEW JTOBK A. K. Y. VBntol.u, 3.9020 I tM>73U I IMPORTANT CLAIM ETATEMENT I. EBOW. Bergesen JOHN bog -Soa 8K. Wo 999-99-9999 1. Iniploy.,-, AdJwii 1 *. iBploymtt* Rttorli (•) gATIIAIKI NEWVfuif gPTEABER 12. Ifttfl ® . ON# one dijr In 6 monthi prior to iui;pi7', I 0) °ODqr>P FiniiiuiCila«)itYar quiIifiTi I,«taiHiraqr iniinaA I. •IV Mow,-, (•) Marriage certi£cat« <h) fltnh CCRi&dM of drfWfwU.* (c) EntoUment card (ligned) »ai t, p. (d) DepcnJmt ptmit («) Attending phyikian'e, «ufwooV god hotpiul Ul, 4$ own bai hud A ir fajuml. Wlien tUd acoldtiit occurr Da • ADDII rr .. ^ ^ ^ fgg't <in DtPENPgNT'a SltlNA-ruilB ' A new "Employee Claim Statement" form is being used by the SIU Welfare Plan to simplify filing of benefit claims. For the convenience of Seafarers and their dependents, the revision eliminates duplication of questions normally handled In the doctor's statement on the reverse side of the form. To ovoid delays in processing, Seafarers should always have copies of their marriage license and children's birth certifi­ cates on file wirii the Plan, end should be certain to furnish all information requested. Copies of the new form are being made available at all SIU halls. Rhino tended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1961. Adopted by Con­ gress last month and promptly signed into law by the President, this measure went into effect on April 8 and is stirring some optimism among the unemployed in the various sections of the country with "distressed" areas.With hard cash again available to the many hundreds of thousands who long ago used up their regular state unemployment benefits, this program is proving to be a lifesaver. The situation is different today in many states. We have what th« economists call "pockets of unemployment" surrounded bjt wide areas where everything somehow seems very normaL It seems tougher to be caught in that kind of situation. The new TEC law at least gives those eligible for its benefits the feeling that they aren't the "for­ gotten men." Since it is an emergency measure, it's important for anyone who may be eligible not to delay in filing. As with regular unemployment compensation, delayed filing means a loss of benefits. Few active, professional Seafarers are likely to be in the position of having used up their rights to regular jobless benefits but they should pass this informatioh on to any members of their family, or friends, or neigh­ bors, who may be affected. Briefly, those eligible for TEC benefits must be tinemployed . . . must have established eligibility for state unemployment compensa­ tion and used up those benefits after June 30, 1960 ... <10 not havs available benefit rights in any other state . . . have not been dis­ qualified and meet the registration and other weekly requirements of the law in their own state. One other major requirement is Jhat the state must sign an agreement to participate in the program; some have not yet done so. The benefits available, as with regular unemployment benefits, will differ state by state. Generally, the TEC law provides up to half the regular entitlement. In New York, which normally provides 26 weeks of benefits up to a maximum of $50 weekly, the new law will provide for 13 more weeks of benefits up to the regular $50 ceiling. A state which regularly provides $30 a' week for 20 weeks will pay $30 a week for ten weeks under the TEC program. In- states which normally provide more than 26 weeks of benefits, the TEC benefits plus regular benefits may not exceed 39 times the weekly rate. Claims are filed in the same number and in the same office as for regular state benefits, and there is no waiting period for TEC once a worker has exhausted his regular benefits. (Comments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can be submitted to this column care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) 2 More Seafarers Draw College Degrees In June and wound up a year ago after his last trip on the SS Flomar (Calmar). Except for two years on foreign-flag ships, he shipped on US bottoms for well over 40 years. He's a black gang oldtimer and had Scliolars and seamen both, two Seafarer-winners of SIU sailed for several years recently scholarship awards are expected to receive their baccalaureata as a deck engineer. degrees this June upon completion of their college studies. Tagged not fit for duty perma- Latest in line for the tradi-"*" mently due to heart disease, Ber­ gesen resides in Baltimore today. tional sheepskins are Sea­ He joined the SIU back in 1946 farers Donald Peterson and at the Port of New York. A daugh­ Edward Skorupski. They will join a growing roster ter, Miss Agness Bergesen, of Erie, of SIU men and members' children Pa., is listed as his next of kin. who have graduated from college Early Member Of SIU with the aid of the Union's schol­ One of the earliest members of arship program. Thirty - eight the Union in the Port of Savannah, scholarships have been awarded Brother Rhino threw in with the since 1953 when the program be­ SIU in December, 1938. He's mar­ gan and, to date, these have been Peterson Skorupski ried, a New Yorker and a veteran evenly distributed between active of the steward department with 38 seamen and children of SIU men. out of school, seamen were suc­ years of US seatime behind him. Meanwhile, the meeting of the cessful in winning the lion's share He paid off his last ship, the SS 1961 scholarship awards commit­ of tlie five awards. Steel Voyager (Isthmian), in Octo­ tee has been scheduled for early A major in history, Peterson is ber. His medical abstract states next month in New York. The com­ due for a BA degree from Swarth"not fit for duty permanently" due mittee of college educators and more College in Pennsylvania and to heart disease and defective administrators will sift the records earlier indicated plans to go on vision. of an estimated 30 applicants to to teaching. He sailed for a num­ formulate its recommendations to ber of years in the deck depart­ ment and received his award in the trustees of the program. Five scholarships are awarded 1959. Now 28 years of age, he fi­ annually, each worth up to $6,000 nanced his prior schooling by go­ for four years of college or uni­ ing to sea. versity study in any field. One Skorupski, who's 32. shipped in award each year is reserved for an the black gang as a chief electri­ active seaman. cian and will be drawing his BA, In several prior years, despite in English, from New York Uni­ competition with youngsters fresh versity. �SSEAFAHERS Fa«« Fonricexi Retired Seafarer Sailed 40 Years MOBILE—One of the earliest members of the SIU here in the Azalea City today, Seafarer Lawrence "Andy" Andersen can look back on a full 40 years of seatime covering almost every type of ship and run in"* back to sea after a while to log the book. Still a "youngster," some more convo^ time. he'll be 61 in Jvme. These days, aside from visits to Retired for the past year on an BIU disability-pension, "Andy" Is a well-known oldtimer to the mem­ bership and can supply a yarn about "the old days" at a drop of a hat. His first trip to sea out of his native Norway was on August 4, 1916 and he stayed with it al­ most continually until retirement. Like many a veteran seaman, he confides that he's had "so many experiences in a life of seafaring . . . good . . . and bad ... It would take a book to get it all down on paper." A bad spell of sick- the hall and the waterfront, he spends a bit of time gardening around the home he and his wife, Eula, have had here for years or keeps busy with the stairp and coin collection he accumulated dur­ ing his travels. But the best pas­ time is still shooting the breeze with the boys, and reliving some of "the old days." April, £df| LOG Plan Sea-Level Panama Canal WASHINGTON — The Administration is studying long-dormant proposals to build « new trans-Panama canal to replace the present canal which is fast becoming obsolete. A new canal would be of obvious advantage to shipping in eliminating the ttoe-coii> suming and costly delays in-' volved in getting through the and the canal could be widened studying the proposals, as well ag present canal. It would be of or deepened from time to time by the ticklish problems involved I4 particular value in permitting the use of many large supertankers, bulk carriers and other giant ves­ sels which cannot be accommo­ dated in the present canal. , Chances are that the new water­ way would be a sea level canal. If nuclear explosives are used, it could be built at a cost of $IVi billion. While a sea level canal would be more costly to construct, since it would literally involve moving mountains out of the way, it would be cheaper fo maintain and operate and offers several obvious advan­ tages. Transit would be swifter dredging when needed. A tea level building the canal on the soil of canal would be able to operate on another nation. a more moderate toll schedule. It is estimated it would take Union Has from ten to 15 years to construct the new waterway. Since the pre­ Cable Address sent canal will be deemed to have Seafarers overseas who want largely outlived its usefulness by 1975, the project would have to to get in touch with headquar­ be started in the very near future. ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable Traffic on the present canal is address, SEAFARERS NEW growing year by year, with more YORK. than 80 percent of the cargo in­ Use of this address will assure^ volved being in US foreign trade. speedy transmission on all mes­ The House Merchant Marine and faster service for the Committee, together with the Pan­ sages men involved. ama Canal Company, has been Seafarers In Drydock The following is the latest available list of Seafarers in hospitals around the country: & Seafarer Lawrence ''Andy' Anderson 4s shown with a slightly shrunken fish he caught on the Ames Vic­ tory. ness after his last time out on the Wacosta (Waterman) forced him to anchor ashore permanent­ ly and he went on the $35 weekly filU disability benefit in January, 1960. Between the beginning and windup of his sailing career, however, he lists union membership, in the old ISU, back to 1920, after sev­ eral years' shipping on foreignflag vessels. From then on, ex­ cept for a one-year stint in the Coast Guard during the 20's, he rode US-fiag merchant ships stead­ ily. "Andy" threw in with the SIU right at the start, at his home port of Mobile, on November 4, 1938. He recalls the long runs as the best, no matter where they took him, because when they were over he could manage to stay home a while. The ships he sailed covered the whole field from schooners to tankers, plus everything in be­ tween. With plenty of deck gang experi­ ence behind him, he tried the shoreside life by working as a rigger for the Alabama Drydock during World War II. But'that was the only occasion, and he went UoomiMsusr INCtWeFoSTAL XOMSMUMBER TOSP6EP USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MD. WUIiam Aaron Lars Johansen Mack Acosta WiUiam Jordan WiUiam Adams John Kelsoa Edward Allen Peter King Thomas Brightful Stanley Lowery John Carr Avis Meadows Lonnle Cola Jr. Thomas Mungo Henry Pruitt WilUam Crawford Leonard Davis Robert Scales Oswald Eigle Henry Shepeta Benjamin Gary Winson Walker Chester Green Bruce Webb Clyde Wise Gorman Glaza George Hazen John Zohil USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. WiUiam S. Costa Albert E. Wasstrom USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GA. Crelghton Brady Ernest Webb Edward Roig , USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Earl Harkey James Bugge Edward O'Rourke Joe Eder Earl Overman Simon Giove Lawrence Sanderi WiUiam H. Gray Chester Hatch. Jr. Stlcel Thompson USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LA. Wm. J. BarriUeaux D. McCorkindale Clyde C. Brown Duggan McCrary Henry S. Chemel Henry McKay Paul R. Cook Salvador Modica James A. Crawford Alonzo W. Morris Robert E. Croto James L. Morrison Ancil Cunningham Arthur J. Nelson Charles Cummings Restetuto Olarte Thomas Dalley Eugene T. O'Mara Alfredo Duarte Charles L. Palmer Ramose N. EUlott Harold Plunkett Jesse F. Everett Henry M. Robinson Peter Galindo Calvin Rome Virgil L. Harding Eilain Rosario Wade B. HarreU John F. Roux. Jr. Everett T. Hudson Elmer W. Rushing Justice P. Hughes Donald R. Sander Jacobino Huisman Earl Sillin Benjamin Jarrett Raymond Smith Edward Knapp Chas. E. Taylor Harold Kyle Lucien Theriot Leo Lang Billy C. Ward Norman Llghtell Georg eorge WiUiams James Lippencott Eranest L. Waters John Maples Ernest Wilson WUIiam E. McCay USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NY Arthur Ballu Juan Leiba Bacilo Bonafont Frank Lillle Robert Burton Dldel Lukban Kaymiry Lynch Daniel Cerment Clarence Colliiii Mai McAllsler Gabriel Colon Paul McDaniel Tamler Deyoub Samuel Merkerson Hugh Dick Herman Meyre Willie Edwards Frank Nelson Claude Fay Robert Nielson George Fiance James Parker .Joseph Guillory Pletro Paulin Frank Guitson Carl Peterson Luciano Herrers George Phifer. Jr. F. Higgason Angelo Romero August Jensen Robert Smith D. Kambanso WiUiam Turk Charles Kinnke WiUiam Vaughan Harry King Jose Saavedra Thomas Lauer Ladislans Ziembka USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VA. Walter Conner Talmadge .Johnson Horace Conway Hertford Rice Frank .James George Trimyer Flemming Jensen Jessie Voliva USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCl.SCO. CALIF. E. J. Aokerman Thomas F. Maher James Barrett Joseph Pitetta Morris Berlowitz Philip Rubis Matthew Bruno A. J. Scheving James DePietro WiUiam J. Strike Edward E. Edinger Edward J. Smith J.ucien R. Elie Frank G. Wall S..A. Heinfling Howard Watts Mike Coins USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. Ray Coffey Kenneth Miller Samuel McCurdy Steu Zetterman MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON, MD. Tom Danzey Allen Nauman IkOOD DOMOa CUTtflCATI VICTOR CULLEN STATE HOSPITAL CULLEN. MD. Alvino Terrazas VA HOSPITAL FORT HOWARD. MD. WUbert Hughes VA HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. VA. Clarcnc* Mazoue USPHS HOSPITAL CHICAGO. ILLINOIS WUson Deal VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY. MASS. R. Arsenault USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Davis Danos Max Olson Benjamin Delbler Willie A. Young Thomas Lehay Bozo Zelencic Thomas Manion VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS •. McElhenny VA HOSPITAL WEST HAVEN. CONN. John DrlscoU Henry Smith SAILORS SNUG HARBOR ST.ATEN I.Sr .AND. NY Hennlng Bjork Alberto Gutierrez Bart Guranick Thomas Isaksen LUCIEN MOSS HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA. PA. Baldo Coccla PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON. LA. Frank Martin NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH BETHESDA. MD. Henry J. Foy VA HOSPITAL TEMPLE. TEXAS Wm. E. Nelson US SOLDIERS* HOME WASHINGTON. DC Wm. Thomson VA HOSPITAL KERRVILLE. TEXAS Wlllard T. CahiU VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK. NY Chas. O. Bergagna TRIBORO HOSPITAL JAMAICA. LONG ISLAND. NY James Russell. JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MIAMI. FLORIDA Carl Hargroves SAN DIEGO NAVAL HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO. CALIF. N. J. Oppedisano PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL SAN JUAN. PUERTO RICO Donald Brooks LANDJS STATE HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA. PA. Thomas Murphy SIU Blood Bank Inventory Period: February, 1961 Pints Contributed Pints Rejected 63 0 Pints Credited 31V4 "(Under a standard arrangement with the Brooklyn Donor Center Inc., 50% is alloted for service, processing and storage.) Credits Returned ..... 2 Previous Balance SOV^ 84 Pints Used Balance On Hand March 1, 1961 .... 15 69 An SIU Blood Donor Certificate (sample above) is given to every person donating to the SIU Blood Bank, which is maintained through the SIU Clinic in Brooklyn. The bank supplies Seafarers or membera of their families anywhere in the United States and has been in operation since January, 1959. Through an arrangement with a national clearing house, blood can be supplied on short notice in any emergency. Donors can arrange appointments on the 2nd deck at SIU headquarters, one block from the Clinic. The whole procedure takes only a short time. SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid February 20—March 19, 1961 Number Of Benefits -AMOUNT PAID Hospital Benefits (Welfare) .... 5988 $19,378.51 Death Benefits (Welfare) 11 ^ 40.983.00 Disability Benefits (Welfare).. 801 28,035.00 Maternity Benefits (Welfare).. 26 5,200.00 Dependents Benefits (Welfare) . 197 33,582.10 Optical Benefits (Welfare) .... 182 1,899.59 Summary (Welfare) 7205 $129,078.20 1171 $190,264.7t TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... 8376 $319,342.98 Vacation Benefits None of the figures in the above summaries indicate the amounts paid for various other Welfare Benefits for SIU men and their de­ pendents, such as scholarship payments, meal books, training facilities, medical examinations, and similar items. Physical fxoms— All SIU Clinies Month Of February, 1961 Port Seamen Baltimore .. .......... Houston Mobile .... New Orleans New York .. TOTAL ....." Wives 1 6 5 5 29 46 Children TOTAL 5 63 8 79 10 80 152 6 14 325 43 699 �3»n SEAFARERS Fag» Hfleea H LOG Top Hat' Rar Mnrdock, Director MARITIME STATISTICS—MA has announced that as of March 1, 1961, there were 947 vessels of 1,000 gross tons or more in the activo oceangoing US merchant fleet. This Is three less than the February 1 figure. Of these, 46 were Government-owned and 901 were privatelyowned. These figures do not include privateiy-owned vessels which are temporarily Inactive, nor do they include Government-owned vessels used "in loading grain for storage. The privately-owned fleet decreased by four active vessels and increased by one inactive vessel. One tanker was delivered from construction, and two freighters were traded into the Government. Two more freighters were sold foreign for scrap­ ping, and one was converted from a tanker. The privately-owned fleet decreased by three to 990. * MA's active fleet increased by one ship, while Its in­ active decreased by 17. Twenty-one Liberty ships were sold for scrap. Two privately-owned ships were traded into the Government, and tliree Navyowned vessels were traded into the Government, and three Navy-owned vessels were placed in reserve fleet custody. MA's fleet was thus increased by 16 to 2,017. The total United States merchant fleet de- — creased by 19 to 3,007. The continued program of selling reserve fleet Liberty ships is now beginning to have its impact on the size of th« total US-owned merchant fleet. Despite objections which have been raised in some quarters, it is expected the MA will continue its program of gradually disposing of most of the World War II Liberty ships whicb it has in the various fleet reserves. The commotion set off by the activities of the latest self-styled "anti-Communist" group, the John Birch Society, reflects a persistent pattern of Fascist-tainted poli­ tical activity in the US. Groups like the Birch Society come and go with monoto­ nous regularity, but they all hew to a pre­ dictable pattern. While posing as superpatriots and anti-Communists, they seem to find unions and union members handy whipping boys. Consequently, it follows that these out­ fits always attract a goojf deal of hard cash from well-to-do businessmen who can't stand the thought of having to pay decent wages and Social Security contributions as well. It's no surprise then, to find that the Birch Society would "fight Communism" by outlawing collective bargaining, de­ priving workers of voting rights, repealing all social legislation such as the Social Se­ curity Act, unemployment insurance, min­ imum wage apd the like. In other ways it would set up a political and economic climate in which industrialists would have a huge pool of cheap labor to manipulate as they pleased. NAM Participation Nor is it surprising to find three former presidents of the National Association of Manufacturers in the ranks of the organi­ sation as well as other "respectable" peo­ ple. For while the crackpot approach of the society and other groups like it (such as calling ex-President Eisenhower a "con­ scious agent" of Communism^ may make It distasteful to the so-called "respectable" leaders of the community, there is a wide cross-section of business leadership which sympathizes wholeheartedly with its ob­ jectives. "These are the people in the NAM ^ and Chambers of Commerce who spend a good deal of their time promoting "right to work" legislation and similar moves to strip unions of their Strength. These same people bitterly opposed every action by Congress, down through the years, to pro­ tect Americans against the hazards of un­ employment, old age, sweatshop conditions and other evils. Secretly or openly they seek to destroy all these protective devices. Abuses Of Labor The proof of the pudding after all, lies in the fact that where loopholes have been left in such legislation, as, for sample, in the farm labor field, the most vicious kind of exploitation of labor can be found on a wide scale. • Some of the conditions in the migrant labor field are carbon copies of those which seamen had to endure in the days before strong maritime unions and protec­ tive legislation. It is this kind of existence to which the Birch Society and others of its ilk would like to condemn all American workers.' Consequently, outfits like the John Birch - Society serve a very useful purpose—they bring out into the open what a larger group of "respectables" thinks and feels about unions and union members but doesn't express openly. The existence of ,the Birch Society and groups like it are storm warnings to unions of the continu­ ing and relentless activity of anti-union elements in the ranks of management and other influential groups. Trade unions and their members, as well as those who WelieVeTin the rights of unions and in the pro­ gram of social legislation enacted in the last three decades must, of necessity, ex­ pose and fight the activities of these groups wherever they raise their beads. FISH REPORTS.—Better haddock catches from Georges Bank ar« expected during 1961, but prospects for 1962 are dim, according to the Woods Hole Laboratory. The past year has been a good scrod year as a new year-class (1958) grew to marketable size. This year-class was found on the banks during the surveys conducted two years ago, at which time the laboratory predicted better scrod fishing in 1960. This year-class will support the fishery in 1961, and since the fish will ba larger, land should hold up well . . . Little is known at the present time of the size of the tuna stocks of the Atlantic, but the physical and biological conditions off the African west coast are generally simi­ lar to those in the major American Pacific tuna fishing grounds off tha west coast of Central and South America. There appears to be a very strong probability that the new Atlantic fishing grounds can support a large scale production on a continuing basis . . . Between 1948 and 1958, the world production of shrimp increased nearly 80 percent. Total production for 1959 has been estimated at about 766 million pounds, compared with 747 million pounds in 1958. United States import in 1960 continued-to increase over those of the previous year; inventories also showed an increase. Prices for shrimp, although slightly better than in 1959, were substantially lower than in 1958 . . . Increased fislt production of OEEC member countries has been achieved by the in­ troduction of bigger and more efficient vessels, with improved gear and techniques. A recent OEEC report indicates that catches per man have risen considerably, but catches per ton of fishing fleet have de­ clined. The total catch of fisliiiig vessels in ilie OEEC lUeiiiber coun­ tries rose from 6,100,000 short tons in 1938 to about 8 million tons in 1958 . . . The Japanese government authorized the construction of 840 fishing vessels during the period from April 1 to December 5, 1960. Of this number 570 were wooden vessels (22,621 gross tons> and 270 steel vessels (82,329 gross tons). The street vessels included largo supply vessels and trawlers .. . Bills of interest to fishermen now pend­ ing before the Congress include S. 1265, a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act so as to extend coverage of that Act to members of crews of certain fishing vessels; .S. 1230, a bill to amend the Kennedy-Saltonstall Act so as to establish an additional fund for fishing research programs and fisheries rehabilitation and development proj­ ects; and H.R. 3159, designed to permit certain foreign-flag vessels to lan(Ltheir catches of fish in the "Virgin Islands in certain circumstances. SIUNA fishing unions are also interested in securing legislation which would clarify their position insofar as anti-rtrust regulation is concerned, since rigid interpretation of such regulation has hampered them in signing agreements with boat owners . . . The Justice Department has been extremely active in recent weeks in the area of consumer pricing of various products, including food products. t 5) PANAMA LINE.—Testimony before the House Subcommittee on tha Panama Canal concerning the future of the Panama Steamship Lina showed maritime unions divided in their view as to whether the Gov­ ernment-owned line should continue in operation. The SIU representa­ tive suported the ILA, the Canal Zone trade unions, and others in their contention that fhe Panama Line should not be discontinued. Tlie NMU^spokesman, despite the fact that NMU members man the vessels involved, came out wholeheartedly for termination of the Line's opera­ tion. In his testimony before the Sullivan Subcommittee, the SHI spokesman explained that the unions he represented believed, as a general rule, that the Government should stay out of the commercial shipping industry. He pointed out, however, that the problem under consideration dealt with a factual situation u-hich could not be ap­ proached on a theoretical basis, but could only be handled as a practical matter. After pointing out that the Panama Line was a vital and in­ dispensable part of the Canal operation, the SIU spokesman empha­ sized he fact that no proof had been offered before the Commit te# that private enterprise either would or could replace the Panama Line. "Our discussions with labor leaders from the Canal Zone," he said, "have convinced us that the abandonment of the Line would, to a large extent, be tantamount to the abandonment of our long-standing policy governing the Canal, the Canal Zone, and its inhabitants." The SIU representative further stated that the Panama Line provided steady emplyoment for 600 to 1,000 longshoremen and other related crafts, the elimination of which would be a serious blow to the maritime industry. Despite the opposition of the SIUNA, the Government has gone ahead with its order to discontinue the Panama Line operation and end the employment of the maritime workers involved. �SI'-- tagt SfxiMB SeA^ARtSHS LOG April, IMl R EGARDED as one of the most unique buildings for union members any­ where, the new hall ior SlU men in New Orleans attracted an admiring crowd at its dedication, April 8. The atmosphere of the French Quarter "has been incor­ porated through use of 150-yedr-old bricks, grillwork facings, an elegant curved stair­ way and large white column's at the entranceway. But despite the antique air, the building is completely modern throughout and fully air-conditioned. The facilities—850-seat auditorium, hir­ ing hall, cafeteria, lounge, sea chest store, television and movie theater, clinic. Union administrative offices and offices of the SlU Welfare and Vacation Plans — hove been ornamented with antiques and rep­ licas of sailing ship days. Not the feast of the hall's attractions is the spacious patio surrounded by tables and chairs on three sides and containing a large barbecue pit, sculptured water foun­ tain and extensive landscaping. The outstanding feature of the cafeteria end lounge is the five-section mural de­ picting the history of New Orleans and the seamen's movement, which was done by SEAFARERS LOG art editor Bernard Sea­ man. a. NEW HALL OPENS IN NEW ORLEANS Head-on view of new hall In^ew Orleans shows architectural features reminiscent of French Quarter style white columns, outside iron staircase and Iron grillwork. Building bricks are ISO years old. It was standing room only as overflow crowd at dedication filled all 850 seats for dedication ceremonies. Event got considerable coverage In New Orleans press and drew laudatory comment. SlU President Hall Is shown addressing the overflow audience during the dedication. He stressed seamen's achievement of first-class status In the community of which the new hall Is an example. Guests are shown in lobby during inspection tour of the new building. Curved staircase in rear, which has no visible supports, is one of architec­ tural features of the hall. Weather proved cooperative for outdoor buffet. Seafarers, family mem­ bers and guests are shown enjoying food and refreshments In parking lot area of building after ceremonies. statell �APFO, im SEAFARERS LOG Fai* SercBtMB :I f' X I ST JL' I ' ' f/'" X ^ ' : Section of 850-seat auditorium is shown here, it can be entered from outside, without disturbing Union activity. Topi guests help themselves to chicken buffet. Center, Papa Celestin's jazx band plays for dancers (bottom photo). Picnic tables were set up in the parking area. Hiring hall has mural on ceiling showing the four winds, one of several artistic embellishments in the new hall. Greeting guests are SlU President Paul Hall (left) and Vice President Lindsey Williams (2ndi-right), with Senator Russell Long, (2nd left) and New Orleans Mayor deLesseps Morrison. Senator and mayor hailed union's activities. �Iff "i EirtteM SEAFARERS tOff SIUNA Fishermen In Convention Two SiU Tuna Uniolis Consider Mei^ier Plan >1 Si. April, IMt SAN JUAN, PR—Two West Coast tuna unions affiliated with the SIUNA are considering a merger. The two unions, The Seine and Line Fisherifien's Union of ••^San Pedro, and the Cannery Workers and Fishermen's Union of San Diego, have been New Bedford Plans Fish P/er^ Dike discussing with the International the possibility of combining into one union within the SIUNA. Both unions operate in the Pacific tuna fisheries and have similar problems. In fact, 50 percent of their contracts with purse seine NEW BEDFORD—Members of boats are signed in the name of the New Bedford Fishermen's both unions. Union have, endorsed plans which Purse Seine Fleet are expected to increase th^ value It was the development of tiie of this city as a fishing'port Addressing The lOth Convention of the SIUNA in San Juan is Merle Adium deft}, executive Together with city and boat purse seine tuna fleet which in secretary-treasurer of the Alflska ilfi— Oisfriet UiiiM «f risfcenwciii. CoBMiy Woriien oiid owner interests, the NBFU has part led the two unions, to consider AHied Trades. Thomas O'Brien (photo right), head of the Alkwtic Hsheimea't UiiioB, gives approved a program for a vitally- a merger. Other factors include his report to the International. the increased cost of operation needed new fishing pier in this port The Union has created a five- under the Landrum-Griffin bill; the man committee to work with a traditional interference of NLRB commission which Is developing and anti-trust laws within fishing markets; imports, and the control the new pier. Plans for the new pier have of fishing boats by large proces­ been generally approved by the sors. Fish canneries actually control New Bedford Har^r Development Commission. Action is expected many boats by mortgage, even BOSTON—^The Federal subsidy wbich would allow fisbermen to collect up to one-third from the city fathers and from the though the vessels are operated by state of Massechusetts on financing "independent" owners. The Labor of the co^ of new boat construction from the Government has helped no one yet in spite of Board has refused to process peti­ the cooperative assistance of the Department of the Interior which administers the profor the pier. The commission also Intends to tions for elections on some of these gram. take over the New Bedford Dock boats on the grounds that the fish­ Industry spokesmen com­ trade, fishing boat hulls take a ermen's Union and New Bedford when its present operator moves to ermen are "small independent plain that in light of the small rou^ beating, rougher than larger Fishermen's Union, are woriting ta businessmen," while they are ac­ profit margins the cost of main­ deep-sea ships. Complex electronic make the industry a more secure a new lo^tion. A third project,, the building of tually employees of the cannery. taining a fishing boat is too high gear on fishing boats such as fish- and rewarding one in which ta a hurricane dike, has recei^'ed the Landnutt-Gfiffith Act to lure prospective Investors in the finders and radios also raise the work and do business. One of tha full support of the Union. the Landrum-Griffin Act en­ industry. A 50 percent subsidy on cost of maintenance. More repairs problems is finding ways other The dike would provide a safe abled one boat owner to disregard new fishing vessel cAistruction are made as boats get older; days than subsidies to overcome Uia anchorage for fishing fleets during a valid labor confract;, held by the might tempt prospectivo boat own­ of fishing are lost; revenue Is lost. lethargy of the industry. storms and would also enable SIUNA San Diego fishermen, 4md ers, however. Construetioii Snbsi^ docks and fish-processing plants to si^ a sweetlieart contract with Long range projectimis show that A SO percent subsi^ on boat be built further up river. Harry Bridge's union. with the present Government sub­ construction would make a boat The dike might also provide em­ The rising tide of imports has sidy of 33 percent of the cost of ownm-'s first year profit rise sharp­ ployment for many older fisher­ diminished the American-flag fish­ new boats, a fishing boat Investor ly from the expected 20 percent of men. Many boats and lighters ing fleet, throwing many fishermen could realist t 20 percent return the first year and might cushion would be used in the building of out of work. At the SIUNA con­ on his Initial cost, at first. the phmging ;fetums of subsequent the dike, and care and mainten­ vention here last month, the InterBut this return would diminish years. ance would provide further em­ naticMial supported Federal legisla­ each year and virtually no profits However, evoi s largw subsidy ployment epportunities. tion to provide American fisher­ would be realised by the end of the on new boat construction would GLOUCESTER—The plight «f These proposed projects are ex­ men with an adequate share of the 15th year. As fishing boats get bring comparatively few new pected to greatly increase the market. Purse seine boate which older, they require more and more American-flag vessels to the fish­ the New England fishing industry value of the hariror and make It make faster trips also tend to re­ expensive maintenance. Stehl cable eries. No vessels have been built was the subject of a series of ar­ more attractive to waterfront in­ strict the number of boats needed. and net sdiich most be replaced with the present one-third subsidy, ticles in a New York newspapw last month. vestors. \ These developments affect other yearly are rising steadily in cost, but applications are being consid­ The series of four articles, by fishing unions im the West Coast. while off-the^essel fish prices are ered on two New Bedfm-d fishing William G. Wing, appeared in the In 1959, The United Fishermen of either stable or declining. boats. "New York Herald Tribune" Kodiak, SIUNA, dissolved after Because of the nature of the The SIUHdfilUted Atlantic Fish- March 26-29. continued charges of fish price The stories pointed out that fixing. A revision of section 2 of there were mure than 4G0 fishiug the National Labor Relations Act boats working out of Gloucester II could relieve the situation. years ago, while today the number The proposed merger of the San has dwindled to around 100. Many Diego and San Pedro Unions will of the boats still operating are in help SIUNA fishermen gain the precarious financial shape. NEW BEDFORD —The sixth strength that Is vital to secure a The campaign to get Americans to eat more seafood* has Much of the series was devoted casualty in the fishing fleet con­ fair share of their catches and will been started by industry groups and fishing imions and it to the impact of frozen fish impofti tracted to the New Bedford Fisher­ enable them to fight for the good looks as if they might have a powerful and authoritative ally on the US filing industry. men's Union took place late in of the Industry. FMinies Cost Sqoeeie in their efforts. February when a vessel sank in One respected doctor who be­ The cost-squeeze on New Eng­ Many medical authorities liefs that Americans eat too much land fished^ the fog two miles northeast of was also cited. Fish­ Ammg anions In ilie SIU ore Buezard's Bay lightship. a number of groups of commer­ and nutritionists have become meat and not enough fish is Dr. ermen continue to sell at the prices The Hilda Garston, an 89-foot cial Hshermen on all coasts, as convinced that American consumer Paul Dudley White, noted Boston of a decade ago, while this cost of scalloper, struck a submerged ob­ well as shoreside fish canneries eats too much meat and too little physician who attended fonner things' they buy has sharply in­ ject while making her way through and processors. They are in­ fish for his own good. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. creased, the fog and sank within minutes. volved in such widely-diversi­ It used to be folk knowledge— A medical statistics team con­ Fishermen also face the baste The crew of 13, lead by Capt. fied fishing operations as scal­ with some medical authority— ducted a study of tfae<incidence of problem of American taste, the Joseph Maillet, scrambled into two loping. tuna fishing, salmon thgt fish is a "brain food." Now, high blood pressure to be prevalent articles noted. "Surrounded by the dories just before the vessel went fisheries, cod, halibut and many doctors, especially heart and blood among Americans and relatively most lavi^ supplies and varietieu down, and rowed seven miles to others. Groups involved include specialists, see evidence that sea­ low among the fish consuming peo­ of fish any nation ever enjoyed, shore. Coast Guard cutters re­ the New Bedford Fishermen's food is a "blood vessel" fimd too. ples—Japanese and Scandinavians. Americans are relatively indif- • ported the fog so thick they could Union, Of course, the fashion world is ferent." The evidence of heart and cir­ Alaska Fishennen's noflocate the sinking boat nor the Union, tuna fish and cannery culatory disease in Americans has helping seafood promotion with its Another strain on Gloucester^ two dories. nniens operating out of Cali­ been attributed by some authorities "ematiated" look. The new slogan fish industiy is the fact that inoSt The New Bedford Fishermen's fornia ports and groups In to the presence of cholesterol in may be "A fish a day keeps the fishing Is done by the menhaden • Union, an SIU aiXtliate, lost five Bristol Bay, Kodiak, and else­ the blood sticam. The substance doctor away." fleet for industrial purposes, Ihe other boats slaoe November, 136Q, where in, the far northwest is a fatly material believe^ to be The promotion of seafood Is be­ menhaden fisheries are in northern as a result of fires, blizzard, and Padfie. caused by excess consumption of ing carried out by producers asso-j Virginia. JVfost of New England is ice. animal fats. ciations in New Bedford. chiefly interested in the edible fish. Fishing Boat Building Subsidy Founders On Increasing Costs US Fishing Problems Discussed NBFU Men Saved When Boat Sinks '• i; Doctors, Food Authorities Say We Should Eat Fish �SEAFARERS LOG Pace NlnetecB NLRB Rejects Runaway Appeal Joieph Lofue, MD, Medical Director 'Low Back Pain's Always A Puzzle Low back pain is one of the most frequent and most baffling condi­ tions the practitioner is called upon to diagnose and treat. Doctor M. E. Knapp, writing In "Archives, Industrial Health," described^ the con­ servative treatment of this very frequent and disabling condition. To intelligently care for low back pain. It is first necessary to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of the pain. The next slcp is to remove the cause, if possible; if not possible, then to treat the factors that cause the pain. An accurate diagnosis is often difficult because of the complex problems involved. The cases are often grouped together In ill-defined categories as "disc," "low ^ack pain," or' "sacro-iliac." There have been waves of popular diagnosis, such as "lumbago," "sciatica," or "sacro-iliac," depending on the location or whether the pain radiates down.the leg or not. The idea of a protruded interverbal disQ has been so popularized that many consider most back pains the result of injury or protrusion of the disc between the vertebra. Many years ago, it was thought that the pain was caused by a fibrosis of the ligament extending down the lateral part of the thigh from the ilium (ilio tibial band). As a matter of fact, many of these cases were operated by the writer and most of them with remarkable results. Doctor G. S. Hackett, according to "Industrial Medicine," is of the opinion that chronic low back pain is primarily caused by incompetent ligaments and tendons which do not maintain normal tensile strength. This relaxation causes joint instability. The instability causes the weakened lijgaments and tendons to stretch, thus putting tension on the nerves and producing the pjin. He makes his diagnosis by trigger-point tenderness over specific articular ligaments. He confirms the diagnosis by intraligamentous tendonous needling with local anaesthetic solution, which reproduces the pain and sometimes the referred pain that disappears shortly after the anaesthetic takes place. This relaxation or damage to certain ligaments and tendons allows excessive movement and strain and stretching of other ligaments and nerves. This is seen in patients with pain radiating down the back of the thigh (sciatica) and often extending to the toes. Dr. Hackett treats these cases by prolotheraphy (rehabilitation of an incompetent structure by proliferation of new cells). Prolotheraphy is accomplished by intraligamentous injection of a proliferating solution combined with a local anaesthetic solution. This stimulates the pro­ duction of new bone and fibrous tissue, strengthens the fibrous tissue weld to bone and permanently eliminates pain and disability. Using conservative management, Dr. Knapp prescribes specific modal­ ities for low back pain including diathermy, massage and traction. If specific physiotheraphy does not give relief, it is discontinued. Acute Pain. Acute pain is treated by bed rest and traction with sup­ port to the back, hot packs and various supports in addition to sedation. Muscle Spasm. Muscle spasm usually accompanies the pain, and the procedures which are used for relieving the pain wil also relieve the mustle^pasm. Muscle Contracture. Muscle contracture is present to some degree In all cases, whether the low back pain hqs been of long or short dura­ tion. These contractures may be present even following disc or other operative procedures and are often the cause of pain in the back after the ogending condition has been corrected. Muscle Weakness. Muscle weakness Is caused by interruption of the nerve by pressure from a protruded disc or tumor, and the proper treat­ ment is the removal of this pressure by surgery at the earliest possible time. Many patients become weak because of forced inactivity due to the back condition; even a short stay in bed may produce weakness. The weakness must be treated by exercise. Manipulation. Manipulation is often used with good results in cases of sudden onset of acute back pain, after a bending or twisting motion. Manipulation may also be of value in facet syndrome. Dr. Knapp concludes that back pain is a difficult problem to solve by conservative treatment but, if approached analytically, much can be accomplished. Certainly, in a great majority of cases, there must be a factor of relaxation of ligaments or tendons which, by allowing abnor­ mal movement, put stress on the nerves and produce acute episodes of low back pain. These acute attacks occur when there is a bending or twisting motion which is an insignificant force to set up such an acute episode of low back pain. Whatever tlie modality of treatment. It requires weeks for the pain, muscle spasm and muscle spasticity to subside. (Commentg and suggestions are'invited by the Department and can be submitted to this column care of the SEAFAERS LOO.) In the hospital? Call SID Hall immediately! WASHINGTON—Runaway ship operators have been unsuccessful in their first move to overturn the National Labor Relations Board decision giving the SIU the right to represent runaway crews. The NLRB denied a motion by the West India Fruit and Steamship Com­ pany asking that it rehear the'*'" American foreign commerce and ing action' against runaways ar« case involved. The NLRB, on February 16, operates regularly out of an still pending before the NLRB, In­ Issued a decision in which it found that SIU had the right to organize and represent crewmembers em­ ployed by the company. The Board based its ruling on the American ownership of the company and on its regular participation in Amer­ ican foreign commerce. It also found West India guilty of unfair labor practices in coercing crewmembers into repudiating SIU pledge cards. First In A Series The rehearing move was the first in. what is expected to be a long series of legal maneuvers by runaway operators' organization, the so-called "American Commit­ tee For the Flags of Necessity," to modify or overturn the NLRB rul­ ing. It is anticipated that the op­ erators will take the issue to the Federal courts. Either way the lower courts rule, there is certain to be an appeal to the Supreme Court eventually, because of the importance of the case. The NLRB, recognizing the significance of its ruling, based it very heavily on prior Supreme Court and Federal court decisions. Would Grant Organizing Rights Should the NLRB findings be upheld in the courts, it would give the SIU ahd other US maritime unions clear rights to organize and represent crews of all Americanowned runaway ships participating in American foreign commerce. An estimated 450 to 500 vessels fall into this category, most of them bulk ore carriers or supertankers, plus a number of Caribbean and transatlantic passenger vessels. The NLRB, in its ruling, held that the registry of the vessel was immaterial. What really counted, it said, is that the ship Involved is American - owned, engaged in American port. cluding SIU cases against Eastern A number of other cases Involv­ Steamship and P&O. Landrum Spearheading 'Right To Woth' Drives Rep. Phil Lan(3rura (Dem.-Ga.) has turned up as a spear­ head of the "right-to-work" campaign to impose further re­ straints on trade unions at the state level. The co-author of the Landrum-Griffin Act is-* making appearances in vari­ In other states the "right-toous areas promoting proposed work" campaign shapes up as fol­ "right to work" legislation. Landrum's action is no surprise to organized labor in light of his sponsorship of the Federal restric­ tions on unions. It points up what organized labor has long main­ tained, namely, that the real inter­ est of the sponsors of LandrumGrliiin was restraint on legitimate trade union activity under the guise of "cleaning up" corruption in union ranks. Appearing in Oklahoma City, bkla. In behalf of the "right-towork" campaign in that state, Lan­ drum delivered a speech attacking the labor movement and called for the enactment of a "right-to-work" law in that state. lows: Attempts to pass such laws in Idaho and New Mexico were de­ feated for the present. However, efforts to recover some ground failed in Indiana and Utah when the legislatures in those states voted to keep their "right-to-work" statutes on the books. Maine Group A state-wide "right-to-work" group has been organized in Main# with headquarters in Augusta and is conducting a campaign using the press, telephone, brochures and speeches In an attempt to secure passage of a bill now before the legislature. Sill Training Season On Excess Load Costs $5,000 With-milder weather making outdoor drills possible, the sec­ ond SIU lifeboat class of 196! goes through its paces under the watchful eye of Instructor Bill Doak (seated, center rear). / KNOWING YOUR SIU CONTRACT SOUTHAMPTON, England—The skipper of a Liberian-flag tinker was fined nearly $5,000 for pulling into this port so heavily overloaded that the vessel's Plimsoll mark was more than 15 inches below the surface. Captain Kerlacos ^erovassilas, skipper of the 20,000-ton Liberian tanker Speedway, paid the fine in a local British court. The vessel was on charter to Standard Oil of New Jersey, carrying oil from Venezuela to the Esso Refinery here. American operators and chart­ erers of Liberian-flag tonnage have r^patedly boasted that their Likerian-flag vessels match the top safety standards of US-flag ships. ARTICLE II. SECTION 10. CUSTOMARY DU'HES. Members of all departments shall perform the necessary and customary duties of that department. Each member of all departments shall perform only the recognized and customary duties of his particular rating. ARTICLE IV. SECTION 28. WIPERS, (i) They may be required to assist in repair work but they shall not be assigned to a repair job by themselves without the payment of overtime. This is not to include dis­ mantling equipment in connection with cleaning, such as grease ex­ tractor, bilge strainers and evaporators, etc. „ On one SIU ship recently there was a case involving members of the deck department being assigned to do work which was outside the scope of their customary duties as per Article II, Section 10, above. In this instance, the deck department gang was assigned to do some work on a C02 system in a deep tank. Consequently, overtime was submitted by the deck department men involved, some 42Vi hours in all, which was disputed. At the payoff, the patrolman established that the overtime should be paid as being outside the scope of the customary duties clause. But it was also pointed out that the wipers could have done the same job without payment of overtime as long as they were working under the supervision of an engineer, as per section 28 of the engine department working rules. �Avto. im SEAFARERS LOG VMTt Tirortr SITJ roOD Audi Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director Some Basic Rules On Cookery Unions, Social Gains Targets Of 'Super-Patriotic' Society A new movement which aims its fire in good part against trade unions and their mem­ bers has come in for public attention recently. Under the guise of "fighting Communism," thw movement, which calls itself the John Birch Society, seeks to strip unions and their members of basic rights and"^ protection. "little Hitler" by Sen. Stephen M. ture of the group is a quotation The head of the movement, Young (Dem.-Ohio). The society's from Welch's writings describing Since the chief steward's primary responsibility aboard ship Is to provide well prepared and served meals to the crew day in and day out, he must have at least a good working knowledge of the correct principles of cookery. retired Boston manufacturer, objectives have all the earmarks former President Eisenhower as a Cookery is the science of preparing food in such a way that it will "dedicated, conscious agent" of the appeal to the eye, be tasty, be easily digested and furnish nourishment Robert H. W. Welch, has been de­ of a fascist state. to the body. Cookery includes the choice of proper food combinations, scribed on the Senate floor as a (An example of the extremist na- Communist conspiracy and calling for the impeachment of Chief Jus­ the preparation of foods, the actual cooking, seasoning and garnishing. tice Earl Warren of the US Su­ A cook can meet this objective if he brings to bear in his work preme Court. Former Presidents knowledge of the foods available, the effects of the season of the year Roosevelt and Truman are attacke.1 or climatic conditions, crew preference, and the limitations and pos­ in much the same terms as is forr sibilities of his cooking equipment. mer Secretary of State John Foster Each meal should represent his best effort. He should take pride in Dulles. his work rather than be satisfied with slipping by; he should take Despite its extreme position, or advantage of every opportunity to find new and pleasing ways to After repeatedly denying that it the animals" for recognition and a rather because of it, the group is prepare food, and he should use available cookbooks and recipes to planned to move to a non-union contract. aible to peddle membership on a improve his skill. community, the Norge Division of 4> 4« & fairly wide scale at $1,000 per head One basic consideration in good cookery is an understanding of the the Borg Warner Corp. announced A merged union representing all for an initiation fee. At least two many cooking processes available. There are two primary methods; that it will close its Muskegon, bakery and confectionery workers members of 'Congress have ad­ (1) Using moist heat; (21 using dry heat. Mich, refrigerator plant this sum­ may result from . an agreement mitted to signing up. The moist heat method means that the food is cooked in a liquid. mer and move into a new factory signed by the AFL-CIO affiliated , Three, points in the group's soThis is generally used for less tender cuts of meat and for Vegetables. at Greenwood, Ark., financed by American Bakery & Confectionery called "anti-Communist" program There are four types of cooking with moist heat: Pressure cooking or a tax-exempt bond issue, of which Workers and the 75 year-old would be particularly damaging to the company bought a large share. Bakery & Confectionery Workers, steaming; boiling; simpiering and braising. American workpris in general and Steaming is cooking in the stean> rising from boiling water or other The decision—the latest example expelled from the Federation in unions in particular. They includa liquid and is done by using the steam-jacketed kettle or pressure of "industrial piracy"—will add 1957 for corruption. The agreement repeal of all social legislation, elim­ cooker. Boiling means heating a liquid until it bubbles; the bubbles rise ,400 ftiembers of the Allied In­ pledged to end raiding between the ination of all civil rights and aboli­ to the surface and pass off in the form of steam. If the cooking vessel dustrial Workers union to the unions and initiate "negotiations tion of the Income tax. is uncovered and the steam passes off, the temperature of the liquid growing unemployment roll of looking toward a merger." ABC, Social legislation repeal would will never be higher than its boiling point. The boiling point of water Muskegon. At no time did the which has a larger membership company offer to discuss the in­ than B&C after winning a number mean repeal of labor relations leg­ is 212° F., execpt at high altitudes when it is lower. Simmering is cooking in water below boiling point, between 180° F. dustrial situation with the union. of organizing elections, was formed islation under which unions func­ tion, the Social Security Act, mini­ —210° F. When the temperature is right for simmering, bubbles of by locals opposed to the leadership mum wage act, child labor laws, 4" 4" t steam will rise from the bottom of the vessel but will disappear before Workers who have lost jobs be­ of B&C president James Cross unemployment insurance, housing reaching the surface of the water. Beef stew is an example of a food who, together with secretary-treas­ that is simmered.- Braising is similar Jo simmering, except that the food cause their employer has run away urer Peter Olson, will be tried by and slum clearance programs, is first browned in a small amount of fat and is "then simmered in a are entitled to damages even B&C's executive board on charges workmen's compensation benefits small amount of liquid until done. Braising makes possible long, slow though thc^ expired contract did of misappropriating $35,000 in and so on. Elimination of civil rights would cooking and, therefore, is very desirable for the less tender cuts of not have any transfer clause, a US union funds. Court of Appeals has ruled. The include eliminating the right to meat. iC> it There is no liquid added when cooking is done with dry heat. In 2-1 decision, the first of its kind Japanese is being used by the strike and picket as well as all most dry heat cooking, the fats cook out of the food itsrff and prevent from an Appeals court, reversed Amalgamated "Clothing Workers of other forms of free speech and burning. Dry heat is generally used to cook the tender cuts of meats, a lower Federal Court. It stated Anierica in unionizing efforts in freedom of association. The aboli­ and includes five separate cooking methods; Roasting; broiling; pan or that the runaway concern, the Glid- Hawaii where many Japanese tion of the income tax would in­ den Co., is subject to a damage evitably lead to the tax burden grill broiling; frying and deep-fat frying. speaking workers are employed by Roasting means cooking with dry heat in an oven. The dish or pan suit® by five members of Team­ clothing companies—and the un­ being placed directly upon workers must be uncovered; otherwise, the food will steam Instead of roast. ster Local 852 who argued that usual-looking leaflets are winning and their families throu-'h heavy sales taxes on all daily necessities, Roasting is essentially the same as baking, and originally meant cooking they were entitled to job offers in before an open fire or by covering with hot coals. Although the same the new plant based on seniority results with representative elec­ with the well-to-do and fhose of methods are used, roasting today applies only to meats and baking rights acquired at the original fac­ tion victories by the ACWA at two modest incomes paying at the same plants and petitions expects at tax rate. applies to bread and similar products. tory. others .soon. The handbills-printed •The group's success In recruiting Broiling Is cuukiiig by direct heat over coals or under a gas flame or 4" 4" ^ in English and Japanese—carry electric unit. It is usually used only with meats. It is an extremely Zoological employees, members two principal messages; "You are ample financial support, if not a mass following, is prompting pro­ simple and very quick method, but is limited to the more tender cuts of Local 1501, State, County & of meat, steaks and chops. Pan or grill broiling is cooking on top of Municipal Employes Union, strik­ the Union" and "The Amalgamated posals for Congressional investiga­ tion of its activities. the stove in a frying pan or on a griddle using only the fat of the ing against the j^ronx Zoo and the Way is the American Way." meat itself. Frying differs from pan broiling in the amount of fat used. Coney Island Aquarium, staged a Pan frying is done with enough added fat to definitely cook the food pet show on the picket lines when in fat. It should be emphasized that certain foods are particularly they marched with boa constrictors, adapted to pan frying, while others are suited only for deep-fat frying. rock pythons, monkeys, sheep and Deep-Yat frying is the cooking of food by completely surrounding it goats. A skeleton staff of the union, with fat heated from 350° — 380° F. If the fat is kept at this tempera­ which represents menagerie keep­ ture, foods are cooked quickly enough to prevent thefr absorbing fat. ers, maintenance workers,^ office, This same condition cannot be adapted to any other method of cooking. Do not hold the frying fat at high temperatures when it is not ip use. restaurant and clerical employees are on duty to care for the animals (Comments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can while the union strikes "against LONDON-pTean Paul Getty, reputedly the world's richest be submited to this column care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) the management, not the kids or man has added to his reputation as a tight man with a shill-. Ssgs Hunaway Motto: ^5hitting Saved Is Shilling Earned' Setting Them Up For Mealtime Galley utilityman Cecil Hughes (left) removes roast from oven aboard the Ocean Evelyn. At right, chief cook CJiarlie Parker on the Jean, quarters heads of cabbage. mg by installing pay telephones in his British mansion. Getty -complained that too-*many of his guests were mak­ executives stay at the mansion, ing long distance telephone Presumably, they'll have to use calls. To top it off, the hired help the pay telephone for personal was running up phone bills by call- calls. ing their families in Scotland. Under the British telephone sys­ tem, a call from London to Glas­ gow, Scotland, costs 42 cents. The monthly charge for telephone for local call use is less than $3. Getty Fortune Runs High Getty, whose personal fortune has been estimated as upwards of $800 million, owns the largest hunk of the Tidewater Oil Company and the Getty Oil Company. He is a major operator of runaway-flag tanker tonnage, having several of the world's biggest and most mod­ ern tarikers in operation under the Tidewater house flag. Getty has gotten into the news on severkl occasions for his reluct-"" ance to spend money. He bought the old British mansion as his headquarters because he found that his executives ran up hotel bills every time they were called to London for a conference. Now the !\ �MI. Ufl SEAFARERS rage Twcatr-Oa* LOG Waterfront Union Men At Montreal Seaway Opening Is Earliest Yet MONTREAL—The St. Lawrence Seaway opened its third season on the morning of April 15 when the firtt ship moved through St. Lambert lock: here. . The Seaway opening was the earliest in the waterway's schedule. Another important link In the short history and was made despite late ice conditions which are expected to slow down traffic until late in April. The 1061 open­ ing was three days ahead of last year. Traffic was restricted to daylight hours between the Iroquois lock near Prescot, Ont., and the Mon­ treal section because of ice condi tions the first few days of naviga­ tion. A runaway laker, the Cloverdale, formerly of the CSL, which re­ cently transferred to Bermuda-flag registry, was the first ship through St. Lambert locks at the eastern terminus of the Seaway. The Welland Canal, connecting Lake Erie with Lake Ontario, opened April 3, two days behind Lakes Owners Ponder Switch TORONTO—Some of Canada's major Lakes shipping companies are planning a blow to the nation's maritime industry, according to un­ official reports here. The "Toronto Telegram" early this month said that the big Lakes companies are considering placing their fleets under Bermuda regis­ try to compete more effectively with British flag vessels operating In the St. Lawrence Seaway. The report points up the serious­ ness of the Canadian maritime sit­ uation. Great Lakes labor unions on both sides of the border, under the leadership of SlU of Canada president Hal C. Banks, have be­ gun efforts to stem the flood of foreign-flag and runaway-flag com­ petition. The Lakes companies plans to switch their vessels to Bermuda registry have not been confirmed. A spokesman for the Dominion Marine Association, to which most Canadian shipping companies be-' long, said his organization does not know anything about the report. However, the association leader admitted that one or more carriers may be considering switching to Bermuda registry on their own without informing the association. Under the proposed runaway Bermuda flag, the shipowners would have the same rights they do now because they would fly a Commonwealth flag. SIU Canadian District Halls Seaway system, the Sault St. Marie Canal connecting Lake Huron and Superior, opened early In April on time. Key points in the Great Lakes were opened to navigation earlier than the St. Lawrence Seaway, but bad weather and ice conditions caused delays on the Lakes in addi­ tion to blocking traffic on the river. Though the Seaway opened on schedule, normal traffic was not expected on the waterway until the last week in April. Below Montreal, late ice condi­ tions delayed the arrival of deepsea vessels into the harbor. The worst ice condition in years has been reported from Newfoundland to the Lakehead. Delays are ex­ pected at the Welland Canal after the first rush of ships down the Seaway. During two of the three years of its existance, the Seaway open­ ing was later than expected. Vet­ eran observers along the St. Law­ rence River attribute the late break-up to the very existence of the Seaway. It has been noted that prior to the Seaway, the rush of water broke up the ice by mid April. But with the dams in the river which control the level of Lake Ontario, and as a result slow the river cur­ rent, the break-up has been occur­ ring later. Representatives of unlicensed seamen, marine engineers, longshoremen, waterfront team­ sters and other maritime workers meet in Montreal at the SlU of Canada hall to discuss ways of combatting unfair competition of runaway-flag and British-flag vessels in Ameri­ can and Canadian waters. 4 Maritime Unions Map Out Program To Fight Lakes Runaway Operations MONTREAL—Nine international labor unions, including the SIU, met here early this month to chart plans to combat low-wag^, cut-rate competition by foreign-flag shipowner# in American and Canadian Lakes waters. The Canadian maritime in-" dustry has been hit hardest by has no shipping company subsidies, McKay," a vice president of th« its domestic maritime trade Is Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ runaway-flag operations. Its and not restricted to Canadian-flag ciation; H. Ingram of the Interna­ deepsea fleet has virtually disap­ ships. peared and Canadian Lakes trade is The unions, representing every open to all cut-rate foreign flag phase of waterfront activity, have operations. Canada, unlike the US, joined in the fight against runa­ ways. The labor organizations last November formed the Great Lakes Council of the Maritime Trades Department and set up machinery to coordinate Lakes and Seaway labor. The 50-member delegation met again this month and declared its Quebec Men In Race QUEBEC—St. Charles Trans­ determination "to forcefully pur­ portation has begun a ship Im­ sue a policy of centralizing the ef­ provement program, building mess- forts of many militant trade unions rooms and planning foc'sle work. which make up the Maiitime The Union has been meeting with Trades Council." Chairman of the meeting was the company to woi'k out details on the improvements. SIU men en­ Hal C. Banks, SIU Canada presi­ tered the traditional cioss-river dent and executive vice president race during the Winter Carnival of the SIUNA. Othei-s involved in the program and did quite well. Include Fred Smith of Toronto, SI i t> representing waterfront Team­ sters; John Chroback of Cleve­ Toronto Harbor Job land, representing the United TORONTO — The Government Steelworkers of America District has earmarked $1,700,000 for im­ 5000, vice chairman of the com­ proving the harbor here. Dredging mittee; Patrick Sullivan of Buffalo, will enable the largest vessels representing the International which transit the Seaway to pass Longshoremen's Association; Pat through the harbor and the ship King of Boston, a vice president of channel. the Masters, Mates and Pilots; Ray In Canadian Ports Montreal Fitout MONTREAL—This port is look­ ing forward to an active spring fitout with about 47 vessels laid up in the Montreal harbor area. All Hall Corporation tankers now have their new "Transport" names. British ships are expected to monopolize the Montreal-HamiltonToronto-Newfoundlantr^- run this summer. Halifax Hall Painted HALIFAX—The Canuk Trader has been back here after a winter trip to Germany with a full SIU crew Including mates and engi­ neers. The Halifax SIU hall under­ went renovation this spring, in­ cluding a complete paint job and new tile decks installed. i Wesf Coast Has Fog VANCOUVER—Fog in this har­ bor caused a series of accidents ronx WILLIAM 408 Simpson St. this winter involving SlU-conOntario Phone: 3-3221 tracted tugs Arctic Straits and the HALIFAX. N.S 128Va Mollis St. ' Phone 3-8911 TEV Princess Patricia. The British MONTREAL 634 St. James St. West Columbia Air-Sea Rescue Service Victor 2-8161 has moved to a new and bigger aUEBEC 44 SauIt-au-Matelot Quebec LAfontaine 3-1569 coordination center and the serv­ THOnOLD, Ontario B2 .St. David St. ice is getting new cutters and 'air­ CAnal 7-5212 TORONTO. Ontario 272 King St. E. craft. The SIU joins the Teamsters EMpire 4-5719 in opposing u.se of union funds in VANCOUVER. BC 298 Main St. financing the New Party, a new BT. JOHN. NB 177 Frinca William St. OX 2-54.71 political group. « S> SI SI New Ships At Thorold THOROLD—The . Seaway Au­ thority has served notice that very high frequency (VIIF) radio tele­ phone equipment will be compul­ sory on the Welland Canal at the opening of navigation next year and it is expected that the equip­ ment will be required for the rest of the Seaway. Fitout will see crews on new CSL and Misener craft. The Wheat King is also scheduled to ciew up for deepsea grain trade. tional Union of Operating Engi­ neers, and representatives of the Boilermakers and Carpenters Unions from both sides of the .Great Lakes. In addition to conventional Panlibhonco flag ships, there are many Ameiican and Canadian-owned ships flying United Kingdom and British West Indies flags operating in the Lakes at cut rates. Banks noted that at the begin­ ning of this year 49 British-flag deepsea vessels were t-eding on the lakes, and at least 72 vessels in 14 fleets switched from Cana­ dian to British flag. Several Canadian seamen who sailed the ships before the vessels switched regislery visited their for­ mer ships and were shocked by the changes. In many instances, equip­ ment such as refrigerators and heads which had been .standard while the shius were flying the Ca­ nadian flag were removed before the Canadian ci'ews got off. Canadian Seafarers, members of the SIU of Canada are a vital element in the mari­ time picture generally and in the SIU family of-unions. They man ships under Canadian •flag across-the-board—deep sea off the Atlantic Coast, on the Canadian West Coast, on the Great Lakes and. the Seaway. The Canadian SIU also repre­ sents large groups of Canadian tugboatnien, dredgemen and al­ lied crafts. The Canadian Dis­ trict works closely with the other SIU unions throughout North America and the mutual relationship has been of great advantage to all SIU members. �Pafi* Twenty-Tw* SEAFARERS tOG I'l^ Avrtt Itft \ mmp MFOW Family Raunlon McNamara Pledges MST5 Investigation West Coast Lauds NLRB Appointee WASHINGl'ON—US Secretary of Defense Robert. McNa­ mara. will investigate the Military Sea Transportation Serv­ ice's operation of 17 cargo ships in the Pacific. The Sailors Union of the Pa-' cific and the Masters, Mates and Pilots Jbave called for a MC&S Sets June Dates On Cenference probe of the MSTS operation. The vessels, which fly the American flag, are manned by Japanese crews. An estimated 750 jobs are thus lost by members of the three SIU Pacific District unions. McNamara, who sailed with the SAN FRANCISCO—The Marine SUP during Cooks and Stewards Union's Coast­ school vacations wise Conference, tentatively sched­ about 25 years uled for June 15-18 in San Fran­ ago, said that he cisco,' will be coordinated by As­ has asked the sistant Secretary-Treasurer James Navy to review Willoughby. the situation with The conference will be held in him in detail. conjunction with the 10th anniver­ The joint de­ sary of the MCS charter from the mand for an in­ SIUNA. vestigation was ^ Agenda Drafted made earlier this McNamara A tentative agenda for the con­ year by Morris Weisberger of the ference is being drawn up by head­ En|oying,a reunion with part of hit a family at the San Fran­ SUP and Capt. Robert Durkin of quarters, the branch ports and by cisco PHS hospital it MFOW member Sam Matthewt who the West Coast local of the Mas­ shipboard delegates. Among the wat severely injured more than a year ago when he wat ters, Mates and Pilots. problems to be considered is the attacked in New York. Contributions by SIU Pacific District coming negotiation with shipown­ Congressmen Support Probe members made possible Sam's reunion with (I to r) his wifej ers, shipboard discipline, member­ Since the demand, several Con­ Darnell, 7; Keith, 17; Dalford, 15, and Samuette, 10. The gressmen and Senators have in­ ship education and enforcement of family's home is in Honolulu. dicated their support of the Unions' work rules. All groups of ratings from all position. Congressman Thomas M. Pelly of Washington, member of ships are expected to be represent­ the House Merchant Marine and ed at the conference, resulting in Fisheries Committee; Senator War­ the broadest possible viewpoint on ren Magnuson of Washington, all matters affecting the Union. Final plans for the meeting were chairman of the Senate Merchant drawn up last month at a confer­ Marine Committee, and Senator J. reports, MFOW trying to assure Strom Thurmond of South Carolina ence of Union port agents from all Seatii3 Mate Beef have all wired their support of the MC&S branches. SEATTLE—Mates on the SS that Pacific District Unions will SUP and MM&P position. Utah here have been working aloft, man all trial runs from this port doing sailors' job, the SUP reports, and look for success. Long Beach The MSTS operation of the ships but a port committee is squaring grain elevator which is being built with foreign crews has taken about away the problem. MFOW, MCS may mean better shipping in the $85 million out of the US economy future. and SUP fighting Alaska state in recent years. The yearly cost for i if income tax on non-resident seamen, the foreign crews and operating expenses has been estimated at $8 iS' $• it New York Fair million. NEW YORK—Shipping has been The ships are being erewed by Portland Ships Grain good here, according to SUP. Sail­ Japanese in spite of the fact that PORTLAND—Shipping has been ors here negotiating with Ameri­ there is a shortage of Japanese good here as grain ships move in can-Hawaiian on Intercoastal oper­ seamen and naany American sea­ the river. MCS membership met ation, but nothing definite yet. men are on the beach. The San to hear about proposed medical MCS shipping has been rather Francisco "Call-Bulletin" support­ clinics. MFOW Portland agent R. slow. ed the position of the two unions. N. Sweeney assumes seat in Un­ if t ' ion's board of trustees relinquished by Stanley Mish, Wilmington Slow Pacific Port News MC&S Steward At His Desk t t t Optical Program Starts SAN FRANCISCO—MFOW opti­ cal program has begun which will enable members to get one pair of glasses and frames each year. Old building next to MC&S hall is coming down and will be replaced by new MEBA hall. t t t Ships Transit Hawaii HONOLULU—^A large number of ships were in transit here last month, SUP reports. , Carl Heck of the Sailors was in the hospital at the beginning of last month. Sam Matthews' family has returned hero. & Chief staward Pet* Blanch! of the MC&S goes over inventory sheets in hit office aboard the President Monroe (APL). The ship was in en East Coast port. & Build Grain Elevators SAN PEDRO—Black gang ship­ ping has not changed much from this port from last month, MFOW WILMINGTON — Shipping dropped off slightly at the begin­ ning of last month and failed to gain miich headway, SUP reports. Sailors increased deckhand wages on the SS Catalina. MCS and SUP foil attempts by Matson to cut manning on vessels. SAN FRANCISCO—Pacific Dis­ trict Unions of tho SIUNA and other West Coast labor organiza­ tions Joined in welcoming'the ap­ pointment of Gerald L. Brown as a member of the National Labor Relations Board. Brown, who was regional direotor of the NLRB in San Francisco, was named to the Board by Presi­ dent Kennedy last month. He la the only West Coast representative in the NLRB Washington adminis­ tration. Pacific District Wires Just prior to his appointment, the Pacific District wired the Presi­ dent: "Our Unions have always found Gerald Brown to be honest, able and conscientious. Outstand­ ing public servants such as Gerald Brown etiould be promoted. The Pacific Coast has no representative on the National Labor Relations Board and we believe Mr. Brown, in view of his long experience on the Pacific Coast, would contribute valuable knowledge to the admin­ istration of the NLRB." Labor Council Backing The SIUNA endorsement fol­ lowed the unanimous adoption by the San Francisco Labor Council of a resolution calling upon the President to fill the NLRB vacancy with a qualified man from the West Coast. Brown replaces Joseph A. Jen­ kins who resigned from the fiveman national board late last month. Since 1947, Browp has been di­ rector of the NLRB for Northern California, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah. SIU Pacific District Halls SUP HONOLULU piar 8, Room 208 NEW ORLEANS St! NEW YORK 675 4th AvoHTrookfm PORTLAND....: 21l"l?vniars°t' SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE WILMINGTON BOS MaAne ^A^e" Terminal 5-0617 MC&S HONOLULU On these pages is news of activities of the SIU Paclfio District representing the three West Coast unlicensed unions, the Sailors Union of the Pa­ cific, the Marine Firemen's Union and the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, who sail under the SIU banner predomi­ nantly in the Pacific trades to Hawaii, Alaska, the Far East and on 'round-the-world runs. The SIU Pacific District Unions are a key group in the SIUNA, representing as they do the entire maritime industry on the West Coast. 45oUm'sonfu Room 206. Pier 8 NEW ORLEANS 823 BVeA?vnie"sL NEW YORK .675 4th A"1T B" ookl^n PORTLAND 2u"^Sw" Clay® St? SAN FRANCISCO 3501?remont®ft? SEATTLE .^250™ Ut'lv^ WILMINGTON 602 "Broa/'Ave^ TErmlnal 4-8533 >w HONOLULU... 56 North Nlmltz Highway PHone 5-6077 NEW ORLEANS.. 523 Bienville St. MAgnoIia 0404 NEW YORK 130 Greenwich St. COrtland 7-7094 PORTLAND ...822 NW Everett St. CApItol 3-7207-8 SAN FRANCISCO. 240 Sei'ond St. Douglas 2-4592 SAN PEDRO 2»8 West 7th St. SEATTLE ., .2333 Western Ave. UAln 2-6323 �IMl Fac« Twcirfi^nvM SEAPAKERa 10€ MC&S Galley Gang On President Monroe SlU Pacific Unions Hit Ship Poiicies SAN JUAN — Progress and problems of the SIU Pacific District Unions, the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marine Firemen's Union and the Marine Cooks and Stewards, were highlighted at the Tenth Biennial Convention of the was voiced by Morris Weisberger, secretary-treasurer of the SUP and SIUNA here last month. Tlie concern of the Pacific Dis­ SIUNA executive vice-president. Weisberger noted that the Gov­ trict Unions with the state of the ernment spent more on peanut butter and cheese production prob­ lems than on the US-flag merchant marine. The SUP, MC&S and MFOW noted the attrition of jobs caused by runaway flag operations and MSTS policies of crewing its American-flag ships with foreign seamen. The unions said they in­ SAN FRANCISCO — States tend to continue efforts to improve Steamship, an SIU Pacific District the US-flag merchant marine. Note Welfare Gains contract company, will build two Mariner-type cargo ships for the Welfare benefit gains for Pacific transpacific trade. District members were also out­ A $22,220,000 contract for the lined at the convention. The three two vessels has been signed by Unions reported on the proposal States and the Federal Maritime to build more homes for retired Board, with National Steel and members at the Stewards Training Shipbuilding Co., of San Diego. School near Santa Rosa, Calif. The first ship is to, be delivered A number of retired members of within two years, and the second all three unions are presently vessel will be completed about enjoying the comforts of bungalowtwo months after its sister ship. style retirement homes of ths Santa Rosa Center. States Orders 6 Ships Final approval of an optical pro­ This is the second group of gram, financed by employer eonships contracted for by the com­ tributions, wjs also reported. pany. A year ago. States ordered Surveys in all ports are being four similar Mariners to be built made to set up a uniform plan for in East Coast shipyards. The six ships on order are part all members. Negotiations are con­ of the State Line replacement pro­ tinuing for the establishment of gram which will eventually cover medical clinics for West Coast Seafarers. Financing by .ship­ 13 ships of its fleet. . A construction differential rate owner contribution is already in hss been established for the two effect, but the Unions are fighting ships at 47.7 per cent, based on proposals by the owners to estab­ the cost of producing similar ships lish "superman" standards for shipboard employment. in West German yards. Jurisdiction Defended The keel for the first vessel will Successful defense of SIUbe laid July 29. The ships are 20knot vessels with a length of 565 Pacific District jurisdiction on bulk feet, a 76-foot beam and will have carriers against Harry Bridges' a lift capacity of 14,320 tons. The longshoremen in Hawaii as well propulsion machinery will gen­ as the stalling of Bridges raids on West Coast fishermen were also erate 17,500 horsepower. 'American-flag merchant marine noted. States SS Will Build 2 Mariners The lion's share of the MC&S steward department aboard the President Monroe (APL) poses for its portrait while the ship was docked in New York harbor last winter. SUP Wins Pay, Kayos 'Desertion' Rap On 2 AB's SAN PEDRO—The Sailors Union of the Pacific last month went to bat in court for two sailors who became ill aboard their ship and were charged with desertion by the company when they went to the hospital. The two. men were acquitted and their pay was restored. The false Charges stemmed™ Under cross-examination, the Dominquez and Burris went from the Linrline's holiday ship's officers were unable to sub­ ashore for medical treatment and cruise, Jerome Dominquez were found "not fit for duty" at stantiate the. loggings. The court and Earl Burris, both ABs, be­ came ill at sea. Dominquez had an abscessed tooth and Burris sufferred a pinched nerve in the shoulder. Both were treated aboard the vessel and were given master's certificates for treatment at the San Pedro Public Health Hospital when the ship reached that port. However, the master, acting un­ der orders from Matson, refused them a mutual consent payoff at Wilmington. The company insisted that the two men had to ride the vessel to San Francisco for treat­ ment. This insistence came in spite of the fact that two qualified and healthy men were waiting as re­ placements at Wilmington. the Public Health clinic in San Pedro. Dominquez had his ab­ scessed tooth extracted and Burris underwent treatment for the pinched nerve. The Lurline then sailed without the two men and they were logged as deserters. Their wages were de­ posited in the Federal Court in San Francisco. Morris Weisberger, secretarytreasurer of the SUP, instructed the.Union attorneys to assist the two men in recovering ^heir money. The procedure involved filing petitions, taking the testi­ mony of the master, staff captain and doctor on the Lurline. It also entailed two full days of court hearings early in March. Pacific District Shipping SUP 2/fl to 3/6 Port MFOW 3/1 to 3/31 MC&S 3/1 to 3/31 Total 569 191 354 1,114 98 -65 39 202 Portland 106 80 62 248 Wilmington 297 (no hall) 59 356 New York 85 58 27 170 New Orleans 73 (no hall) 3 76 Honolulu 22 35 (no figures) 67 66 (no hall) 66 San Fran. Seattle (no hall) San Pedro Total f 1,250 495 544 ^289^ returned the money to Dominquez and Burris. It found that Matson had acted arbitrarily for its own purposes in refusing the two deck­ hands treatment at Wilmington. The court found that the two men were fully justified in going ashore for treatment and were not deserting the ship. Hires Ship After Barge Loss HONOLULU—A Honolulu con­ struction company, fed up with losing two unmanned sea-going barges loaded with equipment, has chartered a ship for the second time to transport gear to the Mar­ shall Islands. The PMZ Company chartered the SS Nenana (Alaska Steamship) which sailed late' last month for Kwajalein with an SIUNA Pacific District unlicensed crew. Late last year, the company lost two unmanned sea-going barges enroute to the Marshalls. After that they chartered the Nenana for the first time. Arrangements have been made for the crew aboard the Nenana to work the cargo in the Islands. The charter, although not par­ ticularly lucrative for Alaska Steamship, keeps the Nenana run­ ning. The ship will return directly to the -Alaska ti'ade after,the run.; Marine Fireman At Work Inserting a burner on the President Monroe (APL) Is George Aibono, FWT, a member of the MFOW. Photo was taken while the ship was recently in Jersey City, NJ. �*5 SEAFARERS #»(• Twenty-Faar LOG Coiumnisf Extois Sea Trave! AwM, INl 3«iifair«r's Wateh Fariiiera NEW YORK—The virtues of sea travel as compared to the "hurry-hurry"jet airlines, were expounded by "New York Times" columnist Brooks Atkinson, following a leisurely voyage to San Juan aboard the Kathryn (Bull Line). Atkinson, former drama critic for the .•"Times"- and currently a rov­ ing columnist, was impressed by the restfulness of the Puer­ Maritime Roundup The St. Lawrence Seaway pre­ I Tankers were the main type of pares to open tliis month with the ships scrapped, expectation of increased toll reve­ i nues, but the amount may not be Use of the nation's inland water­ enough to off^t growing financial ways system has increased at a difficulties. Tolls in the past two rate twice that of the average for years of operation have not lived all other forms of transportation, up to forecasts which envision according to a Princeton Univer­ amortization of the seaway's cost sity conference report. It was es­ by $2,008. If the present diffi­ timated that by 1980 the US will culties continue the authority may need transportation system with review the tolls before the 1964 a capacity double the present one, date required by law, and possibly and that the inland waterways increase the charge. system will handle a significant portion of this increase. t t A new method of lifting: massive canal gates off their bases was used by Panama Canal engineers in their periodic overhaul of the Gatun Locks. The method, which reduces the amount of time the locks are out of commission, in­ volves floating the gates off their hinges into special docks along the wall while the locks 'were half full of water. After the locks were emptied, repairs on the gates and on the canal system were then completed. to Rico run. He caught the Kath­ ryn out of Brooklyn, and subse­ quently returned to New York via the Beatrice. While In Puerto Rico, he did several articles dealing with the economic revival of the island, as well as.the attractions of its climate and leisurely manner of living. His initial, article in the series he has written - dealt with the trip south on the Kathryn. (See illustration.) Another Celebrity Another theatrical celebrity to travel on the San Juan run not too long ago was Gypsy Rose Lee, whom the oldtimers will remem­ ber nostalgically as the Queen of the strippers during the 1930's. Subsequently her career in scanties^ was immortalized in a successful Broadway musical. Airline Competition There have been no full-scale passenger services to Puerto Rico since Bull Line'Sold the SS Puerto Rico to foreign owners. Airline competition destroyed what looked like a promising passenger trade when Bull Line entered it back in 1950, with most people apparently preferring the rush of jet travel to the soothing relaxation of a sea voyage. Like all other C-2s, Bull Lines' ships on the Puerto Rico run have accommodations for 12 passeiigers. Accidents involving ships were more expensive last year than in 1959, the American Hull Insurance Syndicate reported. Twenty-three major ship casualties cost the in­ surance group $5,750,000 in claims last year, an average of almost $250,000 each. This was "sig­ nificantly" above the average for 1959 and does not include the cost of the multitude of minor acci­ dents that occur around the clock each day among the 3,000 ships insured by the group. This year4» i did not get off to a goad start A record total of tonnage was either, with the losses of the Pine sold for scrap last year, and the Ridge and the Sinclair Petrolore, concern that compiled the figures the latter having one of the high­ predicted that 1961 would also be est insurance coverages on record. a good year. During 1960 the shipbreakers bought a total of 3,828,000 gross tons of ships for scrap­ ping. Two factors were cited: high­ |E NEW YORK TIMES, TUESDAY. er scrap prices and the belief of many shipowners that shipping niiilliiuilllliiu rates would not rise until surplus tonnage had been eliminated. Get Polio Shots, PHS Urges The Public Health Service urges Seafarers who have not already done so to get their polio shot§ as soon as possible. The shots can be gotten at any PHS hospital without charge. Plenty of vaccine is available so there is no delay in the admin­ istering of the shots. The few minutes a Seafarer takes to in­ sure himself against the crip­ pling disease by getting the shots are well worth the saving of time, money and, most of all, the avoidance of suffering and possible disability. MARCH 28, Critic at Large I Scene Aboard a Cargo Ship t6 Puerto Rico Is Tranquil, in a Setting of Blue By BROOKS ATKINSON ABOARD THE KATHRYN, at Sea. LTHOUGH planes get to^ Puerto Rico in three and* one-half hours from NewYork, the sea passage hjis one great advantage. It takes four days. It begins on the batt^ A Rrnnuiirn watcrfi'ont Lh is energy, that will get us where we are going. . As soon as she is out of soundings she rubs the philos­ opher's stone. Time and space become infinite. Although she pushes ahead at sixteen and one-half knots, she ^remains at • the — Excerpt from "New York Times" columnist Brooks Atkinson's report on his trip abroad the Kathryn. He made his return trip to New York on the Beatrice. Atkinson praised the quality of service offered by SlU steward department men. Seafarer and Mrs. Georgs W. Key and their two twin boys Anthony (left) and Robert, are shown taking tour of Union headquarters just after boys had their check-up at SlU clinic. MinimumWage Fight Shifts To Senate WASHINGTON—^The fight to provide minimum wage pro­ tection for maritime workers on tugs and inland boats has now shifted to the Senate. The House'of Representatives, in passing a modified minimum^' ^ wage bill, knocked out cover­ less than the prevailing minimum wage. age for seamen. As a result. Senator Pat McNamara (Dem.-Mich.) has intro­ duced a measure in the Senate which would restore the provi­ sions knocked out in the House bill. McNamara's proposal would establish a $1.25 hourly wage min­ imum and cover seamen on the minimum but not on the overtime provisions of the Act. The House defeated a similar bill by one vote, after ship operators had lined up In opposition to cov­ erage for seamen. The SIU and all other maritime unions had sup­ ported the coverage, pointing out that while deep sea seamen are not affected, there are many workers in the Inland boat field who earn The shipowners had objected to minimum wage coverage last year on the ground that time and one half for overtime would distort present overtime payments on deep sea ships. The seamen were specif­ ically exempted from overtime pro­ visions in this year's bill, but the shipowners opposed it neverthe­ less. The $1.25 wage minimum, plus coverage for seamen is supported by the Kennedy Administration. The one vote defeat in the House came about as a result of a coali­ tion of Republicans and Southern Democrats. It is expected that the Senate will pass a bill closer to the Administration's wishes. ) SANTA EMILIA (J. H. Winchester), Feb. 19—Chairman, E. Winters; Secre­ tary, R. O'Connor. Ship's delegate re­ ported no beefs. Everything under control. New ship's delegate elected. STEEL SCIENTIST (isthmian), Feb. 3—Chairman, John Dunne; Secretary, A. C. Beck. No LOG delivered to ship. $16 in ship's fund. Crew request clari­ fication on draws in foreign ports. Crew request patrolman cheek medi­ cal supplies aboard this vessel. Ask LOG editor why Union periodical carries information and articles on other unions. Motion made that trav­ elers' checks be replaced by US cur­ rency in foreign ports. Motion that headquarters negotiate with ail SIUcontracted companies to raise the pre­ vailing wages and OT rate to West Coast scale. Discussion on Food Plan. Grade A meats and bacon are not used aboard vessel as headquarter'! Food Plan requested. ELIE V (Ocean Cargoes), Jan. 29— Chairman, M. Welch; Secretary, R. McNeil. M. Welch was elected ship's delegate. Crew request new washing machine as the present one is out of order most of the time. They also request that fans be placed in every room. Company's reason for not hav­ ing done this before is that there is a blower system for the rooms but blower has not worked but three days this trip and half the time on the last trip. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), Feb. 12 —Chairman, H. Hume; Secretary, E. W. Auer. Ship's delegate reports no beefs and everything running smooth­ ly. One man was left In the hospital at Alexandria, UAH. Crewmember Parkiuau wished to hold his papers and personal effects for the Union hail but was overruled by topside. A hearty vote of thanks to ship's dele­ gate for doing a fine job. Also, a vote of thanks to the Steward department. Ail men requested to sign crew list for headquarter's Hie. ORIENT POINT (Cargo & TankshIp), Feb. 19—Chairman, D. Chestnut; Sec­ retary, Raymond Perry. Ship's dele­ gate reported that the Union advised him that men with 60 days aboard the ship were "B" or "C" men would have to leave ship. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Jan. 16—Chairmen, E. Cretsky; Sec­ retary, Raymond Perry. No ship's delegate as ship's delegate missed ship. One man in deck department missed ship in Hoboken and his gear is still aboard. One man in engine department missed ship and one re­ placement failed to join ship. Gear was left by man who missed ship. Robert Mitchell elected ship's dele­ gate. He was asked to see captain and request him to buy cigarets while on coastwise articles and sell them at shore prices. He was also requested to have missing men's gear packed. SANTA VENETIA (Elam), Feb. 5— Chairman, John Doyle; Secretary, Harold F. Hurlburt. Beef regarding no launch service will be brought to attention of boarding patrolman at payoff. Charles Leo elected new ship's delegate. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), Feb. 19— Chairman, Don Keddy; Secretary, Robert Black. Room aiiowance from last voyage while In Singapore was approved. $6.71 left in treasury. B.vron Barns, ship's treasurer resigned. Motion that the practice of SIU pa­ trolman demanding donations from SUP members on the ships, and visa versa, be stopped. Crew asked to leave quarters in good SIU order for next man. Suggestion made to have US currency replace traAciers' checks for foreign draws. Request that repair list be made up several weeks in ad­ vance and handed In, also that needed repairs be brought to the tatentlon of the departments Involved. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Feb. 19—Chairman, H. A. Orlando; Secre­ tary, T. Jonas. Ship's delegate report no beefs. Ship had good payoff last voyage. $17.23 In ship's fund. H. Or­ lando elected ship's treasurer. All repairs taken care of except two Items. Steward to see chief engineer about scuppers in galley. WACOSTA (Waterman), Feb. 19— Chairman, E. Yates; Secretary, J. RIslly. Ship's delegate reported all repairs have been taken care of and everything Is In good order. B. Kaimierski elected new ship's delegate. Crew reminded to return books to library when Hnished with them. Vote of thanks to Brother Rogg. for building bookcase for crew. Crew asked to keep ship clean. OCEAN ULLA (Marltlma Overseas), Feb. 22—Chairman, Robert Lambert; Secretary, Joseph Buzalewskl. S6.2S in treasury. No beefs reported. Wil­ liam Smith elected ship's delegate. Motion made to have washing machine repaired as it has broken agitator. Drinking water rusty. There are in­ sufficient pots and pans in galley. Grill promised has never been de­ livered. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Fab. 22—Chairman, W. Walker; Secre­ tary, J. J. Tobln. Elected ship's dele­ gate, F. Oetgen. J. Tanner elected ship's treasurer. No beets reported. Crew to get new television set. Will consult with patrolman regarding transpqdtatlon from Jacksonville to Savannah. Vote of thanks to steward department for a good job. W. (Windy) Walker, chief cook will be missed due to his departure, not only for his culinary expertness but for his color­ ful Hctlonal tales. ELIZABETH (Albatross Tanker), Feb. 24—Chairman, 6. Quinones; Sec­ retary, P. Patrick. C. Foto elected ship's delegate. Department dele­ gates report no beefs. Motion made to write headquarters regarding mat­ tresses. No satisfaction was received from company. Steward department told not ti> dump garbage overside, but aft. MYRIAM III (International Naviga­ tion), Feb. 26—Chairman, R. L. Mor- rcv;; Sacrstsry.. A. L. Sargent. .Shin's delegate reported no beefs and all is well with departments running smouliiiy. Telegram sent to Wilming­ ton requesting a ship's library and OT sheets. All crewmembers asked to share the expense which is $5.86. Discussion on the operation and eaia of washing machine. Ail crewmembers were asked to cooperate in keeping washing machine room clean. Stew­ ard requested all members ot refrain from throwing linen on the decks. Request was made to allow the men on watch, place and receive their meals first with preference to the engine men as they have the shortest time to eat. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Feb. 14—Chairman, S. P. (Sarcia; Secretary, J. (Sord. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. $197.20 in ship's fund. One man missed ship in Texas City. One man left ship in New York a few minutes before sailing. Discussion on ship's fund and TV._TV to be given to the patrolman for the Seatrain Texas on the next voyage when she crews up. Ship's fund to be divided. MERMAID (Metro Petroleum), Feb. 14—Chairman, Harry DIddlebock; Sec­ retary, W. C. Sink. $4 in ship's fund. Discussioi} on draws and repairs. Sug­ gestion to wire Seattle agent from Alaska and have him meet the ship and square away all beefs in Portland. Suggest that the maternity benefit be increased to $400 and a $50 baby bond. Motion was made that "C" card, who walked off ship at sailing time be brought to the attention of head­ quarters. �April. l»n SEAFARERS Fare Tiroilr-flfP LOG Jay-Kay Contract Talks Progressing UIW March Benefits top $10,000 Total The United Industrial Workers Welfare Plan paid out 48 benefit claims to UIW members or their dependents during March. Checks for these claims amounted to a total of $10,404.46, which is a high for the'* year, according to Plan offi­ cials. Though the highest welfare eiaim check was $814.00—this went to Enrico Montemarano of WisorEmlth Metal—several other large welfare benefit claims were paid out. These Included a check for $806.30 to Nat Arico of New York Canvas and Rope; another for $799.50 to Willoby Marsh of Airmaster Corporation and one for $726.33 disbursed to John Worrell of A. A. Gallagher Warehousing. Welfare Benefit Checks In addition, 11 checks for $200 or better were paid out during the month to the following members. Hllkiah Murray, Display and Ad­ vertising, $497.00; Ruth Sandler, Echaevitz Engineering, $454.92; Michael Padilla, Beam Matic, $410; Alfred Mimms, Airmaster, $378.36; Edward Tochman, C & S Canvas & Rope, $351.10; Petro Andrisz^, Southwark Cooperage, $298.75; John Wiesemann, Schaevitz Engi­ neering, $295.34; piarence Gadson, Eudhom Corp., $282.85; Porter Glover, Airmaster Corp., $272.98; Robert Pope, Airmaster Corp., $225.57 and Hensley McKenzie, Cisplay and Advertising, $206.50. Maternity Benefits Eight UIW members collected maternity benefits during the month, ^cording to the Plan. Of the 48 claims^ paid out during March, 54 went to members and the other 24 to their dependents. Classify Jobs At Jay-Kay NEW YORK—During the past two weeks, UIW organizers have been at work classifying the Jobs performed by more than 300 workers at the newly^won Jay-Kay plant in Long Island City. The job classifications will be used as a basis for establishing new Improved hourly wages for the various UIW members at JayKay, where electric rotisseries and other similar gadgets are manu­ factured. At present, several meetings be­ tween the Union and the manage­ ment at Jay-Kay have taken place. Thus far, only general contract de­ mands have been discussed. The next meetings will delve into actual wage demands, for workers in the various job classifications. There are 20' departments oper­ ating at the plant, where more than 700 workers are employed during Jay-Kay's peak season which is starting about now. UIW Workman These Are Your Union Meetings —Attend Them! All union members should regularly offend fhe member­ ship meefings in their area. These meefings are devoted to discussions of matters vital to the welfare and security of every UIW member and his family. What's more, these meetings provide every UIW member with the opportunity to speak up and state his views about these vital matters. Here is the schedule of the next meetings: Renegotiate UIW Poets At 4 Plants NEW YORK—The United Indus­ trial Workers Union of the SIU is currently in the process of reneCbtiating new contracts with four UlW-contracted shops in this area. Current contracts at these compa­ nies expire on the 30th of this month. The names and locations of these plants are; New Contracts Morsan Tents, 1015 50th Ave., Eong Island City; Beam Matic, 25-11 49th St., Long Island City; Independent Cordage, 397 Wash­ ington St., New York City; and Eastern Automotive, 897 E. 134th St., Bronx. Also, as reported in last month's LOG, a new contract is being worked out by the Union with the management of the Jay-Kay Cor­ poration of 3300 Northern Blvd., Long Island City. Jay-Kay em­ ploys more than 700 during peak season and about half that number during slack times. The UIW was recently certified by the NLRB'as bargaining ?igent for the workers at this plant. The campaign to or­ ganize and bring the firm under a UIW eontract was fought bitterly for more than a year by Local 355 which previously held the contract. Local 355 is affiliated with the "catch-all" District 50 of the UMW. Jay-Kay management officials (back to camera) lend their attention to point made by UIW organizer Ralph Quinnonez (lower right) during negotiation meeting held at headquarters. Others in photo are (I. to r.)t UIW National Director Steve Cardulio (at head of table) UIW representative Sal Maccarone and plant negotiating committee members Charles Heardg Mary S^mallwood and Enoch Lloyd. NEW YORK-Tuesday, May 2, at 6 PM, SIU Hall, 675 Fourth Ave., B'klyn. BALTIMORE-Frlday, May 5, at 8 PM, SIU Hall, 1216 E. Baltimore St. SUNBURY - Sunday, May 14, at 2 PM, Friendship Fire Company. PHILADELPHIA = Tuesday, May 9, at 7:30 PM, SIU Hall, 2604 S. 4th Street. Tony Fosano inserts shelf rests in medicine cabinets at UlW-contracted Stand­ ard Metals, Brooklyn. The news on this page deals with people working under the SIU banner in shoreside estab­ lishments engaged in maritime production and allied fields. Included aihong the items made are cordage, canvas, lifesaving equipment, ship's gear and related industrial products. Because there had not been any organization avail­ able to them, many of these workers were formerly without any union protection, until they cdme under the SIU banner. Developments in their area wiil be reported here because they are an important part of the maritime, industry. UIW Asks Vote At Weatherall BALTIMORE — The United In­ dustrial Workers Union has filed a preliminary petition with the National Labor Relations board for an election at W. G. Weatherall 'Co., a steel fabricating plant em­ ploying 15 workers here, according to Warren Leader, UIW organizer. An Initial hearing at the NLRB —at which time it was presumed that an election date would be set —was held earlier this month, says Leader, who is the new UIW or­ ganizer in this port. Leader also reported that a stepped-up campaign was being planned in this area and that al­ ready several shops which look very favorable are being surveyed. Delegates Being Elected For 1st UIW Convention NEW YORK — The United Industrial Workers Union of the SIU will hold its first annual convention at headquarters of the Union in Brooklyn, May 24. The election of the conven-"*' and is expected to draft plans for tion delegates as authorized further by the UIW constitution is the field. organizing Campaigns in currently in progress. Nominations for delegates opened April 10 and closed April 15. Any member of the UlW who is eligible iindef the terms of the UIW constitution was able to nominate himself for the convention post. Ballots have been mailed to each member at his last known home address as listed in Union records. Each member was notified in a covering communication that the ballot, after being marked, should be sent to the designated Post Of­ fice box by not later than May 12. A special UIW membei-ship meeting has been scheduled for May 15 at which time a rank-andfile tallying committee will be elected for the purpose of count­ ing the ballots and reporting the findings. The convention will hear reports on the progress of the UIW to date At Convention UIW Company Moving To NJ PHILADELPHIA — The UIWcontracted Porter Matthews plant in this city is moving to a new loca­ tion next month in Princeton, NJ due to a general expansion of the firm's operations, it has been re­ ported. Though the plant presently em­ ploys 20 UIW members, it's ex­ pected that a total work force of between 50 and 75 will be needed after the firm has set up operationg at a brand new plant in Princeton. According to sources here, most of-the present employees intend to make the move with PorterMatthews next month. The UlW-contraeted plant, which specializes in metal fabricat­ ing, was one of the original in­ dustrial concerns to sign a contract with the then-MAWD in 1956. . Porter Matthews will attempt to obtain soma initial governmentcontracted work in the near future, says a reliable source here. Cite Correction In UIW Poster UIW delegate Sal Macarrone addresses gathering at SlUNA's convention lastmonth in San Juan. All UIW shop stewards and members should take note that an incorrect telephone number ap­ pears on the small white posters recently distributed, which list Un­ ion numbers to call on matters concerning welfare and grievances; Under welfare, the number that should have appeared is: WHitehall 3-3020. This should bs changed as soon as possible to avoid delay and get speedy serv­ ice on their welfare benefit claims. �Fcr« Tweaty-as All of the following 5IU families have re­ ceived a $200 maternity benefit plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name,* representing a total of $5,600 in maternity benefits and a maturity value of $650 in bonds: SEAFAnERS LOG INl The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plgn and a total of $56,000 in benefits was paid. {Any apparent delay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the dis­ position of estates.) Charles Ramsey, 51: Brother Olin Bourne, 57: Brother. Bourne Michael Szeliga, 56: Brother Ramsey passed away oh February passed away from a cerebral hem­ Szeliga passed away as the result Rose L. and Carolyn L. Gracia, born December 9, 1960, to Seafarer 26, 1961 at St. orrhage on Feb­ of a heart ail­ and Mrs. Louis Gracia, Houston, Texas. Joseph's Hospital, ruary 28, 1961 at ment on Novem­ ' ~ David Danne, born February 18, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Adolph Houston, Texas, the Woodland ber 11, 1960 at Danne, Mobile, Ala. as the result of a Nursing Home, the Mercy Hos­ Randy Isenhart, born January 17, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harry cerebral h e m Calcutta, India. pital, Baltimore, Isenhart, Lowland, North Carolina. ' orrhage. He had He had been a Md. He had shipped SIU since member of the Anastasia Daniels, born January 24, 1961, to Seafarer and. Mrs. shipped since 1952 in the deck Harold Daniels, Atlantic, North Carolina. SIU deck depart­ 1956 as a member department and ment since 1938. of the engine de­ Emmett Toal, born March 10, 1961, to Seafarer wd Mrs. Harry Toal, is survived by His widow, Mrs. partment, on SIU Metairie, La. his widow, Mrs. Eva Bourne, of tugs and is sur­ Kimberly Keller, born January 3, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Ivabelle Ramsey, of Philadelphia, Daniels, Howard County, Md., sur­ vived by his wldQ,w, Mrs. Jennie Keller, Evanston, 111. Pa. Burial was in Philadelphia. vives. The place of burial is not Rita Szeliga, of Baltimore. Burial Dale Eldemire, born February 27, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Dele- Total benefit: $4,000. known. Total benefit: $4,000. was at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, ware Eldemire, Tampa, Florida. Baltimore. Total benefit: $4,000. ^ ^ Donald C. Kress, born February 13, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Carl 4> it Leo Rrmdario, 61; Brother RonA. Kress, Glenburnie, Md. Oscar Volght, 58: A heart ail­ dario passed away due to a lung John Yuknas, 45: Brother Yukment caused the passing of Brother nas passed away as the result of a Raymond F. Beattie, born March 6, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Samuel ailment on Feb­ Voight on Janu­ H. Beattie, Union City, New Jersey. ruary 1, 1961 at brain tumor on ary 27, 1961 at Anthony Buterakos, born February 28, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. the USPHS Hos­ N o v e mber 22, the Church & Thomas Buterakos, Winchester, Va. pital, San Fran­ 1960 at the Homo Hospital, USPHS Hospital, Evelyn and David Camacho, born March 15, 1961, to Seafarer and cisco, Calif. He Baltimore, Md. Baltimore, Md. had been sailing Mrs. Fructuoso Camacho, Brooklyn, New York. He had been an He had been a Stephen McLeod, born February 15, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. SIU in the engine engineer on SIU Douglas McLeod, Houston, Texas. member of the department since tugboats since .SIU deck depart­ James C. Dudley, born January 23, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Henry 1947. Surviving 1957. His widow, Dudley, Alta Loma, Texas. ment since 1948. is his widow, Mrs. Alphosine Dudley Leon Johnson, born February 27, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mrs. Emilia A. Surviving is a %isVoight, of Balti­ Vernon C. Johnson, Houston, Texas. ter, Mrs. Helen Rondafio, of San Francisco. The Edward J. Pizzitola, born December 20, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. place of burial was San Francisco more, was named administratrix of Lee Lock, of Plains, Pa. Burial was his estate. Cathedral Cemetery, at St. Casimir Cemetery, MuhlenGeorge Pizzitola, La Porte, Texas. Cemetery. Total benefit: $4,000. Baltimore, yas the place of burial. burg. Pa. Total benefit: $4,000. Linda L. Dring, born January 1, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Arthur i S> Total benefit; $4,000. E. Bring, Aransas Pass, Texas. 4" 4> Howard M. Coale, 51: A gastric Ivan R. Salis, born February 17, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Marion i. a, Frank Kantorskl, 65: A kidney hemorrhage was the cause of death B. Sails, New Orleans, La. Oka! Jones, 58: Brother Jones ailment was the cause of death to to Brother Coale Dana Mate Bellefountain, born September 29, 1960, to Seafarer and Brother Kantor­ died of cerebral throipbosis at the at Lake Charles, Mrs. Ronald Bellefountain, Portland, Maine. skl oa January 1, La., on December USPHS Hospital, Carol J. Chiarmonte, born January 1, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1961 ^at the 17, 1960. He had Baltimore, Md., Joseph Chiarmonte, Brooklyn, New York. USPIIS Hospital, shipped with the on January 30, Donny M, Johns, born January 23, 1901, to Seafarer and Mrs. IVW Baltimore, Md. SIU since ISS 1961. He had J. Johns, Jacksonville, Florida. He began shipin the steward been sailing in Robert Johnson, born March 23, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. John ping as an SIU department. His the SIU engine S. Johnson, Parlln, New Jersey. bargeman in 1958 survivors include department since Nora Olveia, born February 17, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Manuel and had been re­ his mother, a 1949. His widow, L. Olveia, Brownsville, Texas. ceiving special brother and a Mrs. Virginia Michele C. Stanton, born January B, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. disability benefits sister, Mrs. Carol Root, of San Jones, of Balti­ Joseph C. Stanton, Philadelphia, Pa. since 1958. Surviving is his widow, more, survives. Robert Todd, born February 8, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ralph Diego, Calif. Burial was at IngleMrs. Theresa Kantorski, of Balti­ wood Cemetery, Inglewood, Calif. Interment was at Memorial Park Todd, Ovett, Mississippi. Normandy, Miss. Total benefit: more. Burial was at Holy Rosaiy Terry Le Blanc, Jr., born December 17, 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Total benefit: $4,000. Cemetery, Baltimore. Total bene­ $4,000. Terry Le Blanc, "Aransas Pass, Texas. fit: $4,000., Mark Ganger, born February 27, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harry Harold Restucher, 45: Brother ^ t % % X Ganger, Sulphur, La. Restucher died of broncho-pneu­ Earnest Bailey, 56: Brother Oscar Adams, 60: Brother Adams monia on Janu­ Bailey passed away as the result of died as the result of injuries in ary 30, 1961 at a fall at the a lung condition the USPHS hos­ USPHS Hospital, on Marchi'O, 1961 pital,^ New Or­ Stat en Island, at the Mobile In­ leans, La. He had NY, on December firmary, Mobile, shipped in the 23, 1960. He be­ Ala; He had SIU engine and gan shipping with shipped since steward depart­ the SIU in the en­ f939 in the SIU ments since 1939. gine department • ^engine depart­ His daughter, in 1951 and is ment. Surviving Mrs. Elizabeth R. survived by a sis­ is his widow, Vaughan, of Port Sulphur, La., sur­ Mrs. Lola Bailey, ter, Iris Wilson, vives. Interment was at St. of Mobile,"interment was at Rose of Astoria, Long Island, NY. His Michaels Cemetery, PensaCola, Fla. Hill Cemetery, Ashburn, Ga. Total place of burial was St. Michael's Total benefit: $4,000. Cemetery, Elmhurst, NY. Total benefit: $4,000. benefit: $4,000. Frank Cardoza, 66: A heart con­ dition and diabetes were the cause Benjamin Sumskl, 45: An Internal of death to hemorrhage was the cause of death Brother Cardoza to Brother Sum­ at Harlem Hos­ skl on February pital, New York, 11, 1961 at Meyer NY, on February Memorial Hospi­ 10, 1961. He be­ tal, Buifalo, NY. gan shipping SIU A member of the. in the steward deck department, department in he had shipped 1941 and had with the SIU been receiving since 1943. jSurspecial disability benefits since viving . is his 1959. Surviving is his widow, Mrs. widow, Mrs. Anna Sumski, of Buf­ Young Wayne Martin, Jr. has his anatomy checked over by Sadie Cardoza, of New York City. falo. St. Stanislaus Cemetery; Buf­ doctor a' clinic in the new hall at New Orleans. Wayne, Burial was at Pinelawn, NY. Total falo, was the place of burial. Total whose d d is with the IBU, apparently-was fit as a fiddle. benefit: $4,000. benefit: $4,000. Seafarer's Son Fit For Play $1 ^ PUOfOS ?6efRY &C' $1 �Aprfl, 1961 SEAFARERS Fare Twentr-Scrca LOO First Out Of NO Jefferson Victory \ips Phosphorus Fire (The following article, concerning an accident on the Jefferson dtp Victory, was submitted to the LOG by ship's delegate S. E. Walsh.) Difficulties in getting draws in foreign ports has resulted in a number of beefs aboard many ships. Local laws governing the amount of money that can be taken ashore have added to the problem. Aboard the Thetis (Admanthos) the ship's delegate reports that the captain is out of American currency and does not carry travel­ ers' checks. The same problem arose on the previous trip, and the crew has called on headquarters to take some action. One line of action was suggested by the crew of Gateway City (Sealand) which suggest that persons who are going ashore be paid off first. The Steel Surveyor (Isthmian) il­ lustrated the problem that seamen face in foreign ports. The ships' delegates report that the crew has been advised to draw their money in traveler's checks while the ship is at sea because Indian law in Calcutta won't allow the captain to issue any draw but in rupees. Crew washing machines are get­ ting a good workout from, reports sent in by ship delegates. On the Jean (Bull) the crew moved to either repair the crew washer or replace it with a new one from the officers' laundry. The Penn Transporter (Penn) voted to obtain two new machines. On the Alcoa -Runner (Alcoa) the washer is scheduled to be repaired or re­ placed. The Yaka (Waterman) wants to have at least two agita­ tors for the machines before leav­ ing on the next voyage. 'Sea Spray' YOUR PATRIOTIC DUTY TO gPENO YOUR MONEY CAPT. NICHOLAS SITINAS (Cargo A Tankship), March 5—Chairman, H. C. Wilson; Secretary, Joe Case. Ship's delegate got money draw beef straightened out. No 'beefs pending. GATEWAY) CITY (Sca-Land), Feb. f —Chairman, R. Harford. Disputed OT from previous voyage will be brought to attention of patrolman. Steward was elected ship's treasurer. No money in ship's fund at present. Mo­ tion made to see patrolman about having crew measroom and 4-8 deck foc'slcs painted. Steward department toilet needs painting. Suggestion made that members going ashore be paid off first. Vote of thanks to steward department. Pressure of sani­ tary water is low back aft. HENRY ^ \ Sacrstary, Louis A. Oardler. Crew thanked captain for fast service put­ ting two cnewmembsrs 'ashore in hos­ pital. One brother missed the ship, and one man paid off on account of his father's illness. Beef regarding lodging in Hamburg. Asked the chief engineer to clear scuppers in the gal­ ley. More medicine needed. Vote of thanks to steward department for good service. COEUR D'ALENB VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), March 11—Chairman, Carl Lausen; Secreta^, F. O. Alrey. No beefs reported. Four new mat­ tresses needed. Crew asked to put all cups in sinks after coffee time. Ship Just came out of lay-up and there is much work to be attended to. DOROTHY (Bull), March 12—Chair­ man, W. M. Wallace; Secretary, C. R. West. No beefs reported. A check NATIONAL DEFENDER (National Shipping A Trading), March 26— Chairman, Joseph C. Wallace; Secre­ tary, Simeon M. Simos. Ship's dele­ gate reported one man missed ship in Sasebo, Japan. One man was hospiCalize'd. Everything else running smoothly. Department delegate re­ ported no beefs. Discussion about the afternoon coffee on weekends if this has to bo made by watchstanders on 12-4. OCEAN EVELYN (Maritime Over­ seas), April 2—Chairman, Juan Reycu LOG-A-RHYTHM: My Hands My hands, once strong and straight Raised girder upon girder, brick upon brick. These now awkward, trembling hands Anchored cables under rivers, over mountains Laid rails, wires that circle the land. My hands welded, moUlded, Seeded and plowed. Picked cotton and corn. My hands tore from the earth Coal, copper, silver and gold. Faster, faster, my hands were driven. They were good hands, Wanted at the marketplace of hands. Small hands, big hands. Fine hands, calloused hands. White hands, black hands. All powerful hands. All hands for sale. Where I sold my two hands. Now my mutilated hands are re? fused. No more market for my hands. will be made by steward and new mattresses will be replaced to crew where needed. R, E. Kledinger elected new ship's delegate. Steward asked crew to see him if any beefs are pending and if any new kind of dishes be served to better the feeding, as ship has good galley force and plenty of stores. JACQUELINE SOMEK (Peninsular Nav.), April 6—Chairman, P. McAneney; Secretary, D. Sacher. Department delegates reported no beefs. All dele­ gates asked to have repair list made up. ARIZPA (Waterman), March 12— Chairman, J. W. Keysar; Secretary, Thomas Liles. Ship's delegate re­ ported that crew has been given runaround on repairs. Crew asked not to wake ship's delegate in middle of night. Brother Jack Kennedy asked cals, all stored on the main deck at No. 5 hatch. The five drums that came adrift rolled forward toward the house and No. 4 hatch. In doing so, they were damaged and burst into flames. In a few minutes af<^er being aroused, the crew had five streams of water on the "jumping fire­ balls." The deck crews secured the remaining drums, many of them rolling tospy turvy, to prevent them from getting out of hand. By shoring with hatch boards, ad­ ditional wire rope and turnbuckles, etc. they soon had the containers under control. In the meantime the engine and steward department were doing a bang-up job of keeping the fire under control. All hands then took over the job of getting these drums over the side. This was no simple j task; the drums were rolling and jumping, also bursting into flames, as the ship was in a confused sea and it was impossible to keep the vessel on an even keel. It was quite a feat to snag one, put a line around it, then have all hands on the ,boat deck except those on the hoses haul away, hoist­ ing the drum to the ship's rail, pushing it overboard and cutting it adrift. In the meantime two drums of ether became damaged and the area was heavily saturated with fumes, which added to the fire hazard. Fortunately no damage was done. One favorable aspect was the fact that the drums that were adrift went forward and were kept there. Quick application of water and the grim determination of the crew not to let the fire get out of hand may be more important than we to keep ship's delegate iob, and ex­ tended vote of thanks for job well done on voyage 76. Locks need re­ pair on messman's room. Crew asked to Jceep pantry clean, to put dirty cups in sinks and close bread box. etc. Jured seamen. Two new washing ma­ chines to be obtained. New fans to be ordered, as per Union agreement for each of the foc'sles. New screens and vents for portholes. Letter sent to headquarters regarding fans. SEAMAR (Calmer), March i—Chair­ man, D. Hayes; Secretary, J. Nelson. JEAN (Bull), March 12—Chairman, Jimmy Siaven; Secretary, Keith Rich­ ardson. Ship's delegate reported no work has yet been performed by en­ gine department as was requested at start of trip for welfare of crew. \T. L. Hammock elected ship's secre­ tary. Motion to have chief mate place locks on all doors to keep all un­ authorized people out of ship in all ports. Chief engineer to fix toilet lines to allow more pressure so toilets will flush properly. Also to repair crew washer or replace with new one from officer's wash room. Ship's delegate reported about half the repairs were taken care of. the remaining repairs will probably be held over for shipyard. He wishes to resign and thanks the department delegates for their cooperation. W. R. Smith elected new ship's delegate. Crew asked to remove clothes from lines as soon as they are dry. KYSKA (Waterman), March 12— Chairman, J. V. Bissonet; Secretary, R. H. Simpson. Ship's delegate re­ ported there is some disputed OT but outside of that everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks for .slill>'s delegate for a Job well done, and a vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. DEL MAR (Delta), March 19—Chair­ man, N. Funken; Secretary, L. Nicholas, No beefs were reported. Crew to purchase movies this trip. (Progressive), March If— Chairman, J. McKreth; Secretary, J. M. Dalton. Captain stated draw would be put out in American dollars or Singapore dollars. Deck maintenance could have fan from recreation room. No disputed OT. New ship's delegate elected. W. E. Battle. Leo Fonterat outgoing ship's delegate has done a good Job. Need new belt and motor for washing machine. Water is rusty from dirty tanks. Vote of thanks for steward department. Robert Rudolph was the first Seafarer to ship out of the new New Orleans ball, get­ ting a deck maintenance .job aboard the Dei Sud (Delta Lines! at the 9 AM call on March 6. ___ By Henri Perklkow -by Seafarer "Red" Fink IT'S STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), Feb. 32—Chairman, Paul Arthofer; Secre­ tary, Melano S. Sospina. Ship's deleKate reported everything running smoothly. Suggested that anyone hav­ ing enough money coming should draw sufficient in travelers' checks because of India law. Engine delegate suggested all passageway doors and rooms should be closed at all times in port. Crew asked to keep ship clean at all times. S13r64 in ship's fund. No OT beefs. About 0300 on March 6, the general emergency alarm rang for all hands to turn out. Five drums of phosphorus, weight­ ing 450 pounds each, had become separated from about 50 other drums which included"*' " eight driuns of ether, more realized. If the' fire had contacted phosphorus and other chemi­ the escaping ether it could hav* GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land Service), Feb. S—Chairman, F. Oestman; Secre­ tary, T. W. Medllng. $5.33 in ship's fund. Recommendation to contact patrolman regarding steward who was treasurer and was in possession of funds when he left ship. G. Ortiz elected new ship's delegate. Toilets are not flushing properly. Ceiling in baker's room leaks. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), March S —Chairman, O. Lopez; Secretary, G. D. Parker. No beefs reported. Steward W. Young elected ship's treasurer. Crew asked to donate all small change up to 50 cents for TV fund. PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn Navi­ gation), Jan. 15—Chairman, William Anderson; Secretary, Keith M. Cola. Ship's delegate resigned. New ship's delegate elected. Raymond C. Steele. Vote of thanks to former ship's dele­ gate for a Job well done. Crew com­ plained about meat obtained in ship­ yard in Germany on previous trip. Steward saw captain and obtained permission to Jettison approximately 1.000 lbs. of meat. Discussion on master's certificate for ill and in- ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Jan. 24— Chairman, J. T. Robinson; Secretary, W. R. Stone. Esaw A. Wright elected ship's delegate. Captain states new law only allows him to carry a lim­ ited supply of cigarets. Patrolman to be contacted regarding this matter. Repair list turned in. Ship's fund. $10.62. Arrival pool to be held with $20 to go to ship's fund. Patrolman to investigate screen doors for galley and crew messroom. ' CHICKASAW (Waterman), March 11 —Chairman, Howard Menz; Secretary, Frpnk Kustura. Ship's delegate ad­ vised all to put in for lodgings for one day. being without hot water. Rooms to be painted. Vote of thanks to steward department. Discussion on new transportation pay deal. All to cooperate in keeping messroom and pantry clean. THETIS (Admanthos), March 15— Chairman, Krawczynski; Secretary, W. C. Hail. Ship's delegate reported that the captain is out of American cur­ rency and does not carry traveler's checks for second trip in succession. Letter being sent to headquarters reALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Feb. 15— Chairman, C. J. Beck; Secretary, W. R. Stone. Ship's delegate consulted captain and patrolman about limited variety of cigarets during last voyage, and to do the same this voyage. Ship's fund. $10.62. Some disputed OT In deck department due to foreign labor painting inside passageways, etc. Men on standby at night asked to close forward watertight doors if ship takes been the real thing. It sure looked like a slip-up of safety regulations in stowing the cargo by placing drums of phos­ phorus, a burning agent, alongside of ether, a potential explosive. In addition, it was not properly se­ cured when put aboard. ^Topside was well pleased with the prompt response and quick ac­ tion taken by the crew. After the emergency was over, around-theclock fire watch was maintained until we arrived at Erie Basin on March 11. Once there, the shore gang regrouped the drums and properly secured them, encasing them in heavy boxes, strongly re­ inforced. The two drums of ether that were damaged were removed and the other six were placed in a receptacle on the opposite side of the hatch. Mail Crew Lists To Union Office In order to keep Union rec­ ords up to date and., to fullyprotect Seafarer's rights to welfare and other benefits, it is important that all ship's dele­ gates mail a complete SIU crew list in to headquarters after the sign on. The crew lists are particularly valuable in an emergency when it's necessary to establish seatime eligibility for benefits on the part of a Seafarer, or a member of his family, particularly if he should be away at sea at^he time. Crew list forms are being mailed to all ships with this issue of the LOG and can be obtained from Union patiolineu in any port. sea. $20 to be donated to ship's fund from arrival pool. Washing machin* to be repaired or replaced, garding same. Talked to purser re­ garding putting out draws before 4 PM. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment. ROBIN GOODFELLOW (Moorc-McCormack), March 12—Chairman, Jack Smith; Secretary, Jack Sweeney. Ship's delegate had nothing to report. $18..75 in ship's fund. Request that ship's delegate see patrolman regarding brand of soap being used. YAKA (Waterman), March 19— Chairman, George Troche; Secretary, Jack Oosse, Jr. Ship's delegate con­ sulted captain regarding draw prior to arriving in New York. Man missed ship in Wilmington. Calif. No replace­ ment. Motion made to have more milk put aboard ship if the licensed men are to have same. Patrolman to take this up with the company. Crew re­ quested to shut off washing machine after using. March 5—Chairman, George J. Troche; Secretary, Jack Oosse, Jr. Deck delegate reported no heat in unlicensed quarters aft. Three men sent to Yokohama from Tokyo without any money, and left there to get back the best way they could. Also no transportation was furnished. Mo­ tion was made to find out why no transportation or money was given to men going to hospital. Also to have patrolman or someone to check medical attention aboard ship. Re­ quest that at least one side of all ves­ sels be free of debris for men that live and sleep aft on this type of ship. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), March 19 —Chairman, Don Keddy; Secretary, Robert Black. Ship's delegate reported that lumber for aft awning is on board and awning will be constructed this trip. Carpenter has gear to re­ pair faulty locks. Subsistence for two voyages past while in Port Sweteiiliam, was not approved. Bal­ ance of $3.66 in ship's treasury. Dona­ tion made to Seaman's Library fund, and telephone call expenses. Bosun made motion that call out in deck department on OT should be 30 min­ utes in advance of turning to, in­ stead of the present 15 minutes. Scut­ tlebutt in passageway to be repaired. Crew asked to cooperate to keep out longshoremen in foreign ports. �SEAFARERS fkg* Twentr-Bfiit April, IMi LOG Emilia Seafarers Appear In Film; Scenes Set In 'Bar' In Japan Iberville's Troubadour (The jollowina article was submitted to the LOG by Seafarer • Charles Edvoard Rawlings.) The SS Emilia arrived in Kobe, Japan, on March 3, from Yokohama. On March 4, two Japane::e came aboard about breakfast time asking the crew if they wanted to appear as extras in a film that was being made in Kyoto. We didn't take this request to heart imme­ diately, but a little later we> talked it over, and discovered Mr. Carter called over the make-up kl, Carl Madsen, Stanley Warhnla that it was a 20th Century Fox man when he saw Michael Schale- and Melville McKinney. Nine film. We decided to look Into the situation, considering the fact that It was an expense paid journey and there was a salary involved. Nine crew members went. We were ushered into four cabs and taken to the Motomachi Station In Kobe, where we boarded a train to Kyoto. In Kyoto, we were again ushered into cabs and driven to 20th Century Fox Studio's set in this shrine city. Into The Bright Lights We passed through the courtyard and into a huge building, behind several large partitions and onto the sound-stage right smack into the bright lights. It seemed, as though it was one of the deals that you read about but never partic­ ipate in. I was both amused and surprised, for directly in front of me stood a most famous director— Raoul Walsh. The gent is much more plea.=ant than his bark and he does bark when the show is go­ ing lousy. This we experienced later in the game. Well, on the sound-stage they had a b^ constructed and as pretty a bar as one would find on any Oriental street. Of course, it was a movie, so the whiskey was noth­ ing but Pepsi-Cola and water. You can just picture some of our seafarering shipmates when they dis­ covered the phony drinks! To top it all, we all seemed to fit into this make-believe Den-of-Evil. Before too long a period, the assistant di­ rector, Milt Carter, came about, placing us according to the script. stock's bald head and told the man to grow some hair on him. George Lowe, another crewmember, was placed on the dance floor of the "All Nations Bar" and had the best part, dancing with a lovely lass. Before long we werd all placed about the joint and the re­ hearsal began, I guess we were in about every sequence that was filmed in the nearly six hours we spent there. I smoked about three packs of cigarettes just to help the man make the joint more full of smoke. In one sequence, I'm entering the "bar" from a make-believe entrance with a lovely Japanese gal on one arm and Antonio Piccirillo is behind»me sporting an engineer's cap. In another scene, I'am standing at the bar with a different Japanese lovely and the ship's baker, Ned Remley. At intervals, I am able to scout around and find some infor­ mation as to what was taking place. But before going into that, here are the other SIU brothers that were enjoying it all: Mike Kamins- ORION STAR (Orion). Dec. 11— Cnairman, R. Pierce; Secretary, Dick­ inson. Ship's delegate reported three men missed ship in Yoko.suka. Paid off li.v mliiUai consent, 'i'here are an un­ usual amount of beefs in steward department. Suggested to let captain see minutes of last meeting as stew­ ard objected to some parts of them being sent to headquarters. Captain said that if some of the beefs had been brought to his attention he might have been able to do some­ thing about them. Majorit.v of mem­ bers agreed to show minutes of pre­ vious meeting to captain. $7 in ship's fund. Crew on record to contact Union to learn why the answer to communi­ cation was returned to steward in­ stead of ship's delegate. Discussion regarding men not attending meeting. CHICKASAW (Waterman), Jan. 12— Chairman, W. F.i Simmons; Secretary, Frank Kusture. Ship's delegate re­ quested that fighting and drinking be stopped and that mess hall be kept clean. $1.5.05 in ship's fund. m MANKATO VICTORY (Victory), Jan. 15—Chajrman; Donald Forrest; Secre­ tary, Paul Howe. Ship's delegate re­ ported some friction with master but no outstanding beefs. Several replace­ ments in Honolulu but left without an AB. One AB sent to hospital with an injured foot. Members requested as.si.slancc i.n securing bnljjnce of windscoops promised to this vessel. A.sks that the reluctance of the master to issue hospital certificates be nego­ tiated. Motion was made to approach master with a request to honor re­ quisitions to overcome food shortages which may not be the present stew­ ard's responsibility. ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), Jan. 15— Chairman, V. C. Greet; Secretary, K. Martinez. Ship's delegate reported that the ship cleared In Virgin Island. $7.90 In ^ishlp's treasury. No beets reported. ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Jan. 15—Chairman, W. J. Barnes; Secre­ tary, Leonard Bailey, No beeis re­ ported. W. J. Barnes elected new ship's delegate. Crew took up collec­ tion of $121 and sent to Mrs. Webb whose husband, one of the 3rd asst. engineers, died of a heart attack on December 20th, Brother Wel>b had joined the ship three days before in Boston. ELEMIR (Marine Carriers), Jan. 2— Chairman, Arthur Knight; Secretary, Ai Van Dyke. No beefs reported. See • patrolman regarding new washing ma­ chine put a'ucard before next voyage. Also to have stores (meats, eggs. lel^fy^LoL M flour, etc.) checked to satisfaction of the steward and crew. Also to see that all proper safety equipment is ahn.ird. DiscU9.sinn nn quality of mcuta and foodstuffs. Ship to be fumigated. Resolutions regarding pay vouchers being given at the end of each year, thereby easing lax burden on brothers on Jong voyages. Resolution regarding ships being air-conditioned. Resolu­ tion regarding SIU Food Plan on lengthy voyages not working out. OREMAR (Ore), Nov. 5—Chairman, Charles E. Rawlings; Secretary, H. E. Fasett. Ship's delegate to cheek food problem with patrolman. Crew re­ quest fumigation of ship more often. "movie stars" In all. We are still running about the ship calling each other Clark Gable and Robert Taylor. Lowe, who was the closest to the camera has received the of­ ficial nickname, "George (Clark Gable) Lowe." The na/ne of the film is "Marines, Let's Go." I met Tom Reese, the tough marine In the pic and his side kick, Tom Tyron. I didn't have any time to talk with Linda Hutchings, who, I believe, has the star­ ring role.. In "Marines, Let's Go," Miss Hutchings plays the role of a girl that is captured during the war and placed in a Japanese prison camp. She learned about sex at an early age and discovers that through sex she can have her way. She buys her way from the Jap prison camp with her body and continues to be a prostitute during the occupation. Her combat Marine boyfriend is shocked and disillusioned on dis­ covering her circumstances while in Japan on leave from the Koi-ean war. The film is directed by Walsh, assisted by Carter and, of course, many other nice people including us Seafarers. In sharing a small portion of the filming of this fllm, even if they-didn't use us in all of the scenes taken, you can rest as­ sured that we enjoyed'it no end. The many rehearsals, the miseries of the bright lights, the sudden anger, the terrible headaches and organized confusion will all he re­ membered with smiles. fund. Ship's delegates to cheek with captain concerning catwalk being rigged, when practicable from port aide since all stewaid Uepartment Kaf no inside shower and has to use pas­ sageway when returning from shower. BENTS FORT (Cities Service), Jan. if—Chairman, R. B. Jones; Secretary, K. C. ttagstrom. Brightwell elected ship's delegate. No beefs aboard ship. Vote of thanks to steward department for a Job well done. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), January meeting—Chairman, J. Boyd; Secre­ tary, C. B. Jensen. George McAlpine elected new ship's delegate. Vacation pay can be secured in Puerto Rico. MONTEGO SKY— (Standard Marine), Jan. 8—Chairman, W. Lawton; Secre­ tary, J. Harty. Ship's delegate reported that repairs are being taken care of. No beets reported in all departments. Discussion on menus. Steward to get together with chief cook and baker regarding better menu. WILD RANGER (Waterman), Jan. 18—Chairman, O. Lawson; Secretary, A. Aaron. Ship's delegate reported that $240 has been given by crew and officers to the survivors of Pacific Seafarer (Columbian Registry) who were rescued by our ship. Vote of thanks to steward department. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Jan. 2»-^Chalrman, F. Avkirs; Sacretary, F. Flanagan. Sixteen hours hot water beef to be taken up with patrolman. $12.56 in ship's fund. New treasurer elected. Milton MarllUo. Deck department is shorted on their time off in the South. Request that company be contacted to see if mate won't give men the time off allotted to other men by their despected departments on the ship. MICHAEL (Carras), Jan. 24—Chair­ man, Nevin Ellis; Secretary, James M. Nelson. $2.0(f In ship's fund. Ship's delegate reported ship will pay off through Jan. 28. Wants list of any disputed OT. Also list of men getting off. Patrolman to meet ship on ar­ rival on Sunday for crewmembcri who wish to pay dues and assessments. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Jan. 15 —Chairman, Moose; Secretary, Ainsworth. Ship's delegate reported that most repairs have been takeh care of and they are working on the rest o^ them. S32.05 in sliip's fund. No beefs aboard ship. IBERVILLE (Waterman), Jan. 22— Chairman,. N. J. Morgan; Secretary, Tom Kelsey. No beefs. *188.40 bal­ ance in movie fund. $4.06 In ship's Relaxing on the Ib^rvill* (Waterman) while saloon messman Cooper strums like a troubadour of older days are Abramt. wiper-(left), and Morgan, AB. The photo was taken by Sea­ farer Cameron, who later joined the festivities'. Remember When The Robin Wentiey.. It was reunion time for Robin Line seafarers at the Port Of Call in Brooklyn as (I. to r.) Gene Howers, bosun; Captain B. Seimons, wno sails as a chief mate; Oskar Kaelep, AB; Frank MeGarry, bosun and Howard Bickford, steward de­ partment talk over old times. They all shipped on the Robin Wentiey in past years. and pans. Engine department roomi still unpalnted. JOHN B. WATERMAN iWafefmah), Jan. 15—Chairman, Eugene L. Cef tano; Secretary, A. 6. Espenda. Ship's delegate-.requested crew that If they hav never filled out beneficiary card, they should do so at once and send to-Seafarers Welfare Plan, 11 Broad­ way, New York. Electrician was picked up In Kobe and fined by Japanese police, til % ship's fund. Ship needs to be fumigated. CALMAR (Calmer), Dec. 25—Chair­ man, L. C. Clark; Secretary, N. Kondylas. Shlp'a delegate reported every­ thing OK. No beefa aboard ahip. One man hospitalized in Newport and two men In Vancouver. Vote of thanks to the ateward department. ORION COMET (Orion), Jan. 7— Chairman, Vincent Meehan; Sacratary, Clifton Barg. Shlp'a delegate reported that chief cook and oUed missed ship In Yokosuka, Japan. Their gear was packed, listed and turned over to the chief mate. Deck maintenance. Joe Pendelton was sent ashore to. be hos­ pitalized In Singapore Dec. .31, 1960. Discussion on mall service from Ras Tanura. $14.70 In ship's fund. Dispute between mate and bosun to be taken up with patrolman at payoff. PETROCHEM (Valentine Chemical), Jan. 22—Chairman, Steve Prokopuki Secretary, James McHough. $9.48 in ship's fund. H. Romera elected ship's delegate. OMNIUM FREIGHTER (Mol), Jan. 22—Chairmen, Fulton Hendrix; Secre­ tary, Frank P. Russe. Ship's delegate - thanked crewmembers for their co­ operation. Some disputed OT in deck department will be submitted at first arrival port. Crew would like soma reading material aboard for the next trip, and asked for a library from the nearest hall. THE CABINS (Texas City), Jan. 11 —Chairman, James Mathews; Secre­ tary, Gerald Erlingar. Ship's delegate reported complaints about dishes not properly cleaned. Chief steward hos­ pitalized and had no time to secure replacement from Houston hall. Letter on disputed OT unanswered. Beef was squared away in Houston. Balance in ship's fund $19.28. Wire sent to Baltimore hal! requesting patrolman and SIU food consultant to meet ship on arrival. Chairman discussed poor service in messhall and will refer matter Iq food cuiisultanl. D.nproper facilities In galley fur wasiilng puts MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Jan. 22—Chairman, Benny Foster, Sacra­ tary, Thorglli Webar. Ship's delegate reporti that the captain la aallsfied with the crew. Some disputed over­ time. Safety suggcatlons were disGuaaed for aafety meeting. SAN MARINO (Peninsular Nay.), Jan. 15—Chairman, Pamei A. Hollen; Secretary, Leonard J. Olbrentz. Ship's delegate reported captain said shots will be given ashore at Port Said. No money for crew. Captain said. ha will not pay for souvenirs. Ship in good running condition and crew doing an excellent Job. BRADFORD ISLAND-(Cities Serv­ ice), Jan. 23—Chairman, John H. Mor­ ris; Sacratary, Claslak. Ship's dele­ gate reported $43.95 due on TV set. Balance in ship's fund, $4.28. No dis-. puted OT. DEBARDELEBEN MARINE NO. 1 (Tampa Maripa Corp.), Feb. 7—Chair­ man, F. F. Raid, Jr.; Secretary, J. P, Leblanc. Collection for a floral wreath for btu'lal at sea of SIU oldtimcr Fred Miller, taken up bV ship's delegate. E. F. Reid elected as ship's treasurer. Brother Justus was elected new ship's delegate to take over after payoff. DEL ;.MIs»l»«lppl), Feb. 12— Chah-man, N. Funken; Secretary, L. NIcMlat. Ship's fund. $494. J. Spina elected ship's delegate. Motion was made that anyone leaving ship duo to Illness shall be entitled to S.IO If he hag donated his regular $3 donation. A vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a Job well done. CAPT. N. SITINAS (Cargo A Tankship), Feb. 11—Chairman, A. C. Wil­ son; Secretary, K. J. McCullough. AB hurt his foot in Baltimore and was sent to hospital. One man missed ship in New Orleans. Discussion held regarding captain attempting to hold back on money draws and a days pay. Vote of thanks to steward department. ANTtNOUS (Waterman), Feb. 12— Chairman, Jerome I. Hacker; Secre­ tary, P. B. Gladden, .Sr. Ship's dele­ gate reported one man hospitalized in Barcelona. No major beefs aboard ship. Discussion regarding food not properly cooked, and better me>>us. CITY OP AtMA (Waterman), Feb. 13—Chairman, J. Pulllam; Sacratary, V. Harding. No beefa reported. A movie committee to be formed to pick movies for next trip. Repair list handed in. New ship's delegate re­ quired but motion was made to let present ship's delegate carry on until after the payoff at Npw York. Dis­ cussion on reason for vessel's paying cargo for Gulf ports on board. Thanks off at New York while still having to steward department. GLOBE EXPLORER (Maritime Over­ seas), Feb. 4—Chairman, Wm. Souder; Secretary, T. Brightful. William Sou­ der was elected ship's delegate. One man quit ship in Port Arthur. Texas. O.S., 12-4 watqhstander . was logged for drinking on' watch. Vote of thanks to steward department for Job well done. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), Fab. 14— Chairman, R, Pridaaux; Secretary, William Nesta. $12.58 In ship's fund. No beefs reported. Donald Wagner was elected new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to the stoward department for a good Job. Bosun thanks the deck department for the good Work that they have done. ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcoa), Feb. 12 —Chairman, C. Slover; Secretary, R. Masters. Ship's delggate reported everything running smoothly except for some disputed OT in deck ancl steward departments. This will bo brought to the attention of the board­ ing patrolman. Repair lists made up and turned in. Crew claim they are not receiving LOGs or mall of any kind. $5.10 in ship's fund. Sdme dis­ puted OT in dock anil steward de­ partments to be brought to the at­ tention of the boarding patrolman. �April. IMl SEAFARERS Seafarer Thanks Hospital Staff To the Editor: I wish to thank the staff of doctors, nurses and aides at St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan for the wonderful and courteous treatment they gave me during my stay there for an operation. I was a patient at St. Vin­ cent's for seven weeks and am going to be on the beach for a month before I am scheduled to. return to the hospital for an additional operation. I aiso wish to extend thanks to all SIU officials and members who afforded me the opportun—y of such wonderful medical care. Joe Pilutia New Orleans . Hall Is Tops To the Editor: A miliion cheers for a Job well done. I know that all SIU brothers will appreciate the wonderful efforts that our Union leaders have made for our welfare. In looking over the new hall in New Orleans, I cannot help but write about it. At first glance it looks like a palace—a colonial style build­ ing that has glass doors, a water fountain in the front and a spot­ light beam on it. Inside, a spiral staircase leads upstairs. Also private offices in the rear of the registration office. Private baths; two theatres: one for TV shows and the other for stage or movie shows; a medicai clinic so that all SIU broth­ ers can get a free physical check-up. A flower garden in the rear, also with a fountain; a cafeteria tbat is one of the best—with silverware of the finest just like on our Gulf luxury liners and chairs that are made of a special kind of wood; tables of the same wood, all handsome. Also a kitchen that is the most mod= ern I've ever seen. When one enters the glass door, one steps on a marble floor which looks like it was imported. Also a wonderful SIU crest in the middle. The brick in the building is sure to last hundreds of years. The TV room has a sloped floor and it can seat at least a hundred, I say again, brothers, no bar —only soft drinks from vending machines. I am sure, brothers, we are all in favor of a million cheers to our leaders of the SIU. They are really doing their utmost in favor of our wel­ fare. I am sorry I have not many more years left, as I am 72. years old now. I wish I was thirty 80 that I could keep paying my dues'ail over again—dues spent tor a Union which has the finest of leadership brings back many times over what you spend—for instance wage increases, over­ time, health and welfare bene­ fits such as insurance, clinic, etc. I remember in 1907 I worked as a deckhand for $25 per month, and out o( that I had to.pay for my work gear, which was more than half. On top of that, I had to work 12 hours a day, four en and four off, seven days a week. I am not retiring yet, as I believe that putting one's dues in a Union that does all it can for the welfare and benefit of Thanks For Hospital Bed To the Editor: My son and I wish to convey our thanks'to the Union and its Welfare Plan.' Especially we thank you for the hospital bed that we received for my hus­ band which he needed so badly. The Welfare Plan has helped us in many other ways, as it has done for others. I hope you continue your fine work. Mrs. John Ossmow 4 4 4 Thanks SIU Welfare Plan To the Editor: I want to thank you for all All letters to the editor for' the help you gave me with the publication in the SEAFARERS check from the SIU Welfare LOG must be signed by the Plan. It will pay my bills. It's writer. Names will be vAthheld really difficult to choose the upon request. words that express my sincere and lasting gratitude for all its members is money well your kindness. My thanks comes spent. from the heart. I alTnost forgot—there is also Mrs. Cecilia Lopez. parking space for about 75 cars. 4 4 4 Also other rooms for confer­ ences and meetings. In other words, our new building is one of the fine.st, bar none. Wm. J. "Professor" McKay. To the Editor: Along with a change of ad­ i i 4 dress I am enclosing a contribu­ tion to the LOG. I am now in retirement, but would it still be possible to put To the Editor: in the LOG the fact that I am This is to inform the brothers now a proud papa? The baby is of the hospitalization of Robert a boy, born February 21 out F. Nielsen, due to a heart at­ here in Las Vegas. tack suffered early on the morn­ Oh, his name is Michael ing of January 14, 1961. James. Brother Nielsen is now rest­ Richard J. Maley ing comfortably in the Lady 4 4 4 Wiliingdon Nursing Home at Number 4. Pycrofts Gardens, Nungambakkam, Madras 6, India. As of this writing, every pos­ To the Editor: sible action has been taken to Howdy brother Seafarers. insure Brother Nielsen' of the Just a few lines to send all best care and treatment in ac­ Union officers and members my cordance with SIU policy. I best regards and hope that all have been advised by the com­ Seafarers will have many, many pany doctor and the captain pleasant voyages. that Brother Nielsen will be I've been on the beach for confined to the hospital for at awhile, but I hope to be able least six weeks. to ship out soon. Steady as she Nielsen was sailing In the capacity of deck engineer goes. G. "Spideif' KeroHa aboard the Mount Rainier 4 4 4 (Cargo & Tankship Mgt.). Vance T. Wells Ship's delegate 4 4 4 To the Editor: My daughter and I wish to thank the_SIU for the benefit check we received on the death To the Editor: ~ As a Seafarers wife, I look of my husband, Augustus forward to every copy of the Francis, who passed away at LOG and read it with a great home. Your promptness and courte­ deal of interest. May I congrat­ ulate you on the articles en­ ous attention to all matters titled "SIU Medical Depart­ makes me proud to know that ment" and "Your Dollar's my husband was a member of Worth." They are very clearly such a wonderful Union. We again wish to thank you written and have proven help­ ful many times. Thanks very and may God bless all the mem­ much for your kindness and the bers of the SIU. fine newspaper you publish. Mrs. Rosalie Franci and daughte: Mrs. Herbert C. Berner Ex-Seafarer Is Proud Papa Seafarer III In Madras Sends Regards To All Members Thanks Welfare For Benefit Check LOG Medical Column Lauded T •su/ze, I WEA/r TEM BOUMDS wirhi Pace Twen^- LOG Y yep, POUSHT MNzoNERi; epW/^ieton wnu I YKNOWiMc;BTc.,erc.. pmrs Clipping SeamenOn Clipper Ships The following article recalling the experiences seamen faced on an unnamed clipper ship was submitted to the LOO by Captain R. J. Peterson. The clipper ship days may be a legend to landlubbers to­ day, but not so to the men that sailed before the mast. A Yankee clipper sailed from New York to 'Frisco with general •'cargo. The master, drove the A -» • R' r* ship and crew under two bucko mates that called the Another View On Vacation (The following article was sub mitted to the LOG by Seafarer "William R. Cameron). ^ To add a little light to the proposal made by many other members regarding the vaca­ men SOB's and struck them with the belaying pin. She made the passage, with fair winds and foul, in 90 days, with bad weather off the Horn for 30 days, and three men lost from aloft. Fast Passage She discharged in 'Frisco then bal­ lasted and sailed for Portland, Ore­ gon, to load lumber for Lorenco Marques. She made a fast passage through the Trades in flying fish weather, but no watch below on that ship in the afternoon. The two buck# mates kept the men'# noses to the grindstone. Masts, yards, rigging were painted, decks were holystoned, and spun yarn was made in the dog watches. When she sailed into Lorenco Marques, she looked like a phan­ tom ship—her masts and yards and rigging all white, shined in the sunshine, and, as she tacked, beating to windward, her white sails shivered, the shackles of the clews jingled aloft, but the chain sheets below groaned. Nighttime Clipping In the evening a boat came alongside and 11 men went ashore never to return to that ship again. The next day, the only sailor on shore leave came aboard, singing. But the mates ran out, knocked him down, tied his feet with the end of a tripping line of staysail, and hoisted him up by the feet some 20 feet. The sailor cried for help. It happened that the captain had some visitors aboard. They heard the cries for help. And so the t'Mplaiii came out and ordered his mates to lower the man down. That night the sailor jumped overboard and swam ashore. What about the six months pay the sailors left behind? The cap­ tain took one half. The shipowner the rest. tion plan, I would like to make known to some of the members some more of the facts. Job security is the only thing most of the Seafarers really want. But when we start trying to do as other unions are doing, we are go­ ing to have the same trouble they are having. There would be no need for a man to ever quit a ship if he is al­ lowed to take a vacation and go back on the same ship. But there would be a few regular jobs. A man will be more than ever tempt­ ed to do things contrary to the Un­ ion agreement in order to work. A ship I was on sailed short one man, - and upon arriving at Bremerhaven, Germany we were able to get a replacement—an NMU nian. -During his stay on the ship we had quite a conversa­ tion. I asked him how their ship­ ping was, and I found he hadn't shipped in a year, and he was wor­ ried about whether he would make the deadline for getting a Job to keep his seniority rating. He showed me their paper which gave shipping figures. It's unbe­ lievable that a union as large as that could only ship that amount in REGULAR JOBS. I don't remem­ ber the exact figures, but, brother, I hope I never see the day they pass such a rule in the SIU. I still feel—and it's my personal opinion—that if a man sweats out that shipping list he is entitled to the job he takes for as long as he keeps doing a job and has a clean record. But when it comes time for a man to get off the ship and take a vacation, and then come back to the same job on the same ship—that's killing something our Union men fought for way back when I was too young to know about it: our shipping rights, job security, and Union. The facts and figures on ship­ ping are in every issue of the LOG and the only thing that I can see to improve our shipping and keep our agreement with the shipowners to furnish crews is to have the Un­ Seafarer Clarence L. Cousion pick up the good brothers by Inii wants to send birthday limousine from their homes or lo­ cal ginmills when they are at the greetings to his friend Marie head of the shipping list and carry Grossman, and the LOG is glad to oblige. them to the ships. Happy Birthday �Fa(« Thirty SEAFARERS 100 Seafarer Recalls 1927 Deal: Mate Did Work Of Two Men (The following article was submitted to the LOO by Seafarer James Russell.) The LOG may be Interested In the following story about the SS Gulf Prince and Its chief mate, a hard-working man in more ways than one with the nickname of Dirty Jack, with whom I worked as a quartermaster back in 1927. Because of a situation he had become involved in, he wound up do­ ing two men's jobs aboard he got in touch with the company's about twice the work I was doing ship—his own duties as mate port captain and made a deal with on deck, which comes to about plus eight hours' extra work on deck every day. He had been on the beach for a year before he came on the Gulf Prince, because he had got in bad with the company and lost a skip­ per's job on another tanker, the Trinidadian. Whiie master of the Trinidadian, he had gone ashore in Jacksonville to get the payroll. But he had some bad luck. He stopped at some brew joint for a few drinks and got rolled for the payroll. That was the end of his skipper's Job. After he had been on the beach about one year, looking for a job, him to get the company to give him a chief mate's job. In return, he would pay back the money that was stolen from him out of his wages, plus doing an extra man's work on deck. Back To Work The company agreed and put him back .to work on the Gulf Prince as its chief mate. I think the company made a good deal. That mate was a work­ ing fool. Nothing was too tough for him on deck. One day I was' painting tank tops and he was painting two tops to my one. My wages were $65 a month as AB quartermaster. He was doing $1311. a month, plus the money he paid back from his chief mate's pay every month. I don't thing the company made a bad deal for itself. These days, of course, with strong Union contracts, the ABs would bo collecting overtime for every hour's work the mate put in on deck. Incidentally, this mate must have been pretty weU known along the coast, especially around Port Ar­ thur, Texas. Many times I came ashore and went to some home brew Joint called the White Way House. The woman would ask me 'Did Dirty Jack come ashore?" Bill Dodd's Choctaw Scrapbook AptO, IMl TWIN FALLS VICTORY (StiwannM), Jan. »—Chairman, J. Trotelalr; Sacratary, J, H. Naylor. No baefs aboard ahlp. CoUectlon of $47 taken tor brothar who had to laava the ahlp. ALCOA FOLARIS (Alcoa), Fab. 4— Chairman, F. Marinda; Sacrotary, O. Lopax. No beefa reported. $1544 in the TV fund, $76 In the movie fund which la In the captain'a aafe for aafa keeplnf. DOROTHY (Bull), Fab. 19—Chair­ man, Eugene W. NIchoiton; Secretary, John Hartman. Ship will be painted next trip. No beefa reported. Motion that there ahould be a revision on pension plan—after U yeara seatlme. _ MARINER (Penn Shipplns), Feb. 12—Chairman, Ai Tremor; Sacrotiry« P. Ds Z^ilntra Ship's delegate n* ported everythlne okay aboard ahlp. Had a very nice trip with a Very sood crew. Received no 1(X1 last two trlpa. ILEMIR (Marina Carriars), Fab. 1$ —Chairman, Wm. L. Pernundork; Saorotary, Kenneth Collins. Contacted headquarters regarding breaking of watches. Good food aboard fhlpa •w*! good crew. No beefs. * .."A®": 'BAFARER (Isthmian), Jan. 22—Chairman, Lencalot Alexander; Seeretar^y, Dick Grant. Shlp'a delegate reported no beefs. Everything run­ ning smoothly. $15.38 In ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a 8mooth-running'"department and good food and service. SUZANNE (Bull), Jan. 23—Chairman, J. Hoggie; Secretary, R. N. Swayna. Ship s delegate reported no beefs aboafd ship. $7.77 In ship's fund. Motlon that schedules be drawn by Union and incorporated in agreement. Vote of thanks to the stewards de­ partment for wonderful chow. SlUp must be fumigated as pests are out of control. regardless of health, at age of .62. Vote of thanka to the ateward depart­ ment. ACHILLES (KAM Ship Mgmnt), Jan. 29—Chairman, David Jones; Secretary, L. B. Bryant, Jr. Ship's delegate re­ ported everything In order in all de­ partments. No beefs. Request for light on catwalk. •• OCEAN DEBORAH (Maritime Over­ seas), Feb. 19—Chairman, D. Barry; Secretary, N. Krohn. Motion mada to see that safety measures are taken up with patrolman, also repairs with spe­ cial emphasis, as the port and storm doors are In very bad condition. Vote of thanks to steward department. $$ VILLAGB (Consolidated Mari­ ners), Feb. 16—Chairman, Robinson; Secretary, Walsh. Ship's delegate re­ ported everything going along OK. Craw is dissatisfied with the Food Plan. Only two issues of the LOG re­ ceived in past four months. "USADER (Suwannee), Feb. 24—Chairman, Jack Nelsen; Sec­ retary, Bill Parrlsh. Ship's delegate, Joe Sprlto resigned, Blackle Stephens elected new ship's delegate. $11.05 In ship's treasury. No beefs reported. Vote of thanks to steward department. ELIZABETH (Bull), Feb. 22—Chair­ man, F. Sachlo; Sacretary, R. Neman- oei. Ship's delegate reported no beefs aboard ship. $15.60 in ship's treasury. Ship needs painting. The Choctaw (Waterman) (s a good vessel to ship—and eat^—ori. That seems to bo aptly_ illustrated by AB Bill Dodd's photographs, snapped on a recent trip. It begins when chief cook Johnnie Si­ mon (top, left) prepares to make the first cut on a succu­ lent turkey. The good eating presents a problem to some­ times oiler land fulltime chow hound) Charles Mehl and electrician Bill Seamen looking over a menu (top, right)—how do you decide? Messman Frank LaRosa has a hard time (right) finding a place to put those side dishes. That heroio pose before the bow (bottom) features Dodd. ropUcement In Naha. AU men settlas off asked to turn In their keys. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), Feb. 12 —Chairman, D. L. Dobronich; Secre­ tary, Paul Tatman. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. Everything run­ ning smoothly. $28.85 In ship's fund. Paid out for ship's library in New York $5. Balance $23.85. Collection taken up for survivors of the fishing boat San Clemente In the amount of $128. The vessel was damaged by heavy seas and crew was rescued by Captain L. A. Youngs and crew. DEL SOL (Mississippi), Feb. 5 — Chairman, Julius E. Parks; Secretary, Ramon Irlzarry. Ship's delegate reported that znost of the repairs were taken care of. No beefs were re­ ported. $33.38 In ship's fund. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), Feb. 23— Chairman/ L. J. Pate; Secretary, A. J. Clement. Ship's delegate reported that fumigating equipment was put on ^ard as ordered. $3.48 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Jan. 1—Chairman, B. B. Price; Secre­ tary, James K. Pursell. Everything OK aboard ship. No beefs reported. John Ward elected ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward department. MONTEGO SKY (Standard Marine), Feb. 24—Chairman, W. Lawton; Sec­ retary, J. Narty. Ship's delegate re­ ported fine cooperation between offi­ cers and crew. $25 In ship s fund to be turned over to captain for next crew. No beefs. Vote of thanks to cooks and crew mess. Crew pantry also doing a fine Job. _^STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Feb. "—Chairman, L. Guellnitz; Secretary, A, Carpenter. No beefs reported by grip 8 delegate. $5.89 in treasury. Major beef in deck department to be brought up later. Members requested a special meeting in New York with either top Union official and a Coast Guard representative. This brother states there is a question about hU Work. MONTAUK POINT (Cargo A Tankthlp), Feb. 19—Chairman, Jamas W. Corcoran; Secretary, Luke Bracd. Re­ pairs from last trip not completed. Motion made to " see patrolman In Boston In reference to crew getting . wages while Master, Matee & Pilots and MEBA getting tanker wages and transportation. E. Ruler «'ected new ship's delegate. Former Ship s delegate, James Corcoran, has done a good job trying to get all re­ pairs completed. _ Df- SANTOS (Mississippi), Jan. 22— Chairman, W. O. Wandell; Socretary, M. J. Phelps. Ship's delegate elected. Brother Wandell. Motion made that Ship s delegate see patrolman about ship s fund which was left on deposit 4 2®" lay-up. Discussion about keeping natives out of crew's quarters In Monrovia. Crew reminded and expected to cooperate in keeping crew laundry area clean. ANGELINA (Bull), Feb. 24—Chalpman, T. E. Yablonsky; Secretary, D. Rundblad. Few minor . beefs to be taken up with patrolman. Discussion on launch service in San Juan (crew , launch serv­ ice ) This matter to be taken up with patrolman. Vote of thanks to steward department for a Jdb weU done. MICHAEL fJ. M. Carras), Feb. 24— Chairman, Joseph Pullen; Secretary, ship's treasurer reported $13.60 in ship's fund. No beefs aboard ship. 'Overseas Navigation), Feb. 10—Chairman, Samuel Doyle; Secretary, Edmund Oliver. Ship's dele­ gate notified headquarters that Jamee M. Ahern and Robert Bartholome failed to Join the ship In Okinawa, and that Gerald Tuck had to leave vessel in Singapore because of Injury. New ship's delegate elected. Vote of Hianks was given to the chief steward, Sam ijoyle, for well balanced menus, well prepared food and good service. E (Transeastern), Feb. 14—Chairman, Ballard Browning; Secretary, Fletcher Johnson. Ship's delegate reported that C. Hargroves, was hurt seriously in a 30-foot fall In forward tank. Hargroves was removed at Miami by Coast Guard who rushed him to the hospital. Crew asked to fill out welfare cards and mail to headquarters. Vote of thanks to Ballard Browning for doing a real top ship's delegate job. Steward de­ partment given a vote of thanks good food and good menus. MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Waterman), Feb. 17—Chairman, Victor BruSecretary, Henry W. Miller. FAISPORT (Waterman), Feb. 24— Chairman, L. E. Schmidt; Secretary, G. B. Lothrop. Two men hospitalized In Japan. Steward department and captain have not been getting along durlna (ha voyage. Otherwise no beefs reported. Ship s delegate notified crew that ship is laying up for repairs, and that crew leave all rooms clean and turn in room keys to either chief mate or ship s delegate. No beefs reported. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate and department delegates. EAGLE VOYAGER (Sea Transport), Feb. 24—Chairman, S. Mansfield; Sec­ retary, 8. U. Johnson. Ship's dele­ gate reported a letter was mailed to headquarters concerning transporta­ tion and travel time allowed from Honolulu at payoff, dispute between master and crew concerning his FOUgeeln'g and painting deck of his his room and office.. Crew ask to take care of their Jobs while vessel is In shipyard. $17.88 In ship's fund. Motion made to submit another repair list on replacements of mattresses and washing machine for crew, also that two fans be Installed when more than one person Is in room. All beefs to be taken up with boarding patrol­ man at payoff. VILLAGE (Consolidated Mariners), Dec. 4—Chairman, Wm. L. Robinson; Secretary, W. J. Walsh. Ship^s dele­ gate had nothing much to report. No beefs at the present time except that crew is not satisfied with the food plan. Allowance on some items should be increased. A contribution of $25 was made by crew members for a wreath for deceased father of Charles Eishenbachs who is a crew member aboard ship. DEL AIRES (Mississippi), Feb. 19— Chairman, M. Pabrlcant; Sacratary, J. Wllilama. Crew report no Improve­ ment In food situation. $16 in treas­ ury. Clayton Thompson elected ship's delegate. •TB8L MAKER (Isthmian), Feb, If •-Chairman, Moose; Secretary, Toner. No beeff reported. $30.09 in ship's fund. One man went to the hospital la Yokohama. Picked SUP man for ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Feb. 22—Chairman, O. W. Rhoades; Secretary A, R. Dyer. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. Three men getting off ship. Motion was mpde that com­ pany be forced to hire men on day of arrival when ship sails short from last port. Change of stewards resulted in improvement in meals. Poor qual­ ity of stores was discussed. TRAVELER (Isthmian), Feb. 26—Chairman, James Welsh; Secretary, Walter Nash. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. $27.41 in ship's fund. Food menu not up to par. Will ask patrolman to see mate and find out why he didn't teU the carpenter to repair catwalk. �AprU, 1991 SEAFARERS LOG FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Xnland <«aters District Makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership' Mnep and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the mem­ bership. 'All Union records are-available at siu headquarters In Brooklyn. Should any member, for any reason, be refused his constitutional right to In­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. ; m misiimxx. mfiimim TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds Of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered In accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management represent­ atives and their'alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any time, -you are denied information about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU.headquarters"by certified mall, return receipt requested. SHIPPING RIGHTS. YoUr shipping rights and seniority are protected by the con­ tracts of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and by Union shipping rules, which are incorporated in the contract. Get to know your shipping rights. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board. Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters, by certified mall, return re­ ceipt requested. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the proper sheets and In the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, falls to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified nail, return receipt requested. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individual In thm Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed liarmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September meetings In all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy Is vested In an edi-torial board which consif^ts of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exeoutive Board may delegate, from among Its ranks, one individual to Carry out this responsibility. PAYHEIfT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone In any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt Is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he Is given such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such, payment be made without supplying a receipt, or If a member is required to make a payment and-^ given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should Immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. tiM COHSTITUriONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months In the .IRAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of Its constitution. In addition, copies are avsilshie In all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with Its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer Is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or o'oligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. m RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities., in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all. rank-and-i'xle functions. Including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtlmers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. Ship Automation Plans Annonnced WASHINGTON—Automation of shipboard functions is loorning as, a problem of the near future judging from two recent reports. Both the US Maritime Administration and the Norwegian Marine Technical Research Institute have announced projects to automate certain navigation functions"^ on existing merchant ships for with a number of other issues vi­ on ships. tally affecting seamen's job secur­ The Maritime Administra­ testing and experimentation. The ity. tion is inviting electronics firms to bid on an integrated bridge con­ trol system, which would be able to perform automatically many of the routine functions of the deck watch officer. The MA, in its re­ lease, described the purpose of the project as providing "assistance" to the deck watch officer's decision­ making by releasing him fi-om routine duties and leaving him free to devote attention to more im­ portant matters. Bridge Controls The MA plans call for construc­ tion of experimental bridge control systems which would be installed control system would handle such items as routing, position plotting, control of course and speed, com­ munications, evaluation of weather, etc., leaving the deck watch officer the job of drinking coffee. Theoretically, the deck watch would monitor the control console. Bargaining Subject Maritime unions, already con­ cerned about the impact of auto­ mation, have proposed through the National Committee for Maritime Bargaining, that automation he one of the subjects discussed at forthdoming collective bargaining ses­ sions with the shipowners, along The Norwegian plans are more advanced. The Norwegian Institute is drafting designs for a tanker in which automated controls would take over much of the functions pf the deck and engine watch, by centering all watch activities in one control room. The Norwegians estimate that on a large tanker, the control systems would do the work of six officers and six to 12 watchstanders in both departments. The prototype tanker would be used on the Middle East-North Europe oil run. The project is al­ ready in the blueprint stage. ffagv TUHJT-OM Income tax refund checks are Ward, Stephen Sohczyk and being held for the following men Charles T. McAvoy. Rudy Maples by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Please write Floyd Williams at Building, 45Q Harrison Street, San Francisco: Ernest C. Anderson, 2443 Losmor, Memphis, Tenn., or Theodoros G. Calopothakos, John call Memphis collect FA 7-3582, Gustave Walter Bechert J. Doyle, Steve Krkovlch, James Important you contact imme­ F. Lee, Jr., John Misakian, Alii Nasroen, Carl Scott, Ah Sal Wong, diately your wife or mother-in-law at 509 N. Ensor St., Bait. 2, Md., or D'ing Hal Woo, Sidney D. Turner phone Mulberry 5-2353 or CEnter Contact Mrs, Genevieve E. 3-2146. Anyone knowing where­ Cousins, 6438 Gen. Diaz Street, abouts of Gus Bechert please con­ New Orleans, Louisiana. tact above. WUliam M. Hudson Juan Feliciano Contact Department of Welfare, Please contact your mother 250 Church Street, New York 13, quickly at 2873 Frederick St., Mo­ New York, attention Mr. L. Capo- bile, Ala. Phone GR 88-788. Anyone biano,'Industrial Survey Union. knowing whereabouts of William Ex-Mt. McKinley Hudson please contact Mrs. Ruby Cargo and Tankship Mgt. has Hudson at above address. forwarded checks to SIU Baltimore Ex-SS Pacific Venture hall for the following men: James Ex-SS Pacific Carrier L. Smith, Donald R. Hopkins, Ange Ex-SS Westport Panagopoulos, John W. McDonald. W-2 forms have been sent by Bill Turlington Internal Revenue to crewmen early Very important you get in touch in April. If crewmemhers changed with Lewis Van Benschoten, Route address or did not receive forms, 7, Box 151 K, Jacksonville 5, Fla. contact US Treasury, IRS, 707 Ex-Coeur D' Alene Victory North Calvert St., Bait. 2, Md., at­ Crewmemhers who paid off this tention L. A. Mattheiss, Room 158, ship in Portland on March 23, 1961, and a duplicate W-2 form will be are entitled to nine days' lodging mailed. in lieu of shower facilities. They George F. Martin should contact Mr. J. J. Jacobick, Mother needs financial help. paymaster, Victory Carriers, 655 Urgent. Contact at temporary ad­ Madison Ave., NYC, and list ad­ dress 6246 Stanhry Ave., Parma, dresses to which cheeks may he Cleveland, Ohio. sent. Julio C. Bernard Edward C. Ruley Ex-SS Valiant Hope Get In touch with Mr. Davies, Please get in touch with David Ore Navigation, 25 Broadway, for C. McCIung, c/o Gill, Doi, Shi. mail being held for you. Naito & McCIung, Honolulu Mdse. Anthony Paul Rogers Mart Building 13, Hawaii,, Contact your wife at once. Any­ Irish Sweepstakes Holder body knowing the whereabouts of Will Seafarer who got Sweep­ the above, please get in touch with stake ticket from Garcia on SeaMrs. Delia Rogers, 123 West 85 train Texas please send postcard St., New York 24, NY, SU 7-4890 with your name and address and Raymond Queen ticket number to S. Garcia, 1125 Write your mother Immediately Lake Road, LaMarque, Texas. as she is anxious to hear from you. Income tax refund checks are Anyone knowing whereabouts of being held for the following by the above urged to contact Mrs. Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Peachie Queen, Cove Gap, West Building, 450 Harrison Street, San Virginia. Francisco 5: Ernest C. Anderson, Terrence McNee Theodoros G. Calopothakos, John Contact Ed Kennedy or Leon J. Doyle, Richard Johnson, Fong White at 2745 Yarnold Road, Balti­ Yao King, King Sea Koo, Steve more Highlands, BaUlinoie, Md. Krkovich, James F. Lee, Jr., AnRobert Benjamin gelo Maglio, Edward J. Smith, ex-Alcoa Runner Joseph Yonick. Contact Roger Hall, chief stew­ ard, SS Inez, c/o A, H. Bull Com­ pany, 21st Street and 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Albert R. Ormsby Get in touch with Hospitals Trust Ltd. (Irish Sweepstakes) at Ballshridge, Dublin, Ireland, concerning a small sum of money due you. SIU Atlantic, Gulf Eric Adams, Eddy Farrell Lakes & Inland Waters George Edmuiiston District Burl Halre PRESIDENT Urgent you contact Rose LaliPaul Hall herte, 3311 San Juan Street, Apt. EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner 5, Tampa, Florida. VICE PRESIDENTS Charles Hippard Claude Simmons Lindsey WllHamt Please call or write your family Earl Shepard A1 Tanner SECRETARY-TREASURER In Miami. Important. A1 Kerr John Mahoney HE.4DQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Please call Wanda Alennis, Bill Hall Ed Mooney Fred Stewart 1216 E. Baltimore St. Export 7-9878, East Chicago, In­ BALTIMORE Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4900 diana. Very important. BOSTON . 276 State St. William V. Click John Arabasc*. Agent Richmond 2-0140 Extremely urgent you contact DETROIT 10225 VV. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 Ruth at Galena, Ohio. It concerns Paul Drozak, Agent HEADQUARTERS 673 4th Ave., Bkivn your father. HYacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 4202 Canal St. Bill Frisbie R. Matthews. Agent CApitai .3-4089: 3-4080 Please phone ELdorado 5-6241 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE.. .J;>x William Morris. Agent ELgln 3-0987 about Hal. Ask for Bell. MIA.Ml 744 W Flagler St. Ralph P. Mueller Ben Oonzales, Agent FRanklin 7-.3.364 Please write or call Eugene Cal­ MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira. Agent HEmlock 2-''754 vert at 250 Church St., NYC. NEW ORLEANS ... 630 Jackson Ave. Ex-Waterman Crewmemhers Buck Stephens, Agent . . Tel. 529-7548 Waterman Corp. of California is NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 holding gear at 310 Hansone St., NORFOLK 416 Collev Ave. San Francisco, Calif, which w^l he Paul Gonsorchik, Agent MAdison 7-1083 disposed of if not claimed within PHILADELPHIA 2604 S 4th St. DEwey 6-:-«I8 90 days. The men having gear there S. Cardullo, Agent FRANCISCO .. 450 Harrison St. are Jack Reimer, J. Goetz, Harding, SAN Walter Sibley Agent Douglas 2-4401 Richard Hestes, Barton G. Corhett, SANTURCE. PR 1313 Fernandez Juncoa. Stoo 20 Charles Lynsky, Otis Harden, L. A. Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep. Phone 2-.'>996 Wright, O. Figueroa, D. Pressley, SEA FTLE . 2505 1st Ave. Uain .'t •!334 Calvin Moose. Charles Cawley, i-fl P.ihkowskl. Agent WILMINGTON. Calif 503 N .M.nine Ave. William A. Wade, Bossnot, William Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-2528 . ( �7¥' Vol. XXIil No. 4 SEAFARERS LCiS ^wrll 1961 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC. GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO Now being readied for distri­ bution to Seafarers is an SiU handbook containing com­ plete information on all im­ portant matters of concern to them. Included in the handbook ore the texts of all SIU contracts, the Union constitution, pro­ visions of the SIU Wef. fare Plan and similar items. Every Seafarer then, will have avail­ able to him, , in his* possession, the in­ formation he needs about his Union and his job. . VACATIONS . CONTRACTS rLci A . HO>N TO BBtSATWOU)^ UHlW V^ATERS DISTRICT (NtAND � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1961 Description An account of the resource Headlines: UNIONS FILE NOTICE OF PACT TALKS ILA BECOMES 9TH MEMBER OF NCMB SIU BOATMEN WIN NORFOLK TUG ELECTIONS FOUR US MARINE UNIONS QUIT ITF DEDICATE NEW ORLEANS HALL; MORE THAN 1,000 ATTEND ‘FOOD FOR PEACE’ GOAL: $11 BILLION SURPLUS CARGO HOUSTON ENGINEERS’ HALL MEMORIALIZES KELLOGG SEA-LAND ENTERS INTERCOASTAL TRADE LAKES TUG, DREDGE MEN APPROVE IBU AFFILIATION SIU, ROADS IN PANEL TALKS ON RR WELFARE BENEFITS SPRING COMES TO LAKES; SHIPPING OUTLOOK HOPEFUL RUNAWAYS EVADE BID TO BLOCK THEM FROM RED OIL CHARTERS SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS HIRING HALL LEGALITY TWO SIU TUNA UNIONS CONSIDER MERGER PLAN LANDRUM SPEARHEADING ‘RIGHT TO WORK’ DRIVES UNIONS, SOCIAL GAINS TARGETS OF ‘SUPER-PATRIOTIC’ SOCIETY MARITIME UNIONS MAP OUT PROGRAM TO FIGHT LAKES RUNAWAY OPERATIONS WEST COAST LAUDS NLRB APPOINTEE SIU PACIFIC UNIONS HIT SHIP POLICIES DELEGATES BEING ELECTS FOR 1ST UIW CONVENTION SHIP AUTOMATION PLANS ANNOUNCED Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/1961 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXIII, No. 4 1961 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/18c6b4c7b2d1e95d541d1506d46a4495.PDF 784888602861ee3b57dba383536fe8d8 PDF Text Text K: -_' • SEAFARERS LOG April 1962 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT AFL-CIO Are Realistic Maritime Policies Ahead? President's Message Implies Need To Overhaul |iV 1936 Act House Group Report Raps Lopsided Shipping Subsidy Program An Infercoasfal Body. versions for intercoastal oper­ ation by SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service gets underway at Hoboken, NJ, shipyard with arrival of specially-built midbody to fit between bow and stern of basic T-2 tankers cut apart for insertion of new midsection. This section is for the new SS San Juan due out by September, The other two ships will follow in December. (Story on iPage 4.) -Story On Page 3 FRENCH, ITALIAN MARITIME UNIONS SIGN MTD PACTS NMU Seeks Scab Role In Robin Line Story On Page 3 -Story On Page 2 Laud SlU SirSk^ Aid Sailors and Firemen's Union New York representative iJfrffve AtfUa Johannes Nielsen presents a commemorative plaque to SIU president Paul Hall thanking the Union for its support during a strike last May. Looking on (left) are Thedy Nielsen, bosun on the Leader Maersk, one of the struck ships, and Michael Carlin, repre­ senting the Maritime Trades Department's International Division. Seafarers and members of other MTD unions assisted the Danish strikers in winning a wage beef. (Story on Page 2.) SlUNA TAXI UNION WINS TOP GAINS IN CHICAGO BEEF -Story On Page 5 �-JI "~.Tv"r-';is;:': T 6EAFJtttl^nil too ' Pace Two April, I98t Danes Laud Strike Aid From SIU Pictured at ship's meeting in Brooklyn Army Base, Seafarers aboard Robin Trent approve SlU headquarters report on attempt by National Maritime Union to raid Robin Line fleet. NMU moved for representation vote as SlU prepared for negotiations with all contracted operators. NMU Looms As Strikebreaker NMU Tries Raid On Robin Line As SlU Opens Pacts NEW YORK — Acting under the standard terms of its agreements, the SIU this month forwarded formal 60-day notice to all contracted companies that it wishes to open negotiations covering its col-* lective bargaining agree­ The NMU itself recognized the ments. Present one-year pacts SIU's right to-represent these ves­ expire on June 15. In the midst of the SIU head­ quarters action on contract nego­ tiations, the National Maritime Union emerged as a potential strike-breaking agency when It moved for a raid on the SlU-contracted Robin Line ships. The NMU has petitioned the National Labor Relations Board for a vote covering all vessels owned by Moore-McCormack, an NMU com­ pany which owns the Robin Line vessels that have been represented by the SIU for more than 20 years. Since no labor dispute exists in Robin Line, the NMU maneuver is seen as clear evidence of irrespon­ sibility in seeking to create an at­ mosphere of disorder and contro­ versy in maritime labor relations. INDEX To Departments! The Canadian Seafarer —Page The SIU Inland Boatmen —Page 10: A&G Deep Sea Shipping Report —Page 6 i SIU Safety Department —Page 12 The Great Lakes Seafarer —Page 8 SIU Food, Ship Sanitation Dep't —Page 14 The Pacific Coast Seafarer —Page 5 : Editorials —Page 111 The SIU Industrial Worker —Page 14 i The Fisherman and Cannery Worker —Page 15 SIU Social Security Dep't —Page 17 ; SIU Medical Department —Page 16 :• Shipboard News —Pgges 19, 20, 21, 22 sels in a written agreement after the NLRB hold that the SIU had the absolute right to retain its jurisdiction in the fleet. The SIU position was also upheld in the courts. In the coui-se of the dispute aris­ ing out of the original Mooremac purchase, the SIU re-established its right to continue to represent Robin Line crewmembers by one of the most lopsided election vic­ tor!ever recorded under the auspices of the NLRB. The NMU raiding attempt in 1957 failed when the SIU clearly won bargain­ ing rights over seven of the eight vessels in dispute. During the voting on one vessel, even NMU members cast their ballots for the SIU in obvious pro­ test against their own union's raid­ ing actions. The NMU move for a vote at this time was characterized by SIU president Paul Hall as a possible strike-breaking attempt. He noted that NMU president Joe Curran had picked a time for this action when the SIU is entering into negotiations for renewal of agree­ ments with its contracted opera­ tors, including Robin Line. "As a consequence he said, "a strike is always a possibility. In such an event, Curran's action cer­ tainly could only be regarded as a strike-breaking tactic." The NMU petition is in direct violation of the AFL-CIO Internal Disputes Plan adopted at the Fede­ ration's convention last December. This plan provides that "no affi­ liate shall organize or attempt to represent employees as to whom an established collective bargain­ ing relationship exists with any other affiliate." Shorthanded? If a crewmemher quits while a ship Is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. mmmmmmmmm Advance Meeting Schedule For West Coast SIU Ports SIU headquarters has Issued an advance schedule through Sep­ tember for the monthly Informational meetings to be held in W^st Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in ac­ cord with a resolution adopted by the Executive Board last Decem­ ber. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington San Francisco Seattle May 21 May 23 May 25 , June 18 June 20 June 22 July 16 July 18 July 20 August 20 August 22 August 24 September 17 September 19 September 21 • (See page S for regular monthly meeting schednle for all SIU constitutional ports.) NEW YORK—The IJanish Sail­ ors and Firemen's Union has pre­ sented a plaque to SIU president Paul Hall in appreciation of the Union's support during the Danish seamen's strike in US ports last May. Presenting the plaque to Hall were Johannes Nielsen, union rep­ resentative in New York, and Thedy Nielsen, bosun on the Leader Maersk, which was one of the struck vessels picketed in New York. Struck Last April The Danish seamen struck for higher wages and better working conditions last April and the strike was supported by Amer­ ican maritime unions, including WASHINGTON-rrLegislation to extend the Railway Labor the SIU and its affiliates, as well as the International Longshore­ Act to cover maritime labor disputes has been introduced in men's Association, the Maritime the House by Rep. Herbert C. Bonner (Dem.NC), chairman Trades Department and MTD port of the House Merchant Ma-"*^ councils. rine Committee. His proposal roads. After exhausting all the procedures established under the The strike ended in May after came at the outset of hearings act during 15 months of contract the seamen voted to accept a new now being conducted by his com­ negotiations last year, the RMR contract offered by shipowners. mittee on a wide range of shipping was forced to take strike action The companies had attempted to problems. against the railroads when man­ break the strike by hiring scabs The Railway Labor Act provides agement arbitrarily sought the but this maneuver failed. numerous mechanisms for dealing After the seamen went back, the with railroad and airline labor right to eliminate jobs. Manning Not An Issue Danish union cabled the SIU from disputes and calls for lengthy pro­ Since manning on the tugs had Copenhagen expressing apprecia­ cedures to stall off strike action by not been an issue previously, the tion for "your fraternal coopera­ affected workers in these fields. strike was the only means left to tion and demonstration of sym­ Questions Proposal deal with the unilateral attempt by pathy." SIU president Paul Hall has the railroads to do away with jobs Wage Increase questioned the Bonner proposal and was successful in that effort. The contract granted the Danish because it fails to deal with any of Today, 15 months after the strike seamen an increase of about $20, the fundamental difficulties con­ and after 2V6 years of negotiation bringing their average wage up to fronting the maritime industry. within the confines of the railroad $145 per month. The shipowners "As can be seen from the experi­ act, management is still seeking had originally offered a smaller ence of the railroad industry, the job-cutting action. $13 increase. In the event the Bonner proposal Railway Labor Act is no cure-all However, no settlement was for economic ills," he stated. becomes the subject of public reached concerning the union's A classic example, of the work­ hearings, the SIU has announced protest on the hiring qf seamen ings of the Railway Labor Act is its intention to place into the rec­ in Far East ports at far below the current situation involving the ord its full position on this union scale, a practice prevalent SIU Railway Marine Region, whose proposal and on other matters af­ 6mong European operators to un­ members man railroad tugboats fecting the well-being of th# dercut their own nationals. and ferries for seven eastern rail­ American Merchant Marine. 'Railway Labor Act' Asked For Shipping SIU, African Dock Leader Hold Talks Discussions on maritime problems of mutual interest were held at SIU headquarters on the 13th and 17th of April with James Denis Akumu, leader of the East African Dock Workers Union, of Mombasa, Kenya. Akumu, who has been on;^ visit to the United States which is affiliated with the SIU. They have been in the US studying sponsored by the US Depart­ ment of Labor, has also had meet­ ings with the International Long­ shoremen's Association. Accom­ panying Akumu on his visit to the SIU was Irving J. Brown, longtime AFL-CIO overseas representative and newly-appointed as United Nations representative of the In­ ternational Confederation of Free Trade Unions. Friend Of Mboya The East African labor leader is a close associate of Tom Mboya, who is expected to play a leading role when Kenya achieves its in­ dependence within the British Commonwealth. Mboya is known to have a trade union philosophy which is close to that of the AFLCIO and has intimate relationships with top Federation leaders. Akumu's union is the strongest longshoremen's group on the East African coast. It has 6,000 mem­ bers who service the ships on the East African run, the traditional ports of call for the Robin Line. His group is now discussing amalgamation with the East African Seamen's Union, which also has its headquarters in Mombasa. Akumu said that at present, the operations of the SIU and the ILA, including contracts, hiring procedure and pension and welfare benefits. The Trinidad union is now enter­ ing into negotiations covering the Alcoa foreign-flag vessels which operate between the island and Mobile. It recently won recogni­ tion as bargaining agent on these vessels. SEAFARERS LOG April, 1962 Recenf visitor at head­ quarters was James Denis Alcumu, leader of the East African Dock Workers Un­ ion at Mombasa. dockworkers in Mombasa put in a 43-hour week at a wage rate equivalent to $1.30 a day in United States currency. Meets Trinidad Unionists Participating in the discussions with Akumu were the four officers of the Trinidad Seamen and Waterfront Workers' Trade Union, Vol. XXIV, No. 4 PAUL HALL, President HERBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SFIVACK, Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor; HERMAN ARTHUR, ARTHUR MARKOvviTZ, MIKE POLLACK, JOHN WEITZEL, Staff Writers: Published monthly at tha headquarter* of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Water* District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenua, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYactnth 9-t*06. Second class postage paid at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under th* Act of Aug. 24, 1912. �f 5*--^W •>•.'• April. IPffil SE'AWARERS Pace Tbree LOG Are Realistic Maritime Policies Al}ead? President's Message House Group Report Raps Lopsided Implies Need To Overhaul 19B6 Act Subsidy Program Representing the Greek Seamen's Union in New York, Alex­ ander Pardalakis (left) attends meeting on mutual problems with SlU exec, vice-president Cal Tanner. Looking on (standing) is Peter Loleas of MTD's International Division. French, Italian Marine Unions Sign MTD Pacts NEW YORK—Tlie International Division of the Maritime Trades Department has completed additional mutual aid pacts with foreign transport unions, Thomas W. (Teddy) Gleason, executivedirector of the Division, has an­ National Federation of Dock Workers. nounced. He revealed that mutual aid pacts have been signed with rep­ resentatives of French seamen and transport workers who speak for the Force Ouvriere, the principal anti - Communist grouping In French labor. Similarly, a pact has been signed by an Italian long­ shoremen's union representing anti-CP dock workers. The agreement with the French unions covers approximately 40,000 workers In the National Federa­ tion of Merchant Marine Em­ ployees, the Federation of Mer­ chant Marine Officers, Federation of Transport Workers and National Federation of Port & Doek Work­ ers. The Italian paet is with the Previous agreements were signed by the MTD's International Divi­ sion with the Maritime Federa­ tion of Chile and the longshore­ men's union of Venezuela. "The Eur(^ean agreements were signed in Paris by the Internation­ al Division's European representa­ tive, Edwin P. Wilson. Signing for the French were J. Philipps of the Federation Nationale de la Marine Marchande; Guy Gendron of the Federation des Officers de la Ma­ rine Marchande, Pierre Felce of the Federation Nationale des Transports and Jean Duniau of the Federation Nationale des Ports et Docks. The Italian agreement was signed by Fiiippo Tealdi of the Nazionale Lavoratori Portuali. WASHINGTON—Awareness that something may be wrong with existing mari­ time policies has been expressed in two recent documents coming out of Wash­ ington. One of these is the President's message on transportation: the other is a House subcommittee report. Potentially far-reaching moves to get the American-flag merchant marine out of the doldrums are indicated in a special message on transportation submitted to Congress by President John F. Kennedy. The recommendations and directions of the President strongly imply a projected overhaul of the 1936 Mer­ chant Marine Act to meet the changed circumstances of US foreign and domestic trade. The SIU has maintained that bulk cargoes such as Iron ore, Another report dealing the trade route concept of the bauxite and agricultural products. Merchant Marine Act has The SIU has also held, as the with maritime, submitted 1936 been outmoded by the shift of Celler report charges, that the exby the House Antitrust American foreign commerce Into (Continued on page 4) Subcommittee chaired by Rep. Emanuel Celler (Dem.NY), has expressed pointed criticism of the existing maritime subsidy program. The committee report denounced the "highly priv­ ileged coterie" of subsidized com­ panies who have reaped the bene­ fits of the 1936 Act "whiie other segments of the American mer­ chant marine have been the sub­ ject of discrimination." A number of statements In the President's message call for ex­ amining defects of maritime op­ erations in several major areas to remedy faults which have long been pointed out by the SIU and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment. The SIU position on cargo preference administration was, In effect, sustained by Presi­ dent Kennedy, who specifically called upon every US agency to enforce this law. The Union has repeatedly charged violations of "50-50" by several agencies, such as Agriculture and the Military Sea Transportation Service. Runaways Working US Missile Range A Liberian-flag carrier with unseaworthy vessels has been servicing US missile range tracking stations, the SEA­ FARERS LOG learned this month. The company is currently operating under a contract with the Military Sea Transportation Service which was let In 1957. Crewmembers of these vessels, of course, are foreign nationals who do not have clearance from the United States Government. The only security requirement imposed by the authorities is that the skipper and chief engineer must be American citizens. The company involved is owned by the Cape Canaveral International Corporation. It operates a . number of LSMs under the Liberian flag and carries a wide variety of supplies to various Atlantic range .stations, including equipment and base housekeeping supplies. It is reported that the United States Coast Guard will not certificate these vessels because of previous cases of structural failure. Use of the Liberian-flag vessels and foreign crews on the missile range is particularly astonishing in light of the fact that Seafarers who are employed on the Suwannee missile ships are required to obtain special Government clearance. Highlights Of President's Transportation Message And Celler Report President's Message "... Pressing problems are burdening our national trans­ portation system ... A chaotic patchwork of inconsistent and often obsolete legislation and regulations has evolved. "The management of the various modes of transporta­ tion is subjected to excessive, cumbersome and timeconsuming regulatory supervision that shackles and dis­ torts managerial initiative. Some parts of the transporta­ tion industry are restrained unnecessarily; others are promoted or taxed unevenly and inconsistently . . . "Current Federal polieies must be reshaped in the most fundamental and far-reaching fashion. ". . . The Federal Government is a major user of trans­ portation services. To assure the greatest practical use of the transportation industry by Government, I am direct­ ing all agencies of the Government, in meeting their own transport needs, to use authorized commercial facilities in all modes of transportation within the limits of economi­ cal and efficient operations and the requirements of mili­ tary readiness. ". . . Effective competition should be maintained among alternative forms of transportation, and, where traffic voUime permits, between competing firms in the same mode of transportation . . . The goals of economical, effi­ cient, and adequate service to the public—and reduction In any public subsidies—should be secured by the realiza­ tion of genuine economies . . . Affected workers should be given assistance to make any necessary ad.iustments . . , "Determinations must be made as to whether the num­ ber and types of ships and aircraft adequate to meet longrange peacetime needs are also adequate to meet probable military emergencies, and if they are not, how best to meet these additional requirements ... In the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, the United States Government made a new start on the vexing problems of the American mer­ chant marine In the face of repealed failure to Improve its condition both before and after World War I. Subse­ quently, other aids In the form of cargo preference legis­ lation, various 'trade-out,' 'trade-in,' and tax incentives devised to stimulate new construction, and a mortgage Insurance program with up to 87 percent Federal guar­ antees were added to the arsenal of protection against the industry's exposure to low-cost foreign competition. "In spite of these aids, subsidies required for both construetion and operations under the 1936 Act have steadily Increased. "Are the criteria adopted in 1936 as guides to the estab­ lishment of essential trade routes and services relevant for the future? Are there alternatives to the existing tech­ niques for providing financial assistance which would benefit (a) the public In terms of better service and lower rates and (b) the operators in terms of higher profits, more freedom for management initiative and more Incentive for privately financed research and technological advance? Can defense readiness requirements be met adequately by greater reliance on the reserve fleet and the ships of our allies under NATO agreements? "I have also asked the Secretary of Defense to provide the Secretary of Commerce with estimates, under a range of assumptions as to military emergencies, of what active and reserve tonnages of merchant shipping should be maintained in the interest of national security. In addi-: tion, I have established a Cabinet level committee, chaired by the Secretary of Labor, whose study will include the flags of convenience and cargo preference issues. When the findings and conclusion.s of these studies become avail­ able, I shall send to the Congress appropriate specific rec­ ommendations concerning our maritime program. "In the meantime, I have directed the Secretary of Commerce to implement preference to vessels of United States registry in the movement of commodities in our waterborne foreign commerce; and I have directed all executive branch agencies* to comply fully with the pur­ pose of our cargo preference laws. "For the long-range benefit of labor, management and the public, collective bargaining in the transportation in­ dustry must promote efficiency as well as solve problems of labor-management relations. Problems of job assign­ ments, work rules, and other employment policies must be dealt with in a manner that will both encourage in­ creased productivity and recognize the job equities which are affected by technological change. The Government also has an obligation to develop policies and provide assistance to labor and management consistent with tha above objectives. "Taking advantage of new techniques that would provide convenience and efficiency, we must consider the impact of different forms of transportation investment on eco­ nomic development; we must combine and integrate sys­ tems to take advantage of the maximum benefits of each mode of travel; we must now consider the nation's trans­ portation network as an articulated and closely linked system rather than an uncoordinated set of independent entitles. Celler Report "... The number of subsidized companies has Increased but little over the past 20 years. At tlie same time, the number of subsidized ships has more than doubled, and the net worth of the subsidized companies has likewise increased substantially. Thus the subsidy program has clearly improved the welfare of a highly privileged coterie of lines which have been able to reap its benefits. "Even among the subsidized operators themselves, bene­ fits from subsidies have not been equally distributed. Thus only six companies have garnered a total of some 78 percent of all opeialing differential subsidy payments during the entire period of the subsidy program. "In the final analysis, then, it has been a few large do­ mestic steamship lines which have had the privilege of organizing into powerful conferences, often employing dual rate systems to discourage outside competition, that have been the principal beneficiaries of the subsidy pro­ gram. Clearly the intent of Congress in providing for subsidies was not to foster the welfare of a fe.v dominant lines at the expense of the rest of the American merchant marine, both tramp and liner alike. To the extent that this has been done, subsidies have promoted economic con­ centration and discouraged legitimate competition and in many respects have failed to achieve their objective of advancing the combined welfare of all segments of the American merchant fleet." �'A§rtt,im Pa^ Fbnr See Coastal Ship Probe; Bill Asks Foreign Entry QUESTION: Do you follow the baseball news much while at sea? How do you think the ma|or league teams will perform in 1962 now that the season is open? Ship Art Overhaul (Continued from page 3) isting subsidy program has failed to sustain a healthy merchant ma­ rine and has worked to the advan­ tage of a limited group of com­ panies at the expense of the in­ dustry at large. Two steps taken in Washington ence and the recently give further evidence of SlU-contractcd Sea-Land Service eral mortgage and loan insurance who wins in the spirit of a new alterations in Government policy on construction of three lift-on/lift- is the only regularly-scheduled National League. ballclub, I'd say along lines long advocated by the shipping operating company in the off eontainerships. I'll be watching, they have a SIU. Maritime Administrator Don­ Even before the hearing was an­ intercoastal trade right now, and because I try to chance even ald Alexander has met with rep­ is conducting a holding operation nounced, a renewed attempt to follow the teams though it's a long resentatives of the bulk cargo car­ open up the domestic trades to by maintaining service with con­ when I'm out at foreign-flag shipping got underway ventional C-2s. It is constructing sea and occasionally watch on TV way to October. Yes, I keep up riers on ways and means of as­ with the standings and try to sisting this segment of the indus­ In the Senate. The latest move four specialized eontainerships, two when the reception is good. try. Similarly, the Military Sea catch the games. came via a proposal by Sen. Mau- of which are due to go on the in­ i. t. Transportation Service has revised tercoastal run starting September rine Neuberger (Dem.-Ore.) to 4> 4- 4Ray Bunce, deck: I think 1962 John Slmonelli, deck: The Card­ its handling of military cargo char­ amend the Jones Act by allowing 1. Two more will be added by De­ will see the Yankees and the Dod­ inals or Dodgers will take the Na­ ters to make them more readily foreign sliips to enter service be- cember. gers playing in available to American operators. tional League Government Mortgage Loan the Series, with Some sections of the President's lead and one of The American-Hawaiian applica­ the Dodgers win­ message are less favorable to the them will face tion for Government mortgage-loan ning after the industry from the SIU point of the Yankees in assistance is the second try by the Series runs the view. These relate to treatment to the World Series. West Coast company, which is un­ limit. The Mets? be given to inland waterways car­ The Yankees der contract to SIU Pacific District They're new and riers and to railroads. However, should come out unions, for Federal aid. An earlier will probably on top, as they've the over-all impact appears to application was denied. The com­ make 9th place been pretty augur well for the maritime in­ pany hopes to build three fast new this year. I guess dustry. steady at it. I've I'll be listening to vessels capable of hauling 992 Among the President's recom­ cargo containers in the East-West short wave to see how all these watched them play at the Stadium and I figure mendations and proposals are the domestic services. The ships would predictions come out. they ought to be able to make it following: be 898 feet long, 101 feet in beam i" 4" 4 • The Secretary of Commerce NEW YORK—The SIU Scholar­ and have a deadweight tonnage of Geronimo Morales, engine: I am again. 4 4 4. is to review domestic shipping ship Awards Committee will meet 31,870. They would be built to do sure the Giants will win. The way Reginald Sirois, deck: Yes, I try needs and to review the criteria here on May 10 to review the 24 knots. 1962 looks, it will to keep up with what's going on in of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act qualifications of 21 candidates for probably see the Sen. Neuberger's bid to open the both leagues. to see if they meet today's ship­ the five $6,000 SIU scholarships to intercoastal trade to foreign ship­ Giants facing the Right now, I can ping needs. be awarded this year. Yankees in the ping is billed as a move to aid see the Yankees • The Secretary of Labor is to Series and beat­ Two new committee members, West Coast lumber producers com­ and Dodgers bring in recommendations on run­ ing them. In the Richard Keefe of St. Louis Uni­ peting for the East Coast market playing in the aways which, up until now, have home run race, versity and Charles O'Donnell of with Canadian growers. Any change Series, but I been immune from taxes, US man­ the Giants' Alou the University of Chicago, will at­ in the intercoastal shipping pattern can't tell you ning or other US laws. In addi­ will keep swing­ tend. The addition of these mem­ would affect not only Sea-Land who will win. tion, he is to bring in proposals ing for the 60 bers, both serving as director of bu> a number of other lines, such The Mets, as a on the administration of the Cargo mark like Maris admissions at their respective as Calmar, which haul large quan­ first-year team, Preference Act, abuse of which the campuses, brings the scholarship tities of lumber on eastbound voy­ did last year. I'll be listening in will possibly SIU and other unions have strong­ board to its full strength of six ages from Pacific ports. again this season. make fourth place in the National ly protested. members. League if Stengel can keep them • Congress should encourage Four-Year Awards moving. establishment of joint rates be­ The scholarships, awarded to 4 4 4' tween varying forms of transpor­ eligible Seafarers and their de­ Angel Rojas, steward: Last year tation. This has been a prime de­ pendent children cover four years on the Persian Gulf run I was mand of domestic ship operators of study in any field, with 43 able to listen to who have been victimized by the scholarships awarded since the the games over railroads' refusal to set up joint program began in 1953 as part of Two SIU ships, the Wild Ranger (Waterman) and the Del the Voice of rates. the overall SIU Welfare Plan pro­ Valle (Mississippi), have been commended by the Coast America. They • "Excessive, cumbersome and gram. came over loud time-consuming" regulatory super­ Guard for the roles they played in rescues at sea. The Ranger Selection of the winners is based and clear and I vision of the transportation indus­ upon previous scholastic achieve­ incident was in 1961 and the'^ hope I can hear try should be brought under con­ test conducted by the Marine Sec­ ment, extra-curricular and com­ Del Valle action took place them again. As trol. tion of the National Safety Council munity activities and performance last February. far as predictions • Revision of taxation policies among passenger passenger-dry In separate developments. Isth­ in the standard College Entrance are concerned, I to encourage transportation com­ cargo operators. mian Lines announced that the Examination Board tests. panies to replace obsolete equip­ Coast Guard praise for the Wild think the Giants In 1961, Seafarer Johh Sweeney SlU-manned Steel Recorder had Ranger came over its action in will take the National League Pen­ ment. of Mankato, Minn., and four SIU won the company's semi-annual picking up six men from a sinking nant and face the Yankees in the A key element of the message, members' children were awarded fleet safety award for the last half skiff, during January, 1961, about Series. insofar as maritime unions are scholarships. The children were of 1961 with a perfect rating of 60 miles off the coast of Panama. concerned, is the President's call Garland Hogge of Luthersville, 100% representing no lost-time The survivors, Colombian nation­ for trade union cooperation in re­ Md.; Linda Peterson of Balti­ accidents. als, had been adrift for four days vising job assignments and work The entire Waterman fleet also more; William Walsh of Savannah when the 110-foot, Panamanianrules to match technological prog­ diew commendation as third-place and Harold Welsh of New Orleans. ress. He made specific mention in 4. winner of the annual safety con- registered Pacific Seafarer ran into heavy seas. The vessel went under this respect of the Government's in a matter of five minutes after obligation to protect job rights. the six crewmen got away in the The Celler committee report skiff. dealt in general with the admin­ The Ranger was able to pick up WASHINGTON — The sale of istration of the Merchant Marine the men through coordinated Act, the dual rate system, and rescue efforts maintained by the two Bull Line C-4 freighters con­ the operations of regulatory agen­ verted for container service, to the CG to deal with shipping disasters cies. It pointed out that only six by keeping a position check on all Waterman Steamship Company of companies have garnered almost Puerto Rico has been approved by vessels in event of emergency in 76 per cent of all subsidy pay­ their vicinity. A change of course the Federal Maritime Commission. ments. Bull requested approval of the enabled the Ranger to spot the The intent of Congress, the com­ proposed -sale on the basis of drifting skiff. mittee document said, was not to This past February, the Del operating losses due to increased promote a few choice conipanies competition of various services in Valle was instrumental in assisting at the expense of the rest of the the MV Corinto, which had sprung the Puerto Rico trade. It had industry. By working in this fash­ a leak in her engine room about originally intended to operate the ion, the subsidy program has ad­ 25 miles off Lucrctia Light in the ships in the North Atlantic-Puerto versely affected the welfare of all old Bahama Canal. She partici­ Rico run. Waterman will use the ships in segments of the American mer­ pated with other vessels in a stand­ the US Gulf-Puerto Rico service chant marine. by rescue operation until an am­ Part of this situation, the re­ and has stipulated that they will be Fleet-wide safety award for Isthmian's Steel Recorder cov­ phibious aircraft with special port held, was the fault of the used in that trade exclusively In pumping equipment arrived on the ering six-month accident-free period is marked aboard ship, Federal Maritime Board and the scene. The flooding was brought order to meet objections of other after company forwarded $500 cash prize to be split be­ Maritime Administration, which it operators. Bull, in turn, agreed under control with no mishap. tween SIU crew and officers. Pictured (l-r) are Seafarer described as "a paper tiger" that The award for Isthmian's Steel that it will not compete with has not exercised effective control Roy Kelly. AB and ship's delegate; Capt. Anderson, chief Waterman of Puerto Rico on the Recorded followed two consecutive over the industry It is supposed run for a period of a year from the mate Carpender and first assistant Fletcher. Crew pur­ prizes won by the company's Steel to icgulate. date of sale. Surveyor previously. chased TV set for ship with its share. WASHINGTON—A further effort to reactivate U3 interJoe Brown, cook: Just to be Hugh Curran, engine: From past coastal ^lippirfg is now expected to produce a full-scale in­ performances, I would say the hopeful, I'm looking forward to seeing the Mets Yankees will take vestigation into US domestic shipping operations. An initial lead the National the American hearing is set for May 2 on a"*^ League. With League pennant re-application by American- tween ports on the East and West Casey Stengel's and then the long-time experiHawaiian Steamship for Fed­ Coasts, including Alaska. Series, no matter SlU School Awards Due Next Month Seafarers Busy On Ship Safety Front Waterman Gets Okay^ Buys C-4s �•'l uet SEAFARERS LOG SIU MEETINGS SEAFARERJ sms^^aam Alaska Train-Ship Planned On Coast SEATTLE — Inauguration of regular weekly "trainship" service between this Pacific Northwest port and Alaska is ^awaiting Congressional approval of bills to permit the transfer to the US flag of a| Liberian railcar ferry. She has capacity for 56 railcars The SIU Pacific District- and is able to handle all types of contracted Alaska Steamship Com­ pany hopes to start trainship serv­ ice late this summer using the ferry City of New Orleans. At present the ferry is registered under the Liberian flag. Bills have been introduced in Cngress to permit its transfer to the US flag with coastwise shipping privileges. Alaska Steamship indicated it would purchase the ship, now laid up in Florida, and operate it on a three-day run to Whittier, Alaska. This would mean fourth-day delivery in Anchorage and fifthday in Fairbanks. TwIn-Screw Vessel The City of New Orleans is a twin-screw, 6,126 deadweight-ton steam turbine vessel, with a length of 520 feet and a beam of 70 feet. On this page Is news of activities of the SIU Pacific District representing the three West Coast unlicensed unions, the Sailors Union of the Pa­ cific, the Marine Firemen's Union and the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, who sail under tlie SIU banner predomi­ nantly in the Pacific trades to Hawaii, Alaska, the Far East and on 'round-the-world runs. The SIU Pacific District Unions are a key group in the SlUNA, representing as they do the entire maritime Industry on the West Coast. MCS Marks Uth Birthday As Affiliate PK SAN FRANCISCO—Amid all the hubbub of the SIU Paciflo District Strike and the subsequent Taftpartley injunction, the Marine Cooks and Stewards quietly noted the 11th anniversary of its original SIUNA charter, which signaled the rebirth of democratic trade unionIsm for steward department" memmembers on this coast. The Sailors Union of the Pacific sponsored the chartering of the iMCS in 1951 to replace the Com­ munist-dominated National Union of Marine Cooks and Stewards. Extensive action by the new un­ ion, aided by the SUP and the SIU, produced the end of a Communist apparatus among crewmembers on West Coast vessels. The unsuccess­ ful effort to continue waterfront CP control over steward depart­ ment personnel had been sup­ ported by Harry Bridges' Interna­ tional Longshoremen's and Ware­ housemen's Union. The end of the CP shipboard ap­ paratus came in 1955 in a course of a three-department bargaining vote when the SUP, MCS and the Marine Fireman's Union swamped A cooks local that had been set up by Bridges' union in an effort to hold together the remnants of the defunct NUMC&S. freight including piggyback and containers. Built in Japan in 1939, the ship has a speed of 18 knots. Establishment of the service would connect the Alaska Railbelt, served by the Alaska Railroad, with the 48 contiguous States by fast scheduled through rail service by way of Seattle and the four transcontinental railroads that serve the city. The four roads, the Great Northern, Northwest Pacific, Union Pacific, and Milwaukee, to­ gether with the Alaska line, helped develop plans for the ferry service. The trainship service will be an addition to the present conven­ tional services of Alaska Steam ship to the state, the company emphasized. SIU membersnip meetings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. Ail Sea­ farers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile May May May May May May May 7 8 9 II 14 15 16 Page Fire Army Upgrades Charter Policy WASHINGTON—The Army has modified its procedure for chartering ships through the Military Sea Transportation Servics to Insure the maximum use of US-flag vessels on overseas shipments. In separate action, Senator vada, to protest the undercutting Warren Magnuson (Dem.- of an American ve.s.sel In the award Wash.), chairman of the Senate In­ terstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, called for mora tight­ ening of the 50-30 law, saying it was unenforceable under present interpretations. He urged firm ac­ tion by the Government to enable US-flag shipping to obtain a fair share of these cargoes. Both actions follow the recent picketing by the SIU and the Ma­ rine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tion of a British-flag ship, the Sal- Hoffa Scab Move Backfires Chicago SIU Cab Union Wins Solid Strike, Pact Firemen End Vote To Fill Union Posts SAN FRANCISCO — Incumbent president William F. Jordan was returned to his post unopposed in elections completed recently by the Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders. In separate MFOW balloting held later, Alex Jarrett was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death on March 10 of union vicepresident Art Coleman, who pre­ viously had been reelected. Jarrett was elected earlier as Honolulu port agent for the firemen's union James Murphy has been appointed pro tem to replace Jarrett. Members who took part in the regular balloting for officers also reelected incumbent union treas­ urer C. A. Peterson over one op­ ponent, Nick Trivich. In the port voting, Fred Bruette was reelected without opposition as Seattle port agent, while Robert L. Sherrill unseated Joe DeBosics as San Pedro agent. The Portland port agent's race, saw R. ,N. (Neil) Sweeney renamed over A. H. (Farmer) Ward. New York agent E. G. (Red) Ramsey was also re­ elected over two opponents. Balloting for San Francisco patrolman resulted in the election of Bobby Iwata and Jack Hatton, and Harry Jorgensen was elected headquarters business agent-clerk. The headquarter's dispatcher post went to Jackie Larkin. Other re­ sults for Patrolman were: Bud Haley, Seattle; Tom Meyer, San Pedro; Bernie Carpenter, Portland; and Jack (Slim) Von Hess, New York. Important vtctory for taxi workers is marked at City Hall after settlement was reached in talks aided by Chicago Mayor Richard Daley (3rd from right) to end successful 20hour strike. Dominic Abata, president of the SlU-affiliated Transportation Services and Allied Workers, and union attor­ ney Irv Friedman are pictured (right), with Daley and cab company representatives. CHICAGO—A united front of 5,000 cab drivers and garage workers recently affiliated with the SIUNA won a pacesetting contract here after a 20-hour strike that capsized Teamster president James Hoffa's boast to send in 1,000 Within ten days after the strikejobeless truck drivers to take ending agreement was reached, over their jobs. The cab workers had previously quit the Teamsters in order to obtain decent union conditions. The strike here sraw the greatest show of solidarity among cab workers since the last strike in 1937. The brief action closed down all Checker and Yellow Cab gar­ ages after long bargaining delays on a first contract. It climaxed an epic three-year struggle by the Drivers Union Organizing Com­ mittee to establish a democratic union outside the framework of Hoffa's Teamsters. Checker and Yellow Cab drivers and garage workers had earlier won bargaining rights with tlie two largest local cab fleets by defeating the IBT in a National Labor Re­ lations Board election. Now chartered as the Transporta­ tion Services and Allied Workers section of the SIUNA, the DUOC began setting up a fuii-time permanent organization as soon as the strike ended. A modernized office and meeting hall has just been established and the first issue of the union's newspaper appeared early this month. the union received a resounding vote of confidence from the mem­ bership, when it was able to show that 72 percent of the workers had signed dues checkoff authorizations during the period. The effective­ ness of the strike and the checkoff count demolished earlier conten­ tions by the cab companies and Hoffa representatives in the area that the DUOC had no support •among the drivers. The contract settlement was reached in the course of bargaining conducted with company represensative at City Hall, with Mayor Richard Daley helping to narrow the issues. Among (he major new provisions of the three-year pact are the first bonus arrangement for drivers in a Chicago cab con­ tract, a 26-cent hourly increase for inside workers, 50% boost in hospi­ talization benefits plus provision for full seniority protection and union shop provisions. of a US foreign aid cargo going to Indonesia. The Government's effort to up­ grade the nation's offshore trade is meanwhile being vigorously op­ posed by foreign-flag operators, led by the British. Backed by their governments, the foreign lines are taking retaliatory action by refus­ ing to submit documents sought by the US to regulate shipping con­ ference arrangements. They have also made an issue of steps taken to enforce 50-50 and have protested the "Ship America" program being pushed by the Ad­ ministration as "discrimination." This contrasts with similar tra­ ditional practices in these same countries plus the fact that US ships carry less than ten percent of the nation's foreign trade at the present time. The Army's modification of its charter policy will give US oper­ ators a flexible time period in which to bid on cargoes and will adjust delivery dates to give Amer­ ican-flag ships first crack at avail­ able cargoes. The change was prompted by protests over a US military cargo that left Baltimore last month on a Greek ship. It developed that the shipment did not have to be loaded on a specific day and that an American ship had missed carrying the cargo by only a few hours. T-H Order Ends Coast SIU Beef SAN FRANCISCO — SIU Pa­ cific District seamen began return­ ing to work on April II when the 27-day West Coast shipping strike was called off by an 80-day TaftHartley injunction—one with a new twist to it. Besides requiring striking sea­ men to return to work and direct­ ing the three Pacific District unions to resume bargaining with the Pa­ cific Maritime Association, the in­ junction issued by Federal judge George Harris instructed striking seamen to sign articles for voyages regardless of their length. The court order provides that when a ship returns after the 80day "cooling off" period, all hands must remain aboard until all cargo has been discharged. At the height of the strike by the Sailors Union, Marine Firemen and the Marine Cooks, close to 60 ships belonging to 17 lines covered by the PMA agreement were tied up on all coasts and in Hawaii. However, contracts with a number of other companies have not ex­ pired and these operators were not involved in the walkout. Bargaining talks began last Sep­ tember in advance of contract ex­ piration and tlie negotiations con­ tinued into this year. When it be­ came apparent that the employers were not bargaining in good faith, the unions announced they would enforce a "no contract-no work" policy previously authorized by the membership but maintained fur­ ther talks on a day-to-day basis. The court injunction runs out on June 29. �PaS« SM SEAFAltE^R'S Amo* ltd LOG ROTARY SHIPPING ROARD (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) Ship Aefirify March 1 Through March 31, 1962 Deep-sea shipping was on the increase in March. The month's total number of berths filled in all ports topped the February figure by 210, as all departments and classes shared in the increased shipping activity. On a port-by-port breakdown, most SIU halls reported steady or increased job activity with New York and Bal­ timore registering the greatest gains. Only three ports, Boston, Houston and Seattle, showed a decline in the number of jobs filled. The biggest drop-off in shipping was in Houkon, but this seemed mostly due to an accom'panying decline in the number of ships serviced in that port. Overall, in the ship movement totals (see right), there was an increase of 26 vessels handled by all ports during March, with New Orleans and Baltimore registering the biggest increase. Besides Houston, Seattle also showed decreased activity. The Gulf port was off by 11 ships and the West Coast city handled two less vessels. While the deck department continued to ship the most men, the greatest increase in the number of jobs filled in March was reported for the steward department. Fol­ lowing the galley gang was the deck department and then the engine crew. Class A showed the biggest increase in March shipping, reversing the previous trend. The increased shipping in March resulted in a decline of 270 men registered on the beach at the end of the month, although there was an increase in the number of men registering for jobs. The drop-off in men waiting on the beach at the end of March, together with the im­ proved picture in shipping and ship movements, indicated that deep-sea job activity is holding steady and is ready for the upcoming busy summer months. fat SIga la Offt Oas Troat. TOTAL Bestea 4 0 i 12 Naw Yorh ....4f S 48 lOB PliilaBalplila ..23 9 7 39 iaitlmera ....13 II 27 81 Nerfelii 3 2 10 18 JocJiioavllla ... 8 3 13 21 Tampa ..2 2 12 U Mofella 9 7 10 28 Naw Orleaai ..14 13 34 61 Hoatton 11 7 42 60 Wilmlagtoa ... 0 0 13 13 Soa Froacltco .8 8 12 ' 22 SaatHa 7 7 4 If TOTALS ..145 74 240 459 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTAIS Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL A 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 B 3 ALL 1 1 2 2 6 1 2 0 1 2 0 0 1 6 2 2 3 0 4 1 1 19 0 1 6 12 60 26 118 3 13 17 33 3 22 118 57 32 11 8 33 17 33 93 30 180 7 57 7 1 5 21 10 7 21 2 3 2 3 7 27 13 4 1 6 1 8 4 6 15 15 1 34 11 62 2 5 8 0 2 62 15 57 0 8 10 18 17 1 29 9 19 5 0 6 7 0 0 0 5 0 12 3 2 0 1 0 7 17 4 8 8 8 3 17 0 8 21 15 2 21 2 5 10 6 17 13 . 8 2 6 9 19 0 22 4 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 0 6 0 1 0 23 38 1 16 1 0 3 38 3 5 4 12 13 2 16 8 11 20 21 8 49 0 30 2 13 110 68 12 110 2 10 18 0 11 30 19 23 33 68 15 116 2 44 30 48 2 5 0 7 133 16 32 56 32 76 25 133 6 48 16 26 53 79 21 153 8 10 3 10 0 0 1 10 10 18 0 7 1 5 2 1 7 4 5 9 2 2 9 18 4 6 18 1 18 25 1 11 3 14 8 5 4 10 18 2 3 7 1 19 4 8 52 5 16 13 22 14 31 7 52 3 6 7 16 1 2 38 0 9 12 19 7 35 33 11 80 596~ 219 72 118 1 219 12 229 385 110 1 724 i 19 109 148 1 276!152 346 98 596 29 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL C ALL 1 2 1 2 3 ALL 9 4 19 28 1 1 5 2 3 6 22 173 92 132 36 260 4 32 43 79 33 1 18 56 2 5 31 7 9 9 20 79 32 54 13 2 99 1 17 29 47 12 14 18 3 35 0 0 10 10 20 46 10 8 8 3 21 0 10 6 16 0 4 9 0 2 4 1 0 2 2 57 38 9 88 0 3 41 0 5 5 13 153 50 76 23 149 2 25 19 46 7 188 45 70 10 125 3 29 21 63 21 7 1 16 2 25 0 2 2 4 10 ' 46 19 20 6 45 0 1 5 6 86 15 18 16 3 34 0 14 4 IS 90 I1 905 348 505 121 11 974 IS 151 158 1 322 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS GROUP 1 2 2 6 23 89 19 1 30 4 8 1 1 8 1 4 5 19 23 71 28 84 2 8 5 17 4 24 100 " 387 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS B Shioped CLASS A Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 3 ALL 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 6 0 2 10 2 2 0 2 2 1 3 6 1 3 57 23 28 71 18 73 9 100 6 10 122 13 29 29 17 8 24 1 12 8 21 1 3 18 1 8 4 14 38'! 0 30 37 3 16 10 29 4 13 17 30 3 4 2 11 1 8 0* 2 3 5 b 6 0 3 9 2 7 2 11 1 9 1 12 2 2 3 4 4 11 0 6 0 2 1 1 5 0 1 1 1 2 0 3 2 2 26 1 15 5 8 6 5 14 9 14 3 22 0 22 28 53 7 101 3 27 25 55 17 77 3 55 5 80 15 26 19 48 9 121 4 45 31 57 13 85 3 7 1 11 2 2 4 4 10 1 13 1 4 10 2 6 28 0 5 16 6 11 2 18 0 11 5 9 7 1 29 3 10 35 1 8 3 16 2 29 2 5 4 51 1538 1 ! 31 161 143 1 ~335 ns8~ 314 54 1 436 "20 125I20" 265 GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 7 0 4 0 r 0 2 1 5 0 0 0 3 0 5 5 14 0 1 0 1 0 1 7 43 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered O n The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A C ALL 1 2 B 3 ALL 12 8 ALL 11 1 3 3 6 2 3 7 2 10 2 1 4 7 15 100 57 15 172 31 131 16 178 13 8 42 36 91 7 18 17 7 42 0 3 31 7 38 ~0 7 14 21 68 6 29 2 61 8 75 1 1 2 37 27 23 51 15 2 2 0 2 8 5 24 2 28 2 8 6 16 27 1 2 8 12 7 8 5 7 0 6 1 5 11 1 5 8 2 1 2 1 6 1 9 1 1 3 1 39 9 3 22 14 0 3 34 4 47 0 7 13 6 53 12 142 32 7 12 77 78 9 119 4 32 31 67 23 85 48 23 156 23 97 4 63 4 64 10 37 22 3 13 2 7 23 5 7 13 3 3 1 3 7 1 6 18 16 40 9 5 6 20 3 32 1 6 8 1 4 35 47 4 26 2 3 8 20 2 9 15 4 4 39 1I 89 436 265 89 j1 790 125 488 66 1 679 33 185 155 1 373 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Bos Shipped CLASS A Nor Jac Tam Mob NO Hou ... rOTAIf Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1-9 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 1 1 2 5 1 0 2 3 0 2 0 2 1 0 3 4 0 40 20 53 126 0 3 30 33 10 23 6 16 22 80 1 8 40 7 10 11 32 3 2 15 9 14 4 6 0 13 3 10 23 2 7 6 12 32 1 2 10 10 13 2 0 9 15 5 22 44 1 3 2 2 9, 2 0 6 9 11 0 4 0 1 0 1 1 1 5 2 4 13' 1 4 1 6 4 3 0 4 1 3 12 1 4 2 1 7 10 0 0 2 0 2' 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 2 11 3 .21 38 0 0 17 17 1 11 12 3 13 1 11 28 0 26 13 68 112 2 4 34 40 2 23 2 36 39 9 57 91 1 3 32 16 43 94 1 4 32 37 2 24 20 31 35 77 5 5 25 0 2 5 7 14 0 1 3 4 1 5 4 5, 1 10 0 16 0 5 2 8 4 19 0 0 7 7 0 3 5 3 3 13 0 .21 0 3 7 9 7 26 1 2 14 17 1 16 6 3 1 14 19 1 9 ~49~"152 85 244 1 530 12 22 170 1204 27 119 58 215 P419 13 16 141 11 170 1-9 1 13 4 7 2 2 0 3 5 NY Phil Bal Wil SF Sea Registered CLASS B TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS 3 ALL A C ALL 1-9 B 6 1 0 4 0 2 0 26 I 80 23 26 129 32 24 46 9 8 8 23 15 8 58 11 10 4 4 1 44 4 7 2 0 1 0 6 0 36 2 20 12 20 4 20 5 2 0 2 2 2 3 40 10 0 28 12 0 0 39 19 149 17 19 19 91 35 14 126 15 14 77 13 30 2 5 9 16 9 8 29 8 3 5 5 5 21 16 39 6 4 4 19 4 0 107 I1 111 419 170 111 1 700 117"~ GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 6 11 1 0 3 '2 2 4 50 35 95 212 1 5 35 41 13 10 20 52 4 16 2 10 75 3 27 24 16 24 2 22 6 12 4 24 2 3 14 19 3 4 3 12 1 3 5 1 17 1 3 2 10 0 2 1 14 62 0 0 29 9 29 29 40 19 83 159 1 4 39 44 25 10 23 73 1 4 17 22 7 2 15 0 0 3 3 4 10 40 0 5 17 0 2 2 7 30 5 5 16 9 8 26 212 125 328 782 20 28 192 1 240 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRANDTOTALS' GROUP 1 2 ^Ai.L 229 385 110 I 724 100 387 51 538 201 85 214 530 530 857 405 J1792 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 19 109 148 276 152 346 98 596 31 161 1^ 335 68 314 54 436 12 22 170' 204 146 58 215 |_419 62 292 462 815 366 718 367 11451 Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 Al.L 29 72 118 I 20 125 120 I 13 16 141 1 62 213 879 J 219 265 170 654 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL ABC ALL 1 80 596 219 90 905 348 505 121 | 974 12 35 33 89 436 265 89 790125 488 66 j 679 7 43 39 4 0 107 111 419 170 111 700 329 125 328 j 782 23 78 179 280 1451 654 290 2395 802 1118 515 |2435 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 13 151 158_[S22 33 185 155 I 373 20 28 192 I 240 66 364 595 J 935 �S^EAWAVtltRS t&a TUB CAXfADIAlf Jeff City Hit NEW ORLEANS—^For the sixth consecutive year, the SIU's shipboard feeding and sanitation program has earned the Lucile Bloomfield a perfect rating of 100 from the US Public Health Service, with not a single corrective measure outstanding vessel sanitation and ne^ed at the time of inspec­ the Alcoa fleet won its second such MONTREAL—Heavy Canadian domestic consumption of grain over last winter and a delay in the St. Lawrence Sea­ way's opening found elevators at river ports near empty earlier this month. The Sea-'*^ way season got a slow start The plan sounded good on paper, when a crack was revealed in but when the Cornwall channel Canada SlU Tugs Nab 'Runaway' VANCOUVER—A Greek-owned. Liberian-flag freighter literally be­ came a "runaway" in this port and threatened damage to other ships until she was caught by two SIU of Canada-contracted tugs and made secure. Driven by 33-knot-an-hour winds, the 10,000-ton Irini Stefanou dragged its anchor and began drifting down on two ships berthed at Terminal Docks. Shoreside workers said the vessel's propeilor did not seem to be working. However, two harbor tugs oper­ ated by a union-contracted towing company, C. H. Cates & Sons, Ltd., managed to catch the runaway ves­ sel before she hit the berthed ships and pushed her back into mid­ stream. Eventually, the freighter got her plant running and, witii the aid of the two tugs, was pulled back to its own berth and secured. Another Greek - owned sTiip wasn't as lucky as the Irini Stefaiiou. The 15,000-ton Souniotis had some difficulty maneuvering in the harbor and, as a result, ripped Into the West Coast Pier and sheared 80 feet off the dock. No one was injured in this acci­ dent but longshoremen had to scat­ ter when the big ship ran into the dock. The ship had been alongside the dock to load lumber. Gets Low-Price Drug Deal ST. CATHERINES—The SIU of Canada has worked out an experi­ mental plan to assist members in obtaining discounts of prescription drug costs for its members here and in Thoroid. An arrangement developed by the Canadian Seafarers Welfare Plan with two drug stores will en­ able members to receive a 20 per­ cent markdown on all the prescrip­ tions they have to fill. Both stores are in convenient locations for members and will provide prompt service in filling the needs of Canadian seamen and their fami­ lies. The drug discount program Is expected to mean Important sav­ ings to members and their families and may be tried out in other ports if tiie plan {*rnves successful here and at Thoroid. and lock were surveyed, officials discovered that the old canal has been under 40 feet of water since the terrain was flooded to create the Seaway. With grain-laden carriers held at the Western end of the Seaway and Eastern exporters clogging Montreal and St. Lawrence River ports waiting for delivery of grain, other methods of transport were put to use in order to fill fastemptying grain elevators along the river. A lucky few ocean ships that arrived here early were able to take on grain and depart, leaving less grain in elevators than could meet the demand. Meanwhile, the Danish cargo ship Helga Dan set a new record for early arrival at this port when the vessel arrived March 12. The arrival startled officials as the ship passed Icebreakers still clearing the clogged channel. While Montreal shipping on a year-round basis is possible, the Seaway's more confined channels continue to pose an icebreaking problem. Wins 6th Award In Row Bloomfield Ship Hailed By PHS Canada Grain Storing Plan Fizzles-No Canal one of the waterway's big locks. (See story on page 8.) Grain exporters, in an attempt to shorten shipping delays, thought they had found a solution in the use of pre-Seaway lakers to haul their commodity through an old navigation channel at Cornwall, Ont., and then on to Montreal. T»ge Sereii A 50-foot hole was torn in the bow of the SIUmanned Jefferson City Victory after a collision with a Dutch freighter on the Mississippi River. The Dutch ship, the, Nieuwe Tonge, lost part of her bow but no injuries were re­ ported on either vessel. Photo by Seafarer Chester A. Anderson. DM. Channel Job Cuts Speed In Baltimore tion. Maintaining this rating over the years. Seafarers aboard the vessel were reminded of the success of their cumulative efforts at keeping a clean ship by a galley plaque reading: "The crew of this vessel is proud of the fact that this galley has been recognized as one of the cleanest in the entire American merchant marine—Let's keep It that way." The Lucile Bloomfield is the seventeenth vessel in a row as far as the Bloomfield fleet is con­ cerned to make a perfect score on the USPHS sanitation inspection. Presentation of the award was made at International House by Malcolm C. Hope of USPHS head­ quarters in Washington to O. C. Webster, Bloomfield vice-presi­ dent. In accepting the PHS cita­ tion, Webster commented that the SIU shipboard feeding and sanita­ tion program "clearly exemplifies the results of labor and manage­ ment working together on a com­ mon goal for the benefit of all con­ cerned." Key members of the SIU steward department aboard ship are Seafarers Emil Herek, chief steward; Wilbur D. Purdy, chief cook, and Richard Ramsperger, night cook and baker. They and all other members of the Lucile's galley gang came in for high praise. Last month, the SlU-manned Waterman fleet of 24 ships won its first USPHS commendation for BALTIMORE—All vessels op­ erating in the vicinity of dredging operations in Chesapeake Bay are being advised to reduce speed in this area for the next 15 months. The areas involved are at the Canadian Seafarers, members entrance of Craighill Channel off of the SIU of Canada Gibson Island and bt Hawkins are a vital element in the martPoint. The Arundel Corporation's time picture generally and in hydraulic pipeline dredge Lyons the SIU family of unions. They is already on the job and will be man ships under Canadian joined by the Cartagena on or flag across-the-board—deep sea about June 1. At that time, the off the Atlantic Coast, on the Cartagena will move to within one Canadian West Coast, on the mile of the Lyons at the Craighill Great Lakes and the Seaway. entrance. The Canadian SIU also repre­ Ships, tugs and other water sents large groups of Canadian craft proceeding in this area must tngboatmen, dredgemen and al­ maintain a 300-foot clearance from lied crafts. The Canadian Dis­ the dredges while passing at re­ trict works closely with the duced speeds. This clearance limit other SIU anions throughout has caused concern because of the North America and the mutual more-than-lOO-foot width of some The world's largest cable-laying relationship has been of great oil and bulk carriers. vessel, the Long Lines, is now ex­ advantage to all SIU members. pected to take on an SIU crew In the latter part of June when she arrives In New York to make-ready for Its initial working voyage. The vessel Is the only major cable ves­ sel to come under the US flag in recent years. Due to be operated by SlU-contracted Isthmian Line, the ship will be brought here from Bremerhaven, Germany, where she was constructed, by a riding crew. She will stop over in Montreal to pick up cable before sailing for New York to be turned over to Isthmian. Since there Is no other large cable ship under the American flag, the SIU has negotiated a special manning scale to cover the crew of the new vessel. She will can-y the same basic crew as a conven­ tional C-3 frelghtship, plus a tech­ nical crew that will boost the total number aboard to more than 100. Crewmembers will take part in a training period of several months to prepare them for the actual Focal point for gathering at SIU hall In NY It new cable ship cable-laying work and, in Septem­ contract for Isthmian, which will handle cable manufactured ber or October, the vessel will be ready to go to work. by Western Electric workers represented by New Jersey The ship is owned by the West­ Local 1470 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical ern Electric Company, who will Workers. NJ deputy labor commissioner Sam Diubaldi also supply the cable. The vessel's Ileft) visited the hall with fellow Jerseyites Lou O'Donald first cable-laying voyage will be and Frank ttourtal (right), president of Local 1470, to dis­ from Florida to Puerto Rico and cuss project with SIU exec, vice-president Cal Tanner. other ports in the Caribbean. Ready New Cable Ship For June award in a row. Previous citations included awards to Isthmian, Calmar and Ore Line. The PHS sanitation rating is determined by 168 factors relating to health and hygiene aboard ship, including handling, preparation and service of all food. Almost 20 years of sailing on merchant ships has led Pete Scroggins to espouse the quiet, patient approach to all beefs when he serves as a delegate. The 85year-old native of Alabama is cur­ rently ship's delegate aboard the Bienville (Sea-Land). Scroggins, who joined the SIU in 1947 in New York and sails In the deck department, explained that experience has taught him to be flexible so he can be ready to meet the various problems that arise. "You never know what will crop up aboard ship and you never can know all the answers, so it's important to be flexible and hear all sides," he said. "The key to settling any beef is to know the contract and to rely on your departm e n t delegates to help you. A ship's delegate can never do a good job if he doesn't have the support of the other delegates." Married and the father of a Seroggim four-month-old daughter, Suzle, Scroggins first went to sea during World War II. He attended a maritime training school in St. Petersburg, Florida, and then sailed for several years In wartime convoys. "I like the sea and enjoy being a delegate," he said. "As a dele­ gate, I feel I'm doing something for my shipmates. To have a good ship, everyone must pitch in, and this is my way of contributing." Far East runs are his favorita because, wherever you go, you find exotic beauty and mystic atmosphere. "These countries arc so different from my home, Texas, that they are almost impossible to describe." • Sailing, Scroggins said, gives him a "sense of freedom." He ex­ plained that he gets a certain "ease of mind" at sea and sailing gives him a chance to be his own boss. As delegate, Scroggins make sure that tiie i-epair list is taken care of and that there is a safety meeting "so that we can prevent accidents." An injury to one crew­ man can give the whole sliip a feeling of depression, he notes. A delegate can always shout and make a lot of noise, Scroggins said, but he finds that patience can settle lots of little problems and prevent tliem from becoming big ones. "Working together with the other delegates, I try and pre­ vent misunderstandings from turn­ ing into real beefs. Everyone is happier that way." �April, INS SEAIPAHISKS 'taa TBgi ElfU RR Marine Contract Talks Await Report On Manning NEW YORK—Hearings by the Railroad Marine Workers Commission on manning Is­ sues involving railroad tugs and ferries have been concluded following detailed testimony by the SIU-IBU Railway Marine Region and other unions showing why present crews must be maintained on the boats.'^' railroads on manning and other as a result of the strike, were The commisssion now has un­ Issues will be held off until the defeated in their attempt. til May 28 to issue its rec­ report of the commission Is sub­ The hearings, which ran from ommendations. An earlier deadline for the com­ mission's report was moved up to allow further time for the nineman panel to study the volume of testimony produced at the hear­ ings. RMJR negotiations with the mitted to the President, who ap­ pointed the panel in February as an outgrowth of last year's strike. At the time of the strike In January, 1961, the railroads sought to obtain the absolute right to de­ termine the size of tug crews, and. Visitors From Trinidad Getting full briefing on SlU and other union operations in the US, members of study team from SlUNA-affiliated Sea­ men's and Waterfront Workers Trade Union of Trinidad es­ cort a brother trade unionist from Trinidad, W. W. Sutton (2d from left), secretary-general of the Amalgamated & General Workers Trade Union. Pictured ll-r) are Stephen Joseph, SWWTU; Sutton; ID-MTD rep. Mike Carlin; Norman Harris, Basil Douglas, SWWTU, looking over awards won by SEAFARERS LOG. Coast Guard Tries Out TV Use In Navigation The Coast Guard has unveiled an experimental system of short-range harbor navigation for pleasure craft as well as merchant vessels which utilizes both radar and television. The system, known as^' RATAN (Radar And Televi­ Some small targets only appear sion Aid to Navigation) will, occasionally on radar. The scan if successful, enable any vessel equipped with an ordinary televi­ sion set having UHF channels to obtain a radar picture at a cost far below that of an actual radar set. The RATAN installation, which is at the Sandy Hook, New Jersey, Coast Guard station, utilizes a radar image provided by a highdefinition shore-based radar which is then transmitted by UHF televi­ sion for reception aboard boats and ships in the general area. The pic­ ture received will enable a mariner to locate his position in relation to known stationary objects such as fixed landmarks and buoys, and will also enable him to know his location with respect to the move­ ments of other vessels in Ihe vi­ cinity. Stores Information The heart of RATAN is the scan conversion tube which converts the circular sweep of the radar im­ pulses to the rectangular sweep used by conventional television. Another important feature of the scan conversion tube is its ability to store information for long pe­ riods of time. TD-JV£ t LoeJ conversion tube "remembers" tar­ gets can be made to appear with fading tails whose direction and length are indicative of course and speed. The present RATAN project is purely experimental and is not in­ tended for use by the public in its present status. Turned Down OT? Don't Beef On $$ Headquarters wishes to re­ mind Seafarers that men who are choosy about working cer­ tain overtime cannot expect an equal number of OT hours with the rest of their department. In some crews men have been turning down unpleasant OT jobs and then demanding to "ome up with eeuai overtime when the easier jobs rnme lort,. This practice is unfair to Sea•arers who take OT job"^ as they come. The general objective is to equalize OT as mr- h as possible but if a man refuses disagree­ able jobs there is no require­ ment that when an easier job comes along he can ma'' up the overtime he turned down before. March 5-27, produced no evidence that the railway marine operation, which involves freight service only, has been unprofitable or that any technological changes have de­ veloped which wquid make it safe to reduce tug manning. G. P. McGinty, RMR regional director, testifying before the com­ mission on March 27, pointed out that the railroads' proposal to cut crews would create a serious safety hazard and needlessly imperil the life of every railway marine worker in the harbor. He said that the union had never stood in the way of technological change cov­ ering the work of crewmembers on the tugboats. The fact remains, he added, that the tugs are handling more tonnage with less men than ever before in the history of the operation. His testimony reemphasized that the issue of manning on the tugs was merely an attempt by the rail­ roads to set a job-cutting prece­ dent which might be applied to other areas of the industry that have no relation to the railway marine situation. Testimony by McGinty and several rank-and-file RMR members, including Law­ rence C. Wallace and Arthur Nel­ son, pinpointed the need to keep three deckhands on every boat to insure safe and efficient operation for the benefit of all concerned. SlU President Paul Hall, at an earlier hearing last month, stated that the economic problems of the railroads, if they do exist, result from inefficiency and poor man­ agement. The railroads. Hall said, are seeking to trim costs without regard to the necessity for main­ taining safe and efficient service. He capped off his remarks by stating: "It's a disgrace and a shame that a commission had to be established to deal with an issue that should never have been raised in the first place." Plan Study Of Disaster Techniques The problems involved In aban­ doning a ship at sea will receive a thorough going-over in a $15,000, eight-month study now being con­ tracted for by the Maritime Admin­ istration with Dunlop and Associ­ ates of Stamford, Conn. Dunlop has previously conducted two studies for the MA in the areas of marine collision and navigation safety. These studies pointed out that the hazards incidental to sea rescues present more of a danger than the wreck itself. The entire operation from the decision to abandon to the recovery of lifeboat occupants needs closer study, it was found. . There has been much progress made in the averting of sea wrecks, but little headway has been made to aid those involved when a mishap occurs. The projected study, in conjunc­ tion with the Coast Guard, will look more closely at the human factors as well as the equipment used in abandoning ship. Great Lakes Fleet Busy In Annual Spring Fitout DETROIT—The 1962 shipping season got fully underway for Great Lakes seamen this month with the annual spring fitout and crewing of the idle fleet. Only three vessels op­ erated during the winter*' months after the close of the 1962 will be a good shipping year. In particular, ore shippers are 1961 season in November. The season began in earnest late in the month, following the melt­ ing of ice masses and the opening of large expanses of water through­ out the Lakes. Busy activity in the offices of the SlU's Job Security Program accompanied the annual fitout, as calls went out by tele­ gram and phone for seamen to report back on the job. First calls for crews reached the Great Lakes Seamen's Seniority Office early in March and process­ ing was quick and smooth. Eleven SlU-contracted vessels started off the annual fitout last month, but the bulk of the crewing developed in April. All assignments are made on the basis of seniority in accord with the Job Security Program won by the union two years ago. In addition, SlU Great Lakes ports are all open again. Union halls in Duluth and Cleveland were reactivated during March and the others remained open during the winter. The general consensus is that Seaway Gets A Late Start MASSENA, NY—The discovery of a crack in the Eisenhower Lock just as the St. Lawrence Seaway was scheduled to open April 15 cost inland and ocean shipping re­ lying on Seaway transit a full week's delay. Shipping was tied up on both sides of the lock while the damage was surveyed by skin divers and then water was pumped out of the $20 million lock. Engineers who looked over the 80-foot crack decided on a repair by forcing con­ crete into the break instead of try­ ing a permanent rebuilding Job. The crack was in the sill 42 feet below the top of the gates. The delayed opening means many ves­ sels will lose at least one trip this year. Weather conditions this fall will determine if a full eight-month season is possible. Workman points out 80foot split In St. Lawrence Seaway back at Massena, delaying opening of '62 season. pointing to the early settlement of this year's steel negotiations which Is expected to have an im­ portant bearing on ore and freight shipments. As part of the fitout, ship and department delegates aboard all contracted vessels have received "fitout kits'' for use during the season. These contain a delegate's handbook, meeting forms, check­ lists, a Welfare Program summary, a copy of the SlU constitution and other necessary Information. Lakes IBU Voting Fills Three Posts DETROIT — Members of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region of the SlU Inland Boat­ men's Union elected top officers after two weeks of secret balloting in March, Robert Jones was returned as regional director of the union while Thomas Burns was elected as assistant regional director, tug sec­ tion, and Harold Yon was chosen assistant regional director, dredgs section. There was no qualified candidate in the Allied Marine Section. Voting took place at IBU halls in Buffalo, Cleveland, Chioago, Milwaukee, Sault Ste. Marie, Du­ luth and Detroit from March 5-lT and the final results were an­ nounced by the membership tally­ ing committee at the end of the month. The vote was the first general election for the Great Lakes Tug & Dredge region since it joined the IBU last year. Kinsman Pay Beef Settled CLEVELAND — Checks were mailed out to a number of Great Lakes SlU members from the newly-reopened hall here after the union successfully resolved a num­ ber of pending beefs with the Kins­ man Transit Company. The beefs involved bonus, vaca­ tion, holiday pay, transportation and overtime. Kinsman has indicated that it intends to operate four vessels at the start of the season. The trans­ portation money owed previously will be paid out at the same time as the transportation covering the travel to the vessels for this season. Seamen who do not report for the fitout will be mailed the dis­ puted transportation ' money. Among the other beefs settled with Kinsman was the matter of an additional one-half day's pay due for Veteran's Day last November for a number of men who hadn't received the payment before the season ended. �MWM, IMf SEAFARERS Pa^e NIM LOG Tax Bit! Would Close Loopholes Runaway Ships May Run Out Of Flags American runav/ay ship operators, who pride themselves on their "loyalty" to the US, have opened a new front in attacking current attempts by the Federal Government in Washington to treat them like everyone else and require pay­ ment of their fair share of US taxes. By their actions, and their arguments, they expose the falsity of their claim that higher American wages are the chief reason for their runaway-flag operations. In short, it's the tax dodge—not wages—that is the attraction. The companies, which operate upwards of 500 ships, mainly under the Panamanian, Honduran and Liberian flags, are now engaged in a cam­ paign to defeat or modify a bill which would tax the profits th^ make by operating ships under another flag. The companies, including some of America's biggest and richest oil and ore pro­ ducers, originally set up dummy corporations in these foreign nations as a tax-dodging device and to escape American standards. The foreign sub­ sidiaries alternately claim allegiance to the US and to their foreign tax haven government, de­ pending on their objective at any given moment. An Administration-sponsored bill passed by the House and now pending in the Senate would tax the profits made by these American-owned cor­ porations as part of a broad campaign by the Gov­ ernment to close off tax loopholes and produce additional revenue. American runaway ship op­ erators are among the many US companies that, for the first time, would be made subject to taxes on their overall operations and profits. In their attempt to defeat the new tax legisla­ tion, runaway shipowners are banking on the ar­ gument that if they can't operate as they have been and remain relatively free from taxation, with special treatment through a varietj' of legal loopholes and financial manipulations, they'll have to sell off their ships. This, they contend, would he to the detriment of the US, since Gov­ ernment officials have taken the position that the runaway vessels are considered part of the national defense merchant fleet in the event of an emergency. Ironically, spokesmen for the runaways keep stressing this line although these same shipowners showed no hesitation in hauling down the US flag to seek tax concessions and escape government supervision in Liberia or elsewhere when it suited their purpose. Why Blame Labor Costs? The "tax haven" label has been applied to countries where the rate on corporation profits in very low—almost non-existent compared to the US rate of 52 percent—or where an arrangement can be worked with local officials so that what the American owner reports as profit to the for­ eign government is small compared to the actual operation involved. Further abuses arise when the foreign subsidiary is merely a "drop" for US-made products shipped abroad and sold to the subsidi­ ary at low prices. The dummy corporation just prepares a new bill and resells the goods at a much higher figure, but the difference in income never shows as profit to the American parent company. It comes back in the form of long-term, low in­ terest loans or remains overseas to be used for entertainment and further expansion of this type. The obvious desirability of such arrangements is pointed up when countries like Monaco on the French Riviera develop as a favored spot for such trading corporations. These and similar arrangements have developed the need for the tax legislation now being sought by the Administration. The law is not designed to establish the same taxation rate, however, on operations that are an integral part of the coun­ try where they are, located. This applies to cases where an actual physical plant is constructed and local workers are employed in manufacture and distribution. This, in essence, is the difference between such shore-based operations and the runaway-flag shipping device of American owners. The ship operations have no connection at all with the XAXBS- FROM^ country where they are located, seldom if ever go under foreign flags is to make their vessels more td these tax haven ship registry nations and em­ competitive with foreign-owned ships on the ploy no nationals of the country. Their only costs world market. They explained that Americanin the country are in paying a small fee to reg­ flag ships cost more to build and operate. Until ister the vessel, acquire appropriate documents the introduction" of the tax bill, these operators and to buy a couple of flags. Thereafter, they have always emphasized that they were not looking no connection at all with Liberia, Panama or any ior tax favors at all, and profits were certainly of the other nations whose maritime fleets have not an issue—just labor costs. mushroomed far out of proportion to their own However, since the measure passed the House national commerce. last month and is now the subject of Senate hear­ The runaway ship operators have also repeat­ ings, they have taken a new tack. In the process, edly claimed that the reason they need to sail they have conceded that bigger profits played a considerable role in their switch to runaway-flag vessel operation. They are complaining bitterly now that the tax bill would hit them as individu­ als, since it tightens the tax net around corpora­ tions owned by ten persons or less whose main income is from "rent," such as ship charter fees. Typical examples are the lush long-term char­ An effort to attract some shipping capital ter agreements provided by US petroleum and is being made by little Sardinia, an island metals companies to guarantee the availability of adequate tonnage for hauling their own caroff the southwest coast of Italy, as part of a • goes and which provide the means for foreign long-range island development program. In construction of huge runaway oil and bulk ore the process, Sardinia openly offers another carriers. The American corporations thereby avoid tax haven for runaway ship operators. the higher cost of US construction and operation Loans of up to 60 percent of a vessel's cost, and the financial arrangement works out to the with interest at 3V2 percent, are being offered advantage of all the parties. for vessel construction, conversion or pur­ chase. The loan is repayable within 12 years, Beat The Tax but payments are deferred until the third The taxation principle which would be applied year. here is again hinged on the fact that such arrange­ ments are only devices between individuals over­ According to reports from Italy, no require­ seas and corporations at home to beat the tax ment is made that natives of the island be laws and are not true foreign investments in any used as crewmembers although it was recom­ sense. mended they be employed whenever possible. The line adopted by the runaway sliip operators The announcement aiso indicated that all also takes the tack that if new US tax laws de­ shares in any operating company must be veloped, they'd be forced to sell off their ships. held by Italians and that one or more of the In the process, they say, the vessels might become directors of the company would have to be available to Iron Curtain countries as tools in the local citizens. economic war that the Soviet Union is conduct­ An added inducement for vessel registra­ ing against the free world. tion on the island would be a contribution of Many of these ships are currently barred from ten percent of the value of the ship to running trading in Communist ports, although this did not expenses during the first year of operation. stop a number of runaway owners from using The contribution would take the form of other vessels and other flags to bypass a US em­ refunds for crew wages, bunkers and other bargo on hauling Russian oil to Cuba not too long owner's costs. The island is also offering ago. This emphasizes again that profit more often rebates on registration taxes. determines the loyalty of the runaway operator rather than anything else. Sardinia Opens Registry Of fire �m AtMi itni'. SBMJ^AlfElt^i^Ot^y Pace VM Operatofs Ask Tanker Fleet Aid SEEK US-FLAG OIL IMPORT QUOTA A program to upgrade the independent American-flag tanker fleet and increase its share of US petroleum cargoes has been proposed by the American Maritime Association in a for­ mal statement to the President's Petroleum Study Committee in Washington. The ship operators' group offered a dismal forecast for AMA also made the following ers have interests in foreign-flag tankers that have transported the Independent US tanker recommendations: • Companies allocated a quota Communist oil products since July, operator. It emphasized the fact that half the US-flag tanker tonrage was built during World War II, Is antiquated compared to mod­ ern vessels and may have to be scrapped in five years or less. The fleet has been operating at a loss for the past five years, the asso­ ciation added. One of the basic AMA proposals to offset further cutbacks in the ranks of independent operators was a bid for the Government to reserve about 25 percent of the crude and unfinished oil Imported Into the US for carriage by American-flag tankers. It said this quota would provide American ships, principally those operated by the independents, with cargoes of about 250,000 barrels a day and help beat off bankruptcy for more companies. In an analysis of the present privately-owned tanker fleet, the AMA said 200 of the vessels are 17-20 years old and date back to World War II, 31 are 8-9 years old (Korean War vintage) and 30 addi­ tional bottoms are 3-4 years old, constructed as an outgrowth of the Suez conflict in 1956. Other , than in these years of crisis, the build­ ing of American tankers has been negligible. The balance of the fleet that is not taken by old age may have to be relinquished to the Government within two years because of the inability of their owners to meet mortgage payments. The vessels will then pass into the hands of the major oil companies. of crude or unfinished oil of more than 10,000 barrels a day should transport at least 50 per­ cent of the oil in American ships. • The oil Import adniinistrator should be required to publish lists of American and foreign-flag tankers that have carried Commu­ nist crude oil, oil products, residu­ al oil or molasses since July, 1960 or whose owners have an interest in any tanker that has carried similar Communist products since that time. • Both foreign-flag tankers and American-flag tankers whose own­ -J---- 1960, should be denied the right to haul oil imports into the United States or Puerto Rico. The association asserted that its proposals would permit the US to launch a counter-offensive against the Soviet oil trade, and also in­ sure a healthy and growing Ameri­ can tanker fleet. The American Maritime Associa­ tion was formed as an out growth of last year's maritime strike. It is composed of operators under contract to the SIU and the Ma­ rine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tion. « By SIDNEY MARGOLIUS A Bill Collector's Bag Of Tricks Of all the horrors perpetrated on financially hag-ridden working people, the official looking documents sent out by bill collectors are perhaps the most terrifying. Recently a hotel busboy got a punch-card form from an outfit calling itself "Current Employment Records" with a return address in Wash­ ington, D. C. This looked for all the world like some sort of income tax notice. It demanded the name and address of the man's new employer and quoted a section of the state unemployment insurance law about making false statements under penalty of $500 fine and a year's im­ prisonment. The young worker was sure the tax collectors were after him for no reason he could understand. Fortunately he took the notice to the shop chairman, who read the notice with care and observed a paragraph at the end in small print. This said: "The purpose of this card is to obtain information regarding a delinquent debtor, and to further advise that this is not connected in any way with any state or the United States Government. An official of this worker's union points out that the document had very cleverly put together the seeming authority of Federal and state Governments to browbeat the humble or unknowing. The threatening quotation from the state law of course was wholly irrelevant and merely provided an excuse to mention the state and a legal threat of fine or imprisonment. This is by no means an isolated incident. The Federal Trade Commis­ The severe March storm, pack­ sion has been chasing down biil-collecting outfits ail over the country ing gale force winds that struck which use legal-looking or official-sounding documents. But the practice the Atlantic Coast from Long Is­ persists. This is especially effective in frightening workers, who in at land to South Carolina, has thrown least some cases had been misled by sales misrepresentations of exces­ the coastline so out of kilter that sive charges into unfair and dubious debts, frequently by installment charts for the entire area are being sellers. For example, the FTC cited a firm—the Carl Co., of Lisbon, Ohio— redone. Preliminary surveys by the which supplied deceptive collection forms to collection agencies and Coast and Geodetic Survey, US creditors. Both in language and appearance these forms gave the Im­ Department of Commerce, show pression they were legal documents. They carried such headings as that many of its charts were ren­ Final Notice Before Statutory Garnishment" and "Final Notice Before dered obsolete by the ferocity of Suit," and even displayed an official-looking seal. In a case similar to that of the hotel busboy's, the commission found the storm. that a large chain of apparel stores which operates throughout the East Islands have been split, penin­ and Midwest, mailed an IBM-type punch-card to the last known sulas cut in size, channels are addresse.s of delinquent debtors. This chain is the Lewis Apparel Stores. clogged by the refuse torn loose According to the complaint, Lewis sent out cards with the heading from the coastline by the high "Eastern Office, Regional Statistical Bureau, Washington, DC." Re­ winds, rain and the persistent bat­ cipients were instructed to supply current addresses, names and em­ tering of the sea. ployers and other information. An agent of the company in Washington , Assateague Island at Ocean then sent the cards back to the home office. City, Mr., was cut in two, and half In another case the FTC clamped down on the so-called "United of its area was lost to the waves. States Association of Credit Bureaus," of Oak Forest, 111., for the use At Chincoteague Inlet, Va., a giant of the name "United States" together with an official-looking Insignia. shoal developed, covering about Other deceptive names often used on phony questionnaires addressed one half of the entrance area. to debtors include "Bureau of Verification," "Bureau of Personnel, Cape Hatteras was one of the "Claims Office" and "Employment Reclassification." spots hardest hit by the storm. The St. Louis Better Business Bureau reports the case of the collection One point of the Cape was com­ firm calling itself the "National Deposit System." It sent out cards pletely torn off, many coastal roads telling recipients that there was a "sum of money on deposit for you, were destroyed, and Halleras Is­ not in excess of $100." People who answered sure enough did get land completely cut through at one checks—for ten cents. point. At the urging of New York unions and the Metropolitan Consumer Most of Ocracoke Island, NC, Council, a bill has been introduced in that state which can serve as a a 17-mile-long island, now remains model for other state legislatures in eliminating the firing threat con­ under water as a result of the nected with debts. Workers fear their employers will fire them if storm with only the town of Ocra­ garnishment is threatened, even when they have a legal defense against coke surviving. Wilmington, NC a debt. This gives high-pressure biU collectors a strong weapon to experienced sizable changes in the coerce payment. Cape Fear River entrance leading But the bill now being considered by a New York state legislative committee would make it unlawful for an employer to discharge, an to the port. Government surveyors are now employee against whom a garnishee execution is filed solely because busy on the painstaking job of re­ of such filing. Such state laws, while eliminating one major injustice, mapping the entire Atlantic coast­ still won't solve the problem of other types of deceptive official-looking line and are issuing new charts as forms sent to debtors. If anyone you know does get such a notice, read it cairefully to find out what it really means. soon as they are available. Gale Gives East Coast New SItape BOikTMlik US Federal Court Action Backs IBU Pact Rights RICHMOND — The Federal Government has launched a showdown action here against the Carteret Towing Company of Wilmington, NC, to enforce a National Labor Relations Board order requiring the company to negotiate with company put Lewis back on the on March 30. the Inland Boatmen's Union jobThe campaign at Carteret got Meanwhile, the union won com­ plete vindication of separate charges against the company by gaining reinstatement of a deck­ hand fired for union activity. US moves against Carteret were forced when the firm continued to ignore the rights of its boatmen, who unanimously voted for IBU representation in an NLRB elec­ tion last June. The company has repeatedly refused to acknowledge or bargain with the IBU despite several requests. Carteret handles virtually all docking and undocking of ships in the Wilmington area. As a result, the General Coun­ sel of the National Labor Rela­ tions Board has turned the case over to the clerk of the US Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, in this city, for appropri^e legal ac­ tion. ' In the reinstatement case, deck­ hand William J. Lewis has been returned to his former job and awarded four weeks' back wages for loss of time after being dis­ charged due to union activity. He was reinstated after a labor board investigator from Winston-Salem, NC, had looked into the IBU's charges and found sufficient evi­ dence to warrant an official hear­ ing. Apparently unwilling to have a further public airing of its anti­ union campaign and the over­ whelming evidence against it, the First NY Central Tugman On Pension First New York Central railroad tugman to qualify for a $150 monthly pension from the IBU Railway Ma­ rine Region, Thomas H. Giinriier (right) receives check for Initial payment from G. P. McGinty, RMR regional director. Looking on is George L. Lum, a fel­ low tugman on the Central. A total of 15 railroad tug oldtimers are now retired on union pensions. underway almost a year ago. The union won the election in June and was certified as bargainning agent in July. When the company refused to bargain, the IBU filed unfair labor practice charges in September and these were upheld by the NLRB via an order issued in February. The present court action here is to enforce the NLRB's original certification order as well as its later finding that the company must bargain with the union. IBU Wins St Louis Tug Vote ST. LOUIS Strongly supported by the company's boatmen, the Inland Boatmen's Union scored another unanimous selection vic­ tory here this month to win ex­ clusive bargaining rights covering employees of the Alton Transporta­ tion Company. The IBU's victory margin was 6-0. A bargaining election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board was held here April 6 and, following the counting of the bal­ lots, certification was forwarded to the union's port office on April 18. Negotiations for an IBU agreement were expected to begin in the next few days. Alton is the second harbor boat operation signed up In this port The union reached a fir.sttim« agreement earlier with the Ford Towing Corporation. Alton Transportation recently began operating the MV Spencer as a switch boat in the harbor, using the vessel to move barges in and out of the grain elevators and docks to make up tows for larger boats on the lower river. The IBU promptly contacted the crew, ex­ plained the benefits of union con­ ditions and was quickly able to secure pledgecards from all hande. �Afili, IMI^ Tmgt ^eirim SEHmAKERS 'He's Weighing The Boat Down!' r4 II NS SAVANNAH—^The Maritime Administr'tion has announced that selected cadets from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and the state marine schools will be trained on board the Savannah. Space for two cadets has been reserved on the Savannah, which is expected to enter service sometime this summer, carrying cargo and passengers between ports on various trade routes. One of the positions will be for a deck trainee and one for an engineer trainee. One position will be reserved for a cadet to be selected from the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, Long Island, New York, and the other will be rotated among the four state schools which Include the Maine Maritinoe Academy, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, California Mari­ time Academy, and the New York State Maritime College. Ar| SOVIET MARITIME EXPANSION—According to reports from Japan, the second of two similar tankers being ibuilt by the Mitsubishi Zosen for Russian account has been launched. The vessel, LEBEDIN, is a 35,000 dwt tanker. The first of the two tankers, the LUGANSK, was handed over to Russia in February. The two vessels are highly auto­ mated in regard to engine control and navigational aids, and are dieselpowered, having maximum speeds of 17.7 knots. Besides the two tankers ordered, contracts to build a total of 210,000 dw| of tank ships and 36,000 tons of dry cargo vessel? have been placed in Japan for Soviet account. 4" 4" MARITIME STATISTICS—As of March 1, 1962, there were 927 vessels of 1,000 gross tons or over in the active ocean-going United Stales merchant fleet. This is one less than the number active a month ago. There were 31 Government-owned and 896 privately-owned ves­ sels in the active service. There was an increase of one active vessel, and a decrease of one inactive vessel in the privately-owned fleet. Maritime's active fleet decreased by two vessels, while its inactive fleet decreased by two. The total of large merchant ships on order or under construction in shipyards remained at 71. FISH REPORT—In 1961 the United States obtained 44 per cent of its fish from foreign countries. The trend toward obtaining a larger portion of our requirements of fishery products from imports has steadily gained momentum. In the last forty years imports have in­ creased 200 per cent, while exports have declined by 75 per cent. Last year imports supplied the major portion of a considerable number of fishery commodities consumed in the United States. These included fresh and frozen cod fillets, swordtish, spiney lobsters, and shrimp; canned anchovies, bonito, and abalone; salted cod, herring, and mack­ erel; and sperm oil. For the first time, imports of shrimp on a round weight basis were greater than the domestic production. It is estimated that if the present trend continues, by 1970 or before we shall obtain over half our requirements of edible fishery products from imports . . . Legislation has been introduced in the Congress which will authorize the Department of the Interior to prescribe regulations to implement the recommendations made from time to time by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission to conserve the tuna resources of the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. In September of last year, the Commission recommended the establishment of a quota on yellowfin tuna to be taken during 1962. i' Sf OIL PIPELINE—Nine oil companies have announced the formation of a pipeline company, to be known as the Colonial Pipeline Company, and have revealed plans for the construction of a $350 million line of 1,600 miles running from Houston to New York. It is estimated that the line will move 600,000 barrels of gasoline, kerosene, and other refined products to markets along the Eastern Coast every day. This is approx­ imately one-third of all the refined products tonnage that tankers now carry from the Gulf to East Coast ports. The effect of this move will be to diminish the already inadequate American-flag tanker fleet. It is well known that tankers can move in any trade when they are needed, and they are better able to cope with the seasonal demands and can carry any type of oil cheaper than pipelines. The damage done to a tanker fleet, therefore, can only reduce the flexibility of this country in transporting oil, which is a special attribute of ocean tankers. This loss of flexibility is important when one con.siders the nation's long-range economic and national defense interests. It is well kown that the Rus­ sians have made use of their tanker fleet in their economic political offensive in support of Cuba. 4> 4* 4> NAVY DEPARTMENT REPORT — According to an appraisal of "Ocean Shipping to Support the Defense of the United States," trans­ mitted in the form of a report to Senator Butler (Rep.-Md.) by Vice Admiral John Sylvester, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Logistics), the proper replacements of American-flag subsidized ships, even on a 25-year-life basis, will require 25 to 30 new ships per year. Adm. Syl­ vester said that adequate steps still need to be taken to replace that part of our sea transportation resources that is rapidly approaching obsolescence. In expanding on this point, he said: "The unsubsidized portions of the United States-flag merchant marine is approximately 690 ships. As in the case of the tonnage operated by the subsidized shipping companies, most of the tonnage operated by the unsubsidized operators is of World War H design and is therefore in the 15- to 19-year-old group. There is no orderly or comprehensive plan for the replacement of these ships, and the present state of the shipping market provides little incentive to the nonsubsidized owners to initiate replacement programs. During World War II our domestic deep-water fleet, which prior to that time comprised the largest segment of the United Statesflag merchant marine, was utilized worldwide, supplying the allied armed forces. The domestic trade which they formerly carried was absorbed by other modes of transportation and they have never regained iheir former status. This domestic deep-water fleet would contribute significantly to our defense, capability because they would be the most ' readily available for emergency usage. They would always be close to the United States ports and immediately ready to handle such high priority movements as may be necessary."- There are some encouraging proposals coming out of the nation's capital these days in regard to maritime and its development as an integral part of the country's basic trans­ portation industry. On the other hand, at­ tempts to add to the shipping industry's rather lengthy list of problems seem to be in vogue at the same time. The effort indicated in the President's transportation message to Congress to bring about a complete overhaul of our ship­ ping structure, the concerted move to up­ grade tax policies and deal with profiteering abuses by American runaway ship operators, attempts to live up to the promise of the Cargo Preference Act as intended by Con­ gress, these are all to the good. The changes these developments may bring about as a boost for the American mer­ chant marine will not come on overnight— assuming they materialize at all. Whatever may develop in the days to come to make reality of the promise now indicated is something that only time will tell. One of the disturbing elements in the overall picture as it appears to be shaping up is the preoccupation with something called, the "maritime labor problem" and the de­ sire to curb the legitimate bargaining goals of seamen and all marine workers because they happen to be part of a sick industry. The time-worn rallying cry "Get labor!" is being resurrected again in various quarters by usually well-intentioned Administration leaders, agency heads and lawmakers. Obviously tins is a convenient way to get everybody's mind off other industry prob­ lems and concrete ways and means of deal­ ing with them. But it is no answer at all to the complex economic situation in the mari­ time industry. The answer is not to be found there be­ cause the economic welfare of " seamen and maritime workers hinges on the strength of the industry in which they work, and no one is in a better position to recognize these facts. Over the years, as matters deteriorated in the industry,, the unions and theit* members have been among those raising the loudest voices in support of long-range, positive solu­ tions to build up and maintain an Americanflag merchant fleet as an instrument of US national policy and as a showcase of its eco­ nomic growth. They were among the first to cite the un­ fair, illicit competition of the runaway ship operator because every new vessel of this type had a direct bearing on their jobs, live­ lihood and future earning capacity. The move to invoke new bargaining pro­ cedures as a cure-all for maritime problems is the old story of putting the cart before the horse. Until realistic solutions are devised and put into effect to maintain the security of maritime employment by giving life to the industry, labor must have the freedom to use the weapons at its command to en­ courage the solutions that are urgently needed. Happy Birthday An important anniversary for Seafarers and their families that has just slipped by is the tenth birthday of the SIU maternity benefit program that began in April, 1952. Perhaps more than many others, this benefit symbolizes the changed status of seamen from the "loner" with few ties ashore to the family man with a wife, kids and a real stake in the community where he set up a home. Providing benefits at the rate of $200 for each child, the maternity program has marked the birth of almost 4.800 youngsters in ten years. With the $25 bonds issued by the Union in the baby's name, the combined benefit to SIU families in this one area totals almost $1.1 million. The establishment of the SIU program in 1952 broke new ground in welfare coverage for merchant seamen and emphasized their transformation, largely through decent wages and conditions, into responsible cit­ izens able to raise a family the same as other workers ashore. It's fitting at this time to offer good wishes to all of the youngsters and their families for smooth sailing in the years ahead. �»-W"?WtS Twdv* ! » 4 I 4 € I A|lll» XNt ..... SKAFARERS lOG 8an Francisco SlU Membership Session Joe Algina, Safety Director Routine' items Can Cause Trouble Seafarers attending March meeting in San Francisco listen attentively to briefing on Union activities. Meetings for Seafarers in Pacific ports are held during the third week of each month. An advance meeting schedule for West Coast ports appears^ on Page 2. Cunard For Tourist Ships; Italy Pushes Superliners Changing tastes in the trans-Atlantic travel market and intense competition from "econ­ omy" fares and other airline innovations have apparently settled the issue of Cunard's re­ placement for the aging Queen Mary, although the Italian Line continues to build luxury trade vessels. Longtime "carriage trade" and the Raifaello, wiil team with terests have not put a new hull operator with its two Queens, the Leonardo da Vinci and the in service since the SS United Cunard last year passed up an opportunity for the first British government subsidy of its kind and declined to build a luxury superliner replacement for the aging Queen Mary. Since then, the com­ pany has been concentrating on planning construction of two cafe­ teria-type, self-service vessels for the growing tourist trade. The British line also indicates It will not seek to top the French Line's new entry in the Atlantic passenger trade, the luxurious SS France that made its bow two months ago. Cunard, however, decided to forego its usual spring lay-up of the Queens before the busy summer season in order not to fall too far behind on its sched­ uling. Weekly Sailings Its problem on this front is com­ pounded by the arrangement worked out between US Lines and French Lines for a weekly sail­ ing each way in outright competi­ tion with the Queens. The alter­ nate weekly sailing had been one of Cunard's major attractions to luxury travelers. With two superships already in sei'vice, the Italian Line is pushing .completion of two moi'e 1,850-passenger vessel W'hich would enter the Mediterranean-New York trade two years from now. The new vessels, named the Michelangelo Cristoforo Colombo, both now in States entered the field in 1953, and new US construction for this service. US trans-Atlantic passenger in- market seems less likely than ever today in the absence of sufficient Government funds. Authorization for one such vessel to replace the America has been hanging fire since 1958. Chickasaw Cargo Off WASHINGTON — Cargo salvage operations have now been com­ pleted on the abandoned Waterman freighter Chickasaw, which was driven on the rocks off Santa Rosa Island last February during a vio­ lent coastal storm. All crewmembers and passengers were previ­ ously taken off safely. The salvage job utilized a heli­ copter cargo-lift plus a steel highline secured to shore and running over the Chickasaw to a salvage vessel that held it taut at the sea­ ward end. Cargo lifted from the Chickasaw ran down the line to an anchored barge. Up to 100 tons a day were moved off the ship in this manner. In addition, the 'copter separate­ ly hauled up loads of 800-900 pounds with a sling cable, then flew the crates to the decks of waiting barges. It was able to make a round trip every few minutes, landing only for refueling. Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that pay­ ments 0^ funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized SIU representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered be sure to protect yourself by immedi..tely bringing the matter to the attention of the President's office. ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Jenuary 6—Chairman, F. Jenkins; Secre­ tary, R. Myers. No beefs reported. $15.00 in treasury. Motion made to get new washing machine as old one keeps burning out. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), January IJ—Chairman, Eugene J. LInch; Sec­ retary, John R. Tllley. Requested new chemical spray gun for roaches. No beefs. Vote of thank.s to the steward department <or holiday meals. $186.17 in movie fund. MOUNT -VERNON VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), December 29—Chair­ man, F. Reid; Secretary, J. D. Pennell. No beefs. L. Wheeler elected new ship's delegate. Someone in the crew has been tampering with the washing machine. Once the dial Is set, it will break if you move it to rush completion of cycle. HUDSON (Victory Transport), De­ cember 16—Chairman, R. Taylor; Sec­ retary, L. Stout. Elected R. Taylor as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. Crew requested to help keep messhall and recreation room clean and orderly. Often the commonplace items can cause the most trouble since we tend to take so many of them for granteci. For exam.ple, there's an awful lot of heat to contend with each time you turn on a tap, either for cooking or washing water. Turning on the hot water tap and ignoring the fact that the water is scalding hot has led to a number of accidents, both In the galley and in the shower room. Shower room accidents can be very serious and cause bad bums affecting a large part of the body. It's always best to adjust the tap before stepping under—not to take chances. Of course, a shower con­ trol containing an automatic mixer is the best safeguard against such accidents. But where these mixers are not available, common sense is the next best thing. Another item to watch out for Is dry ice, which is often used as a packing material and can be very dangerous. Once the packaged goods are used up and only the dry ice is left, the steward department should take the time to throw it away. Storing this ice In a cold box offers a particular hazard when stores are taken from the boxes as a matter of routine. It can burn—actually freeze—someone, and Just isn't worth keeping around. Most Seafarers are pretty careful when they're working; they know the hazards of their job and they know tlie correct safety precautions. But while they observe proper safety on the job, some seem to ignore these same rules when going to or from work. When aboard ship, a Seafarer should always remember that he needs to play it safe at all times. Stepping over a sill into a wet spot on deck or not taking the leeside in rough weather can put him into the hospital at any time, not just during regular hours. ^ It seems every advance in equipment over the years takes us a little bit ahead and then a little astern at the same time. Use of nylon or polypropelene line instead of manila is a good example. The synthetic lines still appear to draw a mixed reaction from SIU companies because of accidents and other problems that seem to arise. The synthetic lines have a number of advantages in being able to last longer and take extra wear and tear, but they seem to present some added hazards. Comments from some of the companies indicate that re­ gardless of the rated tensile strength of synthetic line, the same size polypropelene or nylon hawsers should be used as when manila is utilized. In one Instance where a 7" synthetic line was used instead of an 8" manila hawser that had previously been used on the ship, it was recom­ mended eventually that an 8" synthetic be used. This was reported due to the fact that the 8" line more fairly fits the leads and reduces the chance of an accident. It's also said that when too much friction heat is generated in the leads, the lines tend to fuse. They're also regarded by some operators as an added hazard when they part, since nylon is somewhat elastic and has a tendency to stretch when subject to too much tension. This char­ acteristic should be kept in mind when using these lines. Overall, if th® limitations of these newer types of line are considered, they can safely be used for many different jobs. Many operators certainly find them very safe and efficient. (Comments and stiggesiions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) beefs. Baggage room in the . Port of New York should be maintained as in the past. Membership sees no rea­ son for it being closed. Brother Whit­ low elected new ship's delegate. Sug­ gest that fresh milk be put out three times a day while supply lasts. SAN MARINO (Peninsular Naviga­ tion), December 23—Chairman, Duke Gardner; Secretary, Edward O. John­ son. No beefs. Need new coffee pots and new toasters. Have drinking fountain repaired. Third cook's room is too hot for sleeping. The main steam pipes run through the room. EMMA (Bull), December 24—Chair­ man, Rex O'Connell; Secretary, Paul Johnson, No beefs reported by de- t:i? ' SUZANNE (Bull), January 8—Chair­ man, Walter Kohlit; Secretary, Jose Cubano. No beefs reported. Steward requested to supervise the prepara­ tion and serving of meals. See patrol­ man about leaving fresh milk for night lunch. OMNIUM FREIGHTER (Mol Ship­ ping), December 16—Chairman, A. R. Rudnlcki; Secretary, Jack Strahan. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Vote of thanks to ship's dele­ gate for a job well done. Ship needs to be fumigated. PENN EXPORTER (Ppnn Shipping), December 10—Chairman, R. McCutcheon; Secretary, Larry Martin. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Wgter cooler to' be installed on main deck. Cargo salvage from Chickasaw (WatermanI v/as speeded by use of helicopter and "highline" from shore to anchored salvage barge after the freighter ran aground during storm off California coast. All hands were taken off earlier. partmcnt delegates. Request more Jam, jelly and more coffee. Vote of thanks given the steward department. INES (Bull), January 26—Chairman, O. Bailey; Secretary, Roger L. Hall, Some disputed OT, Ask men to bring beefs to the delegates and not di­ rectly to patrolman. Motion to have steam tables covered so that space can be used lor tables. Whoever has the chess board should return it. JOSEFINA (Liberty Navigation), November If—Chairman, J. Roll; Sec­ retary, N. P. Rages. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. No money in ship's treasury. All money spent fo^ fishing tackle. SHORT HILLS (Sai Land), Dacsmbsr ' VILLAGE (Consolidated Marlners), November 5—Chairman, P. D. Zellner; 9—Chairman, George C'Rourke; Sec­ retary, Paul L. Whitlow. Members Secretary, P. Triantlfllloi. Ship's dele­ gate visited hospital in Santos to asked not to call hall upon arrival to check on the needs of the men: every­ ask time of payoff, etc. This informa­ thing satisfactory. No beefs reported tion tin be obtained aboard ship. No by department delegates. Reque.st for new icebox. Matter of safety of the vessel will be taken up with patrol­ man. Suggestion made that each member give the ship's delegate $1.00 for transportation, etc. which he paid out of his own pocket. Vote of thanks to the steward department for ex­ cellent job. TRANSWARREN (Ocean Shipping), September 20—Chairman, R. Agular; Secretary, R. Mitchell. Ship's dele­ gate resigned and C. Goids elected new ship's delegate. Deck department heads and showers need repair. Other repairs to be taken care of as soon as possible. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), November 22—Chairman, Peter Mc­ Donald; Secretary, Robert Hutchins, Some disputed OT in deck department which will be taken up with the boarding patrolman at payoff. One erewmember left the ship in Liberia due to illness. Deck officers v.oiking crew OT while In Liberia. Patrolman to check deck OT before payoff. Dis­ cussion about mall problem which is getting more serious and should be takei) up with headquarters. Com­ pany should send the mail to the ships with its own mail. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), Novamber 11—Chairman, M. Brightwail; Sec­ retary, Gus Lopez, Second electrician refused to work over five days a week and on emergency jobs that had to be done. In Calcutta the chief elec­ trician had an accident and burned both his hands seriously which made him unable to work until arriv.al in the States. Beef will be turned to the patrolman at payoff. $8.00 in ship's fund. A few hours of disputed OT in deck and engine departments. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), December 17—Chairman, none; Secretary, Z. A. Markris. OS taken off in Panama on account of being ill. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Men are asked to take better care of new washing machine. MARORE (Marven), October 28— Chairman, T. E. Yablonsky; Secretary, William C. MUrphy. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to the steward department. r. �ApvBi, UlS • ' I SEAtARERS Pace TMiiccB LOG v«|k=;. • ' ,. ..^-. . j-p;. ,.,j-,a .. .^- •'ri ' *- •; -;_ ir-/- ABOARD SIU Checking over the boilers, which were rebricked while the Bienville was in drydock, is Mike Diamantis, FWT. There's always something going on aboard ship ot sea or in port, especially when there's a camera­ man available on the scene. The action here is in port on a trio of SIU ships—in New York, the Bien­ ville (Sea-Land) was on drydock and the Steel Fabricator (Isthmian) was preparing to soil; at Baltimore, the Cora Sea (Bleakly) was also high and dry in the yard. By this time, all three vessels have returned to sea. The photographs, meanwhile, tell some of the story about events in port. Checking OT sheets on the Coral Sea (Bleakly) are (l-r) Al Gary, E. Reiiey and Tom Wright. Doughnuts appeal to Bienville crewmen William Little, wiper, and Anthony Denddo, MM, but Arthur Alsobrooks, OS, (foreground) passes up pastry. Union representatives report latest news to Steel Fabricator (Isthmian) crew. On fantail, John T. Adams, OS, and Jose Arcero, AB, store soogee chemicals. Messman Emmanuel Georgiannis sets up the table in Bien­ ville's messroom; feeding still goes on in drydock. Bienvillo crew attends ship's nieetinig where SIU patrolmen Freddy Stewart and Pat Marlnelli report on Union activities, distribute LOGS. Admiring cakes on Bienville are (l-r) J. Nopoleonis, MM, 3rd Cook A. Poyne, cook W. Greene, galleyman J. Cook. �tiiEaa SrSydF AKBIbS^ 'V4^a Pae«'To«f(^ Try Boxship On Regular Cargo Run Seafarers are again manning the containership Floridian, which has returned to service on a three-leg ' Miami, Savannah and Puerto Rico run under the house flag of the South Atlantic and Caribbean Line. The vessel left New York for Miami this month to inaugurate the new service. The Floridian, a converted warBerthed at Port Newark where this photo was taken, the buiit LST, is returning to service Floridian has returned to service between Florida and Puerto as a conventional cargo vessel and Rico. Built with an elaborate stern ramp assembly for con­ will primarily handle palletized tainer use, she will operate as a conventional cargo ship this freight through her stern loading ramp for vehicles. She will sail time out. Palletized freight will account for most cargoes. from Miami every ten days trans­ porting building materials and palletized cargoes to P>.erto Rico.l On the return, the ship will haul fresh fruit, canned goods and other food products into Savannah and Miami. Completed in 1960 for Containerships. Inc., the 2,100-ton Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director Floridian and her sister ship, the New Yorker, then entered coastal As all Seafarers know, there are few things to beat a steaming cup of service between New York and Jacksonville for the SlU-con- coffee after a long stand on watch or at most any time of the day. Any tracted Erie and St. Lawrence restaurant operator will also tell you that a good cup of coffee is often Corporation. The service ended the difference between having a-going business and a marginal operation that barely keeps going. The quality of the coffee served, frequently de­ about six months later. From March 1961, until last termines the -reputation and, thereby, the livelihood of most eating February, the Floridian and the places. Good coffee is no accident. There are certain conditions that bring New Yorker were under Bull Line charter on the North Atlantic to it about. Freshness and cleanliness are the basic items; you have to Puerto Rico run and then re­ have fresh coffee and fresh cool water to start plus clean equipment. The rest is up to who makes the actual brew. mained idle. You must make certain to use fresh coffee. Ground coffee has a Present plans announced by tendency to age rapidly and as a consequence loses much of its flavor, South Atlantic and Caribbean call for "a medium term trial period" strength and aroma. It is equally important to store coffee in a cool dry place, away from of the service and use of the New other foods with strong transferable odors that can dilute the taste of Yorker if traffic calls for it. the coffee. The selection of a proper grind for your equipment can make a big difference. Too fine a grind for the equipment will produce a bitter coffee with too much sediment. Too coarse a grind leaves a weak coffee that lacks flavor. Start your brew with fresh cold water. Hot water tends to give the coffee a disagreeable taste. Spread the coffee evenly in the urn, mak­ ing the layer about an inch thick. It is important for you to use exact nieasures of water. Tlie recommendation for top-quality coffee is within a range of two to two and a-half gallons per pound of coffee. Use a WASHINGTON—The biggest in­ slow circular motion when pouring the water in. This provides for an dustry in the biggest town in even extraction when the dry coffee has been spread in an even layer. Remove the grounds as soon as the following filtering iiroeess Is Liechtenstein is postage stamp en­ graving, and the population is only finished. After the ground coffee has released the preferred flavor, 15,000, but this tiny principality, there are bitter residues left over which have a detrimental effect on sandwiched between Austria and the coffee flavor if they are allowed to mix. When mixing your brew, remember that when coffee is made in an Switzerland, is the headquarters for foreign, subsidiaries of some of urn, the first coffee that filters through has the heaviest concentra­ the largest American corporations. tion and settles at the bottom. Drawing this coffee and then pouring Sen. Albert Gore (Dem.-Tenn.), it back with the rest mixes the en-t who wants the tax legislation now tire batch and gives it a uniform more flavor It loses. before Congress to require Ameri­ strength throughout. To clean the urn, it is essential Trj- to hold the coffee at a tem­ to rinse with boiling water after can-owned companies to pay US taxes on the profits of their for­ perature of 185 to 190 degrees each batch to avoid having any old eign operations, cites Liechtenstein farenheit. Lower temperatures coffee affect the quality of the as "among the more popular tax make coffee that is too cool to en­ new batch. Rinse the urn bags or havens."- Others, he told the Sen­ joy by the time it is served. Higher cloth filters with hot water imme­ ate in a recent speech, include the temperatures result in a loss of diately after each use, but take Bahamas, Panama, Switzerland, Li­ flavor. Serve the coffee as soon care not to use soap, bleaches or beria, Bermuda, the Netherlands, after it is made as possible. The detergents that will remain and Venezuela and Monaco. These are longer that it stands around, the mar the flavor of future brews. nations which have either a light Storing the urn bags or cloth fil­ tax or no tax at all on corporations ters in cold water between uses whose earnings come from outside will prevent them from becoming their country. "sour" and picking up other food Gore told the Senate that tax odors. It is a good practice to re­ haven abuses have resulted in both When notifying headquarters place the urn bags at least once dollars and jobs being lost to the by cable or wireless that a Sea­ a week, and even-more frequently United States and in tax losses farer has paid off in a foreign if they become stained. both for the United States and for port because of injury or illness, The selection of the proper- size many of the nations in which US ships' delegates should include urn bag is important. If It's too firms actually do business. the following information: large it will hang in the brew, Describing House Ways & Means The man's full name, his SIU causing the ground coffee to gather Committee tax propo.sals as "a step in a ball rather than rest in an in the right direction" towards book number, name of the ship, the port of payoff and the hos­ even layer. Also, wait before plac­ closing the tax haven loophole. Gore expres.sed the hope that the pital where he is being treated. ing the upper bowl on the lower The response of ships' crews bowl of a vacuum coffeemaker un­ Senate "will completely repeal til the water below is boiling. ^sxisting tax provisions that give to the Union's request for these "preferential treatment to foreign notifications has been very good. Otherwise, the coffee may start Sometimes though, not all of rising into llie upper bowl before income." it is hot enough to make a good He said permitting taxes on for­ the above information has been included. Be sure to list all of brew. eign profits to be "deferred" un­ If you comply with these basic til the money is returned to this data so that the SIU can rules, you can expect a '^good cup United States amounts in ; many, act as prorhptiy as possible. of coffee" every time out.,-:.-j eases to "tax forgiveness." Lefs Have Another Cup Of Coffee! Tiny Nation Doubles As Tax Haven UIW Negotiating On West Coast Pact WILMINGTON, Calif.—Fulfilling its pledge to organiza coast to coast, the United Industrial Workers has extended its campaign to this West Coast city and is completing ne­ gotiations for a top union con-'*' tract with the Paulsen-Web­ porta nt boost for the union's drive to organize many non-union shops ber Cordage Company. The contract awaiting final agreement provides for the high­ est wags scale in the area for workers engaged in marine canvas and rope manufacture and re­ pair. Paulsen - Webber, with head­ quarters in New York City and plants in six other East and Gulf Coast locations, recently purchased the Atlas Rigging Company and extended its operations to the Los Angeles area.- Its other shops are already under UIW contract. The proposed agreement calls for an immediate wage Increase, paid holidays and vacation, UIW Welfare Plan coverage, job secu­ rity and seniority protection and all phases of union representa­ tion. The company expects to expand its operations in the area and in­ crease its labor force as business increases. With shops on all coasts, Paulsen-Webber is now able . to fill the needs of shipping com­ panies and individual boat own­ ers for top quality canvas and rope throughout the nation. The contract coverage being pro­ vided for Paulsen-Webber em­ ployees here is seen as an im- Union Guide Now Ready Aa-informative 12-page "Union Guide" has been distributed to United Industrial Workers mem­ bers, outlining union organization, benefits and responsibilities .of union membership. Chapters covering contracts. Im­ portance of attendance at meet­ ings, beefs and grievance pro­ cedures and the full scale of union activities are Included in the booklet being given out In all shops under contract. on the Pacific Coast engaged in canvas and cordage work. Other company plants, which have had union contracts for many years, are located in Norfolk, Mo­ bile, Houston, New Orleans, Balti­ more and Sunbury, Pa, Union Drive Gains Plant In Baltimore BALTIMORE — Adding another company to the roster of unionized cotnpanies in this area, the United Industrial Workers has just signed a first-time contract covering th« employees of Consolidated Jani­ torial Service here. The new agreement will run for a two-year period and provides for a ten-cent hourly wage increase, full UIW health and welfare cover­ age under the UIW Welfare Plan and other Important benefits. Paid vacations and holidays are also in­ stituted as a result of a successful UIW organizing campaign among the 20 workers now employed by the firm. Union recognition was won after a card check by an arbitrator es­ tablished the fact that the unioa was the unanimous choice of the employees. All 20 Consolidated workers had previously signed UIW pledgecards. The company is currently bid­ ding on several big maintenance contracts that may raise its union­ ized work force to 150 employees. Bids have gone in for work at the Baltimore Civic Center and to the General Services Administration in Washington. The GSA oversees the operation of major Government buildings here and throughout the country. Ship Repair Workers In Mobile List Details In Cables To Union Trying to work some kinlcs out of a length of wire rope, UIW members at Mobile Ship Repeir yard include (l-r) J. Hudsoil, shop steward for riggers; Vernein Hayes,, leaderman, and Paul Ciialty, rigger. /The UlW-contracted shop currently is. completing a ilOQ.OQQ contract for post-shakedown wcric , on. a Navy oiler. �rr^ < 9»ge'9itt€tm - SE^PAmBBS hOia Six Years After Doric Loss Okay New Sea Safety Pact CAigryrEBY WORKER Atlantic Fishermen On Deck Scene at NY'i Fulton Fish Market shows mate Pete Ostenberg |2nd from right) looking over work on engine block from deck of fishing vessel Beatrice-Ida, manned by At­ lantic Fishermen's Union. Skipper Ingolf Iverson, engineer Trygve Hastad and deckhand Alfred Murphy stand by. Alaska Nabs 2 Japanese Boats, Charges Poaching KODIAK—Events leading up to the seizure of two Japan­ ese fishing boats by Alaskan state officials were closely fol­ lowed by members of the Alaska Fishermen's Union and -tother SIUNA-affiliated fish•• •• ••• . ery affiliates. The state of New Halibut Season Opens SEATTLE — Fresh halibut from tlie Bering Sea banks is back on the market again, with the start of the new season late last month. The International Pacific Halibut Commission set a March 28th open­ ing date for the season this year. Allowing about two weeks for a trip, the first full catches began arriving here in mid-April. The timing was about right, with dis­ tributors' stocks virtually depleted by a heavy consumer demand in spite of higher prices than last year. Prices are up about five cents per pound over a year ago. Opened April 19 Fishing in other areas opened up on April 19 and will close Sep­ tember 30. These dates cover the area below the Aleutians and Alas­ ka peninsula west of the Shumagin Islands. Although this area provides for an earlier closing than the Bering Sea banks, its main advantage is that it carries no quota. The boats are allowed to take in all they can get within the time limit. The season deadline up north in the Bering Sea is Octo­ ber 15. The main halibut season is still a few weeks off, and will not get underway until May 9. All told, SIUNA fishermen and suppliers are looking for a fair season this year. Meanwhile, the stay-in-port pro­ gram in effect last year' continues In 1962. Under this arrangement a halibut boat voluntarily remains in port for a period of eight days after delivering a trip.. This pro­ gram helps maintain the market by spreading deliveries and also dis­ courages transient boats from en­ tering the field. Alaska charged that the Jap­ anese were poaching in Shelikof Strait, which It claims as inland waters. The two boats, the Ohtori Maru and the Shoichi Maru, were board­ ed by State Fish and Game Depart­ ment officials and brought into this harbor. The captains of both Japanese boats were arrested on charges of violating Alaska's com­ mercial fishing laws. They were later released on bail, pending court action, on condition that they left the disputed waters within five days. Spotted On Radar The Japanese fleet was observed over a two-week period beginning April 2. The Ohtori Maru was spot­ ted April 14 on radar one mile within the territorial water limit. Fish and Game officers then closed in. Officials said the Japanese fleet was made up of six boats, including a 5,000-ton mother ship, the Banshu Maru, with a crew of 123 on board. The skipper of the mother ship was also arrested and charged with operating commercially with­ out notifying State authorities. Officials explained that the state's concern over the presence of the Japanese fleet was mainly caused by a threat to the Shelikof Strait's rich crabbing grounds, where 27 miilion pounds were net­ ted last year. The Japanese were after herring, but, if permitted this, it was felt they might assume unrestricted rights. The seizures and arrests stirred up a 25-year feud over the area, which Alaska claims as inland wa­ ters regulated by state and federal laws. The Japanese government has asked for a full report and threat­ ens to protest the state action if it can be shown the fleet did not violate/ territorial waters. Owners Of the fleet said their orders were to stay five miles off Uie ooask WASHINGTON—An outgrowth of the collision by the passenger liners Andrea Doria and Stockholm six years ago, a new International convention on safety at sea has just been approved by the US Senate, The measure updates a 1948 International agreement but its standards are still below those of the United States. which are the prescribed routes improvements have been noted. The agreement known as east and west for all shipping. Significant machinery and "electri­ the International Convention on the Safety of Life at Sea was rati­ fied 74-0 in the Senate. It was signed at a world sea safety con­ ference in London two years ago and was presented to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for consideration last April. Impetus for the 1960 world con­ ference came from the DoriaStockholm disaster off the Mas­ sachusetts coast in 1956. In the course of the collision, 60 lives were lost and the Doria was lost. The accident spurred demands for more aggressive policing of ship­ ping tracks in the Atlantic area. Testimony at the time indicated at least one of the vessels was off the track in force at the time. When the 1960 SOLAS agree­ ment goes into effect, superseding the convention of 1948, it will raise standards for all shipping and include for the first time provi­ sions governing nuclear ship op­ erations. It also improves construc­ tion standards and ojierating procedures which were sharply questioned at the time of the 1956 crash. The new agreement bears some resemblance to the 1948 conven­ tion, but a number of important The Boilermakers have launched a major drive to upgrade appren­ tice boilermakers in the building and metal trades by requiring all apprentices to enroll for corre­ spondence school Instruction. Union contracts have been re­ written to cover the study pro­ grams in 40 states . . . The Presi­ dent's Committee on Equal Em­ ployment Opportunities has issued an executive order providing for the inclusion of a clause in govern­ ment contracts prohibiting dis­ crimination in hiring because of race, creed, cblor or national origin. Federation in 1957 on findings of corrupt leadership is now being discussed. The BCW last January elected new officers pledged to reform its affairs and seek reaffiliation with the AFL-CIO . . . Four thousand bus and streetcar operators ended a two-day walkout after the state took over Boston's transit system, reinstated nine fired workers and unsnarled the dispute which produced the strike. The Street Electric Railway Em­ ployees went out after the private transit operator changed work assignments while proposed new schedules were under arbitration. 4" 4" cal changes were made for pas­ senger and cargo ships, particu­ larly in regard to steering gear and a prohibition against using fuels with low flash points. Fire protec­ tion requirements have been in­ creased to bring them closer to the standards of this country. Use of inflatable liferafts will be accepted under the new con­ vention, which contains require­ ments for their construction and use. The US Coast Guard has al­ ready approved the inflatable gear as supplementary equipment in US vessels. Four years after the new convention comes into full use, the automatie alarms of all ships will be required to be a new and improved type. A recommendation was made to ensure that proper precautions are taken with all types of bulk cargoes, especially on vessels de­ signed for the carriage of grain in bulk. Stability Js recognized as one of the main factors in moving these cargoes. The new agreement on nuclear ships provides a procedure where­ by a nation may evaluate the safety of a foreign atom-powered ship before permitting it to enter its ports. In addition, all Governments are authorized to take necessary steps to ensure that the presence of the ship does not create an un­ reasonable safety hazard. This problem arises currently out of voyage plans for the new NS Sa­ vannah. 3' Denver's AFL-CIO Metal Trades Council beat back a raid by Detroit 50 of the unaffiliated United Mine Workers by trouncing the UMW in a bargaining election among 1,481 employees at the Rocky Flats, Colorado, plant of the Atomic En­ ergy Commission. The council has held bargaining rights at the plant, operated by Dow Chemical, for about nine years. The balloting re­ sult was Metal Trades Council, 826; District'50-UMW, 540. 4< 4' 4* US Industries, Inc., will use part of the proceeds from the sale and lease of automated machinery to develop ways of easing the impact of automation on displaced work­ ers. Under an agreement with the International Association of Ma­ chinists, the company will pay amounts ranging from $25 to $1,000 per machine to a labor-manage­ ment foundation that will adminis­ ter a program to aid in the adjust­ ment of workers affected by unem­ ployment. Retraining methods will get top priority. 4> 4 4 Efforts by Metropolitan Life Insurance to weaken the Insurance Workers International Union on the eve of contract negotiations failed in Philadelphia when 2,000 agents overwhelmingly backed the union in a National Labor Rela­ tions Board election. This was the second time Metropolitan had unsuccessfully tried to force union decertification . . . The Tobacco Workers Internationa! Union has signed new agreements with P. Lorillard and Liggett & Myers covering workers at cigarette manufacturing plants in Louis­ ville, Richmond and Durham, NC. Wage increase.s ranging from 13 to 30.5 cents per hour were in­ volved. 4 4 4 A possible merger between the AFL-ClO-affiliated American 'Bakery & Confectionery Workers and the Bakery & Confectionery Workers union expelled from the Your Gear... tor ship • • • for shore Whatever you need, In work or dress gear, your SlU Sea Chest has It. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing ot your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sport Coats Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Beits Khakis Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sou'wester* Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry Cameras Luggage SEACHEST �BBSB Arno.'im SEAFARERS'LOC Pace Slxteea Azalea City Wins Fiest Award SEAFARERS IN DRYDOCK The following is the latest available list of Seafarers in hospitals around the country: Sea-land's 1961 fleet safety award was earned by the Aia» lea City which incurred only two lost-time injuries last year. Participating in award ceremony aboard ship were (l-r) Captain J. Boehm, Seafarer Jose Cortez, R. Miester of US Labor Department and Paul F. Richardson, company vicepresident and general manager. Identical plaques and ra­ dio receivers were given as prizes to officers and SlU crews. Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director Daily Care Beats A Spring Check-Up This is spring—a time of new beginning. Throughout time, man has celebrated the end of winter and the emergence of new life. This is the time for festivals, orgies, feast and prayers, as a tribute to the eurrent gods. This is a welcoming to the beginning of a new life, a new cycle. Spring is the time when the pages of manjrfiewspapers and magazines blossom forth with news of things to do for the gardener, homemaker, homeowner, and the car owner. It is the time for the spring dose of sulphur and molasses; a time for assault on the accumulation of winter. This is the time to get everything shipshape for the coming season, be­ cause we know it's beneficial to protect our property. The prudent in­ stinct in each of us realizes that good maintenance and upkeep pro­ longs the useful life of our property. If this check-up and maintenance is good for our car, our property, our possessions, why isn't it time for a check-up of yourself, your wife, your child? Recheck Personal Habits What about yourself? Have you reviewed your driving habits? You will probably be surprised at the sloppy and dangerous practices that have crept into your driving, any one of which could cause a serious accident. How about your work around the house? Your activity aboard ship? Simple negligence can cause accidental injury or death. How about your weight? Are you • — overweight? Do you eat three pork gotten. It would be better if every chops when one should suffice? one of us paused once in a while It's your responsibility and only to reflect on such matters and took you can control it. Do you have the responsibility for his own headaches, or dizzy spells? Is your health. vision blurred? Have you had For certainly there is nothing your glasses checked? Do your that can take the place of selfteeth hurt? Do you have chest pain? Do your feet hurt? Do your appraisal and self-determination. Those spring sulphur-and-molasses corns bother you? Then do some­ thing about it; you would if it "tonics" may induce carthasis of the body, but there is serious doubt were your car. , that many of us develop good Avoid Tensions health habits from this dosing. Do you smoke very much? Evi­ (Comments and suggestions are dence indicates a relationship be­ invited' by the Department and can tween cigarette smoking and lung be submitted to this column care cancer. Further, does your furnace leak gases into your house, or does of the SEAFARERS LOG.) the muffler on your car fill it with carbon monoxide? These can kill you just as dead and quicker than cancer. Do nagging unsolved problems at work, at home, or aboard ship, tear away at your ulcers? Are you trying to drive a Cadillac on a Rambler income? Are you trying to keep up with the Jones when the Smiths are your speed? Are you just trying to do too much with what you have or what you are? If so, usually there is some­ thing possible to do to relieve these tensions. Unless you do, they take a terrific toll in wear and tear "on your mind and body. Steady Watch This spring checklist could go on and on, but it's difficult to be very hopeful about it. These things are usually taken very seriously at the moment, then promptly for­ USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Raymond Lavoln* William Adam* Millard Llndscy JoM Alonao, Jr. Thomas Long Edward Arrard Thomas Blackledga William Mason Olus McCann Percy Boyer T. McRaney John Brady Clyde Brown Ethen Mercer Manuel Church Sam Morris Jorge Coto Clinton Morrisettg Antonio DeSouu Wllmer Newsom Antonio DiNicola Earl W. Ott Alan Douhet Harry Peeler J. B. Dyess F. Primeau. Jr. John A. Eisenhardt James Regan Louis Estrada William Roberta WiUiam Flynn Calvin Rome John Sansome Clinton Franka Auby Sargent Eugene Gallaspy Theodore Simondf Needem Galloway Murray Smith Charlie Gedra Louie Storle Norman Klllikia Nathan Goldllnger Luclen Theriot Patrick Thompson Joseph Hamilton William Van Dyke George Hammock J. K. WardweU Carle Harris Richard Weir Alvln Henderson Richard Welch Maiden Hlbbs Carlie White Chester Holts Edward Jeanfleau William Wecmere Eugene Williams Pauline Knox E. A. Wright Mike Kowdourls Paul Kronbergs USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VIRGINIA Herman Carney Roy Rayfield Riley Johnson Clarence Rohinson Hugh Meachan Charles Taylor Charlie Phelps USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GEORGIA Malcolm Foster Hughlln Warren Robert Stainback D. L. Williamson USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEX.AS Jesse Joy E. A. Alnsworth Francisco Jimenei I.sham Beard Inannis Kolonas William Babbitt Norman Longtina James Conners Ebbie Markln Frank Cuellar Willis Moncreif David Dutton Luther Dills Pablo Mendez William Pereyra Nolan DeLatta Stephen Plash C. J. Frey Warren Reck Burl Halre John Talbot Robert Hino.iosa Ranson Wilson Robert Hune Raymond Wagner Harold Holmes Justice Hughes USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCLSCO. CALIF. Michael Burns Edward Lowe Bernard Fay Dennis Marcoly Anderson Gowder Phillip Mason Gustav Holgerson Richard Ripley SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Henning Bjork Thomas Isaksen Alberto Gutierrez USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Benjamin Delbler Max Olson Abe Gordon WiUie A. Young Thomas Lehay Bozo G. Zelencio VA HOSPITAL WEST HAVEN, CONN. George Johnson VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY. MASS, Raymond Arsenault VA HOSPITAL KERRVILLE, TEXAS Willard T. Cahill SOUTHEAST LA. HOSPITAL MADEVILLE, LOUISIANA Robert McKean PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON. I,OUI.SIANA Frank Martin US SOLDIERS HOME WASHINGTON, DC William Thomson USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Omar All Adolfo Anaultarta the hospital? Call SlU Hall immediately! MX, WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MT, WILSON. MARYLAND George Lesnansky John Steglefort Blakely Saylors USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Thomas Carter Howard Rods D. O. Coker Henry VaUeJo William Datzko John Wright Robert E. Gannon USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON. MASS Clyde Whlttaker Chrlstos Kourtlg Felix Area Starling Lee WiUlam Berqulsl Theodore Loos Robert Burton WiUlam Morris Michael Callahan Joe Callaway Lars Nielsen Nick Papageorgla Antonio Carrane Fred Peterson Alfredo Cedeno James PurceU George Crabtree Arthur Queary George Curry William Cutley Carol Renl WUllam Relyea Rulof DeFrettea Jose Rodrigues Joao DeMadelroe Charles Fertal Michael Ronda Arthur Graf James Rutherfored WllUam Granger FeUx Serrano Samuel Howard Alejandro Serrano James Strlpp Hans Jacobson Kendall Kelly Artemlo Vasques Henry WiUlams Charles Klnnke John Klepadlo USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Thomas Clough Arthur Macumber Charles Crockett James MltcheU Edward Denchy Albert Morse Anthony Ferrer Jobe Mullen Frledof Fondlla John Pomeroy Eusibie Gherman 8. Richardson James Haines Thomas Riley Richard Heffley Thomas Robertson Lawrence Holbrook Charles Shaw Lars Johansen Harold Splcer Henry Johnson Arthur Stevens E. Kleezkowskl Francis Wherrity Wayman Uzotta y Get That SS Number Right Seafarers filing vacation money claims should make sure that they use their correct So­ cial Security number. Use of the wrong number means a cler­ ical headache for the Vacation Plan office and slows up the handling of payments. Physical Exams—All SlU Climes February, 1962 Port Baltimore .... Houston Mobile New Orleans . New York , . . Philadelphia . < Seamen 293 Wives 15 3 10 10 24 2 TOTAL 64 Children TOTAL 11 104 1 96 6 62 10 206 329 12 4 28 825 44 51U Blood Bank Inventory March, 1962 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Previous Pints Balance . Credited 9 0 122V4 15V4 82 2 82 8 15 0 35 9 5 10 12 8 21 ^ 0 ..YlVs 7 ....(12)* TOTAL ON HAND 9 105 83 , ; 15 44 1 16 19 IVt 1 5 0 4 2 25 4 (9) 15 0 0 15 378V4 68 60 384V4 Seattle TOTAL Pints Used 0 33 1 0 0 0 14 4 2 •Figures in parenthesis ( ' ) Indicate shortage to be made up. SlU Welfare, Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid—February, 1962 CLAIMS Hospital Benefits (Welfare).... 6681 AMOUNT PAIS) $27,594.29 Death Benefits (Welfare)...... 12 43,606.48 Disability Benefits (Welfare) ... 242 36,300.00 Maternity Benefits (Welfare) ... .47 9,400.00 Dependents Benefits (Welfare) .. 440 39,785.49 Optical Benefits (Welfare) 294 3,250.63 Outpatient Benefits (Welfare).. 10579 54,942.00 Summary (Welfare) ...... 18295 Vacation Benefits TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD.. $214,878.89 1153 $182,640.71 19448 $397,519.60 �MnO, iNf SBAFAtfEnS' LOG SIU Ey^lass Program Expands To Wilmington Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director The SIU optical program has been extended to the Port oi Wilmington, making the California port the thirteenth in which the completely free eye benefit is available to Sea­ farers and their eligible de-"*" pendents. All major coast Francisco, one of the 12 other ports are now participating cities in wnich the Seafarer Wel­ Aged-Care Program Would Help All An Important but seldom-mentioned consequence of proposed Social Security Insurance covering medical costs for the aged would be a vast expansion in other forms of health insurance. This would actually mean more protection for the American people as well as higher earnings for private insurance companies. The irony here is that many commercial insurance companies (and the American Medical Association) oppose the Social Security approach as "destruc­ tive" to private coverage. This is especially bewildering in view of the obvious evidence to the contrary, offered by the quar-4 ter-century record of old-aga pen­ to their Jobs as long as possible, sions. Before Social Security, only tried to save a few dollars against the well-to-do had annuities or the Inevitable day when they were similar retirement plans. Most forced to quit, but wound up living wage and salary earners held on with their children or in a poorhouse. The explanation was simple enough. Wage and salary earners couldn't afford to buy, over their working lives, a retirement annuity that would pay enough to support them. Nor could they do so today —if they had to build from zero a month. But today they can start from the basic Social Security benefit. To be sure, they have paid toward it. Just as they might have paid Three veteran Seafarers with a for a private program In earlier total of 68 years' sailing with years. However, their contribu­ 61U-contracted companies have tion was matched by their em­ been approved for Union pensions ployer, and the economies of a as a result of Joint trustee action. national plan, with no plush execu­ Joining the roster of 17 old- tive salaries and no wish to earn timers previously retired this year a profit, make it possible to pay on $150 monthly pensions are out in benefits a heavy proportion Robert Lee Gresham 64; Joseph of receipts. William Henderson, 66, and Joseph What has been the result? Yonlck, 63. Millions of wage - and salary A black gang member. Brother earners have supplemented their Gresham has been sailing with the basic Federal pensions through Union since 1943, company-paid, plant-wide or in­ joining in Balti­ dustry-wide programs, or through more, Md. He personal plans paid out of their signed off his last own pockets. The benefits from ship, the Steel most of these private pension plans Vendor (Isth­ would have little meaning if they mian) on May 9, stood alone; as additions to Social 1961 after a Security, their value is immense. year's voyage. A Accordingly, through company World War I and individual investments, com­ Navy veteran, the mercial insurance companies have Gresham 64-year-old sea­ a volume of pension business be­ man makes his home In Prince- yond their fondest dreams of a town, Ky., where his sister, Mrs. generation ago. Yet these same Grayle Pettit, is next of kin. companies, when Social Security After seatime on American-flag was proposed, predicted their own vessels dating back to 1932, ruin. Brother Henderson Joined the SIU It's certainly not hard to see that the same sort of thing would happen with health coverage. To­ day, a retired person can at best afford only an inadequate hospi­ talization policy; little better is available to younger people who want to buy protection against their old age. As a result, many don't bother to spend good money for poor coverage. However, If the basic costs of Yonick Henderson institutional care were met In 1938 at Mobile. He paid off his through a Social Security program, last ship, the John B. Waterman private insurance covering doctors' (Waterman), on August 28, 1961 as bills, prescriptions and other medi­ a cook. The 66-year-oId Seafarer, cal costs would be within practi­ oldest retiring this month, resides cal reach. Millions of workers In Mobile with his wife, Jonnie would buy these supplementary May, in their own home. policies to protect themselves more A native of Poland, Brother completely. Some sensible insur­ Yonick joined the Union in 1945 in ance executives recognize this. It's Baltimore, Md,,and began sailing unfortunate that more of them in the . engine department. He don't take the time out to study signed off the Hercules Victory the facts but. Instead, rush to con­ (Ocean Carriers) on December 5, demn a program that is In every­ 1961. The 65-year-old seaman one's interest. served with the Army during (Comments and suggestions are World War I. A sister, Mrs. invited by the Department and can Frances Johnson, of Philadelphia, be submitted to this column care Pa., is listed as next of kin. of the SEAFARERS LOG.) 3 Veteran Seafarers On Pension Fate SereDteca Addressing SIU member­ ship meeting in NY, Sea­ farer Ai Arnold, bosun, cited value of Union clinics In upgrading members' health. in the eyeglass plan. Coverage is the same as in the other ports and provides for free eye examinations and, if needed regular or bi-focal eyeglasses once every two years. The port will provide the optical benefit for the overall San Pedro, Los Angeles, Wilmington and Long Beach area of California. The northern part of the state is covered by optical facilities in San NY Checks 20,000th Seafarer Medical Clinics Five Years Old NEW YORK—The Pete Larsen Memorial Clinic in Brook­ lyn, the first Union medical center opened by the SIU, exam­ ined its 20,000th Seafarer this month completing its fifth year of operation. Edward A, Anderson, 66, begun in New Orleans. Subsequent­ centers were started in Mobile, who signed off the Steel ly, Houston, Baltimore and San Juan. Chemist (Isthmian) as chief elec­ trician, was the 20,000th man to be processed by the center. In April, 1957, when the clinic began exam­ ining Seafarers, he was one of the first five to use the facility. Undergoing his yearly check-up, Anderson got a complete examina­ tion at the center, including a blood test and chest X-ray as part of a head-to-toe physical. Heralded as a milestone in the maritime Industry when it was dedicated, the medical center was the first to be opened by a US sea­ men's union. Subsequently, the SIU medical center network has expanded to seven clinics where Seafarers and their families recf've complete diagnostic examina­ tions. The New'York center has given almost 23,000 examinations in its five years. This total includes about 3,000 for wives and depend­ ent children in addition to the more than 20,000 for Seafarers who have received their first physi­ cal and later returned for annual or more frequent check-ups. The importance of the clinic was cited by Anderson as he was exam­ ined. "It is impossible to know how many lives the clinic has saved," he said. "No one can ever fully sum up the value of this serv­ ice to Seafarers and their families." Eight months after the clinic opened here, a second one was Send 'em to the LOG fare Plan previously set up th« optical program. The other ports in which cover­ age is available include New York, New Orleans, Mobile, Jacksonville, Norfolk, Baltimore, Phiiaaeipnia, Boston, Chicago, Houston, and Seattle. Under the expanded coverage of the plan, which went into effect earlier this year, dependent chil­ dren are now able to receive safety eyeglasses. This type of lens is shock-resistant and less likely to break, reducing the possibility of glass injury to the eyes. Seafarers and their eligible de­ pendents are entitled to an ey» examination and one pair of eye­ glasses every two years except in cases requiring glasses more fre­ quently due to special medical reasons. In addition, complete eye check-ups are available through the separate chain of SIU medical centers. Appointments for the eye exam­ inations can be made through the Union hall in all ports where the plan is now in operation. In order for a Seafarer or hii dependent to be eligible for the optical benefit, a Seafarer must have at least 90 days of employ­ ment in the previous calendar year and one day of employment in the six months Immediately preceding the date of application. The latest one, in Philadelphia, is shared with the International La­ dies' Garment Workers Union. The seven clinics, all offering complete diagnostic services in fullyequipped centers, have examined over 47,000 SIU men and their • . . (a families. The function of the clinic is to protect the health of Seafarers and their families by detecting incipi­ Seafarers are advised to se­ ent illness or disease in the early cure a master's certificate at stages of development when they all times when they become ill may still be treated. or injured aboard ship. The When the medical program was right to demand a master's cer­ first started, its use was limited to tificate verifying illness or in­ Seafarers. Within a year, service jury aboard a vessel is guaran­ was expanded to include wives and teed by law. Be sure to get a dependent children and later, de­ master's certificate before you pendent parents of Seafarers. The leave a vessel as a means of clinics have proven to be one of assuring your right to benefits the most popular SIU benefits later on. available. Get Certificate Before Leaving Seafarer Edward A. Anderson, chief electrician, awaits the word on his blood pressure as he's checked out at the SIU clinic in NY. Anderson was the 20,000th Seafarer examined by the health center as it marked the start of its sixth year of operation. He was also one r,f the first five Seafarers to be examined when it opened in April, 1957. �'•¥rTv.T-'P5-;i."' PaceElchfc«M SEAFARERS lOt^ The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $33,000 in benefits was paid. (Any apparent delay In payment of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates). Mack Acosta, 62: Brother Acosta Dorothy Hirsch, his sister and the Robert Fields, 62i Brother Fields died of a heart condition on died of pneumonia on February 12, administratix of the estate. Burial the January 23, 1961 1962 at was at Alta Mesa Cemetery, Red­ in South Free- USPHS Hospital, wood City, Calif. Total benefit, port, Me. He Baltimore, Md. $4,000. began shipping He began ship­ » 4. » with the SIU In ping with the Pletro Panlin, 56: Heart disease 1955 and sailed SIU in 1960 in was fatal to Brother Paulin on in the deck de- the engine de­ February 23, His partment. His partment. 1962 at the Long wife, Mrs. Ethel brother, Harry Island College sur­ B. Fields, of Acosta, Hospital, Brook­ South Freeport, vives. Burial was lyn, NY. He had survives. Burial was at Elmwood at Cathedral Cemetery, Baltimore. been sailing in Cemetery, Pownal, Me. Total Total benefi: $500. the steward de­ partment with benefits; $4,000. i 4» it the SIU since it t 4; Lester Knickerbocker, 56: A James T. Wiggins, 32: Injuries 1948. His broth­ su.<itained in an auto accident were lung condition was fatal to Broth­ er, Ottons Pau­ er Knickerbock­ fatal to Brother er on December lin, of Pittsburgh, Pa., survives. Wiggins on Feb­ 22, 1961 at the Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, ruary 19, 1962 in USPHS Hospital, Brooklyn, NY. Total benefit: $500. El Paso, Texas. 4" t t New Orleans, La. He started ship­ John E. Doud, 40: Brother Doud He began sailing ping with the with the SIU in died of a kidney ailment on Febru­ SIU in 1957 in ary 19. 1962 at 1945 and shipped the deck depart­ the USPHS Hos­ in the deck de­ ment. His moth­ pital, New Or­ partment. His er, Mrs. Eliza­ leans, La. He wife, Mrs. Feroi beth Wiggins, of began shipping Knickerbocker, of North Sacra­ Durham, NC, survives. Burial was with the SIU in mento, Calif., survives. Burial at New Maplewood Cemetery, Dur­ 1961 and sailed was at Olivet Memoriai Park in ham, NC. Total benefit: $4,000. in the engine de­ California. Total benefit: $4,000. partment. His 4" 4* t 4 4> George W. Graham, 50: Brother wife, Marion E. John Williamson, 54: Broth­ Graham died of leukemia on De­ Doud, of Detroit, cember 21, 1961 er Williamson died of natural Michigan, survives. Burial was at at the USPHS causes on Octo­ Pleasant Prairie Cemetery, White Hospital, Mem­ ber 17, 1961, at Cloud, Mich. Total benefit: $4,000. phis, Tenn. He the USPHS Hos­ had been sailing pital, Staten Is­ He in the deck de­ land, NY. partment with had been sailing the SIU since in the engine de­ 1947. Surviving partment with is a brother, the SIU since Benefits James C. Gra­ 1951. ham, of Walnut, Mississippi. Bur­ were paid to ial was in Ripley. Miss. Total bene­ fit: $4,000. ROBIN KIRK (Robin Line), January OVERSEAS ROSE (MarlHma Ovarit i 4» 7—Chairman, OrvlKa Arndt; Secre­ caas), Dacambar 10—Chairman, Karl Issac McKenzie, 56: A heart at­ Hillman; Secratary, R. Oonnally. tary, Larry Santa Ana. $7.71 In treas­ ury. No beefs. All repairs made ex­ tl2.39 In treasury. No beefs.' Keep tack was fatal to Brother McKencept the cleaning of the domestic and door to angina room closed In hot Eie aboard the wash water tanks; they wtU be weather. Crew requested to donate cleaned this trip. Motion carried that to ship's fund to have TV repaired. SS Marore on crewmembers be aUowed to draw See patrolman about ship sailing January 17, 1962. monies due at each port. Crew agreed short-handed. to contribute one dollar per man to He had been sail­ MARYMAR (Calmar), December SI ship's fund. ing in the stew—Chairman, Victor D'India; Sacra, LONOVIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ tary, Stephen Homka. Company urged a r d department riers), December 22—Chairman, James to Install wooden lockers In crews* with the SIU Schroader; Secretary, K. C. ttogquarters. Dispute between mate and strom. S1.03 In treasury. No beefs bosun to be taken up by patrol­ since 1951. A reported by department delegates. man. Repair door lock In angina friend, Ethel In­ J. Schroeder elected new ship's delefidley room. gats. Repair list to be taken ao regram, of Balti­ ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), January more, Md. sur­ 27—Chairman, W. Palmer; Sacrelary, vives. Burial was at Wesley N. Flowers. $8.25 in treasury. Motion made to notify the company by tele­ Cemetery, Schulervllle, SC. Total gram to stop aUotments 10 or 12 days benefit: $4,000. before payoff and request patrolman IHTUS HOSPITAL?, GfUSIUHAU IMMEPIAmY/ 4. ^ $ Leonard W. Leidig, 56j A lung condition was fatal to Brother Leidig on Janu­ ary 22, 1962 in Seattle, Washing­ ton. He had been sailing in the deck department with the SIU since 1947. His daughter, Marcia Ellen Leidig Shorn, of Cham­ paign, HI., survives. Burial was at Overton Crest Cemetery, Seattle. Total benefit: $4,000. Type Minutes When Possible In order to assure acciurate digests of shipboard meetings In the LOG, it is desirable that the reports of shipboard meet­ ings be typed If at all possible. to look Into the matter. Need mat­ tress covers. JOSEPH V (Ocean Cargo), Oecembsr 3—Chairman, Clarence FausI; Secratary, R. W. Schoolraft. No beefs reported by department delegates. F. Paschang lected new ship's delegate. PHNN TRANSPORTER (Pann Navi­ gation), January 14—Chairman, Dick Cummlngs; Secratary, O. M. Ravosa. No beefs reported. D. M, Ravosa elected new ahlp's delegate. Request to wash poop deck twice a week if possible. Vote of thanks to steward department. COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), January 1$—Chairman, E. P. Alien; Sseretary, B. Webb. $12.00 in treas­ ury; H. Mobley elected treasurer. No beefs. Heartfelt vote of thanks to retiring ship's delegate for outstand­ ing Job done over last four (rips. Complaint by crew about too many inexperienced men being shipped on here. Poor service in mew hall makes for ill will and turd feelings among the crew. DEL AIRES (Mississippi), December 31—Chairman, J. Caspard; Secretary, O. Steele. $12.00 In treasury. No beefs reported. Motion carried that blood type be stamped on health card In case of an emergency. Request for new washing machine and to have ship sprayed. pairs can be made during present voyage. HERCULES VICTORY (Ocean Car­ goes), January 7—Chairman, C. Webb; Secretary, J. W. Puckett. No beefs reported by department delegates. F. J. O'Nlel elected new ship's dele­ gate. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), January 7—Chairman, T. J. Lewis; Secretery, John L. Munnerlynn. No beefs re­ ported. Company should have fresh fish on board in each port the same as fresh milk and bread. Everything running smoothly. CANTIONY (CHies Eervica), Janu­ ary 13—Chairmen, E. Wright; Secre­ tary, E. Ferreli. $1.70 in treasury. Better grade of toilet paper requested. Steaks are too tough. Showers should be painted. Washing machine needs to be repaired. PAIRPORT (Waterman), January f —Chairman, Stave J. Thayer; Secra­ tary, John J. Ooyla, Everything run- Aim, iNt All the following SIU familiei have received a $200 materahy benefit plus a $25 Ixmd from the Union in the baby's name, representing a total of $7,600 in maternity benefits and a maturity value of $950 in bondst Iris Slnunons, bom January 2, Erwia Vial, bom January 80, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Henry 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Erwin Simmons, Pineville, SC. H. Vial, New Orleans, La. ' Victoria McNeil, bora January Christian Crabtree, bom Decem­ ber 28, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. 8, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob­ ert McNeil, Texas City, Texas. Calvin A. Crabtree, Mobile, Ala. Michael Rabago, born January Violet Herbert, bom October 23, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Leon 29, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Tony Rabago, Galveston, Texas. Herbert, Sulphurs, La. Katherlne E. Brookw, born Jan­ Mark Maurice MoConley, bom uary 31, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. December 10, 1961, to Seafarer Arthur £. Brooker, San Marcos, and Mrs. Jarrell McConley, Texas. Brandytown, W. Va. Teresa Esther Ramirez, bora Sandra Palmes, bom November December 8, 1961, to Seafarer and 4, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Mrs. Luis A. Ramirez, Caguas, Palmes, Baltimore, Md. Puerto Rico. John S. Rogers, born November Wilma Jean Roberta, born Feb­ 30, 1961, to Seafarer and iV&s. ruary 8, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert F. Rogers, Highland, Texas. John A. Roberts, Woodlawn, Va. Mellnda Ann Mueller, born Jan­ Michael Ange, born December 2, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Michael uary 15, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Herbert Mueller, New Orleans, La. B. Ange, South Norfolk, Va. Philip Urbina, born December Bobby Troselair, Jr., bora Feb­ 18, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. ruary 7, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Francisco Urbina, Galveston, Bobby Troselair, Mobile, Ala. Texas. Maya L. Johnson, bom January Randal Lundy, bom December 8, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. 25, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Woodrow Johnson, Los Angeles, Calif. Thomas J. Lundy, Wllmer, Ala. Clara V. Coyle, born November Cora Gonzalez, bom September 18, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. 22, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Endigue Gonzalez, Houston, Texas. Dewey Charles Coyle, New York, NY. Jay Frank Joyner, bom January Sonla Cruz, born September 80, . 5, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jay 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Juan F. Joyner, New Orleans, La. Cruz, New York, NY. John C. Gnstafson, born Janu­ Donald J. Burns, born January ary 31, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rune G. Gustafson, Staten Island, I, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rob­ ert Burns, Boston, Mass. New Yoric. Laura Beth Selden, bora De­ cember 20, 1961, to Seafarer and ning smoothly. $4.60 In treasury. Ray Mrs. Allen Seiden, Brooklyn, NY. MiUer elected new ship's delegate. Thomas Curry, Jr., bora Janu- ' COUNCIL OROVE— (Cities Service) January 14—Chairman, Drew Oay; ary 15, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs, Secretary, Clyda Kent. No beefs re­ Thomas Curry, Brooklyn, NY. ported fay department delegates. T. R. Frazier elected new vchlp's delegate. Gregory Sharp, born November Sea patrolman about new washing machine. Poor grade of beef. Com­ 5, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ plaint about deck department smok­ liam S. Sharp, Pasadena, Texas. ing during working hours. Passage­ ways need painting. Henry Violante, born November PLOMAR (Calmar), January 17— 5, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jo­ Chairman, JoMph MotakowskI; Sacreseph Violante, Baltimore, Md. tary, T. A. Jackson. tlO.OO in treasury. No beefa reported by department delegates. Brenda Hebert, born January 9, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul ANJI (Seafarers inc.), December 24 —Chairman, T. U. Hydock; Secratary, M. Hebert, New Orleans, La. James Ahearn. No beefs reported by department delegates. Replace agi­ Michelle Harris, born December tator on washing machine. Need new 9, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ar­ water pump. Man on gangway watch should keep key for messroom In thur Harris, Bronx, NY. foreign ports. Meldoy and Monica Sarver, born JEAN LAFITTB (Waterman), Janu­ December 19, 1961, to Seafarer ary 4—Chairman, Marcel Jelle; Sec­ retary, Jim Rogers. Vote of thanks and Mrs. Joseph R. Sarver, New to the steward department for a job Orleans, La. weU done. $46.96 In treasury. No beefs. Request to put a time limit on Vince Pound, born November use of washing machine. Return cups and glasses to crew pantry. No swim­ 21, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Vic­ ming in the Panama CanaL tor Charles Pound, Pouisbo, Wash­ $TEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), ington. December 17—Chairman, J. Arshon; Secretary, R. Masters. No beefs re­ John £. Delong, born February ported by department delegates. Crew 2, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. John reminded not to go to mcsshall and pantries in underwear. Switch screen Delong, Baltimore, Md. door from galley to messhall. Install hasp In order to keep door lacked Mary Bounds, born February in Korea and Formosa. 15, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. John EMMA (Bull), November 5—Chair­ Rounds, Houston, Texas. man, R. Edwards; Secratary, Paul Johnson. No beefs reported by de­ Ton! Molis, born February 17, partment delegates. Steward asked to put out more night lunch. Request to Seafarer and Mrs. Antonio Mo­ mora canned milk. lls, Jr., Texas City, Texas. DESOTO (Waterman), December 10 Stanley Freeman, Jr., born Feb­ —Clialrman, Daniel B. Fitigerald; Sec­ ratary, J. F. Castronover. No beefa ruary 3, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. reported by department delegates. Stanley Freeman, Houston, Texas. Crew to try to accrue a new washing machine. Show old machine to IroardAlfi^ Everett, born November Ing patrolman. Vote of thanks for st.eward department. 18, 19-51, to Seafarer and Mrs. Louis Everett, Norfolk, Va. �SEAFARERS Page Ninctccm LOG LOG-A-RHYTHU: Seeking A Touch? . Bjr Alexander J. Leiter. Have you noticed the shipmate who patches his clothes . . . Then goes ashore and spends all his dough? Sea Transfer Saves Seafarer Adramatic emergency transfer using two helicop­ ters saved the life of messman Edward "P a p p y" Doyla on the Wild Ranger (Waterman) after he be­ came critically ill at sea. Seafarer Guy De Boere, NCB, took the photographs showing a Navy doctor be­ ing lowered to the Ranger (top) and Doyle being picked up (bottom) by a second helicopter. Or the one shouting "cheap" if you don't take a cab . . , Yet this guy . . . ashore Always runs up a tab. What are they thinking these fellas who spend ... And then become angry 'cause you won't lend? My theory's not , . . to sit on a shelf. But good golly^ man take stock of yourself. You made "it" and spent "it" you blew "it" away . . . You'll be in some fix come "that rainy day." Why not consider and think of tomorrow . . . So you vjon't have to seek from someone to borrow. "It's my money," he says "I do as I please" . . . To this there's no answer so I leave with the breeze. Free advice 1 can offer to some it's not much . . . Just don't come to me if you're seeking a touch! DEL VALLB (MIstltslppI), Nov. It— Chairman, Jack Procall; Sacretary, Vincent J. Fltigerald. A vote of thanka to the ahip'a delesate for a Job weU done. tS.OO In treasury. No beefs re­ ported. Keys to be checked by aU department delegates. rotary. Homer Starling. Ship's dele­ gate reported everything okay. Few hours' disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Ship needs fumigation for roaches. Vote of thanks to steward department for fine Thanksgiving Dinner. MAYFLOWER (Mayflower), Jan. 2S —Clielrmen, John D. Barnett; Secre­ tary, T. F. Creaney. Cable sent to headquarters regarding man missing ship in Baytown, Texas. S7.64 in ship's fund. New television antenna Installed. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. LUCILE BLOOMFIELD (Bloomfleld), Nov. •—Chairman, W. Mith; Secre­ tary, F. Mitchell. The crew of this ship concurs motion made by member on Steel Flyer (Isthmian) in August 3rd ship's minutes that section 67 of the Seatrain contract be adopted la the general agreement. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. EAOLE VOYAGER (United Marltime), Jan. 21—Chairman, L. Wllllamu Secretary, F. Q. left. All cUsputes settled. Letter being written to head­ quarters for clarification on wipers doing sanitary work. PENN VOYAGER (Penntrans), Nov. 8—Chairman, John Hunt; Secretary, A. B. Barnes. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly. Motion to incorporate present vacation of MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Jan. 19—Chairman, A. Elllngsen; Secretary, J. C. Barnette. Stiip's delegate re­ ported aU running smoothly so far. S3.GO in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported. Vote of thanks to acting ship's delegate A. Ellingsen for a job weU done. Motion to elect him as ship's delegate. Clarification requested on $800 vacation pay. Additional handrail to catwalk back aft needed. Clock should be instaUed back aft. THETIS (Rye Marine), Nov. 19— Chalrmars, Herman R. Whisnant; Sec­ retary, G. G. Lane. Dispute with cap­ tain about soogeeing and painting rooms to be taken up at payoff. S21 in ship's fund. Compliments to the West Coast members aboard ship for a job carried out and well done. Vote of thanks to chief cook and steward for a Job well done also. PORTMAR (Calmar), Nov. 26—Chair­ man, G. Hatgimlsios; Secretary, H. Kennedy. Few beefs in deck depart­ ment regarding working on deck be­ fore 6 AM and after 5 PM. No other beefs reported by delegates. Crew asked to use passageways instead of coming through pantry during meal hours. TRANSNORTHERN (Globa Water­ ways), Nov. 4—Chairman, J. Quinter; Secretary, J. Hauser. Very few re­ pairs have been made. No other beefs reported. Vote of thanks to steward department. NATALIE (Maritime Overseas), Nov. 28—Chairman, J. McLaren; Secretary, R. W. Ferrandlz. $10 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Entire crew gave steward department a vote of thanks for a job well done all trip. A sam­ ple of oil in water was saved to be checked by patrolman. Lodging al­ lowance to be checked regarding lack of water for over twelve hours. Call­ back to be cleared for deck depart­ ment. ALCOA PARTNER (Alcoa), Nov. 26 —Chairman, Robert D. Schwarz; See- 9400 with the new $800 plan to benefit all brothers. Ship to be sold in Tampa, Florida, upon arrival. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Dee. 22—Chairman, G. Chandler; Seeratary, W. Clegg. $99.45 in treasury. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Motion to ask Captain to hav« signs made about keeping longshore­ men out of topside passageway. Voted to have free cokes on Christmas day using money from ship's fund. Will get in touch with TV repair man in Texas City. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Dec. 17—Chairman, C. John­ son; Secretary, R. McCulloch. Bosun removed from vessel at Bordeaux, France, with infected leg. A vote of thanks to the steward and his de­ partment for good chow and service. Suggestion that sliip's hospital be used for sick men instead of them remaining In watch foc'sle. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Dec. 17—Chairman, D. B. Jordon; Secretary, Roscoe L. Aiford. Delayed sailing to be taken up with Union. Union to see if dllTcrent arrangement can be made in engine department quarters so that each watch will have a separate foc'sle. All hands re­ quested to help messman keep ship clean, to cooperate in the safety of the ship and not to use the washing machine between the hour of 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM. No one to operate valves The Barbara Frietchie (Winchester) turned in one of the most unusual reports from a ship at sea in quite a while. The ship's delegate, Ralph King, decided that some onn else could take the ship home and give him a rest, so he resigned at the shipboard meeting. The resignation was accepted't* and nominations were the order of business. What happened? King was nominated and reelected in prompt order. According to this crew, the big beef aboard ship is over the fact that the steward is serving "too damn many sirloins and not enough hot dogs." One crewman said it was obvi­ ous that the Bal­ timore contingent aboard ship "misses the East Baltimore Street cooking." t- X li­ on the Del Aires (Missis­ sippi), the crew King gave ship's car­ penter Rids a vote of thanks for his alertness and prompt action which saved the life of an AB while the ship was docking. De­ tails are missing, but at least one SlU able seaman isn't. 4" 3* 4» A suggestion that ships' meet­ ings be rotated and held during different hours of the day .has come from the Warrior (Water­ man). The crew said this will enable men on watch when meet­ ings are usually scheduled a chance to attend the shipboard Union sessions. ^ ^ 16After sailing under the Liberian flag for a while, the Globe Prog­ ress (Ocean Cargo) has come back for heat in crew foc'sles except engi­ neer in charge. MORNING LIGHT (Watermen), Dec. 17—Chairman, Raymond Hodges; Sec­ retary, A. E. DeLaney. Claptain ne­ glected to get milk In foreign ports. Crew's beefs about night cook & baker to be taken up with patrolman. Ship's delegate to see patrolman about pay­ ing off ship in New York before Christmas. Crew asked to turn wash­ ing machine motor off after use and to cut down on noise in messroom. SHORT HILLS (Sea-Land), Nov. 13 —Chairman, Luke Wumbt; Secretary, Paul L. Whitlow. Crew complained about inadequate slopchest. Need more popular brands of cigarettes and other items. Request better mail service. Should eliminate age limit on the Pension Plan so that a man can retire after he has his seatime in, gardless of age. Vote of thanks to steward department. ZEPHYRHILLS (Pan American Overseas), Jan. 2S—Chairman, D. A. Sawyer; Secretary, A. Fecteau. Noth­ ing done about any painting of galley, pantry or messrooms. Mate claims he hasn't enough paint this trip. GaUey range oven not working yet. Baker's oven and mixing machine still the same, working one day and out again the next. $5.25 in treasury. Vote of thanks to baker M. Trotman for splen­ did work done and to the steward. Charlie Thompson is doing a fine job as ship's delegate. SWORD KNOT (Suwannee), Dec. 11 —Chairman, Jack Craven; Secretary, Roy Elford. Captain requests all men to be back on board ship one hour before sailing time. $25.87 in treasury. Joe Bremer elected new ship's dele­ gate. Crew gave $100 to Cape Argus (Capetown newspaper) for a donation to a local orphanage over the holi­ days. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), Nov. 26—Chairman, Bob Campbell; Secre­ tary, E. Schroeder. $24.50 in tre.nsury. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Laundry to be cleaned after use. Suggestion made that patrolman call a special meeting at the payoff to straighten out the food beef. DEL CAMPO (Mississippi), Nov. 5— Chairman, D. A. Ramsey; Secretary. Richard C. Gentry. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. All members of the crew using the pantry should clean it up when finished. The same applies to the Laundry. Crew a.sked to remove clothes from the engine room spaces after they are dry. LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Nov. 19—Chairman, Juan Rueda; Secretary, Karl H.igstrom One man hospitalized in Honolulu. All re­ pairs to be taken earc of at sea. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Ship's dele.gate to turn duties over to deck delegate in Batlinmre Posing on the John C (Atlantic Carriers) while on a US Gulf to Far East run are (l-r) Cuiry, AB; Mayham, AB; Toyer, OS; and an unidentified Seafarer. E. J. George, third mate, sent in the picture. under the US flag and the crew the women of St. Cross Episcopal is working to bring the ship up to Church in Hermosa Beach, Cali­ SIU standards. The takeover gave fornia. The crew received a num­ crewmembers a first-hand look at ber of gifts from the women'B the substandard conditions aboard group In recent months and feelB these non-union vessels and the It can show Its appreciation by picture was a pretty dismal one. returning the favor. A number of improvements were 4. 4, i immediately put into effect so that The washing machine aboard the there would be no back-sliding to Kenmar (Calmar) Is really getting the living and working conditions a good working-over and Impatient that were current 20 years ago. crewmembers can't wait for their turn to use the machine. The crew H S- tis discussing the possibility of hav­ The gang aboard the Alcoa ing the chief engineer drill a big­ Planter (Alcoa) will take up a ger hole for the drain so they can collection at payoff and send the speed up emptying the machine money with a thank-you letter to for the next guy in line with his wash. When all replacements are aboard, election of a new shiji's delegate wiU be held. Preparation of food not up to standard. TRANSYORK (Transwestern), Dec. 7 —Chairman, A. M. PietiowskI; Secre­ tary, Edward L. Moore. Taylor elected ship's delegate. No money in ship's fund. Twenty-five cents to be donated by each man on ship for books re­ ceived from American Merchant Ma­ rine Library Association. Portholes to be checked before washing down. Bigger fans needed in messman's room and messhall. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Jan. 6— Chairman, E. G. Keagy; Secretary, R. Sanderlin. One man put ashore in Alexandria due to illness. Most beefs have been settled. Crew will receive the $250 Safety Award for this period for no accidents. $32 in ship's fund. Drain needed for crew's laundry room. Steward thanked crew for cooperation. Messroom service has not been satis­ factory. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Jan. 20—Chairman, F. Pastrano," Sec­ retary, R. Scholl. $24.24 cash on hand. Motion adopted to get auto­ matic timer for washing machine. Crew going on record 100% for pro­ posal submitted by the Cities Service Norfolk on changes to be made in vacation benefits. OVERSEAS ROSE (Maritime Over­ seas), December 31—Chairman, Karl Hillman; Secretary, R. Donnelly. No beefs reported. $12.35 in treasury. F. Smith given a vote of thanks for doing a good .lob as ship's deleg.ate and was reelected. Steward depart­ ment given a vote of thanks for a fine job. Ship's delegate to see cap­ tain about fumigating the ship. NEVA WEST (Bloomfield), Decem­ ber 17—Chairman, Walter Gels; Sec­ retary, Clifford B. J. Brown. Repairs turned in and most of them taken care of at sea. $25.73 in treasury. No hats should he worn in messh.all dur­ ing meal hours. Chief engineer's ham set interferring with crews' radio. DEL MUNDO (Mississippi), Decem­ ber 10—Chairman, James B. King; Secretary, Boyd H. Amsberry. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. James B. King elected new ship's delegate. PETROCHEM (Valentine Chemical), January 4—Chairman, Ralph Bullard; Secretary, Jimmie Higham. $14.00 in tre.isury. No beefs reported. P.-'trolman should talk to captain about sleward dcp.-'rtment overtime. ROBIN KIRK iR^bin Line), Decem­ ber 10—Chairman, Lecnard W. Leldig; Secrel ry, Arch'e L. Smuck. $7.50 in treasury. No beefs reported except for a few hours disputed overtime. Request to have domestic and wash water t^nks ele-ned. 4. 4. 4. One ship's nominee for the "Shipmate of the Month" award or something is an unnamed AB in the deck gang on the Seatrala New Jersey. Our hero is one who calls the watch and bi'in.gs a warm­ ing cup of coffee with him at the same time. There's one good fea­ ture about this, according to Walter Karlak, who wrote in about it from the New Jersey. It makes things a lot pleasanter for the man getting the wake-up call and gets the watch out a little bit easier. An idea like this might even catch on v\ith other ships. 4. 4 The Overseas Rose (Maritime Overseas) is apparently sailing in some tropical clime. While most crews are still wondering how to keep warm on North .Atlantic runs, this vessel's crew is being re­ minded to keep the door to the engineroom clo-pl 1 • r-e heat down. .Another problem for the crew is the TV set which is on the blink. They plan to donate to the ship's fund to have it repaired. Mail Crew Lists To Union Office In order i.i keep ; rcords up to date and to fully protect Seafarers' rights to welfare and other benefits, -it is important that ail ships' dele­ gates mail a complete SIU crew list in to headquarters alter the sign-on. The crew lists are particularly valuable in an emergency when it's necessary to establish seatime eligibility for benefits on the part of a Seafaier, or a member of his family, particularly if he should be away at sea at tlie lime. Crew list forjiis are being mailed to all sliips \">ith this issue of the I.On and can he obtained from Union pa'rolnien in any port. �••J V. SEAPARERS^LOe PkcerKira^- A»rU, Un Seafarer Saves Injured Shipmate To the Editort During the years that I have been associated with the SIU I have never had an occasion to write to the LOG. However, now I would like to take this opportunity to call to your at­ tention an Incident which took place aboard ship. One Seafarer in particular displayed himself in such a way that I, for one, think he de- Jean Makes The Tour' All letters to the Editor for publication In the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. Stopoffs at ports on the Medi­ terranean coast of Europe and North Africa plus cities in the Near East highlighted a run that Seafarer Harold Rowe made on the Jean (Bull) recently. He writes that the trip was "actually a 'Cook's tour,' as we hit 16 different countries and 22 ports." He sent in some of the high spots captured In pictures. • A view of the Acropolis, the arch of Hadrian and scattered Roman ruins at Athens, Greece (top, left). The majesty of this scene, which dates back to the time of Christ, has been marred by modern housing construction • "Suleiman the Magnificent' Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, (top, right) was built in the second half of the sixteenth century in honor of a Sultan of the Ottoman Empire who was known as "the lawgiver." • The famous Leaning Tower of Pisa (right) was built in the 12th century, so the tilt cannot be blamed on the crew of the Jean. What the Seafarers did do was build a pool on deck (right) when the ship hit Bandar Shapur, Iran. The temperature reached 120 in that port and the water provided some welcome relief from the heat. serves personal mention In the LOG. On February 2 we were aboard the Penn Transporter (Penn Navigation) in Sousse, Tunisia, and as we were prepar­ ing to leave the port, a bow line parted and struck SIU dayman Starling Lee. I found Lee lying on the port side of the winch Lee LOG-A-RHYTHM: First Trip To Sea By Greer Farris One bright day, in the month of May, I left home to sail away. My father tvas sad, my mother was weeping. And up and down my spine the chills were creeping. In New Orleans, I was soon to be. With no idea of what would happen to me. If you are really set on going to sea. Keep trying, keep trying, and it will be. Finally one day, after a long, long stay, I sailed from New Orleans for Frisco Bay. We arrived in Panama, after four days had passed, I was begining to wonder how long seasickness could) last. Then coming into Frisco, in the middle of the night. With that bridge hanging there, was also quite a sight. From Frisco to Seattle and to the Canadian shore. Was like falling off a log, for there was still much more. Vancouver to Japan is a long hard haul. And for the next two weeks, we would see no one at all. Fourteen days of water, and of course no mail. Was agreed by all, worse than any jail. Early one morning, men were seen diving for pearls. And this meant we were nearing the geisha girls. Yokohama is great fun on a Saturday night. If you can make it to town and back without a fight. Pusan, Korea, and Inchon as well. In my opinion were a living hell. After a stop in Okinawa, not for very long. We next steamed/ off, for old Keelung. Our ship was empty, we had all spent our pay. So next we sailed for the USA. It isn't much fun being in a storm at sea. As we hit a typhoon, which really scared me. Pitching and rolling for twenty-one days. Came close to putting me into a permanent daze. Back on land, after three months at sea. Was more than enough to last me. With gifts and stories, home I did whisk. Only then did I realize how much I'd been missed. ^ DIRECTORY SlU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Claude Simmons Llndaey Williams Earl Shepard A1 Tanner SECRETARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQU.ARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BiU HaU Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1218 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON John Fay, Agent DETROIT 276 State St. Richmond 2-0140 10229 W. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS....675 4th Ave., Bklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 HOUSTON Paul Drozak, Agent 5804 Canal St. WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax V»"ill:dm Morris, Agent ELgln 3-0987 MIAAU Ben Gonzales, Agent 744 W. Flagler St. FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Nelra, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS Buck Stephens, Agent NEW YORK 630 Jackson Ave. Tel. 529-7548 873 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 NORFOLK 416 CoUey Ave. Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent 625-6503 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO..,,.,. 430 Harrison St. Douglas 2-4401 SANTURCE. PR 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 Phone 723-0003 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep. SEATTLE led Babkowski, Agent TAMPA Jeff GiUette, Agent 2303 1st Ave. Main 3-4334 312 Harrison St. 224-3471 WILMINGTON, CalU .893 N- Mai-lne Ave. Terminal 4-2528 Rogers where he had been seriously injured by the parting line. I summoned help, and everyone came to his assistance. Lee's left arm had been broken and both of his feet had been crushed. His left leg was bleeding badly. Among the men present, only one man gave any thought to applying a tourni­ quet to Lee's leg. This was dayman Robert Rogers from Highland, Texas, who rendered medical assistance to Lee like a professional. Lee was later taken to the hospital in Sousse where the doctors found it necessary to remove both of his feet. How­ ever, they stated that the tourniquet applied by Rogers probably saved Lee's life. From reading the LOG and from my experience through the years, I am quite sure you will agree that Brother Rogers or anyone else who conducted himself in an emergency such as he did deserves special men­ tion as well as a vote of thanks for a job well done. Personally speaking, I feel it Is a comforting thing to know jhat we have such men as Rogers sailing on SIU ships. Paul B. Adams, Jr 4" 4" and for thia I am very appreoiative. There are'far too many who have helped to mention them all by name. However, I re­ member all of them and I would thank them again, in memory of my husband, for their kind­ ness. It has indeed been a privilege to have been the wife of a Seafarer. Ferol Knickerbocker 4-4 4 Welfare Plan Aid Appreciated To the Editor: This is to offer thanks for the assistance by the "Welfare Plan to my wife and I during her recent illness. She is recuper­ ating nicely and is an out­ patient of the Providence Hos­ pital, Mobile, while receiving x-ray treatments. Keep up the good work. The plan has certainly been a big help. Tommy Jenkins * * * To the Editor: Many thanks -to the SIU Wel­ fare Plan for the check cover­ ing my hospital benefits and also for the $2$ extra bonus at Christmas time, another exam­ ple of how the Plan serves SIU members and their families. I consider myself very for­ tunate to belong to such an organization. Thanks again for all the help. Byron C, Siaid * * * To the Editor: This letter will not be a lengthy one, but just long enough to express our appre­ ciation to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. On February 4th last, my husband aiid I became parents of a son, and we just want to acknowledge what a great aid the $200 maternity benefit was to us. At a time when we were most pressed for funds, what with doctor, hospital, clothing bills and such for the new baby, we sincerely appreciated the finan­ cial support. My husband and I certainly want to voice our approval of such beneficial help for SIU families. Mrs. Ranuifo Duarte-AIvarez 4 4 4 Canadian Seaman Favors Cartoons To the Editor: As a Canadian sailor I am constantly reading your news­ paper, and although I don't get the gist of all the stories (since many do not directly concern me), I enjoy the issues and always look for the cartoon. This type of art can really brighten up a periodical. I am a cartoonist myself and have a cartoon published once a month in a house organ in Toronto. I am enclosing some of my work which you are free to use. Gerald McManus , CO Widow Recalls Years Gone By To the Editor: I am writing to thank the SIU and the Welfare Plan for the $4,000 death benefit which I received after my husband, Lester B. Knickerbocker, passed away. Even more, I wish the Union to know that my close associa­ tion with the SIU, its officials and members has given me, as a seamen's wife, a great sense of security. Through the years, I have been befriended and -aided many times when in need. 'Back In a jiffy—the toilet's, plugged." �sMAPAk'Eks L6G Ai>m, ]f«e *Red Label* Cargo Loose, Pointer Handles Crisis The professional seaman is ready for any emergency at Bea—and he usually takes them in stride. A case in point was reported to the LOG via Seafarer J. C. Hoey, ship's reporter on the Alcoa Point-^ er (Alcoa) during an out­ sea broke over the deck. While the bridge was bu.sy trying bound voyage from the Gulf to Tunis. At the time of the incident, the ship was making good headway and everything was reported as "normal." Then, as luck would have it, things started happening. Part of the vessel's deck cargo broke loose from its lashings and began spilling all about. The fact that deck Cargo was adrift was bad enough; however. In this instance, it was "red label" cargo—red for danger. The items that came adrift were oxygen and acetylene welding bottles and butane gas bottles, hardly the kind of thing anyone wants to have scattered about the deck. Fortunately, the crew quickly sprung into action. The captain was promptly notified and he ordered a temporary course change so that the ship could be man­ euvered better and kept on an even keel. Still, in the choppy waters, the ship rolled and pitched a bit and every now and then a JEAN LA FITTE (Waterman), Dec. 17—Chairman, Ceo. Craggs; Secre­ tary, Marcel Jette. Ship's delegate reported no beefs from department delegates. All hands gave steward department u vole of thanks for per­ forming an excellent job. Vote of thanks given to radio operator who put out a line newspaper every day while at sea. $28.01 in ship's fund. MAYFLOWER (Mayflower), Dec. 39 —Chairman, D. M. irvine; Secretary, T. F. Creaney. Everything running smooth. No beefs reported. $27 in treasury. Henry J. Piszatowski elected new ship's delegate. Discussion about installing new antenna for television set. to keep the ship steady, the deck gang went on a "round-up" to gather together the rolling con­ tainers and try to keep them from inflicting damage to the vessel or to any of the crew. Thanks to the alertness, good seamanship and teamwork of the deck department, the job was accomplished in short order and the "Red Label Caper" was brought under control. The gas bottles were success­ fully moved to the top of number 4 hatch, properly stowed and lashed down. The balance of the deck cargo was also checked out to make sure the lashings were secure and there would be no further mishap. All in all, ihe "emergency" ended before long and no one was injured in the helter-skelter that went on. With everything back in order, the ship resumed its reg­ ular course and the crew returned to routine duties once again as if nothing had happened. Hernandez elected new ship's delegate. Crew to take better care of washing machine. Each man to get clean matress covlers. Everybody to cooperate to keep stevedores and peddlers out of the midship house. BEADREOARD (Sea-Land), Dec. 29 —Chairman, Wiiiiam Brown; Secre­ tary, Jack Oisen. No beefs reported by department delegates. Request better grade of meat to be served. Called attention of steward to mold on bread. ANTiNOUS (Waterman), Dec. 28— Chairman, Vernon Haii; Secretary, C. Bradiey. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Medicine chest needs Seafarer Sails Far East As Hometown 'Ambassador' Seafarer Everett R. Perry is sailing on Far East voyages as the unofficial "roving ambassador" for his hometown of Olympia, Washington, and the black gang member says an impulse led to his "title" Albert Rosselini of Washing­ from the Evergreen State's ernor ton to the Governor of West capital city. Bengal. After delivering the letter Seafarer Everett R. Perry (left) delivers a letter of greetings from the mayor of Calcutta, India, to Neil R. McKay, mayor of Olympia, Washington. Perry is Olympia's unofficial "rov­ ing ambassador." MONTiCELLO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Dec. 19—Chairman, E. Haskins; Secretary, M. Hitchock. No beefs reported by department deiegates. Everything running smooth. Request to have decks non-skidded. Use only one washing machine at a time. Crew donated $90 for children's Christmas party to NCO club in Istanbul. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), Jan. 29 —Chairman, H. W. Johnson; Secre­ tary, C. W. Cothran. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Mo­ tion made to have company pay con­ tinuous overtime if ship Is not in port 24 or more hours. Exposed wires on refrigerator should be cov­ ered. JOSEPH V (Ocean Cargoes), Jan. 21 —Chairman, J. R. Prestwood; Secret tary, E. Caudeli. No beefs reported. R. Rogers elected new snip's delegate. Motion to give departing ship's dele­ gate a vote of thanks for a job well done In true SlU style. Request to keep ship clean. WILD RANGER (Waterman), Dec. 24—Chairman, C. L. Stringfeilow; Secretary, none. No beefs reported by department delegates. John A. F. DeNais elected new ship's delegate. Bring cups and glasses back to mess room. Keep mess room clean. Vote of thanks to steward department. BARBARA FRIETCHIE tJ. H. WinChester), Dec. 17—Chairman, Aifred A. Barnard; Secretary, Frank S. Paylor. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates, Ralph O. King elected new ship's delegate. ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), Dec. 3— Chairman, Jimmy Jones; Secretary, W. M. Bruton. No beefs reported by department delegates. Beef on bread and milk. Steward agreed to order adequately for next trip. GLOBE CARRIER (Maritime Over•eas), Dec. 23—Chairman, Ronald D. Slough; Secretary, Abraham Aragones. checking. Vote of thanks to the steward department. Request crewmembers to return cups after use. No beefs reported except for a few hours' disputed OT. Water fountain near deck department quarters to be repaired. Suggestion made to move washing machine. Vote of thanks to Bteward department for a job weU done. STEEL FABRICATOR (isthmian), Dec. 26—Chairman, none listed; Secre­ tary, J. Heacox. No beefs reported. Request to return books to the Ubrary, and to see about screen doors to messrooms. Steward agreed to accept sug­ gestions about cooking and baking. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Dec. 31—Chairman, Gerald Eriinger; Secretary, Werner Pederson. No beefs reported. All hands to take good care of linen and to keep feet off messroom chairs. Vote of thanks to the steward department. MAE (Bull), Dec. 31—Chairman, James Long; Secretary, Frank Bona. ACHILLES (Bull), Dec. 19—Chair­ man, Doug Richardson; Secretary, Charlie Rodela. Everything in order; no beefs reported by delegates. Mo­ tion made to see patrolman about better grade of coffee and toilet tis­ sue. Edward Christian elected new ship's delegate. STEEL AGE (isthmian), Dec. 10— Chairman, Leo E. Movail; Secretary, John Croker. The hot water system will be fixed. $27.72 in treasury do­ nated to Seamen's Church for Christ­ mas fund. No beefs reported. Eddie No beefs reported by department del­ egates. $11.50 in treasury. John O'Toole elected new ship's delegate. Request to clean aU fans and laundry room after use. CLAIBORNE (Waterman), Dec. SiChairman, ian Wilson; Secretary. F, Johnson. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Ian Wilson elect­ ed new ship's delegate. No one is to call Union hall except for delegates. LOSMAR (Caimar),Jan. 4 — Chair­ man, G. Edwards; Secretary, G. Wai­ ter. No beefs reported by department delegates. G. Edwards elected new ship's delegate. Discussion held on excessive blowing of the ship's whistle during the day which disturbs men off watch. Page fweoty One * SEATRAiN LOUISIANA (Seatraln), Dec. 27—Chairman, S. H. Harrison; Secretary, R. Hitchins. $50.75 in treasury. Some disputed OT; otherwise no beefs reported. William S. Sharp elected new ship's delegate. Sugges­ tion made that washing machine be cleaned after each use. Laundry to be kept clean. MADAKET (Waterman), Dec. 26— Chairman, John J. Devine; Secretary, Albert G. Espeneda. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. $3.19 in treasury. Requested that mate post hours prior to scheduled sailing time. Vote of thanks to steward department for a job well done. NORTHWESTERN (Victory Car­ riers), Dec. 10—Chairman, G. Jenson; Secretary, F. H. Mcintosh. No beefs reported by department delegates. Everyone requested to help keep the pantry clean. Stop noise in passage­ ways. CHILORE (Ore Navigation), Dec. 24 —Chairman, J. A. Shea; Secretary, Lioyd McNalr. No beefs reported by department delegates except for a few hours of disputed OT. Headquarters to be contacted about the high prices In slopchest and about the refusal On a trip to India on the Steel Apprentice (Isthmian), Perry was introduced to Kashab Chaudra Basu, mayor of Calcutta and, on impulse, delivered an off-the-cuff greeting from Neil R. McKay, mayor of Olympia. Writes Letter The Indian mayor was impressed with the greeting from the US and wrote a letter to the Washington mayor. Perry was given the greet­ ing to deliver and he did so after the four-month voyage. Before leaving India, Perry also spoke to a number of East Indian Rotary Club gatherings to present a sketch of life in the US in general and in the Washington city in particular. In a later trip as "ambassador," Perry carried a message from Govto post list. Key to pantry to be left with gangway watch. Return cups to pantry. Keep natives from passage­ ways during Suez transit. AFOUNDRiA (Waterman), Dec. 24— Chairman, J. W. Johnson; Secretary, R. Sanchez. Water cooler has to be fixed. J. W. Johnson elected new ship's delegate. Ship's delegate to see mate about the wind breaker on bow. OCEAN EVELYN (Maritime Over­ seas), Dec. 19—Chairman, Aiex Janes; Secretary, W. E. Oliver. $6.25 in treasury. B^erything Is in good order. Repair list has been turned in and everything has been taken care of. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion made and seconded to maintain baggage room in NY. This has been a necessity for most brothers and should be continued. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for the fine food and service. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), Dec. 18 —Chairman, N. Paine; Secretary, W. W. Christian. $10.50 in treasury. No beefs reported. J. Velazquez elected new ship's delegate, and W. W. Chris­ tian elected new treasurer. Request the patrolman to discuss fast turn around in port with the company so that there is more time off or extra pay for the time each man is on board. DEL ORG (Delta), Dec. 12—Chair­ man, Leo Watts; Secretary, Dick Grant. Everything running snioothl.v. Suggestion made that doors on crew rooms be closed more easily so as not to wake up members sleeping. A vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a good job, good service and good food. Two men hospitalized In Buenos Aires. STEEL MAKER (isthmian), Nov. 4— Chairman, Herbert Knowies; Secre­ tary, C. (Butch) Wright. $5.30 in treasury. Repairs taken care of. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Elected C. (Butch) Wright new ship's delegate. A vote of thanks to steward department for Job well done. Help keep the laundry clean. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Dec. 17—Chairman, none; Sec­ retary, Z. A. Markris. OS taken off in Panama on account of illness. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Crewmenibers asked to take better care of new washing machine. Vote of thanks to steward department for improvement of food over last trip. at the palace in Calcutta, Perry was presented with a statue of a sacred Indian cow. Then, upon his re­ turn to the States, he presented the carving to the Governor at the State House in Olympia. While in Calcutta, Perry spent a half day with the secretary to the Governor touring the palace. He also attended a meeting of the city council, visited a university and spoke to industrial leaders at a banquet of service clubs in the Great Eastern Hotel, using as his topic "the value of unions to industry." Cordial Reception In every instance Perry said he was received very cordially and was shown every possible courtesy, "India is a very friendly nation," he said. Many Americans have been im­ patient with India over its attitude toward the US, but Peri-y urged more sympathy with the problems of the new nation. "Remember the people of India are very unfamiliar and new to the ex­ periences of independence. We should be tolerant of their attempts to learn to stand by themselves and should assist them in their ad%'ancement." He said many Seafarers who visit the country have contributed to this understanding on a personal level by their individual contacts with the people. An even greater free exchange of ideas between the people of both nations is needed to insure that India can advance as a modern democratic nation, he added. Urge EarBy Healtii Exam Renewal The Medical Department of the Seafarers Welfare Plan urges Seafarers whose clinic cards are expiring to get them renewed in advance and not wait until the last minute. This is particularly true in cases where a man has just paid off a ship and expects to be ashore awhile. If the examination at the SIU clinic is taken imme­ diately, then if there is any need for medical treatment it can be obtained through PHS without having to delay ship­ ping out. It is not necessary to wait until the year is up to get the clinic card renewed at the SIU health centers. This can be done as much as two months in advance of the expiration date. �Piee Twenty Tw* SEAFARERS April, lost LOO Shipmates On Hospital Watch For Seaman ill With Diabetes Shipshape by Jim Matoa The "Brotherhood of the Sea" is more than just a symbol, Seafarer Arthur Kavel dis­ covered recently while sailing as third cook aboard the Transeastern (Transeastern Ship­ ping). The tanker was on a grain that Kavel's condition would not at the hospital in a diabetic coma, run to Poland when Kavel permit a long voyage home. In­ but the treatment given him by became gravely ill in March stead, it was stated, he should be Polish doctors brought him around with a diabetes attack. He had to be hospitalized when the ship reached Gydnia, Poland. Kavel received treatment in the hospital but his condition contin­ ued to be serious. When the ship finished deliver­ ing its cargo, and prepared to sail Kavel for the States, the medical authorities advised flown home, with someone accom­ panying him all the way. This was done, with utilityman William McKeon going along on the plane. During Kavel's hospitalization, the doctors requested the ship's master. Captain J. Overbeke, to have someone at the Seafarer's bedside for at least 16 hours a day. The ship's delegate, Charles James, thereupon set up a system for the hospital stay and at least two Sea­ farers were at Kavel's bedside around the clock. Kavel spent his first three days San Marino On Flour Run, Creiv Finds Smooth Sailing Somewhere in the Indian Ocean the crew of the San Marino (Peninsular Navigation) is relaxing and watching the stars glide by. But before the Liberty ship left Augusta, Sicily, for Southeast Asia, ship's delegate Audley Foster wrote the crew is looking forward to a voyage the rest of the way to the LOG to report on the good and back." crew's smooth sailing. "For me, the trip to deliver flour to Indonesia began on Mardi Gras day in New Orleans when I joined the ship as AB. From that festive city we went to Mobile, Ala., to load our cargo, a job that took II days. On March 15 we pulled up anchor Foster and headed for the high seas." At New Orleans, Foster said, the vessel shipped with quite a few oldtimers, "including Jack Gardner and" Niels C. M. Hansen, who has about 50 years seatime from cap­ tain on a Norwegian sailing ship to bosun and AB on SIU vessels." While overall the ship has a fine crew in all departments, Foster said "the cooks are exceptional and, as the old saying goes, 'she isn't much on OT, but she sure is a good feeder'." He lilso reports the crew is especially appreciative of the canned pasteurized whole milk now being put aboard ship. "We are drinking fresh milk every day and it sure means a lot on this long Uip." A voyage of four to five months Gardner Hansen Is forecast as "this Liberty is very Blow. But this will help us keep our pay and bring in a clean ship," he added. "So far, we had a real smooth trip from the States to Italy and W/RITBTO TmijO0 Missed Ship, Santos Gets Him Home Missing a ship isn't a pleasant situation for any seaman, espe­ cially if he happens to be as far from home as Seafarer William Lawrence Wootton, Jr., found him­ self when he was stranded in Africa. But all turned out well enough when he made it back to the States via the Del Santos (Mississippi) after missing the same company's Del Mundo in Luanda, Portuguese West Africa. Wootton wrote to the LOG to thank the gang on the Del Santos for willingly lending him a hand all the way home. He said that ever ything he had was left on the Mundo and he felt pretty awful after miss­ ing the ship. He came home as a workaway on the Santos and the crew "did all it Wootton could for me, in­ cluding opening the slopchest and fitting me from head to toe with new gear." The skipper and the purser came in for special men­ tion, as they went out of their way to see to It that he was supplied with everything he needed. Shoe polish, a razor and blades were the least of it, Wootton re­ called, because he was really "schooner-rigged" when the Del Santos took him aboard. He also expressed thanks to the ship's delegate and steward on the San­ tos who saw to it that he had a few dollars to get to shore once they hit New Orleans. "They were a real good bunch all around," he added. The American Consul and viceconsul in Luanda came in for a share of praise for their efforts. "They too saw to it that I had the best." It's good to know, Wootton pointed out, that when a Seafarer does run into a problem, there are brother seamen and others willing to .help him. out. . . . , finally. The captain also made arrange­ ments to have food sent from the ship every day and the whole crew took turns at standing watch in the hospital. Kavel is now resting at his home in Brockton, Mass., deeply appre­ ciative for the assistance given by his shipmates. "I move we give a vote of thanks to the galley for good feeding.' Salvada Crewman Cites Union Aid To the Editor: Just a small note of apprecia­ tion from my wife and I (some­ what belated, I'm afraid) for the SlU's kind and considerate action during the picketing of the Salvada of whose crew my son was a member. In a letter from him dated December 27, he told us of the kindness of the American seamens' unions and of the TV that was installed aboard the ship. We received his letter in a parcel which took until March 3 to reach us. That is why this note is so long overdue with our thanks, but that makes it none the less sincere. Our son enjoyed his stay and the TV and wishes to thank the Union and the Boy Scouts for making such an awkward situa­ tion friendly. Once again, our thanks and may God bless all. James West , (Ed. note: Mr. West lives in the Inch, Edinburgh, Scotland. The Salvada was picketed in December when the ship under­ cut a US-flag vessel in obtaining a grain cargo under the 5050 law.) Research Group invites Seafarers To the Editor: The type of work done by the International Oceanographic Foundation may be of inter­ est to members of the SIU. The foundation has been estab­ lished to advance scientific re­ search and knowledge of the ocean. Among our activities is the publication of a bi-monthly magazine "Sea Frontiers." An­ other project of the foundation is the awarding of scholarships to worthy students who are sons of charter boatmen or fisher-' men. In addition, a special committee has been appointed to e.stablish communications between anglers or laymen who wish to aid research and the scientists whom they can assist by collecting marine specimens or observing oceanographic phenomena. The foundation is located at 1 Rickenbacker Causeway, Virginia Key, Miami 49, Fla. We shall be glad to answer any question that your Union members may have and hope to have some seamen take part in our work. Phyllis Palmer J. J. Expresses Thanks For Use Of Hall To the Editor: In behalf of the officers and board members of the New Or­ leans chapter of the City of Hope, may we extend our very deep gratitude and thanks for permitting us to have our party in your magnificent building at New Orleans. It was a tremendous success and this was due to the assist­ ance of the building staff. It was a joy and a pleasure to have such men of the calibre you have in your Union work with us. Their patience, their manner, and the wholeheartedness which they employed in their dealings with us deserve fr... . . . All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOO must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. the highest compliment and praise. We hope that the fruit of our l^ors, and those of your staff, vsTll help in some small meas­ ure bring about more scientifio research and possible cure for the catastrophic diseases which the City of Hope works so hard to alleviate. Mrs. Lester Seellg t Union Benefits <A Big Comforr To the Editor: So that all my Union broth­ ers do not think I've overlooked their interest in me, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of them and the Union for what has been done to make things easier for me during my disability. I recently got out of the hos­ pital and want to say that it is comforting that our Union has seen fit to provide benefits that we can all depend upon. For myself, thanks to all the Union brothers who made this pos­ sible) Joe Pilutis 4" i Wife Praises Welfare Help To the Editor: Please accept our thanks and appreciation for the manner in which you handled our claim during my recent illness. It is a good feeling to know that someone is backing you up in such an ordeal. The doctors say that I am on the road to complete recovery for which we are grateful. Again, our sincere thanks for the Union's help. Mrs. James A. Turner Cara Sea Marks Shipmate's Death To the Editor: We signed on the Cara Sea on January 16 in Norfolk, Va., and sailed for Yugoslavia. While we were unloading in Rijeka we lost one of our brothers, Millard E.' Byron. He suffered a heart attack about noon on February 16 and died In a matter of minutes. The doc­ tor who pro­ nounced him dead at 12:15 ordered him taken ashore and he was removed from the ship at about 1 PM. We awaited word from his Byron relatives re­ garding the disposition of the body, but we did not receive any reply before sailing at 6 AM on February 18. Before sailing, I sent the Union a let­ ter stating that we were leaving him in Rijeka. After about 10 days the captain got a wire stat­ ing that Byron's remains were being returned to the States aboard the Trebingje. Upon arriving in Port Ar­ thur, I was informed that the Trebingje had run into a storm, that in some way or other the container was not properly se­ cured and that Byron had to be buried at sea. As ship's delegate I want to extend tiie crew's condolences to Byron's family and friends and also convey this informa­ tion about the circumstances of his death. I feel we owe the family an explanation of the facts and was asked by the crew to take care of the matter. Herman D. Carney 44S- Welfare Assist Cited By Wife To the Editor: I would like to express my sincere thanks to the SIU Wel­ fare Plan for the financial as­ sistance that it provided in connection with the medical and hospital bills accumulated during my stay at the hospital for major surgery. I would also like to thank the Union representatives in San Francisco for their courtesy and help in securing the proper papers for Welfare Plan bene­ fits and forwarding them to me. I know my husband also ex­ presses his appreciation for this help. My deepest thanks to all con­ cerned in the SIU for the won­ derful good that is being done. Thank you also for the LOG which is sent to our home dnd which we enjoy reading. Mrs. U. P. Knowles �" FT"' -s iiprll, 1962 SEAPARBRS Tage Twenty Three LOG It's A Boy This Time - ?>' FlHANCrAt REPORTS. The constitution ol the SIU Atlantic, Gull, lakes and In­ land Waters District nakes speclllc provision lor saleguardlng the MeBberahlp'! noney and Union llnances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and lile auditing committee elected by the mem­ bership. All Union records are available at slU headquarters In Brooklyn. Should any member, lor any reason, be relused hie constitutional right to In­ spect these records, notlly SIU President Paul Hall by certllled mall, return receipt requested. y . yy.- TRUST FUNDS. All trust lunds ol the SIU Atlantic, Gull, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered In accordance with the provisions ol various trust lund agreements. All these agreements speclly that the trustees In charge ol these funds shall consist equally ol union and management represent­ atives ancf their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements ol trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority ol the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters ol the various trust funds. If, at any time, you are denied Infomatlon about any SIU trust fund, notify SID President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certllled mall, return receipt •requested. Ml SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected by the contracts of the SIU Atlantic, Gull, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and by Union shipping rules, which are Incorporated In the contract. Get to know your shipping rights. If you feel there has been any violation ol your ship­ ping or seniority rights, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board. Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters, by certified mall, return re­ ceipt requested. ii: CONTRACTS. Copies ol all SIU contracts are available In all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and In the proper manner. If, at any time, any . SIU patrolman or other Union offlcial. In your opinion, falls to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. 'MM, • W I PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to bo paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he Is given such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and l£ given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should Immediately be called to the attention ol SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every, six months In the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy ol its constitution. In addition, copies are available In all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer Is attempting to deprive you ol any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. ^ _ RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union .activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role In all rank-and-file functions. Including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtlmers cannot take st^lpboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. . . I.. . . - . • "Ills : Scabs Start A Crime Wave PORTLAND, Ore. — Strikebreakers employed at the struck newspaper plant of the "Portland Oregonian" have gone on a crime spree recently. One of three scab employees ar­ rested on criminal charges contended he just couldn't make ends meet on his strikebreak­ ing pay. « « V «•M» « ««-»«H w « 9r« » P ff »»tKV ««4r6r J*• » K Workers at the "Oregonian" 11 armed robberies and the shoot­ and "Oregon Journal" have ing of a grcoery store owner. been on strike for two and a half years and have been replaced by an odd assortment of strikebreak­ ing recruits. Local police disclosed that the recent arrests add to an already long list of strikebreakers who have run afoul of the law since the newspaper strike began here. In the latest arrests, one 21-yearold strikebreaking mailer at the "Oregonian" was booked on a variety of charges after admitting IMr'eMklM. imsv>veu)6 Police said Terry D. McGill admit­ ted he resorted to crime to supple­ ment his $102 weekly pay. McGill and a partner were captured in a stolen car after trading shots with the police. Both local papers gave heavy coverage to the crime stories and the arrests, but neglected to identify McGill as an "Oregonian" employee. Police also reported the arrest of Alexander J. McDonnell, 23, and Barry T. Phifer, 24, also work­ ing as strikebreakers at the "Oregonian," after a 90-mile-anhour car chase. Both men forfeited n bail when they failed to appear in « court on gun-carrying charges. «69 91 K «« ! Brooklyn 32, NY : ! r would like fo reeeivo the - — Karen, Kathie and David Hansel at 16302 Santa Anita Lane, Hunt­ ington Beach, Calif. William Frank Howard The above-named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to contact A. Howard, 12839 Georgians, Warren, Mich. Roderick R. Brooks Contact Thomas M. Breen, At­ torney, 160 Broadway, New York 38, NY. Telephone BE 3-3740. Harold R. Skow Contact your father at Hudson County Welfare Ins., Secaucus, New Jersey. Albert Morgan Weems Contact either your wife, at 1905 First Avenue, Columbus, Georgia; or your son, Sgt. John E. Weems, RA 24598285, Co. A, 2nd MTB, 32nd Armored, APO 39, New York. Income Tax Refunds Refund checks are being held for the following Seafarers by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco, Calif.: Paul F. Arthofer, Margarito Borga, Theodore Calopothakos, Julian Eugster, Or­ lando R. Frezza, Ho Yung Kong, C. K. Needham, Frank C. Ponce, Marvin E. Satchell (4), Arthur F. Smith, John W. Singer (4), Thom­ as Sullivan, Harold A. Thomson, Francis J. White. J. Early George Lesnansky , William Kaline Gear left aboard the Transorient (Hudson Waterways) will be for­ warded COD if you contact the Stedman Company, Port Arthur, Texas. Clyde C. (Bill) Brown Contact Rosemary Morgan Dag­ gett, c/o Mrs. Mae Schwickrath, 4 Viaduct Road, Chickasaw, Ala­ bama, or telephone 457-8493. Albert Wagner Get in touch with Philip Olan, attorney, 305 Broadway, New York, NY. Joseph Pawlak Contact your wife Janice at 309 Cricklewood St., Torrance, Calif, (phone DA 6-4883). or at TE 5-2763 in Wilmington, Calif., or by wire. Bradus D. Miles ' Contact Mrs. Kathleen Miles, 1040—15th St., Galena Park, Texas. Edward Carl Miscon The above-named or anyone j knowing his whereabouts is asked « to contact Mrs. S. Miscon, 29 Burman Lane, Durban, South Africa. Edward Shrock Contact Tarbox & Jue, attor­ neys, at 3 Embarcadero North, San Fi-ancisco, 11, Calif., regarding Zygmunt Ozinski's accident aboard the Steel Flyer in 1957. Telephone YU 2-1076. Martha McArthur McCurty Anyone having information con­ cerning the above-named, last known to reside in New York and Baltimore in 1930, should contact her brother, E. J. McArthur, 3031 McArthur Drive, LaMarque, Tex­ as. John Crawford Ex-Steel Aprentice The above-named or any one who saw Tamir John Deyoub fall on January 2, 1961, aboard the Steel Apprentice is asked to gel in touch with him at Seamen's General Delivery, Bush Terminal Post Office, Brooklyn 32, NY. Thomas E. Banning Contact Mrs. Banning at 3144 Glencliff Road, Nashville, Tenn. James Antoniades Contact Mrs. Marie Feneck Ry­ der, 1341 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn 36, NY. John Lauren Whisman Contact your wife. Bertha, at 2089 Market Street, San Francis­ co 14, Calif., as soon as possible. Dale Broten You are asked to contact your sister, Mrs. Alvin C. Morey, Route 2, Aitkin, Minnesota. Adrian Vader Contact William Caffentzis, 317 —9th St., Brooklyn, NY. Very Im­ portant. Kenneth Shipley You are asked to contact Katie, EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual In the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or Its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action.at the September, 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy Is vested In an edl-^ torial board which consists of the Executive Board ol the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among Its ranks, one Individual to carry out this responsibility. o Seafarer Raul inglesios and his family of the Bronx visited SIU headquarters recently on their way to file for a $200 maternity benefit covering the newest member, Raul, Jr., held by his mother (center). Mrs. Angela Rivera (left) is the proud grandmother. The newcomer, born March 6, has three sisters at home to help care for him. Inglesias last shipped as electrician on the Monticeilo Victory (Victory Carriers) but is now laid up with a broken arm. - . ZOKE ,j " ~ ;... ^TATS �•<\ ZMlJ HEALTH IHSUR FOR THE AGED » 7 •'i One of the biggest Congressional battles of recent years is shaping up over the Anderson-King Bill, which deals with medical care for the aged. While Seafarers and their families are protected by the Seafarers Welfare Plan and ' the Seafarers Pension Plan, there are millions of elderly Americans to whom passage of the Anderson-King bill repre­ sents the sole hope of obtaining adequate medical care, with dignity, during their advanced years. J ifi-' •r •fc,: K- 't Q. What is the Anderson-King Bill? A. The Anderson-King Bill is a Federal measure which has been infroduced into both houses of Congress and which em­ bodies Administration and labor-endorsed proposals to provide health insurance and medical care for the aged under the Social Security System and the Railroad Retire­ ment Act. * * * Q. What benefits would the AndersonKing Bill provide? k i- m ri- A. The Anderson-King Bill would pro­ vide core, at the age of 65, for American workers and their wives or widows in four basic areas—hospitalization, nursing home core, hospital outpatient diagnostic serv­ ices and home health services. The cover­ age would be OS follows: • Payment of all hospital expenses, in ex­ cess of $10 a day, for the first nine days of hospitalization; payment of all hospital expenses for the next 81 days. • Payment of nursing home bills for up to ISO days, if the patient is first treated in a hospital. • Payment of everything over $20 for hos­ pital outpatient diognostic services. • Payment for up to 240 visits a year for health services at home, including nursing, therapy and "home-maker" services. Q. Why needed? is the Anderson-King bill A. The Anderson-King Bill is needed be­ cause: • People over 65 are hospitalized more frequently than younger persons and stay in the hospital longer. • People over 65 hove higher medical costs than younger people. • People over 65 have smaller incomes than younger people. • People over 65 hove fewer assets than younger people, to be converted into cash. • People over 65 have less insurance cov­ erage than younger people. * * * Q. Isn't there already a program of medical assistance for elderly people in this country? A. In I960 Congress passed the KerrMills Act under which the Federal Gov­ ernment pays part of the cost if the states set up programs of medical assistance to the aged. However, the Kerr-Mills program has proved to be unsatisfactory in a number of respects: • Most states have failed to put into effect a program of medical assistance to the aged. At the end of 1961, only 19 states were paying benefits,^only four out of every 1,000 aged persons in the country were get­ ting benefits and 92% of the benefits were being paid in the three richest industrial states — New York, Massachusetts and Michigan. In only six states were benefits being paid to more than 1% of the popu­ lation over 65. ^ • An aged person must pass a humiliating poverty test before he can get help and, in many cases, his children, too, must pass "means" tests. • There is no uniformity in the program. Benefits vary from state to state, but in most cases are limited and of inferior quality. * * • Q. How much would the AndersonKing Bill cost? A. Under the Anderson-King Bill, the cost of me.dical core would be financed by a very slight increase in Social Security con­ tributions—a fraction of a percent—from workers, employers and the self-employed; The average wage earner would pay about $1 a month, through Social Security, to in­ sure medical benefits both for himself and for his wife or widow. « * * Q. What can I do to help get the Anderson-King Bill passed? A. You can help by writing your Sen­ ators and Congressmen expressing your support of this program. Address your let­ ters with ^he name of your Senators and hometown Congressman to Washington 25, DC. You can also write to the heads of the two committees handling these bills—Rep­ resentative Wilbur D. Mills, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Senator Harry F. Byrd, chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance. But don't delay, because the House Ways and Means Committee is expected to make its decision by late May or early June, so your support is needed right now. nf . :i SUPPORT^-KING BILL I5 Write your Senators and Congressmen today. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1962 Description An account of the resource Headlines: PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE IMPLIES NEED TO OVERHAUL 1936 ACT HOUSE GROUP REPORT RAPS LOPSIDED SHIPPING SUBSIDY PROGRAM FRENCH, ITALIAN MARITIME UNIONS SIGN MTD PACTS NMU SEEKS SCAB ROLE IN ROBIN LINE SIUNA TAXI UNION WINS TOP GAINS IN CHICAGO BEEF DANES LAUD STRIKE AID FROM SIU SEE COASTAL SHIP PROBE; BILL ASKS FOREIGN ENTRY SIU SCHOOL AWARDS SUE NEXT MONTH ARMY UPGRADES CHARTER POLICY CANADA GRAIN STORING PLAN FIZZLES – NO CANAL GREAT LAKES FLEET BUSY IN ANNUEL SPRING FITOUT SEEK US-FLAG OIL IMPORT QUOTA US FEDERAL COURT ACTION BACKS IBU PACT RIGHTS HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE AGED Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/1962 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXIV, No. 4 1962 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/da4039dd9589ba46cd45be2ce7c48c94.PDF ec7c4294100d7d28e9988e9431a1aae4 PDF Text Text ?SG»ieWeiR»y.ffi«55T-/B SEAFARB»SA«)C OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO v. - • ' ^in VETERAN TRADE UNIONIST HONORED. Charles S. Zim­ merman, ILGWU Vice President, and SlU Harry Lundeberg School's new ship named after him in tribute to his efforts as trade unionist and humanitarian. Story Page 7 �Page Two 'RunawayShips'Called Tax Dodgers; MTD Demands Limit to Exemption WASHINGTON—The AFLCIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment has asked Congress to plug a major tax loophole exploited by "runaway" shipowners to de­ prive the United States of large amounts of tax revenues and at the same time injure the U.S. merchant ma^e. O. William Moody Jr., Ad­ ministrator of the Department which represents nearly seven million union members in the maritime and related fields, made the request in testimony presented to the House Ways and Means Committee, Moody assailed the tax ex­ emption allowed to runaway ship operators, U.S. corpora­ tions which organize foreign subsidiaries—chiefly in Liberia and Panama—to engage in in­ ternational trade involving the United States. The practice has become a matter of "great con­ cern" to the AFL-CIO maritime group. Moody said, "because of the detrimental impact it has had upon the national economy, the maritime industry and the workers who must depend upon it for a livelihood. "The operation of foreign flag ships to carry cargoes from a foreign subsidiary of a U.S. corporation to the U.S. parent company has become a maior tax avoidance problem," Moody told the House Committee. He cited the following advantages enjoyed by runaway flag vessels and their owners: • "The earnings of the run­ away flag ships are wholly ex­ empt from taxation in the U.S. and, in fact, are excluded in computing the gross income of the foreign corporation. • "The runaway avoids pay­ ment of wages to American sea­ men at the high U.S. scale and dodges U.S. safety and other maritime regulations, along with taxes. • "The runaway is enabled to use the money he has made at the expense of the American taxpayer and American wage earner to build ships abroad where wages are substandard. Then he operates more ships un­ der foreign flags while we watch our own merchant fleet evapo­ rate," Moody asked the Committee members to take note that at the present time major U.S. oil companies alone operate 314 tankers under foreign flags and 63 other runaway ships cur­ rently operate in the bulk ore trade with the U.S. steel, alumi­ num and gypsum industries owning most of them. "These runaways," Moody testified, "not only represent a net tax loss to the U.S.; they then turn around and act as modem-day 'commerce raiders' by undercutting the Americanflag fleet in the carriage of U.S. export-import trade. "At the end of 1968," the union maritime official empha­ sized, "foreign-flag vessels were carrying some 93 percent of our exports and imports. Many of the foreigners were Americanowned runaway vessels." MFOW's Ymcent J. Malone Dies In San Francisco at 62 SAN FHANaSCO — Vin­ cent J. Malone, past president of the SIUNA-aflWiated Marine Firemen's Union—from 1938 through 1956—died February Vincent J. Malone 26 at his home in San Francisco of an apparent heart attack. He was 62. Malone joined the MFOW in 1934 while he was shipping in the engine department. Prior to his election as president, he had served the union as secre­ tary. Malone was president of the Marine Firemen's Union at April, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG the time MFOW became aflfiliated with SIUNA in 1953. At the time of his death, Malone was representative of the SIUNA and SlU-Pacific District. Malone played an active role in helping to organize the Mili­ tary Sea Transport Union. He also conducted upgrading classes at the MSTU haU, helping many wipers to qualify as fireman, oiler and watertender. Funeral services were held at the Apostleship of the Sea. In­ terment was at Holy Cross Cemetery. Pallbearers were MFOW President Harry Jorgensen; Wil­ liam W. Jordan, past president; H. Disley, C. A. Peterson, Jack Hutton and Duke Wellington. Honorary pallbearers were SIU Representative John Hawk; Morris Weisberger, SUP; Ed Turner, MC&S; Joe Leal, MSTU; George Issel, IWU; and J'^hn Lewis an MFOW pen­ sioner. Malone is suivived by a son. Merle, and a daughter, Con­ stance Starr, of Redondo Beach, California. For practical reasons Moody did not propose outright repeal of the exemption. However, he told the Congressmen: "There is no reason why the exemption could not be limited so as not to exempt the earn­ ings of ships or aircraft under foreign registry which are di­ rectly or indirectly owned by U.S. citizens or U.S. corpora­ tions. This would eliminate the runaway flag and limit the ex­ emption strictly to foxeignowned ships and aircraft." The Union hos boon Invoivod in a foch> finding study on pension pions. During the regular monthly membership meetings to be held in ail ports In May, a full and contprehensive presentation will be made on the sub|M of propoiOd AGLiWD pension plans. In order to foster a complete under­ standing of the merit of each of the pro­ posed plans, forthcoming issues of the Seafarers LOG will contain full details of each plan. This is to be done as a prelude to the membership voting on the matter. Six More Seafarers Earn Licenses; Upgraded Engineers Now Total 318 Six more Seafarers have qual­ nette's last ship was the Portified for their engineer's licenses mar. James Smith was born in after successfully completing Michigan and resides there in training at the School of Marine Lincoln Park with his mother. Engineering sponsored jointly by the SIU and District 2, In addition to serving in the MEBA. The latest graduates engine department, he has also bring to 318 the total number sailed on deck as AB. Brother of men who have passed Coast Smith joined the Union in 1961 Guard licensing examinations in Miami. His last ship was the after taking the comprehensive Geneva. John Shaffer has been sailing course of study offered by the school. The new graduates in­ as a member of the engine de­ clude Steven West, upgraded to partment since 1942, the same chief engineer; Thomas Stin- year he joined the SIU in the nette, second engineer; James V. Port of New York. Bom in Philadelphia, he now lives with his wife, Qarice, in Beverly, New Jersey. Brother Shaffer, newly-licensed as temporary 3rd assistant engineer, last sailed on the Potomac. Harry Payne has been sailing for eight years, and joined the SIU at the Port of Baltimore in West 1960. Following completion of the course and passing the Coast Smith, upgraded to third assist­ Guard exam, he is now rated ant; Harry Payne, third assist­ temporary 3rd assistant engiant; Bland Lewis, temporary third, and John Shaffer, tem­ porary third. Steven West is a native of Poland who now lives with his wife, Masae, in Osaka, Japan. After more than 20 years of sea time aboard Polish-registry ships, he joined the SIU in the Lewis Port of New York in 1964. His last ship before entering the en­ gineering school was the San neer. A native of Baltimore, he lives there with his mother, Georgia. Mrs. Wilhelmina Payne. Brother Thomas Stinnette was bom in Payne's last ship was the Penn Carrier. Bland Lewis holds a license as temporary 3rd assistant engi­ neer. Bom in Jacksonville, Flor­ ida, he now resides there with his wife, Wilma. Brother Lewis has served as a member of the Marine Corps Reserve. He joined the Union in Jacksonville Smidi Shaffer in 1967. Brother Lewis' last Virginia and now makes his vessel was the Newark. home with his wife, Grace, in All engineer department Sea­ Baltimore. He began his sailing farers are eligible for any of the career in 1948 and joined the upgrading programs at the Un­ SIU in the Port'of New York ion-sponsored School of Marine that same year. Brother Stin- Engineering providing they are at least 19 years of age and have a minimum of 18 months of Q.M.E.D. watchstanding time in the engine department, in addi­ tion to six months experience as wiper or the equivalent. Any Seafarer who qualifies and wishes to enroll in the school may obtain additional in­ formation and make application for enrollment at any SIU hall. Information can also be ob­ tained by writing to SIU head­ quarters, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232, or by telephoning the school at (212) 499-6600. Ptm! at Trime Cdls for Re^ Of Taft-ffartfey NEW ORLEANS—Abolish­ ment of the Taft-Hartley law and more realistic contract bar­ gaining between management and labor were cited as neces­ sary for the future health of the U.S. maritime industry here last month at the 20th annual Insdtute (m Foreign Transportation and Port Operations at Tulane University. SIU President Paul Hall par­ ticipated in a panel discussion on "Our Maritime Status—^To­ day and Tomorrow" during the final day of the five-day institute sessions. The Taft-Hartley act was scored as having caused more strikes in the maritime in­ dustry than it prevented because it had been used as a crutch to lean on rather than as an incen­ tive toward realistic bargaining. Joining Hall on the panel— which was moderated by Exec­ utive Director Ray Murdock of the Washington-based Trans­ portation Institute—were An­ thony Scotto, vice president of the International Longshoremans' Association, and the mar­ itime editor of the Baltimore Sun, Mrs. Helen Delich Bentley. ' ' l|L �April. 1969 SEAFARERS Page Three LOG M7D Seminar Speakers Agree: All-Out Maritime Program Needed to Meet Soviet Threat L' WASHINGTON—^Members of Congress, the Maritime industry and labor joined forces in a call here last month for an intensified merchant marine program to meet the growing Soviet menace on the commercial sealanes of the world. Speaking at a day-long seminar sponsored by thp nearly-seven-million-member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department were Senator Charles E. Goodell (R-N.Y.), newly assigned to the Senate Commerce Committee which oversees maritime affairs and Rep­ resentative Robert L. Leggett (D-Calif.), a member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee. The group also heard Judson L. Smith, president of the Fifth Region of the Navy League of the U.S., as well as Captain Richard W. Stone, director of agency relations for the Washington-based Trans­ portation Institute and Jay Lovestone, director of the International Affairs Department of the national AFL-CIO. Goodell warned of "the dangers of Russia out­ stripping us in the maritime field," adding that "what is at stake is the free enterprise system in the mari­ time industry." The New York senator called for "a comprehen­ sive long-range program to restore our merchant ma­ rine, its trade routes and its markets," and said the "first step" must be to reconstitute the Maritime Administration as "an independent and autonomous federal agency." Similar legislation was overwhelm­ ingly approved by both houses of Congress last year, he noted, but was pocket vetoed by former President Johnson. Goodell noted that it is difficult to obtain "reli­ able" estimates on the Soviet fleet because the USSR does not submit fleet data to Lloyd's Register of Ships, as do the countries of the free world. "But," he said, "experts have estimated that the USSR is now in sixth place in the world and its mer­ chant marine will this year replace the U.S. in fifth place. Launchings and deliveries of new ships to the Soviet Union run more than 8-to-l- ahead of the U.S. For every ship the U.S. has on order, Russia has 12." "It is essential that we revive our merchant ma­ rine, create thousands of jobs in our shipbuilding and shipping industry and preserve the maritime pros­ perity of the U.S. and its allies," the Senator added. Leggett echoed the call for action, declaring that while the Soviets are aware of the "multi-purpose role of a merchant marine"—^to serve economic, military and political goals—^the American attitude has been to think of its merchant marine solely as "private enterprise." Where, in fact, the U.S. fleet is vital to "the whole mUitary-industrial complex." The California congressman pointed out that U.S. military and industrial might depends on 77 stra­ tegic materials, 66 of which must be imported. "At this moment," he went on, "more than 96 percent of the tonnage involved in the importation of these strategic materials is brought to our shores by the ships of other nations." Could Blodc Stqpply line If the Soviets gain control of the world sealanes, he said, they could "effectively deny these strategic materials to United States industry." • "We all know what would happen then. We'd have to bank the fires of our industrial empire. We'd be able to produce neither weapons of defense nor consumer goods. We would quickly be reduced to an agrarian economy, the Russians would have made good their boast to 'bury' us economically, and we would be under the thumb of the Soviet Union with­ out a missile having been fired," he added. Stone, a former skipper of American-flag mer­ chant vessels, urged a broad action program to meet the threat of "all foreign ships—^not just the Russians but all of them." If the U.S. loses out in the race for maritime supremacy, he said, "it really doesn't matter whether it's the Russians who win, or the Liberians, or the Greeks, or the Japanese, or some­ one else." Today's maritime problems. Stone declared, stem from the fact that the nation still is operating under "a merchant marine law that's just as outdated as the ships we're sending to sea." He noted that the present law provides benefits for only one-third of the fleet, and added: "With the Russians and every­ one else developing 100-percent maritime programs. Seafarer Hilton Woolsey Killed by YC Booby Trap On October 30, 1967, Sea­ farer Hilton Woolsey signed off the Rosewell Victory to report to the U.S. Army induction cen­ ter in Mobile, Alabama. One year later, while on patrol a few miles north of Saigon, he was killed when a booby trap ex­ ploded. Brother ' Woolsey, who was 25 at the time of his death, was born in Mobile and lived there with his wife, Nancy. He began his sail­ ing career in 1961 and joined the SIU in the Port of Mobile the same year. He completed the course for messman at the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Mobile in November, 1961 and his instructor noted on his certificate: "This man has been a very good student." Following his basic training at Ft. Benning, Georgia, Sea­ farer Woolsey went on to infan­ try -training at Ft. Polk, Lou­ isiana. He arrived in Vietnam in May, 1968, and was assigned to a rifle company. "Hilton wrote often—every day when he had time," his wife said. "He was very concemed about the way the Vietnamese people had to live, and often expressed the hope that the war would soon be over. Hilton was very proud of the way our fight­ ing men conducted themselves over there, and was proud to be one of them. He was very well liked." Brother Woolsey was award­ ed the Bronze Star, the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. He also wore the Infantryman Badge, the Expert Badge with machine gun bar, and the Marksman Badge with rifle and automatic rifle bar. Seafarer Woolsey was buried with full military honors Novem­ ber 5, 1968, in Pine Crest Cem­ etery in Mobile. Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Rosie Woolsey. we can't hope to compete" at 33 percent. Stone called for legislation that would give unsubsidized ship operators "first crack" at government AID, surplus food and military shipments, declaring that subsidized operators, who have been receiving construction and operating assistance so that they could compete with foreign-flag ships for commer­ cial cargoes, have moved into the carriage of gov­ ernment cargoes at preferential rates, thus reaping a "double subsidy." The Transportation Institute official also called for the extension of ship construction subsidies to the entire fleet, declaring that "the only way that con­ struction subsidies make sense at all is if they are available to the entire maritime industry." At pres­ ent, he said, only 14 companies receive such assist­ ance. Stone also urged that tax-deferred construction reserve fund privileges, now available to the same 14 companies, be extended to all American ship operators. "If it's right for the subsidized operator to get this kind of incentive," he said, "it has to be right to give the same incentive to the unsubsidized operator. "After all, the unsubsidized operator has to put away 100 cents on the dollar to build new ships; the subsidized operator gets them at a discount, because the government pays 55 percent of the cost." Speaking for the Navy League, Smith said that Kremlin leaders launched "the most massive ship­ building effort the world has ever observed" only after learning that "this investment was sound eco­ nomically." He added that the "competitive global ambitions" of the Soviets "are conveyed by their sleek, streamlined merchant ships; their modem mer­ chant marine carries the message." He called for a massive educational program to make the American people aware of the value of a modern merchant fleet. "We should know," he said, "that each of the 50 states gain economically every time we build a ship in U.S. yards. But far too few citizens relate shipbuilding to their own hide and pocketbook. But they must leam this." Proposed Coast Guard Regulations Threaten Domestic Fishing Industry NEW YORK—If the mount­ ing jumble of new regulations proposed by the U.S. Coast Guard are put into effect, the American fishing industry may find itself regulated to death and the victim of a military-like take over of its operations, ac­ cording to SIUNA-Safety Di­ rector Joe Algina. The number of new rules and regulations proposed by the Coast Guard has steadily grown since the first announcement late last year that the Coast Guard would soon require that the captain, mate, engineer and radio operator aboard all com­ mercial fishing vessels be li­ censed and certified by it. Another proposed regulation would require all fishing vessels to secure official Coast Guard clearance before leaving port. Also under consideration are innumerable fishing vessel mod­ ifications which would have to be made on existing boats, and legislation which would put the Coast Guard in the business of overseeing the planning and construction stages of boat­ building. The pressure being exerted by the Coast Guard for more and more control over commercial fishing vessel operations stems from that agency's belief that in the name o( safety, all activ­ ities on water come under its jurisdiction. Commenting on the Coast Guard's actions, Algina pointed out that commercial fishermen have great respect for Coast Guard activities in many areas, such as search and rescue oper­ ations, but he emphasized that the proposed regulations and restrictions cannot be justified simply as a matter of safety. "These proposed rules, re­ quirements and inspection pro­ cedures are so extensive and far-reaching that they will put the American fishing industry and fisherman in the hip pocket of the Coast Guard, and the cost may very well put our in­ dustry out of business." Algina also pointed out that fishing vessels and their opera­ tions are in a class by them­ selves and that the Coast Guard's attempts to lump them together with merchant vessels are unwarranted and unwork­ able. "Rules and procedures that are now applied by the Coast Guard to merchant vessels should not be applied to fishing vessels—they just don't fit," said Algina. "The problems faced by the domestic fishing industry are like those faced by no other industry, and the Coast Guard should recognize this." Seatrain Converts Two T-2 Tankers NEWPORT NEWS, Va.— Seatrain Lines, an SlU-contracted operator, is presently converting two T-2 tankers into containerships at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company's yards here. The vessels, to be named the Transoneida and the Transchamplain, will each have a maximum capacity of 303 forty-foot containers or 435 twenty - seven - foot containers. They are scheduled to enter Seatrain's new West CoastHawaii container service. �SEAFARERS Pace Few April, 1969 LOG Formal Bill Proposed in Senate Magnuson Launches Separate MARAD Fight WASHINGTON—The battle has been oflBcially renewed in the Senate for an independent Federal Maritime Administra­ tion with the formal introduction of a bill before the first session of the 91st Congress by Senator Warren G. Magnuson (DWash.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee. Independence for MARAD is regarded by the SIU, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment, and a majority of those in the maritime industry and Congress as a key objective in any program geared to re­ building the rapidly declining American merchant fleet. Although Magnuson's bill (S. 1400) is the first of its kind on the ^nate side this year, the House had earlier started the ball rolling with some two dozen similar measures already on rec­ ord. These include H.R. 336 by Representative John J Rooney (D-N.Y.), introduced on the first day of the session, and H.R. 213, by the chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, Represent­ ative Edward A. Garmatz (DMd.). Provisioiis of B3I Provided for in Magnuson's bill—which would be cited the "Federal Maritime Act of 1969" —are the following elements: • It would establish an in­ dependent Federal Maritime Administration headed by a Federal Maritime Administrator who would be appointed by the President for a four-year term. • A Maritime Board, com­ posed of three members, would be set up within MARAD. It would be chaired by the Federal Maritime Administrator, with the other two members to be presidential appointees. Not more than two members could be from the same political party. • All functions, powers and duties of the Secretary of Com­ merce, delegated to him by the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, would be transferred to the Mar­ itime Administrator and the Maritime Board. A Deputy Ad­ ministrator, who would be em­ powered to serve as Acting Ad­ ministrator during the absence or disability of the Administra­ tor, would not, however, sit at any time as a member of the Maritime Board. • No member, officer, or em­ ployee of either the Administra­ tion or the board could have any business relationship which may have an interest in, or bear­ ing on, his maritime functions. • The provisions of the bill would take effect on the 60th day following enactment. With­ in one year after enactment, the Maritime Board would be re­ quired to submit to the President and to the Congress a report on the current condition of the American merchant marine, evaluating the effectiveness of existing law, and making appro­ priate recommendations. Magnuson's Stateiiient In submitting the bill. Senator Magnuson made the following remarks to the Senate: "This bill is identical to a measure enacted by Congress last year but vetoed by Presi­ dent Johnson. The previous Ad­ ministration maintained that the proper administrative location of the Maritime Administration was within the Department of Transportation. However, in the previous Congress the Senate Commerce Committee held hearings over a period of some five months on the issue of an independent maritime agency and other issues concerning the present state and future of the U.S. merchant marine. We found that the U.S. merchant fleet was in critical condition, its future in doubt, and remedial action of a major nature essential if the United States were to re­ main a leading seafaring nation. Late in the second session of the previous Congress the Senate Commerce Committee favorably reported without dissent legis­ lation to create an independent Maritime Administration. In large measure our action stemmed from the conviction that the Department of Trans­ portation could not provide the 20-Year SIU Goal Realized OA/o Unemployment Laws Amended To Include Great Lakes Seafarers TOLEDO- -Seafarers on the Great Lakes who make their homes in Ohio are, for the first time, eligible for unemployment benefits during the winter months. . This brings to a successful climax a campaign for such pay­ ments waged by the SIU for almost 20 years. With the formation of the Toledo Port Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment some 10 years ago, this became a joint battle which finally succeeded in passage by the last session of the Ohio State Le^slature an amendment to Ohio law which had previously barred such payments to sea­ men. A recent interpretation of the amendment by the Ohio Unemployment Bureau clearly makes the benefits valid. Two Ohio state legislators, who worked diligently along with the SIU and the MTD Port Council in this long-neglected matter were Senator Marigene Valiquette and Representative Barney Quilter. In part, the amendment states that "an individual whose base period employment consists both of seasonal employment. .. and non-seasonal employment . . . credit towards next year. The and who in such combined em­ most recent nonseasonal period ployment has a total of 20 or ran from December 29, 1968 more credit weeks" may be cred­ through March 22, 1969. ited with benefit rights during Seafarers should file claims the off-season months. for unemployment compensa­ Great Lakes piorts are nor­ tion for this winter if they re­ mally closed beginning with the ceived company vacation bene­ last Sunday in December and fits last year or if they worked continuing until the fourth Sun­ on any job between the fourth day in March. Sunday of December, 1967, and the fourth Sunday of March, Vacation Pay Counts 1968. Credit for non-seasonal em­ During its campaign for the ployment is established for the amendment, the Toledo MTD Ohio Seafarer when he receives Port Council charged that the company vacation pay during discrimination which the Ohio the winter period which is nor­ laws permitted in the matter of mally 12 weeks. Such a Sea­ unemployment compensation farer working during the winter for seamen on the Great Lakes lay-off is also eligible for non- was "one of the greatest injus­ seasonal employment credits— tices" in the state. Ohio seamen whether he is employed as a were previously eligible to apply seaman on the lakes, rivers or for unemployment compensa­ offshore—or at some other job. tion only during the 40 weeks For each week of accrued following the fourth Sunday in company vacation time, or each March. However, other mari­ week of work during the last time workers—and all other winter's off season, a Seafarer Ohio workers—were not so re­ is entitled to credit towards un­ stricted. employment insurance benefits Also pointed out, strongly for the past winter. In the same and convincingly, was the fact manner, if he collected company that no other state excludes sea­ vacation pay or worked during men from unemployment bene­ the past winter, he has earned fits during the winter months. necessary leadership in devel­ oping the revitalization program that our fleet so desperately re­ quired. "There is no question that the merchant marine requires spe­ cial attention. It cannot at this juncture be viewed merely as another mode of transportation subject to the general problems we face in the field of transpor­ tation, but rather it must be viewed as an essential industry in serious trouble requiring spe­ cial remedial action. It is my present belief that the necessary attention is more apt to be re­ ceived if an independent Mari­ time Administration is created." Should the bill become law, it would remove MARAD from the Department of Commerce where it has languished since 1950—the year which marked the gradual decline for the United States-flag merchant fleet. Sen. Long Named Merchant Marine Committee Head WASHINGTON — Sen­ ator Russell B. Long (DLa.) has been named chair­ man of the Senate Subcom­ mittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. The late Senator E. L. (Bob) Bartlett (D-Alaska), who died on December 11, 1968, was previously at the helm of this important sub­ committee. The Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee now includes the following senators: John O. Pastore (D-R.I.); Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.); Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii); Joseph D. Tydings (D-Md.); William Spong, Jr. (D-Va.); Robert P. Griffin (R-Mich.); Hugh Scott (R-Pa.); Winston L. Prouty (R-Vt.) and Charles E. Goodell (R-N.Y.). MTD Names Feinstein to Co-ordinate Intensive 1969 Legislative Program WASHINGTON—The AFLCIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment is intensifying its 1969 legislative activities under the direction of a newly-appointed committee headed by Charles Feinstein, a vice president of the International Leather Goods, Plastic & Novelty Workers Union, AFL-CIO. Feinstein was named chair­ man of the Legislative Com­ mittee for the 39-union Depart­ ment at the MTD's recent Ex­ ecutive Board meeting. Serv­ ing with him are Bernard Puchalski, president of the Greater Chicago Port Council of the MTD, and Louis Vignola, pres­ ident of the Delaware Valley and Vicinity Port Maritime Council in Philadelphia. Feinstein and his Comminee associates are co-ordinating the legislative efforts of the various Port Councils with that of the national MTD. Putting stress on person-to-person contact, Feinstein has been visiting key members of the House of Rep­ resentatives and the U.S. Sen­ ate to acquaint them with the legislative objectives and prob­ lems of the Department and its various affiliates. The Committee is calling at­ tention not only to problems of a direct maritime nature but to those of interest to the trade union movement generally and specifically of MTD affiliates. Feinstein will submit a report to the Department on the com­ mittee's activities at the next meeting of the MTD Executive Board. '/rd: Charles Feinstein (left), recently elected chairman of the Legislative Committe of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, explains to Senator Thomas F. Eagleton (D.-Mo.) details of the MTD's 1969 legis­ lative program. Feinstein, a Vice-President of the Internatinal Leather Goods, Plastic and Novelty Workers Union AFL-CIO, will coordinate the legislative program sought in this session of the Congress by the seven-million-member Department of 39 unions during 1969. �April, 1969 SEAFARERS Output of Workers Highest In Transportation Industry WASHINGTON—Productivity of workers in the transporta­ tion industry continues to run well ahead of the national average, the nation's leading industrial engineers were told here. Bertram Gottlieb, director of research for the Transportation Institute, a Washington-based research organization, said that be­ tween 1957 and 1967, the average output per manhour for all transportation workers was 4.5 percent, as compared to the na­ tional average of 3.4 percent. Speaking at the Second National Conference of the Transporta­ tion Division of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers, Gottlieb said the productivity rise was even more pronounced in the railroad industry, where the average output per manhour was 6.5 percent. In the maritime field, he went on, productivity increased "440 percent between 1945 and 1968, while wages increased only about one-third. "This is ironic," Gottlieb declared, "in view of the industry's continued general decline." The American merchant marine has skidded from first among the nations of the world to sixth in the past two decades. Gottlieb offered the productivity figures to refute the concept that unions frustrate efficiency by insisting on wage gains in ex­ cess of productivity and by opposing technological progress. Development of an improved network of transportation facili­ ties, the Transportation Institute official went on, can be achieved more easily in the future through development of a "partnership" between labor and management. "Sharing the common interest which their industry gives them," Gottlieb said, "is one of the surest ways that exist for reducing the tensions that inevitably build up between the worker on the one side and the employer on the other." He pointed out that 32 of the nation's transportation unions recently joined forces in a new alliance which has, as its goal, achieving a "partnership with management in the development of an improved transportation system that would better serve the needs of an America on the move." Gottlieb told the AIIE session that the move by the unions in this direction poses for management a "challenge to co-operate" in developing effective transportation for the nation. Hood Sees Renewed Interest In Massive U.S. Shipbuilding WASHINGTON —A view that "reawakened" national in­ terest in the "sufficiency" of United States seapower could lead to the largest peacetime shipbuilding effort the nation has ever undertaken was ex­ pressed last month by Edwin M. Hood, president of the Ship­ builders Council of America. Hood, who was re-elected to head the council for the coming year, expressed confidence that the industry could well be "on the brink of unprecedented growth" in his report to the 48th annual meeting of the national trade association here. President Nixon can be ex­ pected to adopt "a more for­ ward stance" with respect to sea power, maritime and shipbuild­ ing matters "than has taken place during the last eight years," Hood declared, particu­ larly in view of the "expanding presence of the Soviet Union on the oceans." Hood noted that the Presi­ dent had—^prior to his election — pledged the efforts of his Administration to maintain a United States Navy "second to none" and to the prompt res­ toration of the nation as a "first rate" maritime power. The SCA president expressed his conviction that a great deal of optimism and support were drawn around the seapower goals defined by President Nix­ on. Moreover, he stated, if the expressed goals met with even partial success, the results would be "a greater magnitude of naval and merchant shipbuilding" than has been evident for many years. Page Five LOG Seafarers Aboard Overseas Alice Pluck Downed Flier from High Seas WILMINGTON — Seafarers aboard the SlU-contracted tank­ er Overseas Alice distinguished themselves recently in the dar­ ing rescue of a downed aircraft pilot in storm-tossed seas 85 miles off the California coast. The De Havilland Dove which pilot Warren Bullock had been ferrying from Hawaii to southern California suddenly developed fuel pump trouble and had to be ditched in the sea. Fortunately, the Overseas Alice —which had sailed from Long Beach two days previously to clean out her tanks prior to re­ turning for repairs at a San Pedro shipyard—was close at hand. "It is not often that one is rushed out of the bunk with the general alarm at 3:15 A.M.; knowing something is wrong, rushing about putting on gear, life jackets, etc.," Captain J. P. Osnes, master of the tanker, writes. Volunteers Man Boat Ascertaining that the small plane had ditched alongside, the master asked for volunteers to man the starboard lifeboat. Re­ action to the call was so spon­ taneous, the Captain said later, that some of the Seafarers had to be taken out in case it was necessary to launch the port boat, too. "The seas were rough and it was raining," Osnes stated. "In my opinion, this SIU crew knew they were endangering their own safety by manning the lifeboat. From the time the alarm sound­ ed until the boat was in the water, only five minutes had elapsed. I have been sailing for 25 years and this was the fastest time on getting a lifeboat over the side I have ever witnessed. The efficiency of the entire op­ eration was a show in skilled seamanship." To Pilot Bullock, the rescue was near-miraculous. "I was in the water for close to two hours while six men in a small boat from the ship tried to get to me," he relates. "They really did a terrific job. I'm sur­ prised they could even launch the boat in those seas. The only thing I could do was to turn on a flashlight every time I hit the top of a wave." Bullock had just time to put on a life jacket after the plane submerged and bobbed back to the surface. Standing on a wing, he attempted to inflate a life raft, but the high winds blew it out of his hands and knocked him into the seas. Lifeboat Engine Goes He said he was foundering at one point, blinded by the spray and gagging on the salt water, when his hand struck a life jacket thrown by the men in the lifeboat—^fortunately with good aim. With this additional jacket, he managed to keep his head above water most of the time, until pulled aboard the small boat, which had burned out its engine during the search. Final­ ly, he was hauled aboard the Overseas Alice, from which he was picked up at daylight by a Coast Guard helicopter dis­ patched from Long Beach. Taken to Vandenberg Air Force Base near Lompoc, Bul­ lock was treated for exposure and minor injuries. It was there he vowed he would "stick to flying over land" after his ex­ perience in battling 15-foot swells and a 40-knot gale in the dark. Bullock, 47, is a veteran pilot who has logged four years ferrying light planes to Vietnam. Captain Osnes put it this way: "I would like to take this oppor­ tunity to say that I have never sailed with a better unlicensed crew. This rescue operation was smooth and team work so evi­ dent that truly I saw the broth­ erhood of the sea and commend the SIU and its members." Andrew E. Gibson Sworn In As MARAD Chief WASHINGTON — Andrew E. Gibson has been sworn in to head the Maritime Administra­ tion, still within the U.S. Depart­ ment of Commerce. The oath was administered by Commerce Sec­ retary Maurice H. Stans, who said that Gibson was taking on "probably the toughest job of Gibson all" in the de­ partment. Stans declared that Gibson was offered the post after an extensive screening process indicated that he had the "approval of all segments of the maritime industry, subsi­ dized, unsubsidized, shipbuild­ ers, labor and management." Before coming to his present post, the 47-year-old Gibson had been a vice-president with the management consulting firm of Diebold in New York. He previously has been vice presi­ dent of the New York Shipping Association, a member of the advisory board of the U.S. Mer­ chant. Marine Academy, a gov­ ernor of the Propeller Club of New York, and a director of the National Cargo Bureau. Gibson's nomination as Mari­ time Administrator by President Nixon was confirmed by the Senate last month on March 13. ••: . -i .'-IJV The Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) which picked up downed pilot Warren Bullock after he was forced to ditch plane in storm. �Page Six SEAFARERS LOG April, 1969 'Hypocriticar Tax Laws Responsible For 'Runaway Ships/ Legislators Say WASHINGTON—^Two con­ gressmen who spoke at recent meetings at the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department both highlighted the necessity of countering the growing menace of "runaway-flag" shipping by closing present tax loopholes which encourage foreign regis­ try of American-owned vessels. Representative Frank Thomp­ son, Jr. (D-N.J.) told the union leaders representing nearly sev­ en million members that "as a minimum we ought to set a high price on 'runaway' shipping; as a maximum we ought to work to have these vessels restored to American registry." Thompson said this goal could be at least partially ac­ complished by closing present tax loopholes which allow American companies which reg­ ister their ships abroad to escape paying U.S. income taxes. "Perhaps in this way—^by raising the ante on these 'run­ away' operators, we can take some of the 'convenience' out of this scheme of building, regis­ tering and crewing their ships abroad. "At least we will force them to pay some of the cost of run­ ning the government—and the tax revenue which results could all be ear-marked for the re­ building of the American fleet which they have helped to destroy." Thompson called for a stepup in American ship construc­ tion, declaring: "If we can find the endless billions of dollars that are needed for other programs like space exploration, then we can find the dollars that are neces­ sary to save our fleet from total destruction." He urged that prompt atten­ tion be given to a new maritime program that would concentrate on development of vessels "built in this country, registered in this country, and crewed by Sea­ farers from this country," and stressed that it be "fair and equitable to all segments of this industry," instead of serv­ ing just "a few selected com­ panies." U.S. Slipping Badly At a similar meeting, Repre­ sentative Jacob Gilbert (DN.Y.) pointed out that the United States, once the world's leading maritime power, is now slipping badly in the maritime race due to a continuous decline in shipbuilding and to an in'crease in the registration of American-owned vessels in such countries as Liberia and Leb­ anon. Last year the U.S. ranked 10th in shipbuilding, Gilbert said, with the Japanese launch­ ing 17 million tons of shipping compared with a total of 441,000 for the U.S. At present the U.S. ranks fifth in size of its merchant fleet but it is expected to drop to sixth place behind the Soviet Union this year. The problem of the runaway ships has become so acute, he said, that for the first time American-owned and Ameri­ can-operated ships flying foreign flags now have a greater car­ rying capacity than our do­ mestic fleet. "A total of 434 Americanowned ships now sail the seas under 17 foreign flags," Gilbert noted, "and their cargo capacity exceeds the total capacity of the 976 merchant vessels remaining in our domestic fleet." Last June the U.S.-owned foreign flag fleet had a capacity of 16.5 million tons while the U.S. domestic fleet had a capac­ ity of 15.3 million tons. This represented an increase in the U.S. foreign-flag tonnage of Upholsterers Morale Still Mgh After five-Months on Strike AUSTIN, Tex. —- A strike against the Economy Furniture Company by Local 456 of the Upholsterers' International Un­ ion, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, is now in its fifth month. Despite a certified victory in an NLRB-conducted election by the Upholsterers in May, 1968, by a vote of 252 to 83, the union reports continued refusal on the part of Milton T. Smith, the company's president, to comply with an NLRB order to bargain in good faith. Management here has ob­ structed all efforts to organize the workers, more than 85 per­ cent of whom are MexicanAmericans. Two previous at­ tempts to unionize the shop were unsuccessful, until the break­ through last year, which the un­ ion has been unable to consum­ mate in terms of a contract. Despite this, however, and the added fact that management has resorted to bias towards its employees in the form of ethnic name-calling, the union reports that morale among the workers "has never been higher." Two recent resolutions adopt­ ed by MTD and its affiliates pledged the full support of la­ bor in opposing and publicizing the company's "unfair, unjust and biased" attitude. Contribu­ tions may be sent to the Texas AFL-CIO in Austin, Texas, ear­ marked for the UIU Local 456 Strike Fund. The Economy Furniture Company makes products mar­ keted under the Bilt-Rite, West­ ern Provincial and Smithtown Maple names. 800,000 tons, said Gilbert, add­ ing, "There is every indication that this trend will continue— foreign flag capacities increasing at the expense of our domestic fleet." U.S. vessels sailing under foreign flags are called "run­ away ships," Congressman Gil­ bert explained, "because their owners deliberately run away from American registry in order to escape American taxes, American seafarers' pay scales, and American safety standards. "There is not, in my opinion, any excuse for the moral and ethical perversity that impels a shipping company to register its vessels in another country, thus depriving American sea­ farers of jobs and paychecks that should belong to them, and of course depriving the U.S. Treasury of needed revenue." Tax Laws Hypocritiad However, he continued, U.S. tax iaws "hypocritically encour­ age this tax swindle and jobstealing practice by permitting the runaways to enjoy huge tax exemptions." He said that U.S. shipping firms will probably continue to register their vessels in Liberia and Lebanon as long as the U.S. government makes it profitable for them through large tax windfalls. Gilbert recalled that the fed­ eral Maritime Administration had also advocated repeal of the tax exemptions bestowed on foreign-flag ships "but that agency's advice — like labor's has b^n ignored by Congress." "Abolishing the tax exemp­ tions would end for once and for all the runaway ship prac­ tice and return to our country thousands of jobs for American Seafarers and millions of dol­ lars in American tax revenues." SEAFARERS^LOG April 1969 • Vol. XXXI. No. 6 Offlelkl Publication of the Seafarer* International Union of North America. Atlantic, Gulf, X,akcs and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board PAin, HALL, Preeident CAL TANNER EARL SHEPARD Exec. Vice-Free. Vice-President AL KERR LINDSET WlLUAlfS See.-Treae. Viee-President AL TANNER ROBERT HATTHEWE Viee-Preeident Vice-President Editor HARRY WRTSCHEN Aesietant Editors WILL KABP . CHARI.ES SVENSON staff Photographer ANTHONY ANBALDI PikllilMt •SRthly at no MMIS lilani AMRH I.E., WsiktRitSR, 0. C. 2001t ky tki Suftren iRtirRStlsaal URISR, Attaslh, tilf, Lakn ssi IslsRt Watsn ObtrM, AFL-CIO, 675 Fswtk ASNM, irssUya, R.T. 11232. Tel. NYMlatk 9-6600. OsssaO SISM ysitaia KM at Watklaitsai, D. C. NOTHAOTEO'O ATTERTIill: Far* 3579 •anh ikaaM ks nat ts Isatartn latsraatlsaai OalM, Atlsaiit, 6811, Uka sat laiaat Watsn Bbtrtst, AFL-CIO, 675 Fsartk AnaM, OrsMlya, R.T. 11232. Las Vegas showgirls gleefully dump their picket signs as news ar­ rives of a 50 percent increase in wages and benefits negotiated by the Guild of Variety Artists AFL-CIO just prior to strike deadline. Solidarity on the Chorus Line Wins Top Pact at Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, Nev.,—^High-kicking chorus girls here have a new production number all their own—entitled "How to Succeed in Bargaining Without Even Striking". Here in this desert oasis, where highly-sophisticated entertain­ ment and high-stakes gambling go hand in hand, 600 members of the American Guild of Variety Artists "broke the bank" at the casinos when they negotiated wage and fringe benefits amounting to a 50-percent hike over the three-year life of the agreement. Even more significant than the money package was the fact that the entertainers won their first six-day week in a business which runs around the clock and around the calendar. For years the singers, dancers and specialty entertainers had trod the boards seven nights a week, providing the lure to bring millions of visitors annually to the gambling tables. The sweeping victory was hammered out in a marathon, 18-hour bargaining session under the threat of a total blackout of the multibillion-dollar Strip hotels, with the three-year pact being ratified unanimously at a pre-dawn meeting which drew more than 450 tired but elated entertainers. Arrayed against them had been the money and muscle of the Nevada Resort Association, which represented such billionaire owners as Howard Hughes and Del Webb. But standing shoulderto-shoulder in support of AGVA was the entire Las Vegas labor movement. The Southern Nevada Trades and Labor Council and others had served warning on management that all of their mem­ bers would honor AGVA's picket lines—meaning that culinary workers, bartenders, musicians, stagehands, stationary engineers and other hotel employees would be unavailable for work in the event of an entertainers' strike. Faced with the impossible task of trying to operate their hotels without the 18,000 unionized employees, the hotel owners finally capitulated. For the showgirls and boys, the new contract provides a firstyear basic minimum of $228 a week for up to 13 shows in six days, as contrasted to the previous minimum of $193 for 15 shows in seven days. On top of this 36 percent first-year hike, AGVA members won four percent wage increases in each of the next two years, boosting the second-year minimum to $237 and the thirdye^ base to $246. The agreement set a six-hour day for five days and an eight-hour day on the sixth day. Entertainers will be paid an additional $17.54 per show for all shows over the basic 13-show-a-week con­ cept provided the extra shows fall within the regular work week; they will be compensated at time-and-one-half for all time beyond the regular six or eight-hour daily limit; and they will receive a double premium of $36.48 per show for all shows on the seventh day. These per-show rates will rise correspondingly in the second and third years of the contract. In addition to the wage package, the contract contains the first vacation and sick pay provisions for AGVA members here. In the second year of the contract, an amount equal to one percent of wages will be set aside for each of these funds, with the contribu­ tion increasing to two percent each for vacations and sick benefits in the third year. The union bargaining team, composed of rank-and-file members from both the big production extravaganzas and the more intimate lounge shows at each of the hotels, was headed by second Vice President Penny Singleton (the former "Blondie" of motion pic­ tures) and Howard Schulman, AGVA's general counsel. it-' �April, 1969 SEAFARERS Page Seven LOG Sm Sihoolship, Xharles S. Zimmerman,' is Christened Mrs. Rose Zimmerman christens ship with traditional bottle of champaigne. Looking on are Pres. William Pollock of Textile Workers: ILGWU First Vice Pres. Howard Molisani; Robert Matthews, President of Harry Lundeberg School and Rear Adm. H. L. Miller, commander of Naval Air Station, Patuxent, Md. Guest of honor Charles S. Zimmerman (at dais left) addresses assembled crowd attending cere­ monies. Seated on speakers' platform are (l-r): Matthews; Father Joseph O'Shey of St. Michael s Church, Ridge, Md.: ILGWU Honorary President David Dubinsky: SlU President Paul Hall: Linda Fearns, an em­ ployee of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship: and Kenneth Conklin, Director of the school. Representative Hugh L. Carey (D-N.Y.j, left, and Representa­ tive Jacob H. Gilbert (D-N.Y.) were among guests attending. Highly qualified instructors at the Lundeberg School train future Seafarers in all phases of seamanship. Indoor lessons are conducted in classrooms such as this aboard the ship. MARAD Adds Two Cyprus Ships To Cuba Blacklist WASHINGTON—Added to the Cuban blacklist by the Mari­ time Administration last month were two Cypriot-flag ships, the 2,867-gross-ton Coolady and the 7,237-ton Glee. These vessels will henceforth be barred from carrying U.S. government-generated cargoes because they called at Cuba, MARAD announced. Reinoved from the list were two vessels — the 7,256-ton Cypriot-flag Aiolos II which was scrapped, and the Tania, a for­ mer Lebanese-flag ship which was sold outright to Cuba by its owners. As of March 20, the Cuban blacklist totalled 177 ships ag­ gregating 1,264,886 gross tons. These vessels will not again be permitted to carry U.S.-generated cargoes until such time as their owners pledge that they— as well as any other ships Aey ovm or control—^will not engage further in the Cuban Trade. PINEY POINT, Md.—The Charles S. Zimmer­ man, a modem floating schoolship named in honor of the vice president of the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union, was christened at the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship here last month. Attending the ceremonies—at which Zimmer­ man's wife. Rose, wielded the bottle to oflBcially christen the vessel—were many labor leaders, members of congress, civic and church leaders and ranking representatives of the military. In introducing Zimmerman to the assembled well-wishers, SIU President Paul Hall described the veteran trade unionist as a longstanding friend of the SIU—"one of the very few" who came to its assistance in the days when it was small and weak. "Because of the efforts of a Zimmerman," Hall declared, "the lives of many people, including our Seafarers, are much better today." Zimmerman replied that he was both "proud and humble" to be the recipient of such a tribute. He praised the efforts of the SIU in helping young men learn a meaningful trade and hailed the readi­ ness of Seafarers to assist other unions, regardless of size, that needed help—especially in organizing campaigns, where the "appearance of whitecapped Seafarers symbolized effective labor soli­ darity." The SIU named the vessel after Zimmerman in a salute to him as "the personification of man's concern for his fellow man" and as a "longtime fighter for human and civil rights and economic justice." The Charles S. Zimmerman is 230 feet long with four decks, fully equipped classrooms, a the­ atre and lecture hall which seats 300, and spa­ cious lounges. Future Seafarers attending the Harry Lundeberg School will also have full access to the ship's library which is devoted to maritime and labor history, political science and govern­ ment. Formerly the excursion ship Mt. Vernon, the vessel has carried thousands of tourists up and down the Potomac from Washington to the na­ tional shrine at Mt. Vernon. Other speakers at the christening ceremonies in­ cluded Representatives Jacob H. Gilbert and Hugh L. Carey, both New York Democrats; E. Howard Molisani, first vice president of the ILGWU; and the ILGWU's honorary president, David Dubinsky. Construction Unions Urge Passage Of New Job Safety Bill in Senate WASHINGTON — More workers were killed in the con­ struction industry last year than in any other industry in the United States, the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department has pointed out in urging Congress to enact a proposed construction safety bill. Since 1959, there has been no year in which fewer than 2,300 construction workers were killed on the job, nor less than 209,000 such workers dis­ abled, Department President C. J. Haggerty told the Senate Labor subcommittee in a state­ ment presented by Department Legislative Director Walter J. Mason. Noting that 2,800 additional workers have died since Hagerty testified last year before the House Labor Committee, his statement asked "how many construction workers must be killed ... to see safety legisla­ tion enacted?" Haggerty cited a Bureau of Labor Statistics report that 42 million man-days of work were lost in 1967 because of work stoppages. But construction workers alone had almost as many days lost—33.5 million— because of disabling injuries, he observed. A bill introduced by Subcom­ mittee Chairman Harrison Wil­ liams (D-N. J.) provides that on federal construction work no laborer or mechanic would be required to work in surround­ ings "or under working condi­ tions which are unsanitary, haz­ ardous, or dangerous" to health or safety. Williams opened hearings on the bill with a declaration that "the men who risk their lives erecting the buildings that house the government, who build our roads and bridges, our state uni­ versities and hospitals, do not have the benefits of protective legislation. There are no re­ quirements that safe and health­ ful working conditions prevail for them." He said the bill "breaks no new ground" but does provide remedies for years of oversight for workers who are "subjected to very high work injury and death rates." Introduced at the hearing were National Safety Council reports of an accident frequency rate of 12.24 per million manhours worked by the building trades in 1966-^ rate almost twice the all-industry rate of 6.91. Also presented were Labor Department reports showing rates of 20.7 per million manhours in electrical work, 24 in heavy construction, 28.8 in gen­ eral building and 43.9 in roofing and sheet metal work. Safety Director Alan F. Burch of the Operating Engi­ neers testified for the B&CTD Standing Committee on Safety. He said safety is a greater prob­ lem in construction than in in­ dustry generally because in a plant, safety me^asures can be economically justified more of­ ten than under the "ever-chang­ ing conditions" of a construc­ tion site. Japan Shipyards Set 1968 Record; U.S. Ranks Tenth World shipbuilding figures for 1968 found the United States bringing up the rear in a list of 10 nations, while Japan lead the parade with an all-time glo­ bal record. Japan launched 8,592,970 gross tons during the past year, topping all other nations by a vast margin. West Germany ranked second with just 1,351,828 tons. Only 441,125 tons of new shipping was produced by the United States—a poor showing eclipsed only by the poorer one registered in 1967, when the U.S. ranked 14th. Tankers and bulk carriers headed the list of new ships built during 1968. Tankers account­ ed for 39 percent of the new launchings while bulk carriers contributed some 33 percent. An outstanding increase was shown in the category of gen­ eral cargo vessels—3,146,238 tons in 1968 as compared with the previous year's total of 378,117 tons. �Page Eight SEAFARERS April, 1969 LOG RooneySeesMerchant Fleet Revival Cape San Diego Seafarers Urged to Protect Claims Prime Cure for Payments Defiiit WASHINGTON — Repre­ sentative Fred B, Rooney CDPa.) believes that immediate re­ vival of the disintegrating Amer­ ican merchant marine could be the nation's most effective weap­ on in lighting the economic threat posed by a balance-ofpayments deficit. The Pennsylvania Democrat, a member of the House Inter­ state and Foreign Commerce Committee, told a meeting of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department here that "Every American cargo—either an ex­ port or import cargo—shipped in a foreign-flag vessel contrib­ utes toward a balance-of-payments deficit." "In 1966, for example, the Department of Commerce found that freight payments for im­ ports in foreign-flag vessels amounted to $1.3 billion," he said. "Our freight payments for exports carried in foreign-flag vessels cost another $2.4 bil­ lion. Here was a total of $3.7 billion paid in one year to trans­ port U.S. imports and exports in ships flying foreign flags, compared with the 1967 balance-of-payments deficit of $3.5 billion." Rooney declared that if American-flag merchant ships were carrying the same percent­ age of the nation's importexport trade in the 1960s that they were carrying in the 1930s —between 30 percent and 40 percent—the U.S. would have an assured balance-of-payments surplus. The congressman pointed out that in every year since 1893 the United States has sold more goods abroad than it has bought from foreign nations. In many of the years since World War H, however, our trade surplus has been wiped out by the huge American foreign aid programs and overseas military spending. "The result," he said, "has been substantial balance-of-payments deficits—with a total deficit of $23 billion for the 10-year pe­ riod of 1957 through 1966. We can no longer, unfortunately, depend on our export surplus to dissolve a large part of our pay­ ments deficit. Our export sur­ plus dropped from $3.5 billion in 1967 to $500 million last year, the lowest point in 18 years." Rooney proposed revival of the American merchant marine as a solution after citing other proposed remedies "some of them realistic and some of them illusory." He continued: "Some of the panaceas could be extremely risky. For exam­ ple, several schemes would, in varying degrees, reverse our rerciprocal trade policies which have been continued and im­ proved by Republican and Dem­ ocratic administrations alike Publicity Specialists Enlisted By Desperate Grape Growers SAN FRANCISCO — Cali­ fornia grape growers have been forced to hire the public rela­ tions firm of Whitaker and Bax­ ter in an attempt to counter the worldwide boycott of table grapes. The selection of the highpowered PR firm for an undis­ closed fee indicates the growers feel the time has come to make a massive counter-move to the growingly effective boycott led by the AFL-CIO Farm Work­ ers Organizing Committee. Whitaker and Baxter first at­ tracted national attention wh^ the firm received a reported $1 million back in 1948 to block former President Truman's push for national health insurance. That nationwide campaign was so successful that it wasn't until 1965 that Congress finally got around to passing Medicare. More recently and less suc­ cessfully, W and B was hired to mastermind the nationwide lob­ by campaign for a constitutional convention to circumvent the Supreme Court's one-man, onevote ruling. W and B was accused by sev­ eral senators of deceptive and misleading practices and of fail­ since World War II. A rever­ sion to protectionism could alienate many of our most valued allies in Europe and Asia. Worse than that, it could force those allies into the com­ mercial embrace of the Soviet Union and other Iron Curtain countries. At the very least, quotas or higher tariffs would inevitably provoke retaliatory quotas and tariffs against Amer­ ican products." Rooney outlined a second method of using a resuscitated American merchant marine to increase the U.S. balance-ofpayments surplus. "Each year we ship to needy nations around the globe nearly 16 million tons of foreign aid and Food-For-Peace cargoes," he pointed out. "More than 60 percent of these shipments are carried iii foreign bottoms. The Merchant Marine Act of 1936 specifies that at least 50 percent of such cargoes must be carried in U.S. ships. In fact, it was understood when the law was approved by Congress and signed by President Roosevelt that almost all government car­ go should be moved in U.S.-flag ships when they are available." "Maladaministration of the Cargo Preference provisions of the law," Rooney declared, "has actually injured our merchant fleet, because when the U.S. has to pay foreign shipowners and foreign crews to transport our cargoes we are literally shipping our dollars overseas. Food-ForPeace shipments should be car­ ried in American merchant ves­ sels not only to relieve hunger and starvation around the world but also to protect America's balance-of-payments. We must keep in mind, and so must our friends in Europe and Asia, that it is only a healthy American economy that enables us to af­ ford the enormous foreign aid program and the Food-ForPeace cargoes." The six Seafarers, mentioned below, who were crewmembers aboard the Cape San Diego (Penn Shipping) during the towing of the British tanker Lucellum in October of 1967, are urgently requested to get in touch with J. M. Fenton, Insurance Manager, Penn Shipping Company, Inc., 405 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022, or SIU Headquarters 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, N.Y., immediately. Failure to do so may result in the loss of a possible share due in the salvage of the Lucellum. In order to be represent­ ed in the salvage negotiations, each crew member must sign letters—available as indicated above— before October of this year or any claim they may have will be time barred, and therefore relinquished, according to law. The majority of the crewmembers aboard the Cape San Diego at the time of the salvage operation have already signed forms assuring their representation in the case. Urged to protect their interests in this matter promptly are: James Wailer Carl P. Gantz Josq»h Galardi Harry A. Smilfa Kennth Kinanger Joachim F. CScirello Any efforts by fellow Seafarers acquainted with the abovenamed men—^and aware of their present whereabouts—^will be appreciated in bringing this important matter to their at­ tention. Michigan Joins States Lines' Fleet of Modern Cargoliners NEW ORLEANS—Another new advanced-design cargoliner, the Michigan, has been launched at the Avondale Shipyard here for the SIU Pacific District-con­ tracted States Steamship Com­ pany. Last of a five-ship building program begun in 1967, the Michigan will join her sisterships, the Colorado, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming in service for the San Francisco based line in the trans-Pacific trade. The 23-knot, 579-foot vessel has seven hatches with a cubic bale capacity of 855,000 feet. The ship's new design will per­ mit handling of break-bulk, con­ tainerized or unitized cargoes with equal eflSciency. Modem design facilities will enable her to be self-sustaining in the handling of both dry and reefer cargo containers up to 20 feet in length and 20 tons in wei^t. A 60-ton Stulken type heavy lift boom will serve two hatches. All decks are equipped with modem hydraulically controlled hatch covers, and weather deck integrity is assured by a patent­ ed sealing device developed by States Lines. Also included is equipment to control temperature and humid­ ity in all cargo compartments and stainless steel deep tanks. Both built-in compartments and portable reefer vans are refrig­ erated. The Michigan operates with a crew of 45 and can carry, in addition, 12 passengers in eight luxurious staterooms and an ele­ gant lounge. The new class vessels are the only cargoliners in Pacific serv­ ice equipped with gyro-controlled flume stabilizers to minimize the rolling of the ship at sea. The free water tank stabilizers will dampen the roll up to 75 percent in regular seas, provid­ ing a smooth voyage. ing to comply with federal lob­ bying laws. The charges were denied by Senate Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen (R111.) who was pushing the cam­ paign in the Senate to get around the Supreme Court ruling. The first public effort of W and B on behalf of the grape growers was to publicize a chal­ lenge to the integrity of Look magazine's recent interview with Cesar Chavez, head of UFWOC. E. L. "Ted" Barr, Jr., presi­ liti'" dent of the California Grape and Tree Fruit League, was quoted by the PR firm in news releases sent around the country as say­ ing: "It is a frightening and shock­ ing thing when in face of the record a responsible national magazine such as Look gives the credibility it does to the false 'non-violent' preachments of Ce­ sar Chavez [who] has been hack­ ing away with his phony cam­ paign for so long now that thousands of people have come to believe him. . .." The AFL-CIO union official had called for continuation of non-violence as a vital part of Riding the waters of the Mississippi after launching at New Orleans, the Michigan is last of a fleet of the union effort to organize farm five freighters built for the SIU Pacific District-cgntracted States Steamship Company. Freighter and sisworkers. terships—^the Colorado, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming—feature unique gyro-controlled flume stabilizers. • ._ —'I "• . i'-' 1 ••••-a i �AprU, 1969 SEAFARERS Fresh from the Oven LOG Page Nine 50% Increase Prime Goal: AFL-CIO Seeks Major Revamping To Upgrade Social Security Benefits Steward Ralph Mills (left) admires fresh batch of Danish prepared by John Knudsen, baker on the Western Planet. Seafarers enjoyed the coffee break as the vessel headed for Subic Bay, Philippines. Major changes in the Social program as the only means of The statement advocated that Security Act to make it "a fully guaranteeing all Americans— additional benefits be financed adequate law, realistically tai­ rich and poor alike—"their from general revenue, employ­ lored to meet the needs of all right to health." er-employee contributions and the beneficiaries" have been And until that goal is an updating of the earnings base called for by the AFL-CIO reached, the statement stressed, on which contributions and Executive Council. the AFL-CIO will press for im­ benefits are based. It urged that The council's statement em­ provements and expansion of the improvements be followed phasized the need for increases Medicare—a program that labor by periodic adjustments linked in social security benefits "to helped bring to birth. to increases in active workers' make the goal of a 50 percent earnings so that retired citizens Gaps Need Filling increase a reality as soon as can participate in rising living The AFL-CIO "cannot be standards. possible." It reaffirmed labor's call for content with the pace of prog­ Drugs Coverage Urged a National Health Insurance ress in any of these areas," the On Medicare, the council council said, because "too many overwhelming gaps remain. urged Congress to eliminate "a These gaps must be filled by im­ major shortcoming" in the pro­ gram by including prescription mediate legislative action." The council noted that the drugs in its coverage. Eighty percent of persons 1967 AFL-CIO convention called for a 50 percent increase over 65 suffer from at least one in benefits in several steps and or more chronic ailments and Congress enacted a 13 percent "they purchase drugs nearly ship of congressional commit­ three times more often than do boost that same year. tees and subcommittees is deter­ persons under 65," the council "We joined with the aged in mined by seniority—and some of the most senior House Demo­ hailing that increase as a down noted. It also endorsed the recom­ crats come from "safe" southern payment toward our goal," the council said. "We also shared mendation of the Advisory districts. The eight full committee their disappointment as the in­ Council on Health Insurance for chairmen with more votes crease was quickly eroded by the Disabled that Medicare be extended to the disabled and against than for their party's price increases." The statement cited harsh thatThe hospitalization and sup­ position were listed as: William M. Colmer (Miss.), Rules Com­ statistics underscoring the need plementary medical insurance programs be combined into one mittee; John L. McMillan (S.C.), for improved benefits: system. Eight million social security District of Columbia Commit­ Pointing out that the average tee; L. Mendel Rivers (S.C.), beneficiaries remain below the monthly social security benefit level of poverty. Without their Armed Services; Richard H. for the disabled now is $112, Ichord (Mo.), Un-American social security checks, only 5 the council said it is impossible Activities; W. R. Poage (Tex.), percent would be above the Agriculture; Wilbur D. Mills $3,900 annual income the La­ for them "to meet their high medical costs from such meager (Ark.), Ways & Means; Olin E. bor Department says is needed payments." to maintain "even a moderate Teague (Tex.), Veterans' Affairs, "The disabled, like the aged," standard of living for an elderly and George H Mahon (Tex.), couple." The average social it observed, "are a high cost, Appropriations. security check for a retired high risk group who frequently Of this group, all but Mahon worker is $98 a month, about need extensive health services at and Teague had worse voting $166 for aged couples. Mil­ a time they can least afford records than the Republican lions receive less including near­ them." Further, the council called average. Colmer, in fact, voted ly 3 million who get the $55 a for enactment of a greatly ex­ against his party's position on month minimum. panded child health program as The ultimate answer to ero­ every one of the 30 issues. an extension of Medicare "to The study showed that the sion of benefits by increased liv­ assure readily accessible com­ ing costs "will continue to be a 145 members of the DSG voted serious problem until an auto­ prehensive health services for for the Democratic position on matic adjustment of benefits is all mothers and their children, 91 percent of the key issues, included in the system," the including pre- and post-natal while the 102 non-DSG Demo­ council said. care." crats supported their party only 31 percent of the time, only Between Sailings slightly better than the 24 per­ cent support from Republicans on the key issues. The DSG study also cited an analysis by Congressional Quar­ terly, an authoritative non-parti­ san publication, which showed that the number of Democrats voting more in opposition than in support of Democratic posi­ tions has been steadily increas­ ing over the past 16 years. The 90th Congress had a record high of 53 Democratic House members who voted with Republicans more frequently than with the majority of their Democratic colleagues on 171 roll call votes. Of this group, Seafarers enjoying a game of dominoes in the New York hall while 30 were committee or subcom­ waiting to ship out are (left to right): Isidoro Valles, reeferman; Guill Castro, AS; Camilo Rojas, wiper, with pensioner John Hernandez. mittee chairmen. Voting Records of Committee Heads Show Many Opposed Party in House Washing^ —^Some of the most inffuential Democrats in Congress — the chairmen of House Committees and subcom­ mittees — might as well have been Republicans, a recent vot­ ing study shows. ^ Eight of the 21 chairmen of full committees and 34 of 93 subcommittee chairmen voted against their party's national position more than they voted with their party. In fact six conunittee chair­ men and 34 subcommittee chair­ men were more opposed to Democratic programs than the average Republican. As a group, they opposed their party's posi­ tion 92 percent of the time on key votes, while Republicans averaged only 76 percent op­ position. The documented charge was made by the Democratic Study Group, an organization of liberal House Democrats. The DSG measured the record of 247 House Democrats on 30 key votes during the 90th Congress. The votes included such issues as housing, educational appro­ priations, civil rights and con­ sumer protection. The study found that 75 Democrats voted against their party more than they supported it—and that this group included a disproportionate number of committee chairmen. Chairman- Labor Mobilizes to Preserve One Man-One Vote in States American labor has mobilized for a state-by-state drive to pre­ serve one man, one vote appor­ tionment of state legislatures. The campaign was launched by the AP^-CIO Executive Council and the front line troops will be the federation's state central bodies. The goal is to block the move to call a constitutional conven­ tion to initiate an amendment which would nullify the Supreme Court rulings which ended mi­ nority, rural domination of most of the state legislatures. Under a never-used provision of the Constitution, legislatures of two-thirds of the states can cause such a convention to be held. There is considerable con­ troversy over the number of states which have passed valid resolutions to convene a con­ vention but the Executive Coun­ cil termed the threat "critical." Must FigM ReactkHiaries "We intend to fight to uphold the landmark Supreme Court decision now under attack by reactionary forces," the AFLCIO statement said. Warning that both represent­ ative government and effective state action to meet the urban crisis are endangered by the move to amend the Constitu­ tion, the council declared: "We call on all AFL-QG state central bodies to fight in their respective legislatures against those who would con­ vene a constitutional conven­ tion. "We urge state central bodies to work to rescind resolutions calling for such a convention in those states where such regres­ sive action has been taken. "In those critical states where no action has been taken, state central bodies should fight the attempts by reactionary forces to adopt such resolutions." Tlie AFL-CIO warned that "this state-to-state battle will de­ termine whether the nation re­ tains or discards democracy's most basic precept." �Page Ten SEAFARERS April, 1969 LOG SlU Lifeboat Class No. 221 Plugging Imome Tax Loopholes Cited As Vital to Renew Pablit ConRdente BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—The incomes are now preferentially double standard in the nation's taxed or totally tax exempt. income tax system that allows • Removal of the impov­ the wealthiest to escape all taxes erished from the federal income while forcing those in poverty tax rolls. to pay must be corrected, the • Reduction, in the relative AFL-CIO declared. tax burden for low and moder­ To allow the situation to go ate income families. unchecked will further sap pub­ lic confidence in the tax system • Rqection of proposals for as it places an unfairly great new tax loopholes which would part of the burden of running create even more inequities in the federal government on the the federal tax structure. shoulders of America's middle • Dismissal of all proposals income families, the Executive for a federal retail sales tax Council said. whether called "value-added" Top Priority Asked taxes or offered clearly as a tax on consumers. The need for tax reform is overriding and Congress and the • Repeal of the provision for Administration "must assign top double depreciation on all new legislative priority" to substan­ construction, except low and tial and thoroughgoing reform, moderate-rental housing, and the council added, noting its the 7 percent tax credit for busi­ approval of the tax reform in­ ness investment in machines and vestigation being conducted by equipment. the House Ways and Means The dimensions of the tax in­ Committee. equities were sketched in by the To achieve a standard of tax council which pointed out that fairness the council called for: in 1967 there were 21 indi­ • Elimination of the loop­ viduals who reported incomes holes of special tax privileges above $1 million and 155 who for wealthy families and corpo­ reported incomes of $200,000 or over who "paid not a dollar rations. of federal income tax." • A minimum tax on all in­ In contrast, some 2.5 million come over a total which would persons whose incomes fell be­ provide protection for legitimate small investors but which would low the government's "poverty require at least some tax pay­ line" paid $100 million in fed­ ment from those whose huge eral income taxes. The council statement stressed that three major loopholes— capital gains, exemption of state and local bond interest and tax windfalls on oil, gas and other mineral operations cost the Treasury about $7 billion in 1968. The 7 percent tax credit on investment in machinery and equipment produced over $2 billion for corporations. Imbalance Scored It pointed out that there, are now tax forgiveness proposals to provide incentives to industry for on-the-job training and in­ ner-city industrial development, proposals that "would further reward those who already more than adequately share in AMerica's affluence, and use as their excuse the plight of those who are today in trouble because they do not have their fair share." Neither will "no strings" fed­ eral aid plans that are not sub­ ject to congressional scrutiny of specific programs be in the na­ tional interest, the council de­ clared. It singled out specifically "talk of adding new tax gim­ micks for real estate operators, many of whom are now more accurately considered in the business of constructing tax shelters rather than shelters for people." Graduates of the March 12 SlU Lifeboat Class are (seated l-r) Jeorge Depetris, Ralph Trotman, Francis Munoz and Arthur Tobias. Standing are, (I. to r.): Robert Staplin, John Davis, Bob Kirk and Tom Pettway. This latest lifeboat group included 19 more graduates. Seated (l-r) are Scot Timothy, David Epier, Richard Benton, Joe Pazos and Richard Daisley. Standing (l-r) are James Davis, John Russell, John Gaskins, Robert Bousson, Daniel Maitland and Sam Luko. The lifeboat classes are led by SlU Instructor Paul McGarin. A Step Backward New Taylor Law Amendments Hit Public Employees Hard rl. ALBANY, N. Y. — Governor Nelson Rockefeller has signed into law harsh new penalties voted by the Republican-controlled New York Legislature against public workers and their unions. The Republican governor and the legislature acted despite sharp warnings from many quarters that the move would be self-defeating. Under the amendments to the Taylor law govern­ ing public employee labor relations, effective April 1, for any day of absence during a strike a worker will lose two days' pay and must serve a year's probation with loss of job tenure. Fines against unions, formerly a maximum of $10,000 a day, were made possibly co­ extensive with the union's treasury and assets. Dues checkoff rights now may be suspended without limit instead of an 18-month maximum period under the original Taylor law. The 1967 law had in it no prohibitions against un­ fair employer practices. The new amendments pro­ hibit some new practices, effective September 1, but fail to list others and provide no penalties for em­ ployer violations. Law Favors Employers State AFL-CIO President Raymond R. Corbett had opposed the new law, noting that penalties in the law as enacted in 1967 had tipped the balance in bargain­ ing power in favor of government employers and that the changes would mean a further imbalance with still greater inducement for some agency heads to take ad­ vantage of public workers in contract bargaining. In a statement issued following passage, Corbett as­ serted that the action "deals a devastating new blow to fair and full worker-employer relations in govern­ ment." He added that "this punishment binge on which the legislature's leadership and the state admin­ istration has embarked, is not only illogical and unrea­ sonable, but will in the final analysis prove selfdefeating." "Mort Recessive Ever" "This is the most repressive labor legislation ever passed in the free world," President Jerry Wurf of the State, County and Municipal Employees asserted. "And like all repressive laws, it will create chaos in labor-management relations." President David Selden of the Teachers labeled it "out and out class legislation" that will force "teachers and other public employees ... to enter in politics on a much more extensive and far wider scale than in the past." Theodere W. Kheel, who has mediated numerous public employee disputes, said that the revisions "will do more harm than good." He added that they were rushed through the legislature "without an opportunity -for deliberation, debate or public comment." Twice in the week the bill was slated for action, the New York Times sharply criticized the measure, warn­ ing that the Taylor law's predecessor, the CondonWadlin law, had been a failure for the 20 years of its existence because penalties oh individuals were so se­ vere they were unenforceable. To reinstate such pen­ alties, it said, "may give legislators an outlet for their frustrations but it will never bring civil service peace." It called the measure "a legislative monstrosity" and the penalties "so punitive that they may prove selfdefeating." The New York Post tagged the bill "ill conceived" and a "mindless regression" deserving a "blunt guber­ natorial veto." Idle Hope That was an idle hope, however, since the terms of the bill had been hammered out during weeks of con­ ferences that included Rockefeller, members of his staff and Republican legislative leaders. However, calling up the bill March 7 was delayed more than five hours as the leadership worked franti­ cally to round up the required 76 Republican votes necessary for passage in the Assembly. In the final 76 to 71 tally, two GOP members voted with the Demo­ crats in the negative. With a comfortable party ma­ jority, no problem was met with passage in the Senate, though one Republican joined the Democrats in the 32-to-25 vote. Debate on the bUl took more than three hours in each house, with proponents belatedly revealing that to meet specific inconsistencies readily seen in the bill, additional bills were to be introduced, passed and sent to the governor. Normally a bill requiring amendment is changed in committee or from the floor. This requires, however, a delay of several days before a vote. But the em­ phasis was so much on speedy passage that it was an­ nounced that "chapter amendments"—bills to correct the basic bill—would be scheduled for action shortly. 'Threat' VanSsiies The speed had initially been invoked because of a threat of a strike by an unaffiliated organization of state employees set for March 13. The strike had been called off days before the bill was to be acted on, however. Since the Taylor law enactment, there had been two strikes by New York City union teachers and one by sanitation workers. Last November the first work stop­ page by state employees, involving non-professional personnel in mental hospitals, occurred as the workers insisted on the right—until then not given them—to choose their own union to bargain for them rather than an organization designated by the governor. �April, 1969 SEAFARERS Good Check Seafarer Fred Schlffelbine, left, shown receiving check from Jackie R. Hall, Duluth port agent, for overtime on the John P. Reiss. Transit Union Leader Urges Look at Free Transportation PITTSBURGH^Total elim­ ination of fares on transit sys­ tems may be an ultimate need in helping cities solve "intense social problems," President John M. Elliott of the Amalgamated Transit Union declared here re­ cently. "Certainly the free transpor­ tation concept is worthy of a fair try," Elliott told an inter­ national conference on urban transportation attended by trans­ portation, government, educa­ tion, labor, and management officials. Elliott called attention to a conclusion of the National Ad­ visory Commission on Civil Dis­ orders that urban disturbances have in part resulted from the frustration of ghetto dwellers who are unable to reach places where jobs are. Free transportation, he said, would make public transporta­ tion "an instrument for eco­ nomic and social equality" available to the poor, the elder­ ly, the handicapped and "other members of our non-motorized population." The loss of fare boxes, he suggested, could be made up for in taxes levied on a per capita basis among the residents of a metropolitan area served by a transit system. Noting that the tax in most cases would not exceed $2 to $4 a month, he said that "in terms of the true benefits that such free transportation might provide, this additional tax burden might well be worth the price." In his address, Elliott also said that his union takes "par­ ticular pride" in pioneering the "exact fare collection system" to relieve bus drivers and other transit operators from carrying change. The system was first sought by the union in Washington, fol­ lowing the fatal shooting of a bus driver in a robbery. The idea has since been adopted in Oakland, Calif., Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and other cities. Requiring passengers to have the exact fare and not seek change, has reduced holdups of transit systems and provided the public with safer and faster serv­ ice, Elliott said. He noted that the program, first greeted by management in Washington as a "harebrained scheme," has since won nearly unanimous approval in the cities where it has been tried. Page Eleven LOG flO Commission Will Investigate Greeks'Repression of Union Rights GENEVA—^The Internation­ al Labor Organization's Gov­ erning Body has appointed a three-man commission to inves­ tigate charges that the Greek government has been repressing trade union rights. The 48 worker, government and employer delegates to the Governing Body, the ILO's executive board, set up the commission during a three-day meeting here over the objections of the military dictatorship now in power in Athens. In a note to the ILO, the Greek government attempted to sidestep the charges made by western worker delegates at the last ILO conference that it had dissolved trade unions and jailed their leaders in defiance of its ILO obligations. "We are not aware of the ar­ rest of any trade unionists," Greek authorities asserted. "In any case," the note continued, "anyone arrested and held in detention has been carrying on Communist and not trade union activities." Objections Rejected But Jean Moeri, chairman of the worker delegates, brushed aside on behalf of the workers' group the Greek objections to the appointment of the commis­ sion. He said that Athens "shouldiiave no fear of any im­ partial investigation if it has a clear conscience." The proposal to hold the in­ vestigation was adopted without a vote after Moeri had reminded the board that "human rights are worth defending." The com­ mission is to be headed by Lord Devlin, a long-time British jur­ ist. Worker delegates again led the defense of human rights when they challenged the inclu­ sion of Morocco among the countries invited to send worker, government and labor represent­ atives to an ILO meeting in Oc­ tober on the leather and foot­ wear industry. »Rudolph Faupl of the Ma­ chinists, the U.S. worker dele­ gate, speaking for all the work­ ers, denounced the sending of an invitation to a country "where free trade unions do not exist." This was an allusion to the sentencing to a year's imprison­ ment of the Moroccan worker delegate to last year's ILO con­ ference because of a speech criticizing the government. Announcing that the workers would not vote for the invitation to Morocco, Moeri told the board that it was "inadmissible" that a worker delegate should be arrested for a speech made at an ILO conference. The Governing Body ap­ proved for submission to the June assembly a budget of $60,999,200 for the years 1970 and 1971. New Cigarette Study Finds; Nicotine Content Up in Some Brands WASHINGTON — If you're smoking more and enjoying it less these days, it could be due to the fact that you're getting more nicotine out of that puff than you used to get. An updated report by the Federal Trade Commission indicates that 78 brands of ciga­ rettes showed a higher nicotine content than in the agency's previous testing. The FTC's data stems from smoking machine results which scientifically measure such factors as tar and nicotine in the cigarette smoke. Latest tests, conducted in February, com­ pare the nicotine content of the various brands with similar testing last October. It was the first time the Commission had issued individual comparative data on successive test results. The FTC's announcement has already drawn both smoke and fire from Capitol Hill, where Senator Frank E. Moss (D-Utah), a leading critic of the cigarette industry in Congress, saw the implications in the findings as "at best dis­ couraging and, at worst, sinister." Moss expressed the hope that the reasons for the FTC's disturbing findings could be found either in variations of testing methods or in the tobacco crop itself because of inconstant weath­ er conditions during the growing period. "If not," the Utah lawmaker declared, "it would be hard to escape the conclusion that the companies that produce these brands are deliberately stepping up the nicotine yield." Bid for More Addidion? "To what purpose?" the Senator asked. "We know that nicotine is closely related to the ad­ dictive or habituating quality of cigarette smok­ ing. If the change proves to be deliberate, we can only assume that it reflects a conscious tactic to stem the trend toward giving up smok­ ing which is now making significant inroads on cigarette sales." Moss, newly named chairman of the con­ sumer subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee, declared that he intends to pursue his crusade against smoking. He believes that data developed by various groups both within and outside of government show a clear corre­ lation between smoking and such diseases as lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease. Rallying to the defense of the cigarette manu­ facturers, the Tobacco Institute, the industry's propaganda arm, brushed the whole issue off as "absurd." Rather, it assailed the govern­ ment agency for "recognized deficiencies in FTC testing and reporting." The institute insists there is no proven relationship between health and the amount of tar and nicotine in cigarettes. Spokesmen for the FTC point out that the increase in nicotine content revealed by its testing did hot result from any changes in test­ ing methods. "We are using a uniform pro­ cedure," they noted. Involved in the changes in nicotine content disclosed by the FTC are some of the leading sellers on the cigarette market. For example, king-sized Winston filters contained 1.4 milli­ grams of nicotine per cigarette in February, up from 1.3 milligrams in October. Similarly, kingsized Chesterfield filters increased from 1.3 milligrams to 1.5 milligrams. It is the first time that the ILO has budgeted for a twoyear period. The new practice was adopted to enable better planning of the ILO efforts to promote higher living and work­ ing standards the world over. The new budget represents an annual increase over that for the current year of 7.1 percent. Worker members of the Gov­ erning Body also launched a drive to have their chairman elected president of the ILO's 50th anniversary conference in June. The election of Moeri, the Swiss head of the ILO's work­ ers group since 1961, would be just recognition of the contri­ bution of trade unionists to the first 50 years of ILO activities, the group said. Scientists Find Plastic Seaweed Can Fool Nature BRIGHTON, England—Just as the planting of trees stops land erosion so, scientists have discovered, does seaweed re­ duce coastal erosion. Now they have decided to play "one-upmanship" with na­ ture. Since seaweed doesn't al­ ways occur naturally in the places and in the quantity where it is most needed, English and Danish scientists here have de­ veloped polypropylene tufts which float upright when they are anchored at one end. Such plastic seaweed tufts have already been successfully tested off the English cOast and have proved their worth, the scientists claim. A similar experimental use of artificial seaweed has been tak­ ing place in this country at the Wallops Island, Virginia, station of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA has been attaching orange-colored plastic fronds to frames "planted" on the sea floor. Its scientists claim that the frames will create an under­ water drag that will cause sand particles suspended in shallow water to fall to the bottom and remain there. The buildup of sand offshore is supposed to buf­ fer the shoreline and help to minimize erosion. An extra "bonus" noted in the NASA experiment was the attraction of fish and other ma­ rine life to the area. Beach erosion has received a great deal of attention over the years but various attempts to halt it—^by the use of such items as auto wrecks, old Christmas trees, etc.—have not met with any noticeable success. �SEAFARERS Page Twelve Two States Hit on Violations Of Voting Rights Procedures WASHINGTON —The Su­ preme Court handed down a broad interpretation of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, declaring that two southern states had violated the law by changing lo­ cal election procedures without getting the consent of the Jus­ tice Department or the federal courts. But the court refused never­ theless, to order new elections sought by Negro petitioners in Mississippi and Virginia. Whether the challenged local laws must be given a federal review before the next elections is, in effect, up to Congress. The Voting Rights Act will ex­ pire in 1970 unless Congress extends it. Two of the Mississippi laws point up the issues which were before the court. One authorized two counties to elect members of the Board of Supervisors at-large instead of by election districts as in the past. The effect was tliat all Negro candidates were defeated, while several might have been elected under the district sys­ tem. Elective Post Abolished Another law abolished elec­ tion of school superintendent in 11 counties with large Negro populations and made the job appointive. The majority decision, by Chief Justice Earl Warren, held that the Voting Rights Act ap­ plied because it "was aimed at the subtle, as well as the ob­ vious, state regulations which have the effect of denying citi­ zens their right to vote because of race." The Voting Rights Act im­ posed special restrictions on those states where the low per­ centage of the Negro voting age population participating in the 1964 presidential election was considered a presumption of racial discrimination. In those areas, literacy tests were voided and new restric­ tions on the right to vote were banned unless either the Justice Department or a three-judge federal court in the District of Columbia ruled they were not discriminatory. The Supreme Court's ruling was based on failure to follow this procedure. Justice Hugo L. Black dissented from the deci­ sion. Justice John Marshall Harlan dissented in one case, involving the at-large election. And three justices William O. Douglas, Thurgood Marshall and Harlan—argued that hav­ ing found that the states had violated the law, the Supreme Court should have ordered new elections. Harlan complained that "the decision pays lip service to the Voting Rights Act but gives it no effect." •M \ < 'J About 360 hardcore jobless workers will be trained for building and construction jobs under a contract signed between the U.S. Department of Labor and the Builders' Association of Kansas City. Nearly $1.5 mil­ lion in federal funds has been allotted for the two-year train­ ing project under the Job Op­ portunities in the Business Sec­ tor (JOBS) program, being car­ ried out in cities across the U.S. by the National Alliance of Busi­ nessmen. Cooperating in the program are six AFL-CIO building trades unions—Carpen­ ters, Painters, Bricklayers, Lath­ ers, Plasterers and Cement Ma­ sons and Laborers. * « * James H. Rademacher, presi­ dent of the Letter Carriers, has been elected chairman of the AFL-CIO Government Employ­ ees Council, whose 34 affiliates bargain for federal workers in nearly every branch of govern­ ment. Rademacher, who had been council vice chairman, will fill out the 1969 term of the late E. C. Hallbeck, who had headed the GEC since 1961. Hallbeck's successor as president of the Postal Clerks, Francis S. Filbey, was elected vice president of the GEC. President Frank W. King of the Ohio AFL-CIO was saluted by the Ohio Senate for "effec­ tive service" on behalf of Ohio workers when he resigned re­ cently to devote full attention to his state central body duties. He had served 16 years in the Sen­ ate after two years in the Ohio House. Miss Marigene Valiquette (D-Toledo) was named to take King's Senate seat after serving in the House from the 79th district for eight years with a perfect Ohio COPE voting record. * • • The number of union mem­ bers in California rose to a rec­ ord 2.03 million in 1968, the state's Department of Industrial Relations reported. A 39,000 increase continued a steady rise since 1962. The state survey showed the biggest growth in the public employee field. Members of the Meat Cutters employed in the New York City fur industry have approved a new three-year agreement pro­ viding a wage and benefit pack­ age valued at $1.47 an hour. The agreement was negotiated by the union's Furrier's Joint Council. April, 1969 LOG The First Step? f: .'.>p J If one should get the impression—after studying the recently released typical budgets for a family of four figured out by the Department of La­ bor's Bureau of Labor Statistics—that workers don't smoke, borrow money, buy things on the installment plan or educate their children, it's only because the agency just didn't see fit to make any allowances for such items. Another thing they didn't allow for is savings—^but maybe here theyjre right. The cost of living these days certainly doesn't leave much of a cushion. Calculated for living costs as they were in the spring of 1967, the budg­ ets are laid out in three levels. The lowest level bears a price tag of $5,915 a year, a "moderate" budget takes $9,076 to achieve and the "above moder­ ate" one requires $13,050 a year. A table of costs provided—city by city— shows that living levels in most of the major cities require more than these figures allow. In addition to this, most expenses—including those for food, housing, transportation, clothing, personal care and medical care—^have increased con­ siderably since the spring of 1967. This alone knocks the figures somewhat out of whack. Even so, how do they stack up to what U.S. workers earn? Half of U.S. industrial workers today earn less than $6,000 a year— most of them less than the ELS minimum budget for living at the lowest level. The millions now receiving the legal minimum wage—$1.60 an hour— earn a magnificent $3,828 a year, if they work all year without any layoff. The government says $3,200 a year is the "poverty level." The picture is clear —millions of American workers live at the poverty level or close to it, few achieve a "moderate" living level, and only a comparative handful get beyond that. No wonder so many wives are forced to work and so many husbands must moonlight to make ends meet. As a result, their children are often brought up with less than desirable care and guidance. And compare the workers' dilemma with the constant upward spiral in corporation profits. Land of plenty? For whom? It begins to look like the ELS is trying to kid the public. Maybe that ex­ plains why its latest cost of living figures are two years behind and arranged —for the first time—in three budget levels. For the millions who find it im­ possible to live at a "moderate" level, let alone the one above the "moderate," there is always the race to rise above the government's definition of poverty. "1 :j • �April, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen Labor Department figures—for Spring of 1967—Show: City Family Needed $9,076 a Year for ^Moderate' Living Three Budget Standards For Metropolitan Areas The annual cost of living in 39 cities for a four-person family on three economic levels in the spring of 1967: Lower Moderate Higher Budget Budget Budget Honolulu $7,246 $10,902 $16,076 New York 6,021 9,977 14,868 Boston 6,251 9,973 14,568 Hartford •••••••••••••••••••««•» 6,422 9,833 13,814 San Francisco-Oakland 6,571 9,774 14,079 Buffalo 9,624 13,679 6,083 Milwaukee 6,104 9,544 13,636 Seattle 6,520 9,550 13,486 Minneapolis-St. Paul 9,399 13,348 6,058 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 9,358 13,307 6,223 Chicago ........................ 9,334 13,325 6,104 Los Angeles 9,326 13,645 6,305 Champaign-Urbana, HI 9,257 13,199 6,257 Cleveland 5,915 9,262 12,997 Indianapolis 6,124 9,232 13,111 Washington 9,273 13,419 6,133 9,195 12,660 Portland, Me 5,951 St. Louis 9,140 12,813 6,002 San Diego 6,002 9,209 13,461 5,905 Denver , 9,080 13,011 Philadelphia 9,079 13,131 5,898 8,981 12,911 Detroit 5,873 Green Bay, Wis 8,955 12,944 5,714 8,965 12,732 Kansas City, Mo. 5,957 8,960 12,610 Lancaster, Pa 5,833 Wichita, Kan 5,978 8,907 12,595 Bakersfield, Calif 5,779 8,882 12,765 Cincinnati 5,702 8,826 12,283 Pittsburgh 5,841 8,764 12.551 Baltimore . >•••••< 5,820 8.685 12,728 5,570 8,688 12.431 Durham, N. C. 8.636 12.392 5,796 Davton, Ohio 5,597 8,328 11,846 Atlanta 8,348 12,375 5,402 Baton Rouge 8,345 12.157 5.607 Dallas 8.388 12.055 5.677 Nashville 5,542 Houston ..... 8,301 11.897 5.419 Orlando, Fla. . 8.227 12,024 7,952 11,299 5,237 Austin, Tex. . The Labor Department has reported that an annual income of $9,076 was needed by a fourmember city worker's family to maintain a "moderate" standard of living in the spring of 1967. To maintain an "austere" standard at that time such a family required income of $5,915 annually. For a fuller, more expansive life, income of $13,050 was needed. These income requirements, representing national urban av­ erages, and breakdowns of what they will buy in this era of ris­ ing living costs, were developed in a study just released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics: "Three Standards of Living for an Urban Family of Four, Spring, 1967." It covered 39 metropolitan areas, plus nonmetropolitan areas representa­ tive of the country as a whole. First 3-Levd Study Since 1946, BLS has periodi­ cally issued a "City Worker's Family Budget" to show costs of a moderate living standard, but this marks the first time that costs of goods and services have been developed at three levels. The common size family used to measure living needs and pat­ terns is made up of a 38-yearold full-time worker, a wife not employed outside the household, a tray of 13, and an eight-year old girl. Arnold Chase, assistant BLS commissioner, emphasized at a press briefing that the family chosen as a yardstick was "not typical" but "meaningful." Since the budgets were estab­ lished, BLS noted, there have been increases in what the fam­ ily must pay for food, housing, transportation, clothing and per­ sonal care, medical care and other consumer items. In addition, taxes have since increased as a result of the fed­ eral income tax surcharge, high­ er state and local income taxes. Government officials qould not say how much more .the budgets would be raised if up­ dated to take into account these increases, but Labor Depart­ ment records show that consum­ er prices have risen by about 7.5 percent since spring 1967. Even without precise com­ parisons, other BLS studies show that earnings of the aver­ age worker fall considerably short of the moderate budget's income requirements, and in many cases even below the low budget's needs. In March 1967—a month corresponding to the study pe­ riod—average earnings for rank and file workers on private nonfarm payrolls were $99.41 a week. On an annual basis, this amounted to $5,169, or $3,907 short of the moderate budget and $746 short of the low budget. Area Costs Vary The Labor Deparbnent em­ phasized that costs in each of the budgets vary widely depend­ ing on geographic location and size of the city. BLS supplied a breakdown of costs and sep­ arate budgets for each of the areas surveyed. Chase defined the low budget as an "austere" one, but did not characterize the others. In the past, BLS has described a mod­ erate budget 9S providing "a modest but adequate standard of living." All three budgets assume "that maintenance of health and social well-being, the nurture of children, and participation in community activities are desir­ able and necessary goals." In keeping with the govern­ ment's position that cigarette smoking is "hazardous" to health, the budgets did not al­ low expenditures for cigarettes. There are allowances, however, for pipe tobacco, cigars and al­ cohol. The department said that its studies show that "the lower the budget the larger the proportion of costs devoted to the necessi­ ties of life." Basic Needs Listed Consumption expenditures — food, housing, transportation, clothing, medical care, gifts, education and recreation — ac­ count for 82 percent of the low budget, 79 percent of the mod­ erate budget and 76 percent of the higher budget. When food and medical care costs are combined, they make up 35.9 percent of the low budget, 28.5 percent of the mod­ erate budget and 23.6 percent of the higher budget. The low budget provides less variety in food, more potatoes and dried beans, less fruit, less expensive cuts of meat, and few­ er and cheaper restaurant meals than allowed in the moderate URBAN FAMILY LIVING STANDARDS Spring 1967 and higher budgets. All three budgets provide for group hospital and surgical in­ surance, but only the high budg­ et specified major medical in­ surance, which supplements bas­ ic hospital-surgical coverage. Food costs, averaged $1,644 in the low and $2,105 and $2,586 in the moderate and higher budgets. Medical care costs were set at $474, $477 and $497 respectively. The budgets differ in other major categories as follows: Housing—Housing costs were $1,303 in the lower budget, which allowed for rental only without air conditioning, $2,230 in the moderate budget and $3,340 in the higher budget. Home ownership was assumed for a majority of families in the mod­ erate and higher budgets. Transportation—Costs aver­ aged $446 in the low budget, $872 in the moderate budget and $1,127 in the higher budget. The differences resulted lju-gely from the proportion of automo­ bile ownership specified for each budget, the age of cars and how often they are replaced. In addition, the low budget permits no out-of-town travel on planes, trains or other pub­ lic vehicles, and no comprehen­ sive insurance. Clothing—Costs were $538 in the lower budget, and $767 and $1,139 in the moderate and higher budgets respectively. Clothing allowances varied slightly in quantity but consider­ ably in quality. Social security, taxes—Social security payments averaged $265 in the low budget and $303 in both of the other budg­ ets. Taxes were $474 in the lower budget, $1,062 and $1,969 in the moderate and higher budgets. The most expensive of the 39 areas covered in the study was Honolulu, priced at $7,246, $10,902 and $16,076 for the three budgets. The most eco­ nomical was Austin, Tex. with budgets of $5,237, $7,952 and $11,299. For a moderate budget, the most expensive ^eas, following Honolulu, were Boston; New York-Northeastern New Jersey; Hartford, Conn.; San FranciscoOakland and Buffalo. If Fair­ banks, Alaska, had been in­ cluded in the survey it "undoubt­ edly" would have topped Hono­ lulu, Chase said. WHERE THE DOLLAR GOES Urban United States 27.9c FOOD 23.2e 19.8c > 22.0c HOUSING 24.6c c icr: 25.6c I 7.5c 9.6c TRANSPORTATION a.6c M11.8c 10.8c 11.1c CLOTHING AND PERSONAL CARE I 8.0c •" 5.3c 3.8c MEDICAL CARE 5.0C — e.oe OTHER FAMILY CONSUMPTION 7.4c GIFTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS PERSONAL LIFE INSURANCE OCCUPATIONAL EXPENSES SOCIAL SECURITY & DISABILITY PAYMENTS 2.5e ' 2.8C !•••••••• 3t8c 2.0c "" 1.8C l.8e i0.8C 0.9c 0.7c I4.9e 3.3c Lower Standard! LEGEND Moderate StandardHigher Standards mtmam 2.Sc >8.0C PERSONAL TAXES It.TC -$5,915 •$9,076 .$13,050 �I SEAFARERS Page Fourteen April, 1969 LOG Attempt to Sneak 'Right-to-Work' Through Civil Rights Tie-in Defeated SANTE FE—A backdoor at­ ence professor at St. John's Col­ House turned down the consti­ tempt to put over a "right-to- lege here, said, "I think it is a tutional amendment, its Appro­ work" law in New Mexico by proposal to keep the lousy low priations and Finance Commit­ tee reported out a human rights attaching it to a civil ri^ts bill wages we have in this state." has been soundly beaten in the Roland Kool, an Albuquer­ bill with a recommendation for state House of Representatives. que attorney, said the law's chief passage. By a 9-6 vote the com­ Earlier, by an identical 41-29 aim "is to weaken organized la­ mittee adopted an amendment to make the union shop illegal vote, the House rejected a move bor." When the measure came to under the law. to bring the union shop ban be­ fore the electorate in either a the floor, debate followed sim­ When the legislation reached general or special election as a ilar lines. Proponents claimed the floor, the amendment was it would prevent unions from the immediate center of attack constitutional amendment. Although "right-to-work" getting too strong and bring in­ in debate, and it was stripped may still come up in the Senate, dustry to the state. Opponents from the rights bill before the the twin House actions seemed said it was plainly designed to House went on to approve the to spell doom for it in this ses­ hold down wages and weaken balance of the measure. union organizing drives. The bill as it went to the Sen­ sion of the legislature. Meanwhile, just before the ate prohibits discrimination in A "right-to-work" proposal employment because of sex, to outlaw union shop agree­ race, religion, color or national ments in the state previously ap­ origin. It also bars discrimina­ peared on the state ballot as a tion in housing and public ac­ constitutional amendment in The booming-voiced Sen­ commodations. A five-member 1948 and was defeated by a sub­ ator Everett Dirksen (R-Hl.), commission would administer it. stantial margin. in a mighty burst of praise The New Mexico legislature The measure has been pushed for the new Republican ad­ is under Democratic control and unsuccessfully in the legislature ministration, recently orated of the votes that defeated most in nine of the last 10 sessions on the confidence he felt be­ "right-to-work" in both in­ by New Mexicans for Right to cause of President Nixon's stances came from Democrats. Work with assistance from the "firm hand on the rudder." In Pennsylvania, a "right-toNational Right to Work Com­ He didn't get away with it. work" bill has been introduced mittee and the Farm Bureau. A letter writer in the Wash­ but has not moved. In Idaho The proposed constitutional ington Post, Karl G. Sorg, and California open shop forces amendment on "right-to-work" observed wryly: have organized drives, but no came to the House floor this "When I am on the high bills have been introduced. year with a 7-3 "do not pass" seas, I would like my skip­ recommendation from the Labor In Kansas, "right-to-work" per to keep a firm hand on Committee. The committee act­ was adopted by a constitutional the tiller, and to leave that ed after holding a three-hour amendment in 1958 but the rudder alone. Any skipper hearing attended by more than state has never passed necessary with a firm hand on the rud­ 50 persons. enabling legislation. This year der is likely to be in water ftoponents at the hearing labor is fighting against an en­ way over his head." were led by President W. A. abling bill in the legislature. Langanegger of the New Mexico Farm Bureau and representa­ tives of oil drilling campanies. Langanegger said he feared un­ ions in agriculture. The oil drill­ ers attacked organizing efforts of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers. By SMbey Margtriius A key opponent. Brother The case of the millions of General Motors cars now being re­ Raymond Ogden, political scicalled for repair of possible carburetor and exhaust-system defects is another in a growing list of car and household-product hazards coming increasingly into public view. Not that these problems are all new. Auto-safety defects have been criticized by various auto clubs, consumer organizations and legislators for some 20 years now. But the problem has become further complicated by modern design which sometimes sacrifices ORANGEBURG, S. C. safety for appearance. —The importance of "one Also adding to safety problems is the obviously inadequate test­ little vote" was underscored ing of both cars and household products even as they are becoming as the Communications more complicated. Another problem is that products today are de­ Workers won a union repre- 1 signed for easy assembling on an assembly line, but sometimes with sentatlon election at the inadequate attention to potential safety problems. Smith-Corona March ant One such example is a steam iron with a plastic switch on two plant here. The final tally: pivots. The switch is easy to insert on the assembly line but it can CWA 531, no union 530. come out in use, leaving the user holding a hot iron, and forced The narrow victory came | to go to the outlet to pull the plug. after the National Labor The car manufacturers especially have long acted as a law unto Relations Board ruled that themselves, with even the auto-insurance industry afraid to tangle four challenged votes with them and inclined to keep quiet about safety defects. The car should be counted. makers never learn. They added some safety features by Govern­ Of the challenged votes, ment regulation. But, at the same time, more 1969 models have three went to no union, but | fast-back design—making it difficult to see who you're backing the fourth, for CWA, was into—blind comers which hide part of your view when engaged in enough for the union—^just 1 a tricky passing maneuver, and bumpers that are more ornamental enough. than protective. In the campaign that pre­ The biggest recent callback involved General Motors cars with ceded the election, CWA the Quadra-Jet carburetor, and 1965-68 Biscayne, Bel Air, Impala leaders and local union of-1 and Caprice Chevrolets and some 1969 Chevys with 350-cubic fleers fought against a bar-1 inch engines, which may have a potential exhaust-system defect. rage of company-inspired This partcular carburetor problem is that a small plastic arm anti-union propaganda di-i called a cam has broken on a few cars, causing the throttle to re­ rected at employees. main partly open. The exhaust-system defect was caused by the use of rubber plugs to seal openings in a rear panel of the car. But SlU Lifeboat Class No. 220 Kneeling (l-r) are ick. Seated are Jack Milano and Joseph Fedornak, John Adams, George Lindquist and Les BroderRamond Gorsu, Ronnie Henderson, Terry Prater, Pat Phillips. Standing are graduates Lloyd Ayres, Randolph Lumley, George Silfast and Gene Brewer. A Stern Rebuke SlU Instructor Paul McGarin (top left) and Coast Guard Examiner BM No. I N. L. Harvell pose with this group of graduates. Kneeling (l-r) are Otiliano Morales, Ake Ryden and Russell Carruthers, Seated are Louis Machicote, Michael Chewning, James Camp, Vasco Worrell and K. Svoboda. Standing are John Tilli, Robert Hefter, Thomas Walker and Art Braud. The class had 25 new graduates. YOUR DOLI^'S WORTH Seafarer's Guide tp jBetter Buying \Proofls Clean 1 Vote Counts! the rubber plugs could deteriorate and allow carbon monoxide to enter the car if the exhaust pipe becomes damaged. Similar problems could occur with other cars, and have. A car­ buretor can become stuck if a small part breaks, or the gas pedal linkage can become stuck or damaged. Either way you could find that when you take your foot off the gas pedal the engine keeps racing. What would you yourself do if that happened to you? According to John Eck, emergency service manager of the AAA, the recom­ mended action is to put the gear selector into neutral right away, or on clutch cars, to drop the gear lever into neutral. This is preferable to turning off the ignition altogether because you have quicker access to power if you need to get out of the way of other traffic after you have slowed down. Carbon monoxide is always a danger in cold months especially when car windows are closed. Exhaust systems can become rusted, or damaged or misaligned by a bump, and can leak monoxide into the car through the floor. Eck says he never drives without a window open, and that the AAA always urges that car owners have their exhaust system in= spected for possible damage every time a car is up on a servicestation lift for lubrication or a tire change. Or if the car bottom has hit a bump, as can happen even coming out of some driveways, see if the tailpipe has been knocked out of alignment or otherwise damaged. The irony of some of these safety problems is that they are caused by the saving of dimes on household products that may cost hundreds of dollars, and cars that cost thousands. The plastic part that broke on some carburetors cost about 50 cents, and was used on expensive Cadillacs, Oldsmobiles, Buicks, etc. Now General Motors is making this part of heavier plastic reinforced by a ring. Manufacturers of various products often plead that improving their safety would add to costs. As in the instances mentioned above, the extra cost really would be minor. But at the same time the manufacturers cry cost, they often add other very expensive but not as cs .ential features for convenience or just sales appeal. •gBBW �April. 1969 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen v'M ^HE SHIP HAD JUST RETURNED from Da more clearly and acting more precisely than he usu­ * Nang and was tied up at a shipyard in New ally is. A seaman who "is high" on marijuana—and York. After payoff, a crewmember started down the the effects can last for many hours—is a potential gangway heading for home. Waiting for him on the threat to the safety of every man aboard his ship. pier were two agents of the United States Justice De­ The increasing use of marijuana apparently stems partment. They asked him to open his suitcases. In­ from the belief that it is not addictive, and therefore side one of them, concealed in a rolled up sweater,, not as harmful, as heroin, cocain or opium. But even they found 200 marijuana cigarettes. this belief is false as thousands of medical case his­ This young merchant seaman was not a dope ad­ tories have proven. Dr. Donald B. Louria, chairman dict, nor was he smuggling the stuff in to sell it. Be­ of the New York State Council on Drug Addiction, cause it was his first narcotics offense he got off in cites several examples of the effects of smoking pot: "One subject smoked one cigarette and became the courts with a suspended sentence following con­ viction. But, he will never again be able to sail on a restless, agitated, dizzy, fearful of his surroundings and afraid of death. He had three short periods of U.S.-flag merchant vessel. Is this hypothetical case an isolated one? Unfor­ unconsciousness. Another, a 19-year-old man, be­ tunately, no. The files of the Marine Inspection Of­ came depressed, used marijuana and- experienced fice include many such cases of seamen whose cer­ 'black despair.' He then got some tranquilizers from a tificates have been permanently revoked by the Coast friend and took them in an attempt at suicide." Dr. Louria's long study of the use of marijuana Guard for violation of narcotics laws. Coast Guard leads him to the firm conviction that, in spite of all officials are understandably reluctant to reveal their methods of detecting these violations, but the in­ the talk about the so-called happy feelings that result creasing number of revocations recorded each year from smoking pot, the effects are not always pleas­ clearly shows that violators sooner or later will be ant. Too often, he says, depression becomes despera­ tion, and anxiety turns to panic. caught. TTien there is the question of addiction. While it Marijuana is the most commonly used—and may be true that pot is not physically addicting like abused—drug among young people. The use of marijuana on college campuses and among service­ hard narcotics such as heroin, it can still produce an men is spreading at an alarming rate. And, because emotional dependency in many users. Whether we of its ready availability in foreign ports, many young call it an addiction or a dependency, the result is the P ieamen have given in to the temptation to try a same—one can become hooked and will try to stay "high" as long and as often as possible. The real dan­ pil'reefer" just for kicks, i Despite the statements of some so-called authori­ ger is that the "pothead"—the person who becomes ties that marijuana is just an iimocuous weed which is dependent on marijuana—^very often becomes the no more harmful than alcohol, the fact is that it is tragic victim of hard narcotics. A recent survey by the New York State Narcotic ; dangerous as well as illegal. In addition to the physical dhngers, the young sea­ Addiction Control Commission resulted in a shock­ man just starting his career—or the seagoing veteran ing prediction: About 40 percent of the young peo­ nearing retirement—share an added danger; one nar- ple using marijuana today will move on to heroin i; i cotics violation, even if it is nothing more than pos- within a few years. These findings, together with the i session of a single marijuana cigarette, means the end results of similar studies in other major cities, con­ |of sailing for the rest of his life. This can mean a firm the opinion of medical experts that there can be ij career never really begun for the youngster or a ca­ a progression from marijuana to the hard drugs. It reer of many years lost, wasted for the seasoned old- is practically impossible for the young person taking his first marijuana smoke to predict whether he will I timer. A severe penalty? Yes, but for very good reasons. be an occasional user or will become a pothead and The use of marijuana can produce severe mental move on to the hard stuff. confusion, including loss of judgment and memory. In addition to permanent loss of his seaman's doc­ Heavy use can result in visual distortions, hallucina­ uments for the slightest infraction of narcotics laws, tion and impaired judgment of space and time. A there is something else that the young seaman who minute may seem like an hour. Something nearby might be tempted to try marijuana ought to know |may seem far away. Any task or decision requiring about the deceptive nature of the drug itself. While fegood reflexes, co-ordination and clear thinking is it is toie that the variety of marijuana usually avail­ shaded by the drug. The danger is intensified by a able in the United States does not appear to cause false feeling in the user that he is actually thinking any lasting physical or mental damage, reefers made from weeds found in the Middle East, Africa and the Far East are far more powerful, far more dangerous —and far more readily available to the sailor. Hashish, bhang and khat, all closely related to marijuana, can easily be purchased in many jjorts regularly visited by American-flag merchant ships. These varieties of marijuana are cheap and they are potent. In one area in Southern Arabia, the entire male population is in an almost constant state of intoxication because of the regular chewing of khat leaves. Studies made by the World Health Organiza­ tion in several areas in the Middle and Far East over a number of years have shown that serious and permanent physical and emotional disturbances do result from continued use of these drugs. The habit­ ual use of hashish, for example, has definitely been associated with criminal behavior, violence and in­ sanity. The seaman who stops in at any cigarette stand on Tu Do Street in Saigon or in any bar in Cam Rahn Bay can pick up a bag of ten ready-rolled reefers for anywhere from $1 to $2.50.,In one area of Saigon a carton of marijuana cigarettes—neatly packed in what used to be regular American cigarette wrappers —sells for $20. One soldier stationed there observed: "There's so much marijuana stored in that section of Saigon that if it ever caught fire the whole city would get stoned." That may seem funny, but the sad fact is that any serviceman or seaman who buys the stuff can never be sure if it is marijuana, which is dangerous enough, or some more potent compound processed from hashish. The true seriousness of the marijuana problem is clearly evidenced by the fact that it is the subject of a worldwide prohibition as expressed in the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. On the advice of a special committee or the World Health Organi­ zation, marijuana was placed in a special category with heroin as being a drug "particularly liable to abuse and to produce ill effects." The United States has controlled the possession, sale and use of marijuana since 1937 under the Mari­ juana Tax Act. The criminal penalties for violations of that act are severe. A person found guilty of pos­ session of the drug can be sentenced to a probation­ ary term of not less than two years or to a prison term of up to ten years. The illegal sale or transfer of marijuana can bring a sentence of from five to 20 years in a federal prison—for the first offense. And, of course, for the merchant seaman who is caught using or even possessing marijuana or any other nar­ cotic—^whether he goes to jail or not—it means the end of his sailing career! �SEAFARERS Page Sixteen Opposes Ruling for Networks AFL'CIO Urges High Court Barking For Robuttal to Broadrast Attarks WASHINGTON—Hie AFU CIO has asked the Supreme Court to uphold a Federal Com­ munications Commission rule requiring radio and television stations which broadcast per­ sonal attacks on individuals to give the victims a chance to reply. Two broadcasting networks and an association of radio and television news directors chal­ lenged the rule, claiming it in­ terfered with their freedom of speech and would be burden­ some. A federal appellate court in Chicago agreed with them and held the rule unconstitu­ tional. On the contrary, the AFLCIO argued in its brief to the Supreme Court, meaningful freedom of speech requires that the public have access to the publicly-owned airwaves. Un­ like other forms of communica­ tion, the number of channels available for broadcasting are limited. In licensing a station, the AFL-CIO said, the govern­ ment has both the right and duty to insist that basic rules of fair play be followed. While the AFL-CIO is not directly involved in the liti­ gation, the federation filed a friend-of-the-court brief in sup­ port of the FCC. Labor has a stake in the broad issue involved, the fed­ eration smd in explaining its in­ terest in the case. It cited ex­ amples of unions being denied air time to present their views during organizing drives, strikes and legislative campaigns. Necessary Protection If anything, the AFL-CIO said, the government has been "overly cautious" in acting to assure public access to the air­ waves. The specific rule that is being challenged is not only reasonable but also a necessary protection of the public's rights, the federation said. The rule in question assures the right of reply "when, during the presentation of views on a controversial issue of public im­ portance, an attack is made upon the honesty, character, in­ tegrity or like personal qualities of an identified person or group." It exempts a broad range of programs, including newscasts and news commentary. The FCC brief warned that a Supreme Court decision invali­ dating its personal attack rule would also act to undermine the long-standing "fairness doc­ trine" which requires that more than one side of controversial issues be presented by broad­ casting stations. Its brief dealt also with a companion case before the Su­ preme Court, involving the re­ fusal of Station WGCB in Red Lion, Pa., to provide free time to author Fred J. Cook after he was viciously attacked on the right-wing Christian Crusade First SlU Pension Check I End of sailing career and beginning of retirement is heralded by Chris S, Cipriano, right, receiving first pension check from New York Patrolman Liiige lovino. Cipriano, who makes his home in the Philippines, sailed as FWT. His last ihip was the Steel Voyager. April, 1969 LOG program of Reverend Billy James Hargis. Specific Example In effect, this case is a specific example of the personal attack rule even though the FCC order to the Red Lion station preced­ ed the rule. Actually the general rule was an outgrowth of the controversy over the Red Lion case. In the Red Lion case, a dif­ ferent federal appellate court upheld the authority of the FCC to insist on the right of reply to a personal attack. Thus the Su­ preme Court has two conflicting appellate court decisions involv­ ing the same basic principle. In arguing for the right of reply, the AFL-CIO brief stress­ ed that "radio and television stations are not the private pre­ serve of the licensees.... The airwaves cannot, consistent with the Constitution, be made the exclusive domain of those in the business of broadcasting." Justice Dept. Time Study' Chasing Lawyers Clockwise Management sometimes works in wondrous ways, as nearly 1,200 Justice Department attorneys in Washington are dis­ covering. The government lawyers have been ordered to keep a run­ ning record of how they spend each H^ninute segment of the day. Then, before wash-up time, they are supposed to con­ sult a code book and summarize their day's work in com­ puter language on another sheet. A 10-page memo from the new deputy attorney general, Richard G. Kleindienst, broke the news to the lawyers. They were then called in groups to a 90-minute "no-questionsallowed" briefing session for further explanation of the com­ plexities of the new program. The reason for it all, as given at one of the briefing sessions, "is to develop a body of data to prove to Congress that the department is understaffed." This, of course, gave rise to speculation that the thousands of man-hours involved in devising, explaining, record-keeping, tabulating and computerizing might suggest just the opposite to congressional budget-watchers. Representative Charles S. Joelson (D-N.J.), who is a mem­ ber of the House Appropriations subcommittee that handles the Justice Department money bill, seemed to be of this opinion. He described the time study program as "nonsense." The department's lawyers aren't organized, but a federal workers' union spoke up for them anyway. President John F. Griner of the American Federation of Government Employees denounced the time sheet program as "an undignified nuisance imposed upon a group of hard­ working federal employees." ffrapo Croivors Sot up Bogus Union In EHort to Confuse Farm Workers Two top officers of an orga­ nization set up to undermine the AFL-CIO United Farm Workers Organizing Committee have admitted that their outfit was formed and financed by grape growers who have op­ posed union rights for their workers. Facts on the founding and activities of the Agriculture Workers Freedom to Work As­ sociation came to light in a re­ port filed with the Labor Department to comply with re­ porting requirements of the Landrum-Griffin Act. The document—^filed by AWFWA President Gilbert Rubio and Secretary-Treasurer Shirley Fetalvero — revealed that the organization was con­ ceived at a meeting attended by Ru'oio, Jose Mendoza and a group of about ten grape grow­ ers. Mendoza, general secretary of AWFWA, recently made a national tour to denounce UFWOC and its president, Cesar Chavez—a tour he said was financed by the National Right to Work Committee, Glnmanras Present Rubio and Miss Fetalvero said that among those attending AWFWA's founding meeting in a Bakersfield, Calif., restaurant last May were John Giumarra, Sr., and John Giumarra, Jr., treasurer and general counsel respectively of Giumarra Vine­ yards, which has led grower op­ position to farm workers' un­ ionization. Others attending the meeting, according to the statement, in­ cluded Jack Pandol, another grower, and representatives of the Di Giorgio Corp., which had previously signed a contract with UFWOC. The document made it clear that AWFWA was founded by growers, not workers, to coun­ teract efforts to organize farm workers and the UFWOC boy­ cott of grape growers who re­ fused to hold union representa­ tion elections. "We were to tell workers not to be afraid of Chavez, to be united, and we would support and protect workers and oppose efforts to organize and boycott," Rubio and Miss Fetalvero said. The document brought out that Rubio and Mendoza were offered $120 a week. That money, along with other sums, it added, was paid to AWFWA through another organization called Mexican-American Dem­ ocrats for Republican Action (MADRA). The AWFWA officers listed dozens of checks ranging up to $500 which were allegedly used by AWFWA after they came through MADRA. Records of AWFWA's activ­ ities, according to the state­ ment, were kept by Donald Gazzaniga, head of Public Research Institute, part of a firm known as California Edi­ tors Publishing Company. Authored R-T-W Tract Gazzaniga has published a booklet, "California's Number One Industry Under Attack," a denunciation of unionizing of grape workers. It has been dis­ tributed by the National Right to Work Committee. Gazzaniga gave money to Ru­ bio and Mendoza "under the cover that they were research­ ers" for the publication, Rubio said. He charged that Mendoza is now trying to dissolve AWFWA, presumably because it is no longer useful. John Giumarra, Jr., denied the charges "that we gave money to Mendoza" and said "we will fight them in court." He contended that Rubio had once supported UFWOC, then joined AWFWA to fight the union, "and now he seems to have switched again." Cambodia In ILO As 119th Member Geneva—Cambodia has be­ come a member of the Interna­ tional Labor Organization, bringing the membership of the United Nations agency to 119 countries, DLO Director-Gen. David A. Morse announced. The new membership be­ came effective when Cambodia accepted obligations of the ILO constitution. �April, 1969 UHF Radio Used For Port 'Paging' In San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO—Ultra high frequency radio contact is being used for the first time by the Marine Exchange here to facilitate harbor communica­ tions. Put into operation on April 1, the new system utilizes pock­ et sized, self-contained receivers which are carried by staff mem­ bers of steamship companies, port service and other personnel on the move in and around San Francisco and San Pablo bays. The communications service can be extended, whenever required, to include Suisun Bay and the inland Delta navigation system. Permission was first granted by the Federal Communications Commission in January for the Marine Exchange to use 462.85 megacycles for this mobile pag­ ing service. A 24-hour San Francisco waterfront communi­ cations center receives messages by telephone. The center then relays these messages by UHF voice radio. Each receiver, or combination of receivers, can be selectively paged so that messages will be received only by those for whom they are intended. Although originally engineer­ ed at the request of members of the maritime industry to meet the problems of immediately contacting their staff members in the field, the system is soon ex­ pected to be used not only by vessel owners and agents but also by pilots, government per­ sonnel and suppliers of services and provisions for ships. The Golden Gate maritime service and developmental agen­ cy is reported to be the first li­ censee by the FCC for the new­ ly-designated UHF frequency. SEAFARERS LOG Page Seventeen No ^Pgfch-Work' Changes Dircit Presidential election by the People Urged WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO has urged Congress to in­ itiate a constitutional amendment providing for election of the President by popular vote rather than seek a mere "patchwork" change in the present Electoral College system. Federation President George Meany presented labor's views to the House Judiciary Committee which is considering a smor­ gasbord of proposals for electoral reform. Meany took issue with President Nixon who suggested a "proportional" system of dividing a state's electoral votes be­ cause he didn't think a direct election amendment would be ratified by the required three-fourths of the states. On the contrary, Meany insisted, direct election is the one proposal that has broad public approval—demonstrated by big majorities in public opinion polls and in endorsements by a wide range of organizations, including the American Bar Asso­ ciation and Chamber of Commerce. "None of the other proposals has any comparably broad sup­ port," Meany noted. And all suffer from a common weakness— they could result in the election of a President who received fewer votes than an opponent. Meany told the committee that the AFL-CIO supports a con­ stitutional amendment which would: • Provide for the election of the President and Vice Presi­ dent by direct, nationwide popular vote. • Require a runoff between the two top candidates if no candidate receives at least 40 percent of the popular vote. • Establish a single constitutional standard guaranteeing that all persons 18 or above have the right to vote in presidential elections. « Authorize Congress to pass legislation governing the con­ duct of presidential elections and the requirements for being listed on the ballot. Meany rejected the argument that direct election of the Pres­ ident would be a departure from the federal system of govern­ ment. He pointed out that the Electoral College system, as initially conceived in the Constitution, quickly proved unworkable and remains an "anachronism" in the American political process. Three times, he noted, it has resulted in election of a Presi­ dent who trailed in the voting. Worst of all, Meany stressed, is the procedure for throwing the election into the House of Representatives if no candidate has a majority in the Electoral College—under a procedure giving each state one vote. Some of the proposals for electoral reform would correct some of the potential dangers in the present system, Meany noted. Thus a proposal to abolish the Electoral College and cast all of a state's votes for the winning candidate would eliminate the problem of "faithless" electors who disregard the voters' choice to cast their ballots for a different candidate. And a proposal to have a joint session of Congress choose the President if no candidate wins an electoral majority would be on Workers Urge Boycott of Shell To Counter Firm's Stalling Tactics DENVER—President A. F. Lima; Continental Oil Co. at "We are asking them not to Grospiron of the Oil, Chemical Wrenshall, Minn., and smaller buy Shell products. We are re­ & Atomic Workers announced firms employing about 1,000 questing them to return their that the OCAW executive board workers. Shell credit cards to the com­ has voted unanimously for , a Shell is owned by the Royal pany." worldwide consumer boycott of Dutch Petroleum Co. of the Grospiron said world assist­ Shell Oil and Shell Chemical Netherlands and Shell Trans­ ance would be sought through Company products. port and Trading Company of the International Federation of Grospiron said "we have tried Great Britain. Grospiron cited Petroleum and Chemical Work­ for months to negotiate a Shell these Shell tactics: ers, a federation of more than contract equivalent to those "The company seeks to pe­ 100 unions with two million granted by virtually all other oil nalize our members for striking. members in more than 70 coun­ It seeks to fire 10 of them and tries. companies." to suspend 15 others. It wants While agreement was reached In this hemisphere, the "don't at some locations. Shell "refuses to deny 1969 vacations to more buy" drive will be co-ordinated to be fair and reasonable in con­ than 200 of them because of with the AFL-CIO and the tracts covering more than 2,000 their strike action." Canadian Labour Congress and Shell employees who were their affiliated unions. workers" in California facilities still on strike voted March 15 of Shell, he declared. In February the AFL-CIO Shell employees went on to return to work unconditional­ Executive Council voted at its strike January 4 with about 56,- ly, without a contract, pending Florida meeting to call on all 000 other oil workers in the further negotiations. Of this ac­ affiliated international unions, United States. Strike ietilements tion Grospiron said: "We removed picket lines and and state and local central were reached beginning January 11 with all firms except Shell the men began returning to their bodies, to "render every possi­ on the West Coast; Standard Oil jobs. Now we are turning to our ble assistance to those oil work­ Co. of Ohio at Toledo and friends and the public for help. ers who remain on strike." Chairman Emanuel Cellar (D-N.Y.), right, welcomes AFL-CIO Pres­ ident George Meany prior to his testimony at committee hearings. preferable to the present system, since each congressman and senator would cast a vote. But despite some improvements, Meany declared, the AFLCIO cannot endorse such an amendment "since it still would permit the popular will as demonstrated by the votes of the people to be disregarded. At the present time, and under pres­ ent-day political, economic and social conditions, we do not be­ lieve this is any longer tolerable." The same objection applies to proposals for selection of elec­ tors from each congressional district instead of a "winner take all" statewide contest or to the proportional division of a state's electoral votes, Meany said. Under the most-touted "district" system, Meany told the com­ mittee, Nixon would have been elected President in 1960 with 278 electoral votes to 245 for John F. Kennedy—even though Kennedy polled more popular votes. Meany noted that Nixon said his "personal preference" would be for direct popular election. There would be a better chance for its ratification, Meany suggested, if the President would give "unequivocal support" to popular election. "If the proposal for direct popular election cannot be adopt­ ed," Meany said, "there is little reason to believe that any other plan can." In response to questions Meany reiterated that the common weakness of all alternatives to direct popular election is that they don't assure majority rule, "the essence of democracy." He was asked whether a requirement for a runoff election if no candidate received 40 percent of the popular vote would in­ vite a "deal" by which the candidate who was eliminated would throw his support to one of the runoff candidates. To this, Meany replied that the present system involving the Electoral College and the House of Representatives invites un­ dercover deals. Any "deal" under a popular vote runoff, Meany noted, "would have to be made on the front pages of the news­ papers, not behind a kitchen sink." And most important, he added, the final decision would be with the voters. SlU WELFARE, VACATION PLANS February 1-February 28, 1969 Number of Benefits Hospital Benefits (Welfare) ... Death Benefits (Welfare) Disability Benefits (Welfare) . . Maternity Benefits (Welfare) . . Dependent Benefits (Welfare) . (Average: $393.36) Optical Benefits (Welfare) . . . Out-Patient Benefits (Welfare) SUMMARY (Welfare) Vacation Benefits (Average: $427.19) Total Welfare, Vocation Benefits Paid This Period . . . 1,437 30 1,014 23 1,689 $ Amount Paid 19,645.56 74,943.08 231,925.00 4,653.25 66,437.87 272 4,051 8,516 1,361 2,094.32 32,522.80 432,221.88 581,400.56 9,877 $1,013,622.44 �SEAFARERS Page Eighteen April, 1969 LOG Hailed as Significant Life-Saver Labor Praises New Govt Radiation Standards WASHINGTON—The AFLCIO and affiliated unions repre­ senting the nation's uranium miners have told Congress that the federal government's new radiation safety standards will save the lives of a significant number of miners. George Taylor, secretary of the AFL-CIO Staff Committee on Atomic Energy and National Resources, said industry' has the technological ability to make uranium mines safe for workers. The cost of complying with the new regulations would not be prohibitive, he said. And in any event, he stressed, the over­ riding factor in deciding the level of radiation concentration al­ lowed in mines must be the health and lives of the miners. Taylor testified before the congressional Joint Committee on Atomic Energy on behalf of the AFL-CIO, the Oil, Chemi­ cal & Atomic Workers, the Steelworkers and the AFL-CIO Metal Trades Department. The committee does not have any legislation before it. But it is looking into the diversity of government standards applying to uranium mine safety and in­ dustry claims that the added costs of new ventilating equip­ ment would be burdensome and unnecessary. Three Agencies Involved Three federal agencies have a role in setting standards. The Labor Department has statutory authority under the Walsh-Healey Act because all uranium mines sell their entire production to the Atomic En­ ergy Commission — and under federal law must continue to do so until 1971. All government departments with any interest at all in radia­ tion or atomic energy are repre­ sented on the inter-ag..ncy Fed­ eral Radiation Council. The council recommends safety standards to protect both work­ ers and the public. In addition, the Interior De­ partment issues its own stand­ ards under the Metal and NonMetalic Mine Safety Act. When the government ceases to be the sole buyer of uranium concen­ trates, the Interior Department regulations would apply to mines selling to private industry. After several years of contro­ versy over what the standards should be, all three federal bod­ ies acted in January, shortly be­ fore the change of administra­ tion. The Labor Department adopted the standard which had been strongly urged by the AFL-CIO. The technical term describing it is 4 Working Level Months (WLM). That is a means of measuring both the concentra­ tion of radiation and the period of exposure, based on a 40-hour week for a one-year period. The previous standard was 12 WLM, allowing mines to be exposed to three times as much radiation. Defending the new standard, Taylor told the committee that a study of some 25,000 persons with an average of eight years employment at this concentra­ tion of radiation exposure showed no more cases of cancer than could be expected among the population at large. By contrast, he said, miners working at higher concentra­ tions have been found to have a much higher percentage of lung cancer than would be expected from the general population. The Federal Radiation Coun­ cil and the Interior Department also adopted a 4 WLM stand­ ard. Allows Delay However, their standards would allow mines until January 1, 1971, to reach that level. Until then, they could continue at the higher 12 WLM rate. The Labor Department Walsh-Healey standards are im­ mediately effective. However, a mine may be given an exemp­ tion until 1971 if it comes up with a plan to bring the expo­ sure down to the 4 WLM stand­ ard by that date. Taylor noted that the differ­ ences among the standards "are more apparent than real" and the adoption of the 4 WLM standard has been "long over­ due." The industry, he suggested, should have no difficulty in meeting the new standard well before the 1971 deadline. Taylor recalled that other in­ dustries have been required to go to some expense to meet fed­ eral, state and local regulations governing pollution. Thus the uranium mining industry, he suggested, has no cause to feel "unjustly singled out" because it is required to spend money to protect the lives and health of its workers. Job Downgrading Of Civil Servants Charged in South NEW ORLEANS — The American Federation of Gov­ ernment Employees has charged that the federal government is shortchanging many of its em­ ployees in the South. AFGE President John F. Griner said this is being done by assigning southern workers to lower salary grades than em­ ployees doing the same work in other areas of the country. He charged that this is a di­ rect defiance of civil service classification rules which are supposed to ensure "equal pay for equal work." Griner told a news conference that a number of federal agen­ cies are apparently following "the law of supply and demand" rather than the civil service law. "In the large metropolitan areas, where there is competi­ tion for the skills of the employ­ ees, the government is willing to pay the price," Griner said. But when it can get people to work for less, as in parts of the South, he added, it hires them at lower civil service grades than their jobs should carry. The union's executive coun­ cil, meeting here, protested the practice. 300,000-Member Union Formed March 1, 1969 fo March 31, 1969 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Class A Class B 9 9 93 149 18 24 73 37 36 45 36 49 20 19 51 45 89 127 71 77 47 47 91 115 62 36 696 779 Class A Class B Class C 6 5 3 74 84 24 16 14 7 80 40 17 30 29 13 24 32 30 12 14 3 35 35 2 110 66 0 71 83 20 46 39 24 70 107 38 49 28 22 203 623 576 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C 7 8 0 6 3 68 143 63 109 35 20 23 9 16 12 43 55 52 47 14 12 36 28 25 10 15 49 9 30 27 14 11 9 7 1 29 56 26 30 2 63 147 76 64 0 30 84 48 74 21 21 44 19 31 25 79 121 96 73 42 43 33 30 34 28 i 441 810 457 567 218 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmin^on San Francisco ,. .. Seattle Totals TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Class A Class B 3 2 8 56 6 8 43 26 13 23 18 23 7 5 29 26 91 61 43 75 15 25 63 118 26 18 365 466 Class A Class B Class C 3 0 6 50 43 51 10 12 9 35 20 18 12 18 25 10 25 44 2 7 0 26 14 1 76 49 .1 46 65 9 20 16 19 62 103 30 30 15 14 382 387 227 REGISTERED on BEACH Class A Class B 8 7 216 237 24 24 99 60 29 31 30 26 19 19 74 48 165 123 150 143 41 8 63 11 54 11 972 748 Railway Clerks Union Merges With Communication Workers WASHINGTON—A longplanned merger that brings the Transportation -Communication Employees into the Railway and Airline Qerks as an autono­ mous division has taken place. Details of the merger were announced jointly by BRAG President C. L. Dennis and TCU President A. R. Lowry, with both acclaiming its advantages. Under the merger, TCU will REGISTERED on BEACH become the TransportationAll Groups Communications Division of the Class A Class B BRAC, with about 40,000 6 3 members. Since BRAC's previ­ 162 236 18 13 ous membership was 270,000, 69 66 the merger puts the union over 18 27 14 23 the 300,000 mark. 14 14 Lowry will serve as president 45 73 of the new division. In addi­ 115 183 97 127 tion, he becomes a member of 20 5 BRAC's executive council. Oth­ 48 17 er officers of the TCU continue 19 7 794 in similar posts in the new divi­ 645 sion. Merger negotiations between REGISTERED on BEACH officers of the TCU and BRAC All Groups Class A Class B opened early in 1967 and con­ tinued into 1968. 3 2 96 149 Last July, delegates to the 11 12 TCU convention, by more than 49 91 24 21 a two-thirds margin, authorized 13 3 the union's grand lodge and gen­ 20 18 eral officers to consider the 69 43 93 182 TCU-BRAC plar? along with 55 116 any other merger possibilities. 11 21 The convention decided fur­ .39 18 38 2 ther that any plan approved by 776 420 a majority of the officers would then be submitted to the mem­ bership which would ratify it by a majority vote. After determining that no merger jjossibilities with other unions could be worked out, TCU officers further discussed and debated the TCU-BRAC plan, approved it and submitted it to the members. The plan was ratified by a substantial margin of the union's members in the United States and Canada in a mail referen­ dum held during October 1968. In their joint statetment, Den­ nis and Lowry said the merger means "that the members of our two organizations will be able to enjoy the many benefits of belonging to one stronger un­ ion." "Both the BRAC and the TCU have played important roles in winning higher pay and improved benefits for transpor­ tation employes in the United States and Canada," they said. "Now, under one union roof, we anticipate continued prog­ ress through the use of modem collective bargaining." In another development, BRAC announced that it is in negotiations on a merger with the Railway, Transport and General Workers of Canada, an independent union representing some 35,000 workers. ' 1 �April, 1969 iM to Preserve SEAFARERS LOG Page Nineteen To Avoid Collapse of School System: mmHe Barked AFL-CIO Urges Expanded Govt Aid to Education By Fur Wmdrers WASHINGTON —A union representing fur workers joined with conservation groups in support of legislation, proposed by Representative Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.), to protect species of animals threatened with extinction. The Meat Cutters and Butch­ er Workmen testified before a House subcommittee on a bill to prevent rare animals from being slaughtered for fur or skin and to ban importation of pro­ hibited products. The designa­ tion of species threatened with extinction would be made by the Secretary of the Interior. At the same time, the union urged a House Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries subcommit­ tee to amend the bill to instruct the government to seek an in­ ternational treaty dealing with threatened wildlife. "Obviously," the union said, "the goal of conserving species will not be met if the United States bans the importation, but others do not. Also, we greatly fear that unless other nations provide a similar ban, U.S. fur and leather jobs may be ex­ ported." The Meat Cutters took the initiative in working with con­ servation groups on a legislative approach which would protect threatened wildlife without the risk of job losses seen in legis­ lation introduced, but not acted on, in the last Congress. Representative John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) is chairman of the subcommittee considering the bill, which was introduced by Garmatz, chairman of the full committee. The legislation was endorsed by both the John­ son and Nixon Administrations. WASHINGTON — Federal aid to education has saved America's school system from total collapse and must be con­ tinued and expanded, the AFLCIO has told Congress. Walter G. Davis, the federa­ tion's education director, warned that city school systems "face disaster" if Congress abandons the federal grant pro­ gram which has helped elemen­ tary and secondary schools meet the educational needs of chil­ dren from the poorest families. The landmark Elementary and Secondary Education Act was launched four years ago by the 89th Congress and Davis urged the House Education and Labor Committee to extend it another five years. It hasn't solved all of the na­ tion's educational problems and "no one ever supposed that it would do so," Davis noted. But, he stressed, without this massive federal aid "many of the major school systems in America would have collapsed alto­ gether." Joining Davis in presenting the AFL-CIO position were Legislative Representative Ken­ neth Young and Jack Sessions of the federation's education staff. They supported the five-year extension bill which has been introduced by Committee Chair­ man Carl D. Perkins (D-Ky.). Davis warned that "the en­ tire structure of federal support for education" could be de­ stroyed if the existing program were scrapped and Congress substituted "block grants" that states could spend for any edu- Textile Contract Awards Hit As Whitewashing Racial Bias WASHINGTON—The Lead­ ership Conference on Civil Rights has urged the Defense Department to hold up any new contracts to three textile firms with past records of race dis­ crimination—^until it has actual evidence that the job discrimina­ tion has been corrected. The firms involved are J. P. Stevens and Co., whose name has become synonymous with union-busting, Burlington Mills and Dan River Mills. Despite findings that the firms had failed to take "affirmative action" to remedy job discrimi­ nation, Deputy Defense Secre­ tary David Packard authorized multi-million dollar supply con- FTC Offers Prescription For Drug Advertising Ills WASHINGTON—^Those who have grown tired of drug commercials which tout a product as being the ideal cure for everything from chilblains to sleeplessness may take some comfort from a set of proposed guides newly issued by the Federal Trade Commission. Geared to regulate the advertising of over-the-counter drugs—defined by the agency as all those that can be bought without a doctor's prescription—the guides state that the companies shouldn't misrepresent their benefits, effectiveness or safety. They provide that ads must be consistent with labeling and that advertisers are not to represent their products as being superior to their competitors—unless this happens to be true. Not only are the manufacturers enjoined from care­ less handling of the truth in their claims, but advertising agencies as well are held responsible for any excesses they dream up. The rules go into such matters as the use of corporate names and trademarks in advertising, of drug guarantees and warranties, and of representations concerning the extent of product testing. Written comments on the proposals may be submitted until May 19, at which time the commission expects to adopt final guides. These will be merely advisory and are intended to encourage voluntary compliance. The Federal Trade Com­ mission Act bars deceptive advertising as well as unfair methods of competition. cation programs they wished. Blocked Many Years He reminded the committee of the many years that federal aid legislation was blocked in Congress until a way was finally found to maintain separation of church and state and at the same time "meet the under­ standable concern of parents of children in non-public schools that their children share in the benefits of federal aid." The solution, Davis noted, was to allocate the bulk of fed­ eral funds "on the basis of child needs rather than school needs." The allocation is based on the number of school-age children from poverty-level families in a school district, whether or not they are attending public schools. Another drawback of block grants, Davis said, is that "polit­ ical pressures" on state boards of education might result in shortchanging the city schools where the needs are greatest. Several congressmen have suggested adding a general aid to education program to the existing legislation and Davis told the committee there is some merit in the concept. not actually provide money for the program; that requires sep­ arate legislation, handled by the Appropriations Committee. Davis stressed that the AFLCIO has repeatedly "testified strongly for full appropria­ tions." It has also, he noted, criti­ cized the Johnson Administra­ tion for not seeking as much money as Congress authorized for aid to education. Adequate funding of the basic program, Davis said, "is a national—not a partisan—issue." He said the AFL-CIO be­ lieves "that the present em­ phasis should be on obtaining the full appropriations which are presently authorized and upon increasing the authoriza­ tions to more realistic levels, rather than upon developing still new programs." Extension of the present law, Davis, said, should be accom­ panied by "forward funding" of the program—advance appro­ priations commitments which make it possible for school dis­ tricts to know what federal funds are available when they draw up their budgets and plan their programs. Improved Performance In separate testimony, spokesmen for the American Federation of Teachers en­ dorsed extension and expansion of the federal aid program. Carl J. Megel, the union's legislative representative, said improvement in student per­ formance has resulted from special programs financed by the federal grants. A panel of AFT leaders from big city locals testified to the urgency of the need and en­ dorsed the legislation. The dele­ gation included the presidents of AFT locals in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston and Minneapolis. tracts in February after receiving "personal assurances" from the heads of the firms that discrimi­ nation would be corrected. More recently. Labor Secre­ tary George P. Shultz, whose Starved for Funds department is charged with en­ But he said it wouldn't make forcement of a presidential order any sense to try to add on new against discrimination in firms dealing with the government, aid programs when the basic announced that the government program is still starved for will follow through to see that funds. Congress last year appropri­ the companies live up to their ated less than $1.5 billion of promises. He said the Labor Depart­ the $3.25 billion authorized ment and Defense Department under the Elementary and Sec­ are working on a questionnaire ondary Education Act. that the firms will have to fill "As a result," Davis said, out quarterly. "the available funds have been It will require, he said, "de­ spread too thin to accomplish tailed information in writing re­ their purpose." It has been, he garding actions taken and results suggested, "a case of too little achieved in recruitment, hiring, money and too many poor chil­ placement, upgrading and treat­ dren." ment of employees, including the The pending legislation does use of company facilities." The Defense Department Receiving First 5IU Pension Check went ahead with the contracts, with the concurrence of Shultz, after Senator Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.) had sharply protested the threatened disqualification of the firms. Officials of the civil rights leadership group wrote Packard their concern that the leniency shown the three textile firms may weaken enforcement of the government's policy. Other fed­ eral departments, the letter said, might follow the Defense De­ partment example. There should be no contracts, the civil rights group said, un­ til both the Defense Department and the Labor Department determine that the requirements of the executive order are being fully met. The letter was signed by Clarence M. Mitchell, legisla­ tive chairman, and James Hamilton, compliance and en­ Rolland Skinner (right), who sailed in the deck department, reforcement chairman of the lead­ ceives his first SlU pension check from Frankfort Port Agent Harold Rathbun at the hall, recently. Skinner was born in Kansas. ership conference. �SEAFARERS Page Twenty April, 1969 LOG Free Worid Backing Mounb I AR^IOU^aUA.-llliexitattCumk For Calif. Grape Boycott | To CurtOll Exploitotion of wwOtkotS Free world labor is responding to an appeal for help from U.S. farm workers by refusing to handle struck California grapes. First to join the international boycott was the Swedish Landworkers' Union, one of the largest European importers of California table grapes for its consumer, cooperatives, fol­ lowed by transport unions in the other Scandinavian coun­ tries. The International Transport Workers' Federation, trade secretariat for 315 unions representing seven million trans­ port workers in 84 countries of the free, world called on all affiliates to support the boycott of the AFL-CIO Farm Work­ ers Organizing Committee by refusing to buy, sell or unload grapes picked by non-union employes of struck growers. Similar action was taken a few days later by unions affil­ iated with the International Federation of Plantation, Agri­ cultural and Allied Workers. ITF reported to its affiliates that the UFWOC's "Don't Buy California Grapes" campaign had been "tremendously successful" since UFWOC members struck in 1967 for rec­ ognition of their union and the right to bargain for better working conditions. The appeal to buyers has been so successful, ITF related, that "the growers are now trying desperately to export to other countries grapes which they are unable to sell on the home market." For that reason UFWOC has enlisted the "sympathetic support of unions and the public in Europe, Latin America and Asia," and has sent a special representative to Europe to enlist such aid, according to ITF. Back-door Methods Its letter warned that the grape growers may try to hold down their losses "by increasing exports to other countries or by using back-door methods to get grape consignments into countries where transport unions have pledged not to handle" such cargoes. "This may be done by switching cargoes to ports in other countries and then attempting to transport them by road, rail or air to their original destination," it said. Such switching was tried in Sweden when the Landwork­ ers refused to handle grape shipments from the U.S., ITF stressed. The Don't Buy movement was launched in the U.S. to draw public attention to the refusal of California grape grow­ ers to recognize the field hands' union or to allow a repre­ sentation election. Farm workers are not covered.by the labor act as industrial workers are. The AFL-CIO has appealed for "immediate" government actions to curb "greedy busi­ nessmen" who are increasingly running away to Mexico to ex­ ploit low wages for greater profits. The so-called Mexico border development program, sup­ posed to improve U.S.-Mexican relations and cut joblessness in a high unemployment area, "is a complete failure on both counts," the federation's Execu­ tive Council declared in a statement. These failures, the statement said, are compounded by "an­ other and interrelated problem" —the widespread hiring of "green carders" by U.S. em­ ployers. The "green carders"— so designated for the color of the alien permits issued to them —are admitted under immigra­ tion laws that allow them per­ manent resident status. The "green card" holders and other border crossers "are used as pawns in strikebreaking and other anti-labor activities by ruthless employers in the border areas," tlie council said. System Affects Thousands It charged that the combina­ tion of the mounting runaway pattern and the "green card" abuses has resulted in "a sys­ tem of exploitation on both sides of the border affecting tens of thousands" of already poor Mexican and U.S. workers. The runaway lure is based on a "twin plant" scheme under which a firm makes parts in a U.S. plant, ships them to a Mexican plant for assembly, and re-imports the finished product. The U.S. tariff is based not on the cost of the product, but on the "value added" in the Mexico plant—essentially the low wages of Mexican border workers. The council charged that the term "border program" is mis­ leading because its abuses now "extend far north and south of the United States-Mexican bor­ der." The program, it said, has provided an ever-increasing number of big U.S. corpora­ tions "with soaring income and the opportunity to evade both Mexican and U.S. laws." In the process, the statement continued, it has "victimized" thousands of unskilled Mexican job-seekers who have moved northward into an already glutted job market and has thrown thousands of U.S. work­ ers out of jobs. It has also led to industrial strife in Mexico, including at least one strike by 1,400 Mexican workers, the council noted. Although the runaways are hiring Mexican workers for wages as low as 29 cents an hour, the council observed, neither workers nor consumers in the two countries "share in the vast savings to the border companies" because prices of products are not lowered. Since the program began in 1965, the council reported, ap­ parel imports from Mexico have jumped from $174,000 to $9 million a year and imports of electrical equipment have soared from $350,000 to nearly $34 million annually. Court Upholds Union Rights to Self-Government PHILADELPHIA—A stem warning against courts invading the area of union self-govern­ ment to set themselves up as types of "super internationals" was issued by the 3rd U.S. Cir­ cuit Court of Appeals here. Such action, the appeals court emphasized in reversing the Philadelphia District Court, threatens the whole concept of "union self-determination" which Congress recognized in establishing labor policy. A three-judge appeals panel upheld the State, County & Mu­ nicipal Employees' expulsion from membership of Frederick E. Lewis, a former business manager and president of Local 403, representing Philadelphia street employees. Caused Stoppages The union acted in June 1967, under its disciplinary machinery, after the city charged Lewis with violating the local's no-strike contract by causing two work stoppages at the city's street department yard, and further threatening to "shut down" the department. The union pointed out that Lewis violated the contract which made SCME vulnerable to damage suits from the city and threatened the loss of jobs for members of the local. After participating in the union's hearing that led to his expulsion, Lewis challenged the decision in court, claiming his rights.were violated under the Landrum-Griffin Act. In April 1968, the District Court ruled in his favor, holding that the expulsion was not justi­ fied because there wasn't suf­ ficient evidence against him. It also exonerated him of causing the work stoppages. In its appe^, the union said that Lewis did not specify the manner in which his rights were violated, as the law requires, and the court "totally usurped" the international's trial function under its constitution. "The courts have consistently held that the requirement of a fair hearing" under the law's section protecting rights "does not authorize" the court to weigh the evidence at a union trial or judge its merits, a union brief said. The brief submitted for the SCME pointed out that Lewis received 15 days advance notice of the union's trial, the hearing ran for 16 hours, Lewis "ex­ tensively" cross-examined all parties who testified against him and was given the right to testi­ fy and present witnesses. Facts Undisputed The findings that Lewis had not caused the walkout "ran contrary to undisputed and ir­ refutable facts," the union de­ clared. It noted that Lewis' lawyer hadn't even argued that point before the lower court. The appeals court panel agreed that there was "sufficient evidence" for the union's find­ ing that Lewis played a "signifi­ cant" role in calling and direct­ ing work stoppages on May 4 and May 18, 1967. Although the panel decided the evidence before the union's trial was sufficient to expel Lewis, the decision voiced greater concern over the lower court substituting "its own judg­ ment for that of the union's tribunal." Once the court determines that the findings were "not without any foundation of evi­ dence," that the proof related to the charges and due process was observed, "the action of the union tribunal must be upheld," it added. "The court has no authority to enter into any evidenceweighing process and it may not substitute its judgment for that of the union tribunal," the rul­ ing emphasized. Such a limitation, it con­ cluded, is vital "if we are to prevent the federal courts from becoming a super-international trial board appeals tribunal" in direct conflict to "the concept of union determination as re­ flected in the spirit of our na­ tional labor poliey." To end "this festering source of inter-governmental anxiety" and terminate "widespread abuses at both countries' ex­ pense," the council called for: • Repeal of the section of the U.S. Tariff Code that al­ lows firms to duck adequate tariffs on imported products. • Laws requiring adequate labeling of the country in which products are partially made or assembled by foreign workers but sold under U.S. brand names. • An end to cooperation by government ageneies with firms that "increase the nation's un­ employment by crossing the border into Mexico" and a re­ quest by the U.S. government to the Mexican government to keep U.S. firms from locating in Mexico "under these circum­ stances." • Broadening of an import plan governing cotton textiles to include wool and man-made fibers and enforcement of the cotton import agreement with Mexico to prevent abuses of its provisions. • Action by the U.S. govek Lament to halt importation of strikebreakers from Mexieo which undermines nonfarm workers' standards and adds "to the troubles of such exploited groups as the California grape workers." • Administrative action by the Defense and Labor Depts. to plug loopholes in the use of government funds to export jobs and undercut minimum wage and other laws. "These concerted actions," the council concluded, "can eliminate both the 'green card' myth and a program which greedy men have degraded into a cruel hoax on the very people it was designed to help." if ,f -V, 'i-i Vietnam Visitor '^0 When the Topa Topa touched at Vung Tau, Vietnam, recently Sea­ farer Martin Pyke had a special visitor come aboard. It was his son, Martin Jr., who is stationed there as a Marine. Dad took this photo of his son on the tantail. �April, 1969 SEAFARERS Page Twenty-One LOG 16 Additional Seafarers Are Added To Growing List of SIU Pensioners Francis BrumagjUn Please get in touch with your wife, Celia, at 542 North High St., Mt. Vernon, New York, as soon as possible. Eric Benjamin Hayes Please contact your wife as soon as possible. You can get in touch with her at home or by writing in care of Murray Rosof, 10 East 40th St., New York, New York. Leslie Neville It is important that you con­ tact the Japan Air Lines Station Office as soon as possible. Write to Japan Airlines, Station Office, P.O. Box F, J.F.K. Internation­ al Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430. Ralph Moore Jose Perez Please contact Burke & Par­ sons, 52 Wall Street, New York, New York 10005, as soon as possible concerning your W-2 Income Tax Forms from the Galicia Defender. i Guy Plahn Please write to your wife at your new home address, 920 Independence Street, New Or­ leans, Louisiana 70117. Your new phone number is 943-3501. Thomas Markham Please write to your mother, Mrs. Etta Gay, as soon as pos­ sible. She is anxious to hear from you. Her address is 3317 Montana Avenue, Norfolk, Vir­ ginia 23513. Dflvfd B. Miller Your wife, Margaret, has been ill and asks that you get in touch with her as soon as possible by calling her at (301) 276-2325, or writing to 1407 East Balti­ more Street, Baltimore, Mary­ land 21231. Rob Stewart Please contact Ronnie Searcy, in care of S. S. Robin Locksley, M.S.T.S. address; or through Ellen Ouhl, 3320 Buchanan Street, Mt. Ranier, Maryland 20822. Rudolph R. Cefaratti Your mother requests that you contact the Harrisburg Bank, P.O. Box 5278, Houston, Tex­ as, or see them personally re­ garding your bank account num­ ber and Social Security number. They want to verify that their in­ formation on your account is correct. Wages are being held for you by Texas City Refining, Inc. You may claim these wages by writing to Texas City Refining, Marine Division, P. O. Box 1271, Texas City, Tex. 77590. Be sure to include your signa­ ture, social security number, "Z" number and instructions for mailing. Walter Ammann Please contact SIU Headquar­ ters, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brook­ lyn, New York 11232, regard­ ing an important letter which is being held for you. — <I>—Carl F. Beard Please contact the law offices of Ronald K. Lipstone as soon as possible. The address is 6404 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Ange­ les, California 90048. Benjamin Ferreira It is important that you con­ tact your wife at 25 Sulucan Street, Julong Duhat, Malabon Rizal, Philippines, as soon as you possibly can. -— Clarence Gordon Please contact your mother as soon as possible at 618 El­ ton Street, Brooklyn, New York 11208. ^ William H. Johnson Please get in touch with your wife, Jeanette, at 349 West Olney Road, Norfolk, Virginia 23507, as soon as possible. William R. Corry Donald E. Mackey RufllnoGaray It is important that you con­ tact the Wyckoff Welfare Cen­ ter, 213 Duffield Street, Brook­ lyn, New York 11201, as soon as possible. Lloyd McCuen It is important that you con­ tact the North Long Beach-Carmelitos Neighborhood Center as soon as possible. The address is 5148 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, California 90805. ^ John Elgin Wells As soon as possible, please contact Mrs. Grace M. Wells, 209 West Jean Street, Tampa, Florida 33604. The names of 16 additional Seafarers have been added to the ever-expanding roster of men collecting their SIU pen­ sion after completing their sail­ ing careers. Seafarer Geronimo Gapac, bom 70 years ago in the Philip­ pines, is closing out a sailing career that span 46 years. A long-time SIU member. Brother Gapac joined the Union in the Port of Norfolk, in 1943. He now makes his home in Savan­ nah, Georgia, with his wife. Infanta. Brother Gapac sailed as steward. His last ship was the R/V Conrad. Gapac McKenzie Regis McKenzie was bom in the British West Indies and now makes his home with his wife, Cara, in Brooklyn, New York. Brother McKcnzic joined the Union in the Port of Baltimore. He sailed as chief steward and his last ship was the Steel Fab­ ricator. Marcdy Winiford Dennis Marcoly was bom in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, and now lives there with his sister, Mrs. Angeline Thens. Brother Marcoly, who has spent more than 25 years at sea, joined the SIU in New Orleans in 1942. His last vessel was the Vantage Progress on which he sailed as FWT. James Williford is a veteran with 27 years at sea. Bom in Alabama, he continues to make his home in that state in the city of Andalusia. Brother Williford joined the Union in the Port of Baltimore in 1941. Sailing as FOWT, his last ship was the Kenmar. <t> Ei^ene Plahn It is necessary that you con­ tact your attorney, Harry Lore, regarding your injury claim. Write to: Dorfman, Pechner, Sacks & Dorfman, The Welling­ ton, Suite 400, 19th & Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsyl­ vania 19103. James Fraiddin Boyd Please get in touch with your family as soon as possible. Your mother is ill. ArmlNmster Chalmers Thomas Armbruster was bom 65 years ago in Philadelphia, and continues to reside there with his wife, Lula. Brother Arm­ bruster has worked for the Tay­ lor and Anderson Towing Com­ pany since 1931. A member of the engine department, he held an oiler's rating. Lloyd Chalmers was bom in the Bronx, New York, and now makes his home in Floral Park, Long Island with his wife, Edith. Brother Chalmers has worked as a deck hand on the tugs of the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad for 33 years. J > Pritcliett Da Costa years at sea. He joined the SIU in Baltimore in 1939. Brother Da Costa is a native of Portugal who now makes his home with his wife, Vincenta, on Long Is­ land, New York. He sailed as deck engineer and FOWT. Da Costa's last vessel was the Yorkman. Roy Pritchett joined the SIU Rosa Bryan at the Port of New York. A na­ Evaristo Rosa lives with his tive of Chickasaw, Alabama, he wife Francisca in St. Just, Puer-. continues to make his home there to Rico, the town of his birth. with his wife Jessie. Brother Brother Rosa, whose sailing ca­ Pritchett spent 11 years in the reer spans more than 25 years, U.S. Navy, serving from 1935 joined the SIU in the Port of through 1946. Rated chief elec­ trician, his last ship was the Alcoa Marker. Alfredo Morell has been go­ ing to sea for more than 50 years. He was bom in Puerto Rico in 1903 and is retiring to that island with his wife, Maria. Cipriano Lubiejewsid Mobile in 1943. He was the recipient of a safety award while sailing on the Y^a in 1962. Rated FOWT, his last vessel was the Mayaguez. Augustus Bryan is a native of Georgia and makes his home there with his wife in the town of Eastman. Brother Bryan join­ ed the SIU in Savannah, Geor­ gia. A member of the steward department, he sailed as third cook. His last ship was the De­ troit. Chris Cipriano is a native of the Philippines who now resides with his wife, Amanda, in New York City. The veteran Seafarer joined the Union in the Port of Philadelphia. Brother Cipriano sailed in the engine department as fireman and wiper. His last ship was the Steel Voyager. Marian Lubiejewski, who has been going to sea for 40 years, joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1943. A native of Poland, he now makes his home in New York City, but hopes to make a visit soon to his daugh­ ter, Sophie, who lives in Jdynia, Poland. Brother Lubiejewski sailed as AB. His last ship was the Selma Victory. Jose Da Costa, 69, is a vete­ ran old timer with more than 44 Dovak MweU Brother Morell sailed as FWT and his last ship was the Qaibome. He joined the SIU in 1946 in the Port of New York. John Dovak is a native of Pennsylvania who now makes his home in New Orleans. A member of the engine depart­ ment, Brother Dovak last sailed aboard the Alcoa Commander as FWT. Seafarer Dovak joined the Union in the Port of New York. Louis O'Leary was bora in Louisiana and lives in that state with his wife, Cecile, in Westwego. A veteran member of the SIU, he joined the Union in 1938 in the Port of New Or- (FLeary leans. Brother O'Leary has 31 years' sea time and was sailing as bosun at the time of his re­ tirement. Joao De Madeiros is retiring after more than 30 years at sea. Bora in Portugal, he now lives with his wife, Maria, in Brook­ lyn. Brother De Madeiros joined the SIU in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1944. Sailing as oiler, his last vessel was the Alcoa Voyager. �SEAFARERS Page Twenty-Two April, 1969 LOG COB VICTORY (Victory Carriers) December 16—Chairman, J. Tanner; Bocretary, J, Mims. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Brother Joe Touart was elected to serve as ship's delegate. The crew of the Yukmi (Sea Transport) voted unanimously to take up a collection and send $300 to Mrs. Grace Ospring, mother of Seafarer James Osprii^, who was lost at sea while working on deck the evening of February 13 on the return run from the Far East. Each Sea­ farer is donating $12 which is be­ ing collected by Charles Cox, ship's delegate. R. Lawrence, bosun and meet­ Lawrence ing chairman, said that Brother Ospring was "a fine young able seaman who per­ formed his duties in a consci­ entious and capable manner." His father, George R. Ospring, who was aboard the Steel Ad­ vocate when he learned of his son's tragic death, left the ship in Balboa, Panama, to return to his home in Westminister, Cali­ fornia, to be with his wife. BurIln Pinion, ship's delegate on the Steel Advocate, reports that the officers and crew took up a col­ lection to provide for Brother Oberlin's transportation home. Walter Minett, the Yukon's meeting secretary, reported that the crew gave a vote of thanks to the ship's steward and the en­ tire steward department for the fine gourmet dinners and unparalled service. He noted that the crew passed a resolution stating: "The Yukon is the best feeding vessel in the entire SIU fleet."' Brother Minett also re­ ported that the ship was re­ ceiving mail and the Log regu­ larly during the voyage. —— The Transnorthem (Hudson Waterways) reports smooth sail­ ing with a good crew and no beefs, according to Bernard Don­ nelly, meeting chairman. The ship left Phila­ delphia in Janu­ ary for BremAUen erhaven and Antwerp, and was scheduled to continue its round-the-world voyage with stops at the Ports of Capetown, Bangkok, Saigon, Manila and then pay-off on tlie West Coast. Howard H. Allen was elected ship's delegate, Wflliam Rogers was named deck delegate, Widter Pearson is en­ gine delegate, and Donnelly was elected steward delegate. The crew gave a unanimous vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for excellent meals and service. .1. J. A. Rusheed, ship's delegate on the Obeifln Victory (Steam­ ship Service), re­ ports a good trip with no major beefs, and ex­ pects a smooth pay-off when the ship ties up in San Francisco. Danny Welch, Welch who once served as a radio operator with the U.S. Air Force, took over the radio watch after the Oberlin's radio operator took sick and was put ashore in Honolulu. Welch is also the ship's deck delegate. Meeting Chairman Jack Dolan reported that the Seafarers passed a resolution calling for overtime pay for standing gangway watch be­ tween 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. while cargo is being worked. A special vote of thanks went to the stew­ ard department for outstanding meals and service during the voyage. In addition to Welch, the ship's delegates include E. W. Bartol, engine department, and Coy Hendricks, steward de­ partment. J. A. Shorten, ship's delegate aboard the San Juan (Sea-Land), reports that the vessel left Oak­ land "in a mess" with the recrea­ tion room, messroom and pass­ ageways torn up because converShortell repairs rema.aed unfin= ished. The crew instructed Brother Shortell to inform the SIU Headquarters of this failure to complete necessary repairs before sailing as promised. The Seafarers Meet At Marine Corps Trainii^ Camp Proudfoot h I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (f,mt information) NAME STREET ADDRESS STATE. ZIP. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old lubtcriber and have a ehanga of addraat, please give your former address below: AODRCS CITY ^ Two young Seafarers presently serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, met each other there and found they had some­ thing in common—^both sailed Bob Callahan, ship's delegate aboard SlU-contracted vessels be­ on the Del Norte (Delta), re­ fore joining the Marines. ports a good trip The two are Privates Jan C. with some dis­ Hitchcock and Emmett Proudputed overtime foot, who are undergoing ad­ in the engine and vanced infantry training at the steward depart­ camp. Both received their basic ments. Deck Del­ training at Parris Island, and ex­ egate Steve Szan- pect to begin a 13-month tour of fo, Jr. says that duty in Vietnam in May after a two-week leave. there is no dis­ Szanto puted overtime in his department and no beefs. "This has been a smooth voy­ age with a fine bunch of ship- Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 CITY mates," he reported. Carl Treitler, steward delegate, said that the disputed overtime in his department resulted from hav­ ing to serve the ship's officers in the passenger dining room . The only other beef, according to Brother Callahan, is for launch fare pay for eight days outside Santos," Brazil, on the last trip. The ship's officers were paid overtime for not being able to go ashore there, and the crew feels that the Seafarers should be entitled to the launch fare. CTATE Hitchcock crew also gave a vote of thanks to Brother Shortell "for a job well done." E. Graham, meet­ ing secretary, reported the com­ plaints of the crew that the LOG is not being forwarded re^larly. "The last time the ship ar­ rived in Oakland," he reports, "four separate issues of the Log were taped together and sent to the Oakland office as crew mail." The San Juan was due in San Francisco for pay-off on April 1 after a trip to Okinawa, Subic Bay and Yokohama. G. Baker is deck delegate, F. Ui> teago is engine delegate and W. Netters is steward department delegate. DEL MUNDO (Delta), February 9 —Chairman, Mike Murr; SecreUry, Woodrow W. Perkins. Brother Murr was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. No beefs were reported by de­ partment delegates. Various resolu­ tions and motions were submitted to headquarters. , FAIRISLE (Panoceanic Tankers), I March 9—Ghaiman, Fred A. Olson; I Secretary, W. T. Langford. Dis•Jputed OT in engine department. J Discussion held regarding pension I plan. A special vote of thanks was I extended to the steward department for a job well done. I BEL SOL (Delta), March S — ^Chairman, R. E. Stough, Jr.; Secra» ?tary, W. J. Holland. Brother Francis Howard was elected to serve as ship's Steward dapartniant extended a%ote of thanks to the en­ tire crew for helping to keep lounge and pantry clean. i HURRICANE (Waterman), March 52—Chairman, Alford Koscoe; Secre­ tary, Floyd Hungate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. SABINE (Ship Operators), Januf ary 26—Chairman B. Fimovicz: Sec, retary, F. J. Johnson. Few hours t disputed OT in engine department. I Motion was made to have negotiati ing committee contact the Company regarding the matter of having airconditioning in all crew's qiiarters. Discussion held regarding neglected repairs, shortage of medicine and certain vegetables. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Chairman, John T. Carnec; Secre­ tary, H. Ulrich. Ship's delegate ?; reported that there were no beefs 5 and everything is running smoothly. 5 Brother Carnes was re-elected to I serve as ship's delegate. Discussion |held on pension pl-a, t LOS ANGELiiTsea-Land), March g 19—Chairman, A. Caldeira; Secrel- tary, R. Barker. Brother B. J. Shulta I was elected to serve as ship's delei gate. $150.00 in movie fund. Every­ thing is running smoothly with no beefs. a MERRIMAC (Merrimac Transpor­ tation), March 23—Chairman, E. Wagner; Secretary, E. Kresz. Few hours disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Vote of thanks was extended to tho steward department, Biacusmon held on pension plan. WINGLESS VICTORY (Consoli­ dated Marine), March 9—Chairman, Edward L. Atkin; Secretary, Rich­ ard G. Dixon. Disputed OT in each department to be' taken up with boarding patrolman. MONTICELLOYICTORY (MontiHitchcock joined the SIU in cello Tanker), March 16—Chairman, New York in 1966. He shipped Jacobus Huiaman; Secretary, George A. O'Berry. $19.00 in ship's as messman and 3rd cook, and fund. Disputed OT in engine de­ is a graduate of the Harry Lunde- partment, Vote of thanks was ex­ to Brother C. V/ahl for the berg School of Seamanship. tended pxcellent meals he prepared while Brother Hitchcock has also served on board this vessel. Brother Wahl had to leave ship due to his father's as steward department delegate illness. He will surely be missed by aboard ship. His last vessel was all. Vote of thanks was also extend­ the Summit. Hitchcock expects to ed to the entire steward department he assigned as a helicopter ma­ for a job well done. CITY OF ALMA (Watorman), chine gunner when he . reaches March 18—Chairman, Victor ArdowVietnam. ski; Secretary, Wallace G. Perry. No Proudfoot comes from Truss- beefs were reported by departmept Brother Wallace G, Perry ville, Alabama, and had been a delegates. wfl« elected to sorva aa ahipl.i deleSeafarer for two years before gate. • signing up for his hitch in the ^RirciCEYE 'ATLAN'riC (Bucket), Marine Corps. Brother Proudfoot •, -March iS— Chairman, Peter Sernyk; sailed in the engine department Secretary, R. T. Westgate. Brother Tom King was elected to serve as as wiper. His last vessel was the ahip'a dele^toi^Nb beefs wore *eKent. V LA SALLE (Waterman), March 11 —Chairman, R. Moser; Secretary, A. Leah. Some disputed OT in engine department to be taken up with I boarding patrolman. Vote of thanks I was extended to the steward depgrt'ment for a job well done. BUCKEYE PACIFIC (Buckeye), February 26 — Chairman, Thomas iCummings; Secretary, John Steeber. I Brother Thomas Cummings was re1 elected to serve as ship's delegate. I $3.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were I reported by department delegates. ALCOA COMMANDER (Alcoa), March 15—Chairman, John C. SkogF. lund; Secretary, John E.Adams. No f beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was ext tended to the steward department for a job well done. PANAMA (Sea-Land), March 2— Chairman, Felix Vlto; Secretary Bill Stark. Brother R. 0. Masters was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks to the entire steward department lor a job well done. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), March 9—Chairman, Jack Nelson, Jr.; Secretary, P. S. Omega. No beefs and no disputed OT reported by department delegates. $20.00 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to ship's delegate. Brother E. Hayden, for a job well dqhe. Of SIU MEETINGS STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), February 19—Chairman, E, L. Thompson; Secretary, Donald F. Steward. $26.44 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Brother Burlin Pinion was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. DAGAMA (Crest), February 2—1 Chairman, N. R. Pettersen; Secre­ tary, W H. Todd. Brother F. Carruthers was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Some disputed OT in deck department. No beefs were reported by department dele^tes. ALCOA COMMANDER (Alcoa), February 2—Chairman, M. Kramer; Secretary, John E. Adams. No^beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. SOUTHWESTERN VICTORY (Delta), February 13—Chairman, Alfred Hirsch; Secretary, J. H. Smith. Brother A. Anderson resigned as ship's delegate and Brother R. F. Mackert was elected to serve in his place. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. DUKE VICTORY (Victory Cartiers), January 26—Chairman, C. I. Copper; Secretary, D, Knight. Brother C. Bellamy was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs were reported by department delegates. PAIRLAND (Sea-Land), Februarj 16—Chairman, Victory Harding; Secretary, Craig Gorman. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. Vote of thanks was extended to Brothers Pat Manelli and Mac„ McGregor for squaring away al beefs. TRANSNORTHERN (Hudson Waterways), January 27—Chairman Bernard Donnelly; Secretary, Jack E. Long. $86.26 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. Everything is running smoothly. Brother Howard H, Allen was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to the steward departm.i.t for a jol • well, done.^ STEEL WORKER (Isthmian) iPebruary 28—Chairman, John,; T Carnes; Secretary, H. Ulrich. $189.0( in ship's fund. No beefs were re ported by department delegates DiscHeaibn held TeKarriing penRion }::;plan.' , . PRINCETON VICTQRY (Cslum bia), March 4—ChaiifTrian, W. Hsa nock; Secretary, John Reed. Pew hours disputed OT in steward de. partment. Discussion held regardin) '(retirement plan.-(/:("- /;^•'•• �April, 1969 SEAFARERS MONEY DUE Checks are being held at SIU Headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. for the Seafarers listed below for money due them on the vessels shown and not claimed as of March 27, 1969. Those, whose names appear on the list should get in touch with Union headquarters as soon as possible. Name Sldp H. Beamer Penn Carrier Edward Jensen Hercules Victory Robert Sndfli Hercules Victory Thomas E. Hanson Valiant Hope Donald Kershaw Valiant Hope Warren Weiss Niagara James Gleasmi Seatrain New York Fred Patterson Seatrain New York Joseph L. Chapean Kent Cyril Gaudiier Kent Robert Miller Del Mar Calvin R. Smldi Transwestem Daniel J. McLaren Transwestem J. Walsh Midlake D. Shattucfc Midlake Bobby V, Carter Alcoa Master David J. Flynn Alcoa Master Rambam J. Rose Rambam C. Cummings Rambam A. Samawi Rambam J. Saunders Seatrain San Juan Roy L. Frank Emfl H. Kjono Albion Victory Jose R. Rodriguez Marore R. South Isthmian Lines Haralambos C. Menkou Wilmar D. Mai^[ual Afoundria E. Santana Afoundria Genmisa Espada Petrochem Aurello Asuncion Oceanic Wave R. O. Barnes Oceanic Wave C. A. Cocbenour Oceanic Wave A. Korsak Oceanic Wave J. Mathesmi Oceanic Wave W. J. Mathews Oceanic Wave D. C. Qnoy Quop Oceanic Wave Paul L<^z Oceanic Tide Philip Livingston Oceanic Tide William W. Conley Please get in touch with Mrs. Nancy Conley, Box 24 NAVSTA, FPO San Francisco, California 96610. <I> Audly Carevich Foster Your wife is ill and requests that you contact her as soon as possible. Please write to her in care of Mrs. Rita Bossin, 42935 Fairmount Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey. George Mahnas The dry cleaning you left in Manila while you were on the Fred Morris can be picked up at the Seaman's Club in Yoko­ hama. Van Syses George Lewis Please contact your wife, Zeneta, as soon as possible at 2064 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10035. -,1> George Mclvwy Please get in touch with Harry Matthews, Sfacth Postal Credit Union, Post Office An­ Claim Disputed overtime Disputed overtime Disputed overtime Transportation Transportation Lodging Disputed lodging Disputed lodging Lodging Lodging Refund Disputed overtime Disputed overtime Standby wages Standby wages Transportation Transportation Retroactive wages Retroactive wages Retroactive wages Retroactive wages Unclaimed wages One day's wages Disputed overtime Refund Lodging Wages Wages Disputed overtime Unclaimed wages Unclaimed wages Unclaimed wages Unclaimed wages Unclaimed wages Unclaimed wages Unclaimed wages Unclaimed wages Unclaimed wages nex, Florence, South Carolina 29501, as soon as possible. <|> Salvatore John Shrig^o Please contact your former wife, Rita, at 11330 Hayvenhurst Avenue, Grenada Hills, California 91344, as soon as possible. ^ Rafael Hernandez Ygur daughter, Mrs. Fedelia Strickland, is anxious to have you get in touch with her. Her address is 5-79th Ord. Co., APO New York 09035. John Feisick It is important that you get in touch with Herbert Ginzburg, attorney, at 36 Richmond Ter­ race, Staten Island, New York 10301, as soon as possible. ^ WHiiam Nordland Please contact Edwin J. Nordland, 2904 Magee Ave­ nue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19149. LOC Page Twenty-Three Veteran Seafarers Russo and Matt Reunited In Hospital after 22 Years Seafarer Anthony Russo is recovering at the USPHS Hos­ pital on Staten Island, New York, from the latest in a series of operations, but he looked mighty cheerful when SIU Rep­ resentative George McCartney paid a visit to present him with his first SIU pension check. The occasion was a doubly happy one for Brother Russo because he also held a reunion with Carlos Matt, a shipmate with whom he sailed some 22 years ago. Brother Russo, who has been going to sea for nearly 25 years, has been a Seafarer right from the beginning. He shows his first book as a member of the SIU, proudly points out that it was signed by Harry Lundeberg, and says: "1 have always been proud to be a member of our Union. It has been like a moth­ er and father to me." He remembers his first ship well. "It was the Polich Vic­ tory," he recalls, "and it was a fash ship. I remember that we were carrying ammunition to Europe dming World War 11. That was in 1944, and it was good to have a fast vessel under you in those days." Togedier in 1946 Brother Russo sailed with Carlos Matt aboard the Steel Scientist back in 1946. He says: "You know, when a sailor says to a shipmate at the end of a voyage, 'I'll see you later,' he means that he will probably see him next year or 10 years later." So, when Brother Matt showed up at the hospital in the bed next to his, they both just looked at each other for awhile, and then got talking about the ships they had sailed on. Broth­ er Russo recalls: "At first we didn't recognize each other, but there was some­ thing mighty familiar about Car­ los. Then, when we were talking and he said* he was sailing as AB on the Steel Scientist, well. Always Remember M & C Receipts Seafarers are reminded that all periods of Mainte­ nance and Cure for which re­ ceipts are issued by a signa­ tory employer are counted toward their pension require­ ment. In order to insure proper pension credit, it is suggested that all receipts for M & C i be reported to the SIU PenI sion Plan while the records are still available. For this purpose, a copy of the em­ ployer's receipt or a letter from the signatory employer —giving dates for which M i & C was paid—^will suffice. we both remembered each other I'll always visit the SRJ hall right away. It's been great talk­ there." ing about those old days to­ Brother Russo, whose last gether." ship was the Puerto Rico, says Brother Russo is a native that sailing offers a great deal New Yorker. His wife, Jennie, to the young seaman today. died several years ago, so he "The new men should real­ sometimes stays with his daugh­ ize that the good pay, working ter, Mrs. Theresa DePompeis, conditions and the s^ety meas­ and his two grandchildren when ures that they enjoy are things he is in New York. that the SIU had to fight to get. Some things, like pen­ WOl Keep in Touch sions, insurance, vacations and Asked about his plans when medical plans are things we he leaves the hospital. Brother Russo says: "I'll probably go to never even dreamed of years Puerto Rico or Florida—some ago," he said. "And," he concludes, "we got place where it is warm and sunny—and keep on with my these things by being like the hobbies of oil painting and ship Three Musketeers—one for all, building. But, wherever 1 go. and all for one." Seafarer Anthony Russo (left) is all smiles as he collects his first Union pension check from SIU Representative George McCartney and gets handshake from an old shipmate, Brother Carlos Matt. Farm Workers'Legal Rights Under Study by Nixon Team WASHINGTON — President Nixon has asked two members of his Cabinet to get together and come up with a recom­ mendation on whether farm workers should be covered by the National Labor Relations Act. He handed the joint assign­ ment to Labor Secretary George P. Shultz and Agriculture Sec­ retary Qifford M. Hardin. It was the latest in a series of policy questions the President has assigned to his department heads for study and recom­ mendations. Extension of collective bar­ gaining rights to farm workers has been a high priority legis­ lative goal of the AFL-CIO and its United Farm Workers Or­ ganizing Committee. It also had strong support from former Labor Secretary Willard Wirtz and a farm worker bill was approved by the House Education and Labor Commit­ tee last year. Further action was blocked by strong conservative opposition, however. The Farm Bureau, represent­ ing most of the biggest agricul­ tural employers, strongly op­ posed bargaining rights for farm workers, and the House Agri­ culture Committee took the un­ precedented step of passing a resolutions urging the Labor Committee not to approve a bill. Lack of machinery for union representation elections and in­ ability to require farm employ­ ers to bargain with a union led to the development of the con­ sumer boycott tactics to bring economic pressure on California grape growers. Presidential Counselor Arthur F. Bums has the job of coordi­ nating the recommendatimis of the Cabinet members at the White House level. Burns has been quoted as saying that the solicitation of recommendations on various issues doesn't "neces­ sarily" mean that legislation will be drafted or policies adopted by the Administration. �Page TwentT'Fonr SEAFARERS April, 1969 LOG U. Noles. -.M ion was el< Its. No ling: sinoiithtiv: cfijIL Gilbert PiersaD, 54: A heart attack claimed the life of Broth­ er Piersall at his home in Mamou, Louisiana, Janu­ ary 20. He had sailed for 17 years in the steward depart­ ment before an illness forced his - retirement in 1967. Brother Piersall's last ship was the Bangor, where he served as chief steward. He joined the Union in 1959 in New Orleans. Brother Piersall is survived by his wife, Ethel. Burial services were held at St. Ann's cemetery in Mamou. ^ j: 'J Odis DaveiqpN»rt, 50: Brother Davenport died January 26 in Mobile, Ala­ bama. He had sailed for more than 25 years in the engine de­ partment, and joined the SIU in J New Orleans in i/ 1943. He last ' shipped as oiler on the Yaka. Brother Daven­ port was bom in Mississippi and made his home in Prichard, Ala­ bama. He is survived by a sis­ ter, Mrs. Aline Glass, and a daughter, Barbara. Burial serv­ ices were held at Shadowland Cemetery in Prichard. <1, Richard A. Bnrch, 42: Broth­ Benedict Broderlck, 46: er Burch passed away in the Brother Broderick passed away U.S. Medical in Long Beach, Dispensary in California, De­ Saigon June 6, cember 14, 1968, while 1968. Bom in serving aboard Monroe, Louisi­ the Whitehall. ana, he made his Bom in Missis­ home in Galves­ sippi, he made ton, Texas. His his home in 22-year sailing Opelousas, Lou­ career was inter- isiana, with his wife, Helen. mpted by a three-year hitch in Brother Burch joined the Union the Navy during World War II. at New Orleans in 1960, and Brother Broderick joined the sailed as AB. He served two SIU in New Orleans in 1949. years in the U.S. Air Force dur­ Sailing as AB, his last ship was ing World War II. In addition the Transoneida. Burial was at to his widow, he is survived by Rosemound Cemetery in Waco, a daughter. Penny. Funeral serv­ Texas. ices and burial were in Opel­ ousas. Milbum Hatley, 55: Brother Hatley died at the USPHS Hos­ pital in Galves­ ton, Texas, Jan­ uary 26, after a brief illness. He had sailed as 3rd cook on his last ship, the Coundl Grove. Brother Hatley served in the Navy for three years during World War II. Bom in Oklahoma, he had made his home in Port Arthur, Texas, with his wife, Vera. Bur­ ial was at Greenlawn Ctemetery in Port Arthur. Robert Montcalm, 58: A heart attack claimed the life of Brother Mont­ calm January 21 at his home in Alameda, Cali­ fornia, following a long illness, p'. i He was a veteran with more than 45 years at sea, sailing as cook and baker. Brother Montcalm joined the SIU in the Port (rf San Francisco in 1952. His last vessel was the Norberto Capay. He is survived by his wife, Lil­ lian. Two SIU Veterans Retire James Oq;Hing, 22: Brother Ospring was washed overboard February 13 while working the night watch on deck aboard the Yukon on the retum run from the Far East. A gradu­ ate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, where he placed second in his class. Brother Ospring sailed as AB. Bom in East St. Louis, Illinois, he was residing in Westminster, Califomia, at the time of his death. He joined the SIU in Wilmington, Califomia. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Grace Ospring, and his father George, who was sailing aboard the Steel Advocate at the time of his son's death. Brother Ospring had previously shipped on the Tuscon Victory. I il Carl Ernest, left, and Joseph De Madeiros, right, are congratulated by SIU Representative Joe Algina after they received their first Union pension checks. Both Seafarers joined SIU in 1943, and retired in 1969. <I> Sam Staidey, 61: Brother Stan­ ley died following a long ill­ ness on Decem­ James Maigellos, 19: Brother ber 6, 1968, at Margellos succuml^ to pneu= the USPHS Hos­ monia while in New Or­ pital aboard the Jef­ leans. He had ferson City Vic­ been on an SIU tory on Decem­ disability pension ber 13,1968. He since 1965. He joined the Union joined the Union in Seattle, and in the Port of sailed as wiper. He had previ­ Houston in 1960. Brother Stan­ ously shipped on ley was bom in Alabama and the Transorleans. Brother Mar­ lived in the town of Sarland at gellos was born in Portland, the time of his death. He is sur­ Oregon, and had lived there with vived by a son, Samuel, and a his mother, Mrs. Chrissa Mar­ daughter, Mrs.. Ester Rowers. gellos. Funeral services and in­ Burial was at Freewill Cemetery in Canoe, Alabama. terment were in Portland. Lanry Jones, 69: A heart ail­ ment claimed the life of retired Seafarer Jones on February 6 at the Maryland General Hospi­ tal in Baltimore. Brother Jones was bom in Den­ mark, and had been going to sea for more than 50 years. He joined the Union in 1941 in New Orleans. Sailing as AB, his last ship was the Alcoa'Trader in 1966. He had made his home in Baltimore. Burial services were held at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Baltimore. ,1,— y David B. Hard, 50: Heart fail­ ure claimed the life of Brother Hurd on Febraary 26 at the Park Place Hos­ pital in Port Ar­ thur, Texas. He was bom in Pensacola, Florida, and had made his home with his wife, Elenor, in Groves, Texas. Brother Hurd had served as mate and relief captain on tugs of the D.M. Picton Co. He joined the SIU in Port Arthur in 1961. He was a veteran of World War II with three years in the Navy. Besides his wife, he is survived by two children, Cynthia and David, and his father, David. Burial services were held at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Port Arthur. Ralph Didkens, 73: Brother Dickens passed away at Queens General Hospi­ tal in New York City on October 14, 1968, fol­ lowing a brief illness. He was bom in Louisiana and had made his home in New York. A 45-year veteran of the sea. Brother Dickens had sailed as a member of the steward de­ partment. He joined the SIU in New York in 1939. He is sur­ vived by a daughter, Mrs. Sadie Shepard. Burial took place at Evergreens Cfemetery in Brook­ lyn. Clarence Wyatt, 47: Brother Wyatt was accidentally lost over­ board from the . Tug Sophia and drowned off the Virginia coast on January 31. Bom in Waynesville, North Carolina, he made his home in Balti­ more, Maryland, with his wife, Bertha. He had been serving as cook aboard tugs of the Harbor Towing Corpo­ ration since 1957, and joined the SIU in Baltimore in 1958. Money Due The following Seafarers j who sailed on the last voy­ age of the Oceanic Wave have wages due them: AardKo Asnncioii, R. O.I Barnes, G. A. Cochenonr, A. Korsak, J. Madieson,! W. J. Matkws and D. C. i Qsoy QIM^. The money can be claimed in person at SIU| headquarters, or by writing j to 675 Fourth Avenue, i Brooklyn, New Yorki 11232. Be sure to include social security number, "Z" i number, signature and in-j stmctions for mailing. aan, Robert CPlSl isBill Kaiserv Jaiptrtrt OT ii ;dei»artmeHt int. Ship's 4eieffate repor^ |-%!» hes'been a trip the beefs in steward and en^ne rtmeitts, S2$6.00 in movie fund 110144 in ship's fond; .OTSItSSAS tita'lilnrJtime ^ Ovsrs^},,. Fsfereary. Fred BniUns j Seweteiy, LFim K. FalUs, No beefs reported hjr departmsRt delefpefes. rYote of^ to the' stewero :depett8ieht,-'paTtiiEar , iarly. .the:,eiswiu^ ,:<4l extras, .. BORBANK VicrORT (Bwhsak), February 24—C&sirtnan, .Paschol; Secretaryj T. Parretfc Some disputed OT in steward dej^artment. Writton resoldtions sdbifhitted to headquarters reg'ardinp gangway wotehes.' SSHGhairman, j. thorp; Beeretary, J. Bi Neirton. No beefs were reported bs: denartment deleMtes,; Moti wa8-;-,medi»'. to eonfeot -be^qnarters abont dpiming aydental elisie for ijnion metnbera as It is diiBedlt to get an appointment at dental ieliaies St the trePHS hospitals. ways),;' .JKareh- .I---Chftirman> -' 3.. .- J. Aipddu; Sedtetary, C. T. Hell. Brother Wesley LeohBrd was elected to seiwe as shin's deiegste. No beefs were reported, '* - ^ DIGEST of SIU MEETIf4GS ' ' M' J.'-;';* BlEATRAlN-PlJEitTO^RICbon Waterways), February P—Chairnan, M. H, donoa; Seeretary, Louis i. Croon. Brother Wilhain L Beeelle ywas oleeted. to As:ship's"; leleg^te. viscusmohi heid regardm -etireinent plan. BTEM. ''KINe:;; ••<^tbmia^ udry iO~-Chairnian, Silas Green; iecretary. Ken Hayes. Brother Do-; Josta was elected to serve as ah^'s lelegatfii $6.65 in ship's fund; ayed sailing beef in engine departnent, otherwise Overytmng la OJE; IBPL^SiriN OHIO^CHudsoh WattirYebruaiy'.l5-4Chairai8% ffblpnshp;:.:;.Secretary,. A. G.arBer. raridns motiohs were submitted rp'ardihg 'new . eontraet'^/ negatlatidhf. Jdine disputed OT in deck dn^ rlne; departments. Vote of thanhsito he steward department, especially d Brother john Lucas, crew messlah, for a job well dofte--covermg wp;Jobs a ^idbBioNlv:vicr^^ ort), Fewruaity tra^^ rCiialrMiaii, B. loririsi'/Jr.; 'Soeretary, '^Gilbert-;;d, 'roBclsir. Brother Jeff Skiassr esignid;: .-jS8^^,lsh^p'8..|;•deJei^ate^^ and IrotherijKf^rtSnier; T.;;iBforris. ^waa lected to e fVe as new ship's deleate. No boefs wero reported ; by epsrtmeat aefeffctea. ,J?rHI5 (Motorship of Deln,,y)^:Febtu'sry '14^.Chairmah, Bert ,dnb:orne^ ^8.e,e.^ejtafS^^ A, ;B.el.l. Jrbther Winborti# Wmi fleeted % erve as ship's deiegate. lifhor beeia Jft deck department: to be taken up ptb". 'ooardi.nf:. patrolman,-•'pisens,jion •beld -• icgardingvi we«»¥e; .a^ Ipehsion-plan:."""''"--'1 AMERIGO (Creal Overseas), Peb!|maity';';l-r-Cbairman^;.^F^ i4ntosh;- :Baeretaryj.;'Ki ;-W. Elliott. Brother Robert L. Sullivan whs Nlected to serve as ship's delegateKTwd - engine, .^'department failed to join ship at sailing time. No beefs were reported. M ^ AMERICAN Vimom (Hudson -li^terwaysl):, =iisnj',H,"Wong;';.Srtnfet8ty;::'Ri:: Hoht, :BF«tbd:r:Mdrria.Birkovrtta vrtii 'dice ted -to>!*arve;aev8bip's:;delegate. V' �April, 1969 SEAFARERS Richest Counfry Has TWQ Worlds To the Editon Those of us who work on a regular basis usually come in contact with people like our­ selves—regular wage-earners who are struggling with rising prices. We find it hard to re­ place an old TV set or to meet the dentist's bills or to pay for the kid's school. Recently, I had the oppor­ tunity of taking an auto trip through parts of West Vir­ ginia. I was shocked. What I saw was a world I didn't know existed. People were living—^not in the kind of houses we know —^but in shacks made of rot­ ting, unpainted boards and parts of barrels and contain­ ers. Walls were covered with newspapers and magazine covers. Windows were mostly little more than cardboard from discarded boxes. We saw children running around in torn rags, practical­ ly naked. The look of pover­ ty, the smell of poverty hung around everywhere and it wasn't pretty. Faces of people we saw, even the youngest of them, were drawn and hope­ less. They didn't think about TV sets — not even medical bills. sMy wife said to me, pointing to an "old woman" who was probably in her thirties—"I wonder what it would mean to her to get a new dress?" Now, when I pick up my newsp^er and read about mergers and dividends and the budget and the cost of re­ lief, I wonder—^How many worlds are there in this great country of ours? The one I am familiar with and the very different one I saw in poverty row in Appalachia are very unlike each other. Yet they do exist, side by side, in the wealthiest country in the world—a country in which our productive capacity is so vast that we haven't even be­ gun to use it all. Something' surely can— and must—^be done about the abject poverty areas to bring ^1 Americans back to the decent standard of living enjoyed by most of us. Sincerely, Hunter Hopkins — Seafarer Praises SiU Pension Plan To the EditoR I would like to take time out as an old timer to thank God that we have a pension plan like we have and to thank the ofiScers from top to bottom. May the SIU pension and welfare plan be blessed at all times. Sinoerdly, Howard F. Snydo", Sr. Page Twenty-Five LOG A Eulogy for The Coe Victory To the EditoR Pages in maritime history, written so gloriously by the Cde Victory, will soon be closed forever. In a few days this vessel will be relegated to a scrap pile in Formosa. It would be fitting—and I am confident it will come to pass—^that a replica of the "Coe," as she was affection­ ately referred to, will stand in the Smithsonian beside other ships that have made their mark in the annals of mari­ time history. Yes, standing alongside the Maine, Merrimac. Monitor and all the rest as a living arid permanent memorial to this grand old lady of the sea. And so, dear shipmates, I ask you not to think of the Coe Victory as nothing more than a rusty hulk of tired iron menacing shipping on the high seas. Rather, I would like you to think of her as a ship that has given much of herself, a ship that has not only filled your coffers with greenbacks, but contributed to some of the finest days and memories anyone ever had. As the days fade, and they inevitably will, the memories will grow ever sweeter. And who knows, maybe someday when you are out shopping for a present for your dear little loved one you might buy a toy, and that very toy might be made from a tiny piece of the "Coe." Sayonarra! Jack Fifzpatrick, 2nd Mate, Coe Victory (Editor's Note: This letter was forwarded to the LOG by Jim Tanner, bosun on the Coe Vic­ tory.) Lanra Lee Clinton, bom Feb­ ruary 1, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert J. Clinton, Jr., Freehold, New Jersey. Alisa Ballard, bom Febraary 23, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Warren U. Bullard, Philadel­ phia, Pa. Chnstofdier Conklin, bom April 29, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. George P. Conklin, Bayonne. New Jersey. Belita Ellis, bom August 19, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Francis M. Ellis, Pascagoula, Miss. i ^ Richard Rnssdl Symanski, , Virgina Tyner, bom March born December 10, 1968, to 3, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Seafarer and Mrs. Richard J. Thomas A. Tyner, New Orleans, Symanski, Park Forest, Illinois. La. i Leo Harrington, bom Janu­ ary 16, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Arthur C. Harrington, Charlestown, Mass. ^ ~ Pamela Williams, born Jan­ uary 22, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Earl B. Williams, Jackson­ ville, Florida. To the Editor: I am writing to thank the Union for answering my let­ ter so promptly and for the money paid to the hospital and to my wife's doctor fol­ lowing the , recent birth of our baby. We got letters from the hos­ pital and doctor stating that all the bills were paid by the SIU insurance. Thanks again from all of us. John Geguziz Shenandoah, Pa. ^ Ann Hadden, bom Febmary 2, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Norman B. Hadden, .Colmosneil, Texas. ^ William Skinner, bom March 1, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. William Earl Skinner, Mobile, Alabama. Kennetti Phillips, bom De­ cember 20, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles D. Phillips, Loxley, Alabama. Alvin Willard, bom January 10, 1969 to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph Willard, Toledo, Ohio. —4/— <I> Kristen Nagy, born January 8, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Nicholas A. Nagy, Torrance, California. Jeffrey Scott, bom Febuary 3, 1969, to Seafarer • and Mrs. David C. Lupton, Norfolk, Va. Tracey Reyna, bom Febmary 24, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ruben M. Reyna, Galves­ ton, Texas. Johnny Young, bom Febm­ ary 2, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Johnny Young, Mobile, Ala. Christine Jaco, born January 12, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Stanley W. Jaco, Granite City, Illinois. Elsie Lofton, bom January 29, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jack Lofton, Chickasaw, Ala. Kimheriy Mallory, bom Feb­ ruary 27, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edwin J. Mallory, St. Al­ bans, West Virginia. ^ Thanks SiU For Maternity Benefits vtf Dionne McGee, born January 31, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Earl McGee, Newark, New Jer­ sey. -— Carla Denise Tillett, bom Febmary 20, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Kirby Tillett, Chesa­ peake, Va. ^ Sherry Boothe, bom Decem­ ber 16, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Roy L. Boothe, Baltimore, Md. ^ Charies Arnold, bom Febraary 18, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles R. Arnold, New Orleans, La. Lisa Johnson, bom February 4, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Abraham Johnson, New Or­ leans, La. Time For A Trim Alma Ines Marcial, bom Jan­ uary 25, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pedro Marcial, Bayamon, P. R. Johnny McDuffie, bom Sep­ tember 24, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Teddy R. McEhiffie, Houston, Texas. Geoige Danie Reyes, bom April 23, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cosme Ballesteros Reyes, New Orleans, La. ^ Laura Vanderbeck, born Jan­ uary 25, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. William P. Vanderbeck, Bricktown, N.J. ^ Charles Collins, bom Janu­ ary 26, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Henry R. Collins, Orange, Texas. Matthew Thomas, bom Feb­ ruary 23, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul Thomas, Jr. Mobile, Ala. Tammy Temple, bom Janu­ ary 3, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Temple, Baltimore, Md. ^ John Anderson, bom No­ vember 23, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Leonard Anderson, St. Louis, Mo. ^ Wallace Hanke, bom No­ vember 25, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. David E. Hanke, Russellville, Ala. Kristina Guarino, bom De­ cember 11, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bennie J. Guarino, New Orleans, La. ^ Lawrence Rhew, bom Febm­ ary 9, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lawrence W. Rhew, Gal­ veston, Texas. —— Daniel Pronti, born Febmary 16, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs, Daniel G. Pronti, Jersey City, N.J. <!> — Donnie Alan West, bom De­ cember 28, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Donnie West, Flat Rock, Ala. ^ Warren Lietz, bom Febmary 8, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Warren C. Lietz, Daphne, Ala. ^ Samuel Tolley, bom January 15, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Samuel Lee Tolley, Camargo, Seafarer, Wife Praise SIU Welfare To the Editmr: Both of us wish to send our thanks and appreciation to the SIU Welfare Department for the goodwill, kindness and courtesy shown to us during our stay in the hospital. Pedro & Anita Losado BaMmote, Md. m. Michael Natoli, bom Decem­ ber 1, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. John J. Natoli, Brooklyn, N.Y. ^ Seafarer John Maytum of the deck department gets a haircut from James Saetani in the New York hall. Brother Maytum, a native of Rhode Island, joined the SIU in Port of New York in 1957. David Martin, bom January 25, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. David L. Martin, Mobile, Ala. �SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty-Six April, 1969 ^ Marine), February 28—Chairman, H. PirkerSecretary, C. R. Darameyer. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Brother C. Martin was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. Vote of thanks was extended to retiring ship's delegate. Brother C. Dammeyer. Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved. and will be amended from time to time.) ^ Stitzel-Wellcr DistiUeriw "Old FIticenild,'' "Old "Cabin Sffli,'' W. L. Weiier Bourbon whMieya (Distillery Workers) KIngiport Press "World Book," "Chfldcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson ft Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) ^ Boren Clay Products Co. (United Brick and Clay Workers) ^ "HIS" hrand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ti«i, Boss Gloves, Rlchnm (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) ^1> Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) 4> Starlite luggage Starflite luggage (International Leather Goods, Plastics and Novelty Workers Union) i White Fumitur*. Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) ^ Gypsum WaBboard, American Gypsum Co. (United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers International) vtf R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Floiir, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) i Pioneer Flour Mill (United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drink and Distillery Workers Local 110, San Antonio, Texas ^ An California Table Grapes (United Farm Workers) — Magic Chef Pan PaciSc Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) —— Tennessee Packers Reelfoot Packing Frosty Mom Valleydale Packers (Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America) -if Richman Bros, and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) Fisher Price Toys (Doll and Toy Workers) ^ Baltimore Luggage Co. Lady Baltimore, Amelia Earhart Atlimtic Products Sports Goods Owned by Ouett Peabody (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) <I> FINANCIAL BEFOBT8. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, aulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes siieciflc provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the monbership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brorricljm. TBUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in c^rge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING BIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracta are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of yonr shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Biwrd by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Ektrl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls, lliese contracts sperify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know yonr contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the pnqner sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union oflicial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract ririits prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. BDITORIAL POUCY—SBAFABEBS LOG. The LOG has tradithmaUy refrained from pabUshing any article serving the poUtieel purposes of any individual in the UafosL oiBcer or aasmbo'. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemediMiand to the Union or its collective membership. This estoblbhed policy has been by aeabMBhip action at the Septsnaber, 1960, meetinps In all constitd" mgoaMUtr tor LOG MUcy b vested in an editorial board which cathre Board of the Union. The Bxecutivo Board may delegate. Ma raaks, OM fasdividnal to carry oat this responsMlitg. SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orieans May 13—2:30 p.m. Mobile .... May 14—2:30 p.m. WOmington. May 19—2:00 p.m. San Frmicisco May 21—2:00 p.m. Seattle ... May 23—2:00 p.m. New York .. May 5—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia May 6—2:30 p.m. BaltinMn-e .. May 7—2:30 p.m. Detroit May 16—2:30 p.m. Houston ... May 12—2:30 p.m. United Industrial Worirers New Orleans May 13—^7:00 p.m. MobUe ,... May 14—7:00 p.m. New Yoih .. May 5—^7:00 p.m. Philadelphia May 6—7:00 p.m. Beldmore .. May 7—7:00 p.m. ^Houston .. May 12—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit .... May 5—2:00 p.m. Alpena May 5—7:00 p.m. Buffalo May 5—^7:00 p.m. Chicago ... May 5—^7:30 p.m. Duluth .... May 5—7:00 p.m. Frankfmi .. May 5—^7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section Chicago May 13—7:30 p.m. tSauh St. Marie May 15—7:30 p.m. Buffalo .... May 14—7:30 p.m. Duluth May 16—^7:30 p.m. Oeveland .. May 16—7:30 p.m. Ttdedo May 16—^7:30 p.m. Detroit May 12—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . May 12—7:30 p.m. SIU luland Boatmen's Union New Orleans May 13—5:00 p.m. Mobile .... May 14—5:00 p.m. Philadelpbia May 6—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unUcensed) May 7—5:00 p.m. Norfolk May 8—5:00 p.m. Houston ... May 12—5:00 p.m. RaOway Marine Region Philadelpliia May 13—10 a.m. ft 8 p.m. Baltimore May 14—10 a.m. ft 8 p.m. •Norfolk May 15—10 a.m. ft 8 p.m. Jersey Oty May 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. • Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port, News. t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. IBECTdlYof ION HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tannar Earl Shapard Al Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS LIndity Wllllamr. Robert Matthewi SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADPUARTERS ALPENA. Mich BALTIMORE. Md BOSTON. Mail 475 4th Ave., Rlilyn. (212) HY T-4400 SABINE (Ogden Operators), March 2—Chairman, B. Pimovicz; Secretary, F. J. Johnson. Disputed OT in each department to be squared away by patrolman. Vote of thanks to Brother Robert Aumill, chief cook, and Brother Ed Heniken, baker, for doing a very good job. ' - " • * COMMANDER (Marine Carriers), March 2—Chairman, Edmund Abualy; Secretary, George Thompson. Sojne disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Brother Gene Woturski was elected to serve as ship's delegate. MOBILIAN (Waterman), February 23—Chairman, M. Olson; Secretary, M. E. Greenwald. No beefs and no 'disputed OT. Ml 'H WESTERN COMET (Western ;Agency), January 26—Chairman, |R. J. Callahanf Socretarj% C. Loper, l^r. Few hours disputed OT in deck '^nd engine departments to be taken ;up with boarding patrolman. 5 lyERVILLE (Waterman), Pebiyuary 16—Chairman, John Cisiecki; Secretary, M. L. Leaehe. Brother G. ^onzales was elected to serve as ^ship's delegate. 127 River SI. (517) EL 4-3414 1214 E. Baltimore St. (301) EA 7-4900 443 Atlantic Avenue (417) 482-4714 73S Waihlnqton St. SIU (714) TL 3-92S9 IBU (714) TL 3-9259 CHICA60. Ill 9343 Ewtnq Ave. SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND. Ohio I42B W. 2Sth St. (214) MA 1-5450 DETROIT. Mich IBUi W. Jettenon Ave. !• DEL ALBA (Delta), March 2— (^Chairman, William A. Aycock; SecSretary, Sanford Kemp. No becfS Vere reported by department dele- Sfeates. BUFFALO. N.Y (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH. Minn FRANKFORT. Mich P.O. Box 2B7 415 Main St. (414) EL 7-2441 5BB4 Canal St. (713) WA B-3207 JACKSONVILLE. Fla 2448 Pearl St. (904) EL 3-09B7 JERSEY CITY. N.J 99 Montgomery St. (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE. Ale. ........ I South Lawrence St. (205) HE 2-1754 NORFOLK. Va 430 Jackion Ave. (504) 529-7544 115 3rd St. (703) 422-IB92 2404 S. 4th St. (215) DE 4-3818 PORT ARTHUR. Tex I34B Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., 350 Freemont St. (415) DO 2-4401 MEETINGS SEAHLE. Waih ST. LOUIS, Mo 1313 Fernandei Juncoi Stop 20 724-2848 2505 Firit Avenue (204) MA 3-4334 '. . 805 Del Mar (314) CE 1-1434 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrlion St. (813) 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif., 450 Seaside Ave. Terminal Island, Calif. (213) 832-7285 YOKOHAMA. Japan . Iseya BIdg.. Room BOI 1-2 Kalgan-Dorl-Nakaku 2014971 Ext. 28! PAYHENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be imid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, hut feels that he should not have been required to nmke such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every sU months in the 8E1AFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available Jn all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarise themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarteia. BBTIBED SBAFABEBS. Old-time SIU members drawing disabUity-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union pol.icy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of f^ieir dues. EQUAL BIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the c«mtraets which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may he discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic oririn. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SBAFABEBS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their famOies and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers PoliUeal Activity Donation was cstabinhed. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds throurt which legisiative and ptditical activities are conducted tor ^ benefit of the membership and the Union. If at aiV time a Seafarer fesis that any of tba above tights have been violatsd, er that ha has >«an daiOad Ua tinatilaUiaal right of accaas to Unian leeetda ar taifenaatiaa, ha aaanld iaaiadiataiy aetify SIU PrmMant Paul Hal at hsadgnartsra by !( LONG BEACH (Sea-Land),-Feb­ ruary 18—Chairman, John Der; SeCr iretary, J. Fuller. No beefs wore re,j)orted by department delegates. Big .improvement in menus this trip. 'The steward was requested to order fresh stores that will pep up the inenus. Discussion held regarding jrusty hot and cold wash water. PHILADELPHIA, Pa SANTURCE. P.R •t j 312 W. 2nd St. (218) RA 2-4110 HOUSTON. Tex NEW ORLEANS. La DIGEST of SIU PEARY (Marine Traders), March 2—Chairman, Harold J. Romero;; Secretary, James A. Hollen. Some disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done; FRED MORRIS (Waterman), Feb­ ruary 26—Chairman, Wm. Duncan; ; Secretary, Wm, Duncan. No beefrf' were reported by department dele-; gates. Discussion held regarding food. Crew would like an improve­ ment in menus and quality of food served. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), March 2 —Chairman, J. A. Shortell; Secre­ tary, E. Graham. $53.19 in ship's fund and $80.00 in movie fund. Some ^ disputed OT in deck department.; Vote of thanks was extendea to Brother James Shortell, ship's dele­ gate, for a job well, done. Beef re­ garding company not forwardintj^ the SEAFARERS L0(3 to the ships. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Moore^ McCormack), March 20—Chairman^ William McConnell; Secretary, Jim­ my L. Dunagan. Some disputed OT in engine and deck departments.] Beefs regarding various items sent to headquarters. SANTORE (Venore Transporta­ tion), February 23—Chaiman, T. AJ Jackson; Secretary, C. R. Arnold.] No beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Brother Jack-f son, chief steward, went all out top; make this a pleasant voyage for everyone. DEtTA BRAZIE (Delta), March 9 —Chairman, Mike Dunn; Secretary,.. C. A. Hancock. $76.00 in ship's fund.;; No beefs were reported by depart-;ment delegates. |j STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), . March O'—Chairman, E. S. Harris; ! Secretary, H. L. Bennett $78.65 in ship's fund. Very good trip wf.th no beefs. Some disputad QT in engine department to be taken up with '-il 9» J*-) »; vl 'i 'i k �ome Seafarer John P. Morris, at left, points out matter he wishes to dis­ cuss at pay-off to SlU Representative Ken McGregor who is listening intently at table. Morris reported that voyage was mostly smooth sailing. r ^ muter 6TJiay trip io Ua Nany and! Manita, ihe Yaka (Wai^rmanJ arrives haracteristic ispse is struck by Paul Brady, who comes from Montgomery, ^Alabama, Seafarer Brady, a graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Searnanship, provided music during trip, teaming up with Peter Dufours. A messman. Seafarer Clowe Torry enjoys catching up on the LOG during leisure moments. The re­ cent trip on the Yaka was Brother lorry's first. Father and son team, John P. Morris, right, and son John H. Morris make their home at Savannah, Ga. Father, a Seafarer for 40 years, has five sons, all of whom sail with the SlU. Son John, 28, sails as an oiler. _ ijrJ'•'w: A new Seafarer is Larry Lafleur, 16, who sails as ordinary. A Lundeberg graduate, the youngster just completed second trip. The crpw voted the steward department the best they had ever sailed with. Chief Steward Cristobal De Jesus, shown fixing a savory dish in the galley, has served as chief steward for most of 30 years at sea. Seafarer Jim Reynolds, ordinary seaman, goes through his papers at pay-off time, Facial adornment sprouted during voyage. p |> I �Vol. ill £PG 1'^ V ' . '^<,^ffi"''-'-»v ^•• i ¥: !• ^ Mcii- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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MALONE DIES IN SAN FRANCISCO AT 62 ALL OUT MARITIME PROGRAM NEEDED TO MEET SOVIET THREAT PROPOSED COAST GUARD REGULATIONSBTHREATEN DOMESTIC FISHING INDUSTRY SEAFARER HILTON WOOLSEY KILLED BY VC BOOBY TRAP MAGNUSON LAUNCHES SEPARATE MARAD FIGHT OHIO UNEMPLOYMENT LAWS AMENDED TO INCLUDE GREAT LAKES SEAFARERS SEAFARERS ABOARD OVERSEAS ALICE PLUCK DOWNED FLIER FROM HIGH SEAS HYPOCRITICAL TAX LAWS RESPONSIBLE FOR RUNAWAY SHIPS SIU SCHOOLSHIP, ‘CHARLES S. 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"A AhJiZ\V k ,'R Federal Maritime Administrator Andrew Gibson (left) JA and SlU President Paul Hall discuss a program to in­ crease American cargo in American-flag vessels during a symposium in New Orleans. Page 3 J I \ A. !•• •• /-\ . -J • V ! :] •;•>• ""-if;' -'ViAjfca^.-a ^ SlU members prepare for new I Great Lakes shipping season Pages '* ''t'' rfi h:' • •' x.hji VjCi^ «.A^- A * "'r mm Mm-' union-prepared Social Security booklet. BESl I I m:;iv5 IHl A �Page Two SEAFARERS Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico April, 1970 LOG They're Oualifled Lifeboatmen Conference Seeks Relief For Noncontiguous Area Representatives from Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico were joined by officials of the federal govern­ ment, the shipping industry and labor unions at a conference in Washington, D. C., to discuss the pos­ sibility of finding relief of economic problems involv­ ing oceanborne traffic to the noncontiguous areas. , (The conference was held as the Seafarers LOG was going to press.) Joint sponsors of the confer­ ence were the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department and the Transportation Institute, a ship­ ping industry-supported mari­ time research organization. Paul Hall, president of the MTD and president of the Sea­ farers International Union, opened the conference. Also speaking at the first session was Governor John A. Bums of Hawaii. Other featured speakers were: Michael McEvoy, a trustee of the Transportation Institute and president of Sea-Land Service Inc.; Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska; Jorge L. Cordova, resi­ dent commissioner for the Com­ monwealth of Puerto Rico; Rep­ resentative Thomas M. Pelly of Washington, and Edwin M. Hood, president of the Ship­ builders Council of America. Speaker at the first day's luncheon was Mrs. Helen Delich Bentley, chairman of the Fed­ eral Maritime Commission. Panel discussions aimed at the particular problems of each of the three noncontiguous areas were held in the afternoon. Chairman of the panel on Alaska was Harold D. Strandberg, Alaska's Commissioner of Public Works. Among the participants were: Representative Howard W. Pol­ lock of Alaska; Howard Pack, president of Seatrain Lines Inc.; Merle Adlum, president of the Inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific; Harry P. Letton Jr., executive vice president of Pa­ cific Lighting Service Co.; Thomas H. Kuchel, former Senator from California, and Morris Weisberger, vice presi­ dent of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union and secretary of the Sailors Union of the Pacific. (Continued on Page 6) •fi Ten additional Seafarers passed Coast Guard exanninations and received lifeboat endorsements after successfully completing the HLSS lifeboat training course in New York. Seated Cl-r) are Nick Hutchins, Patrick Golden, Louis Perez, Frank Costanzo, Clarence Baker. Standing are SlU Instructor Lennie Decker, Jeff Gore, Elias Limon, Doug Ryan, Bob Demorest, and Leonard Dilling. Rep. Blatnik Sees Hope for Lakes; Warns Labor of Boition Challenge In a speech delivered to a ing the Great Lakes and its recent meeting of the Duluth- maritime industry. Superior-Ashland-Harbors and Commenting on a recent Vicinity Port Council of the Army Corps of Engineers study AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ which concluded that extension partment, Representative John of the navigation season on the A. Blatnik (D-Minn.) expressed Great Lakes is economically confidence in the future of the justified, Blatnik noted that such Great Lakes area but warned an extension will not be cheap, that the labor movement faces but the benefits will far outweigh a serious challenge in the 1970 the costs. elections. The study recommends that In a wide-ranging speech. a full analysis be made of the Congressman Blatnik touched best ways to keep locks, harbors, upon a number of topics affect­ rivers and lakes open for a long­ er period each year. Blatnik cited the need for and the advantages of a large, new, pollution-free fleet. He also hailed the construction of a new, larger, self-unloading ship scheduled for completion in 1971. In a reference directed to the Nixon Administration he said that the Lakes have proved their worth, and thus merit at­ tention from the Maritime Ad­ ministration. The Congressman noted the (Continued on Page 6) THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT Foreign Imports Costing Jobs 'T^ENS OF THOUSANDS of Americans are losing their jobs because of an unfair situation involving for­ eign trade. Plants in many industries—from those which produce window glass to many that make shirts and shoes—are folding under the pressures of cheap goods made by workers receiving coolie wages in foreign lands. A Seafarer might logically wonder why we should be concerned. Those foreign-made goods have to be brought to this country in ships, and ships require seamen. Everyone Gets Hurt The fact is that every union member, every Ameri­ can consumer, is hurt in the long run by the flood of foreign goods that is driving many of our industries to the wall. A parade of presidents of American unions told the midwinter meeting of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department about it. In the footwear and manufac­ tured leather goodsjndustry, 13,000 jobs vanished as imports doubled in recent years. Six thousand jobs have been lost in the flat glass industry. In the cement, clay and pottery industry, 22,000 jobs that were once filled by working Americans have been lost to cut-rate foreign competition. The story is the same in plants that make electrical goods, or chemicals, or toys—and even cars. America in 1968, for the first time in history, imported more automobiles than she exported. Those industries commonly referred to as the "nee­ dle trades," the people who make shirts and ties and suits, as well as the textile producers, have been reeling for years under the pounding of unfair foreign com­ petition. Many complete textile communities have been made ghost towns by the closing of plants. Low Pay, Lousy Fringes In addition, unions that represent workers in the industries most directly affected by foreign competi­ • tion are being told that the worker will have to accept low pay and lousy fringes—otherwise the company won't be able to compete with the imported products. How does this affect the seafarer? First of all, most of those foreign goods are brought into our country in foreign bottoms. Our industry, even if you include the shipments of the federal gov­ ernment, carried less than six percent of all American international trade in American-flag ships last year. So imports of cheap foreign materials have had little direct impact on seafaring jobs for Americans. Secondly, those thousands of Americans who have either lost their jobs or have had to work for poor wages, can't afford to buy many American-made prod­ ucts. This means the market for domestic goods— products hauled from one American port to another— has been reduced. And under the Jones Act, all cargo hauled from one domestic port to another must be carried in American-flag vessels. So indirectly, the unfair foreign competition has cost us seafaring jobs. .Does this mean that the United States should pass laws that would stop the flow of foreign products into our country? No. Even the union leaders whose members were being hurt the most by imports are against this. 'Fair Trade' Needed The answer lies in bringing about "fair trade" on the international scene. Other nations have passed laws that make it all but impossible for 'American goods to be sold in their countries. No American auto­ mobile manufacturer can crack the Japanese market basically because the Japanese have passed laws that make it almost impossible for an American car to be sold in their country. Many European nations have, by law, closed the door to American food imports— even though our country permits thousands of Euro­ pean agricultural products, from wine to cheese, to flood the American markets. by PAUL HALL In some cases quotas might be an answer. We would say to another nation, "you may sell in our nation so much of a particular product." In return, that nation could be required to lower its barrier against an American-made product. But in no case can our nation justify the current system that has caused thousands of workers to lose their jobs, that has closed hundreds of factories, that has virtually destroyed our once healthy balance of payments position that came because we sold more goods to the rest of the world than we bought. Seafarers are not strangers to the effects of cheap foreign competition. We have seen our merchant ma­ rine fall from the finest in the world to a fleet that is old, small in tonnage and growing smaller in num­ bers. We have seen American merchant busmess taken by nations who run on the cheap—using vessels that are poorly constructed and handled by crews that are poorly trained, poorly fed and paid pauper's wages. This unfair competition has cost us jobs— and has cost the nation its fleet. Must Increase Exports The United States, to be economically strong, must increase her exports. Any increase in exports could mean, to the seafarer, more jobs. President Nixon has set* a goal in the maritime industry. He wants to see 30 percent of all of Amer­ ica's international tonnage carried in American-flag bottoms. This can best be accomplished through an increase in exports. But should the current situation get worse—should the nation continue to allow foreign products to flood the markets—the President's goal could very well be meaningless. Because 30 percent of nothing is still nothing. So the seafarer, like every other working American, has a great deal at stake in how our country handles foreign trade. The answers are clear. What is needed now is action. �April, 1970 SEAFARERS MopiWi TUMAL iRAdE Hall Tells Conference ^ 'Ship American' Program Needed for Success The crisis in international trade and its effects on the American economy was discussed at a conference of the AFL-CIO industrial Trades Department in Washington. Among the speakers were lUD President i.W. Abel, Senator Edmund 5. AAuskie (D-Me.) and AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Lane Kirkland. Exports Carried by Foreign Ships Cost Ameriran Jobs: Kirkiand "No industry is more depend­ ent upon world trade than the merchant marine," AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirk­ land told a conference on the crisis in international trade. But he warned: "When Amer­ ican exports are being shipped on foreign flag vessels, American jobs are being exported. "When U.S.-made goods are exported, if it's on a foreign bottom—a service, shipping, is being imported." Speaking at an AFL-CIO In­ dustrial Union Department con­ ference, "Developing Crisis in International Trade," the fed­ eration oflScial told his audience: "During the last 25 years, shipboard jobs for Americans declined sharply. By November 1969, shipboard jobs aboard privately-owned American mer­ chant ships were down to only 27,222." The shipping sector of the economy has nearly gone down the drain in the past 25 years, he charged, with similar job losses in the areas of building, repair and maintenance of ships. "Foreign shipbuilding is usu- SEAFARERSI^LOG April, 1970 • Vol. XXXII, No. 4 Ofllclal Publication of the Seafarer* International Union of North America, AtianUc, Gulf. Lake* and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Ssfeutiv Board PAUL HALL, President CAL TANNIR EARL SHEFARD Exte. Viee-Pree. Vice-President LINDREY WlLUAMB AL KRS Vice-President See.-Preae. ROBERT MATTHRWR AL TANMU Vice-President Viee-Preeident Piklliliid Misthly at >10 Ihsts lilint An*** N.E., Wsihlnitsn, D. C. 20018 ky ths Sssfartn Intirnatlonsl Unian, Atlantic, Calf, Lak»a ant Inlant Watara Diitrlat, AFL-CIO, <75 Fsartk Aaansa, OrHklyn, N.V. 112)2. Tat. HVaalatk 9-«00. Sannt alaia yaataia lall •t Waaktnitani, 0. C. PIITMAOTEII'S ATTENTION: Fana S379 carta akaalt ka aant ta Saafaitra intaraatlasal Uila*, Atlantic, Salt, Lakaa ut lilaat Watara Diitrlat, AFL-CIO, 675 Faarth Annaa, OrHklyn, N.V. 11232. Page Three LOG ally encouraged by governments, the profits remain abroad. with direct and indirect sub­ Another conference speaker. sidies, to maintain volume op­ Senator Edmund S. Muskie (D.erations and improved efficiency, Me.) said, "Exports mean jobs," while U.S. shipbuilding has been but cautioned: "Blind devotion permitted to decline, with very to the concept of free trade can little volume, old equipment cause serious hardships for and high costs," Kirkland de­ workers, industries and com­ clared. munities." He continued: He was critical of the "run­ away shipping operations of "While American workers U.S.-owned firms, including have in general gained from a multi-national corporate con­ growth in world trade, both as glomerates" which ship under producers of exported products flags of convenience (Panama, and as consumers of less expen­ Liberia, Honduras) "and pay sive imported products, imports foreign merchant seamen merely can and have caused serious dis­ a small portion of an American location and hardship by dis­ wage." placing American products." Multi-national conglomerates, Policy for '70s many of them U.S.-owned, also The Maine Democrat called drew fire from Kirkland for dis­ for a trade policy for the '70s placing U.S.-produced goods in (Continued on page 6) American and world markets. Export Jobs "They export American tech­ nology—much of it developed with the expenditure of govern­ ment funds, the taxes of Ameri­ can citizens. They export Ameri­ can jobs. Moreover, when such goods are sold in this country, they are sold at American prices." In short, the multi-nation con­ glomerates have the net effect of costing the American worker his job even though the Ameri­ can consumer pays the same price he would if the product were produced in its entirety in the U.S. The world-wide operations of these multi-nation companies "do not represent free, competi­ tive trade among the nations of the world," he asserted. "What they do represent is a closed system of trade, within the cor­ poration, among its various sub­ sidiaries in numerous countries." He called for governmental action to curb investment out­ flows of U.S. companies to for­ eign subsidiaries. No Taxes I. W. Abel, president of lUD, claimed that the U.S. govern­ ment, instead of controlling the corporate monsters, is encour­ aging their development by not taxing profits of subsidiaries if Success of the Nixon Administration's maritime program will depend on the success of a "Ship Amer­ ican" campaign targeted at including American in­ dustry and government to use American-flag vessels, Paul Hall, president of the Seafarers International Union, told an audience at the 21st annual Institute on Foreign Transportation and Port Operations at Tulane University in New Orleans. "American cargo on American-flag ships is funda­ mental to the whole program," he said. "We must have cargo, because without it we have nothing. We must make American industry conscious of the need to use U.S. ships, just as we have helped to make Congress conscious of the problems of the maritime industry." Labor, government and in­ dustry, he said, must join forces to "spearhead the drive to put American cargo on Americanflag ships." He noted that committees in both the House and the Sen­ ate have completed hearings on the Nixon Administration pro­ posal that would, among other things, provide subsidies for the construction of 300 vessels in the next 10 j'ears. Can Be Beneficial While the program will not be "all things to all men," he said, "we're at least agreed that the total effect of the Admin­ istration's program can be bene­ ficial." Recounting the plight of the American merchant marine, Hall said: "The remarkable and the main fact is that we in this in­ dustry have managed to stay alive despite the lack of interest Engine Department Seafarers •MEBA Upgrading Plan Opening for Enrollment The SIU and District 2 MEBA are cooperating on a new original license training program for unlicensed en­ gine department personnel. The pilot program will con­ sist of three successive 16-week training courses to be conducted at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Maryland. Enrollment will be limited to 30 men per class who will receive engineering, first aid and fire fighting instruc­ tion at the school. Each successful candidate will receive $56 per week while attending classes. Each class will report for processing at the School of Marine Engineering and Navigation, 672 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, for enrollment and a physical examination, required by the United States Coast Guard before being bussed to Piney Point. The first two scheduled classes will meet in New York on May 1, and on Aug. 28, 1970. Candidates who are accepted for classes will be reimbursed for receipted trans­ portation up to the amount of $125. Pre-entrance examinations have been sent to each port to aid in selection of successful candidates. The appli­ cant's shipboard experience will be considered along with his performance on the examination. Headquarters has sent out applications to all engine department members and, anyone who is eligible, is en­ couraged to apply. and almost open hostility of the three previous administrations. The Nixon Administration has put the maritime industry high on its agenda of the nation's problems that must be solved." Hall praised Maritime Ad­ ministrator Andrew E. Gibson for "his devotion to the indus­ try and his dedication to getting U.S.-flag ships on the seas." Gibson, who served with Hall on a panel discussing "Our Maritime Status — Today and Tomorrow," voiced optimism on the future of the merchant marine. "I know of no other major American industry, notwith­ standing our current problems, that has a greater growth prob­ ability tomorrow," he asserted. The Nixon Administration pro­ gram, he said, "provides the means to revitalize our mer­ chant marine and transform it into one of the most modem in the world by the end of this decade." Yet the problems facing the American-flag fleet today are enormous, he added. •A National Crisis' "Simply stated, the status of the U.S. Merchant Marine to­ day can only be termed a na­ tional crisis," he declared. "Time is fast running out for the great majority of our fleet. Three-fourths of the 933 ves­ sels in active service have either reached or are approaching 25 years of age. At best, these ships have very few years of service left." Gibson revealed that "the wholesale decimation of our fleet nearly began last month. British (insurance) underwrit­ ers were reportedly planning to hike cargo insurance rates on 25-year-old ships. If this rate structure were put into effect, 258 of the 650 U.S.-flag general cargo ships engaged in foreign trade would have been forced off the high seas." Gibson, who went to London where he successfully argued against the insurance rate in­ crease, said the case "is just one more reminder that this in­ dustry is living on borrowed time." (Continued on page 6) �Page Four SEAFARERS LOG April, 1970 Youth and Experience Congressmen Want, Read Letters From Constituents—Rep. Udall Says A congressman has a "hot line" to his constitutents—^the postman's mailbag. Rep. Morris K. Udall (D.­ Ariz.) recently pointed out that letters are important to a con­ gressman, but that very few citi­ zens ever take pen in hand and express an opinion to the man who represents them in Con­ gress. He attributes this reluctance to two popular misconceptions: (1) Congressmen have no time or inclination to read their mail, and (2) one letter won't make a difference anyway. "I can state flatly that these notions are wrong," the Arizona Democrat said. ^ "I read every letter written me by a constituent; a staff member may process it initiallv, but it will be answered and I will insist on reading it and per­ sonally signing the reply. "On several occasions I can testify that a single, thoughtful, factuallv persuasive letter did change my mind or cause me to initiate a review of a previous judgment. Nearly every day my faith is renewed by one or more informative and helpful letters giving me a better understanding of the thinking of my constitu­ ents." To congressmen, mail is more important today than when ses­ sions were shorter and they spent more time at home in their districts. Thus, they are forced to rely on the mails to bring in opinion from constituents to help shape congressional opin­ ion on legislative matters. As an aid to those 10 percent already familiar with writing their congressman and as a spur to those who have not written. Rep. Udall offers the following suggestions: • Address it properly. For congressmen the address is "Hon. John Smith, House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515." For senators, "Senator Bill Jones, Senate Office Build­ ing, Washington, D.C., 20510." • Identify the bill or issue. The bill number or popular title, such as "minimum wage," will help identify what you are con- Rep. UdaO cemed with out of the 20,000 bills introduced in each Con­ gress. • The letter should be time­ ly. A letter that arrives after a bill is out of committee or passed by the House may make it impossible for a congressman to be of assistance. • Concentrate on your own delegation: The representative of your congressional district and the senators of your state cast your votes in Congress and want to know your views. • Be reasonably brief. • Student letters are wel­ come. The congressman also offers some "do's" and "don'ts" of writing to a representative. They are: DO'S • Write your own viewsnot someone else's. A personal letter is far better than a form letter or a signature on a peti­ tion. "Form letters often receive form replies," Rep. Udall said. • Give your reasons for tak­ ing a stand. Simple opposition without background reasons give a congressman little basis to work from. • Be constructive. "If a bill deals with a problem you admit exists, but you believe the bill is the wrong approach, tell me what the right approach is," the congressman stated. • Say "well done" when it's deserved. "Congressmen are hu­ man, too, and they appreciate an occasional 'well done' from people who believe they have done the right thing." DON'TS • Don't make threats or promises. Reasons may change a congressman's mind, but threats probably won't. • Don't berate your con­ gressman. "You can't hope to persuade him of your position by calling him names." • Don't pretend to wield vast political influence. "Write your congressman as an individ­ ual—not as a self-appointed spokesman for your neighbor­ hood, community or industry. Unsupported claims to pdlitical influence will only cast doubt upon the views you express." • Don't become a constant "pen pal." Don't try to instruct your congressman on every issue and don't complain if his votes do not match your thinking every time. "Remember, he has to consider all his constituents and all points of view." • Don't demand a commit­ ment before the facts are in. There are two sides to every is­ sue, and the bill may be changed by amendment so that opposi­ tion becomes support. Congressmen need help in casting their votes. " ihe 'ballot box'," says Congressman Udall, "is not far away. It's painted, red, white and blue, and it reads 'U.S. Mail.'" Four New Tankers Under Construction Work will be resumed on four 34,000-ton tankers now being built in a Pascagoula. Miss, shipyard. Con­ struction of the vessels fori SlU-contracted Falcon Tankers, was halted because of difficulties with perform­ ance of proposed 12-cylin-i der, 15,000-horsepower die- i sel engines for each vessel. As a result, it was agreed that the builder would sub­ stitute twin 7,500-horsepower diesels as the main propulsion units for the first two tankers and either twin engines or single 15,000horsepower engines, de­ pending on performance, for the other two vessels. L \ James Corcoran, right, is 66 and has been going to sea for some 42 years as a member of the deck department. During a recent voyage of the Tampa (Sea-Land), Corcoran, who sailed deck maintenance, took time to show the ropes to Walter Wright, 19, who was sailing as ordinary. Wright is a graduate of the HISS program at Piney Point. Corcoran has been sailing with the SlU since 1938. 199 Others Sentenced Teacher's Union President Jailed in New Jersey Beef David Selden, president of the American Federation of Teachers, has been jailed and seven officers of the Newark (N.J.) Teachers Union and 192 members of the union, are scheduled to begin jail terms for their efforts to win a decent agreement on wages, conditions, and improvements in the school system. The local union officers re­ ceived sentences of six months, Selden 60 days, and the mem­ bers 10 to 30 days for taking part in a strike which resulted from the city's refusal to bar­ gain in good faith. The strike was settled last month, the day after a massive labor rally in Newark was at­ tended by thousands of trade un­ ionists from the New York-New Jersey area, including more than 100 supporters from the SIU. Selden has no regrets about going to jail. He said: "Going to jail is my way of dramatizing the absurd situa­ tion in which teachers and other public employees find them­ selves when it comes to col­ lective bargaining. "The United States is one of the few democratic countries in the world that has a flat pro­ hibition against public em­ ployees strikes . . . most Euro­ pean countries, including Great Britain, Sweden, Norway, Den­ mark, France, Italy and others, take it for granted that a person who works for the government has a right to stop work in order to bring about changes in his condition of employment." Involuntary Servitude Selden said that without the power to strike, there can be no meaningful collective bargain­ ing. Limitations on the right to strike, he said, are actually im­ positions of a degree of involun­ tary servitude. "The Newark Teachers Un­ ion won a great contract," Sel­ den said. "The agreement pro­ vided improvements both for teachers and students. Without the determined strike, the downhill trend of education would have been allowed to continue. "Going to jail is not a pleas­ ant prospect, but if by so doing I can hasten the day when we can have free collective bar­ gaining, then I consider it a duty." Maine Deveioping Sea Farms' to Increase Fishing Harvest Scientists at the Maine Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries are developing new methods of "farming the seas" that promise to expand the yield of the American fishing industry to combat a food shortage forecast because of the world's rapidly expanding population. Experimental studies in the science of "acquaculture" have shown that coastal submarine life can be raised in coves or inlets under controlled conditions that greatly increase their yield. An added advantage to the fisherman is that he knows exactly where the "crop" is located when harvest time approaches. In a recent speech. Congressman Hugh L. Carey (D-N.Y.) said the world's population will double by the year 2000 and urged that it would be necessary to develop food and mineral potential of the seas to avert a serious shortage. The Maine Department, working with coastal ma­ rine life found in the waters off the jagged coastline. has found proper cultivation could raise that value of that state's catch from .$25 million last year to $200 million by 1980—a twenty-fold increase in 10 years. Dr. Robert L. Dow, chief of marine research, says that this would be only the beginning of cultivation that could bring Maine's fishing wealth into the billions-of-dollars by the turn of the century. Aquaculturists have discovered that controlled con­ ditions reduce marine mortality and provide a greater yield. For instance, oyster and clam production can be multiplied by controlling their natural enemies in closed-off coves or by using floating breeding traps that protect them until maturity. Similar techniques can be used to "farm" lobsters. The scientists explain that the Maine coastline is ideal for aquacultural experiments because the many coves and inlets can be closed off from open waters to con­ trol such environmental factors as temperature, salin­ ity, mineral content, and predators. Dr. Dow cities the revitalization of the Maine shrimp fishing industry as one of the accomplishments of aquaculture: "From 1953 to 1956 there were no shrimp landed off the coast of Maine," he explained, "but water tem­ peratures started dropping and forecast a better breeding situation. We used this knowledge to plead with the fishermen who thought that the shrimp had deserted our coast to go out and try again. Since then, the yield has increased year-by-year until we fished over 23.5 million pounds last year." Dow explains that acquaculture is not new—it has been practiced by Japanese oyster fishermen for many years—but is not developed. He envisions that the American coastal fishermen will be quick to establish "farms" now that the benefits have been proven just in time to feed the world's exploding population. w �April, 1970 SEAFARERS Rep. Addabbo Sees Passage Of Mercbant Marine Act Congressman Joseph P. Ad­ dabbo (D.-N.Y.) predicted the passage of the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970, during a luncheon speech at a meeting of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. But, citing the fact that the Soviet Union has replaced the United States as the world's leader in number of ships While the U.S. has skidded to seventh position, he said that much stronger measures would be needed to effectively revital­ ize our shipping industry. "It is a fact that the 300 new ships to be constructed in the next decade—should the pro­ gram be approved — will not even equal the number of aged ships that will be retired from our decrepit fleet," he said. Rep. Addabbo offered sta­ tistics showing that the U.S. has slipped from first place to fifth place in total ship tonnage dur­ ing the past quarter century, "and we would have to double our tonnage to even replace Norway for fourth place." LOG Page Five /2 Afore Qualify For Full SlU Membership Congressman Hugh Carey (D-Brooklyn, N.Y.) was on hand for a din­ ner attended by the latest group of Seafarers to complete the Advanced Seamanship Training program. Con­ gressman Carey, who has long been concerned about the plight of American shipping, told the new full-book members that he intends to continue the fight to build a strong United States flag fleet. Flanking the Congressman are (at left) Bull Shepard, SlU vice presi­ dent; and Ed Mooney, SlU repre­ sentative. the world's largest shippers, would set an example for pri­ vate shippers by increasing its percentage of cargo carried in American bottoms. "Nothing less than 100 per­ cent of the federal government's cargo should be allotted to American-flag ships," he said. "We must drive home the point that each foreign bottom laden with American goods is harming our nation's merchant fleet and our balance of payments." Higher Losses He cited much higher losses of ships flying foreign flags com­ pared to American vessels to drive home the superiority of properly trained American crews and offer "an unimpeach­ able argument for the detailed and effective — and yes, time consuming and costly—training programs that have made America's seafarers the finest in the world." Rep. Addabbo related that 102 Greek seamen lost their lives in sea disasters during the past four months and runawayU.S. Overtaken flag ship losses from Panama "Who would have dreamed— are eight times higher than for just a few years ago—that Rus­ U.S. ships and Lebanese ship­ sia, with a naval heritage about ping losses are an incredible 37 equal to that of Switzerland— times greater than those suffered would overtake the Goliath of by American owners. the seas, the United States? But The 10-year veteran of the overtake us they have," Ad­ House of Representatives de­ dabbo said. cried the fact that the adminis­ Speaking before representa­ tration's proposal provides no tives of the 7.5 million member help for the Great Lakes fleet, Maritime Trades Department, describing that fleet as one -he urged the Nixon administra­ "whose ships are often older tion to expand the present pro­ than the average age of the sea­ posal. farers working them." He urged provisions for aid­ "Ignored as well is help for ing the Great Lakes fleet and our beleagured friends in the the fishing industry, and to ex­ fishing industry," he said. "They tend construction subsidies and have seen their share of the U.S. deferred tax privileges to carri­ market plummet from nearly 70 ers of domestic cargo—"partic­ percent to a third, while better ularly those who service the equipped foreign competitors non-contiguous states of Al­ have thrived upon the miseries aska and Hawaii and the Com­ of the American fisherman." monwealth of Puerto Rico." • Rep. Addabo concluded that Addabbo cautioned that the an autonomous. Cabinet-level administration's goal of reviv­ Maritime Administration to give ing the American-flag cargo direction and aid to the nation's fleet would be impossible unless maritime policies and programs the federal government, one of is required. Tvvelve more Seafarers received their full membership books after completing Advanced Seamanship Training. Presentation was made at the April membership meeting in New York. First row (l-r): C. Leahy, J. Gallagher, E. Vajda, T. Anderson. Second row: T. Howell, M. Johnson, C. Spangler, W. Ballard, C. Taylor. Top row: J. Staley, J. Hagner, and J. Southerland. Poland Buildmg Up Merchant Fleet With Boost From Soviet Union With help from the Soviet this coastline by provision of the Union, who purchases about 75 Potsdam agreement after World percent of her shipping exports, War II, the nation had little Poland is becoming a major maritime heritage, but since maritime power. then, the government has ex­ During the next five years the pended great efforts to develop Polish fleet is scheduled to dou­ ocean industries. ble in size. There are now three In the early post war days, flourishing ports on Poland's less the Polish shipbuilding industry than 350 miles of Baltic coast­ had only 20 engineers, 100 tech­ line and the infant maritime in­ nicians and 1,000 trained work­ dustry is pushing to take full ers to construct ships. There advantage of these waters. were no Polish maritime offi­ Before the Poles were ceded cers. Captains and officer's had to be imported from other Euro­ pean countries. Earn Engine Room Endorsements Today there are more than 2.000 engineers, 3,800 ship­ building technicians and 47,000 shipyard workers. They have raised Poland to tenth place in ship construction capacity, fifth place in the export of ships and first place in the building of fish­ ing vessels. The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship's Q.AA.E.D. upgrading program has qualified nine more Seafarers for engine room endorsements. Pictured above Cl-i") ate Instructor Bob Lonchiek; Patrick Laszio, FOWT; James Glover, FOWT; George Bermeo, oiler; Alex Christian, FOWT; Richard Burkhart, FOWT; Dario Madrid, FOWT; Anthony Howell, FOWT; Minas Notaris, junior engineer; Richard Pleninger, junior engineer; and Ernest Bowen. Coast Guard examiner. The Polish merchant fleet now has 1,000 officers on 231 vessels and ranks 18th among the world's shippers with 1.7 million deadweight tons. From an annual catch of 12,000 tons of fish before World War II, Polish fishing fleets now take 385,000 tons of fish from the seas. These fishermen, who only started venturing out of home waters into the Atlantic in 1961, have set a goal of 600,000 tons in 1975 and 900,000 tons in 1980. Minimal Control The shipbuilding industry is faced with minimal govern­ mental control so that shipbuild­ ers can go out to find customers. Shipbuilding already accounts for more than five percent of the nation's annual export earnings. Polish yards have even devel­ oped tools that are exported to Five Year Plan other nation's shipyards. The next "five-year-plan" for The three major ports, Szcze­ the 1970s will concentrate on cin, Gdynia and Gdansk are construction of dry cargo ves­ busy and prosperous. The Poles sels and fishing vessels, especial­ are developing a fourth harbor ly the large "mother ships" that on the Baltic to further expand serve as floating factories for their fledgling but ambitious large fleets of trawlers on fishing grounds all over the world. De- maritime industry. After an impressive beginning soite strong competition from the Polish maritime industry is Japan and East and West Ger­ many, Poland is gradually in­ ready to try to rise to the big creasing her markets for Polish leagues as one of the world's leading maritime powers. built ships. �SEAFARERS Page Six April, 1970 LOG Ifs All in the Contract 'Ship American' Program Needed For Success of 1970 Maritime Plan (Continued from page 3) He said it was paradoxical that while the fleet is predominently composed of World War II vintage ships, "it also con­ tains the most eflScient general cargo ships in operation in the world today. We top the rest of the world in containerships." U.S.-flag vessels, in the sec­ ond quarter of 1969, were haul­ ing 58.6 percent of all container­ ized cargo carried in U.S.-North Atlantic trades, and 64.7 percent of the containerized movement between the U.S. and the Far East, he reported. In spite of this, foreign-flag ships continue to monopolize the nation's inter­ national trade movement, ac­ counting for 94 percent of the tonnage moved, he added. Gibson listed several pluses he found in his work with the merchant fleet. "American seaman," he said, "are second to none in the world." \IMs Ark Berthed On Moimtah Top? They don't build ships like they used to. Not if it's really Noah's Ark that is being excavated on Mount Ararat in Turkey. But whatever is 14,000 feet above sea level on that glacier covered mountain, is drawing attention from some well-known experts. Offering to help remove the ice covering supposedly 50 tons of hand hewn beams is the Arctic Institute of North America, which, ac­ cording to a New York Times article^ is "probably the foremost polar research organization on this con­ tinent." If it is indeed Noah's Ark on that mountain — and there are doubts about this —then the wooden remains would be several thousand years old. Good wood, wasn't it? As for management, he said, "I can discern no signs indicat­ ing that the foreign-flag lines are more innovative, display better judgment, or possess a better brand of expertise. The fact that a foreign-flag tramp with a Chinese crew can turn a profit on a voyage hauling a low-revenue cargo at a rate that is prohibitive to an Americanflag tramp, hardly implies that the foreigner is a better manager than his American counterpart." Gibson said President Nixon has "charted a new course" for the American Merchant Marine through his proposal that is now before Congress. "The new program calls for the construction of 300 highly productive merchant ships dur-. ing the next ten years," he said. "These ships, type by type, will be among the most modem and efficient in the world." Must Have Cargo He said the Administration's program was not developed "just to produce a fleet of mod­ em ships. "If our nation is to elevate and preserve its maritime stat­ ure, these ships have got to sail down to the marks with cargo. No ship however modern or efficient, will be profitable if it sails half full. "We in the Maritime Admin­ istration are currently in the process of formulating an in­ tensive trade promotion effort to assist American-flag opera­ tors to attract cargoes to their ships. In my judgment, this is the most important task before us, once the new legislation has been enacted." 'Ship American' Gibson said he has heard from shippers several reasons why they send their cargo on foreign bottoms, and chided them for "the absence of na­ tionalistic attitudes (while) patemalistic attitudes abroad fig­ ure importantly in the routing of frei^t to foreign lines." Gibson said a nationwide lUD Conference Discusses Foreign Shipping Threat (Continued from page 3) that meets two objectives: Continuation ,. r of ,. a longstand~ . ing policy of seeking to build a healthy trade surplus through the elimination of world trade barriers. Provide protection for work­ ers and industry against injury from imports through a pro­ gram of adequate assistance and time to find new endeavors. Senator Muskie criticized the Nixon Administration for a "lack of urgency" in appointing members of a commission on world trade and investment. He said the delay in appointments continues despite the fact that the problems of world trade affect the livelihood of millions of Americans." In addition, he said four steps would improve the overall trade picture: • Encouragement of fair labor standards around the world patterned after those won in the U.S. • Elimination of "unneces­ sary self-imposed restrictions" on trade with communist coun-, tries. • Demands for equal treat­ ment for U.S.-made goods in foreign markets. • Development of realistic exchange rates among major trading nations. program would be launched to "Ship American." "It will have the strongest support of the President and the Secretary of Commerce," he said. "The principal message will stress the positive benefits that accrue to both the shipper and the nation from the patron­ age of American-flag ships. Americans must be made aware of the economic dividends that can be realized in the form of employment, federal tax reve­ nues and an improved balance of international payments. SlU Representative Red Campbell (right) refers to the contract to explain duties of reefer maintenance to Felix Diaz, chief eiectrician on the Tampa (Sea-Land). Many beefs can be resolved aboard ship by understanding the Union contract. Ail department delegates should keep a copy of the contract with them at sea. \ Long-Term Support "The enactment of the Pres­ ident's program will put into effect a long-term federal com­ mitment of support to the in­ The House has passed a bill dustry," he continued. "It makes just plain good sense for authorizing $100 million for the shipping public to utilize the Coast Guard Vessels, aircraft services of our fleet in some rea­ and facilities for the 1971 fiscal sonable degree. Many of the year. This was a reduction from dollars the government will ex­ the fiscal 1970 appropriation of pend to modernize our mer­ $142.8 million. chant marine will return to the An amendment offered by treasury from such patronage." Rep. Frank T. Bow (D.-Mich.) The panel was chaired by requiring that new ships author­ Charles H. Logan, industrial ized by the bill be constructed in relations counsellor from New American shipyards, was accept­ Orleans. Ray Murdock, execu­ ed and the measure was passed tive director of the Transporta­ by a voice vote. Provisions of the bill include: tion Institute in Washington, o $62,295,000 for construc­ D.C., was moderator. $W0 Million AnwopriateJ For Coast Guard Operations DISPATCHERS REPORT Atlantic/ tion and improvements to Coast Guard vessels, including $59 million for the first of a new series of polar icebreakers. • $12,865,000 to buy and improve aircraft, including $12.5 million for six medium range helicopters. • $24,840,000 for the devel­ opment and establishment of Coast Guard installations and facilities. The budget includes an Ad­ ministration proposal for one oilspill clean-up system to combat off shore oil pollution. Gulf & inland Waters District MARCH 1/ 1970 to MARCH 31, 1970 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York ... Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville . Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Houston ..... Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle_^_j_j_j_j_j_ Totals All Groups Class A Class B 3 7 130 113 15 11 55 33 28 17 40 32 10 9 34 41 92 112 80 99 49 68 101 118 59 39 709 686 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class 6 74 4 46 27 22 11 6 71 40 45 75 55 482 0 73 6 16 23 19 23 9 58 51 45 90 26 439 3 14 0 8 4 1 1 4 12 12 16 28 41 139 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 9 8 190 139 26 22 131 43 28 21 45 . 40 13 11 83 74 139 107 134 123 29 52 57 118 49 27 708 1010 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston ....... New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore .... Norfolk Jacksonville .. Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Houston ...., Wilmington ... San Francisco Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 9 6 94 129 10 13 53 43 35 17 19 47 9 9 26 33 89 81 95 70 32 41 79 113 47 41 554 686 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 3 67 8 46 18 7 2 7 56 45 17 55 26 357 7 82 10 36 21 27 13 9 71 43 32 98 44 493 1 19 0 7 5 3 0 0 4 5 12 55 33 144 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 4 6 140 171 29 15 64 62 40 19 52 21 6 9 79 67 148 93 124 109 16 27 41 65 13 40 787 673 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals All Groups Class A Class B 2 2 76 62 13 6 45 21 15 13 11 16 5 2 37 20 49 64 77 47 31 14 93 76 45 17 378 480 T(^AL SHIPPED :^A11 Groups Class A Class I1 Class C 4 2 1 27 43 55 2 3 3 11 21 37 9 26 16 9 11 5 1 7 2 1 6 5 1 42 54 18 19 24 15 19 12 37 25 67 20 15 40 155 237 321 REGISTEREiD on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 0 5 89 143 13 23 62 99 22 20 28 21 3 7 60 81 71 123 55 147 14 29 38 79 13 33 468 810 �April, 1970 SEAFARERS Page Seven LOG Seafarer Rottaris 'Down on the Farm' After 35 Rewarding Years At Sea Shown here in 1934 aboard his first ship. The Greater Detroit, is Brother John Rottaris who spent 35 years at sea and has now retired on an SlU pension to become a farmer. In this and other photos provided by Seafarer Rottaris, SlU members are taken back to early days on the Great Lakes. Rottaris and a shipmate kid around aboard the George H. Engalls in 1938. It was on this ship that Rottaris worked as an oiler when he met Fred J. Farnen who is now an SlU Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Great Lakes District. He says he's one of the nickel immigrants because when he was 14 years old he came over from Canada to the United States on a ferryboat that only cost a nickel. He's now 56, a naturalized citizen for over 30 years, and a retired SIU pensioner whose 35 year sailing career reflects what life used to be like for the Great Lakes seaman. His life has been an interest­ ing one for all Seafarers and his present situation is equally fas­ cinating. For, after all those years on the water. Brother John Rottaris of Marine City, Mich., has become a farmer. His sea career began in 1934, four years before the SIU was formed, and seven years after he had come to the United States. It was in 1934 that Rottaris was sailing as a wiper on one of the last side wheelers to be seen on the Great Lakes. The ship was called the Greater De­ troit. On the first trip Rottaris made, the third engineer was Harlow Wolfe, a man with whom he still keeps in touch and who is a MEBA pensioner. "My old pal, Harlow" Rattaris said, "is 72 and still spry. He lives on 20 acres not far from me and he raises sheep." In the Spring of 1938 when Brother Rottaris was working as an oiler aboard the George H. Engalls. he met Fred J. Far­ nen, now an SIU Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Great Lakes District. Famen was then working as a fireman and according to Rot­ On the Engalls again. Seafarer Rottaris wears his lifejacket. In recalling his days aboard Great Lakes ships, he remembers not only the good times but also the hard­ ships endured, such as bad food and water, poor heating, and little space and light. Driving his tractor on part of his 12 acres of farmland in Marine City, Michigan, Brother Rottaris intends to plant sweet corn, carrots and other vegetables this spring. Besides this work, he does odd jobs, such as painting and varnishing pleasure boats and picking tomatoes and cucumbers for other farmers. taris, "he had one of the rough­ est toughest, dirtiest jobs on board—hand shoveling coal into the vessel's boilers." Rottaris describes the condi•tions on the Lakes then, condi­ tions that all old time sailing men will well remember. The food and water were bad. Heat was erratic, and there was little space and light. "It was hard to be a seaman on the Lakes in the '20s and early '30s," Rottaris said. "Poor treatment by owners, companies and captains brought on the need for a Union." He noted there were a few good captains while others were indifferent and still others very bad. Brother Rottaris was an ac­ tive Union member. He and "Freddy, the ice man, who is dead now" organized the Wy­ andotte Steamship Company on the Great Lakes in 1947. "We worked day and night" to get their four ships into the Union, he recalled. Seafarer Rottaris sometimes shipped as much as seven straight months out of a year, and during the war he shipped out practically all the time. When he retired he had 6,500 days behind him. He regularly stops at the De­ troit Union Hall to. keep in touch with old friends and play pinochle. His dedication to the Union made it possible for young men now to pursue a sailing career on a more professional basis. As Rottaris pointed out: "They'll have to work hard, but . at least they won't have to face the obstacles we did." Even though he sailed for 35 years. Brother Rottaris still has the vigor and drive to get up early in the morning and pursue a career that requires hard labor. He bought 12 acres of land close to the water in Marine City and this spring he will be planting sweet com, carrots and other vegetables. In addition. Brother Rottaris does odd jobs, such as painting and varnishing pleasure boats, and also picks tomatoes and cucumbers for farmers—just to stay in shape. What makes a Seafarer of 35 years turn to farming in his re­ tirement? Rottaris explained that his first job on coming to Michigan was as a farmhand. In fact, it was the farmer's brother who was a seaman, who first inter­ ested young Rottaris in sailing. Also, when Rottaris sailed he heard many stories about farm life since many of his sailing companiojis on the Great Lakes were raised on farms. On the whole, Rottaris says, "most of the Great Lakes sailors were from the small cities of Algonac, Marine City, Sinclair and St. John. And the majority of these men were brought up on farms." Talking about his retirement. Brother Rottaris said, "I am so thankful for a good pension from the SIU because now I can draw from the fruits of my labor." And to all those Seafarers who are still sailing, Rottaris wishes them "the best of luck, and may all your days be smooth ones." A crewmember on the Engalls In 1938 Is given some luxury treatment during leisure time. While one ship­ mate cuts his hair. Brother Rottaris shines his shoes. Rottaris came to this country from Canada when he was 14 years of age. Rottaris is proud to stand with his old friend, Harlow Wolfe who Is a MEBA pensioner and the owner of 20 acres of land on which he raises sheep. Wolfe, who Is 72 years old, was the third engineer on the first trip Brother Rottaris made In 1934. They have kept in touch ever since. �SEAFARERS Page Eight April, 1970 LOG -J • r- A;: Deck Department Seafarer Marian Lubiedewski has his heart checked by Dr. J. A. San Filippo at the SlU clinic in the Port of New York. Brother Lubiedewski makes it a habit to stop in at the clinic for a rou­ tine check up when he is between ships. ?j A chest x-ray is part of the comprehensive physical examination for Seafarer Joseph Jernigan. Clinic technician Benjamin lannotti operates the x-ray machine and makes sure that Brother Jernigan is in the proper position for the chest x-ray. 1968 01 I 1 « 7 8 9 10 ,1 14 15 16 17 t 70 21 22 23 24 25 5 '28 29 30 3 I " In order to really be fit for duty at sea, a Seaforer must be in tbe best possible physical condition. To insure being in ship­ shape condition, periodic physical examinations are needed to diagnose trouble and correct it before it becomes serious. This is why the SIU established the Pete Larsen Memorial Clinic in the Port of New York to provide medical services for Seafarers and their families. The clinic is fully equipped with the latest medical equip­ ment necessary for complete examination and diagnostic serv­ ices, including laboratory, x-ray, and optical facilities. A full-time professional stall of doctors, nurses and techni­ cians is always available to assist Seafarers and their families with any medical problem. Leabho Harvih has an eye examination administered by technician Richard Brigham. The SIU clinic serves and looks after the health of both Seafarers and their families. �April, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Several students from the SlU's Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship, along with veteran Seafarer Marian LuWedewski (right), occupy the waiting room at the clinic. Brother Lubiedewski answers some ques­ tions for his medical record held by nurse Mary Larsen. Seafarer Albert Jensen, who sails in the engine department, fills out a medical history form for nurse Mary Larsen. The clinic will use the information supplied on the form by Brother Jensen during the physical examination. Nurse Ann Garfield looks over the information on medical questionaire just filled in by Seafarer Joseph Pierro. Pierro is a student at the SlU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. He is looking forward to his first ship. iii®! A blood test is an important part of every physical examination performed by the SlU clinic. Brother Jose Fernandes, who sails as FOWT, looks on as lab technician William Rivers uses a sterile needle to take a blood sample. Mrs. Leabho Harvin, wife of Seafarer Clarence Harvin,' who sails as a third cook, relaxes as an overhead x-ray machine is used by x-ray technician Benjamin lanotti. , Seafarer Narciso Palomar, who sails as a wiper, has his blood pressure checked by Dr. Maurice Pivkin. In order to check the blood pressure properly, it is checked both at rest and after exercise. - 1 tl �ten SEAFARERS LOG April, 1970 Today's Hying Dutthman-A Ship VHthmt Cargo Seafarer Likes Life Aboard Research Ship A ship without cargo is worthless—a total loss, not only to its owners but to the Sea­ farer as well. An empty ship provides no jobs. Like the legendary ghost ship, The Flying Dutchman, an empty ship never reaches port—because it never sails. After many years of battle, it appears that the SIU will be able to join its friends in seeing a program to construct new vessels put into effect. Members of Congress from both political parties are favoring a program by the Nixon Administration to build 3^0 merchant ships in the next 10 years. Should the proposal be adopted, the SIU will be confronted with a new challenge— getting the holds filled with cargo. We will, of course, continue our fight to get the fed­ eral government to increase its shipments in American-flag bottoms. The government, whose agencies have reneged on even send­ ing half their shipments on American vessels as ordered by Congress, should do far more. There is no valid reason for any federal gov­ ernment cargo being carried on a foreignflag vessel. But even should we succeed in winning our long struggle to increase government carriage on American ships, we will but make a small dent in the huge void that exists. The American-flag fleet now carries less than six percent of the total American international waterbome tonnage. To increase our carriage to the 30 percent level envisioned by President Nixon for the mid-1970s will require convincing American industry that it pays to "Ship American." We are pleased to see that Maritime Ad­ ministrator Andrew E. Gibson told an audience at Tulane University in New Or­ leans that a national program is being devel­ oped to urge industry to "Ship American." He can count on the solid support of the SIU. We have fought the good fight to get gov­ ernment support of a modern, strong mer­ chant marine. We will do no less to see that, when it comes, it is protected and promoted. Gnat Lakes Fleet Needs Transfusion A large and important area of our mari­ time heritage lies in the glories of the Great Lakes fleets. What schoolboy has not heard of the Battle of Lake Erie, during which Com­ modore Oliver Hazard Perry and the young American lake fleet defeated a British squad­ ron to give the infant navy a much needed boost in morale? The Great Lakes have always been a life line between the ports of the midwest. With the opening of the Erie Canal, connecting Buffalo, New York, on Lake Erie with the Hudson River near Albany, in 1825, the lakes were joined with the Atlantic. In 1959, the St. Lawrence Seaway was completed, allowing ocean-going vessels to penetrate as far west as Duluth, Minnesota, to pick-up and discharge cargoes from the American heartland. Great Lakes commerce has long been an important economic factor in American trade. Lately, American cargo ships are so over­ matched that about 45 foreign-flag ships carry cargoes between foreign and Great Lakes ports for every American Great Lakes vessel sailing abroad. Even these few lakes ships are in a sorry state. About 45 percent of them were built before 1915—more than 50 years ago—older than the crews who are sailing them. They are truly deserving of the nickname "rust-bucket fleet." There is ample room for improvement in the percentage of American cargo to be transported in American ships. For example, the area serviced by the Great Lakes and the Seaway manufactures 54 percent of the transportation equipment and 51 percent of non-electrical machinery made in the United States. This is over and above the agricul­ tural products from the midwest. Why are American goods caiTied in foreign bottoms? The terrible truth is that since 1955 our fleet on the Lakes has declined by more than 130 vessels with a loss of almost 5,000 jobs for Lakes seamen. We must reverse this trend. Most Seafarers come back from voyages aboard ships that have carried either cargo or pas­ sengers. But it was a different sailing trip for Brother Rogette White, who for 13 months served as cook aboard the U.S. Oceanographic Research Vessel Rob­ ert D. Conrad. The Conrad, an SlU-contracted vessel, is operated by Lamont Geological Observatory. In a recent interview Brother White told the LOG of his trip. Leaving Honolulu in late 1968, Seafarer White stayed with the Conrad for 13 months as she researched the ocean's bottom from Cape Horn to the Indian Ocean and back into the Pacific. Brother White shared the ex­ citement of the scientists as they discovered new facts about the undersea world. White said the scientists took samples of the ocean floor, "checked the temperature of the water, the depth of the mud, its temperature, watched how the tides ran and took samples of the rock in order to determine its age." He saw the depth of the ocean change, and on the whole, found the trip "very interesting, espe­ cially when they found some­ thing new." As the ship traveled from port to port. White would sometimes spend as much as 30 to 40 days at sea. "We would seldom see another ship" and at these times "often the most exciting event was seeing land." White explained that there were, on an average, from 36 to 38 men aboard the 200 foot ship, including both crew and scientists. He came into contact with some very interesting men, in­ cluding scientists from around the world. Brother White's sailing career began in his native island of Bermuda some 27 years ago when he was only 17. Since then he has sailed through many seas. In 1963 he began working for the Lamont Observatory. He later joined the SIU in the Port of New York. Unlike many SIU veterans of World War II, Brother White did not serve in the American Armed Forces but was in the British Navy. Talking more about Lamont Observatory, White explained that the Robert D. Conrad was named after a famous naval deep sea oceanographer. The Conrad has made many scientific journeys on most of the world's oceans. She is fully equipped with complex instru­ ments: some photograph the ocean's bottom; others take mag­ netic and gravitational measure­ ments of the earth; while still others test materials that lie beneath the ocean floor. The Observatory itself be­ longs to Columbia University and has its main station in Palisades, New York on the west side of the Hudson River. The Observatory was ". . . established to study the com­ position and structure of the earth, its history, the changes now taking place in it, and its relationship to the rest of the universe . . .," according to a Lamont spokesman. Among its accomplishments are the discovery of small snail­ like creatures who were thought to have been extinct for 300 million years. These animals' "ancestors were among the first to leave a clear fossil record on earth." Also discovered were salt domes in the deep basin of the Gulf of Mexico. "The domes are the first of their kind found beneath the floor of a deep ocean," and they are "of the type that have made the coastal region of Louisiana and Texas one of the richest oil areas in the world," according to Lamont scientists. While drilling into the con­ tinental shelf off the GeorgiaFlorida coast, Lamont scientists and researchers from other oceanographic institutes dis­ covered artesian fresh water wells. Besides learning more about the undersea world, Lamont has another goal — "to perpetuate and and increase man's knowl­ edge of the earth by teaching students those subjects in which research is done at the Observa­ tory." 1 R/V Robert D. Conrad, operated by Lamont Geological Observatory �April, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG T HE SIU SHIP'S COMMITTEE—a new concept to provide all Seafarers with the opportunity to take an even more active part in the affairs of their Union—^has proved increasingly successful since the Committees were first established ei^t months ago. The idea of a Ship's Committee was initiated and voted by the membership last July to become a part of the Standard Freightship and Tj^er Agreements. Under this program, the office of Ship's Delegate has been abolished. The five-man Ship's Committee consists of three elected delegates: a deck delegate, engine delegate, and steward delegate. The other two members of the Committee are the Ship's Secretary-Reporter, who is the chief steward, and the Ship's Chairman, who is the bosun. All shipboard beefs are handled through the department delegates. The department delegates also periodically check the overtime sheets of the crewmembers in their department. All beefs that have not been settled during the voyage are taken to the SIU patrolmen at payoff by the department delegate. The Ship's Chairman has the responsibility of calling a shipboard meeting every Sunday while the vessel is at sea. He is expected to lead discussions on all matters relating to the Union and its programs: the SIU constitution, the freightship and tanker contracts, the welfare and pension plans, political action for more ships and jobs, training programs, and other matters. The Ship's Secretary-Reporter is expected to keep in close touch with SIU headquarters so that the crewmembers can be kept up to date on what's happening ashore. He also sends headquarters a report of each shipboard meeting, including discussions, recommendations and other actions. The Seafarer at sea, like his brother on the beach, wants to know more about his Union. Every member, whether at sea or ashore, has a right to be fully informed about his Union's programs and policies—and, every member also has the right and the obligation to take part in formulating and carrying out those programs and policies. The continued growth of the SIU as a viable, democratic trade union depends on the fullest possible expression of ideas and opinions by Seafarers ashore and at sea throughout the world. The establishment of the Ship's Committee, the responsibility of department delegates in handling beefs, and the requirement of weekly shipboard meetings at sea, provides the opportunity and the forum for every SIU member to have a voice in the affairs of his union. TAMPA (Sea-Land)—(Seated l-r) G. Castro, chairman; Eloris Tart, sec­ retary; Arturo Mariani Jr., steward delegate. (Standing l-r) Felix Diaz, engine delegate; Allen Lynn, deck delegate. I AZALEA CITY CSea-Tand)—(L-r) Morris Berlowitz, steward delegate"; C. N. Johnson, secretary; John H. Morris, chairman. Engine and deck delegate were on watch when this photo was snapped. SEATRAiN NEW. JERSEY—(L-r) Emanuel Lowe, steward delegate,Charles Reddish, engine delegate,- S. P. Morris, chairman,- Herbert At­ kinson, secretary. THIS IHMItl SEATRAIN GEORGIA—(L-r) Don Pace, engine delegate; Bill Wallace, chairman; William Simmons, deck delegate,- Jim Thomas, secretary. PORTLAND (Sea-Land)—(L-r) Henry Bentz, chairman; Ralph Hernan­ dez, secretary; Voldemar Koel, deck delegate; Osvaldo Rios, steward delegate. On watch was Osvaldo Delgado, engine delegate, seen hpre Inserting burner In the fireroom. Page Eleven �Page Twelve SEAFARERS Early SlU Baby LOG April, 1970 Lifeboat Oasses Gradate at Piaey Pant Growing Up One of the first SIU babies bom under the SIU maternity benefits program gram laimched on April 1,1952, Linda Marie Ciampi, daughter of Seafarer and Mrs. Manfredo V. Ciampi, is is now a lovely 18-year old stu­ dent at Revere High School in Revere, Massachusetts. Linda was bom on April 4, 1952, just three days after the maternity benefits program went into effect, and Brother Ciampi says that it seemed as if Linda, who was expected in March, "decided to hold off the stork, so that she could qualify for Ae new benefits." She will graduate from high school in June, and is looking forward to a career with one of the airlines as a reservationist. Brother Ciampi told the LOG that the ClU provides its mem­ bers with "some great benefits" and the matemity benefits pro­ gram is only one of them. Another benefit for Seafarers and their children is the annual SIU Scholarship awards- Each year five winners are selected by a distinguished panel of leading university educators and admin­ istrators. Since its inception, the SIU Scholarship Plan has helped 83 young men and women. CLASS 42-(l-r front row) Jerry VV. Jordan, Winston T. Shanks, Thomas J. Dougherty, Joseph W. Hagner, Robert E. LIghtfoot, Danny Tolbert, Wil­ liam S. Mattes, David R. Waldrop, John R. Day. (Back row) Instructor Paul McGaharn, Charles L. Miller, Michael T. George, John M. Cataldo, James R. Arnold, Robert E. Hoiten, Eric T. Bush, John C. Morris, Arman S. Earnest, Gerald N. Hargus, Baldeyude Grajales, Jr., Roland Perry, Jr., and In­ structor Daniel Griffith. JBtX r •? d' . "i ' .''u g -V % " 4i fc. • "Sfc .. 'Vi 'i -n ' 1^— :I HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP ..M J'my POINT, MO. MD. LIF[ BOAT CLASS No. Bl CLASS 43—(Kneeling l-r) Rodolfo Perez, Alphonso David. (Front row) Instructor Paul McGaharn, Charles Augustus, Stephen Jacques, Martin Gam­ ble, Charles Fleek, Thomas R. New, Frederick Reed, Richard Simpson, Eugene Williams, Mike Goodwin. (Back row) Benny Migliorino, Aaron Rose, Lawrence Dyer, Paul Veralopulo, Jr., Clayton Everett, George Roth, Rickie Jones, Thomas Powell, Jimmie Blick and Steven Harvey. Dei Ore Delta Paraguay Delta Mexico Sparked by the seamanship and cooperation of SIU mem­ bers in all three departments aboard its ships, SlU-contracted Delta Steamship Lines has, for the sixth straight year, bettered previous safety records. The company announced re­ cently that a 1969 record of no lost-time injuries has been turned in. by five vessels in the Delta fleet. This figure is more than double the 1968 number Del Norte of vessels with accident-free records. The five vessels with acci­ dent-free records for 1969 were the Del Norte, Del Oro, Delta Brasil, Delta Mexico and Delta Paraguay. These five SlU-manned ves­ sels have a total of 2,710 days —or over seven years—sailing without an accident. Crews aboard all Delta ships worked a total of more than five million Delta Brasil man hours with only 20 losttime accidents. Delta's American-flag fleet serves South America, the Car­ ibbean and West Africa through ports in the Gulf of Mexico. Some of the company's ships also saw duty in the Vietnam war zone during 1969. The lost-time injury ratings are certified by the National Safety Council. �April, 1970 SEAFARERS Congressmen Seek Tourth Seacoast' Designation to Spur Lakes Subsidies Thirty-nine congressmen from Great Lakes districts have introduced two identical bills that would recognize the Lakes as the fourth seacoast of the United States for subsidy pur­ poses involving foreign trade. The bills, which were referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, "recognize the fact that the St, Lawrence Seaway has trans­ formed the Great Lakes seaports into international centers and the heartland of America into a Mississippi Senate Kills Strike Ban Bill JACKSON, Miss. — A labor-opposed bill banning public employee strikes was killed in the Mississippi Senate. State AFL-CIO President Claude Ramsay said the pu­ nitive legislation was criti­ cized by nearly all partici­ pants in the Senate debate and only a handful of votes were cast against the mo­ tion to table the bill. The measure would have automatically fired any pub­ lic employee who stnid(. If be were later re-employed, he would be subject to dis­ missal for any reason during a three-year probationary period and barred for two years from receiving more pay than he was getting be­ fore the strike. coastal region with world ports ready to accept shipping to and from every nation," said Rep. Thomas L. Ashley (D.-Ohio) on introducing the legislation. He said the proposal would grant the Lakes full port status and assure them equal treatment with the other three seacoasts. "The Great Lakes were bare­ ly considered when the Mer­ chant Marine Act was passed in 1936 because, at that time, there was no such thing as the St. Lawrence Seaway," the con­ gressman pointed out. "In 1936 we had a waterway from the sea into the Great Lakes which would accommo­ date vessels with drafts not greater than 14 feet. Since the opening of the Seaway in 1959, however, the system has been expanded so that it can now accommodate deep draft ocean­ going vessels," he stated. The Ohio Democrat con­ tinued; "The Great Lakes-St. Law­ rence Seaway system today stands as one of the world's great commercial traffic arteries, penetrating midcontinent United States and affording water-borne access to and from all ports of the world. "In North America, the midcontinent is the most important section for agriculture, popula­ tion, industrial production, and employment." He concluded: "The time has come to recognize the contribu­ tions of the Great Lakes region and to end their status as a step­ child of the Eastern seaboard." LOG Labor Backs Strong Legislation Designed to Create More Jobs AFL-CIO Legislative Direc­ tor Andrew J. Biemiller urged the House Labor Committee to enact meaningful manpower leg­ islation that would create jobs instead of the current adminis­ tration proposal which, he said, "serves no other purpose than to delude the public." He was speaking in favor of a bill that would create new pub­ lic service jobs that was intro­ duced by Representative James G. O'Hara (D.-Mich.) and 111 other congressmen. A federal program to cre­ ate public service jobs for the long-term unemployed and the "seriously underemployed" was needed in 1968 and 1969, and is "even more essential today," Biemiller said. "The nation is now faced by both an economic slump and rapidly rising prices, after more than a year of the Administra­ tion's policy of severe economic restraint, imposed in the name of combating inflation," he em­ phasized. Unemployment Rising With unemployment contin­ uing to rise, even beyond pre­ dictions, Biemiller noted, its greatest burden is falling on blue collar workers, particularly those with the least skills, the most recently hired and mem­ bers of minority groups. To help solve the problem, he continued, the nation needs a manpower policy that includes: A Stormy Crossing for the Cities Service Norfoik Crewmen John Burke, Richard Hannon, George Tamlin and Ralph Dougherty stand on the fantail where Bosun Ken Marston was injured as he grabbed Tamlin who was being swept overboard by a heavy boarding sea during a bad storm. Marston is in the hospital in Yokohama. Oiler Louis Raymond and Wiper Fitz Williams repair storm dam­ age to lines, pipes and washedaway catwalk gratings. The Norfolk sustained heavy storm damage during the Pacific cross­ ing. Fury of vhe storm is evident here as crewmembers Dennis Tieman, Dannie Truss and Jose Mata repair a door that was sprung and nearly ripped off by the heavy seas. Photos were taken in Yokasuka, Japan. Page Thirteen • Massive job creation national goals," the federation based largely on a public service said. Another deficiency in the Ad­ employment program. ministration bill, Biemiller de­ • Consolidation and coor­ dination of manpower programs clared, is that it would make under the Department of Labor state employment services the with responsibility for direction key agencies in the delivery of and development vested in the manpower services. These agencies "in the past Secretary of Labor. • Training programs that have demonstrated neither the emphasize upgrading instead of machinery nor the compassion simply preparing the hard-core to appropriately administer pro­ grams dealing with the disad­ jobless for entry-level jobs. Of the bills l^fore Congress, vantaged" and are not oriented Biemiller stressed, only the to handling their problems." "They are employer oriented. O'Hara bill would make it fed­ They are geared to finding an eral policy to move in all three areas and spell out the proced­ applicant for a job, rather than a job for an applicant." ures for doing so. By contrast, it was pointed Practical Way out, a feature of O'Hara's bill "It is the most practical and is that it "does not dispute re­ realistic way to create jobs in sponsibility" for manpower pro­ large numbers for the long-term grams but instead points the unemployed and the seriously finger at the Secretary of Labor underemployed," he said. and says "you're it." Even as a mechanism for im­ "There is no hiding behind proving the delivery of man­ the skirts: there is no shrugging power services, the Administra­ of the shoulders on the part tion bill "misses the mark" in of local officials in ascribing the that it would turn over manpow­ fault to the states and the states er programs to the states, the in ascribing the fault to the fed­ AFL-CIO suggested. eral government and federal Manpower programs are na­ government ascribing the fault tional in scope and "this is too to state and local officials. "If things go wrong, the Sec-r important an area" to let 50 states each go their own way retary of Labor is responsible dispensing funds in a way "that and he should shoulder the may or may not be in line with blame." Group Hits Texas Rangers For Anti-Labor Activities The Texas Rangers may be nearing the end of the trail if the state accepts the recom­ mendation of the Texas Advis­ ory Committee of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission. The members asked the state government to abolish the Rang­ ers because of their anti-labor activities. The committee urged Presi­ dent Nixon to abolish "com­ muter labor" (green carders) crossing the border from Mexico to work in the United States. The group also asked for coverage of farm workers under federal and Texas labor laws. The committee, composed of citizens from all parts of the state, issued its recommenda­ tions after holding open meet­ ings and interviewing Texans on discrimination. They found that MexicanAmericans in the Rio Grande Valley were "fearful and bitter" toward the Texas Rangers. Farm labor is prevented from organizing, said the report, by the state's "mass picketing law" and law enforcement groups like the Texas Rangers. "There is strong evidence," they found, "that the conduct of law officers in strike situations in South Texas is not neutral, but rather supportive of the farm operators' position and intimidating to laborers and la­ bor organizers." Commission Chairman Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh was quoted as saying the oppression of farm labor in Texas is "as close as you can come to slavery or people in bondage or a com­ plete deprival of normal, civil and human rights and I think it is a very serious situation and it ought to be made a federal case." The report cites an estimate by the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee that 43,687 commuters from Mexico work in Texas, California, Ari­ zona and New Mexico in com­ petition with Americans. These "green carders," said the committee, "provide a limitless source of cheap labor for growers, making organiza­ tion of farm labor in Texas al­ most impossible." The report also asked that the National Labor P^elations Act and full minimum wage coverage be extended to farm workers and that the Texas Legislature enact workmen's compensation laws, unemploy­ ment and disability insurance laws along with mandatory housing standards applicable to migrant farm workers. There was strong criticism of some federal economic develop­ ment schemes. The "twin-plant" concept of the Commerce De­ partment was denounced be­ cause it permits U.S. industries to locate plants across the bor­ der in Mexico in order to take advantage of cheaper labor. �SEAFARERS Page Fonrteen April, 1970 LOG 13 Seafarers Win Lifeboat Endorsements Russia Builds Three Tankers Cuba Expands Merchant, Fish Fleets Through Strong Maritime Program Cuba is expanding her mer­ chant and fishing fleets with ships built in both Communist and non-Communist ports. Three tankers, 20,000 tons each, were built for Cuba by the Soviet Union, while 30 shrimp boats are being obtained from French ports. When two 15,000 ton ships arrive from Sweden later this year, the country's merchant ma­ rine will total 49 freighters with 376,600 tons displacement. Thirteen more Seafarers training course in New Edward Vajda, and Jim Juan Rosario, Abraham received endorsements as qualified lifeboatmen March 17, after attending the HLSS York. Seated (l-r) are Jim Edsar, Mike McQueenie, Conrad Taylor, Steven Vinson, Hagner. Standing (l-r) are: SlU Instructor Lennie Decker, Tony Parascandola, Bill Card, Alfaro, Terry Stanley, John Sakariassen, and Nick Paloumbis. MTP Meeting Moorhead Cites Transport Needs A coordinated program to develop the nation's total trans­ portation system—rivers, har­ bors, rails, highways and air­ ports—has been cdled for by Rep. William S. Moorhead (D.Pa.). Speaking before a luncheon meeting sponsored by the 7.5 million-member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, the Pennsylvania Democrat de­ clared that an intergrated ap proach to the needs and prob­ lems of our transportation system is essential "if we ever are to have any hopes of solving our problem of moving people and goods." At the same time. Rep. Moor^ head said expansion of transpor­ tation must take place as part of a concerted national effort to revitalize decaying urban areas, to enable expansion into sub­ urbia and to restore clean air and water to our people. Coordinated Effort He emphasized that failure to effectively coordinate all of these activities would mean the U.S. could find itself "doing some­ thing with one hand and undo­ ing it with the other." Moorhead was particularly critical of the fact that maritime legislation being considered by Congress deals exclusively with deep sea shipping and ignores shipping on the Great Lakes and the 25,000-mile network of in­ land waterways, as well as ship­ ping along the nation's coasts. "I don't think we should be satisfied with this approach," Moorhead told the meeting of labor, industry and government officials. "I don't think we should accept the premise that times are tough, that dollars are scarce, and that, since we can't do all of the things we should, then we'll just have to limp along with piecemeal solutions to our problems. "This attitude suggests . . . that next year, perhaps, we could consider the problem of, say, the Great Lakes; that perhaps in 1972 we might give a little thought to coastwise shipping; that in some other year in the future we might even tackle the problems of our . . . network of inland waterways." He called such a stretch-out approach a "hope of future action dangled under our noses like a carrot to keep us quiet." over 200 ships with displace­ ment of three million tons. The ships will carry 60 percent of Cuban export and import cargo and are part of a long-range transportation expansion system for the country. Washington Conference (Continued from page 2) First Large Ships The president of the Hawaii Other new ships in the fleet State Senate, David C. Mchave been built in East Ger­ Clung, was chairman of the con­ many, France, Poland and ference panel on Hawaii. Spain. Twenty-one of these Members of the panel in­ newest ships are over 10,000 cluded: Representatives Patsy T. tons. Mink and Spark M. Matsunaga; The operational range of the James Dooley, port agent. Sail­ three tankers built in the Soviet ors Union of the Pacific; Stanley Union is 10,000 nautical miles Powell Jr., president of Matson and they cruise at over 17 knots. Navigation Co.; Tadao Beppu, Cuba has never before owned speaker of the Hawaii House of vessels such as these. They are Representatives; Page Groton, also the first large ships built by administrative director, Boiler­ the Soviet Union for Cuba. makers Iron Ship Builders Marine Council, and Senator Large Shrimp Fleet The shrimp boats are 25 me­ Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii. ters long and weigh 215 tons. The panel discussing Puerto They will bring Cuba's shrimp Rico's problems was chaired by fleet to 150 vessels. Of these, Luis Guinot Jr., administrator 73 were built in Spain. of the Commonwealth's Wash­ Since the 1959 revolution, the ington, D.C., office. tonnage of Cuba's merchant Serving on the panel were: fleet has increased sixfold, ac­ cording to the country's statis­ Keith Terpe, president of the tics. In 1959, Cuba reports, Seafarers International Union of there were 14 ships in the coun­ Puerto Rico; Andrew A. Pettis, president of the Industrial Un­ try totaling 57,900 tons. ion of Marine and Shipbuilding During the 1970's the Cuban government plans to acquire Workers of America; A1 Maskin, executive director of the American Maritime Association, and Mr. McEvoy. Representative Edward A. Garmatz, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and labor movement faces in this Fisheries Committee, addressed year's elections, Blatnik urged Labor to elect representatives the closing session which also to Congress who will protect received reports and recommen­ dations from the panels. and further Labor goals. Blatttik Urges Droning Tolls; Zenith to Export7,000Jobs Asks Loiter Shipping Season By Moving Plant to Formosa Zenith Radio Corp. plans to export 7,000 American jobs. Zenith is building a giant new plant in Taiwan, For­ mosa, and has announced that it will let 3,000 workers go this year with another 4,000 layoffs planned for 1971, according to company chairman Joseph S. Wright. In his speech at the lUD conference, AFL-CIO Secre­ tary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland questioned the wisdom of such planning by multi-national companies. "It seems to me that the Zenith case pinpoints some of the biggest problems we face—the inability of Ameri­ can industrial leaders to understand how their actions could ultimately result in their own undoing," Kirkland said. "Look at it this way: Foreign trade accounts for less than 10 percent of the United States gross national prod­ uct. That means that 90 percent or more of all the goods that United States corporations produce here is sold here and used here. "In other words, the United States is. its own best custwner. ^ "Why? Because the United States worker earns enough, generally speaking, to be a major United States consumer. And every time an American corporation ex­ ports United States jobs, it eliminates part of its poten­ tial market." "Mr. Wright of Zenith won't be selling many of his products in Taiwan because he'll be paying such low wages—^perhaps as little as 15 cents an hour—that none of his workers in Taiwan will be able to afford them. "And, of course, the workers he lays oflE here—^black and white alike—^won't be able to aflford them either. "I can't understand such short-sightedness." (Continued from page 2) dangers of pollution from watercraft, and outlined how his bill, now in Conference between the Senate and the House, would substantially cut down or elim­ inate such pollution. St. Lawrence Seaway Blatnik recommended that the St. Lawrence seaway tolls be either reduced or eliminated entirely, and that the debt be cancell^. He outlined his own bill and that of Senator Walter Mondale (D-Minn.), which are both designed to accomplish these goals. Directing the gathering's at­ tention to other issues, Blatnik pointed out that both unemploy­ ment and inflation are on the increase. He quoted Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ar­ thur F. Bums, who predicts even more imemployment and further decline in housing, but added "Bums thinks it is a healthy thing." Blatnik accused the Nixon Administration of sacrificing Labor to the big banks under the banner of "anti-inflation" moves. Outlining the challenge the On the Robert E. Lee There Is always plenty of maintenance work to keep the deck crew busy at sea. This is a scene aboard the Robert E. Lee (Waterman) as the crew was reeving wire rope through a block as the ship was sailing between Djibouti and Banber Shapur, in the Golf of Aden. Pictured are Robert Dillon, bosun; Lee Lehman, O.S.; and ABs Robert Burns, John Colallllo, and Lawrence Stone. �April, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen COMESIDIHE • With their wheelhouses still ,battened down against the winter's cold and wind, the J. L. Reiss and Peter Reiss lie nested in their slip at Toledo, Ohio, as work begins on their annual Spring fitout. isi' • ^ ,>?• ":i • Willie Chiocke, watchman on the G. A; Tomlinson, works the forward winches, as the ship shifts down to the coal dock to take on bunkers at Toledo's lakefront docks, docks. it It was still cold and windy as fitout ba^an. : "^ ^ - ' I i! SiU Representative George Tejagadis fills out a shipping card for Henry Howard vyho sails as steward, while AB Leon Furman looks on. Scene is at^the Detroit hall—i very busy place as the Great Lakes season begins to open. 1^ ARLY IN THE SPRING, even before the ice begms to thaw on the upper lakes, the bulk carriers of the Great Lakes fleet come alive in the lay-up ports of Detroit and Toledo as engine department crews fire up donkey boilers, and the annual fit-out of the ships begin. The engine crews, and the steward department members, are the first to arrive, relieving the shipkeepers who have kept lonely vigil on the giant iron ore and coal carriers throughout the long winter. These crewmembers usually report aboard their vessels in the first week in March. The deck department crews come aboard later, usually around the first week in April. Spring came late on the lakes this year. The Welland Canal, at the eastern end of Lake Ontario was more than two weeks late in opening because of heavy ice. The locks at Sault Ste. Marie—gateway to Lake Superior and the iron ore ranges of Michigan and Minnesota—are still isolated by heavy ice in the St. Mary's River. But down below, in Cleveland, Toledo, Conneaut, Erie, Lorain, Detroit, and other ports along Lake Erie, the ice has thawed, and giant coal carriers, like the Sylvania and the G. A. Tomlinson are already moving out. In SIU halls around the lakes, hundreds of Seafarers are checking in to register, get their shipping cards, and pick up their vacation checks. There are more than 60 ships in the SlU-contracted fleets on the Lakes. These include bulk carriers and self-unloaders, tankers, passenger ships, car ferries, tugs and barges. Included in the fleet is one of the newest and most mod­ ern self-unloaders in the Great Lakes, the Adam E. Cornel­ ius, built in Manitowac, Michigan, in 1959, and capable of unloading her 22,000 tons of coal in under seven hours. The SIU fleer also includes the Landsdowne—the oldest steam side-wheeler still in service in the United States. This remarkable vessel, built in 1884, runs year-round between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Seafarers on thd Great Lakes like to point out other superlatives. Rogers City, in upper Michigan, has the largest limestone quarry in the world. Alpena, on Lake Huron, is the home port of the SlU-contracted Huron Cement fleet. It is also the largest cement producer in the world. And, through the four locks at Sault Ste. Marie, passes more tonnage than the Panama Canal, even though the Soo is closed-in four months of the year. Great Lakes shipping is vital to the continued growth of the rich, industrial and agricultural heartland pf America. The bulk carriers of SlU-contracted fleets each year carry millions of tons of coal, iron oie, gypsum and limestone— the raw materials of industry. The grain carriers move the wheat from ports on western shore of Lake Michigan to giant grain storage bins in Buffalo. The Great Lakes fleet plays an important role in the ex­ panding economy of the United States, and the Seafarers who sail the "long ships" are proud of the role they are playing. �Page Sixteen SEAFARERS April, 1970 LOG - fA' .- •<Tl p-'-'-'i" , ?'*••'• • V ~7.W ••'• • •'•H '• I ;'• ;;•• 'iv:' The Adam E. Cornelius, 666 feet long and 22,000 tons, gets her hull painted as she makes ready for her first trip of the year. The "Adam E." was the last United States bulk freighter built on the lakes. The big self-unloader came down the ways at Manitowoc, Wis., in 1959. She can carry 21,000 tons of coal, and unload in six and one-half hours. " John Floyd-, who has sailed for more than 25 years, checks the water level in the boilers In the stoker hold of the "Adam E." Typical of most Great Lakes Seafarers,. Floyd, who sails fireman, stays aboard the ship for the full eight-nine month season. Lunchtime for the fitout crew on the Adam E. Cornelius finds Steward Severin Johnson carving roast ham in the ship's modern, stainless steel galley. SlU ships on the lakes are all known as very good feeders, and the "Adam E." is one of the best As the finishing touches are put on the fitting out of the "Adam E." by the deck and engine department crews. Wheelsmen Rpmie Smith (left) and Ed Senff Sr., check the steering gear in the wheelhouse. For Ed Senff Sr., who is 60 and has been sailing since 1928, the lakes is a family affair. Ed's son, Ed Senff Jr., is second mate on the George Steinbrenner. V .1 • ' ^ t .'v ^ ^ AB Deckwatch Cecil Osborne C'efl) uses a hatch clamp Adkins as the two forward end crewmembers prepare t| Great Lakes. I " One of the reasons the Adam E. Cornelius has earned its reputation as one of the best-feeders on the lakes is Ted Hansen, second cook-baker. One of Ted's specialties is fresh-baked pies like the ones he is taking out of the oven for a hungry crew at suppertime. •' "V'""i <r H K- - �Page Seventeen I 6 break the coupling on a deck hose held by AB Ralph 11; he "Adam E." for the opening of the 1970 season on the The Sylvania (Tonillnson Steamship Company) is high and dry in a Toledo drydock for survey of her hull during her annual inspection. Typical of the Great Lakes fleet, the Sylvania is more than 40 years old. Also typical, this self-unloader is fueled by stoker-fed coal. The cold, wet and windy weather that marks the beginning of the season along the waterfronts of the Great Lakes makes for hearty appetites, according to veteran Seafarers James Harris (left), steward on the Sylvania, and Second Cook John Vernon. �Page Eighteen SEAFARERS LOG April, 1970 Ed Peterson, wheelsman, takes in on number 4 line, as the G. A. Tomllnson shifts astern at the coal dock in Toledo, Ohio. Working the two steam winches at the same time is tricky business, even for.a veteran lakes Seafarer like Peterson. Nearly ready for her trip of the 1970 season, the J. A. W. Iglehart gets the finishing touches on her hull by the paint crew as the ship lies at her dock in Detroit. Nearly all of the crewmembers of this Huron Cement carrier hail from Alpena, Michigan. /T •I FWT James Marcum checks the controls at the donkey boiler in the engine room of the J. A.,W. Iglehart. The donkey boiler keeps up pressure to run the generators and provide heat while the main plant is readied for fitout. Ernest Smith (left), who ^Is as oiler, applies for his vacation duririg a sfdji in'at*fb6"Deff6ifp:| Hall. Helping him with the forms is SlU Great Lakes Representative Don Cubic> Looking on is | Earl Jennings, who also shibs as oiler. * , There isn't much turnover in the crew of the Iglehart, and these three Seafarers are at least part of the reason mostjof the crew stays on for the .full season. Inspecting the freshly-baked bread are Second Cook-Baker Cecil Morey (center), and Porters Elmer Martin (left) and Richard Bray. tY-.. Coffee-break time on a cold and windy day on the Detroit riverfront was a welcome break for this hard-working crew of the J. A. W. Iglehart. Left to right are Gerald Nokland, wiper; John Wenda, conveyorman,- Ron Chabot, wiper,- Rex Karen, oiler; SlU Representative Don Cubic; Monroe Deedler, oiler; Jim Marcum, fireman,- Gene Hayes, oiler, and Joe Baker, assistant conveyorman. �April, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Nineteen Labor Unions Paved Way In Equal Rights Fight The AFL-CIO Education Director told a conference of the Center for Migration Studies that a study of history proves labor union officials were among the first to advocate equal rights and educational opportunities for Negroes in America. Walter G. Davis was ad­ dressing a two-day conference on Labor and the Migrant at Brooklyn College. Attending the conference, at the invitation of its sponsor, the David Dubinsky Foundation, were more than 100 representa­ tives of education, labor and minority group organizations. Participants discussed eco­ nomic contributions of migrants in the United States, their re­ actions to and involvement in U.S. unions, and experiences of migrants in Canada and Europe. Among papers presented, in addition to Davis', were others dealing with experiences of mi­ grant groups, including Mexi­ can-Americans and Puerto Ricans. I;!ill 1 I ;• if' [i' Ti • ll union locals, bringing Negroes into leadership positions in la­ bor and securing passage of civil rights bills in Congress. Integration Goal The full integration of the Ne­ gro into society, Davis said, is part of labor's goal "to spread enlightenment throughout la­ bor's ranks and the population in general." This goal and an end to all racism still remain a challenge to America's future "in monu­ mental proportions," Davis said. But, he added, "it can be achieved by a strong alliance between labor and Negroes. Their goals and objectives are identical." Lois Gray and Edward Gonzalez of the New York State School of Industrial & Labor Relations, Cornell University, urged unions to bolster their efforts on behalf of Puerto Rican immigrants. Their paper pointed out that Puerto Ricans have mainly settled in New York, where "more than half of their Knights of Labor families live in poverty" despite Davis noted that both the Na­ union efforts to raise their wage tional Labor Union and the levels through legislation and Knights of Labor, the two main collective bargaining. labor federations formed in the Puerto Ricans "look to their period immediately following unions as the major organiza­ the Civil War, attempted to pro­ tions with which they have con­ mote equal rights for Negroes tinuing contact" to help them but found local prejudices too get better jobs, education and formidable to overcome. housing, it was emphasized. While Negroes suffered ex­ Julian Samora and Jorge tensively from wage and other Bustamante, University of Notre forms of discrimination in the South after the Civil War, Davis Dame educators, presented a pointed out, this was not the paper tracing exploitation of Mexican workers who have fault of union leaders. come into the United States both Citing studies by Ray Mar­ legally and illegally. shall, a University of Texas pro­ Samora and Bustamante fessor who has specialized in urged the application of mini­ Negro history, Davis pointed mum wage laws to all workers out that the prevailing senti­ and full rights for workers to ment among whites "was to keep Negroes on the lower end have unions and bargain in "agribusiness." of the job spectrum." He noted the public also overlooks efforts to advance Negroes' rights in the 1930s led by such labor officials as A. A retired couple living in an Philip Randolph, then president urban area needs at least $375 of the Sleeping Car Porters, and a year more to maintain a mod­ Willard S. Townsend, founder of the United Transport Service erate standard of living than they would have needed in Employes. 1967, according to figures re­ And in the years since, he leased by the Bureau of Labor continued, they and other la­ Statistics of the Department of bor leaders have been responsi­ Labor. ble for ending segregation in The study, completed last spring, said that the couple would need an income of $4,192 to maintain themselves. Credit Union Bill Signed into Low President Nixon signed into law a bill to create an ir.dependent National Credit Union Ad­ ministration to regulate the na­ tion's 13,000 federal credit unions. The new agency, replac­ ing the Bureau of Federal Credit Unions of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, was previously approved by Congress with the backing of the nation's 20 million federal credit union members. Index Rises Since the Consumer Price In­ dex moved up about 3 percent in the last half of 1969, the moderate or "intermediate" bud­ get would cost the retired couple about $4,320 at the beginning of 1970. BLS reported that budgets for a "lower" standard of living would have required annual in­ come of $2,902 for the retired couple in the spring of 1969. A "higher" budget needed Crewmen of the ill-fated schooner Tina AAaria Doncine flank Captain Eugene Olsen, skipper of the American Pres­ ident Lines freighter. President Jackson, after their arrival in Port Newark. Shown are: (I-''), Joao DePina, skipper; Rafael Azvedo, navigator; Eugenio Pirez; Captain Olsen,- Gregoria DaSilva,- Marocs Leiti; Firmino DelGato and Armando Brito. President Jackson Crew Rescues 7 From Storm-Battered Schooner A ship contracted by SIUNAaffiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific made a difficult and dangerous rescue in January that saved the lives of seven men. The President Jackson on January 14 went to the rescue of the schooner Tina Maria Doncine, 135 miles northeast of Bermuda, while a fierce storm battered both ships with high waves and strong winds. Within ten minutes after at­ taching lines to the 138-foot schooner, the crew of the Presi­ dent Jackson had rescued the seven men on board the Tina Maria. "There are varying degrees of sea rescues, but this wzis far from a routine one," commented Rear Admiral Mark A. Whalen, commander of the Eastern Area and Third Coast Guard district. He personally thanked the Captain of the Jackson, 41-yearold Eugene A. Olsen and the entire crew who "braved the heart of a full storm. . . ." Highly praising his SIU crew for their teamwork and bravery. Captain Olsen said the rescue was "nothing short of miracu­ lous." He referred to the extreme improbability that the two ships could stay together long enough in the stormy seas for the rescue to be effected. But the ships did stay together long enough for the seven men, including a 78-year-old passen­ ger, to be rescued either by being pulled aboard with lines or by climbing pilot ladders. The engineer of the Tina Marie jumped on board the Jackson as the swells brought the schooner above the freighter. He was caught by the crew. The Jackson was within 100 miles of the schooner when she was notified by the Coast Guard of the Tina Maria's plight. The Jackson reached the 160ton schooner in three-and-a-half hours after facing a raging sea and very strong winds. A previous attempt at rescue by the Canadian Coast Guard Cutter Baffin had been unsuccessfull. The Baffin is a smaller ship than the Jackson and could not manage in the swelling seas. $6,616 in annual income at that time. Applying the increase in the CPI for the last half of last year, would price the lower bud­ get at $2,989 at the beginning of 1970. The higher budget would cost $6,814. The government for the pur­ poses of the budgets described a retired couple as a husband age 65 or over, and his wife, who are able to support them­ selves, live independently and are in reasonably good health. The provisions of the three budgets vary as to what expen­ ditures are allowed and how much may be spent on various items. "Personal taxes" are included in the higher budget but no pro­ vision is made for them in either the intermediate or "lower" bud­ gets since both are below the level at which the retired couples are obligated to pay federal income taxes. These are annual allowances in the spring of 1969 on basic items in each budget: Food—Lower budget, $851; intermediate, $1,131; higher budget, $1,387. Housing — Lower budget, $1,010; intermediate budget, $1,433; higher budget, $2,247. Oothing and personal care— Lower budget, $240; intermedi­ ate budget, $396; higher bud­ get, $608. Medical care—Lower bud­ get, $334; intermediate budget, $337; higher budget, $339. Transportatimi—Lower bud­ get, $205; intermediate budget, $412; higher budget, $735. By region, the government's estimates of budget costs for an urban retired couple were generally higher in the North­ east and lowest in the South. Among major metropolitan areas, budgets were highest in Anchorage, Honolulu, San Fran­ cisco, and Hartford, Conn. In fact two of her crew were injured in the rescue attempt. The three-masted Honduran schooner was owned and cap­ tained by 42-year-old Joao Bossuet De Pina. Her troubles started on January 13 when she radioed the Coast Guard that she was on fire and taking in water. Her troubles were com­ pounded by the 40 foot waves and winds up to 75 miles-anhour. According to De Pina, the schooner was only two feet above water when the crew was rescued. He said they could have kept the vessel afloat only four to six hours longer. In a four page report on the rescue. Captain Olsen said there were "mountainous northwest seas and swells" that caused waves to crash across the Jack­ son's bridge. "Looking out the bridge win­ dows . . . was like looking out of a porthole in a submarine," he said, adding that the schoo­ ner was "blowing across the wave tops like a child's kite" and the Jackson was being shak­ en "like a peanut shell in a washing machine." At first. Olsen thought he would be unable to rescue the Tina Maria while the storm was so fierce. But he made the at­ tempt when De Pina radioed that the ship could not be kept afloat. On board the Jackson were two women passengers returning from a trip around the world. They had to hold onto some­ thing solid in their cabin while the furniture moved about as the shit) rolled 50 degrees in the hi eh waters. Miss Naomi Evans of Mil­ waukee said, "111 never know how they did it. We watched out our window—one moment the schooner was below us, the next above us. At one point its mast crosstree nearly smashed through our window." The Jackson is owned by the American President Lines, Ltd. and completed a 94-day roundthe-world maiden voyage in 1941 as the first of a fleet of seven new streamlined ships then being built by the com­ pany. i �Page Twenty SEAFARERS April, 1970 LOG Sm Pension Roster Adds 13 More Seafarers Additional Increases In SIU Benefits Thirteen Seafarers retired last month on SIU pensions after spending many years sailing the world's waterways. Benjamin Franklin Lowrey, 48, joined SIU in the Port of New Orleans in 1941 and sailed in the engine department. A native of Alabama, he is now spending his retirement there. Thomas Ray Hyde, 62, is a native of Honduras and now makes his home in Meraux, La. He joined SIU in the Port of Tampa and sailed in the deck department. In addition to the im­ proved surgical benefit schedule printed in the March issue of tiie LOG, the following increases in benefits took effect on Jan­ uary 1, 1970. • The Maternity Ben­ efit has been increased from $200.00 to $500.00. • Private room and board allowance has been increased from $17.00 per day to $30.00 per day. • The allowance for hospital extras has been increased from $200.00 to $300.00 for the first 31 days, and thereafter, an additional $300.00 for a maximum of $600.00. Lowrey Dakis Prindezis Andreas Platis, 70, joined the Union in the Port of New York in 1944 and sailed in the engine department. A native of Greece, Brother Platis now lives in Brooklyn. When he retired he ended a sailing career of 42 years. Herman Sylvio Ricci, 68, is a native of Puerto Rico and now lives in North Babylon, N.Y. with his wife, Angelica. He joined SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the engine department. He last worked aboard the Choctaw Victory. Herbert Platis Va. When he retired, Brother and sailed in the steward de­ Walker had been sailing for 38 partment as a messman. In 1961 and 1962 Brother Diaz did years. picket duty. Francis Anthony Femandes, 65, is a native of British Guiana Guy Edwin Herbert joined and now makes his home on the Union in Elberta, Mich., Long Island with his wife, Millie. and sailed in the steward depart­ He joined SIU in the Port of ment. A native of Hicksville, New Orleans and sailed in the Ohio, Brother Herbert now engine department as a pump­ makes his home in Benzonia, man. His last ship was the Ea^e Mich. Voyager. In 1961 he was issued Edward J. Myslinski, 65, is a strike card. a native of Maryland and now makes his home there. He joined the SIU in the Port of Baltimore and worked as a welder. Hyde George Dakis, 61, joined the Union in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. A native of Greece, he served in the Greek Navy from 1928 until 1930. His retirement ends a sailing career of 46 years. Joseph Prindezis, 48, is a native of Syros, Greece, and now lives in Manahattan. He joined SIU in the Port of Seattle and sailed in the deck depart­ ment as an A.B. His last ship was the Monticello. NO HEAT? HOT WATER? Fernandez Rkd Walker Earl Manfred Walker, 62, joined the Union in the Port of Norfolk in 1938 and sailed in the engine department. A native of North Carolina, he is now making his home in Vesuvius, Adoption of Mass Transit Program Urged Upon House Early House enactment of a Senate-passed bill to provide $10 billion in grants and loans over 12 years to develop and improve mass-transit programs has been urged by the AFLClO. Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiller said the legislation is "soundly devised" to finance badly-needed expansion of mass transportation. His testimony was presented to a House Bank­ ing subcommittee by Legislative Representative Kenneth Meiklejohn. The legislation passed by the Senate in February would pro­ vide a new program of loans to states and local public bodies for the acquisition of property re"quired in developing transit sys­ tems. Although similar legislation was proposed by the Adminis­ tration last August, the bill that passed the Senate was worked out with interested transit groups, representatives of may­ ors, private transit companies and labor. Biemiller said that the legisla­ tion would "for the first time" begin to meet the demonstrated transportation needs of the na­ tion. He pointed out that while some progress has been made under the Urban Mass Trans­ Myslinsld portation Act of 1964 in meet­ ing transit needs, the amount of federal funds appropriated un­ der the law "has not been suffi­ cient to make the really major impact in dealing with our urban transportation problems that is urgently required." Biemiller urged the House to retain provisions of the Senate bill, added by an amendment on the floor, that would direct the Secretary of Transportation to require that federally-aided proj­ ects provide for protection of natural resources and the envi­ ronment. "In the light of the growing national concern with environ­ mental problems," Biemiller said, "it seems essential that pro­ visions such as these should be included in any legislation to provide financing for urban transportation." He also submitted a copy of the resolution on mass transit adopted by the 1969 AFL-CIO convention which emphasized the importance of retaining pre-. vailing wage and labor protec­ tion provisions under the Mass Transportation Act. Soundly-based legislation to provide for financing of mass transit projects "is of great in­ terest and concern to millions of union members and their fam­ ilies who depend upon public transportation," Biemiller testi­ fied. Slade Walter Joseph Slade, 53, joined the Union in 1941 in Rhode Island. He sailed in the engine department. A native of New Bedford, Mass., Brother Slade now makes his home in Acushnet, Mass. ^ ANCE- breakfast, ?3 00 i ^gbore, they »"a, «l>en-^ Be.... ^ in f lower for » a period oi i-w washrooms for _ ^ Heat beefs must be reported immedi­ Suarez ately to the Department Delegate and Diaz Antonio Suarez, 54, is a na­ tive of Spain and now lives in Brooklyn. He joined SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the engine department as a wiper. In 1961 he signed up for picket duty in the Great­ er New York Harbor strike. Robert Diaz, 58, is a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Thelma. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1944 Chief Engineer. 65 You must keep a written record of the beef including: • Date • Time of Day • Temperature All heat beefs should be recorded and sub­ mitted on an individual basis. Receiving Their First Pension Checks Newest SIU pensioners receive their first pension checks from SIU Representative Joe DiGeorge at the April membership meeting in the Port of New York. The veteran Seafarers are C'-t) Francis Fernandez, Antonio Suarez and Andreas Platis. �April, 1970 SEAFARERS LOG Page Twenty One SOCIAL SECURITY IS FOR YOU What is it? Who is covered? When ore you eligible? What proofs are required? Office' staff members at SlU tieadquarters in Brooklyn prepare the new Social Security booklet for mailing. The booklet was prepared especially by the SlU for members and their families. r I iHESE questions and many others on the subject of Social Security are i clearly and concisely answered in a new booklet called "Social Security Is For You," which has been specially prepared for use by SIU members by the SIU Social Security and Welfare Services Department. It is now ready for distribution to Seafarers and their families, as well as to shore-side union members and members of SIUNA affiliates. The purpose of this booklet is to see to it that SIU members and their families enjoy not only their Union-provided benefits, but also those benefits for which the SIU and the entire labor movement have consistently fought to win and improve under the Federal Social Security law. Beginning with an explanation of the basic idea behind Social Security, the booklet goes on to explain how to apply for benefits, and what benefits can be expected if you are eligible. A basic explanation of Medicare is also contained in "Social Security Is For You." This handy little booklet should be in every Seafarer's home. To get one, send your name and address on a post card to: Albert Bernstein, Director SIU Social Security and Welfare Services 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11232 Rep. Leggett Urges Extension Administration Is Asked Of Ship Constmttion Differentials Unemployment i !:• i •J..' S.'l u f 'ij * WM Two major proposals in con­ nection with Administration maritime legislation now before Congress have been made by Rep. Robert L. Leggett (D.­ Calif.). The California Democrat urged Congress: • To carefully investigate the proposed legislation's re­ quirement of a reduction in con­ struction differential subsidy rates, • To write into the new law a provision allowing shipping companies in noncontiguous domestic trade (Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico) to share the privilege, now enjoyed only by U.S. foreign shipping, of build­ ing tax-deferred construction re­ serve funds. Addressing a meeting spon­ sored by the 7.5 million-mem­ ber AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, Rep. Leggett, a member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ tee, made these comments on the proposed cut in differential subsidy rates: "I believe that significant re­ ductions in unit costs can be achieved through multi-procure­ ment of standard ship designs. However, I have seen no evi­ dence to date that the degree of construction differential rates called for in the legislation can be realistically achieved. "We should thoroughly inves­ tigate this issue; for we may be placing a stranglehold on the U.S. shipping industry by legis­ lating cost reduction require­ ments which are not possible. Instead of revitalizing the ship­ building industry, we could be killing it. "As I see it," Rep. Leggett continued, "we are asking the shipbuilding industry to mod­ ernize and rebuild itself and at the same time drastically reduce their costs, it appears that a large portion of these reduc­ tions are expected before the benefits of modernization and standardization can be realized. Initiating a shipbuilding pro­ gram which is doomed to failure because of 'never, never land' economics cannot but severly aggrandize the problems of the U.S. maritime industry. . . ." Rep. Leggett said that ex­ tending the right to build taxdeferred construction reserve funds to companies in the non­ contiguous domestic trade will encourage new ship construc­ tion and through ihore efficient shipping services will "bolster the economies of the noncon­ tiguous states and possessions." He emphasized that the taxdeferred funds "do not change Federal tax revenues in total amounts but merely in the tim­ ing of receipt of tax revenues." Cost Of Living Increase Reduces Buying Power Gains in the average weekly The Index reported that the earnings of workers were again average take home pay for a erased by price increases, ac­ worker with three dependents, cording to the February report after tax and social security de-, of the Labor Department's Con­ ductions, was $102.82 in Feb­ sumer Price Index. ruary, the amount which is need­ The cost of living index ed now to buy $77.60 worth of showed the highest rise in 20 goods and services at 1957-1959 years when it jumped 6.3 per­ prices. cent in the year since February, The Labor Department said 1969. Goods and services that rises in the cost of commodities cost $100 in the 1957-59 base of 5.4 percent and hikes in serv­ period had jumped to $132.50 ice costs of 7.9 percent led the in last month's report. price spiral. The Nixon Administration was urged to move to stem rising unemployment and to shore up the slumping economy by AFLCIO Director of Research Nat Goldfinger during a recent Mutual Broadcasting System, radio interview. He pointed out that 600 000 workers have been added to the unemployment rolls since De­ cember. Goldfinger told inter­ viewers on Labor News Con­ ference, "Weaknesses in various parts of the economy," parti­ cularly the decline of residential construction and industrial pro­ duction, pointed "to a continu­ ing trend of unemployment un­ less the administration moves in fast to turn things around." He called the release of $1.2 billion in federal funds to aid state and local construction projects a step in the right direc­ tion, but "not enough to get us back on the road to rising em­ ployment and increasing job op­ portunities." Praising the proposal of Sen. William Proxmire (D.-Wis.) to provide $3 billion to the Home Loan Bank for loans to home buyers earning less than $10,000 a year, he urged further federal assistance to stimulate residential construction and re­ verse unemployment. The labor economist express­ ed "serious doubt that a small measure here or a small measure there can turn this trend arouTid" day; or weeks, in a matter of days because there are "long time lags between the time the gov­ ernment takes policy action and its actual effect in the market­ place on sales, production and employment." Trade Policy Change Urged Citing a deterioration in America's trade position to a point where the U.S. surplus of exports over imports over im­ ports has nearly vanished, AFLCIO Research Director Nat Goldfinger told a panel of the Joint Economic Committee of Congress that the nation "needs a change in its international trade posture, policy and mech­ anism" to meet the realities of the 1970s. The subcommittee was seek­ ing views on future trade policy to insure national interests and maintain a strong position in international trade. His testimony, based on an AFL-CIO Economic Policy Committee report, stressed ex­ amples of the hardship and un­ employment suffered by Ameri­ can workers because of the development of multi-national companies that manufacture abroad to take advantage of low wages and ship the products to the United States. �Page Twenty Two SEAFARERS April, 1970 LOG Going to the Mediterranean The crew of the Transcolumbia (Hudson WaterA'ays) re­ ceived a special letter of com­ mendation of the CommandingOfficer of the Mili­ tary Sea Tranport Service, in Long Beach, W rr >'' Hernandez praising their skill and sea­ manship in loading exception­ ally heavy cargo, reports Ship's Secretary Rafael Hernandez. The letter reads in part: "The cargo for the S.S. Transcolumbia included three Navy desalinization barges weighing approxi­ mately 205 long tons each. The deck force rigged and operated the heavy lift gear to make these three lifts. In so doing, they demonstrated the skills they have attained . . . even the stevedores commented on its excellence. We, the staff of the MSTS, wish to commend the deck department for a 'difficult job well done' in the best tradi­ tion of the Maritime Service." On board the Steel Appren­ tice (Isthmian Steamship Com­ pany) Meeting Chairman IFa//er A. Kuchta re­ ports that there is a new washing machine and "it's everybody's con­ cern to take care of it." He also Kuchfa noted that in Danang, Vietnam—their first port of entry—draws were to be given in local currency. Paul P. Lopez, ship's Treasurer, report­ ed there was $30 in the ship's fund. He was asking that each crewmember donate $1 to the fund. Brother Lopez also noted that since the present agree­ ment concerning port time in the steward department penal­ izes the chief cook for his work­ ing hours as stated in the con­ tract, all chief cooks should be given an extra hour to cut down this inequity. The Steel Appren­ tice is expected to payoff on April 20 in the Port of San Francisco. From the Transglobe (Hud­ son Waterways) Meeting Secre­ tary K. Lynch reports that un­ der Good and Welfare it was stated that the delegates should be seen regard­ ing any beefs. Relief of men on Lynch watch in the en­ gine room was "discussed and repair lists were issued to each department delegate. It was noted that doors need repairs and locks. The bosun was elect­ ed Ship's Treasurer. A minute of silence was observed in mem­ ory of departed brothers. Ac­ cording to Meeting Chairman A. R. Larsen it was reported that Logs and mail are being received regularly. It was re­ ported by the deck delegate that some disputed port time was ruled out by patrolman. sesfspeps ^ From Ship's Secretary A. H. Reasko, aboard the Beauregard (Sea-Land), on shuttle service in Vietnam, comes word that any crewmember on a shuttle vessel that wants to transfer to an­ other ship that is Reasko heading for the States, can do so provided the skipper has time to make arrangements with both ships. Ship's Chairman B. Eager says that everything is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed overtime so far. "It's been a very smooth and calm shuttle" he says. The steward department came in for special praise from the crew for a very good job of preparing and serv­ ing meals, and keeping the messhall clean and attractive. Meeting Secretary Algernon W. Hutcherson reports from the Eagle Traveler (United Mari­ time Corporation) that Brother Roberto Ros­ ea proposes all repair work be done before the Hutcberson sign-on. It was noted by Meet­ ing Chairman Joseph L. Bour­ geois that the steward depart­ ment was given a vote of thanks for a job well done. The crew requested that the Captain give each man a slip stating the amount earned on yearly split in wages for tax purposes. Ship's Treasurer stated there was $8.90 in the ship's fund. No beefs were reported in the engine and steward departments and only a small amount of disputed over­ time was noted in the deck dele­ gate's report. The ship pulled into Port Arthur, Texas. When the Missouri (Ogden Marine Company) broke down off the Dutch West Indies and was waiting for the tug to come, there were a few fishermen on > board. "Even though nothing was caught, sev­ Troche eral sharks were hooked but none landed," re­ ports Meeting Chairman G. Troche. It was noted by Ship's Secretary L. P. Hagmann that cots and linen should not be left on deck "as the soot from the stacks eats through the linen and canvass." Under new busi­ ness it was stated that Brother R. E. Voss resigned as ship's delegate. A vote of thanks was given to him for a job well done. No beefs were reported in the deck and engine departments. Brother Troche reported that the chief engineer was given in­ structions by the port engineer to install permanent chairs in the messhall. Luther Pate, deck maintenance on the Azalea City, relaxes on the fantail after the ship tied up at the Sea-Land terminal in Port Elizabeth, N.J. The Azalea City is scheduled to join the Bienville, Gateway City, and Fairland on Sea-Land's recently-inaugurated Mediterranean run. dTION LINE -t- In addition to the grievances and contract questions which are settled by patrolmen at sign-offs and sign-ons, and by the SlU Contract Enforcement Department, Headquarters in New York receives communications from Sea­ farers seeking contract interpretations. These communications cover the range of working conditions, pension and welfare questions and other related subjects affecting Seafarers. Because many of these questions would be of general interest to the membership. Headquarters has arranged to have the questions and answers published regularly in the LOG. The following question was received relating to rest periods. Question; What does the SlU contract provide concerning rest periods while the crew is under port working rules, and on days of arrival and departure? Answer: The answer to this question is contained in Article II, Section 41, of the NEW STANDARD FREIGHTSHIP AGREEMENT. 0 If you are required to work overtime between midnight and 8 a.m. while the ship is in port and sea watches have not been set, you are entitled to one hour rest for each hour you work, in addition to the cash overtime for the time worked. The rest period must be given during the sa'nrie working day. Chicago President C. L. Dennis of the If you don't get the rest period, you are entitled to overtime for every hour Railway & Airline Clerks has of rest period you miss, at your regular overtime rate. called for "immediate and stem" There are two exceptions to this provision. I. You will not be entitled to action to end terrorist attacks on overtime in lieu of time off for a rest period if sea watches are set the same aircraft. Dennis issued a statement day and before the rest period is completed. 2. None bf this section applies condemning the outbreak of if you are called to turn to at 6 a.m. or after. "murder in the sky" and endors­ 0 If you are on the watch below and you are required to work anytime ing the International Transport Workers' Federation's call for a between midnight and 8 a.m. on a day of arrival, you are entitled to one hour world conference to find ways of of rest for every hour you work. If you do not complete your rest periods be­ ending the terrorism. fore 5 p.m. on the same day, you are entitled to cash overtime for the portion Support for ITFs request for the meeting of representatives of of the rest period missed. 0 On days of departure, the rest period provisions apply only to day airline unions, the airline indus­ try and government was includ­ workers. ed in a cable sent by Dennis to 0 All rest periods under this section must be granted during the time U Thant, United Nations secre­ tary general. you would normally be working during that day. 'Stem Action' to Stt^ Tenvr on Pianos �April, 1970 SEAFARERS A large United States Coast Guard drone plane flies near a huge iceberg as part of the Guard's Iceberg Patrol. The purpose is to report on any "bergs" which may threaten North Atlantic shipping lanes. The patrol was started less than two years after the liner Titanic sank when it hit an iceberg. The tragic sinking of the lux­ ury liner Titanic is still remem­ bered by many people. It is especially remember^ by the Coast Guard which is starting its 56th year of iceberg watch­ ing. Information about Arctic ice­ bergs threatening North Atlan­ tic shipping lanes is broadcast twice a day by the Coast Guard which not only maintains its own aircraft for the sighting but also gets reports from other planes and vessels. Page Twintjr Three LOG Breaking ice on an inland waterway is a United States Coast Guard tug. During the winter months, the Coast Guard maintained ice breaking operations in order to keep vital maritime shipping lanes open. Search and rescue cases were gven highest priority by the nearly 2do men assigned to the task. The Ice Patrol began in Janu­ degrees north latitude into mari­ ary of 1914, less than two years time traflfic lanes. The 48th par­ after the British ship Titanic allel is considered by maritime collided with an iceberg 300 officials to be the approximate miles south of Newfoundland on northern boundary of North her maiden voyage and sank Atlantic shipping. with a loss of more than 1,500 The Coast Guard manages the lives. Ice Patrol service under the pro­ The 1970 ice season will be a visions of the International Con­ heavy one according to a Coast vention for the Safety of Life at Guard reconnaissance flight ear­ Sea. Ice Bulletins will be transmit­ lier this month along the Labra­ ted by the Coast Guard Radio dor coast. Some 400 icebergs are ex­ Station located at Boston, Mas­ pected to drift south of 48- sachusetts. Additional bulletins are transmitted on the regularly scheduled broadcasts by U.S. Naval Radio Station Washing­ ton (NSS), Canadian Forces Ra­ dio Station Mill Cove, Nova Scotia (CFH), and Canadian Coast Radio Station, St. Johns (VON). The icebergs which threaten the trade routes south of New­ foundland, drift there from the glaciers of West Greenland. Aft­ er breaking loose from the gla­ ciers, the icebergs drift across Baffin Bay, and then south in the Labrador Current which carries them into the northwest Atlantic. The International Ice Patrol is voluntarily supported by 18 maritime nations. The share that each nation contributes to the cost of the Ice Patrol is pro­ portional to the amount of its shipping which passes through the ice threatened areas. The present supporters are: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Brit­ ain, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liberia, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Spain, Sweden, the United States and Yugoslavia. At the time the Coast Guard begins its iceberg lookout, it ends a related taskthat of breaking up the ice which ham­ pered shipping in rivers and bays during the winter months. The objective of the Coast Guard ice breaking is to keep vital maritime shipping lanes free of ice obstruction and open to maritime traffic. In this ef­ fort, highest priority is given to search and rescue cases, particxilarly when medical aid is needed or when a vessel is ac­ tually endangered by ice. Vessels carrying fuel and foodstuffs are given second and third priorities, while requests from other cargo ships are an­ swered as capabilities permit, notes the Coast Guard. In addition to the Hudson River, Coast Guard units also operate in New York's upper and lower bays. East River, Long Island Sound to Execution Rocks, New York Harbor, Ja­ maica Bay, and New Jersey's Raritan Bay. April Prices Spiral In Pecession-lnfiation' By Sidney Margfdius Working families this spring have been put into the worst of all plights: A combination of recession and inflation. Even while workers are laid off, prices continue to rise. It has taken a high degree of perseverance by our political and business lead­ ers to achieve tjiat blunder, but they managed it. Food prices this spring leveled off a little before the annual summer price leap. Clothing prices are taking a tumble, with some rare bargains available. But most other living costs are still rising. The recession is hitting hard­ est at the younger families with low seniority and high install­ ment debts. Reports from in­ dustrial centers also show that the families having most diffculty are those who depended on overtime to pay for installment purchases. One of the problems in the cost of living is that while some farm and wholesale prices have come down, retailers have been noticeably slow to reduce retail tags. Despite a 15 percent in­ crease in the supply of broilers, prices are still at about last year's level. While supplies of eggs are higher than a year ago, prices recently were at the high­ est levels since 1921, and re­ tailers have lagged in passing along the recent price cuts. Beef Price Cuts Retailers also have been slow to pass on recent reductions in wholesale beef prices. You wouldn't know it from the re­ tail prices, but production of red meats actually has been at record levels. You'll have to outwit the stores at their own game by concentrating buying their, specials, and looking tor the better values (see Food Buying Calendar below). But while your food prices are easing temporarily, housing costs have reached frightening levels with no relief in sight. The average intended sales price of new houses currently is $27,000, compared with $24,600 a year ago. That's a leap of 10 percent in just one year. Jumping price tags on homes, and high mortgage and proper­ ty-tax rates, have knocked out the old rule of thumb that you usually can afford a house cost­ ing about IVi times annual in­ come. Now you would have to estimate your home-buying ca­ pacity at about twice annual income. One lender figures that a family now needs an annual income of $13,000 to carry a $27,000 home compared with $8,000 for the typical $19,500 home five years ago. A new expense problem in the form of utility rate increases is in sight, the Consumer Feder­ ation of America warns. Many private utility companies have filed for rate increases in recent months. The federation is ask­ ing its local affiliates to mount a fight against rubber-stamping by state utility commissions of the requested increases. What has especially angered both con­ sumer organizations and even some of the state commissioners is that rates for phone calls within a state often cost more than long-distance calls. April Tips But even though general liv­ ing costs are still rising, there are bargains this month for alert shoppers. Here are tips • on buying opportunities in Ap­ ril: CLOTHING: Look this month for some of the biggest clothing sales in recent years. The combination of an early Easter, high prices of other ne­ cessities such as food, and last year's price increases, have led to reduced volume and large inventories. Some clothing outlets have already offered men's suits at such rare prices as $19, unusual, of course, even for distress mer­ chandise. But despite the bar­ gains, seleet carefully. If the fashion designers succeed in getting women to buy the midi length skirts, there isn't much you can do with mini skirts un­ less you sew two of them to­ gether. The mini skirts certainly have been profitable for manu­ facturers. They use only 1.9 square yards of fabric compared to 3.2 for the longer skirts of a few years ago. CARS: While April is not usually a month of low car prices, manufacturers and deal­ ers are trying to stimulate sales. One manufacturer has made outright list-price cuts: Dodge, $150-$200, on the Dart. APPLIANCES, TV: Also look for cut prices on house­ hold appliances and TV sets this spring as makers and stores both cut prices because of slow sales. Especially look for big sales on color TV sets. RCA has been sitting on big inven­ tories, but has been reluctant to cut prices as would ordinarily happen in such a situation. Meanwhile the rest of the in­ dustry is watching RCA and waiting, before they start dump­ ing. FOOD BUYING CALEN­ DAR: You'll find meats a little cheaper this month, with both beef and pork (which has been high) in better supply. But broilers are still relatively better values, especially at sales. Eggs are the buy of the month. April is the flush season both for quality and price. Prices are down about 30 per­ cent from last Winter's high. While fresh produce generally has been high recently, you'll find good values in some of the canned vegetables and fruits in especially heavy supply. Prices are actually lower this year on canned corn, tomatoes, cling peaches and fruit cocktail. Rada's Parents I Seek Son's Friends The parents of Stephen! I Dunbar Rada, a 20-year-1 1 old Seafarer who passed I ^ away on last March 30, ^ [would like anyone who! I knew their son to contact I [ them. I In their bereavement,! I calls or letters from any of [ I his friends would be a com- i [ fort to them. Their address is: Mr. and I Mrs. Gus Rada, Route 2, i Box 37, Silverhill, Alabama! i 36576. �Page Twenty Fonr Seafarer's Widow Thanks Union To the EditoR I wish to express my grati­ tude to the Union for being of so much aid to me before and after my husband's death in June of 1969. During the long period of my husband's illness prior to his death the SIU paid all his medical obligations that exceeded Medicare's share. Since his death the Union com­ pensated me for the remaining medical bills, for which I am very thankful. The welfare in­ surance that I received added much to my feeling of security. Prior to my husband's death, he informed me of the Seafar­ er's Union being such a fine or­ ganization and of the many benefits available to the mem­ bership and their dependents. I want to thank you for your aid and the prompt favorable action you gave each claim that I filed. Mrs. L. F. Seei^dUz Galveston, Texas <|> Prompt Check Rates 'Thank You' To the EditoR Just a line to express my thanks to Mr. John Fay for my disability check dated 2-27-70. I was very glad to get it. Thanks for sending it so promptly. Since my wife and I were both sick it really helped. Charles P. Hopple Northumheriaid, Pennsylvania ^ Enjoys Reading Seafarers Log To the EditOR I enjoy reading the Seafarers Log very much. Having been in the Navy in World War II and having worked on your ships as a lonphoreman, it brings back joyful memories of the sea. Sincerely. Carl T. Frochlich SIU Clinic Aids Seafarer's Family r To the EdltoR I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Li)gue and his Brooklyn clinic staff for all the courtesies ex­ tended to me and my family. The clinic has been of great help and it is nice to know that they are always there when you need medical assist­ ance. The physical examination given is the best and I know personally that when I leave the clinic, I feel good know­ ing there is.nothing physically wrong with me. I have donated several pints of blood to the blood bank and feel great knowing that when I need blood, I can obtain same without any problem; this is the way I show my appreciation for their time and patience ex­ tended to me and my family. Keep up the good work. FratemaUy, Domlnidk Yenezia SEAFARERS SIU Yokohama Staff Wins Praise (The following letter, reprinted in part below, was received from Seafarer Isaak Bgujgin thanking the SIU stBff in Yokohama, Japan, arid the employes of the Bluff Hospital there for their attention and eonsideration when he was ill.^ To flie EditOR It would help a great deal in re-establishing the close and friendly relationships among people—which is paramount if the turmoil in the world is to be lessened or eliminated—^if these simple, magic words were re­ vived: "Please" and "Thank You." I would like to thank our SIU representative in Yoko­ hama, Brother Frank Boyne and his secretary. Miss Oiko, and not the least, the Bluff Hos­ pital in Yokohama. Recently, I was confined in this hospitad for 23 days with a serious illness. I was given the best treatment by the hospital staff there in my life, and when I recovered, I felt a sense of LETTERS To The Editor loss upon leaving the hospital. The medical staff was always available at short notice when I needed them and at no time was I kept waiting for any length of time when I needed medical attention. The nurses and other hospital attendants did not require any summons from me as they seemed to ever an­ ticipate my needs and they were frequently at my bedside with kind words of cheer and en­ couragement. Perhaps my being away from home inspired them to give me this excellent and kind treat­ ment, was my first impression. I later found that our SIU staff in Yokohama has a very friend­ ly and close relationship with this hospital and to them should go the most credit for our members being so well treated in this hospital. Brother Boyne never missed visiting me and the other SIU members confined there once or twice a week. His secretary. Miss Oiko, came and visited us after her working hours, bring­ ing us cigarettes, toilet articles and other needs. Again, thank you Brother Bo3me and Miss Oiko. Isaak Bougin B 1068 April, 1970 LOG Seafarer Praises HLSS Shipmates To the Editw: Am sitting here amid the luxu|7 of my air-conditioned room after a pleasant day of work and an evening working overtime; having a quiet beer and my thoughts turned to the days gone by, the change in the ship-board conditions and in my union! Thought that you might like to know that one of the old rank and file thinks enough to stop and drop log a line with nary a complaint. Mainly, I wanted to tell you about the three young men who came abroad here from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. As Boatswain aboard the ship, I am concerned with all of my men, their abilities, their welfare and their general safety. These three boys in a man's world have shown to be quite willing, and mentally capable of finding a place in the seafar­ ing world and the Union. I am sure from my observations that they shall all continue on and become a credit to the SIU. I attribute this in part to our union school and the training afforded these young men before being launched on their sea­ going careers. It is a nice thought to realize that men such as the school turns out shall be our re­ placements in the new, modern American merchant marine, and the ever-moving SIU. I and others in a position to do so, will do all in our power to help and guide these new men and teach them the ways of the ships and our union. Can well remember myself, old-timers like A1 Stansbury, Baldy Bol­ linger, Red Barren, Red Sully and others too numerous to mention, who took the time to be nice to a skinny little sixteenyear-old, away from home with a war going on, and it is with this in mind that I can and will find the time to help these kids. For the future back-bone of the SIU. I can do no less. "Honest AI" Whitmer Low-lntome Families Hivt Most by State, Local Taxes A study by two economists shows that the regressive nature of state and local taxes puts the heaviest share of their burden on families with the lowest incomes. The study, undertaken by Professors Stephen S. Lile of the University of Richmond and Don M. Soule of the Uni­ versity of Kentucky, was reported on in a recent issue of the National Tax Journal. Based on 1968 tax rates, the study found that on the aver­ age (for all states) the state-local tax bite came to 12.8 percent for a family of four with an adjusted gross income of $3,500 a year; 8.7 percent for the family with $10,000 income; and only 5.4 percent for a $50,000-income family. The study, which 4ook into account all major state and local taxes, also found a wide range of variation among the states in the extent to which various income levels are taxed. Arnold Cantor, an AFL-CIO economist who {examined the study, noted that "the modest tax burdens on wealthy families are really overstated because the study does not fully consider the entire income of the wealthy such as capital gains." Also, he pointed out, "The wealthy can wash out a portion of state and local taxes against federal taxes, while lower income groups taking the standard deduction receive no federal tax break." President's Manpower Report Cites Problem of Hidden Unemployment President Nixon's first man­ power report to Congress recites the accomplishments of the training and job placement pro­ grams of the 1960s but stresses that "there is still a great deal to do" before "full opportunity for all citizens" becomes a real­ ity. The report, prepared by the Labor Department's Manpower Administration, acknowledges the problem of increased unem­ ployment and puts a spotlight also on hidden unemployment —^persons who have given up the job hunt because of lack of opportunity. Surveys indicate that "there is one 'discouraged worker' for every four unemployed work­ ers," the report notes. It also stresses that unemploy­ ment alone is not an indicator of poverty. More than 1 million families with below-poverty in­ come are headed by men work- Was a Smooth Trip — Widow Receives SIU Benefit Check To the Editor I would like to thank the Seafarers International Union for their kindness shown me when my husband, Frank, died Also, I would like to ac­ knowledge receiving the Death Benefit check. Please accept my heartfelt and most sincere thanks. Helen L. Schembii Ship's Chairman Walter Nash (right) tells SIU Representative Luigi lovino that the voyage of the Longview Victory to Vietnam and other Far East ports was a smooth one with only a few beefs and some disputed over­ time. The ship tied up at the Army Terminal in Bayonne, N.J., to dis­ charge cargo, and was scheduled to return to the Far East with rriilitary supplies. ing fulltime throughout the year. Although the report does not recommend a higher minimum wage, it does acknowledge that "a higher minimum wage with more extended coverage could help to raise the low earnings of many family heads and thus play an important part in the needed complex of antipoverty meas­ ures." The report also focused on the low-wage, high-poverty economy of the South, particu­ larly as it affects Negro families. >^ile 30 percent of the na­ tion's families live in the South, 50 percent of all poor families are in southern states. "In the South," the report notes, "one out of every four Negro family heads who worked fulltime throughout 1968 earned too little to bring his family's income above the poverty line, compared with only about one out of 20 in the Northeast and North Central states and less than one out of 30 in the West." While the number of families below the poverty line declined in the 1960s, the report cites a widening gap between those at the poverty level and the na­ tional income average for all families. Inadequate Benefits The report acknowledges the inadequacy of unemployment benefits in nearly all states. "Too low" weekly benefits are "the most serious shortcom­ ing" of the unemployment insur­ ance system, it declares. But after a detailed discussion of the inadequacies of the pres­ ent state-determined benefit lev­ el, the report merely notes that "the present Administration is urging the states to act quickly on this problem to avoid the need for federal action." The "leave-it-up-to-the-states" doctrine sharply contrasted with manpower reconunendations of the Johnson Administration urg­ ing federal minimum standards on the amount and duration of benefits. �April, 1970 SEAFARERS Page Twenty Five LOG •®-.^v ::: '••'••':•• -'if'' • v- ••• An attempt is made to save this false killer whale who along with nearly 200 of his comrades stranded themselves on the beach of Fort Pierce, Florida. Men tried to drag the mammals out to sea so they would swim away, but only 22 were saved. Onlookers come down to<vthe beach at Fort Pierce to view the huge, dark mammals that swam to certain death on a Saturday night during the winter. The whales, which weighed 1,500 pounds and were over 15 feet long, were first believed to be pilot whales but were later identified as false killer whales. •? ' •/> i" ' • I- Why did nearly 200 whales head straight for dis­ aster last month? Why did the 1,500 pound creatures swim directly for a beach that would be their grave­ yard? Scientists are still not sure. But on January 10 such a drama occurred on the beach at Fort Pierce, Florida. It was a cold Saturday night for Florida wfien at 9 p.m. the huge black crea­ tures, each over 15 feet long, swam out of the wa­ ter and onto the beach. Of the nearly '200 whales -at first thought to be pilot whales but later identified as false killer whales—only 22 were to survive, and these through the efforts of another fellow mammal— man. At first scientists specu­ lated that the herd was loy­ ally following an old bull whale who was either searching for warmer wa­ ters or seeking a beach be­ cause he was ill, or possibly because most of the herd was ill. According to the Smith­ sonian Institute's Center for Short-Lived Phenomena, sick whales usually head for a beach. The Center also noted, however, that the water had been cool because of unusu­ ally cold weather, and in a panicky search for warmer waters, the whales may have accidentally gone ashore. After taking blood sam­ ples of six whales and find­ ing no trace of bacterial in­ fection or anemia, the Cen­ ter offered a third possible explanation. It said that according to Dr. J. R. White, a veteri­ narian at the Miami seaquarium, the whales' sonar system may have failed to detect the upcoming shore. The reason for the sonar failure may be due to the type of shore at Fort Pierce. Because of the slope of the beach, no echo returned to the whales and they thought they were heading for open waters. On a Florida key in 1966, some 60 pilot whales ran onto a beach whose slope was like that at Fort Pierce. A fourth explanation for the mass beaching was of­ fered by Dr. White who compared the whales' plight with human claustrophobia. When the big black whales found themselves in water too shallow to allow them enough freedom of movement, they panicked and the result resembled something like "a cattle stampede," according to White. If that resembled "a cat­ tle stampede" then trying to save some of the whales was reminiscent of a rodeo show. Members of the Florida State Department of Natural Resources came to the beach in boats and proceeded to tie ropes around the whales' tails in order to drag them out to sea. Thirty of the animals were hauled out but most of them headed right back to shore when released. The men noticed that one of the whales which had gone out to sea was released after the boat had turned aroimd. Thus, he was fac­ ing the open sea whereas the others were released with their heads toward the shore. Also, the men observed that the whales made sonar noises to each other when in the water. Using the psychology that the whales might be induced to head for sea if they had com­ panionship, it was decided to try a new approach the next day. First, three and four whales at a time were dragged off by the boats. Secondly* the boats turned around so that the whales faced toward the open sea before being released. The scheme worked. Twenty-five of the mammals were successfully swimming into deeper waters when the men left. However, of this number, three apparently died, since the bodies of three dead whales were later found washed upon the shore. These three whales were buried along with more than 150 others of their brothers in the sands of Fort Pierce beach. A dead whale is towed to a grave on the Florida beach. He was buried along with more than 150 other whales whose reason for beaching themselves is still a mystery. A strong possibility is that the whales' natural sonar system did not detect the up­ coming shore. �Pace Twentr Six SEAFARERS April, 1970 LOG A Proud Moment Lee Hardin, bom Februar]( 12, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Homer D. Hardin, Port Arthur, Texas. Lamar Elliott, bom Decem­ ber 2, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. James N. Elliott, Ports­ mouth, Va. Fete Zubovich, bom Febm­ ary 9, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Michael Zubovich, Hous­ ton, Tex. Kimberly Kiefer, bom Feb­ ruary 10, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert J. Kiefer, Philadel­ phia, Pa. James Garrison, bom March 4, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harry D. Garrison, Jr., New York, N. Y. Grailen Archie, bom August 25, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. James B. Archie, Baltimore, Md. —4f— Rosa Mattes, bom January 19, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Julio Mattos, Jr., Brooklyn, N. Y. ^ Penny Goss, bom January 2, 1970, to Se^arer and Mrs. Billy R. Goss, Liberty, Tex. 'Marcy McLendon, bom Jan­ uary 29, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ben H. McLendon, Savan­ nah, Ga. 4^ Leo Franklin, III, born De­ cember 2, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Leo Franklin, Jr., Opeiousas, La. 4/ — Nancy Nottage, bom Febmary 6, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Anthony F. Nottage, Bellflower, Calif. Jennifer Austin, born Febru­ ary 17, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Melvin S. Austin, Jr., Wen­ dell, N. C. 4/ — Christina Garza, born Decem­ ber 18, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pete Garza, Texas City, Tex. 4^ Selena Tillman, born Febm­ ary 1, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. William L. Tillman, Rio Nido, Calif. Robert Santena, bom January 18, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Santena, Houston, Tex. 4/ Allan Rogers, born October 28, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Allan A. Rogers, Baltimore, Md. i Kimberly Witherington, bom January 14, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert H. Witherington, Daphne, Ala. Paul Alexanderian, bom De­ cember 9, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Haik J. Alexanderian, San Francisco, Calif. i Richard DiCostanzo, born January 30. 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Louis DiCostanzo, Staten Island, N. Y. 4f — Lauri Cochran, bom Decem­ ber 24, 1969. to Seafarer and Mrs. James T. Cochran, Tavares, Fla. . Nico'e Moss, bora December 19, 1969. to Seafarer and Mrs. John E. Moss, New Orleans, La. Sean Kiley, bom Febmary 6, 1970, to Srafarer and Mrs. Darryl B. Kiley, Baytown, Tex. Troy Tillman, bom Decem­ ber 29, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Tillman; Levittown, Pa. ^1> AFL-CIO Urges House Passage Of Welfare Reform Bill AFL-CIO President George Meany urged House passage of the public welfare reform bill, recently approved by the House Ways and Means Committee, but asked for improvements in the proposal when it is consider­ ed in the Senate. Because the measure will be considered in the House under a no-amendment rule, any fur­ ther changes must be introduced in the Senate before final pass­ age. The legislation, based on Nix­ on Administration proposals to establish a new federally-sup­ ported family assistance program designed to help the "working poor" as well as families without a wage earner, received biparti­ san support as it was approved in committee by a vote of 21-3. The original measure would have primarily helped states pro­ viding welfare recipients the lowest level of benefits, with only token support for states already granting higher welfare subsi­ dies. The Ways and Means Committee added more help for states with high welfare expendi­ tures. Meany said the committee "has made many improvements in the bill along the lines we had urged (but) there are other areas where we still think improve­ ments could be made." The legislation, replacing the present Aid to Families with Dependent Children program, would give a family on welfare a basic federal payment of $500 a year for each of the first two family members and $300 for each additional member — amounting to $1,600 a year for a family of four. Except for mothers of pre­ school children, persons of working age would be required to register for jobs or training, if available. Federal benefits would be gradually reduced for members of-the family earning more than $720 a year, at the rate of 50 cents for every dollar earned above that amount. As an incentive for states to supplement the federal program, the proposal would authorize the government to pay 30 per cent of state benefits up to the current $3,550 poverty level for a family of four. Establishment of a federally supported national welfare pro­ gram, with uniform standards for all Americans and with bene­ fits equal to or above the poverty level is being pressed by Labor. 4/ ^ 4/ — Daniel East, born December 8, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Norman East, Sulphur, La. William Westbrook (right) proudly displays his new third assistant en­ gineer's license as he receives the congratulations of Don Cubic, Detroit SlU representative. Westbrook earned his license through the SlU-MEBA District 2 School of Marine Engineering, in Toledo, Ohio. He sailed fire­ man last year on the H. Lee White (Boland-Cornelius), and this year will sail aboard her as third engineer. -i Seaman's Love Letters Translated By 'Great Old Lady in Yokohama' Romances for Seafarers are sometimes difficult to maintain because of the long periods of time the men are away at sea. And the trouble is com­ pounded when your girl friend speaks a different language. Of course, when you have a smart old lady as a go-between, things can be a lot easier. Such a problem was met in this way by a well-traveled Sea­ farer v/ho makes his home in Seattle, Wash. He is William Calefato whose sailing career brought him into contact with the Japanese and their life­ styles. A native of Newburgh, N. Y., Brother Calefato joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1951 and sails in the engine depart­ ment as an oiler. He served in the Army during World War II. In a letter published in the July issue of the Seafarers LOG, Brother Calefato offered "Great Mariner" as the meaning of the Japanese word "Mara." He mentioned his friendship with an "old lady in Yokohama" who was quite knowledgeable in the history of Japanese language as his source. In a subsequent letter to the LOG, he explained more about this interesting "old lady" and others like her who helped many a seaman. Brother Calefato recalls how he once had a Japanese girl friend who could speak no Eng­ lish. He, on the other hand, could speak no Japanese. But there WM "a great old lady I knew in f okohama. She used to translate letters between my girl friend and me." Eventually, Seafarer Calefato forgot all about the girl, but he still corresponded with the old lady who also happened to be a music teacher and "ari'authority on the country's poetry and its legends and history." "On my two visits at her home we talked for hours about the sea and Japanese stories and some of the great movies and the Kabuki," Calefato writes. It seems that she also often acted as an "advisor to some of the girls, something like a Dear Abby." The old lady wasn't the only translator in Yokohama and other Japanese seaports. Espe­ cially "after the war," Brother Calefato relates, there were a number of these women needed to translate and write the many letters that went between Jap­ anese girls and American sea­ men and servicemen. Calefato has a great deal of respect for the old lady who he feels "understood matters of the heart and realized that the sea was often the obstacle between lovers . .. She understood about the loneliness and yeaming of people who were separated by an ocean." The old lady's letters must have been quite lovely since Calefato describes them as hav­ ing a "Shakespearean effect." The reason for this, he says, is that "many Japanese started to learn English by reading the works of Shakespeare." He notes that with the eco­ nomic prosperity and westemization of Japan, much of the country's "charming simplicity" and beauty began to "dissolve." Brother Calefato adds with some nostalgia that "lost now also is the charm and drama of Japanese old ladies writing lyri­ cal letters for eager and humble young girls." SIU WELFARE, PENSION AND VACATION PLANS CASH BENEFITS PAID REPORT PERIOD FEBRUARY 1, 1970-FEBRUARY 28, 1970 NUMBER OF BENEFITS AMOUNT PAID SEAFARERS' WELFARE PLAN Scholarship Hospital Benefits Death Benefits Medicare Benefits Maternity Benefits Medical Examination Program Dependent Benefits (Average $471.28) Optical Benefits Meal Book Benefits Out-Potients Benefits 11 2,006 32 86 36 465 $ 1,930.25 48,311.13 91,713.18 343.00 7,191.65 13,983.00 2,049 738 451 5,137. 96,564.65 11,051.18 4,508.90 39,464.00 11,011 315,060.94 SEAFARERS'^ PENSION PLAN -BENEFITS PAID 1,498 348,616.00 SEAFARERS' PENSION PLAN -BENEFITS PAID (Average $534.46) 1,410 753,590.75 TOTAL WELFARE, PENSION & VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD 13,919 1,417,267,69 SUAAAAARY OF WELFARE BENEFITS PAID , ^ , • , ' ^ �April, 1970 Nam# Adrldga, E. C. All, Angalo Allan, Charlai H. Allan, Jamai L. Allan, Jamai L. Alliion, Blair Amundtop, Carlato Andaragg, F. T, Ardoln, S. J. Braggatt. C. E. Baham, Vincant H. Ballay, Q. P. Balat, Jamai H. Ballard, Jamai F. Barrlngar, Joiaph Barrlngar, Joiaph Baan, C. M. Baan, C. M. Baan, C. M. Balchar, William Bell, Jamai E. Benedict, Anthony Benedict, John Benlamln, Robert BenneH, H. Arthur Bennett. Rodney L. Bermonta, Louli E. Barnard, Fardlnan Barnard, Wayne J. Barthlauma, Paul Barthlauma. Paul Bartrand, etibart BIca, J. Blanc, Praiton A. Bolei, Barnard J. Boling, J. R. Boudraaux, Ivy hi. Bradford, Richard Bradley, George Bradley, Jamai R. Braggi, WlHIa Braggi, Willie Brinion, Banny Broadnax, Raglnal Brown, C. E. Brown, C. E. Brown, J. R. Browning, J. F. Bryant, Varnon W. Butlar, John W. Butlar, Owan Butlar, Robert Butlar, Robert A. Callahan Robert Cappi, Emait E. Carter, Don A. Carter, Don A. Caicona, John L. Catalanotto, Joia Cayton, G. 5. Chandler, Wade D. Chaihira, Jamai M. Clark, A. P. Cobb, Arnia C. Colar, George Collay, WaltV R. Colllni, Allan Jr. Colllni, Allen Jr. Conner, Jimmy D. Conner, Jimmy D. Connari, Eugene E. Conitantino, EnrI Coto, Jorge F. Cowan, Jamai B. Cowart, Jamai C. Crab, Cyril V. Craft, M. R. Craft, Milton R. J. Crawford. Stave V. Croly, William G. Crotaau, Jack D. Crowley, Eugene H. Danne, Adolph Darouia, Jamei W. Davldion, L. hi. Davldion, Leonard Davldion, Leonard Davli, Kenneth Davli, R. 5. Deagro, Alfred 5. Dabautta, Ernait Defranza, Roberto Defrania, Roberto Dent, Stephen T. Dent, Stephen T. Diana, Lorenzo N. DIgrazIa, Joieph Duboli, N. W. Dubourg, Anthony Dufour, Peter A. Dufrena, Jamai J. Dufrena, Jamai J. Dumai, Duffy Duncan, G. F. Duncan, George W. Duncan, George W. Duncan. George W. Dunn, Beverly E. Dunn, John Durning, Ivan Durnlng, Ivan A. Dwyer, Jamei F. Eady, Harold F. Edlund, John H. Edward:, John D. SEAFARERS Amount lOO.W 5.17 48.43 4.42 4.11 4.04 2.M 4.03 8.07 23.32 i.lf 2.85 1.01 4.04 8.17 20.00 71.73 13.81 10.50 43.07 18.84 8.21 7.14 14.38 11.43 4.11 10.78 3.77 7.58 21.29 24.81 43.32 2.85 3.48 72.44 10 24 10.00 29.40 .83 2.70 129.02 4.22 4.34 9.93 19.99 29.99 10.50 2.15 28.75 2J3 8.52 10.35 25.47 4.83 2.15 33.99 11.37 2.71 1.88 13.95 7.84 11.10 10.50 52.93 22.11 .58 47.13 27.29 1.58 20.12 1.79 4.11 8.47 5.18 159.18 23.55 19.78 1.90 7.78 4.12 11.43 3.88 4.11 3.97 4,29 8.31 8.19 11.23 21.98 80.80 2.84 2.31 9.05 5.29 7.94 28.89 7.78 25.88 2.90 34.11 8.19 4.15 1.28 12.43 10.00 1.45 9.05 12.83 13.48 5.57 1.55 ' 22.33 10.25 27.70^ 43J2 Name Edwardi, Sankey Edwardi, Sankey Ellier. C. P. Elliott, John C. Elli, Michael R. Engeleder, Harbar Eitei, Frederick Eitei, Frederick Eitrada, Albert Eitrada, Albert Eitrada, Albert Everett. Edward L. Famlglio, Blagglo Famlgllo, Biagglo Farley, HubaH M. Flanagan, Eugene Florei, A. A. Fluker, Ronald J. Frankewicz, Staph Frazler, Lee Roy Frederlkien, Vern Fuchlllo, Dominic Furlow, Rolllni O. Gagllano, J. Gainer, William J. Galuika, Louli T. Garza, A. Glarratano, D. L. Gilllken, Norman Golni, S. S. Gomez, Raymundo Gonzalei, R. P. Gonzalei, Ralph Goodman, Clyde Goonan, Lawrence Gouldman, Jamei I. Graialei, Eladio Grant, Franklin P. Green, Jena T. Green, Jane T. Green, Melvin L. Gregory, Sanford Groue, Elmer T. Jr. Haddox, T. R. Amount 1.90 2.53 21.93 18.71 9.80 .83 29.97 18.88 3.38 88.18 20.81 15.72 3.48 7 50 52.33 53.70 29.99 85.94 30.12 8.72 8.19 5.08 21.73 1.00 1.28 8.07 7.88 9.34 1.07 21.98 25.52 18.84 4.04 3.79 7.35 87.39 11.91 1.80 8.00 7.18 18.58 17.79 1.28 19.85 Name Johnien, Charlei Johnion, Cornalll Johnion, Jamei D. Johnion, John R. Johnion, M. S. Johnion, Manual J. Johnion, Norrli L. I, Wayne Wayni K. Johnion, Johnion.I, Willla Jonei, Hannr, Jr. Jordan, C. E. Jordan, Dewey B. Kalier, William P. Kane, Vincent E. Kane, Vincent E. Keith, H. O. Keith, Harold O. Kelly, Robert L. Kelioe, John W. Keneday, George B. Kennedy, P. W. Kent, Ronald D. King, William E. Klvikoikl, Olavl Krolowltz, Terran KulakowikL Julia Kuihmer, Charlei Kyrlakoi, liidore Lablgang, Frankle Labombard, Raymon Lambert, Reldui Lammon, Kenneth A. Laquere. J. Laroie, Joieph P. Lawton, E. W. Lea, Albert S. Lea, Albert S. Lemolne, Sam J. Leiueur, Roy H. Lewli, Thuriton J. Lewli. William H. Libby, Melvin F. LIbby, Melvin F. Lllai, Royall T. I. Amount 5.17 14.29 2.85 10.00 207.20 73.02 95.22 4.12 8.73 3.79 107.81 5.50 17.87 8.95 43.87 38.21 2.08 14.00 10.00 4.11 11.28 1.90 4.04 1.88 28.00 4.29 9.94 .58 8.82 18.22 58.91 24.75 14.82 99.48 10.72 5.54 8.19 5.79 29.40 35.95 8.19 29.40 5.01 18.50 Page Twenty Seven LOG Name Newiom, W. H. Newiome, D. A. Newton, Charlei NIcholai Leroy NIcholai Leroy Odom, Henry E. Odum, Frederick L. Ortiz, VIncente Oitberg, Tage H. L. Palmer, Jamei W. J. Palombo, Victor M. PanneII,»Gary W. Parker, W. Parker, W. E. Paron, Robert A. Parrli, J. L. Parions, Frank E. Patterson, Harrli Patterson, Harris Patterson, Harris Patterson, Harris Payne, Perry S. Peavy Floyd Pedraza, F. M. Peredne, Francis Phillips, H. E. Pierce, Grafton, J. Pitcher. Robert H. Pitts. H. G. Pizzltolo. Vincent Pollev. James R. Powell, John J. Prater, J. H. Prater. James E. Procell. Jack Purdy, Wilbur, D. Purvis, Robert W. Ramsey, David A. Renew, Irvin Jr. Renew, IrvIn Jr. Renew, Irvin Jr. Raior, John P. Raynal, R. Amount 8.00 35.53 8.22 8.34 8.45 24.28 4.04 7.84 1.74 19.13 82.02 7.08 4.12 11.59 1.00 10.88 7.21 8.19 71.31 48.28 24.48 12.25 8.74 8.08 3.35 58.52 8.21 7.94 1.55 2.31 29.40 2.21 12.43 12.47 10 00 28.80 2 SI 17.82 2.81 3.19 84.87 9.55 4.73 Name Sepulvado, Larry Sevin, Robert J. Shartzer, Corrie SImoneaux, Marlon Slay, J. A. Slayton, James E. Slayton, James E. Smith, Eugene Smith, P. R. Snodgrass, L. W. Snodgrass, Lee W. Speck, Fay E. Stafford, Stephen Stalnaker, Bernar Stokes, Wilton H. Stokke, Sverre M. Stoup, B. T. Jr. Strand, Jon K. Strand, Jon K. Stucky, Charles A. Suarez, Joseph Swilley, William Syms, Jack M. Syms, Jack M. Taylor, Joseph J. Thomas, Clay Thomas, Joseph H. Thomas, Wm. N. Thomason, John E. Todd, B. G. Todd, Rllly G. Todd, Ravmond J. Touro, Eddie A. Treltler, Carl T. Tremel, H. W. Troatman, Albert Troncoio, Carlos Trosclair, Bobby Tucker, James L. Tucker, Thomas E. Tuiague, John M. Turner, M. A. Velazquez, Euiebl Amount 4.91 25.27 1.93 3.48 8.00 3.77 5.17 12.43 18.84 4.04 8.07 8.75 48.48 8.05 71.87 7.70 24.84 24.28 .58 2 71 44.83 35 88 8.19 15 83 10 00 4.04 18.22 5 72 821 4 29 2 85 10*1 8.09 17 20 10 50 17.58 5.80 20.13 1.74 3.19 895 10.09 89.84 Wage-Hour JUea Ask Coi^ress For Protection The Wage-Hour Division of the Department of Labor has asked Congress to make it a federal crime to assault or in­ terfere with inspectors, A spokesman said the measure is necessary to protect division members from assaults by em­ ployers who resent reporting of minimum wage and overtime violations. Officers Attacked The department said 52 com­ pliance officers have been at­ tacked since 1949 — one in 1970, nine in 1969, the highest on record, A bill has been introduced to give wage-hour compliance of­ ficers the protection of a law covering other federal person­ nel. It would make it a federal crime to assault, impede, op­ pose, resist, intimidate or inter­ fere with investigators. Already protected are federal judges, U.S. attorneys. Federal Bureau of Investigation agents and federal marshals. Inspectors Beaten No inspectors have been mur­ dered but some have been beat­ en and a few have collected damages after in suits against their assailants. These have us­ ually been employers or thenrelatives aroused by charges of failing to pay minimum wages, overtime rates or prevailing rates under the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act. The wage-hour administra­ tion listed these incidents among others: • A compliance officer was hit on the head, knocked to the basement, pummeled and choked with his own necktie. • Shots were fired through the window at the home of an investigator, who reported see­ ing the auto of a plant owner drive past his home shortly be­ fore. • An employer tried to run down an officer with a truck. DELTA LINE MONEY DUE Mr. L. English, Jr., Port Purser Delta Steamship Lines, Inc. Bienville Street Wharf New Orleans, Louisiana OR Telephone: Area Code 504-JA2-3492 The Delta Steamship Lines has notified the Seafarers International Union that it is holding checks for unclaimed wages due crewmembers as of December 31, 1969. Seafarers whose names appear on either of the lists on this page may collect their checks by writing to: Hall, Charlie C. Hall, George M. Hall, George M. Hallock, James L. Hanchey, Samuel L. Hanchey, Samuel L. Hancock, Robert M. Herman, Deloii C. Harris, William F. Haslett, Paul Haiiell, D. Hebert, Ronald Henry, Isidore Henton. M. R. Hoitt, Ernait R. J. Hood, Harvey H. Hood, Lucean Hood, Tommy H. Hood, Tommy H. Hope, Wayne R. Hunter, W. Huseby. P. S. Hyde, Emmett E. Hymel, Donald Jackson. A. C. Jackson, Rudolph Jackson, Wesley P. Jackson, Wesley P. Jackson, Wesley P. Jackson, Wesley P. Jacobs, Ronald L. James, Roy E. James, Roy E. Jankoiki, Henry C. Janner, Mike Jenkins, Leroy JImlnoz, Jena 9.25 29.40 3.55 1.18 43.11 1.28 55.83 43.87 14.05 1845 2.85 1.15 3.79 91.84 2.85 18.15 1.90 2.85 2.53 49.08 10.24 12.77 28.88 4.42 28.91 44.99 28.88 2.90 41.55 20.58 1.90 5.29 71.47 44.34 2.05 4.11 10.31 5.00 3.32 30.79 3.00 4.27 8.22 30.32 28.53 2.84 18.22 2.87 131.99 30.02 20.22 2.75 2.15 2.87 4.12 81.59 7.58 13.54 2.90 11.45 18.50 9.05 10.00 5.37 .58 1.02 7.88 .83 14.58 22.78 4.29 27.11 2.87 20.70 Lingo, Earl J. Lopez, Joe L. Lopez. Joe L. Lopez, Pablo Maai, William J. Machado, Arthur D. Machado, Arthur D. Machado, Arthur J. Machado. Arthur Mahoney, John L. Maloney, G. J Maloney. John M. Martin, Louis A. Martin, Louis A. Marullo, Theodore Mayes, Terrel S. McAndrew, J. J. McCarthy, Emmett McGIlI, R. A. McGough, Mark McKenna, J. J. McKInney, Henry G. McLoughlln, R. F. McSpadden, J. C. Merritt, Robert R Mllazzo, George M. Miller, Jerry Z. Miller, Norman G. Miller, Sherman E. MImi, William Y. Mlstretta, Louis Mitchell, Ronald Morgan, Dalton H. Moseley, Gary L. Mulkey, Wayne R. Murr, M. G. Nelll, Harold H. Raynol, R. Raynor, O. M. Renken, Henry A. Revlll, Joieph C. Rhew, L. W. Richardson, John Richardson, John Richardson, John Richardson, John RIcord, F. M. Jr. RInker, Leroy RIpolII, Anthony Rivera, Jose A. Robb, Wesley P. Robinson, John T. Robinson Prather Rocha, A. C. Rosario, Efrain J. Roiarlo, Efrain J. Rosenberg, Alan Y. Rossi, Robert Rudolph, Robert L. Salk, Joachin D. Sanchez, John Sanchez, John Santiago, Jose F. Saunders, R. L. Savoca, Joseph Schlelder, Edward Schlelder, Edward Schnltzler, Stanle Schutz. Frank Scopolitei, Lee Scopolltes, Will Scott. Mason R. Scruggs, Thomas G. Self, Idward H. 3.83 2.08 58.81 2.51 18.84 35.23 2.31 8.88 27.13 19.44 2.85 3.91 1.90 7.90 18.08 8.88 18.12 7.50 3.48 5.18 7.35 4.34 4.27 458.07 72.83 5.89 7.14 40.38 4.11 2.84 10 00 1.74 1.74 3.97 45.15 4.01 29.12 9.07 5.18 18.48 9.94 77.81 Venezia, F. S. Jr. VIck, William B. Vincent, Clevelan Voss, Ronald E. Vouga, L. R. Wagner, Phillip Waits, Bever Ward, James L. Warren, Vernon C. Watklns, Howard L. Weir, William J. Welch. Richard L. Wells, Glenn M. Wells, Walton E. Whatley, Herbert White, K. C. 35.14 5.21 51.39 .87 .83 29.40 38.82 2.02 2.02 7.58 5.01 19.53 2.34 29.40 5.17 10 50 4.74 White, S. Whited, John L. Jr. WIckllne, Paul V. Wlqglns, Jesse D. Williams, E. B. Williams, Theo. M. Wilson, James L. Wilson, Orle Wilson, Orle A. WItska, Ronald Wolverton, Frank Wolverton, Frank Young, Earl H. Young, Edgar Young, John W. Young, Jonathan N. Young, Jonathan N. Zanca, Anthony Zanca, Anthony 45.15 3.03 10.78 5.05 2.85 4.29 1.45 11.47 11.89 5.21 5.17 8.18 33.83 15,911.75 '..V. — National .'I Shipping Agency — ^ iii i(j>S I' Name Adams, J. N. Addlngton, Homer Amoran, Pater Anderson, Clarence Asunslon, A. A. Aylar, Eugene Badgatt, William Bants, Hanary Baroni, Tony A. Beadles, W. H. S. Backman, Donald W. Barnard, Edison D. Boatnar, R. Boles, Jimmla L. Brackball, R. R. Brewer. William J. Brian, 1R. E. Brinklay, Jesse P. Brown, Clifford F. Brown, J. P. Brown, J. P. Brown, Paul W. Brunnall, Victor J. Byars, J. Carbonal, E. Carroll, &rl D. Carter, F. CasMgn^ Robert Caulay, Clyde B. Cllna, J. E. Colby, Edmund Cola, Edward Connanty, Wm. Cooper, C. Cotham, Charlai W. Couilni, W. M. Amount 17.82 15.89 100.00 12.38 .01 8.59 .84 7.93 .40 20.B9 18.76 50.51 21.14 JO 22.73 6.14 7.33 I2JB 19.73 i03.0B 4.73 3.62 J3 SJS6 1.12 6.19 14.45 .49 2.87 40.84 .70 6.30 24.22 .05 4.32 11.61 S.I4 Name Craig, D. E. Craw, R. Cumtngham, W. N. Davis, M. C. Davis, M. J. fiavls, Wilson J. Da Area, R. Dalacruz, A. T. Danahy, Thomas J. Dasllva, H. DIplatro, Jamas J. DIpIetro, Jamas J. Dorsatt, Dwain Dowd, O. Ellis, Francis M. Falgoust, M. J. Falgoust, M. J. Felix, H. M. Farnandaz, F. A. FIguaroa, A. B. FIrlla, L. Fltton, Lewis Forest, Jackson Frandar, G. E. Fulmar, William W. Galloway, N. Galvin, F. Garracht, Ronald Garracht, Ronald Glaason, J. H. Goutlarraz, H. J. J. Greene, Brandon F. Gregory, Howard Hair, Gee. Hanson, Karl Ham Harada, S. Harada, S. Amount 18.03 10.00 3.52 .48 .44 6.21 1.98 20.11 64.17 36.90 2.17 2.80 3.82 .75 10.11 4.44 13.87 5.38 69.51 1.44 3.76 24.97 11.07 JB 75.89 8.34 10.07 23.09 6.00 22.48 13.57 2.87 9.83 5.13 4.04 .95 IIJS Name Harp, Richard A. Hashagan, G. Hayes, F. B. HIrabI, S. N. Holland, R. A. Holland, W. J. Holsabus, Marian Holt, P. S. Huckeba, J. J. Huckeba, J. J., Jr. Hulsebus, Marian Hunt, J. llmar, W. Matpacka Israel, J. A. Itoman, Y. Jackson, G. R. Jackson, Tyrone JahafI, Hammond N. Jardlna, W. S. Jensen, S. Johnson, A. Johnson, William Johnson, Wm. Jordan. A. W. Judd, h. Kelly, Claranca Kerr, George C. King, R. G" King, R. O. King, Ralph O. Knight, R. C. Kopflal, W. B. Kopflar, Wallace Labua, Thomas V. Lalfd, C. W. Lavlgna, T. Laavall, W. L. Lea, H. A. Amount 4.29 2.32 2.86 .47 2.89 9.81 29.70 13.57 13.83 12.38 20.55 1.43 5.57 10.00 64.35; 2.17 12.43 28.68 4.22 19.98 .49 1.08 2.40 57.39 19.83 2.27 24.00 12.43 23.12 1.00 7.16 .95 8.42 18.74 2.49 12.83 .01 14.84 Name Lee, Hubbert A. Lekivltz, Alfred Leon, A. Lewkkel, L. Lines, T. O. Lockerman, W. Long, Horace C., Jr. Lyons, A. Maccollne. H. W. Macdonald, Samuel Marktn, P. J., Jr. Mathews, T. J. Maxwell, K. J. McGlove, F. S. McCay, Wm. McCIIntIc, William McDougafi, L. McHale, Martin McLaIn, J. McLamore, John Mendoza, Ernest Masserall, Bobby Montgomery, D. R. Moreland, Dennis Myers, Jake Nelson, Arthur J. Nelson, W. A. Nelson, Wayne O. Nerls, Johnson New, David E. Nolan, U. E. Norton,- Alexander Okuhara, Sosal Ortiz, William O. O-Sulllvon, R. P. Oswinkia, Wm. A. Overton, R. R. Owan, John A. Amount 28.88 4.84 4.18 20.71 .50 .52 6.21 2.25 40.16 6.44 7.15 29.87 1.07 3.01 5.49 10.87 13.75 5.91 2.32 9J0 18.53 4.04 16.03 16.85 22.37 2.87 33.44 7.9S 5.30 30.20 7.31 12.38 46.33 34.33 2.17 2.25 .95 6.40 Name Owens, R. J. Owens, Robert J. Owens, Wm. Pakras, B. Parker, Anthony C. Paschalson. G. J. Pastrana, P. A. Patlno. J. Pekarak, Frederic Pereira, R. M. Pleczykoln, Frank Pierce, Normond Plmentel, R. F. Pope, William Potarsky, R. Pritchett, R. C. Ramon, Alvarez Ray, Robert F. Resto, Fellclano Reynolds, F. L. RIos, J. Robertson, Philip Rodriguez, Galo Ronay, J. S. Russo, G. F. Sabaron, B. Sablln, J. R. Sampson, Jamas L. Sanders, E. B. Sanders, Eugene B. Saunders, O. H. Saxan, J. Saxan, J. Scovel, Joseph Selby, J. C. San, V Shea, W. R. Amount .44 5.M 2.40 3.01 .87 2.88 20.88 3.77 12.12 9.14 1.22 7.31 40.91 21.52 2.96 12.43 21.17 5.49 100.00 16.03 19.83 3.88 21.29 13.83 .44 3.76 15.33 2.27 23.51 23.00 I.M 1.15 5.B3 5.57 .95 .95 4J6 Name Singleton, W. C. SInush, Edward P. Smith, Edward R. Smith, R. C. Sommers, E. Sterling, Claude Stierheim, M. P. Suchockl, L. C. Sunagawa, S. Swindel, W., Jr. Takamlne. C. Takamlne, Chosal Takamlne, Chosel Tate, W. Throp, F. R. Toler, Richard L. Torres, Felipe Triguero, G. Trinidad, A. P. Underwood, Donald Usher Stephen E. Valladares, John Varona, R. B. Vedrlne, H. R. Vlllacruzas, L R. Wade, L. G. Waggoner, James C. Weed, M. F. Wheatley, J. E., Jr. Williams, D. S. WIndshelmer, M. Wolf, L. Wong, H. M. Woodell, Standlsh Young, J. R. Amount 3.62 2.87 4.38 22.45 21.14 1.00 27.39 3.32 13.97 5.42 58.50 47J3 9J5 8.34 1.18 37.83 10.52 3.00 .01 9.88 7.62 14.40 2JI 2.02 26.71 1.61 12.42 16.03 1.13 4.n 135.32 .44 12.55 4.04 1.34 $3,000.25 �SEAFARERS Page Twen^ Eight COLUMBIA EAGLE (Columbia), March 1—Chairman, J. C. Northcutt; Secretary, P. S. Holt; Deck Delegate, Billy Campbell; Engine Delegate, L. A. Pianboli; Steward Delegate, Philip Livingston. $12.10 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), March 1—Chairman, H. Hager; Secretary, A. H. Reasko; Deck Delegate, John Cox; Steward Delegate, C. White. Everything is running smoothy with no beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks was extended to the entire steward department for a job well done. DELTA BRASIL (Delta), March 1—Chairman, J. P. Thrasher; Secre­ tary Steve Szants; Deck Delegate, Steve Szants; . Engine Delegate, James L. Ward; Steward Delegate, John Zimmer. No beefs were report­ ed by department delegates. PLATT (Platte Transport), March 15—Chairman, James C. Boudoin; Secretary, Felipe Quintayo; Ship's Delegate, Carl Thompson; Deck Delegate, Henry P. Lopez; Engine Delegate, Lewis Hertzog; Steward Delegate, William Matsoukas. Few hours disputed OT in each depart­ ment. $65.00 in ship's fund. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman), March 8—Chairman R. N. Dillon; Secretary, C. Gary; Ship's Delegate, Lawrence D. Stone; Engine Delegate, C. J. Baker; Steward Delegate, George A. Byron. Some disputed OT in steward department to be taken up with the boarding patrolman. puted OT in engine department. Dis­ cussion held regarding sanitary cleaning of laundry and recreation rooms. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), March 16 — Chairman, T. Kelsey; Secretary, J. Morrison; Ship's Dele­ gate, T. Kelsey; Deck Delegate, R. Bower; Engine Delegate, E. M. Peltoniemi; Steward Delegate, William Nuttall. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TAMA GUILDEN (Transport Com­ mercial), February 28—Chairman E. K. Bryan; Secretary, J. R. Prestwood; Ship's Delegate, Edward J. Rogg; Deck Delegate, Henry O. Nuttig; Engine Delegate, F. A. Torres; Steward Delegate, Samuel D. Edgerly. $783.30 in movie fund. Two men taken off ship for medical rea­ sons. No beefs were reported by department delegates. OVERSEAS EVELYN (Maritime Overseas), March 25—Chairman, C. James; Secretary, W. E. Oliver, Ship's Delegate, Calvin James; Deck Delegate, Claudio Pinerro; Engine Delegate, John Salters, Jr., Steward Delegate, John Shaw. $24.60 in ship's fund. Everything is O.K. in all de­ partments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. LOG SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), February 23 — Chairman, A. Ringuette; Secretary, H. A. Galicki; Ship's Delegate, Albert N. Ringuette; Deck Delegate, D. Pilch; Engine Delegate, Paul M. Hartman; Steward Delegate, Henry A. Galicki. $30.00 in movie fund. Motion was made to have crews sailing contain­ er ships receive same vacation days alloted to them as the SUP and NMU on the fast turnaround ships. Vote of thanks was extended to the chief mate, Mr. Johnson, and the 2nd engineer, Mr. Pyle, for the fast action in handling an injured oiler who fell off the boxes. Thanks to Capt. Gillard for trying to get as­ sistance as fast as possible from Midway Island which was the closest port when the accident occurred. April, 1970 CHATHAM (Waterman), Febru­ ary 1—Chairman, Sam Manning; Secretary, G. Tosclair; Ship's Dele­ gate, Sam Manning; Deck Delegate, C. Hellon. Everything is running smoothly. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), March 2 —Chairman H. Hodges; Secretary, James H. Naylor; Ship's Delegate, Raymond W. Hodges; Deck Dele­ gate, Caiman Boggs; Engine Dele­ gate, Raymond L. Stripe; Steward Delegate. D. E. Striesund. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. DEL SUD (Delta), February 11— Chairman, LeRoy Rinker; Secretary, S. Rothschild; Ship's Delegate, Le­ Roy Rinker. $102.00 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in each depart­ ment. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), March 7 — Chairman, John Ghannasian; Secretary, W. T. Langford; Ship's Delegate, R. Fitzpatrick; Deck Dele­ gate, Jose G. Madrid; Engine Dele­ gate, W. S. Daniel; Steward Dele­ gate, R. Fitzpatrick. Some disputed OT in engine department, otherwise everything is running smoothy with no beefs. DEL SUD (Delta), March 1 — Chairman, M. Pizzuto; Secretary, S. Rothschild; Ship's Delegate, LeRoy Rinker; Deck Delegate, Joseph Collins; Engine Delegate, William D. Walker; Steward Delegate, Le­ Roy Rinker. $362.00 in ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly in each department. Vote of thanks to the steward department. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), Janu­ ary 31 — Chairman, John Ohannasian; Secretary, W. T. Langford; Ship's Delegate, Ralph Fitzpatrick; Deck Delegate, Jose G. Madrid, En­ gine Delegates, W. S. Daniel; Stew­ ard Delegate, Ralph Fitzpatrick. $20.05 in ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly. TRENTON (Sea-Land). February 23—Chairman. Floyd E. Selix; Secre­ tary, John W. Mims: Ship's Dele­ gate, Floyd E. Selix; Deck Delegate, John Owen; Engine Delegate, J. B. Lippencott: Steward Delegate, Melvin W. Bass. No beefs were reported by department delegates. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), March 1.5—Chairman, Ted A. Tolentino; Secretary D. B. Militar; Ship's Delegate, Maximo Buganon; Deck Delegate, C. R. Loveland; Engine Delegate, 0. J. Fegan; Steward Dele­ gate, R. Pelliccia. Some disputed OT in engine department. The steward department received a vote of thanks for a job well done. DE SOTO (Waterman), March 8 —Chairman, E. A. Rihn; Secretary, J. F Castronover; Ship's Delegate, E. A. Rihn; Engine Delegate, Rich­ ard L. Welch; Steward Delegate, August J. Panapinto. $5.80 in ship's fund. No "beefs were reported by de­ partment delegates. VANTAGE VENTURE (Vancor Petroleum) February 15—Chairman, E. O'Connell; Secretary, J. B. Juzang; Ship's Delegate, Billy J. Brewer; Deck Delegate, James M. Edmonds; Engine Delegate, Karl Wattley; Steward Delegate, John J. Kulos. Everything is running smoothy. OVERSEAS SUZANNE (Maritime Overseas), March 8 — Chairman, Leon M. Kyser; Secretary, Lawrence Banks; Engine Delegate, Lawrence Dinitt; Steward Delegate. H. Nixon; Ship's Delegate, Billy Harris. Few hours disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. OAKLAND (Sea-Land), March 5 —Chairman, J. R. Miller; Secretary, J. Doyle; Ship's Delegate, J. R. Miller. $3..50 in ship's fund; $310.00 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. TRANSHAWAII (Hudson Water­ ways), March 22—Chairman, T. E. Yablonsky; Secretary, James Tem­ ple; Ship's Delegate, Kenneth E. Miller; Deck Delegate, Roland Rich­ ardson; Engine Delegate, Earl S. Rogers; Steward Delegate, Edward Dale. Everything is running smoothy with no beefs. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. NOONDAY (Waterman), March 21 —Chairman J. Ortiguerra; Secre­ tary, F. Fletcher. Few hours dis­ puted OT reported by deck delegate. Vote of thanks was extended to all brothers who helped to make this a good voyage. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), March 8—Chairman, W. Bushong; Secretary, John Reed. One man missed ihip in Honolulu. Some dis- OVERSEAS NATALIE (Maritime Overseas), March 8—Chairman, Nor­ wood E. Geno; Secretary, H. W. Kennedy. $29.00 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to Brother John Chestnut for a job well done on sanitary in deck department. MARYMAR (Calmar), March 8— Chairman, Angelo Antoniou; Secre­ tary, T. A. Jackson; Ship's Delegate, Angelo Antoniou; Deck Delegate, R. F. Mackert; Engine Delegate, Joseph E. Sadler; Steward Delegate, R. Ramos. Beef in engine department to be brought to attention of head­ quarters for clarification. STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), March 1—Chairman, Leroy Temple; Secretary, J. P. Baliday; Ship's Delegate, Leroy Temple; Deck Dele­ gate, Jennings J. Long; Engine Delegate, Arthur S. Turner; Stew­ ard Delegate, Philip Swing. $86.25 in ship's fund. FAIRISLE (Pan Oceanic), March 10—Chairman, A. Anderson; Secre­ tary, S. Davis; Ship's Delegate, A. Anderson; Deck Delegate, R. W. Smith; Engine Delegate, R. B. Honeycutt; Steward Delegate, R. E. Cranford. No beefs and no disputed OT. LONG LINES (Isthmian), Febru­ ary 22 — Chairman, Ralph Murry; Secretary, D^ick Grant; Ship's Delegate, Steve Sloneski; Deck Delegate, Dc T. McNeills; Engine Delegate, legi C. Lord; Steward Delegate, ele J. Roberts. Some disputed OT in deck department. Motion was made that the Un­ ion should raise the Maintenance and Cure from $56.00 to $100.00 weekly. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the steward department for a job well done. BETHFLOR (Bethlehem), Febru­ ary 1—Chairman, Joseph Michael: Secretary, Vernon Douglas; Deck Delegate, Jerry Blom; Engine Dele­ gate, Hector L. Duarte; Steward Delegate, Frank Risbriger. Every­ thing is running smoothy. Vote of thanks was extended to the Stew­ ard department for a job well done. OVERSEAS ROSE (Maritime Overseas), March 15—Chairman. John Hunter; Secretary, Jack E. Long; Ship's Delegate, Lloyd McPherson; Deck Delegate, Charles Dana; Engine Delegate, W. C. Roack; Steward Delegate, William Jackson. $6 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. Vote of th'tnks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. their home address upon request of those members who are inconveniienced by having to report at Un­ ion hall and pick up their checks. iDsputed OT in engine department. TRANSEASTERN (Hudson Water­ ways), February 28—Chairman, Wm. H. Butts, Jr.; Secretary, M. B. Elliott; Ship's Delegate, Wm. H. Butts, Jr.; Deck Delegate, H. O. Halfhill; Engine Delegate, C. M. Crooks; Steward Delegate, C. Muscarella. OT disputed in deck and engine departments to be clarified. Most of the repairs have been taken care of. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), February 22—Chairman, John Reed; Secretary, none. $70.00 in ship's fund. Heat beef pending in engine department, to be settled by board­ ing patrolman. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), March 1—Chairman, Wm. Bushong; Secretary, John Reed. $70.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. MIDLAKE (Bulk Carriers), March 8—Chairman, Frank Smith; Secre­ tary, D. M. Woods; Ship's Delegate, C. Benoit; Deck Delegate, William C. Schaefer; Steward Delegate, L. Wilclair. No beefs were reported by department delegates. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), March 24—Chairman, John Morris; Secre­ tary, C. N. Johnson; Delegate, John Morris. Some port time disputed in steward department. Everything is running along fine. Vote of thanks to the bosun and steward depart­ ment for a job well done. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), February 8—Chairman, James M Foster; Sec­ retary, G. P. Thlu; Ship's Delegate, Rodger Swanson; Deck Delegate, J. A. Rusheed; Steward Delegate, Ru­ dolph L. LaMorth. $50.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by de­ partment delegates. COLUMBIA MARINER (Colum­ bia), March 1—Chairman Vertis C. Smith; Secretary, Woodrow W. Per­ kins; Ship's Delegate, Vertis C. Smith. Some disputed OT in deck department. Motion was made that engine utility, wiper and topside pantryman be replaced or compen­ sated with OT for extra work per­ formed. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Serv­ ice), March 1—Chairman, William Hunter; Secretary, L. E. Wing; Ship's Delegate, Joseph Hall; Deck Delegate, William Hunter; Engine Delegate, Emmett Connell; Steward Delegate, Joseph Hall. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to Patrolman Ed Morris. Vote of thanks to the steward for obtaining movies. YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine), February 15—Chairman, none; Sec­ retary, James R. Abrams; Ship's Delegate, Jack A. Olsen. Motion was made to have all vacation checks mailed to the members at COLUMBIA OWL (Columbia), March 1—Chairman, T. J. Hillburn; Secretary, L. M. Morsette; Ship's Delegate, S. J. Canales; Deck Dele­ gate, George A. Nuss; Engine Dele­ gate, Thurston J. Lewis; Steward Delegate, Walter H. Davis. Few hours disputed OT in deck and stew­ ard department, otherwise things are moving along fairly good. HALCYON TIGER (Halcyon), February 12 — Chairman, A. H. Schwartz; Secretary, J. B. Morton; Ship's Delegate, Albert H. Schwartz; Deck Delegate, Albert H. Schwartz; Engine Delegate, William D. Cooper; Steward Delegate, I. Martin. No com­ munications were received from headquarters last two voyages. Settling the Beefs DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta), March 8—Chairman, Albert A. Bourgot; Secretary, Charles J. Mitchell; Deck Delegate, John W. McNellage; Engine Delegate, Frank W. Cham­ bers; Steward Delegate, Albert Estrada. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. ANTINOUS (Waterman), Febru­ ary 28—Chairman, Salvatore Striglio; Secretary, V. E. Monte; Deck Delegate, Salvatore Striglio; Engine Delegate, James R. Konda; Steward Delegate, Fred B. Sheetz. $12.25 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. COLUMBIA (U.S. Steel) January 25—Chairman B. J. Waturski; Sec­ retary, M. S. Sospina. Ship's dele­ gate reported that there are no beefs and everything is running along very smoothly. PENN CARRIER (Penn), Febru­ ary 25—Chairman, R. Daville; Sec­ retary, J. G. Lakwyk; Ship's Dele­ gate, W. R. Thompson; Deck Dele­ gate, Paul Arthofer; Engine Dele­ gate, Gregory Orozco; Steward Delegate, Dan M. Harp. Few hours disputed OT in deck and engine de­ partments. ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman), March 1—Chairman, R. V. Dillon; Secretary, C. M. Gray; Deck Dele­ gate, Lawrence D. Stone; Engine Delegate, M. Darawich; Steward Delegate, George H. Bryant, Jr. No ISeefs were reported by department delegates. Steward suggests one more man in galley as galley is not automated. Also bonus in Middle East war area. The Seattle (Sea-Land) was just back from a 35-day voyage to North Europe, and SlU Representative E. B. AAcAuley was on hand to make sure all beefs were settled. Here he Is talking with Ship's Chairman Daniel Ticer (left) and Deck Delegate John Shields. Ticer sails as bosun and has been going to sea for more than 20 years. Shields went through HISS training at Piney Point in January 1969, and upgraded to AS at the school in November. �SEAFARERS April, 1970 Merlyn Arfliur Cousino, 39: Brother Cousino passed away on February 12 at St. Vincent Hospital, Tole­ do, Ohio. He joined the SIU in the Port of . Toledo in 1962 : and sailed as a 'deckhand. A native of Erie, Michigan, Broth­ er Cousino was living there when he died. Among his survivors is his wife, Margie. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery in Erie. Joseph Brnsich, 75: Seafarer Brusich was an SIU pensioner home in Phila­ delphia on Feb|| ruary 15 from "* natural causes. A native of Yu­ goslavia, Brother ] Brusich joined I the Union in the Port of Philadelphia and worked as a deckhand. Burial was in Yugoslavia. .I.- Herman Landry, 52: Seafarer Landry died on November 27, 1969 at Veter­ ans Administra­ tion Hospital in Birmin^am, , Alabama from natural causes. A native of Port Eads, Louisiana, he was living in New Orleans at the time of his death. Brother Landry joined the Union in the Port of New Orleans in 1956 and sailed in the deck department. He is a Naval veteran of World War II. Among his survivors is his sister, Mrs. Ethel Babin. — Theodore James Johnson, 62; Brother Johnson died on March 3 as the result of injuries received when he was hit by a truck while working on a diana. Seafarer S JHJohnson, who was waiting for the Great Lakes season to open, lived in Sault Ste. Marie, Michi­ gan. He was a native of Missouri and had joined the Union in Sault Ste. Marie in 1961. He worked as a dredgeman. Brother Johnson served in the Marines from 1928 to 1932. Among his survivors is his wife, Sadie. Burial was in Maplegrove Cemetery in Detour, Michigan. Glenn Farris Douglas, 42: Brother Douglas passed away on January 7 from natural causes at USPHS Hospital in New Orleans. He joined the SIU in the Pbrt of New York in 1961 and sailed in the deck department as an AB. A native of Middleboro, Kentucky, Brother Douglas was making his home in New Or­ Frank Peter Scourkeas, 49: leans when he died. He was a Seafarer Scourkeas passed away naval veteran of World War II. on February 4 Burial was in Grove Cemetery, in Houston, Casey County, Kentucky. Texas from na­ ^ tural causes. A Allen Boone, 62: Seafarer native of Lin­ Boone died on February 9 from coln, California, natural causes at Brother Scour­ his home in San keas was living Francisco. He in Houston ¥St^ joined the Un- when he died. He joined the ^ ion in the Port Union in the Port of Houston : ^ of New York in and sailed in the deck depart­ / I 1952 and sailed ment as an OS. Brother Scour­ in the engine keas was a Naval veteran of 3O4 department. He World War II.^Burial was in was a native of Nanticoke, Veterans Administration Ceme­ Pennsylvania. Creiriation was in tery in Houston. Skylawn Memorial Park in California. Among his survivors is his daughter, Geraldine A. William Ernest Reeves, 63: Moncrief. Brother Reeves died of natural causes in Doc­ James Hiomas Corlls, 64: tors Hospital, Brother Corlis passed away in Groves, Tex­ from natural as on March 3, causes on Feb­ the day of his ruary 4 at Char­ 63rd birthday. A ity Hospital, native of Louisi­ New Orleans. ana, Seafarer He joined the Reeves was liv­ SIU in 1951 in ing in Orange, Texas when he the Port of New passed away. He joined the Orleans and Union in the Port of Houston sailed in the deck department. in 1969 and sailed as captain Among his survivors is his wife, aboard an IBU tug. Among his Anuncietta. Burial was in St. survivors is his wife, Marie. Vincent de Paul Cemetery in Burial was in Wilkenson Ceme­ New Orleans. tery, Orange, Texas. Joseph Herman Amberson, 47: Seafarer Amberson was an SIU pensioner who died on No­ vember 7, 1969 in Contra Costa County Hospital in Martinez, California as the result of injuries Ireceived when he was hit by a vehicle the same day. Brother Amberson joined the Union in Seattle and sailed in the deck department. A native of Alabama, Seafarer Amber­ son was living in Concord, California when he passed away. He spent over six years in the Navy. Among his survi­ vors is his wife, Eleanor. Burial was in Memory Gardens Ceme­ tery. John S. Holley, Jr., 43: Brother Holley was reported missing at sea January 17 while sailing on board the Windjammer Susie in the east­ ern north Pacif­ ic. Seafarer Hol­ ley joined the SIU in the Port of Mobile in 1945 and sailed in the deck department as an AB. A native of Texas, Broth­ er Holley was making his home in Alabama when he was re­ ported missing. Among his survivors is his wife, Emo Jean. J ^1/ Page Twenty Nine LOG Peter Joseph Lannon, 72: Seafarer Lannon was an SIU pensioner who passed away March 8 at Mil­ :i ford Hospital, Milford, Con­ necticut. He joined the Union the Port of S.- ' I New Orleans in 1944 and sailed in the engine department. A native of Provi­ dence, Rhode Island, Brother Lannon was living in Milford when he died. He was in the Navy from 1919 until 1936. Among his survivors is his daughter, Mrs. Thelma Burr. Burial was in Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford. Nfls Lomsen, 79: Brother Lomsen was an SIU pensioner who died of na­ tural causes on February 13 in New Orleans. He was an oldtimer in the Un­ ion having joined in 1939 in the 1 Port of New Or­ leans. Seafarer Lomsen sailed in the deck department and when he retired he ended a phenomenally long sailing ca­ reer of over 64 years. A native of Norway, Brother Lomsen was making his home in New Orleans when he passed away. Burial was in St. Bernard Cemetery, Louisiana. ^ Lewis Raymond Scheuing, 51; Seafarer Scheuing died on February 8 in USPHS Hospi­ tal in Seattle, Washington. He joined the Un­ V, fc-v ion in the Port of New York in 1954 and sailed . / in the engine de­ partment. A native of Phila­ delphia, Brother Scheuing was making his home in Seattle when he passed away. Among his survivors is his wife, Midori. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Seattle. British May Cast Fathom Over the Side for Good LONDON—As part of its general change over to the metric system of weights and measures. Great Britain may soon give the fathom—the ancient nautical measure for six feet of water—the permanent deep six. In an announcement that must have made the Ancient Mariner of the famous poet turn over in his grave, the British government has asked Parliament to authorize the use of only metric units of measure aboard all British merchant and naval vessels. This request, a government spokesman said, is the first step towards sending the fathom to Davy Jones' Locker. John Horner, a former merchant seaman who is now a Labor member of Parliament, told a House of Commons committee that he received the news of the government's request "with a sorrowful heart." He asked sadly, "Are we bidding farewell to the fathom?" Other members of the British Parliament, considering the past glories of Britain's naval history, have expressed the feeling that it would be ironic and sad for Great Britain to be the first of the world's leading maritime nations to send the fathom overboard. The fathom was arrived at as a unit of measure for six feet of water because it represented the average span of a man's arms. Just Back From Europe 'ri c-ll.t y j Mike Doherty (right), who sails AB, goes over his overtime record with SIU Representative E. B. McAuley during payoff on the Transoregon (Seatrain), as Ship's Secretary Thad Deloach looks on. The Transoregon had just returned to Port Newark from a 24-day voyage to Rotterdam, Bremerhaven, and Southhampton. �Page lliiity SEAFARERS April, 1970 LOG What's New? DIRBCTCmiro UNION HAULS SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers These two graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship were both sailing wiper on the Newark (Sea-Land) when she pulled into Hoboken fc- drydock: Bob Rogers (left) attended HISS at Piney Point in April, 1969. Mario Roulhac graduated in December. Both plan to attend the HISS upgrading school to get FOWT endorsements. NtESIOENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRBIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shapard Llndiay Wllllami Al Tanner Robert Matthawi SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS ITS 4th Ave., Iklyn. (212) HY f-llOO ALPENA, MICH 800 N. Second Ave. (517) EL 4-3111 BALTIMORE, Md 1211 E. ialtlmore St. (301) EA 7-4700 BOSTON, Mail Ill Atlantic Avenue (117) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 735 Waihlnoton St. S1U (7141 TL 3-9257 IBU (711) TL 3-9259 CHICA60, III 9311 Ewing Ave. SlU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9S70 CLEVELAND, Ohio Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boycott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or "which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions involved, and will be amended from time to time.) 4> Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fit7gerald,» "Old Elk" "Cabin StiU," W. L. WeUer Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) <|> Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) <I> Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Boren Clay Products Co. (United Brick and Qay Workers) "HIS" hrand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves Richman Bros, and Sewell Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) ^ Aflantic Products Sports Goods (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) 1420 W. 2Sth St. (211) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich 10221 W. Jeffenon Avo. (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3rd St. (210) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Boi 207 415 Main St. (ill) EL 7-2441 ^—- Gypsum Wallboard American Gypsum Co. (United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers International) HOUSTON. Tax JACKSONVILLE, Fla JERSEY CITY, N.J MOBILE, Ala —— R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) NEW ORLEANS, La Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section Chicago ... May 12—^7:30 p.m. I MeetinK held at Galveston wharves, t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. • Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port Kewa. May 12—^7:30 p.m. May 13—7:30 p.m. May 15—7:30 p.m. May 15—7:30 p.m. May 15—^7:30 p.m. May 11—^7:30 p.m. May 11—^7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans. May 12—5:00 p.m. Mobile May 13—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia. May 5—^5:00p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans. May 12—7:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and un­ licensed) . May 6—5:00 p.m. Mobile .... May 13—^7:00 p.m. May 7—5:00 p.m. New York .. May 4—7:00 p.m. Norfolk Philadelphia. May 5—^7:00p.m. Houston ... May 11—5:00 p.m. Baltimore .. May 6—^7:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region ^Houston .. May 11—^7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Great Lakes SIU Meetings May 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Detroit May 4—2:00 p.m. Baltimore May 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Alpena May 4—^7:00 p.m. •Norfolk Buffalo . May 4—^7:00 p.m. May 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. May 4—7:30 p.m. Chicago . May 4—^7:00 p.m. Jersey City Duluth .. May 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. May 4—^7:00 p.m. Frankfort 115 3rd'St. (703) 422-1492 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2404 S. 4th St. (215) DE 4-3BIB • PORT ARTHUR, To 1340 Seventh St. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., IS3I Million St. (415). 424-6793 1311 Fernandex Juncot Stop 20 724-2040 SEATTLE, Wash 250S FInt Avanuo (204) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 4577 Gravoli Avenue (314) 752-4500 TAMPA, Fla Pioneer Flour Mill (United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drink and Distillery Work­ ers Local 110, San Antonio, Texas) tSault St. Marie Buffalo ... Duluth ... Cleveland . Toledo ... Detroit ... Milwaukee . 430 Jackion Avo. (504) 529-7544 NORFOLK, Va SANTURCE, P.R Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drink and Distillery Workers) 5004 Canal St. (713) WA B-3207 2400 Pearl St. (904) EL 3-09B7 99 Montgomery St. (201) HE S-9424 I South Lawranco St. (205) HE 2-1754 SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans. May 12—2:30 p.m. Mobile .... May 13—2:30 p.m. Wilmington . May 18—2:00 p.m. San Fran. .. May 20—2:00 p.m. May 22—2:00 p.m. Seattle New York .. May 4—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia. May 5—^2:30 p.m. Baltimore .. May 6—2:30 p.m. Detroit .... May 4—2:30 p.m. Houston ... May 11—^2:30 p.m. TOLEDO, Ohio 312 Harrlion St. (013) 229-2788 93S Summit St. f4l9) 248-349! WILMINGTON, Calif., 4S0 Seaiide Ave. Terminal liland, Calif. (213) 832-728S ANYTIME-ANYWHSRE ^ MEANS NO MORE SHIP! YOKOHAMA, Japan..Iieya BIdg., Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 2014971 Ext. 281 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives ond their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records ore available at the head­ quarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available- in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Earl Shepord, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Beard 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N. Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to ore available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of oil SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY-SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitu­ tional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in on editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this fbsponsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies ore to be paid to anyone in any ofBcial capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for some. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to moke a payment and is given on official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to moke such- payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies ore available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution sp as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits hove always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they ore encouraged to take on active role in oil rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has roffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the' waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights ore clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, notional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he Is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD ore entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above right* have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitution! right of access to Union records or information, he should Immediateiy notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. �Page Thirty One rjlHE TRANSnVDIANA (Seatrain) returned to Port Newark recently after making a nearly two month vpyage to ports in Europe with a mixed cargo carried in containers. When she arrived state-side, she was met by SIU representatives who assisted at the pay-off. , A K -V Seafarer yValter Sauvan, who sails as wiper aboard the.Transindiana, takes time out now that the ship is in port to read the latest issue of the LOG. Brother Sauvan found the trip to be an enjoyable one. M SIU Vice President Earl Shepard (seated, left) and SIU Patrolman Luigi lovino (seated, right) discuss union matters with Seafarer Nick Kondylas, steward on the Transindiana, and other members of the crew. Among the matters discussed were the provisions of the new SIU Constitution. I. <" « i iI •\ 1 '> i Seafarer Eric Joseph, who sails as officers' BR, spends time at the end of voyage looking over his scrapbook of newspaper clippings. Brother Joseph has collected a wide variety of clippings which cover not only important events in his own life but also those events of importance in the history of the SIU. A hot cup of coffee on a cold day always hits the spot, and John Hester (right) of the steward department, pours out a piping cup of the fine brew for Harold Holderfield, who sails as an OS. The Transindiana's steward department, as always, received g "job well done" at the end of voyage. U:' fV 1/ ,A |i!3 > • •• i.- Wide-angle photo of the Transindiana shows the vessel making final maneuver into her dock. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1970 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CONFERENCE SEEKS RELIEF FOR NONCONTIGUOUS AREA REP BLATNIK SEES HOPE FOR LAKES HALL TELLS CONFERENCE SHIP AMERICAN PROGRAM NEEDED FOR SUCCESS EXPORTS CARRIED BY FOREIGN SHIPS COST AMERICAN JOBS: KIRKLAND CONGRESSMEN WANT, READ LETTERS FORM CONSTITUENTS MAINE DEVELOPING SEA FARMS TO INCREASE FISHING HARVEST POLAND BUILDING UP MERCHANT FLEET WITH BOOST FROM SOVIET UNION SEAFARER ROTTARIS DOWN ON THE FARM AFTER 35 REWARDING YEARS AT SEA LABOR UNIONS PAVED WAY IN EQUAL RIGHTS FIGHT PRESIDENT JACKSON CREW RESCUES 7 FROM STORM BATTERED SCHOONER REP LEGGET URGES EXTENSION OF SHIP CONSTRUCTION DIFFERENTIALS SEAMAN’S LOVE LETTERS TRANSLATED BY GREAT OLD LADY IN YOKOHAMA HOME FROM EUROPE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/1970 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXII, No. 4 1970 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/bc6c2f425eb0e0c6369dbd78b8e45e7c.PDF ba96404674768734123e538671b4ce8a PDF Text Text SEAFARERSteOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO SlU Scholarships Now $10,000 Continuing the SIU tradition of help for the union's members, the SIU Scholarship Committee announced that future scholarship winners will receive $10,.000 toward their college education, an increase from the current level of $6,000. The new scholarship level wiU take effect May I. Increased benefits will not be retroactive. rr The committee said it took the action because it feels that the JSIU scholarships should he the best available, and because the price of a college education continues to rise above the average person's ability to pay. Scholarships have been awarded to 26 Seafarers and 62 dependents of Seafarers in the pro­ gram's 17-year history. Eligible candidates are judged on the basis of high school grades and scores achieved on the College Entrance Examination Board tests or the American College Tests. The judging panel consists of a number of college and university professors. Winners of the SIU scholarships are free to study any discipline of their choice at the accredited college or university of their choice. Previous winners have received degrees in science, social science, humanities and the arts, and their college majors have ranged from anthropology to zo­ ology. In sum, the scholarship winners have broadened their horizons and increased their knowledge when costs and other factors might have prevented them from attaining a higher education. I . J tr It is a proud history of accomplishment and one that the new SIU scholarship level will add to in years to come. In This Issued: SIU Education Conference: Another Step Forward...Page 3 Congress Conducts Hearings on Hospital Closings... Page 11 r Prompt U.S. Action Urged to Halt Tuna War...Page 13 Maritime Future Discussed at Tulane Forum Page 15 Great Lakes Ships Get Ready for New Season... Page 16 �Unity the Key to Maritime Future Says Rep. Garmatz V V ^ A portion of the large gathering of labor, business and government olBcials listen as Rep. Garmatz delivers his address calling for mari­ time unity in the years ahead. New SlU-Manned Vessel Joins Fleet A ship that will provide more jobs for Seafarers, the new built Overseas Arctic is now making trial stops at a number of Mediterranean ports. The SlU-contracted vessel was launched in September at the Bethlehem Steel Corpora­ tion's Sparrows Point shipyard in Baltimore, Md. She was built for a subsidiary of Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. and is the second of two vessels of her class built at the yard. The first is the Overseas Alaska, launched last summer and now making the run along the East Coast. The Overseas Arctic has a capacity of approximately 524,000 barrels of oil in her 15 tanks and can discharge a full cargo in about 15 hours. Single Accommodations Her overall length is 731 feet and she weighs 62,000 deadweight tons. Each Seafarer will have a single, fully air-conditioned room which the company says is "of the most modem design." The ship operates at a normal sea speed of 15Vi knots gen­ erated by a 20,000-shaft horse­ power turbine driving a single screw. The Arctic has an extended cruising range of about 15,700 miles and her storerooms are large enough to hold a sixmonths supply of stores. The Overseas Arctic is equip­ ped with Bethlehem centralized control which allows control of the engine from the bridge. This system uses remote opera­ tion of the main propulsion plant for all ahead, astern, and maneuvering conditions, includ­ ing standby. According to the company, "the latest in navigation and safety-at-sea equipment is pro­ vided, all of which are in ac­ cordance with the latest regula­ tions of the U.S. Coast Guard." The chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee urged management, labor and government to work together to aid the American shipping industry until imple­ mentation of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 provides new ships to reverse oiu: mari­ time decline. Rep. Edward A. Garmatz (D-Md.) told guests at a limcheon sponsored by the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment that American-flag ship­ ping is in a doldrum between passage and implementation of the legislation. "Let's be brutally honest about it. Let's all of us—in govermnent, in management and in labor — concede that hard times are still with us and they're going to be with us for some time to come," the Balti­ more Democrat told guests of the 7.5 million member MTD in Washington, D.C. Maritime Blueprint He called the 1970 legisla­ tion merely a "blueprint" of a plan to rejuvenate the Ameri­ can maritime industry. "We have acted on an au­ thorization bill that will begin funding that program. It will be followed by an appropria­ tions bill to make the dollars available. If the appropriations bill matches the authorization dollar for dollar, we will have enacted the largest peacetime maritime budget in the nation's history," he told the assem­ blage. "But ... the fact that we have made the dollars available doesn't automatically bring about the revitalization of our fleet," he warned. "Applica­ tions must be filed by the to fully utilize American-flag shipowners. They must be merchant ships to carry gov­ processed by the Maritime Ad­ ernment - generated cargo — ministration. Ships must be de­ military, foreign aid and agri­ signed. Components must be cultural. Anything else would assembled. Keels must be laid. be more than just a mistake. It The long and arduous task of would be a total abrogation of building ships must be begun, the responsibility the governAnd each of these steps takes ment accepted when it joined time, So it will be a long in enactment of the 1970 mari­ time perhaps as much as time law," Garmatz said. three years — before the ships The committee chairman we're talking about today hit also called for American busi­ the water, are fitted out, and ness and industry to shoulder are ready to be put into service." responsibility to keep American ships on the high seas. Citing Offers Program economic advantages that some He predicted that during private American shippers have these preparations many of our used as an excuse to place their antiquated vessels still in serv­ ice will be sold for scrap since cargoes on foreign vessels, Gar­ they will have "worn out com­ matz urged business to heed pletely and can no longer be the call to rescue our maritime patched up and held together tradition in its hotir of need. with scotch tape, chewing gum Cooperation Needed and baling wire." "Enjoying the American The 24-year House veteran offered a program to keep the standard of living is one thing. merchant marine operating Killing the goose that just might lay the golden egg is during the interim. "First of all, of course, we something else again. So I urge have to maximize the Ameri­ you to be realistic—to keep can carriage of cargo aboard the economics of your industry the ships now sailing," he de­ on an even keel. And most of all, I urge you to keep Amer­ clared. "The world's biggest shipper ican ships operating," he told is the United States govern­ the MTD representatives and ment. And that government has guests from government and already made its commitment industry. "We need a productive mer­ to the merchant marine — a chant marine. Small as it is, old commitment in terms of its participation in the drafting of as it is, slow as it, the Amer­ the Merchant Marine Act of ican merchant marine must b6 1970 and its signing into law— kept alive during the next few a commitment in terms of the crucial years. And keeping it largest peacetime budget re­ alive is the business of everyquest on record for a maritime body in this room—of everyprogram. This commitment body involved in maritime atfmust be matched now, by the fairs—in government, in indusgovemment making every effort try, in labor," he concluded. THE PRESIDENTS REPORT by PAUL HMl '^his issue of the LOG carries a six-page report on the recent Seafarers Educational Conference held at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point, Maryland. There is much about this Educational Conference that is significant: • It is the most ambitious program in the educa­ tion field undertaken thus far by the SIU—a pro­ gram that covered every phase of the union's activities, not only in the day-to-day administration of the con­ tract, but in the functioning of all of the SIU's pro­ grams that serve the members asea and ashore. • It is the forerunner of a continuing series of Education Conferences—conferences that each month will bring a steady flow of members to the union's education nerve center, where they can remain fully informed about the union's programs and fully in­ volved in shaping the programs of the future. • It is consistent with the accelerating pace of the SIU's entire educational effort—an effort that now includes the opportunity for young men, just entering the industry, to receive the equivalent of a high school diploma; an effort that soon will be expanded so that the high school equivalency opportunity will be made available to veteran Seafarers who were denied this educational opportunity in their younger days; an effort that, over time, will be augmented by a special university extension program geared to Page 2 helping Seafarers pursue higher education while still going to sea. • It focuses renewed attention on the SIU's up­ grading program—a program which makes it pos­ sible for the man who is making the sea his career to attain higher skills, and thus qualify for higher wages in this industry. The Education Conference at Piney Point was, in every sense of the word, a two-way street. General sessions at the end of each day's workshop exposed the union's leadership to the ideas, suggestions and recommendations of the men who had come to the conference after being elected by their fellow Sea­ farers in each major port. of this conference have come a series of recom­ Outmendations which are being taken back to the membership for appropriate action at membership meetings—and the rank-and-file decisions on each of these subjects will become the basic policy for the SIU. (A full report on the members' policy decisions will be published in a special issue of the LOG.) This first Educational Conference—and those which will follow—are in keeping with a tradition that has been a part of the SIU since its earliest days. It has always been this union's belief that an informed mem­ bership is a responsible membership; that an involved membership translates into a union that serves the Seafarer and the organization best. -t, We think this tradition has served the members and the union well. Over the years, we have been able to defend ourselves against the onslaught of an industry bent on our emasculation—and we did it through an informed, active membership. In the early days, we beat back the attacks of the Communist Party bent on our destruction—and we did it through an in­ formed, active membership. Over the years, we have battled back against those in government who would like to tie our hands at the bargaining table and render us impotent in the political arena—and we have done it through an informed, active member­ ship. -1-1 ~ Some of those who have sought to put us on the mat are, themselves, virtually extinct. But others who oppose us are still very much alive, still very active, still determined—^if they can—to take us to the wall. It will take an increasingly informed, and increas­ ingly active membership to stand up against these new assaults. W 41 members to do this job. WeWehavehavethethededicated tools to do the job—in the fonn of our programs of action and in our educational en­ deavors. The continuing challenge is to bring the members and the programs together. Because that's the only way that we can achieve maximum effective­ ness. And that is our goal. 'i - JTJ J r2 Seafarers Log �Seafarers Educational Conference 250 Delegates from 14 Ports Examine Their Common Problems Piney Point, Md. They came from 14 ports -250 rank-and-file Seafarers in search of a new understanding of their imion and of their common problems. From Baltimore, Boston, Houston, Jackson­ ville, Mobile, New Orleans, New York, Nor­ folk, Philadelphia, San Francisco, San Juan, Seattle, Tampa and Wilmington, by plane and bus, they came to the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship for the first full-scale Seafarers Educational Conference. They came to study, to learn, to question and to discuss the problems facing their union and their industry. Finally, they came to make rec­ ommendations concerning the operation of the union, its rules, regulations and responsibilities. On the first morning of the two-week meet­ ing, with study brief bags in hand, delegates headed for the auditorium aboard the Charles S. Zimmerman, one of the school's training ships. There, they were greeted by SIU President Paul Hall who quickly set the main theme of the meeting when he declared: "The purpose of this conference is to allow us an opportunity to review some of the problems which face us. It will give us a chance to see where we are coming from. It will give us a chance to see whwe we stand today and where we are going. "This industry is in a difficult position," he declared, "so difficult, in fact, that for the next two or three years we're going to go through one of the most trying periods in the history of the American maritime industry." The trying times ahead, he asserted, could best be met if "we all work together to make the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 work and work right." He continued: "The problems of today are quite different from those we faced years ago. All of our struggles then were at the point of production —the picket lines, the docks, the streets. "Today, the enemy is different. He comes in the form of federal agencies and nmaway flags. The game today is quite different and we have to play it a different way. We have to answer our problems with a higher degree of intelligence. We have to understand the day in which we live. "I see a lot of familiar faces in this room and a lot of them I was on the bricks with—taking on the toughest, meanest group of shipowners in the world. It's been brutal. "Those of us who have lived in this business and have accumulated some degree of experi­ ence, know that the best thing that we can do for om- people, for our sons and brothers—^for the next generation of sailors—the best thing we can do for them is to leave them a better world. We're the product of our time and by our II fight we've made it possible for another genera­ tion to come into a world where a sailor has some degree of respect. We've given this new generation a good maritime law and a union which has the respect of the entire labor move­ ment. "But remember, this will mean nothing if we do not pass on the benefit of our experience. We've got to tell the new generation that the game is different. Times change, ships change, ports change, and sailors change. Even our problems^ change. "We have to change, too. No longer can just a stout heart win the day. We have to be able to think and to understand. We have to know who we are, what we are, and what we are trying to do." Hall then told of plans to "develop here, near this school, something that is new and different. We want to build a model village for seamen— a village for 500 to 800 families—where sailors will be in the majority." Hall told the delegates that "we'll have a community where the majority know us and know our problems and face the same problems. We'll do for ourselves what other communities cannot do." Summing up, he concluded: "We are attempt­ ing to bridge the gap between the professional sailor and a better life and bridge it in a fashion less painful than in the past. We've made great progress. "We must recognize that to have a better world, we must make it for ourselves. We owe it to ourselves to do the best for ourselves that we can. "We'll do that through the process of educa­ tion, through the process of knowing how to fight for a better life and a better world. "One way to do this is through implementa­ tion of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. We fought for that law. We won the victory. Now we have to win the implementation. We must nail it down and make it work. "If we were big enough to win it, then we're big enough to keep it." From these general discussions came a series of recommendations now being considered throughout the union. A full report on these recommendations will appear at a later date in a special issue of the Seafarers Log. Photos on this page show Delegate Ed Casey from New York being greeted by New York Port Patrolmen George McCartney, left, and E. B. McAuley, right; delegates heading for the first general session; seated in the audito­ rium; and Delegates Frank Conforto, New Or­ leans, and Alvin Smith, Mobile, listening in­ tently to speakers. Other photos and articles about the conference appear on the following pages in this issue. Wir^ - liS;.'-' • • April 1971 Page 3 �HLSS: A Stake In the Future "I wish we had something like this when I first went to sea." That's what many delegates to the Seafarers Educational Conference said after spending a full day learning about and examining the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship at Piney Point, Md. For most delegates, it was a first look at the growing facility and, both in workshops and general sessions, they expressed surprise and pleasure at the smooth efficiency of the opera­ tion. Delegates learned that the school is the largest training facility for merchant seafarers in the United States, approved by the Coast Guard and the result of joint cooperation between the SIU and ship operators under contract with the union. Hazel Brown, director of academic education, told delegates that the school is providing op­ portunities for young people—many of them drop-outs—to take vocational and academic training in preparation for careers as profes­ sional sailors. She explained that the school provides entry training in three general areas, as follows: Vocational. For the young man seeking a career at sea, the emphasis is on learning through doing. Trainees learn basic skills in all ship departments—deck, engine and steward. Academic. The school offers academic courses for trainees who wish to further their education. Those who want to earn a High School Equiv­ alency Certificate participate in the General Educational Development Program. Trainees also may participate in remedial reading and independent study programs. Labor HIstoiy. Each trainee receives a solid background in the history of the merchant marine, the American labor movement and their own union, the SIU. The school also offers upgrading training to help Seafarers move up the seniority ladder. The curriculum includes classroom instruction, onthe-job training, labor movement history and academic assistance, if desired. Delegates were informed during the general session that SIU members may participate in school programs, particularly the academic and high school equivalency programs. They also learned that plans are underway to provide similar programs through correspond­ ence courses being prepared by the University of Nebraska. Examining the physical facilities at the school, delegates found that virtually all training takes place aboard ships. They also found, aboard the Zimmerman, a modern library—possibly the finest maritime labor library in the world. They examined another aspect of the Piney Point operations—the Seafarers Vacation Cen­ ter. This is a center where SIU members, their wives and children can enjoy rest, relaxation, sports, fine food and excellent accommodations at a fraction of the cost of other vacation re­ treats. For SIU vacationers, there are facilities for sailing, swimming, fishing, water skiing, bowling, billiards, tennis, horseback riding, basketball and a golf driving range. In addition, baby sitting services are available and soon there will be a "summer camp" for the youngsters. During the general session on the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, conference delegates were told that the school "is an ex­ pression of faith in ourselves—an expression of our hope for a better tomorrow for all Seafarers. It is our stake in the future." Delegate after delegate approached the audi­ torium microphones to comment favorably on all they had seen and learned about the school at Piney Point. There was only one criticism— voiced often—that "we should have done all this years ago." Workshop chairmen, who delivered special reports at the general session, included Carlos Canales, Wilmington; Pete De Capua, Seattle; Walter Grosvenor, New York; Lee Gillain, Jacksonville; Thurston Lewis, New Orleans; Michael OToole, New York; Jim Thomas, New, Orleans; and Lucien Drew, Norfolk. Delegates James Parrish, left, and Irwin Sherman, probably the young­ est and oldest delegates at the conferenee, discuss their careers as professional sailors. Delegates^ 18 to 68, See No 'Generation Gap Despite the fact that there is more than 50 years difference in their ages, SIU Brothers Irwin "Monk" Sherman and James Parrish have much in common. Both are professional sailors; both served as delegates to the Seafarers Educational Confer­ ence; and both have been at the Piney Point facility before. Sherman, who wiU be 69 in August, was making his second visit to Piney Point. He at­ tended a Crew's Conference last November. Parrish, just turned 18, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in June 1969, and also attended a Crew's Conference last year. The delegates, possible the youngest and oldest at the con­ ference, agreed that the twoweek meeting offered a chance to learn about every facet of SIU operations. Parrish, who started sailing as a wiper, has since upgraded to FWT and qualified for his Coast Guard QMED certifica­ tion through the SIU upgrading program. He hopes now to take advantage of the high school equivalency program either at HLSS or through shipboard cor­ respondence courses. Pointing out some of the changes made recently, Parrish explained that "trainees really learn more about a ship with the new vocational training set­ up and the academic program is really a blessing. I intend to participate all I can." The young Seafarer came from a sailing family. He, a brother and a cousin all were referred to the school by his stepfather, Billy K. Nuckols, an SIU man also at the confer­ ence as a delegate. Sherman, the father of four children and grandfather of seven, sails in the steward de­ partment out of New Orleans. He joined the SIU in 1951 after sailing with the Army Trans­ port Service during World War II. He had high praise for the training facilities at Piney Point. "I'm glad that we can help kids like Jim Parrish go on to a better place in life. It's good to know we're able to help bring aboard a new and well-trained generation of sailers." Conference Delegates, HLSS Alumni, 'Rap' with Trainees It was "homecoming" for some delegates at the Seafarers Educational Conference. These were dele­ gates who had graduated from the school at Piney Point. . Seven former Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship trainees took advantage of their visit to hold a "rap session" with members of the current class of future Seafarers. They took a tour through the trainees' quarters and found that their future ship­ mates were full of questions about life at sea and how things were at the school in bygone years. Between the two groups—alumni and studentswas a bond that resulted in frank and earnest con­ versation. The younger men were quick to ask about the good and bad points of shipboard life and the alumni were just as quick to answer. The former HLSS students fielded questions from the trainees about all departments. The group in- Page 4 eluded: Mike O'Toole, New York; John Coleman, Mobile; Dan Abraham, Houston; Ben Varela, New York; Bill Mackey, New York; John McFall, New York; Tom Kelly, Philadelphia. One of the big points of concern for the trainees was the reception "by the oldtimers when we get aboard ship." Ben Valera answered the question with: "Don't worry about it. You'll all be working together. Do your job and no one will bother you. In fact, most of the crew will go out of its way to help you." The trainees were especially interested in the way in which Tom Kelly, younger than some of his questioners, qualified for his Third Assistant Engi­ neer's license. Kelly told how he progressed through the SIU engine department upgrading program following his graduation from Piney Point and enrolled in the Engi­ neer's License school, co-sponsored by the SIU and District 2 of MEBA. Kelly, who received his license last October, stressed the fact that he did not intend to stop at his present license but hoped to upgrade to Chief Engineer as he accumulates sufficient seatime. The round robin discussion included questions about the changes in the school facility over the years. The 1967-68 alumni told how they had helped to construct parts of the school during their training. John McFall summed up his thoughts on the over­ all progress of the school since 1967, saying: "It's really changed. They learn so much more now. I wish it was like this when I went through." The group broke their discussion when the trainees were called for the daily colors parade. Graduates returned to their work as conference delegates, im­ pressed with the progress they had seen. Seafarers Log / �I*- Describe Contract As The Book by Which We Work' good benesakl "h he for over^m bard over many years. We want Fi'S^LrS bene'fe TO%OT:.™« President Earl tracf tract and industry problems'con­ are They learned that the cnn ai7h V ^^^^'"ent negotiated" atthe bargaining table between SeTwa^"" ^"'' '"-e wVte the union and thp shir. It snells «. / shipowners. rater oh overtime IsBsH c;s,"£Sl 4'ZoLri7z'''^^'"That's u/hw ' ™atrsu«\r.aw"' be said. thTLit few aon'JSrleS h , HefrS^egrisZS " P' I Md later described It aT'X' book by which Seafarers work a ptarantee of diptity on te " ^a^ali ~ w'te |; r ( • -t^XTdrS?' r pllier unions have nnr „ r Delegates in a ^ "acon^ic cha?s'^ "''»' 'ace Delegates then went on tr> projected and expanded in the ta"ht'tSe.'%rrst'^^Houston; Duke TOson "K thfbackdrop offhTLd^^f"!^ P'oWems anS ' N ward Wilson, New YoA "''^" S/U ConsfituHon: Self-imposed isciplme for All Seafarers whfchT""-"°° "•= 'aw by consttaioT't 'r- 4 WW Se^ «ve as'Taiio'^ thk. nnjon members. It ic «U mSr' hin^self'Lr^flld u® ."ominate 'b7'Z'ZJ2"r «ocin.hrLn"^,''°''''''"yofseif fSty"S',i: "-'SSI's; SiVTarl;? was organized in I Q?s ™on nteeting or in "coretnT ''-'"a; Sc'ltHan, nLSr'tt' cts, San ScisS" EA study of the SIIT „ of "yVtS'fnd'lhrT'^'' Workshop chni^f r sessions on the Sm ^ 0 constitu- is-ii . ..• . :NVV.X Barron. New otS Lantb, San Francis^ .*s££=*s~ 4 Wd' ?y '^'•^ary-treas. constitution fa ?^"hv- """n ment which cha o^u- amended severef ever it ;« «w L "nies. How- lb "dS! change and tha • ' Jaws of laws change » ""^f^ation .i 1 y "iWonXt tast'^h' is the result rJr^ ! ^PPon. "It acrvingX d °' ""<''' aod ob­ it's our law b "Zd"''" "P'tonduct Tt'c ' snides our con• "s our textbook " Jife better and m ^bipboard and more peaceful " Delegates found that the Sin -"narbi^arH" : "»orne~ - .* \ tees every Seafarer; • The right to vote. April 1971 , 'aw: ?o™ rstTn^r " i::';i;r ~ ^ t Becaufe I jSve i~r'.sr.",sr5^«'bich helps me^ ^ ^'^^^ ini^rior. I movent th.^^ " -^•'-PP PP'on 'mok assures nut a we,conte are ^ "" r Because it is a comforting th u ^ ^ong seamen all over me the full support of an int ought to know that a oaid ' • "m ' ^^0 to be able"^"^ °'"®'""^®tion having thoLanr r that I have DIIVJ other seaman inThe "^embers. , with him ^s man to • •••V- .•>. Page 5 �r• Political Action—Our Fight To Improve the Sailors Life How important is political action and political education to the rank-and-file Seafarer? SIU Executive Vice President Cal Tamier had a ready answer. He told delegates: "The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 is the only meaningful maritime legislation since 1936. We're not completely happy with it. It's not Utopia. But it could help to solve many industiy prob­ lems. It could result in more union jobs. "Understand this. If we didn't have some political savvy and some political clout and some political guts, there would be no new maritime law. "That's how important political action and education are to every Seafarer. It's just another way in which we fight for our­ selves to improve our lives, to build something better for our­ selves." These are just some of the reasons for the Seafarers Political Action Donation (SPAD), Tanner said. Voluntary contributions to SPAD are put to work to help candidates dedicated to a strong merchant marine, and against candidates who would "short- At the mike, in general session, G. Quinones, Wilmington, asks a question. change" the merchant marine, he declared. Delegates learned that political action such as this is an Amer­ ican tradition and an American right actually written into the nation's Constitution by the founding fathers. This is the right of the people to choose their own goveniment representatives. Delegates found it is a tradition, too, in the U.S. labor move­ ment. In their studies of the subject, they harked back to the words of Samuel Gompers: "Reward your friends and punish your enemies." Study materials provided delegates pointed out that sailors still might be "slaves" if they hadn't taken some political action back around the turn of the century. And it was maritime labor that fought for passage of the Cargo Preference program so that American ships would get at least some government cargo and jobs for American sailors. Today, delegates learned, the fight continues to preserve the right of American ships to carry a share of government cargo and to implement the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Delegates diseased how anti-labor forces use political action in attempts to beat down the trade union movement—action dating back to 1794 when the first union was established in America. They studied some of the results of this anti-labor political action—the repressive Taft-Hartley and Landrum-Griflin Acts and other moves to imdermine the labor movement. With this in mind, delegates went on record in favor of expanded political action through a continuation of SPAD. One after another, in general session, delegates approached the microphones to condemn attempts to force the SIU and other unions to curtail and even end their political action and education programs. The consensus was that as free Americans and as union mem­ bers, Seafarers have the right to make contributions for political action in any way they see fit, firm in the knowledge that their contributions are being used to help assure a better future. Workshop chairmen for this session were Robert Cotton, Houston; James Dixon, Mobile; Everett Perry, Wilmington; Frank Lebda, New York;. Asa Moore, New York; George Quinones, Wilmington; Jack Ryan, Seattle; Frank Conforto, New Orleans. Legal Action^A Weapon To Thwart the Labor Movement The scales of justice are shifting and the weights are be­ ing stacked solidly against the labor movement, especially the SIU. The shift is taking the fight off the bricks and into the courts and the halls of Con­ gress. That's what SIU Counsel Howard Schulman told confer­ ence delegates in a session in­ volving the legal issues affect­ ing the SIU today. The prime topic of discus­ sion was the grand jury indict­ ment of the union itself and its officers, an indictment for "poli­ tical activity." "It was because we moved into the political arena—and moved with great success— that our so-called friends have moved against us in this fash­ ion," Schulman declared, add­ ing: "This indictment contains not a single charge of skull­ duggery. There is not a single charge in this indictment ex­ cept one slim count holding that the SIU violated the law Page 6 by—'conspiring' to give contri­ butions to politicians. "This is strictly a political action. You don't have to take my word for it. You've seen the indictment. It was printed in your imion newspaper. The SIU probably is the only union in the world with enough guts to print that kind of a docu­ ment in its newspaper." In both workshops and in the general session, Schulman explained some of the legal problems facing unions today. "Did you know that your officers must file reports which even lawyers have difficulty understanding?" he asked. "At the bottom of each form is a certification. If the union offi­ cer fails to certify, he could wind up in the can. "There is no authority in law for these certifications. It is simply a Labor Department rule. We've been telling the De­ partment for two years that they are making their own laws, but they have never re­ plied. "It's a fact of life that fed­ eral agencies, such as the La­ bor Department, prostitute their powers. The bureaucrats prostitute their powers and they are not subject to any redress. It's unique in our society that such unelected servants of the people sit at the switch and turn loose some awesome powers on the people. There is no re­ dress. They hide behind thenimmunity." Schulman went on to say that the fact that the union has enemies today is just a sign of the union's success. Conference delegates were in full agreement with this con­ clusion. They agreed, once again, that SPAD should be expanded and they called for a similar expansion of the Mari­ time Defense League. MDL, established in 1967 to provide legal assistance to SIU members, is of special impor­ tance to all Seafarers, delegates declared, and should be given their full support. Schulman capped the day's discussion by reminding that "we're the kids from the other side of the tracks. We are re­ cognized in small ways. But when it comes to meaningful things, the things that count, we get them only through our own efforts, our own labor, our own blood, our own money. That's why SPAD and MDL are so important to each of us." Chairmen for workshops were Harry Houston, San Francisco; Gilbert Delgado, Houston; Barney Kasmierski, Houston; William Koflowitch, New York; Tony Arcenaux, New Orleans; Paul Hunt, New Orleans; S. Cieslak, Boston; and Ed Brewer, Seattle. Delegates and instructors in a workshop session. Seafarers Log V 1 ^ * •-.'1 �'• History Points 4^.[ • t •i' 1,1 >,( Way to Future History is made by men and "you are making history today as members of the SIU." That's what SIU Vice President Lindsey Wil­ liams told conference delegates as they took iip the study of labor movement history and the development of their own union. Williams, both in workshop and general ses­ sions, referred to his personal involvement in the early days of the unions and declared: "In those days we fought for survival. We fought to make the union live. Today, the fight is different. To­ day we fight to make the industry live, to keep it a vital industry, to keep it alive and with jobs— union jobs." To find out how the SIU reached this critical point, delegates delved deeply into history—^first into the general story of the American Labor movement, then into the explicit details of the Seafarers' past. Study materials told them that the fight for a free labor movement in the United States dates back to the years immediately following the Revolutionary War. That's when low wages, long hours and poor working conditions forced workers into banding together into loose-knit unions. The first real labor union came into being in Philadelphia in 1794 when the Society of Journeyman Cordwainers (shoemakers) was formed. It was this union which called the na­ tion's first "organized" strike'in 1799. The Cordwainers fought back a proposed cut in wages. A few years later, however, the union asked for a modest pay raise. Again a strike was called and this time the employers were ready. The Cordwainers found themselves indicted on trumped up charges of criminal conspiracy. It wasn't until the late 1800's that the labor movement mustered enough strength to fight back effectively. The fight was brutal. Labor lost many battles but even in the losirfg, gathered strength through unity. Conference delegates found that the history of maritime , unions parallels that of the whole labor movement. One of the highlights of the conference was the "premiere" of a new SIU motion picture— Tomorrow Is Also A Day—a history of mari­ time labor and the SIU. The movie tells of the struggles of Seafarers to break the shackles of slavery. It graphically replays those days when a sailor was a slave to the ship, the ship's captain and the ship's owner. It tells of the first efforts by seamen to break their bonds, to organize unions. It tells of the heroic fight of Andrew Furuseth to win a measure of equality and decency for seamen. Tomorrow Is Also A Day covers the span of history through passage of the Seamen's Act of 1915 which stands as a tribute to Furuseth's determined effort to free his fellow seafarers. The film takes up the time following World War I when shipping companies went for the union jugular. It documents the brutal battles of the 1930's including the terror of the West Coast strike during which scores of seamen were killed or wounded. Finally, its studies the formation of the mod­ em union and discusses its early fights against communism, against unscrupulous shipowners, and climaxes with the victory of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. As various speakers declared, the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 is the most meaningful maritime legislation in history, designed to re­ vitalize the faltering industry. It must be im­ plemented. It must be made to work. Con­ ference delegates declared that the union should work now for that implementation. Workshop chairmen for sessions on history were I. K. Coats, Wilmington; Vincent Pizzitolo, New Orleans; Harold Ducloux, Mobile; Eric Joseph, New York; Don Bartlett, San Francisco; Albert Saxon, Mobile; R. Byrd, San Francisco; W. Simmons, Mobile. SIU Fringe Benefits: ^ f] 'Reality from a Dream' I/',' i kn •>> Fringe benefits, such as the SIU Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans, took up a full day of study for conference delegates who termed them "the most far-reaching improvements ever achieved for Seafarers." C. J. "Buck" Stephens, port agent from New Orleans, declared: "Our plans are the best in the entire maritime industry. No other union can approach these benefits. They are a reality shaped from an old dream. They are part of our stake in today and in tomorrow." The Seafarers Welfare Plan, delegates learned, was created as a result of collective bargaining between the union and its contracted companies. The companies first contributed to the plan in 1950 and it has been regularly improved since that time. The Welfare Plan provides many benefits for Seafarers including daily in-hospital benefits, death benefits, and maternity benefits. It covers a Seafarer's dependents and provides for regular physical examinations and eye care. The Seafarers Pension Plan provides two types of pension, one for disability, one for normal retirement. Either type gives the mem­ 7\pril 1971 ber a monthly annuity of $250—guaranteed. Under the disability provisions, a member may retire at age 55 after 20 years of service should he become totally disabled. He still gets the full annuity of $250 a month. Another unique feature of the plan provides that a member retains other benefits when he retires. Pensioners continue to be covered by the SIU Welfare Plan and so do their dependents. Vacation benefits for seamen were unheard of only a few years ago. The Seafarers Vacation Plan came into existence in 1950 and provided a vacation allowance of $115 a year. As aU other SIU fringe benefits have im­ proved, so has the vacation plan. Today, a member can count on a vacation allowance of from $1,000 to $1,400 per year—a benefit un­ equalled in many shoreside industries. Workshop chairmen for sessions on the SIU Pension, Welfare and Vacation Plans were George Annis, New Orleans; Jose Castell, Puerto Rico; J. W. Allen, Seattle; Charles Mazur, New Orleans; Earl Harrison, Tampa; Tom Garrity, New Orleans; Fernando Munoz, Puerto Rico; James Sanders, New York. •I.N MKMORV ' ItOUE BROTH 1.K g^^OFTHt. .SEAF'A'RERS IN rERNATiONAl. %/UNION WHO GAVETHEIR I.IVK.S INlTrtE^RVICF. of . THSR COulTTSVi The motion picture "The Enemy Below," a story of a duel between a German submarine and an American vessel dur­ ing World War II, stirred some unpleasant memories among some conference delegates. Three of them, who were aboard torpedoed ships during the War, recalled that it was a "pretty frightening experience" to have your ship sunk from under you. Edward Robinson and Lewis "Curley" Goodwin from New York and Elmer Barnhill, who sails out of Houston, lived through that experience. Robinson, 63, was sailing aboard the SlU-manned Robert Bacon in July 1943 off the coast of Madagascar when a torpedo struck his ship at 3 a.m. "We had just discharged a load of tanks in Egypt and were headed to Durban, South Africa by way of the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean when we got hit," he recalled. "I was down below," the fireman-oiler said, "when it hit. The cap­ tain gave the order to abandon ship and we took to the boats. "When we were away, the sub put two more torpedoes into her and she went down pretty fast. We lost four men who had been sleeping on the deck when the first torpedo hit." Goodwin remembers the day "War" was declared. He was aboard the Algic in port at Durban, South Africa, when the war broke out. He and other crew members, including SIU Vice President Earl Shepard, painted the hull and super­ structure with fish oil, as a makeshift camouflage, and sailed to Savannah safely. He later survived a torpedoing in 1943. Elmer Barnhill, a bosun now sailing out of Houston, saw extensive action during the war. Among his recollections, he maintains that he was probably the first member of the American merchant marine to visit Rome after its liberation. "I was on a ship tied up for unloading when the news came that the allies were approaching Rome," he remembers. "I got the captain's permission to go ashore and I decided to hitch-hike to Rome. I arrived there about a day after our troops had gone in. It was quite an experience." EarUer in the war, Barnhill had another memorable ex­ perience while sailing aboard the Benjamin Harrison, loaded with trucks, tanks and ammunition. Their 33-ship convoy was sailing about 150 miles south of the Azores, enroute to Algiers, when a torpedo attack crippled five ships in the convoy. "I was in the messhall, playing cards, when the attack started. The general alarm sounded and then we got hit," he recalled. "The captain rang abandon ship and I hung on a Jacob's ladder for 45 minutes waiting to get into a lifeboat. Four of our lifeboats had swamped in the heavy seas. I finally got into a boat and we drifted for about two hours before we were picked up by a Norwegian ship, the Alan A. Deal. "We continued to Oran and returned to the states aboard a troop transport. The Shawnee. We lost six men from our ship and there were many others lost from other ships that were sunk. We were lucky." In the top photo, Lewis Goodwin, left, and Ed Robinson look over the union's Honor Roll of those who lost their lives during the war. The bottom photo is of Elmer Barnhill. �The E SlU Education: A Turning Point Means Effort' During the discussion of education, one of the workshop chairmen told delegates what his research on the subject had discovered. Delegate Joe Galliano from New Orleans first gave the audience the dictionary definition of the word, but added his own thoughts to expand the topic and define it in a much broader sense. He took the word apart, letter by letter, and came up with the following: E The "E" in education means effort. The kind of effort that is necessary to put into something in order to get anything out of it. It also means efficiency, ex­ ploration, experience, economy, expression, enrich­ ment. It is, in fact, essential, etc., etc. D "D" means dedication, desire, distinction, develop­ ment, dignity, diplomacy. It is, in fact, a duty, etc., etc. U "U" means understanding. Usefulness, utilization, uniqueness, and unquestionably unity, etc. "C" means communication, cooperation, contribu­ tion, curiosity, capability and consistency and con­ structive criticism. It is the confidence and courage that it takes to make a public speech for the first time. "A" means accomplishment and achievement. It means ability and ambition. It is authority and ac­ ceptance, etc. The central theme of the conference at Piney Point was education, an in-depth study of where the union has been, where it is today, and where it is going. Part of the study was a full-day session on the SIU Education Program, a program of vo­ cational, academic and trade union education. Delegates learned that education programs for workers have been a part of trade union ac­ tivities for many years. Generally, these pro­ grams are limited to the teaching of a particular skill or trade, but many unions today also cany on special courses for shop stewards, courses in organizing, on labor law, even in time study. The SIU program, however, is a full educa­ tion plan providing training in many areas. There is entry training, to help young men qualify for jot® as seamen. There is upgrading training, to assist professional sailors. And there is a full-scale academic program. Hazel Brown, director of academic education at HLSS, reported that the SIU program em­ phasized the development of the "total person" rather than individual facets of a personality. This is done, she said, through a wellrounded program placing equal emphasis on kcademic as well as vocational training. The program deals with individuals, she declared, with personal attention and counseling wherever possible. "Learning is unique and extremely personal," Miss Brown said. "We try to keep ffiat in mind in our teaching practices. I think we've met with some success." In their general session, delegates heard of the need for more improvement in the program. "We need to develop techniques to suit our own individual wants and desires. We must develop a program based on the knowledge gained here —a program for both sea and shore. The foundation for such a plan exists here at Piney Point, at the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship." SIU President Hall told delegates: "You are seeing here what may be the turning point in the life of a sailor. We have the staff here to do the job. We have the tools. All we need is your full support and understanding." He then ticked off some future plans: Corre­ spondence coiu^es for Seafarers, asea or ashore; General Education Development Courses to help SIU members gain the diplomas many passed up years ago to pursue a file at sea; courses to help the individual raise his own level of knowl­ edge and understanding. In their discussion of the SIU College Scholar­ ship Program, delegates learned that 88 Sea­ farers and dependents of Seafarers have received SIU scholarships during the last 17 years. The cash value of these awards approaches the mil­ lion dollar mark. The SIU scholarship program has helped to produce lawyers, doctors, engineers, teachers . . . giving young people and Seafa/ers alike an opportunity for advancement that might other­ wise have been denied to them. Delegates had high praise for the program and concluded that it should be expanded in every way possible to make such opportunities avail­ able to as many as possible. Workshop chairmen for sessions on education were Ballard Browning, Baltimore; Tom Foster, Baltimore; Joe Galliano, New Orleans; Francis Gomez, Mobile; Elmer Bamhill, Houston; Frank Pasaluk, Philadelphia; John Ferro, Jacksonville; Willar McMillion, San Francisco. ^•,1 "T" in education is spelled think. The capacity to think is probably our most valuable possession. It is the only single fact that separates man from other forms of life. This is the power that generates ideas, and ideas are the embryo of all creativity. "I" is ima^ation, interpretation, identification, in­ volvement, initiative, and influence, etc. O N •' "O" means organization and occupation, originality and observation. It is objectivity and opportunity. It is, in fact, an obligation, etc. Under "N", among the many etcs., it means negotia­ tion. Effective negotiation comes as a result of edu­ cation, and when speaking of negotiation, you auto­ matically think of contract. That is not only synonymous, it is superfluous. Negotiation and con­ tract go together like bread and butter, and for us, isn't that what it's all about? 'All these are merely links in the chain of education.' Page 8 A Teacher's Idea Of Seafarer Hazel Brown, director of academic education at HLSS, spoke to delegates several times during the two-week conference. In one such talk, she defined a Seafarer. Her definition is a personal one, arrived, at after many months of working with members of the SIU. Here is a portion of her definition: Seamen are interesting and interested, curious, continually searching for knowledge. Some seamen are real philosophers with definite ideas about things, about the way the world is, about how seamen fit into the world. Seamen are interested in self-improvement and, I've found, some of you are more educated than some of us here at HLSS. You've been self-improving for a long time, working hard at education in your owui way. You are quite proud of the past and the heritage of things and events which affect you as seamen. People who discovered different parts of the world were explorers. But they were also sea­ men. Most of you at this conference have traveled much more than any of us at this school. You have met interesting people in the world from all different countries. You have observed their customs. That means that you are not as narrow as people in most professions. You get an over­ view of things most other people never get. None of you run away from problems. You're not like some professionals who put the blame for problems on everybody else. Instead, you fact the problem and say "What are we going to do about it?" "How are we going to find the answer?" I know that in the past some of your prob­ lems were answered by strength, not only strength of mind, but ^o physical strength, some of it quite brutal. But here you are today, at this conference, talking about other ways to solve problems and asking, "Can education help?" Seamen are tolerant men. You are able to tolerate the closeness of your job and tolerate the problems of others. Most of us, ill other professions, can throw in the towel at the end of the day and say, "I can go home to my chosen family." But you are with your "family" day and night on that ship. I guess you need to be some sort of psychologist to cope with the different personalities that you have to live with day and night. Seamen are capable men and they are able to improve themselves educationally in many ways. You have broad vision. You are ex­ plorers. You are searching for something new. I believe that what you are searching for is a new kind of world for seamen. It's a great honor to be part of that search with you. Seafarers Log o M �' i' 'tm ir^' IV I'.; Union Meetings Keep Us Strong il-Vw 'V. ••v C' « c I/'' The importance of both ship­ board and port union meetings was stress^ throughout the Educational Conference. Dele­ gates declared that it is the duty of every union member to par­ ticipate in the business of the union. The best way to do this is through attendance at union meetings. Conference delegates learned that the SIU is a union which takes actions and sets programs based on the desires of its mem­ bership. The decisions made at union meetings, whether aboard ship or in port, serve as the foundation for the union's future moves. To have a voice in future programs, members must at­ tend and participate in union meetings, making their own de­ sires known and understood. The easiest way to give the union the knowledge based on our own personal experience is through the union meeting. This is the way to keep the SIU strong—and a union of, by, and for seamen—delegates said. Study materials discussed the ways in which union meetings are conducted. Whether the meetings consist of a group of 30 men on ship or 1,000 in port, they are all part of the same process and serve the same purpose. Knowing the rules results in more productive meetings. The rules which apply to SIU meetings are the same rules which apply to a Senator or Congressmen. They are Robert's Rules of Order, generally ac­ cepted throughout the Englishspeaking world. These rules state that every meeting should have an agenda. Aboard ship, the agenda should include; Action on the previous meeting's minutes; reports from department delegates and from any special committees; a dis­ cussion of old business; motions and resolutions on new business. In port, the agenda is similar, but broader. Typically, it in­ cludes the call to order, appoint­ ment of meeting officers; actions on minutes of previous meeting; presentation of financial re­ ports; report from branch agent; reports from committees, patrol­ men, auditors; communications; charges and appeals; action on written motions and resolutions; the verbal report of the presi­ dent; and new business. Every SIU meeting also in­ cludes a minute of silence in honor of deceased Seafarers. Delegates learned from these study materials that the chair­ man is the conductor and regu­ lator of any meeting. It is up A porthole view of a conference workshop in session. to the chairman to see that each member is given the right to include: Keeping to the point; the communication link between speak, if he so desires, and that sticking to ffie facts; avoiding the crews of all SIU ships this right is not infringed upon personalities; and keeping it throughout the world. Delegates talked about ship­ short. by any other member. In addition to meetings board behavior and the ne^ Delegates went on to talk about the methods of conducting aboard ships and in port, dele­ for aU Seafarers to conduct a meeting. They studied the gates took up the question of themselves always as profession­ need for a quorum; the method the ship's committee. They al sailors. Workshop chairmen included of making a motion, the author­ discussed the makeup of the ity of the chairman; the ways to committee—a chairman, secre­ Bumell Butts, Houston; Ray amend, substitute or table a tary-reporter, education direc­ Knoles, Wilmington; Lewis tors and elected delegates from Goodwin, New York; Tony motion. Ferrara, New York; Henry They also discussed some each department. They learned that this com­ Roberts, Mobile; Vince Fitz­ personal rules for an orderly meeting, especially when they, mittee is "the vital link between gerald, New Orleans; Dan as individual members, are SIU members at sea and union Abraham, Houston; William speaking from the floor. These headquarters ashore. It is also Anderson, New York. Brotherhood of the Sea tf". v:.. I y f Before their encounter in the hospital, ii. The words "Brotherhood of the Sea" tbok on a deeper meaning when two SIU both men had never met. They shared the men met again during the Seafarers Edu­ same room and Pron told Joseph about the accident and his rapidly failing sight. cational Gonference. The two have been close friends since The doctors said that a new surgical pro­ 1951 when Eric Joseph gave up one of cedure, a corneal transplant, offered a his eyes to restore the sight of Phil Pron, possible cure if a donor could be foimd. another Seafarer whom he met in the After Joseph's offer, a specialist was Staten Island Marine Hospital. Joseph, called into perform the delicate surgery. who was in the hospital for treatment of When the bandages were removed in a an injured right eye—the result of an few weeks, Pron could see his benefactor injury while boxing professionally—of­ for the first time. Since then, both men have continued fered to give up any chance he might their sailing careers. Both bachelors, Pron have had to recover normal vision. He agreed to donate a cornea for transplan­ lives with his parents in Secaucus, N.J. tation into Pron to attempt to restore his and Joseph lives in New York City. Both men sail out of New York, Pron as a failing eyesight. Brother Pron had been losing vision Third Cook and Joseph as a Bedroom in both eyes after he was hit in the head Steward. Brother Joseph, who was bom in Cal­ in a 1950 shipboard accident. The trans­ cutta, India and joined the SIU after his planted cornea restored vision to one eye following an operation on March 28, arrival in this country in 1942, loves the 1951. A subsequent corneal transplant, travel opportunities offered as a profes­ in 1959, using a cornea provided by an sional sailor. As a result of his travel eye-bank, restored vision to his other eye. hobby, he was a guest on the Johnny Seafarers Aid In University Research The 250 Seafarers who attended the Educational Conference in Piney Point didn't know it when they arrived but, beside their sessions to leam more about their union, they were going to teach a group of eminent psychologists what makes the typical seaman tick. On the first working day of the two-week conference, the delegates were given a job study questionnaire to test their attitudes and opinions. A team of psychologists from the Department of Psychology of the University of Maryland, in conjunction with the union, hopes that the examination will give some sort of picture of the typical SIU man—his likes, dis­ likes and some of the reasons that make him follow a life at sea. The photo shows delegates answering the questionnaire. Drs. C. J. Bartlett and Duncan Dieterly, who administered the questionnaire, said that too little is known about specific professions and very little is yet known about tlie professional sailor. In comparison with the same type of examination given to persons in other lines of work, they hope that it will show how a seaman's job can-influence his thinking. April 1971 Phil Pron, left, SIU President Paul Hall, and Eric Joseph, right, at the Seafarers Educational Conference. Carson show on television in 1960 to let the country know what life was like in­ side Russia. Both he and Pron sailed on grain ships delivering wheat to the U.S.S.R. and Joseph took advantage of a six day layover to visit Moscow. Since the start of the Vietnam sealift, Pron has made eight trips to the South­ east Asian war zone and Joseph has sailed into Vietnam three times. Asked about his feelings for the man who gave up a chance for normal vision to restore his sight. Brother Pron said, "I can see. Before he gave me the cornea, I was going blind. There aren't many words to describe how I feel about it. Let's just say we are friends—good friends." �Letters to the Editor Praise for Union, Ship, Shipmates Education and the Seafarer T he Seafarers' fight to stay aUve (as com­ mented on below) forms one of the two dominant themes in this issue of the Log. The second theme is education. Trade union education is the first in a series of conferences to be held at Piney Point: Aca­ demic and vocational education for young men entering the industry—and for men upgrading themselves in their profession; .higher educa­ tion for Seafarers and their depehdents, under the SIU's newly enlarged scholarship program. These two themes—^jobs for our members, and education for members and their children— really go hand in hand. Because better under­ standing means men better qualified for their jobs. Perhaps all workers have the same desire to improve themselves. But the SIU, uniquely among most trade unions, has consistently de­ voted a major share of its time, attention and money to this cause of education. The union has always operated on the belief that its mem­ bers are searching for a better way of life. Seafarers are able and capable of improving themselves educationally. They are interested in what is happening in the world around them. They are travelers, and in their travels they search for knowledge and enlarge their areas of interest. Life is an education for all men. It is particu­ larly so for the Seafarer. For his job takes him to the far comers of the earth, while the jobs of most men keep them close to their own fire­ side. The world, in short, is the Seafarer's work­ place. And he learns from each new experience, in each new place he visits. This is the root of education. And the SIU's broad range of educa­ tional activities is a natural offshoot from that root. Over the years, the SIU has helped nourish the educational desires of its members and their dependents. With the programs which have come into being—^with the programs which are being constantly improved—with the programs which are scheduled to be launched in the future—^the SIU will help make the tree of education flourish. The Fight for Life Goes On t^phe folk song which reminds us that "the times, they are a-changing" says an awful lot about the Seafarers. About the business we're in. About the problems we have. About the way we have to work to deal with those problems. Back when the Seafarers labor movement was started, we had to fight and bleed for every inch of progress we made. We had shipping manage­ ment to fight on one side. We had the Com­ munist Party to fight on the other. And in those days, you got only what you were big enough and strong enough to win. We were fighting for our jobs. For our lives. And we fought with the only weapons that were available in those days: The job action. The strike. The picket line. And because we were strong—because we stuck together—we won. Our union survived. Our jobs were more secure. Our members were able to achieve first-class citizenship. But the weapons of the old days are not enough for the problems of today. Not enough because "the times, they are a-changing." And so we have had to devise new weapons—new strategies—to fit these changing times. Our jobs are still in jeopardy—because of the changes in this industry and because of the years of neglect to which it has been subjected. Our lives—in real terms and in economic terms —are in jeopardy, too. Page 10 To the Edifon It seems as if each time I go on the beach, our negotiating com­ mittee goes to work and when I return I have to thank them all over again for a substantial raise and a helluva good job on the welfare side of the ledger. That pension plan is really shaping up also. At this stage of the game, this old boy has a real keen inter­ est in it. I won't mention dates because I dmi't want the young boys to get any ideas about the age. Thanks again to our negotiating conunittee for a fine job. I just shipped out of Balti­ more, and I must say Baltimore has really been tops since I started shipping from there. There were five chief steward jobs available in the past three months. This is my second chief stew­ ard's job in two months. For per­ sonal reasons, I threw back the other one. Now I am glad that I did, be­ cause this ship, the Overseas Alaska, is really the last word. We are making her maiden voy­ age. The crew is performing as if they were a hand picked group. On sailing day, things went as smoothly as if it was an every­ day thing to sail a maiden voy­ age. I didn't witness any lost mo­ tion in the performance of duty by anyone. In other words, the operation was handled in typical SIU fashion. ^ My department, as far as I am concerned, outdid itself. They really made me look good. This is my first automated ship, and the night before starting the plant, I could not sleep because of my experience with this type of ship. But, when the action started on sailing day, I had only to watch in amazement. My de­ partment got to their duties like ducks taking to water. We are having a small prob­ lem with adjusting the air condi­ tioning which we need at this writing as we are off the Florida coast, but we are enjoying the weather on our way to our first port of call. Empire, La. We are scheduled to run coast­ wise for a year. Best wishes to all my ship­ mates. Overseas Alaska William Rhone When the government attempts to close down the Public Health Service hospital net­ work, that poses a direct threat to the health, safety and welfare of Seafarers. When Latin American nations fire on Ameri­ can fishing trawlers, take them captive and hold them for ransom, that poses both physical danger and economic loss to Seafarers. When the manner in which the federal gov­ ernment implements the new Merchant Marine Shipmate Praises Act carries with it a life-or-death sentence for Fellow Members our segment of the maritime industry, then our To the EditOR jobs and our futures are involved. The crew of the Steel Worker These are the fronts on which the SIU is is now due to sail back to Chitfighting. They are different than the fronts on tagong. East Pakistan, where which we fought in the earlier days. They re­ they were at the time of the quire different tactics. Different weapons. recent typhoon which caused so Times have changed. Tactics have changed. much damage and loss of life. But our goal remains the same: To make cer­ When we were there during tain that there are jobs for our members—^jobs the typhoon, we were very for­ at decent wages, with decent fringes, with decent tunate to have been secured shipboard conditions. To make certain there's a properly to our dock, which future in this industry. To make certain that our enabled us to maintain our po­ members have the security and dignity to which sition through the storm. Our they are entitled. deck department, under Chief Changing times? Changing ways of doing Mate H. Fry and SIU Bosun things? Sure. But for the reason that has always Eddie Parr, deserve a lot of been uppermost in the minds of Seafarers: The credit for a job well done. The right to stand tall—asea or ashore. Stonewall Jackson and her SIU crew had a rough time when her lines parted. She had to head into the wind and anchor Out to wait out the storm. Thanks to excellent seaman­ ship, the crew of the Steel Worker survived that terrible disaster with no trouble. WUliam M. Hand Steward /Tl ^1 « 9 Appreciation For C aim Assistance To the EditiH': My family and I wish to con­ vey our deepest appreciation and sincere thanks for the prompt assistance in handling the claim of our brother, Anthony Faust We are very grateful that my brother was a member of the SIU. I only wish we had asked for your assistance in making the funeral arrangements. It would have made things much easier for us at such a difficult time. Mrs. Geraldine Gorum and Family Los Angeles, Calif. <.1 «I «. »l Member Rates Welfare Plan Best To the Editor: My wife and I want to thank the SIU Welfare Plan for the help we received when she was in the hospital. I don't know what we would have done without it, as hospitals are out of sight with their prices now, especially for the working man. I have been a seaman for close • to forty years, and have sailed every union on the waterfront at one time or another, and can truthfully say there is no other with conditions as good as they are in the SIU today. Certainly none of them anywhere near the welfare coverage we have in the SIU. My wife says: "God bless the SIU, and all the men connected with it." Thank you again for every­ thing. Jack (Said Jack) Dolan Mllford, NJ. SEiUBUIKBS^^^I.OO April 1971 Vol. XXXIII. No. 4 Offlcial Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America. AtlanUc, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall, President Gal Tanner Earl Shepard Sxeo. Vioe-Prea. Vice-PreMdent Llndsey Williams AlKerr Vice-President Seo.-Treas. Robert Matthews A1 Tanner Vice-President Vice-President Published monthly at 810 Rhode Island Avenue N.E., Washington, D.C. 20018 by the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFLCIO, 676 Fourth Avenue, Brook­ lyn, N.T, 11232, Tel. 499-6600. Sec­ ond class postage paid at Wash­ ington, D,C. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Form 3579 cards should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 676 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.T. 11232. Seafarers Log ' j| �House Hearings Focus On PHS Hospitals Congressmen Testify Hospitals Must Stay Open, Be Expanded Washington, D.C. The eight remaining Public Health Service hospitals and clin­ ics must remain open, must be expanded and must be modernized. That's what a number of congressmen said when the House Subcommittee on Public Health and Welfare opened hearings on legislation requiring the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to maintain and improve the hospital and clinic system. The legislation, spoonsored by more than 250 members of the House, is a response to the Administration's plan to "convert' and possibly close PHS facilities which provide care for thousands of merchant seamen and their families. Here are highlights from some of the statements made during hearings. Congressman John M. Mur­ Murphy, one of the leaders phy (D-N.Y.) blasted "dollar in the fight for retention and conscious accountants" in the expansion of the existing PHS Office of Management and Bud­ system, accused HEW of acting get for precipitating a crisis in response to an edict of the in the Public Health Service. OMB—and severely criticized He also accused HEW of the advice and consent of Con­ "secret" maneuverings to dis- gress. "The Public Health Service both agencies for failure to seek mantle the Public Health Serv­ was created by the Congress," he said, "and its future role will ice. I I Rep. Murphy- Rep. Adams be determined by the Con­ gress." The result of the inter-agency maneuvers was the deletion of funds in the Administration's budget for Fiscal Year 1972 for continued operation of the eight PHS hospitals and 30 outpatient clinics. Reasoning Questioned Closure of the facilities would place thousands of mer­ chant seamen. Coast Guards­ men, and dependents in the position of seeking care from other facilities—either the al­ ready over-loaded Veterans' Administration hospitals or private facilities, which charge nearly double the rate for treat­ ment that the PHS does. Rep. Brock Adams (DWash.), told the subcommittee that he supported thorough Congressional inquiries on the PHS facilities: "I do not feel the . . . Ad­ ministration and HEW have been completely honest with the Congress or tihe country ..." about the facts of the proposed closings. "While the Administration talks about 'quality health care' for the American people, it slashes the entire $84 million BARBER EQUIPMENT— LIQUORS—Stitzel-Weller Dis­ budget for all PHS hospitals tilleries products—Old Fitz­ and clinics," he said. Wahl Clipper Corp., pro­ "While it talks 'better deliv­ ducers of home barber sets. gerald, Cabin Still, Old Elk, ery of health services,' it also W. L. Weller. (Distillery (Int'l. Assoc. of Machinists plans to curtail treatment for and Aerospace Workers) Workers) Vietnam widows, retired mili­ CIGARETTES—R. J. Reyn­ MEAT PRODUCTS—Poultry tary, American Indians and Packers, Inc. (Blue Star olds Tobacco Co.—Camels, Eskimos . . .," who also use the label products). (Amalga­ Winston, Salem, Tempo, PHS facilities, he explained. mated Meat Cutters and Brandon, Doral, and Cava­ A Matter of Semantics Butcher Workmen) lier. (Tobacco Workers Un­ Adams noted that HEW ion) PRINTING—Kingsport Press officials carefully avoided the CLOTHING—^Reidbord Bros., "World Book," "Childcraft." word "closure" in reference to Co., Siegal (H. I. S. brand) (Printing Pressmen, Typog­ the hospitals and instead used suits and sports jackets, Kayraphers, Bookbinders, Ma­ such words as "conversion" or nee boyswear, Riclunond chinists*, Stereotypers, and "transfer,"—^perhaps in hopes Brothers men's clothing, SeElectrotypers) that Congressional opposition well suits. Wing shirts, Met­ NEWSPAPERS—Los Angeles would wane. ro Pants Co., and Diplomat Herald-Examiner. (10 unions "I do not believe that mem­ Pajamas by Fortex Mfg. Co. involved covering 2,000 bers of Congress are so easily Amalgamated Clothing) workers) dissuaded," Adams continued, Judy Bond Blouses—(Inter­ Britannica Junior Encyclo­ "If the Administration does not national Ladies Garment pedia (Int'l. Allied Printing mean 'closure,' why is there no Workers Union) Trades Assn.) money in the budget for the CASKETS—Capitol City Cas­ operation of these hospitals and ket Company—(United Fur­ RANGES—^Magic Chef, Pan clinics? And if it really means Pacific Division. (Stove, Fur­ niture Workers) nace and Allied Appliance 'transfer' of these faculties to FLOURMILL PRODUCTS— medical schools, why is there Workers) Pioneer Products, San An­ no information available on tonio, Texas (United Brew­ SHOES—Genesco Shoe Mfg. what such a transfer wUl cost?" Co—^work shoes . . . Sentry, ery, Flom*, Cereal, Soft Adams said that if the Seattle Cedar Chest and Statler; Drinks and Distillery Work­ PHS hospital were transferred men's shoes . . . Jarman, ers) Johnson & Murphy, Crest- to the University of Washing­ ton, the costs of contracting FURNITURE—^James Sterling worth (Boot and Shoe Work­ care and leasing the building Corp., White Furniture Co., ers) would . . . probably would be Brown Furniture Co., (Unit­ SPECIAL—^All West Virginia significantly higher than at ed Furniture Workers) camping and vacation spots, present. Economy Furniture—B i 11(Laborers) He also lashed out at HEW Rite, Western Provinicial and Smithtown Maple. (Up­ TOYS—Fisher-Price toys (Doll spokesmen for claiming that the PHS facilities are under­ & Toy Workers Union) holsterers) April 1971 Rep. Eilberg utilized—operating at only 64.5 percent capacity. The hospitals have not been funded on a 100 percent basis, are lacking a full nursing force and are short of medical supplies, and have been denied funds to buy new or. replacement equipment. "The Administration seeks to make political mUeage out of an under-utUization rate which it has caused," Adams ex­ plained. Rep. Joshua Eilberg (D-Pa.), also testifying at the hearing, said: "It confounds me to under­ stand how this Administration can propose the closing of 38 operating medical facUities in this country at the very time in our history when it has become apparent to all of us, including the President, that there is a major crisis in the delivery of health care services." VA Hospitals Not Solution EUberg discounted the no­ tion that VA facUities would be avaUable for those displaced by the closing of PHS hospitals and clinics: "In PhUadelphia, the VA Hospital operates at fuU capacity, has been forced to lease beds at the Naval Hospital to fulfill its obligations and hardly has the budget or per­ sonnel to duplicate the services of the PHS clinic." State and city health agen­ cies are also overburdened, he added, and private facUities are no solution: "The Congress is Rep. MacDonald now considering a national health • plan, largely because the private sector can no longer deliver health services at rea­ sonable costs to everyone." The subcommittee heard the Congressional testimony while considering "sense of Congress" legislation that not only would require HEW to maintain the PHS hospital and clinic system, but to modernize and expand it. Congress Wants Final Say Congressmen Torbert H. MacDonald, (D-Mass.), one of the 250-plus Representatives who are sponsoring such legis­ lation, noted that the elimination of funds from the budget was unexpected, in that Congress had been assured that no final decision had been nfade on the closings. "But the budget request speaks for itself," he said. "It is my firm intention . . . to make certain that Congress has the final responsibility." MacDonald said he was es­ pecially concerned about the role that the Office of Manage­ ment and Budget has played in the PHS crisis. "For years the budget people have purposely held down funds for these facilities," the congressman said, "and now that the facilities have aged and are in bad repair these same people decide to close them down altogether. It seems to me as if this kind of arbitrary action can only add to present health crisis." Status of Hospitals Remains Uncertain The eight PHS hospitals will not close down in the im­ mediate future, it has been announced, but everything else about them is still very uncertain. A study will be started to examine if the hospitals can be transferred to community control, according to New York regional director Dr. William J. Putnam who was making the announcement for Dr. Vernon E. Wilson, administrator of the Health services and Mental Health Administration (HSMHA) of the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Putnam, who spoke at the PHS hospital on Staten Island, N.Y., said the study will look into the possibility of making unoccupied space within the hospitals available to the community. In a release issued by HSMHA, it was stated that "the bed occupancy rates for the PHS Hospitals now average be­ low the optimum, and in fact more than half of the beds are available for such community use." Dr. Wilson, according to the release, instructed his six regional health directors to visit the PHS hospitals primarily "to reassure our beneficiaries, for whom the hospital system was originally created, that no action will be taken unless they are assured equivalent or better care. We also want to reaffirm to our hospital employees that we will protect their interests." Page 11 �combination payoff and sign-on was held aboard the SlU-contracted Transontario (Hudson Waterways) last month when the 523-foot-long vessel docked in Weehawken, New Jersey after a voy­ age from Europe and the British Isles. The Transontario began her sailing career in 1944 as the Mission Soledad, a tanker. She was re­ named several years later to sail as the Seatrain California. In 1969 she underwent a drastic modernization which changed the configura­ tion of her bow and dramatically reshaped her overall lines. She is now a 10,595 deadweight ton containership capable of carrying 450 forty-foot long multi-purpose containers. The sign-on payoff went smoothly as S^eafarers with the urge for some time on the beach turned over their slots to others ready for more seatime. A /V,.. ibr I * V v>-" Looking forward to a smooth voyage with good shipmates, deck department Seafarer Eugene Greaux (white jacket, standing) signs on as an able-bodied seaman. New York Port Agent Leon Hall (far right) assists Brother Aromando Vidal (seated, left) with union busi­ ness during payofi* as C. Jackson and H. Oakes look on. .i'J Messman Pedro Rodricpiez sets out silverware in preparation for the noon meal aboard the Trans­ ontario. As usual, crew members displayed good appetites worthy of the fare. Page 12 Third cook Manuel Droz prepares pan of cheese and tomatoes for a hearty lunch, which the Transontario crew thoroughly enjoyed. Chief cook Jose Chocon prepares a ham for the oven in the Transontario's galley. Crew members bad high praise for the steward department. I. Seafarers Log �Labor, Congressmen Attack Seizure of US, Fishing Boats j^* iiv Ir Washington, D.C. Congressional forces are be­ ing mustered for passage of strong measures to end the 15year-old "tuna war" in South American waters. Rep. Thomas Pelly (RWash.) has introduced a meas­ ure that would force the U.S. State Department to deduct all "fines" imposed on U.S. fishing boats seized by other nations from the foreign aid money al­ located to those nations. Pelly and Rep. Charles Wil­ son (D-Calif.) expressed their views on the subject at weekly luncheons sponsored by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment. The luncheons serve as a continuing forum for dis­ cussion of the problems and the needs of the U.S. maritime industry. Rep. Pelly, second ranking Republican on the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries committee, said that Ecuador has seized 26 American tuna boats this year and has extracted more than $1.3 million dollars in so-called fines. Faults State Department He said that the State De­ partment already has the au­ thority to deduct fines from foreign aid payments but has said it has no intention to use it. Rep. Pelly said that his amendment has become neces­ sary since, "it's obvious that the State Department is doing noth­ ing more than soothing over the diplomatic situation." This requires "stronger legislative action," Rep. Pelly said, "and in a way which cannot be cir­ cumvented by the State De­ partment." He added that, "American citizens deserve protection on the high seas and I am dedi­ cating my efforts to see that they get it." The congressman said the tima war began in 1955 when a Peruvian gunboat shot at an American fishing ship and territorial limits over the sea. While we're held to the tradi­ wounded the chief engineer. Since that time, Peru, Ecua­ tional three-mile limits, Wilson dor and Chile have seized many said, Ecuador with its 200-mile U.S. fishing boats and ef­ limit forced us to recognize a forts to negotiate a settlement 12-mile area of the sea as of the dispute have produced theirs. In addition. Rep. Wilson only two four-nation meetings. said, we asked to be left alone Efforts by Rep. Pelly and in the other 188 miles. others in Congress, such as "The net score for these amendments to the Military talks," Wilson said, "sums up Military Sales Act preventing the frustrations that have fol­ the Navy from selling old gun­ lowed in a trail of failure—the boats to nations that seize U.S. United States gave up the right ships, have failed to bring to fish for nine miles, Ecuador about serious negotiations to gave up nothing." end the "tuna war." Wilson said the "epidemic of More Than Money Involved Ecuadorian acts of piracy" has And, Rep. Pelly said, the led to further actions. First the toll is more than the money U.S. excluded Ecuador from its paid in "fines" to South Ameri­ military sales program, and the Ecuadorians replied by ex­ can governments. "Let's not forget," Rep. pelling a group of U.S. military The tunaboat. Quo Vadis, was recently seized by the Ecuadorian navy for fishing within Ecuadtor's self-declared 200-niile extension of terri­ Pelly cautioned, "that each advisors. torial. waters, not recognized by the United States. Thus far this year, Fishing Industry Suffers seizure involves an American 26 American tunaboats have been seized and forced to pay fines total­ tuna vessel being escorted into "In the meantime our tuna ing more than $1.3 million to the South American nation. a foreign port from 30 to 150 industry has been suffering miles at sea, and it takes time. heavy losses due in part, at from the belligerent Ecua­ the Pacific, said the picketing It also costs money because the least, to the slowness in our dorians even the amount of was just the beginning of a uni­ crew is dependent on the catch, government's reimbursement of money that they are con­ fied labor-based action of and each man is out of pocket fines that first come out of the fiscating from our nation." cargo boycott against Ecua­ operators' pockets. Insurance Suggests Corrective Measures dorian products. for the days he isn't fishing." More important. Rep. Pelly rates for tunaboats have sky­ Rep. Wilson said that among Edney said the situation was said, there is a toll in human rocketed, adding an additional the preventive measures the na­ regrettable, but that Ecua­ burden to the industry," Rep. tion could take right now is dorian cargoes, especially per­ emotions as well. "Imagine how the wives Wilson said. implementation of the machin­ ishable bananas, would be the suffer when their husbands are He said, "our State Depart­ ery to deprive Ecuador of subject of picketing until the away," Rep. Pelly said. "The ment is conducting a program foreign aid so long as they con­ piracy of U.S. fishing vessels is question continudly on their of international permissiveness. tinue their "piracy against our ended. minds is: will he be shot; will And we are toying with a situ­ fishing vessels." Rep. Pelly said that the boy­ he be a victim of irresponsible ation that contains all the ele­ Also, Rep. Wilson suggested, cott was understandable in attacks on our fishing fleet; will ments for tragedy." "we can, and should, impose Rep. Wilson said he found economic sanctions banning the terms of the State Department's he end up going to a foreign it "appalling that the United imports of goods from any na­ refusal to protect fishermen and jail?" He reported that other mem­ States government has the au­ tion that confiscates our ships fishing boats. "All I have to say is that bers of Congress were irate at thority under the 1968 Fisher­ when they are operating with­ the recent rash of seizures and man's Protective Act, to with­ in the world's law of freedom when the government won't protect and support its citizens the nation's payment of ransom hold foreign aid to Ecuador on the high seas." by some peaceful means, some­ for fishermen caught in the web. equivalent to the amount of Thirdly, said Rep. Wilson, one else must," Rep. Pelly fines—and we have done noth­ naval vessels should be as­ Similar Complaint These sentiments were echoed ing to abate the raid on our signed to escort fishing vessels said. Possible Violence? by Rep. Charles H. Wilson (D- Treasury. as long as the South Americans Rep. Pelly said the continu­ "Our foreign aid to this small continue to confiscate ships and Calif.) who described the seizure ing piracy of American vessels of U.S. tuna boats as "piracy nation—a country the size of their crews. Arizona—is set at $29 million on the high seas." "The British utilized the and rising resentment at home Rep. Wilson said he was this fiscal year," Rep. Wilson Royal Navy to enforce the have brought about a climate angered that "tiny Ecuador pointed out. "And still no move rights of its citizens in interna­ in which there can be violence. "If a government won't pro­ broke us" in negotiations about has been made to withhold tional waters when Iceland be­ tect its citizens on the high gan harrassing British boats in seas, does a citizen have a right the 1950s. The strategy work­ to protect himself? The fisher­ ed," Rep. Wilson said. men talk about arming them­ "Any or all of these steps selves. They talk about ram­ should be taken," he said, "and ming an Ecuadorian patrol taken immediately to bring an end to piracy of ships bearing craft, which probably would be the American flag, and to re­ one of our own Naval vessels turn to this beleaguered fleet on loan to Ecuador. Who can the right to operate freely say there won't be violence?" Negotiation Only Answer within international waters He said, "The path to settle­ around the world." ment of the tuna war is negoti­ Labor Lends Support ation. The Latin Americans Anger at the seizure of have refused to take their claim American fishing boats among of 200 miles to the World members of organized labor was shown in recent picketing Court; they have refused medi­ and blockading of ships that ation. "Now by every means the carry Ecuadorian cargoes such as fishmeal, sugar and bananas. United States should press for In San Pedro, Calif., a pick­ negotiations. We can't settle et line organized by the Com­ dispute by paying the fisher­ mittee Against Tunaboat Seiz­ men's fines which just en­ ures (CATS) protested the de­ courages more seizures," Rep. livery of a cargo of Ecuadorian Pelly said. He said he was sure the fish­ bananas. The ship, the German freighter Aldenberg, was pick­ ing fleet could count on the eted for two days and dock un­ support of maritime labor un­ ions respected the picket line. ions, support that has already Members of the Committee Against Tunaboat Seizures picketed unloading of a cargo of Ecuadorian bananas Steve Edney, vice president proven itself in such efforts as to protest seizure of 26 American tunaboats on the high seas this year. The picketing, which was supported of SIUNA and president of the the boycott of Ecuadorian by other unions, was organized by Steve Edney, SIUNA vice president and president of the SlU-afliliated Fish and Cannery Workers of bananas and other products. United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific. UP 10UR April Page 13 �-:r- - Unique Mail Delivery on River Economy Move Jeopardizes Mail-in-a-Pair Ship Service Detroit, Mkh. The unique mail-in-a-pail service that ships on the Detroit River have relied upon for 75 years is facing extinction under a Post Office Department edict, which says the historic opera­ tion is not profitable. Freighters plying the Detroit River welcome the sight of the little Awaiting a final decision on •/. W. Westcott 2nd, which offers "mail-in-a-paU" delivery service, the threatened closing, the De­ around the clock. troit River Post Office con­ tinues its 24-hour-a-day, sevenday-a-week service to the T & T 8 ( A > 4 s freighters that pass Detroit on <* to H a f T their way to the Great Lakes or 1* At n >t lH IS the ocean. a as a* A7 •Lower flie Pail' J* A3 xl M ae 31 Some 75 times a day, from April to December, the /. W. Westcott 2nd greets passing SlU-AGLIWD Meetings Buffalo May 12—^7:30 p.m. vessels and signals them to New OrleansMay 11—2:30 p.m. Duluth May 14—7:30 p.m. lower their "pail"—a five gal­ Mobile May 12—^2:30 p.m. Cleveland ..May 14—7:30 p.m. lon paint can, usually—on a Wilmington ..May 17—2:30 p.m. Toledo May 14—^7:30 p.m. heaving line. When the day's collection of San Fran. ....May 19—^2:30 p.m. Detroit May 10—7:30 p.m. letters and packages is deliver­ Seattle May 21—2:30 p.m. Milwaukee ..May 10—7:30 p.m. ed, the pail is retrieved and the New York ..May 3—2:30 p.m. ship continues its journey, while SIU Inland Boatmen's Union Philadelpliia..May 4-—2:30 p.m. the /. W. Westcott returns to New Orleans May 11—5:00 p.m. Baltimore ....May 5—2:30 p.m. its slip on the 24th Street dock. May 12—5:00 p.m. Detroit May 14—2:30 p.m. Mobile Senior Captain of the opera­ ^Houston ....May 10—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia May 4—5:00 p.m. tion is Wilfred E. Adamek, who Baltimore (li­ has been delivering mail on the United Industrial Workers censed and Westcott for 23 years. He heads New OrleansMay 11—7:00 p.m. unlicensed)May 5—5:00 p.m. the crew, which includes two Mobile May 12—7:00 p.m. Norfolk May 6—5:00 p.m. other captains and three deck­ New York ..May 3—7:00 p.m. Houston ....May 10—^5:00 p.m. hands. All are members of the Philadelphia..May 4—7:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Baltimore ....May 5—7:00 p.m. Houston May 10—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia May 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Baltimore ....May 12—10 a.m. & Detroit May 3—^2:00 p.m. 8 p.m. Buffalo May 3—7:00 p.m. •Norfolk ....May 13—10 a.m. & Alpena May 3—7:00 p.m. 8 p.m. by Sidney Margolius Chicago May 3—7:00 p.m. Jersey City ..May 10—10 a.m. & Very soon, as the result of 8 p.m. Duluth May 3—7:00 p.in. government actions, you and Frankfort ....May 3—7:30 p.m. tMeetings held at Galveston your family will no longer be wharves. Great Lakes Tug and troubled by that old and often tMeeting held in Labor Tem­ costly sales device used by book Dredge Section and record clubs and encyclo­ Chicago May 11—7:30 p.m. ple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. pedia companies—^the negative •Meeting held in Labor Tem­ tSault option plan. In this method of Ste. Marie May 13—7:30 p.m. ple, Newport News, selling, you sign up for a "mem­ bership" and the so-called "club" sends you a book or record unless you notify them within a certain time that you don't want it. The plan takes advantage of DULUTH, Minn .JS014 W. 3d St. normal forgetfulness or delay SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes (218) BA 2-4110 in sending back the billing card FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287 & Inland Waters 415 Main St. stating that you don't want the (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. item. Often, too, because of Inland Boatmen's Union (713) WA 8-3207 some mix-up—claimed or ac­ JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 2608 Peari St. United Industrial (904) EL 3-0987 tual—^in receiving the notifica­ JERSEY CITY, N.J. .,99 MontKomery St. Workers (201) HE 5-9424 tion or returned items the book MOBILE, Ala 1 South Lawrence St. PRESIDENT or record club continues to (205) HE 2-1754 Paul HaU NEW ORLEANS, La 630 Jackson Ave. send merchandise, and bills you - (504) 529-7546 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT for it. Sometimes, readers have NORFOLK, Va 115 3d St. Gal Tanner (703) 622-1892 complained, they have been VICE PRESIDENTS 2604 8. 4th St. Earl Shepard Lindsay Williams PHILADELPHIA, Pa (215) away and received notices too DE 6-3818 A1 Tanner Robert Matthews PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 Ninth Ave. late to stop shipments. SECRETARY-TREASURER SAN FRANCISCO, CaUL 1321 Mission St. A1 Kerr (410) 626-6793 Problem Widespread SANTURCE, P.R. ..1313 Fernandez Juntos HEADQDABTERS ....675 4th Ave.. BUyn. The problem has been es­ Stop 20 (212) HY 9-6600 724 2848 ALPENA, Mich fiOO N. Second Ave. pecially widespread in the book SEATTLE, Wash 2005 First Ave. (517) EL 4-3616 (206) MA 3-4334 business with many complaints BALTIMOBE, Md. ..1216 E. BalUmoie St. ST. LOUIS, Mo 4577 OravoU Ave. (301) EA 7-4000 also about record clubs and en­ (314) 752-6500 BOSTON. Mass 663 Atlantic Ave. TAMPA, FU 312 Harrison St. cyclopedia supplements. But (617) 482-4716 (813) 229-2788 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. negative option plans also have SIC (716) TL 3-9259 TOLEDO, 0 935 Snnunlt St. IBU (716) TL 3-9259 (419) 248-3691 been used to seU monthly sup­ CHICAGO, ni 9383 Ewlny Ave. WILMINGTON, CaUf 450 Seaside Ave. plies of vitamin products and SIU (312) SA 1-0733 Terminal Island, CaUf. IBU (312) ES 5-9570 (213) 832-7285 other goods. CLEVELAND, 0 1420 W. 25th St. YOKOHAMA, Japan Iseya BIdK., (216) MA 1-5450 At hearings on the negative Room 810 DETROIT, HIeh. 10225 W. JeSerran Ave. 1-2 KalKan-Dorl-Nakaku option plan held by the FTC (313) VI 3-4741 2014971 Ext. 281 w Schedule of Membership Meetings Inland Boatman's Union, an affiliate of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union. It was in 1948 that the West­ cott Company bid for and won the government contract for the river mail deliveries, that began in 1896. But Westcott Company has been serving ships on the De­ troit River for even longer than that—since 1874—^with a shuttle service, delivering laun­ dry, messages, orders, and other items of importance to the crews on the passing ships. Service Vhal If the service were stopped, mail would be delivered to a series of docks up and down the river, for pick up by the ships. But the shipowners feel this is inefficient, b^ause many of the self-loading boats stay far from the docks in order to position the cargo properly when they are off-loading. In other cases, the ships find they must stop off-shore because of shallow water. In addition to the fact that mail service to the freighters would be much poorer, it would eliminate a one-of-a-kind serv­ ice, believed unique in the world. Joseph J. Hogan, vice-presi­ dent of Westcott Company, said that there are many vessels de­ livering mail from one shore point to another throughout the world, and pilot ships es­ corting large vessels in and out of port—but this is the oniy known ship-to-ship maii de­ livery service. Visitors from post offices aroimd the worid have made a point of stopping in Detroit to see the Westcott in action. •Neither Rain or Snow .. The action is wildest for the crew in October and November —right before the river freezes, and the season ends. The winds are gale force on many days, and the 45-foot Westcott must struggle to keep its appointed rounds. Hogan said he and the com­ pany's attorney went to Chicago, regional post office for the area, and protested the proposed closing. Officials said that thq action was being "contemplated" for economic reasons, and that a decision would be made soon. So far, there has been no word. Meanwhile, another season is underway for the /. W. West­ cott 2nd. Ml j\ 11 M -4 FTC May Soon Issue a Plan On 'Negative' Option Sales Directory Of Union Hails Page 14 last winter, representatives of consumer organizations protest­ ed this selling device. The Vir­ ginia Citizens Consumer Coun­ cil told about one woman who had complained about the negative option plan operated by CBS's Columbia Record Plan, and was told: "We do not wish to obtain any significant number of members on a posi­ tive order basis as it is not prof­ itable for us to operate in such a fashion." As this is written, the FTC is expected to issue an order banning such selling plans very soon. According to Salvatore Sangiorgi, an FTC consumercontact official, the commission is doing preliminary investiga­ tions and trying to get the com­ panies involved to handle com­ plaints as though the order al­ ready is in effect. The FTC itself initiated its forthcoming new rule because it believed, among other com­ plaints, that sellers using neg­ ative option plans failed to dis­ close clearly in ads to prospects how the plan really worked. The commission also felt that the sellers did not give sub­ scribers enough time to reply to the notices of forthcoming shipments, and failed to ter­ minate memberships immedi­ ately after receipt of cancella­ tion notices. Often negative op­ tion sellers have continued to send merchandise for several months after being told to can­ cel. Computers Blamed Sometimes the claimed ex­ cuse is that these problems are caused by computers. Bess Myersbn Grant, New York City's crusading consumer commis­ sioner, has just won a victory for consumers all over the coun­ try by getting an agreement from Reader's Digest to drop the computerized claims against people who get a "Condensed Book" they claim they never ordered. Mrs. Grant explained that the Reader's Digest sends out mil­ lions of entry forms for sweep­ stakes contests. In some cases a person enters the contest by checking "yes" or "no" on a card which also asks if he wants to subscribe to the "Condensed Book Club" and buy a series of books. Once these order forms are received, the information is transferred into a computer and the cards are destroyed. Thus, "a consumer who claims he checked the 'no' box and refuses to pay for the books is automatically dunned by a computer unable to understand the problem," Mrs. Grant points out. "Human interven­ tion was impossible because there was no way to check the accuracy of the information fed to the machine." Seafarers Log -M -Sj �Kinsman to Build Two New Vessels 1^ I"" Cleveland, Ohio The construction of two new proto-type ore vessels on the Great Lakes was recently ap­ proved in principle by the Maritime Administration, ac­ cording to a MARAD spokes­ man, heralding what could be­ come a shipbuilding boom on the Lakes by implementing the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The new 630-foot self-unloaders, costing approximately $12.5 million apiece, will be built for the Kinsman Marine Transit Co. at the Lorain, Ohio, shipyards of the American Ship Building Co. Construction will start in August. The first ship is scheduled for completion in early 1973 and the second a year later, "This is only the start of 1 -i- S... y .•••j--n;o-T"..".-.v-i«f«rt»,-i.•..••• ..' * .•ViiiV"' -'.7vy'"-«i- '.. ,'r-...•ii;;i;\:;llri;-'-• -.j^ J - • - v.' ..rt-:; jj—-•^' This is an artist's conception of the design of two new self unloading ore vessels to be constructed for service on the Great Lakes. The ships will be used to transport iron ore from the upper Lakes to steel plants near Cleveland. Note the forward "crows nest" on the bow to facilitate river navigation. DISPATCHERS REPORT AricmSe, Gutf & Inland Waters Disfriet MoKh 1.197119 MOKII 31.1971 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED " 0 ir Groups Port Clara A Clara B 10 4 Boston hJfew York .......... 130 119 Philadelphia ........ 15 11 Baltimore v..Ui^..... 38 14 Norfolk : .............. jv: 22 .. 17:Jackconville 31 26 Tampa 8 13 Mobile 43 23 New Orleans 89 45 Houston 92 73 Wilmington .......... 23 29 San Francisco 86 101 39 37 Totals , 611 527 All Groups All Groups Oass A Class B Clara C Clara A Clara B 3 9 0 15 1 73 89 10 215 172 0 „ 9 5 23 25 7 88 49 22 45 3 ;1 24 , A;', . 28 16 24 17 45 57 2 0 16 17 4 2 17 76 19 1 22 56 183 29 4 120 84 61 131 99 6 23 39 0 61 44 107 84 2 129 128 30 49 38 11 , 1 462 397 \ 28 1042 839 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED Port Boston ..ih....'. New York Philadelphia ........ Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington ........ San Francisco ...... Seattle .................. Tptal^. ................, REGimERED ON BEACH All Groups Clara A ClassB 5 2 . 97 88 17 9 35 20 15 31 40 10 6 6 32 22 77 75 47 70 16 23 79 112 46 25 389 544 All Groups QassA ClassB ClaraC 3 0 -6 56 110 14 8 5 0 0 24 12 0 12 20 2 14 29 0 0 2 0 17 11 49 0 40 38 19 9 18 23 3 76 38 11 20 26 1 335 335 46 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups QassA ClassB 5 147 20 67 29 19 9 49 112 80 21 100 37 695 4 214 19 65 53 65 15 35 193 101 40 104 32 940 what will be a series of great years ahead for the ship build­ ing industry, predicted Ameri­ can Ship Building's executive officer George M. Steinbrenner III in making the announce­ ment. "These two new type self-unloaders, for example, represent the first completely new design for a specific usage authorized under that same Merchant Marine Act." The new ships, with a beam of 68 feet, will be rated at 19,000 deadweight tons and be capable of carrying 15,500 tons of taconite ore. The self-unload­ ing machinery, capable of handling 5,000 tons an hour, will empty the holds in three hours, compared to 12 to 15 hours with manual unloading. Tulane Conference Keynoted by Hall New Orleans, La. SIU President Paul Hall keynoted the recent Tulane Uni­ versity Institute on Foreign Transportation and Port Opera­ tions with a message of hope for the future of the U.S. merchant marine. Hall said that he expected the next two years to be the "worst in recent history for the industry." But, said Hall, the nation's new maritime policy will be in effect after two years, and the situation will show marked improvement. He was the speaker at the institute's 22nd annual dinner. "For two years or more," he said, we'll be hanging by our toenails until these new U.S. ships are built." After the new ships are sailing. Hall forecast, the U.S. merchant marine will be competitive with fleets of other nations. An essential part of the re­ surgence of the U.S.-ffag ffeet, he said, will be a spirit of co­ operation among the labor, shipping and government inter­ ests in the maritime field. Cooperation was essential. Hall said, "because maritime is more than a way of making a living, it's a way of life. If we're going to preserve our way of life we're going to have to learn to live together better." In the past he said, "we've paid the price of not under­ standing the problem." He called for full utilization of the new maritime policy by all in­ volved in the industry. "It doesn't make sense to die together," he said, "when to­ gether we can live a wonderful way of life." The institute, sponsored by the Tulane University Graduate School of Business Administra­ tion, included five days of dis­ cussion of topics ranging from military shipping operations to marine insurance problems. As keynote speaker. Hall was presented a plaque by the Rev. David Boileau, SJ, direc­ tor of the Loyola Institute of Human Relations at the univer­ sity in New Orleans. STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups AH Groups All Groups QassA Clara B Class C QassA ClassB QassA ClassB 3 6 4 4 4 4 1 Boston ....M.^^,....v. 62 16 68 94 61 136 94 New York 3 . 9 8 3 8 11 Philadelphia ........ • • 4 75 49 Baltimore 26 10 16 5 1 Norfolk 28 9 9 9 11 17 '! Jacksonville ........ 33 19 13 14 19 12 12 Tampa . . 16 7 6 4 0 1 1 Mobile 64 ^ 17 32 7 • 0 20 New Orleans •V 61 39 -•3 147 87 34 16 Houston 14 46 46 32 v:V^s-a..50 Wilmington .......... 25 19 :• • 17 ;9 6 16 2 San Francisco 69 99 58 69 60 66 22 Seattle . ^ 58 23 ••• 41 25 • 19 6 1 511 Totals 376 357 . 82 ! - 707 225 Port n April 1971 SIU President Paul Hall, right, receives plaque of appreciation for an address on merchant marine affairs given at the Tulane University Institute on Foreign Transportation. Presenting the plaque is the Rev. David Boileau, SJ, of the Loyola Institute. Page 15 �Great Lakes Fleet Refits for A Aboard the S.S. Diamond Alkali in Detroit, Ordinai7 Seamen Scott Roach, left and J. SouUiere, pull some deck maintenance. AU, decks are chipped and painted to remedy the wear of a winter in port. Aboard the C, C. West, docked in Toledo, Chief Engi­ neer Robert Leavey, rear and Second Assistant David Grant check an air pump for preventive maintenance. Page 16 Crewmen manhandle a heavy liferaft to ita final destination atop the wheelhouse aboard the Hennepin, A crewman wrestles a new liferaft aboard the Hennepin as it is lifted aboard by a winch. The safety equipment is checked during the winter layup. Seafarers Log �Another Busy Shipping Season 'ven before the ice floes start to break up on the Great Lakes and ^ the Coast Guard icebreakers grind their way through frozen waters to open paths of commerce for another season, the men who work the ships of "America's Fourth Seacoast" are laboring aboard their ships in drydock to make them ready for sailing. From Duluth, Minn., on western Lake Superior to eastern ports bordering the eastern tip of the St. Lawrence Seaway, Seafarers start to get their ships in top shape for the busy season lasting from April until December. Their labors are necessary since a breakdown during the abbreviated shipping season can not be made up during the ice­ bound winter months. Before the fleet takes to the water after four months of inactivity, they must be reconditioned, provisioned and fueled. The engineers examine and overhaul their engines and the .deck crews correct the external damage caused by a winter of inactivity on the Great Lakes. It is also the opportunity for shipyard workers to do any necessary major repair work. The two work forces, shipboard and shoreside, and the merchants who provision the ships make the dockside a mass of activity. After the Lakes start to thaw and the icebreakers open the floes for the thinner-hulled merchantmen, the more than 60 ships in SlU-contracted fleets return to their home waters. They include bulk carriers and self-unloaders to feed ore from the upper Lakes to refineries and steel and iron mills on the lower Lakes; tankers to bring fuel to run much of the industry in the midwest; car ferries to bring American auto products throughout the United States and to the rest of the world and tugs and barges. Great Lakes shipping is vital to the continued growth of the rich industrial and agricultural producers of the midwest. The Lakes fleet allows grain and other agricultural needs to be shipped to the eastern and midwest population centers at the lowest practical cost. ff® William King, Second cook aboard the Hennepin, lends a hand with outside wm-k during the overhaul. Harry Posey, second cook, front, and Leon Furman, porter, whip up a meal for the crew aboard the /. F. ScAoelkopf. Great Lakes ships have a reputation as good feeders. A shipyard woricer puts the finishing touches on a new hull plate for the C. C. West. The deck crew of the Hennepin prepare a sling to hoist equipment aboard.. April 1971 The ship's provisioner comes alongside the Hennepin, docked in Toledo, where crewmen hoist aboard the ingredients for meals for the shipping season. Page 17 Y- • �Retired Seafarer Becomes Genealogy Expert New York CHy How many Seafarers can call to mind the maiden name of their great-great grandmother, the number of children she had, or her date of birth? Seafarer Ira Bishop can an­ swer these questions about his ancestors and scores of others like them with ease. Now retired from the sea on his SIU pension. Brother Bish­ op's extensive knowledge of his forefathers traces them back to at least the 1600s in England and colonial America. His research represents not a mere hobby, but nearly 13 years of extensive and creative study in the subject of geneal­ ogyAbout 10 years ago, an ill­ ness forced Bishop, who began seafaring in 1922 and sailed his last voyage as wheelsman on the Great Lakes vessel Highway 16, to retire. He then found he had the spare time to satisfy his curiosity about his forebearers. Working in his "dungeon," which is really the basement of his home in Homewood, 111., he began by compiling more than '200 pages of facts on four families who descended from 15 im­ migrants named Bishop who arrived in America before 1640. Rewarding Exp^ience "Genealogy is fascinating and I have found it to be one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had," says Bishop. "I think everyone, if given the opportunity to do so, would like to know who they are and who their ancestors were. Wouldn't you? "My relative James Bishop was lieutenant governor of the colony of New Haven, Conn, in the year 1690. Records show that he rose to the high position because he had more than the average education offered to young men in those days," notes Brother Bishop. Further research leads Bish­ op to believe that he is also related to Richard Bishop, a wealthy English merchant who was one of the richest men in England dming the reign Of King James I and one of the. main supporters of the British Empire during financially bad years in the 1600s and 1700s. A bit of delving into the subject of heraldry has enabled Bishop to reconstruct what he believes to be an accurate draw­ ing of his family Coat of Arms. By translating written de­ scriptions of the components of the Coat of Arms into draw­ ings, he has pieced together what the family emblem looke4 like hundreds of years ago. Publishes Magazine From a small press in his basement. Seafarer Bishop pub­ lishes a quarterly magazine called "Bishop Families in America" and distributes it to subscribers all over the coimtry who are also named Bishop or have expressed an interest in the history of the name. As researcher and editor of the publication. Bishop answers letters from subscribers asking for names, dates and other facts relating to early settlers in America. "I began my feseMch by ex­ clusively dealing with the name Seafarer Ira Bishop at work in his study. Bishop, but since many Bishops married and changed their names since the early days, there are many questions that can be answered about other early American and English families," says Bishop. His files, which now run the • length of his basement, stacked drawet- upon drawer, contain over a million separate facts, by his own estimate, along with thousands of old birth, death and marriage certificates. "There are also many photo^aphs, books, and other fam­ ily heirlooms which make for a priceless library of informa­ tion." Set Library Goal The increased growth of this genealogical library is an im­ portant goal of the South Cook and North Will Counties Gen­ ealogical and Historical So­ ciety, a new organization formed by Bishop, which uses the slogan "A genealogical library and historical museum by the year 2000, second to none." Pensioner Bishop is presi­ dent of this society and also editor of its quarterly magazine "Where The Trails Cross." A broad sampling of the latest news in the science of genealogy, historical informa­ tion and articles from Bishop and other genealogists are pub­ lished in the magazine. He and the society are dedi­ cated to the himting down and preservation of genealogical material and informtion. "By preserving already exist­ ing records and by compiling new ones as births, death and marriages occur, it is hoped that future genealogists will find it easier than we have to do their work," says Bishop. "This is the legacy we hope to leave for future generations." Do/a 20 Yeors Old Clue fo Pollufion? Suitland, Md. Oceanographic data taken as much as 20 years ago from American, Canal Zone and Puerto Rican coastal waters as part of a program for the de­ fense of those areas may help provide today's scientists with a base on which to determine whether or not significant pol­ lution has invaded these waters, the Oceanographer of the Navy, Rear Admiral W. W. Behrens, Jr., USN, reported. The data not only included biological information in the form of analyses of the waters' plankton content—the tiny marine organisms that are at the bottom of the ocean'^ food chain—but also contained com­ prehensive information on much of the harbor-areas' water temperature, its salt, sedi­ ment and mineral content, and current flow. The data also in­ cluded analyses of the bottom sediments and topography. SIU Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans CASH BENEFITS PAH) REPORT PERIOD FEBRUARY 1, 1971 to FEBRUARY 28, 1971 SBAFABEBS' WEI.FABE FUIN Scholarship Hospital Ben^ts Death Benefits Medicare Benefits ....• Maternity Benefits Medical Examination Program Dependent Benefits (Average $478.50) Optical Benefits Meal Book Benefits Out-Patients Benefits Summary of Welfare Benefits Paid Seafarers' Pension Plan—Benefits Paid Seafarers' Vacation Plan—Benefits Paid (Average—$489.60) Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation Benefits Paid This Period NUMBER OF BENEFITS AMOUNT PAID 6 1,757 26 641 34 1,805 1,670 313 220 3,871 10,343 1,731 $2,096.00 42,369.65 64,505.35 3,395.70 6,686.80 7,542.45 80,777.08 4,630.84 1,099.15 29,840.00 242,943.02 421,810.70 1,309 669,377.51 13,383 1,334,131.23 Seafarers Log �yiiu Converted Tanker Pays Off in Jersey m'fil\...-}rW> rilhe SlU-contracted Fort Hoskins (Cities Service) is a 633-foot X long T-2 tanker capable of carrying 220,000 barrels of oil per voyage. She was built in Portland, Oregon in 1945 for the Mari­ time Commission. In 1961 she was converted by Cities Service to her present lines. Her usual assignment is the Gulf-East Coast run. The oil-laden tanker recently paid off after a voyage from Houston and other ports in the Gulf at her dock in New Jersey and the pay­ off was put on film by the Log. |<"—IriiUMIfiliiiliyiiNi'i'i •• ' -^-VN J: =;i- ^''-'J Although he enjoys working with engines, Carl Pelh, who sails as oiler, looks forward to spending some time in port at voyagers end. Jim Robak, a 1970 graduate of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship, flakes lines on deck. The young Seafarer has been sailing as an ordinary seaman aboard the Fort Hoskins since December and intends to earn as much seatime as he can. i t * . ft -a a a 1 f- . • >! 3 •» »• * « St f. >4 ;;nV'^ B-v Hn B - Bt. •••' -K a a » W ««r <! -...itkki ^^alilSSESS:-: Deck department Seafarer M. J. Danzey (left) receives an assist with union business from SIU Patrolman "Red" Campbell. SIU patrolmen re^arly visit ships to bring'members up to date on union a if airs. April 1971 A native of Texas, veteran Seafarer Jake Nash has been sailing SIU ships for nearly 19 years. He is a fireman-watertender aboard the Fort Hoskins. Page 19 �24Members Added to SlU Pension Roll Juan A. Coipe Juan A. Colpe, 58, joined the SlO in the Port of Philadelphia in 1946 and sailed in the steward department. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Colpe now makes his home in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. His retirement ended a sailing career of nearly 25 years. Carlos Dall Carlos Dall, 65, is a native of the Philippine Islands and now lives in Manhattan, N.Y. He joined the SIU in Texas in 1941 and sailed in the deck department. He was issued picket duty cards in 1961 and 1962. Seafarer Dall retired after nearly 31 years at sea. LeRoy Rinker LeRoy Rinker, 62, is a native of Kalamazoo, Mich., and now makes his home in New Orleans, La. He joined the Union in the Port of Nor­ folk in 1944 and sailed in the stew­ ard department. Brother Rinker re­ tired after 26 years at sea. Jan Swiatek Jan Frank Swiatek, 65, is a na­ tive of Poland and now lives in Pas­ adena, Tex. He joined the union in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the engine department. Brother Swi­ atek is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Charles Hamilton Charles Hamilton, 66, is a native Brooklyn, N.Y. He joined the union in the Port of Baltimore in 1943 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. He is an Army veteran of World War II. When he retired. Brother Hamilton had been sailing for 30 years. Peter Charles Seroczynskl Peter Charles Seroczynskl, 67, joined the Union in the Port of New York in 1947 and sailed in the en­ gine department. A native of Penn­ sylvania, Seafarer Serocznyski con­ tinues to make his home there. Brother Seroczynskl retired after 25 years at sea. Daniel Michael Alvino Daniel Michael Alvino, 61, is a native of New Jersey and now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. He joined the Un­ ion in the Port of New York in 1947 and sailed in the deck department. Brother Alvino has been active in the Union. He stood in the Greater ^ New York Harbor strike of 1961; the ^ Moore-McCormack-Robin Line strike of 1962, and the SIU District Council #37 beef in 1965. Seafarer Alvino retired after sailing 33 years. Bibiano ReboUedo Bibiano Rebolledo, 65, joined the union in the Port of New York in 1948 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. A native of the Philippine Islands, Brother Rebolledo now lives in New Orleans, La. He is an Army veteran of World War II. When he retired. Seafarer Rebolledo had been sailing 25 years. Israel Ramos Israel Ramos, 65, is a native of Puerto Rico and now makes his home in the Bronx, New York. He is one of the first members of the union, having joined in 1938 in the Port of Philadelphia. Seafarer Ramos sailed in the engine department as a fire­ man-oiler. When he entered the un­ ion he was also skilled as a cook. Brother Ramos was issued a number of picket duty cards in 1961. Joseph Giardina Joseph Giardina, 43, is a native of Pozzallo, Italy and now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. Brother Giardina had been sailing 21 years when he retired. Ramon Roque Ramon Roque, 59, joined the union in 1940 in Miami, Fla. and sailed in the steward department. A native of Key West, Fla., Brother Roque now makes his home in New Orleans, La. When Seafarer Roque joined the union he was skilled as a barber. His retirement ended a sailing career of 33 years. John J. Metsnit John J. Metsnit, 66, joined the union in the Port of New York in 1944 and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. A native of Estonia, Brother Metsnit now makes his home in Middle Island, N.Y. He is an Army veteran of World War II. Seafarer Metsnit retired after 44 years at sea. Andrew Oliver NIcide Andrew Oliver Nickle, 63, is a native of Maryland and is now spend­ ing his retirement in New Orleans, La. He joined the SIU in the Port of Tampa in 1949 and sailed in the engine department. He retired after 29 years at sea. Five Seafarers Get 1st Pension Checks Charles Erwin Ritchards Charles Erwin Ritchards, 63, is a native of Thomsonville, Mich, and now lives in Elberta, Mich. He joined the union in the Port of Frankfort in 1953 and sailed on the Great Lakes in the engine department. Henry Hernandez Henry Hernandez, 62, joined the union in the Port of New York in 1945 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. He often served as depart­ ment delegate while sailing. In 1961 Brother Hernandez was issued a picket duty card. A native of "Puerto Rico, Seafarer Hernandez is now residing in New York City. Celso Rodriguez Celso Rodriguez, 59, is a native of Puerto Rico and now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. One of the first members of the union. Brother Rod­ riguez joined in 1938 in the Port of New York. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Rodriguez retired after 34 years at sea. Harry Clarence Bennett Harry Clarence Bennett, 65, is a native of Frederick, Md. and now makes his home in Baltimore, Md. One of the original members of the SIU, Seafarer Bennett joined in 1938 in the Port of Baltimore. He sailed in the deck department. Brother Bennett retired after 39 years at sea. Fred Raymond England Fred Raymond England, 63, is a native of Missouri and is now spend­ ing his retirement in Seattle, Wash. One of the original members of the union. Brother England joined in 1938 in the Port of New York. He sailed in the engine department and retired after 34 years at sea. Thomas Francis Vaughan Thomas Francis Vaughan, 55, is a native of Boston, Mass. and now makes his home in Dorchester, Mass. He joined the union in the Port of Boston in 1947 and sailed in the en­ gine department. He is a Navy vet­ eran of World War II. Brother Vaughan retired after 30 years at sea. Travis Franklin Dean Travis Franklin Dean, 65, joined the union in the Port of Mobile in 1946 and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. A native of Alabama, Seafarer Dean currently lives in Harahan, La. He is a Navy veteran of World War II and served in the Navy from 1923 until 1945. Evangelos BoubouUnls Evangelos Bouboulinis, 63, joined the union in 1956 in the Port of Balti­ more and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. A native of Greece, Seafarer Bouboulinis is spending his retirement in Freeport, N.Y. He retired after 22 years at sea. A^house (Frenchy) MIchelet Alphonse (Frenchy) Michelet, 60, joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1941 and sailed in the engine department. A native of Louisiana, Brother Michelet now makes his home in Metairie, La." William Gerard Siesfeld William Gerard Seisfeld, 55, is a native of Texas and is now spending his retirement in Belle Harbor, N.Y. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1945 and sailed in the deck department. He served as de­ partment delegate while sailing. Five veteran Seafarers retired to the beach last month after long sailing careers. Together in New York from left are: C. Cans, P. Kronbergs, R. Svanherg, F. Nielson, and A. Diaz. They each received their first monthly pension checks following the membership meeting at the SIU Brooklyn hall. Page 20 Do Lleh Chen Do Lieh Chen, 66, is a native of China and now makes his home in Houston, Tex. He joined the union in 1943 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He retired after 28 years at sea. Seafarers Log I �Medicare Benefits Can Begin at 65 Seafarer Guss Janavaris, who has retired on an SIU pension, relates some of his experiences during a long career at sea spanning over 25 years and three wars. Pensioner Recalls Memorable Career New York City He was so anxious to serve After a sailing career filled that he joined the Coast Guard with dedication and a few reserve and was taught the ironies, Seafarer Guss Janavaris skills of seamanship in Sheepshas retired to the beach. head Bay, Brooklyn, N.Y. He hopes to move from his He began shipping in the Long Island, N.Y. home to a Atlantic and, ironically, a ship warmer climate—perhaps Ror- he was sailing during D-Day ida—and there relax with his was carrying the same "500 family and pursue his hobby of pound bombs" Janavaris had painting. been making back home in the At 53, Brother Janavaris steel mills. would have liked to continue He was born in Indiana and sailing awhile but circum­ at the age of ten went to Greece, stances prevented this and he staying there seven years while recently went on disability pen­ he attended high school and sion. prepared for college. At the Since he joined the union in the Port of New York in 1944, age of 17, however, a revolu­ Janavaris "served picket duty tion broke out in the country whenever there was any" be­ and he had to leave or be cause, as he says, "that's what drafted. Back in the United States he made the union." traveled all over the country Began Sailing in '40s Seafarer Janavaris began with his brother and got as far sailing during World War II as the state of Washington where when his job in a steel mill he worked in a Civilian Con­ made him ineligible for service. servation Corps (CCC) camp. Now, because of his pension, He volunteered for all branches of the Armed Forces but his he is able to stop his traveling job kept him from any accep­ and relax with his wife and two children, ages nine and fourteen. tances. It By A. A. Bernstein From time to time, some of our brothers, who are nearing. the age when they will be eligi­ ble for Medicare benefits, visit the SIU Pension and Welfare Plan office to get information on these benefits. From their questions, the staff has compiled a list of the most often asked questions for the information of Seafarers and their families. Anyone who has a question relating to Medicare and Med­ icaid or any other social security benefits should write to A. A. Bernstein, Director of Social Security Services, Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Q: I will be 65 next year. Will I get hospital and medical insurance under Medicare or will I have to buy private in­ surance. I have always worked under social security. A: First, you will have the hospital insurance part of Medicare upon application at 65. This is protection you have already paid for and do not have to duplicate. It helps pay for in-patient care in a partici­ pating hospital and for posthospital care in an "extended care facility" or in your home. Second, you will also be able to sign up, if you wish, for Medicare Medical Insurance which helps pay doctor bills and other medical costs. You should receive a form in the mail several months before you are 65, asking you if you want this part of Medicare. If you want the medical insurance, complete the form and return it in the envelope furnished. This part of the plan is financed by monthly premiums of $5.30 from people who sign up for medical insurance and matching contributions from government funds. NOTICE Special Meeting In Accordance with the By-Laws of the Seafarers You may not be able to buy Illinois Building Corpora­ private health insurance that tion, a special meeting of equals the coverage of Medi­ the membership of the cor­ care. Many policies have "after poration will be held in con­ 65" clauses that cover only the junction with the May, 1971, expenses that Medicare does general membership meet­ not cover. If you do want addi­ ing of the Seafarers Inter­ tional health insurance, your national Union of North agent can tell you what your America-A 11 a n t i c. Gulf, policy will cover after 65. Lakes and Inland Waters Q: I just turned 65 and ap­ District AFL-CIO, for the plied for Medicare last week. I purpose of authorizing an now find that I will have to go amendment of Article III of to the hospital very soon. What the By-Laws of the Corpo­ will happen if I do not have ration. my card before I am admitted? A; You will be covered just as if you had your card. If necessary, the hospital can call the social security office to verify the Medicare coverage. Q: How is Medicare fi­ nanced?' A: Separate trust funds have been set up, one to finance the hospital insurance part of the Sacramento, Cal. program and the other to fi­ A bill which would exempt nance the medical insurance goods and supplies sold to ves­ part. Contributions to the hos­ sels engaged in interstate or pital insurance fund are made foreign trade or deep sea fishing during a Seafarer's career and from California's sales tax has are deducted automatically. been reintroduced in the state The shipowner pays an equal legislature by State Senator amount. The trust fund for Ralph Dills (D-San Pedro). medical insurance is maintained The measure, which passed through monthly premium pay­ both houses of the legislature ments, with half the cost com­ last year, but was vetoed by ing from the Seafarer and the Governor Ronald Reagan, pro­ other half from the federal vides for a four-year morato­ government. Q: I have a friend who is rium on collection of the tax under 65 and he gets help on on sales of ship's stores. California is the only state his medical bills and prescrip­ tions. Is this possible under on the West Coast which has not exempted ships's stores Medicare. A: No. Your friend may be from sales taxes. As a result, getting help under Medicaid. shipping companies have This program does help people avoided where possible the pur­ under 65 and, in some states, chase of supplies in California pays for prescribed drugs, eye ports, according to Sen. Dills. Dills said that lifting of the glasses and other items not cov­ ered under Medicare. Medicaid sales tax could bring nearly varies from state to state. On $74 million more a year in the other hand. Medicare, a ship business to California and program for people over 65, is provide more jobs on the uniform throughout the nation. waterfronts. Bill Introduced Killing Tax On Ship's Stores Safety Requires Readiness S afety is a prime concern of every Sea­ farer, and preparedness is a vital part of safety. The crew of the Portland (SeaLand) took time during mid-period drill in Port Elizabeth, N.J. to test their readi­ ness for calamity at sea. In the photo at left, the number 2 hfeboat has just been rapidly lowered from its davits, and the crew prepares to shove off from the side of the Portland as soon as the lifeboat . April 1971 touches water. At bottom, out on the open water, the men of the Portland strain at the oars, practicing a procedure that could someday make the difference be­ tween life and death. Observers said the lifeboat crews, many of whom received lifeboat endorsements at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, earned a "well done" for their efforts during the safety drill. Page 21 �Jobless Rate Goes Up Again Washington, D.C. Unemployment topped the 6 percent level during die month of March, exceeding the "sub­ stantial imemployment" mark, according to figures released by the Department of Labor. The announcement also set off a partisan debate between Republicans and Democrats as to the effectiveness of Admin­ istration measures to fight the rise in joblessness. The official figures, as re­ ported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, show that the per­ centage of unemployed, which dropped to 5.8 percent be­ tween December and February, climbed back to the 6 percent plateau during March. The analysis ^so showed that most of the increase af- Mailmg Address Change? In recent months many requests have been received by the Log Mailing Depart­ ment to change addressess for those receiving copies of the paper. To effectively comply with these requests the mailing office has to know both the old and the new mailing ad­ dresses. Supplying both the old and the new addresses will help alleviate the prob­ lem of duplicate mailings. For yom convenience and for ours, please supply your old address and your new address when requesting a mailing address change. fected workers in the 16- to 24year-old age bracket. Economic Committee Itebate Secretary of Labor James D. Hodgson was in California with President Nixon and was un­ available for conunent but the rise .triggered questions from the Joint Economic Committee of Congress, under the chair­ manship of Sen. William Proxmire (D-Wisc.). Though Proxmire declared that committee questions should have no political implications, the session left no doubt that Democratic members had seri­ ous reservations about Repub­ lican claims of progress in fight­ ing joblessness, while Repub­ lican comments tried to ^ow a more optimistic viewpoint. The ELS statistics showed that 6 percent, or about 5.2 million Americans were out of work. Month by month gains in the construction industry and state and local government em­ ployment were countered by a decline in manufacturing jobs. There was also an increase in the average duration of un­ employment from 10.4 weeks to 10.8 weeks which increased the strain on state unemploy­ ment compensation funds. The out-of-work rate for white coUar workers rose from 3.5 percent to 3.7 percent and the jobless rate for workers covered by state unemployment insurance went up from 3.7 percent in February to 3.9 per­ cent in March. Earnings of rank-and-file workers were up slightly. This indicated a slight gain in buy­ ing power since average week­ ly earnings were up 5.1 percent in comparison with an increase in the cost of living of 4.8 percent. Witaesses Called During the Joint Economic Committee session. Sen. Prox­ mire called in Ewan Clague, former commissioner of the. Bureau of Labor Statistics, to recount the history of the BLS and its efforts to keep statistics out of politics. Clague said that the bureau had formerly used a technical briefing, no longer used, to present and explain the month­ ly figures. He said that he thought this former system worked well after much trial and error. Robert Geoffrey H. Moore, current commissioner and a Nixon appointee, told the com­ mittee that he agreed with the Administration's decision to scrap the briefings because they were not efficient and subjected the technical staff to "policy" questions by the press which, he said, were "awkward" to an­ swer. Harold Goldstein, assistant BLS commissioner, offered his normal analysis of the unem­ ployment statistics before the committee and faced questions from members of both political parties. At the conclusion of the ses­ sion, Chairman Proxmire warn­ ed that he intended to continue holding committee briefings on unemployment and cost-of-liv­ ing statistics to further examine the Administration's programs to overcome the high unem­ ployment problem. HLSS Grads Prepare to Leave for First Ships Graduates of Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Class 64 receive the congratulations of some older hands as they prepare to leave Piney Point for their first ships. From lefts Norfolk Port Patrolman Marvin Hauf, Trainee Bosun Doug Bledsoe, Hubert Crews, Dave Backrak, Richard Oay, Steven Battan, Dave Qeghom, Nicholas Lapetina, Robert Fowles, Juan Ayala, Thomas Qanton, Trainee Bosun Warren Houghton and SIU Seniority Upgraders Thomas K. Curtis, Robert H. Caldwell and William L. Haynie. Cannon salvaged from wreck discovered off Virginia Beach, Va. is hoisted from the deep to deck of a research vessel. Experts believe wreck was once a Union Qvil War revenue cutter or a Confederate blockade runner. Civil War Wreckage Located off Virginia The wreck of an armed sail­ ing vessel, possibly a Union Civil War revenue cutter or a Confederate blockade runner, has been located near the en­ trance to Chesapeake Bay off Virginia Beach, Va. The 19th century wooden wreck was found in 11 feet of water by two National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra­ tion vessels, the Rude and the Heck, while both ships were dragging wire used to siuvey the bay bottom. Lt. Cdr. Merritt Walter, com­ manding officer of the vessels, said the wreck had apparently been hidden for years by tons of sand which had been dis­ lodged by recent dredging operations. Estimates are that the vessel had been 60 to 100 feet long and was equipped with several six-foot cannons of 3V4-inch bore. One of the 500 pound cannons was brought to the surface in "beautiful condition." No markings were detected on the black cast iron cannon which, despite the long years it was submerged, showed no sign of corrosion. The discovery of rock ballast in the wreck identi­ fies it as a sailing vessel with­ out mechanical power. No positive identification of the vessel can be made at pres­ ent, but if it was not a Con­ federate or Union ship, it may have been a smuggling craft or an inter-island trader. Civil War trading vessels were often heavily armed for a variety of reasons, including protection against coastal pirates that preyed on both Confed­ erate and Union ships alike. Scuba divers have so far not discovered exactly what man­ ner of cargo, if any, the vessel carried. If she was a smuggling craft, there is always the pos­ sibility of a hidden horde of gold. Tbe following Seafarers have checks waiting for them at union headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. for wages earn^ aboard the Sapphire Steamship Co. vessels Sapphire Etta, Sapphire Gladys and A&J Mid-America. ^ ^ & J Mid'-Atnericd Frederick L. Bailey Robert A. Beevers Charles A. Carlson Frederico A. Gallang Victor A. Manero | Peter M. Meyers :: Jesse James Mciso Matthew J. Nolans Jr. Arthur D. Payton Alger R. Sawyer Edward Cr W. Wiedenhoeft Sapphire Etta Terry Gene Adams Nils C. Beck John P. Campbell Houston Jones Angel Rodriquez Donald T. Swaffar Warren W. Tarkington Larry E. Weilacher Calvin Winston ire Gladys Oass 61B graduates receive the congratulations of Baltimore Port Patrolman Ed Smith before departing for their first ships. Class members are: from left, front row, David Singelstad, Barry Saxon, Richard Maclntyre, Edward Perryman, Michael Mason and Trainee Bosun Robert Sharp. Back Row: Jay Sherhondy, Esau Wright, Charles Lehman, Larry Muzia and Earl Whitsitt. Page 22 William N. Bassett Thomas Benford $ Freddie Brown J. W. Johnson Thomas F. Kennedy Spiros B. Panagatos Epieanio Rodriquez Martin Sullivan E. Vargas Seafarers Log �Ziereis Cherishes a Lifetime of Memories Mementos After 50 Years of Seafaring St. Louis, Mo. The 50 years that John Ziereis spent at sea have given him a fascinating collection of mementoes and memories. . . . Of visiting nearly every comer of the globe. Of ports that are now closed to the free world, such as Shanghai, China, and Tientsin, North China. Of heavy seas and near misses. Of the changing life style of a Seafarer over nearly half a century of sailing. His interest in the sea was sparked by adventure stories he read as a young boy, living in Dubuque, Iowa, and watching the Mississippi roll by. The spirit that captured him did not dwindle as he grew older—and at 18 he signed on the cargo ship Archer, as an ordinary seaman, and headed for Cebu, Philippine Islands. A news clipping Ziereis saved from The Daily Bulletin of Manila, dated March 1923, talks of the problems of foreign bottoms carrying U.S. cargo— similar to stories he reads to­ day about the same problem, but written in a little different style: "The Archer's Captain, B. E. Hansen, is proud of his ship, will back her against any cargo boat afloat for good time and good service to patrons; so he just naturally wonders, when foreign ships bring lusty car­ goes out from the Atlantic sea­ board and his ship, sent out here to haul sugar cargoes to the best market in the world, gets leavings, if any 100 per­ cent Americans are responsible for the situation. He just wonders, that's all." Recalls 1928 Wages Now enjoying an SIU pen­ sion Zeireis remembers when, in 1928, he worked on the Minnekahoa for 25 days as quarter master—and was paid $50 for the voyage. After a brief stay in Colorado Springs, Colo.—where he found too much land and too little water—the urge to sail struck again, and he was soon work­ ing on ships on the Great Lakes, from both coasts, and on South American and Indian runs. In January of 1939, just a few months after the SIU was formed, Ziereis joined the un­ ion in the Port of Baltimore, and promptly sailed on the stUlactive coffee run made by Delta Lines to South America. Ziereis kept a copy of the ship's log, during a 1940 voy­ age of Delta's Delmar, which lists the return cargo from a Brazil run as 68,373 bags of coffee. Not all memories are of cargo and ports and the oceans. On a run during the Battle of the Bulge in 1944, Ziereis re­ calls that he helped a room­ mate build a Christmas gift for his son, using "scraps of any­ thing" they could find aboard the Walter E. Ranger. The three-year-old boy, who received a rocking horse called Pinto that Christmas, had no idea of the ingenuity involved. Like unraveling a piece of rope for the flaxen mane and tail, and using caps from Coca-Cola bottles for the bridle orna­ ments. And using an old piece of metal for a star on the saddle. "Pinto was a beauty," Ziereis recalls. Korean Mail Mix-up And, the veteran Seafarer re­ calls the time that in 1950, aboard the MSTS-chaitered cargo ship Coral Sea, that no mail was received for four months while the ship was in Korea. "The captain looked into the matter and found that our mail The yacht Aloha was a picture of beauty as she sailed the Seven Seas back in the early '20B when Ziereis sailed abodrd her. The yacht was owned by Arthur Curtiss James. April 1971 |i Back in • 1926 Seaman John Ziereis (inset) sailed aboard the yacht Crthera, which was owned by Mrs. William L. Harkness. Ziereis recalls that the Cythera "was one of the finest sailing vessels I've ever been aboard." was being forwarded in San leave the ship. Firemen from pairs were made and the Sea Francisco to the USS Coral Sea, Beaumont pumped water and Pioneer soon sailed and de­ a Navy ship in the Mediter­ foamite into the engine and livered cargo to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii." ranean. The error was straight­ ened out and we received four Ziereis was also on board the months accumulation of mail, Connecticut when her engine which made the crew a happy room was flooded in heavy one again." seas two days out of San Pedro, Calif, in 1969. And, shortly thereafter, the After the crew pumped out name of the MSTS ship was the engine room the ship was changed to SS Sea Coral. towed back by a Coast Guard Of the ships that stand out cutter with all hands safe. in Ziereis' mind, one is the The many adventures and Ponderosa which he sailed the many years at sea cannot aboard in 1963 and 1964. be easily forgotten. And even After leaving New York though Ziereis is enjoying his harbor on Nov. 4, 1963 on her retirement, he still misses the way to Pakistan and India "the sea. ship soon encountered a storm However, a part time job at the like of which ... no one the SIU Union Hall in St. Louis, aboard had ever experienced." Mo., keeps him in touch with Her cargo included fifteen 17-ton caterpillar tractors, auto­ pump rooms and the tanker seafaring. mobiles, 700-pound drums of was ordered away from the In a way it could be said he's caustic soda, huge crates of tin- docks "as it was a hazard to been making a long round-trip plate, and grain. voyage these many years. He the city." Ziereis vividly recalls what Ziereis along with the cap­ began on the Mississippi River happened: tain, mate and pilot "shifted in Dubuque, and is now back "The ship rolled, tractors the ship to the Old River near on that great river just some­ broke loose smashing the auto­ Port Neches, Tex., where re­ what south of where he started. mobiles flat as pancakes, the tinplate into bits and pieces; one tractor got stuck between decks which prevented it from SECTION 43. ROOM AND MEAL, plunging through the bottom of ALLOWANCE. When board is not furnished unlicensed members of the the ship ... the storm con­ crew, they shall receive a meal allow­ tinued for four days." ance of $2.00 for breakfast, $3.00 for The captain brought the dinner and $5.50 for supper. When ship and crew back to New men are required to sleep ashore, they York and then "resigned, say­ shall be allowed $10.50 per night. Room allowance, as provided in this ing he had had it." Section, shall be allowed when: Ziereis notes that the 1. Heat is not furnished in cold Ponderosa was repaired and weather. When the outside tem­ sailed again on Nov. 15. "All perature is sixty-five degrees (65°) went well from then on." or lower for 8 consecutive hours, this provision shall apply. Seafarer Ziereis has been on 2. Hot water is not available in other ships where there were crew's washrooms for a period of dangerous situations. twelve (12) or more consecutive Survived Refinery Explosion hours. He recalls that in the sum­ mer of 1967 "while docked and loading JP4 fuel on the Sea Heat beefs must be reported i»a Pioneer at Lake Charles, La., bninediately to the Department Delegate and Chief Engineer. several of the cracking plants You must keep a written record at the Cities Service Company of the beef Including: Refinery blew up." At least three men were killed in the blast. No one on the vessel was • Date hmt but the ship was moved • Time of Day to Beaumont, Tex. where it was • Temperature found that the explosion caused damage to the tanker and fuel was leaking into the engine and Ail heat beefs should be re­ pump rooms. corded and submitted on on After shutting down the boil­ individual basis. ers the crew was ordered to Page 23 �Iceberg Patrol Prevents Maritime Disasters uring the more than half a century since of the worst maritime disasters in Done history—the sinking of the supposedly "unsinkable" British passenger ship, Titantic, with the loss of 1,517 lives after she struck an iceberg in the shipping lanes off the coast of Newfoundland—the United States Coast Guard has maintained an iceberg patrol to try to prevent further such disasters. Apparently they have succeeded, since not one life has been lost in the Atlantic shipping corridors due to a collision with an iceberg in the past 57 years. The SS Titantic was enroute from South­ ampton, England, to New York, with a com­ plement of 2,224 passengers and crew when she struck an unreported iceberg 95 miles south of the Grand Banks off Newfoundland. The supposedly unsinkable vessel, the longest and most luxurious of her time, ripped a 300foot section of her hull beneath the water line and went down in the frigid waters in little more than two hours. The extent of the disaster shocked the ship­ ping nations of the world into gathering for an International Covention for the Safety of Life at Sea in 1913. The delegates recom­ mended that the menace of icebergs could be minimized only by thorough patrols during the danger season to chart floating "bergs" and warn vessels of their position and direc­ tion of drift. The ice islands of sizes up to thousands of feet long and almost 600 feet high, as high as a 50-story building, break off from the glaciers of western Greenland and follow the prevailing currents south and into the shipping lanes. During early springtime, hundreds of these floes, mostly submerged with only about a ninth of the ice showing above water, drift through the lanes of commerce until they are melted by warmer conditions in the southern Atlantic. ollowing the recommendations of the 1913 convention. President Woodrow Wilson charged the United States Coast Guard, then the Revenue Cutter Service, with maintaining a patrol to keep track of such floating shipping hazards. The International Ice Patrol was started in 1914, with the Coast Guard patrolling the icy waters below the 50th parallel, compiling and correlating all sightings and broadcasting the information to all the ships at sea. Before World War II, cutters were used to ply the sealanes and chart the positions of the bergs.After the war and with the development of long-range airplanes, aerial surveillance was substituted for the slower ship patrols. This year, C-130 "Hercules" aircraft, normally based at the Coast Guard Air Station at Eliz­ abeth City, N.C., are detached to fly out of a Canadian Air Force field on Prince Edward Island during the ice patrol season. Techniques of dye marking the bergs en­ ables the plane crews to chart their position from day to day and warn mariners of their expected headings. In conjunction with the airborne surveillance, two cutters, the Ever­ green, homeported in Boston, and the Rockaway, which sails out of ice patrol headquar­ ters at Governors Island in New York Harbor, share oceanographic duties to chart the cur­ rents that influence the drifting of the islands of ice. The agency hopes to develop a system of satellite tracking which will give exact posi­ tions of floating hazards during every orbit around the earth, about every 90 minutes. The patrol is supported by 18 nations who pay assessments according to the number of their ships that sail the Atlantic corridor. Cur­ rently, Belgium, Canada. Denmark, France, West Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liberia, the Netherlands, Nor­ way. Panama. Spain. Sweden. Yugoslavia and the United States maintain the patrol. hatever the cost, it is certain from the number of ships lost to icebergs before Wthe patrol was initiated 57 years ago and the fact that not one ship has been lost from a collision with an iceberg during its operation, that ships and lives have been saved by cooperation of the maritime nations of the world. Mammoth icebergs, such as this giant found drifting off the coast of Newfoundland, are a mariner's night­ mare at night or when fog reduces visibility. This "herg" was marked with dye to help track its course. A C-130 ice patrol plane crewman prepares to drop a dye marker to stain an iceberg and facilitate future identification and tracking. Crewmen are also trained to estinaate icebergs' course and speed of drift. A U.S. Coast Guard C-130 "Hercules" ice patrol plane determines the position of icebergs and tracks their course of drift from day to day to maintain up-to-date warnings for ships at sea. Page 24 Seafarers Log �.< •! This iceberg, sighted by a Coast Guard plane off the coast of Labrador, is 100 feet high and 1,600 feet long. The blocks of ice and snow atop the berg are the size of large houses. This Is the highest iceberg ever spotted by the Coast Guard. The towering mon­ ument of ice was estimated to be 550 feet high, as high as a 50-story building. It was discovered by the ice patrol near western Greenland. /I A Coast Guard plane hedge-hops an ice­ berg field and "bombs'* one of the bergs with dye to mark it for further tracking. ' Coast Guard cutters, such as this one, work with the airborne observation planes to spot the bergs, track them and study the currents that propel them into shipping lanes. f. w I '• • , ft I -'d - FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expen­ ditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ cial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. April 1971 CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligaticms, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinjon, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six nionths in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their imion activities, including attendance at mem­ bership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-andfile committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take ship­ board employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long­ standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employ­ ers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Do­ nation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or diat he has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 25 'sm\ '• •f-v.;;--- �' r; . ^ • ;T' •V3-- •" In Pdrt^of N^w^^rlear^ ^ Crew members aboard the City of Alma (Waterman) relar in the mess room as they await ship's payoff. Frqpi the left are: Tony Escote, deck engineer; Ben Ladd, steward; Don Pase, electrician, and John Glover, 3rd cook. SIU Patrolman Louis Guarino checks matters with crew members dur­ ing payoff while the City of Alma was docked in New Orleans. From the left are: Ken Floyd, messman; Eduardo Padilla, messman, and Guarino. EUZABETHFORT (Sea-Land), Jan. 17—Chairman James S. Shcrtell; Secret^ Angeles Z. Deheza, $400 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. Discussion held regarding wiper's chances of mak­ ing OT. FORT HOSKINS (Cities Serv­ ice), Jan. 31—Chairman Bill Feil; Secretary Juan Milendez. $11 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Discussion held on delayed sailing. PENN CHAMPION (Penn Ship­ ping), Jan. 17—Chairman T. R. Sanford; Secretary Z. A. Markris; Deck Delegate S. A. DiMaggio; En­ gine Delegate B. Schwartz; Stew­ ard Delegate G. P. John. No beefs and no disputed OT. A hearty vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Vote of thanks was extended to the crew by the steward for their coopera­ tion. PENN CHAMPION (Penn Ship­ ping), Jan. 24—Chairman T. R. Sanford; Secretary Z. A. Markris; Deck Delegate S. A. DiMaggio; En­ gine Delegate B. Schwartz; Stew­ ard Delegate G. P. John. Repair Page 26 list was turned in and repairs have been started. No beefs and no dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. PONCE (Sea-Land), Jan. 31— Chairman Dan Butts; Secretary Alva McCullum; Deck Delegate Victor Aviles; Engine Delegate James L. Cady; Steward Delegate Oscar Sorenson. $208 in movie fund. Repair list has been drawn up and turned over to the Captain No beefs. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land), Jan. 24—Chairman B. E. Swearingen; Secretary J. C. O'Steen; Deck Dele­ gate M. Silva; Engine Delegate F. Buckner; Steward Delegate Robert Lee Scott, Sr. $25 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and eagine departments. Steward depart­ ment extended a vote of thanks to the crew for helping to keep pan­ try and messroom clean. Repair list turned in. JAMES (Ogden Marine), Jan. 24—Chairman Francis D. Finch; Secretary Frank L. Shackelford; Deck Delegate Joseph C. Wallace; Engine Delegate Joseph T. Ryan; Steward Delegate Bert M. W«i- field. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Water problem still exists. Drains in gal­ ley need to be repaired. YORKMAR (Calmar), Dec. 31— Chairman 1. Moden; &cretary S. Gamer. No beefs were reported. Discussion held regarding SIU Hos­ pital Plan being increased due to the high cost of medical care. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. OVERSEAS PROGRESS (Mari­ time Overseas), Dec. 27—Chairman William E. McCay; Secretary Har­ old P. DuCloux; Deck Delegate Milton R. Henton; Engine Delegate Douglas R. Laughlin; Steward Del­ egate Nathaniel Ayler. Motion was made that each man donate $.50 to build up a ship's fimd. Disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for the wonderful Christmas din­ ner. FORT HOSKINS (CiUes Serv­ ice), Jan. 24—Chairman B. Feil; Secretary Juan Milendez; Deck Delegate J. Paschall; Engine Dele­ gate Nathaniel P. Davis; Steward Delegate Melito Maldonado. $10 in ship's fund. No beefs. Everything .is nmning smoothly. Vote of • 24—Chairman R. D. Eisengraeber; thanks to the steward department. Secretary G. P. Thlu; Deck Dele­ SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Hud­ gate Bertis H. Schenk; Engine Del­ son Waterways), Jan. 31—Chair­ egate Fred R. Kidd; Steward Dele­ man William Tillman; Secretary gate Hazam A. Ahmed. $61 in Wilson Yarbrough; Deck Delegate ship's fund. No beefs were report­ Frank E. Guitson; Engine Delegate ed. Kelly R. Graham; Steward Dele­ HOUSTON (Sea-Land), Feb. 7— gate William Armshead, Jr. Chairman George Ruf; Secretary beefs were squared away. $37 in A. A. Aragones; Deck Delegate M. ship's fund. Some disputed OT in Saliva; Engine Delegate James C. engine department. Donnell; Steward Delegate Arturo COLUMBIA BANKER (Colum­ Mariani, Jr. Few repairs still to be bia), Feb. 7—Chairman C.. Webb; done. No beefs. Vote of thanks to Secretary L. Bennett; Deck Dele­ the steward dq)artment for the gate S. Brunette; Engine Delegate good food and good night limch. A. F. Kuauff; Steward Delegate F. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Dec. A. Cruz. No beefs and no disputed 20—Chairman J. Cisiecki; Secre­ OT. Repair list turned in. Vote of tary A. Rudnick; Deck Delegate G. thanks to the steward department H. Atcherson; Engine Delegate J. for a job well done. W. Wood, Jr.; Steward Delegate PENN CHAMPION (Penn), Jan. John G. Katsos. No beefs. Every­ 31—Chairman T. R. Sanford; Sec­ thing is running smoothly. Good retary Z. A. Markris; Deck Dele­ harmony amongst crew. Should be gate S. A. DiMaggio; Engine Dele­ a good trip. Some repairs have been gate B. Schwartz; Steward Dele­ completed. gate G. P. John. Repair list tumed STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Dec. in. Everything 'is running smoothly 27—Chairman H. Treddin; Secre­ with no beefs and no disputed OT. tary A. Maldonado; Deck Dele­ Hearty vote of thanks to the stew­ gate J, R. Clowes; Engine Delegate ard department for a job well done. P. P. Pappas; Steward Delegate LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), Jan. Alex Alexander. Motion made Seafarers Log i y 0 Ci �> Y' > >1* I • ( Francisco EscandeD Francisc6 Escandell, 68, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Jan. ?8 in Manhattan, N.Y. of heart dis­ ease. A native of Spain, Brother Es­ candell was a resident of Manhattan when he died. He joined the union in 1943 in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the steward department as a chief cook. When he retired in 1967, Seafarer Escandell had been sailing 33 years. Among his survivors are his wife, Milagros. Burial was in St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, N.Y. Manro Pacleb Mauro Pacleb, 60, passed away v July 30, 1970 from heart disease while on board the New Orleans in the Pacific. A native of the Philip- C; pine Islands, Brother Pacleb was a resident Of Seattle, Wash, when he died. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1960 and sailed in the engine department. He had been sailing 12 years when he died. His body was removed to Honolulu, Hawaii. Among his survivors are a brother, Placido Pacleb of Aiea, Hawaii. Willie H. Cniker • ' « Willie H. Craker, 45, passed away Aug. 29, 1970 in E>eLisle, Miss. He and his wife accidentally drowned when the vehicle they were in went off a bridge. A native of Ellisville, Miss., Brother Craker was a resident of Picayune, Miss., when he died. He joined the union in the Port of New Orleans in 1967 and sailed in the engine department. Seafarer Craker was an Army vet­ eran of World War II and served in the Army until 1957. Burial was in Sand Hill Cemetery in Ellisville, Miss. J<An Perry Brooks John Perry Brooks, 59, passed away Jan. 18 in New Orleans, La. He joined the union in the Port of New Orleans in 1947 and sailed in tbe steward department. A native of Flor­ ida, Brother Brooks was a resident of New Orleans, La. when he died. Sea­ farer Brooks had been sailing 23 years when he passed away. Among his survivors are his wife, Ethel. Burial was in St. Ber­ nard Memorial Gardens in Chalmette, La. Armando A. Meriltti Armando A. Merlitti, 53, passed away Jan. 30 after an illness of some months in the USPHS Hospital in San Francisco, Calif. A native of Akron, O., Brother Merlitti was a resident of Long Beach, Calif, when he died; He joined the union in the Port of Wil­ mington in 1967 and sailed in the steward department. He was a Ma­ rine Corps veteran of World War II and served in that branch of the Armed Forces from 1941 to 1952. Among his survivors are his brother, Anthony Merlitti of Long Beach, Calif. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Sum­ mit County, O. Gariand E. Scho^iert Garland E. Schuppert, 51, passed away Dec. 5, 1970 from pneumonia in Seattle, Wash. He joined the union in the Port of Seattle in 1969 and sailed in the deck department. A na­ tive of Depauw, Ind., Brother Schup­ pert was a resident of Seattle, Wash, when he died. Brother Schuppert was a Navy veteran of World War II. He served in the Navy from 1937 to 1960. Among his survivors are two daughters and three sons. Burial was in Veteran's Cemetery in Seattle, Wash. James Raymond Simms James Raymond Simms, 59, passed away Jan. 15 from heart trouble at Naval Hospital in San Diego, Calif. A native of Jersey City, N.J., Brother Sinuns was a resident of San Diego, Calif, when he died. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1952 and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He served in the A&G strike of 1961, the District Council #37 beef in 1965 and the Chicago beef in 1965. Brother Sinuns is an Army veteran of World War II. Among his survivors are his sister, Mrs. Mary Place of San Diego, Calif. Burial was in Veterans Cemetery in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, Calif. Hartdd Peter Scott Harold Peter Scott, 49, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Feb. 21 of heart disease in the USPHS Hospi­ tal in New Orleans, La. He joined the SIU in the Port of Mobile in 1945 and sailed in the deck department. A native of Louisiana, Brother Scott was a resident of New Orleans, La. when he died. He had been sailing 22 years when he retired. Among his survivors are his brother, Edlred Scott of New Orleans, La. Burial was in Garden Memories, Jefferson Park, La. James A. Myiidt James A. Myrick, 49, passed away May 30, 1970 from heart disease in New Orleans, La. A natice of Tennes­ see, Brother Myrick was a resident of Chicago, 111. when he died. He joined the union in the Port of San Fran­ cisco in 1967 and sailed in the stew­ ard department. Seafarer Myrick was an Army veteran of World War II. when he reitred from the sea. Among his survivors are his sister, Mrs. Cornelius M. Neely of Chicago, 111. Burial was in Burroughs County Cemetery in Chicago, 111. David K. Jones David K. Jones, 54, passed away Nov. 17, 1970 from heart disease in Portland, Ore. Brother Jones joined the union in the Port of New Orleans in 1967 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. A native of Louisiana, Sea­ farer Jones was a resident of Los Angeles, Calif, when he died. Previ­ ous to joining the union. Seafarer Jones worked nine years for a broadcasting company. Among his survivors are his wife. Ruby. His body was removed to New Orleans, La. Don J. Af^i^ate Don J. Applegate, 41, passed away Feb. 20 in Benicia, Calif. A native of Ohio, Brother Applegate was a resident of San Pedro, Calif, when he died. He joined the union in the Port of Wilmington in 1960 and sailed in the deck department. He had been sailing over 11 years when he died. Among his survivors are his aunt, Mrs. Sally Lucci of Mt. Vernon, O. Burial was in Green Hills Memorial Park in California. William Robert Mcllveen William Robert Mcllveen, 72, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Feb. 23 of heart trouble in USPHS Hospital in San Francisco, Calif. A native of New York, Brother Mcll­ veen was a resident of San Francis­ co, Calif, when he died. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1944 and sailed in the steward department. When he retired in 1962, Seafarer Mcll­ veen had been sailing 39 years. Burial was in Olivet Memorial Park in Colma, Calif. - Digest of SIU Ships' Meetings * that each crewmember donate $1 to build up ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly. No beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. BRADFORD ISLAND (Steuart Tankers), Feb. 14—Chairman J. R. Thompson; Secretary T. Savage; Deck Delegate Arthur P. Finnell; &igine Delegate Raymond M. Da­ vis; Steward Delegate F. R. Strick­ land. Some disputed OT in deck department. Motion made to have retirement with 15 years seatime and no age limit. JEFF DAVIS (Waterman), Jan. 17—Chairman T. Chilinski; Secre­ tary F. Sylvia. $58 in ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly. No beefs and no disputed OT. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmi­ an), Feb. 14—iChairman A. J. Surles; Secretary Paul Lopez; Deck Delegate C. Callahan; Engine Dele­ gate Paul Aubain; Steward Delegate C. Modellas. $40 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine de­ partment. Patrolman to be con­ tacted regarding water condition aboard ship. COLUMBIA (U.S. Steel), Jan. April 1971 10—Chairman R. H. Schemm; Sec­ retary M. S. Sospina; Deck Dele­ gate Tames S. Rogers; Engine Dele­ gate Florian R. Clarke; Steward Delegate C. Winskey. No beefs. Everything is running smoothly. The entire crew and officers en­ joyed the Christmas and New Year's Day dinners and extended a vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. BUCKEYE PACIFIC (Buckeye), Jan. 24—Chairman Joe Carroll; Secretary W. H. Todd; Deck Dele­ gate A. V. Trotter; Engine Dele­ gate William C. Koons, Jr.; Stew­ ard Delegatee Sidney C. Lane. $22 in ship's fund. Discussion held cm various matters. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. ARIZPA (Sea-Land), Feb. 14— Chairman D. Fitzpatrick; Secretary W. Lescovich; Deck Delegate Frank Rodriguez, Jr.; Engine Dele­ gate Daniel Butts, Jr.; Steward Del­ egate H. Connolly. $5 in movie fund and $7 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. TRANSPACIFIC (Hudson Wa­ terways), Feb. 7—Chairman Ber­ nard Fenowicz'r Secretary Maximo Bugawan; Deck Delegate Walter Page; Engine Delegate Bernardo Tapia. No beefs. Few hours dis­ puted OT in deck department. Vote of thanks was extended to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land), Feb. 21—Chairman John C. Alberti; Secretary Ramon Aguiar; Deck Delegate Tony Kotsis; Steward Del­ egate Juan Fernandez. $16 in ship's fund. Discussion held regarding Sea-Land overtime control guide. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. INGER (Reynolds), Feb. 14— Chairman James Mann; Secretary Harold M. Karlsen; Deck Delegate Joe R. Bennett; Engine Delegate William J. Jones; Steward Delegate Victor O'Briant. $25 in ship's fund. Motion made to go back to the old form for vacation, welfare bene­ fits or simplify the present form. Discussion held regarding hospital benefits—they should be raised from $56 to $112 per week. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Feb. 12—Chairman Daniel Dean; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Deck Delegate B. B. Darley; Engine Delegate Thomas P. Toleda; Stew­ ard Delegate James P. Barclay. No beefs except that the crew com­ plain about not receiving any commimications from the Union. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for the good food. DEL SUD (Delta), Feb. 12— Chairman A. Doty; Secretary E. Vieira; Deck Delegate L. Lachapell; Engine Delegate E. Fairfield; Stew­ ard Delegate J. Kelly, Jr. No beefs were reported. Few hours disputed OT in deck department to be set­ tled by patrolman. Written resolu­ tions regarding working rules was submitted to Headquarters. Vote of thanks was extended to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. YORKMAR (Calmar), Feb. 21— Chairman Irwin Moen; Secretary Sidney Gamer. Everything is run­ ning smoothly in all departments. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Jan. 7—Chairman Charles Stennett; Sec­ retary H. Bennett. $30 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and steward department. KYSKA (Waterman), Feb. 14— Chairman W. G. Thomas; Secre­ tary E. O. Johnson; Deck Delegate David D. Dickinson; Steward Dele­ gate J. C. Roberson. $72 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department, otherwise everything is miming smoothly. EAGLE TRAVELER (United Maritime), Feb. 21 — Chairman John Bergeria; Secretary Algernon W. Hutcherson; Deck Delegate George T. McKenna; Engine Dele­ gate Octavian Bogdan; Steward Delegate Emanuel Low. $5 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Martime Overseas), Feb. 21 — Chairman Ame Hovde; Secretary Edwin Cooper; Deck Delegate Thomas L. Magras; Engine Delegate James Schols; Steward Delegate R. Bol­ lard. One man in deck department missed ship in New Orleans. No beefs were reported. Motion made to lower the age requirement for retirement to 50, with 20 years seatime. TAMPA (Sea-Land), Feb. 21— Chairman G. Castro; Secretary E. B. Tart; Deck Delegate C. Mann; Engine Delegate J. Hagner; Stew­ ard Delegate F. LaRosa. Everything is running smooth with no beefs. Some disputed OT in deck and en­ gine departments. Page 27 �HLSS Lifeboat Trainees Complete Coast Guard Examination ,IV.. .-•-t HLSS Lifeboat Instructor Paul Veralopulo, left, and Trainee Bosun W. Gregory, right, posed with graduates of Lifeboat Class 68. First row, from left: R. Perry, D. Ard, E. Carlson, R. Dawson, W. Davis, E. Garcia, J. Carroll, P. Baliukonis. Second row: S. Kusiak, E. Newman, R. Raymond, D. Jackson, E. Lambertson, D. Alford, J. Thomas, R. Frame. Third row: G. Milliken, D. Hudson, S. McEnhill, T. Brewer, K. Esannasan, K. Starcher, R. Ard. Fourth row: C. Macon, R. Conroy, M. Barlow, W. Snook, E. Givens, P. Wals^ R. Keith. Top row: T. Egan, S. Whitney, E. Owens, G. Carter, M. Borders, A. King, P. Kerney. Seafarer Mayturn Earns Chief Mate's License After launching his sailing career as an ordinary seaman with the SIU, followed by sev­ eral years seatime as a bosun. Seafarer John F. Maytum has become the ninth Seafarer to work his way up from the fos'cle to a Chief Mate's license after training at the Deck Officer's School jointly sponsored by the SIU and the Associated Mari­ time Officers Union. Brother Maytum joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957, sailing in the deck de­ partment. He rapidly gathered the seatime which enabled him to sail as an able-bodied sea­ man and then bosun on SIUcontracted ships. "While reading the Log one day, I saw an announcement on the SIU-AMO Deck Of­ ficers School and decided to apply. I was accepted and be­ gan my schooling for a li­ cense," recalls Brother Maytum. Instruction 'ExceUent* "I found the instructors and the equipment at the school to be the best avaUable, and after several months was ready to sit for the examination." Brother Majtiun, right, Maytum had a winning com­ bination of good grades and seatime and received his second mate's license in August of 1968. It was then back to sea for Brother Maytum who had al­ ready decided to work towards a chief mate's license through more schooling and more sea­ time. He returned to the Deck Officers School in 1970 and completed his training early this year. Entails Hard Work Brother Maytum notes that the licensing examination given by the Coast Guard for a Chief Mate's license requires a good deal of study, combined with practical knowledge of the sea. "Again I found the SIUAMO school to be the best available schooling for mates in the industry, and I could not have made it up the ladder without the assistance it gave me," says Maytum. With his chief mate's license only a few months old, May­ tum is already working towards a Master's License. congratulated by SIU Representative Ed Mooney. Toby, canine mascot of the Lundeberg School, trotted into the picture of graduates of Lifeboat Oass 67. First row, from left: M. Hall, M. Shappo, G. Nickerson, L. Kittleson, S. Sylvester, J. Anderson, T. Frazier, W. Smith, J. Yokum, and Toby. Second row: W. Snow, E. Walker, D. Tolan, T. Martin, J. Gilmartin, B. Allen, R. Bridges, E. Kapstein, J. Williamson. Third row: S. Rose, F. Cassel, F. Collins, S. Jones, S. Lafferty, M. Ruscigno, S. Catalano, J. Butler. Top row: R. Nesinith, C. Redding, J. Hambleton, J. Szabary, C. Firman, D. Nickerson, T. Frederick. Instructor Veralopulo stands at right. SIU arrivals Blanton McGowan, born Sept. 16, 1970, to Searfarer and Mrs. Blanton L. McGowan, McCool, Miss. Ivy Peterson, born Dec. 17, 1970, to Searfarer and Mrs. Ron­ ald K. Peterson, New Orleans, La. 70114. Terrie Doyle, born Feb. 8, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. John T. Doyle, New Orleans, La. Ty GiHikln, born Nov. 3, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Nor­ man D. Gillikin, New Orleans, La. LDIian Gonzalez, born Feb. 22, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pablo E. Gonzalez, Ponce, P.R. Jose Colls, bom Feb. 26, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose Colls, Lares, P.R. George Evans, Jr., born Feb. 2, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. George R. Evans, Newark, N.J. James Furman, bom Jan. 7, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. John A. Furman, Portsmouth, Va. Patricia Garza, bom Jan. 28, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pete Garza, Texas City, Texas. Jason Proudlove, born Aug. 20, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wayne J. Proudlove, Newark, Del. Constantinos Slmos, bom Mar. 4, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Simeon Simos, Brooklyn, N.Y. Rhonda Polling, born Oct. 27, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ron­ ald S. Polling, Duluth, Minn. Yictmia Beck, bom Feb. 20, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Arthur Beck, Newark, Calif. Deilsa Ctdeman, born Nov. 22, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ed­ ward L. Coleman, Theodore, Ala. Louis Miller, Jr., bom Mar. 12, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Louis J. Miller, Port Huron, Mich. Michele Trikogiou, born Feb. 19, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Antonois M. Trikogiou, Balti­ more, Md. Gustavo Morales, born Mar. 1, 1971 to Seafarer and Mrs. Angel L. Morales, Hatillo, P.R. Heather Shasld, bom Feb. 20, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. John A. Shaski, Jr., Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Frankie Smith, born Nov. 21, 1968, to Seafarer and Mrs. Clyde J. Smith, Mobile, Ala. Annette LaCroix, bom Feb. 20, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jon E. LaCroix, St. Clair, Mich. Sc<dt Jackson, bom Feb. 25, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rich­ ard T. Jackson, Cudahy, Calif. Charles Martinez, bom Jan. 1, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. 29, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. William E. McKenna, Cleveland, Charles A. Martinez, Tampa, Fla. 0. Yarira Torres, born Dec. 31, Sharon Dngas, born Dec. 22, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ivan 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Law­ Torres, Ponce, P.R. rence J. Dugas, Houma, La. Ray Wright, born Mar. 1, 1971, Kathleen Gallagjiei': horn Mar. to Seafarer and Mrs. Ray A. 1, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wright, Sr., Aydlett, N.C. Charles J. Gallagher, Nederland, Yolanda Scypes, born June 13, Texas. 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Her­ Lamar . Lowe, bom Dec.' 24, bert L. Scypes, Mobile, Ala. 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Don­ Vkki Canard, born Feb. 24, ald R. Lowe. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Brian Motve, bom Feb. 12, W. Canard, Hattiesburg, Miss. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Enoch John Hudgins, born Feb. 9, B. Moore, Greeneville, Tenn. 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ Kelvin Wiley, bom Nov. 24, liam W. Hudgins, Virginia Beach, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ed­ Va. , Michael Daniels, bom Nov. 18, ward J. Wiley, Mobile, Ala. Tari Trow, bom Jan. 17, 1971, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Masto Seafarer and Mrs. Rotert E. ceo E. Daniels, Belhaven, N.C. Collera McKenna, bom Nov. Trow, Port Arthur, Texas. WUIiam Datzko Aboard the Overseas UUa (Maritime Overseas) ship's sec­ retary-reporter William Datzko reports that during the regular Sunday meeting a long discus­ sion was held on the unhappy news that the government is considering closing the USPHS hospitals. All hands expressed deep concern over- the prob­ lems Seafarers will face the government goes ahead with such action. As part of its offi­ cial ship's minutes, the crew of the Overseas Vila asks every SIU member, at sea or on the beach, to write to their sena­ tors and representatives in Washington to protest against the closings. Letters of protest from the Brothers aboard the Overseas Ulla are already on their way to Washington. r Sea-Land Co. Plans Moderniiafion Elizabeth, New Jersey SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service plans to proceed with construction of 20 new vessels over the next few years at the cost of some $400 million, according to J. Scott Morrison, traffic vice president of Sea-Land. Morrison has said that some 47 ships will have to be replaced over the long run, and Sea-Land will be­ gin with its 20 oldest ships and keep modernizing its fleet. Seafarers Log - �r- SIU Ships Commitfees: The Union at Sea ^ nion men pay good money to keep their member­ ship. For their money they have a right to expect that wherever they go in this wide world, the union will be with them, continuing its tradition of services and protection for the member. about union affairs and linking them with the union's dem.ocratic processes. Members of the committee, as they perform their duties make a vast and important contribution to trade unionism, they serve their brothers. Seafarers throughout the world are tied to their union through a unique device—the Ships' Committee. Composed of delegates and ranking rated men, the committee is the vital link between the working man and his union. The committee stays in constant touch with head­ quarters, enabling the headquarters staff to maintain the necessary records on each man, records that will be the deciding factor for a host of benefits. And headquarters stays in touch with the committees around the world, relaying to them items of interest A 11 ships' committees are established and operated in line with the basic principle espoused by the SIU—the principle of democracy. Each Sunday while at sea a meeting is called by the ship's committee chairman. Each and every crew member knows that he has the right—and the duty— to speak on any matter important to his Union, his ship and his job. It is the responsibility of the ship's committee to see that this right is protected for all members of the unlicensed crew. There are six members of the ship's committee— chairman, secretary-reporter, education director and St$el Navigator STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian)^—The Steel Navigator's committee includes from left, standing, J. D. Wilson, steward delegate; B. R. Kitcliems, ship's chairman; V. Szymanski, secretarx-reporter; II. Kaufman, deck delegate, M. Weikle, engine delegate. Seated is ship's educational director F. Wilkenson. three delegates, one from each of the three depart­ ments aboard ship. The chairman calls and directs the meeting. The secretary-reporter is responsible for all of the com­ mittee's correspondence with union headquarters and must keep the minutes of the meetings and report actions taken to headquarters. director is in charge of maintaining Theandeducation distributing all publications, films and mechan­ ical equipment to Seafarers wishing to study upgrad­ ing, safety, health and sanitation. The department delegates, elected by members of the deck, engine and steward departments, represent daily their men on the committee and contribute heavily to its decisions. All these men are part of that bridge between ship and shore. '. '< .'.y. Transoregoil 'yfi TRANSOREGON (Hudson Waterways)—Aboard the Transoregon are from left, standing: T. Ryan, deck delegate; A. Figueroa, steward delegate and J. Paszk, engine delegate. Seated from left area: E. Delande, educational director; H. Laner, secretary-reporter and A. Gylland, ship's chairman. Wransidaho •il TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Waterways)—With a North Atlantic voyage behind them, the members of the ship's committee on the Transindiana relax in port. From left are: C. Gemens, deck delegate; O. Lefsaker, engine delegate; D. Holm, ship's chairman, D. Keith, steward delegate; O. Smith, secretary-reporter, and J. Shipley, educational director. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Waterways)—SIU Patrolman E. B. MacAuley (seated, right) and New York Port Agent Leon Hall (left) discuss ship's business with Bosun R. Burton. Looking on are, standing from left: E. Dale, steward delegate; J. Petrusenic, deck dele­ gate; J. McCellano, engine delegate, and A. Shrimpton, ship's secretary-reporter. Overseas Audrey i I* k t % M---' OVERSEAS AUDREY (Maritime Overseas)—Catching up with the latest news ashore are, from left seated: J. Sanchez, engine delegate; A. Josepson, d^k delegate, and A. Celestine, steward delegate. Standing are R. Wardlan, ship's chairman and T. R. Good­ man, ship's secretary-reporter. April 1971 WACOSTA (Waterman)—^Looking forward to some time ashore after a good voyage are from left: D. McMullan, deck delegate; R. Ramos, steward delegate; P. Korol, edu­ cational director; A. Sakellis, ship's chairman; M. Caldas, secretary-reporter, and P. Van Milican, engine delegate. Page 29 �':s -"<:'r - New Vessel Docks in New York Vv' i;T m k. The bell aboard the SL-181 is rung by Frank Mantbey who joined the union on April 11, 1947 in the Port of Baltimore. ri^he newest of Sea-Land's fleet came into New York X harbor last month and she was truly an iippressive sight. The ultra-modern, SlU-contracted containership SL-181 is 720 feet long, 95 feet wide and has a dead­ weight tonnage of 25,515 long tons. She is a sleek looking ship with a draft of 34 feet and a service speed of about 23 knots. The addition of this ship to the Sea-Land fleet along with her sister-ship the SL-ISO, means more ships under SIU contract. It means, therefore, that Seafarers will be traveling on an up-to-date ship with modem quar­ ters for living. Each crewman has his own room and heat­ ing and air conditioning he can regulate. Also, a big inno­ vation in the rooms are the square windows instead of the traditional portholes. The ship will soon go into permanent container service. Tbe ship's committee aboard tbe SL-181 are all baouy faces. From left are: Frank Sullivan, engine delegate; George Klovanicb, education director; Angelo Romero, steward delegate; Gary Waller re­ porter-secretary; Steve Kodziola, deck delegate, and Don Hicks, chairman. ^ tA /• Veteran Seafarer Frank Mantbey sits in bis modern room aboard ship. Tbe SL-181 has up-dated tbe design of seamen's rooms. Page 30 On tbe clean, neat deck of tbe ship, her anchor lies in its bousing and her ropes lie flaked. Tbe vessel will soon go into regular service. Seafarers Log . J �i ' I' i Today's Knowledge; Tomorrow's Strength Mark May 12 on your calendar. It all begins then. The date marks the beginning of a monthly series of education con­ ferences at Piney Point. Conferences on the workings of the SIU and the members' role in his union. Delegates to these conferences will be selected from SIU members across the nation, and those currently on ships around the globe. They will come to Piney Point and in that secluded spot in southern Maryland they will leam of the union's past... it is their past... of the union's present, since it is their today and their tomorrow, and they will leam of the union's future since it is inescapably their future as well. A Topics for the discussion groups are: % It 1?''I'r y: fvi r I u: i H" w If Trade Union Histoiy Development of maritime unions accompanied spreading of the word that united people can accomplish their goals while individuals were weak and prone to bend to forces more powerful. Unionism liberated the Seafarer and people in other walks of life from degrada­ tion and mistreatment. The SIU Contract The contract is the basic document of the SIU. Discussions will be held on all phases of the contract, including benefits newly won and projections for the future. Education Programs The SIU is deeply committed to education of every kind. The union conducts courses in union, labor, academic and vocational fields for the benefit of its members. Discussions of all phases of the SIU edu­ cation program are planned. The Constitution Constitutions—governmental and union—exert tremendous influenpe on people, whether at work or in the sanctity of their homes. Discussions will be held on constitutions in general and on the SIU constitution in particular, for it is the document that vests the Sea­ farer with his rights and privileges. The State of the Industry Realistic discussions of the state of the maritime industry and its *. • :1. A 'i /' t • i. \%r I 'V . •4MA T 'V J April 1971 ' i prospects for the future are scheduled so that Seafarers will under­ stand the industry's problems and their solutions. Pension, Welfare and Vacation Programs The union is really people committed to helping each other through the bad times as well as the good. Discussions will center on the un­ ion's efforts to comfort the ill, enrich the aged and provide leisure time for those who have worked long hours through long months. Ship and Shore Meetings Discussions will center around the SIU Ship's Committee and the regular port meetings. The meetings are the place where the member­ ship speaks and, thus, are vital to the formation and continuance of SIU policies. Political and Legal Activities The SIU is deeply involved in politics—particularly at the national level, but with an equally important amount at the local level. Why? Is it right? Shall it continue? Discussions are planned to answer all those questions and more about politics and the union and about the law and the union. The May conference then will bring together the men of the SIU. As the months wear on, more and more men, proud to bear the SIU banner will come to Piney Point and hear the record of accomplish­ ment in the past and help formulate the goals of the future. It all fits in with the union's policy of keeping the member informed and of allowing him to become the strongest and best union member he can. For a union cannot be strong unless its membership has all the facts upon which to make an intelligent committment to the common goals of all members. It cannot continue to grow and serve in the future unless the members have all understanding of the dynamics of the union and the facts on which to base recommendations for change. And an uninformed member will be a disinterested member. Disin­ terest can lead to apathy and the undoing of all those goals that Sea­ farers have struggled to achieve. Information ... the facts ... are bul­ warks in the effort to preserve the hard-won benefits of belonging to the SIU. So, mark May 12. It all begins then. Page 31 �SEAFARERSA^OG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION » ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT » AFL-CIO / k. y IVarcotics: The 'Grim Reaper' r "V When it comes to problems that affect the American people and their society, it's <:|uite obvious that this nation's No. I con­ cern is with the question of narcotics. That word "narcotics" covers the entire range of drugs. It in­ cludes everything from marijuana to heroin. It includes barbitu­ rates and amphetamines—the so-called "uppers" and "downers" —and everything in between. J>( \ The government has mounted a full-scale campaign against narcotics. In this fight, it has enlisted the press, radio and televi­ sion, the medical profession, the churches, the schools—every­ > body. 5^1 The attack is based on three key points: • The use of narcotics is illegal. • The use of narcotics is dangerous to the health—even the life—of the user. • The use of narcotics involves a serious "moral issue." -^1 These are legitimate points. But for the Seafarer, the question of narcotics comes down to an even more basic issue: • Any Seafarer using narcotics—ashore or asea—loses his sea­ man's papers forever! A man who gets "busted" once on a nar­ cotics charge gets busted economically, too—because he loses his right to go to sea—not just for awhile, but for the rest of his , life! That's a tough rap—losing your passport to life—but that's the way it is. A single "stick" of marijuana . . . just a couple of grains of the hard stuff ... and a man is through in the maritime industry! It's almost as tough on the shipmates of the man who useseven possesses—narcotics. r i. Any Seafarer caught with narcotics in his possession makes his ship—and his shipmates—"hot." It subjects the men and their vessel to constant surveillance by narcotics agents in this country and abroad. And, of course, any Seafarer who is an addict—who uses any drug that affects his mind and his ability to function normally— endangers the lives of his shipmates. The possibility of an emer­ gency is always present aboard ship—and only alert minds can react to an emergency. 'r Talk to Seafarers about the "grim reaper" and they'll tell you about accidents or storms at sea ... or about the hazards of com­ bat service. i "i They should put narcotics at the top of the list—because it can claim more lives, or it can threaten more livelihoods, than any other peril. y Narcotics. The "grim reaper." It's sure something to think about. P � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 1971 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU SCHOLARSHIPS NOW $10,000 UNITY THE KEY TO MARITIME FUTURE SAYS REP. GARMATZ NEW SIU-MANNED VESSEL JOINS FLEET SEAFARERS EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE HLSS: A STAKE IN THE FUTURE DELEGATES, 18 TO 68, SEE NO 'GENERATION GAP' CONFERENCE DELEGATES, HLSS ALUMNI, 'RAP' WITH TRAINEES DELEGATES DESCRIBE CONTRACT AS 'THE BOOK BY WHICH WE WORK' SIU CONSTITUTION: SELF-IMPOSED DISCIPLINE FOR ALL SEAFARERS WHY DO I PAY UNION DUES? POLITICAL ACTION - OUR FIGHT TO IMPROVE THE SAILOR'S LIFE LEGAL ACTION - A WEAPON TO THWART THE LABOR MOVEMENT HISTORY POINTS WAY TO FUTURE 'THE ENEMY BELOW' SIU FRINGE BENEFITS 'REALITY FROM A DREAM' 'THE E MEANS EFFORT' SIU EDUCATION: A TURNING POINT A TEACHER'S IDEA OF A SEAFARER UNION MEETINGS KEEP US STRONG BROTHERHOOD OF THE SEA SEAFARERS AID IN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH EDUCATION AND THE SEAFARER THE FIGHT FOR LIFE GOES ON HOUSE HEARINGS FOCUS ON PHS HOSPITALS STATUS OF HOSPITALS REMAINS UNCERTAIN TRANSONTARIO BACK FROM EUROPE LABOR, CONGRESSMEN ATTACK SEIZURE OF U.S. FISHING BOATS ECONOMY MOVE JEOPARDIZES 'MAIL-IN-A-PAIL' SHIP SERVICE FTC MAY SOON ISSUE A PLAN ON 'NEGATIVE' OPTION SALES KINSMAN TO BUILD TWO NEW VESSELS TULANE CONFERENCE KEYNOTED BY HALL GREAT LAKES FLEET REFITS FOR ANOTHER BUSY SHIPPING SEASON RETIRED SEAFARER BECOMES GENEALOGY EXPERT CONVERTED TANKER PAYS OFF IN JERSEY 24 MEMBERS ADDED TO SIU PENSION ROLL MEDICARE BENEFITS CAN BEGIN AT 65 PENSIONER RECALLS MEMORABLE CAREER BILL INTRODUCED KILLING TAX ON SHIP'S STORES SAFETY REQUIRES READINESS JOBLESS RATE GOES UP AGAIN CIVIL WAR WRECKAGE LOCATED OFF VIRGINIA HLSS GRADS PREPARE TO LEAVE FOR FIRST SHIPS ZIEREIS CHERISHES A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES, MEMENTOS AFTER 50 YEARS OF SEAFARING ICEBERG PATROL PREVENTS MARITIME DISASTERS CITY OF ALMA PAYS OFF IN PORT OF NEW ORLEANS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1971 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXIII, No. 4 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text 1971 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e959cbbbaf87030ffd491eeb4353225e.PDF 9b53bca8bbc0597383730aa94a46ec29 PDF Text Text Official organ of the SEAFARERS INTERHATIONAL UNION • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakcc and Inland mtcrc District-AFL-CIO > SEAFARERS LOG VQI. XXXIV No. 4 April 1972 li 1' I , •^:H. •' '.jl. �:• ilBtSUKi/jutSlaiKilff'iiliiSirTJ;, ; ' -r • -v- . i Receives For the tenth consecutive year, SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service, Inc. has been awarded the U.S. Public Health Service Special Citation for the excep­ tional "ship-shape" condition of its vessels. During the period from Jan­ uary 1, 1970 to June 30, 1971, Sea-Land, the largest Americanflag ship operator in the United States, had a fleet of fortyseven vessels in service. Thirty-nine of these vessels were inspected at regular in­ tervals by representatives of the U.S. Public Health Service and the Food and Drug Administra­ tion, and each received the Public Health Service's Certifi­ cate of Sanitation. In photo, SlU SecretaryTreasurer Joe DiGiorgio (sec­ ond, left), holds special cita­ tion awarded to SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service, Inc. by the U.S. Public Health Service. Others in photo are, from left: Captain Joe Moncrief, Sea-Land vessel operations manager; Bill Varn, Sea-Land commissary superintendent; Captain Warren Leback, Sea-Land vice presi­ dent, and Robert Martin, deputy director, Food and Drug Ad­ ministration, New York District. 1 i<i State—A Formidable Foe Our United States Merchant Marine can number among the ranks of its enemies a most unusual organization—the the United States State Department. As reported in a story elsewhere in this issue of the Log, the maritime industry for years has failed in every effort to get the State Department to abide by the will of the Congress and to act in the best interests of our own country by supporting the American-flag fleet. State Department operatives, along with those in a handful of other Federal agencies, have steadfastly interferred with the revitalization of the U.S. maritime industry. The State Department has never in recent decades favored the American-flag fleet in its competition with foreign-flag operators. Instead, as Carl E. McDowell, ex­ ecutive vice president of the American Institute of Marine Underwriters said recently, the State Department "has a 40-year history of trying to sell our maritime heritage down the river." IMR Sellout of U.S. Fleet This sellout of the U.S. Merchant Marine comes at the same time that labor, management and government repre­ sentatives are making a total commitment to bringing new cargo to our cargo-starved commercial fleet. Congress, in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, specifi­ cally commanded the federal government to stimulate ex­ port trade in American-flag ships. Yet while the Maritime Administration is fighting with unprecedented vigor to carry out that command. State Department authorities curry favors with other nations by handing them Federal cargo at the expense of our own fleet. The State Department, as McDowell and others have pointed out, is always ready to trade away our maritime industry's interests to placate foreign critics—a fact that makes us wonder which side our State Department is on. Helping our allies is a proper thing to do. But when that help takes the form of scuttling our own American Merchant Marine, the time has come to make some basic policy changes. It is the State Department that, in carrying out its campaign to be loved by Latin American nations, has nurtured the practice of seizing American-flag fishing vessels and holding them for ransom. The Ecuadorians, in particular, look upon our timaboats as virtually their own special treasure chest. They seize the boats, wait for the State Department to pay off a unilaterally established ransom and then turn the boats and their American crews loose so they can return again— to be seized again. Unpardonable Shakedown This shakedown is unpardonable. Yet our State Depart­ ment has used virtually none of its wide-ranging powers to end the seizures. There is in our nation today the most united front of labor, management, governmental and Congressional leaders eVer formed to promote the development of a modern, efficient, stable and profitable maritime in­ dustry—an industry that will provide good and secure jobs for Seafarers for years to come. Snipping at our flanks and resisting our progress are a few bureaucrats like those in the State Department who hold themselves above the will of the nation. Each day we are working to penetrate the houses of our detractors and convince them that they, too, have a stake in the future of the maritime industry. The State Department ranks high on the list of those agencies whose policies must be changed so that we can get on with our job of revitalizing the American-flag fleet. lif Basic Policy Changes The State Department is primarily responsible for the fact that a hi^ percentage of our nation's trade is carried in Scandanavian-flag vessels. The reason they ^ve is that the Scandanavian nations, as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are allies. •) i I] 'I ... ' ' -I-'^ 7 .• . • -v L Paul Hall Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brookl New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Washington, D.C. �Head of MSC Declares; 'h i '•f 4 US. Needs a Strong, Viable Merchant Fleet Rear Admiral John D. Chase, commander of the Navy's Military Sealift Command, has called for a strong commercial shipbuilding effort to enhance the nation's seapower. Adm. Chase, speaking at a luncheon in Washington sponsored by the AFL-CIO •' > Maritime Trades Department, said the maritime strength of America is threatened L by current world trends in shipbuilding, which he said show that America is being outproduced. f 'Obviously, we will not be able to merce or support our troops in Amer­ 1,' « maintain our relative position as a ican flag ships." world seapower," he cautioned, "if I That means, the admiral contended, other nations continue to outbuild us that "economic and national security are at stake." >• while our World War II vintage mer­ I'> chant fleet sails a steady course for the Admiral Chase said that Congress scrap yards." and the Administration recognized • However, he sees signs of hope and those realities in the Merchant Marine * encouragement for the American mer­ Act of 1970. chant marine, through recognition that He said the provisions of the act die nation needs a strong merchant can and should be used in three ways fleet. to achieve America's necessary sea­ The admiral cited five elements he power. described as "vital" to the nation's "First, we must build new ships," seapower requirements. They are: said the admiral. "Second, we must • A Navy combatant force second build ships which are truly competi­ to none. tive on the oceans of the world." • A merchant marine capable of The third solution, he said, was co­ carrying "our commerce in peace and operation among elements of the mari­ our military cargo in war." time industry. He decried what he said was the past practice of accentuating • A professional seagoing force which can operate the merchant ships the negative. both in peace and war. "That situation," he declared, "hap­ • A strong shipbuilding industry. pily, is rapidly changing." • Unity among all elements of the Encouragliig Signs . r maritime industry. He said he was encouraged by steps Lending dramatic effect to those like the founding of the National Mari­ elements of seapower, the admiral said, time Council, the "labor innovations" were the realities of today's shipping pledged by maritime unions at the world. AFL-CIO executive board session in February and by his own agency's new 'P Cites Soviet Growfli ! 'if cargo procurement policy. First, he said, was "the spectacular The new policy which requires that growth of the Soviet Navy and the shippers give 25 percent of their capa­ Soviet merchant marine; city to MSC cargoes on- a given route "The Soviet Navy is expanding its and the regulation of cargo so that sphere of operations and the Soviet no ship company obtains more than merchant marine ranges across the 75 percent of the military cargo sailing oceans of the world. Its fishing fleet on a route, will "improve service while and merchant ships are penetrating distributing our military cargo among new markets, developing new custom­ as many operators as possible," Adm. ers. Its oceanographic and scientific Chase said. fleet is seen everywhere. They track "By improving the competitive posi­ our navy ships, monitor our space tion of shipping companies, we help flights and observe our missile tests." encourage the expansion of our mer­ Also increasing the need for sea­ chant fleet. And that provides jobs," power, the admiral said, is the reality the admiral asserted. that, "today our seciu-ity, if riot our He concluded, "We can ill afford to survival, is threatened." tolerate weakness in any element of He said the threat lies in the nation's our seapower for to do so is to negate dependence on maritime fleets of other the effective application of national nations to import strategic materials policy, and make impossible the at­ for us. tainment of national objectives. "We no longer have the shipis to "It is no exaggeration in my mind carry our own commerce," he said. when I say our survival is threatened. "We do not have enough merchant If we must rely on foreign ships and ships to support our troops if there crews for the energy we need to fuel were another war. We have become our factories and light our homes, a maritime dependent." shops and streets, we make ourselves Emerging Energy Crisis dependent on foreign interests. The growing energy crisis is another "If we must depend on foreign factor that bears on the need for new ships for the strategic materials we ships, according to Adm. Chase. require, or to deliver the products we "The frightening fact that relates to produce, grow or manufacture, our. this situation is that we do not have power of decision and our choices are the ships to deliver our needs," he limited. declared. "Unless we do something f' about "If we cannot support and sustain it we will be dependent upon the military forces we now can airlift foreign ships for the energy which when and where needed in an emer­ fuels our ever expanding technology. gency they do not possess the mobility "Unless we build new ships which our foreign policy and doctrine de­ provide jobs and security for our sea­ mands of them. going men, we will not have the dedicated skilled labor force we need "The question we face is not: Do for emergency expansion. we need to maintain our position as a global superpower? It is, rather, how "Unless we buijd new ships we will 1; ' 1'^' are we going to do it, and when?" not be able to csrry our own com­ , > J u'! r F f Rear Admiral John D. Chase greets a group of students from the SiU's Harry Lundeberg School who attended the Washington luncheon as part of their overall education program. From the left are, Glenn Taylor, Efrian Rodrigues, Adm. Chase, Dale Reinhardt and Tom Mitchell. Insurers Say State Dept. Hurts U.S. Merchant Marine A leading maritime industry leader has attacked the United States State Department for selling the American Merchant Marine "down the river." Carl E. McDowell, executive vice president of the American Institute of Marine Underwriters, charged that the State Department is delberately foster­ ing policies that are detrimental to the U.S. maritime industry. The State Department, McDowell said, has decided that the American Merchant Marine is no longer a major power among the oceangoing com­ mercial fleets. (See President's Report, Page 2) "Therefore, they have decreed that the U.S. competitive interests are the same as those of Chile, India, Zambia and whatever country may have been created yesterday," he declared. He told an audience at the 202nd annual dinner of the Marine Society of the City of New York that the State Department policies are developed by theorists with no maritime understand­ ing. Those policies, he said, are designed to curiy favors with other nations at the expense of the American-flag fleet. "State's policy is that you have something to trade away in favor of something else they think is more im­ portant," he asserted. A Long Histmy In this case, the "something" that is being traded away is the cargo that U.S.-flag fleet must have to survive. The State Department, he said, "has a 40-year history of trying to sell our maritime heritage down the river." He deplored the fact that this policy is continuing at a time when manage­ ment, labor and government are work­ ing intensively and together in an effort to revitalize American-flag shipping. He noted that Congress, in adopting the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, legislated a wide range of new subsidy and other government support to in­ crease the construction, operation and cargo carryings of U.S. vessels. The Merchant Marine Act of 1970, he said, changed the basic national maritime policy for the first time since 1936. In changing that policy, the Act commits the Federal government to stimulate export trade for Americanflag ships. Mcltowell, in his address to 500 maritime industry leaders, suggested that the head of the State Department may not know what was going on in his vast bureaucratic jungle. "Does the Secretary of State know what is going on in his engine room?" he asked. Levels Chaiges He charged the State Department was being particularly derelict in carry­ ing to the Congress programs that the maritime industry has developed to increase the carriage of container car­ go. The State Department, he said, is more interested in shipper nations than with the U.S. Merchant Marine. "That is to say, the countries that ship coffee, rubber, ores and other raw materials and foodstuffs have more influence in the mentality of the State Department than do you and your customers and your bankers and your insurers and forwarders," he said. Maritime Aufhorizatian Bill Passes House by Wide Margin By an overwhelming majority, the House of Representatives pas^d and sent to the Senate a bill to authorize $559.5 million in maritime subsidies for the upcoming fiscal year. Passage of the bill came on a 364 to 13 vote. The money would be used by the Federal Maritime Administration for its operations as well as for ship con­ struction and operating differential subsidies. Part of the amoxmt is intended for the purchase of break-bulk vessels for layup in the national reserve fleet. The remainder is earmarked for construction of 17 new ships includ­ ing, tankers, general cargo ships, and specially designed liquid natural gas vessels. The authorization measure will now be considered by the U.S. Senate. Hearings on the bill are expected to begin shortly. �- "I Personcils Full Books Earned by Seafarers Each of these Seafarers have earned their full books after upgrading through the SlU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. In the top photo, front row, from the left are M. Kerby, M. Robinson, N, Smilley and T, Dodson. In the rear are J. Valle, M. Furbush, G. Johns, R. Hagood and S. Krylstosiak. In the bottom photo, from the left are J. Wilson, J. Sharpless, J. Collins, 0. Solas, G. Fuller, J. Windham and L. Croes. Leon Paul Dnrnimond Please contact Rev. Edward H. Duerksen by mail or phone, whichever is con­ venient. His address is 5828 Arapaho Dr., San Jose, Calif., 95123. His tele­ phone number is 408-225-8569. Ben Prifiken Please contact Nicolas Cappadona at 1734 West 13 St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11223, telephone number CL 6-8781. Jimmy Davis Please get in touch with Mrs. Norma Stout who has lost your address. Her address is 5546 Little Lake St., Bellaire, Tex. 77401. Tony Eflcoto Your sister-in-law, Mrs. Lillian Escoto, asks that you contact her as soon as possible at her new address, 225 Douglas Drive, Harahan, La. 70123, telephone number 737-0910. Ronald A. Fredericks Please get in touch with Nancy York or Jose Coro as soon as possible at 1114 West 9 St., Austin, Tex. Gerald Eriinger Rex Sherwdl James Bolen Glenn SmnerviUe John Mahoney asks that you contact him as soon as possible C/0 Seaman's Mail, Rincon Annex, San Francisco, Calif. 94119. Ignathis B. Miller Your sister, Mrs. Edna Braun asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 4 Sewell St., Billenica, Mass., .tele­ phone number 663-6879. Carlos Canales Please contact your mother, Mrs. Lydia Canales by calling collect anytime after midnight at 947-2840. Tony Raia Your brother, S. Raia, asks that you call your father at 207-367-2382 or write to him at home. Stan Whitfield Ron Carraway asks that you contact him C/O Tarrayo, Polo San Miguel, Pilapil St., Pasig, Rizal, Philippines. John Bryant Please contact Walter E. Harris C/O Midship Bar, 606 Iberville St., New Or­ leans, La. 70130. Ralph DiPaoU Your sister, Mrs. Carmela Fornito asks that you contact her at 1135 South Seventh St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19147. Charles F. Bruike Please contact your daughter, Mrs. Larry H. Bishop at P.O. Box 51, Clinchport, Va. 24227. Amado E, Diaz Your wife asks that you contact her at her new address: 2208 West 34 St., Houston, Tex., telephone number 713681-3232. I V. •a•] 'i L NOTICE Seamen seekmg employment on vessels in Singapore must be able to show a round trip ticket purchased in the United States. -( "k Unclaimed Wages Await SlU Members The following Seafarers have checks awaiting them for un­ claimed wages as a result of voyages aboard Maritime Overseas Corporation ships. If your name appears on this list you may receive the amount due % contacting the Paymaster at Maritime Overseas Corpo­ Elmer Lamb James A. Tims Martin G. Smutek Ronald N. Perron Frederick O. Harris Lyman B. Turner Charles H. Kouchiyama William S. Rudd Vernon Thompson Milton Salnn D. MiUer D. Nomeo Oliver F. Meder Ennis Charles William M. Hudson Hendley J. Beaver Mahland C. Cann Henry Kaipowicz Marvin Hyman Juan Hopkins Robert E. Oliver Clyde Roysden Nathal Kisser John Graham Mack Brendle Winstmi Dupress John E. Vaughn Robert Zambrowski Vincent Hughes James A. Sullivan Winiield Downs, Jr. Don H. Shine Joseph Milukas Calvin M. Sheridan Coylle L. Cross Edwin V. Laday Wm. H. Gray John Keith James Williams Hany Resisaner Charley Davis Albert Coale George M. Bryant Gillum Mefford Stephen E. Burwdl Robert J. Hazenhal George C. Nickum WiUiam H. Lee Glenn E. Johnson Thomas A. Birchn' Paul R. R. Brown Salvatore Calvante Salomon R. Josefovicz John J. Frederick, Jr. Paul O. Kayton Curtis E. Lang Seymour Heinffing James H. Maxey Carl E. Yates Calvin H. Spears S. L. Anderson K. H. Hermausen R. Carbone B. E. Fowler E. C. Arndt J. S. Dzurik, Jr. L. K. Fallis K. L. Watson M. E. Taggert B. S. Cossiboin W. O. Cash R. J. Baiimgardner B. R. Stalsworth E. P. Savickas J. R. Smart C. R. Bivins T. V. Dagdag F. Sullins F. Hills J. V. Sivley J. Crivello H. J. Whitmore M. Perez O. B. Melanio J. D. Smith J. Jacobs R. Durden V. Santos J. McGauley H. A. Payne C. OTVeff J. H. Stirling C. Muscapdla C. Brewer, IH H. W. Roberts F. Strates T. L. Stanley H. Enriquez D. O. Coker C. Remper O. Motley F. Rizzo J. G. Huszar L. W. Peppett C. G.Hall E. L. Johnson G. N. Mclear A. M. Awad C. R. Lyons E. K. Bryan J. Federnak E. A. Hattaway J. D. Psathas B. A. Owen J. W. Parker O. E. Webher A. E. Larson F. R. Fisher S. Miller, Jr. R. T. Knoles C.A.Brown L. Parker A. Runiak ration, 511 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017. Telephone (212) 867-3500. ' When writing to the above address, include your social secu­ rity number in your letter. B. B. Jenkins A. E. Anns C. C. Callahan J. E. Griffin H. S. Hogan A. Pocari A. F. DeRoche V. Guzman C. Nunez E. Gonim F. Knaope F. J. Hail R. O. Mills J. W. Hunter A. E. Hollis F. D. Moore E. F. Flanagan A. Ellingsen G. SUkowski C. W. Oatley B. B. Jenkins T. E. Howell A. Rodriguez A. E. Augers J. P. Cavanaugh W. J. Graut O. Feigusou F. Anderson El SUver S. A. Marshall M. J. Donnelly J. R. Nelson R. W. Newkirk A. W. Funk : W. Franklin, Jr. N. R. Petersen B. B. Bailey V. Egel W. W. Page T. R. Reading V. L. Williamson C. S. Galbraith J. L. Hart J. J. Salter J. F. S. Barron R. W. Smith J. J. Guard S. O. Bernaldes H. W. Riley F. T. Russell A. BeU R. J. Boyd C. H. Canales J. O. Dewell G. Atchersmi E. P. Moran R, G. Barr B. G. Morrow M. Spellman G. W. Stidham T. F. Ziezer P. T. Bahbin P. J. Feeley G. G. Bigger O. Pineo B. D. Saxon R. Powers J. S. Shafer E. R. Gil G. L. Zintz, Jr. C. Wodack R. F. McLain C. D. Whipp W. M. Conley V, Turner L. Makaffey R. Adams . E. V. Wehh, Jr. D. P. Davis K. Ji Sabot 1. |pf, |r:-' •J Seafarers �Resolution for Merger and Constitutional Amendments The following resolution for merger and constitU' tional amendments was submitted by SIU SecretaryTreasurer Joseph DiGiorgio. It deals with a proposed merger of the SIUNA Great Lakes District and the SIUNA Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict, and presents the language necessary for proper changes in the SIU Constitution. It was pres^ted to the membership for action at meetings in April, 1972 in all Constitutional ports. In each meeting the mem­ bership coiKurred and accepted the proposed resolution. P• i * I f 1+ ; > i . • V li i ' I >• !• 1i » Whereas, this Union—the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District—and the Seafarers International Union of North America, Great Lakes District are each labor organizations chartered separately by and affili­ ated with the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO; and Whereas, the membership of this Union essentially represents unlicensed seamen employed aboard Ameri­ can flag merchant vessels operating upon the oceans and deep seas; and Whereas, the Great Lakes District essentially repre­ sents unlicensed seamen employed aboard American flag merchant vessels operating upon the Great Lakes located between the United States and Canada; and Whereas, both of such labor organizations as affili­ ates of the Seafarers International Union of North America representing American unlicensed seamen have for sometime past worked with each other upon numerous commoh problems for the betterment of their respective memberships; and Whereas, both of such labor organizations are each union parties to common union management trusts that provide for their respective memberships, various welfare, pension, vacation and other .fringe benefits and each organization has worked intimately with the other and their respective contracted employers with respect to matters arising under and in the administra­ tion of such trusts for the respective memberships; and Whereas, it is believed th&t it would be in the best interests of both labor organizations and their member­ ships by reason of their respective histories and back­ grounds and the resultant reduction of operating ex­ penses and the affording of greater continued strength and resources to the membership if they were merged into one organization; and Whereas, the executive officers of each such organiza­ tion have agreed to merge into one organization, preserving however the long established job and shipping rights of the respective memberships with their two separate groups of employers, consistent with past practices and subject at all times to the determination Activity—legislative and administra­ tive—at the national level can, and does, affect every Seafarer every day of his working life. For ours is a fed­ erally regulated occupation, and prog­ ress must come through the legislation passed by Congress, and a favorable action by the executive branch of gov­ ernment. It takes constant attention to assure continuing progress for Seafarers and for their industry. Like attention to the bills currently being considered by Congress. For instance: • The bill to require that 50 per­ cent of U.S. oil imports be carried on American-flag vessels. • The bill that would fund con­ struction of 40 liquefied natural gas ships. of the membership and in accordance with applicable law; Now therefore, in the interests of our membership and in the interests of the unlicensed American seamen and in the interests of a stronger trade union capable of preserving and protecting and enhancing the rights of our membership, it is hereby Resolved, that the merger agreement between this Union and the Great Lakes District, dated March 22, 1972 be in all respects approved; and it is further Resolved, that in order, to effectuate the said merger agreement, certain constitutional amendments are neces­ sary and that our Constitution shall be amended in the following respects: 1) Section 3(e) of Article III shall be amended by adding a new sentence as follows: Provisions of this subsection (e) shall be inapplic­ able when such merchant vessel is operating upon the Great Lakes." 2) A new Section 6 shall be added to Article VI as follows: "Section 6. No member may retire his member­ ship during the period of a strike or lockout." 3) There shall be added to Article X, Section 11 the following: "Notwithstanding the provision of Section l(j) of this Article X, the Executive Board, by majority vote, may determine not to fill any vacancy in any office or job for all or any part of an unexpired term." 4) Section 12(a) of Article X shall be amended by changing that portion of the second sentence thereof starting with the words "The following," and ending with the words "order of priority:" to read as follows: "The following officers and job holders, upon their election to office or job shall, during the term of their office or job, be delegates to all Conventions of the Seafarers International Union of North America in the following order of priority:" 5) Section 13(d)(1) of Article X shall be amended by inserting a comma at the end of thereof, and adding the following: "Or segment of the Union, whichever applies." 6) The last paragraph of Section 1 of Article XI shall be amended by changing "1971" to "1975" and replacing the comma with a period, striking the balance of the sentence beginning with the word "notwithstand­ ing" and ending with the word "appointment." 7) Section 1(c) of Article XII shall be amended by deleting at the end thereof after the words "election year." the "; and" and inserting a comma and then adding the following: "Except if such seatime is wholly aboard such merchant vessels operating solely upon the Great Lakes, in which event he shall have at least sixtyfive (65) days of such seatime instead of the fore­ going one hundred (100) days; and" B) Section 8 of the Article XXIV shall be amended by changing the date "August 1968" to "December 1971." It is further resolved, that as Constitutionally pro­ vided, if this Resolution be accepted by a majority vote of the membership, a Constitutional Committee shall hereafter be elected at a Special Meeting at Head­ quarters on April 14, 1972, to report upon the amend­ ments as proposed, to the May 1972 membership meet­ ings; and it is Further resolved, that if the membership accepts such report of the Constitutional Committee, Ae propo­ sition constituting the merger agreement including the proposed Constitutional amendments be voted upon by secret ballot with the vote to be held conunencing June 1, 1972 and ending on June 30, 1972; and it is Further resolved that on the balloting to be taken on the proposed amendments, as well as the merger agreement, said amendments and merger agreement be voted "up" or "down" as one proposition; and it is Further resolved, that copies of the proposed merger agreement, without paragraph 14 thereof, but with the propositions constituting the aforesaid amendments of the Union's Constitution as presently constituted shall be available at A&G Headquarters and Ports for its membership no later than May 27, 1972; and it is Further resolved, that the merger agreement, including the proposed amendments, shall not become effective unless a majority of the members of the Great Lakes District voting, vote aflBrmatively as to each proposition tp be set forth on their ballot, and unless a majority of the members of this Union voting, vote affirmatively on the propositions to be voted upon by them; and that if both groups vote affirmatively, the merger agreement and the amendments to the Consti­ tution shall become effective on the latest date that the Tallying Committee of both organizations certifies that each of the propositions have been voted upon affirma­ tively by their respective memberships and it is Further resolved, that if either of the memberships shall not vote affirmatively on all of the propositions set forth on their ballot, then the merger agreement, includ­ ing the proposed amendments to the Constitution set forth above, shall be deemed cancelled, null and void, and of no force and effect. Submitted by Joseph Di Giorgio Secretary-Treasurer Virgin Islands loophole in the Jones Act. the Seafarers Political Activity Dona­ tion. These are a few of the measures in Congress that bear directly on job op­ portunities for' Seafarers, and thus bear on all facets of their lives. SPAD works on the fundamental principle of labor's political action, first enunciated by Samuel Gompers, first president of the American Fed­ eration of Labor: And there are other matters that must be pressed on behalf of Seafarers, such as the battle to keep the U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals open and the fight to improve the U.S. bal­ ance of trade situation. "Labor must reward its friends and defeat its enemies." • There is no substitute for the sup­ port of friends who have been tried and tested many times over on critical legislation. SPAD is our way of giving them that support. And the plain fact of the matter is that no one will do our fighting for us. We either carry the freight our­ selves, or the fight is lost. It is our way of assuring continuing legislative progress which will, in turn, insure the continuation of the profes­ sional seamen's way of life. And the Seafarers way of protecting their interests and winning the battles is through voluntary contributions to • The bill that would close the : J 'T' • . 1 •- �MTD's Moody Optimistic On U.S. Maritime Future M Rep. William Anderson (D-Tenn,), has introduced legislation to au­ thorize construction of 40 liquified natural gas carriers within the next eight years. Under the provisions of his bill, H.R. 13832, the Secretary of Commerce would enter into contracts with U.S. shipbuilders for the construction, out­ fitting and equipping of the ships to be delivered no later than January 1, 1980. The bill further provides that the LNG's can be sold, upon completion, to U.S. operators for domestic trade. At the present time, there are no U.S.-flag LNG's, and none arc under construction in U.S. shipyards. Implementation of H.R. 13832 would provide jobs in shipyards, aboard ships, on unloading docks, and in plants which convert the gas to its natural state from a liquid. This would revitalize the American merchant marine, stimulate the national economy, and meet the increasing need for fuel. It is estimated that within the next 10 years, we will need 80 LNG's to supply these needs. The bill has been referred to the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee for action. Appropriations TTie House of Representatives, on April 11, passed an approriations authorization bill for maritime programs for fiscal 1973. The bill, H.R. 13324, had been introduced by Rep. Edward Garmatz (D-Md.), chairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The authorization includes construction differential subsidies, operating differential subsidies, and research and development funds as well as funds for operation of the reserve fleet. Kings Point Academy and the state maritime schools. The bill was amended in committee to increase the construction differ­ ential subsidy from $250,000,000 to $280,000,000. Some $30 million of this amount is for the purchase of modem break-bulk U.S.-flag ships. Pending Measures Two bills of interest to Seafarers because of their direct effect on the maritime industry and the national economy are being considered by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. They are: H.R. 12324, to require at least 50 percent of all imported oil be carried on U.S.-flag ships. Public hearings on this measure have concluded on the House side. Siinilar legislation soon will be considered by the Senate. H.R. 12886 would amend the Jones Act to include the Virgin Islands. Action of this measure is expected in the near future. O. William Moody Jr., administrator of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment, said the nation's maritime industry now has the direction, per­ spective and determination to win its fight for life. Moody spoke to the Propeller Club of the U.S. meeting in New York City, and reviewed maritime's progress in recent years and the problems that still must be overcome. Today's maritime outlook. Moody said, contrasts with the view of the 50s and the 60s "when only a few of us dared hope that we could save our fleet." Moody said the factors contributing to the brighter outlook were enact­ ment of the Mechant Marine Act of 1970, renewed dedication to the mer­ chant marine on the part of the Fed­ eral Maritime Administration and unity within the industry itself. Face Tough Fig|it Moody said, "yes, we have accu­ mulated a lot of plusses in the past two years. But we are still faced with a long, hard grind before we can say we have succeeded." Part of the problem, he contended, arises from government agencies that "continue to balk" despite the strong support for the merchant marine given by the White House and the Maritime Administration. Moody catalogued a number of fail­ ings in the U.S. State Department, which he said favors "ships flying the flag of NATO nations, ships flying the flags of developing countries, even ships flying the flags of convenience," over ships flying the U.S. flag. And he criticized the U.S. Depart­ ment of Agriculture saying,, "it some­ times seems that the Department of Agriculture is mesmerized by the sight of a foreign flag and completely turned off by the sight of the U.S. colors flying from a ship." The great problem in the resistance of those two departments, Moody as­ serted, is that "at this time we are nearly totally dependent on govern­ ment cargoes for our survial." Suggests Solution The answer to the problem, accord­ ing to Moody, is to "continuously ham­ mer at those government ofScials who would strip us of an American-flag fleet in order to do their peculiar favors for our foreign competitors." He also criticized major newspapers who are opposed to maritime subsi­ dies and said the maritime industry must convince them that "our govern­ ment is right, is just and is fair and is acting in the national interest in lend­ ing a helping hand to the merchant marine." He said that while those are serious problems, "we are ahead. And we are gaining ground." As evidence, he cited a speech given by Assistant &cretary of Commerce Andrew Gibson in Sweden recently in which Gibson told an international trade audience that protection of mari­ time fleets was the current reality in the world and that reality suggests that bUateral agreements between ship­ ping nations will be the prevailing fact of life. Moody said Gibson's speech shows that he is "replacing empty rhetoric with bold and realistic leadership." Moody declared that success lies ahead, "if we continue to work hard at our problems and build on the accomplishments of the; past two years." He concluded, "There will be rough days ahead but we will win because we have the direction, we have the perspective and we have the deter­ mination to win." Maritime Council of Midwest Established As part of its program to promote the U.S. maritime industry the National Maritime Council has been forming regional groups throughout the country. One of the latest to be formed is the Maritime Council of the Midwest. Shown here, standing, from the left are: F. "Scotty" Aubusson, SlU representative and Chicago port agent; Lou Lucci, NMU business agent, Port of Chicago; Paul Drozak, SlU port agent, Houston; Bob Luttenberger, Sea-Land Central States manager; J. N. Kelly, Farrell Lines Great Lakes resident manager; C. A. Marsh, American Mail Line Midwest regional manager; P. H. Gilbert, MARAD, Chicago; R. A. Thomson, Pacific Far East Line Midwest regional Page 6 manager; Wally Johnson, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, St. Paul, Minn.; S. Buschbacher, American Export Lines, Chicago; and Capt. C. R. Davenport, Lykes Lines district manager, Chicago. Seated are: A. J. Mclnar, MARAD, Chicago; F. A. Wendt, Delta Line vice president; New Orleans; J. M. Smith, Mocre-McCormack Lines vice president, Chicago; T. J. Smith, Farrell Lines president. New York; L. C. Paine, Jr., MARAD, Washington; W. J. McGowan, American Mail Line, Seattle; J. H. Crosthwaite, American Export Lines general sales manager. New York, and Barton Jahncke, Lykes Line assistant vice president. New Orleans. «l 'I J 41 4l �Andrew E. Gibson, assistant secretary of com­ merce for maritime affairs, recently spoke at a "Freedom of the Seas" discussion at Gothenburg, Sweden. Because of the importance of his re­ marks, and the possibility of future impact, they are reprinted here. They should be of special in­ terest to every Seafarer. The economic relations between the trading nations of the world are going through a period of extensive revision. Last year, President Nixon's new economic policy signalled the United States' determination to seek new and far more equitable ground rules for its international trade, and as a result, there has been a growing re-examination of the assumptions underlying world com­ merce in order to seek more realistic and practical standards on which to base future relations. For many, it has become increasingly clear that the broad principles which for many years governed international trade relations have be­ come outdated and must be restructured. The world today is a far cry from the one existing after World War II when many of the past trade policies evolved. A ravaged Europe has transformed itself into the Common Market, the world's largest trading bloc; Japan has literally risen from the ashes of war to become one of the most powerful industrial nations the world has ever seen; and a completely new entity, the multi­ national corporation, has come into existence. Yet, until recently, the rules governing trade rela­ tions have remained essentially. unchanged for the last quarter century. President Nixon, in announcing his new eco­ nomic policy, described the situation in these words: "At the end of World War II the econ­ omies of the major industrial nations of Europe and Asia were shattered .... Today, largely with our help, they have regained their vitality. They have be­ come our strong competitors, and we welcome their success. But now ... the time has come for them to bear their fair share of the burden of defending freedom around the world." The new Secretary of Commerce, Mr. Peter­ son—while serving as President Nixon's Assist­ ant for International Economic Affairs—analyzed the situation in a similar fashion. He said: "The old policies were based partly on early postwar realities, and sometimes reflected lags between changes in these realities and the world's perception of those changes .... We as a nation and the world as a whole were too slow to realize that basic structural and com­ petitive changes were occurring; as a result, international policies and prac­ tices were too slow in responding." In the world of ocean shipping there is a similar need to reexamine longstanding ideas and policies, since it is becoming increasingly clear that they have not kept pace with changing reality. And it is from, this viewpoint that I believe we should reconsider the concept of "freedom of the seas." Freedom of the Seas The freedom of vessels to go where they wish on the high seas is of course long-standing, and there is also a long tradition among nations to open their ports to all who come in friendship or in need. As an economic concept, however, "free­ dom of the seas" is a product of classical eco­ nomic theory, the body of thought which extols the virtues of pure competition and goes all the way back to Adam Smith and Grotius. In its simplest form the concept holds that vessels of every flag should have the right to engage in the movement of cargoes from and to all nations, so that the market for shipping serv­ ices will be international and truly competitive. In particular it states that the needs of the world economy are best served by promoting an international division of labor, in contrast to mercantilist policies which had emphasized and protected interests, narrowly conceived. So much for the theory. As an economic abstraction it seems to make good sense and, indeed, has sufficient validity to retain an important place in our thinking about today's problems. It gets particular support, of course, in those nations who have benefited most from it, and whose shipping companies are highly developed and have a predominant role in the shipping world. It has lost much of its support, however, in other parts of the world where people basically question whether "freedom of the seas" really exists—at least for them. They are aware that conditions in ocean shipping today are, in fact, nothing like what the theorists assume them to be. They see a fundamental divergence between theory and practice. Contradictions Noted They see concentrations of economic power, especially through the closed conference system, whereas the theory assumed a multitude of small operators with equal opportunities to compete. With rates fixed by conferences, they see very little price competition under normal conditions. In fact, they see the conferences sometimes closed to them, or to any outsider. They observe that the same lines that talk most about "freedom of the seas" also appear to be willing partners in various types of restrictive shipping agreements when it serves their purposes. They begin to think that "freedom of the seas" may actually mean freedom for shipping lines to do as they wish and, above all, that it means simply that governments should not inter­ fere. Clearly, there are contradictions between what is being said and what is actually happening. And this has given rise to substantial problems. Let us look at some of them. Like the international economy itself, ocean shipping is in the process of rapid change. Those few Atlantic nations who provided most of the world's shipping services in the pre-war era are being challenged by a growing array of emerging national lines, led by the Soviet Union but also representing many of the developing nations of the world. We are all familiar with the concerted efforts of the Latin American nations to expand their merchant fleets. The British Committee of Inquiry into Shipping, under the chairmanship of Lord Rochdale, has reported that the fleets of develop­ ing nations have increased more than seven times over in the period 1939 to 1968—from under 2 million gross tons to more than 14 million. It is apparent that these nations have not only the desire but a growing ability to carry their trade, and this is finding its expression in hard steel— the ultimate commitment. These growing merchant fleets are a direct result of a national drive for industrialization and economic independence. Today these countries see their national-flag fleets as providing constant and reliable shipping services for the exports and imports on which their economic growth is based. Through these fleets, also, these nations seek to retain a large measure of control over the move­ ment of their trade, particularly freight rates. Furthermore, these fleets—frequently govern­ ment owned—provide a source of foreign ex­ change. It also must be recognized that having a national-flag merchant marine is a sourcfc of patriotic pride for many of these nations, and a symbol of their developing nationhood. These are ail powerful stimulants. Before anyone condemns these motives, they should review the maritime history of some of the developed nations such as Japan and the Soviet Union, since it must be apparent that these same motives guided their efforts to expand their merchant fleets in the past. To date I've heard no one seriously challenge their right to do so, for the development of a strong, efficient merchant fleet has generally been the hallmark of a successful trading nation. The less developed nations admittedly often do not have at their command the more sophisti­ cated methods used by their larger trading part­ ners to promote and maintain their fleets, and they usually do not afford direct support. For this reason, they have employed government regulation to obtain a desired level of nationalflag participation in trade. The Rochdale Commission has estimated that some 30 nations pursue direct flag-discrimination policies of one sort or another. Some of these result in bilateral agreements under which trading nations tend to divide the cargoes by reserving a substantial portion for their own ships. Among the Latin American nations, some of these governmental edicts and resulting bilateral agreements date back more than 15 years, and they have been instrumental in encouraging the development of modern national-flag fleets in these countries. I would point out, in this con­ nection, that not only the United States, but many of the Western European shipping lines are parties to such agreements with the South Amer­ ican countries. Efforts All Inclusive These efforts to increase national-flag participa­ tion are by no means limited to the liner trades. In the wake of the steadily increasing world demand for energy, many oil and natural-gas producing nations appear to have the clear inten­ tion of owning bulk carriers to participate in the transport of these resources to world markets. Whether we may approve or not, this trend is becoming well defined and must be dealt with. Most importantly we need to recognize that the desire of the developing nations to create and maintain merchant fleets under their own flags is a natural one, and is not about to diminish. In Santiago, Chile, at the Third United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the de­ bate on this subject was continued and there was much talk about "freedom on the seas," competi­ tion and the development of future shipping policy. In this debate, where does the United States stand? Before I try to answer that question, let (Continued on Page 12) Page 7 �SlU Clinics: A Vital Service An important arm of the SlU benefits program is the system of clinics available to Seafarers and their dependents across the country. For the Seafarers, the clinics are vital because examinations there are the means by which the annual health cards are issued. And for his dependents, they provide that extra measure of care that makes a seaman's life more secure and more worthwhile. • "'•y • Before going to see one of the doctors at the clinic, Mrs. Paquita Colazzo stops in the reception room to talk with Nurse Phyllis Gallo. Mrs. Colazzo's daughter, Evelyn was also at the clinic that day getting an eye examination. i - - This little baby gets a mouthful of nourishment from her daddy as she waits to be examined. She is Ayanna Kane and her father, Cyric, brought her in for a regular check-up. Swas two months and 16 days old at the time of this photo. Maurice Rivkin, M.D. checks Mrs. Stephanie Mucia's blood pressure and finds no problems. Mrs. Mucia's husband, Joseph, works on the SeaLand shore gang. •• jKv'' Mrs. Colazzo waits to see the doctor along with Mrs. Lillian Combos, lieft, and other SlU dependents. Mrs. Combos' husband, Xenefon, is a member of the affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific. ' Page 8 J ,f'r Cp-faro,- I na �I,: •• sAi. SIU Medical Director, Joseph 6. Logue, M.D., talks with Mrs. Helen Gages at the New York Clinic. Mrs. Gages' husband, Frank, sails in the deck department. Roland Darbonne, a medical tech­ nician, is about to take a blood sam­ ple from Mrs. Marie Carbone whose son, Robert Carbone, sails in the deck department. Mrs. Carbone came in for a check of her blood pressure. Nine-year-old Wayne Truhart gets his chest examined by Joseph A. San Filippo, M.D. Wayne's father, Fenner Truhart, sails in the engine department. Little Cheryl Gibbons, six years old, has her arm x-rayed by Benjamin A. lannotti, L.X.T. A short while later, seven-year-old sister, Michelle, gets a hand x-ray. Both are daughters of John Gibbons, Jr. who sails as chief cook. Nurse Sheryl Edel adjusts the elec­ tro-cardiogram o.n Carmen Camacho. Miss Camacho's father, Fructoso Camacho, is an SIU pensioner. April 1972 Sixteen-year-old Evelyn Collazzo has her eyes examined at the New York clinic by medical technician R. C. Brigham. Evelyn's father is Seafarer Edward Collazzo. Page 9 �Letters to the Editor A Sad Situation New Light on Energy Crisis "I think I can see the day when the country might have to ration electricity." Those are the words of James R. Schlesinger, chairman of the Atomic Energy Com­ mission. They apeared in a Page 1 story in the Washington Post an in-depth article on the nation's energy crisis by writer Thomas O'TooIe. The article declared that "the richest nation in the world has discovered it is energy poor and that this sudden poverty threatens the balance of trade, our attempts to clean up the air and water, and the efforts we've made to hold down the prices of prod­ ucts from gasoline to electricity." We're ^ad the Washington Post has given an energy crisis story front page coverage. We hope other newspapers will follow suit. Because we've reconized the crisis for a long time and have tried to warn the nation. But sometimes it takes a bigger spotlight on a subject for people to become aroused and concerned. As writer O'Toole says, "the energy crisis in America threatens the American way of life." He also says that "the United States will import oil and gas worth an esti­ mated $3 million this year, but that's just a trickle alongside the flood that will pour into this country" in the future. The article fails to say just how that oil and gas will come to our shores .. . whether on foreign ships or American. The SIU and other maritime unions have given their support to legislation that will guarantee that at least 50 percent will come on U.S. ships. We think that's important— important for our economy, our secmity, our industry. We've said so, many times, publicly and privately. And now, we think that the mes­ sage is getting through. Take note of these developments: / Rep. William Anderson (D-Tenn.) has introduced a bill calling for government con­ struction of 40 liquefled natural gas carriers over the next eight years—^American ships to be built in American yards and leased to American firms under the U.S. flag. / Subsidiaries of El Paso Natural Gas Co. have applied to the Maritime Adminis­ tration for construction subsidy to build six 125,000 cubic-meter LNG's. These are hopeful signs that a begining has been made. With our help, it will continue. A Part of the Game To the utter dismay of club owners and sports writers, major league baseball players have struck a blow for recognition on the bread-and-butter issue of the major league pension fund. But, oh, how that dismays management. None other than Ted Williams, manager of the Texas Rangers team, has condemned the players' strike, calling it "a crime that anything as big and good as baseball can get hung up like this." And his remarks have been echoed by sports editors across the land who have spent a few million words condemning the players. Yet these same sports editors rarely com­ plain when baseball's owners pass players from team to team like so many indentured servants. They rarely cry about the disdain with which the owners move franchises from city to city (except when it is their city that the team is leaving), stranding hosts of fans and admirers. To these sports editors and Mr. Williams "it's all part of the game." And now, thank goodness, the players have asserted their rights as workingmen. They have simply used labor's strongest tool —the strike—as a means to obtain better lifetime security for themselves and their families. That's no crime, Ted, that's economic justice. I read with considerable interest a series of articles ih ^ I the March issue of the Log concerning U.S. oil imports, v' Each of the various articles had the same basic point to pi inake: That the SIU and others are making every effort to; insure that at least 50 percent of any oil import into this ^ g country be carried aboard, American-flag ships. A noble commitment on the part of the union and other interested i groups, whether union or management. What really startled me about the whole affair is the II fact that such legislation is even needed. Does not the entire p|issue cpncem jobs for America's working men—the ones |||l who pay U.S. taxes, spend their monies in U.S. stores and, ^in general, help make this country what it is? I fail to perceive, perhaps because of some personal/-'! ignorance, how our own government, i.e. the State Depart- I ^ment and Agriculture Department specifically, can consider >- any alternative to shipping any imports or exports on any-thing but American-flag ships. . It is a fine example these government agencies set for private industry groups. Nor do I think it is to their credit-^ anyone that ships American imports or exports on a foreign-flag vessel—that they are merely exploiting other working men around the world. And, that is just what | they are doing. It amounts to doing almost anything to save themselves a buck or two here and there, and damn the J poor slob who is willing to work for substandard wages. The American union man fought long and hard through­ out the years to eliminate such treatment. Now that he has ; gained respectability and has attained a comparatively de­ cent way of life, these people turn to other countries where the workingman is still exploited much as he was in the first half of this century in this country. As I said, it amazes me that legislation such as the 50 percent minimum is needed, but since it obviously is a : reality I would m^e one suggestion: Don't settle for 50 . | percent; keep after them until American-flag ships get *'| 100 percent of American imports and exports. ^ Michadl O'Rourice I New York ll ' ; - Thank you for my portfolio souvenir of my stay at Piney Point during the Seafarers Educational Conference. I appreciated it very much. I learned a lot at the conference. I think that the Hari^ Lundeberg School of Seamanship is one of the finest op­ portunities available to a young man today. I wish I had such an opportunity during my youth. These students should be as proud to be affiliated with the Siy as I am. Watter F. Muellor/ Tampa; F!a=^ Volum* XXXIV, No. 4 April, 1972 SBAFAKBKS^LOO Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall, President v Gal Tanner, Executive Vice-President Earl Shepard, Vice-President Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Lindsay Williams, Vice-President Robert Matthews, Vice-President Al Tanner, Vice-President Published monthly at 810 Rhode Island Avenue N.E., Wash­ ington, D.C. 20018 by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Oulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Washington, D.C. �Kirkland Sees National Health Care Progress AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland has claimed that "some im­ portant progress" has been made toward the goal of national health in­ surance "despite the delaying tactics" Lane Kirkland of some influential people and groups. In a Washington address to some 200 delegates attending a conference of the Committee for National Health Insurance, Kirkland said that "some are disappointed at the slow pace of legislation. They should not be. The Meany Criticizes Commerce Dept. AFL-CIO Pres. George Meany has charged the Department of Com­ merce with utilizing distorted data, omissions and biased analyses in an attempt to refute organized labor's charge that American multinational firms are contributing to unemploy­ ment in the U.S. Meany said that a recent Commerce Department report not only misrepre­ sented AFL-CIO views on internation­ al trade and investment but its "rele­ vant data" deliberately sought to give an impression of job gains by omitting multinational industries where employ­ ment has fallen. Instead of employment gains "nearly equal" to all of U.S. industry, as the report contends, Meany declared that U.S. multinational corporations are lagging far behind the remainder of the U.S. in jolvcreation. "A fair analy­ sis would show that total U.S. employ­ ment rose two and one-half times faster than employment in the 14 industries selected" in the Commerce Dept. report on multinational firms, Meany stated. He called upon Commerce Secre­ tary Peter G. Peterson "in the interest of accurate public information"—to correct the report's distortions and its conclusion that "relevant data . . . does not bear out labor's contention that overseas investment operations result in declining employment." lU rej^pe^ attend the fii^t National Planning Cdnferencd on Domestic Shipping , April 30-May 4 in St. Louis, Md; , The conference, sponsored by the Maritime Administration's Office of Marketing and Development, will consider Great Lakes, in­ land waters and coastwise domesr tic shipping problems, j.. ^ fact that we are all here, working to­ gether, imited, is progress." He said "millons of Americans, who have been shortchanged by the health insurance industry are demanding a rational health system—one predicat­ ed on the individual's right to health care, not on the devices of the insur­ ance industry." The millions who are denied health care now because they are "poor risks"—a phrase that means they are black or old or poor or they get sick— are demanding their right to quality medical care, Kirkland said. "The voice of the health Consumer in America is getting louder and an­ grier. The insurance industry is tiuming up the volume of its commercials, but they can't drown us out. Lists Opponents "The Administration, the insurance lobby and some of their friends in the Congress are resorting to delaying tactics. They know that a powerful and persuasive case is being docu­ mented against the performance of insurance companies. "The Administration has pulled the cloak of secrecy over some of the evi­ dence. For instance, HEW Elliot Richardson is refusing to release what are called 'Contract Performance Re­ view Reports.' These reports docu­ ment the failure of insurance compa­ nies to control costs under Medicare. He knows that if these reports are made public the Administration is going to have a difficult time explain­ ing why they want insurance compa­ nies to administer a national health insurance program. "The American people have a right to know what is happening to their tax dollars. Freedom of information would be served and the national se­ curity would not be damaged by re­ lease of these reports. The only dam­ age would be to the political security the insurance industry now receives from the Nixon Administration. "These reports are just one piece in the puzzle—and we are putting that puzzle together. When it is together, it will spell National Health Security Three Tasks Looking to the future Kirkland said that in the election of 1972 "we can make the greatest single stride to en­ actment of National Health Security. However, this effort, important as it may be, must not cause us to ignore the legislative scene. Here, we face three tasks: One, to continue our work toward the best possible bill out of the Ways and Means Committee, consistent with our commitment to health care as a right of all Americans. Two, vigilance against attempts to delay needed reforms in the health care system. Specifically, I mean the so-called catastrophic sickness insur­ ance concept. Catastrophic insurance alone is a political expedient. It is a step backward. It is the worst possible solution. Third, we must work for reform in the health care system, such as devel­ opment of Health Maintenance Or-, ganizations, expanded training pro­ grams and other methods of improving the delivery of health care. As long as the old and the poor must depend on Medicare and Medicaid, we must improve these programs. We can do all this and not lose sight of our goal—the early enactment of National Health Security. Unfair to Labor DO DDI BUV!! BARBER EQUIPMENT— Wahl Clipper Corp., pro­ ducers of home barber sets. (Int'l. Assoc. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) LIQUORS—Stitzel-WeUer Dis­ tilleries products—Old Fitz­ gerald, Cabin Still, Old Elk, W. L. Weller. (Distillery Workers) CIGARETTES—R. J. Reyn­ olds Tobacco Co.—Camels, Winston, Salem, Tempo, Brandon, Doral, and Cava­ lier. (Tobacco Workers Un­ ion) MEAT PRODUCTS—Poultry Packers, Inc. (Blue Star label products). (Amalga­ mated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen) CLOTHING—^Reidbord Bros., Co., Siegal (H. I. S. brand) suits and sports jackets, Kaynee boyswear, Richmond Brothers men's clothing, Sewell suits. Wing shirts, Met­ ro Pants Co., and Diplomat Pajamas by Fortex Mfg. Co. (Amalgamated Clothing, Judy Bond Blouses—(Inter­ national Ladies Garment Workers Union) CONTACT LENSES AND OPTICAL FRAMES—DalTex Optical Co. Dal-Tex owns a firm known as Terminal-Hudson. They op­ erate stores or dispense to consumers through Missouri State Optical Co.; Goldblatt Optical Services; King Op­ tical; Douglas Optical, and Mesa Optical; Lee Optical Co.; and Capitol Optical Co. DINNERWARE—M e t a 1 o x Manufacturing Co. (Int'l. Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers) HLTERS, HUMIDIFIERS— Research Products Corp. (Int'l. Assoc. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) FURNITURE—blames Sterling Corp., White Furniture Co., Brown Furniture Co., (Unit­ ed Furniture Workers) Holly Farms Poultry Indus­ tries, Inc.; Blue Star Label products (Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen) PRINTING—^Kingsport Press "World Book,""Childcraft." (Printing Pressmen, Typog­ raphers, Bookbinders, Ma­ chinists, Stereotypers, and Electrotypers) NEWSPAPERS—Los Angeles Herald-Examiner. (10 unions involved covering 2,000 workers) Britannica Junior Encyclo.pedia (Int'l. Allied Printing Trades Assn.) RANGES—Magic C h e f. Pan Pacific Division. (Stove, Fur­ nace and Allied Appliance Workers) SHOES—Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co—^work shoes; Sentry, Cedar Chest and Statler; men's shoes; Jarman, John­ son & Murphy, Crestworth (Boot and Shoe Workers) SPECIAI^All West Virginia camping and vacation spots, (Laborers) TOYS—^Fisher-Price toys (Doll & Toy Workers Union) Rubber Workers Issue Sharp Rebuttal to Industry Claims President Peter Bommarito United Rubber Workers has issued a sharp rebuttal to rubber industry propa­ ganda that workers and unions are responsible for the country's economic difficulties. Bommarito especially turned his criticism on the chairman of the Good­ year Company who recently gave an interview to the press in which Amercan workers were characterized as lazy, unproductive and over-paid through the excessive power of labor unions. "This is the same old story that U.S. industry has been handing the American people since labor began to organize and demand equitable treat­ ment," Bommarito declared. Citing the great increase in produc­ tivity by rubber workers, Bommarito accused the Goodyear official with using loaded statistics to play down productivity increases. He noted that while the industry spokesman com­ plained of a 49 percent increase in wages during the past five years, corp­ orate salaries and dividends have in­ creased at a higher rate. "Why is it okay for dividends to increase by 54.5 percent (a corporate management decision) but condemn the 49 percent increases in wages?" Bommarito asked. He also pointed to salary boosts in executive management running as high as 78 percent. �A'^iI^KSBS«aaSk-,V;:4£^<lS»^a;flRaSTmSI8QBMHte, Si. HLS trainees talk with Falcon Lady crewmember Houston White during their visit to the supertanker last week. Visits to tankers and freightships in Piney Point, Baltimore and Norfolk are a regular part of the trainees' program. The SlU-contracted supertanker Falcon Lady is shown tied up at the Steuart Petroleum docks at Piney Point. Whfle the vessel was in port, trainees and staff members from HLS had the opportunity to go aboard her.. Lundeberg Trainees, Staff Tour Falcon Lady There's no substitute for the real thing—so trainees at the Harry Lundeberg School are given every op­ portunity to go aboard and take a look at the freightships and tankers they will soon be sailing. Each class makes a trip to Baltimore or Norfolk to spend a day aboard one of the SlU-contracted ships in port. While on board, they get an opportunity to talk with the Ship's Committee and other crewmembers, and to become familiar with the machinery and gear of the modern seagoing vessel. Sometimes they don't have to travel far for the chance to visit a ship, as when the big supertanker Falcon Lady came into Steuart Petroleum's terminal in Piney Point recently—and gave trainees and teachers from the Lundeberg School the chance to go aboard to inspect her. Crewmembers took the groups on guided tours of the pilot house, high above the deck of the 600foot tanker, and down deep in her engine room where they saw the automated controls for the two big diesel engines which generate 15,000 horse­ power. They watched as pumpmen attached dis­ charge hoses as they made ready to pump out their cargo of gasoline, kerosene and fuel oil. The Lundeberg trainees also had an opportunity to sit in as Gerry Brown, Seafarers Union port agent for Piney Point held a union meeting with crewmembers. Several of the Falcon Lady's crew also visited the school while their ship was here. They had an op­ portunity to see the school's facilities, and to talk with trainees, teachers and other staff members. MARAD's Gibson Speaks on Trade Realities^ Bilateralism (Continued from Page 7) me remind you of some of the essential interests and attitudes that determine our position. • First, as a major world power the United States needs a strong merchant fleet to contribute to an effective implementation of its foreign and defense policies. President Nixon's concept of the United States' role in the world, known as the Nixon Doctrine, places renewed stress on the foreign policy and defense missions fulfilled by a strong merchant marine. In de-emphasizing the role of overseas bases and large concentrations of American troops around the world, his policy places increased reliance on a strong Navy and merchant fleet to carry out our policies abroad. To do this we need a first-class merchant marine, and we intend to have it. • Second, as the world's largest trading nation, the United States is also the largest user of inter­ national shipping services and has much to gain from the developm.ent of shipping on a sound basis. We depend heavily upon efficient economic and regularly available ocean transport, whether under our own flag or others. Healthy competition is important to us. For more than half a century we have had shipping legislation which directly supports the general concept of freedom of the seas. • Third, it has been reliably forcasted that the energy requirements of the United States will double by 1985. To meet this vast increase in demand much of the supply will have to be ob­ tained from overseas sources. Heretofore, we have produced virtually all of our power requirements domestically. This has now changed. Thirteen years from now we expect to be importing 14 to 18 million barrels of oil per day. It has been estimated that more than 160 million tons of shipping will be necessary to meet this require­ ment. This is approximately equal to the total tonnage of the entire world's tanker fleet in 1971. It is our intention to exert effective and direct Page 12 control over a reasonable portion of this fleet. • Fourth, as a major maritime nation, the United States is working constantly to reestablish a position for the U.S.-flag merchant marine which is consistent with its security requirements and its position in world trade. Our basic shipping legslation long ago established as a goal that we should carry a substantial part of our foreign commerce in our national merchant marine. To­ day we are far from achieving that goal, but through the President's maritime program we have every intention of increasing U.S.-flag par­ ticipation in our trade to a more substantial level. I would point out that, with few exceptions, no major maritime nation carries less than 30 percent of its own trade and many approach 50 percent, or at least have that as an objective. Although our basic interests and goals remain constant, our policies must of course deal with the realities of the shipping world today. Among these realities are the efforts of shipping lines to cope with the problems of technological change, especially through pooling and other means of rationalizing their services, and the efforts of governments to increase the participation of their national lines through extensive cargo reservatons. Our policy generally has been that we support the maximum freedom possible in trade and shipping consistent with our national security requirements. As interpreted by past Administrations, this had had unfortunate consequences for American ship operators. Caught between the demands by many of our trading partners for bilateral divi­ sions of their trade and the U.S. Government's insistence on free access to it, the American shipowner was left in the middle—with empty rhetoric on one side and empty ships on the other. Fallacy Pointed Out The fallacy of these policies finally became all too apparent between 1967 and 1969 in the U.S.­ Brazil trade. Despite the best efforts to solve the problem, one American carrier saw his level of participation drop from 60 percent to 15 percent in two years. It was not until this Administration intervened directly with the Brazilian authorities that an equitable arrangement was reached that would protect U.S.-flag participation in this trade, and it is our intention that such a situation will not be allowed to develop again. We have finally realized that our shipping companies are too valuable a national asset to allow them to be victimized through an imrelenting adherence tp a slogan or concept. To date I know of no realistic way of maintain­ ing open access to trade in the face of any nation's insistence on reserving a portion of it for its own fleet. At the moment, the only alternative that has been offered is to recognize the right of the U.S. to carry a portion of its trade, and then to make that portion alone available to the third-flag carriers. Such a solution is totally unacceptable particularly when one considers the relatively small portion of our present trade carried on American-flag ships. We have no illusions that it will be easy to find internationally acceptable rules in the near future, for this is a complex subject that needs and deserves careful study. It cannot be dealt with on the basis of ready-made formulas or of sim­ plistic slogans. In our view, governments should examine the whole question of the role of compe­ tition and of rationalization in international shipping, with particular attention to present and future realties and with due regard to the experi­ ence gained in the past. It is our hope that soon a firm basis can be laid for the negotiation of equitable agreements leading to a fair participation by the ships of the trading nations, and at the same time maintaining a position for "third-flag" vessels as well. But it will be increasingly difficult and it can only be accomplished if we recognize that the world that gave birth to many of our past shipping policies and theories has long since ceased to exist. 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CONSTITUTION THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT AfRliQted with American Federation of Labor — Congress of industrial Organisations (As Amended January 1, 1970) PREAMBLE As maritime and aUied workers and realizing the value and neccMity of a thorough organization, we are dedicated to the forming of one Union for our people, the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, based upon the following principles: All members shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges and guarantees as set forth in this Constitution, and such rights, privileges and guarantees shall be preserved in accordance with its terms. We declare that American seamen are entitled to receive their employment without interference of crimps, shipowners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. We affirm that every worker has the right to receive fair and just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. We proclaim the right of all seamen to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. We defend the right of all seamen to be treated in a decent and respectful manner by those in command, and. We hold that the above rights belong to all workers alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are conscious of corresponding duties to those in command, our employers, our craft and our country.' We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote har­ monious relations with those in command -by exercising due care and diligence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assistance to our employ­ ers in caring for their gear and property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our influence individually and collectively for the purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seamanship and effecting a change in the maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more equitable and to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development of a merchant marine and a body of Amer­ ican seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of maritime workers and through its columns seek to maintain their knowledge of, and interest in, marit'me affairs. To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of organ­ ization and federation, to the end of establishing the Brother­ hood of the Sea. To form and to assist by legal means other bona fide labor organizations whenever possible in the attainment of their just demands. To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and use­ ful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work takes us away in different directions from any place where the majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot he present, must have their inter­ ests guarded from what might be the results of excitement and passions aroused by persons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in the interest of all, we have adopted this Constitution. Statement of Principles and Declaration of Rights In order to form a more perfect Union, we workers in the maritime and allied industries, realizing the value and necessity of uniting in pursuit of our improved economic and social wel­ fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the following principles: In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obligations as members of the community, our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring men dedicate ourselves in this Union. We shall affiliate and work with other free labor organiza­ tions; we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; we shall assist our brothers of the sea and other workers of all countries in these obligations to the fullest extent con­ sistent with our duties, obligations, and law. We shall seek to exert our individual and collective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and policies which look to the attainment of a free and happy society, without distinc­ tion based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them all over the world, that their rights must and shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as members of the Union to be inalienable. pelled to be a witness against himself in the trial of any pro­ ceeding in which he may he charged with failure to observe the law of this Union. Every official and job holder shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member in accordance with the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. IV Every member shall have the right to he confronted by his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this Union. In all such cases, the accused shall be guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members. No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. VI A mili!ant mmhership being necessary to the security of a free union, the members shall at all times stand ready to de­ fend this Union and the principles set forth in the Constitu­ tion of the Union. VII The powers not delegated to the officers, job holders, and Executive Board by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members. CONSTITUTION Article I Name and General Powers This Union shall be known as the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and executive, and shall include the formtiiion of, and/or issuance of charters to, subordinate bodies and divisions, corporate or otherwise, the formation of funds and participation in funds, the establishment of enterprises for the benefit of the Union, and similar ventures. This Union shall exercise all of its powers in aid of subordinate bodies and divisions created or chartered by it. For convenience of administration and in furtherance of its policies of aid and assistance, the Union may make its prop­ erty, facilities and personnel available for the use and on behalf of such subordinate bodies and divisions. A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any Union action, unless otherwise specified in the Constitution or by law. This Union shall at all times protect and maintain its jurisdiction. Article II Affiliation Section 1. This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America and the American Fed­ eration of Labor—Congress of Industrial Organizations. All other affiliations by the Union or its subordinate bodies or divisions shall be made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board. No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. Section 2. In addition to such other provisions as are con­ tained herein, all subordinate bodies and divisions seeking a charter from and/or affiliation with this Union, shall be re­ quired to adopt, within a time period set by the Executive Board, a constitution containing provisions as set forth in Exhibit A, annexed to this Constitution and made a part hereof. All other provisions adopted by such subordinate bodies and divisions as part of their constitutions shall not be inconsistent therewith. No such constitution or amendments thereto shall be deemed to be effective without the approval of the Executive Board or this Union, which shall be executed in writing, on its behalf, by the President or, in his absence, by any other officer designated by it. Such approval shall be deemed to be recog­ nition of compli.ince herewith by such subordinate body or division. Where a subordinate body or division violates any of the foregoing, and, in particular, seeks to effectuate any constitu­ tional provision not so authorized and approved, or commits acts in violation of its approved constitution, or fails to act in accordance therewith, this Union, through its Executive Board, may withdraw its charter and/or sever its affiliation forthwith, or on such terms as it may impose not inconsistent with law, in addition to exercising any and all rights it may have pur­ suant to any applicable agreements or understandings. Section 3. This Union shall also have the power, acting through its Executive Board, and after a fair hearing, to impose a trusteeship upon any subordinate body or divisions chartered by and affiliated with it, for the reasons and to the extent provided by law. II Ai^icle III Every qualified member shall have the right to nominate him­ self for, and, if elected or appointed, to hold office in this Union. Membership III No member shall be deprived of his membership without due process of the law of this Union. No member shall be com­ Page 14 SetJisa I. There shall be two classes of membership, to wit full book members and probationary members. Candidates for membership shall be admitted to membership in accord­ ance with such rules as may be adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership and which rules shall not he inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All candidates with 360 days or more seatime in a consecutive 24 calendar month period commencing from January 1, 1968, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels, covert by contract with this Union, shall he eligible for full membership. All persons with less than the foregoing seatime but at least thirty (30) days of such seatime, shall be eligible for probationary membersliip. Only full book members shall be entitled to vote and to ho d any office or elective job, except as otherwise specified herein. All probationary members shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shall be entitled to vote on Union contracts. Section 2. No candidate shall be granted membership who is a member of any dual organization hostile to the aims, prin­ ciples, and policies of this Union. The membership, by majority vote, shall at all times have the right to determine the membership status of pensioners. Section 3. Members more than one quarter in arrears in dues shall he automatically suspended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than .two quarters in arrears in dues. An arrearage in dues shall be*computed from the first day of the applicable quarter, hut this time shall not run: (a) While a member is actually participating in a strike or lockout. (b) While a member is an in-patient in a USPHS or other accredited hospital. (c) While a member is under an incapacity due to activity in behalf of the Union. (d) While a member is in the armed services of the United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entry into the armed forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within ninety (90) days after discharge from the armed forces. (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American flag merchant vessel. Section 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be suf­ ficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It shall be the right of any member to present, in writing, to any Port at any regu­ lar meeting, any question with regard to the application of Section 3, in accordance with procedures established by a majority vote of the membership. A majority vote of the mem­ bership shall be necessary to decide such questions. Section 5. The membership shall be empowered to establish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assessments may be excused where a member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Section 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the common welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Section 7. Any member who gives aid to the principles and policies of any hostile or dual organization shall be denied further membership in this Union to the full extent permitted by law. A majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations are dual or hostile. Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation with the Union shall be in such form or forms as determined by the Executive Board, and shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Members may be retfuired to show their evidence of membership in order to be admitted to Union meetings^^or into, or on Union property. Article IV Reinstatement Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated in accordance with such rules and under such conditions as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the member­ ship. Article V Dues and Initiation Fee Section I. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calen­ dar year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Constitution as amended and may be changed only by Constitutional amend­ ment. Section 2. No candidate for full book membership shall be admitted into such membership without having paid an initia-' tion fee of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars, except as other­ wise provided in this Constitution. In addition, the candidate shall pay a Ten ($10.00) Dollar "service fee" for the issuance of his full book. Each candidate for probationary membership and each pro­ bationary member shall, with the payment of each of his first four quarterly dues, as required by Section 1, pay at each such time the sum of One Hundred and Twenty-five ($125.00) Dollars as partial initiation fee. The total of such initiation monies so paid shall be credited to his above required initiation fee for a full book member upon completion of the required seatime as provided for in Article III, Section 1. Monies paid to the Union by any non-fiill book member prior to the effective date of this amended Constitution, on account of initiation fee and assessments, not exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty ($250.00) Dollars, shall be credited to such mem­ ber's payment of his initiation fee as required by this section. Section 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes in accordance with such rules at are adopted by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Section 4. All members shall be and remain in good standing. Article Vl Retirement from Membership Section I. Members may retire from membership by sur­ rendering their Union books or other evidence of affiliation and paying all unpaid dues for the quarter in which they retire, assessments, fines and other monies due and owing the Union. When the member surrenders his book or other evidence of affiliation in connection with his application for retirement he shall be given a receipt therefor. An official retirement card shall be issued by Headquarters, upon request, dated as of the day that such member accomplishes these payments, and shall he given to the member upon his presenting the aforesaid receipt. Seafarers Log �Stction 3. All the rights, priirileges, duties and obligations of menibership shall be suspended during the period of retirement, except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of his right to reinstatement. Soction 3. Any person in retirement for a peric period of two quarters or more shall be restored to membership, except as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than two quarters, the required payments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said peri(^ of retirement, including those for the current quarter, and all assessments accrued and newly levied during that period. Upon such payment, the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his member­ ship book, appropriately stamped, shall be returned to him. Soction 4. A member in retirement may be restored to mem­ bership after a two-year period of rietirement consisting of eight full quarters only by majority vote of the membership. Section S. The period of retirement shall be computed from the first day of the quarter following the one in which the retirement card was issued. Article VII Systems of Organization Section 1. This Union, and all officers, headquarter's repre­ sentatives, port agents, patrolmen, and members shall be gov­ erned in this order by: (a) The Constitution. (b) The Executive Board. (c) Majority vote of the membership. Section 2. The headquarters of the Union shall be located in New York and the headquarters officers shall consist of a President, and Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a SecretaryTreasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one VicePresident in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 3. The staff of each port shall consist of such per­ sonnel as is provided for herein, and the port shall bear the name of the city in which the Union's port offices are located. Soction 4. Every member of the Union shall be registered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewards department. The definition of these departments shall be in accordance with custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one departm.ent to another except by ap­ proval as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership. Article VIII Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected as other­ wise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the President, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a SecretaryTreasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one VicePresident in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Soction 2. Port Agents, Headquarters Representatives, and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. Article IX Other Elective Jobs Section 1. In addition to the elective jobs provided for in Article VIII, the following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitution: Committee members of: . (1) Trial Committees (2) Quarterly Financial Committees (3) Appeals Committees (4) Strike Committees (5) Credentials Committees (6) Union Tallying Committees (7) Constitutional Committees Soction 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a majority vote of the membership. Committees may also be appointed as permitted by this Constitution. Article X Duties of Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Other Elected Job Holders and Miscellaneous Personnel Soction 1. Tho Prosidont. (a) The President shall be the executive officer of the Union and shall represent, and act for and in behalf of, the Union in all matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Constitution. (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, except as otherwise herein expressly provided. (c) The President shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of headquarters and port offices. Wherever there are time restrictions or other con­ siderations affecting Union action, the President shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) In order that he may properly execute his responsibil­ ities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting or otherwise. (e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the member­ ship, the President shall designate the number and location of ports, the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-Treasurer, without reduction in wages. He may also re-assign Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduction in wages. The Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Or­ leans, Houston, Detroit and San Francisco may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Where ports are opened between elections, the President shall designate the Union personnel thereof. The President shall designate, in the event of the incapacity of any Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or any officer o'ther than the President, a replacement to act April 1972 as such during the period of incapacity, provided such replace­ ment is qualified under Article XII of the Constitution to fill such job. At the regular meeting in May of every election year, the President shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. In his report he shall recommend the number and loca­ tion of ports, the number of Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen-which are to be elected. He shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any similar depository, to which the ballets are to be mailed, except that the President may, in his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrol­ man and/or Headquarters Represeritative, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the membership: (f) The President shall be chairman of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of his powers, for the enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Union, and all rules and rulings duly adopted by the Executive Board, and those duly adopted by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, position, and prestige of the Union. (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other duties lawfully imposed upon him. (i) The responsibility of the President may not be delegated, but the President may delegate to a person or persons the execution of such of his duties as he may in his discretion decide, subject to the limitations set forth in this Constitution. (j) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, or Patrolman shall be filled by the President by temporary appointment of a member quali­ fied for the office or job under Article XII of this Constitution, except in those cases where the filling of such vacancy is other­ wise provided for by this Constitution. (k) The President is directed to take any and all measures and employ such means which he deems necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further the welfare of the Union and its members, in all matters involving national, state or local legislation issues, and public affairs. (1) The President shall have authority to require any officer or Union representative to attend any regular or special meet­ ing if, in his opinion, it is deemed necessary. Section 2. Executive Vice-President. The Executive Vice-President shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. The Executive Vice-President shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Section 3. Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract En­ forcement shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In addition, he shall be responsible for all contract negotiations, the formulation of bargaining demands, and the submission of proposed collective bargaining agreements to the membership for ratification. He shall also be responsible, except as otherwise provided in Article X, Section 13(d) (1), for strike authorization, signing of new contracts, and contract enforcement. He shall also act for headquarters in executing the administrative functions as­ signed to headquarters by this Constitution with respect to trials and appeals except if he is a witness or party thereto, in which event the Secretary-Treasurer shall act in his place. In order that he may properly execute these responsibilities he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ such help as he deems necessary, be it legal, or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Section 4. Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. He shall be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound accounting and bookkeeping sys­ tems; the setting up, and maintenance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the proper collection, safeguarding, and expenditure of all Union funds, port or otherwise. He shall submit to the membership, for each quar­ terly period, a detailed report of the entire Union's financial operations and shall submit simultaneously therewith, the Quarterly Financial Committee report for the same period. The Secretary-Treasurer's report shall be prepared by an inde­ pendent Certified Public Accountant. He shall also work with all duly elected finance committees. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible for the timely filing of any and all reports on the operations of the Union, financial or otherwise, that may be required by any Federal or state laws. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting, or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the Credentials and Ballot Tallying Committees. In addition he shall make himself and the records of his office available to the Quarterly Financial Committee. Section 5. Vico-Prosident in Charge of the Atlantic Coast. The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Atlantic Coast, including their organizing activities. The Atlantic Coast area is deemed to mean that area from and including Georgia through Maine and shall also include the Islands in the Carib­ bean. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 6. Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast. The Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the Ports, and the personnel thereof on the Gulf Coast including their'organizing activities. The Gulf Coast area is deemed to mean the State of Florida, all through the Gulf, including Texas. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or pro­ fessional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Soction 7. Vico-Proiident in Chargo of the Lakos and inland Wators. The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the personnel thereof on the Lakes and Inland Waters, including their organizing activities. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities be is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or pro­ fessional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Section 8. Headquarters Representatives. The Headquarters Representatives shall perform any and all duties assigned them or delegated to them by the President or the Executive Board. Section 9. Port Agents. (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the admin­ istration of Union affairs in the port of his jurisdiction subject to the direction of the area Vice-President. (b) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his port, be respon­ sible for the enforcement and execution of the (Constitution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by the Executive Board, and by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting port action, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other­ wise, for the activities of his port, whenever demanded by the President, the Vice-President of the area in which his port is located, or by the Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward to the Sec­ retary-Treasurer, a weekly finattcial report showing, in detail, weekly income and expenses, and complying with all other accounting directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent may assign each port Patrolman to such duties as fall within the jurisdiction of the port, regardless of the departmental designation, if any, under which the Patrol­ man was elected. (f) The Port Agent shall designate which members at that port may serve as representatives to other organizations, affilia­ tion with which has been properly authorized. Section 10. Patrolmen. Patrolmen shall perform any duties assigned them by the Agent of the Port to which they are assigned. Section 11. Executive Board. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice-President, the Vice-President in Charge of Con­ tracts and Contract Enforcement, the Secretary-Treasurer, the Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Area, the Vice-Presi­ dent in Charge of the (^ulf Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters, and the National Director (or chief executive officer) of each subordinate body or division created or chartered by the Union whenever such subordinate body or division has attained a membership of 3,200 members and has maintained that membership for not less than three (3) months. Such National Director (or chief executive officn) shall be a member of the respective subordinate body or divi­ sion and must be qualified to hold office under the terms of the Constitution of such division or subordinate body._ The Executive Board shall meet no less than twice each year and at such times as the President and/or a majority of the Executive Board may direct. The President shall be chair­ man of all Executive Board meetings unless absent, in which case the Executive Board shall designate the chairman. Each member of the Executive Board shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. Its decision shall be determined by majority vote of those voting, providing a quorum of three is present. It shall be the duty of the Executive Board to develop policies, strategies and rules which will advance and protect the interests and welfare of the Union and the Members. It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer, or in his absence, an appointee of the Executive Board, to keep accurate minutes of all Execu­ tive Board meetings. The Executive Board shall determine per capita tax to be levied and other terms and conditions of affiliation for any group of workers desiring affiliation. The Executive Board may direct the administration of all Union affairs, properties, policies and personnel in any and all areas not otherwise specifically provided for in this Constitution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive Board may act without holding a formal meeting provided all members of the Board are sent notice of the proposed action or actions and the decision thereon is reduced to writing and signed by a majority of the Executive Board. In the event that death, resignation or removal from office for any reason should occur to the President, the Executive Board by majority vote shall name a successor from its own member^ip who shall fill that vacancy until the next general election. In the event the President is incapacitated for a period of more than thirty (30) days, and the Executive Board by majority vote thereafter determines that such incapacity pre­ vents the President from carrying out his duties, the Executive Board by majority vote, may appoint from among its own membership the officer to fill the office of President. This appointment shall terminate upon the President's recovery from such incapacity or upon the expiration of the President's term of office whichever occurs first. The Executive Board by majority vote may grant requests for leaves of absences with or without pay to officers. In the event that a leave is granted to the President, the Executive Board by a majority vote shall designate from among its own membership who shall exercise the duties of the President during such period of leave. Section 12. Delegates. (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of the Union and its subordinate bodies or divisions who are elected in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, to attend the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. The following officers upon their election to office shall, during the term of their office, be delegates to all Con­ ventions of the Seafarers International Union of North America in the following order of priority: President; Executive VicePresident; Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement; Secretary-Treasurer; Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters; Headquarters Representatives, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership: Port Agents, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership; and Patrolmen, with priority to those most senior in full book Union membership. Page 15 �(b) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, support those policies agreed upon by the majority of the delegates to the Convention. (c) The President shall assign to each subordinate body or division that number of delegates to which this Union would have been entitled, if its membership had been increased by the number of members of the subordinate body or division, in accordance with the formula set forth in the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, except that this provision shall not be applied so as to reduce the number of delegates to which this Union would otherwise have been entitled. Section 13. Committees. (o) Trial Committee. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trials of a person charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations as prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obliga­ tion of the Trial Committee to observe all the requirements of this Constitution with regard to charges and trials, and their findings and recommendations must specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. (b) Appeals Committee. 1. The Appeab Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. (c) Quarterly Financial Committee. 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make an exami­ nation for each quarterly period of the finances of the Union and shall report fully on their findings and recommendations. Mepibers of this'committee may make dissenting reports, sepa­ rate recommendations and separate findings. 2. The findings and recommendations of this committee shall be completed within a reasonable time after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the SecretaryTreasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all ports, as set forth herein. 3. All ofiScers, Union personnel and members are responsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Com­ mittee. The committee shall also have available to it, the serv­ ices of the independent certified public accountants retained by the Union. 4. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. 5. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall consist of seven (7) full book members in good standing to be elected at Head­ quarters—Port of New York. No officer. Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent, or Patrolman, shall be eligible for elec­ tion to this Committee. Committee members shall be elected at the regular Headquarters—Port of New York meeting desig­ nated by the Secretary-Treasurer. In the event such regular meeting cannot be held for lack of a quorum, the New York Port Agent shall call a special meeting as early as possible for the electing of Committee members to serve on the Quarterly Financial Committee. On the day following their election, and continuing until the Committee has completed its report, each Committee member shall be paid for hours worked at the standby rate of pay, but in no event shall they be paid for less than eight (8) hours per day. They shall be furnished room and board during the period they are performing their duties. In the event a committee member ceases to act, no replace­ ment need be elected, unless there are less than three 13) committee members, in which event they shall suspend their work until a special election for committee members shall be held as provided above, for such number of committee members as shall be necessary to constitute a committee of not less than three (3) members in good standing. (d) Strike Committee. 1. In no event shall a general strike take place unless ap­ proved by a majority vote of the membership. 2. In the event a general strike has been approved by the membership the Port Agents in all affected ports shall call a timely special meeting for the purpose of electing a strike com­ mittee. This committee shall be composed of three full book members and their duties shall consist of assisting the Port Agent to effectuate all strike policies and strategies. Article Xi Wages and Terms of Office of Officers and Other Elective Job Holders/ Union Employees, and Others Section 1. The following elected offices and jobs shall be held for a term of four years: President Vice-Presidents Secretary-T reasurer Headquarters Representatives Port Agents Patrolmen The term of four years set forth here is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article XIII, Section 6(b) of this Constitution. The first nomination and election of officers and jobs under this amended Constirution as provided for in this Article XI, and Articles XII and XIII. shall be held in the year 1971, notwithstanding the unexpired term of any office as a result of a prior election or appointment. ^ Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those in­ dicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the Union, whichever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or other elective job shall be determined from time to time by the Executive Board subject to approval of the mem­ bership. Section 4. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which this Union participates; or which it organizes or creates. In such situations, instructions conveyed by the Executive Board shall be followed. Page 16 Article XII Qualifications for Officers, - Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs Section I. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a can­ didate W, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime in an un­ licensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels. In computing time, lime spent in the employ of the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, shall count the same as seatime. Union records. Welfare Plan records and/or company records .can be used to determine eligibility; and (b) He has been a full book member in continuous good standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination; and fc) He has at least one hundred (100) days of seatime, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels covered by contract with this Union, or one hundred (100) days of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination in the election year; and (d) He is a' citizen of the United States of America; and (e) He is not disqualified by law. He is not receiving a pension from this Union's Pension Fund, if any, or from a Union-Management Fund to which Fund this Union is a party or from a company under cuiitract with this Union. Section 2. All candidates for. and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be full book members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this G)nstitution, shall maintain full book membership in good standing. •e Article XIII Elections for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2(b) of this Article, any full book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be delivered in per­ son, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the address of headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (b) His home address and mailing address. (c) His book number. (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of.Agent or Patrolman. (e) Proof of citizenship. , (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is*on. This shall be done also if he ships subsequent to forwarding his credentials. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have 1 been either a member of the Communist Party or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extortion, embezzlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, violation of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, ass'ault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violation of Title 11 or 111 of the Landrum-Criffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such cVimes." Dated Signature of member Book No. Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, but is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable determination by the Board of Parole of the United States Department of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed state­ ment of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. Any full book member may nominate any other full book member in which event such full book member so nominated shall comply with the provisions of this Article as they are set forth herein, relating to the submission of credentials. By reason of the above self nomination provision the responsisibility if any, for notifying a nominee of his nomination to office, shall be that of the nominator. All documents required herein must reach headquarters no earlier than July 15th and no later than August 15th of the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Com­ mittee upon the latter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year, at the port where Head­ quarters is located. It shall consist of six (6) full book memhers in attendance at the meeting, with two (2) members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards De­ partments. No officer. Headquarters Representative. Port Agent or Patrolman, or candidate for office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the President or Executive Vice-President, or the Secretary-Treasurer, in thai order, calls a special meeting at the port, where" Headquarters is located in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results shall be By majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. (b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has sub­ mitted his application correctly and possesses the necessuy qualifications. The Committee shaU prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "dis­ qualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified," the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall he signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin board in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Commit­ tee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of creden­ tials. All credentials must be in headquarters by midnight of closing day. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the commit­ tee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the ad­ dresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such dis­ qualification by air mail, special delivery, registered or certi­ fied, to the mailing address designated pursuant to Section Kb) of this Article. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the Committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each port, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the Committee's election. It is the responsibility of the appli­ cant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear in person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his ({ualification. The committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth in his Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disqualification by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials (ilommittee, in passing upon the quali­ fications of candidates, shall have the right to conclusively pre^sume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1(a) of Article Xll. ° Section 3. Balloting Procedures. (a) Balloting in the manner hereafter provided, shall com­ mence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recognized in the City of which the port affected is located. If November 1st or De­ cember 31st falls on a holiday legally recognized in a Port in the City in which that port is located, the balloting period in such port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, for the purpose of full book members securing their ballots, the ports shall be open from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, Monday through Saturdays, excluding holidays. (b) Balloting shall be by mail. The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, with­ out partiality as to candidates or ports. The ballots may con­ tain , general information and instructive comments not in­ consistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon alphabetically within each category with book number and job seniority classification status. The listing of the ports shall first set forth Headquarters and then shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northerly part of the Atlantic Coast, following the Atlantic Coast down to the most southerly port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of ports is exhausted. Any port outside the Continental United States shall then be added. There shall be no write in voting and no provisions for the same shall appear on the ballot. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said number to be easily removed to insure secrecy of the ballot. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. (c) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the SecretaryTreasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indicated in the pre­ ceding paragraph and shall be numbered consecutively, com­ mencing with number 1. A sufficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto, shall be main­ tained by the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port" Agent a verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent. The Secretary-Treasurer shall also send to each Port Agent a sufficient amount of blank opaque envelopes containing the word. "Ballot" on the face of the envelope, as well as a sufficient amount of opaque mail­ ing envelopes, first class postage prepaid and printed on the face thereon as the addressee shall be the name and address of the depository for the receipt of such ballots as designated by the President in the manner provided by Article X, .Section 1, of this Constitution. In the upper left-hand corner of such mailing envelope, there shall be printed thereon, as a top line, provision for the voter's signature and on another line im­ mediately thereunder, provision for the printing of the voter's name and book number. In addition, the Secretary-Treasurer shall also send a sufficient amount of mailing envelopes identi­ cal with the mailing envelopes mentioned above, except that they shall be of different color, and shall contain on the face of such envelope in bold letters, the word, "Challenge". The Secretary-Treasurer shall further furnish a sufficient amount of "Roster Sheets" which shall have printed thereon, at the top thereof, the year of the election, and immediately thereunder, five (5) vertical columns designated, date, ballot number, signature full book merober's name, book number and com­ ments, and such roster sheets shall contain horizontal lines immediately under the captions of each of the above five columns. The^Secretary-Treasurer shall also send a sufficient amount of envelopes with the printed name and address of the depository on the face thereof, and in the upper left-hand corner, the liame of the port and address, and on the face of such envelope, should be printed the words, "Roster Sheets . and Ballot Stubs". Each Port Agent shall maintain separate Seatirers Log �records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Secretary-Treasurer a receipt, acknowledging the correctness of the amount and the numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded for all the aforementioned election material actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspection of the same at the office of the SecretaryTreasurer and shall be turned over to the Union Tallying Committee. (d) Balloting shall be secret. Only full book members in good standing may vote. Each full book member may secure his ballot at Port offices, from the Port Agent or his duly designated representative at such port. Each Port Agent shall designate an area at the Port office over which should be losted the legend "Voting Ballots Secured Here." When a full >ook member appears to vote he shall present his book to the Port Agent or his aforementioned duly designated representa­ tive. The Port Agent or his duly -designated representative shall insert on the roster sheet under the appropriate column, the date, the number of the ballot given to such member and his full book number, and the member shall then sign his name on such roster sheet under the appropriate column. Such member shall have his book stamped with the word, "Voted" and the date, and shall be given a ballot, and simultaneously the perforation on the top of the ballot shall be removed. At the same time the member shall be given the envelope marked "Ballot" together with the pre-paid postage mailing envelope addressed to the depository. The member shall take such ballot and envelopes and in secret thereafter, mark his ballot, fold the same, insert it in the blank envelope marked "Ballot", seal the same, then insert such "Ballot" envelope into the mail­ ing envelope, seal such mailing envelope, sign his name on the upper left-hand comer on the first line of such mailing envelope and on the second line in the upper left-hand corner print his name and book number, after which he shall mail or cause the same to be mailed. In the event a full book member appears to vote and is not in good standing, or does not have his membership book with him or it appears for other valid reasons he is not eligible to vote, the same procedure as provided above shall apply to him, except that on the roster sheet under the column "Comments", notation should be made that the member voted a challenged ballot and the reason for his challenge. Such member's membership book shall be stamped "voted challenge", and the date, and such member instead of the above-mentioned mailing envelope, shall be given the mailing envelope of a different color marked on the face thereof with the word, "Challenge". At the end of each day, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative shall enclose in the envelope addressed to the depository and marked "Roster Sheets and Ballot Stubs", the roster sheet or sheets executed by the members that day, together with the numbered per­ forated slips removed from the ballots which had been given to the members, and then mail the same to such depository. To insure that an adequate supply of all balloting material is maintained in all ports at all times, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative, simultaneously with mailing of the roster sheets and ballot stubs to the depository at the end of each day, shall also make a copy of the roster sheet for that day and mail the same, to the Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ quarters. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the proper safeguarding of all election material and shall not release any of it until duly called for and shall insure that no one tampers with the material placed in his custody. (e) Full book members may request and vote an absentee ballot under the following circumstances; while such member is employed on a Union contracted vessel and which vessel's schedule does not provide for it to be at a port in which a ballot can be secur^ during the time and period provided for in Section 4(a) of this Article or is in a USPHS Hospital any­ time during the first ten (10) days of the month of November of the Election Year. The member shall make a request for an absentee ballot by registered or certified mail or the equivalent mailing device at the location from which such request is made, if such be the case. Such request shall con­ tain a designation as to the address to which such member wishes his absentee ballot returned. The request shall be post­ marked no later than 12:00 P.M. on the 15th day of November of the election year, shall be directed to the SecretaryTreasurer at Headquarters and must be delivered no later than the 25th of such November. The Secretary-Treasurer shall determine whether such member is eligible to vote such absentee ballot. The Secretary-Treasurer, if he determines that such member is so eligible, he shall by the 30th of such November, send by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address so designated by such member, a "Bal ot", after removing the perforated numbered stub, together with the hereinbefore mentioned "Ballot" envelope, and mailing en­ velope addressed to the depository, except that printed on the face of such mailing envelope, shall be the words "Absentee Ballot" and appropriate voting instructions shall accompany such mailing to the member. If the Secretary-Treasurer de­ termines that such member is ineligible to receive such absentee ballot, he shall nevertheless send such member the afore­ mentioned ballot with accompanying material except that the mailing envelope addressed to the depository shall have printed on the "face thereof the words "Challenged Absentee Ballot." The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep records of all of the fore­ going, including the reasons for determining such member's ineligibility, which records shall be open for inspection by full book members and upon the convening of the Union Tallying Committee, presented to them. The SecretaryTreasurer shall send to all Ports, the names and book numbers of the members to whom absentee ballots were sent. (f) All ballots to be counted, must be received by the depository no later than the January 5th immediately sub­ sequent to the election year and must be postmarked no later than 12 midnight December 31st of the election year. Section 4. (a) At the close of the last day of the period for securing ballots, the Port Agent in each port, in addition to his duties set forth above, shall deliver or mail to Head­ quarters by registered or certified mail, attention Union Tally­ ing Committee, all unused ballots and shall specifically set forth, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. (b) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 full book members. Two shall be elected from each of the seven ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and Detroit. The election shall be held at the regular meeting in December of the election year, or if the Executive Board otherwise determines prior thereto, at a April 1972 special meeting held in the aforesaid ports, on the first business day of-the last week of said month. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Patrolman, or candidate for office, or the job or Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties herein set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation of a closing report setting forth, in complete- detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee shall have access to all election records and files for their inspection, examination and verification. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as *0 the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. In connection with the tally of ballots there shall be no counting of ballots until all mailing envelopes containing valid ballots have first been opened, the ballot envelopes removed intact and then all of such ballot envelopes mixed together, after which such ballot envelopes shall be opened and counted in such multiples as the Committee may deem expedient and manageable. The Committee shall resolve all issues on chal­ lenged ballots and then tally those found valid, utilizing the same procedure as provided in the preceding sentence either jointly or separately. (c) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall, after their election, proceed to the port in which Headquarters is located, to arrive at that port no later than January 5th of the year immediately after the election year. Each member of the Committee not elected from the port in which Head­ quarters is located shall be reimbursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expenses occasioned by their traveling to and returning from that Port. Committee members elected from the port in which Headquarters is located, shall be similarly, reimbursed, except for transportation. All members of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subsequent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Constitution, adopt its own procedures. All decisions of such Committee and the contents of their report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in at­ tendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain all mailed ballots and the other mailed election material from the depository and to insure their safe custody during the course of the Committee's proceedings. The proceedings of the Committee except for their organizational meeting and their actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. Any candidate may act as an observer and/or designate another member to act as his observer at the counting of the ballots. In no. event shall issuance of the above referred .to closing report of the Comm'ittee be delayed beyond January 31st immediately subse­ quent to the close of the election year. In the discharge of its duties, the Committee may call upon and utilize the services of clerical employees of the Union. The Committee shall be discharged upon the completion of the issuance, and dispatch of its report as required in this Article. In the event a recheck and recount is ordered pursuant to this Article, the Committee shall be reconstituted, except that if any member thereof is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected from the appropriate port at a special meeting held for that purpose as soon as possible. (d) The report of the Committee shall be made up in suffi­ cient copies to comply with the following requirements: two copies shall be mailed by the Committee to each Port Agent and the Secretary-Treasurer no later than January 31st im­ mediately subsequent to the close of the election year. As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner, and notify the Secretary-Treasurer, in writing, as to the date of such posting. This copy shall be kept posted until after the Election Report Meeting, which shall be the March regular membership meeting immediately following the close of the election year. At the Election Report Meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (e) Any full book member claiming a violation of the election and balloting procedure or the conduct of the same, shall within 72 hours of the occurrence of the claimed violation, notify the Secretary-Treasurer at Headquarters, in writing, by certified mail, of the same, setting forth his name, book number and the details so that appropriate corrective action if warranted may be taken. The Secretapf-Treasurer shall ex­ peditiously investigate the facts concerning the claimed viola­ tion, take such action as may be necessary if any, and make a report and recommendation, if necessary, a copy of which shall be sent to the member and the original shall be filed for the Union Tallying Committee for their appropriate action, report and recommendation, if any. The foregoing shall not be applicable to matters involving the Credentials Committee's action or report, the provisions of Article Xlll, Sections 1 and 2 being the pertinent provisions applicable to such matters. All protests as to any and all aspects of the election and balloting procedures or the conduct of the same, not passed upon by the Union Tallying Committee in its report, excluding therefrom matters involving the Credentials Committee's action or report as provided in the last sentence of the immediately preceding paragraph, but including the procedure and report of the Union Tallying Committee, shall be filed in writing by certified mail with the Secretary-Treasurer at Headquarters, to be received no later than the February 25th immediately sub­ sequent to the close, of the election year. It shall be the re­ sponsibility of the member to insure that his written protest is received by the Secretary-Treasurer no later than such Febru­ ary 25th. The Secretary-Treasurer shall forward copies of such written protest to dl ports in sufficient time to be read at the Election Report Meeting. The written protest shall contain the full bode member's name", book number, and all details constituting the protest. (f) At the Election Report Meeting the report and recom­ mendation of the Uiiion Tallying Committee, including but not limited to discrepancies, protests passed upon by them, as well as protests filed with the Secretary-Treasurer*as provided for in Section (e) immediately above, shall be acted upon by the meeting. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in accordance with the Constitution shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of a special vote, unless reported discrepancies or protested procedure or conduct found to have occurred and to be violative of the Constitution, affected the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote shall be restricted to such office, offices and/or job or jobs, as the case may be. A majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings may order a recheck and recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three (3) or more members of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section 4(f), the closing report shall be accepted as final. There shall be no further protest or appeal from the action of the majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings. (g) Any special vote ordered pursuant to Section 4(f) shall be commenced within ninety (90) days after the first day of the month immediately subsequent to the Election Report Meetings mentioned above. The depository shall be the same as designated for the election from which the special vote is ordered. And the procedures shall be the same as provided for in this Section 4, except where specific dates are provided for, the days shall be the dates applicable, which provide for the identical time and days originally provided for in this Section 4. The Election Report Meeting for the aforesaid special vote shall be that meeting immediately subsequent to the report of the Union Tallying Committee separated by one calendar month. Section 5. Elected OfRcers and Job Holders: (a) A candidate unopposed for any office or job shall be deemed elected to such office or job notwithstanding that his name may appear on the ballot. The Union Tallying Committee shall not be required to tally completely the results of the voting for such unopposed candidate but shall certify in their rejiort, that such unopposed candidate has been elected to such office or job. The Election Report Meeting shall accept the above certification of the Union Tallying Committee without change. Section 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Head­ quarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman: (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determinations shall be made only from the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. (b) The duly elected officers and other job holders shajl take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report Meet­ ing, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meet­ ing the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as provided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Section 1. This shall not apply where the successful candi­ date cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected President to assume office the provisions of Article X, Section 11 shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. Section 7. The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of all election records, including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the election procedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of the election procedures of this Union. Article XiV Other Elections Section 1. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a special meeting held at 10:00 A.M., the next business day following the regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five full book members, of which three shall consti­ tute a quorum. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or other Union personnel may be elected to serve on a Trial Committee. No member who intends to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing dis­ qualifications apply to him. The members of this committee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Section 2. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven full book members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the port where headquarters is located. The same disquali­ fications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In addition, ho member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial (Zpmmittee decision, if the said member was a member of the Trial Committee. Article XV Trials and Appeals Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth in this Constitution. These charges shall be in writing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to the. Port Agent of the port nearest the place of the offense, or the port of pay-off, if the offense took place aboard ship. He shall also request the Port Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes place. Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the request to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause those charges to be read at die said meeting. If. the charges are rejected by a majority vote of the port, no further action may be taken thereon, unless ruled othenvise by a majority yote of the membership of the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are accepted, and the accused is present, he shall be automatically on notice that he will be tried the following morning. At his request, the trial shall be postponed until the morning following the next regular meeting, at which lime the Trial Committee will then be elected. He Page 17 �shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made against him. If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall immedi< ately cause to be sent to him, by registered mail addressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union a copy of the charges,, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a ilotification, that he must appear with his witnesses," ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial Committee will be elected. In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a port, the trial shall take place'in the Port where Headquarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his witnesses. Section 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of evidence required by courts of law but may receive all relevant testi­ mony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls beneath a quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does exist. Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trial except that the accused shall have the right to cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may select any member to assist him in his defense at the trial, provided, (a) the said member is available at the time of the trial and fb) the said member agrees to render such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifications of the members of ibe Trial Committee, or states that the charges do not adequately inform him of what wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of such commis­ sion, such matters shall be ruled upon and disposed of, prior to proceeding on the merits of the defense. The guilt of an accused shall ,be found only if proven by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the number of witnesses produced. Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make findings as to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to punishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in the light of the proceedings. These findings and recommendations shall be those of a majority of the committee, and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The committee shall forward its find­ ings and recommendations, along with any dissent to the Port Agent of the port where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in person or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. The findings shall include a statement that the rights of the accused under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the accused, the accuser, and each witness; shall 'describe each document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary of the proceedings, and shall state the findings as to guilt or innocence. If possible, all documents used at the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations shall be made a part of the regular files. Section 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Trial Com­ mittee, cause the findings and recommendations to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next regular meeting. Section 7. The Port Agent shall send the record of the entire proceedings to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to each Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall be dis­ cussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority vote of the membership of the Union shall: (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommendations, or (d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial justice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this event, a new trial shall take place at the port where headquarters is located and upon application, the accused, the accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transportation and subsist­ ence. Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any punish­ ment so decided upon shall become effective. Headquarters shall cause notice of the results thereof to be sent to each accused and accuser. Section 10. An accused who has been found guilty, or who is under effective punishment may appeal in the following manner: He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to Headquarters within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decision of the membership. Section II. At the next regular meeting of the port where Headquarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the notice shall be presented and shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals Committee shall then be elected. TTie Vice-President in charge of contracts is charged with the duty of presenting the before-mentioned proceedings and all avail­ able documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals -Committee, as well as any written statement or argument sub­ mitted by the accused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquarters on the night the committee is elected. It shall be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written statement or argument arrives at headquarters in time for such presentation. Section 12. The Appeals Committee shall decide the appeal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration of the evidence and arguments before it. It may grant adjournments and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair consideration. Section 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings and recommendations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions and dissents shall be in writing .and signed by those participating in such decision or dissent. In making its findings and recom­ mendations, the committee shall be governed by the following: (a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is sub­ stantial evidence to support such a finding and, in such case, the Appeals Committee shall not make its own fiiidings as to the weight of evidence. (b) In no event shall increased punishment be recommended. (c) A new trial shall be recommended if the Appeals Com­ mittee finds--(a) that any member of the Trial Committee Page 18 should have been disqualified, or (b) that the accused was not adequately informed of the details of the charged offense, which resulted in his not having been given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the accused was not given a fair trial. (d) If there is not substantial evidence to support a finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend that the charge on which the finding was based be dismissed. (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punish­ ment. Section 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its decision and dissent, if any, to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies to be published and shall have them sent to each port in time to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. Headquarters shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at their last known address, or notify them in person. Section 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dissent therein. If there is no dissent, the decision of the Appeals Committee shall stand. If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the port where headquarters is located, in the manner provided for in Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so providing for a niew trial shall contain such directions as will insure a fair hearing to the accused. Section 16. Headquarters shall notify the accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing addressed to their last known address, of the results of the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth in Section 17 of this Article. Section 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, and the rights of, and procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. Decisions reached thereunder shall be binding on all members of the Union. Section 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the Union to take all steps within their constitutional power to carry out the terms of any effective decisions. Section 19. Every accused shall receive a written copy of the charges preferred against him and shall be given a reasonable time to prepare his defense, but be may thereafter plead guilty and waive any or all of the other rights and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend without properly requesting a postponement, the Trial Committee may hold its trial without his presence. Article XVi Offenses and Penalties Saction 1. Upon proof of the commi.ssion of the following offenses, the member shall be expelled from membership: (a) Proof of membership in any organization advocating the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force; (b) Acting as an informer against the interest of the Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; (c) Acting as an informer for, or agent of, the company against the interests of the membership or the Union; (d) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy to destroy the Union. Sectibn 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fol­ lowing offenses, the member shall be penalized up to and including a penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommeded, the penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privi­ leges of membership for more than two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both; (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union property of the value in excess of $50.00. (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; (c) Willful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, financial or other­ wise, or the willful refusal or failure to execute the duties or functions of the said office or job, or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or functions or other serious misconduct or breach of trust. The President may, during the pendency of disciplinary proceedings under this subsection, suspend the officer or jobholder from exercising the functions of the office or job, with or without pay, and designate his temporary re­ placement. (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handliiig of bal­ lots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boxes, or election files, or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges are false; (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false reports or communications which fall within the scope of Union business; (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or mis­ conduct or ne^ect of duty aboard ship, to the detriment of the Union or its agreements; (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or deliberate and malicious villification, with regard to the execution of the duties of any office or job; (i) Paying for, or receiving money for, employment aboard a vessel, exclusive of proper earnings and Union payments; (j) Willful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive: (k) Willful failure or refusal to carry out the order of those duly authorized to make such orders during time of strike. (1) Failure or refusal to pay a fine or assessment within the time limit set therefor either by the Constitution or by action taken in accordance with the Constitution. Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fol­ lowing offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a suspension from tbe rights and privileges of membership for two(2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union property of the value under $50.00; (b) Assuming any office or job, whether elective or not with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifications re­ quired therefor; (c) Misconduct during any meeting or other official Union proceeding, or bringing the Union into disrepute by conduct not provided for elstwhere in this Article; (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. Saction 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of the fob lowing offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a fine of $^.00: (a) Refusal or willful failure to be present at sign-ons or pay-offs; (b) Willful failure to submit Union book to Union repre­ sentatives at pay-off; (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign-on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in dis­ charging their duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union hall; (f) Gambling in the Union hall; (g) Negligent failure to join ship. Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense penal­ ized by no more tban a fine-of $50.00 may elect to waive his rights under this Constitution subject to the provisions of Article XV, Section 19 and to pay the maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representative of the Union. Section 6. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, of personal or property rights to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing tbe member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in this Constitution. Section 7. Any member under suspension for an offense under tbis Article shall continue fo pay all dues and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, members, officials, and job holders. Article XVil Publications This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals, news­ papers, magazines, periodicals and general literature, in such manner as may be determined, from time to time, by the Executive Board. Article XVIII Bonds Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed as well as all other employees handling monies of the Union shall be bonded as required by law. Article XIX Expenditures Section 1. In tbe event no contrary policies or instructions are in existence, the President may authorize, make, or incur such expenditures and expenses as are normally encompassed within the authority conferred upon him by Article X of this Constitution. Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly apply to the routine accounting and administrative procedures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. Saction 3. The provisions of this Article shall supersede to the extent applicable, the provisions of Article X of this Constitution. Article XX Income Section 1. The income of this Union shall include dues, initiation fees, fines, assessments, contributions, loans, interest, dividends, as well as income derived from any other legitimate business operation or other legitimate source. Section 2. An official Union receipt, properly filled out, shall be given to anyone paying money to the Union or to any person authorized by the Union to receive money. It shall be the duty of every person affiliated with the Union who makes such payments to demand such receipt. Section 3. No assessments shall be levied except after a ballot conducted under such general rules as may be decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, provided that: (a) The ballot must be secret. (b) The assessment must be approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast. Section 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, all payments by members or otber affiliates of tbis Union shall be applied successively to the monetary obligations owed the Union com­ mencing with the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall be calculated accordingly. Saction 5. To the extent deemed appropriate by the major­ ity of tbe Executive Board, funds and assets of the Union may be kept in an account or accounts without separation as to purpose and expended for all Union purposes and objects. Article XXI Other Types of Union Affiliation To the extent permitted by law, this Union, by majority vote of the membership, may provide for affiliation with it by individuals in a lesser capacity than membership, or in a capacity other thart membership. By majority vote of the mem­ bership, the Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and obligations may include, but are not limited to (a) the applic­ ability or non-applicability of all or a >y part of the Consti­ tution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the right of the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation and, (d) the fees required for such affiliation. In no event may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation equivalent to tbat of members, receive priority or rights over members, or be termed a member. Article XXII Quorums Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specifically pro­ vided, the qqorum for a special meeting of a port shall be six (6) full book members. Section 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port shall be fifty (50) members. Section 3. Unless o'therwise specifically set forth herein, the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other functions of any segment of the Union requiring a quorum to act officially, shall be a majority of tbose voting, and shall not be official or effective unless the quorum requirements are met. Seafarers Log �Sactien 4. Unless otherwise indicated herein, where the re­ quirements for a quorum are not specifically set forth, a quorum shall be deemed to be a majority of those composing the ap­ plicable segment of the Union. Article XXiii Meetings iI • Soction 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held monthly only in the following major ports at the following times: During the week following the first Sunday of every month a meeting shall be held on Monday—at New York; on Tuesday— at Philadelphia; on Wedne.sday—at Baltimore; and on Friday— at Detroit During the next week, meetings shall be held on Monday — at Houston; on Tuesday — at New Orleans; on Wednesday—at Mobile; and on Thursday—at San Francisco. All re^lar membership meetings shall commence at 2:30 P.M. local time. Where a meeting day falls on a Holiday officially desimated as such by the authorities of the state or muni­ cipality in which a port is located, the port meeting shall take place on the following business day. Saturday and Sun­ day shall not be deemed business days. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all regular meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the evept the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a regular meeting of a port, tbey shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the chairman of the meeting at the pertinent port shall postpone the opening of the meeting but in no event later than 3:00 P.M. Section 2. A special meeting at a port may be called only at the direction of the Port Agent or Area Vice President. No special meeting may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at least two hours in advance, on the port bulletin board. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all special meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a special meet­ ing of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. Section 3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, all reg­ ular meetings shall be governed by the following: 1. The Union Constitution. 2. Majority vote of the members assembled. Article XXiV Definitions and Miscellaneous Provisions Relating Thereto Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any illness or situation preventing the affected person from carrying out his duties for more than 30 days, provided that this does not result in a vacancy. However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than one job and/or office in which event no incapacity shall be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or office of the one taking over the duties and functions of the one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the time during which the circumstances exist. Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "vacancy" shall include failure to perform the func­ tions of any office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or suspension from membership or expulsion from the Union with no further right to appeal in accordance with the pro­ visions of Article XV of this Constitution. Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole the term, "majority vote of the membership," shall mean the majority of all the valid votes cast by full book members at an official meeting of those ports holding a meeting. This definition shall prevail notwithstanding that one or more ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For the purpose of this Sec­ tion, the term "meeting" shall refer to those meetings to be held during the time period within which a vote must be taken in accordance with the Constitution and the custom and usage of the Union in the indicated priority. Soetion 4. When applicable solely to port action and not con­ cerned with, or related to, the Union as a whole, and not forming part of a Union-wide vote, the term "majority vote of the membership," shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the full book members at any meeting of the Port, regular or special. Section 5. The term, "membership action", or reference thereto, shall mean the same as the term "majority vote of the membership." Section 6. Where the title of any office or job, or the holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all references thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever is duly acting in such .office or job. Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year in which elected ) April 1972 t r ' officials and other elected job-holders are required to asume office. Soction 8. The terms, "this Constitution," and "this amended Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same meaning and shall refer to the Constitution as amended which takes the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939, as amended up through March, 1972. Section 9. The term, "member in good standing", shall mean a member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspen­ sion or expulsion effective .in accordance with this Constitution. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, the term, "member," shall mean a member in good standing. Section 10. Unless plainly otherwise required by the context of their use, the terms "Union book," "membership book," and "book," shall mean official evidence of Union membership. Section II. The term "full book" or "full Union book" shall mean only an official certificate issued as evidence of Union membership which carries with it complete rights and privileges of membership except as may he specifically constitutionally otherwise provided. Section 12. The term, "full book member", shall mean a member to whom a full book has been duly issued and who is entitled to retain it in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. Article XXV Amendments This Constitution shall be amended in the following manner: Section I. Any full hook member may submit at any regular meeting of any Port proposed amendments to this Constitu­ tion in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amendment shall be for­ warded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a ma­ jority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Con­ stitutional Committee in the Port where Headquarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six full book members, two from each department and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a majority vote of that Port. The Committee will act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The Committee may receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report on the amendment together with any proposed changes or substitutions or recommendations and the reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted to the membership. If a majority vote of the membership approves the amendment as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union by secret ballot in accordance with the procedure directed by a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to put the referendum to a vote. The Union Tallying Comnjittee shall consist of six (6) full book members, two from each of the three (3) departments of the Union, elected from Headquarters Port. The amendment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all ports and made available at the voting site in all ports. Section 3. If approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective immediately upon notification by the aforesaid Union Tallying Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the ayiendment. The SecretaryTreasurer shall immediately notify all ports of the results of the vote on the amendment. EXHIBIT A Minimal requirements to be contained in Constitution of subordinate bodies and divisions chartered by or affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America — At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. I All members shall have equal rights and privileges, subject to reasonable rules and regulations, contained in this Consti­ tution, including secret election, freedom of speech, the right to hold office and the right of secret votes on assessment and dues increases, all in accordance with the law. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and this Constitution and any amendments thereto, shall not take effect unless and until approved as set forth in the Constitution of that Union. iV An object of this Union is, within its reasonable capacity, to promote the welfare of, and assist, the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North .America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District. The charter (and/or affiliation) relationship between this Union and the .Seafarers International Union of North America —Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall not be dissolved so long as at least ten members of this Union, and the Seafarers International Union of North America— Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board wish to continue such relationship. ^ VI No amendment to this Constitution shall be effective unless and until approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the member­ ship in a secret referendum conducted for that purpose. In any event, the adoption of this Constitution and any amend­ ments thereto, will not be effective unless and until compliance with Article II of the Constitution of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District is first made. yii The Seafarers International Union of North America—^At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall have the right to check, inspect and make copies of all the books and records of this Union upon demand. VIII This Union shall not take any action which will have the effect of reducing its net assets, calculated through recognized accounting procedures, below the amount of its indebtedness to tbe Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlan­ tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, unless approved by that Union through its Executive Board. IX So long as there exists any indebtedness by this Union to the Seafarers, International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, that Union shall have the right to appoint a representative or representatives to this Union who shall have the power to attend all meetings of this Union, or its sub-divisions, or governing boards, if any; and who shall have access to all books and records of this Union on demand. This representative, or these representatives, shall be charged with the duly of assisting this Union and its mem­ bership, and acting as a liaison between the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and this Union. So long as any unpaid per capita tax, or any other indebtedness-of any sort is owed by this Union to the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, such indebtedness shall constitute a first lien on the assets of this Union, which lien shall not be impaired without the written approval of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North .America—Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board. XI The per capita tax payable by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North .America—.Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall be that which is fixed in ac­ cordance with the terms of the Constitution of that Union. Xil This Constitution and actions by this Union pursuant thereto are subject to those provisions of the Constitution of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District pertaining to affiliation, dis­ affiliation, trusteeships, and the granting and removal of charters. II XIII No member may be automaticaly suspended from member­ ship except for non-payment of dues, and all members shall be afforded a fair hearing upon written charges, with a reas­ onable time to prepare defense, when accused of an offense under the Constitution. This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America through the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. It shall share in, and participate as part of, the delegation of that District to the Convention of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. III This Union is chartered by (and/or affiliated with), the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, ,i -' Page 19 �^ ., ••-' ''';•;'' V- •; -"' %' 'T^'-^ 'S-*-'; '"v - • "'•"-'^•TH li ' •' -r ^•' I : "^ ' .•••••.rA-.f v! 'r^n-.:ir.' •"•;•• bb" b - ;• •. • ^ ; •; ^ .-i. 'i-;^;'.. '.-i vj* •,'. ;• S;y},; .yy 8 .• -..-.r, vL;V-'''-V-br ;i,j;:j.yb yy>' ....A \ --.-w:. -vr .'.--a v •,-. i. - J.-J ' •: _• y t.-r,-.- r .•' .•' •.•^.1-;:.. ,./.I _u /-fy''y» •" y •-•••i.--.;'.;• • •-5'• £r£/?y SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED • • Protection of the rights and privileges guaranteed htm under the Constitution of the Union. » The right to vote. • The right to nominate himself for, and to hold, any office in the Union. ' • %<:- .> <1 > i] 41 ll fy^''y official of the Union shall be hound to Uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived of his rights and privileges as a member without due process of the law of the Union. " 31 The right to be confronted by his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members if he should be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare of Seafarers banded together in this Union. • r •''•r'-'wO ;,... •;;' -.y-;y The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand with him in defense of the democratic principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. , 'r':': i •- w.j.-- '"' 'V'5' -- ; ' s•. SbjiJt-;, ;:'-K--: \ .y • :V Iv ' •: • • •'•-"f- , ;•'''"• • "vy'J ••"'-s'':-u''y . ;.- b-".. • : y y-y^xy.y f - .•.-/• . /v; :.\r. •: y|yy '••••• •iV-', 'y' 'i '•• .v,-V •'-1". iisiiilii; b;'8y;if'-, Page 20 17 ,. • . ' . i.',- .' • ••; .'.' *:• •, , • 1. ••/- ••••'>r.--"5';,"~y •;-. • • , - •'•'•.'J i.Xr-n: • '•/- •• yt" i'•'•"• ' . y,.;,. ..'y-r, ,. • - .'•-5. ^'- 1 - .' <••••1 • . . •.•.•.••i«(r i-y • '.. iJ -« •• • . -11, • !»i I, >.5 •; r-.. ' . .. •• . •• „ • ••-c - •-• -i 8^ - .i-i' 'y.:. •'.• • 'h, •..»•-•;• .V 'vb;' - .:•• ' - nj--. •.' •• ••'•. * -V' ' • "•^•. - '• '-X • 'A I ••^li ./ •' . ^' T - . .- *•• s.jar' . " .t ' Y-..i.-; -T^vi. ••Ti,. j.i_^ - • . •(.'.r^.-X-. �Burke Claims Imports Cost MARITIME Is US. Jobs "We need to protect ourselves in many fields from this incredible flood of imports that has washed hundreds of thousands of jobs away in its wake," Rep. James A. Burke (DMass.) said. Unless this country receives the im­ mediate protection from the "grossly unfair reality of our free trade policy," he predicted that a slow starvation of the nation's economy and an erosion of jobs and income will result. There can only be a "collision course of chaos" he said, when referring to the imbalance of American imports and exports. Rep. Burke, along with Sen. Vance Hartke (D-Ind.), is co-sponsor of the Burke-Hartke Foreign Trade and In­ vestment Act bill which is pending in Congress. This bill seeks to limit American imports and restrict the tax loopholes of multinational corpora' tions. The government must establish its rightful share of these corporations' profits, he said of those multinational firms that are "raking in by producing things abroad and sending them back here for sale. They have for far too long been exempt from U.S. taxes be­ cause they have offshore operations." The Massachusetts congressman sjpoke at a luncheon sponsored by the eight-million member AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department in Washing­ ton, D.C. He told the audience that there is a "global law of supply and demand" which is accompanied with a "mythology of free trade." Barkers First Law However, he continued, "there hasn't been free trade in the memory of man and you can put this down as Burke's first law of world trade: It will never be free." He retraced U.S. foreign trade pol­ icy which has "played benefactor to the world ... (and) operated for many years on the discredited notion that world trade is free." He said: "Our experts trained people around the world in ways they could compete with our industry. We gave away the machinery to set up shop and sent technicians to get the . operations going. We licensed patents so that the latest technology could be adapted to industry overseas. And perhaps worst of all, through a system of tax advantages and credits, we en­ couraged our nation's industry to lo­ cate overseas. And they did." But, he noted that "The myth is beginning to wear thin." American firms are now scattered around the globe, "where labor comes cheap, taxes come cheaper and profits climb faster through their sales back home," the congressman said. Meanwhile, in this country, he add­ ed, people are waiting in lines to cash unemployment checks. These are people, he said, "who have many skills to contribute to America's develop­ ment and who cannot because the jobs aren't there." He concluded in calling the MTD and its affiliates "a loud, clear voice warning all of us . . . that the disaster was coming. It is only now that I and some of my colleagues on the Hill are begining to see . . . that we must, for the survival of the national standard of living, put a halt to these continual losses in world trade . . . (from) a trade policy that is bankrupting the country." April 1972 ' ' Protection. Protection for Seafarers. Protection against threats to the personal liberties of Seafarers. That's what the Maritime Defense League !s all about, it is a voluntary fund set up to assiure •that maritime workers are afforded the funda­ mental right to counsel in times of such a heed. , MDL was established in 1967 as a Jieague supported by voluntary contributions. Jt was indorsed by the SlU hiembershipQ It Wes set up to fill a pressing need which existed then and ^exists today..":,,. There was a time when a rnah^s union could tdp in and help him "when he nei^ed But recent laws and recent eduft intefpfetations of those laws made such assistance vir­ tually impossible. To filt this awful void, M created. It collects the voluntary contributions needed for |he defense of rheSbers who can't turn to their union for help—because the law denies therrr^ the help they need. vMDL means that when a union brother has to? defpnd hinriself ill a dourt of?^ gdverhmehf; agency, he does hot have to see|| legal aid thrbugh charity or handouts. When a^ union brother is in this kind of trouble—fhiili kind of serious trouble —- he knows he can turrtli to MpL for helpv And the help wU Wi receivj^ is not charity, npt a handdut. It's phrt of tHdl Seafarers*! heritage --- the Brotherhood of thi|: -5ea.^\'v That's why it is important to keep MDL alive^; and thriving—-SO it can continue to help mari.i time Workers when they need help. That's why| your own contributions are essential. . To make a Contribution to MDL, or for more, information or assistance, write to the Maritime; Defense League, One Hanson Place, Brooklyn,; N.Y. 11217. Delta Brazil Garners Award For the second consecutive year, the crew of the SlU-contracted Delta Brazil has earned the Delta Lines Fleet Safety Award for their exceptional safe­ ty record at sea. A total of 1,289 consecutive accident-free days have been logged by the vessel. The total includes perfect safety recmrds for 1970 and 1971 as well as ac­ cident free days chalked up in prior years. Captain J. L. Cox, master of the Delta Brazil acknowledged that full credit for achieving the fine record of safety must be ex­ tended to each and every mem­ ber of the vessel's crew. He noted that safety requires team­ work and teamwork abounds aboard the Delta Brazil. A sister ship, the SlU-contracted Delta Mexico, was the "first runner-op" in the safety competition with a total of 1,118 consecutive accident-free days. Both the ships have earned the two-year Jones F. Devlin Safety Award. The award is presented annually by the American In­ stitute of Merchant Shipping. In the accompanying photo Capt. Cox accepts a safety plaque on behalf of the officers and crew from Capt. C. P. McFaull, Delta's saf^ director. Page 21 'A -• �The SIU Ships' Committees exist to serve the union's members at sea. And by serving the members, they also serve the union as a whole. Each Sunday while at sea it is the duty of each ship's committee chair­ man to call a meeting of aU unlicensed personnel. These meetings provide a forum for the individual member to voice his feelings and opinions on matters affecting him in particular and the SIU in general. These thoughts, suggestions and criticisms are recorded and forwarded to the union's headquarters ashore. Here they are reviewed and in cases where they will best serve the greatest number, tiiey are implemented. These meetings serve as more than a one-way street. At the meetings members are informed of what has been taking place at rmion head­ quarters and halls across the country. In this way they are kept abreast of what the SIU is doing in their interests. Only through full and active partic­ ipation by all members can the ships' committee meetings be productive. By taking part in these meetings each member is benefitting not only himself, but also his brothers in the SIU. There are six members of the stand­ ing ship's committee with three elected and three appointed delegates, but every Seafarer is urged to attend each meeting i^Sfi^'^come involved in the proceedings. The six in­ clude the ship's committee chaiiman, the education director, the secretaryreporter, and elected representatives of LAFAYETTE (Waterman)—Newark, New Jersey was a short stopover for the Lafayette before she sailed for Africa and the Far East. From left are: T. Sanford, ship's chairman; R. Lyie, engine delegate; F. Quindayo, secretaryreporter; 0. Woods, deck delegate; L. Ellison, steward delegate, and H. John­ son, educational director. FALCON LADY (Falcon Carriers) — Ship's committee aboard the modern tanker Falcon Lady includes, from left: 0. Terry, deck delegate; J. Sorel, ship's chairman; J. McCrannie, steward delegate; M. loth, secretary-reporter, and J. Sanchez, engine delegate. the deck, engine and steward depart­ ments. The chairman is responsible for calling the meeting and preparing an agenda. He also moderates the group to insure proper parliamentary proce­ dure is used to guarantee every mem­ ber's right to be heard. The education director is charged with maintaining a shipboard library of imion publications and must be able to answer any questions relating to union upgrading and educational programs. The secretary-reporter serves as a recorder of the minutes of the meeting and is responsible for relaying the minutes and recommendations to SIU headquarters. Each of the elected department delegates is concerned with questions relating to the entire crew, in general and the members of his department, in particular. The SIU ships' committees have succeeded in bridging the communica­ tions barrier between a far-flung mem­ bership and the officials entrusted to head Ae union. They have succeeded in keeping the membership informed and active in the highest democratic traditions. JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land)—^Another voyage through the Panama Canal was logged during March by the Jacksonville. From left are: I. Buckley, secretaryreporter; W. King, engine delegate; C. Ludwick, steward delegate; V. Nelsen, ship's chairman, and D. Jesus, deck delegate. . :rJ r I 'A' • Ir CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (Cities Service)—^The Cities Service Miami has just completed a coastwise voyage from Texas, through the Gulf of Mexico to Boston and New York. From left are: C. Vow, steward delegate; T. Weems, deck delegate; F. Wilkison, ship's chairman, and W. Foley, engine delegate. Page 2i TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Waterways)—^The Transindiana recently completed a voyage from Puerto Rico. From left are: A. Amabile, engine delegate; A. Rivera, ship's chairman; W. Datzko, secretary-reporter; S. Zieleiski, educa­ tional director: 0. Ortiz, deck delegate, and J. Fanoli, steward delegate. �Digest of SEATRAIN SAN lUAN (Scatrain), Dec. 12—Chairman A. Sakelis; Secretary A. Aragones. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment, otherwise no beefs were reported. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Over­ seas), Dec. 5—Chairman R i.ert Pope; Secretary Stanley Schuyler; Deck Delegate George W. Baker; Engine Delegate Wil­ liam H. Bowman; Steward Delegate Rich­ ard Valkerts. $125 in ship's fund. Every­ thing is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. TRANSEASTERN (Hudson Waterways), Dec. 12—Chairman H. B. Butts; Secretary M. B. Elliott. $7 in ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs. 'It's Chow Time That "Let's get to it" look In the eye of Transoregon Chief Cook Ray­ mond Perez (left) makes it clear that the evening meal is about to be served and those fresh roasts need slicing. Third Cook Ernesto Ruiz is ready to lend a helping hand. BOSTON (Sea-Land), Dec. 26—Chair­ man Ray Knoles; Secretary George Hair. Small amount of disputed OT in engine de­ partment. Vote of thanks, to the steward department for the excellent Christmas din­ ner. STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman), Dec. 26—Chairman Robert H. Pitcher; Secretary Stanley Gondzar. No beefs. Ev­ erything is running smoothly. SL 181 (Sea-Land), Dec. 19—Chairman J. J. McHale; Secretary G. Walter; Deck Delegate Fred Jenson; Engine Delegate James W. Robertson; Steward Delegate Stonewall Jackson. $15 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in Deck and Engine depart­ ments. YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine), Dec. 26—Chairman Danny Merrill; Secretary George William Luke; Deck Delegate Joe Cane; Steward Delegate Wililam Gonzalez. $15 in ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SUMMIT (Sea-Land), Jan. 2—Chairman J. Gonzales; Secretary T. Williams. Every­ thing is running smoothly with no beefs. Vote of thanks wa,s extended to the en­ tire steward department for the excellent Christmas and New Year's dinners. PENN CHAMPION (Penn Shipping), Dec. 26—Chairman J. T- Mann; Secretary V. Swanson. $3 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for the fin^i Christmas din­ ner. INGER (Reynolds Metal), Jan. 1— Chairman M. Beeching; Secretary L. J. Beale; Deck Delegate D. C. Brown; Stew­ ard Delegate Charles S. Smith. Few hours disputed OT in engine department. m DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Lines), Nov. 28—Chairman Norman W. Dubois; Secretary Charles J. Mitchell; Deck Dele­ gate William T. Roche; Engine Delegate Elvert Welsh; Steward Delegate Charles E. Ludwick. $1 in ship's fund. Few hours dis­ puted OT in deck and steward depart­ ments. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for the excellent Thanksgiving Day dinner. TRANSHAWAII (Hudson Waterways), Dec. 19—Chairman Edward F. Wallace; Secretary W. Seltzer; Deck Delegate Frank J. Balasia; Engine Delegate P. Marcial; Steward Delegate John J. Breen. $24 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the Steward department for a job well done over the holidays. MISSOURI (Ogden Marine), Jan. 2— Chairman William Hale; Secretary W. J. Miles; Deck Delegate Leonard Bartlett. $21 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. TRENT (Verity Marine), Jan. 9—Chair­ man Benny Brinson; Secretary C. E. Tur­ ner; Deck Delegate Peter E. Dolan; En­ gine Delegate John Fedesovich; Steward Delegate August Lanepinto. $19 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department, es­ pecially the cooks, for the fine meals. CHICAGO (Sea-Land), Jan. 2—Chair­ man Dan Butts; Secretary J. M. Davis; Deck Delegate H. E. Miller; Engine Dele­ gate S. E. Hoopes; Steward Delegate John Knuden. Everything is running smoothly. Few repairs were taken care of. $16 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the entire steward department for a job well done. SAN PEDRO (Sea-Land) Jan. 2—Chair­ man A. Beck; Secretary R. H. Casanover, Deck Delegate Frank Barron; Engine Dele­ gate John Der; Steward Delegate John Tilley. Some disputed OT in deck and en­ gine departments. SLlsi (Sea-Land), Jan. 2—Chairman J. J. McHale; Secretary G. Walter; Engine Delegate H. W. Robertson; Steward Dele­ gate Stonewall Jackson. $15 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Everything seems to be running smoothly. Most of the repairs have been taken care of. MOBILE (Sea-Land), Jan. 9—Chairman David Atkins(Hi; Secretary G. Bryant; Deck Delegate A. J. Eckert; Engine Delegate R. E. Tumison. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. SEATRAIN WASHINGTON (Hudson Waterways), Jan. 3—Chairman Willard Taylor, Secretary Lauren Santa Ana; Deck Delegate John Taubman; Engine Delegate Howard Menz; Steward Delegate Bernard McNally. No beefs, everything is running smoothly. Vote of- thanks to the depart­ ment delegates and to the entire steward department for a job well done. MT. VERNON VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Jan. 9—Chairman V. Grima; Secre­ tary Bill Stark. $10 ia ship's fund. No beefs were reported. Vote of thanks to the steward department for the exceptional holiday meals. RACHEL V (Vantage). Jan. 30—Chair­ man Earl DeAngelo; Secretary Harvey M. Lee. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), Jan. 23— Chairman A. Donnelly; Secretary, Herb Knowles; Deck Delegate Ramon Quiles; Engine Delegate P. Charrette; Steward Delegate M. Anzalone. $15 in ship's fund. Vote of.thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Some disputed OT in engine department. PENN CHAMPION (Penn Shipping). Jan. 9—Chairman J. T. Mann; Secretary V. L. Swanson; Joseph D. McPhee; En­ gine Delegate Paul R. Simmons; Steward Delegate Cleo Jones. $3 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. CALMAR (Calmar), Jan. 23—Chairman Joseph Snyder; Secretary B. Falk. Some disputed OT in deck department. The stew­ ard department extended a vote of thanks to the crew for cooperating in keeping messhall clean. Vote of thanks was. ex­ tended to the steward department for a job well done. Ships Meetings STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Jan. 3—Chairman Robert A. Sipsey; Swretary John C. Reed. Everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. BETHLOR (Bethlehem Steel), Feb. 13— Chairman J. E. Rose; Secretary J. G. Lakwyk. $24 in ship's fund. Few hours dis­ puted OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the deck and engine departments for keeping the messroom clean at night. THETIS (Rye Marine), Jan. 2— Chair­ man J. Northcutt; Secretary S. J. Davis; Deck Delegate S. Anderson; Engine Dele­ gate Homer C. Frazier. $27 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. YORKMAR (Calmar), Jan. 2—Chairman A. Antonio; Secretary R. Clarke; Deck Delegate Thomas J. McSweeney; Engine Delegate John W. DeVaux; Steward Dele­ gate Frank Ridrigs. Everything is running smoothly. This has been a very good trip with no beefs. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. PORTLAND (Sea-Land), Feb. 13—Chair­ man N. Becklivanis; Secretary W. Moore; Deck Delegate C. Maynard; Engine Dele­ gate T. Frazier; Steward Delegate J. Rod­ riguez. Everything is running smoothly. Some disputed OT in engine department. BUCKEYE ATLANTIC (Buckeye), Jan. 2—Chairman George Hayes; Secretary C. M. Modellas. $10 in ships fund. Disputed OT in engine department. HOOD (Verity), Dec. 26—Chairman W. C. Byrd; Secretary E. Bradley; Deck Dele­ gate Joseph J. Mall- Jr.; Engine Delegate F. F. Gomez; Steward Delegate W. Brown. $18 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Jan. 16—Chairman W. G. Thomas; Secretary W. B. Yarbrough; Deck Dele­ gate L. Harvey; Engine Delegate J. B. Da­ vis; Steward Delegate Raymond Prouby. $45 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. YORKMAR (Calmar), Dec. 26—Chair­ man Angelo Antonio; Secretary R. Clarke; Deck Delegate Thomas J. McSweeney; En­ gine Delegate Earl D. Willis; Steward Del­ egate Frank Ridrigs. Wonderful trip with a very good crew on board. No beefs and everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the Steward and his entire de­ partment for the excellent Christmas din­ ner. LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Sept. 12—Chairman James C. Baudoin; Secretary E. C. Cooper; Deck Dele­ gate J. C. Flippo; Engine Delegate William R. Dixon; Steward Delegate George A. O'Berry. $30 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. Everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. CITRUS PACKER (Waterman), Jan. lbChairman P. Shelldrake; Secretary C. Shirah; Deck Delegate F. S. Sellman; Engine Delegate Douglas McLeod; Steward Dele­ gate A. Rankin. $19 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks was extended to all crewmembers for a job well done. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments to be taken up with patrolman. WESTERN PLANET (Western Agency), Jan. 23—Chairman O. J. O'Blantz; Secre­ tary A. P. Hargis. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. The captain sent the company a telegram regarding the mail situation. Liberty Time The supertanker Overseas Ulla is making ports in the Far East, in­ cluding that of Okinawa. In the photo tielow, making their way to shore in a launch are, from left: John Shields, deck maintenance; Tom Maher, oiler; Gary Paull, oiler; John Williamsen, able seaman, and ship's Third As­ sistant Engineer Joe Williams. In the photo at right. Seafarer Henry Scott shows a sure foot as he boards the launch back to the Overseas Ulla. Page 23 �If I.U/ For all its hugeness, impersonality and unprecedented skyscrapers, the Port of New York can still be a quaint place. One and two story buildings from the late nineteenth century, cobble stone streets, and ships that know a less modern world than that of today, can still be enjoyed by the Seafarers in lower Manhattan—on South, Front, Fulton and Water Streets. The South Street Seaport Museum located there restores and re-creates the flavor of the "Old" Port of New York. Six ships of the past are docked at Pier 16 at the foot of Fulton Street so that visitors can see what sailing used to be like. Also, the museum maintains centers where ship models, paintings and relics of sea­ farers past can be seen as well. On any day from noon to 6 p.m., except Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Seafarer can enjoy a tour of his livelihood's past. One of the Museum's proudest and loveliest ships is the Wavertree, an 1885 British square-rigger. Her 19th-century style is a magnificent Sight in New York Harbor. Restoration work on the ship continues. One of the latest additions at the Museum's Pier 16 is the tugboat Mathilda. Built in 1899 this team tug was owned by McAllister Towing, Ltd. " This model of the steamer Majestic is on display at the Seaport. Started In 1914, she was delayed by World War I and not completed until 1922. She was bought by White Star Line and was rebuilt as a training ship in 1938 and received the new name of Caledonia. The 956-foot long vessel caught fire and burned in a British harbor. Page 24 . .• .4^' '• . ....J,:,,, �;i r. ;• Jii ; ?• The wheel of the last American square rigger Kaiulani is shown at the Museum's display center on Fulton Street. The Kaiulani was built In Bath, " ^1 >1 Me. in 1899. ^i 1 " The Ambrose lightship is part of the ever-growing fleet at the Museum's Pier 16. Built in 1907, the 135-foot ship for many years helped countless ships to find their way into New York harbor. She was built by the New York Ship­ building Corp. at Camden, N.J. and cost $115,000. At the Museum's display center on Front Street, visitors can see some well designed ship models including this one of the Contessa. "A boat of the banana trade." The plaque reads, "she served for many years out of Pier 14 on the East River." The Contessa was built for the Standard Fruit Company of New Orleans and was scrapped in the early 1960's. i -4 This model of the Steel Surveyor was loaned to the Museum by States MarineIsthmian Lines and is being shown at 203 Front Street. When the Steel Surveyor was tn service, many an SlU man logged a voyage or two with her. This is the South Street Seaport Museum display of "The Seaport of the Future." The intricate model shows ships already obtained by the Museum and vessels which they eventually hope to acquire. The display also shows what this section of lower Manhattan will be like when full restoration of the historic area is completed. April 1972 V. Page 25 �Busy Tanker Falcon Lady In New York The Falcon Lady (Falcon Carriers, Inc.), one of the newest and proudest additions to the SlUcontracted tanker fleet, paid a visit to the Port of New York last month. The 672-foot-long vessel built in 1971 has al­ ready logged a number of voyages, mostly coast­ wise from the upper Atlantic down to and through the Gulf ports. The Falcon Lady can carry more than 300,000 barrels of oil or other liquid cargo in her holds. Her design includes the latest in safety features for the protection of both crewmembers and their ship. Brother John Sanders relaxes with a good cigar before leaving Port of New York for Baton Rouge, La. Sanders joined the SlU in Miami in 1941 and is currently a resident of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Lending a hand bringing stores aboard before sailing for the Gulf ports are, from left: J. Sorel, bosun; E. Thurlow, ordinary seaman, and G. Hernandez, able seaman. This foursome of SlU tankermen topside aboard the Falcon Lady is, from left: E. Hall, L. Kool, I. Fitch, and H. White. All sail as able seamen. Able seaman G. Hernandez catches up on some reading in crew's recreation room aboard the tanker. Brother Hernandez is a native of Galveston, Tex., and joined the SlU in 1953. Brother Michael Toth, steward aboard the Falcon Lady, gets early start on dinner preparations In ship's galley. ' •/ . If-. Page 26 J?- �Some Correspondence Schools 'Not Ethical' by Sidney Maigolfais Some of the high-pressure trade Md correspondence schools are get­ ting a long-overdue scrutiny by various state and local authorities. Many work­ ing families have lost large sums of money because of the failure of state educational departments and t^bsrr government agencies to adequately po­ lice the selling methods and quality of courses sold by some of these schools. Also responsible for the widespread deception of moderate-income students • are dollar-hungry TV stations that broadcast deceptive commercials for trade schools; newspapers that accept "employment" ads which are really sales lures for courses; state education departments that "accredit" trade • schools without adequately investigat­ ing their courses, and the Veterans Administration. The VA provides much of the money these schools take in but relies on the equally-neglectful state educa­ tion departments for approval of the schools. About 20 percent of the young veterans going back to school under GI benefits take correspondence school courses. Blames Banks, Too Some of the biggest banks in the country also have played a part in helping correspondence and trades schools sell high-priced courses of un­ certain usefulness. In the case of the now-bankrupt Famous Artists and Famous Writers Schools, the Bank of America in California (nation's larg­ est) and Chase Manhattan in New York (third largest) provided the fi­ 4 nancing for these schools by taking I V* overthe installment contracts. Thus, even if students quit because they are disappointed or for other reasons, they v must continue to pay the banks a spec­ ified portion of the fee under the no­ } torious "holder in due course" laws LV in most states. Often the student does not realize' that the school has "sold" his account to a bank until the bank contacts him. »• But often the students cannot continue to meet the high costs of the courses, which are pyramided by the additional finance charges they must pay the banks. Such bad debts, along with over-expansion, were cited by the Famous Schools for their recent bank­ ruptcy petition. Even before the bankruptcy pro­ ceedings a number of state authorities had moved to stop some of the selling and collection activities of the Famous Schools. Bess Myerson, New York City Consumer Affairs Commissioner, made the Chase Manhattan Bank stop sending misleading collection letters for contracts it financed for the Far mous Writers School. The bank wrote to delinquent students threatening law­ suits to collect not only the money the students had agreed to pay but addi­ tional sums for the bank's attorneys' fees. Denial Issued The bank denied that it ever "in­ tentionally engaged" in such practices but agreed not to threaten people with lawsuits unless it actually intended to sue. The fact was. Commissioner My­ erson said, the bank never did sue any such customers. Furthermore, despite the threat to collect attorneys' fees, in actuality the bank was prohibited from doing so by a state law passed in 1967. This law made it illegal for a creditor's attorney to add a bill for legal fees to the amount of debt a creditor sues for. The Famous Writers School also was compelled by New York City and State authorities to discontinue some of their selling practices in that re­ gion. Bess Myerson's office fouhd|that even though the company itself ad­ mitted that the average student com­ pleted only one-third of the full course of 24 lessons, students who took the course for more than six months were told they must pay for the whole course whether they finish or not. The two-year course costs $780 plus bank finance charges if paid in installments. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans CASH BENEFITS PAID For Month of March 1972 FOR PERIOD DECEMBER 1, 1971 thru MARCH 31, 1972 NEHBER OF BENEFITS SEAFARERS WELFARE FLAN Scholarship 17 1,960 22 708 36 1,329 2,307 809 411 5,536 13,135 Death Benefits Medicare Benefits Maternity Benefits Optical Benefits Meal Book Benefits Seafarers Pension Plan- AMOUNT PAID $ 1,089.90 50,991.19 63,599.00 3,966.30 7,200.00 46,139.42 98,781.06 11,612.60 4,114.20 42,700.00 330,193.67 1,898 461,087.60 1,115 536,177.81 16,148 $1,327,459.08 Seafarers Vacation Plan- -Benefits Paid Total Welfare, Pension & Vacati(Hi Benefits The investigators also found that in the early stages of the course the school did not provide "personalized" criticism. Instructors merely selected their criticisms from computerized pre-written paragraphs. The so-called "aptitude tests" by which some trade and correspondence schools claim to "select" students also has come under fire. In the case of Famous Writers, the New York City authorities found that between 78 and 95 per cent of those who took the aptitude test were given passing marks. Computer Schools Scored Miss Myerson reports a number of complaints from students of computer schools who were told they had passed "selective" aptitude tests and were cap­ able of completing the course. But after they enrolled and obligated them­ selves to pay large fees such as $545, they found they could not do the school work. One woman who could barely speak Enlish was told she had passed a test to become a computer programmer. But later she could not understand the material. A man who quit his job to take a computer course found he could not get a job when he finished. Two prospective employers gave him their own tests which showed he had no aptitude to become a pro­ grammer. Similarly, adult-education officials in Bloomington, 111., reported that the Cuban-refugee parents of an 18-yearold girl had bought a correspondence course in bookkeeping for her, but the girl was unable at all to cope with the materials. Labor union officials and govern­ ment authorities have also become concerned about the methods used by some heavy-equipment trade schools. One of the most effective campaigns was started by Adolf Tobler, a mem­ ber of IAM Local 459 and business representative of the St. Paul Trades and Labor Assembly. He became con­ cerned by the number of people he saw being victimized by short courses in jet mechanics. He got the local papers interested. With the help of the Minnesota State Education Depart­ ment, the press and labor unions con­ ducted an impressive campaign reveal­ ing many abuses. . Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expen­ ditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ cial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contract^ are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Eul Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20fii Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 1121S EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for I^g policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to Pequire any such payment be made without supplying a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union> has negotiated with the employ­ ers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and politic^ objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Do­ nation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feds ttiat any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constttntional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul HaB at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. Page 27 �• '-'-..'Js'''*'':"i^^^-• •"i !•" S/U Pensioners Alfred Uhler, 59, jomed the un­ ion in 1947 in the Port of New York and sailed in the engine department. He often served as department dele­ gate while sailing. Brother Uhler was issued a picket duty card in 1961. A native of the Philippine Islands, Seafarer Uhler now lives in Jackson Heights, N.Y. Hsing FOG Tung, 65, joined the union in 1951 in the Port of Norfolk and sailed in the deck department. A native of China, Brother Tung now resides in Manhattan, N.Y. Oayton L. Barnes, 65, is a native of Massachusetts and now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. He joined the union in 1948 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Barnes was a picket duty captain in the District Council 37 Beef. Jose R. Ricamonte, 68, is a native of the Philippine Islands and now makes his home in Fremont, Calif. He joined the union in 1947 in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the steward department. Brother Rica­ monte was issued a picket duty card in 1961. He served in the Coast Guard from 1925 to 1929. His re­ tirement ended a sailing career of 42 years. Frank Burst, 60, is one of the' early members of the union having joined in 1939 in the Port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. Broth­ er Borst was issued picket duty cards in 1961, 1962 and 1963 and also served picket duty during the Dis­ trict Council 37 Beef. A native of New York, Brother Borst now makes his home in Bellrose, N.Y. Seafarer Borst served in the Navy from 1928 to 1930. Robert Scherflius, 62, is one of'the first members of the union having joined in 1938 in the Port of Mobile. I Brother Scherfiius sailed in the deck department. A native of Florida, Sea­ farer Scherffius now lives in Mobile, Ala. His retirement ended a sailing career of 43 years. Walter Cressman, 59, is a native of Pennsylvania and now makes his home in Qaakertown, Pa. One of the early members of the union. Brother Cressman joined in 1939 in the Port of Philadelphia and sailed in the en­ gine department. Joseph Roll, 65, is a native of Bal­ timore, Md. and now resides in Ha­ cienda Heights, Calif. He joined the union in 1947 in the Port of BalUmore and sailed in the steward de­ partment. Brother Roll is an Army veteran of World War II. £ ^k| Steve Kardanis, 66, joined the union in the Port of Milwaukee in 1958 and sailed in the en­ gine department on the Great Lakes. A native of Greece, Brother Kardanis now resides in Mar­ tins Ferry, O. ••i Howard A. Smtth, 68, is a native of Pennsyl­ vania and now makes his home in River Rouge, Mich. He joined the union in the Port of Frank­ fort and sailed in the steward department on the Great Lakes. James L, Tucker, 59, is one of the first mem­ bers of the union, having joined in 1938 in the Port of Baltimore. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. A native of Macon, Ga., Brother Tucker now lives in Kenansville, N.C. His retirement ended a sailing career of 38 years. Everett K. Noack, 54, joined the union in the Port of Detroit and sailed in the deck department on the Great Lakes. A native of Michigan, Brother Noack now lives in Alpena, Mich. Oren C. Johnston, 66, is a native of Alpena, Mich, and now lives in Hubbard Lake, Mich. He joined the union in the Port of Alpena and sailed in the deck department on the Great Lakes. Brother Johnston's retirement ends a sailing career of 40 years. I SIxto Rodriguez, 60, is one of the first members of the union, having joined in 1939 in the Port of New York. Brother Rodriguez sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He was issued a picket duty card in 1961 and also served as department delegate while sailing. A native of Puerto Rico, Rodriguez now lives in Jersey City, N.J. ,<v. Robert W. Runner, 58, is a native of Grafton, W.Va. and now lives in Kelso, Wash. He joined the union in 1955 in the Port of Miami and sailed in the stew­ ard department. Brother Bunner retired after sailing 27 years. y Edwin L. Brown, 68, joined the union in 1951 in the Port of San Francisco and sailed in the steward department. A native of Rock Falls, 111., Seafarer Brown now lives in Concord, Calif. He served in the Army from 1920 to 1921. Sergio H. Anrebola, 50, is a native of Cuba and now makes his home in New Orleans, La. He joined the union in 1947 in the Port of Miami and sailed in the steward department. New SlU Pensioners Receive Congrafulafions SIU Vice President Earl Shepard (at microphone) congratulates three more Seafarers going on pen­ sion at the March membership meeting in the Port of New York. Facing Shepard from left are: Page 28 Felix Bonefont, Demetres Mastrantonis, and Frank Borst. Looking down from rostruni is New York Port Agent Leon Hall. SIU Representative George McCartney is in background. s*. �*•»« *%'»«• RS REPORT Aflmrie, l^ Mareli 1.1972 to Morch 31.1972 ::hm DICK DiTAlrrMENT TOTAL REGISTERED AIIGKOUBB CIMBA CbM 7 7 106 34 17 15 51 21 19 10 34 19 14 7 57 15 88 56 85 59 11 16 121 82 31 19 641 360 j'Port', . I^Boston.;..;...............:::^;;]-; New York.;.. I; iPhiladelphia..j..i.,. ||^BaItimore...i..,i..,.. Norfolk.......... JacksonviUe......... ^ew Orleans.;..,... i Houston... ,,...., Wilmington........... .1 San Francisco. Seattle.............. Totals.. TOTAL SHIPPED I^ISTERED ON B£A< AO Croops ClaiBA OanB OimC 1 60 ri.: 3 39 5 11 7 f~9 8 14 0 15 2 9 2 4 ,42 6 70 50 4 -v 4 101 37 17 31 369 182 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 14 AJlGroBps ClaiBA OMBB 14 8 213 125 43 29 97 AT 41 iS8 19 113 200 149 62 161 , 37 1207 KNGINE DErAI(TMS4T TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups CbssA ClassB FttPl Boston.... »• »'« •• » «• »'4« •••'• •''' New Yorfc...i Philadelphia......,.:.,;..;:..-.;; Baltimore.:;....;......, Norfolk...,........,.....;;...^.....;,', Jacksonville;....,.....,,..;...^^.:; , Tampa............ MobUe... ^New Orleans......;;,;........;..;, ^Houston............................... iWilmlngton........,;...,..,........ " n Francisco...;;:.,.;..;..,;...: attle....... ^^ptals............ 3 4 87 81 5 4 33 38 8 11 21 16 6 7- •: 29 23 73 65 92 V 46 • 11 10 91 97 14 21 473 423 TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTt^ ON BEACH AUGronps ClaiSA Class B CIMB C 2 5 0 33 25 0 4 5 0 31 21 1 4 0 i2 21 0 1 0 6 0 : 35 17 0 62 48 1 5 6 0 68 72 0 18 21 0 287 252 2 AllGroops CbssA dassB 9 160 20 83 29 29 9 69 178 142 27 111 19 885 -'POfl .•« -.ry. AH Groups ClassA ClassB New York;..;:..........,..,..;;..... Philadelphia.;....;.............;... Baltimore.....;..,..................;.. Norfolk..;.,';...,,,.;,..........;........ Jacksonville.,;;;.;;.....;..;....,.;;;. Tampa Mobile.........;...... New Orleans.......... Houston.. Wilmington.............. ,San Francisco.... ; Seattle......:......., Totals.;..,..,;...,,;.;; V TOTAL SHIPPpb SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGlorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsey Williams A Robert Matthews HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Blyn. 11232 AIPK^IWA x.. U ALPENA, Mich REGISTERED ON BEACH AO Groups aassA ClassB OassC '3•::::29. .:V'.-4:-'. 12 - 2 8 0 - 2 : M3:.;/>': 32 0 41 14 160 - MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE SIU-AGLIWD Meetings May 16—2:30 p.m May 17—2:30 p.m May 22—2:30 p.m May 18—2:30 p.m. May 26 •2:30 p.m. ; May 8- •2:30 p.m. May 9—^2:30 p.m. May 10—2:30 p.m. May 19—2:30 p.m. May 15—2:30 p.m. United Industrial Workers New Orleans ...May 16—7:00 p.m. Mobile .....May 17—7:00 p.m. New York May 8—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia May 9—7:00 p.m. Baltimore. May 10—7:00 p.m. Houston . May 15—7:00 J.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit May 8—^2:00 p.m. Buffalo May 8—7:00 p.m. Alpena ........May 8- -7:00 p.m. Chicago May 8- -7:00 p.m. Duluth ........May -7:00 p.m. Frankfort..... May 8—7:30 p.m. Great Lakes Tug imd Dredge Section tSault Ste. Marie May 16—7:30 p.m. Chicago May 18—7:30 p.m. New Orleans Mobile Wilmington San Francisco Seattle New York Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit tHouston April 1972 Duluth Cleveland Milwaukee May May May May May May 17—7:30 19—7:30 19—7:30 19—7:30 15—7:30 15—7:30 SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans May 16—5:00 May 17—5:00 Philadelphia May 9—5:00 Baltimore (licensed and XT May 1(^-5:00 May 11—5:00 Houston ....May 15—5:00 Philadelphia *» . • ®^'hmore 'Norfolk SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Directory of Union Halls p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Railway Marine Region May 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. May 17—10 a.m. & May 18—10 l.m!& J«tsey City May 15—10 a.m." & ... . 8 p.m. IMeeting held at Galveston wharves. tMeeting held in Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. •Meeting held in Labor Temple, Newport News. (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. Second Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex SL 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 SIU (716) XL 3-9259 IBU (716) XL 3-9259 CHICAGO, in 9383 Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. 44113 MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. ..10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3d SL 55806 _ (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287, 415 Main SL 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal SL 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fia 2608 Pearl SL 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Mtmtgomery SL 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1 South Lawrence SL 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3d SL 23510 (703) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2604 S. 4th St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. 534 Ninth Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. ..1321 Mission SL 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 4577 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 312 Harrison SL 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit SL 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 450 Seaside Ave. Terminal Island, Calif. 90744 (213) 832-7285 YOKOHAMA, Japan Iseya Bidg., Room 810 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 2014971 ExL 281 Page 29 �Edmund M. Marsh, 74, was an SIU pensioner who passed away on Dec. 29, 1971 in Ben Hill County Hospital, Fitzgerald, Ga. after an illless of two years. Brother Marsh joined the union in 1941 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the steward department. A native of North Carolina, Brother Marsh was a resident of Fitzgerald when he died. Among his survivors is his sister, Ada Marsh Best of Warsaw, N.C. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Fitzger­ ald. Guy G. Gage, 62, passed away Jan. 5 of heart trouble in Harbor Springs, Mich. One of the first mem­ bers of the union. Brother Gage had joined in 1938 in the Port of Balti­ more. He sailed in the steward de­ partment. A native ' of Harbor Springs Seafarer Gage was a resi­ dent there when he died. Among his survivors is his mother, Blanche Gage. Burial was in Lakeview Ceme­ tery. George C. Warren, 59, passed away Jan. 24 in Maryview Hospital, Portsmouth, Va. as the result of in­ juries received in an auto accident on Jan. 17 in Churchland, Va. Broth­ er Warren joined the union in 1947 in the Port of Norfolk and sailed in the engine department. At his death he had been sailing 34 years. A na­ tive of Virginia, Brother Warren was a resident of Portsmouth when he died. He served in the Navy from 1934 to 1940. Among his survivors is his wife, Margaret. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Portsmouth. Manuel Laureano, 54, passed away Nov. 29, 1971 in Hospital Prebisteriano, San Juan, P.R. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Laureano was a resident of Carolina, P.R. when he died. Seafarer Laureano joined the union in 1952 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He was issued a picket duty card in 1961. Among his survivors is his mother, Luisa Negron Laureano of Rio Piedras, P. R. Burial was* in Municipal Cemetery, San Juan, P.R. LeRoy L. Dlx, 43, passed away Oct. 24, 1971 in Mueller Township, Mich, as the result of injuries received in an auto accident. A native of Forestville, Wis., Brother Dix was a resident of Algoma, Wis. when he died. Seafarer Dix joined the union in 1969 in the Port of Detroit and sailed in the deck department on the Great Lakes. He served in the Army from 1946 to 1948. Among Dix's survivors are his three children, Terrie, Timothy and Tammi, all of Al­ goma. Burial was in St. Paul's Ceme­ tery in the town of Ahnapee, Wis. Raymond E. Tollefson, 54, passed away Jan. 2 of heart trouble in Lengby, Minn. A native of Minnesota, Seafarer Tollefson was a resident of Lengby when he died. Tollefson joined the union in 1969 in the Port of Duluth and sailed in the engine department on the Great Lakes. He was an Army veteran of World War 11. Among his survivors is his brother, Clifford D. Tollefson of Dilworth, Minn. Burial was in Kingo Cemetery in Lengby. Burton E. Hardway, 57 passed away Jan. 5, 1972 of heart disease in De­ troit General Hospital, Detroit, Mich. Brother Hardway joined the union in 1960 in the Port of Detroit and sailed in the engine department on the Great Lakes. A native of Duck, W.Va., Hardway was a resi­ dent there when he died. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Among his survivors is his wife, Lina. Hardway's body was removed to McLaughlin Cemetery in Clay County, W.Va. Page 30 Leonard H. Goodwin, 90, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Dec. 9, 1971 in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia. One of the first members of the union. Brother Goodwin had joined in 1938 in the Port of Boston and sailed in the deck department. A native of Canada, Goodwin was a resident of Yarmouth County when he died. Among his survivors is his wife, Nellie. James B. Porter, 49, passed away Jan. 28, 1972 in Baltimore, Md. A native of Virginia, Brother Porter was a resident of Baltimore when he died. He joined the union in 1949 in the Port of Norfolk and sailed in the deck department. Porter had been sailing 30 years when he died. Cremation was in Washington, D.C. Karl S. Svendsen, 74, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Dec. 19, 1971 after an illness of four months in Veterans Administration Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y. A native of Norway, Brother Svendsen was a resident of Erie, Pa. when he died. He sailed on the Great Lakes as a wheelsman and was an Army veteran of World War II. Among his survivors is his wife, Leanora. Burial was in Erie Cem­ etery. Leonard E. Hodges, 61, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Jan. 3 of heart trouble in Memorial Medi­ cal Center in Savannah, Ga. A native of Savannah Brother Hodges was a resident there when he died. One of the early members of the union, Hodges had joined in 1939 in the Port of Savannah. He sailed in the engine department. Brother Hodges retired in 1963. Among his survivora is his brother. Earl L. Hodges of Savannah. Burial was in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah. Douglas Dehn, Jr., 24, passed away Nov. 28, 1971 of illness in Port Huron General Hospital, Port Huron, Mich. A native of Ann Arbor, Mich., Brother Dehn was a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Mich, when he died. Dehn joined the union last year in the Port of Detroit and sailed in the deck de­ partment. Among his survivors is his father, Douglas A. Dehn, Sr. of Mt. Pleasant. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. Jorge J. Marrero, 45, passed away Jan. 21, 1972 in Philadelphia, Pa. Brother Marrero joined the union in 1951 in the Port of Norfolk and sailed in the steward department. A native of Puerto Rico, Marrero was a resident of Philadelphia when he died. Among his survivors is his wife, Clotilde. Burial was in Hillside Cem­ etery in Pennsylvania. Edward L. Blevins, 48, passed away Jan. 15 of heart disease in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. Brother Blevins joined the union in 1945 in the Port of Norfolk and sailed in the deck department. A native of North Carolina, Blevins was a resident of Damascus, Va. when he died. Among his survivors is his wife, Margaret. Burial was in Lewis Cem­ etery in Taylors Valley, Va. John Hartman, 53, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Jan. 1, 1972 of illness in the USPHS Hos­ pital in Baltimore, Md. A native of the Philippine Islands, Seafarer Hartman was a resident of Baltimore when he died. He joined the union in 1945 in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the steward department. Among his survivors is his wife, Mayme. Cremation was in Loudon Park Crematory in Baltimore. Raymond G. Munseii, 40, passed away Oct. 4, 1971 of illness in Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, O. A native of Fowlerville, Mich., Brother Munsell was a resident there when he died. Munsell joined the un­ ion in 1961 in the Port of Buffalo and sailed on the Great Lakes as a tug­ boat fireman. He was a Marine veter­ an of the Korean war. Among his sur­ vivors is his wife, Mae. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in Fowlerville. His wife has started a research fund in Brother Munsell's name at the Ohio State University Hospital in Co­ lumbus, O. and she writes that "if any of his former fellow workers would like to contribute to the Anyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Fund, they may send the money to Dr. Ernest Johnson" at the hospital. Aaron Turner, Jr., 53, passed away Sept. 17, 1971 in Highland General Hospital, Oakland, Calif, of heart disease. A native of Fair Banks, La., Brother Turner was a resident of Oak­ land, when he died. Turner joined the union in 1965 in the Port of San Francisco and sailed in the steward department. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the Navy from 1942 to 1963. Among his survivors is his brother, Forrest Simms of Birmingham, Ala. Adolph A. Hanson, 80, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Jan. 22 of heart disease in Virginia, Minn. A native of Wisconsin, Brother Han­ son was a resident of Mt. Iron, Minn when he died. Hanson joined, the union in the Port of Chicago and sailed on the Great Lakes. Hanson had been sailing 39 years when he retired in 1964. Among his survivors is his brother, Theodore J. Hanson of Mt. Iron. Burial was in Greenwood Ceme­ tery in Virginia, Minn. Harold C. Holdeifield, 43, passed away Dec. 13, 1971 of illness in Baltimore, Md. A native of North Carolina, Brother Holderfield was a resident of Baltimore when he died. Among his survivors is his wife. Bertha. Burial was in Veterans Ad­ ministration Cemetery in Jalisbury, N.C. Oliver S. Flynn, 68, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Dec. 23, 1971 of illness in Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Baton Rouge, La. Brother Flynn joined the union in 1952 in the Port of Savannah and sailed in the steward department. He was given a personal safety award for his part in making the Alcoa Reamer an accident free ship in the first half of 1960. Seafarer Flynn had been sailing 25 years when he retired in 1969. Flynn was a resident of Baton Rouge when he died. Among his survivors is his wife, Maude. Burial was in Greenoaks Cemetery in Baton Rouge. Aide P. Perlnl, 47, passed away Dec. 25, 1971 of heart disease in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He joined the union in 1948 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Brother Perini was issued pick­ et duty cards in 1961 during the Greater New York Strike and in 1962 during the Moore McCormackRobin Line Beef. Perini was a Marine veteran of World War II. Among his survivors is his sister, Dina P. Nolan of Manhattan, N.Y. Brother Perini's body was removed to Calvary Ceme­ tery in Queens, N.Y. �SlU Arrivals -/ I iX fi I Calvin Raynor, born Dec, 22, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Oscar M. Raynor, Lafoilette, Tenn, Roxanne Garcia, born Feb. 7, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Luciano F. Garcia, Los Angeles, Calif. Kenneth Arnold, born Oct. 21, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles R. Arnold, New Orleans, La. Tracy Hoitt, born Jan. 31, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ernest R. Hoitt, Jr., Portsmouth, N.H. Brett Castle, born Oct. 9, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bruce A. Castle, Point Pleasant, W.Va. Kevin Green, bom Feb. 16, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Haywood Green, Robertsdale, Ala. Natalie Brady, born Feb. 9, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rick Brady, Lachine, Mich. Jose Caraballo, born Feb. 5, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Carlos J. Caraballo, Baltimore, Md. Dwaune Dugas, bora Dec. 29, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lawrence J. Du­ gas, Houma, La. Newman Larce, bora Mar. 2, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. William M. Larce, New Orleans, La. Robert McLeod, born Feb. 21, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert W. Mc­ Leod, Alameda, Calif. John Rocker, born Nov. 10, 1971, to Seafarer and. Mrs. James T. Rocker, Jackson, Ala. Benjamin Simmons, born Feb. 6, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Raymond Simmons, Jr., Kirbyville, Tex. Amber Carpenter, born Nov. 23, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Billy W. Carpenter, Arcadia, Tex. DIonne Jones, born Feb. 9, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Henry Jones, Jr., Saint Rose, La. Angela Cooper, born Feb. 18, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Marshall C. Coop­ er, Robertsdale, Ala. Nicole Davalie, born Oct. 22t 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Caraavius M. Dav­ alie, New Orleans, La. Sherry Pipkins, born Sept. 7, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles E. Pipkins, Pascagoula, Miss. Anthony Davalie, bora Jan. 4, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Tookie A. Davalie, New Orleans, La. Marine Cuenca, born Feb. 5, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Estuardo I. Cuen­ ca, Brooklyn, N.Y. Stephanie Lee, born Feb. 3, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Q. Lee, Lums berton, N.C. Wendy Solomon, born Jan. 29, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Samuel A. Solo­ mon, Jr., Mobile, Ala. Sammi Moody, born Jan. 2, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Samuel M. Moody, Sabine Pass, Tex. Lyell Amora, born Feb. 14, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Felix P. Amora, San Francisco, Calif. Rodney Orgel, born Feb. 21, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard E. Orgel, Toledo, Ohio. Nikki Klein, bora Jan. 8, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. John P. Klein, Abbe­ ville, La. Jason Woods, born Feb. 2, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. William E. Woods, Charleston, Mo. Tina Baughman, born Dec. 30, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert J. Baugh­ man, Elberta, Mich. Gregg Allen, born Feb. 15, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alfred D. Allen, Seattle, Wash. Tammy Gainey, born Jan. 23, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gilbert K. Gainey, Jacksonville, Fla. Stacie Power, bora Dec. 23, 1971 to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph J. Power, Pine Run, N.J. James Arnett, Jr., born Nov. 18, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. James A. W. Arnett, Onalaska, Tex. Ann Marie Christopher, born Jan. 10, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. William T. Christopher, III, Irvington, Ala. P' Pvr -• Horse. Barbs. Mary Jane. Speed. Downers. You've heard of all of them. They are narcotics. And, they are deadly danger signals which every Seafarer MUST avoid just as his ship steers clear of shallow water and treacherous reefs. Narcotics are illegal. Soft, hard, pill, powder or leaf—all illegal. Hallucinations, dizziness, prolonged periods of depression or euphoria, and "flashbacks" of the drug experience are results of narcotic usage. Using drugs once and being "busted," whether on land or at sea will immediately be the end of a Seafarer's career. His right to the sea—not just for a little while but, FOREVER! It will mean his mind and body are not functioning at ail times at full capacity. He iis physically and mentally weakening. And, it will hurt those who associate with the Seafarer—his family, friends and fellow shipmates. Even his ship. All will be affected by the drug user's "bust. A ship needs each Seafarer to be alert and able to do his individual duties. If a Seafarer is popping pills or searching for veins, then he is unable to help the ship. Other crew members have to take on more responsibilities to make up for his inade­ quacy. The respect of his fellow shipmates, friends and the dignity of his ship all go aground when narcotics are involved. A ship with a record of a Seafarers drug use will always be under surveillance by customs authorities and narcotics agents wherever it docks. ^ The crew, too, his fellow Seafarers will be under close watch. They may have been "clean," but at the expense of their drug using shipmate, they are punished. Everyone loses in the narcotics games. There is NO second chance. All Seafarers must know the consequences of narcotics use—even once—to his job, his life, his ship and his shipmates. Sc The temporary "high" is not worth all the hassle and bad times that will ^low |hg "bqsted" Seafarer, * ^ ^4; ::4M| . - ' ' •' .A 4.) ' S. ' Page 31 �SEAFARERS^UMS OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO yr:',. 0m _ •?: In^ortant tbli^ oft, peclally If they f^e eiily a smnate or two of Seafam^ tite to ^ ftihig an o^tiHl^ Ilnient4»i^di^^ d^ the ipiifero and is easy to do, yet it no iufonnation Plim|&||P^P^ sanM5 time is one of the most imporfaiitpiro* "v^ " !^My sisd:-it:.is smport ^ ' fecttoiB « Seafaiw and his famfly fll ^ "eft out Tte benefici^s A ^ shouid. he entered ci^y, ^HSU'the Seafarera signature shoiiid be,w is:f ' ' rntitointie §#ie iatiwA irifirtwii»jati^ *»«f i H once. If ybii have a card bh fSe but hare lec^^ :acqiih^^ n^^l^^d^ndents,^ wailt;io§^|^^ your hene£|id|l|^^ a new card Is a ninil i^l&on't. ddii^^ vDMd "vK . . . :,\ Mte'S Soofarers Welfare and Pension Plans 275-20fli Street, BrooHyn, HY. 11215 mtOUMINT-IINSPICIAtV CAM Name PRINT: LAST NAME FIRST NAME / MIDDLE INITIAL Address PRINT: NUMSCR AND STREET Cirr ZONE NO. Social Security No. COUNTY STATE Z No. Dote of Birth I revoks oil prsvioui bansAciory nominoliont and make the following nominolion with rsipscl lo oil bensflft provided ROW or ot ony lime in the future under Ihe S^oforers Welfare Won, ilill reserving to myself the priYilege of other ond further chonges. Nome of Beneficiory. Relotionship to You PRINT: Address of Beneficiory. PRINT: » STREET Dote .Employee's Signoture ZIP CODE CITY . COUNTY STATE Witness _ SIGNATURE OTHH THAN SINilKIAIT Address _ NUMBER AND STREET PRINT: LIST eiLOW NANUS OF YOUR CITY WIFE AND LIST NAMES IN ORDEt OF AGE—ELDEST FIRST UNMARRIED ZIP CODE CHILDREN UNDER -CHECK ( • ) RELATIONSHIP Wife Husbond Sen Doughler CQUNTY 19 YEARS STATE OF AOE DATE OF BIRTH MONTH DAY YEAR 1, k! . IMPORTANT: At soon as pottlbia, mail photostatic coplos of your morrioeo cortlflcoto ond tho birth cortiflcotos of oil unmorriod childron en this cord to the Seoforors Wslforo Plon, 37S — 30th Street, Sroeklyn, N. Y. 11315. Foliwre to do so could doloy tho poymont of wolforo bonoRts. , • • - . 'i •WP aoo 4.97 • ,Vr.i- - -'ui:-- - •/ rTlSlisSSi^'•K .•r—S'?^''-^-C9«3F-S • ••" � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 1972 Description An account of the resource Headlines SEA-LAND RECEIVES PHS HONOR STATE - A FORMIDABLE FOE U.S. NEEDS A STRONG, VIABLE MERCHANT FLEET INSURERS SAY STATE DEPT. HURTS U.S. MERCHANT MARINE MARITIME AUTHORIZATION BILL PASSES HOUSE BY WIDE MARGINS UNCLAIMED WAGES AWAIT SIU MEMBERS RESOLUTION FOR MERGER AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS MTD'S MOODY OPTIMISTIC ON U.S. MARITIME FUTURE MARAD'S GIBSON SUGGESTS NEW MARITIME CONCEPTS SIU CLINICS: A VITAL SERVICE A SAD SITUATION NEW LIGHT ON ENERGY CRISIS A PART OF THE GAME KIRKLAND SEES NATIONAL HEALTH CARE PROGRESS MEANY CRITICIZES COMMERCE DEPT. RUBBER WORKERS ISSUE SHARP REBUTTAL TO INDUSTRY CLAIMS LUNDEBERG TRAINEES, STAFF TOUR FALCON LADY TEXT OF SIU CONSTITUTION BURKE CLAIMS IMPORTS COST IS U.S. JOBS DELTA BRAZIL GARNERS AWARD SIU SHIPS COMMITTEES SOUTH STREET SEAPORT: SEA HISTORY RETOLD BUSY TANKER FALCON LADY IN NEW YORK SOME CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS 'NOT ETHICAL' IS YOUR BENEFICIARY CARD UP TO DATE? Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1972 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXIV, No. 4 1972 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d3e11d559b1520d63b8e302dfa6a4ad8.PDF 9fcc1387d15224b3d6f403c2f9fd665f PDF Text Text •- TheSL-7's> L p [n, Galloway, Commerc^ Trade, ^tchange. With More to (^omel 1 'mmmm tnmmmmmmmf B -MM H: w$m-- i? «3 0 fe: I ' y^, y' ''' ' .1 I ' 'r\fl ' - '' - ^ ^ « ^ ' • • P' • SHIf &c It; St • Ife t' ^ '/ ^ j; r ; �Confer on IBU Upgrading Programs at Piney Point Management leaders representing the leading towing and barge line compan­ ies on the inland waterways, the Gulf Coast and the East Coast met with the officers and staff of the Inland Boat­ men's Union and the Harry Lundebeig Sdhool earlier this month to review a new educational program developed to upgrade the sldUs of tugboat and towboat orewmembers, and to provide broader oppertiuiiies for IBU members to advance to higho-ratings. A Joint Towing Industry Omumttee on Training was set up fdlowing Che two-day meeting to assist the school in continuing and up-dating the overall training program which was discussed and approved at the conference. Representing the Inland Boatmen's Union on the advisory committee are Paul Drozak, national director of the IBU and vice president of the SIU; Gordon Spencer, representing the IBU on the East Coast; James Martin on the Gulf Coast, and Charles Mollard on the inland waterways. Representing management are Rich­ ard R. Miller, National Marine Serv­ ices, St. Louis, Mo.; Donald D. Wilson, G&H Towing Co., Galveston, Tex.; William Davis, Dixie Carriers, Harvey, La.; James Harrell, Allied Towing, Norfolk, Va.; Jack R. BuUard, Inland Tugs, Inc., Jeffersonville, Ind., and Hugh Howard, Interstate Oil, Philadel­ phia, Pa. During the meeting. Hazel Brown, president of the Lundeberg School, and other staff members detailed the various training programs which have been de­ veloped and were assured of the full cooperation of management representa­ tives in supporting the program. One segment of the new program— designed to license qualified towboat operators under regulations recently promulgated by the Coast Guard—^has already begun, and the first class suc­ cessfully completed their examinations April 3 and received their licenses. The second class is now preparing for their examinations at the SIU-IBU Upgrad­ ing Center. Designed as a career program, the school's training facilities will recnut young men from the ports and dti^ al(»g the inland waterways and the Gidf and Atlantic Coasts for klenuve fourweek deckhand pnigranM. Tlie fmmg men wiH also be offered the opportun­ ity of classroom and on-the-job train­ ing as cooks. This program is scheduled to begin May 7 at the Lundeberg Sdiool. Upgrading programs to offer the ex­ perienced deckhand the opportunity to upgrade to licensed operators and tankermen will also begin next month. Other programs for master, pilot and engineer licenses are being formulated and will begin in die next few months. IBU National Director Paul Drozak emphasized the manpower needs of the towing and tugboat industry as well as the need to bring stability to the indus­ try. He said: "The effectiveness of the towing in­ dustry ne^es ffie joint effort of both aumegbbOH and lefror on ttMSse juoblems which affect the stability and fu­ ture of the industry. The committee which has been established to deal with one important part of this necessary joint effort—training and upgrading— can serve as a basis for a whole range of cooperative effort which will benefit our members and the industry as a whole." Two-week training programs for river operator, inland waterway oper­ ator, oceans (not more than 200 iniles offihore) operators, and ocean oper­ ators have been prepared by the staff of the Lundeberg School and will begin May 3. (See page six for eligibility re­ quirements a^ application form.) The feikMring coiapanies weie rep- nemmd M tbe mmetiH: G ft H Towing Ck>., Oufitf Bay Towing C!o., Federal Barge Lines, Natimial Marine Service, Interstate Oil, Great Lakes Towing, Norfolk Towing and Lighterage, Inc., Dixie Carriers, Inc., Puget Sound Towing Co., Allied Towing, Inland Tugs, Inc., Steuart Transportation, C. G. Willis, Inc. and Express Marine, Inc. Representatives of the Inland Boatmen's Union and the staff of the Harry Lundeberg School outlined the new programs developed to train and upgrade the skills of tug and towboatmen to the leaders of the major towing and barge line companies. From left are James Tallant, HLS instructor; Robert Kalmus, director of vocational education; Mike Sacco, MLS vice president; Hazel Brown, president; Paul Drozak, IBU director and SIU vice president; Charles Mollard, IBU coordinator from Transportation Institute in Washington; Margaret Stevenson, director of academic education; and Gerry Brown, Piney Point Port Agent. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: National AAaritime Council-Working Together Paul Hail m Seafarers have been hearing a good deal lately about an organization called the Na­ tional Maritime Council. This is a coalition of maritime labor, maritime management and the government working jointly to help promote the U.S. Merchant Marine and to secure more cargo for American-flag ships. The Council was set up under the auspices of the Maritime Administration. In this industry, the National Maritime Council is a unique development and indica­ tive of a new willingness on the part of all elements of the industry to work in concert in the common interest. The Council is becoming an important vehicle in helping to consolidate the ob­ jectives of the industry—to build a merchant marine better able to participate in the car­ riage of our nation's foreign commerce. To this end, the Council has been talking to shippers all over the country about the advantages of using American-flag ships. It has held seminars and dinners in scores of cities across the land—Memphis, New Or­ leans, Adanta, San Francisco, Seattle, Min­ neapolis, Buffalo, to name a few—at which maritime spokesmen from both labor and management appeal to shippers to use the American merchant marine. The Council also sends teams to the head­ quarters of leading export companies to ex­ plain the need to ship American. What the Council is doing at these meet­ ings is telling the shippers what benefits ac­ crue to them and the nation if they use the U.S. Merchant Marine. One thing that is pointed out, for example, is that 71 cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag ships remains in this country, making an important contribu­ tion to the national balance of payments and to the national economy. The Council also teUs shippers about the advantages of the nation's stringent ship safety laws which serve to protect their cargoes in transit. In addition, the operating efficiency of American ships and their crews, and how the American merchant marine serves as a vital link in our national defense system, are also stressed. In short, this is a working coalition oper­ ating effectively with the support of the Maritime Administration. The Council is an excellent medium for the exchange of views, for the discussion of common problems and their possible solutions. Above all, the Council seeks cargoes for our ships and the more cargo we have, the more ships will be in operation and the more jobs will be available to Seafarers and work­ ers in all phases of the maritime industry. Because of this, the work of the National Maritime Council is vitally important to every Seafarer. This mutual effort to secure more cargo for American-flag ships is nec­ essary if Seafarers are to have the decency and dignity that go hand-in-hand with job security. The effort must continue, too, if the U.S. Merchant Marine is to grow and function as an integral part of our nation's transport network. The National Maritime Council rates the support of everyone concerned with the well being of this industry and the people who work in it. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXV, No. 4. April 1973. Page 2 Seafarers Log �Rotterdam to New York: . - f • r Sea-Land Commerce Completes Maiden Voyage .nother long, lone, sleek SL-7 ship shin was wns Another added to the SIU's fleet of contracted vessels on Apr. 6 when the Sea-Land Commerce smartly completed her maiden voyage from northern Europe to her American berth at Port Eliza­ beth, N. J. ChriEtened Mar, 8 in Bremen, West Germany, the 946-foot long containership traveled up to Bremerhaven, West Germany and then sailed to Rotter­ dam, the Netherlands, from where she departed for the U. S. on Apr. 1. Capable of carrying 1,096 35-foot and 40-foot containers, the Sea-Land Commerce can reach a top speed of 33 knots. Her sistership, the Sea-Land Gal­ loway established a transatlantic speed record on her maiden voyage in October of 1972. The Sea-Land Commerce will service the North Atlantic trade while the SeaLand Galloway will be transferred from her present run to the transpacific trade. Another SL-7 sistership, the Sea-Land McLean, which was christened in Sep­ tember 1972, will remain in North At­ lantic service. Two more SL-7's were christened this month in northern Europe, the SeaLand Trade and the Sea-Land Ex­ change. Both ships will join the SeaLand Galloway on the Far East run. These five ultra-modern vessels will be joined by three more SL-7's by the end of this year. All are SlU-contracted and all mean more jobs for Seafarers. Because these ships are so up-to-date they require sharp skills on the part of all crewmembers. The SIU has Initiated special programs at its Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md, to provide Seafarers with the latest ,,cx ^ The new containership Sea-Land Commerce, on her maiden voyage from Rotterdam, glides gracefully Into Port Elizabeth N.J., earlier this month to join the company's big SL-7 fleet before returning to Europe. training needed to handle their jobs on board the SL-7's and the other highly modern ships coming off the ways to­ day. The Sea-Land Exchange was chris­ tened Mar. 6 in Rotterdam, while the Sea-Land Trade was christened Mar. 23 in Emden, West Germany. The Sea-Land McLean and the SeaLand Commerce will operate in the North Atlantic trade on a 14-day round trip basis. One ship will leave Bremerhaven and Rotterdam each week, while the other leaves New York the same week—each returning to their respective ports the following week. Smaller ports will be served by relay vessels on schedules timed closely with the arrivals and departures of the express vessels. Among these other ports in and near the U. S. are: Boston; Philadelphia; ~ Baltimore; Portsmouth; Charleston; Jacksonville; Miami; San Juan, as well as Long Beach, Oakland, and Seattle. On the other side of the Atlantic there will be relay service with Le Havre, France; Felixstowe and Preston, England; Grangemouth, Scotland; Go­ thenburg, Sweden, and Aarhus, Den­ mark. SIU's Scholarship Commi'ttee Meets A committee of six scholars met at Piney Point, Md. on Apr. 8 to select this year's SIU scholarship winners^ Announcement of the winners will be made shortly and will be announced in an upcoming issue of the LOG. Each winner will receive a $10,000 scholar­ ship. The committee—consisting of schol­ ars from different parts of the country —will make their selections after a care­ ful review of the academic and personal records of the 24 applicants. The Scholarship Awards Committee members are: Dr. Charles O'Connell, director of admissions. University of Chicago; Dr. Elwood C. Kastner, dean of registration. New York University; Richard M. Keefe, director of admis­ sions, St. Louis University; Charles Lyons, president of Fayetteville State University; Miss Edna Newby, assistant The SIU Scholarship Awards Committee met at the Lundeberg School In Piney Point earlier this month to make their selections for the 1973 four-year college scholarships. From left: Dr. Charles O'Connell, director of admissions, Univer­ sity of Chicago; Dr. Elwood C. Kastner, dean of registration, New York Univer­ sity; Richard M. Keefe, director of admissions, St. Louis University; Charles Lyons, president of Fayetteville State University; Edna Newby, assistant dean of Douglass College, Rutgers University; and Charles Logan, American Arbitra­ tion Association. At right is Charles Fadem, deputy administrator of SIU Plans. April 1973 dean of Douglass College, Rutgers Uni­ versity; and Charles Logan, American Arbitration Association. Each of the winners will be able to use their scholarship in any accredited U.S. college to pursue any course of study. The SIU Scholarship Program is recognized as one of the best, "no strings attached" plans in the country. Since the inception of the program in 1953,98 men and women have received SIU scholarships. Of them, 26 were Sea­ farers and 72 were the children or de­ pendents of Seafarers.. To be eligible for "a scholarship, a Seafarer must have at ICast three years seatime aboard SlU-contracted ships and must be under 35 years of age. Any dependent of a union member who has this seatime is also eligible if he or she is unmarried and under 19 years of age. High School grades and scores achieved on either the College Entrance Examination board tests or the Ameri­ can College Tests, are among the cri­ teria used by the committee in selecting the winners. Realizing the ever increasing costs of a college education, the union raised its scholarship award from $6,000 to $10,000 in 1971. The money is payable over a four year period at $2,500 an­ nually. The first maritime union to offer scholarships, the SIU has consistently shown its interest and concern with edu­ cation. For instance, at present there is also available to all members the Gen­ eral Educational Development program conducted by the SIU's Lundeberg school at Piney Point, which enables Seafarers to get a high school diploma. Seafarer Earns Gallon Club Pin SIU Medical Director Dr.Joseph Logue, left, congratulates Brother Bernard Krogman upon his entry to SIU's Gal­ lon Club, as Nurse Cheryl Edel looks on. The Great Lakes Seafarer joins 13 other SIU members. Change of Address Seafarers are advised that the new address of the SIU's Wilming­ ton hall is: 510 N. Broad St. Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Telephone: 213-549-4000 Page 3 �Carried 20,6 Million Tons Adm. Chase: U. S. Merchant Marine Needs Larger Share of World Cargo Military Sealift commander Rear Adm. John D. Chase in a recent speech , ^ to Tulane University's Institute on For"T eign Transportation Md Port O^r'< t^ .. ...:. atlons m New Orleans declared that last s.-'' . • year MSC carried more than 20.6 mfl. lion tons of cargo and delivered 19.2 v million tons of petroleum products. He emphasized that if the merchant '*• marine is to survive, it must secure a larger share of world cargo. Adm. Chase also said MSC spent $863 million in 1972—82 percent of ^ that being paid to the commercial sea transportation industry. «ns— The Military Sealift Command, manned by Seafarers on SlU-contracted ships, maintained a high level ^ of performance last year with the tank­ ers Erna Elizabeth and Taluga gaining high praise for refueling support of both U.S. and NATO Navy units, Adm. Chase said. Further, he said, that he'll be looking forward to improvement in the mer­ chant marine in 1973. "During the long years of war in Vietnam," the admiral added, "MSC ships were the lifeline linking factory and field in the United States with Heading home to her base in Subic Bay, the SlU-contracted tanker Taluga troops in the field. Among commodities completes a day's work for the MSC, refueling U. 8. Navy ships off South delivered were tanks, trucks, helicopVietnam. ters, generators and fuel to power them. fighting ships of the 7th Fleet in Vietbig Very Large Crude Carriers, We supplied the ammunition our innamese waters. VLCCs. Contracts have been let for a fantrymen and Air Force-Navy strike The MSC commander said it is necnumber of LNGs—liquefied natural gas forces consumed in great amounts. We essary to have ships which can operate carriers—^which are needed to help prodelivered cement, road building gear, in the austere environments which exist vide the energy sources the country and rock for reconstruction of Vietnamin wartime—while providing economirequires, ese roads. And drugs and medicines, cal and efficient sealift in peacetime. TJ JJ j u food and clothing, supplies and recreaThat means MSC must have ships He added even b^ges now come m tion gear also came by sea. So did steel which can operate over the beach, in ^8 sizes. Ship-sized ocean-gomg tu^ landing mats for airfields carved out of shallow waters and over inland water"^rge syst^s now include ^ges wiA jungles, and electronic gear to handle ways. They must be working elements "P 30,000 tons capacity. Each is Ae the important communications mission. of the existing intermodal distribution equivalent of two World War II T-2 ••Before the ceasefire when the South sy«en, so that MSC can use them when 'ype tankers. Barges also are an integ.^ VieSarse ^ are no hostilities. He saitl MSC £ ™ maritof fndi'S" ment they batiiy needeti, MSC ships » Twenfy three barge carriers — some moved 75 percent of the cargo rushed end of World War II the LASH—now are under construction, or toe. At the same time we were returnWar II Ae operation. The LASH-which means mg heavy lift items such as nver boats, " omcer pointed out, tne Umted i;-u. _ ohnarH chin Hft« hnac harwpc LCMs aid LCUs for the Navy. Dam: States had some 3,500 merchant type bv^ of a Zt flopH vphirlpc and pnninmpnt WPTP ^hips. "We now have less than 600 ac'"r. ^r ^® aged vehicles and equipment were vessels Another 575 arp in the rp crane. The crane also moves them formoved by sea to repair depots at Okiy^^seis. Another h /h are m the renawa and other locations. In short, that However, only about 130 and places them m ship cells, which we had delivered to Southeast realistic potenThese 23 ships could carry 1,322 Asia over the years, which could not be emergency use." barges at a time—which means a payused, was returned to the States or other ® startling, he said, is the fact load of a half million tons. U.S. controlled locations. It was done in U.S. flagships carry less than six „ advanIhe interests of efficiency and economy." '"<>=• "As you ,age of the olntK ffie LASH "to Chase continued by saying that MK: » '""8 way to go to ™ tankers-sailing from Ar«ie to Antarc8oal rf 17 percent" R° P °° ti&_and in mnct of thp CPHC nf thp On containenzation Chase said in the i ® miiitwy tic-—and m most ot the seas of the rinitpd Statpc intprp^tc shorthand for the Barge Transportation world pump petroleum products into . invested more than $7 5 billion in Appraisal Program. Working with the tanks ashore. They unload by use of off^ f invested more than $7.5 billion in commanders in chief of the maior overshore buoys, or into barges ihieh enter —^ " rSIn^ato with AZK ports they cannot. And they refuel carnprcpnt nf linpr tvnp Marine and Air Force representatives, ners, destroyers, and all of the other In 1968, only 28 percent of liner type MSC is moving manv tvoes of cargo in cargo on the North Atlantic was carmoving many types oi cargo m O 1 I AM r\ ried in boxes. In 1971, the figure was barge carriers—across the oceans, up OBCk VVBOeS Due ^8 percent. In the Pacific-Far East and down rivers, and m coastal waters. ^ trade, the percentage rose from 6 to 32 carried includes ammo, foodThe Seafarers listed below are due in the same period. For all trade routes, vehicles, and household unclaimed back wages as of April 1, container cargo carried bv liners totaled learning how to best load 1973 from Texas City Tankers Corp., 10 mifiion tons in 1971 It was only 1 7 °'^"y ^yP®® P.O. Box 1271, Texas City, Tex. million tons in 1968. "The trend is obenvironment, the admiral pointed 77590. vious," he said. .... To receive the wages due write to He noted that U S flagships carry 40 Other new ships coming into the inFrank Greathouse, chief marine acpercent of the world's containerized countant of the company, at the above trade. "Our innovation and our inregeneration of the merchant maaddress or telephone 713-945-4451 for vestment—in this mode of sea transport information. are paying dividends" instance, have a productivity equal Estes, F. W 464-80-0867 Adm. Chase said the trend toward ^50 or 350 of the older ships. Graham, K 449-60-9083 specialized, highly-productive, fast, Finallyj the MSC chief concluded, Lester, C. L. 439-52-6648 king-sized ships is evident in other "we who represent the military transScherhans, C. 079-05-2501 areas. Tankers now being built range portation industry must do all that we Spurgeon, L. A 293-36-5459 from 80,000 to half-a-million deadcan to stimulate the growth and viability Stegall, H. 457-42-2912 weight tons. Also planned are huge oilof our merchant marine. It is indeed cur Williams, J 563-10-8472 bulk-ore carriers—OBOs—and equally fourth arm of defense." Page 4 SIU Aflantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatinen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4tii Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich. . 800 N. Second Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 842-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y... .290 Franklin St. 14202 SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL... .9383 Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio. 1420 W. 25th St. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3d St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. 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Broad St. Wilmington, CaUf. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan Iseya BIdg., Room 810 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 2014971 Ext. 281 n Seafarers Log �SlU's 10"Year Fight Lakes Jobless-Pay Bill Passes Ohio House 82-13 Irt h { The lower house of the Ohio Legisla­ ture voted 82-13 early this month to make Great Lakes seamen employed by Ohio-based shipping companies eligible for the same unemployment compensa­ tion coverage already available to other Ohio workers. The bill must now go to the Ohio Senate for its vote and then to Governor Gilligan for signing. Ohio is the only state bordering the Great Lakes that still discriminates against seamen in the payment of unemployment benefits. The SIU, facing opposition from op­ ponents of extending coverage to sea­ men, has fought for passage of the cur­ rent bill and previous bills introduced over the last ten years. Example of two Great Lakes seamen living in the same area in Toledo but employed by two different shipping companies, one based in Minnesota, the other based in Cleveland. "The Toledoan working for the ship­ ping company based in Minnesota can draw unemployment benefits from the State of Minnesota anytime he is laid off, but his neighbor cannot collect be­ cause his employer is based in Ohio," emphasized Rep. Jones. State Senator Howard Cook (R-Toledo) has introduced a bill in the Ohio Senate which contains the same provi­ sions contained in the House bill spon­ sored by Rep. Jones. Under the current Ohio law, seamen can only qualify for benefits during the 40-week shipping season that begins the last week of March. No credit for eli­ gibility is given for the 12-week "off­ season" period and any benefits paid by the end of the 40-week season are sus­ pended until the following season be­ gins. Ice Breaker Offers Year-Round Passage State Representative Casey Jones (D-Toledo), sponsor of the new bill, says that his legislation recognizes that Great Lakes shipping is becoming a "year-round business" and that Ohio should no longer deny year-round un­ employment benefits to seamen. About 3,200 maritime workers, in­ cluding Seafarers, are employed on 80 ships operated by companies based in Ohio. As an example of the manner in which the present law discriminates against seamen, Rep. Jones cited the A $82,000 contract to develop a mechanical ice breaker device to clear rivers, lakes and bays has been won by Arctec Inc. of Columbia, Md., a cold regions research and engineer design firm. Coast Guard headquarters an­ nounced. The Coast Guard thinks the ice breaker could keep the Great Lakes and northern rivers open to navigation the year-round. The self-powered device is shaped like a barge with three ice cutters in front that carve slots in the floe that are cracked by the hull and forced down and under the channel edge. Tests of the ice breaker in 4-6 inch ice is under way on Pennsylvania lakes. If a success, the Coast Guard will build a prototype craft for demonstration. Last Coal Burner Tug Anchors At Museum 'The last remaining coal-buming, steam-powered tug on the Pacific Coast, the 135-foot Hercules will be preserved at the San Francisco Maritime Museum State Historic Park. The museum pier on Hyde and Polk Streets features a collection of old ships recalling the city's maritime past. The Hercules, last of a type of tug that was once common on the West Coast, was built in Camden, N.J., in 1907 by John H. Dialogue & Sons. The tug sailed to the Pacific soon after being launched to tow big sailing ships in and out of San Francisco Bay. With her sister tug, the Goliath, she also towed log rafts from the Pacific North­ west to Los Angeles and San Diego. At first a coal burner, the Hercules was converted to oil by the Western Pacific Railroad which operated the tug for many years. In 1962 she was bought by John Seaborn of San Francisco. The tug has a 26-foot beam and draws 14 feet. She carried a crew of 15 as a coal burner. The one-stack Hercules with her sister tug Goliath (background) on the Dela­ ware River at the turn of the century prepares to steam out for California. April 1973 By B. Rocker House Hearings on MarAd Activities Rep. Leonor Sullivan (D-Mo.), Chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, recently held hearings on the activities of the Maritime Administration. Chairman Sullivan had indicated earlier this year that she would study the problems of the maritime industry in an attempt to improve the general health of the U. S. merchant marine. Robert Blackwell, Assistant Secretary for Maritime Affairs, testifying for MarAd, stated that more than $1.7 billion in federally assisted contracts have been awarded since the 1970 Act was passed. He also described MarAd's efforts in cargo promotion in order to attract more American shippers to the use of American-flag ships. Through their research and development program, MarAd hopes to develop new technology to make U. S. ships more competitive, Blackwell said. Maritime Authorization SIU representatives testified before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee in favor of the 1974 budget authorization for the Maritime Administration, H.R. 5449. Under the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the goal is to build 300 new ships in the next ten years. With funds authorized in H.R. 5449, new ships can be built to replace and supplement those in our shrinking U. S. fleet. When a bill is introduced to authorize a program, it is referred to the appropriate committee, where the members may amend it on the basis of their expertise or testimony from interested parties. If it is passed by both houses and signed by the President, an appropriation bill is necessary to provide funds to carry out the authorization. As many as 17 contracts are expected to be signed by MarAd in fiscal year 1974, among them, six LNGs and five or more large tankers. These contracts will generate new jobs for workers in shipyards as well as jobs for seamen to man the ships and dockworkers to load and unload them. If the agreement with the Soviet Union is continued, additional operating differential subsidy funds will be needed to cover grain shipment. We also need large-scale oil tankers to transport oil from our foreign suppliers, mainly in the Middle East. As our demands grow, it is vital to U. S. security, economy and defense to have the shipping capability to carry our oil imports. It puts us in double jeopardy to rely on a foreign supply and foreign carriers. Trans>Alaska Pipeline Right-of-Way Hearings have been held in the Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Com­ mittee, chaired by Senator Henry M. Jackson (D-Wash.) on rights-of-way across public land. The hearings were prompted by a Circuit Court of Appeals decision that the Interior Secretary lacked authority to grant a ri^t-of-way wider than 25 feet on either side of the proposed Trans-Alaska pipeline. The purpose of the hearings is to grant a right-of-way for the 48-inch pipeline, but would also apply in the future to gas, water, electrical and communication lines across Federal lands. The SIU strongly supports building of the Alaska pipeline with greatest possible speed. The merits of routing the pipeline through Alaska will be considered in other bills at a later date. If the right-of-way is not permitted, another bill will have to be passed to eliminate fixed limit right-of-way widths. The pipeline project has been held up by environmentalists on the grounds that it will destroy wildlife. Meanwhile, demands for energy continue to increase. If oil from Alaska's North Slope can be made available, it will help meet the demands and will decrease U. S. dependency on the supply from the Middle East. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It Is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. Pages �B. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and CWef Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; C. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Programs. D. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker and 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. Upgrading-Deck Able-Seaman—12 montihs—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-20/100, corrected to 20/40-20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-20/100, corrected to 20/40-20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman. Towboat Operator 1. Qnartermaster 1. Hold endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. 2. Engine FOWT—(wbo has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-20/100, corrected to 20/50-20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have 6 months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS and have 3 months seatime as wiper. FOWT—(wbo holds an engine rating; such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, or Boilermaker—(wbo holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100-20/100, corrected to 20/50-20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have 6 months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, or Boilermaker—(who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QMED—any rating 1. Must have or successfully pass examinations for FOWT, Electrician, Refrigera­ tion, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mech. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least 6 months in any one or combination of the following ratings; FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Madiinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mech. LIfehoatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Steward 1. ASSISTANT COOK TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; A. 12 months seatime, in any Steward Department Entry Rating. B. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of 3 months seatime. 3. 4. Tankennan 1. Must pass physical examination. 2. Must have a letter from the company or company letterhead stating your capability and performance while employed. * Do not mall your discharges to Ae Upgrading Center—bring ttem wlA yon. * Be sure physical Is mclnded If required. * Rooms and meals will be provided by Harry Lundeberg School. Each npgrader Is responsible for his own transportation to and from Pmey Point No reimbursement will be made for this transportation. Return completed application to Ae attention of: Mr. Robert Kahnus Director of Vocational Education Harry Lundeberg School PIney Pt, Md. 20674 I Home Address I Mailing Address1 Phone I Ratings Now Held Page 6 , .Seniority. - '^ '".l... ' - • / ^ V./ I I 1 am interested i rkipr^ir. I WP-CK rnAB12months • Electrician I • AB Unlimited I • Quartermaster I • Lifeboatman I { - 2. COOK AND BAKER TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; A. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; B. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must have been as Third Cook or Assistant Cook or; C. 6 months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 3. CHIEF COOK'S TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; A. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; B. Three years seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months as Cook and Baker or; C. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory com­ pletion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; D. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. 4. CHIEF STEWARD TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: A. 3 years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook or; (Those currently employed as operators or pilots.) Must have at least one year service as operator of towing vessel within the 36 months preceding date of application. A letter from the company verifying the above plus indicating: The name of the vessel, it's ofi&cial number, length and gross tonnage as well as the routes operated and geographical area. Pass eye examination and have normal color vision. Have merchant marine documents or have available an original birth certifi­ cate and a social security card. O QMED . • Jr. Eng. Pumpman • Dk. Mech. • Pumpi Machinist • Reefer O Machi OBoaermaker STEWARD TOWBOAT I • Assistmit Cook. I{ • Cook & Baker ; / o Cook&Baker;. . r-i < , 1 , > \ | ' ' I J D River—Operator . /i' • Inland Waterway—Operator ^ , , Q Ocean—Operator (Not more than 200 jniles) j Ocean—Operator I • Radar Observer i 1 Dates available to start class.: 1 I HLS Graduate: YesQ No Q Lifeboat endorsement Yes • No Q | Record of Seatime (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above | orattachletterof service, whichever is applicable.) | •: • I I , . RATING HELD f r I L—^ . ^ DATE OF SHIPMENT •*••• * Ill I I DATE OF i DISCHARGE | ^ ' I "..'If. »»»».». |...: .1, .».i '.^1 111 - Seafarers Log �What They're Saying especially Seafarers. In those early days, the seaman was little more than a slave. His life aboard ship was in­ tolerable, and his standing in the com­ munity ashore was little better. But, the Seafarers never gave up. They organized and they united. And the school here at Piney Point is a prime example of the gains we have made in the SIU. Here, a seaman can go right to the top no matter what department he is in. And, he can send his children to college and have a good home and be a part of the conununity. We've come a long way, and unity and education have been the keys to our success and will be the keys to our future. I'v James Thomas Since the early days of our settlers, labor has had a rough time to go— Representatives of the towing and barge line companies attending the two-day conference at Piney Point had a first-hand opportunity to inspect the various training programs which have been developed by the school. UPGRADING CLASS SCHEDULE LIFEBOAT ABLE-SEAMAN QUARTERMASTER FWT OILER REEFER ELECTRICIAN JR. ENGINEER PUMPMAN DECK ENGINEER MACHINIST BOILERMAKER TANKERMAN DECK MECH. QMED ASSISTANT COOK COOK & BAKER CHIEF COOK STEWARD May 3 X May 17 X X X May 31 X June 14 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X June 28 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X TOWBOAT RIVER OPERATOR INLAND WATERWAY OPERATOR OCEANS (Not more than 200 miles) OPERATOR OCEANS OPERATOR RADAR OBSERVER X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X High School Program Available to Seafarers Ten Seafarers have already success­ fully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center, and have achieved high school diplomas. Three more Seafarers are presently preparing for their examinations. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —^regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from 6-8 weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teach­ ers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in tak­ ing advantage of this opportunity to continue their education can apply in two ways; • Go to the SIU union office in any port where you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar and Liter— ature; Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test Will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. • Or, write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials, laundry, and $8.00 per day. Sea­ farers will provide their own transporta­ tion to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees must be paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans, must be paid in full. Three more Seafarers are presently studying for their high schooi diplomas at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point after achieving upgrading endorse­ ments at the school's Upgrading Center. Seen here in the study hall with teachers Claudia Gondolf and Stephanie Bush are, from left, Trawn Gooch, who sails as AB out of Baltimore; Caldwell Sabb, QMED from New York; and Lee Burke, QMED from New Orleans. I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information j on the Lundeberg High School Program. -Book No.. Name. AddressLast grade completed. "You're never too old to learn," repeats Brother Allen Batchelor, left, who this month achieved his QMED—^Any Rating endorsement after passing the machinist and electrician examinations with the help of Lundeberg School mathematics teacher Terry Carter. At right is Seafarer Luciano Alfeo, who passed his boilermaker's exam and is continuing his studies for a QMED rating. April 1973 (Street) (City or Town) (Zip) Last year attended _ Complete this form, and mail to: Miss Margaret Stevenson Director of Academic Education Harry Limdeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 I I I I Page 7 �Seafarer-Cartoonist Captures Lighter Moments of Life at Sea In the course of his sailing career, each Seafarer develops his own per­ sonal way of remembering the voy­ ages he's enjoyed most—some use a camera, others collect countless sou­ venirs, still others simply recall pleasant memories—but all Seafarer James Mates needs is a sketch pad and bottle of India ink. Brother Mates, who sails as ableseaman out of the port of Seattle, is an accomplished cartoonist whose talents transform the every day hap­ penings aboard his ships into unique cartoons that cheer his shipmates and provide light-hearted impres­ sions of their voyages. Explaining how he first began cartooning. Brother Mates recalled: "Sometime around the age of six, I began writing on the wall paper at home. Although my parents were un­ derstanding and eager to encourage my creativity, they often applauded my work with only one hand—to keep the other hand free to use on my backside." While at sea, especially on the 'Pass the ketchup, please.' "Boy! That was sure good chow tonight . . . Those pork chops, potatoes and that banana cream pie." "You got the proper reading light now, Bruno?" Page 8 longer voyages. Brother Mates pro­ vides his shipmates with a daily caftoon posted in the crew's mess which depicts an experience their ship or a crewmember had the day before. "I look over each sailing day for an idea, then put something down on paper overnight. It's not always something comical, but it is always something that we all shared in common." The inspiration for a cartoon may strike Brother Mates at any moment. Anything may serve as a subject, but people and the funny things they say or do are usually the theme of his cartoons. "Cartoons are a way of forever capturing a moment of time that can be relived and enjoyed again," emphasizes Mates. Before joining the SIU, Brother Mates worked as an aircraft design illustrator for a company in Seattle. "I left to go to sea because the aircraft industry began to slow down out here, but because I also did not want to work surrounded by four walls each day. "Besides—the sea, sailors, and the things that happen at sea make bet­ ter subjects for my cartoons." "Y a, Smiddly.. .You better figure your next trip on some voyage scrap run." Seafarer and artist Jim Mates gets set to draw some of his funny car- "With your white sails hanging there like that toons for the LOG. takes me back to my days before the mast." 'So I says to her . . . You'll never find a man of my caliber doing a job like wash­ ing the dishes." "The only trouble is by the time the voy­ age is over with ... I'll be out of style." Seafarers Log i �DISPATCHIRS REPOUT Atkmtle. Gulf & InMid Watei% District MARCH 1-31, 1973 Port Boston New York ... Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville . Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Houston Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle Totals DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B All Groups Class A Class B Class C 11 77 16 38 16 25 9 49 79 100 26 69 25 540 4 21 3 13 2 33 6 4 13 27 16 29 29 200 7 59 7 37 6 14 7 23 50 102 6 60 15 393 3 5 1 6 1 19 1 7 6 34 10 14 15 122 Port REGISTERED ON BEACH 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 AH Groups Class A Class B 10 197 28 73 34 41 13 83 133 87 45 130 34 908 2 33 11 26 8 28 11 7 34 62 35 47 33 337 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston New York .,. Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville . Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Houston .... Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle Totals 4 71 11 29 8 11 3 26 63 73 10 57 21 387 3 47 4 10 5 25 4 6 32 38 9 43 20 246 2 41 7 20 6 10 0 9 41 73 6 61 14 290 1 36 1 7 2 13 0 12 23 39 6 30 15 185 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 15 4 100 14 57 19 16 8 55 113 85 17 89 17 594 3 67 10 57 13 23 2 13 56 67 31 74 23 439 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York .... Philadelphia .. Baltimore . • • • Norfolk Jacksonville .. Tampa Mobile New Orleans .. Houston Wilmington ... San Francisco . Seattle Totals 0 73 6 15 14 17 5 20 26 44 6 38 23 287 2 82 9 13 3 15 2 2 17 15 14 15 5 194 0 50 2 20 3 8 2 12 19 44 3 27 7 197 N 0 66 6 8 0 7 4 12 1 17 5 4 6 136 StU 0 19 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 23 0 141 15 19 27 21 7 38 6 75 15 81 27 472 2 115 10 15 6 15 2 5 10 74 21 41 6 322 Arrivals Shaveta Collins, bora May b, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rich­ mond C. Collins, Compton, Calif. Allan Jay Estrada, bora Jan. 9, 1973, to Seafarer and Mrs. Albert Estrada, New Orleans, La. Jurina Goldys, born Sept. 22, 1972, to Seafarer , and Mrs. Carl M. Goldys, Baltimore, Md. Albert Bartholf, Jr., Ill, bora Dec. 31,1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Albert V. Bartholf, Jr., Brookhaven, Pa. Johanna Tellez, bora Oct. 22, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. William Tellez, Ponce, P. R. Ellen MacLeod, bora Dec. 1, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Chester D. MacLeod, Alpena, Mich. Kevin Thompson, bora Jan. 2, 1973, to Seafarer and Mrs. George P. Thompson, Virginia Beach, Va. Anthony Keelen, bora Jan. 23, 1973, to Seafarer and Mrs. An­ thony E. Keelen, New Orleans, La. James Kfistensen, bora Nov. 17, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Neil R. Kristensen, Portland, Ore. Naheal SaH, bora Jan. 21,1973, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mohameid A. Saif, Lackawanna, N. Y. Kevin Lupton, bora Jan. 21', 1973, to Seafarer'and Mrs. Chris­ topher S. Lupton, Jr., New Bern, N. C. Raymond Knotts, bora Nov. 28, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Barney C. Knotts, Jr., Mobile, Ala. Nathan Smith, bora June 1, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harry G. Smith, Rising Sun, Md. Marilyn Denise Worley, bora May 18,1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mike Worley, Maraga, Calif. Jill Forgrave, bora Feb. 12, 1973, to Seafarer and Mrs. John E. Forgrave, Goetzville, Mich. Samantha Rayhurn, bora Oct. S, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Chester Raybura, South Portsmouth, Ky. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accord­ ance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeak Board 275-20th Street Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 • Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. April 1973 CONTRACTS^ Copies of all SIU Gontracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by jihembership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected ^ould imme­ diately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against be­ cause of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic inter­ ests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment op­ portunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All con­ tributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, be should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head; quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. pQc^e ^ Pagf I! �I AT SEA Never Too Olid Icy Learn! 62-Year Old Seafarer Achieves Education Goal SS Tampa The SlU-contracted Tampa (Sea-Land) recently became the largest containership ever to dock in the Port of Miami. She can carry 332 containers including car-carrying containers; 35-foot standard containers, as well as insulated/ventilated, refrigerated, open-top, flatbed, and liquid bulk and dry bulk containers. SS Nev/ Orleans For the second consecutive year, the New Orleans (Sea-Land) has received a certificate of approval from the U. S. Public Health Service for her shipshape sanitary conditions. Chief Steward D. Sacher and other members of the steward department have spearheaded the drive that gave the ship a 100 percent rating when inspected. Sea-Land commended Sacher and his depart­ ment "for the fine manner in which you have maintained your ship. It's a pleas­ ure having men of your caliber in our employ who take pride in doing a good job. Thank you for your continued interest in running a clean, efficient ship." SS Robert E. Lee Brother Robert DeFranza, 65, was buried at sea on Mar. 6 from the Robert E. Lee (Waterman). Seafarer DeFranza, who was a native of Austria, died on Jan. 31 in Aryan Hospital, Bandar Mahshahr, Iran as a result of injuries he had sustained in a fall on board the Stonewall Jackson. Brother DeFranza, who was a resident of New Orleans, La. at the time of his death, leaves behind his wife. May. Crewmembers of the Robert E. Lee collected money for flowers for the funeral and Captain J. R. Anderson read the services. SS Columbia The ashes of Brother Daniel Piccerelli were buried at sea from the Columbia (United States Steel) on Mar. 2. The ceremony was held four miles west of El Salvador and all crewmembers were in attendance. Brother Piccerelli was 59 years old when he died on Feb. 12. Do You Know Money? World-traveling Seafarers must be well acquainted with their own currency as well as foreign monies so as not to be "taken" by unscrupulous vendors in ports of other countries. Test your knowledge with the following questions and see how well schooled you are in world currencies. Here are some guidelines by which to score your test. 8 to 10 correct—^banker 5 to 7 correct—broker below 5 correct—broke 1. The basic monetary unit in America is the dollar. What is the basic unit in Pakistan? 2. When exchanged into American currency, which is more valuable, the Libyan, Maltese or the English pound? 3. If a Persian rug salesman charged you 375 tumans for a hand-made rug in Iran, how many U. S. dollars would you be paying? 4. What is the basic monetary unit of Panama? 5. Another Persian salesman offers you a great deal on a used brass lamp for only 75 rials. How much is this in U. S. currency? 6. What is the monetary unit of Thailand? 7. At an International Money Exchange in Taiwan how many Taiwanese dollars would you be given for an American dollar? 8. You offer a sidewalk salesman in Jakarta, Indonesia $5 for a handcarved wooden ship, but he wants to be paid in Indonesian rupiahs! How many rupiahs do you owe him? 9. What is the monetary unit of South Africa? 10. Which country's money commands the highest rate of exchange at International Money Exchanges?. Allen Batchelor is a 62-year old professional Seafarer with a second grade education who this month achieved his QMED—"Any Rating endorsement" at the Lundeberg School's Upgrading Center—and his is a story that should provide encour­ agement to all Seafarers who have the desire to upgrade but who have felt handicapped by a lack of education. Seafarer Batchelor came to the Up­ grading Center in Piney Point last year as a FOWT and pumpman, and man­ aged through hard work and study to pass his examinations for reefer engi­ neer, deck engineer and junior en­ gineer. "I did all right on these tests," he said, "but when it came to machinist and electrician, I fell flat on my face. I just didn't have the background in mathematics." Carter, and other teachers on the aca­ demic staff hold regular classes and provide individual help to upgraders based on their specific needs and problems. Seafarer Batchelor hit it on the nose, and had some sound advice for other SIU and IBU members, when he said: "Most guys try to cover up for their lack of knowledge, but it's not right. We all have a chance to leam, and right here at Piney Point is where it is all at. It's here for anyone who wants to leam." What They're Saying But, he didn't want to give up. "I wanted to learn so bad, it wasn't funny," he said," and when I found out that the school had a special teacher to help us with math, I couldn't wait to get back." Probably because of his own lack of formal education. Seafarer Batche­ lor has always had a respect for educa­ tion, and he has managed in the nearly 40 years he has been going to sea to send his three children through col­ lege. He said, simply, "I wanted to give them something I never had." Born on a poor farm in Georgia, Seafarer Batchelor had to go to work early to help support the family, but he never lost the desire to learn and achieve. He said: Hans Schlneter "It's always been my greatest desire to go to school and to advance my­ self, and now, through the programs here at the Lundeberg Upgrading Cen­ ter, I have had that chance. I went all these years and couldn't advance any higher than pumpman, and all because I never had anywhere to go to leam the math and other things I had to know. Now I have it all." The Lundeberg School's SIU-IBU Upgrading Center works closely with the school's academic faculty in pro­ viding help in reading problems, study skills and practical mathematics. Terry Looking back to my tirne as a new member of the SIU, I remember most the unity, brotherhood and militant spirit within the Union. Coming to Piney Point to upgrade, I see a new thing, the importance of education and the strong feelings our Union has about education, not only for me but for all of our members—^young and old alike. This has been a great opportunity for me, and I am proud of our Union for understanding that seamen like myself want to learn and make a better life for ourselves and our families. Cable Splicing Answers UBdBf *01 •B3UJV qjnos JO jiun ytiBjauooi aqj si puBJ aqx sqBidtuoOOZ '8 "001$ IBoba sjBiiop asauEMiBX Ot' AjajBuiixoiddv 'L '00'I $ IBnba sjqBq QZ XiajBuiixojddv *9 001$ 'S •BuiBUBd JO qun XJB)3UOUI aqi si BoqjBq aqx -p OSS t •aiqBHiBA ajoiD iCnqaqs s; punod UBXqn ®qx 'Z •ajdoi aqi si UBtsiqBcj jo qun AJBISUOOI oisBq aqx "l Page o Pay. 10 The fast disappearing art of cable splicing aboard ship is still expertly prac­ ticed by able-seaman Carl Hargroves on the deck of the Steel Seafarer (Isthmian). Seafarers Log f �Born Into River Family ASHORE IBU Retiree Rauch Recalls Ol' Miss Tokyo, Japan Sources in Tokyo say that since July many Japanese shipowners are reris AiWaran «>"nWes- Officials of the s Union charge the transfers are being made to avoid pavine the benefits won in the 91-day strike from April to July of 197^ ® Houston, Tex. The nation's third largest port in terms of cargo tonnage, Houston Tex is ScomeT T" "f® containerized cargo than she has in the past. ^ hv ® ^ container crane being erected at the .^ -Land Service, Inc., an SlU-contracted company. The crane first ^^ serviced the Sea-Land Economy which E^rnnJ ®°"tamer capacity. When Sea-Land initiated its Gulf Coast-North IZtlrJZ her sister ship the SeaZZ assTpoThT that the second crane would be a great crTne wSh nfi n ^1 K"' huge SL-18 ships need the 55,000-pound caplcity crane with its 113-foot boom which can reach all container cells on the vessels 2 OOO^JSiS^"^500-ton, 150-foot tall crane, was floated more than 2,000 miles via mland waterways from Port Elizabeth, N.J. to Houston, Tex. r' Washington, D.C. budd?/s"on°nnp second from left, chats with some of his old towboat lof? pf« H".?/. riverfront. The others are, from the left, Floyd Monk Hughes, Willie Judd, Sr. and Mike Jackson. At the age of 15, a time when most in rough weather on the Mississippi, kids are conjuring up mischievous nearly suffered the same fate in 1965 pranks to play on the school principal, during Hurricane Betsy while on a recently retired IBU member Joseph mercy mission to Pointe a la Hache, Rauch was working hard on tugs and La. to rescue 65 stranded persons. The towboats on the muddy Mississippi •then 58-year old Boatman was River. knocked unconscious by a heavy swell Bom in 1907 in the Navy town of and was luckily saved by a gallant Algiers, La., just opposite New shipmate who grabbed on to Ranch's Orleans on the west bank of the belt and refused to let go until he had Mississippi, Brother Rauch came from regained consciousness. a rugged family of river boatmen, in­ Joe's wife, Juanita, to whom he has cluding his father, uncles and two been married for 25 years, recalls that brothers. Joe never seemed to be home when a Even as a boy of 8, the river was hurricane hit." in his blood. Instead of knocking In 1951 Brother Rauch began sail­ around a baseball on the rocky ing for the Crescent Towing and Sal­ Louisiana sandlots, Joe would venture vage Co. and was offered a job as tug down to the Mississippi with his captain. However, he decided to debrothers. clme the lucrative offer and help "We used to grab a hold of the organize and grow with the much crossbeams on the old ferries" he said, needed Inland Boatmen's Union which "and after they pulled us halfway was then in its infancy. across the river we would let go and "The union is a great thing for the swim back." river tugmen" he said, "When I first In 1922 his father suddenly passed started sailing I was making only away and Brother Rauch sadly quit $42.50 a month, regardless of how school and went to work permanently much overtime I put in, sometimes 24 on the river in an effort to help his hours a day seven days a week. Now, family make ends meet. thanks to the benefits brought on by He began by making trips to St. the IBU, a deckhand can make up­ Louis in the engine room of a wooden wards of $800 a month, and he gets hull tug, and before retiring a half paid for every minute of overtime he centuiy later, Joe had become well works—-and don't forget retirement, acquainted with every major port on hospitalization and many other bene­ both the Mississippi and the Gulf of fits—the job has a real future in it Mexico. today." Joe recalls that the hardest part of Many things have changed in the his job was working on oil rigs in the last 50 years but Brother Rauch's love Gulf. for tugs and the river has remained the "Lots of times rough seas made it same. Each day since his retirement very difficult to get those rigs in tow" he walks the two blocks from his home he said, "you always had to be worried in New Orleans to the banks of the about falling overboard." Mississippi and happily recalls the Boatman Rauch, whose two broth­ accumulated memories of a half ers both drowned in separate accidents century. April 1973 tut^of an SlU-contracted vessel stands in the Smithsonian Insti­ tute m Washington, D.C. for thousands of people to see each year The vessel (Sea-Land) which was chosen foTthfeSk because she is a good example of a type of ship whose method of moving cargo has b^ome very popular in the 17 years since containerization began. ® ^ renlicT^lIlS^ ' permanent maritime exhibit, the model is a containers—of the actual 497 foot-long Newark The Newark, which was built in 1945 by Kaiser Co., Inc Richmond Calif' ve?ton° ^ ®ontai°^hip in 1968 at Todd Shipyards Corp. in GalnSfc H can cariy 360 containers including 63 temperature controlled wa«5 ^ ^'522 and she can travel at 16 knots. The Newark was formerly known as the General Freeman. New York, N.Y. 1070"°^^ the last of the windjammers (see LOG, Mar whS. ^ fte Sonfli Slrea Seaport Museum meS?um S w- "J exhibits. sAufc f T® u'' Pf'^ember who sailed aboard the Mo^ "•= Oreadnoughl and the KM, or on SseS " ^''''^'^•"Sged nitrate or grain cUppers. Anyone who served on F"""" S'-, New York. N. Y. _ ^ Detroit, Mich. ^e SlU-affihated IBU^anned U.S. Mailboat J. W. Westcott II (See March LOG story on Page 23: Detroit's Floating Post Office Faces Beaching") which Rfve? dehvenes to Seafarers sailing Great Lakes ships on the Detroit season. 7 to continue service through the 1973 shipping Myrl C. Stiegemeier, director of logistics for the Chicago region of the U S wav Service, said the Wescott's contract would be in effect to Dec. 1 Other T o*" of financing the Westcott are being sought lanof I ? mailboat has coffee, laundry, emergency ambui and passenger services. On the coffee run, the mailboat Lm has th r I ? g^md of coffee used on each shy that plys the Detroit River. If a seaman gets drafted, he gets a free riS are°takel trbT^-Tr?^' ^ ^ orders S John WLH w ships pass Detroit. The mailboat was named for HWFV ^ Ward Westcott who sailed on the Great Lakes 90 years ago He dehvered mail at 25 cents a letter by rowboat to passing towed carpo Harare ' �HIP Ci There are some questions surrounding this stately figurehead of a man. Is it a representation of Commodore Perry off the 1854 packet of the same name? it is not known, but the figurehead is still a good example of the art of the period and is on exhibit at the Mariners Museum in Newport News, Va. Throughout history, many reasons. Sometin escape an oppressor at adventure—to discover' blood thirsty motives all Often, men sailed off to j| The movement of car.' main reason motivating Whatever the reason ' men just as Seafarers to living. But in doing theii other skills that they p( Among them are ship ca sailor's art of knot and two are now all but lost. In future issues, the L of these sailor's arts, be ship carvings. | The art of ship carviniik! itself. Sailors of ancient < If to a favorite god or gc| image on their ship to ii journey. As time went bow, the stern, near tj parts of the vessel, we j purposes than to appej i with the crew itself di times—as in the case r the commercial sphe/ missioned to do the wc American shipcarvi' construction of the tf the Mouth of the Kei cording to M. V. Ere carvers of North Ameri' The early American much under the influei their advertisements at t ''Henry Groocl^ now living in Alint of carved work foriS stone, carver from' done as Cheap as in. Though she never graced the bow of a ship, this delightful carving of a mermaid still pleases the eye of many a Seafarer. She extends from the end of the bar at the Port o' Call lounge in SlU headquarters. "age 12 In the early 18 th ce heads used were lions w style and contour of th But Brewington tells | the 1760's animals of! passed out of style as fig figures symbolizing the pear in some numbers.' After the American this country broke awa;;,j ushered in what was cei American marine decoi Influenced by the Frt a freer, airier appearan like. The carvings inclu«i as George Washington; such as Alexander the C of the shipowners, as Wi an open, lifelike appear With the need for corresponding reductio and many ship carvings lined. Shipbuilding decreas pression of 1857 and d was little ship carving d The virtual end of sh decline of wooden ships ing, flowery carvings otl l window-like designs on intricate and often n pointed the way at the s Though the day of ; still have some of this i: maritime institutions ar page are some of the r« once flourishing art; a; men of the sea. �» IRVING r ART has sailed ships for out of necessity — to )me; at other times for ijr.pWv lands. He's had his tfljo, as with the pirates. "Tight a war. '^o, however, has been the -men to go to sea. jdiough, the ancient seaiy, went to sea to earn a Ijobs, they also developed fected to a form of art. igs, scrimshaw and the 3e tying. Sadly, the first will provide examples ling this month with is almost as old as sailing ays would dedicate a ship jJdess and then carve its :ure a safe and profitable , ship carvings on the gway, and on other e more for decorative gods. The craft began the carving and some^ureheads—moved into /en artisans were com- This figurehead from an 1840 barque represents a lady more mature than seamen usually preferred to see. But she was a majestic and colorful carving—6 foot, 6 inches tall; a white skirt with silver edge; blue bodice with gold edge; gold necklace, bracelets and hair orna­ ments; black hair, and blue eyes. Photos Courtesy Seaman's Bank of N.Y. iLeonidas in 1607 "with the W 2|-egan ft 1)1 ' on pinnace Virginia at /c River" in Maine, acgton in his book "ShipA: liihipcarvers were still very ce of England. Some of le time read: , 1. I ^drver from London, polis makes any sort ^s'\«PhaipWitherBristol, Ship Carving England". !itury most of the figurehose shape changed as the ; vessels changed, us that "by the middle of any kind seem to have orehead motifs and human i'essel's name began to ap- Levolution, shipcarvers in |/ from English style "and Ifltainly the grand period of ations", says Brewington. nch, the carvings took on ce and became more life^d figures of the day, such ancient historical figures, rteat; daughters and wives ill as animal scenes giving mee. Iwifter ships there was a \} in excess weight carried Vere eliminated orstreamwith the economic dering the Civil War there me. ip carvings came with the . No more were the curvailboards, or the cutout, ;the stem, nor the colorful, lajestic figureheads that ip's bow. hip carvings is gone, we in museums and other und the country. On this ^maining examples of that art that originated with The sexy mermaid at right is a pleasant sight for Seafarers to see when they visit the Anchor Room at the SlU's Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Her more conservative neighbor on the left may not be as popular but he still draws a good deal of attention, as do the other ship's carvings at the school. Bartholomew Gosnold .... . . Page 13 �My wife joins me in thanking each and everyone of the crewmcanbers who w^ on board the S.J. Oversea^ Ahska me when my mother passed away. Also a sincere thanks for the amount of money collected fof flower arrangement for ^ her funeral. L. voaThii|rm : M^r,'S.T,;Overi^ J*, ' f An Ounce of Prevention Within the next five years, it is likely that Seafarers sailing in the South Pacific will have as neighbors huge new U.S. ocean mining projects located himdreds of miles from land. These deep seabed mining projects, in water more than 200 meters deep, will in­ volve expensive new technology and huge investments in ships, mining equipment and shore-side ore refineries. And, right now, the United States has the lead in this booming new ocean industry. During the past several months, the House Merchant Marine Committee has been holding hearings on U.S. ocean min­ ing projects. These hearings have high­ lighted the immense potential for U.S. companies in deep seabed mining. Some facts uncovered: Each U.S. ocean mining project will involve more than five vessels, including three ore vessels, a min­ ing vessel and a crew workboat. More than 700 men will be involved in each project. At least three such projects are now being planned. A deep seabed mining project involves a huge investment in ships and trained workers. But it may well be worth the investment and could spell thousands of jobs for American workers and a new source of mineral imports. However, as in the days of the old West, U.S. deep seabed miners face the danger of claim jumpers—not their fellow miners greedy for a bit of gold, but foreign nation claim jumpers. Because U.S. ocean miners operate far from U.S. waters, and because there is no international law governing ocean mining, U.S. ocean miners must face this problem. To counter the danger, miners have ap­ pealed to the Congress for. guarantees against foreign interference or seizure of their equipment. A bill has been introduced that would accomplish this purpose and hearings now are underway in Congress. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, speaking on behalf of the SIU and other maritime unions, presented its views on this bill recently. The department sup­ ports the idea that U.S. ocean miners must have protection from foreign interference or expropriation. The MTD also expressed concern that many of the U.S. projects could involve nmaway-flag mining vessels and foreign workers. Right now, nothing prevents U.S. ocean miners from building mining vessels abroad and hiring low-paid foreign labor to man them. The SIU and other maritime unions feel the best way to prevent this problem before it occurs is to put ocean mining projects under the protection of the Jones Act. This would prevent the use of foreign-flag ves­ sels at these projects. And U.S. workers thus would be assured of thousands of new jobs in ocean mining, shipping, shipbuild­ ing and related maritime fields. According to the Maritime Trades De­ partment, "only if the ocean mining proj­ ects are manned by Americans, and use U.S. ships and equipment, can the eco­ nomic benefits of these projects be pre­ served for U.S. workers and industry." Like all American workers. Seafarers must be constantly on guard against ero­ sion of their jobs in favor of foreign work­ ers. In this case, we have the opportunity to preserve jobs and create new ones. As the old saying goes, an ounce of pre­ vention can save a lot of jobs. Postal Rates i'T; The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a rate increase for trade union publications (and other periodicals issued by non­ profit organizatimis) of 750 percent. Even though spread over 10 years, this increase would bring about the disappear­ ance of substantial numbers of labor pub­ lications and would force virtually all that use the mails to curtail their publication schedules. We believe the contemplated increase Page 14 would have disastrous effects. Labor unions are, after all, non-profit organiza­ tions and shouldn't be asked to pay such an increase even if they could. The International Labor Press Associa­ tion has expressed complete acceptance of a postal rate increase which is equal to the increase in mail rates overall. We support that view and believe that it is necessary that Congress instruct the Postal Service of its responsibilities. In regs^d to our PHS Hospital, be sure all of the, . _ the myself awuv about keying the utc tidewfiter area will wm agree with wiui uiyMiUJlue XAvaytMU Uj^u. *v« ««» Ulsy gfcl MX- .patbnts out it won't be long before the out patients wiU be out cm their ears. Just as weU, it's a shame to do our dty a tri^ Mke th My heavens, the other ho^itala don't have enough fcMT the fdvUians. alone; Now if the PHS hospital were to be ck>$ed down and all our folks were taken ack and put in the other hospitals, don't you think they would be feally jpacked. That wouni be «u- other song and dance. If the marine hpspifal Wasn't closed down we would have enough room for all the civiliaas, .^; There's nc«t enough hospitals as it is in Norfolk, Va. The nearer PHS Efospital is in Maryland, Why should we have to travel for medical services that we have right hem ^ own city. What in the world has happened? / ^ \'£ Everything and everybody has changed wifls Why build on the other hospitals when the money put to use for our marme hospital? What a shame to mayl turn our hwphai inio a motel: we need a motel like-a holfr in the head. That is one beautiful builc^. Why take it away from all government men and their vrivcs? As for myself, I can t go there but my husband can. We the people have got to fight for our rights. That hospitaT should stay open. By golly, they say it needs idumbing, so let's fix it; We can start a save the PHS Hospital fund. T wish someone wpuid^ait this fotld so we can get on the ball before it's too late. Mr, Wbitehurst Is trying his b^t as^^ w as offiers. We have to help them. So what do you say folk,s. Let's get to­ gether and do^^^i^^ |iist think Of all die pet^e thatwilt be^tof a;|bb, T^ of. Well that's it. I.s^ke ray |aece. Now let's hear yours. Tliank you, I remain, Mrs. Cafhuiiielt. Ang^ Norfolk, Va. 'm : Volam#. of • 4^'''iSM»»fsrerS: ane- i.nWp'ijr' ' • I ' Pj Pfank DrozaK, Vfce-Ptesident Gulf, LakTO and Inland Wa»«rs 0»*tric{. ATL-CIO 675 foi ' Av*nu«f, Tal.v; :4SS•8^ic^0<^ •SfNSdfidvpostage paid at BrooktsfO. N.Y, » Seafarers Log �i ^ f ~ , The newly contracted Russian grain route is quickly being assimilated into the usual pattern of the many other important SIU runs—evidenced by the return from Russia of another SIUmanned tanker, the Transsuperior, which recently docked at the Chelsea section of the Port of Boston. Many more SlU-contracted vessels are either enroute to the USSR or on their way home. On the first leg of her 62-day voyage which began in the Port of Corpus Christi, Tex., the Transsuperior car­ ried 20,000 tons of grain to the Black Sea Port of Novorossiysk, Russia. On her return trip, the jumbolized T-2 tanker transported 22,000 tons of vital fuel oil for the frigid Port of Bos­ ton. The delivery will greatly ease that city's fuel shortage, caused by several severe cold waves this past winter. The people of Novorossiysk, a re­ built city of 100,000 which was burnt to the ground in World War II by the Nazis, received our Seafarers very kindly. The SIU crew was taken on two guided tours of the Russian indus­ trial center, which is also a popular resort area during the summer months. There was also nightly entertainment provided at the port's Seamen's Club, with curfew set at 12 midnight. During their nine day stopover the Seafarers purchased many souvenirs for family and friends—the most pop­ ular items being the world famous Rus­ sian fur hats. Price? 16 Rubles, or $19. Next stop for the Transsuperior is the Port of Houston, where she will take on another full load of grain and head back to Russia. HLSS grad Arthur Hummel (right) retraces the route of his first voyage as a Seafarer, which took him half-way around the world, with steward department member Domingo Herrera. The 16-year old youth is determined to work his way up through the engine department to Chief Engineer with the aid of SIU training programs. Able-seaman Louis Perez skillfully guides line from ship's winch while tying up the Transsuperior at her Boston berth. Brother Perez is looking forward to another trip to Russia. Chief cook Wesley Ray Herrin whips up a tasty meal for his shipmates prior to the Transsuper/or's payoff. The 48-year old Texan was impressed with the Russian friendly attitude toward Americans. April 1973 Ordinary seaman David Hume, thinks Russia is "a nice place to visit, but.. .' Crewmembers of the Transsuperior are brought up-to-date on various union matters after their 62-day voyage to the USSR. Page 15 �Crewmembers of the tug Little Curtis (Steuart Transportation) hold a meet­ ing aboard the boat. From left are Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown, Dick r Van Lapdingham, engineer; Captain Roland Mason, and Allen Thomas, mate. Captain Mason is now studying for his Towboat Operator's License. Port of Piney Point Piney Point is an important part of the inland waterways system, and the towboats and barges of Steuart Transportation are constantly on the move between Comiecticut on the East Coast and Washington, D.C., on the Potomac River. Steuart s IBU-contracted towboats and barges supply heating oil for the Maryland, Virginia and B.C. area, and also supply all of the jet aircraft fuel for Patuxent Naval Air Station and Andrews Air Force Base, including the fuel used aboard Air Force One, the official Presi­ dential jet. Five of Steuart Transportation's towboat operators were among the first graduating class at the IBU Upgrading Center for their Coast Guard licenses, and six more operators are presently studying at the school for their licenses. Engineer Earl Sampson reads the latest issue of the LOG as Cook Chester Tillet pours coffee. The two towboatmen are relaxing after an IBU meeting aboard the tug Little Curtis in Piney Point. Joe Wallace, mate; and Frank Arthur, engineer, discuss union business with SlU-IBU representative Gerry Brown aboard the tug Papa Guy (Steuart Trans­ portation) in Piney Point. Page 16 Tankerman James Johnston of Barge #102 (Steuart Transportation) signs patrolman's report afffer a meeting aboard the tug Little Curtis with Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown* • Seafarers Log �Operation Charger Log II Erna Elizabeth, Taluga Win MSONavy Praise Like the Erna Elizabeth (Albatross Tanker) which last year successfully completed a first-ever experiment called Charger Log I, designed to test the ability of U. S. merchant ships to play an active role in support of Ae Navy's operational fleets, the USNS tanker Ta­ luga with her SIU crew has received top marks in the follow-up Charger Log II. The Taluga has won well earned praise from the 7th Fleet for refueling destroyers, battleships and aircraft car­ riers now off Vietnam. Before the ex­ periment began some commanders had even doubted that it would ever work. In the astern method of refueling, the tanker's 600 feet of hose is floated back along the port side of the receiving ship to connect with her forward fueling station. Once the hook-up is made at 10 to 12 knots, the ships execute two 180-degree turns to complete the smooth refueling. Projects Charger Log I and II are a breakthrough for the merchant marine as these tankers without previous ex­ perience or training with the fleet have proven that they could effectively refuel warships at sea in mock warfare condi­ tions. This new concept of using civilian crews instead of military personnel aboard Navy tankers which gives more jobs to Seafarers was, after study, adopted from the Royal British Navy which makes extensive use of civilianmanned vessels in its fleet auxiliary. The new concept is part of the total seapower theory put forth by Adm. Elmo Zumwalt, Jr., chief of naval op­ erations. He has helped build closer ties between the Navy, merchant marine, shipbuilders, shipping industry and the Maritime Administration. Zumwalt has launched long-range studies to see if it is possible to switch more Navy vessels to Merchant Marine crews in Ae future. He has urged that more thought be given to the manning of selected special purpose ships by civilian crews. The Taluga took up where the Erna Elizabeth left off in May 1972 when her Seafarers underwent rigorous testing and a two month training period. The Taluga sailed for a nine-month deploy­ ment in the Western Pacific in early October and is expected'to return to the U. S. in late June 1973. Last year the Taluga refueled more than 61 ships. Last year the Erna Elizabeth spent two months refueling U. S. 2d and 6th Fleet oilers, made fuel lifts and sup­ plied British, Dutch, German, Nor­ wegian, Brazilian, Venezuelan, Colom­ bian and Dominican Republican ships with oil. The simulated NATO Opera­ tion Springboard combat exercise in the Caribliean and Mediterranean used a new astern method of refueling pio­ neered by the U. S. Navy. At that time, every Navy rating asked what he thought of the professionalism of the merchant marine had high praise for their performance. They said the Seafarers were an efficient team throughout each of the refuelings and had earned a fine reputation as a com­ petent support unit. Under full way at sea, the SlU-manned tanker Erna Elizabeth, assigned to the Military Sealift Command fleet, works on mission with the Navy's aircraft carrier USS Fanklln D. Roosevelt. = Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Feb. 23-Mar. 22,1973 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 ...." In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Amount MONTH rODATE YEAR TO DATE 26 310 291 11 3 8,401 2 289 5 67 1,575 1,554 72 13 31,431 4 945 97 543 63 148 23 7 234 8 143 126 16 84 MONTH TO DATE $ 180,882.50 1,575.00 4,662.00 7,568.12 822.50 251,448.00 723.95 20,527.45 2,673.30 1,647 260 509 98 21 723 99,011.28 1,781.93 18,075.50 6,193.04 408.50 4,695.39 314,426.67 7,348.84 61,956.00 24,177.89 1,455.50 15,305.51 30 494 522 59 304 4 12 2,259 1 24,000.00 26,976.44 3.793.60 3,565.00 1.335.61 1,402 5,578 8,685.10 90,000.00 89,116.02 16,867.97 10,507.00 5,284.86 322.50 1,838.39 22,590.00 350.00 34,312.30 13 43 4,744.30 16,548.89 TOTALS . 12,150 Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ... 2,024 Total Seafarers Pension Plan 927 Total Seafarers Vacation Plan 15,101 Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation .... 48,322 8,068 5,437 61,827 353,115.38 500,744.40 454,756.57 $1,308,616.35 1,183,291.16 1,933,504.40 2,857,732.22 $5,974,527.78 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Exp. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM $ YEAR TO DATE 72,957.57 310.00 873.00 1,526.40 227.00 67,208.00 307.20 6,156.27 120.80 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums April 1973 Number 163.45 Page 17 �Baker George Voris (left)and Chief Cook Henry Christian combine their galley skills in preparing a meal for their shipmates. Seafarers Paul Harper, Joseph Colangelo and Steven Mosakowski take on a supply of gas cylinders for routine repairs. Able-seameh Richard Hunt and Walter Kruszewski keep a trained eye on the loading procedures as they operate the ship's deck winch. Deck department members of the Overseas Aleutian put their backs into their work as a cargo net full of 55-gallon drums of tank cleaner is hoisted aboard. Page 18 Seafarers Log �New SlU Pensioners 4 John Abraham, 59, is a native of the Philippine Islands. He joined the SIU in 1943 in the Port of Norfolk and sailed in the deck department. Brother Abraham is now a resident of New York City. Eddie A. Parr, 62, is a native of Louisiana. One of the first members of the union, he joined in 1939 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed as able-seaman. Brother Parr now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. Fred M. Morris, 51, joined the SIU in 1955 in the Port of Baltimore. He is a life-long resident of New Orleans, La. Seafarer Morris sailed in the steward department. John Blizzard, 58, joined the union in 1948 in the Port of Norfolk. Bom in North Carolina, Brother Blizzard now makes his home in Columbia, S.C. The 25-year SIU veteran sailed in the engine department. Herman Pasha, 65, is a life-long resident of Philadelphia, Pa. He joined the SlU-affiliated Inland Boat­ man's Union in that port in 1961 and sailed as a deckhand for the Inde­ pendent Pier Co. Amie Ray Glasscock, 65, was bom in Prichard, Ala. He joined the SIU in 1949 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the steward department. He is now a resident of Foley, Ala. Fulhert A. Hodden, 65, is a native of the British West Indies. He joined the SIU in 1947 in the Port of Mobile and sailed as able-seaman. Brother Bodden has been a resident of that port city for many years. Joseph S. Rauch, 65, was bom in Algiers, La. He joined the SH J-affiliated Inland Boatman's Union in 1956 and sailed as mate. He is a Navy veteran of World War n. Brother Rauch now makes his home in New Orleans, La. Edmund W. Buesing, 70, was bom in Westgate, Iowa and now makes his home in Minneapolis, Minn. He joined the SIU in 1938 in the Port of Chicago and sailed in the engine department. The Great Lakes Sea­ farer had been sailing for over 40 years when he retired. Sol M. Brian, 60, was born in St. Maurice, La. He joined the SIU in 1951 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the engine department. Brother Brian now makes his home in Chalmette, La. Charles C. Bloom, 61, was bom in Maple City, Mich. He joined the SIU in 1953 in the Great Lakes port of Frankfort and sailed in the steward department. He has been a resident of that Great Lakes port for many years. William P. Folse, 49, is a native of Louisiana. He joined the imion in 1944 in the Port of New Orleans and sailed in the deck department. He is now a resident of Chalmette, La. Guy P. Bulk, 65, joined the SIU in 1960 in the Port of Detroit. Bom in Attika, Iowa, he now resides in Moose Lake, Minn. The Great Lakes Seafarer sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Charles A. Krause, 58, was born in Boston, Mass. One of the original members of the union, he joined in 1938 in the Port of Boston and sailed in the steward department. He now makes his home in Brockton, Mass. Frederick J. Grant, 62, joined the SIU in 1961 in the Port of Detroit. He is a life-long resident of St, Ignace, Mich. The Great Lakes Seafarer sailed as able-seaman. Maurice P. McCoskey, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the Port of Nor­ folk. Bom in Albany, N.Y., Brother McCoskey now makes his home in Philadelphia, Pa. He sailed in the en­ gine department. Ralph H. Taylor, 67, joined the SIU in 1938 in the Port of Mobile. He is a life-long resident of that city. Brother Taylor sailed as chief stew­ ard. Andres Molina, 64, is a native of Puerto Rico. He joined the SIU in 1944 in the Port of Ponce, P.R. and sailed in the steward department. Brother Molina now makes his home in Santurce, P.R. Zenon R. Rivera, 65, is a native of Puerto Real, P.R. He joined the SIU at the union's inception in 1938 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. He now makes his home in Fajardo, P.R. SIU Arrivals ^ Maria Mercado, bom Jan. 9, 1973, to Seafarer and Mrs. Damian G. Mercado, Fajardo, P. R. Karl Perkins, bom Dec. 18, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. William M. Perkins, New Orleans, La. Ahimael Aragones, bom Nov. 6, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Abra­ ham Aragones, Puerta de Tierra, P. R. Jason Eagleson, bom Dec. 16, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles B. Eagleson, Houston, Tex. First Checks * f Julio Ortiz, 61, is a native of Puerto Rico. He joined the union in 1945 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He now makes his home in New York City. Clyde D. Parker, 56, is a native of Chickasaw, Ala. He joined the SIU in 1940 in the Port of Savannah and sailed as bosun. Brother Parker is now a resident of Mobile, Ala. SIU Vice President Earl Shepard (right) pre­ sents Seafarers Fred Lambert, Julio Ortiz and John Abraham with their first monthly SIU pen­ sion checks during membership meeting in the Port of New York. Page 19 April 1973 lVl i" ' ^ �1 Ships' Meetings Digest of SiU V. li I COLUMBIA (United States Steel), February 11—Chairman E. W. Nich­ olson; Secretary M. S. Sospina; Edu­ cational Director J. R. Miller; Deck Delegate James S. Roger. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department. MARYLAND (Seatrain), February 14—Chairman R. O. King; Secretary K. Lynch. $88.90 in ship's fund. Every­ thing running smoothly. Stood for one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), February 18—Chairman C. Mize; Secretary Higgins; Educational Director Crispala. $33.00 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. SHENANDOAH (Hudson Water­ ways), February 24—Chairman W. H. Butts; Secretary R. Fagan; Educa­ tional Director Burden; Deck Delegate S. Coker; Engine Delegate E. Burnett; Steward Delegate B. Weir. $6.00 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land), February 16—Chairman R. Christenberry; Sec­ retary W. L. Kilgore; Educational Di­ rector F. D. Carruthers; Engine Dele­ gate R. Pelaso; Steward Delegate S. Petrantes. Vote of thanks to the ship's chairman. COLUMBIA (United States Steel), February 19—Chairman E. W. Nich­ olson; Secretary M. S. Sospina; Edu­ cational Director J. R. Miller. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department. OVERSEAS BULKER (Maritime Overseas), February 21—Chairman Ballard Browning; Secretary T. Bal­ lard; Educational Director J. Sherpinski. $4.00 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), February 11—Chairman Jack Ryan; Secretary Paul P. Lopez; Educational Director W. D. Rakestraw; Deck Del­ egate Robert Bums; Engine Delegate William Jordan; Steward Delegate Biliran Sierra. $24.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. Next port Pearl Harbor. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas), February 4 — Chairman Edward Adams; Secretary Edward Dale; Educational Director Allen Batchelor. $27.00 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. DELTA MEXICO (Delta), Febru­ ary 11—Chairman Tony Radick; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Di­ rector J. Ashley; Deck Delegate Angel Viti; &igine Delegate Douglas Domingue. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways), February 21—Chairman W. LeClair; Secretary A. Aragones; Edu­ cational Director C. Welsh. $20.00 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. FALCON LADY (Falcon Car­ riers), February 17—Chairman E. B. Flowers; Secretary A. Arellano; Deck Delegate W. Kuchta; Engine Delegate J. Lyons; Steward Delegate R. E. Averill. $42.00 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Page 20 SiU Ship's Committee TRANSHAWAII (Hudson Waterways)—Making the Puerto Rico run is the ship's committee on the Transhawaii. From left are: N. Paloumvis, educa­ tional director; M. J. Kerngood, chairman; F. Lee, engine delegate; C. McLellan, deck delegate, and F. Muniz, steward delegate. SAN JUAN (Hudson Waterways), February 25—Chairman D. Mendoza; Secretary J. Davis. Everything run­ ning smoothly. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), February 25 — Chairman C. W. Truenski; Secretary Frank Costango; Educational Director J. Boyce; Deck Delegate C. P. Wilson; Engine Delegate F. E. Perkins; Steward Dele­ gate J. Topasna. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), February 4—Chairman Lancelot B. Rodrigues; Secretary F. Fraone. $14.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to deck department for keep­ ing messhall and pantry clean at night. OVERSEAS CARRIER (Maritime Overseas), February 5—Chairman L. R. Smith; Secretary J. E. Long; Edu­ cational Director N. Trahan. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), February 4—Chairman S. Brunetti; Secretary R. Taylor; Educational Di­ rector P. Pinkston. Vote of thanks to the steward department. Everything nmning smoothly. SEAMAR (Calmar), February 4— Chairman I. S. Moen; Secretary R. A. Clarke; Educational Director G. Kontos; Deck Delegate Wm. J. Emerson; Engine Delegate R. B. Fernandez; Steward Delegate M. Kaminski. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Stood for one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEATRAIN CAROLINA (Hud­ son Waterways), February 4—Chair­ man Albert J. Doty; Secretary O. Payne; Educational Director Harry A. Duhadaway. $96.00 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Stood for one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Hud­ son Waterways), February 10—Chair­ man R. Hufford. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward depart­ ments. A vote of thanks to the steward, deck and engine departments. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), February 10—Chairman George Burke; Secre­ tary R. Aguiar; Educational Director George W. McAllpine. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. TRANSINDIANA (Seatrain), Feb­ ruary 6—Chairman A. Hanstvadt; Secretary D. Nunn; Educational Di­ rector J. Darby. $30.00 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Next port Oakland, Calif. PONCE (!^a-Land), February 25 —Chairman H. Cain; Secretary W. J. Anderson; Educational Director P. C. Kamaros; Deck Delegate W. E. Reeves. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSCHAMPLAIN (Seatrain), February 25—Chairman Louis W. Cartwri^t; Secretary C. I. Fishel; Ed­ ucational Director J. D. Cantrell Jr.; Steward Delegate Gregory R. Smith. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to A. Perkins for a job well done in the steward department. OAKLAND (Sea-Land), February 12—Chairman R. Palmer; Secretary C. Johnson; Educational Director C. Powell. No disputed OT. Everything running smooAly. Vote of ^anks given to cooks for well prepared food. TRANSONTARIO (Hudson Wa­ terways), February 25—Chairman F. A. Pehler; Secretary Caudill; Educa­ tional Director Waddell; Engine Dele­ gate F. L. David; Steward Delegate Joseph Smith. Some disputed OT in engine department. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta), February 4—Chairman Peter D. Shel­ drake; Secretary Charles J. Mitchell; Educational Director Frank W. Chavers; Deck Delegate David L. Dickin­ son; Engine Delegate Frank T. Kreamer; Steward Delegate William J. Meehan. $13.20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and steward de­ partments. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Houston, Tex. TRANSONEIDA (Hudson Water­ ways), February 12—Chairman L. Fitton; Secretary S. Rothschild. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. EAGLE TRAVELER (United Maritime), February 18—Chairman Charles D'Amico; Secretary W. B. Yarbrough; Educational Director Donald Gilbo. $4.40 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. RAMBAM (American Bulk), Feb­ ruary 6—Chairman L. Guadamund; Secretary J. Craft; Deck Delegate Peter Christopher; Engine Delegate James Dana Revette; Steward Dele­ gate Jesse Gage Jr. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. HASTINGS (Waterman), February 4—Chairman John G. Spuron; Secre­ tary D. Hall; EducationaP Director William Bilger; Deck Delegate Rob­ ert E. Wagner. No disputed OT. Stood for one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SL 181 (Sea-Land), February 11 —Chairman J. Davies; Secretary R. B. Marion; Educational Director H. Messick. $10.00 in ship's fund. Stew­ ard commended crew for coopera­ tion in keeping messhall and pantry shipshape. STONEWALL JACKSON (Water­ man), February 12—Chairman T. J. Hilburn; Secretary John E. Adams; Educational Director Willie Jones. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Water­ ways), February 25—Chairman W. Worurski; Secretary Aussie Shrimpton; Steward Delegate Frank Rahas. $142.00 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. CHICAGO (Sea-Land), February 11—Chairman Burris Maxwell; Sec­ retary Joe L. Johnson; Educational Director Dale Susbilla. Some disputed OT in^eck department. Everything running smoothly. SPITFIRE (American Bulk), Feb­ ruary 4—Chairman Walter Butterton; Secretary M. Deloatch; Educational Director E. Gibson; Deck Delegate William E. King. $10.50 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. MIAMI (Cities Service), February 18—Chairman Frank J. Schandl; Sec­ retary U. E. LaBarrere; Deck Dele­ gate Lonnie Cole; Engine Delegate Rodney Borloso; Steward Delegate Herbert Archer. Vote of thanks to the steward department. LOUISIANA (Hudson Waterways), February 4—Chairman Richard Huf­ ford. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward, deck and engine de­ partments. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), February 18—Chairman C. W. Truenski; Secretary Frank Costango; Educational Director J. Boyce; Deck Delegate C. P. Wilson; Engine Delegate F. E. Perkins; Steward Dele­ gate J. Topasna. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department. COMMANDER (Marine Carriers), February 10—Chairman H. Jones; Engine Delegate A. Benzuh; Steward Delegate Walker Wilson. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and steward depart­ ments. Everything running smoothly. Seafarers Log i �Twenty-Seven Years With Union White Cap Worn Proudly Throughout SlU's Battles The familiar floppy white cap tra­ ditionally worn by Seafarers to signify their brotherhood and solidarity, is one of Brother Dewey Emory's favorite keepsakes. hit the bricks for seamen's rights with his union Brothers during the General Strike of '46, which immobilized every ship in every port of the U. S. After eight tense days of picketing Many times throughout his 27 years ..with the union, the Georgia born Sea­ farer actively participated in both SIU and SlU-supported strikes, and today remains a firm believer in labor's slogan that "an injury to one is an injury to all." Born in Savannah, Ga. in 1926, Bro­ ther Emory's family moved to Tampa, Fla. when he was only a few years old. As he grew up he witnessed the swift growth of Tampa from a small city to a large booming port of call. This had a good deal to do with his great interest for ships and the sea, which he acquired during early boyhood. i\ i !l 1 •* > He originally shipped out as a 20year-old saloon mcssman in early 1946 after serving in the Army during World War 11. Later on that year, after sailing for only a few months. Brother Emory EAGLE TRAVELER (United Maritime), February 11—Chairman Charles D'Amico; Secretary Wilson Yarbrough; Educational Director Donald Gilbo; Deck Delegate E. B. Merritt. $3.40 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the deck department for cleaning ship up. SUMMIT (Sea-Land), February 2 —Chairman Tom Martineau; Secre­ tary E. Miller; Educational Director Joim Risbeck; Steward Delegate E. L. Johnson. $154.75 in ship's fund and movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everything running smoothly. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land), February 11—Chairman R. Christenberry; Sec­ retary W. L. Kilgore; Educational Director F. D. Carruthers; Deck Dele­ gate R. W. Johnson; Engine Delegate R. Pelaso; Steward Delegate S. Petrantes. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. PORTMAR (Calmar), February 25—Chairman Edward C. Ruley; Sec­ retary L. Gadson; Educational Direc­ tor Emil Nordstrom; Engine Delegate William B. Addison. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. mi;: Seafarer Dewey Emory fought hard for seamen's rights during the early days of the union. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), February 25—Chairman C. Magoulas; Secretary H. Hastings; Education­ al Director D. Orsini; Deck Delegate J. C. Sorel; Engine Delegate Jerry Farmer; Steward Delegate Charles Bedell. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. $30.00 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward department. MISSOURI (Ogden Marine), Feb­ ruary 4 — Chairman Angelbs Autoniou; Secretary W. J. Miles; Educa­ tional Director Victor Brunell. $16.00 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Ev­ erything running smoothly. Stood for one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. NOONDAY (Waterman), Febru­ ary 11—Chairman Joe Blanchard; Secretary Walter Lescovich; Educa­ tional Director Victor Palombo. $65.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward de­ partments. Everything running smoothly. LOUISIANA (Hudson Water­ ways), February 11—Secretary Rich­ ard Hufford. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward, deck and engine departments. SIU Ship's Committee OGDEN WABASH (Ogden Marine)—Back from bringing grain to Russia is the ship's committee on the Ogden Wabash. From left are: 0. Hopkins, edu­ cational director; "Tiny" Wallace, chairman; K. Hatgimisious, steward dele­ gate; W. McCay, deck delegate; J. Monerief, secretary-reporter, and W. Parks, engine delegate. for improved contracts, the strike was over and the SIU had won the first and only general strike in U. S. maritime history. One year later. Brother Emory was again walking the picket lines — this time for the underpaid financial workers of the Wall Street brokerage firms. He banded together with more than 200 fellow Seafarers in a stirring demon­ stration of inter-union support and greatly aided the downtown New York United Financial Employees in win­ ning their just cause. In April, 1953 Dewey was again ready with his picket sign for the pro­ posed strike against Cities Service—but the threatened walkout and the determi­ nation of the membership forced the tanker company to yield to the SIU's demands. Among the many other strikes he has served in so well were the Bull Line Wage Beef in 1957, in which he and his Brother members manned a 24-hour picket line outside the company's Brooklyn terminal—and in 1962 the Brother Emory, who has visited vir­ tually every country in the world on voyages with the SIU, rather modestly underplays his militant activities on the picket lines; "all the guys did it" he said, "I was just doing my part." But it was men like Brother Emory that made the SIU strong, and you can be sure that if the need arose he would break out his mothballed white cap and hit the bricks once more. The 47-year old Seafarer is now enroute to India, East Africa and Jordan aboard the Mobilian, carrying jeeps, trucks and other heavy equipment. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land), Feb­ ruary 19—Chairman Frank Smith; Secretary S. McDonald; Educational Director S. Senteney; Deck Delegate George R. Black; Engine Delegate Robert H. Newell; Steward Delegate Harry C. Downey. $50.00 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward department and a vote of thanks to the electrician for fixing the crew's washing machine. SUMMIT (Sea-Land), February 2 —Chairman Tom A. Martineau; Sec­ retary E. Miller; Educational Director John Risbeck; Steward Delegate E. L. Johnson. $154.75 in ship's fund and movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everything running smoothly. HOUSTON (Sea-Land), February 4—Chairman Karl Hellman; Secre­ tary Frank Hall; Deck Delegate Wal­ lace Perry; Engine Delegate Glenn Watson; Steward Delegate Carlos Garcia. Vote of thanks to the steward department. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OVERSEAS ALICE (Maritime Overseas), February 4—Chairman D. Robbins; Secretary Frank Costango; Educational Director J. Boyce; Deck Delegate C. Wilson; Engine Delegate F. E. Perkins; Steward Delegate J. Topasna. Some disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks to the steward department. SAUGATUCK (Hudson Water­ ways), February 4—Chairman Leo Paradise; Secretary R. A. Cobb; Edu­ cational Director R. Ratkovich. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA BRASIL (Delta), Febru­ ary 7—Chairman Paul Turner; Deck Delegate William A. Pitman; Engine Delegate Lorie Christmas, Jr.; Stew­ ard Delegate Walter Dunn. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Received Seafarers Log in Buenos Aires, Argentina and crew really en­ joyed it. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed brothers. ARIZPA (Sea-Land), February 11 —Chairman R. Hodges; Secretary J. Prats; Steward Delegate George M. William. $16.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything running smoothly. PORTLAND (Sea-Land), Febru­ ary 18—Chairman Jose L. Gonzales; Secretary J. Kundrat; Educational Di­ rector Dimitrios Poulakis. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Ma­ rine), February 4—Chairman W. R. CoUey; Secretary E. Vieira; Educa­ tional Director S. Wilson. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Vote of thanks to the steward department. TRENT (Verity), February 4— Chairman James C. Mullis; Secretary L. Pepper; Educational Director Mal­ colm E. Taggart. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. COMMANDER (Marine Carriers), February 3—Chairman H. Jones; Steward Delegate Walker Wilson. Some disputed OT in deck and stew­ ard departments. Everything running smoothly. SAN PEDRO (Sea-Land), Febru­ ary 4—Chairman George King; Sec­ retary Weldon O. Wallace; Deck Dele­ gate B. Schwartz; Engine Delegate E. Steward; Steward Delegate J. Tilley. $2.00 in ship's fund. Everything run­ ning smoothly. SEA-LAND McLEAN (Sea-Land), February 27—Chairman John Hunt­ er; Secretary C. Walter. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department. MIAMI (Cities Service), February 11—Chairman Frank J. Schandl; Sec­ retary U. E. LaBarrere; Deck Delegate Lonnie Cole; Steward Delegate Her­ bert Archer. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Water­ ways), February 25—Chairman W. Worurski; Secretary Aussie Shrimpton. $142.00 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Everything running smoothly. SEATTLE (Sea-Land), February 25—Chairman J. Giannaotis; Secre­ tary W. Hand; Educational Director A. Tselentis. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Everything running smoothly. STEEL KING (Isthmian), Febru­ ary 4—Chairman G. Glennon; Secre­ tary D. Collins; Educational Director R. Bernades; Deck Delegate H. Willingham; Engine Delegate A. Loo; Steward Delegate J. Brown. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port Karachi. Robin Line Beef against that company's violation of its contract with the SIU. As it might seem, all his memories of his 27 years with the SIU do not center on strikes and picket lines. He fondly recalls the Waterman vessel John B on which he made his first trip as a Seafarer on her maiden voyage— and years later was also a member of the crew on the John B's last voyage be­ fore she was taken out of service. Page 21 April 1973 -.v.-,.-'- �jTinal ISeparturesi Alvin L. Blain, 45, passed away while serving aboard the Keva Ideal on Nov. 7. A native of Indiana, he re­ sided in Houston, Tex. at the time of his death. Brother Blain joined the SIU in 1946 in the Port of New York and sailed in the engine department He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his daughters, Cheryl, Debbie, Mary and Laura, ^d his son, Paul. Herman C. Mora, 64, passed away on Feb. 11 after a short illness. A na­ tive of the Philippine Islands, he was a resident of San Jose, Calif, at the time of his death. He joined the SIU in 1955 in the Port of San Francisco and sailed in the steward department. Brother Mora was buried at Santa Clara Catholic Cemetery in Santa Clara, Calif. Among his survivors are his daughters, Edna and Constance. SIU Pensioner Gregory Morejon, 74, passed away on Nov.. 30 after a long illness. A native of Cuba, he resided in St. Petersburg, Fla., at the time of his death. A charter member of the union. Brother Morejon joined in 1939 in the Port of Miami and sailed in the steward department He was an Army veteran of World War I. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery in St. Petersburg. Among his survivors is his wife, Helena. Michael J. Demhrowskl, 57, passed away on March 5 after a long illness. Bom in Boston, Mass., he was a resi­ dent of San Francisco, Calif, at the time of his death. He joined the union in 1943 in the Port of Boston and sailed in the deck department. Brother Dembrowski was buried at St. Vin> cent's Cemetery in Vallejo, Calif. Among his survivors is his sister, Mary. Roberto Defiranza, 64, accidentally lost his life while on duty aboard the Stonewall Jackson on Jan. 31. A na­ tive of Austria, he resided in New Orleans, La. at the time of his death. Brother Defranza joined the SIU in 1952 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was buried at sea on March 4. Among his survivors is his wife. May. David Douglas, 54, died of heart disease on Feb. 19 at the USPHS hos­ pital in San Francisco, Calif. Bom in Greensboro, N.C., he was a resident of Randolph, Mass. at the time of his death. Brother Douglas joined the SIU in 1959 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and his daughter, Marion. Joel Bremer, 55, passed away after a short illness on Feb. 11. A native of Charleston, S.C.. he was a resident of Savannah, Ga. at the time of his death. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II. Brother Bremer joined the SIU in 1951 in the Port of Savannah and sailed in the deck department. He was buried at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah. SIU Pensioner Adolf G. Iverson, 83, died after a long illness on March 13. One of the original members of the union. Brother Iverson joined in 1938 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. The Nor­ wegian bom Seafarer was a resident of Hoboken, N.J. for many years prior to his death. He was buried at Hea­ venly Rest Cemetery in Hanover, N.J. CMfford W. Mendell, 35, passed away on Feb. 3. He was a life-long resident of Queens, N.Y. He joined the SIU in 1964 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. Brother Mendell was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Among his sur­ vivors is his wife, Elaine. Frederick W. Edgett, 62, died of heart failure at the USPHS hospital in New Orleans, La. on Jan. 24. He was a resident of that city at the time of his death. Brother Edgett joined the SIU in 1948 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He was buried at St. Bernard Mem­ orial Gardens in Chalmette, La. Among his survivors is his brother, Elmer. James Urgo, 58, passed away on March 6. He was a life-long resident of Passaic, N.J. Brother Urgo joined the SlU-aflaiiated Railway Marine Region in 1964 and sailed as a deckhand for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Paterson, N.J. Among his survivors are his sister, Eleanor, and his brother, Michael. Michael W. O'Rourke, 58, died of cancer on Feb. 4. He was a life-long resident of Arcadia, Mich. Brother O'Rourke joined the SIU in 1953 in the Port of Frankfort, Mich, and sailed in the deck department. The Great Lakes Seafarer was buried at Conway Cemetery in Manistee, Mich. Among his survivors is his wife, Mary Lee. Edward J. Kuhar, 62, died of a heart attack on Dec. 2 while on duty aboard the Overseas Progress. Bom in Pennsylvania, he was a resident of New Orleans, La. at the time of his death. He joined the union in that port in 1940 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. Among his survivors is his wife, Ethel. Philip J. Brazil, 51, accidentally lost his life aboard the Yorkmar on Feb. 2. He was a life-long resident of Seattle, Wash. He joined the union there in 1970 and sailed in the deck department. Brother Brazil was buried at Holyrood Cemetery in Seattle. Among his survivors is his wife, Jackie. MEMBERSHIP MEEHNGS' SCHEDULE Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit JHouston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Date May 7 May 8 May 9 May 11 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17 Deep Sea 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m....... 2:30 p.m Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section tSault Ste. Marie May 17 — 7:30 p.m. Chicago May 15—7:30p.m. Buffalo^ May 16—7:30 p.m. Duluth May 18 — 7:30 p.m. Cleveland May 18—7:30 p.m. Toledo May 18—7:30 p.m. Detroit May 14—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee May 14—7:3DiKm. Page 22 IBU .5:00 .5:00 .7:30 .5:00 5:00 5:00 p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. .7:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia May 15 —10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore May 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk May 17 — 10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City May 14— 10 a.m. & 8 p.m. t Meeting held at Galveston wharves, t Meeting held in Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, • Meeting held in Labor Temple, Newport News. SIU Pensioner Harry C. Peder, 74, died of lung cancer on Dec. 10 at the USPHS hospital in New Orleans, La. He was a resident of that city at the time of his death. Brother Peeler joined the SIU in 1943 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. He was buried at Olonee Hill Cemetery in Athens, Ga. Among his survivors is his brother, Clarence. SIU Pensioner John G. Newman, 56, passed away after a short illness on Jan. 31. He was a life-long resident of Flushing, N.Y. He joined the union in 1947 and sailed as bosun. Brother Newman was buried at Good Ground Cemetery in Hampton Bays, N.Y. Among his survivors is his sister, Mary. Curtis C. Lambert, 53, passed away on Sept. 6. Born in Perdue Hill, Ala., he was a resident of New Orleans, La. at the time of his death. Brother Lam­ bert joined the SIU in 1956 in the Port of Mobile, Ala. and sailed in the deck department. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was once wound­ ed in action. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Saraland, Ala. Among his survivors is his sister, Mary. Seafarers Log �-'\^«?sp««aaKsa • v :•; • ••••• .fV'<v;'>/' >fr^ :'V^->- v •• • '• ' '' .; .iw ••' ;'.••<•' X',, . '; -Ti' :f-. •:LV''i" • •• • v' .--'• •i^i••v^z'•'%.;^4••;••^ -L ••''*' \ •>/« ;.v;S-s^:;'- . " .'l ,, "M n proceSrjVk rl , SedfSiyers can also7 speed'ciiifm p^^i^ssing hyJorwe(r3mg complet^.c^^ii)h /or/iw direcilyiolhei r-0. :% ot VA(^10M V • • vf BENEFIT; '<5* rs Musi liave a minimiira of OO ^ay. inc earliest diRcharge date of such time inustHe l^^^^ apfjlieatipri niusl l>e accompanied by a phoiostatic copy oc (Inearned Waiies and Travel Time is not payable, ^ ' X ^ . ^ Vyy ^4/, "^N. / v,^C <5. y;. •/ -""'c,; 4.,' - Accurate Forms Mean Quicker SlU Benefits I' 1 I 'y' Disability Pension Claims (1) Application indicating employment time for eligibility purposes show­ ing employment periods of 90 days in the previous calendar year and one day in the past six months, prior to date of claim. (2) Discharges or Certificates of Seaman's Service verifying employment periods. (3) Permanently Not Fit For Duty medical report listing complete diagnosis preferably from USPHS, since disability pensioners are required to maintain eligibility to USPHS after going on pension. (4) Certificate of Social Insurance Award verifying that member was granted disability benefits under Social Security Administration. (1) ? (2) (3) (4) (5) Sickness and Accident Benefits Application indicating employment time for eligibility purposes show­ ing employment periods of 90 days in the previous calendar year and one day in the past six months, prior to date of claim. Medical Abstract indicating that all return appointments were kept. S&A Assignment, if applicable. Letter from attorney recognizing our Assignment. Denial of Maintenance and Cure on company letterhead, if applicable. Death (1) Application indicating employment time for eligibility purposes show­ ing employment periods of 90 days in the previous calendar year and one day in the past six months, prior to date of death. (2) Certified Death Certificate or certified copy of Ship's Log in cases where employees are lost at sea. ( 3) Proof of relationship of beneficiary to the deceased. (4) Itemized funeral bill indicating whether paid or not and name and ad­ dress of payee, if applicable. P. /% f Normal Pension Claims (1) Application indicating employment time for eligibility purposes show­ ing employment periods of 90 days in the previous calendar year and one day in the past six months, prior to date of claim. (2) Discharges or Certificates of Seaman's Service verifying employment periods. (3) Proof to substantiate attainment of age 65. April 1973 Early Normal Pension Claims (1) Application indicating employment time for eligibility purposes show­ ing employment periods of 90 days in the previous calendar year and one day in the past six months, prior to date of claim. (2) Discharges or Certificates of Seaman's Service verifying employment periods. (3) Proof to substantiate attainment of age 55. Hospital Claims (1) Application indicating employment time for eligibility purposes by Company showing employment periods of 90 days in the previous calendar year and one day in the past six months. ( 2 ) Itemized hospital bill including ID Number of hospital. (3) Surgical Bill including ID Number or Social Security Number of Sur­ geon. (4) Doctors Bill including ID Number or Social Security Number of Doctor. (5) Medicare Statement, where applicable to correspond with bill(s) sub­ mitted. , (6) Marriage Certificate, if one had not previously been forwarded. ( 7 ) Birth Certificate of dependent if one had not been previously forwarded. (8) Income Tax return if dependent is adopted, or is a foster or step child. Member's Required Documentation 't < The documentation listed below must be submitted by new members in order to insure that when a claim is received from a new member for himself and or a dependent that the claim can be processed withput delay. a. Marriage Certificate b. Birth Certificate of dependents or in the absence of a Baptismal Certificate a Census Report c. Beneficiary Card d. Income Tax Return, if dependent is adopted or is a foster or step child Page 23 �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* ATLANTIC.GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT •AFL-CIO SlU-IBU Vacation Center Opens New Season d ^ " -'A ' • I 1 at the Limdeberg School and tto vaca^ i^^ wiU extend through Septembe^^ 9. Sni and IBU members and tfadr families wfll have « < 'v ." ' ^ -v. - ' 1 1 <• * V, " reservations will be confomed mi a first-come^ first- ui ••Ul" 1 FoHowing are file room prices lor SltJ and IBU V I : tii ^ ,-juujiav<i>$i&«dOloriuiimeai<>, .v Dinner: $3.50 for hdlmeid. Partial meal and a —' afaSab^ I ^ ^' i Insure your reservation "S: ; \ ' Vh.:. •4.^- Aj>i I ' " r--3-^ ' ^'' • r ,< W- . ' ' ^ , ' I 11 -• • ;V. fa:/,." ^ fi 'gm t' i I j i I ,1I l| 11 Seaiarers Vacation Center Harry Lundebeng School of Seanumship PIney Point, Md. 20674 l am interested in From S<»r»nnH Choice: Chn!r»/»* Kmiri Second From -v.';'.:' ^ My party wdi include adults and Please send confirmation. To Tn To jL'acsiaav^ • •. . (First Choice) :,-S ; children. jyyyfi. •<' '»,**««•« V •*<«•# '. '7 ' Signature - Ii \\y- VA !' L-— • '•'O '-i-l.': zip Code -iiii ^ ,....*. •/ liii i mm M.'I.SIIIU'H'III.IW ^ 1 ,< • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 1973 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CONFER ON IBU UPGRADING PROGRAMS AT PINEY POINT NATIONAL MARITIME COUNCIL - WORKING TOGETHER SEA-LAND COMMERCE COMPLETES MAIDEN VOYAGE SIU'S SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEETS ADM. CHASE: U.S. MERCHANT MARINE NEEDS LARGER SHARE OF WORLD CARGO BACK WAGES DUE LAST COAL BURNER TUG ANCHORS AT MUSEUM HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO SEAFARERS SEAFARER-CARTOONIST CAPTURES LIGHTER MOMENTS OF LIFE AT SEA 62-YEAR OLD SEAFARER ACHIEVES EDUCATION GOAL WHAT THEY'RE SAYING IBU RETIREE RAUCH RECALLS OL' MISS SHIP CARVING: A LOST ART AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION POSTAL RATES TRANSSUPERIOR ON GRAIN RUN PORT OF PINEY POINT ERNA ELIZABETH, TALUGA WIN MSC-NAVY PRAISE OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN WHITE CAP WORN PROUDLY THROUGHOUT SIU'S BATTLES ACCURATE FORMS MEAN QUICKER SIU BENEFITS SIU-IBU VACATION CENTER OPENS NEW SEASON Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1973 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXV, No. 4 1973 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/458816b5ba53e3e77c0e201ff9349dc3.PDF 76d617c233aa5af46c9e41fd01951b4a PDF Text Text 'X-^: •""'"-!• :r^. -A'-^ 'v^- '•-• '-'r^ - •-'. r-:--' •" •\", -f"'' , 66 Delegates Attend Crew Conference A •'i «IS.< • •• -A! # -1 T mi .: I .5 - ,• OM I I /\ ! i, f1 '•. •« -"S •-© <.v:> . . " -<->5- i rnvmi^ • • :?:l •' , >;• s-irv*-.;i : Sixty-six delegates from deep sea ports around the country were elected tliis month to attend the SIU crew conference at the Lundeberg School. In New Yoric, some of that port's delegates (bottom photo) get ready to leave on a special bus from Headquarters. Clockwise from top left are delegates from the ports of: Houston; Philadelphia; ^n Francisco, and New Orleans. For names of deflates from all ports, see story on Page 3. • r- , " . .'Z'••.--L . '- i"; •<;I -A ).v.ri �r jc.- ''-••/t,; -r.:- MTD Affirms Strong Oil Bill Sui^porf U •vl! The AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades men's Association, and Jesse Calhoon, one of the worst economic crises in its men into the ranks of the unemployed; Department has again affirmed its president of the Marine Engineers Ben­ history. The U.S. maritime industry is • The laid-up tanker tonnage repre­ strong support for U.S. cargo prefer­ eficial Association were among those likewise beset by serious econotaic diffi­ sents one-third of the entire non-oil ence legislation which, the department who also spoke at the luncheon, at­ culties that pose a serious threat to the company or independently-owned U.S.says, would give a much needed boost tended by over 380 representatives of very survival of America's merchant flag tanker fleet. If immediate action is to the sagging American maritime in­ labor. marine. While the entire industry is ex­ not taken, this total may reach 40 per­ dustry. The maritime statement issued by the periencing problems, the tanker seg­ cent of the independent fleet in a mat­ At a Washington luncheon entitled MTD dealt specifically with the de­ ment of the U.S. merchant marine has ter of wfeeks; "The Economic Crisis and Its Impact pressed state of the tanker market, and been hit the hardest. • The lack of employment for exist­ . on Maritime Workers" held earlier proposed steps that should be taken to ing U.S.-flag vessels has resulted in mas­ • Presently 1.3 million tons of U.S.this month, the MTD issued a state­ alleviate the problem. It read in part; flag tankers are without work, forcing sive cutbacks in shipbuilding orders and ment calling upon the Ford Adminis­ •"The United States is in the midst of more than one thousand merchant sea­ Continued on Page 21 tration and the Congress "to recognize the unique plight of America's maritime industry and to act to strengthen this in­ dustry which is a vitally important eco­ nomic and national security resoiirce." Principal speaker at the affair was AFL-CIO President George Meany, who in a major address, called for a reshaping of U.S. foreign policy to halt a retreat to isolationism and bring forth a re-newed national commitment to human freedom. Meany, in a speech broadcast live by public raffio, called for an end to one­ sided detente with the Communist pow­ ers and Congress's pursuit of the "im­ possible dream" of isolationism, which he said has turned U.S. foreign policy into a "shambles." SIU and MTD President Paul Hall, AFL-CIO President George Meany addresses labor representatives at a Maritime Trades Department luncheon earlier Page Groton, assistant to the president this month. Seated behind Meany at the dais are (left to right): Page Groton, assistant to the president of the International of the International Brotherhood of Brotherhood of Boilermakers; Peter McGavin, executive secretary-treasurer of the MTD; Paul Hall, president of the Boilermakers, Thomas Gleason, presi­ SIU and MTD; Jesse Calhoon, president of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, and Thomas Gleason, president dent of the International Longshore­ of the International Longshoremen's Association. mk the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: •••.J.;'i-/' U: v./ • ''f '• .'K .. ' ' — PaMijBaa P/ney Point Conference Rises to the Challenge '• X.. • In the early days of the Union we fought for arid won our rights as workers and our ri^ts as human beings. We won better wages, working con­ ditions and job security. We won pensions, vacations and welfare benefits for ourselves and our families. And as a result, we built a strong Union that has successfully responded to the needs of Seafarers throughout the years. Yet, at the same time as we were struggling for our basic rights as seamen, profit-motivated business deals coupled with a conspicuous lack of decisive government action began to erode the strength of the U.S. maritime industry. Steadily, scores of American-flag ships were transferred from U.S. to foreign-flag registry and re-crewed by low-paid, and in many cases, im­ properly trained foreign seamen. By 1969, this steady erosion had gone so far that the U.S., once the foremost maritime power in the world, had dropped to a disgraceful seventh place. Consequently, Seafarers and thousands of other American maritime workers suffered from the result­ ing squeeze on job opportunities. At this juncture, the SIU, in the same spirit as the early days, again rose to meet this new challenge head on through aggressive political programs, strongly backed by the voluntary contributions of hundreds of Seafarers to the Union's political Fund—SPAD. We successfully spearheaded passage of the Merchant Marine Act of .1970 which immediately injected new life into the UtS. shipbuilding in­ dustry; and after only a few years on the books, the Act began providing Seafarers with job opportunities aboard the new ships built under the program. The 1970 Act will continue to pay off for Seafarers in this way for years to come. More recently, we successfully coordinated American labor's all-out campaign for passage in the House and Senate of the Energy Transporta­ tion Security Act which required that by 1977, 30 percent of all our nation's oil imports be carried on U.S.-flag tankers. The subsequent pres­ idential pocket-veto of the bill, although unfortunate, in no form takes away from the magnitude of our political victory over the multinational oil companies which command the largest and richest lobby in Wash­ ington, D.C. We have won some great victories—significant victories which have succeeded both in halting the decline of the U.S. maritime industry, and in putting it back on a true course to recovery. Still, these victories are only a beginning. And today, we in the SIU have reached an important crossroad both in our history as a Union and in our history as an integral part of the American maritime industry. We as Seafarers work in an industry that has fallen and is now rebuild­ ing—an industry that is going through a period of revolutionary change in regard to technology—and an industry that has the potential to once again regain its former dominant role in global maritime capabilities. Yet, this can only happen if the Seafarer, as he has always done in the past, continues to rise to meet the many challenges and problems of today and the future. Presently at the special Seaforers Conference at the Lundeheig School, there are 66 rank-and-file SIU members, representative of our entire membership, woiidng side-by-side with SIU officials in a genuine atmos­ phere of cooperation to map out a recommended plan of action for meet­ ing these needs. These men are taking a hard look at the evolution of our. industry; where it stands today; and the direction it must move in the future to best suit our needs as professional Seafarers. They are studying our upcoming contract and will be recommending changes that may be needed in it to better provide job and financial security for the Seafarer and his family. - And they are studying our political and educational programs, our shipping rules, and Constitution, our pension, welfare and vacation plans. In all of these areas, as well, the elected delegates to the conference will be making recommendations for possible changes. And, in all their ac­ tions they will be taking into consideration the true feelings and views of the "SIU membership, conveyed to them through personal contact with fellow Seafarers aboard ship and in Union halls, and through the written suggestions of our members in the pre-conference questionnaires sent to every member's home. Most importantly though, these Seafarers will he making recommen­ dations for membership action that will benefit the greatest number of Seafarers in the largest number of ways for the longest period of years. This conference, a gathering of Seafarers working together, is a sig­ nificant beginning in the all-out cooperative effort that we in the SIU must make if we are to achieve our goals of a continually better way of life for Seafarers and a better industry in which to work. This conference will prove to be the most important such meeting the SIU has ever conducted. . Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atiantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 4. April 1975. Page 2 Seafarers Log �Discuss Contract, Constitution, Plans 66 Elected Delegates Meeting at Conference Sixty-six delegates chosen from the membership are now meeting at a Crews Conference in Piney Point, Md. to discuss the SIU contract which is due for renewal in June, as well as wel­ fare, pension, vacation, hiring, training the SIU Constitution, and political and legislative activities. The conference, which began on Apr. 14, will continue until Apr. 26. Twenty-two-Seafarers from each de­ partment were elected to represent the" membership at special meetings held in each A&G deep sea port on Apr. 10-11. Based on shipping, registration and the past year's activities, the distribu­ tion of representatives from each port was designated as follows; New York, 12; New Orleans, 6; Houston, 6; San Francisco, 6; Baltimore, 3; Boston, 3; Detroit, 3; Jacksonville, 3; Mobile, 3; Norfolk, 3; Philadelphia, 3; San Juan, 3; Seattle, 3; Tampa, 3; Wilmington, 3 and Piney Point, 3. However, the ports of Detroit, Tampa and San Juan where unable to The following letter opposing the 'apprentice mate' proposal was sent by SWNA President Paul Hall to the Executive Secretary of the Marine Safety Coun­ cil of the U.S. Coast Guard. Sfke SPecx^a/tetA OF NORTH AMERICA PAUL HALL Prftideni O. W. MOOOY. JR. iVashingion Kfprcsitnatixe • AFL-CIO «I5 I6tli SlrcL-t, N. W., Suite 510. Washinijlon D. C. 20006 (202) 347-3504 April 1, 1975 Executive Secretary (G-CMC/82) Marine Safety Council United States Coast Guard Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Room 8234 Washington, D.C. 20591 Dear Sir: The Seafarers International Union of North America is opposed to the adoption of the U.S. Coast Guard's proposed rule-making that would create the entry rating of "apprentice mate." It would appear the U.S. Coast Guard, in proposing this rule, has not fully considered the various adverse consequences this proposal would have upon all segments of the U.S. merchant marine. We therefore urge the Coast Guard to disapprove any program designed to train "apprentice mates." In a situation analogous to the apprentice mate program, the Courts have ruled in the past that consideration must be given, in the imposition of new manning regulations, to its impact on labor relations in the maritime industry. The Courts prohibited the use of apprentice engineers because it interfered with existing col­ lective bargaining arrangements. The SIU feels that the same Court restrictions would apply to the new rating of apprentice mate. The dangers of inter-union disagreements resulting from these rules are heightened by the fact that this proposal may have the effect of shifting advance­ ment opportunities from one class of maritime workers to another. The opportunity of unlicensed seamen from the focsle to advance to the licensed ranks would be throttled by the influx of apprentice mates created by these proposed rules. Thus, a traditional avenue of advancement for unlicensed seamen would be closed. The Seafarers Union is also concerned that the Coast Guard, in developing these rules, is seeking to cater to the demands of one management group, the multi­ national oil companies. In the process, the Coast Guard has created rules, which if implemented, may allow these companies to further undermine the remainder of the U.S. fleet. Any regulations promulgated by the Coast Guard should be for the benefit of the entire maritime industry and should not be designed to aid narrow interests, such as the proposed "apprentice mate" regulations would do. The SIU also strongly opposes all regulations which allow U.S. maritime officers to be trained on foreign vessels that may not meet U.S. safety and operating stand­ ards. This problem arises because nothing in the proposed rules would prevent the proposed "apprentice mates'' from gaining their working experience aboard foreignflag vessels, including low-standard flag of convenience -vessels. On these foreign vessels, the operating procedures and safety requirements are sometimes inferior to those of American ships where American seamen learn and practice their seagoing and ship handling skills under U.S. Coast Guard supervision and inspection. Training allowed aboard foreign vessels before eventual licensing as an American merchant marine officer would clearly not be comparable to that aboard an American-flag ship. The management groups supporting this proposal have based their request on what they assert is a shortfall in the number of available licensed U.S. deck per­ sonnel. Yet these companies have made no effort to maximize the use of existing trained personnel, either from established U.S. maritime academies or unlicensed seamen who have worked up through the ranks. Such unlicensed seamen have already exhibited their willingness to make the sea their career. No new officer training courses are needed or should be approved until present sources of qualified officers are proven insufficient. In summary, the primary effect of the Coast Guard approving this program would be to create the potential for serious inter-union jurisdictional problems, additional court cases, and legal and administrative disputes in the U.S. merchant marine. It would allow the certification of deck officers after training that may not have l?een as rigorous or on the same level as training by officers in other U.S. maritime schools. And, most importantly, it would deny the unlicensed seamen represented by the SIU who have gained practical knowledge of seamanship aboard U.S.-flag ships the opportunity to fill officer slots aboard U.S.-flag ships. This apprentice mate program should not be approved by the Coast Guard. Sincerely, PAUL HALL President' meet their full quota and, according to arrangements made prior to the elec­ tions, a special meeting was held in Headquarters on Apr. 11 to fill these quotas. Headquarters received authorization to make all the necessary arrangements for the conference through a proposal which was ratified at each port's Janu­ ary membership meeting. The proposal read in part: "It is hereby recommended that the member­ ship give autliorization to Headquarters to make the necessary arrangements for the conference and to establish all rules for selection of participants in the con­ ference." Members wishing to serve as dele­ gates to the conference had to be full book members with 'A' Seniority in good standing, have 24 months seatime with SlU-contracted operators in rat­ ings above entry (seatime was consid­ ered as any-time for which contribu­ tions had been made toward pension and welfare eligibility), and have at least 60 days of such employment in the period from Apr. 1, 1974 to Apr. 1, 1975. A letter giving full details of the con­ ference was sent to all Seafarers earlier this year. Questionnaires were also sent out to all Seafarers asking for their com­ ments and suggestions on tlie Constitu­ tion, welfare, pension and vacation plans, contract, and other topics impor­ tant to all SIU members. The comments and suggestions re­ ceived from members who are unable to attend the conference are being • • .31 Continued on Page 21 Hall Voices Opposition to Apprentice Mate Rating The U.S. Coast Guard, at the urging of some of the multinational oil com­ panies, is considering approving a pro­ posal for creating the entry rating of "apprentice mate". The proposal would establish a three-year program to train the men, one year less than all the present programs at various maritime academies. SIU President Paul Hall, In a letter to the Coast Guard, has stated the SIU's total opposition to the plan, which would in effect give the manage­ ment groups proposing it a chance to "hand-pi^^ men to serve as mates en their veftseb. In urgffig the Coast Guard not to adopt the plan. President Hall's letter points out many areas in the proposal which could have serious adverse ef­ fects on the entire U.S. merchant ma­ rine. "The dangers of inter-union dis­ agreements resulting from these rules are heightened by the fact that this pro­ posal may have the effect of shifting advancement opportunities from one class of maritime workers to another." President Hall wrote. "The opportunity of unlicensed seamen from the fdcsle to advance to the licensed ranks would be throttled by the influx of apprentice mates created by these proposed rules. Thus, a traditional avenue of advance­ ment for unlicensed seamen would be closed." The three-year program calls for two years of study at a vocational facility in Maine, and then one year's work ex­ perience at sea. Aside from the fact that this reduces the present training of mates by one year, there is also another weakness in the proposal. There is no stipulation that the one year at sea must be spent on a U.S.-flag vessel, leaving open the possibility that the men may be trained on foreign or flag-of-convenience vessels which have much lower safety and operating standards. One argument used by management groups to justify implementation of this apprentice mate program is their claim that there is a shortage of avail­ able licensed U.S. deck personnel. Continued on Page 7 I'll ti >!!l r'i j 4 INDEX Legislative News Third flag carrier bill Washington Activities column Page 8 Page 9 Union News Crew conference gets underway Page 3 President's Report Page 2 Headquarters Notes column ...Pages Membership meeting in port of Houston .. .Pages 16-17 General News Official attends IMCO meeting .... Page 8 ILG reports on flags of convenience Page 7 Senator Jackson renews oil imports bill support. .Page 5 MID holds meeting on economic crisis Page 2 SIU opposition to apprentice mate proposal Page 3 IBU of Pacific holds convention Page 7 MARAD-Navy liaison office may close Page 4 National Maritime Council Back Page Shipping Dispatchers' ReportsPage 26 Alex Stephens Page 13 Ships' Committees Page 6 Montpelier Victory ..Pages 16-17 Ships' Digests Page 12 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Pages 10-11 Why I came to Piney Point Page 15 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application ..Pages30-31 GED requirements and application Page 30 Membership News Final Departures Pages 28-29 New SIU pensioners Page 23 Special Feature Mystic Seaport Pages 24-25 iV 1/ : II j •• 1; - I ;( f-.' Pages il' �1 SIU Representatiye Services the TT Brooklyn in Brixham, England i Looking out (left) from the deck of the TT Brooklyn (Westchester Marine) is the harbor scene of Brixham, England seen from the camera of SI.U Representative George McCartney who, while servicing the ship, reported that the supertanker was "a clean ship with only minor beefs." The seaport of Brixham in Devon is a small fishing village (8,761 pop.) and pilot station for big tahkers going up the English Channel. Brixham, on deepwater Tbr(quay) Bay, is where VLCCs and ULCCs can swallow the anchor while awaiting orders for a discharge berth. On (right) are (I. to r.) the Brooklyn's ship's chairman. Recertified Bosun Gaetano "Tony" Mattioli; Chief Steward Conrad Gauthier, secretary-reporter; OMED Dominick Orisini, engine delegate; OMED Jon Gaskins; OMED Imro Solomons; AB J. R. Wilson, deck delegate, and Chief Cook Alonzo Bryant, steward delegate. Hall Opposes Closing Of Navy-Commerce Office In a letter to Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger, SIU President Paul Hall has accused the Defense Depart­ ment of dealing a "death blow" to ef­ forts to build a better working relation­ ship between the Navy and the U.S. merchant marine by closing the Navy's liaison office in the Commerce Depart­ ment. Calling the closing of this office "a clear repudiation of the agreement of September 1970 between the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of Com­ merce to establish a liaison office for the purpose of maximizing the merchant marine's contribution to the' national defense," President Hall said in his letter that this act would be "a death blow to tne hopes of all concerned for a means of fostering greater cooper­ ation and a better working relationship between the Navy and the U.S. mer­ chant marine." The Navy would close its office in the Commerce Department by retiring the liaison officer, Rear Admiral George H. Miller. In the past, this liaison office has attempted to persuade the Navy to work towards a greater peacetime role for the merchant marine as an arm of the Navy and to generate merchant marine support for congressional ap­ proval of important Naval defense programs. "While the activities of the office in question may not always satisfy all of the parties involved," President Hall George Walton wrote, "it nevertheless serves as an im­ portant link between the Defense estab­ lishment and the merchant marine in developing mutual confidence. It also is a continuing physical symbol of the desire of all concerned to work cooper­ atively on matters of mutual interest." Urging Defense Secretary Schle­ singer to reconsider the closing of this office. President Hail concluded, "We who welcomed the establishment of this office, and who regarded it as the only continuing mechanism for the exchange of views and information, must, regard the proposed closure as a serious step backwards." ,o5^ S75 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 120' Dots. Contrlbutor'i N«me . im Addreti. S.S. No.. t 'U - A fi .Zip Cod* teparato Mtroiilid fund. It* proceeds ere used to furttir objects and purposes SPAD Is the political, Including, but not limited to furthRrIng thu —. social and economic Interests of Seafarer seamen,. the preservation and funhering of Uie American Merchant Marine with Improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement pf trade union concepU. In, connetjllon with such objects, SPAD irts am and contrlbirtes to politlclaL candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No supports l#lmlnatlon, financial repi reprisal,.or contribution may be sollcHed or rei Ived because of force. Job dliUlflmlnatlon, of membership In the Ualon (SlUNA AGLIWO)_^ AGLIWO) or or of employthreat of such conduct, or as a cm of the above Improper _ luct. notify the Seafarers Union ment. II a contribution Is made 1 (ributlon for Investigation and or SPAD at the above address, cer t vrlthin thirty days pf the appropriate action and refund. If jiuntary. Support SPAO to proti ( and further your economic. political and social Interests, Amerli trade union concepts and Seafarer (A copy of our report filed with the appropriate supervisory officer Is (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, (I.S. GovermtieMt Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) $20' signature of Solicitor 1975 Port SPAD for Job Security Before sailing to the Middle East ana India recently, the Ship's Committee of the 04 SS George Walton (Waterman) headed by Recertified Bosun George Annis (2nd right), ship's chairman, line up on deck before payoff in the port of New York at Brooklyn's Pier 7. They are (I. to r.): Chief Steward John Ratliff, secretary-reporter; AB Lawrence Kunc, deck delegate; Chief Electrician Ross Lyie, educational director; Annis, and Rudolph Cefaratti, engine delegate. The new system of coinputei> ized monitoring of shipping in all SIU halls has shown ^t a nnniiber of members are abasing the hiring hhV^teiu tb»n one port at|h^^^ Dual registration Is In direct violation of SIU shipping rules which state "^lo seamaa shall be registered at more than one port the same Any Seafarer who wishes to| change his port of should torn in his old card at either his first por tratuniy or at his new port, registering at fimt n^ p^ < In the future^ when die records show a man is in two ports, his oldest card wilt foe autematicaUy ihvs^| Seafarers Log Page 4 ' .IslSiM/.- On board the Montpelier Victory at a payoff last month in Lake Charles, La^, Brother Peter Nortava holds up his SPAD receipt after making a $20 voluntary donation. Seafarer Nortava, who upgraded to OMED at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md., realizes that SPAD spells job security for him and his Union Brothers. ' J , .'"•i • •. • �m. ii>-wJ.»l.<;i'-.«iii4.i*^7»/i-i:<j.f''ii..i-c.;.;.:.t:.L'j.. -L.l^ .-t.jisi..V. Sen. Henry Jackson (D.-Wash.) speaks to guests at the National Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association's 100th anniversary banquet held in Washington, D.C. recently. Sen. Jackson spoke of re-newed efforts to pass an oil cargo preference bill and to override a presidential veto. At MEBA's 100th Birthday Banquet Among those present at NationSMEBA Centennial Banquet were (left to n^t) SlU President Paul Hall, Secretary of Labor John Dunlop and Federal Maritime Commission Chairwoman Helen D. Bentley. Sen. Jackson Vows fo Pass Oil Imports Bill At a banquet last month in Washing­ ton, D.C., celebrating the 100th anni­ versary of the National Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Assn.'s founding, guest speaker Sen. Henry Jackson (D-Wash.J condemned President Ford's veto of the Oil Imports Bill and vowed "I will help pass this bill and I will help override any veto of it." Questioning if "the Ford-Rockefeller team really understands what their eco­ nomic policy is doing to the workingman," Sen. Jackson pointed out that the vetoed Oil Bill "would have pro­ vided jobs for an average of 22,500 per­ sons a year" while President Ford's increased oil import taxes "could cost 400,000 jobs." Stating that the millions of unem­ ployed Americans are not going "to accept the fact they may not be able to earn - a living wage," Sen. Jackson added: "all the vetoes in the world are not going to make the Congress accept that. The senator then stressed the coun­ try's need "to show the people of this nation that their government is work­ ing." "To do that," he said "we are going to have to get the economy working and get millions of unemployed working." Jackson also advanced a recommen­ dation for making the oil industry more responsive to the public will and public needs, while at the same time, providing much needed jobs. An Energy Policy "We need," he emphasized "an energy policy that will mobilize, on an urgent basis, the materials, manpower and financial resources needed for a massive effort to explore and develop the nation's domestic energy potential. I have introduced legislation to create a national energy production board Vietnam continues to deteriorate! ^ (I Maritime the hearts and minds of the Aiiierf . ment luncheon in Washington, ican people are reaching out to thd' D.C. earlier this month, the fol­ Vidtnain lowing resolution was adopted supporting the current United • innqceiit victims of the holocaust| Our own country, largely upon it$_ 'Imitates efforts to rescue victims of . own initiative, has set in motion Vietnam war.' massive humanitarian effort, 'oday, as the situation in South aimed chiefly at rescuing as many Vietnamese children «as possM^ from the dangers and hardships of SlU Official Serves war. OnWage Committee seagoing AFL-CIO are ready to assist ir SIU Headquarters Representative Edward X. Mooney was one of three ; this humane effort. As we havq on numerous occasions labor representatives who served on the Virgin Islands Minimum Wage In­ _ast, the American shippi dustry Committee last month. The com­ r unions and maritime workers mittee, which reviewed minimum wage ^ pledge our full efforts to the suc­ rates for all industries in the Virgin cessful completion of the VietIslands, met for two weeks in March I namese sea-lift and evacuat KSti. the islands of St. Thomas and St. The desperate plight of,these innoCroix. Along with Rep. Mooney the two I cent victims of war cries out for' help. other representatives from labor were Ben Feldman, president, International : Therefore, be it resolved: , That the American workers emLeather Goods, Plastic and Novelty ' ployed on United States-flag ves-; Workers, and Amos Peters, general vice president, SIU of Puerto Rico. • sels and affiliated with AFL-CIO^ The appointments were made by the •* maritime unions pledge 100 per-' then Secretary of Labor, Peter I? cent support for, and willingness^^ Brennan. The committee was also ; to participate in, the humanitarians composed of three representatives ' effort to rescue the victims of the| from the public sector and three from ietnarn War industry. with precisely this mission." Referring to the 1875 founding fa­ thers of the National MEBA, Sen. Jack­ son closed his speech saying "One hundred years ago 10 reasonable men met in Cleveland and formed a union to protect the rights, safety and future of the marine engineers. It's about time that reasonable men get together in Washington and do the same thing for all the American people." SIU President Attends SIU President Paul Hall also at­ tended the MEBA's centennial cele­ bration, and accepted an award for AFL-CIO President George Meany in recognition of his contribution to mari­ time labor. In addition, the MEBA awarded Sens. Warren Magnuson (D-Wash.) and Henry Jackson, Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.), and Malcom Mc­ Lean, founder of Sea-Land Services with special plaques honoring their contributions to the maritime industry. Certificates were also presented to Helen D. Bentley, chairwoman of the Federal Maritime Commission, and Robert J. Blackwell, U.S. assistant sec­ retary of commerce for maritime af­ fairs for their work in the maritime field. Marines Guard Transcolorado Off Vietnam .4 'i rI v| A U.S. Marine boards the SlU-contracted 04 the SS Transcolorado (Hudson Waterways) off Phan Rang, South Vietnam on Apr. 9. In the background are other Leathernecks In a landing barge awaiting their turn to come aboard. On Apr. 1 President Ford sent 700 Marines to guard the crews of four American merchant rescue ships seallfting thousands of S. VIetrtam refugees In a Dunkirk-like evacuation off Cam Ranh Bay to safety In Saigon. One crew had to barricade themselves In their rooms from deserting marauding S. Viet .marines who were killing and robbing the helpless refugees. On Apr. 4 about 8,000 refugees seized control of a MSG cargo ship sailing from Cam Ranh Bay forcing the captain to change course to Vung Tau In the Mekong Delta. The above photo appeared on Page 1 in the N.Y. Times on Apr. 10. Page 5 ApriU975 • Ll"'. ''S �The Committee Page Cities Service Baltimore At a payoff Mar. 21 at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y., the Ship's Committee of the tanker SS C/t/es Service Baltimore are (I. to r.): Oiler John Kulas, engine delegate: BR Israel Alvarez, steward delegate; Chief Pumpman Stanley Zielewski, educational director; AB Kermit Green, ship's chairman, and Richard Hutchinson, secretary-reporter. SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski is seated far right. The vessel is on a coastwise run. Pennmor Committee Recertified Bosun William D. "Rocky" Morris (rear 2nd right) ship's chairman of the C4 SS Pennmar (Calmar Line) leads the vessel's committee at a payoff in Baltimore of (seated I. to r.): Cook and Baker Harold Augins, actin'g steward delegate and AB William F. Isbell, deck delegate. Rear from left are: Deck Engineer Frank Holland, educational director; Oiler Antoine Gurney, engine delegate; Chairman Morris, and Chief Steward Barney J. McNally, secretary-reporter. The ship went into layup. Overseas Alaska Pittsburgh Committee Recertified Bosun Donald J. Pressly, ship's chairman (far right) heads the Ship's Committee of the containership SS Pittsburgh at a payoff Mar. 6 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. From left to right are: Third Cook Albert Nash, steward dele­ gate; Chief Electrician Eric Frederickson, engine delegate; Chief Steward Harold Strauss, secretary-reporter; Chief Electrician George M. E. Ratliff, Jr., educational director, and AB John Nelson, deck delegate. The ship is on the Mediterranean run. Seatrain Florida At a payoff in Brooklyn, N.Y. last month is the Ship's Committee of the SS Seatrain Florida. From left are: Engine Delegate L. Crambol; Dayman David Horton, acting bosun and ship's chairman; crewmember Russell Cheeley; Chief Steward Robert Ferrandiz, secretary-reporter, and Steward Delegate Harold Pinson. The ship, which went into layup, is now under the Military Sealift Command. Columbia Committee <; • ' ••'7 J- ' • "i With a laid-up whaling fleet which had been under U.N. charter to Australia in the background of Yokosuka, Japan, the Ship's Committee of the tanker the SS Overseas Alaska (Maritime Overseas) is, from left: Baker John Hoggie, stev/ard delegate; Deck Maintenance William Davis, deck delegate; Chief Steward Roque Macaraeg, secretary-reporter; Bosun Melville McKlnney, ship's chairman, and crew member Pantryman Angelo Angelidis. Page 6 ' , f ' 'i •' - ' •" ' V Taking the sun on deck in the port of Dammam, Saudi Arabia on Jan. 2 is the Ship's Committee of the tanker SS Columbia (Ogden Marine). From left are: Chief Pumpman D. Norris, educational director; Cook B. Meehan, stew­ ard delegate; Chief Steward M. Oeloatch, secretary-reporter; Bosun M. Welch, ship's chairman; FOWT O. Oscar, engine delegate and (front) AB W. Mortier, deck delegate. At (back right) is a member of the steward department. The ship is on the run to the Far East from the port of New; Orleans. Seafarers Log �Telh 4th AnfiudI 1BU of Pacific Convention Delegates vSi,' J ,4r Oi Hall Says Jones Act Vital to Towboot Industry SIU President Paul Hall, speaking to the interest of your survival." delegates at the Fourth Annual IBU of IBU of the Pacific President Merle the Pacific Convention in Seattle, Wash, Adlum, also an SIUNA vice president, last month, called on all members to served as chairman of the convention. continue to strengthen their efforts to International President Hall praised defeat those who are seeking to destroy Adlum for representing both the IBU the Jones Act. and the SIUNA in the past year, and President Hall told the delegates, designated him coordinator of all affili­ who represent the six districts of the ates' efforts pn the Jones Act issue in SIUNA-afiiliated Inland Boatmen's the Seattle area. Hall announced that Union- of the Pacific—Southern Cali­ Adlum would head a regional office fornia, Puget Sound, Alaska, Hawaii, being set up in Seattle to handle any San Francisco and Columbia River Reattacks on this important Act. * gions — that the preservation of the President Hall also noted the impor­ Jones Act is vital to the survival of the tance of making voluntary political West Coast towboat industry. contributions in order to support can­ Citing the constant efforts of the didates and incumbents friendly to mar­ giant oil companies to breach the itime labor and its goals. Jones Act—which forbids foreignIn conjunction with political activity, flag ves.sels from transporting delegates to the three-day gathering cargo between U.S. ports—Presi­ voted a motion to authorize the IBU's dent Hall said, 'to put up a suc­ Executive Council to devise a political cessful effort to oppose these ene­ action committee funded by member's mies, yod must work together and voluntary donations. It will be known disregard personal difference in as the Maritime Aid Donation (MAD). A number of questions have receives it unless he elects othef4 Ibeen raised by ftiepibers recently Wise. 1concerning the new U.S. pension Upon a memberVdeadi the siiif I law and the section concerning viving spouse will receive at least jsurvivor benefits. While it is imhalf of the member's pension, iportant to remember that many which was reduced at the time he areas have yet to be clarified, and elected to take the surviVor bene­ the new rules will not apply until fit. Those who have already gone 11976, it might be useful to briefly out on pension when the new rules iexplain two provisions concerning are implemented will not be af­ |survivor benefits. • . • When a member retires at the ^ fected. ' iprrhal retirement age of 65 he if f iutqmatically given a joint and f survivor annuity benefit unless be| sleets otherwise. • , ^ If a member retires at thd j trly retirement age of 55 he has| Inquiries have been made re mtU the age of 65 to decide | cently by a number of Seafarers v|(i^hier he wishes td take the surconcerning hospital care in a nonS'iyor'annuity benefit. Upon reach­ USPHS faciUty. If a Seafarer is ing the age of 65 he automatical^ too ill or badly injured to travel to a Public Health Service facility, he or someone acting in his behalf must request authorization for the emergency care from the Di­ rector/Medical Officer in Charge of flie nearest USPHS hospital, [Continued from Page 3 outpatient clinic or contracted However, these same groups have physician. This request may he failed to use existing trained personnel, made by telephone or telegraph. either from maritime academies or When the Medical Officer in from unlicensed seamen who have Charge is satisfied that the seaman come up from the ranks. is eligible and his condition is a in the past U.S. courts have ruled true emergency, he will grant au­ that in the imposition of new manning thority for the requested care and regulations consideration must be given to their impact out labor relations in the the USPHS will assume i^onsimaritime industry. Several years ago hility fo^ aU hills. the courts prohibited the use of appren­ Unless this request for author­ tice engineers because it interfer^ with ization is made within 48 hours of existing collective bargaining arrange­ seeking treatment, flie USPHS ments. Since the present situation is may refuse to pay for any of the similar, it is likely that the courts would medical services rendered. rule the same in regard to the appren­ Seaforers should also note that tice mate program. the SIU welfare plan does not In seeking opinions from various cover medical expenses incurred segments of the industry, the {Coast by members eligible for USPHS Guard has found that the SIU is not the only organization opposed to this care. If the^USPHS refuses to pay plan. Kings Point and other maritime for emergency care given at nonacademies have gone on record as being USPHS fecilities because a Sea­ opposed to the proposal. And, some farer failed to notify the facility, insturance companies are against it be­ then the Seaforer will he respon­ cause it would further lower training sible for all bills for the care. standards and possibly increase the probability of accidents-at-sea. Emergency Hospital Care Apprentice MateRafing April, 1975 SIUNA President Paul Hall (left) meets with IBU of the Pacific President Merle Adlum (right) and Seattle Mayor Wesley Uhlman at the IBU of the Pacific's Fourth Annual Convention held in Seattle last month. Flag of Convenience Ship Survey Proposed by ILO The 125-nation International Labor While stressing that the majority of Organization (ILO) has proposed a ships registered in these countries are world survey in an effort to obtain more well-equipped and safe, ILO experts information about substandard safety, point out that the percentage of tonnage living and employment conditions lost each year by these flag-of-conveaboard ships flying "flags of conve­ nience fleets has exceeded the world nience." fleet average by as much as 1.37 per Acknowledging that the question of cent. flags of convenience is "perhaps the , most explosive issue the shipping indus.By conducting the proposed survey, try is confronting today," the ILO is the ILO hopes to discover if there is a concerned about ithe possible risks to direct link between substandard ships seamen working on substandard vessels, and flags of convenience. The survey the threat these vessels pose to the safe would be carried out by inspectors navigation of all ships, and the use of boarding ships with questionnaires that flags of convenience to keep wages be­ deal with safety, living and employment low international minimum standards. conditions of crews, and the compe­ Liberia, where 17 percent of world tency of officers. tonnage is now registered, Panama, Cy­ This survey, which will be a major prus, Singapore, Somalia and Lebanon topic at the ILO's maritime conference are the principle nations where flag of in Geneva next year, would be a signi­ convenience ships dre registered. It is estimated that more than 20 ficant step towards bringing substandard percent of the world fleet is under flags ships under effective national or inter­ national control that could insure they of convenience. This represents about maintain minimum standards of wel­ 5,500 vessels manned by 200,000 sea­ fare, wages and safety. men. J if (I The Liberian tanker, Spartan Lady, broke in half in gale force seas about 150 miles south of New York early this month. One crewman died. . Page? i �I I f Headquarters Notes by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak g Communication—it's a concept that's as simple as talking to one another. And yet, without commimication between all levels of our Union, officials can­ not act in the best interests of all members, simple problems can grow into major beefs, and personal misinterpretations can be blown out of proportion and do irreparable damage to the welfare of the Union and its members. We all have questions, problems and solutions when it comes to the function­ ing of our Union and its benefits. If we can talk to one another—ask our ques­ tions, hear otJiere' answers and share our ideas—each member can take a positive, active role in charting our course for the future. First, when you are aboard a ship, take advantage of shipboard meetings to air your views and ask your questions. Communication is the primary reason for these meetings and your participation is an important and essential ingredi­ ent needed to make them a direct link in the operation of the Union. If your crewmembers cannot answer the questions raised, of your sugges­ tions go beyond shipboard matters, the next step in Union communications should be for the ship's committee to contact Headquarters. Here, we can take note of your suggestions and find the answers to, any questions. Membership's meetings also offer a good opportunity for members to commxmicate with each other. Within the framework of these meetings, officials will report on the activities of your Union on all fronts, and you have the chance,to express your opinions and to vote on all Union business. Right now, your delegates are at.a Crews Conference in Piney Point looking ii at our constitution, the pension, welfare and vacation plans, training and up­ grading, political action, and the contract. Because of.the importance of these issues to each of us, questionnaires asking for your suggestions were sent to each member. We wanted to hear from as many members as -possible before we took any action in these areas because only with communication from members who cannot attend the conference can the delegates act in the best interest of all Seafarers. Only through communicating with each other can we now act to meet the needs and challenges that lie ahead. In addition to reporting on the conference in Piney Point, this month I have a number of items to report from Headquarters. •A' SENIORITY UPGRADING . Six more.Seafarers have graduated from the Union's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program and are now ready to ship out as full members with all of the accom­ panying rights, duties and responsibilities. T strongly urge all eligible brothers who have not already done so, to apply for this program. It is for the benefit of the member as well as the Union. FIREFIGHTING The U.S. Maritime Administration's new facility in Earle, N.J., open since February, is holding one-day firefighting courses on April 25, and on May 2, 22, 23 and 29. I urge all SIU members who do not have this important endorsement to sign up for the course as soon as possible since a firefighting certificate is another step toward job security. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM The 21st class has graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program this month, bringing the total number of men who have completed the course to 224. The knowledge these recertified bosuns have obtained from attending classes in Piney Point and observing the Union's operations at Headquarters enables them to handle their job as ship's chairman with greater efficiency, and ensures smoother voyages for the crews they sail with. NEW VESSELS American Steamship Co. has christened the new self-loading vessel, the Sam Laud, which is being built at Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Interstate Oil Transport is expecting delivery of the SS Massachusetts, a 265,000 dwt tanker, on the first week of May. This is the largest vessel the SIU has ever crewed. in U. S. Senate BUI Introduced to Halt Predatory Rate Fixing Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawau) has introduced an important bill that would halt the predatory price fixing practices of "third-flag" carriers by re­ quiring that vessels flying the flags of nations other than that of the U.S. and the country directly involved with the U.S. in the import and export of goods, must adhere to the rates set by the ship­ ping lines of the trading nations. The bill also empowers the Federal Maritime Commission to reject any rates of "third-flag" carriers that are found to be nonrcompensatory, or nonequivalent, on a Commercial cost basis with American-flag lines and the lines this nation's trading partners. And the bill requires that "third-flag" oper­ ators giye a 30-day notice for all new rates or rate changes unless i^pecial per­ mission is granted otherwise by the Fed­ eral Maritime Commission. For instance, Liberian-flag vessels participating in trade between the U.S. and, say Japan, would be required to set rates no lower than those established by Japanese and American-flag opera­ tors. And, if a "third-flag" carrier con­ tinues to undercut on rate charges, the FMC would then either force rate in­ creases to a compensatory level, or simply force that particular "third-flag" carrier completely out of the trade. If enacted, this long-needed bill SIU Hepresentatives Attend Maritime Safety Meeting SIU Vice President Earl Shepard and Robert Kalmus, director of vocational education at the Lundeberg School, at­ tended the 32nd session of the Mari­ time Safety Committee last month in London where a number of reports con­ cerning international manning and safe­ ty standards were discussed. As an arm of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO), the Maritime Safety Commit­ tee assigns various sub-committees to study different areas affecting marine safety and forwards reports to IMCO which may eventually help shape inter­ national maritime laws. At this session, the MSC heard repojts from the Sub-Committee on Standards and Watchkeeping, and the Joint IMCO-Interhational Labor Or­ ganization (ILO) Committee. Through the efforts of the SIU's delegates and other seafaring representatives involved in these various intCimational bodies,, the MSC and its sub-committees were moved closer to a study pfintemational .,1 I •' r''/ 0' • --i-'' '•• ' N •=1 ' . minimum manning scales. Both Vice President Shepard and Vo­ cational Director Kalmus also attended a meeting in Washington, D.C. of the Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Indus^ try Problems' Sub-Committee oh the Coast Guard. This group was formed under the auspices of the AFL-CIO with the man­ date to formulate joint labor positions that could be presented to the Coast Guard which represents the U.S. on international maritime bodies such as IMCO and the MSC". At this meeting, the Sub-Committee on the Coast Guard agreed to urge the U.lS. delegations to IMCO and its vari­ ous sub-committees ,to work towards the formulation bf international man­ ning scales in order to insure that a ship is safely operated. By working with these intematibnal and American maritime groups; the SIU can help shape international laws that will protect the safety andqobs of Union members and all merchant seamen. would put a stop to the common prac­ tice employed by "third-flag" carriers of indiscriminately lowering rates to stifle competition and then raising the rates when national-flag competitors have been forced out of business. Senator Inouye said that his bill "is a fully justified and restrained approach to a serious problem, which is at once both retaliation-proof and not incon­ sistent with the goals of regulatory re­ form." Support Is Growing Support for the Senator's bill is grow­ ing, and already the American Mari­ time Association (AMA) and the American Institute of Merchant Ship­ ping (AIMS) have come out strongly for the bill's quick passage. AIMS called the bill a "conservative approach" in coping with "predatory pricing practices of cer-^ tain third-flag and non-national lines." A spokesman for the Federal Mari­ time Commission, which has also voiced support for the bill, stated that "without this legislation, the recent emergence of the United States flag liner vessels aS a positive contributor to our balance of payments position, as a viable alterna­ tive to movement of our commerce on foreign-flag vessels, and as a naval and military auxiliary in time of national emergency, could be placed in jeo­ pardy." As can be expected in legislation in­ volving the positive growth of a com­ petitive American-flag merchant fleet, the main lines of opposition to the bill are growing around the Departments of State and Justice, which have jointly stated that the bill is inconsistent with the administration's purpose of improv­ ing trade relations. An identical bill to Senator Inouye's was introduced in the Senate late last year, and had actually been favorably reported to the full Senate for a vote. Unfortunately, Congress adjourned be­ fore a vote could be taken—thereby killing the measure. QMEDs Pass the Test Passing their examinations for QMED recently at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. are(l. tor:): Juan Rodriguez; Chris Bohannon; Churck Gross, and Henry Jung. Not shown are Cecil Mills and Anton Schmidt who also successfully com pleted the course. . .. '_ Tt ' ' . . Seafarers Log �?- Washington Activities By B. Rocker Maritime Authorization A bill to authorize $562.9 million for Maritime Administration programs for fiscal year 1975 was signed into law on Mar. 23. Public Law 92-10 authorized $275 million for construction differential subsidies and $242.8 million for operating differential subsidies. Provision was also made for a Great Lakes Administration office, but the location has not been determined. ' The authorization for fiscal years 1976 and 1977 is pending, awaiting infor­ mation from the Office of Management and Budget. u A • ji i Cargo Preference Congressman Risenhoover (D-Okla.) this month introduced H.R. 5387 to guarantee a percentage of oil imports to U.S.-flag carriers. Four similar bills had previously been introduced in the 94th Congress, and referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee where hearings will be held. No date has been set for the hearings. The importance of such legislation cannot be overstated. Seafarers Jobs and the future of our merchant fleet are dependent on cargo. Nearly 3,000 workers at Seatrain's Brooklyn Shipyard facility have been laid off because of conditions in the industry. It was no accident that H.R. 8193 was so successful in Congress last year. The SIU worked long and hard to provide information to members of both houses during committee hearings and when the bill came to the floor for a vote. At the same time, support came from other AFL-CIO unions, the Maritime Trades Department, and from management. Seafarers can be sure the Union will actively pursue passage of a good cargo preference bill this year. Third Flag Rates S. 868, a bill to provide minimum ocean rates for cargo carried on third-flag ships, has J)een introduced by Senator Inouye (D-Hawaii) and referred to the Commerce Committee, ^ This bill, identical to S. 2576, introduced by Senator Inouye in the 93rd Congress, covers foreign shipping lines operating outside U.S. conferences but serving between the U.S. and its major trading partners. S. 868 does not prohibit tliird-flag carriers from carrying American cargo or set rate floors. It requires that third-flag carriers justify their rate whenever it is lower than the lowest rate charged by a carrier in the liner conference. Senator Inouye, speaking recently about the bill, said, "What is threatening bur merchant marine, our balance of trade payments, and our commercial relationships between our trading partners, is a predatory economic torpedo." These third-flag ships negotiate for and carry cargo at rates which do not reflect the real cost to them. The Russian ships, for example, are government supported, are not required to operate at a profit, and can create a situation similar to a gas war, driving U.S. ships out of the trade. Hearings began in the Commerce Committee on Apr. 10. Fishing H.R. 5197, introduced by Cong. Robert Leggett (D-Calif.) proposes a temporary waiver of the United States Fishing Fleet Improvement Act to allow the Seajreeze Atlantic to employ foreign fishermen or fish processors. However, it would require the owner of the Seajreeze Atlantic to hire and train U.S. citizens to replace the foreign fishermen. The Atlantic is equipped with machinery for processing and packaging the catch. It stays at sea for long periods of time, until it has a full load. The bill has been referred to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. i. Work Stoppage Intervention A bill has been introduced by Rep. John Rhodes (R-Ariz.) to establish a United States Court of Management Relations with authority over labor dis­ putes affecting commerce. The Court's decisions would be final, subject to review only by the Supreme Court and only in unusual circumstances. The Rhodes bill, H.R. 4704, has been referred to the Judiciary Committee. Offshore Rights In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court declared that the Federal Government, not the coastal states, has "soverignty rights over the seabed and subsoil under­ lying the Atlantic Ocean, lying more than three geographical miles seawarid from the ordinary low watermark ..." It appears the ruling will prevent delays to drilling which were expected from the states and from environmentalists, and will permit offshore resources to be developed more quickly. :>• ••I' , To Protect Your Job Security in the Fight for Flshermen*s Protective Act Identical bills have been introduced by Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) and Congressman Mark Hanhaford (D-Calif.) to repeal the Presi­ dent's authority to allow foreign aid payments to be made to a country against which the United States has a claim under the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967. Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SFAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. USNS Maumee Docks at Coldest Wharf in World In charge of the deck crew in the hazardous docking of the VSISS Maumee (Hudson Waterways) was Recertified Bosuii James R. Thompson with the help of AB J. W. Spell, deck delegate, and other Seafarers aboard. They also offloaded 5.5-million gallons of fuel last year from the 620-foot, 26,875 dwt tanker to supply the .U.S. Navy station there where personnel are scientifically exploring the Antarctic under Operation Deep Freeze. Following unloading, the Maumee called at New Zealand, transited the Panama Canal, paid off in the port of New York at the beginning of this year to sail coastwise to pump on cargo in St. Croix, the Virgin Islands on Mar. 3. T ; " The tanker USNS Maumee becomes the longest and largest ship to tie up at the man-made iceberg \wharf in McMurdo Bay, Antarctica—^the bottom of the globe. At left, the 269-foot USCG icebreaker Staten Island stands by after clearing a path through the ice for the docking ship. An aerial view shows the SlU-contracted Maumee made fast to the ice pier made out of Aritarctic "concrete" (ice, snow, volcanic soil and steel). Also seen are the 17-mile channels cleared by the Coast Guard cutter out to the Ross Sea. (Photos Courtesy of Surveyor Magazine/ABS). J Page 9 �Bosuns RecerHiUatiom ^lst Class Graduates ; Leon Curry Jose Gomez Ernest Mladonich Woodrow Lawton Seafarer Leon Curry, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1944, and has been sailing as bosun since 1948. A native of Ashville, N.C., Brother Curry still makes his home there with his wife Iris and their two children. He ships from the port of Jacksonville. Seafarer Jose Go­ mez, 59, has been a member of the SIU for 32 years, and has been shipping out as a bosun for the past six years. A native of the Vir­ gin Islands, Brother Gomez now ships from the port of New York where he makes his home with his wife Gene­ vieve. Seafarer Ernest Mladonich, 48, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and began sailing as a bosun in 1955. A native of Biloxi, Miss., Brother Mladonich contin­ ues to make his home there with ij^'ife Mae. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Thomas Hilbum JackKingsley Seafarer Woody Lawton, 58, is a charter member of the SIU which he joined at its incep­ tion in 1938. Prior to that he had been sailing with the ISU since 1933. Brother Lawton, who has been sailing as bosun since 1940 ships from the port of Baltimore. A native of Georgia, he now makes his home in Fast Berlin, Pa. with his wife, Dolores. Seafarer Thomas unburn, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since 1945, and began shipping ds a bosun in 1950. A native of Fairhope, Ala., Brother Milburn continues to .make his home there with his wife Etta Mae and their three children. He ships from the port of Mobile. ^ '! Seafarer Jack Kingsley, 40, has been a member of the SIU since 1966, and has been ship­ ping out as a bosun for over a year. A native of Indiana, he now makes his home in San Jose, Calif, with his wife Isabelle and their three children. Brother Kingsley ships from the port of San Francisco. Joseph Donovan Seafarer Joe Don­ ovan, 54, has been a member of the SIU since 1952, and has been shipping as bosun for the past rune years. A native of Boston, he ships from that port and makes his home there with his wife Lillian and their five children. Luis Guadamud Seafarer Luis Guadamud, 40, has been a rhember of the SIU since 1959, and began sailing as a bosun in 1967. A native of Ecuador, Brother Guadamud now makes his home in Metairie, La. with his wife Stella and their two children. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Bill Edelmon Seafarer Billy Edelmon, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and began shipping as bosun in 1958. A native of Houston, he continues tg make his home there. Fred Gosse Roy Theiss Seafarer Roy Theiss, 51, has been shipping with the SIU since 1942, and began scaling as a bosun in 1944. A native of Illinois, Brother Theiss ships from the port of Mobile where he makes his home. William Baker Seafarer Fred Gosse, 55, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and has been sailing as a bosun since 1965. A native of New­ foundland, Brother Gosse now ships out of the port of San Francisco where he makes his home with his wife, Helen Rose. Seafarer William Baker, 49, has been sailing with the SIU since 1943, and be­ gan sailing as bosun in 1945. Born in Louisiana, he now makes his home in Galveston, Tex. Brother Baker ships from the port of Houston. r, Jose, New i^JSbi^fph,New , Eittts, Sam Franclseo !, Jam(^;Saaa;FrtM»cll^^^ iUlen, J. W., Seattle Kadieh, Anthony, NewOHeans i AHsmtt, Jolw, Houston Rains, l^ust^ ± Following are the names and Hotne ports of the 224 Seafarers who have Ai^torson, Alfred, Norfolk > Rdio, Satvador, Ffew Oriemts B sticcessftdlycoinpleiedi^^wMeisimsRecerlifictdion Anderson, E^ar, New Yoik Reeves, WiUiam, Annis, George, New Orleam Rlchbiijrg, Joseph, Mobile Hrflman,Ka^ Cnrty, Leon, JaciisonvQie Ajrmada, Alfonso, BaltiinOTC Rihn, Ewing, New Orleans Mattioli, Gaetano, New Yorfc Hicks, Donald, New York Atldnson, David, Da!^, Eugene, Boston Riley, WIRiant, San Frssclsco f Hiiburn, Hiomas, Mobile Baker, Elmer, Houston D'AmIco, Charles, Houston Ringoettc, Albert,San Francisco > McCollom, John, Boston Hill, Charles, Houston Dammeyer, Dan, New York Baker, Wiliiam, Houston J McGinnis, ArfBuiv New Orl^n^ ; Rivera, Alfonso, &n Juan Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Darville, Richard, Houston Bamhill, Elmer, Houston ^ Rodrlques, Lancelot, San Jdan M(eehan,Wititam, Norfolk iOelgado, Julio, New York Ho^es, Raymond W,,B^dm^ Baudoin, James, Houston Rodriguez, Orfdio, Nevr Yorfc MefferftBdy^ Jaeksonville ;e, Elbertj Baltimore Dickltwon, David, Mobile Beavets, Ndnman, Ruley, Edward, Baltimore MeiT01,Ch:^es, Mobile loraka, Stephen, New York BeclUivanis,l^holas. New Yotit Dixon, James, Mobile B Sanchez, Manuel, New York Michael, Joseph, Baltimore , Hbvde, Ame, Fbiladetphia Donovan, Joseph, Boston Beck, Arthur, San Francisco : Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Miller, Clyde, Seattle Ipsen, Orla, New York Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Beechlng, Marion, Houston Self, Thomas, Baltimore Mitchell, William, Jacksonville New York Beiger,Davidf Norfolk , ' l&rewesi James, Calvain, New York £^lix, Floyd, San Francisco Mizc, Cyril, San Francisco Duet^^faurice, iBmston g Ipndora, Stanley, New York Beye, Jan, New York Mladonich, ErnesE New Orleans Sernyk, Peter, New York ^unn, Beverly, Mobile Bojko, Stanley, San Franckco Jansson, Sven, New York Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Boney,Andr^; Norfolk E^erf,Aiw«> Seattle Johnson, Fred, Mobile Monardo, Sylvester, New Chrleans Shorten, James, San Francisco Eddins, John, Baltimore Boui^ioty Albert, MobOe t:Jdhnson, Ravaugbh, Houstoh , ^Hh, Lester, Norfolk BB# MorriSj> Edward Jr., Mobile Brendie, ]^ck, Houston" Edelmon, Bill, Houston Jldsepfa, Leyal, Philadelphia Sokoi, Stanley, San Francisco Morris, William, Baltimore [Brooks^ Tom, New ^rk ^rfioth, Charles, Mobife Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Browning, BaBiord, Biilthnore Ecrrcra, Raymond, New Orfeains Karlsson, Bo, New York Spuroii, John, San Francisco Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Bryan, Ernest, Houston Einkiea, George, Jacksonville Kerageorgiou, Antoine, New Orleans Mullls, James, Mobile Stockmarr. Sven, New York Biyant, Vernon, Tampa Elowere, Eugene, New York Kcmgood, Morton, Baltimore Swcsringen, BaFney, Jucksuuviiid; Marry, Ralph, San Francisco Burch, Geoige, New Orleans g E>^ter,(James, Mobile Kingsley, Jack, San Francisco Swiderski, John, New York Nash, Walter, New York Burke, George, New York Fofi, Sebastian, Wilmirqgton Kieimola, WHtlam, New York Nichofson, Eugene, Baltimoro Tetl, Frank, New York Burton, Ronald, New York Funk, William, New York KnOics, Raynmhd,San Nielsen, Vngn, Nevr York Theiss, Roy, Mobile BushojR^, William, Seattle Gahagan, Kennrfh, Houston Koen, John, Mobile O'Brien, William, New York Thompson, J, R,, Houston Gamer, James, New Orleans Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Konis, Perry, New York O'Cohnor, William, Seattle Ticcr, Dan, San Francisco Butts, Bobby, Mobile Garxa, Peter, Houston Koza, Leo, Baltimore Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Tiiiman, William,San Francisco Butts, Hurmon, Houston GiangiordanO, Dpnato, PhO Krawczynski, Stanley, Jacksonville (Bson, Fred,San Francisco Tiretii, Enrico, New York B; Cain, Hubert, Mobile jGiliain, Robert, Jacksc^vilie Lambert, Reidus, New Orleans Olson, Maurice, Borfon B TVrdd, Raymond, New Orieans I : Caldeiro, Anthony, Houston Giliikin, Leo, Saa Francisco, Landron, Manuel, San Juan Oromaner, Albert, San Pranciscm Tplentino, Ted, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Cartmpe, Victor, San Joan Lasso, Robert, San Juan |Pallno, Anthony, New York ^ Turner, Paul, New Orleans Gonzalez, Jose, New Ydrl| !y,;John,New:Tfc^ Lataple, Jean, New Orleans' ^Paradise, Leo, New York Velazquez, William, New Ypi^ IC^sanueva^ Michael, New Orleans Gorbea, Robert, New Yorifc Edvoine, Raymond, Baltimore Parker, lames, Houston WaOace, Edward, New York GastrO) Guillermo, San Juan Gorman, James, New Yorl* Lairton, Wood'o#, Ba|tihiorc Pcdersen, Otto, New Orleans Wallace, Ward, Jacksonville ^Chestnut, Donaid, Mobile Gosse, Fred, San FranCiiico LeClair, Walter W., New York Pchler, Frederick, Mobile Wallace, William, Mobile Cbiasson, Richard, New Orleans Greenwjiod, Perry, Seattle ;Lcc, Hans, Seattle Pence, Floyd, Houston Richard, Houston^ Christenberiy, Richard, San Fran Grirna, Y«noent> New York Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Perry, Wallace,Jr.i San Francisco Weaver, Harold, Houston ChristeHsen,Ghristian, !^n Fran Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Libby, George, New OrteajUSTv Pierce, Jobn,Pbj!adelphia AVhitimir, Aiai], New York ; Cfeieckii. Jdhib Saw Francisco Hagert Bertilf New York Lineberry, Carl, Mobile Pollanen, Viekko, New Orleans Wingbeld, EG.^Jacksonville HanbacbiBu^^ Muckert, Robert, Baltimore Pouisen, Verner, Seattle Woods, Malcolm,San Fimuciscd Colson, James, Seattle Maidonado, Basiio, Baltimore Hanstvedik^lfi^d, New Y^ Pressly, Donald, New York ^MpiEman,Hom Cooper, Fred, Mobile Harvey, Lee J„ New Orleans Manning, perns, Si^tl| Zlaragoza, Roberto, New York , * «. li B Hazel, John, New Orteam Martlneau,Tom i*: • .'/m PagelQ Seafarersiog . Ifiii �M John Boles • Seafarer John Boles has been sail­ ing with the SIU since 1967. A grad­ uate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New York, Brother Boles got his FOWT endorse­ ment and Lifeboat ticket at the Lundeberg School in 1971. A native New Yorker, Brother Boles ships out of that port. New 'A' Book Members Six more Seafarers achieved foil 'A' books through the SIU's 'A' Seiuority Upgrading Program this month, bring­ ing the number of Seafarers who have earned their *A' books through this program to 150. The Seniority Upgrading Program was established to keep our member­ ship prepared for the innovations on the new ships being constructed and to maintain the SIU's tradition of pro­ viding well-trained and qualified Sea- farers for all our contracted vessels. Its purpose is also to give all of our members a better understanding of Union tqierations, as weU as our prob­ lems and the best ways to deal with them. Upgrading themselves through the 'A* Seniority Program, these Seafarers are helping to insure the strength of this Union which rises out of a solid mem­ bership that understands their industry and their Union's role in that industry. Ken Nuotio Russell Brackbill Seafarer Ken Nu­ otio has been sailing with the SIU since 1965. Brother NuI otio got his AB tick­ et in 1967 at the Andrew Furuseth Training School. Born in Finland, Brother Nuotio now lives in Jacksonville, Fla. and ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Russell Brackbill has been sailing with the SIU since 1967. Before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, Brother Brackbill obtained his AB ticket at the Lundeberg School. A native of Pennsylvania, he now lives in New York and ships from that port. Paul Correll Seafarer Paul Correll, 22, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1972. Brother Correll returned to Piney Point in 1973 to get his FOWT endorsement before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. A native of San Francisco, Brother Correll ships from that port. , Francis, Deck , » Allen, l4iwn»ice, Enginel AUiMin, Murjpbjr, Engine Ahmad, Bin, Deck Aine^ Allan, Deck AndrepOui, Esgfse Arnold, Mott, Deck Bartok libomis, Deck Baxter, Alan, Elaine llean, P. L., Deck Beauv^, Arthur, Engine Bellinger, William, Steward Benills, William, Deck Blacldok, Richard, Eng^e Bolen, Jam«s, Dwk ' Bolen, 11motby,lDeck Boles, John, Engine Brackbill, Russell, Deck Biuke, Lee Roy, Engine Buurke, Timoll^, Deck Burnette, Bai^, Stcwaid^ Cammuso, Frank, Deck Carhart, David, Deck Castle, Stephen^ Deck Clark, Garr^ Deck Golai^eld, Joseph^ Deck ConWlh, Kevin, Enj^ne Conrell, Pauli Engine Eunnli^am, RrfnafL Dedt Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, WOiiam, Deck Day, John, Engine Derke, Michael, DeskiM, William, Steward James Dobloug 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program Seafarer James Dobloug has been sailing with the SIU for six years. A Navy veteran. Brother Dobloug graduated from the joint MEBA Dis­ trict 2—SIU School in New York and obtained his QMED rating at the Lund­ eberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. A native of New York, Brother Dobloug now lives in Jacksonville, Fla. and ships from that port. George Prasinos Seafarer George Prasinos has been sailing with the SIU since 1968. Sailing as AB, Brother Pra­ sinos got his AB ticket at the New York Andrew Fur­ useth Training School. A native of Greece, Brother Prasinos ships from the port of New York where he lives with his wife Petroula and their two children. Following are the names and departments of 150 Seafarers who have completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Progrimti - > Johnson, M^i, Deck Miranda, John, Engine le Jones, Leggctte, Deck Dbing, Maximo, Moneymaker, Emert, Engine Jordan, Carson, Deck Dobloug, James, Engine' Moore, C. MM Deck Kegney, Thomas, Engine Egeland, Ralph, Deck Moore, George, Deck Keith, Robert, Deck Escudero, Tomas, Engine Moore, William, Deck Kelley, John, Deck Ewing, Larry,Steward Mortier, William, Deck Kelly, John, Deck Farmer, William, Deck Mouton, Terry, Engine Kemey, Paul, Engine FBa, Marion, Deck Noble, Mickey, Deck kirtsey; Charles, EI^IB^ Frost, StepJien, Deck Nuotio, Ken, Deck Klttleson,L.Q.,Deck Galka, Thdlnas, Enifdn^ Painter, PhHIp, Engine Knight, Donrfd^ Enghte i Galliano; Marco, Deck Paloombis, Nikolaos, En^e Konetes, Johnnie, Deck Garay, Stephen, Deck Papageorgiou, Dimifri^ Kunc, Lawrence, Deck Garcia, Robert, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Kttndrat, Joseph, Stewgid Gilliam, Robert, Petrick, LM Engine Laner, Ronnie, Engine Gotay, Raul, Steward PolettI, PImwngelo, Deck LeClair; Lester; Steward Gower, David, Engine Prasinos, George, Deck l^hmann, Arthur, Deck Graham, Patrick, Deck Reamey, Bert, Engine T^tttsch, Rbbert, Deck Grimes, M. R., Deck Restaino, John, Ei^iine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Dale,£arliest,:Deck R|pk^, prtfliam,Deck v Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Rivers, Sam, Engine Manning, Henry, Steward Hawker, Patrick, Deck Roback, James, Deck Marcos, M. A., Deck Hayhes, Blake, Engine Rodriguez, Charles, Engine McAndrew, Martin, Engine Heick, Carroll, Deck Rodriguez, Robert, Engine McCahe, John, Engine Heller, Douglas, Steward Rogers, George, En^e McCabe,T. J., Engine Humason, Jon, Deck Sabb, Caldwell, Jr^ Engine Hummerick, James, Jr., Steward McMullin, Clarence, Steward Salley, Robert, Jr., Engine Hutchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine McParland, James, Engine -Sanders, Dairy, Ei^e !^,:Jr,,:Eh lvey,D.E„ Engine , Sanger, Alfred, Deck Shaw, Ronald, En#ae Sflfa^ George, Deck Simonetti, Joseph, Stewatd Snnprt>n, Spirpeoh; Eiiginh^ Syk, KcMi, Deck Siniidi,D. BM Steward Smith, Robert, Deck Spell, Gmy, Engine SpeU, Josej^, Deck l^encer,H^ D., Es^Uie Staniield, Pete, Deck Stanter, David^ En^e Stevens, Dnane, Deck SvoboAi, Kwrtoskiv, Szeibert, Stepheii, StewaBrd\ , Taimer, Leroy, Engtee Thomas, Robert, Engine Thomas, Tiniothy, Deck Trahior, Robert,Deck Trott, Llewellyn, Engine UtteiWk, Larrj^ Deck iyaih, Thomas, D« Walton,Sidney, Enghte Yanyi, Thomtas, Steward Vukiniiv GeOige, D^ck Widker, Marrtn, Ei^e Wambach, Albert, Deck Wayman, Lee,Deck WUbeim, Madk; Engine Wbson, Richaid.Steward Wolfe, John, Deck 1: *• ' • fi? I i, •'im. In The Port of Yokohama r f. I'' i=! r; • Recertified Bosun Ed "Tiny" Anderson (left) poses alongside "special" Jacob's ladder he made as one of his hobbies. Standing at right is SIU repre­ sentative Frank Boyne. "Tiny" has been sailing on the Overseas Valdez (Maritime Overseas). 11,1975 "• Bill Goff, baker on the Sea-Land Trade, Visits with one of the 60 orphans of Kofu Kodomoen in this port at the annual Christmas/NewYear party sponsored by the International Transportation Association/NDTA of Tokyo-Yokohama. Bill developed a friendship with this cute little lady ind plans to visit her as often as his ship calls in this port. Page 11 I 1 �Digest of SlU % I-, SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service), February 23—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun V. Poulsen; Secretary W. Benish; Educational Di­ rector Renale. Chairman welcomed one and all to attend safety meetings'. Re­ quested that attention be given to SPAD articles that appear in the Seafarers Log. Articles were read to crewmembers by Deck Delegate W. Delappe. A discussion was then held on SPAD and crewmembers were invited to ask ques­ tions. $70 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. GEORGE WALTON (Waterman Steamship), February 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun George E. Annis; Secretary John H. Ratliflf; Educational Director Ross Lyle; Deck Delegate James Watson; Steward Delegate Earl N. Gray, Sr. Chairman read supplement from December issue of Seafarers Log on pension under new bill and suggested that crew read same for own use. Read report on President Ford's veto of CHI bill. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the bosun for getting- the rooms painted and locks changed, and to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Djibouti. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), February 22—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun David H, Berger; Sec­ retary T. R. Goodman; Educational Director K. G, Katsafis; Engine Dele­ gate Ronnie Laner; Steward Delegate Charles Williams. Chairman reminded all crewmembers to M out and sign new beneficiary cards. Also, suggested they voluntarily donate to SPAD and for good reading to check the Seafarers Log. $30 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), Feb­ ruary 2—Chairman Claude R. Chand­ ler; Secretary T. Ulisse; Educational Director Siylas Green; Deck Delegate Charles F. Nysla; Engine Delegate J. Kight; Steward Delegate Louis Pinilla. No disputed OT. All crewmembers were prepared for the frigid weather of Alaska but instead there was a heat wave of 27 degrees and even above freezing at times. We were all caught" with our long johns on. Next port Rich­ mond, Calif. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Mari­ time Overseas), February 17—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Arne Hovde; Secretary Jasper C. Anderson; Edu­ cational Director Clarence Crowder. Chairman explained to the membership about the importance of SPAD and sug­ gested that each crewmember help this cause. All questions were answered about SPAD donations. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), February 26 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. R. Kleimola; Secretary W. Nihem; Engine Delegate Walter McCallum. New beneficiary cards were passed out to the membership to be mailed to Headquarters. A new TV set requested from company and should be forthcoming soon. A vote of thanks to the deck gang for keeping pantry and mess clean at night and to the steward department for a job well dSne. No dis­ puted OT. Next port Elizabeth. Page 12 Ships' Meetings CARTER BRAXTON (Waterman Steamship), February 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun S. Monardo; Secre­ tary S. Piatah; .Engine Delegate Edward F. Lessor; Engine Delegate Benjamin L. Freeman; Steward Delegate John E. Browder. A letter was written and en­ dorsed by the crewmembers and ad­ dressed to the Captain for his excellent performance in having sick men taken care of immediately. A discussion was held and the safety features aboard the ship were stressed. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), February 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary D. Col­ lins; Educational Director E. Synan; Engine Delegate M. T. Morris; Steward Delegate P. Hammel. Suggestion was made that all crewmembers donate to SPAD for good job insurance. Sent a letter to New York special delivery to confirm the receipt of the SPAD poster. Held a general discussion on safety aboard ship and ashore. $29.20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA ARGENTINA ^elta Steamship), February 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. McGinnis; Secre­ tary L. Santa Ana; Educational Direc­ tor U. Sanders; Deck Delegate Earl Davis; Engine Delegate James Brack; Steward Delegate Wilburt Freeman. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all upgrade themselves at Piney Point. They are doing a very good job teaching these young seamen how to operate ships as reported by Secretary L. Santa Ana. A discussion was also held on crewmembers voluntarily donating to SPAD as this is for the best interest to our membership and their families. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port New Orleans. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), February 3—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secre­ tary Herb Knowles; Educational Direc­ tor Jim Smitko. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done and to the fellows who run the movie machine. Next port Long Beach. Official ship's minutk were also received from the following vessels; SEA-LAND RESOURCE DELTA PARAGUAY TRANSHAWAH OGDEN CHALLENGER MARYMAR . ' TRENTON THETIS ' MONTPELBER VICTORY CinCAGQ SANJUAi>rJ POTOMAC •^SEA-L^^:CGNSUMER . WALTER RICE OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), February 2—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Director H. Wilkerson; Deck Delegate M. B. Furbush; Engine Delegate W. J. Beatty; Steward Delegate E. A. Smith. No disputed OT. All communications received were read and posted. The steward and bosun gave a talk on SPAD and how it is working for the membership. PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land Service), February 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Donald J. Pressly; Secretary H. Strauss; Educational Director Ratliff; Deck Delegate John R. Nelson; Steward Delegate William Jones. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of voluntarily donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port in New Jersey. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), February 16—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Director S. Senteney; Engine Delegate C. R. Lowman. No disputed OT. Chair­ man gave a talk on the importance of every member trying, to upgrade them­ selves. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ^ ALEX STEPHENS MERRIMAC CANTIGNY SAN FRANCISCO BOSTON SEA-LAND GALLOWAY HOUSTON : NAVIGATOR DELTA SUD , EAGLE TRAVELER DEL RIO •; PANAMA CITIES SERVICE MIAhH SEA-LAND ECONOMY DELTA NORTE MOBILE (Sea-Land Service), Feb­ ruary 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Ringuette; Secretary C. M. Modellas; Educational Director R. Coleman; Engine Delegate Arthur G. Andersen; Steward Delegate Donald M. Anderson. Two graduates from the Lundeberg School, G. Paulson and D. Garper sailed as wipers and per­ formed their jobs very satisfactorily aboard ship. The crewmembers ex­ pressed their gratitude not only for the performance of their jobs but also for their cooperation to everyone in every respect. $21.70 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. PENNMAR (Calmar Steamship), February 12—Chairman, Recertified, Bosun William D. Morris; Secretary B. J. McNally; Educational Director Frank Holland. No disputed OT. Chair­ man mentioned Piney Point and advised the men who want to upgrade to be sure and sign up,'as it is an A-1 place to go. Everyone was warned to be careful on deck as it is always wet and slippery on deck in the Northwest. A memorial ,service was held on the stern on Janu­ ary 15,1975 at 3;20 P.M. for Zygmund Adamski, a former bosun and carpen­ ter. Brother Adamski's ashes were scat­ tered over the sea as the ship stopped and the Captain read a passage from the Bible, A!, hands attended. Next port Newark, N.J. BROOKLYN (Anndep.Steamship), February 16—Chairman J. T. Gaskins; Secretary C. Gauthier, Educational Di­ rector D. Orsini; Deck Delegate J. R, Wilson; Engine Delegate I. E. Salo­ mons; Steward Delegate A. Bryant. $63 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A unan­ imous vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the outstanding job they are doing as this is a small de­ partment on an automated ship. A spe­ cial vote of thanks to Alonzo Bryant, cook and baker and to Conrad Gauthier chief steward for his skills in menu planning. Observed one minute of si- / lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port Rotterdam. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service), Febru­ ary 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Joseph A. Puglisi; Secretary Stanley F. Schuyler; Educational Director Reider M. Nielsen. $5 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Movies will be shown twice daily. Everything running smoothly. Next port Houston, Tex. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Comm.), February 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun P. Semyk; Secretary N. Hatgimisios. $2.68 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. One man was taken off the vessel in England due to heart at­ tack and a wire was sent to the Union. Patrolman to see if an electric dryer can be placed aboard for the crew. Everything running smoothly. COLUMBIA (Ogden Sea Trans­ port), February 9—Chairman Macon Welch; Secret-ary A. W. Hutcherson; Educational Director D. Norris; Deck Delegate William Norter; Engine Dele­ gate Oscar Ortis; Steward Delegate Wil­ liam Meehan. $11.90 in ship's-fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers, Next port Singapore. MAUMEE (Hudson Waterways), February 9 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. R. Thompson; Secretary Yas­ ser Szymanski; Educational Director Floyd Jenkins; Deck Delegate J. W. Spell. $22.78 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port St. Croix. SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land Service), February 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Perry Greenwood; Sec­ retary C. E. Bell; Educational Director William Schnieder; Deck Delegate R. Johnson; Engine Delegate R. Minix; Steward Delegate Cooper McMillin. $7,00 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in niemory of our departed brothers. Next port Seattle. SEATRAIN FLORIDA (Hudson Waterways), February 22—Chairman J. San Fileppo; Secretary Robert W. Ferrandiz; Educational Director Frank Sylvia. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for fine menues, cooking and baking. Next port Norfolk. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), February 9—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Anthony Palino; Secre­ tary Ange Panagopoulos; Educational Director Angelo Meglio. $200 collected from arrival pools to be used for addi­ tional movies. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Seafarers Log �1*5- 9 { * i" • 1^.• 5", 'r T J n ' fi i] • £I Fireman-watertender Wilbur M. Gee adjusts a burner valve. t After Payoff, the SS Alex Stephens Lays Up • SS Sionetvall Jmkson and recen fivm Pre dent Line, had a payoff on Man 1 —to cdtebrafte St Pntrick's Day—a Pier 7 in the of WIMi three new Rccertffied tow, snjPatrolmen Teddy Babkow skl and Jack Caffey serviced fee ~ feret crew * iMfididns' to .1 ; U'". , . T' ! • '''-'f! • ' ^ >';q •. ' i-'H !l '-.r.b- J- . < ( .ji.tiVjfl. I S^ferers ItoUtksd Activity Donation (SPAD) fund. Fo^ lowihg the payoff, the Alex Stephem feid 11^. Most of the crew signed oil Oct 9 in the llort pt plied the coastwfe^ run to a payoff on Feb. 18 in fee port of New Oi^-, leans and finally returned to these 4 .1 •' Wafting for the payoff in the ship's recreation room are (I. to r.); Deck Mamtenanceman M. Johnson; John H. Kennedy, steward department; OS D. Carter; Wiper Michael Stovall, and Chief Cook William Autry holding the SEAFARERS - . -.1 LOG. » -7 • Unloading cargo at Pier 7 in the port of Brooklyn N.Y on Mar. 17 is the tied up SS A/ex Stephens. . X; . In the crew's messroom are some of the members of the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Chief Steward John Nash, s^?eta?y°reporTen Chie/Electrician Jim^Gouldman, eL- Lis cHn!' April, 1975 m :|!l I \| :i:d V• •ijv H Third Engineer Carroll Knot repairs a pipe collar by sealing it. Finished with his work on the engine is young Oiler Ron Monroe. .jTih 'M f * ' . • It's a happy steward department aboard the SS Alex Stephens as Chief Cook William Autry (left) slices some Flashing a big grin and proudly show- spare ribs ® rrra?u™,ymarEdt^^ "J^fashrd'potSoes and sfandTlT.o Jp. Page 13 �I AT SEA SS Del Rio Two SlU-contracted C3s, the SS Del Rio (Delta Line) and the SS Del Sol (Delta Line) are in contention for the 1974 American Institute of Merchant Shipping's John F. Devlin two-year safety award. The Del Rio won the line's fleet safety award last year with 33 accident-free months. Both ships sail from the Gulf to Africa. The,company's SS Delta Mexico and the SS Delta Uruguay on the run to South America had a free lost-time accident year in 1974. New to the line, the SS Marymar had a perfect accident-free December. Congratulations. SS Carter Braxton Recertified Bosun Sylvester Monardo of the SS Carter Braxton (Waterman) reported at a payoff in New Orleans last month that Seafarer crewmembers of the C4 spread the blanket in the port of Bremerhaven, West Germany to collect $75 for ill Deck Maintenanceman Jesse R. Boiling, who was repatriated home. Seafarer Mark B. Hairelson was taken ill in the port of Cherbourg, France and also repatriated, the bosun said. After a voyage from New Orleans to the Far East, the ship was laid up. SS Sea-Land Commerce Another blanket was spread by the SIU crew and ship's officers of the containership, the SS Sea-Land Commerce for the family of Seafarer Louis W. Peeper, who succumbed to a heart attack aboard the vessel while anchored in Hong Kong Harbor. A vote of thanks was given by the crew to the ship's master, Capt. Miller, who, they noted, had the SL 1 increase speed and made every effort he could to try to save Brother Peeper's life. The SL Commerce sailed from the port of San Francisco to the Far East early last month. SS Pennmar Recertified Bosun William D. Morris of the C4 SS Pennmar (Calmar Line) writes that a brief memorial service was held on the ship's stern for the late Seafarer Zygmund Adamski, a former bosun and carpenter. He said that Brother Adamski's ashes were scattered over the sea from the halted vessel while the master read a passage from the Bible. All hands attended the services, Morris added. Following a voyage on the coastwise run from Baltimore to Newark, N.J., the vessel was laid up. SS Thomas Jefferson Brother Frank P. Grant on the SS Thomas Jefferson (Waterman) had to leave the ship for hospital treatment in the port of Manila because of injuries. Also, the vessel's master suffered a stroke during the voyage. He had to be put off on Wake Island to be flown to Hawaii. At last report he "was taking an . upward turn for the better" on receiving medical care and attention. Last month the Thomas Jefferson sailed from the port of Houston to the Far East. SS Thomas Lynch Recertified Bosun Ray W. Hodges aboard the SS Thomas Lynch (Waterman) says Chief Cook Edward Eger was hurt in the ship's meat refrigerator and re­ turned home from the Panama Canal. The bosun emphasized to the crew the necessity for safety precautions. Later the vessel sailed from the port of New York to the Far East and to a layup there. SS Vantage Horizon This month the T2J tanker, the SS Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steamship) carried 26,250 tons of wheat to Alexandria, Egypt. On her last trip, the Vantage Horizon voyaged to India from the port of Philadelphia. SS Eagle Traveler Another U.S.-flag tanker, the SS Eagle Traveler (Seatrain) this month hauled 25,835 tons of wheat from the Gulf to the ports of Port Said and Alexandria, Egypt. Last month she sailed from the port of Houston to the Black Sea and a temporary layup here. Charlie Logan (center) displays Outstanding Citizen Award presented to him by Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO. At left is SIU New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens: at right Lindsey Williams, SIU vice president and president of the AFL-CIO body. New Orleans AFL-CIO Citizen Award to Logan For most of his adult life Charles Logan has been helping people, whether it was running a shelter for homeless boys, or serving as regional director for the government's National Labor Relations Board. So, it should come as no surprise to those who know him to learn that he was recently the recipient of the 13th Annual Outstand­ ing Citizen Award of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO. The name Charlie Logan is a familiar one to those involved in labor in and around the New Orleans area. For over 30 years he has run his own consulting firm for labor relations, sometimes rep­ resenting clients, sometimes as an arbi­ trator. Over the years Charlie Logan has also wodked for the SIU, which is a member of the New Orleans AFL-CIO body. At one time he was a member of the SIU Board of Trustees, and is now serving the Union as a consultant. Originally from Indiana, Logan set­ tled in New Orleans after attending col­ lege. While in New Orleans he met Monsignor Wynhoven, a Catholic priest with whom he was to work closely over the next few years. When Father Wynhoven founded Catholic Charities he asked Logan to run the athletic program for the chil­ dren. He formed the Catholic School Athletic League, and that evolved into a fine program for the youths of New Orleans—the C.Y.O. (Catholic Youth Organization). This was just the beginning of Charlie's association with Father Wyn­ hoven. When the priest started Hope Haven, an orphanage for boys, he asked Charlie Logan to run it. Two SIU officials, Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGeorgio and New Orleans Port Agent Buck Stephens, were brought up at Hope Haven while he was there. Port Agent Stephens, who has re­ mained a friend for these many years, remembers when Charlie Logan ran the home. "He always tried to teach the boys right from wrong. He was a good influence on all of us," Stephens said. It was also through Father Wyn­ hoven that Logan became involved in labor relations. When Father Wyn­ hoven set up the First Regional Labor Board for the Southwestern U.S., Charlie Logan was his assistant. From there he went on to become director of Headquarters for the 15th Region of the National Labor Relations Board. So, it seems appropriate that for his long humanitarian service, for his years spent helping the young, and his out­ standing efforts in labor and manage­ ment, the Greater New Orleans AFLCIO chose him for its 13th Annual Outstanding Citizen Award. SS John 6. Waterman The SS John B. Waterman (Waterman) sailed from the Gulf late last month carrying 10,000-tons of rice to the ports of Chittagong and Chaina, Bangladesh. The C4 had been tied up in the port of Mobile in a dispute following a voyage to India last June. SS Overseas Arctic Unloading rice in Bangladesh last month was the SS Overseas Arctic (Mari­ time Overseas). She took on the rice in the ports of Portland, Me. and Port Cartier, Quebec, Canada. SS Ogden Challenger Early last month the tanker SS Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) hauled part of a cargo of 100,000 barrels of naptha from the port of Newington, N.H. to Puerto Rico. At the finish of the month, she carried a cargo from Jacksonville to a Black Sea port. 'WARITIW*^ y .• Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessc remahis in this country, making a very siubstantidl contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. I .UseU.S.. Seafarers Log Page 14 -V • "• �;V-'V-j'..". !' Why I Came to P/ney Point The following essay was written by John Fedesovich, while he attended the Harry Lundeherg School at Piney Point to obtain his QMED endorsement. Brother Fedesovich, a 30-year seafar­ ing veteran, found in his stay that his original reluctance in going to Piney Point gave way to a total enthusiasm. It all began years ago when I first heard that the S.I.U. had acquired some property in Maryland and was planning to operate some iort of school. The first I heard of it was when some Brothers around the Hall in New Orleans were coming up here to help set up this place. Then, little by little, I started to see a few articles about it in the "Log". . Then came the Educational Con­ ference and as more Brothers came up here, I was hearing more and more about it. The stories that I heard were contradictory. Some of them disliked it and knocked it. My curiosity was building up. I then decided to make a trip up here apd find out for myself. I got my name on the next Educational Cef Name Change The following ships, formerly owned by Sea-Land, Inc. and sold to the Puerto Rico Maritime Ship­ ping Authority, have had their names changed. The SS Rose City became the SS Arecibo; the 55 Ch/cago became the 55 5a« Juan; the SS New Orleans became the 55 Guayama, md the SS Brooklyn hecame the 55 Humacao. The following vessels, formerly operated by Hudson Waterways and also sold to the Puerto Rico Mari- ^ time Shipping Authority, have also had their names changed. The 55'^ Transoregon became the 55 Maych * gttez; the 55 Transidaho became the 55 Carolina, and the SS Trqiishmm became the 55 Aguadilla. As prewottsiy reported, all these . ships will continue to be manned thfe SIU,-' Conference that was coming up here from New Orleans! Unfortunately, I was put in a financial position that forced me to ship out before I ever got a chance to get up here and I cancelled out. The years went by and I was reading and hearing more and more about the various training and educational pro­ grams that were being offered here at the school. Then came the start of the QMED jobs aboard the new ships and I knew that it was only a matter of time before I would be forced to come up here, regardless of whether I liked it or not. For the past year and a half I'had made plans several times to come up here, but something would always hap­ pen and I would either be forced to stay on a ship longer than I had intended to or I would have to cut my stay on the beach short due to financial difficulties. This past January I had heen regis­ tered in New Orleans for three months and I feil off of the list. I had been waiting for either an electrician's job or a pumpman's job hut when I got on top of the list nothing came on the board for me and I had to re-register. This was the first time in my 30 years of going to sea that I had to re-register, and what hurt me the most was that QMEDs registered behind me were shipping out and I couldn't move. Then and there, I decided that the time had come for me to make my move. I enrolled in the Upgrader Class for QMED, and my only regret is that I had not done it sooner. I have been here for two weeks iiow and today I successfully completed the refrigeration course. When my QMED course is over, I am going to stay for the Lifeboat Class and Firefighting. Then I must get back to work, but I plan to return when I am financially able to. The additional courses that I am interested in are. Automation, Advanced Electricity, LNG and Welding. From what I have seen here so far, not enough praise can be given to the instructors and ihewhole staff. I haven't met one person here who would not go out of his way to help anybody. Trainee or Upgrader alike. Keep up the good work and thanks for everything. Last Voyage Aboard Long Beach ASHORE T. - "5 .-n V ' jf-'i New York City The Museum of American Folk Art, as part of its annual summer program "Celebrate America", will present an exhibition on contemporary seamen's folk art in Rockefeller Center from July 14 to July 27. The museum is in the process of selecting art work for this exhibition. Macrame, woodcarving, ivory carving, scrimshaw, painting, model building and any other folk art or folk craft being done by today's seamen are of interest to the museum. Seafarers or anyone who knows of seamen doing some form of art work may contact the museum at 49 W. 53 St., New York, New York 10019 or call 212581-2575 asking for Nancy Karlins or Bruce Johnson, director. If possible, please send photos of art work to the museum. April, 1975 k Oslo, Norway A play on the life, of Andrew Furuseth, founder and first president of the Inter­ national Seaman's Union of America in 1908, was transmitted here over the network of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corp. on Mar. 16. The hour-long play entitled "The Liberator" (Norwegian "Befrieren") deals with certain aspects of Furuseth's life who, according to the playwright, Anders Buraas, "played such a pivotal role in attaining humane conditions on board the merchant navies of the world." Furuseth also helped to start the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1885. He was bom in Romedal, Norway in 1854 and died in 1938 in Washington. Any Seafarer who can read Norwegian may get a free copy of the play by writ­ ing to Anders Buraas, Les Nouveaux Saules, 1261 Le Vaud, Switzerland. He's the Geneva correspondent for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corp. New York City Seafarers may join in the singing of American sea chanties of the Seven Seas and sailing ship songs starting May 13 at the South Street Seaport, Fulton Street and the East River here. A quartet will lead the songfest which will include songs by which seamen worked. The concerts which began in 1969, will be held every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Pier 15. About 20 concerts will be held until the middle of September. They are partly supported by the N.Y. State Council on the Arts. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. Haifa, Israel To provide almost instant aid to seamen who suffer heart attacks while at sea, a life-saving device—the ship-to-shore electrocardiograph—is under experimen­ tation by this country's steamship line. The device, the company says, was recently successfully tested on one of the line's containerships 600 miles off Israel. Aboard the vessel an instrument monitors the heart beat and transmits the signal via radio telephone to the Rambam Hospital here. The hospital also radios medical advice to ships at sea. Once the patient's condition is diagnosed by the hospital staff, proper medicine can be given by someone with first aid training, the company said. m Massena, N.Y. The St. Lawrence Seaway from the Atlantic to the Great Lakes opened on Mar. 25, the earliest the waterway has ever opened since operations began for deep sea ships in 1959. Originally the Seaway's Montreal-Lake Ontario section and the Welland Canal which links that lake and Lake Erie had been scheduled to open on Apr. 1. Monitoring of ice and weather conditions plus application of advanced ice control techniques made the early opening possible, the Seaway company says. Also for the first time the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, were open all winter. Authorities believe the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway could remain open throughout the year by the early 1980s. Usually the Lakes and the Seaway are closed to ships for an average of three-and-a-half winter months yearly. Bubbler systems, specially designed buoys and booms with gaps in them, an ice prediction system which uses radar, and preventive ice-breaking are part of the new technology. Oakland, Calif. The port of Oakland has recorded a hike of 167,916 tons of cargo in 1974 over 1973. The port handled 7,375,065 tons last year. Of this, container cargo totaled 5,670,712 here, a 5.1 percent increase. Breakbulk general cargo increased 27.1 percent for a total of 1,032,233 tons, according to the head of the port's board of commissioners. During the year 1,115 ships docked here. AS James Lee in the wheeihouse of the SS Long Beach (Sea-Land) rings "finished with engines" as vessel completes voyage in port of San Francisco in November, 1974, This was Brother Lee's last ship as he plans to retire on an SlU pension. i Panama Canal To eliminate one of the contributing causes of "many marine accidents," the Panama Canal has ruled that vessels over 150 feet long must have engine revo­ lution and rudder angle indicators visible to pilots in the wheeihouse. Vessels more than 80 feet in the beam must install such indicators both in the wheeihouse and on each bridge wing. The new rules require ships nearing the canal's entrances to report their draft based on "tropical fresh water." Page 15 a." •• % if " ii �«£:33BeBS9S^>^S!£^ Before entering Houston meTnbership meeting, Seafarer Harvey Shero, who sails as able-seaman has registration card stamped by meeting officer, 8. W. Mac Donald. Before the membership meeting, SlU official Gene Taylor conducts job call as SlU members gather round to throw in for the jobs. 3^it ^f0. •Ml 'J-'vV'P: • •Va a „ ^ •J ^ •• '.•rcr^: -iK • n-. ••f,"r -•S' -^.7 - . ?' I'.v •••••.: .•• • .K=r> , N"' "<i-- * • • •a h:, "-t; r •, .....Sfir-lv ::j}-«^'KS SIRS J''#:?? , 'si... r t'-v S,; :-R. Houston Seafarers listen attentively to report given by SlU officials at last month's membership meeting here. The officials gave an up-to-date report on the status of the SlU and the maritime industry as a whole. fy - vi.-ijp... i-'T^ 1' r- m- vwS M - Ji • ' iTV Jx ,-.'v 7 Av ^ $4 ": monthly menpbership meetiieg^ on In the past several decades, the port Mi pl Houston, Tex. has steadily grown ffhe second Monday vfollowin^^^ ttp wliere H Is^^^t one of the ;&st Sunday ol^h month, ^ « L^t month, SIU ol^clH Mickey ini^est pod>^es in the U.S, SVom. Wilbum chaire|^.« the membership the SlU hirihj; haU on Canal St hi Houston, SIU patrolmen service vessels in the immediate port area I and as far away as Corpus Chri^ | l>x. and Lake Chai|^,L^. inaddi- i "H tion, SIU officials at the Houston | MyiPiMyMyMMyMMyy- • ^ hall provide Seafarers living in the | areajwith a hiU range of Union ser- | vices includhig help in .filhig for all f ineftihg at which scores of Houston Seahuei^i^^ In the demo cmffc PP process Itf; the Union^ ahd Op^to-date iOp<^ on * flie in ughOirt the of After the rrteetihg, benefit. An SIU official will check over the claim before it is sent but to make sure P ^ wcation ^dwel information is included on the claim to prevpgdelays. ... claims, as irell as conducting n :/ 'at :T:t c6unti$r, the Welfare I^an, SHI'S activities^^^^ O^^ > -Mms front in T^ishmigfort^^^ the Sanie HoUStoii patrolmen serviced thO - SlU-contracted tanker Montpelier ;; Victory at a payoff in Lake Charles, La*, to straighten out any beefs and I to hold a shipboard mOeting to bring the SIU crew up^io-^ate On thO Union's activities. the Montpelier Frctory was paying off after a 14week voyage delivering grain to : •' .r %/. 'IS- viM ; J .. •; 1 \ ' -1^1 "SIU official Mickey Wilbtirbi standing, delivei^ reports on the Union's activities over 6dess«, RUSSKI, and returning^^^^^ „ . , . „ . ^ u. take Charles With a cargo of crude Houston off,cialJoe Perez is seated right. >M f I • .p i -y 1 i > p;; !l f •s ( •.' i'p h:S %'• :• I. J'Si" •Ea'ajpi at;';;: i -•'.v' I ^1 ... ••- ,"7 . -^;' .•- 7 ! ':':y.mM ' ti lii.'Ri'' • r# -'Vv iK.-^^j&aWr'.r- J-•• • : ••:»'. j.- -.-'.'.'^ -^.y Veteran Seafarer Euai Granger, sailing as deck maintenance aboard the MontpeUer Victory, is Recertified Bosun'Chuck Hill, chairman of the Montpelier Victory's ship's on duty while the tanker is unloading its cargo committee, discusses Union business with officials Sal Saiazar, seated back of Algerian crude oil at the Conoco Oil Docks right, and Don Anderson, seated forward right. Standing is Seafarer Michael In Lake Charles. Augine, who sails in the steward department.-.. •. :Pl Seafarer Nick Bagley, sailing in the steward department, catches up on what has been going on in the maritime industry by reading the latest LOG after 14-week voyage to Russia. . ' The Montpelier Victory's crev*^ gather in messroom for Union rneeting after SIU Cook Jesse Spivey, Jr. helped provide the 14-week voyage to Russia with grain, and back to the States with a load of Montpelier Victory's crew with healthy. wellAlgerian crude oil. - balanced meals during 14-week voyage. d % -.K'laan ; ®;f,i • Ki aawtv-.; 1^ • - •- .:it -:; ;:<4- j �-'sr' Come On, Commander, Give My Boy a Break! 'Apprentice Mate' Proposal Unwise • i ^' '• The United States Coast Guard is currently considering the adoption of a proposal that would create the entiry rating of "apprentice mate." The SIU feels that this proposal, which could have serious adverse effects on the U.S. merchant marine, is being considered onlj/ in an effort to comply with the wishes of the multinational oil com­ panies. In a desire to be able to pick and choose mates for their vessels, the man­ agement groups proposing the creation of apprentice mates are seeking, in cooperation with a vocational facility in Maine, to set up a three-year school to train these men. At present all maritime schools which train tnates have fouryear programs, so it is obvious that training standards would be lowered. The proposal for a three-year program would entail two years af the school and one year at sea. However, there is no stipulation that the year at sea would have to be spent on a U.S.-flag vessel. So, it is possible, and in fact highly likely, that these apprentice mates may obtain their year's training on foreign and flag-of-convenieiice vessels. It seems to us that anyone who feels a man can gain valuable working expe­ rience aboard these foreign or flag-ofconvenience vessek, where operating procedures and safety requirements are in many instances inferior to those aboard American-flag vessels, is incred­ ibly naive, American seamen learn and practice their seagoing skills under U.S. Coast Guard supervision and inspection. Training aboard foreign vessels before eventual licensing as an American mer­ chant marine officer would clearly not Page 18 be comparable to that aboard an Ameri­ can-flag ship. The possibility of inadequate training for these apprentice mates however, is not the only reason the SIU is against' this proposal. Contrary to what the groups urging this program would have us believe, there is not a shortage in the number of available licensed U.S. deck personnel. In fact, considering the pres­ ent depressed state of the industry, there should be an abundance of licensed men ready to serve on merchant ships. The fact is though that these same management groups have made no effort to maximize the use of existing trained personnel, either from established U.S. maritime academies or unlicensed sea­ men who have come up through the ranks. Another major reason the SIU is op­ posed to this school is that, if imple- . mented, it would greatly reduce the op­ portunities an unlicensed man has to advance to the licensed ranks. The pro­ posal would have the effect of shifting these advancement opportunities from one class of maritime workers to an­ other. The influx of these apprentice mates would partly close a traditional avenue for unlicensed seamen to become licensed officers if they choose. The Coast Guard is at the present time soliciting views from representatives of different segments of the industry before reaching a decision. The SIU strongly feels that any regulations the agency puts forth should be for the benefit of the en­ tire maritime industry , and should n.ot be designed to aid specific interests, such as the proposed "apprentice mate" regula­ tions would do'. We have just finished a run to Novorossiysk, Russia with . iPIoad of grain and back loaded with crude oil from Algeria I paying off in Corpus Christi. It was a long and tiring trip as; we spent 55 days, all told, in Novorossiysk but J must say that; the crew conducted themselves very wiell for such a long stay, with only a few foul ups due to midnight curfew in Russia. 4 While in Novorossiysk, we were invited to participate in a • professional culinary competition, at the Seaman Club,"against J eleven other nation's ships. We drew down first prizes in all|| categories, taste, appearance, (decoration) and the steward,| Jimifiie Prestwood, drew first prize for doing the most in mak-; ing the contest a success. With cooks like Sara Loftin, chief : cook, Erwin Bradley, baker and Johnnie Hoiladay, 3rd cook, how could we miss. Some of the countries in competition were France, Italy, England, Norway, Turkey, Argentina, Greece, = Egypt, East Germany and West Germany, therefore, making a keen contest. A delegate from each ship was chosen for judges and they voted unanimously for the Supertanker" Achilles with France coming in second and West Germany| .|hird. , r- .v• j.. ' We are glad to read that phase 3 has started on the oil bill|(ou can bet that we are behind the StlU and SPAD to the^; bitter end to obtain the oil bill. Also, a vote of thanks to Paul|g , Hall and the Union for the fight tqsave the Joiies Act. All we ^ ^ need is for them to get a toe hold through hauling natural gas, then wreck our whole system on coastwise shippingi® happens then all they will need to do is cover us Up because we Will be dead. We can foresee a helLpf a battle coming up on this and I beg ail SIU brotbersto ke<^ the $ roiling into SPAP for we are goiiig to heed every dime for the forthcoming battle ItO savethe Jones Act and obtain the oil bill. Our committee consists of: Jimmie Parker, chairman (re­ certified); James R. Prestwood, Ships reporier, Oscar Gdoper, educational director; William (Poiig) Simmons, deck depart­ ment delegate; Jsrry Dennman, engirie department delegate and Erwin Bradley, steward department delegate. So far they have done a good job. We bid all our brothers and officials fair sailing and hope our bows cross soon. ^ : :: : if S' I . Hiigbie 1. Garretson, ¥WE • April im ^ ' • -jfe. , ,V»«m*XXXVil,No.4 Official Publication Vf the Saafarars Intamatlonal Union of AiTlartoa, AUihtlW Wane Waters Ulstrlct. AFt-CIO ^ ^ \ ^ J • EKncfAiwa Oonhl-''A Paul Hail. Cat Tannef, e*ec«f(ve Vioe-Presiiivnt Eart {Hiapard. V/oe-Praa/cf®"! Joe DiGiciigio, SscrelfUy-Traa^uto' LlndsOy Wtlllame, Vlcc-Preit^M ' Ffohk Oroiak. Wca-Praa/denf ' Feuf DsvWk, V/ca-/*r«SfefS,'!t" Publiahad monlHt/ by. Sefafarara Intametlonol Union. Atlarttie,. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 67S Fourth Avenue, SrOoh.'y,-t, ."..Y, i:2l5.:,iYs|::..4SS-SrS0''. pOwiage- paid at SrOoKlyn, N.V. Hi I U I,,.,.,: llM.,.: Seafarers Log '•"A-: �'k Writes Song Ai>out Furuseth Joe Glazer: Troubadour of the Labor Movement Joe Glazer has spent most of his adult life in the labor movement, and over the last 30 years the songs he has written about unions, the' • leaders and the workers have led to his being known as "labor's troubadour." A native of New York City, he has worked for the U.S. Information Agency for the past 14 years, serving as that agency's Labor Advisor for the last eight. But his experience in labor goes back to 1944 when he was assist­ ant educational director for the Textile Workers Union. Before joining the USIA he worked for the Rubber Work­ ers Union from 1950-1961 as educa­ tional director. Glazer started writing songs while he was working in the South for the Textile Workers. "I picked up a lot of songs down there. Many of the guys used to sing, especially on picket lines during strikes. I started writing some myself, and have just kept on doing it all these years." One song he wrote many years ago was about the "dream of a textile worker." The chorus line of the song (entitled The Mill Was Made of Marble) is: The mill was made of marble The machines were made out of gold And nobody ever got tired A nd nobody ever grew old As a Labor Advisor for the USIA, he visits foreign countries, making lecture and singing tours, telling the people something about American workers and their unions. Early last year Glazer visited four Scandinavian countries, and in each one he tried, as he does every time he goes abroad, to refer to some American labor figure who might have some spe­ cial meaning for the workers in that particular country. While in Norway Glazer told the story of Andrew Furuseth, father of the American Seamen's movement, and a native of Norway. When Glazer began to tell the natives something of the life of Furuseth, who had come to the United States in 1880, had helped to found the Sailors Union of the Pacific, in 1885, and later became president of the International Seamen's Union, he was surprised by the reaction of his audience. "I was telling this story of Furuseth to a labor group in the town of Hamar, and reciting his famous "Put me in jail speech" (with a translator's help), when one of the labor leaders jumped up in excitement and said, "Furuseth was born right near here in Romedal." When he learned from this group that the people of the town, with the help of some of the Norwegian unions, had erected a bust of Furuseth right off the main highway, Glazer says, "I just had to see it." It Was after seeing this bust of the man who did so much to relieve the American seamen's plight, that Glazer became inspired enough to compose a song about him. He wrote it while still in Norway, and premiered it one night at a reception for the top leaders in the Norwegian labor movement. (The en­ tire song is reprinted below.) Over the years this 56-year old "troubadour" has sung at many con­ ventions and other labor functions. He has also recorded record albums, in­ cluding one of railroad songs which he plans to perform at a convention of Railway Workers in the near future. Joe Glazer is a man who has suc­ ceeded in combining his talent for songwriting with a career dedicated to the American labor movement. It is a com­ bination that has been very rewarding both for him, and for all those who know him. JOE GLAZER In the little town of Romedal in 1854 AndrewFuruseth was bom, the poorest of the poor. r. He left his home in Norway to sail upon the sea; /rhose Were the days when a sailor's life was a life of misery. UIV U.UW 1.V/T.U ajl J u./-r j 1 i He slept in a filthy hole in the ship with bedbugs all around The food was not fit for a dog the Worst that could be found; , The captain was a tyrant, the sailors were his slaves; Many a time they wished that they had died in a watery grave. 1.1 After many years of sailing the whole wide world around; Andrew Furuseth set foot in San Francisco town. .. He gathered up his comrades on every dock and pier. He said we'll build a union and We're going to start right here. ;; He crossed the land from coast to coast to e'^ery seaport town^s^ He said we've got tp stand like men, don't let them grind you down. We'll build a seamen's union foj: every rnan that sails - ;We'll build a seamen's union, if they put us all in jail. < ' - • - , ..... .............. .... They can put me in a dungeon and lock me in a cell But no prison that they put me in can be worse than a sailor's hell They can lock me in that dungeon and throw away the key But they can't make me as lonely as the sailor on the sea^ ' This grand old sailor left this earth in 1938, /i J - ^,:il "i.ij 15.1J ^ There's a little bit of Furuseth on Norway's rocky shore, . ' , And on the coasts of the USA where the mighty oceans roar. But I believe his restless soul still roams the seven seas, Joe Glazer stands by a bust of Andrew Furuseth, father of the American Sea­ men's movement, near Furuseth's home town of Romedal, Norway. Delta Line's Three LASH Ships Pass Checkup > -> V) " -111 . , V.I Just after a year of service, the .LASH ships, the SS Delta Mar (left) the SS Delta Sud (center) and the SS Delia Norte (right) passed their "checkups" in the floating.diydocks of the Jacksonville, Fla. Shipyards. Above, the Delta Mar enters the drydock, the Delta Sud's 23-foot, 80,000-pound propeller is inspected and the Delta Norte, high and dry in the dock, presents her bulbous bow for closer scrutiny. Right after the drydocking, the ships resumed their regular ports of call in the Caribbean and on the eastern coast of South America. April, 1975 Page 19 >. �mrn^'^ •r^-rrr.z.'cT-irrf^ l-r I»yW % ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended September 30,1974 HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHff (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) to the NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Aimual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) Item ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) $6,865,765.94 (b) Employee -• (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions $ 6,865,765.94 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refimds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 263,822.82 ii l> (b) Dividends ;(c) Rents ^r (d) Other (Specify) .i, (e) Total Income from Investments ' 263,822.82 4. Profit on disposal of investments •< V-ifi.-,. . 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of inIM/: vestments ~ pi: ,- :n 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) ; T. (b) Interest on delinquencies; miscellaneous .. (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions 1,727.97 1,727.97 $ 7,131,316.^ DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE , 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc* J 12. Administrative Expenses:. (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums .' (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, eimployee benefits, office expense (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments ". 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments • 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a") Interest on mortgages (b) Provision for doubtful contributions re­ ceivable; misc (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions j; ' Page 20 ' • -v!. ;U,;. $ 378,439.26 3,573,865.27 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILmES End of Reporting Year ASSETS' Item , $ 247,084.88 1. Cash 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: 1,309,383.76 (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds 21,227.99 (c) Other (Specify) Due from other Plans; misc 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits at Interest and Deposits on Shares in Savings 3,963,806.63 and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: • (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) 6,324,371.31. (1) See schedule % (2) % J.. 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured ........ 402,761.24 (b) Unsecured . i.« . 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated : (b) Other Real Estate — 7. Other Assets: 57,577.90 (a) Accrued Income 1 4,604.57 (b) Prepaid Expenses 36,294.71 (c) Other (Specify) Fixed assets—net; security deposits $12,367,112.99 8. Total Assets LIABILITIES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Insurance and Auunity Premiums Payable : Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable ; ; Accrued Expenses ••••,•• Other Liabilities (Specify) Mortgages payable"!'. .,,, Reserve for future benefits (Fund balance) ....... Total Liabilities and Reserves ; • 111,323.44 83,691.01 12,172,098.54 $12,367,112.99 •^The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the New York State Insurance Department. All employee-members of the fund, all con­ tributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examina­ tion at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials; If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Insurance Department, Welfare Fund Bureau, 55 John Street, New York 10038—^Telephone: 488-4161 (Area Code 212). 49,261.15 9,000.42 3,597.84 24,221.31 7,434.55 400.03 1,262.90 . ^ ^ OTHER INFORMATION: Also available for inspection—to the public generally— are the annual statements and registration documents filed by the Fund. These may be inspected during working hours at the above address, or at the office of the Fund. STATE OF SS. 25,144.60 120,322.80 • -i ' i COUNTY OF. and. 626,135.97 Trustees of the Fund and ; , • affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. 9,242.13 85,310.52 94,552.65 $ 4,793,315.95 RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Beginning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16)- $12,172,098.54 Note: Pages 7 to 14 inclusive should not be completed by funds that have filed Form D-2 with the U.S. Department of Labor. Such funds are required to file a copy of the completed D-2 form with this statement. SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK (a) 2,338,000.78 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item-14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) Emplo)iApl?fte: , , it , '.ry- ; ' .. j. • " Employee trustw / ^ $ 9,834,097.76 7,131,316.73 4,793,315.95 Seafarers Log �AB Gets Clinic Card in AB Antonio Trevino (left, accepts h' - SHS? HoUStOn <="^^»"lum a,Prn'^^p^® a/pVn^^T,® ' *-""1. MO. ^ohool wil, soon ofer -••^' °o (Jan or (ts MTD Affirms Strong Oil Bill Support Continued itinued from from Page 22 ly^N?^wr^''^A w Brook- S.?#|S££ News v7^..^^;P^"iWing m Newport has laid OS 2^000 wtte.""''''""'''''' "Th ^"swerlsCai^o 6A n^i problems """'me F ems, and the answer accepted by . Continued from Page 3 placed before the for dis. w cS."''"" "•" delegates for cussion. ® dis- f^ff^nd CrewConferenc^ n " *''® P®'* New York-Derir Department—wk. Deck ment—ATh»,» _ -^mcrcn.irbas,MechrjStt supported by the AFT. pass^ ContSstate in'lgytThe'bT -tbr;^jiTor""-»pimports for U S flap Qhinc dent Ford. I'^^etoed by Presi: s^SifFrF" a- CWC© aincc the veto S U s ie« ""J'i" particular the inH • tleet, and in tanker fleet is in " f^^'^.^ttly-owned inaction of 'the U -je actions of f • government and "We governments, Wdbam Hand and Sydney ptSf S"SH!5S?.5 rt of New Orleans- Der-t n De^arStnnotn'^f ^^P^'^ment—Patrklf program would resS i'^'-®°'* " SarSr^" needs!" "hie nation Followmg the discussion on the state ? esMenrM™" i-tss=i;i.w S£--J=.r.^ and thl. ^ renewal in June and the changes needed in it for It will also give us," Hall continued t5'„°PP^^fify to discuss our Ssti tution and shipping rules, our Pension Welfare and Vacation ml '^easion, nfeTlr^Z ''~~a ^^PP^^'-UP organizational efforts." srcssessfsF -ps-sissss a^SSaSSr cludtn-iSK^''''' "uoea, this conference will giveheusconthp Sire » S®""" guie Department—^John F Hnii' ^ SSr°«—' - "^ In the port of Mobile: Deck Depart- April, 1975 S?rSr|S ,£s-c:^S?3 S?£™?.£ fhe Pme,Poin.,Md.fromApr.,4™%:;: AFL^S Deck Department Wii^ R; 5",^^ Ho w^msi' P^S • threat to the freedom^of'^ ^ definite where." ^'^^^^om of workers every- Page 21 ^iiirii - •;!jJi/.'W •' 'i.L'•;;.•••' ' ii ;Tr ft. ?,> �• -S- A CLEAR COURSE! If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, vritbout appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to make a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. Tlie convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear min^ and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. f • Personals Thomas McNicholas Please contact George Kerrigan as soon as possible at 8008 S. Talman Ave.. Chicago, 111. 60652. Edward MIshanski Please contact your son Walter as soon as possible at 60 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre. Pa. 18702. Ragner O. Anderson Please call Bertha Myntee as soon as possible at (206) 282- 4523. Richard Kronenberger Please. contact your daughter, Re­ becca Romano, as soon as possible at 1971 Homecrest Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11229, or call her at (212) 645-6976. William Thompson Please contact your sister Betty as soon as possible at 3691 62nd St. N., St. Petersburg, Fla. 33710. All Seafarers Howard Lester Milstead, or anyone knowing his whereabouts, please con­ tact Michael Lester Milstead as soon as possible at 2129 Campbell Dr., Mesquite, Tex. 75149, or call (214) 328-6085. Antonio Escoto Please contact your brother Scott as soon as possible at 225 Douglas Dr., River Ridge, La. 70123, or call (504) 737-0910. Edward Louis Kreml Please contact your son John Paul Kreml as soon as possible - at 2907 Vinan Dr., North Lake. 111. 60164. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plians Cash Benefits Paid Amount' Number Feb. 20-Mar. 26,1975 MONIH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily (g $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment • Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical . .. PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions • Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation MONTH TO DATE YEAR* TO DAI E 44,999.85 $ 363.00 420.00 2,562.85 94.50 63,728.00 427.00 5,845.71 3,128.70 121,109.85 2,746.00 1,452.00 3,681.87 363.50 174,872.00 1,688.46 15,198.69 5,142.20 ^ 16 363 140 22 3 7^966 3 192 77 41 2,746 484 42 5 21,859 11 545 102 551 80 148 22 • 5 103 1,154 192 332 47 10 382 126,101.19 3,087.91 19,583.00 6,600.00 283.00 3,627.99 241,176.83 7,357.11 42,927.60 14,100.00 762.00 10,377.19 13 .252 160 25 64 — 5 — 1.958 42 502 356 51 220 1 -8 3 3,908 39,000.00 40,651.78 6,253.20 3,683.50 • 1,890.94 1,251.29 — 13,799.40 126,000.00 99,648.77 12,579.91 7,841.75 5,058.17 72.00 2,320.84 1,216.00 27,511.20 17 31 7,544.50 15,200.85 12,185 2,329 895 * 15,409 33,074. 4,674 3,135 40,883 $ YEAR TO DATE •• 940,404.79 394,927.31 1,177,256.80 570,516.51 1,787,251.56 454,300.88 $ 3,904,913.15 $1,419,744.70 - ''"ink Seafarers Log m- ?v-' �• fi New SIU Pensioners Pablo P. Dolendo, 56, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a chief electrician. He had sailed for 33 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Brother Dolendo was born in the Philippines and is now a resi­ dent qf San Francisco. Stephen J. Knapp, 71, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a second cook. Brother Knapp had sailed for 34 years. He was on the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962 and is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corp. Born in Czech­ oslovakia, he is a resident of Vero Beach, Fla. Anthony C. Beck, 65, joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Beck had sailed for 28 years and is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was born in California and is now a resident of Sonoma, Calif. Louis W. Cartwright, 70, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Cartwright had sailed for 50 years and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, He is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bom in Iowa, he is a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Charles H. Cassard, 65, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans sailing as a cook. Brother Cassard had sailed for 20 years. He is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A Louisiana native, he is a resident of New Orleans. liSh:!-, 1; f; VsKf •^: Karl A. Eriksson, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Eriksson had sailed for 38 years and is a Finnish Army veteran of 1934-5. He is a naturalized Amer­ ican citizen. Born in Finland, he is a resident of Baltimore. Robert Gregory, Jr., 59, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1962 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Gregory had sailed for 32 years. He is a U.S. Army vet­ eran of World War II. A native of Elenton, N.C., he is a resident of Norfolk. Leroy Gulley, 61, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing in the steward department. Brother Gulley had sailed for 37 years. He Nyas born in Mobile and is a resident there. Julio Evans, 58, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 and had been sailing as a bosun since 1966. Brother Evans began sailing : before World War II from the port of Philadelphia. He walked the pick­ et line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line beef in 1962. Seafarer Evans applied for the Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram in 1973. A native of Fajardo, Puerto Rico, he is a resident of Fa­ jardo Gardens, Puerto Rico. I Hugh R. Hallman, 62, joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Hallman had sailed for 36 years. He was born in Atlanta and is a resident of Mobile. Paul R. Simmons, 56, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Simmons had sailed for 28 years. Born in Lilian. Ala., he is a resident of Mobile. Albert G. Lee, 49, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Lee had sailed for 27 years and had received a personal safety award in 1960 while sailing aboard an accidenb-free ship, the SS Wacosta. He is a post-war veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in Alabama, he is a resi­ dent of McKerizie, Ala. Roman Szczygiel, 62, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a pumpman. Brother Szczygiel had sailed for 42 years. A native of Poland, he is a resident of Denver. Joseph A. Long, 67, joined the Union in the port of Norifolk in 1956 sailing as a second cook. Brother Long had sailed for 24 years. He was born in Ocran, Va., and is a resident of Seattle. Frank Nagy, 65. joined the Union in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sail­ ing as a bosun. Brother Nagy had sailed for 29 years and did picket duty in the N.Y. Harbor -strike in 1961 and in the District Council 37 beef in 1965. He is a U.S. Army vet­ eran of World War ll. A native of New Jersey, he is a resident of Spotswood, N.J. Uldarico P, Repledad, 66, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1961 sailing as a cook and baker. Brother Repiedad is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Bom in New Washington, Apklan, the Phil­ ippines, he is a resident of San Fran­ cisco. Juan M. Sandoval, 52, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1958 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Sandoval had sailed for 25 years and 'in 1961 was awarded a personal safety certificate for sailing on an accident-free vessel, the SS Alcoa Patriot. He was born in Guatemala and is a resident of Tarrettsville, Md. Robert J. Patterson, 57, joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Pat­ terson had sailed for 33 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Philadelphia, he is currently a resi­ dent of the Bronx, New York City with his wife, Bertha. Morris Tromba, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Tromba was born in'Brooklyn, N.Y. and is now a resident of Davidson, N.C. with his wife, Betty Jo. Luis A. Ramirez, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Ramirez was an engine dele­ gate and received a personal safety award in 1960 while abroad the acci­ dent-free ship, the SS Steel Architect during that year. A native^of Yauco, Puerto Rico, he is currently a resi­ dent of Caguas, Puerto Rico with his wife, Maria Teresa. Berry B. Tippins, 63, joined the Srj in 1945 in the port of Savannah sailing as a chief cook. Brother Tippins had sailed for 29 years. He was ijorn in Georgia and is a resident of Savannah. Dirk Visser, 66, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Boston sailing as an AB. Brother Visser had sailed for 52 years. The Seafarer was a winner in the Union's Safety Poster Contest in 1961. He was born in The Nether­ lands and is a resident of New Orleans. Horace L. Williams, 49, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Wil­ liams had sailed for 28 years. He was bom in North Carolina and is a resi­ dent of Tomball, Tex. <{ ' ^4'irti) ) 'il' i ' I I'lj iw. .'Mi i '0 Alfonso Rivera, 64, joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 46 years. Brother Ri­ vera won a personal safety award on the accident-free ship, the SS Claireborne in 1960. A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he is now a resident of Elizabeth, N.J. with his wife, Ampayo. Francis D. Finch, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile isailing as a bosun. Brother Finch had sailed for 29 years. Bom in Mississippi, he is a resident of Prichard, Ala. Hovrard K. Pierce, 65, joined the "Union in the port of New York in 1951 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Pierce was a ship's delegate. He is a U.S. Navy veteran. A native of Maryland Seafarer Pierce is a resident of 'iexas City, Tex. William A. Teffner, 59, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a fireman-water­ tender. Brother Teffner had sailed for 39 years. He was born in Balti­ more and is a resident there. i: si- •t-ii 1 m rij u il -d Woodward W. Spivey, 54, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Savannah sailing as a chief steward. Brother Spivey had sailed for 28 years. He is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Born in Georgia, he is a resident of Savannah. Rage 23 ,1.1/1 ' f f.:,. •I fo;- �/ '*V' - ^ /'•-.' fr • ! ;.''A., •/,'- \£-'-l-' L,<_A,. ^ ; ' '' ^ J -J- ". -' V ,. , -,, / / i ' i ^ J •? ./•• // - / / /• . ' • . :..• . » i i|||||;:;«?v:;', l:3^. "V^'-V- X*' I I ^Sf/c Se "Porf 'tr5f1"z P and ^HOU 'T ""'' es Moby Dick '^aec^.y'"' SoipoSIS^ "•> KfrySUSSir-S Z*®' 'o Aer place^ " '^as used as « ®e a blockade ' III /l' • ri| ^ '•. , co^nd":BwKhjgjj ^*>nrad ,ras •''a";',;;;" iS!«;^. w.!'?. ^ I /r- Ay' . H J ^ !l4 ' - \lAy^/^ t '• ;' ''.V - ?g t' ^ : •"ar/esl^A^mshe', '^•'^°'Sanl^mherber,H ••"•" •"e 'rngfel Mystic'^ '='®«'aterfrom.''' '*«'«''ng bar/t s 7 y :yy ; • ^'piti^l!!Z:^°?fPh .-• •- _,,' A^Ai .1.0AA' '.• '•••"• •'" seaman- :'' >:A:y-y/;A'y:y .V. ^vv^"- 80A " �•! ••V, .:/U r „:<{, • : ^ i ('• • .1. r-Lr ry i -• t :•} I: li I' •fl' •Ml- Drawing children today the way it drew the ships and seafarers of old, Mystic lighthouse guides them to an adventure in history. K The Spirit of Melville's Moby Dick nally named the George Stage. One. of the smallest full rigged ships ever constructed, she was used as a training ship for young men joining the Danish Merchant Marine. Ron down in 1905 by a British steamer, the Conrad sank with a loss of 22 lives. After being raised and repaired, she continued in service until 1934. Renamed the Joseph Conrad^ she served as both, a private yacht and an American training ship until 1947. She was given to the Marine Historical Association by a special act of Con­ gress, and once again serves as a train­ ing ship as well as an exhibit. Mystic's exhibits include the hobbies and art forms pf the whalers as ^ell as examples of the working side of his life. The main collection of ship's art is located in the Stillman Building once the main structure of the Greenmau shipyard... Named for one of the founders of the Seaport, Dr. Charles K. Stillman, it houses a collection of scrimshaw, ships' models, paintings, and figureheads that are among the best in the country. The scrimshaw ranges from corset stays to walking sticks and pie crust crimpers. The most elaborate carvings are on whales' teeth. The earliest set of well identified teeth waS carved by a sailor named Frederick Myrich. Named "Susanne's teeth" after the whaling shipSusanne, they were carved during voyages between 1826 and 1853. Another wing of the building, the mills dye house, holds the collection of figureheads, possibly the largest in the country. It also holds full rigged ships' models, whale oil products and samples of macrame. These samples of the sailors art reveal quite a bit about his life. The intricate knot patterns of macrame, exotic at first glance, were developed to wfle away the hours off watch. Using the knots necessary to his work, and rope, which he had in abundance, an idle pastime developed into an art form during the long months and years of a voyage. Scrimshaw is a more obvious form of art to develop this way. Using the bones and teeth of the whales they hunted, time passed while whaling scenes and the faces of loved ones were painstakingly recorded. The whaler, like all hunters lived in constant contact with his quarry. It provided a living, oil for his lamps, stays to keep his women shapely, and a medium for his arts. Mystic has pre­ served this for new generations, in spirit as well as form, and shows us a way of life we could only know through chanties and sea stories. 'm I'I:: lll ..11 f: + .• f ^i 4 f% " "' " ^ ' . . .> • ^ ^ Full-rlggied rnodels, ships figureheads, and macrame all shov/ another side of the sailor's life. Using the teeth and bones of his prey the whaler tells the story of the hunt. The scrimshaw shown above includes scenes of the ships p.nd whaleboats during the chase, and (bottom I, to r.) a whaleboat making the kill. The whale in the last piece is shown as a separate carving on top. Page25 .::x . ;. . X- J. 7:'; Ii V • �9ISPAYCHIIIS RiPOttf ' TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C MARCH i-31,1975 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea . Alpena Buffalo ; Cleveland Detroit Duluth '. Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes . Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore ...,. Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville .... San Francisco .. Wilmington .... Seattle Puerto Rico .... Houston Piney Point .... Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes . Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston ........ New York ...... Philadelphia .. . Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . .. Jacksonville San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 86 28 58 15 5 86 0 • 445 51 24 16 130 575 3 13 1 3 3 0 3 5 5 4 1 4 0 8 0 2 55 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 4 1 3 11 1 1 0 21 76 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 5 10 2 61 3 32 14 1 27 37 16 48 18 11 5 51 0 2 328 1 27 1 7 4 0 7 15 11 . 15 5 5 2 8 0 0 108 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 3 12 52 9 15 5 103 431 4 2 7 11 4 4 1 33 141 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 5 7 1 33 2 16 8 0 20 29 8 34 11 13 8 34 0 1 218 2 6 1 4 2 1 0 2 2 8 1 1 0 6 2 1 39 .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 13 3 7 2 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 36 5 19 9 1 12 34 7 28 4 13 14 27 0 0 210 7 80 11 31 15 2 14 50 21 54 10 23 7 44 31 0 400 3 17 1 2 1 2 0 4 0 2 0 1 0 8 0 0 41 1 3 17 92 9 19 15 156 366 26 3 11 43 9 22 9 123 523 12 11 18 34 15 4 4 98 139 1,201 418 1,619 602 181 783 48 108 156 29 247 Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes .... Totals All Depts. Deep Sea A Great Lakes, Page 26 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 6 9 0 62 14 0 15 4 0 29 5 0 8 2 1 3 0 0 32 9 0 8 28 0 16 5 0 35 1 . 0 0 13 0 32 5 0 1 4 0 20 72 0 0 12 0 5 2 360 97 1 5 184 15 77 33 12 53 150 72 149 51 61 18 148 0 6 1,033 2 33 3 8 9 3 10 20 8 16 8 14 0 17 0 1 152 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 1 19 10 0 1 30 0 7 8 56 245 1 0 0 6 0 1 4 12 13 12 4 14 28 13 3 5 79 1,112 1 1 3 . 5 1 0 ' 0 11 163 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 4 23 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 3 0 50 18 0 3 0 5 25 3 0 7 0 0 0 1 0 26 7 0 26 9 0 4 6 0 31 3 0 8 0 2 19 1 0 4 2 . 0 44 11 0 0 9 0 1 2 0 250 82 0 3 140 19 62 30 11 33 89 49 123 33 29 19 117 0 1 757 2 79 8 20 13 1 14 31 16 42 14 29 3 35 0 ' 1 308 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 4 4 5 32 9 4 5 63 820 3 2 3 3 4 4 ' 1 20 328 •«. 0 1 1 1 3 0 0 6 14 3 73 16 36 23 7 41 73 27 91 21 32 15 79 0 3 540 1 13 1 8 5 1 1 2 6 16 5 6 0 10 0 3 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 1 1 5 3 1 2 15 555 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 81 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 2 55, 12 39 12 6 18 66 11 51 . 13 20 19 39 0 0 363 2 211 37 53 41 6 27 139 54 132 30 50 22 91 0 4 904 11 44 1 7 4 1 0 8 2 10 1 6 0 29 0 1 125 3 12 14 31 5 10 13 18 25 9 0 4 77 2 32 24 148 508 15 0 15 66 1 16 13 126 376 - 8 0 7 14 0 0 2 31 113 5 0 0 3 0 0 0 8 8 ST^ARD DEPARTMENT 6 0 1 36 0 22 5 3 0 19 0 2 6 6 0 .. 0 0 0 19 5 0 0 8 21 5 0 2 0 23 9 0 2 5 19 8 0 0 3 7 0 32 14 0 13 0 0 0 2 105 0 198 3 0 4 39 0 7 4 57 255 6 0 2 5 0 4 1 18 123 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 • ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore ..... Norfolk ....... Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville .... San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle ........ Puerto Rico .... Houston ...... Piney Point .... Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena ... Buffalo Cleveland ...... Detroit........ Duluth i .i) Frankfort ...... Chicago Totals Great Lakes .......... Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes REGISTERED ONBEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 331 1,139 284 105 389 1 21 22 2,693 248 2,941 1,442 136 1,578 SlU Adantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Woricer PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DlGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4Ave.,BkiyD. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. 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Seafarers Appeals Board. ^ directly to the Union or to the Seafa P contracts ^ '""'oKSV'cS'diad mail within 3k days ol union concepts and Seafarer seamen. requested. April, 1975 ib. "KSB^sca^, violated, or that be �Jfmal Beparturesf • i in. !;' iV lu (f •? !• 'I"'. ;' "t i t n J} ' h--' •S'" •,- ••- -t'f- ., J SIU pensioner Herman H. Hickman, 59, died on Mar. 19. Brother Hickman joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a chief electri­ cian. He had sailed for 37 years and was a U.S. Army vet­ eran of World War II. Born in Florida, he was a resident of Pensacola, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; a son, Herman and two daughters, Barbeu'a and Patricia. SIU pensioner Fnrmah H. Haynes, Sr., 78, succumbed to pneumonia in St. Mary's Hospital, Knoxville, Tenn. on Feb. 16. Brother Haynes joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was a Tennessee native and was a resident of Knoxville. Burial was in Zion Cemetery, Anderson County, Tenn. Surviving are a son, Furman, Jr. of Knoxville and two daughters,. Mrs. Eilline Lockett of Knoxville and Mrs. Barbara Sue Hatley of Mobile. John H. "Jack" Schesventer, 51, suc­ cumbed to a pulmon­ ary ailment in Jack­ sonville on Feb. 27. Brother Schesventer joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1969 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was a veteran of the post-war Army. Born in Cleve­ land, he was a resident of St. Augus-tine, Fla. Cremation took place at the East Coast Crematorium, Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Surviving are two brothers, Fred of St. Augustine and William of Euclid, Ohio. ;; >1 ' i•i 'i -3 ^ ii •p- SIU pensioner Walter A. Schlecht, 59, died on Feb. 16. Brother Schlecht joined the Union in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 35 years and walked the picket line in the Robin Line strike in 1962. Seafarer Schlecht was also a veteran of the Navy in World War II. A native of Gloucester, Mass., he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving is a brother, Donald Ryan of Haverhill, Mass. Charles R. Ames, 53, was accidently drowned off the Gar­ field Ave. Slip near Capitol Elevator No. 6 in Duluth Ship Harbor on Oct. 25. Brother Ames joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1970 sailing-as a wheelsman for 29 years for Kinsman Marine Steamship Co. He attended a Union navigation school and was a Navy vet­ eran from 1940 to 1959. Born in Manistique, Mich., he was a resident of Detroit when he died. Burial was in Ballhorn Cemetery, Sheboygan, Mich. Surviving is his mother. Pearl of De­ troit. ^ Page 28 SIU pensioner Alfred C. Jutchess, 66, succumbed to congestive heart fail­ ure in the Baltimore N USPHS Hospital on Feb. 10. Brother Jutchess joined the SlU-aflfiliated IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a deckhand. He was born in St. Paul, Minn, and was a resident of Baltimore. Interment was in St. Stanislaus Ceme­ tery, Baltimore City, Md. Surviving are his widow, Barbara; a son, Anthony and a daughter, Victoria. George M. Gornick died aboard the tug, Margarette Han­ nah (Hannah Inland .1^ X* Waterways) on Feb. 27. Brother Gornick joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Chicago in 1961 sailing as an OS for the Great Lakes Dock & Dredge Co. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a resident of Riverdale, 111.' Surviving are his widow, Anna and a daughter, Mary Barbara. E. B. Hardcastle, SIU pensioner WilUam R. King, 74, died of natural causes in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Is­ land, N.Y. on Jan.' 22. Brother King joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a fireman-watertend­ er. He had sailed for 53 years. Born in San Francisco, he was a resident of Santurce, Puerto Rico at his death. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetety, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. Gerard T. McGarity, 52, succumbed to arteriosclerosis aboard the SS San Pedro (Sea-Land) in Naha Port, Okinawa on Aug. 31. Brother HF. McGarity joined the W SIU in the port of Seattle in 1968 sailing as a chief elec­ trician. A native of Billings, Mont., he was a resident of Gardena, Calif. Sea­ farer McGarity was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are a brother, Jerome of Billings and a sister, Mrs. Nancy Ryan of Gardena. Floyd A. Moore, 56, expired on Feb. 20. Brother Moore joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in Port Ar­ thur in 1968 sailing as' a deckhand for the Sabine Towing Co. in 1965, Nation­ al Marine Service in 1966, Marine Fueling Co. in 1973, Moron, Cook Towing Co. and the D. M. Pielow Co. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Born in Houston, he was a resident of Port Arthur. Surviving is his widow, Pauline. SIU pensioner Hjalmer E. M. Olofsson, 75, passed away on Mar. 5. Brother Olofsson joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Chicago sailing as . a fireman-watertend­ er. He had sailed for 45 years. A native of Sweden, he was a resident of Chicago when he died. 65, passed away on Mar. 16 in the port of Wilmington, Calif. Brother Hardcastle joined the SIU in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Bom in Carlsbad, N.M., he was a resident of Seattle. Sur­ viving are a sister, Mrs. Louis (Buelah) Merrell Kievlan of San Diego and a nephew, William E. Smith of Carlsbad. SIU pensioner Emigdio Canonizado, 72, passed away on Jan. 11. Brother Canonizado joined the Union in 1948 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 50 years and was a Navy veteran from 1921 to 1947. Born in the Philippines, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and he was a resident of Ports­ mouth, Va. when he died. Surviving is his widow, Violet. Roy Lockaby, 47, succumbed to a mas­ sive hemorrhage in Towns County Hos­ pital. Hiawassee. Ga., on Dec. 8. Brother Lockaby joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1971 sail­ ing as an OS for the Reiss Steamship Co. A native of Georgia, he was a resi­ dent of Hiawassee when he died. Sur­ viving are his widow, Jeanette; a son, Calvin, and a daughter, Debra Lynn of Hiawassee. SIU pensioner Edward C. O'Meata, 76, died on Mar. 13. Brother O'Meara joined the Union in the port of New York in I960 sailing as a deckhand for the Penn-Central Rail­ road from 1923 to 1964. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. A New Jerseyite, he was a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Lenore and a daughter, Mrs. Carol Ann Burch of Jersey City. Burl C. Loew, Jr., 52, died in River Rouge, Mich., on Dec. 6. Brother Loew joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1969 sailing as an oiler. He was a Navji veteran of World War II. Born in Michigan, he was a resident of Howell, Mich, when he passed away. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Shelby, Mich. Surviv­ ing are three .sons. Ross, Kevin and Karl, and a daughter, Linda. \. SIU pensioner Guillermo C. Mark W. Conrad, Pena, 61, expired of Sr., 68, died of natur­ a hemorrhage in al causes on Jan. 18. Doctors Hospital, Brother Conrad Houston on Npv,i Lr joined the SlU-affili. Brother Pena joined ated IBU in Port Ar­ . the SIU in the port of thur, Tex. in 1961 New York in 1959 sailing as a cook for sailing as a third the D.M. Picton Co. from 1943 to 1953 cook. He had sailed for 23 years. Sea­ and for the Sabine Towing Co. from farer Pena was born in Laredo, Tex. 1953 to 1961. He Was a veteran of the and was a resident of Corpus Christi, U.S. Army Transportation Corps ih ' Tex. Interment was in Brookside Me­ World War II. A native of Upper La morial Park, Houston. Surviving arc his Have, Nova Scotia, Canada, he was a widow, Enedina and a brother, Ramon resident of Port Arthur when he passed Cipriano of Corpus Christi. away. Burial was in Groves, Tex. Sur­ Kenneth J. viving is his widow, Davis. Thompson, 61, died SIU pensioner William E. Lake, 87, of cancer in the Me­ passed away on Mar. 2. Brother Lake morial Medical Cen­ joined the Union in 1938 in the port of ter, Ashland, Wise, Boston sailing in the steward depart­ on Feb. 12. Brother ment. He was born in the British Wert Thompson joined the Indies and was a resident of RoxbUry, ; SIU in the port of Mass. when he died. Surviving is his I Toledo in 1960 sail­ daughter, Atidrey of Philadelphia. ing as a gateman for the Great Lakes Steamship Co. Born in Ashland, he was SIU pensioner Archibald G. Davis, a resident there when he died. Burial 67, died in Southampton, England on was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ashland. Feb. 8. Brother Davis joined the Union Surviving are his widow,-Genevieve and in 1949 in the port of Chicago sailing two daughters, Judith and Phylis. as a chief steward for the Erie Naviga­ tion Co. from 1967 to 1970. He had sailed for 27 years and was a veteran of the British Royal Navy in World War II. Seafarer Davis was born in Ports­ mouth, England and was a resident of Southampton at his death. Surviving are his brother, Stanley, and a niece, Mrs. Rita M. Lazarski, both of Southamp­ ton. Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD Seafarers Log �Louis W. Peeper,. 61, died of a heart attack in a Hong Kong hospital on, Jan. 25 following a seizure on the SS Sea-Land Commerce while docked in the harbor. Brother Peeper joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Tampa sailing as a chief stew­ ard. He had sailed for 30 years. Sea­ farer Peeper was a native of Cincinnati and was a resident of Seattle when he passed away. Surviving are his widow, Nevena; a son, Robert Louis of Ft. Lauderdale; two daughters, Mrs. Sharon Bennett of Seattle and Mrs. Judith Utz of Tampa; a brother, Robert of Ft. Thomas, Ky.; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Jager of Miami; Mrs. Gladys Helpin and Mrs. Thelma Murphy, both of Ft. Thomas; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Donna Markoff and five grandchildren. SIU pensioner Antonio M. Diaz, 58, died on Feb. 18. Brother Diaz joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He had sailed for 32 years. Sea­ farer Diaz was born in Puerlp Rico and was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y., when he passed away. Surviving are a daugh­ ter, Lucy and a step-grandson, Serafin Mariel of the Bronx. Robert E. Kiedinger, 49, died aboard the SS Eagle Voyager (Maritime Overseas) while in Russian wa­ ters at the end of December. Brother Kiedinger joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 25 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. A native of .Birming­ ham, Ala., he was a resident there when he passed away. Interment was in Birmingham. Surviving are his widow. Myrtle; three sons, Robert E., Jr., Ronald and Michael; his mother, Eliz­ abeth and a sister, Mrs. Mary K. Hartsfield, both of Birmingham. Harland C. Radloff, 60, died on Feb. 24. Brother Radloff joined the SIU in the port of Chicago in 1969 sailing as a sec­ ond cook for Kins­ man Marine. He was a World War II vet­ eran of the U.S. Air Force. A native of Freedom, Wise., he was a resident of Manitwoc, Wise, at the time of his death. Surviving is a brother, Ervin of Appleton, Wise. Jeremiah J. Mc­ Carthy, 52, expired on Feb. 20. Brother McCarthy joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sail­ ing as a deck engi­ neer. He had sailed for 31 years and was an engine delegate. A native of Ireland, he was a resident of Houston when he died. Surviving are four daughters, Kathleen of South Boston, Geraldine, Pamela and Mary. April, 1975 Edwin G. Moyer, 25, died in Charity Hospital, New Orle­ ans, on Jan. 29. Brother Moyer joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as a wiper. He was a 1968 graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., and was also a HLSS graduate in 1967 in New Orleans. Seafarer Moyer was born in Cooperstown, N.Y., and was a resi­ dent of Rose Bone, N.Y., and New Orleans. Internment was in Unadella Cemetery, Unadella Fork, N.Y. Surviv­ ing are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding Moyer, and two stepbrothers, James D. Crewell of Schoharie, N.Y. and Douglas Crewell of Fultonville, N.Y. SIU pensioner >am Knuckles, 87, died of a cerebral vascular mishap on Dec. 20 in the Maria Parham Hospital, Henderson, N. C. Brother Knuckles " BH joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing in the steward department. He had sailed for 49 years. A native North Carolinian, he was a resident of Warrenton, N.C. at the time of his death. Interment was in Cook's Chapel Church Cemetery, Warren Plains, N.C. Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Edith Plummer of Englewood, N.J. and a cousin, Mrs. Helen Jenkins of New York City. SIU pensioner John L. Mahoney, 68, expired in a he­ patic coma in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Jan. 3. Brother Mahoney joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a deck engineer. He had sailed for 36 years. Born in Boston, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Seafarer Mahoney donated his body to the Louisiana State Anatomical Board in New Orleans for medical research. Surviving are his widow, Kljfford Kay and a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Clark of Maiden, Mass. SIU pensioner David P. Rivers, 48, died on Feb. 23. Brother Rivers join­ ed the Union in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 28 years. Born in Pat­ rick, S.C., he was a resident of Diboll, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Bertie Mae; two daughters, Geraldine and Jacqueline; his mother, Mrs. Percy Rivers of Ruby, S.C. and a sister, Mrs. Virginia Cranford of Cheraw, S.C. Alonzo W. Morris, 67, passed away on Feb. 15. Brother Morris joined the Union in the port of »w« • < Mobile in 1958 sail­ ing as a chief cook. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Mo­ bile when he died. Surviving are his mother, Martha of Cottonwood, Ala. and a sister, Dollie of Houston, Ala. SIU pensioner Richard E. Tunison, 62, passed away on Dec. 5. Brother Tun­ ison joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-v/atertender. He had sailed for 37 years. Seafarer Tunison was a native of Maupin, Ore. and was a resi­ dent of Harbor, Ore. Surviving are his widow, Edith; two sons, Richard E., Jr. and Josef Earl; a daughter, Loris Estrella; his mother, Meta of Coavallis, Ore., and a sister, Mrs. Loretta E. Wallace of Harbor. SIU pensioner Dale L. Barton, 59, died on Mar. 2 in Little Traverse Hos­ pital, Petoskey, Mich. Brother Bar­ ton joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as an oiler for the Mackinaw Transportation Co. from 1962 to 1970. He had sailed for 24 years and was a U.S. Navy vet­ eran of World War II. Born in Niles, Mich., he was a resident of Mackinaw City, Mich. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Mackinaw City. Surviving is his widow, Grace. SIU pensioner Louis C. Campbell, 69, passed away on Feb. 28. Brother Campbell joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1959 sailing as a tankerman for the Interstate Oil Co. from 1943 to 1946 and from 1966 to 1973 and as a tugboat captain for the Graham Transportation Co. from 1946 to 1963. During World War II, he was a welder at the Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. shipyard in Baltimore. A native of Macon, Mo., he was a resident of Bear Creek, N.C. Surviving are two sons, Gary and Joseph Love; three daughters, Jackylyn Love, Katherine Love and Karen Love and a sister, Mrs. Wilson (Mary Lou) Poe of Bear Creek. SIU pensioner Juan Monzon y Davila, 70, passed away on Feb. 7 in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain. Brother Davila joined the Union in the port of Balti­ more in 1955 sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 26 years. Seafarer Davila was a native of Las Palmas and was a resident there at the time of his death. Burial was in Las Palmas. Surviving are a brother, Faustino and a sister. Carmen, both of Las Palmas. Roy W. Clark, 77, passed away in 1974. Brother Clark joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a bo­ sun. He had sailed for 45 years and was > """ A a U.S. Navy veteran of World War I. Seafarer Clark was bom in West Virginia and was a resi­ dent of La Porte,- Tex. Surviving are his widow, Emma and two sons, Michael andJRobert. William L. Wharton, 47, died of cardiac failure in Kobe (Japan) Kaisei Hospital on Jan. 15. Brother Wharton first became ill on the SS Sea-Land Finance while anchored in Kobe Harbor. His ashes were buried at sea off the Finance. He had sailed for 27 years and joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an OS. Seafarer Wharton was a postwar vet­ eran of the U.S. Army. A native of Mt. Savage, Md., he was a resident of Wilm­ ington, Calif, at the time of his death. Surviving are his widow, Donna Jean; two stepdaughters, Cynthia and Paulette Gray; his father, James of Mt. Savage, and a sister, Mrs. Jeanne Foss of Wilmington. v;;: Lloyd A. Taylor, 40, died on Feb. 16. Brother Taylor join­ ed the Umon in the port of Norfolk in 1965 sailing as an AB. He was a post­ war veteran of the U.S. Army. Seafarer Taylor was bom in Pitt City, N.C. and was a resident of Vanceboro, N.C. Sur­ viving are his widow, Dorothy; a son, Kerry and a brother.Franklin of Green­ ville, N.C. Michael A. Cerrelli, 64, expired in the Baltimore U.S. Public Health Serv­ ice Hospital on Feb. 28. Brother Cerrelli joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1969 sailing as a chief cook. He was bom in Penn­ sylvania and was a resident of Phila­ delphia. Surviving are his widow, Frances and a son, Henry. SIU pensioner Donald S. Gardner, 90, died of pneumo­ nia in Brookhaven Memorial Hospital, Brookhaven, L. I., N. Y. on Feb. 9. Brother Gardner joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 61 years. Seafarer Gardner was born in British Guiana and was a resident of Shirley, L.I., N.Y. He was also a naturalized American citizen. Inter­ ment was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, East Moriches, L.I., N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Yoshie; a son, Roy of Shirley; a daughter, Hirora and a niece, Mrs. Lucille Babb of Georgetown, Bri­ tish Guiana. SIU pensioner John J. Cideton, 74, succumbed to bron­ chopneumonia on Feb. 27 in New Or- ^ leans. Brother Culeton joined the Union in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He had sailed for 48 years. Born in New York Stme, he was a resident of New Orleans. Interment was in St. Bernard Memorial Garden Park, New Orleans. Surviving is his brother, Leo of Oswego, N.Y. Page 29 ta- ii ¥ • '%] 'v'i , ».'••• ^ "j" 'v. 'y if r -- r 1-^ Mi 5/;^ J - •I- If. �Descriptions and Dates of HLS Upgrading Courses* *For course requirements, see next page. Able Seaman—^The course of instruction leading to the endorsement of Able Seaman consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Basic Sea­ manship, Rules of the Road, Wheel Commands, use of the Magnetic Compass, Cargo Handling, Knots and Splices, Blocks and Booms, Fire Fighting and Emer­ gency Procedures, Basic First Aid. Starting date: June 26. ] • Quartermaster The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigational instruction to include Radar, Loran, Fathometer, RDF, and also includes a review of Basic Seamanship, use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass, Rules of the Road, Knots and Splices, Fire Fight­ ing and Emergency Procedures. Starting dates: May 29, August 7. Lifeboatman—^The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman endorsement consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat, Lifeboat equipment, Ltfeboat Commands, Types of Davits and their use. Emergency Launching Operations. Also included in this course is actual practical experience to include launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard. Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Starting dates: May 1, 15 and 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 21. Fireman, Watertender, and Oiler—-The course of instruction leading to en­ dorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler consists of classroom work and practical training to include: Parts of a Boiler and their Function, Steam and Water Cycle, Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Systems, Fire Fighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures, and practical training on one of the ships at the school to include Lighting of a Dead Plant, Putting Boilers on the Line, Changing Burners, Opera­ tion of Auxiliary Equipment, Starting and Securing Main Engines. Starting dates: April 28, May 26, June 23, July 21, and August 18. vrm 11 LNG/LPG—^The course of instruction leading to certification as LNG/LPG crew consists of Basic Chemistry, Tank and Ship Construction, Gasification, Reliquefication Procedures, Inert Gas and Nitrogen Systems, 'Instrumentation, Safety and Fire Fighting, Loading, Unloading and Transporting LNG/LPG. QMED--The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED is the same as that for Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. • High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Thirty-one Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GEO PreTest. Tbis test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and Literature; Social Studies, Sdence and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for ~ grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booUet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: Welding—^The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and practical on-the-job training. This included practical training and electric arc welding and cutting,'and oxy-acetylene br^ing, welding and cutting. Upon com­ pletion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be issued. Starting dates: May 15, June 12, July 10, and August 7. Advanced Electrical Procedures course—The course of instruction in Ad­ vanced Electricity consist of classroom and practical on-the-job training. This in­ cludes an introduction to Electrical power systems, meters, D.C. and A.C. motors and generators as well as trouble shooting, preventive maintenance and emergency repair procedures. The practical training will include the building and testing of various D.C. and A.A. motors and their controllers together with the use of multi-meters, clamp-on ammeters and the megger. Upon completion of the course a Harry Lundeberg School certificate of completion will be issued. Automation—The course of instruction leading to certification for Automated vessels consists of both classroom and practical training which includes: opera­ tion and control of automated boiler equipment, systems analysis and operation of remote controls for all components in the steam and water cycles such as, main and auxiliary condensate system, generator, fire pumps, sanitary system, bilge pumps and other associated engine room equipment. The course is taught primarily with the aid of a full scale engine simulator. All students leam engine room operations directly from the engine room console. This console is similar to those found aboard automated ships. Advanced Pumpman Procedures—The course of instruction leading to HLS certification as pumpman will consist of both classroom and practical work to include: Tanker regulations, loading and discharging, pumps and valves operation and maintenance, ballasting, tank cleaning and gas freeing, safety and firefighting. Starting date: July 28. Assistant Cook—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables, how to serve vegetables hot, cold or as a salad and to become familiar with menu selec­ tion of vegetables for selecting the best methods for preparation, portion control, dietary values and the serving procedures. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. •V/ Cook and Baker—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in baking bread, pies, cakes and cookies, and preparation of desserts such as custards, puddings, canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to describe preparation of all breakfast foods and be familiar with menu selection of bread, desserts and breakfast foods for the appropriate meal. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. Chief Cook—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces, and gravies. The student will be able to describe preparation of thickened or clear.soups, and explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The chief cook will Tie able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, describe principles and method of preparing and cooking beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and seafood. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. Chief Steward—The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training for a chief steward. The chief steward will select food and stores for a lengthy voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus for the voyage. He will participate in all phases of operations such as the commissary bake shop and galley at the school. Starting dates: May 1, 15, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 24, and August 7, 21. Note: The dates and courses are subject to change at any time. f OWT Class Graduates 4 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fuU. |— I / meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my j education, and would like more information on the Lundeberg High School I Program. .Book No.. Name. Address. i:.-,.r -• Last grade completed (Street) (City or Town) Last year attended— [ Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education J ^ Harry. Lundeberg School .j ^ , Piney Point, Maryland 20674 It^vPage 30 j' • U- '•• (Zip) Last month fireman-watertender graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. were, (I. to r.): Gary Frazier; Jim McCrary; Nelson Kirchner, and Kenneth Brand. They display their diplomas following gradua­ tion ceremonies. Seafarei^Log �• ! Deck Department Upgrading Quartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Able-'Seamaii Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters , • 1. Must be ^t least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman. 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(wbo has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses, no more than 20/100—^20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.) FOWT—(who holds an engine rating such as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and bave normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) Cook and Baker 1. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or; 2. Twenty four months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and a're holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory comple. tion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union of; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Cer­ tificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of'a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. . - Name.. 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri­ cian, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina- _ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. , - Welding 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPG Program 1. Engine personnel must be QMED—Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hold a rating. tl' -Telephone. (Area (Dode) (Zip) Seniority. Book Number. Port and Date Issued. Jlatings Now Held. Social Security # — HLS Graduate: Yes • No • Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: • • • • AB 12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • • • • • • • • QMED • • FWT Qiler • Dk. Mech. • Reefer • Boilermaker • LNG-LPG • Diesel • Electrician • Assistant Cook • Cook & Baker Dk.Eng. • Chief^ Cook Jr. Eng. • Steward Pumpman Machinist Welder Advanced Pumpman Procedures Advanced Electrical Procedures RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE Advanced Pumpman Procedures 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED— any rating. Advanced Electrical Procedures 1. MusL already hold Coast Guard endorsement as electrician or QMED— any rating. Steward Upgrading I J>ATE. PORT_ SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO; LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Assistant Cook 1. Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatime. ' L.-V Page 31 A|)riV7975 ;v "''-.ft'' v'"''-*!.-' I •r:m I (State) (City) I'I • -Age- (Middle) (First) (Last) Address(Street) DECK i ?J HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION 1. No requirements. QMED-—any rating il �Official pnbUcatlM af flM SBAFARBRS INTBRNATIONAL UNION• Atlaatl^ Ovlf, Lakes aatf liOaaA Waters District* APL-CiO National Maritime Council Aids U.S. Merchant Fleet The following article outlines the his­ tory and functions of the National Mari­ time Council, an -organization which affects the lives of all American seamen. •^7 The Natiohal Maritime Council was set up in 1971 under the authority of the U.S. Maritime Administration. It is a broad-chased organization composed of all segments of the maritime industry —^the ocean carriers, landbased mari­ time and sea-going unions, and ship­ builders, plus the Department of Com­ merce of the Federal Government. The general purpose of the NMC is the development and promotion of a strong, competitive American merchant fleet which will provide American ship­ pers with- the finest, most consistent service available anywhere. The key to the success of this under­ taking is cooperation — cooperation among labor, management and govern­ ment in an effort to attract and hold the support of American shippers. There are various ways in which the Council, a non-profit organization, ac­ complishes this. One way in which the NMC seeks to get its message across is by holding unity dinners and seminars in major cities where importers and exporters can meet with representatives from all segments of the industry. The SIU sends representatives to these meetings be­ cause it feels that the NMC can and should play a very important part in maintaining a strong, healthy merchant marine. These dinners and seminars provide a regular forum for frequent communi­ cations between maritime industry seg­ ments as well as an opportunity to ac­ quaint the sliippers with the industry's new programs. It also gives the shippers a chance to air their views to the rest of the industry. It is in this way and in other areas such as advertising and public relations work, that the Council strives to con­ vince importers and exporters of the ad­ vantages of shipping on American car­ riers. "Task force units" have also been set up consisting of top officials from the Council's member organizations. These men and women visit business executives in order to show them the dependability and convenience of using U.S.-flag ships. Some of the points which are stressed to the shippers are: • Approximately 70 cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American- flag ships remains in this country and thus m^es an important contribution to the national balance of payments and to the national economy; • Their cargo will be better pro­ tected b^ause of this country's stringent safety laws; • The American merchant marine has higher manning scales and its ships and crews have a higher efficiency; • The American merchant marine is vital to oxir national security. The SIU firmly believes in the basic premise of the NMC: that there is more to gain from cooperation than by con­ flict. It is a main reason why the SIU has given full support to the NMC in the past, and will continue to do so in the future. It is an organization dedi­ cated to building and'strengthening the American merchant marine. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MTD AFFIRMS STRONG OIL BILL SUPPORT 66 ELECTED DELEGATES MEETING AT CONFERENCE HALL VOICES OPPOSITION TO APPRENTICE MATE RATING HALL OPPOSES CLOSING OF NAVY-COMMERCE OFFICE SEN. 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'i i-i i ?< • I']' • 't! 'B ?¥ • 'r m •fll . '•? . '3• J. • T'' tl •f f �Blackwell to Committee 005 Program Produces Many BeneHts He called the idea without merit, and Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell told the House Merchant Marine Sub­ committee of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee last month that the Maritime Administration's Operating Differential Subsidy (CDS) program "generates benefits in the areas-of trade, employment, and balance of payments." Blackwell, testifying at the subcom­ mittee's oversight hearings into all aspects of the U.S. maritime industry, defended MARAD's CDS program against recent criticism. He stated that "the primary basis for taxpayer support of ship operations is the need to assure a national capability to move military material and essential raw materials in wartime without heavy dependence on foreign flag vessels." The MARAD chief traced some of the changes in the CDS program, in­ cluding extension of subsidy money to bulk carriers. He said that the inclu­ sion of bulkers has made it possible to grant operating subsidies to American vessels transporting Soviet grain, and that these subsidies, he hopes, will in­ sure carriage by the U.S. of its negoti­ ated one-third Of the Soviet grain shipment. More Productive Blackwell stated that in his opinion the subsidized fleet has actually become "more modern and productive since 1970." And heestimated, that "the Gov­ ernment's contribution induces about $4 of private sector expenditure for every Government dollar. The overall impact of U.S. maritime operations on employment has been estimated at about 200,000 jobs, producing taxes of about $600 million." In his testimony, Blackwell responded to recommendations by earlier wit­ nesses that the restriction on CDS funds for American companies with foreignflag carriers as well as U.S.-flag ships be lifted. Among these recommendations on on the subsidy program was a modifica­ tion of the so-called "grandfather clause" of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This clause stipulates that any company with both U.S. and foreignflag carriers wishing to qualify for CDS funds must make a written commitment to divest themselves of the foreign ships within 20 years. It had been recommended that the clause be modified as it affects U.S.-flag bulk carriers so that large multinational bulk shipping companies could be im­ mediately enlarge their U.S. fleets and be eligible for subsidy. A further modi­ fication was also recommended by sug­ gesting a formula for the oil companies to be able to build U.S.-flag vessels with CDS and Construction Differential Sub­ sidy (CDS) funds as long as they gave U.S. independent tonnage an equal amount of work. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Paul Han Back Pro-Maritime Candidates You don't have to like their political philosophy, foreign policies or ideo­ logical beliefs, but you have to admire the Russians for at least one thing, and that is the way they treat their merchant marine. In the past decade, the Russians have succeeded in building a merchant fleet that not only serves as a working teammate to the expanding Soviet Navy, but has given the Russians an important economic leverage over non-Communist countries, especially with regard to the United States. -•) The fact that the Russian merchant marine, operating as a third-flag fleet along with other Communist and non-Communist fleets, has captureJl nearly half of all liner cargo moving between the U.S. West Coast and the Far East should have opened a lot of eyes in the U.S. Government to the real economic and political danger posed to our nation by the Russian mari­ time expansion. It is truly unfortunate, though, that very few eyes have been opened to this danger. And it is even more unfortunate that the same 'hear no evil, see no evil' attitude on the part of the U.S. Government that has allowed the U.S. merchant fleet to slip from first to seventh place in world rankings continues to prevail in Washington, D.C. today. The real problem with this 'see no evil' attitude'is that too many people in Government and the legislature have lost sight of the true meaning of "sea power," and the indispensable role that sea power plays in the nation's econ­ omy and our national security. While admitting that the law "does need some correcting" in this respect, Blackwell said that anyone urging an outright repeal of the provision was "very wrong." The MARAD chief was also critical of a suggestion made in testimony before the subcommittee in February that Government funds be put into up­ grading the National Defense Reserve Fund (NDRF) fleet for emergency use rather than into the existing construc­ tion and operating subsidy programs. claimed it would substitute an idle, unmanned fleet for an active, fully manned fleet, available for contingency operations in a small fraction of the time required for reserve fleet activation. Blackwell's testimony concluded the third phase of the subcommittee's oversight hearings which began last year. Hearings on the next topic scheduled for consideration, the ship construction loan and mortgage insurance program, arc slated to start this month. AFL-CIO Says U.S. Jobless Report isn't True' Picture The national unemployment rate dipped slightly last month to 7.5 percent from 7.6 percent in February, accord­ ing to a report released by the U.S. Labor Department, but the AFL-CIO, in its own statement on unemployment, says that the "true" jobless figure should be put at 10.3 percent. The Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics, in its monthly report, said that 109,000 persons less were unem­ ployed during March, lowering the total number of out of work Americans to 7,027,000. The Bureau said that the number of employed rose by 375,000 during the month to a record high of 86.7 million. However, the AFL-CIO issued its own statement interpretating unem­ ployment. Federation President George Meany said: "The only good thing that can be said about this report is that unemploy­ ment at this moment is not feeding on unemployment. For despite all .the po­ litically-inspired rhetoric and optimistic predictions, unemployment remains America's Number One economic prob­ lem. "True unemployment in America re­ mains in double figures—10.3 percent with 9.7 million jobless, based on the Continued on Page 6 U.S. sea power encompasses a whole lot more than a battleship or an aircraft carrier or a submarine, because the worth of a nation's sea power is not only gauged by its ability to fight a war at sea, but by a nation's ability to service these ships at sea in time of a national emergency; a nation's ship­ building capacity, and most importantly, a nation's ability to carry its own commerce. In other words, the different segments of the nation's maritime services— Navy, merchant marine and shipbuilding—are interdependent on one another. To have a strong Navy, a nation must have a strong, viable merchant fleet capable of carrying a large percentage of all the nation's cargoes, to support that Navy. And to have a strong merchant marine, the nation must have an operating shipbuilding capacity to both keep up with the new ship needs of the functioning merchant marine and keep one step ahead of tech­ nological changes in the industry. At the present time. United States sea power leaves much to be desired for the simple reason that the U.S. Government for years left the Navy and merchant marine on the bottom of the national security priority list. This has to change—and change soon if the U.S. expects to regain any of its lost position on the high seas. As usual, though, when it comes to maritime, not much is going to be done unless the SIU leads the way. It is the SIU's position that for this nation to regain the strength of a world maritime power, the U.S. must adopt a coordinated national maritime policy, built around a basis of cargo preference and bilateral shipping agree­ ments. Only by assuring U.S.-flag vessels a fair share of all cargoes moving from our shores, can the U.S. maintain a merchant fleet capable of meeting the nation's sea power requirements in both peacetime and in. time of national emergency. Let's face it! The Russians are happy to carry all the American cargo they can get their hands on in peacetime, and reap the economic benefits that go along with this carriage. But who is going to carry our cargo in a national emergency? The Russians? Not likely I As we move closer to the national elections in November, the SIU, backed by the SIU membership in particular and the American labor movement in general, is planning to support those legislators that show insigfit into the problems of the U.S. merchant marine, and the vision to know what steps must be taken to correct them. Getting the right candidates into office will not be an easy job, but it is a vitally important one to the strength of the U.S. maritime industry and the long-term job security of Seafarers. I am confident that with the continued support of the SIU membership for the SIU's political programs, we will do a good job this year. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters District. AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Ai/n Rmnkiun N Y 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVIil, No. 4, April 1976. ®' Page 2 Seafarers Log LM a .4 >*.i Jj r *> 't '%'n % .% /u U !'i * * �1 Only t Notion With No Maritime Policy' ij Ha// Urges Single^ Unified U.S. Maritime Agency SIU President Paul Hall, calling for "a single, unified U.S. maritime agency," was the opening-day luncheon speaker at the Second National Con­ ference on Domestic Shipping held in New Orleans on Mar. 9-11. Over 200 high-ranking labor, man­ agement, and Government representa­ tives fronj all segments of our nation's domestic shipping industry—deep sea, inland, and Great Lakes—attended the conference, which was sponsored by the Maritime Administration. In his introduction of Hall, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell called him "one of the most effective and articulate spokesman in the maritime industry." &cretary Blackwell went on to praise Hall for bringing the once fragmented segments of the maritime < industry together on the National Maritime Council. President Hall noted the importance of marine transportation to the history and welfare of our nation. The theme of the Conference was "Progress Through Productivity" and Hall observed that "the domestic shipping industry has made great strides toward improved productivity and the cost savings that are a result." This advance in produc­ tivity has been due just as much to the maritime worker as to technological ad­ vances, he stressed. Hall went on to discuss some of the problems that the domestic shipping industry faces and priorities for solving them. He addressed himself first to the fact that "We are the only major nation with no maritime policy." SIU President Paul Hall addresses the Second National Conference on Domestic Shipping held in Ne>w Orleans last month. Another important priority for strengthening the maritime industry, according to Hall, is the protection of the Jones Act. He noted that the indus­ try has met a number of heavy attacks on this important law. But meeting at­ tacks on the Jones Act is not enough, he said. "We should close the loophole in it, especially with regard to the Virgin Islands." Finally, Hall addressed himself to what he called "the greatest problem" which is "our inability to put our re­ sources together as human beings." Co­ operation and communication among labor, management, and Government are the solution to this problem, he as­ serted, and "We've only scratched the surface with the National Maritime Coupled with the absence of a na­ tional maritime policy, Hall observed, is the need for a single, unified U.S. agency to deal with maritime matters. "Today, the maritime industry is spliced, sliced, and cut more ways than a stick of salami in a New York deli. We are a little bit everywhere. As a result, we are not important to too many peo­ ple." He criticized the U.S. Department of Transportation for being oriented to­ ward land transportation and showing favoritism toward the railroads at the expense of water transportation. And he warned his audience that the DOT thus would not be the best agency for setting maritime policy. On Voyage, She Council." To illustrate the results which can be achieved through cooperation, he pointed to the passage by the Congress last year of the Energy Transportation Security Act, which was opposed by the huge oil lobby. Even though the Presi­ dent vetoed the bill. Hall said, "We won it where it counted, and we won it because we got together." Hal! then pointed out another im­ portant issue which will require the same kind of communication and co­ operation—the replacement of Locks and Dam No. 26 on the Mississippi River. "Time is running out," he warned. "We don't have to lose this fight, but we will if we sit back." The SIU president ended his speech on the theme of the importance of all segments of the maritime industry work-' ing together. "What we all need is a healthy American maritime industry. One segment of the industry must help another. For everything we can't agree on, there are two things we can agree on." His address was well received and many subsequent speakers referred to the speech and its major theme of co­ operation. Included in the Conference schedule were workshop sessions in which par­ ticipants broke up into small groups to discuss specific problems. SIU Vice President and IBU National Director Paul Drozak was chairman of the In­ land Waterways Training Workshop and HLSS President Hazel Brown chaired the Deep Sea Training Work­ shop. ' •KI " ,1- J .4 -/"'A I. Grain to Russia r Seafarers Man the New Tanker Zapata Patriot The SIU is continuing to expand its fleet of contracted vessels, as late last month Union Members crewed up the brand new Zapata Patriot, first of four 35,000-dwt tankers built for Zapata Bulk Transport Corp. The Zapata Patriofs sisterships, the Zapata Ranger, Zapata Rover, and Zapata Courier, are all scheduled for delivery to the com­ pany later this year. The 711-foot long vessel, which was constructed at Todd Shipyards. Corp, ern, technologically-advanced vessels in San Pedro, Calif, at a cost of approx­ which have been built over the past imately $16 million, was officially few years. launched'on Nov. 1, 1975. The ship Chief Steward Antonio Arellano will has a beam of 84 feet, a draft of 34 be in charge of one of the most modern, feet 5 inches, a brake hp of 14,000 and fully-automated galleys on any SIU a speed of 16.5 knots. ship. There will be cafeteria-style feed­ This latest SIU ship, which was ing. scheduled to load grain in Baltimore One other feature of the steward de­ and carry it to Russia on her maiden partment is the loading of stores which voyage, is another in a long line of mod- will be carried aboard ship by a mono­ rail system which will take them from the dock directly to the dry store rooms. All and all, the Zapata Patriot, and her three identical sisterships, represent the latest in technological advancement and modem comfort. Despite the pres­ ent recession, and problems in the maritime industry as well, the SIU is continuing to obtain more vessels for our members. And, with the coopera­ tion of the entire membership, the Union will he able to ensure the job security of all in the future. INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities Jones Act loophole . ...Page 9 ..Page 18 Union News President's Report Page 2 Joint survivor benefit Page 9 Piney Point meeting Page 4 Headquarter's Notes Page 7 SPAD honor roll ...... Back Page General News National unemployment .. .Page 2 Domestic shipping confab .Page 3 Sea pov\/er symposium ... Page 5 Blackwell on subsidy program Page 2 Downing on maritime Page 5 Court ruling on PRMMI ships .Page 7 Waterman subsidiy OKd .. Page 7 Zumwalt on cargo preference Page 8 Social security and you . .Page 19 Russell Stover boycott ... .Page 8 Sea Witch inquiry Page 10 April, 1976 Shipping Zapata Patriot crewed .... Page 3 Dispatchers Reports .. . . Page 22 Long Lines Pages 16-17 Falcon ships recrewed ... .Page 5 Ships' Committees Page 12 Ships' Digests Page 13 Training and Upgrading Seafarers receive GED diplomas Pages 14-15 GED requirements and application Page 29 Upgrading class schedule, . requirements and application Pages 28-29 Seafarers participate in Bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading ... Pages 26-27 Membership News Pensioner Al Oromaner . .Page 11 Determined Seafarer ... .Page 11 New SIU pensioners .Pages20-21 Final Departures Pages 24-25 •V Helping out during the crewing up of the Zapata Patriot were Wilmington Port Agent Mike Worley (left) and SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak (second left). Among the crewmembers who will sail this modern vessel are, from left; Recertified bosun Ralph Murray; Assistant Cook and Lundeberg School graduate David Johnson; QMED John Wade; QMED Ted Kulas, and Deck Engine Utility Robert Tollison who is a graduate of the Lundeberg School. Page 3 ^1 j fj • • '• .0; itli r' • Ph �Monthly Membership Meeting Held in Piney Point Mike Sacco, vice president of HLSS, served as the cnairman for the monthly membership meeting at Piney Point. Seafarer Luciano Aifeo told the membership that he tirst came to HLSS in 1973 to earn his QMED endorsement. He has upgraded three times since and recently completed the A Seniority program. > 7ach month a membership meet^ ing is held at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. for members who are attending the School. During the March meeting the re­ sults of the SIU elections were read and the membership gave the winners a standing ovation. Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown presented the Headquarters Report and the Report from Vice President Frank Drozak, who stressed the necessity for Sea­ farers to upgrade at HLSS. Vice Pres­ ident Drozak's report discussed the seminar on alcoholism which the SIU sponsored recently, and he encour­ aged Seafarers in nee^ of help in overcoming this disease to take ad­ vantage of the Alcoholic Rehabilita­ tion Center in Piney Point. IBU National Director Paul Dro­ zak's report was also presented. He pointed out the need for qualified personnel at the top levels aboard the boats of the towing industry. He said the educational programs at HLSS, such as the newly-instituted Vessel Operator Management and Safety Program offered an excellent oppor­ tunity for Boatmen, and he urged all members to upgrade their skills and to encourage their friends to do so also. Seaforers who addressed the memibership during the meeting were Joe San Filippo of San Francisco, Jack Dalton of Houston, Donald Pool of New Orleans, Joseph Snider of Balti­ more, Floyd Fritz of Jacksonville, Luciano Alfeo of New York, and Ronnie Echeverio of Baltimore. Many of these members addressed their remarks to the trainees who at­ tended the meeting. Brother Dalton advised the students that, "Whatever job you get, try to do a good job and we will help you." Seafarer Pool de­ scribed the Lundeberg School as "a tremendous opportunity,"and Broth­ er Alfeo added, "the more you learn, the better man you become." Seafarers who spoke at the March membership meeting listen as Port Agent Gerry Brown reads the election results, The election news brought a standing ovation from the listeners. Brother Floyd Fritz told his fellow Seafarers that, "In 31 years in the SIU, I've never seen anything like this school . . . you could never doubt the sincerity of the teachers here." During his remarks to the membership. Brother Donald """"""" • ^ o ^ rocontly completod the Bosuns Recertification Trainees and upgraders at the Lundeberg School took an active inte'fest in the monthly meeting, Program, described the Lundeberg School as, "a treand many of them participated in the meeting as speakers. . frienclous opportunity" for seafarers. Page 4 Seafarers Log . fe'W.ryrV.vJ"-S ."I-'iV.'v �Hall Scores Navy on Use of Tankers, Non-Support Speaking before a symposium jointly sponsored by the Navy League and the National Maritime Council in Balti­ more last month, SIU President Paul Hall told over 400 maritime industry and Defense Department officials that "the maritime services are fragmented where they should be coordinated and working together toward common goals." In light of the Navy's tanker construction program, President Hall pointed out that the Navy's tanker re­ quirements could easily be met by using laid-up private tanker tonnage and said "we're tired of competing with the Navy." Directing his remarks to the military representatives, Hall continued, "You are taking our cargo away. You are taking our jobs away." "The Soviet merchant marine and the Soviet Navy operate together as daily routine—they are a team," he said. "The U.S. Navy and merchant marine," Hall added, "do not have a tradition of operating together or supporting one another." Calling sea power fundamental to U.S. security. Hall told the symposium that "U.S. sea power is in trouble and both the Navy and merchant marine have been weakened" because "there have been no efforts to recognize the merchant marine as an element neces­ sary to national security." "No great power in history was able to survive for long without a superior merchant marine and a superior combat navy," he added. To rebufld ffie strength of the U.S. merchant marine and thereby protect U.S. national security, Hall suggested *'a coordinated national maritime policy built around a basis of cargo preference and hilaterial shipping agreements, and a high level maritime representative on . -V- SIU President Paul Hall addresses Baltimore seminar on sea power, jointly sponsored by the U.S. Navy League and the National Maritime Council. Seated at the dais from the left are: Thomas J. Smith, chairman of the NMC and pres­ ident of Farrell Lines; Admiral Max K. Morris, and Edwin Hood, president of the Shipbuilders Council of America. the President's staff to administer this policy." Among the other speakers at the NMC and Navy League meeting were Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs, and J. William Mittendorf, secretary of the Navy. Blackwell told the delegates that unless the Government moves to increase shipbuilding construction sub­ sidies, prospects for new ship construc­ tion in the U.S. are "bleak." If shipyards endangered by the pres­ ent slump in construction were allowed to close, Blackwell said that the remain­ ing shipyards "would not constitute an adequate mobilization base for national defense purposes." The House of Representatives has already approved a proposal to increase the construction subsidy rate and Blackwell reported, "if the measure is passed by the Senate and signed by the Presi­ dent, I am confident that new orders for American shipyards will be forth­ coming." Delivering the symposium's keynote speech, Mittendorf traced the Soviet Union's expansion of its sea power pro­ gram and the U.S. Government's plan to maintain its strength through a $34billion ship construction program. This program, Mittendorf said, calls for the construction of 111 Navy ships. Downing: Ford Lags on Maritime; Asks Cargo—Sharing Plan Rep. Thomas N. Downing (D-Va.) chairman of the House Merchant Ma­ rine Subcommittee, said that the Ford Administration has not responded ade­ quately to the problems facing the U.S. maritime industry, and called for "im­ mediate" implementation of "some kind of cargo-sharing program." He said that the form of cargo shar­ ing could differ as to bulk and liner cargoes, but affirmed that the need for such programs "is immediate and cru­ cial to the future of the privately owned U.S.-flag merchant marine." Making these remarks before a luncheon sponsored by the Propeller Club, Port of New York, last month. Rep. Downing also pointed out that the nation's present marine industrial base "would be only marginally adequate" in case of a national emergency. The long-time Virginia Congressman noted that U.S. foreign trade has been increasing "dramatically" in recent years while cargo carriage in U.S. bot­ toms is dropping, and he assessed that "the basic problem would appear to be that the United States is npt capturing bnough of this cargo to provide the shipbuilding and ship-operating base required by our national security." Rep; Downing also pointed out that as the U.S. falls behind in its maritime programs, it is not surprising that the leader in "the merchant marine race" today is the Soviet Union. He explained that the USSR now possesses 10.5 per­ cent of the aggregate world fleet with other Communist-bloc nations controll­ ing another 5 percent. Conversely, the United States controls only about 4 per­ cent of the world fleet, which Rep. Downing calls a "grave situation whose implications are very clear. The eco­ nomic sword of the Cossack is beating our brains out and something must be done." Downing reiterated that the toygh times being encountered by the U.S. maritime industry results from "one cause and one cause only—the lack of cargo for U.S.-flag vessels." He said that the U.S. merchant ma­ rine is "at a crossroads" and predicted that by the year 2000 the nation's mari­ time industry would be "either national­ ized or cargo sharing will prevail." But in the face of a recent poll which indi­ cates that most Americans would make personal sacrifices to preserve the free enterprise system. Rep. Downing said "I believe it will be cargo sharing." Rep. Downing, who has served in the U.S. Congress for nearly two decades and has been a long-time friend of the U.S. maritime industry, said he plans to S[x:uRiTY IN UNITY Page 5 retire at the end of this term. The Propeller Club is a nationwide organization established nearly 50 years ago "to promote, further and support a privately owned and operated Ameri­ can merchant marine, adequate to the economic welfare of the United States and to its national security." Seafarers Recrew Falcon Ships to be Operated by Mount Shipping Alter nearly two years of operation by the Military SeaUft Command, the four former Falcon tankers—Princess, Duchess, Lady and Countess—^will be recrewed by SIU members. Manned by the MSC since 1974, the ships had pre­ viously been operated by Iran Destiny for Fadcon Tankers. The new operating agent for the tankers will be Mount Shipping of New York City, which won a one-year con­ tract in competitive bidding with 60 other U.S. flag operators. Two of the. four 37,000-ton, fully automated tankers will be delivered to Mount Shipping and crewed by Sea­ farers this month, with the remaining two tankers to take on their SIU crews in May. After the MSC manned the ships two years ago, the vessels were renamed the USNS Columbia, Neches, Hudson and Susquehanna. Regufremeiffi Tht StVi Hoard at Tnniea Tiried lb 4^^ ind ii|e lor an fill nMiiilMHr for iiie Anniiai Cdn^ WM ctang^ ige icqnnwpetd i)«cd od^ Hro b ii«»w n Sbdl a SMfiner lud to bo The toholaidiiip fm'dcfNmdenls (hbi toan MSyem of or dnder and llbiOe yeab s^idm to be digibb dd and oBBiairied) ^ members yeab: evbt^.ieindnvthatttiiib' Seafarers Log f: •> : V " ' ' - �Drugs Mean Loss of Seaman's Papers If yoo are coayktcd of possessioa of any illegal dmg—heroin, baihitnratcs, ^eed, LSD, or even marijuana—die U^. Coast Guard wiD reyoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means diat you lose for the rest of yonr life the i%ht to make a Hying by the sea. ^ Howeyer, it docsn*t quite end there eycn if you receiye a suqiendcd sentence. You may lose your right to yote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of eyer becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to bold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may neyer be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal goyemment. It*s a pretty to^ rap, but thaPs exacdy how it is and yoo can*t do any­ thing about M. The conyicted dmg nser leaycs a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. Howeyer, drugs can not only destroy your r^t to a good liyelliood, it can destroy your Ufe. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is enpecially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe opmtkm of flie yesseL Don't let dn^ destroy your natural right to a good, hi^py, productfye Ufe. Stay dr^ free and steer a clear course. AFL-CIO Says U.S. Jobless Report isn't True' Picture Continued from Page 2 formula adopted by the AFL-CIO Ex­ ecutive Council last February, which includes those too discouraged to seek work and those forced to work parttime because full-time jobs are not available. "Tliis is a shocking waste of produc­ tive human resources that should and could be put to work building a healthy, balanced economy—an economy where recover)' is determined in human terms." Earlier this year the Federation an­ nounced it would begin issuing its own statement against the one released by the Labor Department because it said Personals the Department's report does not ac­ curately reflect the true jobless picture. The AFL-CIO cited as an example the Department's failure to compute statistics for those who say they have stopped looking for work because they are ^scouraged, and those who are em­ ployed part-time because they cannot flnd full time work. ' Although Labor Department officials hailed the slight drop in unemployment last month as the continuation of an important economic trend which has seen the unemployment rate decline for five consecutive months, they admitted that unemployment last month was "at a high level by historical standards." Herbert "Stud" HalfhiU WiHiam MacDonald Leona HalfhiU requests that you con­ Mrs. Edith Brooks requests that you tact her as soon as possible at Seattle contact her as soon as possible at 1406 address. Grant Ave., Woodlyn, Pa. 19094. William Downes Ms. Peggy McCarthy requests that Your mother Fela asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 615 West you contact her as soon as possible at 2583 41 Ave., San Francisco, Calif. 183 St., New York, N.Y. 10033. 94116. Robert G. Marrero George "Rocky" Sbiflitt J. C. Shiflitt requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 1822 Walnut Ave., Dundalk, Md. 21222. Donald Pratt Lewis Frank Lewis requests that you con­ tact him as soon as possible at 155-20 41st Ave., Flushing, N.Y. 11354. 50 Seafarers Attended HLS Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center The SlU AlcohoUc Rehabilitation Program at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship is drawing an increasing number of Seafarers as time passes. To date, more than 50 SlU members have gone through the sixweek program at the AlcohoUc Reha­ bilitation Center at Piney Point. The SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program was established because the Union realized that some of our mem­ bers—like workers in every other in­ dustry—are alcoholics, and unless their disease is treated, it could be fatal. The Rehab Center, located on the HLS Valley Lee Farm, is manned by both experienced counselors who are trained in dealing with the problems of alcohoUsm—and Seafarer counselors, themselves recovered alcoholics, who are there to provide encouragement and understanding. A member who recently went through the program had these comments: "There are no locks on any doors down here. No one forces you to do anything you don't want to. The Page 6 surroundings are beautiful and the atmosphere relaxed. If you have a drinking problem, don't kid yourself anymore. Get into this program. It's SIU Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the SIU Alco­ holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No Mail to; THE CENTER Route Boxl53-A , Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day,(301) 994-0010 (Zip) 1 doing wonders for me." One of the things the Brother said is very important to remember. The alco­ holic member must face up to his drink­ ing problem, must recognize it for what it is, and must then decide to seek help and get cured. No one will force him to recover, but at The SIU Center the counselors and the other alcoholics par­ ticipating in the program will help him recover. Any SIU member with a drinkipg problem who wishes to receive treat­ ment at the Rehab Center may call 24 hours a day at (301) 994-0010 for In­ formation, or can write to The Center by tilling in the application below. Also, a member can stop in at any Union Hall and talk to the Port Agent. He will be glad to help you apply for treatment. All records at the Center are kept strictly confidential. The goal of this program is to help the alcoholic Seafarer resume a normal life without alcohol, rebuild his mind and body, and lead a happy, produc­ tive life once again. Seafarers Log �I : STEWARDS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM Headquarters Notes by SIU Executive Vice Presidenl Frank Drozak USE LOG AT SHIPBOARD MEETINGS Just about every day of the week, something occurs whether it be on the political, economic, industrial or educational fronts—that could have an impact on the livelihoods and job security of Seafarers. No matter what the particular issue might be, though, if it is going to affect maritime jobs or the maritime industry as a whole, it is vitally important that Seafarers know not only what the issue is all about, but what the SIU is doing about it. However, the fact that nearly 80 percent of the SIU membership is at sea all the time and for the most part out of touch with everyday maritime affairs creates a serious problem in communication between the Union and the membership. A shoreside worker can pick up the daily newspaper and find out what is going on in his industry. Unfortunately, there are no daily newspapers aboard ship to keep Seafarers informed about maritime or the issues that affect it. This is where the Seafarers Log, a maritime newspaper specifically for SIU members, comes in. Pick up any issue of the Log and read through it. You'll find that each page of the Log carries some story or item that has a direct effect on your job and job security. The Log carries up-to-date stories on political and legislative issues that affect Seafarers; important developments in the labor movement; shipping reports; outlines of the educational opportunities available to Sea­ farers, and a lot more. Most importantly, though, the Log informs the member­ ship as to what the SIU is doing about these issues. In other words, the Seafarers Log is the most effective means that the Union has to keep a widespread and very mobile membership up-to-date on just what's going on in our industry. Unfortunately, many Seafarers restrict their reading of the Log to three areas —the Pensioner's Page, to see who retired; the Obituary Page, to see who of our old shipmates have passed away; and the Digest of SIU Ship's Meetings, to see who is on what ship. Of course, these are very important features in the Log because they concern our friends and shipmates—men we have worked with and lived with aboard ship for months at a time. But if this is all you read, you're missing the full story by a long shot because the articles that are carried in the Log deal with issues that are too important to let pass by without reading or understanding them. I believe that the most effective way to deal with the Log when you get it aboard ship is at the weekly membership meeting on Sunday afternoon. After the ship's delegates carry out the routine Union business at the meeting, the bosun, as chairman, could designate one of the crew to read aloud one or more articles in the Log and then hold a discussion among the crew on what the issue is all about and how it affects the job security of Seafarers. We have long recognized the need for a Steward Department Recertification Program. One of the difficulties in commencing such a Program has been the limitations placed upon the facilities and staff of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship by their use in the Bosuns Recertification and the Upgrading Programs. In order to properly implement a Steward Department Recertification Pro­ gram, the Bosuns Recertification Program will be temporarily suspended, effec­ tive upon the graduation of the class starting the program in May. With the help and cooperation of the Steward Department and the entire membership, we are sure that the Steward Department Recertification Program will be as successful as the Bosuns Recertification Program has been thus far. At the April membership meetings we asked, therefore, for membership ap­ proval and authority to work out the details of the Steward Department Recerti­ fication Program with the Harry Lundeberg School and to implement the Steward Program as soon as possible. Twelve more Seafarers graduated this month from the Bosuns Recertification program, which brings to 367 the number of SIU bosuns who have gone through the course. I am proud to say that the Bosuns Program has been one of the most success­ ful educational courses the SIU has ever conducted. This is evidenced by the important fact that our contracted ships are coming into port with a minimum of beefs, making for smoother and quicker payoffs and a lot more shoretime for Seafarers. As the new, technologically advanced ships are coming on to the modem maritime scene in increasing numbers, the skills and Coast Guard certificates that a Seafarer must have are also increasing. Firefighting is one of these needed skills. Seafarers can get their firefighting certificates by participating in a two-day course offered jointly at the Lundeberg School and at the MSC-MARAD Fire­ fighting School in Earle, N.J. If you haven't taken this course yet, do so as soon as possible. Contact the local Union hall for more information on how you can attend. April, 1976 I: •f-l \ i' LNG TRAINING T^ere are presently no U.S.-flag LNG vessels in our merchant fleet, but the day of the American-flag LNG carrier is coming, and coming soon. If you want a job on one of these sophisticated vessels when they come out, you will need the proper qualifications and Coast Guard certificates. A Seafarer can get the necessary training for LNG vessels through the Lundeberg School's excellent LNG/LPG Upgrading Program. I urge all Seafarers to take a good look at this program and participate in it when you can. Finance Committee Meets & ."iii iS- . ••i'- : 'f;- • K- ^ t: • r' Seafarers at the April New York membership meeting elected a seven-man Quarterly Financial Committee to review the Union's financial records for the last three months of 1975. Shown here signing their final report, they are, clockwise from the left: Chief Steward William Reid; Chief Electrician Jack Dixon: Chief Steward Bob Scarborough; AB Nick Damante; Chief Steward Oscar Smith; Chief Cook Jimmy Smith, and Chief Electrician Angelo Meglio. Court OKs SIU Crews for 3 PRMMI Ships Until NLRB Ruling man the ships, it does insure that the SIU will continue manning the vessels until the National Labor Relations Board makes a final ruling. The dispute began last October when the Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Au­ thority (PRMSA) transferred manage­ ment of three roll on-roll off ships—the SS Eric Holzer, Ponce de Leon and Puerto Rico—from the NMU-contracted Trqnsamerican Trailer Trans­ port to PRMMI. '•I FIREFIGHTING 'A' SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM The Boston U.S. Court of Appeals has reversed the San Juan U.S. District Court order which provided that NMU rather than SIU crews, should operate PRMMI ro-ro vessels even though PRMMI was an SIU operator. The Ap­ peals Court, however, aflBrmed the part of the District Court's injunction which restrained the NMU from picketing PRMMI's ships. Although this decision does not settie the question of which Union should T BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM If this was done just once a week, I believe that our membership would have a much clearer understanding of what our complicated industry is all about; the kinds of problems that the industry and we as workers in it are faced with; what the Union is trying to do to solve the problems, and what you as an individ­ ual can do to help solve them. To handle the Log in this way each week would take no more than 20 minutes of your time. I believe it will be time well spent. Our 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program is also moving along well as six more Seafarers this month received their full books after the month-long course. It is important that the SIU have a program like 'A' Seniority Upgrading, because each month several score of our. old line 'A' book men are retiring or passing on. The men who come through the program are both helping to fill this man­ power gap and insuring that the SIU will be able to continue supplying our contracted vessels with the qualified manpower. I urge all eligible 'B' book men, especially those in the Steward Department, to apply for this program as soon as possible. l-i PRMMI, which already operated eight SlU-manned ships, had a fleetwide contract with the SIU and eventually manned the three ships with Seafarers. The NMU then obtained a decision from the U.S. District Court in San Juan which ruled that SIU crews must get off the three ships and that the NMU should continue manning the vessels until the NLRB could settle the issue. The SIU appealed this ruling to Judge Coffin of the U.S. Court of Ap­ peals First Circuit in Boston who last October, after a series of hearings, or­ dered that the SIU should continue manning the three ships until the full three-man Boston U.S. Court of Ap­ peals could hear the appeal. It was this appeal which finally re­ versed the San Juan court's order this month and which will allow SIU crews to remain aboard the SS Eric K. Holzer, Ponce de Leon and Puerto Rico until the NLRB reaches a final decision. Page 7 �Zumwalt Backs Passage of U.5, Cargo Preference Law Retired Chief of U.S. Naval Opera­ In his remarks, Zumwalt spoke on terms of a loss of ships, the retired naval tions Adm. Elmo R. "Bud" Zumwalt the overall state of U.S. seapower— chief discussed the current problems of told a Newport News ( Va.) Propeller composed of the nation's Navy, mer­ the American merchant marine. Club meeting last month that the U.S. chant shipping, its shipbuilding; its Allowed to Decline "must have a cargo preference law flshing industry, and its knowledge in which guarantees employment for the "Our merchant marine has been al­ the field of marine science and engi­ U.S. merchant marine." lowed to decline precipitously," Zum­ neering. Adm. Zumwalt, who retired in 1975 "It is within this frame of reference walt said. "In the last 30 years it has as naval chief, the youngest man in U.S.- that the United States must face the dropped from first to eighth place naval history ever to be appointed to future if it is to remain the preeminent among the merchant fleets of the world. that position, told the audience that "to world power," Zumwalt said. "Seeing On the other hand, the stature of Soviet insure that our merchant shipping will that we have the national leadership to merchant shipping has improved dra­ represent a secure foundation upon marshal and direct the national will to matically, from 23rd to sixth place. It which to rebuild our Nation's seapower, meet this challenge is of uppermost has been able to mount a worldwide I believe we need a national policy re­ concern to me," he stated. offensive to the point where no one dis­ serving cargoes for American flag­ After describing what he said was putes the fact that the Soviets could ships." the deterioration of the U.S. Navy in block readily and effectively our Na­ tion's vital energy supplies originating in the Middle East," he continued. To rectify this situation, Zumwalt recommended that certain steps be taken, among them the passage of cargo preference legislation. He suggested that there should be a "coordination of our maritime efforts which could result in a more effective use of our merchant marine as an auxil­ iary to the Navy;" and "to bring about effective coor^nation between the Navy and our maritime industry, we need coordination at the highest levels of Government to pull together the cur­ rent diverse sub-cabinet activities in the maritime field." U.S. Buyers' Boycott, Picketing Is Launched by Candy Union unfair labor practices. The NLRB or­ A nationwide buyers' boycott and dered a new election and ruled that the picketing of thousands of retail and Against Russell Stoyer Outlets company should pay back wages plus franchise outlets selling Russell Stover Candies was launched late last month by the Bakery and Confectionary Workers International Union of Amer­ ica (BCWIUA). A month earlier, fhe AFL-CIO Executive Council, at their mid-winter meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla., endorsed this consumer boycott urging all imion members and the buying public with a sweet tooth not to purchase these prod­ ucts until the company ends a decade of "a consistent pattern of anti-union and illegal activity in resisting the legal right of its employes to become mem- bers of the BCWIUA." The union also asked the stores to buy their candy elsewhere. The boycott and the picketing, which began on Mar. 23, was launched, the AFL-CIO and Union said, because it was "a last resort effort to bring the Russell Stover management's labor re­ lations into the 20th Century" and because "of the company's delaying tactics in connection with good-faith bargaining at its Lincoln, Neb. plant, as well as the company's refusal to abide by decisions of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) at its Montrose, Colo, plant." The present rhubarb's roots go back to September 1974 when 643 eligible workers at the Lincoln plant voted 392 to 216 to join the union in an NLRB election which certified the union as bargaining agent. As we go to press, Russell Stover has failed to offer its workers an acceptable contract. In June of 1974, at the candy com­ pany's Montrose, Colo, plant, the union lost an organizing election by a vote of 101 to 133 after the firm committed 6 percent interest on increases promised by them and supported by the union. As of this date,Russell Stover has refused. Also, the company tried to force su­ pervisors there to plumb the union leanings of the workers and has shunned an NLRB order to reinstate a fired supervisor ^o refused to be intimidated by this pressure. It all began in 1966, when the union organized the Russell Stover plant in Kansas City, Mo. getting two subse­ quent contracts. In retaliation, the com­ pany closed down its operation there. 15 U.S. Multinational Oil Biggies Beat Uncle Sam on Taxes Fifteen of the largest U.S. multi­ national oil companies are avoiding their fair share of Federal taxes, ac­ cording to a recent report released by a U.S. congressman. The report shows that the 15 compa­ nies paid a startlingly low average of 7 percent of their 1974 income to the Federal Government. The average American taxpayer paid about 13.7 Waterman Gets OK For Subsidy $ WASHINGTON—An extension of the subsidy granted to the Waterman Steamship Corp. has been approved for six months on routes 12 and 22 of the Atlantic, Gulf and Far East runs by the Maritime Subsidy Board. The subsidy ran out on Nov. 7. At present, the line has appealed a ruling denying its application to MARAD for a 20-year (X)ntract for these two, eight-ship, trade routes. Waterman had also applied to the board for a construction subsidy for four new LASH ships for the Far East runs. This application depends upon the company receiving the 20-year contract for the above routes 12 and 22. Funds given in the new operating a liiiiiiber of concerning hospital care in a non- .fe too ill or badly in|ared to brave! to a Public Health Service facility,he authorization the enieigency care from the Di­ rector/Medical Officer In Charge the nearest ho^ital, t clinic or contracted subsidy for the six months will be deirasited in Waterman's capital construc­ tion fund for future ship replacement obligations. Also recently the company, in antici­ pation of finally getting an operating Subsidy for a new U.S. Atlantic Coast to Europe run, applied to the U.S. Mari­ time Subsidy Board for a 50 percent construction subsidy to build three Roll-On, Roll-Off vessels worth $60million each with an option to build a fourth. The 19,334 dwt ships would carry a crew of 37 and 1,200 containers each at 23 knots. They would replace four or five Mariners in the company's 19ship fleet. percent of his wages to the Govern­ ment. This average rate of 7 percent is ap­ proximately the same as that paid by a family with only $5,000 in taxable in­ come. The oil companies in question, on the other hand, amassed a total in­ come of $18.8-billion in 1974. The report was compiled by Rep. Charles A. Vanik (D-Ohio) from in­ formation he obtained from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The report states, among other facts, that: • Occidental Petroleum paid only 0.6 percent of its 1974 income of $785.8 million. • Mobil Oil, which made $3.7 bil­ lion in 1974, paid only 1.6 percent in taxes. • Texaco, with an income of $2.6 billion, paid taxes of 1.7 percent. Rep. Vanik, who is a member of the powerful House Ways and Means Com. mittee, in commenting on the statistics said, "Obviously, the U.S. is getting the short end of the stick from the giant oil companies. I estimate these oil compa­ nies should be paying an additional $5billion a year into the U.S. Treasury." Vanik said that two of the biggest companies, Exxon and Shell, were not included in the report because figures for them were too confusing to make accurate calculations possible. A Chip Off the Old Block thority fur the requested care and the USPHS wlU assume re^onslbUity for aU bills. Unless diis request lor author-leation is made within 48 hours of seeking treatment, the USPHS rehpse to pay for any of the the Sp coi^r niedical byrniei^i^-fi^l^^ does not Very much like his dad, Chief Steward John F. Castronover, Sr., is John F. Castronover Jr., 14, who is also "a great cook," according to his mother. Myrtle of Long Beach, Calif. She adds he's very talented playing first base and relief pitching for the local Cubs, as well as football, basketball and the alto sax for his school. Johnny's life dream is to become a fireman paramedic. Seafarers Log �.e. L Washington Activities Rep. Leonor Sullivan (D.-Mo.) announced recently that she will retire after this term. Mrs. Sullivan is chairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, which has jurisdiction over most of the bills affecting the maritime industry. The Chairman has served in Congress for 24 years; she took over as chair­ man just after the passage of the 1970 Merchant Marine Act. Mrs. Sullivan, in her early seventies, says she doesn't think she can keep going for 14 or 16 hour days for another term. A decision has not yet been made in the question of alternate routes for transporting natural gas from Alaska to the lower 48 states. The Interior Department is considering two proposals. One, by Arctic Gas (a consortium of 14 American and Canadian companies) would extend 6280 miles across the North Slope of Alaska to the McKenzie Delta, down through Canada and split near Calgary, with one line going through Idaho to the West Coast, the other through Montana to the Midwest. The other, proposed by El Paso Natural Gas, is an 809-mile line of 42" pipe from Prudhoe Bay to Gravina Point, south of Valdez—^paralleling the oil pipeline which is now under construction. The Federal Power Commission must certify one of the routes; following certification, the Department of Interior will grant right-of-way. The United States and Canada initialed a draft treaty in January as a step toward ratifying a jointly owned line for bringing Alaskan gas across the McKenzie Delta to market. Five bills are pending in committees—^four in the Senate and one in the House—to cover various aspects of the question. Two would require that the line be the trans-Canadian route, one requires the all-Alaska route, and two deal with a final date when a decision must be made. SIU has favored and supported the all-Alaska route because it gives the U.S. control of the line, and provides jobs for U.S. construction workers, ship­ builders and seamen. PHS Hospitals The Health, Education and Welfare Department held a hearing on Apr. 1 in Boston to permit interested parties to submit their views regarding closing the Boston hospital. SIU representatives joined with local citizens groups in presenting persuasive arguments to keep the hospitals open. In spite of strong language written by Congress to keep the hospitals open and to serve the needs of seamen, the Administration continues its efforts to close them. We believe that our support and support at the local level have overcome the Administration opposition, and we look forward to a program of repairing and enhancing the facilities at all eight locations. 200 MUe Limit Bfll The House and Senate have accepted the conference report on a bill to require foreign fishermen to get permits to fish within 200 miles of our shores. The bill was sent to the President and he is expected to sign. Provisions become eflfective Mar. 1, 1977. The issue has been debated for years. A United Nations Law of the Sea Conference in Geneva recommended that coastal states have sovereignty over a 12-mile zone and control over fishing and minerals in a 200-mile zone. Sen. Ted Stevens (R.-Alaska) said the unilateral declaration of a 200-mile fishery management and conservation zone is not intended to interfere with negotiations now underway in the Law of the Sea Conference. Job Security in the Fight for Favorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. in your (spouse) is If either of these ages is incorrect, please inforri the Plan iinJnediateiy as any error will effect the amount of your beneiK Please note that your (spouse) shall not receive any benefit unless yoi and (he/she) are married for at least one year immediately preceding th date of your death. In addition, you should be aware that if yOur (spouse dies while yOu are alive/ your mont|ily payments will not be increased. ; As of April 1, 1976 each married Seafarer who becomes eligible fc^ a pension will receive the following letter concerning his decision to accept or refect a Joint and Survivor Annuity BenefU. (This choice is required under the Employee Retirement income Security Act of 1974. For background informatiouy see the December 1975 Seafarers lAtg as weU as ike February md March 1976 Seafarers Log ) As you will notice, there are a number of blank spaces in the letter since MS;- eiKh Seafarer's case is different. The blahk spaces, of coursei will be filled in appropriately for each Seafm-et. • ^, 2. Strmi^t Life Anriuity If you complete the enclosed form and return it to us by ,yoi / vyill receive a Straight Life Annuity. This form of benefit WilTti^It m s monthly payment to you of $ per month uritil yoiir death. Yorii (spouse) will not receive any Pension benefit after your death. If yot complete the enctosed form you will have until to change yoriJ mind. However, if we do not receive notice of such a change by you will receive the Straight Life Annuity until your death and you w^j not be allowed to change the form of your benefit for any ieason; Because of the importance of this decision we urge you to take your time and consider your choice. Payment will begin immediateiy of your Pensior irii the formdf a Joint and Survivor Annuity. However, if you choose to receivi a Straight Life AririuiCy a retroactive adjustment will he mad so that you wF receive all the motiey due to you. If you have any qnestions -.fease feel fret •to'^contact, ' Page 9 April, 1976 "11^ ^11 To Protect Your The authorizing legislation for Fiscal Year 1977 passed the House on Mar. 11 by a vote of 315 to 42. The bill provides $403.7 million for operating differential subsidy and $4 million for state maritime schools. No action has been taken yet in the Senate Commerce Committee. 'J:' i ' Si Maritime Authorization ' 'i.,I' »•- Offshore DriHing At a recent meeting, representatives of the SIU and several other unions discussed the impact of offshore drilling legislation on their memberships along the East Coast. The original bill. The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953, sets up rules for offshore drilling and bidding for offshore leases. Congress is reviewing the Act to bring it up to current needs, including environmental standards and jurisdiction. The oil companies argue that the bill, as it is now written, allows the Federal Government to explore extensively offshore and that the companies would riot receive adequate compensation if their leases are cancelled by the Government. Estimates are that 50,000 jobs will be involved in drilling off the East Coast. Many of those jobs would be available to our members. The amending legislation is pending before the House Ad Hoc Select Com­ mittee on Outer Continental Shelf. Alaska Gas Pipeline , .V 'i' T ' t Dear We are happy to inform you that your application has been approved and that you are entitled to receive a Pension effective Because you are married, you now have a choice as to the type of Pensiori benefit you will receive. 1. Joint and Survivor Armuity Unless you complete the enclosed form and return it to us by , you will receive a joint and Survivor Annuity. Tlus form of b^^ result in a riionthly pajment to you of $ i rintil your d^ your death,if your (spouse) survives you, (he/she);shallreceiye % per month until (his/her) death. These amounts are based oii records on ;file with the Plan f. Merchant Marine Oversight Hearings are continuing in the Merchant Marine Subcommittee on oversight of the maritime programs authorized by Congress. Secretary Blackwell, testifying before the Committee on Mar. 23 concerning operating differential subsidy, said that ODS is needed to assure a national capability to move military material and essential raw materials in wartime without heavy dependence on foreign-flag vessels. Chaiiman Sidlivan toRetire »' I Jones Act Leonor Sullivan, Chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, has introduced a bill to require public notice and comment prior to granting administrative waiver of the Jones Act. The bill, H.R. 12724, has been refered to the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. This bill would make it more difficult for exemptions and waivers to slip by unnoticed. • Hft'. Ij-'-iiykLw.- ' 1 •' % s �Safety Board Completes Sea Witch Collision Inquiry The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a number of safety recommendations to the U.S. Coast Guard following the Board's lengthy investigation into the: collision between the SS Sea Witch and the Esso Brussels in New York Harbor in 1973. The accident occurred shortly after midnight on June 2, 1973 when the Sea Witch, an NMU-manned containership outbound in the Narrows area of New York Bay, struck the hull of the anchored foreign-flag tanker Brus­ sels. The collision and ensuing fire caused 16 deaths, one injury and exten­ sive property damage. The NTSB investigation found that the collision was caused by a mechan­ ical failure in the steering control sys­ tem of the Sea Witch. The Board found that the Coast Guard had approved the steering system of the vessel even though it was not fully in compliance with a Federal regulation requiring two separate and independent systems to guard against malfunction. The Board also found other con- IHE MRPEHTEIS' UNNH UBQ SERVES R DIVERSnED IRDUSTRY The United Brothwhooo Uf Carpenters and Joiners of America represent more than three-quarters of a million carpenters, cabinetmen, millwrights, and allied tradesmen in North America. As one of the oldest of the Building Trades, the United Brother­ hood learned early of the value of the union label as a consumer weapon. As far back as 1869. the Carpenter's Eight-Hour League of San Francisco issued a stamp to plamng mills working an eight-hour day. This stamp helped to identify work from such mills against competing ten-hour day mills. However, it was not until the turn of the Twentieth Century that the carpenters union officially adopt^ a stamp, emblem, or label vihich would be attached to products produced by its members. At the Carpenter's 11th General Convention, held in Scranton, Pa., in 1900, Cabinetmakers Local 309 of New York City presented a resolution, calling for the adoption of a standard union label for use throughout the Brotherhood. In the following year the union's General Executive Board adopted a design and directed the General Secretary to have it registered with the United States Patent Office in Washington. At that time, the Patent Office contended that the label could not be registered, and the Brotherhood then took action to have the label registered in each of the States and Provinces of North America. Today the label is officially recognized throughout the continent, and two years ago the Patent Office in Washington belatedly accepted the registration of the Brotherhood's label. In early days of the labor movement, the carpenters were directed by the AFL to lead the fight for an eight-hour work day. Pursuing this goal, the carpenters would allow no shop or mill to use the label unless its work day was eight-hours or less and unless the mill met minimum standards of pay. Today the Brotherhood issues periodically a small pocket size booklet, totaling approximately 132 pages, which is a "list of union shops and firms granted the use of the union label." This directory is updated each. year. The label can be found on furniture, in houses of worship, on desks, in the schools of America and the Halls of the Congress of the United States; even on the very rafters of the White House, as well as on all the manufactured items of the forest products industry. Buy Union tributing factors to the collision and resulting It cited the failure of properly manning the Sea Witches emergency steering station, a procedure normally not followed when vessels enter or leave a harbor; the failure to report numerous previous mechanical failures of the vessel's steering system because the Coast Guard does not require such reports when the repair costs are below $1,500; and, the lack of specific emergency procedures for the crew to follow in case steering control was lost. These factors, the Board said, plus unnecessary axial strength in the Sea Witch's bow which, although conven­ tional with other vessels, exceeds nor­ mal operating requirements, combined to cause the vessel to penetrate the tanker's hull. The Board found that elimination of any or some of these fac­ tors might have precluded the disaster. 10 Recommendations The Board then went on to make the following recommendations to the Coast Guard: • Revise its interpretation of 46CFR 58.25-55, which requires separate and independent steering controls, to pre­ vent the use of a single control path up to the steering power units as was done on the Sea Witchi • Establish a requirement for ocean­ going vessels in designated restricted , The union label of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America is made available to manufacturers in four appli­ waters such as New York Harbor to cation forms. (1) a rubber stamp is used to place an impression of have the emergency steering station the label upon miHwork and manufactured matenal, (2) a brass die is available for sinking an impression of the label in boxes, flooring, manned. This also should apply to for­ eign vessels. etc., (3) a transfer label is made up in colors, and is generally used for finished products such as fixtures and furniture, and also musical • Require all steering failures aboard instruments, including pianos and other wood instruments, and (4) U.S. oceangoing vessels to be reported a special cellophane sticker label is made for metal trim, metal doors to the Coast Guard. Such failures and sash. aboard foreign vessels also should be The Carpenter's Label appears on the following products; reported if the failure occurs in U.S. Aluminum doors, sash and windows Mobile homes waters. Awings and metal products Musical instruments • Require that the emergency gen­ Boxes u' Metal Trim, doors, partitions, etc. erator on future U.S. vessels provide Barber and beauty shop furniture, etc. V Overhead doors u* Bowling alleys, pool tables, etc. Office Furniture power to the steering gear upon loss of Boats k^ Prefabricated garages a ship's normal electric power, Cabinet Work and Cabinets Prefabricated houses Caskets • Require all U.S. oceangoing ves­ Prefabricated Houses/Modules-TriConcrete forms Trades sels to establish written emergency pro­ Church furniture k^ Plastics cedures and alarms for loss of steering w Cooling towers Plywood and veneer Doors, reg., fireproof, etc. k^ Restaurant Furniture control. Emergency drills for loss of Displays k^ Refrigeration steering control should be required Furniture k< Specialty products and logged. Hardwood floors and Hardwood k^ Screens w Insulation k^ School furniture, etc. • Include, as part of its speed limit Laboratory furniture and equipment kk* Shingles stipulations for large vessels transiting k^ Lumber k^ Stair builders products Ladders and Scafolding New York Harbor a requirement that k^ Trusses V* Millwork Venetian blinds any vessel which loses steering control The firms listed as manufacturing general mill work are engaged shall immediately stop or slow, and in the manufacture of interior trim, exterior trim, sash, doors, etc., anchor as soon as it is safe to do so. and some manufacture cabinet work. Most of all in this group will • Initiate research to develop a tech­ manufacture any wood products on order. nical guide for the design of nonpene­ The firms listed as manufacturing cabinet work are engaged in trating ships' bows. The scope of the manufacture of bar, bank, store or office fixtures and furniture, etc. protection sought as to vessel types and The firms listed as manufacturing boxes are engaged in the manu­ collision speeds should be determined facture of beer, packing or cigar boxes. by risk analysis, but should not be less The firms listed as manufacturing special wood products are en­ gaged in the manufacture of wood products not coming under any than that which would protect typical modern tankers in collisions with simi­ of the other groups. lar vessels at a speed of six knots. • Require the installation of an automatic recording device to preserve the vital navigational information aboard oceangoing tankships and containerships. • Expedite implementation of the Safety Board's 1972 recommendation to prepare emergency contingency plans to respond to catastrophic acci­ dents involving hazardous materials for those waterways which carry large quantities of these materials. The con­ tingency plan for New York Harbor should be given priority. • Expedite implementation of the Safety Board's recommendations to re­ quire each life preserver to be equipped with a battery-powered light. Hardwood flooring produced by the E. L. Bruce Co. at its piant in Center, Texas, bears the Carpenters' labei. in the picture. Brotherhood members pack parquet floor squares along the Bruce assembly line. Visitors to the 1963 AFL-CIO Union Industries Show in St. Louis, Mo., were given this miniature folding-cardboard house as a reminder that un­ ion Carpenters and Mill-Cabinetmen shouid be used in home construction. Page 10 Seafarers Log jfc- h « *- > •» V V 0 v. �ti I •e- f• Mind Over Matter os He Ploys GoH i-,; * Won't Quit/ Amputee Says—He'sCoing Bacic to Sea Most guys in his place would say the hell with it and pack it in for a disability retirement, and for good reason. But there's something deep inside of Sea­ farer Romeo Joseph Ringuette that declares over and over again in a loud and determined voice: "1 won't quit." And if you listen to him tell it, you'd know he's not kidding. Several months ago, the 53-year-old able-seaman woke up at his Los Angeles home with severe pains in his right leg. He went to a hospital in Los Angeles for emergency tests, but the results weren't good. A blood clot had formed in his leg and he was informed that the leg would have to be amputated below the knee. He was transferred to the USPHS Hospital in San Fran­ cisco where successful surgery was performed. His recovery was almost miraculous. After only a few weeks of therapy at the USPHS Hospital, Brother Ringu­ ette was ready to be fitted for a wooden leg. At that time he was in top spirits. He told the Log that it would only he a matter of time before he was back sail­ ing as AB. "It's a simple question of mind over matter," he said. "I've seen other guys with the same kind of opera­ tion who made it back to sea. I'm going to make it back, too." Brother Ringuette got his wooden leg along with some more therapy and was released from the hospital. He went back home to Los Angeles. To get used to his new limb, while at the same time strengthening his body, he played golf. If everything went just right, he could ship out again soon. But it wasn't going to be that easy for him. His leg started bothering him again. He went back to the hospital, and after tests, he was given the crushing news that another blood clot had formed and he would need an operation. At the USPHS Hospital in San Fran­ cisco, the same leg was amputated, this time just above the knee. The opera­ tion was successful. But Brother Ringu­ ette is again on the road to recovery and will have to go through many long weeks of tough, painful therapy. £ Jr SIU Representative Pat Marinelli, who visits Brother Ringuette once or twice a week, says that "Romeo is truly a remarkable person. Most guys in his place would think it was the end of the world and just give up. But Romeo has an incredible desire and will to live a full and happy life. It makes me feel good inside when I visit him. He never complains. He always has a good word. And I believe his wonderful attitude helps other patients in the same boat as him to cope better with their burdens." i| . I?: I Despite his second and more serious operation. Brother Rihgiiette still re­ fuses to give up the idea of going back to sea as an able-seaman. "If I don't make it back to sea," says a determined Seafarer with a lot of fortitude, "It won't be because I didn't try." We believe he will. Good Luck! • 1 kSeafarer Romeo Ringuette, a guy with a lot of heart, gets the In-hospital cash benefit from SIU Representative Pat Marinelli at the San Francisco USPHS Hospital. 4. -•> Pensioner Is Chief 'Cop Karate' Expert If you were in any one of 14 Euro­ pean countries recently, you may have run across this remarkable 67-year-oId SIU pensioner, who some might say looks his age from the neck up, but everyone would agree doesn't look a day over 30 from the neck down. This pensioner is San Francisco Sea­ farer A1 Oromaner who manages to keep his body in such good shape by working as chief instructor of police karate at the San Franciscp Police Academy. Ex-Recertified Bosun Oromaner, who had sailed on U.S.-flag ships for nearly 45 years before retirement a few months back, first took up this unusual kind of karate in 1936. He studied in Japan, Korea and Okinawa and worked years to achieve a 5th degree Oriental black belt diploma—the highest degree to which a Westerner can aspire. Originally from New York, Brother Oromaner also taught his craft of police karate to the New York City Police De­ partment, holding classes in Rockefeller Center. He explains that police karate is a special kind of karate. "It's by no AI Oromaner means a sport. It is strictly for selfdefense." Even though karate has been a big part of his life (he will remain an in­ structor for the S.F.P.D.), sailing has always been number one with him. In his 30 years with the SIU, he has accumulated nearly 20 years' seatime on deck, much of it as bosun. He also sailed with the old ISU back in 1936. Brother Oromaner is a graduate of the seventh class of the Bosuns Recertification Program. And in 1971, he helped represent the port of San Francisco at the SIU Educational Conference. Seafarer Oromaner accepted his first pension check at a recent San Francisco membership meeting, at which he bade farewell to his shipmates from the Bay Area. After the meeting. Brother Oromaner stayed in San Francisco only long enough to pack and go to the airport where he caught a flight to Paris. He spent his first months of "retirement" on an extended tour of 14 European countries explaining that, "as many times as I've been" to Europe on ships, all I've seen have been some of the ports, but I've never been inland. But now I have the time and I'm taking ad­ vantage of it." The SIU wishes Brother Oromaner, one of its old-time members, a long and happy retirement life. The Bradford Island Pays Off, Signs On Crew In Baltimore 7i rV", i r I Recertified Bosun Herbert O. Leake (rear left), ship's chairman of the 12 SS Bradford Island (Steuart Tankers), heads a meeting of the Ship's Committee of (front left) AB Walker LaClair, deck delegate and (right clockwise): Steward Delegate Marvin E. Howell; Engine Delegate Joseph H. Decinque, and Chief Steward Richard Hufford, secretary-reporter. At (right) the crew attends a shipboard meeting in the messroom in the port of Baltimore on Feb. 27. Later, new crewmembers were signed on as the vessel loaded on grain for delivery to Russia. April, 1976 >• Page 11 i f r| �The Committee Page Overseas Anchorage Committee Pittsburgh Committee 11. • Paying off at the Royal Petroleum Docks In Seawarren, N.J. on Mar. 9 Is the tanker the ST Overseas Anchorage (Maritime Overseas) with her Ship's Com­ mittee of (1. to r.): Steward Delegate Bert Wlnfleld; Engine Delegate John Haller; Chief, Steward A. Bell, secretary-reporter; Recertified Bosun J. R. Thompson, ship's chairman; Educational Director Lester Peppett, and Deck Delegate Albert Saxon. The ship Is carrying grain to Russia. Overseas Joyce Committee At a payoff on Mar. 23 In the port of Baltimore aboard the ST Overseas Joyce (Maritime Overseas) are the Ship's Committee of (seated front I. to r.): AB John Murphy, deck delegate; Chief Steward Vasser SzymanskI, secretaryreporter and Recertified Bosun Ravaughn Johnson, ship's chairman. Standing (I. to r.) are: Educational Director L. Flores; Engine Delegate Otto Motley, and Chief Cook Ray Fletcher, steward delegate. The ship Is on the run to Europe. Areclbo Committee " ip- Boston Committee SID Representative George Ripol (seated extreme left) talks with the Ship's Committee of the containership SS Boston (Sea-Land) In Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Mar. 16. They are (seated I. to r.) in the vessel's messroom: Chief Steward James Keno, secretary-reporter; AB Ralph Moore, deck delegate, and Chief Electrician J. Rogers, educational director. Standing (I. to r.) are: Recertified Bosun Leyal Joseph, ship's chairman; SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey, and Chief Cook David Smith, steward delegate. The ship Is on the run to Puerto Rico. Williamsburgh Committee Recertified Bosun Nicholas Bechlivanis (left) ship's chairman of the cpntainershlp SS Arecibo (Puerto Rico Marine) gets together with the Ship's Com­ mittee of (I. to r.): Chief Steward J. Gollles, secretary-reporter; AB Manuel Sanchez, deck delegate; Steward Delegate E. Albarran, and Engine Delegate Tom Conway. The ship paid off in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Mar. 10. She's on the run to the port of San Juan. Page 12 Recertified Bosun Donald Pressley (seated 2nd right), ship's chairman of the containership SS Pittsburgh (Sea-Land) waits for a payoff on Mar. 26 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Steward Delegate Earl Plpperis; Engine Delegate Thomas Toledo; Chief Steward Ivan Buckley, sec­ retary-reporter; Educational Director Peter Kavanos and Deck Delegate J. Carry. The vessel is on a 33-day run to the Med and back. Recertified Bosun Stephen Homka (seated right) ship's chairman of the supertanker-TT Williamsburgh (We.stchester Marine) awaits payoff in the port of Rotterdam on Jan. 25 with part of the Ship's Committee and some of the crew. They are (standing I. to r.): Cook T. Vanyi; OMED-Pumpman D. Crsini; CMED S. Mondone, engine delegate, and Steward Utility V. Acevedo, steward delegate. Seated (left) is Deck Delegate A. Sanger. The tanker, on the shuttle run from the Persian Gulf to here, laid up in Rotterdam. Seafarers Log �SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Services), February 8—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun W. M. Parker; Secretary Roy R. Thomas. No disputed OT. Chairman advised crewmembers to read the Seafarers Log to see what is going on in the Union. Also discussed the im­ portance of donating to SPAD. Next port. New Orleans. SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico Marine Operating), February 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Robert Gorbea; Sec­ retary F. Vega. No disputed OT. Funer­ al services were held at sea in memory of the Captain's brother who died of a heart attack a few days before. All the crew were present at the service. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), February 1—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secre­ tary G. Nicholson; Educational Direc­ tor D. Susbilla; Deck Delegate J. Long; Engine Delegate Sam Rivers; Steward Delegate Charles Ratcliff. Chairman held a discussion on the pension and vacation plans and excerpts were read from the fact sheet and were discussed. The fact sheet was posted on the bul­ letin board. Donations to SPAD were also discussed. Next port, Yokohama. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), February 1—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. Richburg; Secretary R. Buie; Educational Director H. S. Martin; Deck Delegate M. J. Love; En­ gine Delegate D. Laughlin; Steward Delegate F. Rogers. $300 in movie fund. $14 in ship's fund. Ten more movies will be ordered for the next trip. No disputed OT. Chairman held a dis­ cussion on the new retirement and pen­ sion bill and also gave the crew and department delegates a vote of thanks. Next port, Oakland. MOUNT WASHINGTON (Victory Carriers), February 1—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Leo Paradise; Secretary A. De Champ; Deck Delegate C. N. Smith; Engine Delegate B. Heimer. No disputed OT. Chairman talked to crew about retirement and the pension plan. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways) February 15—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun H. B. Walters; Secretary W. J. Fitch. Some disputed OT in deck department. $76.35 in ship's fund. Crew gave an extended vote of thanks to the San Juan port agent Juan Reinosa for coming down to the ship whenever in port. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Norfolk. INGER (Reynolds Metals), February 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Bergeria; Secretary Duke Hall; Educa­ tional Director R. D. Holmes; Steward Delegate Richard J. Sherman. $104.26 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. All communications were posted. Report to the Seafarers Log: "The highest praise to Captain Lawrence Dyer for the ex­ ceptional way that he laid out Brother Beavers in a private room for viewing complete with guest book and two at­ tendants. Also for the way he conducted his burial. A funeral home ashore could not have done a better job." Chairman talked to members about the importance of having a good health check-up while ashore. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Longview, Wash. April, 1976 PONCE DE LEON (Puerto Rico Marine Management), February 22— Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Bur­ ton; Secretary C. Rice; Educational Director T. Rowe; Engine Delegate George Lindsay; Steward Delegate Rob­ ert Spencer. Some disputed OT in deck department. Motion made to have a proper gangway made for this ship be­ cause the use of ramps and hanging ladders is very unsafe. Also, provide proper lighting from gangway area to staircase to midship house. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), February 13—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun T. A. Tolentino; Swretary J. Pitetta; Educational Director J. Peterson; Deck Delegate James Cata­ nia; Engine Delegate Ramon Bracamonte. $7 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Received a telegram on grain deal and it was discussed and posted. Chairman read the latest re­ ports from the Seafarers Log about the oil bill. -Discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department. SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service), February 29—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun D. Calogeros; Secretary E. Heniken; Educational Di­ rector George Ranale; Deck Delegate Edward M. Ellis; Engine Delegate Irv­ ing Futterman; Steward Delegate Julian Primiro. Chairman reported on the Al­ coholic Rehabilitation Program at Piney Point and urged everyone to read the Seafarers Log so they can keep up with the programs of the Union. $250 was collected from arrival pools to buy movie films for the trip. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Yoko­ hama. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), February 1—Chairman Lothar Reck; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director D. K. Kelly; Steward Delegate Walter Stewart. $160 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man discussed the importance of donat­ ing to SPAD. Advised that the crew should study the new agreement in the Seafarers Log. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next Dort, Seattle. SHOSHONE (Hudson Waterways), February 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun B. F. Gillain; Secretary M. Deloatch; Educational Director F. Jenkins; Deck Delegate S. Fulford; Engine Dele­ gate J. Snyeler; Steward Delegate Wil­ liam H. Hamby. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks given to the two cooks for a very wonderful job that they did caring for the crew from St. Croix to Scotland. They were short handed because they did not have a steward. The crew gave very high praise to Brother Robert L. Scott, the baker, and Brother William H. Hamby. Next port in Texas. YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine), February 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Andrew N. Boney; Secretary Dario P. Martinez; Educational Direc­ tor Charles W. Garrison; Deck Delegate James C. Brooks; Steward Delegate Curtis L. Broduax. $36 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. $85 was collected to send flowers to Mrs. Logan. Her hus­ band passed away when he was home from the last voyage. He was the bosun aboard the SS Yellowstone on voyage #44. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Karachi. Digest of SlU Ships' Meetings LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land Service), February 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Antoniou; Secretary L. Don­ nelly; Educational Director A. Dimitropoulos. $103.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. The Seafarers Log was received and was given out to the delegates. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), February 24—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector David Able; Engine Delegate Stan Marshall; Steward Delegate Wong Kong. $122 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. $225 was collected for the movies and nine extra movies will be bought for the next trip. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port in New Jersey. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land Service), February 8—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Fred A. Olson; Secre­ tary Angeles Z. Deheza; Educational Director Robert A. Forslund. $38.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Frank Boyne, port agent, is to meet the ship in Inchon. Chairman advised that crewmembers circulate all reading materials, books, magazines, etc., rather than throw them away. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), February 29—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun William Bushong; Sec­ retary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Di­ rector Victor A. Cover; Deck Delegate Richard O. Spencer; Steward Delegate Herbert Allen. $45 in ship's fund. $150 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chair­ man reported: "A thanks to all the crew for a good trip. Everyone should remem­ ber the highly flammable cargo this ship carries every voyage and that there is to be no smoking at anytime on the main deck between the forward house and the after house due to leaking cargo tanks. For the safety of everyone smok­ ing must be strictly regulated. This is to insure the safety of the crew, ship and the cargo." Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port. Port Everglades. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), February 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Robert F. Mackert; Secretary Wm. Datzko; Educational Director P. E. Fabie; Engine Delegate Edward S. Ladimer; Steward Delegate Albert Nash. No disputed OT. Posted on the bulletin board information concerning features in the Seafarers Log. Crew asked to keep messroom and pantry clean at nights. Next port Naples. DEL RIO (Delta Steamship), Febru­ ary 22—Chairman, Maurice Kramer; Secretary R. Maldonado; Educational Director Lyle Clevenger. $971 in movie fund and ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), Feb­ ruary 29—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun E. D. Christiansen; Secretary L. Crane; Educational Director A. Jaramillo; Deck Delegate G. C. Somerville; Engine Delegate L. Craig; Steward Delegate P. Pederes. No disputed OT. Chirman suggested that all crewmem­ bers read the February issue of the Seafarers Log so that they will be better informed on the new Pension Bill. A discussion was held on the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port Seattle. • Official minutes were BISO ii " •B i from the following vessels; JCWBBSf B. WATERMAN BANNER SEA-LAND GALLOWS ANCHORAGE SANJUAN QT fJUTK ^ C- -•'Xr • MONTICELLO VICTORY OGDENCHALLENGER'-'^^MOHAWK OVERSEAS ARCTIC PANAMA SEA-LAM> TRADE SEA-LAND CONSUMER SltK^wAlJ.. JACKSON X OVERSEA^ JOYCE OVERSl^S VIVIAN COUNCTLGROVE CAROLINA SEA-LAND ECONOMY OVERSEAS NATALIE DELTANORTE I SEA-LAND EXCHANl^ OGDEN CHAMPION HOUSTON OVERSEASWA S .V I® * .v.!; : i. i V. i i• V-OAELAND: • ; MOUNT EXPLORER TRANSCOLUMBIA COLUMBIA MANHATTAN MERRIMAC ROBERTTOOMBS OVERSEAS TRAVELER HUMACAO GATEWAYCTTY EORTHOSKINS LONG BEACH ^A-I^ND RESOUROE, •CANTIGNY: ' -DELTA SUD JOHNTYLER rOELSOL . • OVERSEAS VALDEZ CARTER BRAXTCMS GALVESTON AMERICAN TXPLORER BOSTOPI SANFRANCISCO POTOMAC ULTRAMAR CHARLESTON SAM HOUSTON ALLEGIANCE, . GUAYAMA BORINQUEN • SANPEDRO ®-.IS EAGLE TRAVELER I IBERVILLE , DELTA MEXICO Page 13 •j' �•^.--''^;,V-5'Si; ';i.:<C; :.;- AT SEA •'.'^ -tr^k-uVf, , : ;3e- -::: m: m •(. L ST Manhattan Recertified Bosun Peter D. Sheldrake, ship's chairman of the supertanker, the ST Manhattan (Hudson Waterways) describes for us a basketball game played recently between the Manhattan Maniacs vs. the Ilyichevsk (Russia) Poly Red Men in the Russian's home port: "Under the lights the game started at 8 p.m.... Cheers rose as the Manhattan Maniacs of Capt. Jt^n Linton, Second Mate Patrick M. Barnett, OS John McDow­ ell, Second Pumpman R. Hutchinson, Jr., Oiler H. Bergerson, Jr., Third Cook Edward Colling and Steward Utility Jerry Desolvo rushed onto the court ready to do battle with their Russian opponents. "It was a friendly game and some rules were changed to make it run smoothly. Which it did. And after the introductions of both teams, came the liftoff. The Maniacs rushed to the Russian end of the court and scored right away. Much applause, but for the rest of the first half our opponents controlled the game. The half ended with a 22 to 6 score for the Russians. "The second half started slowly . .. The Maniacs went into action with various dashing and dazzling plays, as our boys who lacked training and had never played as a team before closed the gap in the score. But Ivan and his squad were not to be denied victory. They put on the pressure and I am sorry our team lost 42 to 24. "It was a good, clean game and I believe everyone enjoyed it. The Russians after the game shook hands all around and presented the team with a Russian sport pennant. Also a book called "Liberation".... "Who knows, next time may be our turn to win "It's not win or lose, it's how you play the game " SS Jeff Davis Recently the C4 SS Jeff Davis (Waterman) sailed from a Gulf port with a cargo of 7,500 metric tons of bagged rice for the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh. SS Lyman Hall Also recently the C4 SS Lyman Hall (Waterman) carried 7,500 metric tons of rice for unloading at the port of Chalna, Pakistan. ST Ogden Challenger sriliUP mKm-: Seafarer.Tom Curtis receives his General Educational Development diploma from the Director of Academic Education Margaret Nalen. Seafarer Curtis Learns Much at Lundeberg School Seafarer Tom Curtis graudated from the Lundeberg School as a trainee in 1968. He recently returned to HLS and completed the GED program at the school and earned his high school diploma. Brother Curtis said that he wanted to get his diploma, "because when you get older, you understand the impor­ tance of a good education. That diploma was important to me, and as an example to my kids, too." In discussing the GED program at HLSS, Brother Curtis said, "The best part of the program is the teachers. You know they care, about your progress. They're willing to give you all the help you need—even on their own time. That way, you can learn at your own speed and retain more knowledge." Brother Curtis added that, "The study program I followed was completely individual­ ized for me." Seafarer Cartis, who ships out of New York, dropped oat of high school In the tenth grade. Through the Lunde­ berg School's complete educational programs for the SIU membership, he has earned not only his high school diploma, but also his QMED en­ dorsement and certification In LNG, Welding, and Refrigerated Container Maintenance. Enroute recently from the Black Sea main port of Constanza, Roumania was the ST Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine) with 37,000-tons of crude. ST Overseas Anchorage From the port of Corpus Christi, Tex., the ST Overseas Anchorage (Maritime Overseas) recently moved 44,000-tons of heavy grain to a port on Russia's Black Sea. ST Transeastern The ST Transeastern (Transeastern) sailed with 45,000-tons of grain from the port of New Orleans to Russia recently. SS Inger The SIU crew of the bulk carrier SS Inger (Reynolds Metals) recently gave a vote of thanks and their "highest praise" for their skipper, Capt. Lawrence Dyer "for the exceptional way that he laid out Brother Emory Beavers (who died of a heart attack at sea off Lower California on Feb. 22) in a private room (aboard ship) for a beautiful viewing complete with guest book and two attendants." Also the crew praised the way the captain conducted the burial (service). "A funeral home ashore could not have done a better job," according to ship's chairman, Recertified Bosun John Bergeria and Chief Steward Duke Hall, secretary-reporter. The Seafarers held a meeting "in respect of the final departure" of the firemanwatertender. "A good shipmate." MARITII^^ Seveiity>one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, mailing a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Page 14 Brothers Wilbur Adams (left) and Joe Diosco study for their GED exam at the Lundeberg School. Turo More Seafarers Earn High School Diplomas Two more Seafarers recently earned their high school diplomas through the Lundeberg School's GED program. Brother Wilbur Adams, who dropped out of school in the eighth grade, said that he learned of the high school equivalency program at HLSS through the Seafarers Log. "I checked into the program after I got to school," he said, "and I decided to enroll. The teachers at the school are extremely well-qualified, and they are able to tailor the program for each student. In fact, I'd say the best thing about the program Is its flexibility and the really fast pace at which you can learn." Seafarer Joe Diosco, who ships out of the port of New Orleans, also learned about the GED program through read­ ing the Seafarers Log. He said he decided to enroll "because of the chal­ lenge." He added that "education keeps people alive. I've disproved the saying that 'you can't teach an old dog new tricks.'" Brother Diosco said that he feels "the Lundeberg School motivates you to learn. The instructors and teachers are really nice—they give the opportunity for people from all ethnic and age groups to learn new skills." Now that he has earned his diploma, Seafarer Diosco says that he plans to attend college. The Lundeberg School's high school equivalency program is open to all Sea­ farers who have not completed their high school education. Seafarers Log �• .. Dropped Out of 6th Grade, Now Gets High School Diploma ASHORE •>: }• . S-7 , i- Cape Canaveral Fla. Seafarer Pat Durand gets some instructions from Social Studies Teacher Chris Morehouse at the Lundeberg School. Seafarer Pat Durand who is 24-yearsbetween the Lundeberg School and the old and has been a member of the SIU public school system. "The teachers since he was 16-years-old, dropped out have a way of building self motivation", of school in the sixth grade. He came he said. "They are really great people— to HLSS to earn his QMED endorse­ and very sincere about your learning ment and when he received this en­ and wanting to help you." dorsement, he enrolled in the school's Brother Durand added, "I'd recom­ GED program, and recently earned his mend the program to any Seafarer. If you want to get your diploma, at least high school diploma. "I felt a high school diploma was inquire about the GED program." After earning his high school necessary in my life", Seafarer Dnrand diploma. Brother Durand also received said. *'It (^ens up doors that would his lifeboat ticket at the Lundeberg otherwise be closed." According to Brother Durand, the School and is now enrolled in the LNG teachers make the big difference course. 3 Get Their QMED Diplomas MARISAT—the first commercial U.S. maritime communications satellite sys­ tem in the world—Was launched here recently. Now, instead of having to wait hours for a radio message held up by weather conditions in the ionosphere to get through from a ship, it will take seconds for the ships using it. For the first three years of the satellite's five-year life, the Ameri­ can merchant marine will have 25 percent use of the ultra high frequency system with the U.S. Navy using the rest. Imagine how this satellite will speed up rescues at sea, permit an electrocardio­ gram of a stricken Seafarer to be transmitted to a doctor on shore for diagnosis, and improve navigation. Ships in the Atlantic, Persian Gulf, the western part of the Indian Ocean, the Med, the North Sea and the Gulf will now be linked. A similar satellite for the Pacific will be launched late this month and go into operation in July. A third satellite to cover the Indian Ocean will be launched this fall. Each satellite terminal on a ship will cost $50,000. Shore stations will be in Southbury, Conn, and Santa Paula, Calif. Plans are now afoot by 40 nations for an international maritime satellite— INMARSAT—which will be ready in 1981 and replace MARISAT. It may have a first also, the Soviet Union as a user. It will cost around $200-million to build by private companies and governments. 'i i I Cleveland For the first time this year on the Lakes, utilizing data relayed via a satellite 23,000 miles out in space, vessels were able to safely ply the ice-choked waters during the winter season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NASA) satellite relayed from here detailed radar pictures of ice in the shipping lanes to vessels which mapped their courses around heavy ice or through thinner ice. It is estimated here that the NASA Lewis Research Center's "Project Icewarm" with 15 ships taking part, resulted in more than 15-million tons of additional cargo being moved on the Lakes this winter. The project used a special "side-looking" airborne radar on U.S. Coast Guard planes to discover the type, location and distribution of the ice cover on the Lakes. Flights were made over problem ice areas three or four times a week. Later the radar was coded and sent via satellite to here where it was made into a radar image. Finally, experts drew ice charts from the data and had them broadcast to facsimile recorders aboard the vessels over the MARAD VHF-FM radio network. -4. «r I' Detroit Shipments on the Lakes of grain and coal escalated last year to a total of 63,675,584 net tons compared with the 54,461,439 tons of grain and coal moved in 1974. Coal shipments for 1975 were 39,164,370 tons compared with 34,872,286 in 1974. Grain shipments were 24,511,214 tons hauled last year in contrast to the 19,589,153 tons carried the year before. Last December coal shipments amounted to 2,866,068 tons as compared with 1,190,640 tons transported for the same month in 1974. Grain shipments last December amounted to 2,924,106 tons and grain delivery in December 1974 was 2,436,446 tons. Dearborn, Mich. Displaying their QMED Certificates of Achievement are Piney, Point graduates (front I. to r.): James Sullivan and Robert Duron. At (right) is QMED grad William Mann; in the (rear) with the fedora is QMED Instructor Jack Parcel. Lifeboat Students Graduate MARAD, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. will sponsor a Great Lakes, Seaway Port and Shipper Conference here on Apr. 26-29. The confab will formulate ways and means to revitalize the Lakes and seaway port maritime and connected indus­ tries trade. Pago Pagoy American Samoa Following a two-year organizing drive by SlU-affiliated United Cannery and Industrial Workers of the Pacific, Los Angeles and Vicinity District of Wilming­ ton, Calif., the union succeeded in gaining a collective bargaining agreement with one of the two biggest canneries on this Pacific island of almost 20,000 people. The organizing campaign at the second cannery was not successful at this time. Alcoholism: A Af a/or Problem Today //I" "Mi Js'. ••••• • • HLSS Lifeboat Instructor Chuck Dwyer (center) poses for photo with two of his graduating class of (left) Robert Sinden and George Smith. April, 1976 • i ' f| Alcoholism is a major problem. One out of every 10 Americans who drink has a serious drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease. It can he treated. Page 15 j: �i.: * L' ' 't- Ji f i' buLd'and^LTLwe^Nl>teX^gra-p'^ing®fSd u:^.^ stern on ® this trough-like apparatus. cable is I.,:J laid off » the ship's I Here's a front view of the Long Lines tied up at Port Elizjabeth. N.J. showing her protruding, caged bow and twn rifirk marker buovs on the Dort side. Newaifc, NJ.—At first sigfit, she looks udqae, md she is! "Hie worlds biggest cable idilp, the U-nuumed CS Long Lines (faftmtoB) ^IDfanost a lo^-aUke lor a white, ^ ^ oroise iin^, which we thoo^t pie antfl we took a second look. I "ITie wooden, Older doors; the thrMpied ctii;ed bow dieaves; her three red |und y<^ow side maikcar buoys on decl^ |upd fo^ and sit covered cable'laying insacMtteiy imtches^ gave h«p sledk lines lu nnosnal flair and atti^ distinction. ' At a jdx-monfli jpayidl by a nniiavnied parser here on a f^^^hronded 27 ntorning, we dbaobered 19 the Lines' gM^gway to meet an m'' 1 Jf fi: ifv\ '.1 A I didy, Watxildinider AB Bob Garda, I told ns tprt he mtpeided NJ. Gov^ kian Byrne and a party of ud^ kT btywigs and many ofiity viMtyis Seafarer Fisel Alshaif of the engine department rnakes a tele­ phone call from the vessel's unique public pay phone booth. of this remaikahle cable Ityer. l%e 5il4oot, i hist made^a^ id odl in JSitY, r In years after Jter ^ hofdr tuwe pi vpp she b^ in GmiD|pay for $19-niiUion. Since tten shO has laid more than 35,000 nantkal sobmacine td^hone cable in all ^eres at from 2 to 3 to 7 to 8 an honr. Her two steaia-electric plants propd her 8,500-hp twin and rudders at a craispg speed knots. I Only last October, the 17 Long Lines pdnted her prow out port of San Diego after leaving home port of Homdul# with her of 01 Seafarers to bcpn a r world v^fage to (pam; Vdkohanm; die Sues ifanal; Sicfiy; INnata De%ad^ the Azores for a 3,ti92maidical nme, $191 vkboiurd the sldp, ffirpenter terandpho 1 tour of his room, nautical itttm^cnnhold cable tanks pcnUeeaepfonr >:P«t hdd.lOO-iMintical' and hawsty hmk in ftie hrnd d^i^^" vrith Its terminos buoy is placril at the caUe end so foe can load additioiial caUe, return to ^lice and contlnne hiying imeratkms. Hm Long Lines wUI load on cabte at Soufoaai^ptOB and Calais, frimce during the next three months when needed. 9i1iai this job is finished, foe Long tAnes will lay qilde off the riiip*s stem lor the U.S. Navy finmi foe Caribbean to South America and then return to foe Pacific. In foe riiip's interior, a spedaBydestyned, 90-t6ncompiitmized machine cmitnds dm payout of die calde and 600-pouiMi anpUty rcperiers, w«wfo i| $90,000 eadh, whidi are positlimed mt' dw ocean floor tmd q^^d into foe Banwer cddc cvmy S.i aauftcaa .Briies. eOidd her traiisniHted at a time. Seathe rest jrf the Long Lines have a June deaiBine to cornlatest prmect. ly since Aiftmd, Ill-nautical buried adrfe were bdd <df tnd by the ftfeuch CS Vercors the lines from acddentp. fishing jsmadu. A dmifanr cable buried off St Riez. I•. ly, thisliB the sixfo Itiansible laid iP AT&T. Ifs bring :eqp pace with the vrinme id reen the U.S. and I^HN^ been incr^^ 30 ly in pKmit yvsn^** the says, also sdd diey ly offi ciMe now Transto bslfmce oof le we een Mm ibat rpft now bed Is inedcnhmsty maiiped oot^ a^ th( mmiftored Ity scannms hi dfo Long cost Unei' bofoim.pi^ a|^^ by satelli|h nnd sendh me^ ilndty, id we ftidk oUlrl^ e In St. Hilaire de - sages on tdet)^ foty, vre die J^mg ]Ui^ 'dedcS ''bdow when a gJassMhotlom^ Jechnicians-tc ! imbfo-fojftvahdertafcuift she .Jan. 29. J Amidship are the telephone cables and relay repeaters coming up out of the hold tanks on the Long Lines main deck. 1^. L •? •> i •r First-tripper Storekeeper Scott Kincaide of Dover, Del. lays in the groceries for the steward department. 1 56, didy 36 cdls .'.j i. f'.'. .i^ 1.1 • *. ••J •» •f. I. •ii' .i •I L S fc f-- 'i Reading the Seafarers LOG before a brilliant mosaic Chief .Steward Ira Brown (right) shows off the ganey of the ship is Chief Recertified Bosun Herb Libby in with Chief Cook Rafael Toro Jr^(iett)jvho is preparing t^he crew'sjounge. Tl^ round-the-clock cable layer An aerial shot has us looking down onto the deck of the Long Lines where we can see the fore and aft grappling the pot roast, and (center) third Cook Ahse King, has two other bosun mates. ard cable laying hatches of the vessel. Pageie ' Watchstander AB Bob Garcia of San Diego, Calif. the^^rpenter shop^^ ^ visitors to the ship. • ;| •" h• •y • welcome as he helped sign-m k- I- �•- • ' ' ' Congress: Close Virgin is. Loophole in Jones Act while admitting that using American ships would cost about $5.7 million more, testified that it would also add $61 million to the U.S. balance of payments. As for the two refineries, this exemption grants them unfair advantages which creates a great competitive inequity. Amerada Hess, with a production of 700,000 barrels of oil a day, and VIRCO's proposed 200,000 barrelsa-day plant can use foreign-flag ships to carry their products, avoid paying taxes on shipping, and receive tax and subsidy advantages from the Island government which domestic refineries do not get. Our heart does not bleed for them. The United States Senate is pres­ ently conducting hearings on one of the most important pieces of mari­ time legislation introduced in many years: a bill which would close the Virgin Islands "loophole" of the Jones Act. This "loophole" or exemption, has been used over the years by oil com­ panies to escape the provisions of the Jones Act, which prohibits foreignflag vessels from transporting cargo between U.S. domestic ports. When the Jones Act was originally adopted by Congress as part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, American shipping trade with the Islands was insuflicient to warrant the inclusion of that territory in the pro­ visions of the Act. Today, however, there is a substantial trade between the U.S. mainland and the Islands, and because of this exemption that trade is being conducted by Ameri­ can owned foreign-flag vessels. The SIU has long been advocating the closure of this "loophole" by Con­ gressional mandate, because although the 1920 Act provides for extension of the Act's jurisdiction to the Islands by Presidential proclamation, suc­ ceeding Presidents have failed to exer­ cise this option. Late last year. Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, Jr. (D.-La.) introduced a bill (S. 2422) which would extend the provisions of the Jones Act to the Virgin Islands with respect to the transportation of crude oil, residual fuel oil and refined petroleum prod­ ucts. Since approximately 200 mil­ lion barrels of these products are shipped yearly between the Islands and the U.S., it is obvious what enact­ ment of this legislation would mean to U.S.-flag tankers. For example, according to a study taken in September, 1975 by the Maritime Administration, ex­ tending the Jones Act's provisions to the Virgin Islands with respect to crude oil and refined petroleum prod­ ucts would result in the immediate employment of 26 U.S. tankers of the 30,000 dwt class. Each year the 26 vessels would provide employment for approximately 1,400 U.S. mer­ chant seamen. > Two months ago the Merchant Marine subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee began hear­ ings on Sen. Johnston's bill. Johnston Time to Sober Him Up! It is for all these reasons that the SIU fervently supports Sen. John­ ston's bill. And, we are not alone. Virtually every segment of the U.S. maritime industry is backing this leg­ islation, including: the American Maritime Association; Maritime Trades Department; Labor-Manage­ ment Maritime Committee; Trans­ portation Institute; American Insti­ tute of Merchant Shipping, and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. It is time to put an end to this exemption which is severely hurting the entire U.S. maritime industry. We strongly urge the Congress to adopt Sen. Johnston's bill and rectify this very unfair situation. himself was one of the first to testify on the Island and hurt both the huge on behalf of his own legislation. He Hess refinery and the proposed re­ told the subcommittee of some of the finery to be built by the Virgin many advantages of closing the loop- Islands Refining Corp. (VIRCO). hole and noted that it will provide A Commerce Department official. "needed jobs in our domestic tanker industry; it will improve our balance of payments account and will bring additional tax revenues into the United States Treasury; and it will encourage construction of increased domestic refining capacity which will provide new jobs to American ship­ builders and will improve the stra­ tegic strength of the U.S." While the Administration has taken no formal position on this legis­ lation, the Department of the Interior, which has general "promotional" re­ sponsibility for the Islands, opposes • In 1972, it was tny good fortune to be awarded an SIU college scholarship!* it because it would allegedly "raise x^day,J have received the final installtiient of that awaid^ letter isjih petroleum costs to American con­ attempt to express my gratitude. sumers and . . . injure the economic ,• During the four years of the award, each installment meant a new spring health and development of the Virgin Of fresh appreciation. As the years passed, my admiration for this prograni Islands." has grown in the face of the singular freedom provided by your scholarship As might be expected, two repre­ program. Along with the financial freedom, the award aUowed freedom frbntt sentatives from the Islands' govern­ the hassels of other prograjns. College scholarship programs such as your^ ment testified against the bill claiming represent the flower of American unionism. It demon.strates a sense of vision it would severely affect employment a faith in the future that is sorely needed in this country. - '£ On a more per.sona! note, the mpnuiry of my father is well-served by the April, 1976 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of Vol. 38, No. 4 nnion grant. I am sure that he would have been" proud that his union enal North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO jtpe to attain a dream too often out of reach—a college education. - • Executive Board f My years at the University of Maryland were good onc.s. For that !' „, Paul Hall a debt of thanks. The final installment has allowed me to continue gradt^P President wdrk at the University of North Carolina. In providing me with an opportunityi Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Cal Tanner to attend school, you may be assured that the SIU has my undying,a Executive Vice President Secretary-T reastirer Vice-President "don and admiration and my heartfelt thanks. Earl Shepard Lindscy Williams Paul Drozak Vice-President TO THE EDITOR Wihnef Vice-President Vice-President •EABWEIIgl^WO Marietta Homayonpour 389 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Jim Mele Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Tony Napoli Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer ". Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. f' I would like to thank the crew and officers of the SS Fort Roskins for «.v« . kindness and consideration tdi me and ffiy children husband and father when he |rassed away suddenly, My thanks Jacksonville for being so good to us, and I thank his .shipmates that came to his funeral and all the other shipmates that would have been there had it been possible. Thank all of you again so much. '! Sincerely, jvfrs, James B. Oixon and FamlTy Lumlsle, Miss*. ' �•ourth Part of Series Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Are for You by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director This is the fourth part in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log will e running, over the next few months, concerning Social Security, Medicare md Medicaid and how these Government programs affect you and your families. (This installment, as with the first three, deals with Social Security.) Kv A A CTYT A . Jf_. _• .ft i _ »t j _ „ f. _ ^ I.» _ _ .J. rr. _/ Eventually the series will be compiled into a booklet so that Seafarers can have all the information on these programs in one place. I hope this series will be an aid to you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Just write to me, care of Seafarers International Union, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. fC i '• LUMP SUM DEATH PAYMENT What is lump sum death payment? How much is the payment? To whom is the lump sum paid? . A single cash payment by Social Security when an insured worker dies. The payment is $255. The lump sum is paid to the surviving widow or widower of the worker if the widow or widower was living in the same household with the worker when the worker died. If there is no widow or widower who was living in the same household with the worker when he or she died, the lump sum may be put toward burial expenses as follows; 1. It may be paid to a funeral home to the extent that the burial expenses incurred by or through a funeral home are unpaid. This payment may be authorized to the funeral home by the person who assumes responsibility for paying the burial expenses. 2. When all the burial expenses incurred by or through a funeral home have been paid, the lump sum or the remainder of it will be paid to the person who paid the worker's burial expenses. When must appli­ cation be made? In all cases the application for the lump sum death payment must be filed within two years after the worker's death. PROOFS NEEDED FOR LUMP SUM DEATH CERTIFICATE 1. Death certificate of worker. 2. Marriage certificate if you are filing as the widow or widower who was living with the worker. 3. Proof of your court appointment as executor or administrator if the decedent's estate paid the burial expenses. 4. The amount of the unpaid burial expenses if yon are authorizing payment to the funeral home. 5. Itemized receipted funeral bill if you are filing as the person who paid the funeral expenses. EXAMPLES OF MONTHLY CASH PAYMENTS * X- ^ I. Average yearly earnings since 1950 $923 or less $3,000 $3,500 $4,000 $5,000 $6,000 $7,000 $8,000 $9,000 $10,000 Benefits can be paid to You, the worker • Retired at 65 93.80 194.10 210.40 228.50 264.90 299.40 335.50 372.20 393.50 412.40 ^ Under 65 and disabled 93.80 194.10 210.40 228.50 264.90 299.40 335.50 372.20 393.50 41^.40 • Retired at 62 75.10 155.30 168.40 182.80 212.00 239.60 268.40 297.80 314.80 330.00 Your wife • At 65 46.90 97.10 105.20 114.30 132.50 149.70 167.80 186.10 196.80 206.20 • At 62, with no child 35.20 72.90 78.90 85.80 99.40 112.30 125.90 139.60 147.60 154.70 • Under 65 and one child in her care 47.00 102.70 130.90 162.00 224.00 249.90 262.40 279.20 295.20 309.40 Your Widow • At 65 (if worker never received reduced retirement benefits) 93.80 194.10 210.40 228.50 264.90 299.40 335.50 372.20 393.50 412.40 • At 60 (if sole survivor) 74.90 138.80 150.50 163.40 189.50 214.10 239.90 266.20 281.40 294.90 • At 50 and disabled (if sole survivor) 56.80 97.10 105.30 114.30 132.60 149.80 167.80 186.20 196.80 206.30 • Widowed mother and one child in her care 140.80 291.20 315.60 342.80 397.40 449.20 503.40 558.40, 590.40 618.60 Maximum family payment 140.80 296.80 341.30 390.50 488.90 549.30 597.90 651.40 688.70 721.80 *A Word of Explanation: Some people think that if they've always earned the maximum amount covered by Social Security they'll get the highest benefit shown on the chart. This isn't so. Although retirement benefits as high as $412.40 a month are shown, payments this high can't be paid to a worker retiring at 65 now. The maximum retirement benefit for a man who becomes 65 in 1974 is $304.90 a month, based on average covered yearly earnings of $6,132. For some other categories, however, it could be higher as of 1974. Also, it should be remembered that benefits will increase automatically in future years as the cost of living rises. NOTE; A worker who doesn't get any benefits before 65 and delays retirement past 65 will get a special credit that can mean a larger benefit. The credit adds to a worker's benefit 1 percent for each year (Via of 1 percent for each month) from age 65 to age 72 for which he did not get benefits because of work. Th( credit applies only with respect to months after December 1970. This increase also applies only to the" worker's check and not to those of dependents o survivors. April, 1976 Page 19 I f'. �r. New SIU Pensioners Edward F. Leasgang, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Leasgang sailed 33 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Bom in Pennsylvania, he is a resident of the port of Seattle where he enjoys his hobby of playing music. Norris A. "Gus'' Bartlett, 57, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a QMED, chief electrician and bosun. Brother Bartlett sailed 37 years and upgraded to quartermaster in 1975 at the HLSS. He was born in Washington, D.C. and is a resident of Kenner, La. Domenic Di Sei, 62, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Di Sei sailed 38 years and received a Union Personal Safety Award in I960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Frances. He was bom in Roseto. Pa. and is a resident there. William H. Parker, 65, joined the .SIU in 1939 in the port of Phila­ delphia sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Parker sailed 28 years, was a ship's delegate and got his engi­ neer's license in 1968 from the Dis­ trict 2-MEBA School of Engineering in Brooklyn, N.Y. Born in Florida, he is a resident of Cleveland, Tenn. David J. Barry, 62, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Barry sailed 41 years and during the Viet­ nam War. He also attended a Piney Point Crews Conference in 1971. Seafarer Barry is a veteran of the World War II U.S. Army. Born in Massachusetts, he is a resident of the port of Seattle. Nicholas J. Wuchina, 61, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertend­ er. Brother Wuchina was bom in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Ligonier, Pa. Robert E. Crofo, 49, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a cook. Brother Croto sailed 31 years. He was born in Massachusetts and is a resident of Prairieville, La. Sung M. Hsu, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. Brother Hsu sailed 28 years and was a steward delegate. He was born in China and is a resi- dent of New York City. Leo A. Derstler, 58, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Derstler sailed 30 years. He was bom in Columbia, Pa. and is a resident there. Recertified Bosun Albert Oromaner, 67, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun for 28 years. Brother Oromaner started sailing as a deck boy in 1928 on a Hog Islander for $25 a month and was a member of the ISU in 1935. He attended a 1972 Piney Point Educational Conference, was "never logged or missed a ship" and is a karate black belt champ. Bom in New York City, he is a San Fran­ cisco resident. Freddie Baptiste, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Baptiste received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the M/V Del Campo. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Baptiste was bom in Louisi­ ana and is a resident of New Orleans. Francis P. Corcoran, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Corcoran sailed 31 years. He was bom in Philadelphia and is a resident of Bryn Mawr, Pa. Miguel L. Medina, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Medina sailed 42 years. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Houston. Edwin L, Genfzler, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a wiper. Brother Gentzler sailed 25 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in York, Pa. and is a resi­ dent there. Joseph B. Simmons, 70, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Simmons sailed 31 years. He was bom in Alabama and is a resi­ dent of Pensacola, Fla. Catalino R. Ramos, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Ramos sailed 31 years and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961, the Robin Line beef in 1962 and a strike in 1963. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Carolina, P.R. Anacleto Delgado, 64, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Delgado sailed 32 years and walked the picket line in the 1960 Greater N.Y. Har­ bor strike. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is a resident of South Ozone Park, Queens, N.Y. • pv- AB Gets His One Gallon Pin SCHEDULE Port New York ... .. Philadelphia .. .. Baltimore .... .. Norfolk .. Jacksonville .. .. Detroit .. Houston New Orleans .... Mobile .. San Francisco . .. Wilmington .. .. Seattle .. Piney Point .. .. San Juan Columbus .... Chicago .. J*ort Arthur .. .. Buffalo .......,. St. Louis ,. Cleveland Jersey City . Page 20 Date May 3 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 6 May 10 May 10 Deep Sea ...i... 2:30 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. ... 9:30 a.m. ... 2:00 p.m. ... ... 2:30 p.m. . .. • • • ... 2:30 p.m. May 11 ... May 12 . , , 2:30 p.m. May 13 ... May 17 , , , May 21 ... ... 2:30 p.m. May 8 ... ...10:30a.m. • •' • UIW IBU ..... .. ... ..... .. ... .. .. • • ... ..... ... .. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. • • • ..,... ..,... ...... ...,.. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. • • 11 • • 1 • • 5.00 p.m. ...• • • 5:00 p.m. ... ,. 7:P0p.m. 5:00 p.m. ... 1 • • 1 • ' • .. .. ...10:30a.m. ... • * ... — 1:00 D.m. May 11 ... May 11 , May 12 ... May 13 ... May 10 ... •• 5*00 D m' •• •• .5:00p.m. ... • • •• One gallon blood donor AB William Davis (left), who ships out of the port of Baltimore, accepts achievement pin late last month from SIU Medical Director Dr. Joseph Logue at the Headquarters Clinic. Seafarers Log �\ • f. New SlU Pensioners Waller H. Harris, 68, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Harris sailed 46 years and received an SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the M/V Del Campo (Delta Line). He was born in Louisiana and is a resident of New Orleans. Jacobus J. "Jack" Green, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as a-deck engineer. Brother Groen sailed 31 years. He was born in The Netherlands and is a U.S. naturalized citizen. Seafarer Groen is a resident of Mobile. Francis F. Gomez, 55, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Gomez sailed 33 years and was a ship delegate. He was born in the British West Indies and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Gomez is a resident of Mobile. Oscar E. Ferguson, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1957 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Ferguson sailed during the Vietnam War. He was born in Ala­ bama and is a resident of Deer Park, Ala. Anthony J. Di Bartolomeo, 60, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief stew­ ard. Brother Di Bartolomeo sailed 34 years. He is a native of Maryland and is a resident of Baltimore. Earl J. Davis, 62, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of.Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Davis sailed 44 years. He was born in Mississippi and is a resident of Metairie, La. Dimas E. Cortez, 51, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a bosun. Brother Cortez is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Joseph F. Barron, 65, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of N^ew Or­ leans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Barron is a native of Ala­ bama and is a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Torsten J. Forsherg, 61, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Forsberg sailed 44 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Finland, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is a resident of New Orleans. Emile A. Gerich, 61, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1962 sailing as an AB and third mate. Brother Gerich sailed 28 years and is a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. He was born in Canada and is a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. April, 1976 -> /s:.. iv 1; !•. V'. »> Paul L. Berthiaume, 59, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a bosun. Brother Berthiaume sailed 35 years. He was born in New Orleans and is a resi­ dent of Lacombe, La. Louis P. Brian!, Jr., 57, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a reefer engineer. Brother Briant sailed 31 years. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident of Metaire, La. William T. Jones, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Jones sailed 29 years and got a 1960 SIU Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free vessel, the containership 55 Wacosta (SeaLand). He is a native of Alabama and is a resident of Mobile. Major E. C. Reid, 62, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Reid sailed 33 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line beef. A native of Portsmouth, Va., he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Jose Martinez, 51, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as an AB and fireman-water­ tender. Brother Martinez sailed 27 years. He was born in Spain and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Martinez is a resident of Baltimore. Frank H. Nestor, 66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Nestor is a U.S. Navy vet­ eran of both World War II and after. Born in West Virginia, he is a resi­ dent of Baltimore. George A. Perdreauville, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1954 sailing as a QMED. Brother Perdreauyille sailed 30 years, is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, attended the SIUMEBA Engineering School in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. in 1966 and upgraded at Piney Point in 1974. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. Stanley B. Wright, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Wright sailed 25 years and was the editor for 18 months of the defunct ship newspaper, the 55 Del Norte Navigator (Delta Line). He was born in England and is a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Wright is a resident of New Orleans. 1£- M Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Feb. 19-Mar. 24,1976 Number Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE 9 722 164 17 2 4,626 1 137 10 35 2,629 826 39 6 15,866 4 395 98 $ 29,500.00 722.00 492.00 8,813.85 32.00 37,008.00 383.66 3,522.78 1,197.00 $123,259.55 2,629.00 2,478.00 13,303.19 421.00 126,928.00 931.29 11,277.81 5,113.40 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical 402 71 123 28 — 122 1,035 202 280 56 1 309 124,051.64 2,777.23 20,262.20 8,500.00 3,263.50 304,467.60 8,358.84 44,124.60 17,450.00 25.50 8,459.86 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment 12 146 90 12 59 — 1 26 464 286 26 165 — 6 45,000.00 17,372.02 3,918.93 3,227.00 1,557.28 90,000.00 71,785.72 11,439.01 4,799.00 4,087.95 15.00 812.97 — 2,065 1 4,16^ 14,479.60 350.00 30,603.60 15 34 6,369.65 12,742.42 8,834 2,466 745 12,045 26,954 4,938 3,820 35.712 332,465.34 626,545.00 559,125.85 $1,518,136.19 895,848.31 1,251,630.00 1,976,766.70 $4,124,245.01 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily (g $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation YEAR TO DATE # I •t , - it Page 2i J Ii| fi �DISPATCHERS REPORT MAR. 1-31, 1976 TOTAL REGISTERED AH Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea , Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth . Frankfort < Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco . Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes > 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 4 4 0 80 19 0 10 3 0 31 13 0 19 5 10 0 5 10 3 0 76 0 14 25 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 4 16 2 0 8 2 0 66 5 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 368 84 0 9 176 20 49 15 10 43 129 54 67 25 77 18 159 0 4 839 2 16 2 4 7 1 7 11 2 5 5 7 0 16 0 1 86 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 25 1 4 22 7 6 18 83 528 4 4 1 4 0 0 2 15 57 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 7 20 1 1 38 3 9 24 96 464 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 2 5 22 8 3 11 68 907 1 4 2 4 0 0 0 11 97 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 4 10 4 70 10 31 8 5 16 50 19 29 11 19 10 49 0 1 332 3 21 1 5 3 2 4 12 2 5 5 11 1 10 0 2 87 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 3 2 0 56 18 0 8 0 1 19 3 0 11 0 0 7 1 0 16 0 0 57 18 0 20 6 0 9 1 0 6 2 0 13 1 0 3 2 0 43 9 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 273 72 0 4 119 17 56 17 3 24 100 40 72 21 50 20 109 0 0 652 2 45 3 12 7 3 10 20 5 11 8 20 1 24 0 3 174 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 1 6 0 0 1 15 102 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 • 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 5 5 . 27 7 ' 1 3 55 707 10 1 3 6 1 0 1 22 196 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 4 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 0 0 48 25 0 3 6 0 20 10 0 6 0 5 4 2 0 7 0 1 42 14 0 13 8 0 6 0 4 3 0 0 6 2 0 6 1 0 36 18 0 0 18 0 0 1 0 203 115 0 2 73 11 23 17 5 14 63 23 48 11 25 13 66 0 0 394 2 4 0 4 1 0 0 3 0 4 1 4 0 3 1 0 27 1 1 0 0 0 '0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 6 2 0 2 10 404 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 28 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 13 4 3 25 12 4 8 69 401 J1 [ ] ' Seattle ' V Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 6 0 17 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 8 2 0 3 18 218 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 18 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 3 54 8 17 5 4 15 15 43 32 24 9 Seattle Puerto Rico 13 11 20 7 33 0 0 249 49 25 3 345 8 7 3 63 21 3 6 15 Page 22 ,10 1 1 26 3 4 3 48 251 13 0 1 3 1 0 0 18 90 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 119 1 80 12 16 6 3 46 17 16 7 Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals All Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea & Great Lakes . 17 0 2 39 9 4 14 85 358 8 0 2 11 0 2 6 29 113 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Mobile Duluth J 46 3 12 12 2 10 29 18 24 4 10 3 26 0 0 200 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea. Great Lakes' Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 8 1 3 4 1 4 2 2 1 2 3 0 7 0 2 42 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington REGISTERED ON BEACH 9 93 15 23 8 9 29 59 33 22 12 33 11 85 0 4 445 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 11 1 8 10 110 359 1,126 280 1,506 4 2 52 397 491 83 574 844 229 1,073 271 51 322 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 FrankUn St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ni.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616)352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fia. 3315 Liberty St 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lavnrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 2?5 S. 7 St 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, CaUf. 1311 Mission St 94103 (415)626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 723-0002 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fia. . 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 <jtast montb, shipping picked lijji by lore than IGO jobs over the previous ^onth at deep-sea ports on the Atlan­ tic and Gulf. And with the opening ^ the Great Lakes Spring shippliig i^son, nearly 300 Seafarers got jobs in Great Lakes' portii. For the most |irL' shipping; i)t-^ remains: Seafarers Log �S s Ruben Somarriba, 43, died on Jan, 8. Brother Somarriba joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 sailing as an AB. He sailed nine years, A native of Nicaragua, he was a resident of New York City, Surviving is his son, Ernesto of New York City, SIU pensioner Vernon L. Stiebig, 70, passed away on Dec. 7, Brother Stie­ big joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an engineer.He sailed 43 years. Born in Ohio, he was a resident of New Orleans, Surviving are his brother, Louis of East Lake, Ohio and his sister, Evelyn of New York City, Gnstave V. Thobe, 70, passed away on Nov, 22, Brother Thobe joined . the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 27 years and was at one time manager of Ae Union restaurant in Baltimore, A native of Germany, he was a resident of Tampa, Surviving is his widow, Elizabeth, Charles R. Wat­ son, 60, died on July 28, Brother Watson joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He sailed 28 years. Seafarer Watson was born in Vermont and was a resident of East Elmhurst, Queens, N,Y, Surviving are his widow, Frances; a son, and a daughter. Casimer Siuda, 62, died of a liver ail­ ment in the West Shore Hospital, Ma­ nistee, Mich, on Feb, 2, Brother Siuda joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1960 sailing as an oiler for the American Steamship Co, from 1965 to 1969 and in 1975. He sailed 26 years. Born in Mainstee, he was a resident there. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Surviving is his widow, Clara, Michael W. Oxmann, 21, died in Metairie, La, on Dec. 24, Brother Oxmann joined the SIU in the port of Piney Point in 1972 sailing as an DS when he gradu­ ated from the HLSS, He was bom in Metairie and was a resident there. Interment was in St, Louis Cemetery No. 3, New Orleans, Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Oxmann of Metairie. Roy L. Privette, 50, died of liver fail­ ure in the San Fran­ cisco USPHS Hos­ pital on Jan. 11. Brother Privette joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1968 sailing as an AB. He sailed 21 years, was an HLSS quartermaster upgrader in 1974, a deck and ship's delegate and was a gunner's mate and deep sea diver for the U.S. Navy in World War II and after. He was bom in Wheatland, Wyo. and was a resident of Clear Lake, Highlands, Calif. Cremation took place in Ever­ green Cemetery, Oakland, Calif, Burial was at sea. Surviving are his widow, Bilena; two daughters, Diane and Suz­ anne; his father, Walter of Texas and his mother. Vera of Missouri, Saeed M. Nasser, 27, died in Detroit on Feb. 20, 1975. Brother Nasser joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1971 sailing as a wiper for the Erie Sand Co. in 1970 and 1973, Kinsman Marine in 1971 and the American Steamship Co. in 1972, He wsa born in Yemen and was a resident of Dearborn, Mich. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Taylor, Mich. Sur­ viving are his Seafarer brother, Abdul of Dearborn and a cousin, Mohamed Ali Mohsin of Detroit. Raymond I. Didlake, Jr., 49, died on Feb, 10. Brother Didlake joined the I SlU-affiliated IBU in [the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Marine Division from 1956 to 1976. He was a veteran of the postWorld War II U.S. Army serving as a chief cook aboard an Army vessel. Bom in Elizabeth City, N.C., he was a resident of Newport News, Va. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Isabel; three sons, William, James and Charles and a daughter, Claudia, Edwin F. Maki, 51, died on Nov, 6, Brother Maki joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sail­ ing as an AB and tug fireman for the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Co, from 1941 to 1953, Merritt, Chapman & Scott from 1953 to 1954 and for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1954 to 1975. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Sault Ste, Marie, Mich., he was a resident of Burt, Mich. Surviving is his mother, Mrs, Elaine A. McPherson, - lUchard J. Carl­ son, 51, died after a long illness on Feb, 15, Brother Carlson joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a OMED for the American Steamship Co, He sailed 31 years and was a U,S, Navy veteran of World War II. Sea­ farer Carlson was born in Winter, Wise, and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Bertha of East Chicago, Ind,; a son, Fred; a daughter. Patsy; his mother, Essie of Winter, and a sis­ ter, Mrs, Lorraine Napierala of West Allis, Wise, James P. Gleeson, 58, died of heart dis­ ease in Mercy Hospi­ tal, Benton Harbor, 111, on Dec, 20, Brother Gleeson joined the SIU in the port of Chicago in 1974 sailing as a fireman-watertender for the Great Lakes Dredge Co. in 1965 and 1967, the Great Lakes Towing Co. in 1968,^ McKee Sons from .1973 to 1974 and the American Steamship Co, from 1974 to 1975, He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II, Seafarer Gleeson was born in Illinois and was a resident of Thornton, 111. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chicago. Surviving is a son, William of Alsip, 111. SIU pensioner Jose Saravia, 77, passed away on Feb. 14. Brother Savaria joined the Union in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a deck engineer. He sailed 44 years, A native of Chile, he was a resident of Baltimore, Seafarer Saravia was a U.S. naturalized citizen. t• i• EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of ilje :!Ti Atlsntic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the memtership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreenients. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS, Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts ^tween the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Ajppeais Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS, Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. TheM contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know you', contract rightSi as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such pay.nent be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS, All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If £ contiibution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of i-e cont.:bution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. :• k: ! P If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that be has been denied bis constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 23 April, 1976 h • 'V •>'(»%«<» e* 1% H I 4" t. ft. k » k A i k V h ^ % �JtolBepartares; IBU pensioner Baijamin I. Under­ wood, 76, died of heart disease at home in Corpus Christi, Tex. on June 12. Brother Underwood joined the SlU-afiSliated union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as an oiler for the G & H Towing Co. from 1948 to 1964. He was bom in Ypsilanti, Mich. Interment was in Prarie View Cemetery, Aransas Pass, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Murl; two daughters, Mrs. Elaine Harris and Mrs. Shirley Leath and two grandchildren, Beverly and Ivan Winningham. I^ I :k P: (. Orval J. Hopkins, 73, passed way in the Detroit (Mich.) Gen­ eral Hospital on Dec. 31. Brother Hopkins joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Detroit sailing as a cook for the G. A. Tomlinson Co., Reiss Steamship Co., American Steamship Co. and the BobLo Co. Brown Lines. Seafarer Hopkins was born in Rensselaer, Ind. and was a resident of River Rogue, Mich. Surviv­ ing is a nephew, Edward Hopkins of Goodrich, Mich. August V. Nesman, 66, was lost overboard from the SS J. T. Hutchins (American Steam­ ship) in Lake Michi­ gan 3V2 miles from 'Lansing Shoal Light 'on Aug. 11. Brother Nesman joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a bosun for the company since 1974. He sailed 34 years. Born in Lanse, Pa., he was a resi­ dent there. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Alvin (Mabel) Carlson of Lanse. The ship's crew, other ships and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter, plane and heli­ copter searched the area in vain for nine hours until darkness. SIU pensioner James M. Quinn, 68, died of arteriosclero­ sis at home in Nutter Fort, W. Va. on Dec. 27. Brother Quinn joined the Union in • the port of Houston 'in 1962 sailing as a cook and baker. He sailed 32 years. Seafarer Quinn was born in Meyersdale, Pa. Burial was in Brick Church Cemetery, Lost Creek, W. Va. Surviv­ ing are a brother, John of Nutter Fort and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Thomas of Lost Creek. IBU pensioner Edward J. Pohlmann, 64, died on Jan. 21. Brother Pohlmann joined the SlU-affiliated union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand I and mate for the Penn Central Railroad Marine Depart­ ment from 1944 to 1970. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and was a resident of North Bergen, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Louise. Page 24 Philip J. Carolin, 59, died of a heart attack in the Oswego (N.Y.) Hospital on Oct. 1. Brother Caro­ lin joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. in 1956 sailing as a deckhand for the W. A. Towing Co. from 1951 to 1961 and for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. from 1956 to 1975. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Bom in Os­ wego, he was a resident there. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery, Oswego. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. John F. (Therese) Bonner and Mrs. Catherine Hall, both of Oswego. Recertified Bosun John W. Logan, 51, died in his sleep at home in Mobile on Jan. 28. Brother Lo­ gan joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as an AB and as a bosun starting in 1964. He graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program in Sep­ tember 1975, sailed for more than 24 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bosun Logan was born in Deer Park, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Jeanette; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann and/ Hilda Faye and a grMddaughter, Jennifer Rae Reed. IBU pensioner Andrew Folasky, 74, passed away on June 22, 1974. Brother Polasky joined the SlU-affliated union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a bridgeman for the Penn Railroad in Philadelphia from 1943 to 1961 and for the line's New York Division from 1961 to 1965. He was born in Sharon, Pa. and was a resi­ dent of Asbury Park, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Mary and a sister, Mrs. Mary Wincz of Sewaren, N.J. IBU pensioner Joseph M. Saldonis, Sr., 63, died of heart disease in Under­ wood Hospital, Woodbury, N.J. on Dec. 25. Brother Sal­ donis joined the SIUaffiliat^d union in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing as an assistant engineer for the Chester (Pa.) Ferries Co. from 1951 to 1974. He was a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Army. A native of Carbondale, Pa., he was a resident of Bridgeport, N.J. Burial was in the Bridgeport Meth­ odist Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Emma and a son, Joseph. Eugene K. Iverson, 47, died on Feb. 6. Brother Iverson join­ ed the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a bosun. He sailed 25 years. A native of Wiscon­ sin, he was a resident of Delevan, Wise. Surviving are his mother, Mae; and a niece. Sherry Klewin, both of Delevan. Dou^bs A. Domingne, 50, died of bronchitis outside of New Orleans on Jan. 14. Brother Domingue joined the SIU in 1947 in the poh of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. He~saiied 30 years and was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. A native of Louisiana, he was a resident of New Orleans. Interment was in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow. Ruby and his mother, Mrs. F. Domingue of New Orleans. JoscfA J. Domino, 74, passed away on Feb. 6. Brother Domino joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a chief ^ cook. He sailed 52 " years, walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike, the 1962 Robin Line strike and the RMR beef and attended the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y. Bom in Sarsagan, Philippine Islands, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his wid­ ow, Helen; a son, Joseph; a stepdaugh­ ter, Gloria A. Sortino and a son-in-law of Long Island, N.Y. '. . w' Ivan Usera," 51, died on Jan. 15. Brother Usera joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an OS. He saUed 33 years until 1968 and walked the picket line in the I.Y. Harbor strike. Born in Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Jenny; two sons, Ivan and Ron­ ald, who attended the HLSS in Brook­ lyn, and a daughter, Joan. Robert E. Marr, 60, died on Jan. 14. Brother Marr joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1971 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He was born in Mississippi and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving is a daughter, Ethel of Biloxi, Miss. Benford E. Harris, 44, died at home in Fort Worth, Tex. on Mar. 12, 1973. Brother Harris joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1965 sailing as an oiler. He sailed nine years and during the Vietnam War. Seafarer Harris was born in Spring Hill, Ark. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth. Surviving are his mother, Clara of Fort Worth and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Gibbs and Mrs. Barbara Ward. SIU pensioner John C. Elliott, 65, succumbed to emphysema in the Parker Clinic, Choctaw General Hospital, Butler, Pa. on Dec. 5. Brother Elliott joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. Seafarer Elliott sailed 28 years until 1972. He was born in Gilbertown, Ala. and was a resident of Toxey, Ala. Interment was in Womach Hill (Ala.) Cemetery. Sur­ viving are his widow, Lora Lee and a daughter, Retta Ann. Robert J. Fnrman, 55, died of a per­ forated ulcer on Jan. 6. Brother Furman joined the SlU-affiliatcd IBU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a barge­ man for the Western Maryland Railway Co. from 1950 to 1975. Seafarer Furman was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was bom in Mary­ land and was a resident of Baltimore. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Lillian M. Jupitz of Baltimore. SIU pensioner Aloisios A. Hartlaub, 66, died of a cerebral stroke in the American Nursing Home, Appleton, Wise, on Dec. 11. Brother Hartlaub joined the Union in the port of Frankifort, Mich, in 1960 sailing for the Penn Dixie Co. from 1964 to 1966 and for the Petoskey (Mich.) Cement Co. Bom in Manitowac, Wise., he was a resident of Appleton. Burial was in St. Michael's Chuch Cemetery, Whitelow, Wise. Sur­ viving is a sister, Mrs. Betty Gosz of Appleton and a nephew, Marvin Hart­ laub of Manitowac. Harvey D. Hedge, 51, succumbed to cancer in the Galveston USPHS Hospi­ tal on Dec. 7. Brother Hedge joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1974 sailing as an engineer for the G «& H Towing Co. from 1971 to 1975. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Fort Worth, Tex., he was a resident of Ingleside, Tex. Sea­ farer Hedge donated his remains to the State Anatomical Board for medical research. Surviving are three sons, Larry of Ingleside, Russell and Alan, and two daughters, Debra and Patricia. SIU pensioner Jobn W. Malcolm, 70, passed away on Jan. 9. Brother Mal­ colm joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. He sailed 33 years and was a veteran of the pre- and World War II U.S. Navy. A native of Texas, he was a resident of Jefferson, Tex. Burial was in Jefferson. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary F. Tidwell of Texarkana, Tex. and Mrs. Billie H. Tidwell of DeKalb, Tex. IBU Pensioner Robert L. Murdoch, 73, died of natural causes in the Staten Island, N.Y. USPHS Hospital on July 31. Brother Murdoch joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as floatman for the Standard Oil Co. from 1926 to 1928 and for the PennCentral Railroad Marine Division from 1928 to 1962. He was born in Hoboken, N.J. and was a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Cremation took place in the Garden State Crematory, North Bergen, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Jeanette; three daughters, Roberta Murdoch of New Jersey, Mrs. Ruth J. Smith of Pennsylvania and Mrs. Janet A. Kelley of Kansas; two brothers, and three sis­ ters. IBU pensioner Russell R. Delaune, 64, expired from a heart attack in the Galveston (Tex.) USPHS Hospital on Jan. 7. Brother Delaune joined the SIUafiiliated union in the port of St. Louis in 1964 sailing as a chief engineer for the Inland Tug Co. from 1964 to 1970 and for the Commercial Transport Co. from 1947 to 1964. He was born in Labadieville, Kitchrich, La. and was a resident of Pasadetla, Tex. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery, Pasadena. Sur­ viving are his widow, Ray Elizabeth and a son, Gary. Seafarers Log �I jTmal Beparturesi SIU pensioner Ray R. Austria, 79,' died of arteriosclero­ sis on Feb. 10 in Car­ son, Calif. Brother Austria joined the Union in the port of Wilmington in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 49 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1918 to 1945. Born in Manila, he was a resi­ dent of Carson. Burial was in Green Hills Memorial Park, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Mienko and a son, James. Joseph D. Sutero, 65, died on Feb. 21. Brother Sutero joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a mate and tug dispatcher at Pier H, Jersey City, N.J. for the Penn-Central Railroad from 1929 to 1976. He was born in Italy and was a U.S. naturalized citizen. Seafarer Sutero was a resident of Metuchen, N.J. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Shuster of Fords, N.J. and Mrs. Irene Klausmen. • SIU pensioner John Fancutt, 72, passed away on Feb. 4. Brother Fancutt joined the Union in 1942 in the port (rf New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 29 years, was a preWorld War II veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and the Robin Line strike in 1962. Born in Massachusetts, he was a resi­ dent of Fall River, Mass. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Annie E. Hearle of Rutherford, N.J. Joseph V. John­ son, 73, died of can­ cer in the Galveston USPHS Hospital on Feb. 4. Brother John­ son joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1969 sailing in both the engine and steward departments. He sailed 21 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Tupelo, Miss., he was a resident of Shepherd, Tex. Interment was in Cleveland City (Tex.) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Roberta, and his mother, Ethie of Okolona, Miss. IBU pensioner Anthony Paris, 74, died of heart failure on Feb. 6 in the Bergen Pines County Hospital, Paramus, N.J. Brother Paris joined the SlU-affiliated union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a floatman and dock supervisor for the PennCentral Railroad from 1929 to 1966. A native of Jersey City, N.J., he was a resident of Palisades Park, N.J. Burial was in Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Louis (Carrie) Filosa of Palisades Park and Anna of Jersey City. April, 1976 Lewis L. Henry, 45, died on Feb. 27. Brother Henry joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as both a cook and baker and an AB. He sailed 24 years and was a vet­ eran of the post-World War II U.S. Navy. A native of Amite, La., he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow. Lady; a son, Leslie, and his mother, Mary of Amite. James H. Bales, 49, died on Feb. 8. Brother Bales joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. He sailed 33 years and was a ship's delegate. A native of Browntown, Ind., he was a resident of Owensboro, Ky. Surviving are his mother, Lillie and a sister, Mrs. Roberta Brown, both of Owensboro and a brother, Jo­ seph of New Orleans. Enrique M. Cas­ tro, 36, was electro­ cuted while at work in the Hafa Adai I Cinema, Tamuning, Guam on Jan. 12. He was dead on arrival at the Guam (Ta­ muning) Memorial Hospital. Brother Castro joined the SIU in the port of Yokohama in 1970 sail­ ing as a bosun. He was born in Agana, Guam, and was a resident of Nimitz Hill, Guam. Interment was in Taguag (Agana) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Rosita; four sons, Ricky, Charles, Reginald and John; two daugh­ ters, Suzanette and Clarina, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Castro. Recertified Bosun James B. Dixon, 49, died aboard the ST Cantigny (Cities Service) on Mar. 14. Brother Dixon joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Mobile. He sailed 31 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Mobile, he was a resident of Lucedale, Miss. Sur­ viving are his widow, Mary; two sons, Carl and James and a daughter, Linda. SIU pensioner Felix G. Quinonez, 64, passed away from natural causes on Feb. 13 in the Long Island (N.Y.) Col­ lege Hospital. Bother Quinonez joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He sailed 28 years and was a delegate to a Piney Point conference. A native of Manati, Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery, Linden, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn of Durban, South Africa; two sons, Felix and Tyrone; two brothers, Ramon and Pepe, both of Brooklyn; two sisters, Lydia and Mrs. Amparo Lopez, both also of Brooklyn, and two cousins, Angelo Cartagena of Brooklyn and Carmen Cartagena of Utuado, Puerto Rico. Emory A. Beav­ ers, 58, died of heart attack in his sleep while a crewmember aboard the bulkcarrier SS Inger (Rey­ nolds Metals) at sea off Longview, Wash, on Feb. 22. Brother Beavers joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1967 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He sailed 26 years and during the Vietnam Conflict. Seafarer Beavers was a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Army. Born in Bandy, Va., he was a resident of the port of Norfolk. Burial was at sea. Surviving are his widow, Ina; his mother, Mrs. Rena Shepherd of Blacksburg, Va. and a brother, Thurman of Norfolk. SIU pensioner Herbert R. Krentz, 70, passed away in January in the port of Tampa. Brother Kreutz joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer. He sailed 30 years and was a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Army. Bom in Marcus, Iowa, he was a resident of Tampa. Surviving are his widow, Georgia of New Orleans and a brother, Emanuel of Davenport, Iowa. ' SIU pensioner Joseph Isaac McCants, 74, died of -heart and lung failure |in the Twin Oaks I {Nursing Home, Mo•bile on Feb. 2, Brother McCants joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 36 years and was on the picket line in the 1962 Robin Line strike. A native of Ala­ bama, he was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Catholic Cemetery, Mo­ bile. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Margaret McCray of Montclair, N.J. and two sisters, Mrs. Vivian Abramson of New York City and Mrs. Alice Thompson of Prichard, Ala. SIU pensioner Karl Karstens, 74, passed away on Feb. 11. Brother Karstens joined the Union in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as an AB. He sailed 45 " - years. Born in Ger­ many, he was a resident of Hoboken, N.J. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Victoria Sessler of Hoboken and Mrs. Christine Ermer of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a nephew, Joseph Ermer, Jr. of Bethpage, L.I., N.Y. IBU pensioner Harold G. Donahue, 74, died on Mar. 2. Brother Donahue joined the SlU-affiliated union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a flatbridge motorman and floatman for the Penn-Central Rail­ road from 1921 to 1966. He was born in New York City and was a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Surviving is a daughter, Charlotte of New York City. Joseph B. Thomassen, 55, died on Mar. 12. Brother Thomassen joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. He sailed 35 years. A native of Missouri, he was a resident of Bay Minette, Ala. Surviving is his widow, Dell and a son, Joseph. U'. t SIU pensioner Maiden D. Hibbs, 65, died on Mar. 14. Brother Hibbs joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Tampa sailing as an AB. He sailed 24 years. Born in Childers, Tex., he resident of Elberta, Ala. Survivhis widow, Mary. IBU pensioner Fred Fritz, 81, passed away on Mar. 11. Brother Fritz joined the SlU-affiliated union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a tug captain for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1917 to 1937 and from 1962 to 1963 and for the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. He was a veteran of the post-World War I and pre-World War II U.S. Navy. Sur­ viving is his widow, Elwyn and a daugh­ ter, Mrs. Beatrice Machan of Cicero, ni. PhUilpA.Knuckey, 18, died on the SS Puerto Rico (Puerto Rican Ma­ rine) on Dec. 7. Brother Knuckey was a 1974 gradu­ ate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. sail­ ing in the steward department. He was born in Baltimore and was a resident there. Surviving is his mother, Made­ line, of Baltimore; his father, William, and a brother. #. IBU pensioner Adolf Rybak passed away on Feb. 5. Brother Rybak joined the SlU-aflfiliated union in the port of Detroit in 1960. He was a U.S. natural­ ized citizen and was a resident of Belleview, Fla. when he died. Politics Is Forkehops Donate to SPAD Page 25 t; ^ �Anthony Barnes Seafarer Tony Barnes, 46, has been shipping with the SIU since 1954, and began sailing as bosun in 1962. A native of Ports­ mouth, Va., he con­ tinues to reside there. Brother Barnes ships from the port of Norfolk. Carl Francnm Seafarer Carl Francum, 48, has been sailing with the SIU since 1945, and he began shipping as bosUn in 1953. A native of North Carolina, he now ships from the port of Baltimore. The 33rd Class of Seafarers gradu­ ated from the Bosuns RecertUication Program this month, and 367 of our members have now had the opportunity to learn more about the Union and the entire maritime industry. The Bosuns Recertiflcation Program is now over two years old, and in that time the Seafarers who have spent the one month at the Harry Lundeberg School and one month at Union Head­ quarters have gained invaluahle knowl­ edge about the SIU, the problems it faces and the way it deals with them. The Bosun is the top unlicensed man on our SlU-contracted ships; he is the leader of the crew. The Seafarers who have participated in the Recertification Program are more qualified to lead their crews, are able to hold better shipboard meetings, and should he more able to answer questions by any crewmember. It is more important now than ever before that the SIU membership be an Informed membership. In order for that to happen, the members themselves must take an interest in all that affects them and their Union, from events on the waterfront to actions in the Halls of Congress. This objective was one of the main reasons for establishing this pro­ gram: to keep the SIU membership bet­ ter informed, to take the message right to the, ships, rather than only hearing it at the Union Halls. After more than two years of putting Seafarers through this program, with more and more Recertified Bosuns-lead­ ing our crews, that goal is being accom­ plished. But more work must be done. For only when that goal is completely realized, when the entire SIU member­ ship is more fully informed, will the job security of all be assured for the future. Gene Bousson Seafarer Gene Bousson, 52, began sailing with the SIU in 1964, and since then has shipped in various ratings in the deck depart­ ment. A native of New York, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife, Lillian. Frank Chameco Seafarer Frank Charneco, 47, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1954, and he started shipping out as bosun in 1960. A native of I Puerto Rico, Broth­ er Charneco now \ ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife, Sara. Simon Johannsson Billy Scott Tom Foster Seafarer Simon Johannsson, 64, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1944, and he began shipping out as bosun in 1945. A native of Iceland, Brother Johannsson now .Tiakes his home in Chesapeake, Va. with his wife, Geral­ dine. He ships from the port of Norfolk. Seafarer Billy Scott, 48, has been an SIU member since 1960, and he started shipping out as bosun in 1970. A native of Texas, Brother Scott now makes his home in Hawthorne, Calif, with his wife. Donna. He ships from the port of Wilmington. Seajarer Tom Foster, 54, has been shipping with the SIU since 1944, and he began sailing as bosun in 1947. A native of Baltimore, \He now makes his \home in Solomons, \Md. with his wife, Lillian. Brother Foster ships from the port of Norfolk. Luciano Alfeo Russell Caruthers John Stout Richard Kidd .Seafarer Richard Kidd, 37, has been shipping with the SIU since 1961, and he began sailing as bosun in 1974. A native of Virginia, Brother Kidd now ships from the port of Baltimore where he makes his home with his wife, Mar­ garet. Robert Meloy f, i r Seafarer Robert Meloy, 54, has been a member of the SW since 1946, and he began shipping out as bosun in1952. A native of Ohio, Brother Me­ loy now ships from the port of Seattle where he makes his home with his wife, Geraldine. c Albert Packert Seafarer Albert Packert, 54, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1944, and began shipping as bosun in 1945. A native of New York, Brother Packert ships from that port and continues to re­ Lv ;v' f, side there. Seafarer John Stout, 33, has been an SIU member since 1962, and he began sailing as bosun in 1967. A native of Georgia, Brother Stout now ships from the port of New Orleans where he makes his home with his wife, Linda. WUIlam Jefferson Seafarer William Jefferson, 33, has been an SIU mem­ ber since 1963, and began shipping out as bosun in 1969. A native of Oklahoma, Brother Jefferson now makes his home in Texas. He ships from the port of Houston. 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program 6 New Book Members Achieving their full 'A' books this month through the SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program conducted at both Piney Point and Headquarters are six more Seafarers. They are Luciano Alfeo, Bernard Burge, Russ Caruthers, Ron Echeverio, Otis Eddings and Mo­ hammed Mohsin Hussein. This brings the total number of Seafarers who have completed the program to 221. The program was started to prepare our members for the innovations on the new vessels under construction and to maintain the Union's tradition of pro- viding well-trained, qualified Seafarers for all our contracted ships. Another purpose of the program is t6 give our membership a better 'under­ standing of SIU operations, as well as our problems and the best methods to deal with them. By upgrading themselves through the program, they are helping to insure the strength of this Union, a strength which rises out of a solid membership which understands their industry and their Union's role in that industry. I Seafarer Luciano Alfeo has been shipping in the en­ gine department with the SIU for six years. Before at­ tending the 'A' Sen­ iority Upgrading [Program Brother ^ Alfeo upgraded to QMED at Piney Point. Brother Alfeo is a native of Genoa, Italy and lives in New Jersey with his wife, Vera and their four children. He ships from the port of New York. Otis Eddings, Jr. Bernard Bui^ Ronald Echeverio Seafarer Bernard Burge has been sail­ ing with the SIU since 1968. A mem­ ber of the blackgang, Brother Burge received his QMED endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974. Brother Burge is a native of Carriere, Miss, and now lives in Picayune, Miss, with his wife, Margaret. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Ron Echeverio has been shipping with the SIU for four years. Sailing in the stew­ ard department as a Cook and Baker, Brother Echeverio obtained a third cook's endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. A native and resident of California, Md., Brother Echeverio ships from the port of New York. Page 26 12 More Bosuns Graduate Seafarer Otis Eddings, Jr. graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School' in 1970 and began sailing in the engine department. Before attending the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, Brother Eddings returned to Piney Point to earn his QMED endorsement. Brother Ed­ dings is a native and resident of Bloomfield, N.J. He ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Russell Caruthers has been sailing with the SIU since his graduation from the New York Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1968. A Navy vet­ eran, Brother Caru­ thers ships as an AB. Brother Caruthers, a native and resident of Middleport, Ohio, ships from the port of Seattle. Mohammed Mohsin Hussein Seafarer Moham­ med Mohsin Hus­ sein began sailing with the SIU in the steward department in 1970. Shipping as a third cook, Brother Hussein earned that en­ dorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School before attend­ ing the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram. Brother Hussein ships from the port of New York and lives in Dear­ born, Mich. He is a native of Dalih, Aden in P.D.R. of Yemen. Seafarers Log �Following are the names and home ports of the 367 Seafarers who have successfully completed the SIU Bosuns Recertification Program. These men have, gone aboard our contracted ships to lead the SIU unlicensed crews, and they have held informative meetings, settled beefs, answered questions and con­ tributed toward smoother voyages. Abulay, Edmund Philadelphia Adams, John, New Yorii Aguiar, JesefNew Yoih Alexander, A. 6., Houston Allen, Enos, San Francisco Allen, J. W., Seattle Altstatt, John, Houston Amat, Kasffloin, New York Anderson, Alfred, Norfolk Anderson, Chester New York Anderson, Edgar, New York Annls, George, New Orleans Antonlou, Angelo, New York Aponte, Felix, New York Arena, Louis, New Orleans Armada, Alfonso, Baltimore Atkinson, David, Seattle Backrak, Daniel, Wilmington Baker, Elmer, Houston Baker, William, Houston Bankston, Claude, New Orleans Barnes, Anthony, Norfolk Barnhill, Elmer, HoustSh Barrlal, Pablo, New Orleans Baudoln, James, Houston Beavers, Normani New Orleans Bechlivanis, Nicholas, New York Beck, Arthur, San Francisco Beeching, Marlon, Houston Berger, David, Norfolk Berepia, John, Philadelphia Bergeria, Steve, Philadelphia Beye, Jan, New York Bobaiek, William, Houston Bojko, Stanley, San Francisco Boland, James, San Francisco Bonefont, Eduardo, San Juan Boney, Andrew, Norfolk Bourgot, Albert, Mobile Bousson, Gene, New York Bowman, Jack, Seattle Boyle, Charles, New Orleans Braunstein, Herbert, Wilmington Brendle, Mack, Houston Broadus, Ray, Mobile Broadus, Robert Mobile Brooks, Tom, New York Browning, Ballard, Baltimore Bryan, Ernest, Houston Bryant, Vernon, Tampa Burch, George, New Orleans Burgos, Juan, New York Burke, George, New York Burnette, Perry, Tampa Burton, Ronald, New York Busalackl, Joseph, Jacksonville Bushong, William, Seattle Butterton, Walter, Norfolk Butts, Bobby, Mobile Butts, Hurmon, Houston Byrne, William, New York Cain, Hubert, Mobile Caldeira, Anthony, Houston Bosun s Honor Roll at 367 Calogeros, Demetrlos. Seattle Campbell, Arthur, New Orleans Carbone, Victor, San Juan Carey, John, New York Casanueva, Michael, New Orleans Castro, Gulllermo, San Juan Charneco, Frank, New Orleans Cheshire, James, Jacksonville Chestnut, Donald, Mobile Chlasson, Richard, New Orleans ChlllnskI, Tadeusz, Wilmington Chrlstenberry, Richard, San Francisco Chrlstensen, Christian, San Francisco Christiansen, Egon, San Francisco CIsleckl, John, San Francisco Clegg, William, New York Cofone, William, Wilmington Cole, Lonnle, Norfolk Colson, James, Seattle Compton, Walter, Norfolk Cooper, Fred, Mobile Cousins, Walter, Wilmington Craddock, Edwin, New Orleans Crawford, William, Jacksonville Cross, Malcolm, Wilmington Curlew, Jack, Yokohama Curry, Leon, Jacksonville Dakin, Eugene, Boston D'AmIco, CharJes, Houston Oammeyer, Dan, New York Darvllle, Richard, Houston Davles, John, New York Davis, James, Seattle Delgado, Julio, New York Dickinson, David, Mobile Dixon, James, Mobile Donovan, Joseph, Boston Doty, Albert, New Orleans Drake, Woodrow, Seattle Drewes, Peter, New York Duet, Maurice, Houston Dunn, Beverly, Mobile Eckert, Arne, Seattle Eddlns, John, Baltimore Edelmon, Bill, Houston Engelund, Clayton, New York Falrcloth, Charles, Mobile Farhl, Israel, Houston Fell, William, New York Ferrera, Raymond, New Drieans FInklea, George, Jacksonville Flowers, Eugene, New York Foster, Floron, New Drieans Foster, James, Mobile Foster, Tom, Norfolk FotI, Sebastian, Wilmington Francum, Carl, Baltimore Frey, Charles, Jacksonville Funk, William, New York Furr, John, Houston Gahagan, Kenneth, Houston Gallagher, John, Philadelphia Garner, James, New Orleans Garza, Peter, Houston Gavin, Joseph, Houston Glanglordano, Donato, Philadelphia Glannlotls, John, New York Glllaln, Robert, Jacksonville Gillikin, Leo, San Francisco Gomez, Jose, New York Gonzalez, Callxto, San Juan Gonzalez, Jose, New York Gorbea, Robert, New York Gorman, James, New York Gosse, Fred, San Francisco Green, John, Baltimore Greenwood, Perry, Seattle Grima, Vincent, New York Guadamud, Luis, New Orleans Gustavson, Walter, New York Hager, Bertll, New York Hale, William, New Orleans Hanback, Burt New York Hanstvedt, Alfred, New York Harrington, Arthur, Boston Harvey, Lee J., New Orleans Hawkins, Tom, Seattle Hazel, John, New Orleans Heggarty, Tom, New York Hellman, Karl, Seattle Hicks, Donald, New York Hllburn, Thomas, Mobile HIM, Charles, Houston HIrsh, Burton, Baltimore Hodges, Raymond, Mobile Hodges, Raymond W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Holt, Tom, New York Homka, Stephen, New York Hovde, Ame, Philadelphia HuntH.C., Houston Hunter, John, Mobile lp>3n, Oria, New York James, Calvain, New York Jandora, Stanley, New York Jansson, Sven, New York Japper, John, New York Jefferson, William Houston Johannsson, Simon, Norfolk Johnson, Fred, Mobile Johnson, Ravaughn, Houston Jordan, Clifton, New Orleans Joseph, Loyal, Philadelphia Joyner, William, Houston Justus, Joe, Jacksonville Kadzlola, Stefan, New York Karatzas, Tom, Baltimore Karlsson, Bo, New York Kelsey, Tom, San Francisco Kerageorglou, Antolne, New Orleans Kerngood, Morton, Baltimore Kldd, Richard, Baltimore KIngsley, Jack, San Francisco Klelmola, William, New York Knight, Bruce, Norfolk Knoles, Raymond, San Francisco Koen, John, Mobile Konis, Perry, New York Koza, Leo, Baltimore KrawczynskI, Stanley, Jacksonville La France, Dave, New York Lambert, Reldus, New Orleans Landron, Manuel, San Juan Lasnansky, Andrew, San Francisco La Soya, Ellgio, Houston Lasso, Robert, San Juan Latapie, Jean, New Orleans Lavolne, Raymond, Baltimore Lawton, Woodrow, Baltimore Leake, Herbert, Baltimore LeClaIr, Walter W., New York Lee, Hans,.Seattle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Lewis, Jesse, Seattle LIbby, George, New Orleans LIbby, Herbert, New York LIneberry, Carl, Mobile Logan, John, Mobile Lolk, Peter, Baltimore Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Magoulas, Gus, New York Maldonado, Basllo, Baltlmoro Manning, Denis, Seattle Martlneau, Tom, Seattio Matthey, Nell, Yokohama Mattloll, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Drieans McCollom, John, Boston McCorvey, Durell, Jacksonville McDonald, John, New Drieans McGarry, Frank, Philadelphia McGlnnIs, Arthur, New Orleans McHale,J. J„ New York McKlnney, Melville, Philadelphia Mears, Ferlton, New York Meehan, William, Norfolk Meffert, Roy, Jacksonville Meloy, Robert, Seattle Mendoza, DImas, San Juan Merrill, Charles, Mobile MIcbael, Joseph, Baltimore MIgnano, Ben, Wilmington Miller, Clyde, Seattle Mitchell, William, Jacksonville MIze, Cyril, San Francisco Mladonlch, Ernest, New Orleans Moen, Irwin, Baltimore Monardo, Sylvester, New Orleans Moore, Asa, New York Moore, John, Houston Morales, Esteban, New York Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Morris, William, Jacksonville Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mollis, James, Mobile Murry, Ralph, San Francisco Myrex, Luther, Mobile Nash, Walter, New York Nelson, Jack, Jacksonville Nicholson, Eugene, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn, New York Northcutt, James, San Francisco Nuckols, Billy, New York O'Brien, William, New York O'Connor, William, Seattle Ohannaslan, John, Jacksonville Olbrantz, Leonard, Jacksonville Olesen, Carl, San Francisco Olson, Fred, San Francisco Olson, Maurice, Boston Oromaner, Albert, San Francisco O'Rourke, Robert, Houston Owen, Burton, Houston Owens, Clarence, New Orleans Pacbeco, Hermlnio, New York Packert, Albert, New York Palino, Anthony, New York Palmer, Nick, San Francisco Paradise, Leo, New York Parker, James, Houston Parker, William, New Orleans Pate, Luther, New York Peavoy, Floyd, New Orleans Pedersen, Otto, New Orleans Pehler, Frederick, Mobile Pence, Floyd, Houston Perry, Wallace, Jr., San Francisco Pierce, Jobn, Phlladelpbia Polanco, Luis, New York Pollanen, VIekko, New Orleans Poulsen, Vemer, Seattle Pressly, Donald, New York Price, Blllle, Norfolk Pryor, Clarence, Mobile PuchalskI, Kaslmir, San Francisco Pugllsl, Joseph, New York Pulllam, James, San Francisco Radlcb, Anthony, New Drieans Rains, Horace, Houston Rallo, Salvador, New Orleans Reeves, William, Mobile RIchburg, Joseph, Mobile Rlhn, Ewing, New Orleans Riley, William, San Francisco RInguette, Albert, San Francisco Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Robinson, William, Seattle Rodrlgues, Lancelot, San Juan Rodriguez, Frank, New York Rodriguez, Ovidio, New York Ruiz, Alejandro, San Juan Ruley, Edward, Baltimore Sanchez, Manuel, New York Sanford, Tommie, Houston Sawyer, Alfred, Norfolk Schwarz, Robert, Mobile Scott, Billy, Wilmington Self, Thomas, Baltimore Sellx, Floyd, San Francisco Sernyk, Peter, New York Sheets, James, Baltimore Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Shorten, James, San Francisco Showers, William, San Francisco Sierra, Emillo, San Francisco SIpsey, Robert San Francisco Smith, Lester, Norfolk Smith, Vertis, Tampa Sokol, Stanley, San Francisco Sorel, Johannes, Jacksonvlllo Spuron, John, San Francisco Stanford, Glen, New Orleans Stockmarr, Sven, New York Stout, John, New Orleans Suchockl, Leonard, San Francisco Swearlngen, Barney, Jacksonville SwIderskI, John, New York Tetl, Frank, New York Theiss, Roy, Mobile Tbomas, Lloyd, San Francisco Thompson, Carl, Houston Thompson, Cla^on, New Orleans Thompson, J. R., Houston Thrasher, Julius, New Orleans TIcer, Dan, San Francisco Tillman, William, San Francisco TIrelll, Enrico, New York Todd, Raymond, New Orleans Tolentino, Ted, San Francisco Troche, Gregory, Mobile Turner, Paul, New Orleans Uccl, Peter, San Francisco Velazquez, William, New York Walker, Fred, Baltimore Walker, Tom, Houston Wallace, Edward, New York Wallace, Ward, Jaeksonvnie Wallace, William, Mobile Walters, Herwood, New York Wardlaw, Richard, Houston Ware, Dick, Houston Waters, Aubrey, Seattle Weaver, Harold, Houston Welch, Macon, Houston Whitmer, Alan, New York WIngfleld, P. 6., Jacksonville Woods, Malcolm, San Francisco Workman, Homer, New Orleans Worley, John, San Francisco Wymbs, Luke, New York Zaragoza, Roberto, New York Zeloy, Joseph, New Orleans lii'i \"r. • 'A' Seniority Honor Roll Now Seafarers wiuf have completed the'A\Sei}i<Fi^ Mpgrv^ing Pt'ogratn ing them good, informed Union menders. These nim ate take theWegate^s fob aboard :JI|aiRI^|iliMN^:BMdl' Dflkarl, David, Deck Damithen. Francis, Engine CaimUters, Russell, Deck Da$tM^phen,Deck ftiimid,Bte,DMk Amos, Allan, Deck tMsflai«h^Jid»ea,Deek jtndmpmt P. Jo EafiRV Diarfc, Barrett, Deck JMtitoiDaniel; Colanieio, Joseph, Deck Cenife, Kevin, Engine Aiimid, Deck J^ Eng^ Doitill. Nul, Engine Cosentinej Dominic. Deck jlirtot Themss,Deck Ceyik> IW<^hj«l, EngM Sfbiter, AM, Engine Canningbam, Robert^ Beck fean,P.t..De6R Curran, John,Deck Beau^ Arthur, Engnt Daniel, WadsvMirth, Engne Be]iiapr/WiHliffl.$tim Otvls, WHllam, Deck s, WIHIam, Deck Day, John, Engino Derke, Michael, Englho JIackiok, Richard, Engbw Blasquez, Srsgoiy, EnMn. Deskins, William, Steward Bohanmn, Christnpher, Engine DIsIng, Maximo, Engine Doblouf, James, Engine Bolen, James. Deck Dukebart, David, Engiiie Bolen, Timothy, Deck Ecbeverlo, Ronald, Steward Boles, John, Engne Eddlngs, Oils, Jr., Engine Srackbill, Russell, Deck Edgell, Pat, Engine Brooke, George, Engine Egeiand, Ralph, Deck Bruschini, Mario, Steward Elliott, Byron, Engine Buiiie, Bernard, Engine Escudero, Tomas, Engine. Burke, Lee Roy, Engne Esposlto, Gennaro, Engine Burke, Timothy, Deck EwIng, Larry, Steward Burnette, Barney, Steward Farmer, William, Deck B«'tsh, Rlchaiiil, Engine Farragut, John, Deck ; Demmuso, Frank. Deck April, 1976 iMrett; Gerald, GteMrd flbii,Mrioii, Deck foinflHe, James, fogine iyk,DM,D««k FreMium, Michael, Beck Frhd, Peter, Engino Frost, Stephen, Deck Galka, Thomas, Ettgne GalbiherrPatrM, Beck GaWano, Marco, Oe^ Garay,Stephen, Beck ; GOicia, Robert, Deck Gnilam, Robert, Steward 6etay,Raul, Steward ^ Bower, David, Engine '•••V Graham, Patrick, Deck Grimes. M. Ro Deck Grisham, Steve, Deck Haipr,ken, Deck Hale, Earnest, Deck Halter, John, Engine Harris, Natiiantel, Engine Hanks, Fletcher, Engine Hart, Ray, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Hoick, Carroll, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Hooks, Bobby, Steward Humason, Jon, Deck Hummarick, James, Jr., Steward Hussein, Mohammed, Steward HutcMnsbn, Richm'd, Jr., Eiwl lllson, James,Engne Jvey, D.E.,fifglne Joe, William, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Johnson, Oscar, Steward Jones, Loggette, Dojrit Jones, Nelson Cory, Steward Jentoi, Carson, Deck Xanavos, Panagirtis, EiqifaM Kognoy, Thomas, Englnor iiteite, Robert, Deck lloy, John, Deck !ly, John, Deck |Korney,Pahl, Engine iJtlrirsey, Charies, Engno ^lttteson,LB..Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Kenetes, Johnnie, Dock ' Kune. Lawrence, Deck Kundrat, Joseph, Steward Lamphere, Thomas, Engino Lancr, Ronnie, Engne Lang, Gary, Deck Lauibiin, Douglas, Engine LeClair, Lester, Steward^ Lehmann, Arthur, Deck Lentsch, Robert. Deck Lesko, Samuel, Deck Long, Alton, Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck' Makarewicz, Richard, Engine MallDry.Artbnr, Dock itennliqf, Henry, SMumd MMsiad, MlMoif. SMinrd rfltooMM.AHlteok-v ••-:^•;: • £Mdtedrew, Alartin, fogno McCahe, John, Engine NMabe,T.J.,Eii^ MctMten^ J«m^ MillGl, Robert, Dock Minlx,R.G., Jr., Engine Mirantb, John,Engino tlMe^ Engino "A' : put this new knowledge to Stevens, Btiane,^BMi Jl«Mnw.Bott,BigiiM IteMim, tehn. MlM ltlptey,«Nlliam,Oock Rivors,Smn,&Bgteo RoB^ James, Deck Ret^ez, Charles, EMM RodrMbZ'Hvbter, Emjjne Rtecers. Gooifn, Engine Ri^SBiye,i«iM BiM^Baldwett, Jt^, Eteftee^ SMte]^ RobOil, Jr., EiigiW Sanders, Carry. Eiqjhp BiiiNieiv Alfred,Deck Meete,C.M.,OoGk Sha^ Moore, George, Deck Sisnr, Luclen, Deck Moore, James, EnMne Shaw, Ronald,Engine Meore, Peter, Engtee Mlfast, Geeife, Deck Moore, William, Deck SImonetti, Joseph, Steward Mortier, WIHIam. Dtek Simpson, Spnrgeen, Engine Mouton, Terry, Engine SIsk, Keith, Deck Nohla. Mickey, Deck Smith, D. 6., Stewed Nuotio, Ken, Deck Smith, Robert, Deck Dsteander, Duane, Deck Snyder, John, Engine Pointer, Philip, Engine . Spelt, Gary, Engino Paioumbis, Nikolaos. Engine Papageorgiou, Dimitrios, Engine Spell. Joseph, Deck Spencer, Craig, Engine Parker, Jason, Deck Spencer, H. 0., Engine Perkins, Cy, Deck . Springfield, Harry, Steward Petrick, L., Engine • Stanfleld, Pete, Deck Poletti, Pierangeio, Deck Stauter, David, Engine Prasinos. George, Deck . Mew», Ntek" SvMtea, Kvetoslav, EngM Sxeihert. RtewarB^ Tanner, Leroy, EMib Ttqte^Bwieii Stewed Teii, George, EnMne Thomas, RnhertEREiite Thomas, Timettj^ DoMtr^ Traiecr, Robert, Dc«k Trott, UewoRyn, Englno^p lltterhack.Urry.Deck s; Vain, 'Miomas, DeiA Vaiten, Sidn^, Engine t Vanyl, Thomas, Stewardji VaMMez, Jose, EM«e -I V«ios,G^,EnMne Venus, Steve, Steward > Vukmlf, George, Deck » Walker, Marvin, Engine Wambacb, Albert, Deck Wass, KSaus, Steward Waugaman, Jerry, Engino Wayman, Lee, Deck Wliheim, Mark, Engine Wilson, Richard, Steward Wilson, Robert, Engine Wolfe, John, Deck Woodcock, Wayne, Steward Woodhouse, Ashton, Engine Wright, Charlie. Engine Zukier, Hans, Engine , Page 27 • •' Fu J HI �For a Better Job Today I t ! I Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN The course of instruction is four weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Able Seaman—12 Months —Any Waters or Able Seaman—Unlim­ ited—Any Waters. Course Requirements: Able Seaman 12 Months—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 12 months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Seaman • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Able Seaman Unlimited—Any Waters. You must: • Be 19 years of age • Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seamarr 12 Months • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements. Starting Dates: May 27, September 2. QUARTERMASTER The course of instruction certification as Quartermaster Basic Navigation instruction ..^adar; Loran; Fathometer; leading to consists of to include RDF; and The Harry Lixncieherg' also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited— Any Waters). Starting Dates: April 29, August 2. LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction is two weeks in length and leads to the Coast Guard en­ dorsement of Lifeboatman. Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: April 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 2, 16, 30; October 14, 28. Engine Department QMED-Any Rating The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as QMED—Any Rating is eight weeks in length and includes instruction leading to the Coast Guard endorsements which comprise this rating. Course Requirements: You must show Graduates Get Lifeboat Ticket Instructor Chuck Dwyer (left) is here with his Lifeboat Course grads recently of (I. to r.)r Robert Benson; John Bishop; Nirgilo Rivera; Angel Ortiz, and Mohamed Hussein. Did You Know... Last month 38 Seafarers up­ graded their skills, earning power and job security through the vocational courses at HLSS. The Lundeherg School has an upgrading course to meet your career needs, too! evidence of-^six months seatime in at least one engine department rating. Starting Dates: April 29; May 27; June 24; July 22. FOWT The course is four weeks in length and leads to endorsement as Fireman, Watertender, and/or Oiler. Course Requirements: If you have a Wiper endorsement only, you must: • Be able to pass the prescribed physi­ cal, including eyesight requirements 6 ABs Get Their Sheepskins Piney Point Instructor Chuck Dwyer (extreme left) stand by on Dec. 23 with his AB graduates of (kneeling I. to r.): John Quirke and Tom Russell and (standing I. to r.): Tom Dreyling; Eddie Hendrix, and Wilbur "Doc" Adams. Not shown in the photo is Paul Brittingham. • Have six months seatime as Wiper, OR Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper • If you have an engine department rat­ ing there are no requirements. Starting Dates: July 12. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: • Engine department personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating • Deck and steward department per­ sonnel must hold a rating in their department. Starting Dates: May 27, October !. ADVANCED ELECTRICAL PROCEDURES The course of instruction in Advanced Electricity consist of classroom and prac­ tical on-the-job training. This includes an introduction to Electrical power sys­ tems, meters, D.C. and A.C. motors and generators as well as trouble shooting, preventive maintenance and emergency repair procedures. The practical training will include the building and testing of various D.C. and A.A. motors and their various D.C. and A.C. motors and their controllers together with the use of multi­ meters, clamp-on ammeters and the megger. Upon completion of the course a Harry Lundeberg School certificate of completion will be issued. Course Requirements: Must hold QMED-any rating. Starting Date: May 3. A College Career Is Available to Yon One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. I ;• 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may Application requirements are geared develop a trade or skill which would im­ for the man who has been out of school prove your performance aboard ship as several years, so you will only be com­ well as help you obtain a better paying peting with other seamen with similar job when you are ashore. educational backgrounds. The awards are Eligibility requirements are as follows: granted in April, but you should begin 1. Have not less than two years of your application process now. actual employment on vessels of These are the scholarships offered: companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan. 1. Four-year college degree scholar-, 2. Have one day of employment on'a ship. This award is in the amount vessel in the sixth-month period of $10,000. Page 28 immediately preceding date of ap­ plication. 3. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 A College Ediicatloii For Your Cliilciren Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �":x' For Job Security Tomorrow Scliool Of Steward Department Steward Department All Steward Department Courses Lead To Certification By HLSS. CHIEF STEWARD The course of instruction is six weeks long and covers ali phases of Steward De­ partment management and operation. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • Three years seatime in a rating above 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months seatime as chief cook and hold HLS certifi­ cates of completion for each program OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, six months seatime as cook and baker, six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold HLS cer­ tificates of completion for the cook and baker and chief cook programs OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook, 12 months seatime as cook and baker, and six months sea­ time as chief cook and hold an HLS certificate of completion for the chief cook program. Starting Dates: April 29; June 10; July 22; September 2; October 14. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the prep­ aration of soups, sauces, meats, seafoods, and gravies. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as cook and baker OR • Three years seatime in the steward department, with six months as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months as cook and baker OR • 12 months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and six months sea­ time as cook and baker and hold a certificate of completion for the HLS cook and baker training program. Starting Dates: Starting Dates: May 13; June 24; August 5; September 16; October 28. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any change will he noted in the LOG. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Do What Nearly 50 Of Your Fellow Seafarers Have Done ... COOK AND BAKER ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of breakfast foods, breads, desserts, and pastries. The course of instruction is six weeks in length and students specialize in the selection and preparation of vegetables and salads. Course Requirements: All candidates must have twelve months seatime in the steward department. OR three months sea­ time in the steward department and be a graduate of the HLS entry rating program. Course Requirements: All candidates must have seatime and/or training in com­ pliance with one of the following: • 12 months seatime as a 3rd cook or assistant cook OR • 24 months in the steward department with six months as a 3rd cook or as­ sistant cook OR • Six months seatime as 3rd cook or assistant cook and hold a certificate of completion from the HLS assist­ ant cook training program. e. X -- Starting Dates: May 27; July 8; August 19; September 30. These Courses Will Be Start­ ing Soon: • Diesels • Operation of Reefers Starting Dates: April 29; May 13, 27; June 10. 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 2, 16, 30; October 14, 28. Watch the Seafarers Log for Starting Dates UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. Date of Birth __ (Last) (Middle) (First) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone #_ (City) (Zip Code) (State) Book Number (Area Code) Seniority Date Book Was Issued Port Presently .Registered In_ .Port Issued. Endorsement(s) Now Held. Social Security #. .-^<1 Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) Entry Program: From. .to. 'I. i Endorsement(s) Received (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. , Endorsement(s) Received .to. (Dates Attended) "A high school diploma is something I've always wanted." Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: William Lopez • • • • "For the first time now, when I read a book, I really notice the punctuation. I understand math and lan­ guage much better, too. In fact, I actually enjoy math." • LNG/LPG • Diesel • Welder Thomas Maher Get the reading, writing and math skills you need for job security and upgrading through the high . school equivalency (GEO) program at the Harry Lundeberg School. It only takes four to eight weeks, and your Brothers can tell you that it's really worth it! Interested? Pick up a copy of the pre­ test kit in your port or write to this address: Margaret Nalen, Director Academic Education Department Harry Lundeherg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 When you complete the test, return it to the Lundeberg School. HLS will tell you the results and give you an estimate of the length of time you'll need to com­ plete the GED program. REMEMBER! This test is not to see April, 1976 DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman who scores high or low. It helps HLS de­ sign a study program just for you—a pro­ gram that our teachers will help you, as an individual, to follow. So apply today. It's easy to qualify. Just make sure that you have: 1. One year of seatime. 2. Your initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues or loans, paid in full. Your classes will be small (usually just six to eight students). You'll get lots of individual help. And completing the GED program opens the door to the other edu­ cational opportunities that the SIU has for you. A.high school diploma is the first step towards qualifying for one of the three scholarships for Seafarers that are offered each year. STEWARD • Asst. Cook • Cook & Baker • Chief Cook • Steward ENGINE • QMED • FOWT • Dk. Mech. ADVANCED COURSES • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 • "-I'I I Page 29 �'='^. 'V) ^ f' I r . A. "A 8 FOWTs Finish Course Eight more of the fireman-watertenders who finished the Lundeberg School course recently pose with Instructor Greg Stabrylla (2nd left). They are (front I. to r.); Eugene Desnoyers; Leonard McArthy; William Sullivan, and Don Smith. In the background (I. to r.), on the deck of the training ship Sonny Simmons, are: Mike Derrange; Mike Patton; Robert Scotten, and Ray Sims. ABs Complete HLSS Class Head of the Piney Point Deck Department Paul Allman (left) proudly stands with his latest graduating class of ABs of (front I. to r.): Max Hilgren; Heine Morales, and Richard Lewis. In the back row (I. to r.) are: George Coyer; Daniel James; William Coyer; Nathan Sumrall, and Mark Davis. Lifeboaters Get Sheepskins ® Instructor Tom Doyle (front center) is glad to take a photo with his class of lifeboat graduates of (front I. to r.): Joe Kastner, and Ray Sims. Eugene Des­ noyers; Al Burns, Jr., and Joseph Shuler are in the rear of the picture. 6 Welders Piney Point Crads The six new welder graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md. pose for a photo with Instructor Greg Stabrylla (rear 2nd left). They are (front I. to r.): Robert Benson; Charles Reis, and Peter Moore. Rear (I. to r.) are: Eric Sager; Juan Ration, and Bob Gajewski. Page 30 Congrafulates Cooks . .. . , ... ,, ......... • - "-Jt.' : . HLSS Vice President Mike Sacco (extreme right) extends a congratulatory handshake to Assistant Cook grad John Loprete recently. Other new assistant cooks who got the gladhand for completing the course are (I. to r.): Ahmed Alammari; Juan Toro; Joe Evans, and Carlos Arboledo. 5 Graduate As QMEDs In the front row (I. to r.) are QMED grads Lloyd Shaw; Willis E. Miller, and George Bermeo as they wound up their schooling at the Piney Point school. In the rear row (I. to r.) are: David McGarrity; Engine Department Instructor Jack Parcel, and John Algina. Seafarers Log �m 1 w Strong in Peace and War f Whv America! I IMeeds a Merchant Marine < ^ I f I i ' •1 f The U.S. merchant marine is essen­ tial to this country's security and eco­ nomic well-being and yet few Ameri­ cans outside of the industry realize the importance of maintaining a mod­ ern, viable American fleet. In fact, many Americans know little about our merchant marine beyond a few fuzzy misconceptions about tramp steamers calling on exotic ports, and some even believe that the merchant marine is actually another branch of the Armed Services. During World War II, and again during the Korean and Vietnam con­ flicts, Americans were given dramatic proof of the necessity of maintaining a fleet that is capable of meeting a national emergency. pose almost half of our total fleet the most efficient in the world. Not only does the American mer­ chant marine provide an energyefficient method of moving cargo, but it also has taken the initiative to protact our fragile marine environment by developing and using double bot­ toms on tankers, ballast separation systems, sophisticated navigation equipment end other pollution-abate­ ment devices. These devices are backed up by the American seaman who is uni­ versally acknowledged to be one of the best trained seafarers and who has helped the U.S. fleet maintain one of the world's best maritime safety records. There are also intangible, but nevertheless important, advantages that the U.S. would gain by com­ mitting itself to supporting a mer­ chant fleet comparable with our position as a major world power. The Soviet Union has already rec­ ognized the value of a large modern fleet in making its presence felt throughout the world and in enhanc­ ing its prestige as a great world power. Great Sacrifice In all three cases, only through great sacrifice and at great cost, could American shipbuilders meet the sudden demand for new cargo tonnage. And even then, manning these ships with enough experienced, trained sailors was impossible and many sailed with dangerously small or untrained crews. But just as the public and some Government officials forgot the les­ son of World War II and of the Korean War, the fact that 95 percent of the cargo moved across the oceans to Vietnam during the war years was carried by merchant ships, is being quickly forgotten. Some Americans believe that the U.S. merchant marine is too expen­ sive to maintain, and yet there is little oppdsitidn to funding large Army and National Guard reserves. Considered in this light, the Ameri­ can merchant marine is a real bar­ gain. It provides the U.S. with the flexibility to meet sudden national security emergencies just as the Na­ tional Guard and Army Reserve do, and yet pays it own way instead of being paid. Vital Economic Role reminded of the sharp increase in oil product prices that OPEC could de­ mand because of the world's depend­ ence on their oil. Yet how many realize that Amer­ ica, as the world's largest importer and exporter, depends on ships to carry 99 percent of its intercontinental foreign trade. The sharp, sudden increase in OPEC oil prices should serve as an example of what could happen if we do not maintain a healthy American merchant marine to assure that the freight rates for our exports and the delivered price of our imports are not solely determine by foreign carriers or foreign govenments and that we are never cut off from vital raw materials. Contributes to Growth But not only does our merchant marine protect our economy from ad­ verse foreign influences, it also makes many important contributions to the growth of that economy. Considered in terms of jobs, it em­ ploys 67,000 Americans in seafaring jobs and 88,000 in shipyard jobs, all generating Federal, state and local The American fleet also plays a vital, constructive role in protecting this country's economic well-being and security. Few Americans need be told of the disastrous effects of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries' (OPEC) decision to raise oil prices. Every time they put gas in their car or pay their utility bill, Americans are taxes, and is also a major consumer of U.S. produced goods and services. Without a U.S.-flag fleet, the dollars paid for freight import and export would all be exported from the U.S., draining billions of dollars from our economy over the course of years and contributing significantly to a deficit in our balance of payments. Domestically, the U.S". merchant marine carries 27 percent of the na­ tion's total domestic commerce, pro­ viding the most economical and most energy efficient mode of transporting freight. Innovations in hull and power plant design are making this segment Of our fleets even more efficient, helping to keep consumer costs on the prodducts they carry down and further conserving our limited energy sup­ plies. Leads in Technology The U.S. deep sea fleet has also led the world in technological innovation, designing and constructing the first container and barge-carrying ships, as well as other new vessels and cargo handling concepts that have made the modern ships which com­ Plays Vital Role The U.S. merchant marine has played a vital part in the first 200 years of America's existence and, as Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) told Congress, "We are making a disas­ trous and tragic blunder if we allow our position on the sea lanes and port areas of the world to be further weak­ ened and eroded while the Red bloc naval and merchant fleets grow in numbers, might and pride." Whether the American i^ople know it or not, they need the U.S. merchant marine. They need it to fall back on in times of war and to train men in peacetime for the contingen­ cies of war. They need it to insure that U.S. business has unhampered access ta world markets and to pro­ tect our economy from foreign manip­ ulation. They need it to keep the cost of moving domestic goods down by conserving energy and to provide the best protection available for our marine environment. And they need a strong, healthy merchant marine to strengthen our position in the eyes of the rest of the world as a great global pov/er. 2 r 'V t' 'I Page 31 April, 1976 •: ? f| , ** li t, H aOi >> ,I. •« >, •« '• •» • . % t V < -J "k -i I, } 4 I. .|i I' * » « » �'•J • • .. }'• :. ;r-V^-> ^. • .• • - ,• . aa« laiaadWatars Diatrlat * APL-GIO uncial iMiliUaatiMi af tkaSBAPAMBmS IMTBKNATIONAL UNION*Atlaatia, Oalf, It I i The following Seafarers and other concerned fs8 ih m, have m in parfii^dHng m political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and pur social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1976, (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc,, for political activities. The m&^ effective way the trade unionist can take part in politicsU ihroughvoluntary political contribjudwns,) Seven fww important it is to the SlU's voice be hm the Halls of CPrigre0 have contributed $200, one has contributed $$00, md one $600, For the rest of the year the LOG wiU be ru^lng the^^D hono>r rotts because tha Unio^ in the upcoming because of the 1976 eleetipns^ur be protected. . SPAD Honor Roll ,V. A]^bia,X AUCHJ J. |Aiiial,K. AwoyOjS. Atk&i80D,D. A* 5 •- , •'«t 1.1, Belltoger,W# BergenasJ, BeiiisteiH, A. J^ornssoii, A. Blanton, M. r: i re,C. ;,7 ': KowHowitch, W. KottvardaSyJ. Laf^atcejBC ,|Lc^iL: FunkjW* Garay,^ Garda^ILE '.f B* J|^d|%IS8£,R. ^itin,T.X ft|avdoBe5& McGartoeyj G, McCIintoa,!*!. McElroy,E.L. Jftondo,C. Rny,B. Moj?iis,E.W. NasiljW. $1100 Honor Roll HoinkOfS. $300 Honor Roll Psdadhio^Fy Paradise, L« Pattoa,&M.' Payne, 0» 1 Pefali^,R.E. Peiez, J. Peth,C.L. PdlliyEK y^* Christenberry,R. A. $600 Honor Roll Pomerlane, R. S Conley, MMsgr. Aposfleship of the Sea myy-: $200 Honor Roll Kas^ia, A. f : Kt«e,B.W; .M . Book No.. State .Zip Code SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union ' concepts. In conhKtlon with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politlcial candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contributiorr may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or P' .condition of rnembership in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employ® contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers or SPAD at the above address, certified mail within thirty days of the contribution for Investigation and appropr ale action and refund, if Involuntary. Support SPAD to protect end further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, O.C.) f T. h \0^ i 0 I• r, P '\ Signature of Solicitor No.: >• 1 1 >. [ •;. i,E.. VSlltel®. City V' Sholaf,E.?|^ Sigkr,Mi Siim'SXy SiichoiKK, Address \ Scsng^uh^B^ X ^^eda,}^. S.S. No.. Contributor's Name . 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Title A name given to the resource April 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ODS PROGRAM PRODUCES MANY BENEFITS AFL-CIO SAYS U.S. JOBLESS REPORT ISN'T 'TRUE' PICTURE HALL URGES SINGLE, UNIFIED U.S. MARITIME AGENCY SEAFARERS MAN THE NEW TANKER ZAPATA PATRIOT MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING HELD IN PINEY POINT HALL SCORES NAVY ON USE OF TANKERS, NON-SUPPORT DOWNING: FORD LAGS ON MARITIME; ASKS CARGO-SHARING PLAN SEAFARERS RECREW FALCON SHIPS TO BE OPERATED BY MOUNT SHIPPING 50 SEAFARERS ATTENDED HLS ALCOHOLIC REHABILITATION CENTER COURT OKS SIU CREWS FOR 3 PRMMI SHIPS UNTIL NLRB ZUMWALT BACKS PASSAGE OF U.S. CARGO PREFERENCE LAW U.S. BUYERS' BOYCOTT, PICKETING IS LAUNCHED BY CANDY UNION AGAINST RUSSELL STOVER OUTLETS 15 U.S. MULTINATIONAL OIL BIGGIES BEAT UNCLE SAM ON TAXES WATERMAN GETS OK FOR SUBSIDY $ JOINT AND SURVIVOR ANNUITY BENEFIT OFFERED IN PENSION PLAN SAFETY BOARD COMPLETES SEA WITCH COLLISION INQUIRY THE CARPENTERS' UNION LABEL SERVES A DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRY 'WON'T QUIT,' AMPUTEE SAYS - HE'S GOING BACK TO SEA PENSIONER IS CHIEF 'COP KARATE' EXPERT SEAFARER CURTIS LEARNS MUCH AT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL TWO MORE SEAFARERS EARN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS DROPPED OUT OF 6TH GRADE, NOW GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA LONG LINES LAYS CABLE TO LINK THE WORLD CONGRESS: CLOSE VIRGIN IS. LOOPHOLE IN JONES ACT TIME TO SOBER HIM UP! WHY AMERICA NEEDS A MERCHANT MARINE 188 HAVE DONATED $100 OR MORE TO SPAD SINCE BEGINNING OF 1976 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 4 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/dd84feab01a630846cd5cfe57647e279.PDF 0521fa80f1af1eda9db522025b924ea5 PDF Text Text See Paste 11 B*E<>WJ:iS6>SSUii«WSU':^SEiH7. OKirial publication of the SEAFARERS Internationa! Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District^* AFL-CIO ^«ss?w5ls®®?ssay€Mi•ynv^.3" '...-''S-'S; •,^ R ,;.! V , ^4^! -,,i , • .' ,y%".' wmm' Energy Plan ROIRO Westward Vent are '•-M •-wj SlU PresideBt Paul Haif, serving as Ci^airiTia AFL-GIQ Ensfgy Gom^ mittee gets a preview of President Carter's energy plan for the country. The briefing included discussion on how the program would affect Ameripen workers, James Schlesinger, right, ehlef energy advisor to the President, also took part in the briefing. (See story page 5.) i i/-i Eif T'-rm J I V.U '-fV'. -.i "•-I'Vu u', '•'VC?,*,* QV Philadelphia^ (See page 3.) • . .' ." •;, • • •. • •'• Qv .-T;- -•::,.•••• " r '-d ; page ll.; Sitf ./• -W;'^'.Z . -V'Sj^MS TiTVr.V- See Cental Fold See Page 2 New River Contracts at Inland fugs^ABL see iftpi ;d;:^ av. Hail/Turner Meet on Proposed SiU-MC6tS Merger See Page 3 �Boatmen OK Pacts at Inland Tugs, ABL SIU Boatmen at two Mississippi and Ohio River towing outfits have over­ whelmingly accepted new three-year contracts, which among other things,, establish the first Union-company jointly administered vacation plan ever negotiated for Inland Boatmen work­ ing the nation's Western rivers. The new contracts, which also in­ clude substantial increases in wages, overtime, welfare benefits and other fringes, cover the licensed and un­ licensed crews of Inland Tugs-River Division and the licensed crews of American Barge Line, both of Jeffersonville, Ind. The contract for the un­ licensed- crews at ABL is not up for renewal until July 1977. A member's eligibility to the new vacation benefit is based totally on the number of days worked during the year. The member becomes eligible to collect the benefit after accumulating at least 90 days of employment. The amount of the vacation benefit varies depending on the rating a man sails. For example, in the third year of the contracts (starting Dec. 31, 1978), and based on 240 days of employment that year, the vacation benefit for the various ratings would be: • $933.60 for deckhands. • $1065.60 for lead deckhands, cooks, tankerman, utility engineers and trainee engineers. • $1200 for assistant engineersflicensed). • $1334.40 for chief engineers (li­ censed). If a man works more than 240 days in a year, his vacation benefit would be higher accordingly, and if he works less than 240 days in a year, the benefit would be less accordingly. Overall in the new contract, between the Union's contracted tug, towboat and dredging companies into the Sea­ farers Vacation Plan one-by-one as each company's contract comes up for renewal. First Since Confab VMI jjKj the new vacation benefit and increased wages, the unlicensed member will realize a raise in earnings of about 30 percent, and the licensed members about a 40 percent raise over the life of the contract. Also in the unlicensed area, the rat­ ings and wages of the probationary deckhand and probationary cook have been raised to that of a full deckhand or cook, translating into an increase in earnings of about 50 percent for these categories. Industry-Wide Plan Winning vacation plans at Inland Tugs-River Division and American Barge Line is another big step forward in the SIU's overall program of esIaBlishing an industry-wide vacation plan for all SIU Boatmen. The SIU broke the ice in this area last year when the Union won similar vacation plans for East Coast Boatmen working for Stcuart Transportation of Piney Point, Md. and Allied Towing of Norfolk, Va. These vacation plans were the first jointly administered plans ever negotiated for Boatmen anywhere in the inland waters industry. The SIU's goal in the area of vaca­ tion pay for Boatmen is to bring all of 40 Years in Politics and Still Plugging You'd think that after nearly 40 years of working for progressive legislative programs to better our industry and enhance the livelihoods of America's merchant seamen, the increasingly important job of politics would become a little easier for us. Well, that's a very nice thought, but believe me, it just doesn't work that way. In fact, as the SIU refined and expanded its political activities over the years, our political opponents, which includes all kinds of groups from the oil com­ panies to the right wing "right-to-work" committee, have put more and more time, energy and money into their own. On top of this, the political issues themselves are becoming more and more complicated as the most aggressive technological revolution in the history of maritime creates new challenges and new changes in our industry every day. Despite all the technological and political changes, and the increased sophis­ tication of our opposition, it is by no means a situation we can't handle. In fact, I believe the SIU's legislative programs for this year are among the most am­ bitious we've ever undertaken. Our top legislative priority is, of course, a fair oil cargo preference law for U.S. ships. As you know, we succeeded in getting such a bill, the Energy Transportation Security Act, as far as President Ford's desk but it was pocket vetoed. A number of similar oil cargo preference bills have already been introduced in both the House and Senate this year, but there is no guarantee that Congress will respond positively to t1ie measure as it did in 1974. A perfect example of an unexpected Congressional turnabout was the defeat in the House last month of the situs picketing bill, which would have given con­ struction workers the same picketing rights as other organized workers. The The Inland Tugs and ABL contracts are the first to be ratified since last month's Boatmen's Educational Con­ ference at the Lundeberg School, which proposed industry-wide standardiza­ tion of collective bargaining agreements between the SIU and its contracted towing companies. Delegates to this Conference, which included rank-and-file Boatmen and Union officials, also set forth bargain­ ing goals for upcoming contract nego­ tiations with seven inland companies operating on the rivers and the Gulf Intracoastal Canal. The companies in­ clude Gulf Canal Lines, Inland TugsCanal Division, Sabine Canal and Har­ bor, Dixie Carriers, Marine Fueling, Slade Towing and National Marine. Although members from ABL and Inland Tugs-River Division were not a part of the Conference, many of the gains the SIU won for their contracts reflect the contract goals of the Union for the upcoming negotiations. It is hoped that the contracts won this year will be the basis for negotiating standardized contracts for all Boatmen in the next few years. Unemployment Eases to 7.3% WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. jobless rate last month eased somewhat to 7.3 percent from February's 7.5 per­ cent, says the Labor Department here. Since the country's unemployment rate still remains high, AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany's comment was that the slight decline in joblessness "proved only that the horrible winter is over," alluding to the higher unemployment caused by the severe cold and resultant gas shortage in February. Meany holds that March's jobless rate was actually 10 percent with 9.7million of the nation's workers unem­ ployed. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Sta­ tistics (BLS) attributes the decrease in the jobless rate to the recall of a large number of adult workers who had been laid off due to the harsh wipter. According to the Labor Department, more than 7-million U.S. workers were without work last month. Rep. Richard Boiling (D-Mo.) said that the 7.3 per­ cent unemploym.ent rate for March was the same percentage recorded in May 1976. Meanwhile, Congress has extended the program of emergency jobless bene­ fits for those out of work more than 39 weeks. A maximum of 13 additional weeks instead of the former 26 extra weeks will be available for the longtermed unemployed until Jan. 31, 1978 as soon as President Carter signs the measure. tragic thing is Congress had passed an identical bill last year but it was vetoed. However, this year 21 Congressmen switched their vote from support to oppo­ sition and the bill went down 217-205. In plain English, we have our wprk cut out for us if we expect to outflank the oil companies once again and get a cargo preference bill through Congress and signed into law. In addition to cargo preference, the SIU will be pushing very hard for Congressional approval of an all-American route for the Alaskan natural gas pipeline, as opposed to a Canadian route. The American route includes con­ struction of a gas pipeline to shadow the Alaska oil pipeline from the North Slope to the ice-free port of Valdez in southern Alaska. From there, the liquified gas would be transported in U.S.-flag LNG tankers to various points in the lower 48 states. In all, it could mean 750,000 man years of employment for U.S. workers in pipeline construction, LNG ship construction and on the ships themselves. That's a whole lot of work for Americans, but it could all be lost if Congress supports the Canadian route. Another issue that is heating up is what to do with the Alaskan oil when it starts flowing from the new pipeline later this year. The oil companies want a swap plan, which would include exportation of as much as half of this oil to Japan, to be offset by increased importation of Arab oil to the East Coast. The SIU will be working to ensure that virtually 100 percent of the Alaskan oil is used for domestic U.S. purposes as a logical first step in making the U.S. energy independent. Also this year, the SIU will continue its fight to close the Virgin Islands loop­ hole in the Jones Act. For many years, the oil companies have been circum­ venting the use of U.S.-flag tankers by virtue of this outdated amendment. If we are successful on this issue, it could mean as many as 24 more ships for the U.S. tanker fleet. The issues I have mentioned are just a few of the tougher ones we will be tackling in the near future. Again, I do not believe we are biting off more than we can chew. On the contrary, I believe that the positive resolution of these and other pressing maritime issues are attainable goals. I say this because we have done our political homework over the years by keeping on top of our industry on a day to day basis. And we have avoided unnecessary setbacks in our programs by never taking anything for granted from Congress or any other outside organization. Most importantly, though, thousands of individual SIU members have done their part in fostering our political programs by their voluntary contributions to SPAD, which has always meant the difference between success and defeat. What we need now to bring our new political programs home is more of the same. That is, continued participation by the SIU membership in SPAD, coupled with the continued grass roots political work by the SIU leadership and the Union's political apparatus in Washington, D.C. We have a tough job ahead of us. But with all of us working.together as al­ ways in the past, I think we're goin^ to come but on top. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL-CIO 675 Fourth AVP Brooklyn N1 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 39, No. 4, April, 1977. district. AtL oiu, b/b Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, IN.I Page 2 Seafarers Log �Hall, Turner Meet on Proposed Merger SIUNA President Paul Hall and Ed Turner, president of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, continued talks this month on the proposed merger of the SIU-AGLIWD and the MC&S. During several meetings in Washing­ ton, D.C., Hall and Turner talked about the impact such a merger would have on the two labor organizations, as well as discussing the benefits, in the way of expanded job opportunities, that both SIU and MC&S members would realize from the proposed move. The two also xliscussed in detail the problems of the mechanics of the mer­ ger itself. After this round of talks. Hall and Turner remarked that "the meetings were informative and profitable and we ironed out a number of important items involving the proposed merger." They SIU President Paul Hall added, "We look forward to the next series of discussions." Talks on the merger are scheduled to resume shortly in the port of San Francisco, at which time the MC&S Committee on Merger, headed by Turn­ er, and the SIU Committee on Merger, which includes President Hall and SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak, will get down to some more spe­ cifics concerning the merger. Ed Turner, president of MC&S Vote of Membership Originally, the SIU-AGLIWD of­ fered a merger proposal to all three SIUNA-affiliatcd West Coast deep-sea unions—the MC&S, the Sailor's Union of the Pacific and the Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders Union. To date, however, only the MC&S has ac­ cepted the proposal, while both the SUP and MFOW have rejected it for the "time being." The entire text of the merger pro­ posal was presented to the SIU mem­ bership at all regular March member­ ship meetings in the nine constitiitionai ports and special meetings in the other ports. The 'SIU membership voted unani­ mously to accept the merger proposal, authorizing tiie SIU leadership to con­ tinue discussions on a merger with the West Coast unions. The complete text of the merger proposal was also printed in the February issue of the Log on page 5. Before any merger between the MC&S and the SIU can take place, of course, secret mail ballot referendums would be conducted by both unions for their respective memberships. The mer­ ger, then, would only take place if both the SIU and MC&S memberships vote positively on the issue. New RIO RIO Westward Venture Is Crewed The brand new R/O R/O Westward Venture, one of the largest trailer ships ever built (she's capable of handling 550 truck trailers) a 791-foot vessel, was crewed up by the SIU on Apr. 20 in the Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock DEEP SEA Co. in Chester, Pa. near Philadelphia. She's the sistership of the SlU-manned R/O R/O Great Land, which was built in the same shipyard in September 1975. This new vessel represents an im­ portant addition to the SlU-contracted fleet as well as new jobs and job oppor­ tunities for Seafarers. Both ships are owned by Interna­ tional Ocean Transport Corp. Just before she got up steam to sail via the Panama Canal to ports of call in Seattle and Anchorage, Alaska, a LOG reporter and photographer ran into a number of the crew. Recertified Bosun Tom Brooks, ship's chairman, told us it was his first voyage on a rollon, roll-off ship. "Best looking galley I've ever been in," was the way the Westward Ven­ ture's Cook and Baker Bill Bellinger, chronicler of the capture of the 55 Cantigny Crew Gives to SPAD Twenty-eight Seafarers, the entire unlicensed crew of the ST Cantigny (Interocean Mgt.) contributed 100 per­ cent to SPAD with 32 donations at a .Apr. 10 payoff in Port Arthur. Among the donors were Bosun J. Higgins, ship's chairman; Chief Pump­ man, J, Badgett, educational director and Chief Steward H. Walker, secre­ tary-reporter. Also giving 100 percent to SPAD were: Deck Maintenance men J. Bid- INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities . .. .Page 9 Moody on Cargo Preference Page 8 Tuna fishing Page 7 Hall on C.G Page 11 Union News Mobile meeting Page 4 President's Report Page 2 Merger talks Page 3 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Boatmen contracts .... Page 2, 5 Pension Benefit Page 11 April, 1977 zilya and W. Nelle, ABs J. Talbot, R. Lawrence, R. Cooper, J. Borucki, C. Boles and R. Ramirez, OS' T. Lukawski, E. Zepeda and R. Paradise, En­ gine Maintenance man T. Tyner, Oiler Utility G. Garza, A. Benzuk and O. Sessions Jr., Wipers G. Vega, H. Mendoza and C. Williamson, Chief Cook J. Arvanites, Cook and Baker G. Ebon, 3rd Cook J. Marshall and Messmen C. Spears Jr., N. Zokari, C. Cum­ mins and J. Jackson. Chief Wawatan Page 12 Galves-on USPHB Page 9 Brotherhood in Action . . . Page 15 Lakes Picture Page 6 Inland Lines Page 8 At Sea-Ashore Page 19 General News Innoculations Gas Pipeline Longshore Strike Juanita Kreps U.S. Unemployment Page 6 Page 27 Page 12 Page 5 Page 2 Shipping Around Mobile harbor .Back page Westward Vetiture Page 3 Mayaguez by the Cambodians, de­ scribed the vessel's cooking facilities. "It's well laid out," he added, as he gave a cheery "You've got a winner" greeting to each order of rare roast beef and mashed potatoes with gravy served by energetic Messman Russ J. Coruthers, a 1967 grad of the N.Y. An­ drew Furu.seth Training' Sjsfibbl' - > Top pro in the busy galley is Stew­ ard/Cook Thomas Vanyi who's been sailing with the SIU since 1967. A na­ tive of Budapest, Hungary, he came to this country in 1965. Seafarer Vanyi's professional credentials in the prepara­ tion of cuisine include a diploma from the renowned Simoknoll School and ap­ prenticeship at the de luxe Kaiserhof Hotel, both in Munich. Germany, and experience as a liner ehef on the luxuri­ ous 55 Bremen. Vanyi is ably aided by Assistant Cook Paul Chechanover who can "do it all." He is a crackerjack at purchasing, we were told, and also worked as a steward-cook on tugs. Last year Sea­ farer Chechanover graduated from Piney Point. The blackgang's Wipers Carl Tenteromano and Rene Rosario (on his first trip as a wiper) both Piney Point 1976, heard that the engine room was the same as the Great Land's but they "changed generators around a bit." OS Matt Horan and AB Ted Willi­ ams were outside on the main trailer deck watching the SlU-contractcd In­ terstate Oil Transportation Co.'s Barge No. 3 bunker fuel into the ship. Off to the right, was the U.S. Navy Hospital Ship Sanctuary in drydock. The Westward Venture's dock and ship reinforced ramps and five decks can carry any size wheeled or tracked cargo up to 23-fcct high and 1,000 tons. Oversize cargo over 40-foot long, such as steel pipes, boats, chemical tanks— anything that moves on the highway or rail lines—can be carried. Her stern cargo ramp is 40-feet wide and has connecting ramps on each deck. Her top weather deck is like a lO-lane sea­ going highway—almost 500-feet long and 80 feet wide. Her 550 trailers or heavy earth moving equipment, turbo engines and oil rigs could be rolled off in six hours to areas inaccessible to regular ships. Because of her speed and size, the Westward Venture can sail regularly even during the winter in frigid Alaskan waters. Special all-weather, built-in sailing features include enclosures to protect cargo and equipment plus deicing and ventilation machinery in sev­ eral areas, decks and on vehicle ramps. C. R. Hayden Page 11 Shamokin Page 38 Ships' Committees Page 18 Ships' Digests Page 23 Dispatchers' Reports: Great Lakes Page 27 Deep Sea Page 26 Inland Waters Page 11 Delta Queen Page 16, 17 Membership News Former scholarship winner Page 19 New pensioners . . . .Pages 28-29 Final Departures . . . .Pages 30-31 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in 'A' seniority upgrading . . .Page 35 HLS courses and application Pages 36-37 GED graduates -. Page 37 Special Features Liberian Flags pages 14-15 MARAD Page 13 Lakes Fitout Pages 20-21 Articles of particular interest to members in each area can be found on the following pages: Deep Sea:3,5,11,12,13,14,15, Back Page' Inland Waters: 2,5,16,17 Great Lakes: 6,12, Center Pages �At the meeting, Seafarer Patrick Rankin asks about the Alabama in­ come tax. Registering before the meeting is QMED David A. Norris (left) with SlU Dis­ patcher Harold Fischer checking his card. SlU Patrolman and meeting Reading Clerk Tom Glidewell (left) reads a report from Headquarters as Chairman Harold Fischer (center) and Recording Sec­ retary James L. Slay listen. Also asking the chair about the tax is Brother Haywood Scheard. Union Secretary Debbie Lenoir hears what Brother James Slay has to say. Mobile Meeting: Mull a Taxing Problem To a standing room only audi­ ence of well over 100 Seafarers and Boatmen at the monthly mem­ bership meeting in the port of Mobile on Mar. 16, the full house heard some of their brothers dis­ cuss with the chair the problems surrounding Alabama's state in­ come tax. Also, after the routine reading of the Headquarters reports, mem­ bers heard the good news that the SlU-contracted SS FZor (Altair Steamship), which had carried phosphate into the port, would possibly be hauling corn in July from Mobile and Louisiana to Puerto Rico. Result: more jobs there for Seafarers. Finally, it was announced at the meeting that Port Agent Jerry Brown was up at Piney Point helping to draw up master contracts for members working for Inland Boatman com­ panies that are due for contract negotiations. / Getting ready to serve lunch is cafe teria chief James Battle. Page 4 It's standing room only at the membership meeting in the port of Mobile. Taking everything in with serious in­ tent is a seated Seafarer. Seafarers Log �1st Contract Inked for Marine Towing in Charleston The SIU has wrapped up the first union contract ever for 26 new SIU Boatmen who voted unanimously to join the Union in an election held last December. The new members work for the Marine Contracting and Towing Co., a major docking and harbor towing service for the port of Charleston, S.C. The company operates six boats in all—five harbor tugs and one pushboat —and handles about half the ship dock­ ing chores for the port. In regard to the contract, the SIU won wage increases for the new Union members totalling more than 28 per­ cent over a three-year period. The Union also won provisions for a costof-living adjustment in the second and third years of the agreement, as well as improved sick leave and the establish­ ment of a daily subsistence rate. The new contract makes these men the highest-paid Boatmen working the Charleston, S.C. Harbor. The Contract Negotiating Committee consisted of six rank-and-file Boatmen, elected by their fellow members, as well as SIU Vice President Paul Drozak and SIU Inland Coordinator Chuck Mollard. The six boatmen on the negotiating committee—two from each rated cate­ gory—were Captains John Waters and Steve Browder, Chief Engineers Norton White and "Jackie" Jackson, and Deck­ hands Ben Whaley and John Kershaw. In all, the contract committee held six negotiating sessions with representa­ tives of the company. the Union's other programs such as the educational facilities at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. The new members came into initial contact with the SIU by docking many of the Union's contracted deepsea ves­ sels that service this busy, growing South Carolina port. At the ratification meeting, the mem­ bership voted 23 to 3 to accept their new contract. Afterwards at the same meeting, they elected Capt. John Waters as their chief shop steward. Although the SIU does not maintain a port office in Charleston, a Union rep­ resentative from Union Headquarters will visit the new members on their boats at least once a month to handle any beefs or contractual disputes that might arise. In addition to the increased wages, job security and other benefits these Boatmen gained by joining the SIU, they are also eligible to participate in n New SIU member, Ben Whaley, standing, gives some thoughts on the new contract during ratification meeting last month. It's the first union contract ever for boatmen at Marine Towing and Construction Co. of Charleston, B.C. White House Briefs Labor's Committee on Energy SIU President Paul Hall got a pre­ view of President Carter's energy pro­ gram at a White House breifing for labor leaders on April 15, three days before the first of the President's tele­ vised talks to the nation. Carter and his Chief Energy Advisor James R. Schiesinger outlined the pro­ gram at the meeting and discussed its effect on the American worker. Hall, chairman of the AFL-CIO En­ ergy Committee, was present, together with labor chiefs Charles Pillard, presi­ dent of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, John H. Lyons, president of the International Associa­ tion of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers; Martin Ward, president of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the U.S. and Canada, and Robert A. Georgine, president of the AFL-CIO Building and Construc­ tion Trades Department. Frank Pollara, AFL-CIO special as­ sistant and Thomas Donahue, exec, asst. to the president AFL-CIO, also attended the meeting. All are members of the AFL-CIO Energy Committee. Carter's plan, a far-rcaching attempt to deal with the nation's serious energy shortages, stresses conservation, but also calls for the development of new energy sources which could stimulate employment. One of the goals, for example, is to increase our coal production by about two-thirds to more than one billion tons a year by 1985. Proposed tax in­ centives for home insulation could also create more jobs in the building and construction trades. And advances in Murphy: Need for Cargo Preference "This greatest nation in the world has a dying fleet. It is not getting any bigger—it is just getting older." Congressman John M. Murphy (DN.Y.) drew this alarming picture of the U.S. merchant fleet to illustrate the ur­ gent need for cargo preference legisla­ tion. Chairman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, he made his remarks before the U.S. Pro­ peller Club, a maritime industry group, on Apr. 15 in New York City. Cargo preference would guarantee a certain percentage of our oil imports Kreps Is Commerce Secretary Mrs. Juanita M. Kreps, 56, a wellknown economist and instructor and lecturer in economics, was confirmed recently by the U.S. Senate as Secretary of Commerce. She takes over the Com­ merce Department from President Ford appointee, Eliott Richardson. In her new post, Mrs. Kreps will be dealing with a number of maritime-re­ lated issues, including overseeing the affairs of the U.S. Maritime Administra­ tion, a branch of the Commerce Depart­ ment. Mrs. Kreps, a native of Lynch, Ky. and the mother of three, started out as a junior economist for the National War Labor Board in 1943 after^completing her undergraduate work at Berea Col­ lege in Berea, Ky. She won a Graduate Fellowship to Duke University in the same year and subsequently achieved an M.A. in 1944 and aPh.D in 1948. For the next 10 years, she taught economics at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, Hofstra U i-'ersUy in Hempstead, N.Y., and Queens College in Flushing, N.Y. She returned to Duke University in April, 1977 Juanita M. Kreps 1958 as a visiting instructor of eco­ nomics, becoming an Associate Profes­ sor in 1963 and a full Professor in 1968. The following year, Mrs. Kreps was named Dean of Women's College at Duke, and from 1973 until her appoint­ ment as Commerce Secretary by Presi­ dent Carter, she served as Vice-Presi­ dent of the University. for U.S.-flag ships and would foster the development of a modern tanker fleet, Murphy explained. Without it, we are almost totally de­ pendent on "unreliable" foreign sources for oil—the "lifcblood of American in­ dustry," he said. Foreign-flag tankers now carry "over 98 percent of our oil imports" and, as the Arab embargo of 1973-74 proved, this situation is a seri­ ous threat to our national security. Those foreign registered vessels owned by American oil companies and under so-called effective U.S. control are in reality a "phantom fleet that would not materialize in any real emer­ gency," Murphy protested. "What we need," the Congressman pointed out, "is a minimum number of U.S.-flag tankers that can be routed to different oil sources as the occasion arises. Should one producing nation re­ fuse us oil we would be free to draw on another." Our national security would also be well-served. Murphy said, if U.S. mer­ chant vessels were built with auxiliary defense features to add to our potential naval or military strength. He called it a "national scandal" that the Depart­ ment of Defense docs not now have an adequate supply of merchant ships to depend on in time of war. Murphy promised action on these important issues to develop a strong U.S. merchant marine—"the goal which the last Administration failed, and failed miserably to achieve." solar and nuclear energy would put a wide range of people to work. More U.S.-flag shipping could also be the result of the plan to reduce American foreign oil imports and our vulnerability to foreign embargoes. In the course pf the briefing, Presi­ dent Hall was able to present the role of the U.S. maritime industry in achiev­ ing these goals. For Stewards Is Postponed It was announced at the April membership meetings, that the new Steward Depart­ ment Recertification Program, scheduled to begin on Apr. 11, 1977, has been temporarily sus­ pended. Notice of this suspen­ sion has been sent to all seaman who were selected to attend the first class on Apr. 11. Any seaman who was to par­ ticipate in the program will have the opportunity to attend the first class when the program is rescheduled in the near future. . Among the reasons for tem­ porarily suspending the pro­ gram was the fact that, because of the present shortage of per­ sonnel in the Steward Depart­ ment to fulfill existing manning requirements, it would be un­ wise at this time to take needed persofinel who are available for shipping from active employ­ ment to attend the Recertifica­ tion Program. All information concerning the new starting date of the Steward Department Recertifi­ cation Program will be carried in future issues of the Log, Page 5 J �Moody Tells Congress: U.S, Needs Cargo Preference Cargo preference—the proposed leg­ islation that would mean more jobs for Seafarers and benefits for the entire na­ tion—was urged again in testimony pre­ sented last month by one of its most active supporters. O. William Moody, administrator of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, told the House Subcommittee on Merchant Marine that U.S.-flag ships should carry a guaranteed percentage of America's oil imports. The big reason why, he argued, is security—for the na­ tional defense, the environment and the job future of maritime workers. The MTD represents 43 national and international unions with a total mem­ bership of eight million workers. Moody's testimony was part of the organization's continuing effort to get some form of cargo preference legisla­ tion on tiio. floor of Congress. Several bills have been proposed but are still at the hearing stage before'subcommittees. U.S. Courting Disaster Moody presented his arguments to counter the attack on cargo preference by the multinational oil companies whose foreign-flag ships now dominate U.S. trade. "This country still courts disaster by relying on foreign-flag vessels to carry almost all its oil imports," he warned. These flag-of-convenience ships, mostly owned by American based oil compa­ nies, threaten both our environment and our national defense. Moody pointed to the numerous oil spills caused by Liberian registered tankers this year and stressed the poten­ tial danger to our national security of relying on an oil transportation .system outside U.S. control. The oil companies claim that their Liberian registered ships are under the "effective control" of the U.S. because they are owned by Americans. How­ ever, generally accepted principles of international law give control to the country of registry. Moody said that this conflict means "any other country may withhold their shipping from U.S. trade in order to influence U.S. economic or political policy." The job benefits to American labor that would result from cargo preference is also of "little importance" to the oil companies. Moody stated. The law would stimulate shipbuilding and in turn new employment for a wide spec­ trum of American workers. Yet this as­ pect of the issue has been "ridiculed" $2.50 Minimum Stuns Labor Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall stunned the labor movement last month when he testified at Congressional hear­ ings that the Administration supports a raise in the minimum wage of only 20 cents an hour from $2.30 to $2.50 The AFL-CIO has been working for a $3.00 an hour minimum wage since 1974 when Congress set the present minimum wage level of $2.30. AFL-CIO President George Meany called the Administration's proposal "shameful" and "a bitter disappoint­ ment" to everyone who looked to the Carter Administration for economic justice for tlie poor. The AFL-CIO said that the Admin­ istration's proposal is 38 cents an hour below the nation's poverty level and 33 cents an hour below that needed just to maintain the 1974 buying power of the minimum wage workers. To fight the Administration on this issue, labor is helping to form a broadbased coalition to lead a nationwide campaign for the $3.00 minimum wage. Clarence Mitchell, chairman of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, is coordinating the interorganization effort, which hopes to enlist the help of 200 or more organizations. Other prominent civic leaders who have joined the coalition include Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, who is presi­ dent of Notre Dame LJniversity and former chairman of the U.S. Commis­ sion on Civil Rights, and Dorothy Height, president of the National Coun­ cil of Negro Women. An estimated 3-million American workers are now being paid the $2.30 minimum wage. Situs Picketing Bill Defeated The long sought after -construction situs picketing bill was narrowly de­ feated last month in the House of Rep­ resentatives by a vote of 217-205. The bill would have given construction workers the same picketing rights as other organized workers. The situs bill, which the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades De­ partment had labeled its top legislative priority for 1977, fell victim to a mas­ sive lobbying effort by anti-union con­ tractors and the right wing "right'-towork" committee. Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall, who testified in favor of the bill, placed its defeat on a "well organized cam­ paign which seems to me to have been initiated more by an anti-union animus than by the importance of the issue." Robert Georgine, president of the Building and Construction Trades De­ partment, expressed deep disappoint­ ment. However, he pledged that the fight to obtain-^'equal treatment for con­ struction workers" will continue. A virtually identical situs picketing bill was passed by both the House and Senate last year, but it was vetoed by Page 6 former President Ford who had pre­ viously promised to sign it. The fight for equal picketing rights for construction workers dates back to 1951. The Supreme Court at that time ruled that it would be an illegal sec­ ondary boycott if a union having a dis. pute against, for example, an electrical subcontractor, picketed the job site where the crafts work side-by-side on the same job. Labor Secretary Marshall said that this limitation of picketing "prevents construction unions from bringing to bear upon their employers the full eco­ nomic pressures which are available to union members in other industries." The defeat of the situs bill also led some in the media to speculate that part of the steam had been taken out of labor's wide-ranging legislative goals for the coming year. However, Federation President George Meany stated that labor's right wing opponents "may have gotten a piece of us the other day, but I can assure you that the only result has been to strengthen our resolve and make us more determined to seek passage of our legislative programs." by the oil companies, he said. Cargo preference legislation passed both Houses of Congress in 1974 but died an unnatural death because of a "massive propaganda campaign" by the oil companies. Moody said, which re­ sulted in a pocket veto by President Ford. He urged the Subcommittee mem­ bers to give the American people a sec­ ond change to receive the "numerous, much-needed benefits" of this legisla­ tion. Mobile Mobile Port Agent Gerry Brown spoke in favor of completion of the Tennessee-Tombigbee 'Waterway at a recent hearing held by the Army Corps of Engineers. The new waterway will run through northern Mississippi and Ala­ bama and will connect Mobile and other ports of the southeastern Gulf Coast with the present 16,000-milc inland navigation system. Congress has authorized the project and appropriated funds for its construction, which has already begun. Great Lakes Inland shipping on the Great Lakes is in full swing now after the annual winter lay-up. The ship-docking tugs of Great Lakes Towing are active in all ports. Work has begun on many dredging projects, including the Cleveland Dike Disposal job of Peter Kiewit and Sons; a Great Lakes Dredge and Dock project in Cleveland; a Luedtke Engineering job in Lorain, Ohio, and a Con­ struction Aggregates Corporation project in Bay City, Mich. ]\atchez. Miss. This historic town on the Mississippi River witnessed another historic event on Apr. 6 when the steamer Delta Queen tied up alongside her newer and larger sister vessel, the Mississippi Queen. This was the first time that the two SlU-contracted overnight steamboats have ever tied up together. For about six hours the crews and passengers of the two boats intermingled, and many ventured ashore to visit the new-restored "Natchez-Under-the-Hill" area, once a hang-out for cutthroats and prostitutes. Finally the Delta Queen continued upriver toward Memphis, and the Mississippi Queen turned around and headed back to New Orleans. Boston There was a lot of excitement in Boston Harbor on April 11 when the Soviet trawler Taras Schevchenco was -brought in by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Russian ship was seized by the Coast Guard for violating the nation's 200-mile fishing limit. The seizure followed numerous warnings that the U.S. intends to enforce the 200-mile law. According to SIU tugmen in the harbor, the Soviet ship was flying the American flag to signify that it was a seized ship. St. Louis Navigation on the Upper Mississippi River above St. Louis resumed this month after the annual winter closing. One of the first boats into St. Paul, Minn., the head of navigation, was the SlU-contracted Floyd Blaske. SIU members working on the pioneer boat reported that the going was not easy, as thick ice clogged the route in many places. I said we had no mops, you said, Fenwick, figure something out!" Seafarers Log �Heatlq uar by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak Within the next few years, Congress will be acting upon a wide range of vital legislative issues dealing with our industry. And the outcome of these issues could very well decide whether or not the U.S. maritime industry will sink or swim in years to come. These issues, to name a few, include: oil cargo preference for U.S. tankers; the route the Alaska natural gas pipeline will take; whether or not to ship surplus Alaskan oil to Japan; the Virgin Islands "loophole" in the Jones Act; the con­ tinuing fight to save the USPHS system; cargo preference for U.S. ships in the carriage of other strategic raw materials, and bilateral agreements with many U.S. trading partners in addition to Russia. The list goes on! But the point is that the outcome of each and every one of these issues will have a significant impact one way or the other on the jobs and job security of the collective SIU membership. And for this reason, I believe that each and every member of the SIU has a responsibility to himself and his Union to try to understand these issues and problems, and then take positive steps in helping the Union solve them. I realize, though, that at any given time during the year, most of our members are out at sea, and therefore out of touch with the day to day happenings in our industry. The Union tries to compensate for this by sending as much educational material as possible to the ships. This: material includes the Seafarers Log, Fact Sheets, the SIU Educational Series, and more. But I believe the most effective educational aid available to our members at sea is the Log. The responsibility, however, for using the Log to its best advantage falls squarely on the shoulders of the ship's chairman and the ship's delegates. And the best time to talk about the issues contained in the Log is at the weekly shipboard union meeting. I strongly urge that at every shipboard meeting, the chairman designate one of the crew to read aloud one or more of the more important articles in the latest issue of the Log you have. Then open the floor to discussion about the article, and simply kick it around by talking about what the issue means to the individual SIU member, to the Union itself, and to the maritime industry as a whole. In every edition of the Log, there are at least 20 important maritime issues written about that can become the focal point for meaningful discussion. Take this edition of the Log for example. There are articles on cargo preference; the Alaska oil "swap" plan with Japan; the U.S.-USSR bilateral trade agreement; the proposed SIU-MC&S merger; the energy crisis; the Coast Guard's low budget for safety at sea; the new pension benefit; the new Galveston USPHS hospital; new contracts on the rivers, and much more. Brothers, these are all extremely important issues that will have a definite impact on our ability to make a living as merchant seamen. If we, collectively as members of the SIU, try to understand the issues and problems that affect all our lives, then we will be in a position to cope with these problen.s. However, if we let these issues pass us by over and over again, there may be no tomorrow for our industry. The SIU is doing its utmost in working for the best interests of the SIU membership. But to be truly successful in our work, the Union needs the complete support of the membership in its political and educational programs. The maritime industry is our lives. We all cat off" the same table, and conse­ quently we will all either survive together or go down the drain together. However, before we can work on our problems we must understand what they are. And then, working together, we can solve them. It's up to us to get the job done, because no one is going to do it for us. I'm confident, though, that we will be extremely successful in whatever we will tackle. Tuna Industry in Jeopardy: 2,500 Cannery Layoffs The future of the U.S. tuna industry, which employs nearly 30,000 Ameri­ cans, is in serious danger of collapse as talks Between the industry and environ­ mentalists to reach accord on the con­ troversial porpoise mortality question broke down this month. In the meantime, the U.S. yellow fin tuna fleet, which is awaiting outcome of the issue, remains laid up in San Diego and San Pedro, while more than 2,500 SIUNA-affiliated cannery workers have been laid off their jobs in San Diego, Terminal Island and Puerto Rico. In addition. Van Camp Cannery in San Diego has cut back to a four-day work week. The canneries rely on the Ameri­ can fleet for 50 percent of their tuna. The canneries face a complete shut down on May 31, when a new regula­ tion, requiring foreign fleets to prove they are fishing by American environ­ mental standards, goes into effect. The foreign fleets, of course, will not be able to prove it, which means no tuna will be coming into the U.S. at all. On Apr. 15, the National Marine and Fisheries Service issued its formal tuna fishing permit to the U.S. fleet which set a quota of 59,050 porpoise of various species that may be taken incidental to tuna fishing. The American Tuna Boat Association rejected the permit as "wholly unwork­ able and unacceptable," 'and filed suit in Federal court asking that the permit be declared invalid. The tuna industry is seeking a porpoise kill quota of ap­ proximately 73,000. Arabs, Mexicans Bidding As the industry and environmental­ ists square off on the porpoise issue, representatives of Arabian oil interests and the Mexican government are in San Die^o making bids on substantial num­ bers of the U.S. tuna fleet's 140 seiners, according to the Tuna Boat Associa­ tion. The Arabs reportedly have oflered $75 million for 26 of the vessels, while the Mexicans have offered to buy a large number of the boats as well as set up joint ownership deals by placing the April, 1977 vessels under a Mexican "flag-of-convenience." In addition, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, Peru, Brazil and the Dominican Republic are offering economic and tax incentives to U.S. vessel owners willing to shift registration of their vessels to those countries while still retaining ownership and control. Manuel Silva, president of the Tuna Boat Association, said, "I've had about all I can take, and if the American Gov­ ernment doesn't want to keep its largest fishing fleet, then I for one am ready to pull out." At Hearings Over Congressional hearings last month, SIUNA Vice President Frank The eight cannery workers, all of Drozak, Steve Edney, president of the them women and employees at the SIUNA - affiliated United Cannery now closed Terminal Island cannery, Workers Union and eight cannery brought the issue home. One said, "we workers testified in favor of rational don't want unemployment or welfare, regulation of the tuna industry so that we want our jobs." the U.S. fleet can remain intact along Another said she and many like her with the jobs of thousands of Ameri­ were heads-of-the-household and "have no other source of income other than cans. Drozak told Congress that "it should our jobs in the cannery." Still another simply asked, "how can be clear that by forcing the U.S. tuna the government be so unfair?" fleet into port, the Marine Mammal Act The hearings, however, seem to have has attained exactly the opposite goal it was designed to achieve by causing a been futile because no one in Congress, virtual absence of regulation of tuna so far, including the California delega­ fishing operations, as the only vessels tion, is willing to push compromise leg­ left at sea are outside the control of the islation in face of tremendous pressure from the environmentalists. Act." Longshoremen End 5-Day Dock Strike A five day strike by the International Longshoreman's Association against seven shipping companies ended April 19, following moves by the companies and Government officials to improve job opportunities for the East and Gulf Coast dockworkers. All seven targets of the strike operate containerships in the North Atlantic be­ tween the U.S. and Europe. They are: Sea-Land, Seatrain and United States Lines, all domestic carriers, and four foreign lines, Dart Container Lines, Hapag-Lloyd Cargo and Container Service, Atlantic Container Lines and the Soviet owned Baltic Line. receive discounts in freight revenue which takes work away from the dockworkers. ILA President Thomas Gleason maintained that his union could not ne­ gotiate another contract until the NLRB clarified its ruling to explain what legal alternative could be found to the outlawed provision. The Labor Department has agreed to work with the NLRB toward that end. Another key element in the strike settlement was a petition filed with the Federal Maritime Commission by the seven struck companies to end the in­ land consolidators' discounts. V.P. Meets With Adium, Dixie The strike focused on a container handling provision in the ILA's con­ tract with the shippers' group, the Council of North Atlantic Shipping Associations (CONASA). This provi­ sion protected dockworkers jobs but was declared illegal by the National Labor Relations Board in December, 1975. Eflorts since then to repeal the decision had failed. The provision had assured the iLA's 35,000 dockworkers from Maine to Texas all stripping or stuffing of con­ solidated containers within 50 miles of a port. Off-pier consolidators presently SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak, rigfit, is shown with Merle Adium, left, president of the SIUNA-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific, and Washington state governor, Ms. Dixie Lee Ray. The three met in the port of Seattle on a proposed plan for a new oil terminal site on Puget Sound. If okayed, the new terminal would be a transshipment point for Alaskan oil. Page 7 �amssBBL ass BB Results of Study Show: The Inoculations Overdone Seamen receive many more immuni­ zation shots and vaccinations than the average traveler, according to several recent studies. Many of these vaccina­ tions are totally unnecessary, they cause discomfort, and in some cases may in­ jure the sailor's health, according to the studies. In one study, done during the second half of 1974, midshipmen from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. were sent to sea properly inoculated for most ports of call during their six month voyage. When they re­ turned, a researcher looked over their immunization certificates and found that 17.6 percent of the midshipmen had been given excessive and unneces­ sary shots including smallpox, typhoid, cholera, plague and typhus. In total, 96 needless shots were administered. Giving these vaccinations was "com­ pletely uncalled for and creates a haz­ ard to those receiving them," Paul C. White, Jr., M.D. said in the Kings Point study called, "A Survey of Medical Care in the United States Merchant Marine." Immunization requirements are standardized around the world by the World Health Organization, he ex­ plained, and are quite clear. Although immunization practices have changed in the last 15 years, ignorance of modern advances is no excuse when "smallpox immunizations are repeated within a year and the International Health Cer­ tificate clearly states that it is effective for three years," he said. The study also criticized careless use of typhus vaccine. Typhus vaccine is needed mainly by travelers to certain rural or remote highland areas of East Africa, South America and mountain­ ous areas of Asia. No country requires this vaccination as a condition for entry. At present according to the World Health Organization and the U.S. Pub­ lic Health Service, only three inocula­ tions may be required for international travel: cholera, smallpox and yellow fever. Various countries throughout the world will not let a traveler in without one or more of these. However, there arc many countries that require no vac­ cinations at all unless the traveler comes from an infected area. A Seafarer may end up getting all three shots, however, if his voyage route is uncertain. Other vaccinations such as for plague, typhus, typhoid and poliomye­ litis fall in the category of "recom­ mended". As far as immigration health authorities around the world are con­ cerned, these shots are not mandatory, but if you are visiting an infected area they recommend you get them. Tetanus is classed alone becau.se it is neither required nor recommended, but seamen commonly receive this shot be­ cause they are susceptible to dirty wounds. Late in 1975, Capt. Robert J. Thompson, assistant port agent in New York for the International Organization of Master, Mates and Pilots, began looking into inoculations of the seafar­ ing community. Writing in a recent newspaper issue of the Master Mate and Pilot he reported that "seamen some­ times receive up to five individual inoc­ ulations in one needle, often with no concern for the reaction suffered by the individual." He found that companies insist that crewmembers get shots which no country requires or even recom­ mends for entry. "With the records at hand," he noted, "1 could prove that steamship compa­ nies are callous. I could accuse, though not prove, some medical examiners of being interested only in fees collected for shots." While Dr. Joseph Logue, SIU medi­ cal director, agreed that Capt. Thomp­ son had pointed out a real problem, he noted some other reasons why seamen get more vaccinations than the average traveler. Seafarers visit out of the way ports where sanitation standards arc worse than in the tourist areas, he noted, and steamship companies may want to be covered in case of liability. Another main reason, according to Dr. Logue, is that a Seafarer may lose his inoculation card or have left it home when he is about to ship out. The SIU or company medical staff has no choice but to give him his shots all over again. Aboard some ships, the captain or mate collects the International Health Certifi­ cates for safekeeping, but in the confu­ sion when the ship arrives in port, they forget to give the certificate back to the sailors. To find out what inoculations a tra­ veler requires, the best reference is "Health Information for International Travel, 1976" published by the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare as a supplement to the "Mor­ bidity and Mortality Weekly Report." This source should be updated with the Blue Sheet, a weekly listing of countries that have areas infected with quarantinable diseases. Lakes Picture Buffalo With the help of a Canadian icebreaker, the SlU-contracted J.A.W. Iglehart opened the 1977 shipping season for the port of Buffalo on Apr. 12, The arrival of the Iglehart (Huron Cement), a bulk cement carrier, made the front page of the Courier Express in that winter-weary city. In the hopes of picking up the Buffalo grain trade again, there is a chance the federal government will be investing some money in the port's grain silos and grain handling equipment—according to local television news. Buffalo was one of the busiest grain ports in the nation before the St. Lawrence Seaway opened, which allowed foreign-flag ships to come in, pick up grain and ship out again. Frankfort Arnold Transit is expected to take out-its first boat Apr. 15 to start the ferry run between St. Ignace and Mackinac Island, Mich. The other six boats will be fit out as the shipping season progresses. As of now, ConRail will operate the Ann Arbor Railway, which includes the car ferry M/V Viking, through Oct. 1. Alpena By mid-April all the Huron Cement carriers were running except the old timer Lewis G. Ilarritnan which is being utilized as a spare silo in Duluth. The season's first load of calcite stone went out from Rogers City, Mich, on the SlU-steamer S'/irrron (Boland and Cornelius) Apr. 11, headed for the U.S. Steel facility in Conneaut, Ohio. The stone shipment is a sure sign of spring, since calcite freezes over in the winter and cannot be loaded. Detroit By the end of April, all the Lakes deep draft vessels will have fitted out. Ore, coal, stone, salt and sand will be crossing the Lakes again, bringing sup­ plies to industrial plants and construction sites along the shore. A new contract for the Great Lakes will be negotiated this summer and the SIU negotiating committee has received a wide variety of proposals from the membership. After putting the proposals together, the committee will be pre­ senting a draft to the shipowners in the near future. The old contract expires July 31, 1977. Notices to open up contract negotiations will be sent to the shipowners during May. As always, the Great Lakes membership will have to ratify the new contracts before they take effect. Recently the U.S. Coast Guard gave the Cleveland fleet of tankers, a nonSIU company, a certificate allowing them to operate their ships without any licensed or unlicensed personnel in the engine room. These will be the first vessels on the Lakes to be certified for unmanned engine rooms. SIU Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt said, "we're wondering how far the Coast Guard will go before there is another disaster on the Lakes. The Great Lakes and its tributaries are probably the most congested waters in the world, and we cannot see vessels—especially tankers, running around in these waters with unmanned engine rooms." The SIU also heard that these same vessels will no longer carry wheelsmen. Licensed officers will handle all wheelhouse duties instead, including wheeling the tankers. St. I..awreii4*e Seaway There will be no toll increases on the St. Lawrence Seaway this season, but the question of such increases is sure to come up again. Canadian Transport Minister Otto Lang would like to see an increase in fees in time for the 1978 shipping season. A Worldwide Boycott Of Seagram's Lifted A worldwide and U.S. consumer boy­ cott of the Seagram Co. by the AFLCIO's Retail, Wholesale and Depart­ ment Store Union (RWDSU) and the International Union of Food and Allied Workers Assns., G'^neva, Switzerland has been lifted. "We're trying to make a game of our work, sir!" Page 8 The month-long boycott was started to back RWDSU members of Local 604 of Seagram's Distillery in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada who were locked out of their jobs in February 1975 over a wage dispute. The boycott, the union says, was started when the company began ship­ ping its liquor products into the market area previously supplied from the Brit­ ish Columbia Co. distillery. Recently members of the local rati­ fied a new two-year agreement ending a strike gnd picketing of the distillery that began in June 1975. According to the union, the new contract's total pack­ age translates into a monetary value 56 percent above the wages and fringe benefits prevailing when the lockout started. Seafarers Log �Transfer Expecfed Soon Galveston USPHS Hospital Move Awaits U.S. Funds It's just a matter of time now until the old, deteriorating Galveston USPHS Hospital is moved lock, stock and bar­ rel from its present site to a virtually brand new facility, the Space Center Memorial Hospital, in Nassau Bay, Tex. The Department of Health Educa­ tion and Welfare finally okayed the move late last month after giving in to pressure from the SIU, the HoustonGalveston Health Planning Agency and other concerned community groups sup­ porting the transferral. It was illogical that HEW oppose the move in the first place since it had been determined during public hearings that the move would save the Government literally millions of dollars in capital improvements otherwise necessary for the old Galveston facility. It was shown that improvements needed on the old facility just to meet existing building and other codes would cost $17 million, while the cost of needed replacement construction on present grounds would cost another $18 million, or a total of $35 million in capital improvements. However, a study showed that it would cost the Govern­ ment only $5.4 million to transfer the hospital to the Nassau Bay site, trans- ton, Beaumont and Port Arthur port facilities, as well as the Manned Space­ flight Center and Ellington Air Force Base. In addition, new docking facili­ ties will soon be opening in the Nassau Bay area. Plus for System Above is the Space Center Memorial Hospital in Nassau Bay, Tex. where Sea­ farer patients in the old Galveston USPHS Hospital will soon be transferred. lating into a savings of nearly $30 mil­ with the Galveston facility, although the lion. SIU has suggested it continue to be util­ The Government is also expected to ized by USPHS as an outpatient clinic. save about $900,000 a year in operation The USPHS Hospital's new home in costs for the new facility. Nassau Bay is a four-year old, 130-bed The actual move will begin as soon facility. Empty for about a year, it has as the Ofiice of Management and Budget cost the Federal Housing Authority releases the necessary funds, which is $80,000 per month in mortgage and expected to -be soon. After that, it maintenance costs. should be no more than two or three In contrast to the old site, the new months before the job is completed. facility is more centrally located to areas It is undecided what will be done of main patient loads, including Hous­ " On top of the medical and other bene­ fits the new facility will provide USPHS beneficiaries in the Houston area, the fact that HEW approved the move indi­ cates that the agency may be recogniz­ ing that the centuries-old USPHS sys­ tem is here to stay. For years, HEW had been trying its best to close the eight remaining USPHS Hospitals outright and transfer their operations to existing community facili­ ties. The SIU, with the aid of a number of Congressman, in particular Rep. Jack Murphy (D-N.Y.), has consistently thwarted HEW's efforts in this regard. Taking recent events into considera­ tion, it seems that when the move to Nassau Bay is completed and USPHS beneficiaries are receiving care at the new facility, the USPHS system as a whole may be enjoying its most secure position in many years. Section 203 of S. 9 would amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953 to require use of United Slates flag ships and extend coastwise trade re­ quirements—including use of U.S. flag support vessels—to devices permanently or temporarily attached to the seabed to explore, develop or produce resources. MARITIME AUTHORIZATION The House Merchant Marine Subcommitlce has reported out H.R. 4963 to authorize funds for fiscal year 1978 for maritime programs. Included in the bill is $135 million for construction, reconstruction, and reconditioning of ships and $372,109,000 for operating differential subsidy. Hearings began in the Senate Merchant Marine and Tourism Subcommittee on maritime authorization Apr. 7. WAR RISK INSURANCE CARGO PREFERENCE AND TANKER SAFETY Nine bills have been introduced in the 95th Congress to allocate a percentage of oil cargo to U.S. ships. Although 51 percent of U.S. oil is imported, only four percent is carried on American owned and operated ships. Chairman John Murphy (D-N.Y.) of the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee made a strong statement of commitment to cargo preference at the opening of hearings on his bill and several others. He said a viable U.S. maritime capability is essential to national security and our economic wellbeing, and "the decline of the U.S. flag merchant fleet must be arrested by a strong cargo policy which embodies a form of cargo equity." In the Senate, a bill introduced by Senator Magnuson combines cargo prefer­ ence with tanker safety. In introducing his bill, Magnuson stated that by in­ creasing the share of oil cargoes carried by U.S. vessels "we can be assured that oil tankers are manned and operated in a manner which best protects the marine environment." He concludes that if we rely on foreign vessels, we are at the mercy of substandard crews and equipment. Secretary of Transportation Brock Adams, Elliott Richardson, Ambassadorat-Large to the Law of the Sea Conference, and Patsy Mink, Asst. Sec. Desig­ nate to the State Department, have testified for the Administration before the Senate Committee and they supported the idea of increased tanker safety stand­ ards, stressing the importance of approaching tanker safety from an interna­ tional perspective. Hearings are continuing in both houses. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF Hearings are continuing in the House and Senate committees on identical bills to regulate oil and gas development on the outer continental shelf. Congressman Murphy, Chairman of the Select Committee on the Outer Continental Shelf, said in his opening statement that he had reintroduced the conference report of the DCS Lands Act Amendment of 1976 as the new bill, H.R. 1614. Senator Henry Jackson (D-Wash.) has introduced an identical bill S. 9. Both committees promised prompt action. April, 1977 The Maritime Administration has announced that it is reinstating the war risk insurance program for U.S.-flag ships only. American-owned, foreign-registered ships which were previously covered will be excluded pending new regulations governing their eligibility. About 75 percent of the foreign-registered ships will be permanently ex­ cluded. The eligibility of a vessel will be based on age, safety and crew and will be determined on an individual basis. The war risk insurance program expired in September 1975 and was ex­ tended by Congress for three years instead of the five-year period which has been traditional. SPAD is the union's separate .segregated political fund. It .solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes con­ tributions to candidates. A ineniber may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, DC. Pages ii �In Jacksonville, Fla. Trustees Meeting^ Port Agents Conference Held Ma Bell will tell you to do it by phone, and Western Union might say the telegram's the thing. But if you really want to know what's going on in your industry in other parts of the coun­ try, the best advice is to go there and find out for yourself. It was with this in mind that the SIU initiated a new program of holding its Houston SIU Representative and Union trustee Joe Sacco goes over his paperwork. bi-monthly Trustee meetings at differ­ ent SIU halls instead of the traditional meeting places in New York or the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. The SIU also added a new dimension to these gatherings with the establish­ ment of a two-day port agents' confer­ ence to be held immediately after the Trustees' confab. The Trustees, both Union and man­ agement officials from around the coun­ try, are the overseers of the SIU's eight multiemployer Plans — the Seafarer Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans, the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pen­ sion Plan, the Seafarers Hiring Hall Fund, the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and the United Industrial Workers Welfare and Pension Plans. The Trustees' main function is to en­ sure that SIU members are receiving the proper benefits under the Plans. They also review trust fund investments; ap­ prove special requests for benefits, and review the work and operation of the Plan's administrative staff. At their most recent meeting, the Trustees ap­ proved an important new benefit for those eligible for the Early Normal Pen­ sion (see related story in this issue of the Log). Better Communication The first double conference—trus­ tees followed by port agents—was held Irv Saunders, Dunbar and Sullivan Dredging Co, trustee, reads a report. At the Port Agents Conference in Jacksonville is SIU President Paul Hall (right) and Executive Vice President Frank Drozak. SIU Headquarters Representative Edward X. Mooney (center) makes a point at the Port Agents Conference as Baltimore's Agent Ben Wilson (left) and Seattle's Agent Harvey Mesford look on. Page 10 in the friendly atmosphere of the SIU hall in New Orleans, and the second was held last month at the brand new Union hall in Jacksonville, Fla. Even­ tually, these meetings will reach ports on the East and West Coasts, the in­ land waters and the Great Lakes. The goal of these meetings is to fos­ ter better communications among the Union's leadership by providing a regu­ lar forum for the discussion of maritime issues and the problems facing the Union and the industry. It also gives the leadership the opportunity to meet with some of the local Union members and focus on the specific problems of that area. SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak, who is also a Union trustee for the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, Hiring Hall Fund and the Harry Lundeberg School, put the new con­ cept into its proper perspective. He said, "the SIU is a very widespread or­ ganization with extremely mobile mem­ bers, who might visit 10 or 20 ports annually in the U.S. alone. So if there's a problem in New York, it's not just New York's problem, it's really every­ one's concern." He added, "if our membership is to continue to receive the best representa­ tion possible, I believe that every SIU official must know the issues and prob­ lems within the Union no matter what they are or where they exist. I believe these conferences will go a long way in bringing about better, more open com­ munications in alLareas of the Union." Drozak concluded, "this will make us a tighter knit organization better able to provide for the needs of all SIU mem­ bers whether they be deepsea, Lakes or inland waters seamen," Making a point at the Port Agents Conference is New Orleans' Agent Buck Stephens. Harry Slayton is UIW trustee of the Seatrain Ship­ building Corp. Jack Bluitt (right) Detroit agent, speaks to. SIU Headquarters Representative Fred Farnen (center) while San Francisco's agent, Steve Troy listens at the conference. Seafarers Log �Seafarers Pension Plan Adds New Benefit The Trustees of the Seafarers Pen­ sion Plan have added a new and im­ portant benefit for eligible particpants who qualify for the Early Normal Pension Benefit. The new benefit is called the Early Normal Pension Supplement. Eligibility for the Early Normal Pension Benefit, which is available only to seamen (Deep Sea-Lakes) requires that the applicant be at least 55 years of age and have 7,300 days of service. The employee must also have at least 90 days of service in the calendar year preceding the date of his application. The Early Normal Pension Bene­ fit is $350 monthly. However, if the eligible participant continues his em­ ployment after becoming eligible for the Early Normal Pension Benefit, he will receive an additional $15.00 a month for each 365 days of service until he reaches a maximum of $455 a month. Under the new benefit, the Early Normal Pension Supplement, those Seafarers who are eligible for the Early Normal Pension Benefit, and who thereafter continue to work at least an additional 730 days, will be eligible to receive the Early Normal Pension Supplement. The Supple­ ment is in addition to the increase to his pension benefit earned by work­ ing the additional 730 days after reaching age 55 and having 7,300 days of service. This pension supplement will be a lump sum payment equal to 12 times the participant's monthly pension benefit which shall be paid during the month of January in the calendar year following the date the partic­ ipant begins receiving the Early Normal Pension Benefit. In satisfying the service require­ ment of the additional 730 days, time when the participant is tem­ porarily disabled and receiving Sick­ ness and Accident Benefits or Main­ tenance and Cure or Hospital Benefits shall not be counted. Only seatime (actual employment time) will be counted. Also, to be eligible for the Pension Supplement, the participant must have 90 days of seatime after January 1,1977. Normal Pension Supplement Benefit shall not be paid. It should also be noted: The Early Normal Pension Supplement is a one time lump sum payment to the eligi­ ble pensioner and is to be paid to the pension during the month of January of the calendar year immediately fol­ lowing the calendar year in which the application of the pensioner for the Early Normal Pension is made. This Pension Supplement lump-sum payment shall not be paid to any other person except the pensioner. If an eligible employee should die prior to applying for his Early Normal Pension Benefit, the lump-sum Early If an employee is at least 55 years of age and has credit for 7,300 days of service, he is eligible for the Early Normal Pension Benefit of $350 a month. If such eligible employee continues his employment (Deep Sea-Great Lakes) and receives credit for an additional 730 days of service, he is entitled to two increases, an ad­ ditional $30 a month pension benefit, as the Early Normal Pension Supple­ ment equal to 12 times his monthly pension benefit. Therefore, in addition to his monthly benefit of $380 he will re­ ceive a lump-sum. one time payment of 12 times $380 .= $4,560. Of course, if he continues his employ­ ment and receives additional service credit his monthly pension benefit will increase by $15 a month for each additional 365 days of service up to a maximum of $455. His Early Normal Pension Supplement will likewise increase, as shown in Chart I. CHART I 7,300 7,300 7,300 7,300 .7,300 7,300 Monthly Pension Benefit Supplement Day of service plus 730 days of service—$380.00 Days of service plus 1,095 days of service— 395.00 Days of service plus 1,460 days of service— 410.00 Days of service plus 1,825 days of service— 425.00 Days of service plus 2,190 days of service— 440.00 Days of service plus 2,555 days of service— 455.00 $4,560 lump-sum 4,740 lump-sum 4,920 lump-sum 5,100 lump-sum 5,280 lump-sum 5,460 lump-sum HOW THE EARLY NORMAL PENSION SUPPLEMENT WORKS: Hall Deplores Coast Guard's Low Budget Bid for Safety at Sea Despite an admitted lack of "re­ sources," the Coast Guard has failed to ask for a budget big enough to en­ force safety regulations at sea, SIU President Paul Hall protested in a let­ ter to Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation. The Coast Guard's inadequate budget request for 1978 is another reason why subcommittee hearings should be held to investigate the Coast Guard's prac­ tices, Hall said in his letter of Mar. 30. The SIU requested these hearings al­ most a year ago, backed by evidence of the Coast Guard's "continuing failure" to carry out its responsibility, under law, for safety of life at sea. In April 1976, the Union complained that nothing was being done to enforce the three-watch statute, which was en­ acted to prevent hazards on long voy­ ages caused by seamen working exces­ sive overtime. The Coast Guard blamed lack of "resources" for its failure to en­ force this statute, but it never requested additional funds to solve the problem, Hall pointed out. No action on the three-watch statute is only one example of the Coast Guard's lack of concern for merchant seamen. Hall listed many other long­ standing safety issues which the Coast Guard has been content to ignore. Not Set Health Standards It has not set overall safety and health standards for vessels under its jurisdic­ tion which it proposed in August 1975. Nor has it attempted to gather any spe­ cific information to determine what these standards should prevent, such as the effect of excessive overtime on crew performance, morale and health. Regular inspections of lifeboat equip­ ment on Great Lakes vessels have also not been conducted. Hall said. More­ over, the Coast Guard has not taken any action to protect the safety of sea­ men on offshore oil drilling rigs. "We believe the Coast Guard has been deficient in the discharge of these and other of its statutory responsibili­ ties," Hall maintained. "Its 1978 budget request, however, reflects no apparent changes." U.S.-Soviet Sign Bilateral Grain Shipping Treaty U.S. and Soviet officials have finally put their John Hancocks on a new bi­ lateral grain shipping agreement for 1977. The agreement includes a plan to make up an estimated 1.2 million tons of grain due U.S.-flag vessels under 1975 and 1976 agreements but not al­ located to them. In all, U.S.-ffag tankers could be carrying as much as 3.3 million metric tons of grain to Russia this year with the combined total of the usual one- third share and the make-up tonnage. The Russians have also agreed to pay a freight rate of $16.47 per ton, up from $16 a ton, the rate set in December 1975. The additional 47 cents is sup­ posed to compensate U.S.-ffag lines for lost revenue from previous share short­ ages. The terms of the new agreement arc essentially the same as in all the bilat­ eral agreements between the two nations since 1972. U.S.-flagships are guaran­ teed one-third of all grain cargoes mov­ ing to Russia with one-third each reserved for Russian and third-flag carriers. The formal signing of the new agree­ ment took place in Washington, D.C. after nearly a year of negotiations there and in London and Moscow. Robert J. Blackwcll, assistant secretary of com­ merce for maritime affairs was chief negotiator for the U.S. Tug C. R. Hoyden Is Launched in Gulf The SlU-contracted G. & H Towing Company of Houston has launched the brand new tug C. R. Hayden. The 3200 hp. ship-docking tug will operate in the Houston-Galveston area. The Hayden is the second new boat which G & H has brought out this year, and two more identical 3200 hp. tugs are currently being built by Todd Ship­ yards. In addition, the company is plan­ ning a further building program, the details of which are still uncertain. G & H Towing is just one of the SIU's rapidly growing inland com­ panies, which provide more Jobs and greater job security for SIU inland boat­ men. April, 1977 BAL 80 HOUST JAC^r^ilLE Ndf YOR Page 11 �IP Rail Cor Ferry Chief Wowatam Will Continue to Run The SlU-contracted Chief Wawatam railroad car ferry will continue to run —at least for awhile—now that the Michigan Highway Commission has GREAT LAKES authorized $400,000 for needed re­ pairs. Since 1911, the hand-fired, coal burning steam vessel has been shuttling rail cars across the Straits of Mackinac from St. Ignace on the Upper Michigan Peninsula to Mackinaw City on the Michigan mainland. The car ferry links vital rail lines between the two points. In accepting recommendation by the Michigan Department of State High­ ways and, Transportation that repairs be made, Peter B. Fletcher, the high­ way commission chairman, said the continued operation of the only rail link between Michigan's two peninsulas "must be attempted as part of our gen­ eral transportation program." He added, however, "We must continue to experiment, to explore, to try other modes of transportation." The U.S. Coast Guard recently com­ pleted an inspection of the Chief Wa­ watam at the request of the Michigan Department of State Highways and Transportation and indicated it would cost a minimum of $750,000 to bring the vessel up to 1976 standards. The highway commission will ask the Coast Guard to authorize continued operation of the ferry until another vessel can be found to replace it. Alternatives to the accepted proposal were abandonment of the service, con­ version to a tug-barge operation, or in­ terrupting the service for drydock ex­ amination and repair of the ferry. In February the Chief Wawatam re­ ceived a temporary reprieve from plans to convert her to a barge when the Michigan Highway Commission split 2-2 in a vote on the proposal. Attempts to replace the Chief Wawatam failed in the past, however, when winter ice blocked passage for tug-barge combi­ nations and other boats. Community Very Active The local community was extremely active during the past few months writ­ ing letters and organizing to keep the Chief Wawatam railroad car ferry in operation. The ferry is owned by the Mackinac Transportation Co. and is assigned un­ der Interstate Commerce Commission service order to the highway commis­ sion. It is operated for the commission by the Straits Car Ferry Service Corp. Labor-Management Croup Commend Carter on Economics The following statement was released by the Labor-Management Group, an informal, private group comprised of eight labor leaders and eight business executives, following their April 18 meeting in Washington, D.C.: "The Labor-Management Group, which George Meany and Reginald Jones co-chair, is pleased to cooperate with the President, as he announced on April 15, on a broad range df economic policy questions. These include "objec­ tives for our economy, for job creation and inflation reduction, to help work out approaches to achieve these objec­ tives and to monitor the result on a continuing basis." The Group expects that the President and his advisors will continue to solicit views on these ques­ tions from a wide range of other private sources. The Group met on April 18 with Secretary Blumenthal, Chairman of the Economic Policy Group of the Administration, and Secretary Mar­ shall. "The Group commends the Presi­ dent for the main themes of his State­ ment on Inflation; There are indeed "no magic solutions in the battle against inflation"; and "making progress in dealing with this problem has to be a long-term task." The President has well avoided the course of controls and guideposts which has proved counter­ productive. "This Labor-Management Group, comprised of eight labor leaders and eight business executives, is an informal private extension of formal committees that has met together over the past four years. We have come to have a mutual respect for the roles and positions of each other in our concerns with eco­ nomic policies and the future of our country. The Group has been ably as­ sisted by st.nfT resources drawn from the constituent organizations working on particular issues. "The Group docs not always agree, but it docs always engage in candid and vigorous discussions on issues it elects to place on its agenda; it seeks practical approaches to hard questions, and it has often been able to reach a consensus on issues of domestic and international concern vital to workers, business en­ terprise and to the American people as a whole. We have been currently work­ ing on job creation and measures to deal with unemployment and energy policy. "The labor and management mem­ bers do not have the authority to com­ mit their constituencies on any pro­ posed course of action. They are in a position, however, to seek to persuade and convince their respective communi­ ties of the wisdom of policies they ad­ vocate together. "When the Group has reached a full meeting of minds, ordinarily it makes them public so that all may see and comment upon these views and sug­ gestions. "American labor and management New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Jersey City Page 12 Date May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5 May 5 May 6 May 9 May 10 May II May 12 May 16 May 20 May 14 May 5 May 21 May 10 May 10 May 11 May 13 May 12 May 9 President Martin J. Ward; Auto Work­ ers President Leonard Woodcock, and Steelworkers President 1. W. Abel. Management people include. Ste­ phen Bechtel, Bechtel Corp.; John D. Harper, Aluminum Co. of America; Reginald Jones, General Electric; R. Heath Larry, U.S. Steel; Thomas Mur­ phy, General Motors; Rawleigh Warner, Mobil Oil; Arthur Wood, Sears, Roebuck, and Walter Wriston, First National City Bank. Coordinator of the committee is former Labor Secretary John T. Dunlop. Joe 'Axe' Still Remembers Old Days on the River Retired Boatmen Joe "Axe" Rauch, left, talks over old tirnes with one-time boatmate of his, SIU Vice-President Lindsey Williams in the New Orleans Union hall. Rauch worked the rivers for 50 years before retiring in 1973. MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Port are uniquely dedicated to private enter­ prise, to a free labor movement and to collective bargaining. They share a re­ sponsibility together to the American public for their performance which continues beyond any one Administra­ tion. It is these concerns which bind us together." Among the labor leaders in the Group are: AFL-CIO President George Meany; AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Lane Kirkland; SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall; Clothing Workers Pres­ ident Murray Finley; Teamsters Presi­ dent Frank Fitzsimmons; Plumbers Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters 2:30 p,m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 9:30 a.m 2:00 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. — — — — 2:30 p.m. — — UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Retired SIU Inland Boatman Joe Rauch recently visited the New Orleans Hall to discuss old times with a former boat mate, SIU Vice-President Lindsey Williams. Brother Rauch and Brother Williams decked together back in the early 30's on Coyle Line boats running between New Orleans and Houston. Joe "Axe", as he is known to friends, retired in 1973 after 52 years working on tugs and towboats. He remembers when navigational improvements on the waterways were minimal. He recalls, for instance, "the Houston Ship Channel was once so narrow that two ships couldn't pass each other—one would have to pull over and berth." Brother Rauch started out as a deck­ hand in New Orleans harbor in 1921. ByQl932 he was licensed as 1st Class Pilot, and he worked in the wheelhouse for another 41 years, mostly for the SlU-contracted Coyle Lines and Cres­ cent Towing and Salvage Company. Brother Rauch is especially apprecia­ tive of his SIU pension, because he re­ members the days when a tug or towboat deckhand made $41 a month, be­ fore there were any unions on the rivers and harbors. He remembers the first boatmen's union, the old Marine Allied Workers Division, an SIU affiliate which later became the Inland Boatmen's Union. The IBU, of course, merged last year with the SIU. Joe "Axe" manages to remain very active in his retirement. He lives with his wife Juanita in Algiers, across the river from New Orleans. When he isn't tending his sizeable vegetable garden, he is usually painting and fixing up his house. He also is an active member of the American Legion. Despite how busy he is, Brother Rauch just can't stay away from the tugs completely. He works a fews hours a week as a security guard at the Cres­ cent Towing and Salvage dock. "My whole salary goes to bingo," admits Joe with a chuckle. Seafarers Log �Subsidy Programs Mean More Ships, Jobs MARAD: Sparks Shipbuilding, Cargo, Ports This is the tenth in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log is publishing to explain how various organizations affect the jobs and job se­ curity of Seafarers. More ships mean more jobs. No one knows this simple fact better than Seafarers. But not all Sea­ farers realize that the power to .spark U.S. ship­ building rests within what they might dismiss as just another Government agency. The U.S. Maritime AdminJ.stration, part of the Department of Commerce, is far from a remote or vague bureaucracy. It is the Government agency charged with the major responsibility for all as­ pects of U.S. maritime policy. Dedicated to maintaining a strong American merchant marine, MARAD touches the lives of Seafarers and all maritime workers. It does so in the biggest way through its subsidy programs which offset low-cost foreign competi­ tion by providing millions of Federal dollars to strengthen the U.S. licet. The.se programs, created by the historic Merchant Marine Act of 1936 and bolstered by the Merchant Marine Act in 1970, contribute a large .share of the cost of building, refurbishing and operating certain U.S.-llagships. To be eligible for a construction subsidy, a ves­ sel must be built in the U.S., owned by an Ameri­ can citizen, manned by an American crew and operated under the U.S. flag. Many of the new SlU-contracted ships such as the SS Sam Houston (Waterman), Golden En­ deavor (Aeron Marine) and the 225,000-dwt tanker Wdliamsburgh (Tyler Tanker) were built under subsidies granted by MARAD. Building and reconditioning U.S.-flagships is also made easier by MARAD's financing guaran­ tees and capital construction fund agreements which allow shipowners to raise the large amounts Port development is another part of the mari­ time industry influenced by MARAD's wide reach. The agency works with individual ports in re­ gional planning programs and offers various tech­ nical and promotional assistance to encourage the most efficient means of moving the nation's cargo. Planning for the future is an es.sential part of MARAD's job. Its extensive research and devel­ opment programs have led to innovative shipping technology, in port and at sea, which insure the competitivene.ss of the U.S. fleet. Just last year, MARAD unveiled a $12-million computerized simulator—the most .sophisticated of its kind in the world—which can reproduce navigational sit­ uations and ultimately help prevent marine acci­ dents. of money needed to modernize their fleets. Help.s Find Cargo But building the ships is only half the battle. MARAD also plays an active role in finding cargo for U.S. vessels in domestic and foreign markets. The first major bilateral shipping pact between the U.S. and a foreign nation—the U.S.-U.S.S.R. Shipping Agreement of 1972—was made possible through MARAD's efforts, in the past the Soviet Union did not live up to its commitment to trans­ port one-third of its grain shipments on U.S. flag­ ships, but MARAD's recent perserverance won compensation in higher shipping rates and assur­ ance that more U.S.-flagships would now be used in trade between the two nations. The chief U.S. negotiator in the talks was Maritime Administra­ tor Robert Blackwell. The simulator was presented to the public on the grounds of the U.S. Merchant Marine Acad­ emy in Kings Point, N.Y., another area of MARAD's responsibility for the nation's maritime future. Young men and women tire trained to be­ come merchant marine officers at the academy and many take specialized maritime courses at other regional institutions operated by the agency. Sea­ farers receive an important part of their training at the firefighting school in Earle, N.J., which is also run by MARAD together with the Military Sealift Command. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. the agency has Eastern, Central and Western regional offices in New York, New Orleans and San Francisco. A new Great Lakes region was established in 1975 in Cleveland, Ohio. From the ships to the cargo to the crews, all links in the chain of U.S. maritime activity are strengthened by MARAD. An aprial view of the Golden Dolphin (Aeron Marine) gliding through the ice-filled waters of Staten island Narrows this past winter. The 91,849-dwt tanker is one of the many SlU-contracted vessels built under MARAD's subsidy program. Inset shows MARAD's chief. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Bob Blackwell as he addressed the 1973 SlUNA Convention in Washington, D.C. April, 1977 Page 13 �Rash of Disasters Highlights the Tragic At the end of 1976, a rash of disas­ ters caused by flag of convenience ships brought the issue of these runaway ves­ sels to the public eye. But the problem of ships registered in such countries as Liberia, Panama and Honduras is not new. We have attempted in the article below to give you some history, statis­ tics and solutions to the often tragic problem of flag of convenience ships. Panlibhonco, runaway, or flag of con­ venience, whatever you call one of these fleets it translates into low wages, cutrate operating costs, poor safety rec­ ords, convenient tax dodges and high profits for operators. In 1939 Panama had 722 ships flying its flag and Liberia didn't even have one. By 1965, 4,255 ships were registered in Panama, and Liberia suddenly had a fleet that boasted 18,404 ships. In 1973, reports listed Liberia as the world's largest merchant fleet with 49,824 ships, and Panama had 9,414 vessels. Today, according to a report of the International Union of Marine Insur­ ance, registers of convenience such as Liberia, Singapore, Panama, Cyprus, Honduras, Lebanon and Somalia com­ prise 23 percent of the world's merchant fleet. The reason for this phenomenal growth is easily understood—owners can reap higher profits from their in­ vestments by escaping the taxes of their home country and by hiring crewmen who they pay as little as $25 a month. Another large saving is offered to flag of convenience operators by the lax safety standards and inadequate safety inspections of most convenience regis­ try countries, for, as an International Union of Marine Insurance report points out, "if an owner wishes to put to sea an ill found, undermanned and wornout ship, a flag of convenience is probably his best vehicle for doing so." Prone to Accidents Reporting that flag of convenience ship loss ratios "were three times as high as those of Organization for Eco­ nomic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries in terms of tonnage and four times in terms of numbers of ships," a new OECD report offers fur­ ther proof of the runaway's poor safety record, pointing out that these fleets account for 37 percent of all ships lost and 39 percent of all tonnage lost. (OECD countries include the U.S., Japan, Turkey and most of the nonCommunist European nations.) The OECD report went on to say that flag of convenience ships "generally are more likely than ships of OECD or the world as a whole to be lost by wreck and foundering, the types of loss most closely associated with inadequacies of ships and personnel." Even if the flag of convenience state has safety standards on its books, most ships under its flag will probably never visit its ports, making safety inspection and enforcement of the regulations im­ possible. Liberian regulations call for the in­ spection of ships registered under its flag once every year. Yet when the Sovereign Edith, an 8,000-ton ship fly­ ing the Liberian flag, was loading a cargo of coke in Tyne, England, an in­ spection by Lloyd's revealed 40 faults in her safety equipment and ITF repre­ sentatives discovered that some of her oflicers did not hold proper Liberian tickets, 95 percent of the crew did not know how to put on life belts and most Broken in two at night, the 600-foot flag-of-convenience tanker, the ST Irene's Challenger, Is still afloat on Jan. 18 200 miles southeast of Midway Is. in the Pacific. Later the sections drifted a mile apart and her crew of 31 was picked up by a freighter. did not know how to launch a lifeboat. In 1970 the Liberian tanker Arrow ran aground in the fog as it approached Port Hawkesbury in Nova Scotia, dumping 10,000 tons of oil into Chedabucto Bay. When a three-man com­ mission of inquiry appointed by the Canadian Government investigated the accident, they found that the tanker had been "operating with almost none of its navigation equipment serviceable." The Arrow's radar and echo sounder were not functioning and the gyro com­ pass had a permanent error of three de­ grees west. The third officer, the officer on watch when the ship ran aground, had no license and the commission said none of the crew had any navigational skills except the master, "and there are even doubts about his ability." "We are well aware of the fact," the cominission's report concluded, "thai no form of transportation can be 100 percent safe but from tbc record avail­ able to us the standard of operation of the world's tanker fleets, particularly those under flags of convenience, is so appalling and so far from the kind of safety which science, engineering and technology can bring to tliose who care, that the people of the world should de­ mand immediate action." It is not only the old, poorly main­ tained and unsafe ships flying flags of convenience that i '•e endangering the world's shipping 1; cs. Many flag of convenience ships especially those owned by large An.-iiCan oil compa­ nies, are among the ! rgest and most modern in the world. ^ et in an attempt to cut corners wherever possible, many of these ships are manned with the smallest crews possible, drawn from the cheapest, and all too often most un­ skilled, labor pools of the world. Where traditional flag countries strictly enforce minimum crew sizes and qualifications for their ships, most flag of convenience countries have only vague rules subject to wide interpreta­ tion by operators. Somalia, for example, simply requires that a vessel have a sufficient number of officers and crew to ensure safe navi­ gation. And even where a flag of convenience country does specify minimum quali­ fications for officers, these regulations are impossible to enforce as few runa­ way ships ever call on ports in their countries of registry. This lack of regulation or supervision allows flag of convenience operators to cut manning costs even further by em­ ploying fewer fully qualified officers. Two of the largest ship collisions in maritime history involved flag of con­ venience officers who either held no license or later had their license sus­ pended or revoked for misconduct. In October of 1970 two Liberian-flag supertankers, the 77,600 dwt Pacific Glory and the 100,000 dwt Allegro ran into each other off the Isle of Wight, killing 14 crewmembers. The Allegro's officer on watch at the time of the col­ lision, the third officer, had no license and two of her engineers were also un­ licensed, as were two engineers aboard the Pacific Glory. 33 Men Killed Then in August of 1972 a collision between even larger supertankers occurred in the Indian Ocean. The American-owned 95,000 dwt Oswego Guardian and the 100,600 dwt Texanita were both flying the Liberian flag when they collided in a dense fog, kill­ ing 33 men. At the time of the collision both ships were traveling at full speed through the fog and although both had observed the other on radar, only the Texanita, wait­ ing until the other ship was only four miles away, made any attempt to plot the course of the approaching Oswego Guardian. Immediately after the accident, the master of the Guardian ordered his ship Late last year in fair weather, the prow of the 13,192-ton Panamanian freighter SS Cesira sliced into the port stern of another Panamanian ship, the 10,108ton SS Sapphire spilling fuel oil into Yokohama Harbor. No one was hurt. Page 14 Seafarers Log £1^ �Problem of Flag-of-Convenience Ships flag of convenience fleets. "; ;:^!'s, »• - •;, M-'^. • Aground off Nantucket, Mass. on Dec. 17, the Liberian oil tanker S7 Argo Me/-c/7ar7f is battered by waves on her listing starboard side as building seas awash her aft deck. away from the scene without even at­ tempting to pick up survivors. As a result of investigations into this massive collision, the Texanita's cap­ tain had his license suspended for 18 months and the master of the Oswego Guardian had his revoked. What's being done about these flags of convenience? Within this country efforts to reverse the trend of American companies trans­ ferring their ships to runaway flags are slowly beginning to gain strength. The most recent disasters caused by flag of convenience ships off America's shores have given those efforts new impetus. Currently, hearings are being held in the Congress to see how further tanker disasters off the U.S. can be avoided. The National Maritime Council, an organization composed of Government, labor and maritime industry represen­ tatives, is also helping to reestablish American industry and public interest in the U.S.-flag merchant fleet through its programs. These programs include films, speeches and literature describing the long history of U.S.-flag shipping, as well as dinners and seminars to ac­ quaint American shippers with the economic benefits and guarantees a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine can provide for our country. But the real key to the flag of con­ venience problem lies in legislation, both national and international. Right now the Jones Act protects our merchant marine in the domestic trades from the cut-rate runaways. Cargo Preference Needed This act must be protected against the constant attacks of foreign-flag op­ erators and new legislation which would reserve a fair share of American cargo for U.S.-flag ships must be enacted if the runaway fleets and the problems they generate are to be eliminated. With their poor safety records and their exploitative use of manpower drawn from the world's poorest coun­ tries, the flag of convenience fleets are also an international problem. The International Transport Work- April, 1977 ers' Federation (ITF), an independent international labor organization, has been one of the most consistent and loudest critics of the flag of convenience fleets. In the past, the ITF has fought to establish world minimum pay scales for sailors and to make flag of convenience operators responsible for providing de­ cent safety and humane working condi­ tions aboard their vessels. The ITF and its member unions, which includes the SIU, also support flag of convenience crews in wage or condition disputes and provide aid for crews stranded when these operators abandon ships they consider no longer profitable. Among the ITF's latest activities is an attempt to force Cyprus to investi­ gate the disappearance of the Cretan Star, a Cyprus-flag 30,000 dwt tanker that was lost with its entire crew last July. In calling for the investigation, ITF President Charles Blyth said, "We are sick and tired of these flag of conven­ ience ships disappearing. We must try to get some sense of responsibility into these people who run these ships." The Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) is another world body working to alleviate the problems of flag of convenience fleets, attempting to set minimum safety and training standards for all merchant vessels. Part of the United Nations, IMCO and its Maritime Safety Committee are composed of representatives from all U.N. member countries and are respon­ sible for formulating international treaties regulating manning, training and other minimum safety standards for all maritime nations. As most nations with legitimate mer­ chant fleets already enforce strict safety and training standards, IMCO's regu­ lations are aimed at flag of convenience operators who, in search of higher prof­ its, have switched to these registries to escape regulation. The International Labor Organiza­ tion (ILO), another U.N. body, is also interested in curbing the substandard health and safety conditions fostered by Minimum Standards Just recently the ILO adopted a pro­ posal for world-wide minimum stand­ ards for merchant ships which set up standards for manning and work loads, shipboard living conditions, safety con­ ditions, vacation pay and crewmember competency. Under this proposal, which is clearly aimed at upgrading conditions on flag of convenience ships, vessels could be inspected for health and safety hazards to the crew in any port of call and port officials would have the right to take action to correct conditions on any ships which arc "clearly hazardous to safety and health." If this ILO proposal is ratified by at least 10 countries with a total share of 25 percent of world shipping gross ton­ nage. it will cover all merchant vessels including those flying runaway flags. The SlU participates in the ILO, IMCO and ITF, just as it takes an ac­ tive role in the NMC and in working for American legislation to protect the U.S. merchant marine, in the belief that all opportunities must be taken to curb the flag of convenience fleets and their abuses—both direct and indirect—of the world's seafarers and the world's environment. The Case Is Clear The case against runaway flag fleets is clear—their safety record is appall­ ing, their exploitation of workers is notorious. These fleets include some of the oldest and most unseaworthy vessels, manned by small, often untrained, crews working for exploitative wages and in terrible conditions. Not only do they threaten the health and safety of their crews, but as the record shows, they endanger the safety of all merchant vessels and the environ­ ment of the oceans and shorelines as they travel throughout the world in ever increasing numbers. On a less dramatic, but none the less dangerous, level, they drain off Ameri­ can dollars and jobs, while placing their owners beyond the reach of any en­ forceable law and making it impossible to hold them to their responsibilities to seafarers, to world safety and to Amer­ ica's national security. And all in the name of higher profits for their operators. The bow of the runaway tanker ST Sansinena protrudes from the waters of Los Angeles Harbor on Dec. 18 after an explosion pnd fire destroyed and sank the 810-foot vessels's aft and midsections. ' Page 15 �JNLAND - WATERS SlU member Richard Mesker pours some morning coffee for passenger in the Delta Queen's restaurant. Passengers had high praise for service they re­ ceived from SlU crew. SlU deckhand Chris Osborne helps tie up riverboat Delta Queen to bank in Natchez, Miss. Deckhand Tim Miller was up with the roosters this morning as he soogies deck after overnight rainfall. SIU Crew Makes It a Good Voyage for Passengers on the Delta Queen On a recent cruise of the SlU-contracted steamer Delta Queen from New Orleans to Mem­ phis, many passengers could be overheard mak­ ing a lot of favorable comments about the boat's crew. One woman summed the situation up well: "What a beautiful old boat and a delightful young crew." The 51-year-old Delta Queen, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is indeed one of the oldest of the SlU's contracted vessels. And her crew includes some of the SlU's young­ est (and in some cases prettiest) members. The SlU represents the Delta Queens deckhands, cooks, stewards, utility men, bartenders, waiters, bus boys, maids, porters, oilers, and firemen. The Delta Queen s bull was fabricated in Scot­ land and shipped to Stockton, Calif, for final assembly in 1926, when she began operating overnight trips between Sacramento and San Francisco. During World War 11 the U.S. Navy used the Delta Queen to ferry troops and wounded in San Francisco Bay. After the War the boat was purchased by Greene Line Steamers of Cincinnati, which later became the Delta Queen Steamboat Company. She was painstakingly disassembled and crated, then towed across 5,000 miles of open sea down the Pacific Coast, through the Panama Canal, and up the Gulf of Mexico to New Orleans, from which point she traveled under her own power. For almost 30 years the Delta Queen has been plying our inland waterways, providing passeng­ ers with a taste of "steamboating," as the experi­ ence was called in the 19th century. Steamboating Page 16 is an elegant adventure. And the Delta Queen's elegance depends not only on her brass and cry­ stal and fresh flowers, but also on the courtesy and efficiency of her SlU crew. The adventurous part of steamboating fortu­ nately no longer includes dealing with such items as chamber pots, l>ut exciting and unexpected events still have a way of occurring on the river. Such an event was this month's historic meeting between the Delta Queen and her newer and larger sister vessel, the SlU-tontracted Missis­ sippi Queen. While the Delta Queen carries 192 passengers and a crew of 75, the Mississippi Queen carries 385 passengers and 125 crew members. The Mississippi Queen, truly "the biggest steamboat that ever was afloat," as she is billed by the com­ pany, was built last year at Jeffboat in Jeffersonville, Ind. at a cost of $30 million. The Mississippi Queen is currently operating between New Orleans and Natchez, Miss., where the two sisterboats tied up together this month for the first time. It was a gala occasion, with passen­ gers and crewmembers from the two boats inter­ mingling excitedly. Many ventured ashore to the bars in the "Natchez-Under-the-Hill" district, once a notorious hangout for thieves, cutthroats, and prostitutes. At midnight the two boats parted, the Delta Queen steaming upriver toward Memphis and the Mississippi Queen turning around for her return trip to New Orleans. Thus ended the first meeting of the only two overnight passenger steamboats operating in our country. Since the passage of the Safety at Sea Law in 1966, the Delta Queen has been operating under a series of Congressional waivers, the latest of which expires in 1983. The boat's hull is of steel, hut her superstructure is wooden, and thus in violation of the 1966 law, which v;as never really intended to cover riverboats. Legislative efforts are underway to exempt the Delta Queen per­ manently from the Safety at Sea Law. The new Mississippi Queen conforms to the Safety at Sea Law and contains no wood except for two grand pianos, the only wood which the Coast Guard would allow. The Mississippi Queen'ji future is thus secure. The Delta Queen s future must be guaranteed, too, for she offers a unique historic experience which should not be ..allowed to pass away. Seafarers Log �If you want a clean engine room, a good time, or a good meal, you might want to visit the following people on the Delta Queen. They are, respectively, and from left to right: Glenn Fugate, wiper; Bill Webster, the bartender, and Mary Schoen, salad girl. fNLAND -v Deckhand. Ms Rusty Harmening, blows whistle for all aboard. Rusty is proud of the fact she can work the deck "as good as any of the men." I. The grand old riverboat Delta Queen approaches Natchez, Miss, You rnight say 1st Cook, Karl Shivers,, is the happiest guy in the galley as he flashes a characteristic smile. April. 1977 Ann Dotson, a maid on the riverboat, has a pleasant smile for everyone. Deckhand John "Cheyenne" Hess gives brass stairs a once over with coat of polish. Page 17 �rV-'lJ i. a Overseas Alice Committee Mobile Patrolman Tom Glidewell (seated left) with Deck Delegate G. L. Winslow at his side after a payoff on Mar. 16 aboard the SS Overseas Alice (Maritime Overseas) is with some of the crew and the Ship's Committee of (standing I. to r.): Engine Delegate and Pumpman Brad Bradshaw; Chief Cook Jake Longfellow, steward delegate; ABs Mark Patterson and Jim Gibson, and Recertified Bosun J. R. Thompson, ship's chairman. Robert E. Lee Committee SlU Partolman Teddy Babkowski (left) sits down with the Ship's Committee of the SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) of (I. to r.); Steward Delegate Raphael Ascione; Chief Steward Willy Broggs, secretary-reporter;-Deck Delegate E. Clarke, Jr., and Recertified Bosun Alfred Hanstvedt, ship's chairman. Payoff took place at Brooklyn, N.Y.'s Pier 7. Erna Elizabeth Committee Humacao Committee In the port of Baltimore on Mar. 11, the Ship's Committee of the SS Erna Elizabeth (Hudson Waterways) await payoff of the vessel. They are standing (I. to r.): Recertified Bosun Ballard Browning, ship's chairman; Baker Fernando Urias, steward delegate; Chief Steward Sigmund Rothchild, secretary-re­ porter, and seated (I. to r.) Deck Delegate Burton Cwen, and Engine Delegate Edward Krcha. Here's the Ship's Committee of the SS Humacao (Puerto Rico Marine) of (I. to r.): Educational Director Juan Reyes; Steward Delegate B. Baa; Deck Dele­ gate R. Mason; Engine Delegate R. C. D'Anglo, and Recertified Bosun Johan­ nes C. Sorel, ship's chairman, at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Monticello Victory Committee Overseas Aleutian Committee Seated with the Ship's Committee of the SS Monticello Victory (Victory Car­ riers) is Chief Pumpman John McClelland, educational director and (I. to r.): Wiper Alton Hickman; Recertified Bosun Beverly Dunn, ship's chairman; En­ gine Utility Willard Grayson, engine delegate; Steward Delegate William "Groucho" Saltarez, and Chief Steward Stanley A. Freeman, secretary-re­ porter. Payoff took place on Mar. 16 at the Exxon Refinery, Bayonne, N.J. Ai a payoff at Long Island Sound's Port Jefferson, N.Y. is the Ship's Committee of the SS Overseas Aleutian (Maritime Overseas) of (1. to r.): Chief Steward Floyd Mitchell, Jr., secretary-reporter; Chief Cook Peter V. Hammel, steward delegate; Rece;tified Bosun Raymond Lavoine, ship's chairman, and Deck Delegate Herbert Thrower. Page 18 Seafarers Log �Son of Inland Boatman Ex-SIU Scholarship Winner Wants to Serve Society Now that he is studying law, former SIU scholarship winner Peter Bakarich, Jr. is looking forward to taking an active role in international issues such as en­ vironmental affairs and human rights. Many current legal questions in the headlines, such as the question of when a person is really dead and how much life support should be given to a person who is dying, are right up his alley. For several years, Bakarich, whose father is an SIU Boatman, studied theol­ ogy, which deals with problems of ethics and religion in a changing world. A theologian tries to come up with solu­ tions to new problems that will fit a religious framework. He began his academic career at Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J. after winning the SIU four-year scholarship in 1965. In 1967 he re­ ceived another award from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and between the two grants he was able to move to Washington and study philosophy full time. "The SIU scholarship is set up in a teriflic way," he said. "You can use it anywhere and it is very generous. Of all the grants students had at Seton Hall, the Seafarers' had the highest dollar amount." The cosmopolitan atmosphere of Peter Bakarich, Jr. Washington suited young Bakarich just fine. "There were more universities around, more cultural events and li­ braries," he noted. In 1970, he received a masters degree from Catholic University of America through a special honors program. Then he went to Germany to study theology and religion, thinking that eventually he might like to become a priest. Because of his academic abilities, Bakarich was admitted to a special pro­ gram in theology at the University of Tuebingen in Germany where he did research on a Dutch theologian who was part of a reform movement in the Church. His excellent diploma-thesis Carson C/>/, Nev. Right at the end of last month, the LOG received a fraternal letter from Seafarer Rafael A. Rios of San Pedro, Calif, in which he makes a moving, direct appeal to his Union brothers for help to aid those less fortunate than they are. His letter reads: "This is an appeal to all of my shipmates past, present and future, and to whom it may concern. For the past month, while 1 am between ships, 1 have worked with retarded children at Eagle Valley Home for Children. The fine personnel there are doing a wonderful job and making many self-sacrifices due to the fact that they are in dire need of financial assistance. "How well I remember when we wOuld take up a tarpaulin muster for local orphanages as we were sailing into foreign ports. You were always more than generous. "Please open your heart one more time for a worthy cause. If you are ever in Carson City, Nev., you are always welcome. Send donations directly to: Eagle Valley Home for Children, Route 1, Box 755, Carson City, Nev. 89701." Murmansk, U.S.S.R. Another letter received from Mike Bickel, Route 1, Lenzburg, 111. 62255, appeals to Seafarers and others who may have sailed on the infamous Mur­ mansk run in World War II for information: "I am a graduate student in history at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. 111., presently working on my masters thesis. I am researching the condi­ tions of the North Russian ports during the Lend-Lease convoys of World War II. "I would like to contact some of the seamen who have participated on some of these convoys. I would like to be able to obtain firsthand information from these individuals regarding their experiences." USNS Shoshone On the way to a port of call in Turkey last month. Chief Steward B. E. Fletcher of the SlU-contracted USNS Shoshone (Hudson Waterways).wrote: "Early this year we refueled the Navy oiler Kalamazoo 300 miles from Rota, Spain. We received [the following] letter of commendation for a job well done from Rear Adm. S. H. Moore from Washington, D.C. " 'USNS Shoshone master, officers and crew have again demonstrated their proficiency in consol operations at sea with units of the fleet operating forces. Your timely consol aided the Kalamazoo and saved her precious loading time during her scheduled in-chop into the 6th Fleet. Your skill and planning car­ ried out the evolution that demonstrates the merchant marine's support of our nation's naval forces in time of need. Well done.' " April, 1977 was made part of the department's li­ brary. A high point of his trip to Europe was when his father. Brother Peter Bak­ arich, Sr. who works in New Jersey, came over to visit in 1974. Together they toured Europe and went to Yugo­ slavia to the town where his grandpar­ ents were born and raised. They re­ turned on the last voyage of the SS France which was Brother Bakarich, Sr.'s first cross-ocean voyage after a lifetime working on tugs. Once home again, young Bakarich worked as a deacon-intern in a local church, visiting the sick and working with senior citizens. He also worked as a salesman and consultant in a religious book store. But when he looked at possibilities for the future, he realized there were not many job opportunities for teaching theology. While he enjoyed helping people—which drew him to the Church —at the same time, he missed the in­ tellectual stimulation of academic study. Then he decided that as a lawyer he could combine everything he loved: in­ tellectual challenge, working with peo­ ple, and serving society. He is in his first year at Rutgers University Law School. SS Stonewall Jackson In a letter from eighth grade history pupil F. J. "Flip" Donoghue of Pinellas Park (Fla.) Middle School, he wrote: "I thought you might be interested in knowing that our students keep close to the crew of one of the ships that keeps in touch with your Seafarers Log. We also get copies of your paper monthly. "Our Social Studies classes, approximately 500 students, have an Adopt-AShip Plan Club which has been in being since September 1973. We have been most fortunate to start with Master L. O. Warren of the Overseas Joyce to Master F. D. Smith, the present captain of the SS Stonewall Jackson which makes port calls throughout the Near and Far East. "Nearly 500 8th graders at Pinellas Park Middle School have a merchant ship, SS Stonewall Jackson to call their very own. The students, sponsored by the history teachers at PPMS, are part of the nationwide Adopt-A-Ship Pro­ gram. The students maintain contact with the ship through letters sent every five to six weeks. "In reply, Capt. Smith's long and interesting letters are filled with informa­ tion concerning life at sea, the ship's quarters, cargoes, foreign ports and customs, trade, weather and geography. "I want to thank you for your monthly copies of your paper." A total of 317 U.S. merchant flag ships and their crews in the current school year have been "adopted" by fifth to eighth graders in most of the 50 states in the 40-year-old program sponsored by the Propeller Club of the U.S. Other countries also have this plan. When Capt. Warren skippered the ST Overseas Vivian he wrote to eighth graders at the school and even made a special vacation visit there near St. Petersburg to see the display of 10 foot by 20 foot maps chartering the ship's route to Nigeria. His letters bearing foreign stamps helped to enlarge the stamp * collections of 25 students. SS Wacosfa From the SS Wacosta (Sea-Land) Chief Steward Ivan Buckley reports: "On arrival in one of the Italian ports, Livorno (Leghorn) the captain informed us that there was a brother crewmember from the SS Afoundria (Sea-Land) hospitalized there and needed a certain type of blood. "Due to the system of our clinic which states your blood type on each individ­ ual clinic card, in a very short time we were able to identify who had the blood type required by the hospital. Fortunately, when the donors got to the hospital, they were told that the hospital had received the required blood locally. "Last but not least, some of the brothers with other blood types also volun­ teered to give blood in case the hospital could exchange same for the type needed. A vote of thanks to the volunteers and our SIU Clinic for the system. "Our sympathy to the brothers who had to endure the harsh winter. We read about it. The weather over here has been fine or almost, to date." Page 19 �• •-' • " t.-»l«.'.V..:%S i\ .-i |k,5!iT''~-/ijSs>a H#!*'4 •••< 'r-.'vi»Lf " -:' • • '•": ' "fs t'"!v-/.'5.'l>''-x«^i' / 1/ - • \Ji.-- r.-i- III. >s:-. J! i'tl!". rf.'.'fc.v: W., P .^?S "ciS-r- .a" 'f- •p!^i:: -v;: -W '• : ' • ••• T.E WS^' "Wm ac^ i„P*scott SC0^\'^onn »up jonn T. '• •- I4i • /-i?.:. ^ ;, • r-^ -j Here's a to her proud name. '<.?S;45s». "'Ja-' •_• -j.;^ •-'it' ni-tiu..': ,i-:i*-Ai /^* t, .:.yt--n4KV,, ,• •--4!4; ••...:% 4 • r-''-'v-'-v^2 After A Long Cold Winter The Whistles Of Springtime Sound Again on Great Lakes km The eady thaw was welcome on^m board and reunion time began in the Great Lakes this year after the^^m ship^s galleys around the Lakes, most severeminter in anyone's mem- ' . Many Seafarers saifon the same ship ory. By the end of December, most ^ yearmafter year and when these ships were laid up and winter navi- m "homesteaders" get together, they gation was cancelled^ have a winter's worth of tales to tell. Never had steam whistles and ' Back in the SIU halls, officials horns sounded so good ^ tb^ h ' •i4ii. m» murm wr..n «.«.». ,.^.,^mtthedeasy^<^tera^ this March' wlien eh^ne 'dfews re turned id the deep draft vessels /<!. fe- checking seniority few md notifying fit them out for the seasim run. mA?dcmbers to retifrn to their ships. SIU "aft" crews began work first',, "n -'"^K^The best thing about fitout, aclining up Jhe boiiers arid, fixing thM: cording m inoSt Seafarers, is the first pumps while the cooks and porters s pay check. And ifdr next best thing kept chow m the table. Conveyor^ ' is finishing the fitout and starting the men and gatemen checked, out the shipping season again. By the end of belts and motors on the self-unloadt B m-' April, all the SIU freighters should ers. \ be sailing with their cargoes of coal, Finally the deck crews came on'^ fr bre, salt, stone, sand and grain. Svi.' %. •1 >•, . • ..• .. 'T , 1\ A fE r v. iHm Gateman Saleh Muthana clears debris from the deck of the Buffalo (formerly the Diamond Alkali) as the steamer pre­ pares for a new season with a brand new name. t y Aboard the John J. Boland, Conveyorman Mickey McFee checks out the control panel of the self-unloader. LI Htlt: ses^^'-SKs;;:; • •f'tibt \ •• ll Lll s. 1^/ . T all -r> How to keep one's head during an emergency is something that can be learned during a lifeboat drill—even though — — • one member of the John T. Hutchinson's crew seems to AB-Watchman Dick Lovaas, left, makes a turn for the better One of the newest sights on the Great Lakes is the SlU-contracted Paul Thayer (Pringle While standing a gangway watch, AB Walter Przewozniak have lost his. Actually, it's only a blast of steam from the as he and OS John Watson oil the vent caps of the John T. Transit). The Thayer, which is having her cargo holds enlarged at the American Shipbuild- points out the way to visitors on board the John J. Boland ing Co.'s yard in Toledo. Ohio, is scheduled to sail sometime in May. in Toledo. Hutchinson's ballast tanks. engine room blocking the camera's eye. -ri_ i-. • ^ ruc The Detroit Edison undergoes a facelifting as Seafarers get her ready for another season of carrying coal to and from many Great Lake s ports. Page 21 •xki: i:......... ^.1,... :E-. �'Swap' Plan Would Increase Oil Imports President Carter's new energy pro­ gram may prove to be the same old story of sacrifice for the American people and business as usual for the big oil companies. The deciding fac­ tor could be his position on whether or not to export Alaskan oil. Carter said a lot that had to be said in his recent talks to the nation. But he will contradict all of it if he decides to follow the oil companies' proposal to send our much needed Alaskan oil to Japan. The West Coast can't use all of the oil that will eventually ilow through the Alaskan pipeline, but rather than transport the surplus on U.S.-flag ships to the oil hungry Eastern states, the oil companies want to swap it for Japan's supply from the Middle East. From where we stand, this looks like a good way to feed, not U.S. energy needs, but foreign-flag ship­ ping and oil company profits. America's oil should go to Ameri­ can markets. And the safest, most efficient way of getting it there is on U.S.-flag tankers. But the issue is not just jobs for U.S. seamen. One of the major principles of Carter's energy program is to "re­ duce our vulnerability to potentially devastating embargoes" by, among other things, developing a "strategic petroleum reserve." This is why Con­ gress passed legislation to build the Alaska pipeline in the first place— to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil, not increase it. After years of hard won efforts to create an assured domestic oil sup­ ply, we can't afford to swap it for the interests of multinational companies that care little for America's energy independence. Carter sounds like he means what he says in his tough approach to solving the nation's serious energy problems. He can prove it now by rejecting this dangerous trade-off of our oil resources. Hall:5olve Energy Crisis, But Not by Losing Jobs What does the American worker have to do with planning a national en­ ergy policy? Everything. "In the final analysis it's the Ameri­ can worker who will make or break our efforts to achieve security," SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall said in his speech before the Time, Inc. Energy Conference on Apr. 7 held in Williamsburg, Va. Speaking also as a vice president of the AFL-CIO, Hall presented the Fed­ eration's stand for American energy independence and explained the crucial role of labor in achieving it. He addres­ sed about 100 leaders who gathered at the two-day conference from Govern­ ment, industry, environmentalist groups and other associations involved in or­ ganizing the nation's energy plans. Conserving energy and developing new domestic supplies are essential policies of the future, Hall said, but their price must not be the jobs of American workers. "If the Government threatens or is perceived to threaten the livelihood of millions of Americans and their families by less than carefully implemented en­ ergy policies, it will build in an obstacle that will slow its efforts to achieve the energy goals we all want." The change from one fuel to another, as the new polieies take effect, can take place without economic disaster for the worker. Hall said, if the Government provides a smooth transition period to minimize loss of jobs. Moreover, developing the new sources of energy, such as offshore oil and gas, nuclear energy and increased use of our large coal reserves, will create new in­ dustries and new jobs—jobs which must go to American workers, Hall stressed. "At the very beginning we must stop being so benelicient to other nations by allowing them to share the growth of our energy industry. If we seek en­ ergy independence, let us also become equally self reliant in the skills to pro­ duce the equipment that makes energy and moves it to the final user." Energy independence also means more Government control of private industry. Hall said. This means: • Continued regulation of oil and gas prices; • Taking oil imports out of the hands of private companies, and • Divesture, that is, forcing the big oil cdmpanies to give up their con­ trol of related phases of oil mar­ keting or competing fuels. "I for one believe that our energy in­ dustry in this country may be too fat to get down to the hard task of making this nation more energy self-sufficient," Hall remarked. Developing enough energy to meet the nation's needs is one of the most serious problems facing America, Hall said. "The time is long past for com­ placency and inaction." 'That oil's for you, turkey!' THE CHARLES W MORGAN to the HISTORIC PRESERVATION Thanks Aleutian Developer Crew I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to the crew of the Aleutian Developer for their kind donation when my wife passed away. It was very helpful. Fraternally, Jfohn L. Buckley Seattle, Wash. April, 1977 Official Publication of ttie Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO life Need Your Latest Address Vol. 39, No. 4 Executive Board Paul Hall The SIU needs your latest address so that we can maintain an up-to-date mailing list and can be sure that important correspondence gets to you at your home. So please fill out the address form below and mail it to SIU Welfare Plan,275 - 20th St., Brooklyn. N.Y, 11215. Soc. S«c.No, SIU ' .... ' President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Executive Vice President Sec'retary-T reasurer Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Paul Drozak Vice President Vice President Vice President Cal Tanner Vice President SEAPABWISjfcURO ILABOR PRESSi Marietta Homayonpour 389 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Print Last Name ' . First Name Print Number and Street . Dateof 9irth ... y ' City ..,. Mo? ' ^ 'Middle Tnitial State Zip Code i Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Ruth Shereff Assistant Editor Marcia Reiss Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundv Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published'monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Page 22 Segfarers Log �BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine Operating), February 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Calixto Gonzalez; Educational Director Pantoja Jaime; Engine Delegate George Malinowski; Deck Delegate Franciso Salmiento; Steward Delegate Peter Siems. $75 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the Washington Activities Report and the Oil Imports Bill contained in the Seafarers Log. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port in Puerto Rico. ZAPATA ROVER (Zapata Bulk Transport), February 6 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. R. Colson; Secre­ tary J. Pitetta; Educational Director R. C. Salley; Steward Delegate M. Cooper. No disputed OT. Chairman advised crewmembers on new wage contract and asked all men to do their best to keep this ship in good condition. Discussed the advantages of Piney Point and upgrading yourself. The crew thinks that the video movies on board ship are a great idea and should be put on all ships. I SHOSHONE (Hudson Waterways), February 6 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. E. Weaver; Secretary B. Fletcher; Educational Director M. R. Williams; Deck Delegate J. Wilson; En­ gine Delegate E. Cruz, Jr.; Steward Delegate D. Reynolds. Some disputed OT in deck department. A letter was received from Executive Vice President Frank Drozak in reply to a motion made in the Dec. 5 meeting. On Jan. 25, 1977 we refueled the Navy oiler Kalamazoo 300 miles from Rota, Spain and received a letter of commendation for a job well done from Rear Admiral S. H. Moore. He commended the Sho­ shone, officers and crew for their dem­ onstration of the continued Merchant Marine support of our nation's Naval forces. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the wonderful Bar-B-Ques that the crew has been having on the stern of the ship. Next port, Gaeta, Italy. SS DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steamship), February 20—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. D. Schwarz; Sec­ retary W. J. Miles; Educational Direc­ tor F. W. Chavers; Engine Delegate Joseph T. Ryan. $15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman advised the steward department of the School in Piney Point and held a long discussion on same. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for good service. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Lagos. MOHAWK (Ogden Marine), Febru­ ary 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. Allen; Secretary A. H. Reasko; Edu­ cational Director Kirk; Deck Delegate Nick Swokla. $59 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chair­ man reported that one man was hos­ pitalized in Djakarta, Indonesia. Dis­ cussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Requested all delegates in each department to have a complete repair list made up. A vote of thanks was given to all crewmembers for keeping the messhall clean at all times. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Houston, Tex. AMERICAN EXPLORER (Hudson Waterways), February 21—Chairman, Recertified Bosun D. D. Fleming; Sec­ retary D. G. Chafin; Educational Di­ rector Jerry L. Boyce; Deck Delegate Donald Hood; Steward Delegate Henry Armstrong. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman asked all mem­ bers to look before walking into pas­ sageways as some painting will be done before payoff. Also discussed (he im­ portance of donating to SPAD. Ad­ vised all crewmembers to read the Sea­ farers Log and to read it well so you will know what is going on in the Union. Observed one minute of silence in me­ mory of our departed brothers. Next port, Beaufort, N.C. INGER (Reynolds Metal), February 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Hans Lee; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director Theodore Martinez; Engine Delegate A. Herbert. $9 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the importance of active participation in all Union activities and the impor­ tance of being aware of your rights under the Constitution and other bene­ fits. When the time arises, it was noted, everyone should get out and vote on pertinent issues. Educational Director advised everyone to get a firefighting certificate and a lifeboat certificate, since it won't be long before they will be re­ quired by the Coast Guard in order to sign on a ship. Also noted that upgrad­ ing is available at Piney Point and everyone should take advantage of it for a better job and more pay. The latest issue of the Seafarers Log was read and discussed at the meeting. The Seafarers Log and books after they are read should be returned to the crew recreation room for all to enjoy. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Longview. OGDEN WABASH (Ogden Marine), February 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Delgado; Educational Direc­ tor A. Ratkovick. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on the points of interest in the Seafarers Log. Also explained about the Alcoholic Re­ habilitation Center. Noted the impor­ tance of donating to SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land Service), February 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Jan Beye; Secretary W. Seltzer; Educational Director Charles W. Welsh. $7 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Patrolman to see Chief Mate about a safety gangway at the Port of Houston since this gangway is unsafe. Next port, Elizabeth. bigesr^of PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), Feb­ ruary 6—Chairman, Recertified Bosun T. Chilinski; Secretary J. E. Higgins; Educational Director Bradshaw; Stew­ ard Delegate H. Martin. Some disputed OT in deck and engine department. A donation of $76 was given to Carlos Bonilla due to the death of his father. It was really appreciated to see so many Brothers turn out in time of need. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. WACOSTA (Sea-Land Service), February 27—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. Fei!: Secretary 1. Buckley; Deck Delegate James Thompson; En­ gine Delegate Oliver N. Myers. $32 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Report to the Seafarers Log: "On arrival in one of the Italian ports, Livorno, the Captain informed us that there was a brother crewmember from the Afoiindria who was hospitalized there and needed a certain type of blood. Due to the system of our clinic stating your blood type on each individual clinic card, in a very short time we were able to identify who has the blood type required by the hos­ pital. Fortunately, when the donors got to the hospital, they were told that the hospital had received the required blood locally. Last but not least, some of the brothers with other blood types also volunteered to give blood in case the hospital could exchange same for the type needed. A vote of thanks to the volunteers and our SID clinic for the system." April, 1977 Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels. SEA-LAND McLEAN SEA-LAND PRODUCER COASTAL CALIFORNIA VIRGO SEA-LAND CONSUMER WORTH SEA-LAND RESOURCE PONCE MAYAGUEZ HOUSTON JOSEPH HEWES SEA-LAND SAN JUAN AMERICAN HERITAGE PUERTO RICO JEFF DAVIS SUSQUEHANNA ALEUTIAN DEVELOPER SEA-LAND TRADE OVERSEAS NATALIE FORT HOSKINS GALVESTON JOHN TYLER BALTIMORE ELIZABETHPORT ERNA ELIZABETH THOMAS LYNCH SEA-LAND GALLOWAY MONTPELIER VICTORY JACKSONVILLE ZAPATA COURIER SEA-LAND VENTURE CANTIGNY COVE COMMUNICATOR OVERSEAS VIVIAN DELTA ARGENTINA DELTA URUGUAY GOLDEN DOLPHIN GEORGE WALTON BRADFORD ISLAND TAMPA ST. LOUIS ALLEGIANCE SEA-LAND COMMERCE MONTICELLO ViC IORY DEL SOL EAGLE VOYAGER MAUMEE TRANSCOLUMBIA SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Lnnd Service), February 27—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun L. V. Myrex; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director H. Duhadaway; Deck Delegate D. J. Yannuzzi; Engine Delegate R. J. Thompkin; Steward Delegate H. Jones, Jr. Chairman brought to the attention of all crewmembers the highlights of the Seafarers Log which was most informa­ tive relating to the present and future situation of the maritime industry. Also, the tax information was appreciated by all. Secretary's report gave an honor­ able mention for our Vice President, Frank Drozak who is always prompt in answering the rank and file from our shipboard meetings. From the Secre­ tary's point of view, this acknowledge­ ment makes the meetings more interest­ ing to all crewmembers. Educational Director reintroduced a reprint on the supplement of the Alcoholic Seminar and was very praiseworthy in the head­ way that has been made in this en­ deavor in such a short time. $10 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Next port, Rotterdam. MOUNT EXPLORER (Mount Ship­ ping), February 27—Chairman, Ted Densmorc; Secretary A. Salem; Educa­ tional Director Robert Tims; Deck Del­ egate F. R. Scharz; Engine Delegate T. W. Finch; Steward Delegate Y. Mc­ Millan. No disputed OT. Secretary ad­ vised all crewmembers to read the Sea­ farers Log and to pass it around to your shipmates when you are finished with it. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port, Texas City. SEA-LAND MARKET (Sea-Land Service), February 28—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun W. Nash; Deck Dele­ gate V. Genco; Engine Delegate C. C. Hall; Steward Delegate F. Rogers. No disputed OT. Chairman noted his ap­ preciation for the cooperation of each delegate in helping to make a smooth voyage. Suggested that we always think safety as it can save our lives. Also dis­ cussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Chairman advised all crewmem­ bers to upgrade themselves. Also those that need help should look into the Al­ coholic Rehabilitation Program. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Portsmouth. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), February 21—Chairman, Recertified Bosun T. Price; Secretary M. Costello; Educational Director S. Green. Some disputed OT in engine department. Re­ port to the Seafarers Log: "The Bosun was taken to the Marine Ho.spital upon arrival in New Jersey complaiiiing of a chest pain. As it was late Friday and the Captain or crew did not know that the Bosun would be hospitalized, could not and did not have time to get a replace­ ment for the Bosun, therefore, we sailed short of a Bosun." The crewmembers would like to send the Bosun a get-well telegram. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine Transport), February 5 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Educational Director H. Meredith; Deck Delegate B. Anding; Engine Delegate L. Cam­ pos; Steward Delegate 1. Gray. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilita­ tion program and advised everyone about how successful it is proving to be. Discussed that seamen should realize that alcoholism is a disease and can be treated. Noted the importance of donat­ ing to SPAD. Page 23 �V-.:. DEEP SEA ' i ^ i •' ~ '^'.c .. V' . ,-4»-'• ••••:: ^•''•.•'yyyyyy-/ ^ '<yy'y. . .ly, E >•' •' •» • '• y: y":' .^•••...^••'n'.'V:'". • '/./ '*' " i' •••••>;v.:: ' -y-t^v Longshoreman secure lines to the Sea-Land Finance as she arrives in Oakland after a run to the Far East. Third Cook Fred Arafleia (r.) serves up a corn beef sandwich on rye with chips while Chief Stew­ ard Ahlee King watches. S-L Finance, Beaver State Pay Off on rri he month of January proved to X be a busy one on the West Coast, as the cameras of the Seafarers Log recorded some of the activities there. First of all, the Sea-Land Finance returned from Yokohama for a pay­ off in the Port of Oakland on Jan. 13, The huge containership is one of several SL-7's in the Sea-Land fleet. The F/wrf«c^, nearly 1,000 feet in length and capable of carrying 1,096 40-foot containers, is among the most efficient ships in the world. With a fop speed of 33 knots the Sea-Land Finance and her sisterships hold quick turn-around records over both North Atlantic and West Coast to Far East trade routes. The payoff was ably bandied by San Francisco Pa­ trolman Robbie Robinson. Across the Bay Bridge, in San Francisco's USPHS Hospital, an SIU Representative visited some of tbe Union's members wbo are currently on tbe disabled list. All were glad to receive tbeir Union ben­ efits and were bappy tbat tbe vital USPHS Hospital System is still avail­ able to tbem. sunny Soutbem California, tbe ST Beaver State (Westchester Marine) paid off in El Segundo near Los Angeles. Tbe San Clemente B class tanker, sistersbip to tbe SlU-contracted ST Worth, bad just returned from Dumai, Indonesia carrying 25 million gallons of petroleum. West Coast Patrolman Pat Marinelli was on band to conduct tbe payoff on Jan. 15, and so tbree busy days in California were completed. Day CMED Brian Yelland takes ah oil sample to give to U.S. Customs offi­ cers before the ST Beaver State pays off in El Segundo, Calif. ^ The Supertanker Beaver State seems to be dwarfed by a passing sailboat, as they both fade to silhouettes in the Southern California sunset. AB's Frank Smith (I.) and Flerb Greene secure the jacob's ladder for crewmembers of the Beaver State who will be going ashore. Page 24 -V SIU Patrolman Pat Marinelli (r.) goes over some of the finer points of preparing Beef Wellington with the Beaver State's Steward/Cook Welden C. Wallace in the ship's galley. Cne of the West Coast's most famous landmarks is the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge which spans the bay from San Francisco to Marin County. This photo was taken facing the fab­ ulous City of San Francisco. Seafarers Log �Crewmembers of the Sea-Land Finance gathered in the messhall for a ship­ board meeting before payoff. Patrolman Trevor "Robbie" Robinson (seated) is all smiles as he collects quarterly dues and SPAD donations from crew of the S-L Finance. Lining up behind him are the ship's committee of (I. tor r.): Educational Director Dewey Carruthers; Chairman Jim Pulliam; Engine Delegate Dan Armitstead, and Steward Delegate Chuck Carlson. West Coast; USPHS Hospital Visited There will always be some SID brothers who at any one time are less fortunate than others, but their burden will be eased as long as USPHS Hospitals like the one in San Francisco exist. Some SlU members who are recovering there now are shown in the photos above. At left, pondering a mystery novel, is Brother Gordon Chambers. In the center photo. Seafarer Red Pinkham. In photo at right, reading the Log, is recently retired Seafarer Dan Ticer. We wish them all a speedy recovery. ^Brotherhood m Action And he can get help through the Sea­ farers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. The Center really does work—through the Center we've helped over 150 Sea­ farers already. But for it to keep on working, we've got to support it and to get our attitudes straight about drinking. Alcohol may be legal, but alcoholism is just as deadly—and much more com­ mon—than any other addiction. Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center All Seafarers know that drug-use convictions can result in the loss of seaman's papers. This is a really stiff penalty. On the other hand, you can have all kinds of alcohol-related con­ victions, but the government isn't going to take away your livelihood except in the most extreme cases. Still, the most dangerous drug to Seafarers is the legal drug of alcohol. A lot of the things we do can en­ courage a brother to abuse and become addicted toalcohol.We sometimes praise one another for being able to hold so much liquor. Many of us believe that drinking is the manly, seafaring thing to do. Some of us get insulted if a friend refuses to drink with us. And many of us would never, never tell a brother that he drinks too much. Of course, each person is responsible for himself. But as members of the SIU, we're also responsible for one another. April, 1977 It's this concept of brotherhood that makes our Union work. Just as we have worked together in the past to solve our other problems, we must now work together as Union brothers to make sure we have the right attitudes about alcoholism. We have got to reaUy believe—not just say we be­ lieve—that alcoholism is as serious a problem as drug abuse and that it can cost a brother a lot more than his sea­ man's papers. It can cost him his life. If we really do believe these things, then we won't be so hung up on the idea that getting drunk is friendly or manly. Real Union brotherhood means wanting what's best for our fellow mem­ bers. If we know a brother who is an alcoholic, or who looks like he's becom­ ing an alcoholic, we don't want to en­ courage him to go on drinking. We want to encourage him to get help. I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No Address (Street or RFD) (City) Telephone No (State) I I (Zip) j I Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day,(301) 994-0010 Page 25 �PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsay Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) BY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, m.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St- 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, CaUf. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla.. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping at deep-sea A&G ports in the month of March picked up by nearly 300 jobs as 1,443 Seafarers shipped out on SlU-contracted vessels. Shipping has been good at all ports for Seafarers for the past six months, and shipping is ex­ pected to remain good to excellent at most ports for the foreseeable future. Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea MAR. 1-31, 1977 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Port Boston New York .... Philadelphia . Baltimore . . . Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico . . Houston . . . . Piney Point . . Yokohama . . . Totals *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Seattle Puerto Rico . . Houston . . . . Piney Point . . Yokohama . . . Totals 6 101 18 34 10 37 56 24 6 534 3 8 2 2 2 2 0 15 2 2 3 2 2 4 0 2 51 0 8 0 0 3 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 18 Totals All Departments 3 80 11 28 32 14 23 62 38 25 6 30 4 72 0 1 429 1 40 2 4 10 5 4 24 8 3 5 4 3 20 5 1 139 0 6 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 16 7 136 28 51 18 11 49 132 54 52 18 67 15 145 0 4 787 5 7 4 3 3 2 3 17 1 1 4 1 5 3 0 1 60 0 9 0 1 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 7 2 110 24 36 17 9 33 108 43 56 21 31 15 95 0 2 602 3 30 2 9 6 2 5 16 8 7 4 10 1 14 0 1 118 0 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 ,1 0 0 0 1 0 0 11 1 53 13 22 9 3 24 67 27 34 12 14 10 66 0 0 355 3 4 0 3 1 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 0 3 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 3 90 25 45 17 6 20 71 23 42 9 31 15 58 0 1 456 13 89 0 5 2 1 1 2 3 2 2 11 1 45 0 0 177 657 210 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 84 13 25 17 10 30 51 30 27 11 24 6 81 0 1 412 2 30 0 6 7 3 3 11 9 4 1 4 2 12 0 0 94 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 8 1 38 11 11 10 3 17 32 14 16 9 2 4 52 0 0 220 2 2 0 3 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 59 4 20 24 7 22 56 15 24 7 20 3 64 0 0 325 1 33 3 3 9 2 6 -16 4 8 1 7 0 17 3 1 114 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 57 7 8 25 3 16 43 9 16 7 16 6 43 0 1 260 0 22 8 5 7 0 6 25 7 11 1 6 2 26 6 0 132 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 11 0 0 21 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York . . .. Philadelphia . Baltimore . . . Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico . . Houston . . . . Piney Point .. Yokohama .. Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore . . . Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington . . TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 45 4 13 10 2 9 37 16 24 6 17 12 35 0 0 232 1 91 19 22 17 7 13 65 19 28 3 18 9 60 6 0 378 8 46 0 1,398 539 130 . . - , 0 1,014 0 385 44 2,056 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Page 26 Seafarers Log �SlU, MTD Give Comments at Hearings on* Gas Pipeline Route The continuing struggle for an allI Alaska gas pipeline entered a new arena last month at hearings conducted by the House Sub-Committee on Indian Af­ fairs and Public Lands, O. William Moody, Jr., adminis­ trator of the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment of the AFL-CIO, presented the MTD's support of the trans-Alaska project in his Mar. 18 testimony before the Sub-Committee. The SlU, one of the 43 member unions in the MTD, put its own strong endorsement on the rec­ ord in a letter sent prior to the hearings from SIU President Paul Hall. The Sub-Committee, chaired by Rep. Teno Roncalio, (D-Wy.), is part of the House of Representatives Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs which has jurisdiction along with the Federal Power Commission to determine the pipeline route. made a preliminary ruling Feb. 1 in favor of the Arctic route but a final de­ cision will not be submitted to President Carter until the summer. President Hall immediately criticized the Feb. 1 ruling and in his letter to Chairman, Roncalio reaffirmed the benefits of the El Paso pipeline. (See page 3 of February Log) Both Hall and Moody pointed out the widespread advantages of the allAlaska route for the U.S., especially in terms of more jobs for American workers. The use of U.S.-flag LNG tankers would be "an enormous boost" to the American merchant marine. Hall said. Moreover, the construction of the pipe­ line itself, the liquefication plant and Three routes have been proposed. The El Paso Alaska Company's "AllAmerican" pipeline would originate in the North Slope natural gas fields of Prudhoe Bay and end at the southern Port of Valdez where the gas would be liquefied, loaded on U.S.-flag LNG tankers and shipped to the West Coast for distribution. Two competing pro­ posals from the Arctic Gas and Alcan Pipeline Companies would entail pipe­ line transportation through Canada. Hail Criticized Ruling An FPC administrative law judge service and supply industries all within the U.S. would "generate more than three times as many man-years of U.S. employment as either of the transCanada proposals," he explained. Other benefits to the American econ­ omy—$9.2 billion in federal income taxes paid over the life of the El Paso project—and quicker delivery of gas to the U.S. consumer were also stressed. An all-Alaska pipeline would pro­ vide complete U.S. control of its crucial energy resources Hall and Moody maintained. It would also prevent "se­ rious enviromental intrusion into the Arctic National Wildlife Range." Fur­ ther, both Canadian pipelines face unsettled native claims in the Yukon territory. Hall explained. Speedup Boost Giyen to Strategic Oil Stockpile Plan i The Federal Energy Administration plan to stockpile oil as a hedge against another Arab oil embargo or other supply cutoff received a boost recently when President Jimmy Carter requested additional funds to speed the program along. With the increase of $1.3 billion that Carter asked for over former President Gerald Ford's $1.7 billion, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) Program will be able to store 250 million barrels of oil by the end of 1978 and 500 million barrels by 1980, rather than by the end of 1982. The speedup will increase the pro­ tection of areas in the country such as the Northeast and Midwest that would be hard hit by a cutoff in fuel supplies. In December, the Federal Energy Administration announced that stock­ piling the oil in Gulf Coast salt domes would be the best alternative among many considered because it is the least expensive. Among the other plans was a proposal to store the oil in tankers off the coast of Hawaii and the East Coast of the U.S. In case of an emergency, the Govern­ ment would allocate the oil to the parts of the country where it is needed most. It would be sent to refineries and then to its final destination by the private sector of the economy—the shipping industry and oil companies, who will Notice to Members On Shipping ProceAire When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call a! any SIIJ Hiring Hall, ineinher.s must produce the following: • meinbership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers In addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SIU Shipping Rules: "Within each class of seniorityrating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatnian eiiflorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence w hen, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." April, 1977 also bid to import the oil that the Gov­ ernment buys. The Federal Govern­ ment will oversee the operation. TI Expresses Support purposes of the SPR program make it essential that the transportation system be as d^endable and secure as we wish the oil reserve to be. Only U.S. ships provide this security. In the past we have seen that in crises, foreign ships are either unreliable or seek to extort Herbert Brand, president of the Washington, E5.C. based Transportation Institute, has expressed firm support for the strategic petroleum reserve. Many of the deep sea and inland U.S. shipping companies which belong to TI —an educational and research organi­ zation—would play a major role in the transportation logistics of both filling the reserve and withdrawing oil in case of an emergency. "This program will provide an added measure of assurance for our nation that a future oil embargo will not cripple our economy or jeopardize our national security," Brand said in a letter to Sen. Henry Jackson (D-Wash.), chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Re­ sources Committee. Brand urged that U.S. flag vessels be given a key role in the SPR program. "We believe that the national defense from the American people a high price for their services." It is expected that under the Cargo Preference Act of 1954, which applies to Government programs, at least 50 percent of the oil will be delivered on American-flag ships. FLAG Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent In shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a .very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Dispatchers Report lor Great Lakes VfAO 1 lO'TT IVIAK. lOl, ly / / *TOTAL REGISTERED Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Alpepa . . . Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth ...v.... Frankfoit Chicago . . . . . 1 . .'i Totals . 12 3 10 18 10 21 * 10 84 0 0 10 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 6 1 16 2 0 110 14 1 0 42 8 0 6 0 0 26 0 0 16 4 2 121 16 2 8 3 5 24 5 1 2 48 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 10 1 3 20 4 1 2 41 5 0 1. 3 1 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 3 0 3 7 1 0 0 14 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 9 3 8 32 4 5 1 62 14 0. 7 22 5 5 1 54 14 5 11 48 5 7 0 90 73 97 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Alpena .10 Buffalo ........................... . Cleveland .. Detroit Duluth Frankfort.,, Chicago Totals ...... 1 11 29 6 10 12 79 4 0 10 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 9 0 0 2 0 0 2 15 40 2 10 20 97 3 6 0 2 220 0 0 0 0 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland •. Detroit Duluth t.?..... Frankfort Chicago Totals 310 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 1 2 0 4 0 1 0 17 -3 2 0 0 1 3 510 0 0 0 7 0 0 18 3 8 5 46 3 0 2 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit. Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Totals All Departments .r .. 16 2 18 51 7 15 11 120 300 12 1 5 17 5 6 5 51 69 14 4 7 35 5 6 1 72 78 264 44 3 165 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Page 27 �Martin M. Iturrino, 65, joined the Union in the port of New York'in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Iturrino sailed 35 years and walked the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of The Bronx, N.Y. flNSIONERS Florian B. Kaziukewicz, 55, Joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Kaziukewicz sailed 34 years, was on the picket line in the 1965 District Council 37 strike and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces in World War II. He was born in Ash­ land, Wise, and is a resident of Chi­ cago, 111. Tahar H. Maswara, 58, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1967 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Maswara sailed 25 years. He was born in Yemen, is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Charles J. Marliniissen, 53, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Martinussen sailed 25 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Bergen, Norway and is a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Martinus­ sen is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. i i J Jose Pagola, 65, joined the Union in 1940 in the port of Tampa sailing as a cook. Brother Pagola sailed 39 years. He is also a cigarmaker. Born in Tampa, he is a resident there. % John L. Wliited, Jr., 55, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New Orleans and sailed as a bosun. Broth­ er Whited sailed 30 years. He was born in Tennessee and is a resident of Lebanon, Tenn. Page 28 Franklin P. Grant, 52, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1958 sailing as a bosun. Brother Grant sailed 25 years. He is a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. A native of Alabama, he is a resi­ dent of Mobile. John F. McGarrigle, 65, joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1952 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother McGarrigle sailed 26 years, part of that time for Kinsman Marine. A native of Maine, he is a resident of Buffalo. * w. John B. Wheeler, 69, joined the Union in the port 6f Baltimore in 1966 sailing as an engineer for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1966 to 1968, Baker and Whiteley Co. from 1968 to 1976 and for the Bal­ timore City Fire Department on a fireboat from 1938 to 1966. Brother Wheeler was born in Wilmington, Del. and is a resident of Baltimore. ii Owen F. Griffith, 60, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1951 sailing as a cook and re­ frigeration engineer. Brother Griffith sailed 29 years. He was born in Royalton, 111. and is a resident there. William G. Hamilton, 62, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Savannah sailing as a chief steward. Brother Hamilton was born in Ra­ leigh, N.C. and is a resident of Hous­ ton. Terral McRaney, 63, joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an oiler. Brother McRaney sailed 38 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Mississippi and is a resident of Houston. Jean Erich P. Raupach, 67, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a cook. Brother Raupach was a SIU Canada Seafarer from 1955 to 1959. He was born in Germany and is a resident of Houston. Anastacio P. Barroga, 75, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a cook. Brother Barroga was born in .San Nicolas, Pang, P.I. and is a resident of Seattle. Jo.se G. Torrefiel, 62, joined the Union in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Torrefiel sailed 42 years. He was born in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of San Francisco. Dewey M. Saxon, Sr., 59, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Saxon sailed 40 years. Born in Ala­ bama, he is a resident of Mobile. John P. O'TooIe, 57, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as an oiler. Brother O'Toole sailed 34 years and during World War 11. He was born in Bal­ timore and is a resident there. Edwin G. Mitchel, 66, joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward. Brother Mitchel is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. Born in New Orleans, he is a resident there. 'mtn'T Henrlk A. Bjerring, 65, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Bjerring sailed 47 years and is a preWorld War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was also a mate and shipfitter. A native of Norway, he is a resident of Nanset, Norway. Manuel L. Mayor, 69, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Mayor was born in the Philippines and is a resident of Middle River, Md. James Lyness, 68, joined the Union in the port of Seattle in 1967 and sailed as an AB. Brother Lyness sailed 37 years, was also an Inland Boatman, and rode both the Bull and Isthmian Lines. He was born in Northern Ireland and is a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Lyness is a resident of Seattle. / Clyde W. Woods, 62, joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Sa­ vannah sailing as a chief steward. Brother Woods sailed 32 years. He was born in Statesboro, Ga. and is a resident of Metter, Ga. // 4 Anthony S. Ferrara, 56, joined the Union in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Fer­ rara sailed 32 years, attended a Piney Point Crews Conference No. 10 in 1970 and upgraded to quartermaster there in 1973-4. He was born in New York and is a resident of Los Angeles. Buren D. Elliott, 73, joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Elliott sailed 33 years and was a HLSS upgrader in 1972-74. He was born in South Carolina and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Joseph Di Santo, 58, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a QMED. Brother Di Santo sailed 28 years and was a 1972-3-4 upgrader at Pincy Point. ^ He is a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. Born in Boston, "jMtm he is a resident of Medford, Mass. Robert W. Smith, 63, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a fireman-watertender and deckhand for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1947 to 1948 and for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1948 to 1976. Brother Smith is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Gloucester, Mass. and is a resident of Port Richey, Fla. Michael Pesenak, 64, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1952 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Pesenak sailed 52 years. He makes beer cans into miniature fur­ niture as a hobby. Born in Czecho­ slovakia, he is a resident of River Rouge, Mich. John E. Ziegler, 66, joined the Union in the port of Ashtabula, Ohio in 1961 sailing as an oiler for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1955 to 1976 and for the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1949 to 1954. Brother Ziegler was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. and is a resident of Ashtabula. Seafarers Log �Francisco S. Costa, 76, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing in the steward department for 43 years. Brother Costa was born in Spain and is a naturalized U.S. citi­ zen. He is also an accountant and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. " .mmr PENsmm Pedro J. R. Garcia, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun and cook. Brother Garcia sailed 38 years and was on the picket line in the 1965 District Council beef. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Arthur Henderson, 62, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1954 sailing as a cook. Brother Henderson sailed 31 years. He was born in Algiers, La. and is a resident of Houston, Tex. Casimir Szymanski, 62, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Philadel­ phia and sailed as a chief cook. Brother Szymanski is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was born in Phil­ adelphia and is a resident there. Casmer J. Skowronek, 62 joined the Union in the port of Detroit sail­ ing as a conveyorman. Brother Skowronek sailed 35 years. He was born in Posen, Mich, and is a resi­ dent of Alpena, Mich. Joseph E. Richard, 62, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as cook. Brother Rich­ ard sailed 31 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in St. Jame, La., he is a resi­ dent of New Orleans. Martin Ozmlna, 70, joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1962 sailing as a deckhand for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1955 to 1976. Brother Ozmina sailed 28 years. He was born in Chicago and is a resident there. Bruce H. Caufman, 76, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1961 and sailed as a bosun. Brother Cauf­ man sailed for 40 years, was on the picketline in the 1921 maritime strike and upgraded at Piney Point. He also worked as a trial crew bosun for the Houston Shipbuilding Corp. from 1942 to 1945. Seafarer Cauf­ man is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War I. Born in Erie, Pa., he is a resident of Cordova, Ala. Frank J. Niczurawski, 56, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1955 to 1976 and for Dunbar and Sullivan from 1950 to 1935. Brother Niczu­ rawski is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Michigan and is a resident of Taylor, Mich. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Feb. 24 • Mar. 23, 1977 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital DaUy @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospitar& Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation April, 1977 Number Amount MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 16 269 176 15 2 4,894 2 120 16 47 1,115 783 42 7 16,740 9 328 87 414 78 96 21 I 90 1,152 227 307 62 8 251 15 152 85 18 53 0 2 0 2,146 MONTH l ODATE $ YEAR TO DATE 49,000.00 269.00 528.00 397.00 345.00 39,152.00 503.52 3,508.45 1,831.30 .$ 151.543.06 1,117.00 2,349.00 4,345.07 728.00 133,920.00 3,264.71 10,028.93 4,150.70 135,192.04 5,161.42 17,277.54 8,600.00 ' 25.00 2,587.79 350,362.99 11,988.02 53,672.69 21,634.00 433.45 7,336.68 42 491 282 44 144 2 9 2 4,303 64,600.00 28,413.95 4,945.29 2,365.20 1,582.95 0 107.32 0 16,332.50 159,600.00 79,375.32 14,268.76 7,489.70 4,299.05 70.00 1,850.24 750.00 34,819.10 II 30 4,463.60 13,887.43 8,692 2,692 705 12,089 26,514 5,366 2,868 34,748 387,188.87 693,059.01 622,276.47 $1,702,524.35 1,073,283.90 1,380,577.47 2,900,439.07 $5,354,300.44 .< V Geoi^e B. Waller, 62, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a captain for the Marine Towing Co, from 1958 to 1959 and as a mate and captain for the Interstate Oil Transportation Co. from 1959 to 1976. Brother Waller is a veteran of the U.S. Naval Re­ serve in World War II. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident of Princess Anne, Md. Evie A. Dougct, 49, joined the Union in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1959 sailing as an AB. Brother Douget sailed 25 years and was a s. ship's delegate. He is a post-World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Louisiana, he is a resident of Mamou, La. Robert L. McDavitt, 51, joined the SIU in the port of New OrIean.s in 1950 and sailed as a chief pump­ man. Brother McDavitt sailed since 1946. He earned his second assistant engineer's license and was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Fort Madi­ son, Iowa, Brother McDavitt is a resident of McComb, Miss. Marvin A. Ditzcl, 65 joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a bosun for McKee & Sons in 1970, the B & C Co. in 1971 and the Dow Chemical Co. from 1959 to 1960. Brother Ditzel sailed 41 years. He was born in Duluth, Minn, and is a resident of Toledo, Ohio. Personals Walter Koslckf Your daughter, Jeanette, asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 567 Third Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. at 499-2446, or contact Ursala at work. 697-0640. John Perez Your son, Rudcy Gomez, asks that you contact him in New York at (212) 588-9467 as soon as possible. Valno Hakkarainen Mr. and Mrs. Pentti Jakama ask that you contact them at their new address, 8 Harris St., Norwalk, Conn. 06850, tel. (203) 847-1943. Biagio Di Mento Mrs. Purificacion Di Mento asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 39 Bam Bang St., Los Banos Laquna, Philippines 3732. Raymond L. Harr Nora Harr asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 2191/2 Park St., Pacific Grove, Calif. 93950, tel. (403) 372-3902. Larry Richardson Mont "Fingers" McNobb asks that you contact him as soon as possible at 98 Mason St., San Francisco, Calif. 94162, tel. (415) 362-0326. R. O. Anderson (Rogner) Bertha Myntle asks that you contact her as soon as possible at P.O. Box 182, Seaview, Wash. 98644. Kenneth Harder Paul Grepo asks that you contact' him at 5173 Brighton St., San Diego, Calif. 92107, tel. (714) 223-7080. Page 29 �B Pensioner James R. Allen, 76, passed ^ * away from a cerebral < ^ ' stroke in the Reno • (Nev.) Convalescent I-fospital on Feb. 7. . Brother Allen joined Bthe SIU in 1938 "in the port of Miami, Fla. sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 45 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. An Alabama native, he was a resident of Reno. Inter­ ment was in Masonic Memorial Ceme­ tery, Reno. Surviving are his widow, Alice, and a sister, Mrs. Alice Hatha­ way of Gardena, Calif. Terrencc J. White, 46, was dead on ar­ rival at Mary's Help Hospital, Daly City, Calif, on Dec. 24, 1976. Brother White joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1957 sailing as a bosun and deck delegate. He sailed 25 years, was on the Sea-Land Shoregang in San Franci.sco in 1968, was a member of the SUP, and received a Union Per­ sonal Safety Award in 1961 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Fairport. Seafarer White was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Boston, Mass., he was a resident of Pacifica, Calif. Cre­ mation took place in the Cypress Lawn Cemetery Crematory, Colma, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Gwendolyn; three sons, Martin, Terrencc and Tim­ othy; a daughter, Kelly Ann; his mother, Mrs. Isabel Oliver of Chelsea, Mass., and his father, Terrencc, Sr. of Nova Scotia, Canada. Pensioner Heinrich Viik, 64, died of a heart attack in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on Mar. 10. Brother Viik joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief elec­ trician. He sailed 43 years, upgraded at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. and was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. A native of Estonia, U.S.S.R., he was a resident of Balti­ more. Cremation took place in Greenmount Crematory, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Lucille; two .sons, Joseph and Peter, and a sister, Mrs. Leene Taevaskkoja of Estonia. Pensioner Cham­ bers O. Winskey, 66, died of heart failure ^ *>• in the Delaware Val­ ley Hospital, Bristol, Pa. on Sept. 13, 1976. Brother Win\ / skey joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore and sailed as a chief steward. He attended Piney Point Crews Con­ ference No. 8 in 1970. A native of Shenandoah, Pa., he was a resident of Croydon, Pa. Interment was in Bristol Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Bessie; his mother, Blanche of Bristol, and a niece, Mrs. Harriet Fernys of Croydon. Page 30 BBB Alfred E. "Al" ^ Trumbach, 54, died of a collapsed lung in Tampa Memorial W /ite Hospital on Oct. 27, 1976. Brother Trum­ bach joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1966 sailing as a cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in British Hon­ duras, he was a resident of Tampa. Seafarer Trumbach was also a bar­ tender and salesman. Burial was in the Garden of Memories, Tampa. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Nancy; three sons, Vincent, Joseph and Alfred, Jr., and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Trum­ bach. Donald L. Ricketls, 52, died on Mar. 16. Brother Ricketts ^ ^ joined the SIU in the •5^^ port of Houston in 1962 sailing as a cook. He sailed 19 years. Seafarer Rick­ etts was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Texas, he was a resident of Houston. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Bertha Martin of Houston. Pensioner Charles W. Hall, 54, died of heart failure in the Baltimore USPHS Ho.spital on Mar. 6. Brother Hall joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun and cook. He sailed 37 years. Seafarer Hall was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Chattanooga, Tenn., he was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Doris; two sons, Anthony and Daniel; his mother, Mrs. Annie Arwood of De­ troit, and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Jack­ son and Mrs. Lucille Gregory, both of Detroit. Pensioner Manuel Santana, 69, passed away in Puerto de le Luz, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain, on Feb. 14. Brother Santana I joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Galveston sailing as a wiper. He sailed 30 years and received a Union Personal Safety Award in I960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Frances. Born in Spain, he was a nat­ uralized U.S. citi'^'^n, and was a resident of Las Palmas. Surviving are his widow, Encarcion, and a daughter, luaan. Pensioner Law­ rence A. Price, 49, died on Mar. 15. Brother Price joined the SIU in the port of New York sailing J as a bosun. He had ^ also been an Inland Boatman. Brother Price sailed for 30 years, part of that time for the Curtis Bay Towing Co., and was a docking master in Baltimore Harbor last year. Seafarer Price was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Maryland, lie was a resi­ dent of Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Mary; two sons, Robert and Lawrence, and two daughters, Mary and Lynne. Pensioner Dallas K. Williams, 70, passed away on Mar. 18. Brother Williams joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as an oiler. He sailed for 42 years. Born in Wilson, La., he was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving are a brother, Omar, and a niece, Mrs. India W. Mc Lin, both of Baton Rouge, La. Pensioner Jose S. Pelayo, 83, passed away from pneumo­ nia in Las Pinas, the Philippines on Feb. 11. Brother Pelayo joined the SIU in ^ 1938 in the port of iflH Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 45 years. Seafarer Pelayo was born in the Philippines and was a resident of Talon Laspin, Rizal, P.I. Burial was in Las Pinas Cemetery. Surviving are a brother, Gregorio of Aklan, P.L; a sis­ ter, Mrs. Rita P. Supetran of Taglaya, Ibajay, Aklan; a niece, Mrs. Rodela Bofill of Rizal, and a cousin, Amadio Pelayo of Baltimore. Pensioner C. A. Morrison, 53, died on Mar. 18. Brother Morrison joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1970 sail­ ing as a firemanwatertender. He ? AHMh sailed 29 years and upgraded at the HLSS. Seafarer Mor­ rison was born in Birmingham, Ala. and was a resident of Seattle. Surviving are five sons, Timothy, Gerald, Robert, Morrie and Gary; two daughters, Terry and Lorrie, and his mother, Mrs. Bertha Siener of Seattle. Pensioner Haakon J. Mourn, 70, passed away on Mar. 17. Brother Moum joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 and sailed as a chief electrician. He was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and was a veteran of the Norwegian Navy in World War 11. Born in Borge, Norway, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Anne of Long Island City, N.Y., and a son. Jack, also of Long Island City. Pensioner Carl N. Pierce, 56, died of a heart attack in the Biloxi (Miss.) Hos­ pital on Feb. 16. Brother Pierce joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York ' sailing as an AB. He sailed 25 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Mobile, he was a resident of Theodore, Ala. Burial was in the Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mabel; a son, Joseph and a daughter, Louise Ethel. Pensioner Jo.se Alvarez, 79, passed away on Mar. 17. Brother Alvarez joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a firemen-watertender. He sailed 45 years and received a 1960 Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an ac­ cident-free ship, the SS Elizabeth. A native of Spain, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Segunda and a daughter, Mrs. Carmen M. McCaskey of San Juan, P.R. Michael Toth, 63, died on Feb. 15. Brother Toth joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a chief , steward. He sailed 43 I years, was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and attended the HLSS Crews Conferences No. 7 and No. 9 in 1970. Seafarer Toth was born in East Pittsburgh, Pa. and was a resident of New Orleans. Surviv­ ing are his mother, Mary; a brother, James, both of East Pittsburgh and a sister, Mrs. Magdeline Rcpie of Pitts­ burgh, Pa. Norman A. Power, 49, died in a fire with his wife, Lorene on Mar. 9. Brother Pow­ er joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. He sailed 32 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. A native of North Carolina, he was a resident of Kents Store, Va. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Virginia P. Rhodes of Richmond, Va., and his mother, Mrs. Bruce W. Power of Louisburg, N.C. Stavros Tzavis, 45, died of natural causes ? ^ on Dec. 31, 1976. Brother Tzavris joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a chief electrician. He was on the Sea-Land Shoregang, Port Elizabeth, N.J. from 1974 to 1976 and graduated from the Union's MEBA School of Engineering, Brooklyn, N.Y. as a junior engineer in 1969. Seafarer Tzavis was a veteran of the Greek Army from 1953 to 1954. Born in Marseilles, France, he was a resident of Moonachie, N.J. Burial was in George Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, Paramus, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Lorraine; two sons. Carmine and Constandinos; four daughters, Lisa, Constandina, Despina and Theresa, and his mother, Despina. Pensioner Law­ rence V. Springer, / 66, died of heart disease at home in Galveston, Tex. on Jan. ^ 4. Brother Springer joined the SIU in the I port of New York in 1952 sailing as a fire­ man-watertender. He sailed 32 years. Seafarer Springer was born in La Vernia, Tex. Burial was in La Keview Cemetery, Galveston. Surviving are his widow, Violet and a sister, Mrs. Lucille V. Wietzel. Walter M. Thorp, 74, passed away on Mar. 11. Brother Thorp joined the Union in the port of Cleveland in 1958 sailing as a chief steward for the Reiss Steamship Co., Bob-Lo Co., Erie Sand Co. and the Buckeye Steamship Co. He was born in Wisconsin and was a resi­ dent of Glidden, Wise. Surviving are his widow, Irene; two sons, Roland and Roy, and two daughters, Sarah and Caroline. Seafarers Log �Gary J. Strommen, 26, died on Apr. 27, 1976. Brother Strommen joined the SIU in the port of Piney Point, Md. in 1973 following his gradu­ ation from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (HLSS) that year and sailed in the steward department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy before entering the HLSS. Seafarer Strommen was born in Texarkana, Ark. and was a resident of Galveston, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Linda and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher and Virginia Strommen of Galveston. Francis D. Wall, 79, died of blood poi­ soning in the New Orleans USPHS Hos­ pital on Dec. 15, 1976. Brother Wall joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 59 years, rode the Bull Line and attended Piney Point Crews Conference No. 3. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resi­ dent of Pompano Beach, Fla. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Margaret F. Koster of Pompano Beach and Mrs. Elizabeth A. Brown of Brooklyn. Pensioner Oliver L. Lee, 72, died of lung cancer in the Leesburg (Fla.) Gen­ eral Hospital on Feb. 24. Brother Lee joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as fire­ man-watertender and third assistant en­ gineer. He was a 1966 graduate of the SIU MEBA District 2 Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seafarer Lee was a veteran of the U.S. Air Corps. Born in Dover, Fla., he was a resident of Lady Lake, Fla. Burial was in Lady Lake Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth, and a daughter, Gayle. Frank L. Smith, Jr., 62, died of a heart attack in an ambu­ lance on the way to Memorial Hospital, Long Beach, Calif, on Sept. 13, 1976. Brother Smith joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Boston and sailed as a bosun. He sailed 38 years. Born in Wakefield, Mass., he was a resident of Huntington Beach, Calif. Burial was in Westminister (Calif.) Memorial Park Cemetery. Sur­ viving are his widow, Evangeline and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, Sr. of Massachusetts. Charles E. Smith, 49, died in Kennestove Hospital, Mari­ etta, Ga. of multiple injuries sustained in an auto accident on November 11, 1976. Brother Smith joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1968 sailing as a chief elec­ trician. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force at Hill AFB, Utah. A native of Ashland, Ala., he was a resident of Bay Minette, Ala.- Interment was in Bay Minette Cemetery. Surviving are three sons, John of Bay Minette, Charles and James, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Smith. April, 1977 Pensioner Alfred P. Stearns, 67, died of heart failure in the West Florida Hospi­ tal, Pensacola, Fla. on October 9, 1976. Brother Stearns joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 44 years. Born in Pensacola, he was a resident there. Interment was in Bayview Memorial Cemetery, Pensa­ cola. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Josephine S. McVoy and Mrs. Roberta Clower, both of Pensacola. Pensioner Albert D. Smith, 74, died of heart failure in Overlake Hospital, Bellevue. Wash, on June 17, 1976. Brother Smith joined the SIU 'in 1940 in the port A^lik A of Baltimore and sailed as a bosun. He sailed for 45 years. Seafarer Smith was born in Scotland, was a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Issaqah, Wash. Cremation took place in the Sunset Crematory, Bellevue. Surviving is his widow, Mar­ garet. Kay D. Hagcn, 47, died of hepatitis in Seattle, Wash, on Jan. 27. Brother Hagcn joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1968 sailing as a cook and baker. He sailed 23. years and was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. A native of Bellingham, Wash., he was a resident of Oak Har­ bor, Wash. Cremation took place in the Wright Crematory, Seattle. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Virginia Perry of Oak Harbor. Pensioner Victor Harding, 67, died on Mar. 14. Brother Harding joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 W sailing as a bosun. He sailed 57 years, sailed as a British captain, was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and received a 1960 Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS City of Alma. Seafarer Harding was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in 1961. Born in England, he was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Jennifer Ankers of Charlotte, N.C. Pensioner Ray­ mond R. Van Valkenburg, 67, died on Jan. 31. Brother Van Valkenburg joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 and sailed as a deck­ hand for the Penn Central Railroad from 1927 to 1971. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Corps in World War II. Inland Boatman Van Valkenburg was a member of the In­ ternational Masters, Mates and Pilots Union from 1937 to 1960. Born in West New York, N.J., he was a resident of North Bergen, N J Surviving are two brothers, Henry and Leeman, and a nephew, Robert, all of West New York. Pensioner Ferdi­ nand L. Hart, 82, was found dead of a cerebral shock in New York City on Mar. 2. Brother Hart joined the SIU in j; 1938 in the port of r New York and sailed as a second electrician and chief stew­ ard. He sailed 53 years. A native of St. Andrew's, Jamaica, B.W.I., he was a resident of New York City. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, the Bronx, N.Y. John B. Martin, III, 21, died on Mar. 8. Brother Martin joined the SIU fol­ lowing his graduation from Piney Point in 1976. He sailed as an OS and upgraded at the HLSS in 1975. Seafarer Martin also attended Florida Junior College. Born in Jacksonville, Fla. he was a resident there. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John B. and Mary Martin, II, Jr. and an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Rosalie Oszuscik, all of Jacksonville. James E. Tate, 49, drowned in Maumee Bay, Toledo, Ohio when he fell into the water while working on the McKee & Sons Dock off the SS Presque Isle on Oct. 11, 1976. Brother Tate joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1964 sailing as an AB for McKee & Sons in 1976. He had sailed for the Boland Steamship Co. in 1957. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Sequatchi, Tenn., Brother Tate was a resident of Whitewell, Tenn. Burial was in Cookston Cemetery, White well. Surviving arc two sons, Harold and Ronald; a daughter, Mrs. Marvin E. (Peggy) Smith of Dunlap, Tenn., and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fenton Smith. *"5.. Arthur W. Brab­ ant, 64, died of heart failure in Mercy Hospital, Watertown, N.Y. on Feb. 8. Brother Brabant joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fire­ man-watertender for the Boland and Cornelius Steamship Co. in 1976. He sailed 48 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Laker Brabant was born in Clayton, N.Y. and was a resident there. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clayton. Surviving is a brother, Jerome of Clayton. o Walter F. Doiiiinick, 61,died of heart failure in the Nesbitt Memorial Hdspital, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on Feb. 26. Brother Dominick joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1960. He sailed as a bosun for the Boland and Cornelius Steamship Co. on the 55 De­ troit Edison. He sailed 31 years. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a resident there. Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are his widow, Stefanie; a son, Richard, and a brother, Robert. Clifltord A. Camp­ bell, 65, died on Mar. 10. Brother Camp­ bell joined the Union ] in the port of Detroit in 1965 sailing as a cook. He sailed for the Kinsman Marine Transit Co. in 1963, for the Bob-Lo in 1967 and for the Huron Cement Co. Born in Spencer, Iowa, he was a resident of Minneapolis, Minn. Surviving are a son, Clifford and a sister, Mrs. Louis (Birdie) Brunson of Minneapolis. > Arthur G. Sclimittling, 61, died on Mar. 1. Brother Schmittling joined the Union in the port of Hous­ ton in 1959 sailing as a cook for the D.O. Wade Towing Co. '^from 1959 to 1972 and for the Allied Towing Co. from 1975 to 1976. Born in Belleville, 111., he was a resident of Roxana, 111. Sur­ viving are four sons, Robert, James, I .ee and George of Roxana; a daughter. Rose Marie; his mother, Ida of Alton, 111. and a brother and sister-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius Mamie Schmittling of Brownsville, Tex. O Pensioner Andy Youhas, 70, died of heart disease in Conneaut, Ohio on Jan. 17. Brother Youhas joined the Union in the port of Ashta­ bula, Ohio in 1961 sailing as a tug firefan for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1939 to 1974. He was a native of Fairport Harbor, Ohio and was a resi­ dent of Conncaut. Interment was in Center Cemetery, Conneaul. Surviving are his widow, Marion and a daughter, Susan. / i ' r ) Wallace S. West died on Feb. 18. Brother West joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a pilot and captain for Dixie Carriers Corp. from 1961 to 1970 and for the Canal Barge Line. He leliied in 1971 after sailing for 31 years. Inland Boatman West was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was a resident of Covington, La. Surviving is his mother, Ethel of Covington. Joseph R. Murin, 72, passed away on Feb. 11. Brother Morin joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sail.-4, ing as a porter for the Pioneer Steamship Co. He was born in Chassell, Mich, and was a resident of Forest Park, Ga. Surviving are his widow, Margaret of Harittsburg, Ky.; two sons, Joseph of Janesville, Wise, and Daniel, and a daughter, T Jary. age 31 y1 �7'fti Clad to Be Alive/ Says Seafarer Overcome by Fumes All he could say when it was over and he was resting in a Cape Town, South Africa hospital was, "I'm glad to be alive." The simple fact, though, is that Seafarer Harold Wallace is just plain lucky to be alive after being over­ come by fumes in two futile attempts to save the life of a shipmate who had fallen 25 meters to the bottom of an empty cargo tank on the SlU-con-, tracted supertanker SS New York (Interocean Mgt.) for Quick Return, Make Out Claim Form Properly Making an SlU pension, wel­ fare or vacation claim? You'll get your money a lot sooner if you take care to fill out the claim forms correctly. Many claims are unnecessarily delayed because Brothers do not provide all required information. One of the most frequent omis­ sions is the doctor's federal iden­ tification number. If this is not available, the doctor's social se­ curity number can be used in­ stead. When making a claim for a de­ pendent, also be sure to include your child's birth certificate or marriage certificate for your wife's claim. Remember, incomplete forms cannot be processed. If you have any questions, ask your port agent or write to Claims Department, Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, 275 20th St., Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11215. The tragic incident, in which the ves­ sel's captain, Robert Fulton, was also hospitalized due to gas poisoning, oc­ curred earlier this year as the 265,000ton New York, on only her fourth voyage since being launched, was about 1,000 kilometers west of Saldanha, South Africa on her trip from South America to the Persian Gulf. The tanks had already been cleaned and Chief Mate Joe Robida entered one of the tanks to check a possible faulty valve. He was carrying a flashlight and a walkie-talkie. Seafarer Wallace, sailing ordinary, remained on deck with his walkie-talkie and watched as the chief mate slowly climbed down into the tank. Suddenly, Wallace heard a commo­ tion and Idoking down saw a decreasing speck of light disappear. He guessed it to be the chief's flashlight falling to the bottom of the" tank. Wallace became alarmed and tried to reach the mate by walkie-talkie, but there was no answer. He told the cap­ tain, standing nearby, of what happened and then entered the tank himself to assist his shipmate. But as he climbed down the tank's ladder, the young Sea­ farer hazily recalls becoming light­ headed and his arms and legs becoming paralyzed. He struggled back up to the deck and fell unconscious. Capt. Fulton then entered the tank trying to reach the mate, but he suffered the same consequences as Wallace. After this, two other Seafarers in turn entered the tank with fresh air breathers and a safety harness but neither could reach the mate. Brother Wallace, now recovered Back home in Brooklyn after his ordeal on the New York, Seafarer Harold Walace and son Anwa both agree—they're glad he's alive. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds arc made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. TThe proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20fh Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obliga­ tions, such V filing for OT on the proper sheets and in Page 32 the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone at­ tempts to require any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. from his first ordeal, put on the fresh air breather and gave it one more try wearing one safety harness and carry­ ing another to tie around the chief mate. This time he made it and completed tjie grim task of hooking up the harness to the mate, who Wallace could see was already dead. Wallace had his second brush with death when, as the crew lifted him from the tank's bottom, he again felt the buzzing sensation caused by the poison fumes. He ripped off his mask and re­ moved his pants using them as a fan to disperse the pockets of gas. When the crew finally got Wallace back on deck, he was nearly uncon­ scious. The crew then hoisted up the body of Chief Mate Joe Robida. In the meantime, a South African Navy rescue launch, carrying emergency supplies and a doctor, was dispatched from Cape Town to rendezvous with the New York. When it arrived. Sea­ farer Wallace and Capt. Fulton were taken aboard. As the launch came within helicopter range of the coast, a rescue copter was sent to meet the launch and the two American seamen were airlifted the rest of the way to Cape Town. Seafarer Wallace recovered in a few days and was subsequently repatriated 'to the U.S. Presently, Wallace is home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife, Julia, and four-year-old son, Anwa. In a recent interview with the Log, Brother Wallace said, "the incident may be over, but it's something I'll never forget. I have trouble sleeping at night thinking about it. I know the memory of the mate's death and the entire in­ cident will probably wear off, but right now it's something that bothers me very much." KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves' with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are vol­ untary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log �Notice to All Participants of the Notice to All Participants of the Seafarers Pension Plan Seafarers Welfare Plan Beginning in 1977 and continuing in future years, all Participants in the Plan will be provided a Summary Annual Report, together with other materials in order to keep you informed about the financial status of the Plan. This Summary Annual Report covers the year ended March 31, 1976. (See statements of assets and liabilities below.) Beginning in 1977 and continuing in future years, all Participants in the Plan will be provided a Summary Annual Report, together with other materials in order to keep you informed about the financial status of^ the Plan. This Summary Annual Report covers the year ended March 31, 1976. (See statements of assets and liabilities below.) SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN MARCH 31, 1976 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT END OF YEAR BEGINNINC; OF YEAR ASSETS Cash Receivables General Investments Party-In-Interest Investments Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT VALUE Total Assets Book Value $ 3,330,528.90 3,562,277.32 91,905,268.47 1,782,707.50 18.993.34 $100,599,77.5753 $110,206,605.48 3,461,214.21 5,618,322.42 109,740,199.46 2,938,007.50 20,748.78 $121,778,492.37 $123,633,146.99 $ $ 43,607.67 67,145.45 $ 110,753.12 $121,667,739.25 52,863.02 41,719.66 $ 94,582.68 $100,505,192.85 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR PLAN YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1976 END OF YEAR BEGINNING OF YEAR $ LIABILITIES Payables Other Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS MARCH 31, 1976 ASSETS Cash Receivables General Investments Buildings and Other Depreciable Properties [Net] Other Assets. TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT VALUE . . Total Assets Book Value $ 598,268.26 3,527,228.20 428,352.49 $1,857,112.22 3,643,828.58 412,887.92 2,521,446.72 33,201.85 $7,108,497.52 $7,108,497.52 2,640,195.68 23,137.60 $8,577,162.00 $8,577,162.00 $5,131,329.19 98,978.00 $5,230,307.19 $1,878,190.33 $6,933,372.90 96,239.00 $7,029,611.90 $1,547,550.10 LIABILITIES Payables (Includes Plan Claims) Other Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS ! INCOME Cash Contributions Earnings From Investments ^ Net Realized Gain On Sale Or Exchange of Assets Other Income TOTAL INCOME $ 14,019,330.20 6,790,373.74 52,087.56 405,000.00 $ 21,266,791750 EXPENSES Benefit Payments To Participants Or Their Beneficiaries Fees, Commi-ssions and Insurance Premiums For Fiduciary Insurance Other Than Bonding Other Administrative Expenses TOTAL EXPENSES NET INCOME $ 7,062,678.20 $ 155,674.36 638,067.87 7,856,420.43 13,410,371.07 Unrealized Appreciation of Assets Net Increase In Assets 7,752,175.33 ^. 21,162,546.40 Net Assets At Beginning of Year Net Assets At End of Year 100,505,192.85 $121,667,739.25 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR PLAN YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1976 INCOME Cash Contributions Earnings From Investments Other Income TOTAL INCOME $6,758,592.12 64,086.47 345,240.53 $7,167,919.12 EXPENSES Benefit Payments to Participants Or Their Beneficiaries To Other Organizations Or Individuals Providing Welfare Benefits Fees, Commissions and Insurance Premiums For Fiduciary Insurance Other Than Bonding Other Administrative Expenses TOTAL EXPENSE.S NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS Actuarial Report The consulting actuaries in their most recent report estimated the unfunded accrued liability of the Pension Plan as of December 31, 1974 to total $100,817,000.00. The total accrued liability at that time amounted to $208,342,000.00 and the annual current normal cost was $7,990,000.00. The actuary indicated that the annual contribution includes amortization of the unfunded accrued liability. In addition, Great Lakes District companies contributed $1.50 per man per day and Atlantic and Gulf companies contribute $1.67 per man per day for funding prior service costs. The actuary stated that the Fund's net income is the actuarial funding requirement. 106,968.01 1,625,351.58 (330,640.23 ) 1,878,190.33 Net Assets At End of Year The Seafarers Pension Trust, which provides for the creation of the Seafarers Pension Fund, was established under the provisions of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, made as of July 1, 1950, between the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District and the signatory employers. This Trust was adopted by the Board of Trustees on September 20, 1961, and commenced operations on October 1, 1961. Regulations formulated under the Seafarers Pension Trust provide for the establishment of monthly pensions and a death benefit for employees for whom the Union is the collective bar­ gaining representative and who retire from employment, if they meet specific require­ ments as to age and years of service. 2,354,768,96 $7,498,559.35 Net Assets At Beginning of Year Establishment and Purpose of Fund 3,411,470.80 $1,547,550.10 Establishment and Purpose of Fund The Seafarers Welfare Plan, which provides for the establishment of the Seafarers Welfare Fund, was established under the provisions of an Agreement and Declaration of Trust made as of July 1, 1950, between the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Wafers District and the signatory employers. On September 20, 1961, the Trustees adopted the Fourteenth Amendment which established the Seafarers Pension Plan and which states, among other things, that both Plans shall be administered by the same Trustees and that all contributions shall be payable to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. This amendment also slates that the Trustees may allocate to the Pension Plan such portion of the contributions as they deem neces­ sary to pay pensioners, as provided under the Seafarers Pension Fund Trust Agreement and Rules and Regulations, and to maintain adequate reserves. The purpose of the Plan is to provide certain health and welfare benelits to eligible employees and pensioners and their dependents. Funds to provide these benefits are contributed by the signatory employers under the terms of collective bargaining agreements between the Union and the employers. NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Plan participants may obtain copies of the more detailed annual report for a reasonable charge, or may inspect it at the Pian Office without charge. The latest full annual report includes a list of the assets held for investment and all other relevant financial information. To obtain a copy of the annual report, write to the Administrator asking for what you want. The Administrator will state the charge for specific documents so that you can find out the cost before ordering. The full report can be examined at the Plan Office during normal business hours. If you seek additional information write to: Plan participants may obtain copies of the more detailed annual report for a reasonable charge, or may inspect it at the Plan Office without charge. The latest mil annual report includes a list of the assets held for investment and all other relevant financial information. To obtain a copy of the annual report, write to the Administrator asking for what you want. The Administrator will state the charge or specific documents so that you can find out the cost before ordering. The full report can be examined at the Plan Office during normal business hours. If you seek additional information write to; Administrator Seafarers Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 April, 1977 Administrator Seafarers Welfare Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Page 33 �mm Notice to All Participants of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan Beginning in 1977 and continuing in future years, all Participants in the Plan will be provided a Summary Annual Report, together with other materials in order to keep you informed about the financial status of the Plan. This Summary Annual Report covers the year ended March 31, 1976. (See .statements of assets and liabilities below.) GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT * Reduction in Carrying Values of Investment in Common Stock of Certain Real Estate Investment Trusts During the period under review, the market values of common'stocks of certain real estate investment trusts (REITS) substantially declined due to specific adverse conditions for these securities. It is generally considered unlikely that these securities will be able to ultimately recover the carrying value (cost) of the investments. Accordingly, the carrying values of the applicable REITS have been reduced by $42,638.34 via appropriate reserves to reflect their market values at March 31, 1976. MARCH 31, 1976 BEGINNING OF YEAR END OF YEAR $ 218,170.50 38,366.83 2,280,268.38 24,487.50 5,865.19 $2,567,158.40 $2,886,715.60 $ 237,221.88 79,692.23 2,782,885.88 8,787.50 3,600.43 $3,112,187.92 3,197,951.03 $ 9,821.93 $ 9,821.93 $2,557,336.47 $ 8,679.80 $ 8,679.80 $3,103,508.12 ASSETS Cash Receivables General Investments Party-In-Intcrest Investments Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT VALUE , . Total Assets Book Value Establishment and Purpose of Fund The Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan, which provides for the establish­ ment of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund, was established under the provisions of the Agreement and Declaration of Pension Plan made as of April 1, 1961, as amended, between various signatory employers of the Great Lakes and the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region, Inland Boatmen's Union of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO. The Pension Plan provides for the adoption of a pension program for the exclusive benefit of employees. LIABILITIES Payables TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS The consulting actuary, in his most recent report, estimated the total accrued liability of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund as of December 31, 1974, to be $4,687,247.00 and its annual current normal cost to be $172,876.00. The actuary indicated that the unfunded accrued liability of $1,922,711.00 is being amortized over the 36 year period from December 31, 1974, and that the Pension Fund has net income which exceeds the annual normal cost and 36 year amortization of the unfunded accrued liability. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR PLAN YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1976 INCOME Cash Contributions By Employers Cash Contributions By Employees Earnings From Investments Net Realized Gain On Sale Or Exchange of Assets TOTAL INCOME $ 233,034.45 81,618.24 171,522.88 57,244.16 $ 543,419.73 EXPENSES Bcnelit Payments Fees, Commissions and Insurance Premiums For Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Insurance Premiums For Fiduciary Insurance Other Than Bonding Other Administrative Expenses Other Expenses" TOTAL EXPEN.SES NET INCOME Unrealized Appreciation of A.ssets Net Increase On Assets Net Assets At Beginning of Year Net Assets At End of Year $ 121,503.55 11,325.43 . Actuarial Report 1,864.68 53,710.17 42,638.34 $ 231,042.17 312,377.56 233,794.09 546,171.65 2,557,336.47 $3,103,508.12 NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN Plan participants may obtain copies of the more detailed annual report for a reasonable charge, or may inspect it at the Plan Office without charge. The latest full annual report includes a list of the assets held for investment and all other relevant financial information. To obtain a copy of the annual report, write to the Administrator asking for what you want. The Administrator will state the charge for specific documents so that you can find out the cost before ordering. The full report can be examined at the Plan Office during normal business hours. If you seek additional information write to: Administrator Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Thomas Jefferson Seafarers^ Ship's Committee Hold Meeting In photo at left SIU Representative George R'ipoll (right) talks over the Union business with the crew and some of the Ship's Committee of the SS Thomas Jefferson (Waterman) at a shipboard meeting after a payoff at the port of New York's Brooklyn Pier 7. In the photo (right) is the full Ship's Committee of (I. to r. sitting): Recertified Bosun Luther Pate, ship's chairman and Deck Delegate Dale Allen. Standing (I. to r.) are: EcJucati.onal Director H. R. Guymon; Engine Delegate Jack Smithey; Chief Steward Jesus de los Reyes, secretary-reporter, and Steward Delegate [Robert Adams. Page 34 Seafarers Log �12'A' Seniority Upgraders Tom McKeehan Thomas Herbert Mike Hurley Seafarer Tom McKeehan, 28, graduated from the New Orleans An­ drew F uruseth Training School in 1968. A member of the engine de­ partment, he up­ graded to QMED at the HLSS in 1975. He has obtained both lifeboat and firefighting tickets. Brother McKeehan was born in Blount County, Tenn. and is a resident of Le­ noir City, Tenn. He sails out of the ports of New Orleans and New York. Seafarer Thomas Herbert, 25, first shipped out with the SlU in 1973. A member of the en­ gine department, he upgraded to FOWT at the HLSS last year. Brother Her, ( bert has both life­ boat and firefighting tickets. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he is a resident there and ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Mike Hurley, 30, started soiling with the SlU in 1973. A member of the deck depart­ ment, he went on to upgrade this year to AB at Piney Point. He has firefighting and life­ boat tickets. Brother Hurley is a native of Bristol, Conn, and lives and ships out of the port of Tampa. Paul LIgon Seafarer Paul Ligon, 25, gradu­ ated from the HLSS in 1973 and sails in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Li­ gon upgraded to FOWT in 1974 at the HLS in Piney Point. He has life­ boat and firefighting endorsements. A native of Tokyo, Japan, he lives and ships out of the port of Baltimore. Steve Weldon Seafarer Steve Weldon, 21, grad­ uated from the HLSS in Piney Point in 1973. A member of the eni gine department, he upgraded to FOWT at the HLS in 1975. He has both life­ boat and firefighting tickets. Brother Weldon was born in Baltimore where he lives and from where he ships out. Allan Kurtz Seafarer Allan Kurtz. 25, in 1972 graduated from Piney Point and sails in the engine department. He up­ graded to FOWT in 1974 at the HLSS. Brother Kurtz has firefighting and life­ boat tickets. Born in Chicago, 111., he is a resident of Hawthorne, Calif, and ships out of the port of Houston. •! DEEP SEA Howard L. Drennen Seafarer Howard L. Drennen, 25, first shipped out with the SlU in 1973 following his graduation from the HLSS. In 1974, he received his FOWT endorsement. He —» ^ ' has both his life­ boat and firefighting tickets. Born in Montgomery, W. Va., Brother Drennen lives in Ansted, W. Va. and ships out of the port of New York. Joe Edwards Jim Sieger Seafarer Joe Ed­ wards, 32, gradu­ ated from Piney Point in 1968 and sails in the deck de­ partment. He up­ graded to AB in 1976 and has his lifeboat and fire­ fighting endorse­ ments. A native and resident of New Haven, Conn., he ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Jim Sie­ ger, 25, started sail­ ing as an oiler and upgraded to FOWT in 1973 at the HLSS in Piney Point. He holds lifeboat and fire­ fighting endorse­ ments. Brother Sie­ ger is a native of Bayshore, L.I., N.Y. where he resides. He ships out of the port of New York. Choyce Jackson Seafarer Choyce Jackson, 22, first began sailing with the SlU in 1973, the year he gradu­ ated from the HLSS. A member of the engine deI partment, he upI graded to FOWT in 1975 at Piney Point. Brother Jackson has both lifeboat and firefighting en­ dorsements. He was born in Houston where he resides and ships out. James Sasnett Seafarer James Sasnett, 27, is a 1971 graduate of the Andrew Furus e t h T r a in in g School in New Or­ leans. A member of the deck depart­ ment, he sails as AB. Brother Sas­ nett holds lifeboat and firefighting en­ dorsements. He was born in Florala, Ala., and is a resident of Pen.sacola, Fla. He ships out of the port of Hous­ ton. Angel Hernandez Seafarer A ngel "Pops" Hernandez, 23, first shipped out with the SlU in 1971 when he grad­ uated from the An­ drew F uruseth Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. A member of the en­ gine department, he upgraded to FOWT at Piney Point in 1976. He has lifeboat and firefighting tickets. Brother Hernandez was born in Puerto Rico and was raised in Brooklyn. He lives in Flushing, Queens, N.Y. with his wife, Jeanette and two children. He ships out of the port of New York. \ 5 i Coast Guard Seizes 23 as On-Fire Panamanian Pot Ship Sinks Two Miami, Fla. Coast Guard cut­ ters seized 23 crewmembers and 12 bales of marijuana of a suspected 50ton cargo which went to the bottom when the blazing rustbucket Pana­ manian freighter, SS Calabres, fleeing to South American waters, sank 170 miles north of the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The pot-laden vessel had been shadowod for a week hy the cutters sus­ pecting the Calabres was carrying dope before she caught fire. A Coast Guard spokesman said the 23 crewmen were plucked out of the water and arrested for conspiracy in an attempt to smuggle marijuana into the continental United States. They were taken to San Juan. U.S. Custom Service officials who boarded the Calabres before she sank estimated that she was carrying 50-tons of the pot. They confiscated two bales of the stuff aboard and W bales whichfloated to the surface when the vessel went under to Davey Jones' Locker. The Coast Guard suspected the Cal­ abres of being one of those ships that carry huge quantities of marijuana, but remain outside of U.S. territorial waters. Their standard operating pro­ cedure the Coast Guard said, is for smaller boats to be loaded with the pot from the freighter and then the boats try to sneak their contraband ashore. In another event in Miami, the U.S. Customs there, recently sold at auction,. for $92,000 a 100-foot long cargo ship grabbed by them in a marijuana raid. The vessel, the SS Labrador nee SS Night Train, was sold to the top bidder, Miami's Christos Tzanetakos, head of the Professional Marine Engineering Co. Thirty-six bidders starting bidding at $50,000 for the 12-year-old, double hatch, self-contained craned freighter. Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Loss of Seaman's Papers If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, qpeed, LSD, or even nuirijuana—the U.S. Coast Guari wfll revoke your seaman papers, without app^, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the r^lit to make a liv^ by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end diere even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Page 35 April, 1977 m i i �The Harry • l> tnday9 O'*® i ..for, better yl>'oiJ__J_Z- &r.;:.s-'r5r-"f Opposiles Attt . ,„l„. af ift hismasicita — SrS'S-.-« SS« a„ ordinary seaman, equivalency P'^'^fie enjoyed working eauonalopp there. Boatman Laiiham, sel operator for nine yia ahoul as °Pi;"«"': "'J oparalor ManuBccontplc'c •-)?;',I„.HLSS.Thcy mcnt ami '\„j.au,e one is a Ruy and are so »PP"f'p^^,„an William Lanhan. one >s a gal, Kandeh an, respecand Boauvonian Muin had no first.'H_hadhea.d He also said aa.d ihaM t „q.j program for „UhtheHLStramees.J\,^^^^ them is good, a ' ^ ,fiey first started he" he said. v ot 1 went through tming aboard my aU »g_^^ stay. > that he . j|y good about the mj.s^yhj „^„r them tike "f";. 'Imyboatrigfrtnow haveshgradtta mttt y „f Poj;^ Sister Bandeleam a school," I'F V starting pn^'hiiig, „ go. Then the corapany ia ""h ,P solsaid'lMlgoom o c. p„ S Lanhan, now hopes to .a ...- ^ 1 I m '^1 works {or Na* Hrother LanUaro, • Course P fie,ret. hand. She She also cat ettr^^md h« roIn discnssmg ^ ^ ,„i of l.ttlo cram, she said, ^ recommend things Ididnt know befor.^^^^_^^^,„^ this program and School." . , , , _i,.> onioyed working She also said that • curious with the llt.S ftamc-; and ambitions ,o know yourboal,' stn-ss ^ „lieelhoiisiN STiis^^rXiiU-i-FP.^ Towing of Noi i:vcn ihougli the ^ sexes and come from p „[ opposite ^ns of the Operator I later this yeai ior i;'S:a'nX.andtorherpilo.V.fcense. ™""''^''';''\th';eS;hooTandlheea..the Harry Lundi b<t^ Directory of All June Quartermaster . . ..,e ^ft.ool Vocal «e. Cpgrading Courses Course Cancelled The lmndel« rg < PEEPSEA, EAKFS COEKSES (tuarter- life Deck Departnteril . Able-sr-nniai.. 12 Months Any^ rs n,: Idt metn as Ahie- takes a turn at the Waters . a • .-a ;.;\vaier» V . e Able.scanian,Un«-mW iiili Waters. • Lifeboatman • Ouartcr master gtor Management I Engine V Firenrarr, Oiler, Walertender Automation Course S^="~~"'u=..C.>. To Start July 25 both . tn\ion in the operaAvhich 7 of automated boiler tion and eon ^alysis and the oper- -Any ABLE SEAMAIS . . of „f classroom rstnmroon woidc .nslsts to include: basic and pvaclical train g^ ^omscamaiiship, m es compass, nV cargo knots and splices, block r,..\uing emergency '£ui.l,a" uiator t ruv P^Xwr as-sociated engine bilge pumps, am uaiu by R„.,„i„n.en.s = _ ,.„„,lidaieiS 19.y of instruction leading to "oMED-Any Rating is certification as V ^ includes mCoast Guard ensivuclioii Icadiiv -,0 this rating, ^fovscments You must Course Requir seatime showeviaeuceo aepariment "• '""a It a.rendorsenacnt as rating, «®V Of«> F;a»t*«'-® T2 weeks in lenglkCourse is "Xflia-Physioat-anii^om I Must pass a f-; ^ ' 1 r-nlor Vision. . Mus,l.avetmrm.d<-o.w^^^^ i. d em'ine mom eonsoh. autoniati » . „ i, (o„r we. --;:r::?:-o:;fo.m«o..ke. ^ LNGLPG , , _ •. Refrigerated Oontatners 1 "!;!,iitHation ^ Chief r:-;:-h^::a-iranafly 7, Augbegin on April graduate.' j Tow aiief(-.«.okeou.sisWi . p„r Al.le-Seam» r 28. June 9. July 2 K O'^ it an HLSS gradXov. 2'1. will ^Lirl un boats, yovt ... • I* / '. .a k Vssisfm" <•.» ,r,. oo- or V2 months st>altmi Muy 12-Jmm^'- A.„ iiate. 19 AuS.^and •i" and Dee- B. ., ,ir,cation as ( ook Sinning dales: May 12, ^ ^ <'"dr'-''''':V,';',;;i,,,,l two »a-ek intervals Oct' 27' ami Hak. r w|l Starling Aprd Page 36 ^ > steward Department Assistant Cook • • . • • :.... % 'O.-.V'#* # Cpok and Bakcf • Chief Cook -•:#::Chicmewara ^ - , I „,RAN6 WATERS COURSES ^ Able-Seaman p„..Towboat Operator Original Towboat Operator. FOWT •n„- couis.' is ^bemln.Val.h^ I,.oris to emlors™;rt as „.,uh-r, and/or „.lfyr.uliave ^HavettfnSs seatime as Wipcr, OR f VH S at Piney Point• -d"i:^:X:e -Iks seatime as 1 vv an engine department " Z. an- no requirements. rating ^9. rattng ihere thrre a starting/»'y 7 '.V, f vFleclvicalMainUmancc r • Maiim " ^ fj^tonance and . ' I • • Pumvi'uum "ta ,. , e Operation MOO in i^cheye. each eye. :tU...e-Seamanl2M„n.h^^^ , ,. • nkscJEngia^s niusl: snine new dal tioiuil steward . ' - starling and at least .rf-js^cs, however, mu<lidates who weai ^ ^. j^^^t glasses _ . • Atttomation 7v': N„» Dates Set (or Steward Course. With llie temporal) • liie itmiporary ^ . .1 n..n;irin \ QMED-Airy Eating ^ , Advanced PampmanPtooe ^ . - Wialder "l"""''-'"Tt oi'i as possible, llu- program a^ . nnist . To be ehgibh ^.ndorscml'Ut. Uohl a QMEO-any The course of n " Engme W-, ..I vntrnt 1 Departmem^j . t— Deck Department 1, •..Ueairvrl • K,VI 111 automation is HUtoma A course 111 h'nP Luiuleberg scheduled to There arc still School on July ulass, so , number of ,Uf>uld apply • 1 .^•S'rNorOver^W Dt"® Ions Upon Oceans First Class-PUot ;i«,:,:SVg5a r irsi A.'f""'" Ra^hf Observer Pre-Bhginecr Diesel Engvm s . I^ilnt Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessels . Chief Engin.«ri;ninspeeled -:i;Motor-V:ess% ; .-•:Tankerman;;;y:.iV,.-^,o Towboatjnlandvaook^^^^^^^^^^ . Vessel Operator Managetnenf and Safety (>ourse , Seatarers Lof �34-Year OldPhiladelphian Earns High School Diploma Seafarer Ed Murray, a 31-year old Philadelphian, recently completed the GED program at tlu- Harry Lundeberg School and earned his high school di­ ploma. He has been a member of the SIL for 13 years. Seafarer Murray commented that he came to HLS to get his diploma because 'T wanted to see if 1 could learn the math because in the future 1 want to get my engineer's license." Murray received his QMED in 1973 at the Lundeberg School. \\ hen a.sked what he liked most about the program, Murray said, "the entire program is very good. 1 like everything." He feels that the lamdeberg School offers many things that other inslilulions don't. "The classes are small and the teachers have more time to help each person with his own particular problem. The program was a lot harder than I thought it would be, but I received a lot of individuali/ed help from my teachers." .Seafarer Murray .said that he recom­ mends the GED program at the Harry Lundeberg School to (>very .Seafarer who didn't finish high .school. This program is 2 Are Lifeboatmen SIU members Jim BernachI, left, and George Overton display their Lifeboatmen certificates after completing this important course at the Lundeberg School. 7 College Scholarships Awarded Yearly to Members, Dependents ?! Another part of the SlU's total educa­ tional program for its members is the Union's (College Scholarships Fund. Each year the SIU awards five $10,000 fouryear scholarships, of which one is reserved for a Union member and four for depen­ dents of members. number of year.s, so you will only be eompeling with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are giaiiletl in April of each year and the deadline for the receipt of all applications is usually around April 1. Eligibility requirements are as follows: The L'nion also awards two .$.5,000 twoyear .scholarships re.served exclusively for members. The two-year scholarships offer various opportunities i-specially for the member who plans to keep shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would improve your per­ formance aboard ship as well as helping you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. • Have not less than two years of ac­ tual employment f three years for the par­ ent or guardian of dependents) on vessels of companies signatory to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. The $10,000 scholarships may be used to pursuit any field of study at any ac­ credited college or university in the U.S. or its territories. In regard to our members, application requirements are geared for the man or woman who has been out of school for a I Pick up a .scholarship ap|)lication now. They are available for you and your de­ pendents at the local Union hall or by open to all .SIU members in good stand­ ing. If you are interested in obtaining more information about the program, or if would like to enroll in it, contact your l)ort agent, or write the following addre.ss: Academic Department. Marry Lundeberg School. Piney Point. Md. 20674. LUNDEBERG UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. Dale of Birth (LUKI) j (First) (.Miclcllr) Mo./Diiy/Yfar Address (Slrcui) Telephone #._ (City), I I I I • Have one day of employment on a ve.ssel in the six-month period immedi­ ately preceding date of application. • Have 90 days of employment on a ves.sel in the previous calendar year. Seafarer Ed Murray is the latest SIU member to achieve a high school equivalency diploma through the Lundeberg School's GED program. (Slut.') Decpsca Member Q (Ari'a Cotio) Inland W aters Member EH Lakes Member • Seniority Book Number 1 I Dale Book Was Issued- I Social .Security #. I (Zip Ciiilc) Port Presently Registered In_ Port Issued- Endor.semenI fs) Now HehL I I Piney Point Graduate: [EI Yes j Entry Program: From No U] (if so, fill in below) to Fndor.senicnl (s) Received „ (OuH'H Atlfiidril) writing to the .Seafarers Welfare Plan, (iollege .Scholarships, 27.5 20lh St., Brook­ lyn, \.Y. 11215. Upgrading Program: From to . Endorsement (s) Received (Dalrs .Atlriidrd) Boatman Gives $100 to 5PAD I Do you hold a letter ol completion for Lifchoiit: j I [E] Yes * Firefigbling: [E] Yes Dates .Available for Traininu [EE] No; [E] No _ . _ I j j (Itef'er lo Directory for all course listings.) 1 Am Interested in tbe Follow ing (atur.se(s )^ : RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Sbow only amount needed to up­ grade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL SIGNATURE Boatman Ervin Brong, right, is thanked by Piney Point Agent, George'Costango, for his contribution of $100 to SPAD. the SlU's political arm. Brother Brong sails as engineer on the tug. Papa Guy. operated by Steuart Petroleum of Piney Point. April, 1977 RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE. RETURN COMPITEIED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Page 37 I I I �mm Inland Boatman Tugs^the Active and theShamokin Above is the Active tied up at Sun Oil Co. Docks in Newark Bay, N.J. In photo below (standing right center) on the Active, SlU Representative George Ripoll conducts a meeting with (seated clockwise) Mate Walter Popperwill, Capt. Junious H. Fulford and MEBA Second Engineer Ernie Hudson. Standing (right) is Chief Engineer Clifton Potter. In the Active's galley is Cook Bill Delesine stirring a sauce. Capt. Carl Foster of the Active (Ex­ press Marine) in her wheelhouse. Hold Meetings on Oil Run to the Port of New York The coastwise towing tugs, the Active and the Shamokin recently discharged their cargoes of oil and picked up gasoline for their accompanying barges at the Sun Oil Co. Docks in Newark, N.J. and at the re- I mr • -'n Cn the Shamokin docked at Linden, N.J., Ripoll leads a meeting aboard the tug with (I. to r.): Capt. Ellis Foster; Second Engineer William Fulford; Mate Charles Foreman, and Cook Roy Holton, Jr. Cook Roy Holton, Jr. of the Shamokin (Express Towing) slices vegetables. Page 38 fineries in Linden, N.J. The SIU Boatmen aboard told SIU Represen­ tatives about their beefs and had their questions answered on their con­ tracts. Further Union servicing of the Shamokin included Mate William Fulford getting his reissued SIU book. He also holds a second engi­ neer's rating and a book in the MEBA. Other members of the crew are Mates Charles Foreman and Mark Gray and Cook Albin R. Henries. The tugs tow their barges up the Atlantic Coast from the port of Phila­ delphia and return to dockings at the ports of New York and New Jersey. They call, too, at ports in Connecti­ cut and other New England states. Second Fankerman James B. Felip of the Shamokin tightens up the lines of the Barge Interstate 35. Seafarers Log �Coi«: sra-wa 213 Have lloiiatiMl $I(N» 4ir Alarc To SI'AII Since Bcgiauiiifi of '77 * .*•. T:y'h The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 213 in all have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily, donating $100 or more to fhe Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1977. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as pdues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions. SPAD is the union s separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Four who have realized how important it is to let the SfU's voice he heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, three have contributed $300, and one $600. For the rest of the year the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming months our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) NOTE: Each month's SPAD Honor Roll contains the names of those individuals who have given $100 or more as of the last Friday of the pre' vious month. . Abas. I. Adamson, R. R. Air, R. N. Algina, J. All, A. Allen, J. Anderson, A. Anderson, R. Antici,M. Aquino, G. AumOler, R. Avery, R. Barroga, A. Bartiett, I. Baum, A. Beeching, M. Bendii^ C; Bcigcria, J. , Berglond, B. Blsiiop, S. Bland, W. Bonser,L. Boyne, D. Brand, H. Brown, G. Browne, G. Bryant, B. Bucci, P. Buczynski, J. Caga, L. Caffey,J. Campbell, A. Campbell, A. Celgina,J. Cheshire, J. Cofone, W. Conklin, K. Costango, G. Cresci, M, Cross, M. Cunningham, W. 1&a'S1iva;M;- 7" :jjDayis, S., • DebaErios,lU[. K ]]N»diaiiip, A. b«arlo,X DeiplNich, J* Dlai^ R. Dierdks, Dlgiorgio, J. Doak,W. Dolgen,D. Domenico,!. Domingo, G. Drozak,F. Drpzak,,P. SPAD Honor Roll Dniry, C. Dryden, 3, Ducote, C. Dwyer, J. Dyer, A. Evans, M. Faast,J. Fay, J. Fergus, S. Fgrshee, R. Fischer, H. Fiune,V. Franco, P. Francum, C. Frank, S., Jr. Frounfelter, D. Furukawa, H. Garcia, R. Gardner, E. Gentile, C. Gimbert, R. Goff,W. Goldberg, J. Gooding, H. Goodspeed, J. Guillen, A. Haggagi, A. Hall, W. Hall, P. HaU,M. Hannibal, R. HarUdstad,V. Harris, E. Hauf,M. Haynes, B. Holmes, W. '"ffdTiray oftpxmiV Jackson, J. Johnson, D. Jones, T. Kastina, T. KeUer,D. Kerr, R. Kizzire, C. Koflowitch,W. Kouvardas, J. Kramer, M. Lankford,J. Lawrence, W. Lelonek, L. Lennon,J. Loleas, P. Lynch, C. Lyness, J. Magruder, W. Malesskey, G. Manafe, D. Martinussen, C. McNabe,J. McNaUy,M. McCartney, G. McCaskcy, E., McClinton, J. McElroy, E, McFarland, D. McNeely, J. Mesfqrd, H. MoUard, C. Mongelli, F. Mooney, E. Morrison, J. Mortensen, O. Munsie, J. Murray, J. Murray, M. Napoli, F. Nash,W. Neffe, J. Olson, F. Pacheco,E. Paladino, F. Papiichis, S. Paradise, L. Paschal, R. Patterson, D. $600 Honor Roll Pomerlane, R. $300 Honor Roll Manuel, R. Qiunter, J. Romolo, V. $200 Honor Roll Bernstein, A. Combs, W. Pow, J. Shields, J. Perez, J. Peth, C. Prentice, R. Prevas, P. Protf,T. Pui^vee, A. Quinnonez, R. Reck, L. Reinosa, J. Reiter, J. Rhoades, G. Ripoll, G. Roades, O. Roberts, J. Robinson, W. Rodriguez, R. Rondo, C. Roy, B. Royal, F. Rudnicki, A. Sacco, M. Sacco, J. San Fillippo, J. Sanchez, M. Schuffels, P. Seagord, E. Selzcr, S. Selzer, R. Siglcr,M. Silva, M. Smith, T. Soresi, T. Spencer, G. Stancaugr, R. Stearns, B. Stephens, C. Stevens, W. ' Stubblefield,P. Sulaiman, A. Sullins, F. Tanner, C. Taylor, F. Taylor, J. Telegadas, G. Terpe, K. Troy, S. Tmenski, C. Tsminrx, L. Turner, L. Underwood, G, Yelandra, D. Webb, J. West, D. Whitmer, A. Wfaitsitt, M. Wilburn, R. Williams, L. Wilson, C. Wilson, J. Wingheld, P. Worster, R, Yarmola, J. • SS:-! SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD) 679 FOURTH AVENUE Date. S.S. No.. .Book No.. Contributor's Name. Address BROOKLYN, N.V. 11232 ^ ^ City, .state, .Zip Code I acknowledge and understand that SPAD is a separate segregated fund established and administered by my Union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions, and I have the right to refuse to make any contribution without fear of reprisal. I may contribute such amount as I may volun­ tarily determine and I herewith contribute the sum of $ . This contribution constitutes m^ voluntary act and I am to to receive a copy of this receipt showing the amount of my contribution. A copy of SPAD's report Is filed with the Federal- Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, O.C. Signature of Solicitor Solicitor's No. • Port Deposit in the SlU Blood Bank— It's Your Life April, 1977 Page 39 �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO In the photo at left, Oiler R. E. Haulcomb of the tug Cathteen E. Moran (fvloran Towing) enjoys his lunch in the.tug's messroom. In center photc, miniature Pomeranian. Peppy, who is mascot of the tug J. Barton Greer (Mobile Towing), is with his owner, Oiler Fred Vrocher of Austin, In right photo filling out a report in the wheelhouse of the new tug Patriarch (Caribe Towing) is First Mate Jim Franceschi. mm Mobile Harbor's sunny, clear skies and near 80 degree temperature provided a more than welcome respite on Mar. 16 for your Log reporter and Ml photographer after a long and harsh winter up North. With one of the port's patrolmen, Tom Glidewell showing us around the harbor, we drove onto the sturdy Alabama State Dock where we boarded the new, seagoing tug, the Patriarch (Caribe Towing). Set to sail at noon for Puerto Rico, she would tow the behemoth barge, Isla Verde which was loaded with a cargo of Southern lumber. Aboard we met Cook Bayard Britton who was getting off and new Cook James Barnett baking a cake. It's his first tug job in sailing 32 years with the SIU. In the messroom waiting for the cake were Deckhands Mike Bradshaw, John Sellers and Fred Thompson. Below decks in the engine room we ran into Chief Engineer Leslie Bryan monitor­ ing the control board. Following luncheon, we went via tunnel under the Alabama River to dockside to clamber aboard the tug Cathleen E. Moran (Moran) where ABs M. E. Nelson, M. Saranth and J. Johnson were working on the tow lines. Later on, along the same riverside at the Mobile Towing Co. Dock, on their tug John T. Walsh, were ABs Ray Esquere and Marion Bailey, and Oiler Tom Winston. With that we took one last look downriver toward Mobile Bay and headed for the monthly membership meeting in town. On the prow deck of the seagoing tug M/V Hatriarcn, built last year, are (I. to r.); Mobile Port Capt. Jim Herndon, senior master of Caribe Towing, and the tug's Captain, H. R. Wilson. The tug is at the Alabama State Docks. V. fS Lumber is being loaded aboard the 336-foot, 2-story high, 5,285-gross ton barge Isla Verde at the state dock for the five-day voyage to Puerto Rico. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1977 Description An account of the resource HEADLINE BOATMAN OK PACTS AT INLAND TUGS, ABL HALL, TURNER MEET ON PROPOSED MERGER NEW R/O R/O WESTWARD VENTURE IS CREWED MOBILE MEETING: MULL A TAXING PROBLEM 1ST CONTRACT INKED FOR MARINE TOWING IN CHARLESTON WHITEHOUSE BRIEFS LABOR’S COMMITTEE ON ENERGY MURPHY: NEED FOR CARGO PREFERENCE KREPS IS COMMERCE SECRETARY MOODY TELLS CONGRESS: U.S. NEEDS CARGO PREFERENCE $2.50 MINIMUM STUNS LABOR SITUS PICKETING BILL DEFEATED TUNA INDUSTRY IN JEOPARDY: 2,500 CANNERY LAYOFFS LONGSHOREMEN END 5-DAY DOCK STRIKE INOCULATIONS OVERDONE GALVESTON USPHS HOSPITAL MOVE AWAITS U.S. FUNDS TRUSTEES MEETING, PORT AGENTS CONFERENCE HELD SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN ADDS NEW BENEFIT HALL DEPOLORES COAST GUARD’S LOW BUDGET BID FOR SAFETY AT SEA U.S.-SOVIET SIGN BILATERAL GRAIN SHIPPING TREATY RAIL CAR FERRY CHIEF WAWATAM WILL CONTINUE TO RUN LABOR-MANAGEMENT GROUP COMMEND CARTER ON ECONOMICS MARAD: SPARKS SHIPBUILDING, CARGO, PORTS RASH OF DISASTERS HIGHLIGHTS THE TRAGIC PROBLEM OF FLAG-OF-CONVENIENCE SHIPS SIU CREW MAKES IT A GOOD VOYAGE FOR PASSENGERS ON THE DELTA QUEEN EX-SIU SCHOLARSHIP WINNER WANTS TO SERVE SOCIETY ‘SWAP’ PLAN WOULD INCREASE OIL IMPORTS HALL:SOLVE ENERGY CRISIS, BUT NOT BY LOSING JOBS S-L FINANCE, BEAVER STATE PAY OFF ON WEST COAST; USPHS HOSPITAL VISITED SIU, MTD GIVE COMMENTS AT HEARINGS ON GAS PIPELINE ROUTE SPEEDUP BOAST GIVEN TO STRATEGIC OIL STOCKPILE PLAN ‘I’M GLAD TO BE ALIVE,’ SAYS SEAFARER OVERCOME BY FUMES OPPOSITES ATTRACTED TO HLSS FOR VESSEL OPERATOR COURSE HOLD MEETINGS ON OIL RUN TO THE PORT OF NEW YORK WELCOME TO MOBILE AROUND THE HARBOR Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1977 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 39, No. 4 1977 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ad5f9260a61e86450a995b8e639ba40c.PDF bec881cb5f58ab383bcd416da655756e PDF Text Text . -.TT X . 'l i • A Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO r&'-r APRIL 1978 k f •4, ' • ' .1 . -i .1 fSee Page 13 NMU-SIU Statement rr "Progress Toward Unity ' 1 \ V ' ^ I V •• /y Acquired SI Uracted Tug Daring See P^e 30 • %1 V' e y\ See Special Supplement i 'h �Murphy: Congress Must Act Fast to Help U.S. Fleet With a bluntness uncommon to most politicians, Rep. John Murphy said that Congress must act with speed and imag­ ination to rescue the U.S. merchant ma­ rine from "the brink of ruin." He warned that if Congress remains complacent on issues involving Ameri­ can maritime "the U.S. international fleet will be either non-existent or na­ tionalized." Murphy, chairman of the U.S. House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee, made these remarks in an ad­ dress to last month's Executive Board meeting of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department in Miami, Fla. Murphy said that the .solution to the maritime industry's problems is simply more cargo for American-flag vessels. He quoted some disturbing statistics which show that Americans paid $3.5 billion to foreign-flag operators in 1976 to carry U.S. imports and exports. The U.S.-flag fleet, however, carried only 4.8 percent of the nation's foreign com­ merce in 1976. The New York Congressman said that his goal for the U.S.-flag fleet is "to bring the merchant marine back to a point where it can carry 50 percent of our foreign trade." Several Measures Murphy then outlined several of the measures he is working on to help se­ cure more cargoes for U.S. ships. " Two of the bills Murphy talked about In other words, the FMC could force state owned fleets to raise their rates to minimum levels, enabling U.S. carriers to compete with them on a more equit­ able basis. Since 1972, when U.S. ports were opened to state-owned fleets, they have taken vast amounts of liner cargoes away from American-flag carriers by charging below-cost cut rates. Murphy said that he plans to intro­ duce his second bill, the "closed con­ ference" legislation, later this year. Murphy noted that at the present time all U.S. shipping conferences, which govern the U.S. trades, are wide SUP Calls Joint Conference are the "controlled carrier" bill and "closed conference" legislation. Murphy introduced the "controlled carrier" bill in Congress late last year. He said that the intent of the bill is the regulation of rate-cutting practices of state owned fleets (in particular the Soviet fleet), operating in the U.S. for­ eign trades. He said the bill would authorize the Federal Maritime Commission to sus­ pend controlled carrier rates on the basis of "justness and reasonableness." JTJ " ij,J). Psui Ha!B An Important Step Toward the Future How do you measure the strength of a union? One way is by its pension, welfare, and general funds. Another, even more important way, is by the job opportunities it has secured for its membership. The SIU is strong in both areas. Our funds are financially secure and more than ample to meet the needs of our members. And our job picture is the brightest in the industry. But the wealth of a union is not determined by the size of its treasury or by the number of jobs held by its members. I don't mean to discount the obvious importance of money and jobs. No union could exist without both. But what I want to stress here is that these are the results of our strength, not the reasons for it. The true measure of a union's strength is its constant determination to plan for the future. This is the reason for the SIU's proposed merger with the Marine Cooks and Stewards union, now being voted on by the memberships of both unions. I believe this merger will bring greater strength for both the SIU and the MCc^S and I'd like to explain why. The SIU has lived through a total change in the maritime industry. We've not only survived this change, we've prospered under it. Instead of buckling under to the problems of the industry, we've always searched for positive ways to deal with those problems. We saw that new ship technology restricted job opportunities. But we also recognized that it demanded advanced, specialized skills which opened up new jobs for merchant seamen. And we developed training programs to meet that demand. When we learned that being good sailors and good craftsmen wasn't 2 / LOG / April 1978 open. This allows foreign fleets not di­ rectly involved in the U.S. trades to carry U.S. imports and exports as thirdflag carriers. He said that the "closed conference" bill would allow only U.S.-flag carriers and carriers of our trading partners to participate in certain trades. This would automatically reserve more cargo for U.S. ships. Murphy said that the legislation he has planned for the coming year "is complex and controversial." But, he affirmed that "the American merchant marine is in a crisis situation that de­ mands real and not cosmetic solutions." The Sailors Union of the Pacif­ ic's newly elected President/Sec­ retary-Treasurer Paul Dempster invited all the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America seafaring affiliates, to participate in a joint conference on Apr. 12 at the SUP headquarters in San Francisco. Speakers at the conference in­ cluded, among others: Paul Hall, president SIUNA; Paul Dempster, president SUP; Frank Drozak, executive vice president SIU, At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; Henry Disley, president Marine Firemen's Union; Ed Turner, president/sec­ retary-treasurer Marine Cooks and Stewards Union; Roy Mercer, president Marine Sea Transport Union, and Merle Adlum, presi­ dent Inland Boatmens Union of the Pacific. These representatives, as well as others in attendance, spoke on the problems of the industry, with particular emphasis on matters afkcting the West Coast. A report on the conference will be carried in a future edition of the Log. enough to keep up with changing times, we developed stronger unionizing efforts and more widespread techniques. We lost ships that were scrapped or sold and entire companies that folded under the pressure of increased foreign cprnpetition. But we organized new companies. Not only that, we got in­ volved in political action to,protect Aiqei;icqn .^hipping and encourage its growth. The SIU is in good shape now, but history has taught us that we can't afford to be satisfied with what we've achieved so far. We've achieved a great deal through training, organizing, and political action. These have been today's efforts to meet tomorrow's challenges. But what we've learned over the years is that tomorrow's challenges keep getting tougher. We knew this back in 1940 when the SIU's Atlantic and Gulf districts got together in the Union's first merger. We knew it in the 1972 merger with the Great Lakes District and in the 1976 merger with the Inland Boatmen's Union. What we gained in all three instances is what I believe lies ahead in the proposed merger with the MC&S: Combined and increased strength to meet tomorrow's challenges. I see this now more than ever as a union's best safeguard against future problems and its most effective way to capitalize on future promises. I stress promises as well as problems because I think both are part of the challenges facing the maritime industry. A lot has been said about the de­ cline of the U.S. merchant marine—all of it true. Numbers tell the whole .story. After World War II, there were 2,300 U.S.-flag merchant ships. Now there are about 500. But at the same time, there are a number of major developments in the industry that promise total maritime revitalizalion "for this country. These include offshore oil drilling, ocean mining of a vast reserve of deep sea minerals, and increased use of liquified natural gas and technologically ad­ vanced LNG vessels. The rapidly growing tug and barge industry is also reaching an enormou^ potential for growth. U.S. maritime labor will have to pool its resources on a national scale in order to meet the challenge of these developments. Right now we need a national maritime policy. We'll have to work closely together to get it and to make sure that it delivers these promises to American labor and the Amer­ ican economy. If the memberships agree to unite, then the merger of the SIU and the MC&S will be just one step toward the future. But it is an important step closer to the time when all maritime unions can use their combined strength to stem the decline of the U.S. merchant marine and take full advantage of the industry's dynamic new beginnings. �Drozak Hits Navy Budget Bid for Non-Combat Ships The U.S. Navy should stick to their warships and allow the private merchant fleet to handle all non-combatant naval support roles, according to Frank Dro­ zak, executive vice president of the SIU. Drozak was joined in his view by - spokesmen from the maritime industry. They made their views known in tes­ timony before subcommittee hearings of the House Armed Services Commit­ tee on Apr. 5. The hearings were held to study the Administration's proposed budget requests for the Navy for Fiscal Year 1979. From the SILTs and the private sec­ tor's point of view, there are two sore spots in the proposed Navy budget for 1979. First, is a request for $192 million to build a non-combat cable repair ship. The Navy says that the vessel is needed "for retrieval and repair of various underwater cables and associated acoustic or electronic, equipment." Second, is a request for funds to build several towed array vessels, which are roughly equivalent to offshore supply boats. A Navy spokesman said that the towed array vessels are needed to sup­ port some sort of Navy ocean research project. The Navy already operates a sizable fleet of non-combatant oilers as well as a fleet of 125 harbor tugboats. In the last 10 years, the Navy has spent $100 million in the construction of new tugs. of the SlU-manned Erna Elizabeth in 1972 in refueling Navy vessels at sea. The Erna Elizabeth and her crew re­ ceived high praise from top Navy of­ ficials for their efforts. Drozak concluded that "maximum use of the merchant marine" for noncombat support roles would create three important benefits for the Navy and the nation. He said it would: • "Relieve the Navy of a massive support vessel shipbuilding requirement and the Federal funds involved, with greater funding thus being available for U.S. combatant vessels." • "Allow a closer peacetime support role for the U.S. merchant marine, meaning we could do a better job, should a true emergency arise, in back­ ing up the Navy." • "The merchant marine could train and operate the crews for the ships, re­ lieving the Navy of a major manpower and training requirement." Brand, Crowley Testify From the management side, testi­ mony at the hearings was given by Herb Brand, president of the Transportation Institute (TI) in Washington, D.C., and Thomas Crowley, president of Crowley Maritime Corp. in San Francisco. TI is an educational and research organiza­ tion for the maritime industry. Herb Brand said that America's tradition has always been "to allow pri­ vate industry to do a job whenever it can, and that Government should only undertake those projects which private industry cannot perform." He said that the merchant fleet has served the nation well in several wars. Continued on Page 31 SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak tells House hearings that the private sector of the U.S. merchant marine should be allowed to handle all non-combat support roles for the Navy. vate fleet has "the only modern cablelayer (the CS Long Lines) under the U.S. flag." And he noted that the Long Lines has done extensive work for the Navy in laying thousands of miles of cable. Drozak added that allowing the pri­ vate sector to handle non-combat roles would free scarce shipbuilding funds Able and Ready for the construction of much needed In opposing the latest Navy request new warships. for funds to build non-combat vessels. Year , after ,year. Navy spokesmen Vice President Drozak stated that the complain about the lack of funds avail­ private merchatit miarine is both able able to build new warships. and anxious to build and man any sup­ Drozak pointed out that both Russia port vessels needed by the Navy. But and Great Britain use their merchant more importantly, said Drozak, the pri-^' ^ fleet's''^ffectively arid extensively as a vate fleet can perform these services at military auxiliary to naval operations. a significant savings to the U.S. Govern­ He said that when the U.S. private fleet ment. has been called oa to support naval In reference to the proposed cable maneuvers during peacetime, the results repair ship, he pointed out that the prihave been excellent. He noted the work : .1-. . ^ Herb Brand, right, president of the Transportation Institute, testifies at House of Representatives hearings on the Navy's budget for Fiscal Year 1979. Wait­ ing his turn to comment is Thomas Crowley, president of the SlU-contracted Crowley Maritime Corp. of San Francisco. Both men urged maximum use of the private merchant fleet as a military auxiliary to the Navy. Voting Begins on Merger of SIU, ACLIWD and MC&S Voting on the proposed merger of the SIU, AGLIW District and the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union began this month at all SIU and MC&S Union Halls. For the merger agreement to become effective, the respective memberships of both the SIU and the MC&S must okay the merger in separate secret referendums. Voting for SIU members began Apr. 17, 1978 and will continue through May 16, 1978. SIU members can pick up their ballots at the service counter in any SIU Hall. Voting for MC&S mem­ bers began Apr. 10 and will continue for 60 days. Copies of the proposed Merger Agreement between the two Unions have been made available to members at all SIU Halls so that they may inspect the Agreement before voting. Results of the election will be an­ nounced in June. Tlie Log will carry de­ tails concerning the vote in the June edition of the paper, Began 1 Year Ago The wheels of merger were first set in motion for the SIU and MC&S more than a year ago. In February 1977, the Executive Board of the AGLIW District offered a proposal of merger separately to each of the SIUNA's affiliated Pacific District Unions—the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards, the Sailor's Union of the Pacific, and the Marine Firemen's Union. The executive officers of the three West Coast unions considered the pro­ posals separately. The MC&S officers accepted the proposal, while officers of the SUP and the MFU tabled the pro­ posal. The merger proposal between the MC&S and the SIU was then presented to the SIU membership at all March 1977 monthly membership meetings. .•4 The proposal was accepted unanimous­ ly. This gave the SIU Executive Board the authority to work out the mechanics of merger with the MC&S. The fate of the merger proposal of the two Unions now rests with the re­ spective memberships of both organiza­ tions. If the merger takes place, it will rep­ resent a giant step forward in the con­ solidation of some of the SIUNA's seagoing affiliates into one larger, stronger unfl. Such a move would pro­ vide stronger job security and wider job opportunities for all members of the SIU family. a** INDEX Legislative News Postal bill Page 5 SIU in Washington Page 9 Navy budget Page 3 Employment bill Page 4 Union News Voting on merger Page 3 President's Report Page 2 lOT conference Pages 10-12 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Brotherhood in Action ... Page 27 At Sea-Ashore Page 16 Great Lakes Picture Page 8 Inland Lines • - Page 6 SPAD honor roll Page 39 General News Bus shipments Page 5 Exxon accident Page 4 National unemployment ... Page 5 'Runaways' policy Page 5 Use of merchant marine ... Page 6 Speech by Murphy Page 2 Worst oil spill Page 15 Boycotts Pages 27, 30 Shipping LNG Capricorn ....' Tug Daring Ships' Digests Dispatchers' Reports: Great Lakes Page 34 Page 30 Page 25 Page 33 Inland Waters Deep Sea Page 35 Page 28 Training and Upgrading 'A' seniority upgrading ... Page 38 1,000th GED grad Page 13 Tankerman training .. .Back page HLS course dates Page 37 Membership News Meekinsclan Boatman gets license Former scholarship winner Deep sea engineer New Pensioners Final Departures Page 38 Page 4 Page 16 Page 36 Page 29 Page 32 Special Features Progress Toward Unity DOT Pages 17-24 Page 26 Articles of particular interest tc members in each area—deep sea, inland. Lakes—can be found on the following pages: ' . 'i' • • k 'k 1 Deep Sea: 5, 6, 16, 25, 28, 36, 38 Inland Waters: 4. 6, 10-12, 35, 38, Back Page Great Lakes:8,33 April 1978 / LOG / 3 ^ I �Boatman Jarvis, 25, Got Engineer's License Through HL5 In the days when Walter Jarvis' father was a tugboat captain, few career Boatmen were thought of as profes­ sionals. His father, the late Walter Jarvis Sr., was one, but he had to prove it through long years of skill and hard work in the wheelhouse. At 25 years of age, SIU Boatman Jarvis Jr. already has demonstrated his professional standing. He has eight years of tugboat work behind him, but he also has something else that gives him a firm foothold in his career—an inland license. It gives him the good pay and job security that many men in his father's generation could never count on even after years on the job. Jarvis is a licensed engineer with Allied Towing in Norfolk, Va. He started there as a deckhand when he was 17 and eventually switched to the engine room where he found his real interest. "The course helped a lot," he said. And it paid off for him in more ways than one. He passed the licensing exam for assistant engineer on the first try in September, 1976 and went back to work for Allied for considerably more money than he had been making INLAND before. He is now the youngest licensed engineer with Allied. Married and the father of one child, Jarvis really appre­ ciates the extra money. He is engineer on the 2,600 hp. tug Tester which makes regular runs haul­ ing oil from Yorktown, Va. up to a Full Employment Bill Passes House Went to HLS Jarvis heard about the Diesel Engi­ neer Course at the Harry Lundeberg School from SIU Norfolk Patrolman David "Scrap Iron" Jones. When he had the necessary three years seatime in the engine room, he decided to take the course and a chance to get his license. BSI power plant at Quantico, Va. on the Potomac River. The Tester is used to actually test new engine parts for Allied's fleet. This is part of Jarvis' responsibility as engineer. Jarvis enjoyed his stay at the Lunde­ berg School and said he is looking for­ ward to returning to Piney Point, Md. to upgrade again—this time to gain the higher pay and job security of a chief engineer's license. Walter Jarvis, Jr. is the youngest li­ censed engineer with Allied Towing of Norfolk, Va. He prepared for the license exam through the Diesel En­ gineer Course at the Harry Lundeberg School. By a margin of 257 to 152, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment Bill earlier this month. The bill, heavily supported by the labor movement, is designed to reduce the national unemployment rate to 4 percent within five years after passage of the bill. The bill now goes to the Senate, where hearings will be conducted by the Human Resources Committee and the Banking Committee. During the House floor fight for the bill, several damaging amendments that would have diluted the purpose of the measure were narrowly defeated. The most crucial vote was a 215-205 defeat of an amendment that would have made full employment contingent on a balanced budget. If passed and signed into law, the bill establishes as a national goal "the right to full opportunities for useful paid em­ ployment at fair rates of compensation for all individuals able, willing and seeking to work.** The late Senator Hubert H. Hum­ phrey sponsored the bill in the Senate. One of his last official acts before his death was a letter he sent to his Senate colleagues urging them to vote for the bill. 3 Die^ 12 Injured at Exxon Refinery, Company Fined $1,200 Three men died and 12 others were injured as the result of a carbon mon­ oxide poisoning accident at an Exxon oil refinery on Jan. 2. Following an inveslieatioft by ^hc Calitorma Occupa-* tional Safety and Health Administra­ tion, the corporation was fined $1,200. Two of the injured men, members of the International Union of Petroleum Workers, an affiliate of the SIUNA, also filed suits against Exxon. Those suits are still pending. The accident at the Benicia, Calif, refinery was caused by what OSHA called "taking chances and cutting comers." A maintenance crew Had gone into a coker tank to get it ready for production but the enclo.sed tank hadn't been adequately checked to make sure it was safe to enter. The pipelines that feed the fourstory coker tanks are fitted with metal blinds to keep toxic or combustible substances from entering the tanks. At Exxon, the blind was removed while the workers were still in the tank and carbon mono.xide came into the tank through the pipes. The civil investigation by OSHA concluded, according to a spokesman, that the oil industry "has become sloppy in its safety procedures." On paper, the spokesman said, the industry has "remarkably good safety and health and rescue crews to enter the tank with­ procedures." But there's been a "break­ out safety harnesses or lifelines. down" between the on-paper regula­ Each violation carries only a maxi­ tions and what actually takes place. mum fine of $300 which. Earl Church, Exxon was charged with four "se­ rious" safety violations stemming from secretary-treasurer of the lUPW said was "not enough." "It is the responsi­ the accident. The violations were: bility of Exxon to monitor their own • Allowing workmen to enter a tank operations," Church said. "They should without a safety shield, or blind, in have been heavily fined for the laxity." place; • Allowing employees to enter a OSHA is in the process of conduct­ confined space without proper respira­ ing another investigation to determine whether there is cause for criminal tory equipment; prosecution in connection with the ac­ • Failing to determine that there was a gas-free atmosphere in the tank, cident. The results of that investigation will be turned over to the Solano and • Allpy/ing both the maintenance County District Attorney's Office. Empty Steering Engine Room; A Cause of $8.5M Damages In February 1977 the 25,000-ton tanker SS Marine Floridian (Marine Transport Lines) rammed into the Ben­ jamin Harrison Bridge on the James River at Hopewell, Va. One bridge span collapsed right away dumping two ve­ hicles into the water. Eventually both a second span and a bridge tower fell onto the ship. There were no fatalities or serious in­ juries, but total damage to the bridge was estimated at $7 million and to the tanker atTTS'TlinTitjir- ' , The National Transportation Safety Board recently determined the cause of the collision and recommended a num­ ber of safety measures to prevent simi­ lar accidents. The Floridian (a non-SIU ship) hit the bridge for a number of reasons, in­ cluding both mechanical and human failures. But the fact that the steering Brand Calls tor National Cargo Polity Herbert Brand, president of the Transportation Institute, labeled as "disgraceful" the fact that U.S.-flag ships carry less than 1 percent of the nation's dry bulk imports. Brand blamed this inequity on the failure of the U.S. Government to adopt a national maritime cargo policy for U.S. ships. He said that the present Congress "does not understand the merchant marine" and how it relates to national security requirements. He said that this lack of understand­ ing led to the defeat of the 9.5 percent oil cargo preference legislation last year. Brand affirmed that one of the first steps to be taken in developing a.na4/ LOG/April 1978 tional cargo policy is to "halt Soviet penetration in the U.S. trades on both the East and West Coasts." He said, "the Russians are rate cutting to the point where nobody can cope with them." The Transportation Institute presi­ dent said that reserving 40 percent of all U.S. cargoes for U.S. flag ships is a "fair figure" to shoot for in setting up a national cargo policy. Brand made his comments last month at a Water Transportation Con­ ference in Washington, D.C. The Transportation Institute is a maritime research and educational or­ ganization operating out of the nation's capital. maneuver prevented the ship from strik­ engine room was unmanned, the Board ing the bridge. quick action "If the steering engine room had been that might have stopped the collision. manned by a licensed and trained en­ The SIU has protested the potential gineer, if the steering failure alarm had danger of unmanned engine rooms . functioned and if the vessel had been The immediate cause of the accident moving at a more modest speed, the col­ was the tanker's 33-year-old electrical switch whichJeU ciit off power^ lision could have been avoided," the to the steering motor in the unmanned "^oard concluded. While this was the Board's conten­ engine room. The switch was mounted tion, the SIU also feels that had the vertically and opened due to gravity and engine room been manned with un­ vibration. Inadequate maintenance and licensed personnel as well as an engiinspection of the switch were to blame, .. ngfej^he accident might have been the Board said, since this happened only prevented. five months after Coast Guard and The Board made two major safety American Bureau of Shipping inspec­ recommendations to the Coast Guard: .. tions. • To speed a proposal to Congress But the speed of the vessel was also authorizing a requirement that ves­ a major factor in the collision. The sels on inland waters as well as the tanker was under "full ahead" power, high seas proceed at a safe speed, down the river after unloading a cargo and of molten sulphur at the Allied Chemi­ • To study and determine the need cal Corp. Dock in Hopewell. for automatic recorders aboard The steering loss was not immedi­ large vessels which would provide ately discovered because no one was in precise evidence for marine acci­ the steering room. Moreover, the auto­ dent investigations. matic alarm system failed due to a The Board found that a "lack of pre­ burned-out coil in a relay switch. When cise evidence regarding time, speed and the loss was reported by the captain to distance made it impossible to deter­ the engine room, the alternate steering mine the exact combination of events system could not be activated in time that contributed to the Floridian colli­ to prevent the collision. The right rud­ sion." The Board had recommended in­ der was applied but the ship did not stallation of automatic recorders on respond. The pilot then reversed the en­ oceangoing tankers and containerships gine and dropped anchor, but neither in two previous marine accident reports. llf lili iti loi lit �i35 I Bus Shipments Show Need for U,S, Maritime Policy month the first shipment shinmf>nf of nf 500 son Last month Federally-funded buses arrived in Hous­ ton on a Russian-flag ship. The storm of protest set off by that event left one • major question in its wake: How can the American Government prevent future actions like this that work against the American-flag merchant ma­ rine? The immediate answer is simply a matter of following U.S. Shipping Law. But this is only part of the major issue at stake in the bus incident—the need for a stronger national maritime policy. The SIU is working toward this impor­ tant goal as the overall way to protect and strengthen the U.S. merchant fleet. The shipping law involved in the bus incident is P.L. 664, the Cargo Prefer­ ence Act of 1954. It mandates that at least 50 percent of Government cargo be carried on U.S.-flag vessels. The German-built buses constitute Government cargo since 80 percent of their cost is being paid with U.S. tax dollars under a Government grant. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through its Urban Mass Transit Administration, authorized the purchase of the buses for use in several American cities. The remaining 20 percent of the cost is being paid by the city and state governments involved. Two U.S.-flag shipping lines bid for the carriage of the buses from Germany to the U.S. But a Soviet line came in with a much lower bid and was awarded The first shipment of German-built buses, paid for almost entirely by the U.S. Government, arrived in Houston on a Russian-flag ship in March. Photo Credit: Jerry Click, I'he Houston Post C'o. the contract for the entire shipment, despite P.L. 664. Congressman John M. Murphy, chairman of the House Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Committee, said that the Soviet carrier, Baltic Shipping Co., had "grossly underbid" the American lines. Murphy's Committee has been conducting hearings on a bill which would control the rate-making practices of foreign government-owned lines, in U.S. trade. In a letter to Rep. Murphy, SIU President Paul Hall praised the Com­ mittee's probe into the bus situation. He further urged "that the Committee also consider the broader import of this in­ cident." Hall noted that "in this regard, the use of foreign-flag vessels for car­ riage of cargoes funded by public monies demonstrates the problems created by the lack of a coordinated, maritime policy." The SIU president went on to say that "the President, the Congress and this Committee are committed to the increased use and further development of the U.S.-flag merchant marine. This unfortunate incident points out that this commitment must take the form of a national program which includes re­ quiring Federal agencies and depart­ ^ ments to utilize, the U.S.-flag merchant marine to the fullest extent possible." DOT says it did not award the con­ tract to the Soviet line. The shipping arrangements were left in the hands of the overseas forwarder delivering the vehicles. But Herbert Brand, president of the Transportation Institute, main­ tained that the way the shipment was handled is "symptomatic of the lack of a coordinated national maritime pol­ icy." He made this statement in his Apr. 7 testimony before the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee. TI is a Washinglon, D.C.-based research group rep­ resenting the U.S. maritime industry. DOT has indicated that it will now include within the grant terms sent to states a proviso that 50 percent of any buses purchased abroad must be im­ ported in U.S.-flag ships. But Brand pointed out in his testimony that there is "no adequate uniform reporting sys­ tem or program of policy implementa­ tion," as a whole, for Government agen­ cies to follow in actions that affect maritime. Congress and the Administration must develop a national maritime policy. Brand concluded. And "it is an essential first step that Federal agencies and de­ partments utilize, to the fullest extent possible, the U.S.-flag merchant marine. The shipment of the Federally-funded buses on Russian vessels clearly illus­ trates the need for such a commitment." -T 4 U.S. Jobless Rate for March Edges Up to 6.2%; Blacks'ls 12.4% WASHINGTON, D.C.—The na­ tion's jobless rate rose last month to 6.2 percent from February's 6.1 per­ cent. This was the first rise in unem­ ployment since August when the rate rose from 6.9 to 7 percent, the U.S. '.abor Department's Bureau! of Statistics' (BLS) reported early this month. Joblessness for white workers was 5.3 percent while blacks and other mi­ nority workers had an unemployment ate of 12.4 percent from 11.8 percent, vlost of the March increase in joblessless was among black women (11.4 perent from 10.1 percent) and black teen­ agers (39 percent!). Cause of the rise was attributed to the growth of the country's labor force and slower economic activity, due to the lack of any "significant" increase in the U.S. production of goods and services. In January the jobless rate was 6.3 percent. Last year the jobless rate was 6.6 percent in the fourth .quarter, 6.9 in the third, 7.1 percent in the second, and 7.4 percent in the first. The AFL=CIO thinks that the unem­ ployment rate is much higher because of "discouraged workers." These are un­ employed persons who have given up their search for jobs. 8.7% Is Truer AFL-CIO Research Director Rudy Oswald says that if the discouraged workers were added and if a half of the number of workers employed parttime for "eeonomic reasons" were added into the total, a "truer (unemployment) rate would be 8.7 percent last month with 8.8 million workers out of jobs." Os­ wald also said the March results showed that the Carter Administration must provide more stimulus to the economy and aim its job programs at pockets of unemployment. BLS Commissioner Julius Shiskin warned that the jobless rate "isn't going to go down very rapidly" during the next several months because of such problems as finding jobs for the hard­ core unemployed. "It gets tougher every tenth," he told a hearing of the Joint Economic Committee of Congress. The Labor Department reported the jobless rate for adult men was 4.5 per­ cent. For adult women it was 5.8 per­ cent. For teenagers it was 17.3 percent from 17.4 percent. And for fulltime workers it was again 5.3 percent. TI: U.S. 'Runaways' Policy Hurts Taxpayer, Trade, Defense The American taxpayer is an unwiting pawn in subsidizing the use of run­ way, flag-of-convenience ships that an drive up the cost of consumer prodcts in the United States. Moreover, unerican policies are thereby being sed "to weaken our national defense, ) degrade the U.S. and world environlent, to increase the burden on other I.S. taxpayers, [and] to aggravate the eficit in the U.S. balance of trade " This view was expressed by Peter J. uciano, director of policy planning ":d development at the Transportation istitute, before an assembly of some )0 members of the world shipping immunity. They were gathered at a inference sponsored by SEATRADE agazine in London on Apr. 4-5 and lied "Money and Ships" 78. Luciano was one of several speakers a panel that dealt with the flag-ofnvenience issue. His opponent in the bate^ that followed his speech was lilip J. Lorec, chairman of the Fedition of American Controlled Shipig, an organization of runaway ships longing to oil companies and other iltinational corporations. Also on the panel were Sir Frederic Iton, president of the International ipping Federation; Eric Nevin, gen­ eral secretary of the Merchant Navy and Airline Officers' Association; James McConville, senior lecturer. Transport and Insurance, City of London Poly­ technic; and J.M.S. Smith, general sec­ retary of the Liberian Shipowners' Council. In stressing an American viewpoint, Luciano said, "I believe it is time for the proponents of the flag-of-conveni­ ence device to recognize that there is a limit to what the American people will tolerate, and it would perhaps serve the best interests of those very proponents of flags-of-convenience if they were themselves to impose some self-restraint and accept the notion that their sup­ port of the larger interests of the United States will, in the long run, accrue to the benefit of all." He pointed out that "we have no con­ flict with the interests of legitimate maritime nations" in participating in U.S. trade. In fact, he said, "It is critical to U.S. interests and to those of the free world as a whole that the fleets of the United Kingdom, of France, of West Germany, of Norway, of Denmark, of Japan, among others, remain strong and active. The problem lies not in the participation of nations such as these. but in the unbridled acquisition of our trade by flag-of-convenience vessels. "If we examine the practices of other leading nations, it becomes very plain that where the United States has failed, they have succeeded in reconciling their national policies. As a result, they have acquired substantial shares of their for­ eign commerce for their own vessels. The United Kingdom, for example, car­ ries 34 percent of its foreign trade in vessels flying the British flag. France carries 34 percent of its foreign trade; West Germany carries 20 percent; Nor­ way carries 30 percent; Japan carries 44 percent; the Soviet Union carries 55 percent. Of all the leading nations, only the United States has permitted its share of foreign trade to decline to so negli­ gible a level as 5 percent." He suggested "that the United States, in its own best interest, must impose constraints on the operations of flag-ofconvenience registries." Postal Act To Require U.S. Ships A major reorganization of the U.S. Postal Service has been ap­ proved by the House. The Postal Service Act (H.R. 7700) was drafted because of increased gen­ eral dissatisfaction with the quality of the U.S. mail service. One of the key features of the Act is the requirement that the Postal Service use U.S.-flag ships for the transportation of interna­ tional surface mail. SIU legislative representatives have been meeting with members of the House Post Office Commit­ tee since the reorganization legis­ lation was first introduced last fall to make certain that a "ship U.S." provision would be included in the draft of the legislation. The House bill states that the Postal Service is required "to con­ tract with available U.S. steam­ ships for international mail trans­ portation by sea." The Postal Act is the first major reorganization of the Postal Serv­ ice since Congress established the quasi-independent private corpo­ ration in 1970. The bill is now pending before the Senate Govern­ mental Affairs Committee. April 1978 / LOG / 5 : A t"'' ! CI .U ^ 'I if; • h �Great Lakes St. Louis Towboat and barge traffic is getting back to normal with the recent settle­ ment of the United Mine Workers strike and the end of ice jams on the upper Mississippi River system. Eight SlU-contracted boats are now laid up, down from the average daily count of 18 that were idle during the coal strike. They are expected to be back in service by the end of the month. Bu' . 'arm weather has changed ice problems into high water problems on the Riv^r. Towboats have a harder time navigating in the.se conditions. The Mississippi was high enough to require closing the flood gates in downtown St. Louis this month. 41 * * River cooks are known for their unique and delicious recipes and no one knows this better than the river cook who contacted the Log for help in com­ piling those recipes in a cookbook. Anyone who contributes will be given credit by name, home, and boat or company in the cookbook. Interesting stories or adventures on the river are also desired to give the book a "real river flavor." Send them to: Waterway Publication P.O. Box 23915 St. Louis, Mo. 63119. The towing industry is stirring from its winter hibernation on the Great Lakes. The first fit-out of the season was called this month by SlU-contracted Peter Kewit & Sons. Lakes Boatmen are getting the tug Robin in shape to work on a dyke project in Cleveland, Ohio. While most tug and dredge work was shut down during the ice-packed winter, industry expansion plans were not at a standstill during those long months. SlU-contracted Great Lakes Towing of Cleveland has applied to the Maritime Administration for a construction loan and mortgage insurance under Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act. This would help finance a 5,600 hp. twin screw tug. Estimated cost of the new vessel is $3.4 million. Another plan that looks good in general for inland job opportunities on the Lakes is one for a new tug and barge service across Lake Michigan. A Wis­ consin shipbuilder has proposed trailer barge service from Milwaukee, Wise, to Muskegon, Mich. No one has ever designed a barge to move across Lake Michigan, but these would operate even in the winter with reinforced, heated sides to move ice. The plan includes an eight-acre barge terminal on the Wis­ consin side. The less than six-hour run would provide a great cost-saving alter­ native to overland route congestion around Chicago. New Orleans SIU Boatmen with Crescent Towing, the biggest shipdocking operation in this port, have overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year contract, effective Mar. 1, 1978. It brings substantial wage increases and better benefits, including the industry-wide Inland Vacation Plan. The terms of the contract are written in the standard language now being used to provide Boatmen stronger protec­ tion for their collective bargaining rights. Crescent operates 16 tugs, including the newly remodeled and repowered Elizabeth Smith, which was crewed early this month. Mobile This port also reports a new contract and a new boat. SIU Boatmen just ratified a new three-year contract with Pilot Service. It went into effect on Apr. 6 and includes wage increases, the industry-wide Inland Vacation Plan, and standard language. Pilot Service's new boat is the recently built Alabama. Troy: Use Merchant Marine to Aid, Buildup Navy Seapower The measure of American seapower is the strength of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. merchant marine. Working toge­ ther, these two components can build an even stronger foundation for America's maritime capabilities. This was the message delivered by Steve Troy, SIU West Coast Headquar­ ters representative, at the Seapower Forum held in San Francisco on Mar. 3-4. Troy stressed the importance of this partnership to the national defense and the nation's economy in his talk on "American Maritime Labor as a Nation­ al Asset." The forum was the latest in a series designed to focus national attention on America's declining seapower. It was co-sponsored by the Maritime Adminis­ tration, the Navy, the Navy League, the U.S. Naval Reserve, and the National Maritime Council. "We're talking about the security of our nation," Herb Brand, president of the Transportation Institute and the forum's moderator explained, "ft's down in the list of priorities, in public attention. We need to educate people, as in this seminar." Transportation Insti­ tute is a Washington, D.C.-based educa­ tional and research organization for the maritime industry. Troy described the merchant fleet's role in providing the back-up and sup­ port ships that the Navy needs to oper­ ate. But he pointed out that the two services should also back each other in working for Government support. "Both the Navy and merchant marine face similar legislative difficulties on the Hill—difficulties that arc partly caused by the fact that we do not help each other as much as we could. Greater Navy support for the U.S. merchant marine would help our industry to con­ vince the Congress that the maritime Uncle Sam Is Waifin' industry is a national defense asset— and as such, should be aided and sup­ ported in peacetime. In the same man­ ner the maritime industry could help blunt many of the attacks now being made on the Navy's fiscal year 1979 budget." Troy maintained that the SIU has worked closely with the Navy in the past to assure funding of important defense projects and looks forward to a contin­ ued and strengthened relationship. He listed the many ways in which maritime labor has proved itself a na­ tional asset by playing a key role in building up the maritime industry. And he stressed how the merchant marine can be even more of a national asset through an increased role in supporting Navy operations. This would mean using more com­ mercial ships and tugs to supplant some of the work now being done by aging Navy vessels. The SIU has maintained for many years that commercial fleet oilers and harbor tugs can service Navy ships more efficiently and cheaply than the Navy's own support vessels. "In the coming months," Troy con­ cluded, "we could hope that the Navy would review this type of joint effort. We feel the mutual benefits would be significant and the needs of our national security would be better served. We are an asset waiting to be used in the quest to build up U.S. seapower." Do Yoe Hovo One of •PASSPORT V UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BICENTENNIAL The Seafarers Appeals Board ruled in November that effective Jan. 3, 1978 "a requirement for shipping is that all seamen must possess a valid np^to-date passport." The action comes out of the fact that many foreign nations are crack­ ing down on immigration regulations requiring that ail people coming into their countries must have passports. The SAB, then, took this action to insure that when there are flyout jobs, those who throw in for the jobs will he fully prepared to take them. This ruling will enable the Union to continue to meet our manpower commitments to our contracted com­ panies. Notice to MenAers On M Call Procedure "Uncle Sam is waiting for this," SIU Boatman Olin Brown (center) said as he received his Union inland vacation plan benefit check last month in Baltimore. The benefit will make income tax time a lot easier for Olin and his wife, Willa, also shown here. Olin is a mate with Steuart Transportation of Piney Point, Md. At left is Baltimore Port Agent George Costango. The check's amount was $655.65. 6/LOG/April 1978 When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card clinic card seaman's papers INLAND > �Headquar by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak If you look through the pages of the Log it won't take long to figure out mat the number of men leaving the industry every month through retirement or death is a whole lot more than those coming in. Obviously, all the bosuns, engine department ratings, cooks and ABs who are no longer active SIU members have to be replaced. And as the industry grows, we have to be able to grow with it. The future of the shipping industry is the new, highly automated vessels that have begun to come out of U.S. shipyards. LNG tankers, ULCCs, VLCCs and LASH carriers, to name a few, all require special training and knowledge on the part of their crews. Many ships that have recently been contracted by the SIU are diesel pow­ ered. We're crewing two newly-built diesel bulk carriers and four ships that are being converted to diesel power. Familiarity with the various types and operation of diesel engines will be­ come more and more important as increasing numbers of ships are converted to diesel. The Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. offers a special four-week course on diesel engines. Keeping up with advances in marine technology means learning about how the newest equipment aboard ship operates. The SIU already has many of these new ships under contract. We will only be able to continue crewing these vessels if our members take the time to upgrade to meet the demands of the industry. So, the reasons for upgrading are twofold. As older Seafarers, who fill the top-rated jobs leave the industry, they must be replaced by younger guys who have upgraded to fill those spots. And, if we want to continue to bring* the newest ships afloat under SIU- contract we have to have eiiow to man those vessels. Take LNG ships as an example. The LNCK,(ii^ hauling liquified natural gas from Indonesia to Osm.^, _ LNG ship built in the western hemisphere. The Aquarius, her sL.. _ Aries, and several other LNG tankers being built at General Dynamics l^iup yard in Quincy, Mass., will carry SIU crews. So will LNG ships being built by El Paso. ^ ® Crewing an LNG tanker isn't the same as manning a conventional oil car­ rier. As one Seafarer who went through the LNG course said, "There are more safety features on an LNG ship than on any other merchant vessel." The Lundeberg School offers a special, LNG training course. The course covers the properties and handling of LNG, automated engine and cargo con­ trol rooms, dual fuel systems and firefighting. There are many advantages to sailing on an LNG ship—including financial advantages—but you can't be part of an LNG crew without going through the upgrading course. Upgrading is not only vital for deep sea members, but for SIU Boatmen as well. There's a growing need for licensed boatmen in the inland towing indus­ try. To help meet that need, HLS offers a Towboat Operators Course. And, as an extra incentive to Boatmen to upgrade, the Transportation Insti­ tute offers a scholarship for a 12-week towboat operators course which pro­ vides 24 Boatmen with .$125 a week for the run of the course. That's a pretty good deal when you think that the course, room, board and supplies at the School are all free. By dividing their time between the classroom and "hands on" training aboard the School s tug and towboat. Boatmen will be prepared to take licens­ ing exams for 1st and 2nd Class Operators of Uninspected Towing Vessels. The only way to compensate for the loss of the average 100 old-timers leav­ ing the industry every month is through the educational courses at HLS. When you move up to fill a rated position, you're also leaving your spot open for an entry-level trainee. So upgrading keeps both individual SIU members and the Union growing. And upgrading pays off. It means more money in your pocket*and it could even be a stepping-stone to a college degree. Nine of the courses offered at HLS have been approved for college credit towards a degree in marine science. The SIU has the most comprehensive educational program in the country for merchant seamen. Make time for upgrading courses because upgrading is the only way to meet the needs of the industry and to improve the job picture for yourself at the same time. (See a schedule of upgrading courses on page 37 of this Log.) li t ill i •I Oil Spills Spur IMCO Treaty on Anti-Pollution Rules When the Liberian-flag tanker ST The proposal on segregated ballast Argo Merchant ran aground off Nan­ tanks was agreed to in place of a U.S. tucket, Mass., in December, 1976, the motion that would have required all 7.5 million gallons of oil she spilled • i tankers to haVe double boltoiiis. Dep­ 'created "the biggest oil-spill disaster on uty Transportation Secretary Alan the American coast in our history." Butchman said the U.S. considered The Argo Merchant spill and several segregated tanks an "acceptable substi­ other serious accidents involving oil tute" for double bottoms. tankers in recent years prompted a The idea of using double bottoms on meeting by the Intergovernmental tankers to prevent oil spillage has Maritime Consultative Organization caused controversy even in the U.S. Opponents of double bottoms in­ (IMCO) this past February. The 106 members of IMCO, a U.N.-sponsored clude Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.). He agency of world shipping countries, met did not include double bottom provi­ in London to draw up a treaty aimed sions in his House oil pollution control at preventing pollution-causing acci­ bill. Like other opponents he says the risk of explosions from tankers with dents. The group agreed on a proposal that double bottoms is very high. The explosion risk, along with the would require the fitting of segregated ballast tanks on all tankers over 20,000 prohibitive costs of installing double bottoms, caused IMCO to table the dwt. Separated tanks would keep oil and water from mixing which is a major proposal. In addition to the segregated ballast cause of pollution Vrhen, the ballast is tank requirement, the IMCO countries discharged into the ocean. fied by the Senate. agreed on adoption of crude-oil clean­ The conference also reached agree­ ing techniques. These involve using the crude'to Wash out cargo tanks. The ment on other safety measures for tank­ process flushes oil and waste products ers. These include stricter inspection out of the tanks which are then pumped. and registration requirements, and rec­ The IMCO agreement is technically ommendations that second radar sys­ a treaty which is not legally binding tems, emergency steering gear, and until acted upon on a country-by-coun­ collision-avoidance equipment be car­ ried aboard tankers. try basis by the member nations. IMCO has also been planning a sec­ In the U.S., the Coast Guard will propose the treaty provisions as new ond conference in June to set crew regulations for tankers plying U.S. standards and training specifications waters. There is also a possibility that for tankers. the new provisions may have to be rati­ Drozak Addresses MEBA MARAD Visitors See Hdqs. Staff personnel of the U.S. Maritime Administration from Washington, D.C. listen to SIU officials and staff explain the workings of the headquarters Hiring Hail recently. The visitors toured all Union facilities. SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak, standing, addresses convention of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association last month in Miami, Fia. Drozak called for continued cooperation among maritime unions in deal­ ing with problems in the industry and on pending maritime legislation. Seated is Jesse Calhoon, president of the National MEBA. April 1978 / LOG / kit i" �Lakes Picture Algoiiac With the end of the 111-day coal miners strike and milder temperatures that are causing the ice on the Lakes to melt, ships are fitting out for the season in many Great Lakes ports. The coal strike caused several shipowners to delay fitting out their vessels. But crews have now been recalled and all SIUcontracted ships are expected to start running between Apr. 15 and May 1. Negotiations between the SIU and the Great Lakes Association of Marine Operatoi;?, which runs a total of 50 SlU-contracted Great Lakes ships, are scheduled to take place sometime in April. The major issue of the talks will be negotiating time-off for Great Lakes seamen. Administration has come up with a "trigger price" program to make Americanproduced steel competitive with foreign steel. ^ Because of a variety of factors, such as lower production costs and more § modern production facilities, foreign countries, particularly Japan, can produce § steel at costs lower than in the U.S. They then export the steel to this country 3 and "dump" it on the market—which means thej- sell it for less than the U.S. 1 product. . . i The trigger price system determines transportation costs to different U.S. 3 ports (East Coast, West Coast, Gulf, and Great Lakes) based on Japan as a| starting point. The charges make the Great Lakes the most expensive destina- 5 tion in the country. . . i If steel producers find it cheaper to avoid the St. Lawrence system, it will s create related difficulties for Great Lakes shipping. § Trans-oceanic ships that are used to bring steel into the U.S. from foreign| ports are also used to carry grain out. If the number of steel-carrying vessels| is significantly cut, grain traffic may have to be diverted. | Also, shipdocking tugs may be hard hit if fewer foreign ships enter the| Lakes. Most American vessels have bow thruster? and can usually dock with-| out tugs. Foreign ships have provided much of the work for tugs on the Lakes, i The limit on imported steel, coupled with toll increases on the St. Lawrence| Seaway, may make the system too costly to use. Add to this the fact that there| are not yet any charges on inland waterways and that makes the costs even| more prohibitive. = Last year, transport of iron and steel products contributed to making 1977 a| record cargo year for the Seaway. This year, even optimistic observers pre-| diet a falling-off from 1977 totals. = Legislation & Studies Cleveland George Telegades, the SIU port agent out of Cleveland, has returned to the Hall after a 9-month absence because of ill health. = 3 mt Out The following ships have fit out or are scheduled for fit out in the next few weeks. All dates are tentative. The Frank R. Denton (Kinsman) will fit out Apr. 16. The Richard V. 3 Lindbury, which Kinsman bought and renamed the Kinsman Independent, is fitting out between Apr. 25 and May 1. The Charles E. Wilson (American Steamship) fit out in Muskegon, Mich, on Apr. 3. The E.M. Ford (Huron Cement) will fit out in Green Bay, Wise, on Apr. 6. > v The following ships will fit out on Apr. 10 and 1 1: the //. Lee White (Ameri­ can Steamship) in Muskegon and iheJ.B. Ford (Huron Cement) in Green Bay. 1 The Detroit Edison and the Sam Laud (both American Steamship) will fit out in Chicago. On Apr. 17, American Steamship's two newest vessels, the St. Clair and the Belle River, are scheduled for fit out in Sturgeon Bay. i i Rep. John M. Murphy (D-N.Y.) has introduced legislation in the House| of Representatives which would allow more Federal aid for construction of| Great Lakes bulk carriers. | The present requirements under Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of| 1970 provide construction loans and mortgage guarantees for deep draft ves-| sels that travel under 14 knots. § Rep. Murphy's legislation would exempt Great Lakes bulk freighters from 1 the speed requirement and make them eligible for loans and guarantees. | •It * * * I The Michigan Department of Transportation is conducting a study on the| possibility of building a canal between Alger County on Lake Superior and| Delta County on Lake Michigan. A new canal would be able to accommodate| large bulk carriers and would eliminate the need to remodel the Soo Locks for| that purpose. | IVotlce to Members | ' ' If you are aboard a vessel that's involved in an oil spill, or any other type 3 of accident, it is your right not to discuss it tin til you've contacted the Union| and spoken to an attorney. | The Coast Guard usually visits a ship involved in a spill immediately after| the incident. They take statements from the crew and, in some cases, have| St. Lawrence Seaway allegedly threatened crewmembers with loss of their seamen's papers if they 5 refuse to cooperate. § The St. Lawrence Seaway reopened for the season this month but there are questions about the kind of season the system will have in 1978. The Union wants to remind all members that they do not have to make any s One reason for the questions is that 1978 marks the first time tolls have been statements to the Coast Guard before they've seen an attorney. s increased on the Seaway since it opened in 1959. If you are aboard a vessel that's involved in an accident, contact the SIU § And, in answer to lobl^ing^fforts by the U.S. steel industry, the Carter representative at the closest port. He will advise you on what to do. fHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiiiimiiiiimiiiiiiiHmniiiiiiiiHmfnrinilTniniiiiNiiniiiiiiNiiiiHiiiiiiiiHiiiiHHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitniiiiiiiiiuiHuiiiiiitiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiHmiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiinimiiii^ Banner Committee Here's the Ship's Committee of the SS Banner (lOM) at a payoff on Mar. 31 at Stapleton Anchorage, 8.1.. N.Y. They are (I. to r.); Engine Delegate Joe Truo'eau; Deck Delegate Albert W. "Blackie" Saxon; Educational Director Stanley Zielewski; Bosun Jack Higgins, ship's chairman, and Steward Dele­ gate Rico B. Woodard. 8 / LOG / April 1978 Bradford Island Committee mittoo oMh OC S 2/ ^ 'S the Ship's Com­ mittee of ffie SS Bradford island (IGM), From the left are: Educational Director Harry Granger; Chief Steward Roque MacAraeg, secretary-reporter; Stew­ ard Delegate Derrell Reynolds;'Recertified Bosun John O. Frazier, ship's chairman, and Engine Delegate J. D. "Whitey" Harmon. �f :v * . H 1 Congress Approves Subsidy Boost for US Merchant Marine Both the Senate Commerce Com­ Two amendments—^proposed by mittee and the House Merchant Ma­ Rep. Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.)— rine Subcommittee have cleared leg­ were added to the House Subcommit­ islation which sharply increases the tee's bill. The two amendments (1) Maritime Administration's authority would require that any ship built with to guarantee loans and mortgages construction subsidy would have to for construction of new ships and in­ be "enrolled in a Sealift Readiness land water equipment. Program approved by the Secretary of Defense."; and (2) would reduce by 5 percent the construction sub­ sidy of any vessel which is not built as a part of a "present or future ves­ sel series." Congressman McCloskey—who has been a loud critic of the maritime House Bill Urges Merchant Marine, Navy Cooperation The Chairman of the House Mer­ chant Marine & Fisheries Committee introduced a bill this month that would set up an advisory board to promote closer cooperation between the Navy and the U.S. Merchant Marine. The bill, submitted by Congress­ man John Murphy (D-N.Y.), would, in his words, "assure that coordina­ tion between the Navy and the Mari­ time Administration is encouraged." The bill comes at a time v/hen lead­ ers in the maritime industry—and some members of Congress—are urging the Navy to place more reli­ ance on private shipping to perform non-combat work for the military. (For a related story, see page 5.) As written, the bill would establish a five-member board—appointed by the President—which would include the Secretary of the Navy, the Assist­ ant Secretary of Commerce for Mari­ time Affairs, and a representative from the U.S.-flag liner operators, U.S.-flag tanker operators, and the shipbuilding industry. One of the specific purposes of the bill is to encourage "maintenance of an adequate and well-balanced mer­ chant fleet which is designed to be readily and quickly convertible for national security needs." Energy Department Sets Hearing on El Paso II Project The Energy Department is holding a hearing this month on the El Paso II Project to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Algeria to a pro­ posed new LNG terminal on Mata­ gorda Bay, Tex. The hearing will take place Apr. 17 in Houston. The purpose of the hearing is to look into a number of factors which will determine whether an LNG ter­ minal in the Gulf port will be eco­ nomically feasible. Among the issues are the costs and prices of the im­ ported gas, U.S. balance of payments, potential markets for the LNG, and environmental and safety concerns. The SIU's Washington legislative staff has been keeping a close watch on the Energy Department's actions in formulating regulations on the im­ portation of LNG, and has been working with Congressional mem­ bers to encourage less restrictions on the impofts of LNG. Federal Agencies Hearings... Three hearings dealing with mari­ time matters are scheduled later this month and in May. OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. The Outer Continental Shelf Advisory Board—established by the U.S. Department of Interior—will hold an open hearing Apr. 28 in New Orleans. Included on the agenda will be: presentation by the State of Cali­ fornia on their procedures for review­ ing OCS development plans; the status of OCS Land Act Amend­ ments, and Department of Interior action on rules and regulations to im­ plement the amendments. TANK VESSEL OPERATIONS. The Coast Guard is considering issu­ ing regulations governing the opera­ tion of tankers in the Puget Sound area. The Coast Guard will hold hearings Apr. 20-21 in Washington. The purpose of the Coast Guard study is to determine solutions for protecting against environmental harm resulting from possible oil spills due to vessel damage or destruction. TRANSPORTATION STUDY GROUP. The National Transporta­ tion Policy Study Commission will meet Apr. 27 in Washington. industry, and was the leader of the fight to oppose "cargo preference"— had submitted ten other restrictive amendments which were turned down by the Merchant Marine Sub­ committee. The House subsidy measure will be taken up by the full Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee later this month. Committee Chairman John M. Murphy (D-N.Y.) said that at that time he would present an amendment to increase the construc­ tion loan and mortgage guarantee propam from the present $7 billion limit to $10 billion to bring it in line with the level of the Senate's subsidy guarantee increase. On the Agenda in Congress... A number of hearings are on schedule in both the House and Sen­ ate which will be dealing with issues that affect the maritime industry. Our SIU Washington staff will be moni­ toring these hearings, and will be working with Congressmen and their staffs to promote and protect the in­ terests of our membership. THIRD FLAG RATES. The House Merchant Marine Subcommit- Ocean Mining Bill Awaits Senate Action tee is continuing hearings on a bill which would authorize the Federal Maritime Commission to regulate the rates charged by certain state-owned carriers operating in the U.S. foreign trades. CLOSED SHIPPERS COUN­ CILS. The Merchant Marine Sub­ committee will hold hearings this month on a bill which would set up closed conferences and shipping councils in the U.S. foreign waterborne commerce. This bill would help to insure fair competition in the foreign trades for our U.S. liner com­ panies. Vii NATIONAL OCEAN POLICY. The Oceanography Subcommittee of The Ocean Mining Bill is sched­ the House Merchant Marine & Fish­ uled for mark-up by the Senate eries Committee is holding hearings Energy Committee this month. In this month on legislation which the House, the Ocean Mining Bill is would establish a national ocean pol­ now before the Ways & Means Com­ icy. In the Senate, the Commerce, mittee where the problems of rev­ Science and Transportation Commit­ enues and profit sharing are being tee will hold hearings on a similar bill examined. which would set forth the goals and In the Senate, it is expected that objectives of the National Oceanic an amendment to the Bill will be and Atmospheric Administration. adopted that would require that min­ ing ships and ore carriers be docu­ PETROLEUM RESERVES. The mented under the U.S. flag. Our SIU Senate Energy and Natural Re­ legi.slative staff in Washington has sources Committee is continuing been in close touch with Senator J. hearings on authorizations for the Bennett Johnston (D-La.) who has U.S. strategic petroleum reserve pro­ indicated that he would offer the gram. "Hire American" amendment. Cru­ INTERNATIONAL TANKER cial support for this amendment has SAFETY. The Senate Commerce, also come from Senator Frank Science and liansportation Commit­ Church (D-Idaho). tee is holding hearings on two pro­ Other amendments being sup­ posed treaties of the International ported by the.AFL-CIO Maritime Maritime Consultive Organization Trades Department—as well as the SIU—would require that mining, (IMCO) which deal with tanker processing and ore-carrying vessels safety standards. FISHING ACTS: 200 MILE be built in American shipyards, and LIMIT; CONSERVATION. The that the ore be processed in the U.S. It is estimated that some 20 mining House Merchant Marine & Fisheries ships and 60 ore carriers will be in­ Committee is holding oversight hear­ volved in the beginning phase of min­ ings to determine the impact and ef­ fectiveness of the 200-mile limit on ing operations. Meanwhile, the Law of the Sea fishing on the U.S. fishing industry. Conference has reconvened to con­ The present law restricts foreign sider the worldwide implications of trawlers from working within the 200 ocean mining. There is resistance mile coastal U.S. zone. Meanwhile, from the U.S. State Department to the Senate Commerce, Science and Congressional approval of "Hire Transportation Committee is holding American" and "Build American" hearings on the Fishing Conservation provisions of the Ocean Mining Bill. and Management Act. April 1978/LOG / 9 •: i -j �involvement Is the Key' Points Out One PINEY POINT, MD.—Get in­ volved. Communicate^ That's the gist of what Tankerman Harold Bohlinger of Norfolk's Gellenthin Barge Lines advised his 28 fellow Boatmen delegates. They were attend­ ing the latest in a series of Atlantic Coast Inland Educational Conferences. This was the second for Boatmen from Interstate Ocean Transport (lOT) and its subsidiaries—Mariner Towing, Har­ Capt. Jesse V. Watson of lOT in Phila­ delphia, summed up the conference with "It's no ripoff. I was a skeptic, but I understand now and I will pass it on. Seein' is believin'," he said in a thoughtful mood. Headquarters staffer Craig Gold, who works with inland contracts, termed the conference "a learning experi­ ence" for him. Mate Dave O'Neal of lOT in Norfolk admitted that before the conference he had, "no real idea about the Union. But now it means a lot to me. I hope everyone feels the same way I do." 10/LOG/April 1978 bor Towing, Interstate Barge Co., and Gellenthin Barge. The Conference was held at the Harry Lundeberg School from Mar. 12 to 18. ". . . Involvement is the key . . .", Bohlinger told his fellow Boatmen. He vowed "... to spread the word... com­ municate . . ." and to share the knowl­ edge he gained at the Conference. Opening up the confab, HLS Vice President and SIU Headquarters Rep­ In the Union since 1957, Mate Harold Daniels of IBC in Norfolk said with a smile, "I now have a strong feeling for the Union and I appreciate this con­ ference." "I didn't know how important the Union was," said AB Ben Belli of lOT in Philadelphia. Brother Belli, a 1974 HLS grad, said further that he didn't realize "how tough the oldtimers had it." He urged his Union brothers to "Keep strong. Move on." "Now I know what I'm talking about," said lOT Tankerman Mott Zoladek of Philadelphia. "I know the contract now. I know what the Union's all about." He promised, "I will come back (here) to upgrade." resentative Mike Sacco said the purpose of the meeting was to "knock down the barriers" blocking understanding be­ tween the members and the Union offi­ cials. HLS President Hazel Brown fol­ lowed by telling the delegates that the first inland courses were given at the School in 1973. She urged the Boatmen to take advantage of the upgrading courses. Later, Piney Point Port Agent Mate Ernie Watson of lOT said he came from a right-to-work state. North Carolina. "I didn't know much about the Union," he declared, "until this week. And I enjoyed the conference," he said. N. Y. SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski's inspiring sum-up talk on SPAD netted nearly $1,000 contributed by the delegates. "Be active by giving to SPAD for political activity ... so Congressmen can pass legislation helpful to us," he urged the Boatmen. lOT Tankerman John Jones, Jr. points out that he got an '^education" at the conference. Pat Pillsworth explained how inland trainees at the School are recruited and trained. A highlight of the Conference was the delegates* visit to nearby Washing­ ton, D.C. At lunch they listened to three Congressional assistants from their home districts. Earlier in the day they visited the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD). There they heard MTD Field Coordinator John Yarmola "The last three weeks I got to know Philadelphia Boatmen better," ex­ plained Patrolman Joe Air. "There were barriers. The bars were up but they're comin' down." lOT Cook Lyle D. McDonald II, whose son is also an SIU member, said about the conference, "I got a lot out of the program." "Fantastic" was the word AB Ray Mc­ Donald of MarinerTowing in Philadel­ phia used to describe the conference. "This course opened up a lot of minds," said the former deep sea member. "There's a different attitude of everyone on leaving here." Brother McDonald says he's applied for the inland towboat operator's scholar­ ship. �& Delegate at the Second iOT Conference point ont how nearly 30 Government regulatory agencies have a finger in the maritime pie. Dave Dolgen, MTD direc­ tor of legislative and political activities, then described how the 'legislative proc­ ess is changing.^* He said the Congress, with much of the (Nd Guard out, has many freshmen Congressmen who have been in less ^han two terms. In the afternoon, delegates visited the U.S. House of Representatives and saw Rep. Shirley Chisholm (D-N.Y.) de­ bate on the floor for the HumphreyHawkins Full Employment Bifi. On the first afternoon of the Confer­ ence, Norfolk Patrolman Dick Aveiy talked about the history of the American labor movement and the inland water­ Asking how a new Inland Vacation Plan would af­ fect him is IOT Capt, Robert F. Hudgins out of the port of Norfolk. ways industry and their unions. The next day, FhUadelphia Port Agent John Fay went over the makeup of the SIUNA, AFL-CIO, and the MTD. A slide presentation was then shown on the changes in the SIU Constitution after the merger of the SIU and the IBU in 1976. On Wednesday morning, SIU Claims Mariner Towing Cook John R. Grassia of Philadel­ phia asks a question in the HLS Hiring Hall about job priority. Director Tom Cranford explained the Welfare benefits available to Boatmen and their families. He also went over the benefit application form. Inland Coordinator Chuck Mollard gave the group a rundown on what's going on under the Capitol dome and the White House roof. He said that what Continued on Page 12 'ul 1 Telling the delegates on the last day of the confer­ ence how he was "impressed" with their questions and comments is Log Assistant Editor Ray Bourdius. The Log is the official monthly SIU publication. i IOT Cook Paul J. Zilkow of Philadelphia straightens out a seniority point early in the conference. At the end, he commented of the conference. "I got a new outlook." On his left is IOT AB Seymour B. Hamilton. Pointing out a fact is IOT Tankerman Graham Taylor, Sr. who remembers when they used wood for fuel on the boats. "I've been around awhile," he said, "since 1935. And I've seen a lot of improvements." About the seven day conference he said, "I learned more about the Union in a week than in all those years." In the center is Capt. Robert Mason of IOT. On the right is Tankerman John Jones, Jr. of IOT. ROTAH; Tl Inland Director Richard Saul tells the Boatmen delegates about the dol­ lars and cents matters in their indus­ try. Saul said that while the waterways tug and barge industry is "fast grow­ ing" in the Gulf and on the rivers, competition is "cutthroat." He pre­ dicted that last year's 4,240 boats with 46,000 jobs in the industry would jump in the year 2000 to 54,000 jobs on 5,000 boats. Mariner Towing Cook Alvin D. Ellis of Norfolk talked about the knowledge he gained about SPAD. J SHIPPINI Norfolk Patrolman Dick Avery is seen here, in the Piney Point Hiring Hall go­ ing over Union seniority and the rules and regulations on registration and shipping procedures. m. 'V Father of a recent inland towboat op­ erator scholarship winner, IOT Capt. Thomas M. Braddy said he was very impressed with the conference. 41 April 1978 / LOG / 11 r~ �lOT Capt. Robert R. Mason has been an SlU member 33 years and has been with the company since 1945. He said the conference enabled him to understand the Union's function and how the SlU "helps us." He added that the Union now has an im­ portant role in politics. Baltimore Port Agent George Costango told the delegates, "I've sailed in the Mariner fleet . . . past the Big Stoney . . . with some of the brothers in this conference." He's here at the blackboard showing the number of days needed for the normal inland pension. Joseph E. DiGenova, legislative as­ sistant to Sen. Charles McC. Mathias (R-Md.) says the "SlU can play a more vital role now in bringing its legislative needs to the attention of the Senate." He spoke at a luncheon for the Boatmen delegates in Wash­ ington, D.C. on Mar. 16. lOT Tankerman Ralph R. Race, Jr. of Philadelphia spoke about the Log, saying it was a "very interesting paper." Delegates Impressed With HL5 Courses Continued from Page 11 comes out of Washington "affects the inland Boatman as much if not even more than the deep sea Seafarer." This is because there are "more Federal agencies and committees" regulating the maritime industry than any other indusHe then described the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970, user charges, the Coast Guard, dredging, coal slurry pipe­ lines and ocean mining. Mike Sacco noted that under Title XI of the Mer­ chant Marine Act, inland companies built 299 tugs and tows and 1,566 baizes. On Friday, Mollard explained the Union's new industry-wide Vacation Plan and the concept of the industry­ wide standardized contract. In answer to questions, he noted that no one who is currently receiving a company vaca­ The youngest Boatman at the conference is Utility Jeff Broadway, 19, a 1977 Piney Point grad. Brother Broadway sails on the Tug Honor (Mariner Towing) out of the ports of Mobile and Norfolk. Hdqs. Rep and HLS Vice President, Mike Sacco tells the delegates that the "SIU will now be on the USPHS Hospital's Advisory Board" and that new "alcoholic detoxification centers will open in Norfolk and Staten Island, N.Y." 12 / LOG / April 1978 tion plan would lose out under the new Vacation Flan concept in fact, he ex­ plained how the person would gain. Also as part of the Conference, SIU House Counsel and Legal Department head Carolyn Gentile went over the new pension reform law, the Employee Re­ tirement Income Security Act of 1974. She explained what a deferred vested pension means. In the wrap-up comments, the Boat­ Chief Cook Charles "the Menu" Bedell of Mariner Towing in Philadelphia, who sailed deep sea 26 years as a chief steward, raises his pencil to ask how his SIU and IBU seatime adds up for his pension. men said they were impressed with the Lundeberg School's entry, deckhandtankerman training and the various up­ grading instruction for tug and towboatmen. They also liked the HLS Valley Lee (Md.) farm. The farm's vegetables. Black Angus cattle herd, and Big Red porkers supply much of the food for the School. The delegates also praised the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Cen­ ter which is located close to the School. Going over his notes at the conference is boat delegate, Tankerman Harold Loyd Bohlinger of Gellenthin Barge Lines In Norfolk. Transportation Institute Director of Policy Planning and Development Peter Luciano (right) explains to the Boatmen delegates in Washington, D.C. how Tl monitors the doings of all U.S. Government agencies, bureaus, and com­ mittees. At his right is Harbor Towing Tankerman Carl M. Goldys of Baltimore who said at the end of the conference that he had "learned quite a bit," and ','will now be more active" in Union affairs. Describing the Inland Vacation Plan is Inland Coordinator Chuck Mollard. �1000th Student ComnletesGED The high school equivalency pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School has been In existence for over six years and during that time, many sea­ farers young and old have been helped to achieve their high school diplomas. Recently the program graduated Its 1000th GED student, Ralph Vidal. Like other members of his family, Ralph has always loved boats and water and stated that, "It has been my dream since I was small to work on the water." Ralph found out about the GED program from his father and grand­ father, both of whom are seafarers. "My grandfather Is a retired sea­ farer, and he told me If I wanted to learn I should come to HLS," he said. Ralph's older brother gradu­ ated from the basic vocational pro­ gram and Is currently working on ocean-going vessels. His younger brother Is 17 and Is very anxious to come to HLS and work on the waterways. Ralph decided to come to the Lundeberg School "to learn as much as I could before I went to work. I knew about the GED program, and taking the program in addition to my vocational classes gave me a challenge." One aspect of the program that impressed Ralph was that the teach­ ers were concerned and patient. He said, "The teachers really took the time to give the facts and didn't mind helping me out with something when I didn't understand." Ralph commented that this was much dif­ ferent from his high school classes. "The teachers always beat around the bush and they never had time to repeat anything." According to Ralph, the academic and vocational programs at HLS are for "anyone who wants to make Success! Ralph Vidal learns that he is the 1000th student to earn his high school diploma through the GED program at HLS. something of himself." He feels that learning Is very Important and wants to advance himself In the Industry. "I plan to come back to HLS for upgrading. I want to go as high as I can." Ralph Is looking forward to work­ ing on ocean-going vessels and travelling. "On a ship, everyone has a job and they know just what to do. I think I will really like this," he said. All of Ralph's family Is proud of his achievement. "My mother cried when she heard I made It," he said. Everyone at the Lundeberg School would like to congratulate Ralph on being the 1000th graduate of the GED program. Attention to individual learning needs contributes to student success. Here Ralph receives math help from teacher Jean Polak. 11 •5^ Students are motivated to learn because they see the relationship between, education and their career goals. Ralph is shown at work here on the HLS tank barge, and he will use both academic and vocational skills on the Tankerman test. Dont Forget the Students! The push for competency testing In the public schools has begun to show results. Several states have experienced the first round of testing and proijiems are definitely surfacing. Competency testing was encouraged by the public, legislators, and concerned parents. All these people have been critical of the products our schools are producing. Employers have been saying that our high school graduates lack skills. Students said they were being cheated and were Illprepared for a future In the world of work. So some form of accountability had to be established. Criticisms were somewhat justified. Scores on 1964 and 1973 editions of the Stanford Achievement Test Indicated that a student entering the 8th grade today reads about as well as a typical student In the middle of the 6th grade ten years ago. Other tests have also Indicated that higher standards must be set so that students can achieve at desired levels. Florida was one state that took a lead In requiring ascertain level of competency prior to high school graduation. The first testing has been done on a statewide basis and approximately 36% of the 11th graders failed the math tests and 8% failed the reading and writing tests. Now comes the problem! What will happen to these students who have failed to pass the tests? Well, they will be given another chance to retest after taking remedial courses. Can you Imagine almost 40% of the 11th graders In remedial courcec just to pass the competency exam? •r"ii v\iw\ by HAZEL BROWN, President Harry Lundeberg School The Issues that weren't solved prior to the testing were how these re­ medial programs would be funded and where the school systems would find the remedial teachers. Also, how would the individual students be prepared to accept failure? Will the failing students drop out without try­ ing to retest? What kind of Instruction will be provided for them? Some educators are saying that all the students who have failed the tests are not incompetent, but rather they are performing incompetently because there was no good reason not to. Motivation is a very strong factor In any learning situation. Learning must be pursued by the indi­ vidual student. One has to wonder if the test results can be a strong enough motivation. Our history of other testing programs has not shown this to be the case. We have to ask ourselves a very serious question. What will happen to the students who fail the competency tests? If the only answer is retention, then a large number of our youth can be ex­ pected to drop out before they are forced to receive the certificates of attendance rather than the high school diploma. Yes, our schools do need to be accountable. They should be providing adequate learning experiences so that the students can achieve. We want learning to take place and deserve products from the educational invest­ ment. Let's be very careful that we punish the guilty parties, not the innocent students who are victims of this serious situation. In our eagerness to correct one problem, let's not forget the individual human beings who are so sadly failing these tests. April 1978 / LOG / 13 �Lored His Union, Shipmates I would like to thank the SIU, Port Agent C. J. "Buck" Stephens, Delta Steamship Lines and Captain H. J. Hermes of the 55 Del Rio on behalf of my late husband, John J. N. McKenna, who passed away on Oct. 16, 1977. John loved the sea, his union and his fellow seamates. Thank you one and all for granting his final wish and returning his ashes to the peaceful waters of the Caribbean on Jan. 5, 1978. On behalf of his sisters, Pam, Pat, Georgia and Ines, I remain. Respectfully, Henrietta McKenna New Orleans, La. Helped Member's Wife ^lllillllill|||llllil||lllllil|||iilll||||lllll||||lilllllllllllli||l|lllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllll|||llll|||||lll||||l^ Life With a Seafaring Man (Enclosed you will find an article in memory of Frank Cormier, my husband. Many of his friends still don't know that Frank passed away Nov. 11, 1977.1 would appreciate it very much if the Log could print this in an upcoming edition.) After 36 years, everybody in the SIU knew Frank Cormier. As a shipmate, he was friendly, honest and frank. His wide smile and sparkling, dark green eyes showed his friendship. He was always ready to help. He was affectionately called "Paco Guayanilla." He was born near the sea in Guayanilla Beach. Maybe that's why he loved the sea. As a father, he gave his children too much. He gave them what he never had. Maybe he spoiled them and expected too much from his children. He wanted them to continue to live near him after they got married. As it was not possible, it turned him bitter. I understood and never said a word for or against it because Frank was like a child sometimes. He was stubborn and had small fits. Like the time he had an argument with a neighbor, he threw rocks at the fence. As a husband, he was unique, considerate and helpful. During my 11 years of sickness, he was patient. But sometimes he scolded me like I was a child because he wanted me to eat all the fresh fruits he bought home, and I wouldn't. He was a baseball fan and regretted being born too early that he could not be a player with so many advantages today. He 'lOvcd radioes and tape recorders, buying too many. He loved American music and operas. I never understood operas, but 1 never interfered. He spent hour after hour listening to music. Once, as a joke he recorded every word I said to him without me knowing it and then played it back laughing. For him it was fun. Frank said he was an athiest. But it wasn't true. He never laughed at religion. He counted many ministers among his friends. I liked to hear them, so Frank would invite them to the house. Frank knew he was going to die.For two weeks, at midnight,a bird came to our yard to sing. One night Frank went out to see the bird. He said, "the bird is black. I wonder who is going to die." From then on, he was constantly telling me what to do if something happened to him. The moment he felt sick, he said to me, simply, "I feel sick." He closed his eyes and 20 minutes later he was gone. He had high cholesterol and that caused a heart attack. He didn't suffer as it was so sudden. Frank is gone. He had to leave everything he loved in this world. He is gone, but his memory will linger with us for a long time. It's not good­ bye, Frank, it's so long 'mate' until we meet again. Sincerely, Olga Cormier Ponce, Puerto Rico I would like to thank the Union for their consideration of me as the wife of Brother Samuel E. Ratz in their promptness in paying my medical bills while I was confined in a hospital for surgery. It was gratifying to know that I was taken care of. Sincerely, Mrs. Samuel E. Ratz Deltona, Fla. The AB's fob has changed a lot over the years. . So /ear/7 to do it right! Enroll in the A B Course at HLS. Learn the skills you need aboard modern U.S. ships. Earn the rating that means job security and good pay for you. Course is four weeks long. Classes start in June. To enroll, see your SIU Representative or write to: Harry Lundeberg School Vocational Department Piney Point, Maryland 20674 A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION NARC(mCS ARE FOR KNOTHBADS WREN you ARB CAU6RT YOU LO$E YOUR PAPERS FOR LIFE I 14/LOG/April1978 'ill , i,-. .. V . I, . ( I -- .-i-i �Flag-of-Convenienee Ship Has Worst Spill in History ! The unchecked use of "flag-ofconvenience" tankers by American oil companies has caused another crime against the environment. The latest in what has become a grim history of "flag-of-convenience" tanker wrecks involves the 233,000 dwt Amoco Cadiz. The vessel, owned by Amoco and registered under the Liberian flag, went aground in heavy seas Mar. 17 off Portsall, France, a small fishing and summer resort town of 2,000 people. Despite efforts to minimize pollu­ tion, several days later the Amoco Cadiz broke in two and spilled her entire load of 68 million gallons of crude oil into the ocean. It is by far the worst oil spill in history. Swept towards the Continent by high winds and menacing waves, the oil has already devastated 70 miles of northern French coastline. Fishermen in Brest, northern France, claim that it will be more than a year before they can return to the sea to make their living. The oil has oozed its way to the Seven Islands bird sanctuary in north­ ern France which provides homes for 25,000 penguins, gulls and rare birds. The effect of the oil on the sanctuary's wildlife has not yet been determined. However, an oil spill of lesser propor­ tions 11 years ago wiped out 80 per­ cent of the bird population. Almost as bad as the disaster it­ self, is the historically proven fact that little or nothing will be done to curb the multinational oil companies from using unsafe, improperly manned "flag-of-convenience" tankers. Amoco's insurance company will pay some fines. The newspapers and politicians will yell and scream for a few weeks and vow action. But for sure none will be forthcoming. A good example of this is the wreck of the Liberian-flag /Irgo Mer­ chant in American waters off Nan­ tucket Island in December 1976. The Argo Merchant dumped 7.6 million gallons of crude into the Atlantic Ocean, which represented the worst spill ever in American waters. Naturally, the politicians were up in arms about the disaster and swore up and down that something had to be done. However, the first real chance Congress got after the Argo Mer­ chant incident to cut into the use of "flag-of-convenience" vessels in U.S. waters was flatly rejected. This rejection involves the defeat in October 1977 of President Carter's oil cargo preference proposal for U.S. ships. This proposal was realized in a bill which would have required that 9.5 percent of all U.S. oil imports be brought to American shores in U.S.manned, U.S. registered ships by 1982. The bill went down to defeat in the House 257-165. U.S. ships, then, will continue to carry only 3.5 percent of the nation's oil imports. The 9.5 percent bill was by no means an unreasonable one. How­ ever, the oil companies—the same companies that operate "flag-of-con­ venience" vessels—lobbied against the bill and Congress gave in to the pressure. Right now, unsafe, poorly manned "flag-of-convenience" ships carry 50 percent of America's oil imports. The question you have to ask yofirself is, how long will it be before another major oil spill from a "flag-of-convenience" vessel blackens our shore­ line? If their infamous track record remains intact, it won't be too long. The SIU has been working for a fair oil cargo preference bill for U.S. ships for many years. Our motivation behind this fight was and remains job opportunities for American maritime workers on ships, in shipyards, and in related industries. However, the black record of "flagof-convenience" vessels in polluting the world's seaways has added a new and serious aspect to the issue. As we see it, oil cargo preference can no longer be considered a polit­ ical or economic issue to be haggled over by Congress. Oil cargo prefer- Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFLCIO April, 1978 ONLY THE BEGINNING ence for U.S. ships is a necessity if this nation expects to keep our shore­ lines intact and our fisheries healthy and productive. There are a number of ways to cut into the use of these vessels in our waters. However, a bill requiring the use of U.S. ships to carry a significant percentage of our oil imports is the quickest, most effective way to begin the process. A second means to cut into the use of "flags-of-convenience" is the im­ plementation of tougher safety stand­ ards for all vessels entering U.S. waters. [The U.S. is currently work­ ing on this through the Intergovern­ mental Maritime Consultative Or­ ganization.] We are not naive enough to think that Congress is about to enact cargo preference without pressure being brought to bear on it. So the SIU will continue to fight for this legislation. It's not too late to take action against the oil companies and their "flag-of-convenience" vessels. However, before anything is done, the nation's lawmakers must realize that they are not in Washington to act as mouthpieces for the oil companies. They are supposed to be there to pro­ tect the best interests of the nation and its people. The longer Congress ignores the problems caused by "flag-of-conve­ nience" vessels, the greater the chance of lasting or permanent harm being done to the environmental sta­ bility of the nation's waters and shorelines. We sincerely hope that Congress sees the light, and sees it soon. Vol. 40, No. 4 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Executf 'e Vice President Earl Shepard Cal Tanner Joe DiGlorgio Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Lindsay Williams Vice President Vice President Paul Drozak Vice President iLHioiiniESsI ^ ' 389 Marietta Homayonpour Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Marcia Reiss Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Edra Ziesk Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director paid at Brooi^iyn, N.Y. The Liberian-flag tanker Amoco Cadiz, owned by an American oil company, is in two pieces after running aground off the coast of France last month. The ship dumped 68 million gallons of crude into the ocean, the worst oil spill in history. April 1978 / LOG / 15 �1966 SlU Scholarship Winner Majored in German; Now Hearing Doctorate Degree When Dcdra Robertson, daughter of Boatman Robert Robertson, won the SIU four-year college scholarship in 1966, she felt it was "the best stroke of luck that ever happened to me." For Dedra, it wasn't just luck, though. She had worked towards the scholarship all the way through high school, and had been groomed for college by a spe­ cial academic program she started in public school in Port Arthur, Tex. Dedra used the SIU scholarship award to attend Louisiana State Uni­ versity where she majored in German. During the summers and in the fall of 1970 she went to Lamar University in Beaumont, Tex. where she got her Teaching Certificate in German, French, and Social Studies. After graduation, Ms. Robertson taught high school German and Ameri­ can history in the Clear Creek High School district in Texas from 1970-72. Then her husband, Gregory Jones, who's a landscape architect, got a job in Baton Rouge, La. So Dedra went back to Louisiana State University and re­ ceived a Masters Degree in 1975. She has completed all her course work for a Ph.D. in German and French at LSU and will have that degree as soon as she finishes her dissertation. Dedra taught German at LSU for four years but right now, in spite of her teaching certification and her interest in education, she's not teaching. Ms. Robertson's official title is Train­ ing Officer for the Louisiana Depart­ ment of Transportation and Develop­ ment. She writes programmed, instructional courses that provide train­ ing for employees of the Transportation Department. She also does technical translations for the research section of the department. Dedra's background in languages— she's fluent in German and French—is a real asset in her job. Many underde­ veloped countries that are in the process of building roads and airports want guidance from the U.S. These countries send representatives to the U.S. who go through state training programs. "Some­ times," Dedra said, "their English isn't too good and I'll be able to provide a language base for them." Even if she only speaks a few words of their language, Dedra finds it means a great deal in making foreign visitors more comfortable in the U.S. Though her job isn't teaching, Dedra pointed out, "it is education from a dif­ ferent angle." When she started college, there were New York Offering the lowest auto and personal loan rates in the New York metropolitan area, the 55-year-old union-oriented Amalgamated Bank of New York, has dropped its annual auto loan interest rate to 9.40 percent for a three-year loan and 9.15 percent for a two-year loan. These are the lowest auto loan bank rates in New York City. On a $5,000 three-year auto loan you would save $243 over rates charged by other local banks. "This bank has always considered the needs of the wage earner as of primary importance . . declared its head. The lower rate is part of the bank's policy of helping to meet the financial needs of wage earners, people of modest means. The bank has four branches in the city with its headquarters at 1 1 Union Sq. The bank, the only surviving U.S. labor bank of 39 started in the '20s, was founded by the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union. It serves and counsels unions and provides fiduciary facilities for union pension and wel­ fare funds. It has 170,000 accounts, has $740-million in resources, and is 180th among 14,000 U.S. banks. Amalgamated introduced in 1973 the city's first free checking accounts. It was also the first bank here to otter wage earners signature loans. This was in 1923. VLCCNew York The Military Sealift Command chartered the 264,073 dwt VLCC New York (Seatrain) to carry, early this month, approximately 1.9 million barrels of U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude from Kharg Is., Iran to the South Riding Points Transshipment Terminal in the first week iii May in the Bahamas. Seatrain will also supply shuttle tankers to transship the oil from the Bahamas to Sun.shine, La. or Nederland, Tex. for storage in underground natural salt domes. The New York is the third SlU-contracted VLCC the MSC has chartered to transport the strategic reserve oil. The others are the VLCC Massachusetts (lOM) and the TT Williamshurf^h (Cove Shipping). The 35,100 dwt's S'L Zapata Ranger (Zapata Bulk), ST Zapata Rover and the ST Zapata Courier also carried this strategic oil to Freeport, Tex. recently. Washington^ D.C. Here's an example of how one of our members helped his Union brothers by writing letters to President Jimmy Carter; the Hou.se majority leader, and his congressman concerning the USPHS hospitals. Their replies to Seafarer Perry D. Ellis are as follows; One of the President's aides, Hamilton Jordan answered: ". . . Your crusade to upgrade public health care is certainly a worthy one and, indeed, one in which Mr. Carter and his wife both feel very determined to see improved . . House Majority Leader Jim Wright of Texas replied late last year: "... 1 will wish to continue to support legislation to help assure that the Public Health Serv­ ice Hospitals will mee* the highest standards . . ." Rep. Bob Gammagc (22nd Dist., Tex.) who represents Brother Ellis, Staf- 16/ LOG / April 1978 and southern Germany impressed her most. The Jones' also do a lot of traveling in the U.S., making regular trips to Taos, N.M. for skiing and taking canoe­ ing and camping vacations during the summers. "We may have missed one or two small parks," Dedra said, "but I think we've been in every National Park in the U.S." Another hobby in which Dedra is in­ terested is showing dogs. She has an Afghan hound that she entered in sev­ eral dog shows around Texas. She was doing pretty well but the dog kept hav­ ing false pregnancies and that ended its show career. The Jones' hope to get another dog and start exhibiting it soon. Proud of Daughter Dedra Robertson other fields Dedra considered, but for­ eign languages seemed a wise choice be­ cause she was always good at them and she loved traveling. "With foreign lan­ guages I could use my hobby as my major," Ms. Robertson said. Dedra still loves traveling. She and her husband spent the summer of 1971 going all over Europe where Belgium Boatman Robert Robertson, who sailed as a tankerman out of Port Arthur 14 years until he retired in May, 1976, was very proud when his daughter won the $6,000 scholarship. [The scholar­ ship award has since been raised to $10,000.] Dedra herself was "really excited," about the award because, she said, "my parents didn't have the money to send me to school and the scholarship meant I could go wherever I wanted to." ford, Tex. and is on the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee and Subcommittee on Transportation and Commerce wrote on Oct. 18 and Nov. 21, 1977: ". . . Your efforts to improve conditions at these hospitals are com­ mendable ... 1 am enclosing a fact sheet on H.R. 8422, Rural Health Clinic Services, which passed the House yesterday with my support. 1 instigated the transfer of the PHS Hospital in Galveston to the Space Center Memorial Hos­ pital (in Nassau Bay, Tex.). "... 1 am glad you share my feelings on the need for better service in these hospitals, and 1 will continue to help in every way 1 can ... 1 am forwarding your comments on to HEW for their consideration ..." SS Stonewall Jackson From May 1-10, the 55 Stonewall Jackson (Waterman) will sail from the Gulf to Sri Lanka (Ceylon) carrying 4,000 metric tons of bagged wheat flour. New Orleans Port Agent C. J. "Buck" Stephens is on the Advisors Committee of the new International Stella Maris Maritime Center for all seamen. It is set to open this fall on Chartres and Gov. Nicholls Streets in the French Quarter near the Espla­ nade. It will have a restaurant, library, I V, lounge, gym and pool. Executive director of the center is the new port chaplain, the Rev. Donald F. Grady, S.J. The Archdiocese and the St. Nicholas Ministry to Seamen are the sponsors. SIU Vice President Lindsey J. Williams was named to the Steering Committee for a New Shiplock at the Industrial Canal. Ship American, Jones Act, foreign-flag ships, U.S. ocean mining policy, cargo preference and common sense and containers legislative resolutions were sub­ mitted by the MTD Maritime Port Council here to Louisiana's AFL-CIO 23rd .Annual Convention in Baton Rouge, Mar. 13-15. All resolutions were adopted. Delta Line's Shoregang made a clean sweep safetywise last year with no losttime accidents. Congrats to John Doyle, Ashton Stephens, Abner Abrams, Cyril Henning, Nicholas Pizzulto, Terrell Nesbitt, Joseph Galiano, John Robinson, John Nuss, John Benedict, Milton Mouton and George Nuss. MARAD will spend almost $350,000 to build its third new marine firefighting school on the Delgado College campus here on Michoud Boulevard. Opening is set for six to nine months. A fourth school is scheduled for the Great Lakes area. �Special Log Supplement PROGRESS TOWARD UNITY: 1978 An Interim Report bv the JOINT MERGER COMMITTEE of the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION AFL-CIO and NATIONAL MARITIME UNION, AFL-CIO Sprz-jj-j: I J J IJiIi1 O J _> J t i> ^ I v>j' > n' i'>J n i Si 7li ft'' February 21, 1978 This report is being printed in the May 1978 issue of The NMU Pilot and in the April 1978 issue of The SIU Log to be read and commented upon by the membership of both unions. '(' 1 I! > �Special Supplement PROGRESS TOWARD UNITY: 1978 The maritime industry in the nations of the free world has been faced in recent years with serious problems—many of them directly trace­ able to the cutthroat competition of runaway flag fleets—causing some shipping companies to institute drastic cutbacks of all kinds. Orders for new vessels have been postponed or re­ scinded; shaky managements have backed off plans for expanding services and, worst of all, many vessels have been laid up and their crews thrown out of work. In the U.S. merchant fleet the shrinkage has been devastating; American flag vessels now carry less than five percent of our nation's for­ eign waterborne commerce. This trend threat­ ens the very existence of the U.S. flag merchant marine and the belt-tightening the shipping companies have been forced to undergo in order to remain compeLitive has severely diminished the number of jobs available to members of our maritime unions. In the search for a solution to the dual prob­ lems of vanishing jobs and protecting the eco­ nomic interests of their respective member­ ships, the two major unlicensed seamen's unions—the Seafarers International Union and the National Maritime Union—formally estab­ lished in June 1977 a Joint Committee to develop steps which can be taken by both organi­ zations to work more closely together in the maritime industry and to outline steps that should lead to the eventual merger of the two organizations. What follows is an interim report by the Joint Committee, finalized on Feb. 21, to keep the membership of the unions and other workers in the industry abreast of developments and to invite their comments. The discussions are con­ tinuing and further reports will be made as the talks progress. The SS United States—the "Big U"—was once the pride of the American flag passenger fleet. She has gone the way of many U.S. vessels and is now relegated to the reserve fleet. barely one-quarter of their 1946 numbers. Jobs aboard U.S. deep sea vessels declined even fur­ ther, to about one-fifth of their 1946 level. In 1946, U.S. ships carried 62 percent of U.S. foreign commerce. If we were carrying the same percentage of our foreign trade today, we should be operating some 5,000 ships with over 175,000 jobs. But the share of our foreign commerce car­ ried by our ships declined sharply after 1946 to only 4.8 percent in 1976. An overview is provided by the following data from U.S. Maritime Administration records on cargoes, ships and jobs over the 30 year period ending with 1976. I, STATE OF THE INDUSTRY The hard facts of what has happened to most segments of the American merchant marine are well known to those who work in the industry. It is these hard facts that mainly impel the unity we are seeking to achieve. Therefore, we present the following review of some of the most significant developments since the end of World War II. U.S. deep sea shipping In the 30 years between 1946 and 1976, U.S. waterborne export and import tonnage in­ creased nearly six-fold. Yet in that period, the number of U.S.-flag deep sea ships decreased to 1946 1956 1966 1976 U.S. Oceanborne Foreign Trade 122 272 404 698 in million tons U.S. Deep sea 2,332 1,059 965 577 Vessels U.S. Deep sea 114,610 56,010 47,788 20,885 Total Jobs (SEE CHART BELOW) The decline in ships affected every category of U.S. deep sea vessel. Jobs aboard dry cargo ships declined from 89,410 at the end of 1946 to 12,319 at the end of 1976. Tanker jobs declined from 20,150 to 7,553 in the same period. As for passenger ships, they have disappeared under the U.S. flag. Of the last two that had re­ mained on the West Coast one was recently laid up and the other will be laid up in the spring. There were over 5,000 jobs aboard U.S. passenger and passenger/combination vessels at the end of 1946; only 860 in this category at the end of 1976, and there will be almost none by mid-year. Even with the protection of the Jones Act, coastwise and intercoastal vessel operations also have dwindled. There were 442 vessels in this tfdde in 1946i compared with 148 in 1976. Thus the U.S. deep sea merchant fleet has shrunk from a huge diversified fleet to a small fleet which is capable now of carrying only a small fraction of our foieign commerce and which cannot by any stretch of imagination be considered capable of making even an initial response to the demand for shipping capacity which "would be imposed on the U.S. by any full-scale defense emergency situation. Even more severe decline has occurred in the ranks of U.S. merchant seamen. Because of the shrinkage of job opportunities and uncertainty of the industry, the numbers of skilled U.S. sea­ men available to man our ships and to form the basis for expansion in any emergency have di­ minished to levels inadequate for our national security. The United States still remains the greatest trading nation on earth and the leader of the free world, as it was in 1946, but our merchant marine has since been allowed to fall from num­ ber one in the world to a feeble number ten. U.S. domestic shipping U.S. shipping also has declined in the domes­ tic trades. Much of this trade was lost to rail­ roads, trucks and pipelines as a result of unscrupulous rate-cutting practices which gov­ ernment regulatory bodies did little or nothing to control. This is the 1946-1976 record of U.S. ships and jobs on the Great Lakes. U.S. Great Lakes Fleet Great Lakes Vessels Great Lakes Jobs 1946 1956 1966 1976 448 454 286 169 16,500 15,000 8,912 3,744 The inland tug and barge fleet is the only area where the number of vessels has increased. 18/LOG/April1978 _ i �Special Supplement But here, too, jobs aboard the boats have de­ creased. This is the record: ALL U.S. WATERBORNE JOBS HAVE DECLINED STEADILY - U.S. Inland Tug Fleet 1946 Inland Boats Inland Jobs 1956 19^6 1966 1976 3,900 4,210 4,054 4,240 94,000 58,940 46,621 46,216 Total impact on waterborne maritime jobs While standards for individual maritime workers have been greatly improved, job op­ portunities have declined drastically in all types of vessel operation. Major factors contributing to this situation have been technological devel­ opments; changed operational methods; com­ petition of foreign flag ships, and unorganized operations or other modes of transportation, depending on the area involved. (SEE CHART AT RIGHT) The changing management structure in maritime There have been drastic changes in corporate ownership and management in the offshore maritime industry. Companies which were the mainstays of the past are gone. Sales of com­ panies, mergers and turnovers of management have been occurring on a scale and at a pace unprecedented in the industry. Following is a list of some of the large U.S. companies which have vanished since 1950: DWT COMPANY SHIPS TONNAGE Alaska Steamship Co. Alcoa Steamship Co. Bernuth Lembke Co. Bull Lines Calmar Cities Service Eastern Gas & Fuel Independent Tankship Isthmian SS Luckenbach Marine Inter Corp. National Bulk Carriers North American Shipping & Trading NY & Cuban Mail Line Olson, Oliver G. Ore SS Co. Paco Tankers Pan American Petroleum & Trans. Pocohontas SS Co. Seas Shipping Co. Southern Trading Sprague SS States Marine Lines Sun Oil United Fruit United Mail U.S. Petrol Carrier Weyerhauser SS Co. 8 16 5 18 9 14 12 6 28 18 5 25 43,000 155,000 67,400 164,000 108,000 234,000 132,000 100,000 337,000 205,200 54,200 452,000 6 5 8 6 8 100,000 45,500 37,200 142,800 220,000 10 7 7 5 7 25 22 12 14 7 6 151,000 48,000 79,900 84,000 71,000 306,000 300,000 66,000 85,600 117,000 65,400 While old standbys of the maritime industry were disappearing, new names have been ap­ pearing in the roster of major operators, most of them with little or no background in the maritime industry. Many of the new operators are part of giant conglomerates in whose oper­ ations ships are only a minor factor. Some of the remaining older companies also have been sucked up into such conglomerate operations. Among the new "big names" in shipping, for example, are the R.J. Reynolds Co., Chromalloy, Holiday Inn, Lykes-Youngstown, Natomas and Walter Kidde. Companies such as these are not always in­ terested in the welfare of the merchant mariner. Their motive is larger and larger profits. In their search for profits they will often merge into larger and larger units. A change of owner- 94,000 /9Sff 16,500 Lakes 1966 58,940 HI! » e: 46,621 : Inlaiid ; •ttT • M 1 Ml-t-t • 1976 :: 114,610 Lakes 46,216 3,744 20,885 IJOeep Sea TVTAX. 2.2,5,110 TOTAL 129, 950 ship then can have a tremendous effect on the job security of the mariner. The U.S. merchant marine is turning into a giant game of high finance that has no consid­ eration for the effects that changes in ownership or operation have on maritime workers. All that matters to shipping financial managers is the profit line. The depressed state of the industry has con­ tributed to the wave of sales, mergers and turn­ overs. It also has stimulated efforts of compa­ nies to consolidate markets and trade routes in their battle for survival. At the present time, of the 14 liner companies that existed in 1970, one is in the process of sale, one is bankrupt, two are in financial difficulty, two are about to merge with other companies and one other is looking for a buyer. The same is true in the tanker trades where cliange among established operators has been rapid, in a few years, if the trend continues, per­ haps fewer than 10 companies will control over half of U.S. flag tanker operations. The consolidation of life-and-dealh power over what is left of the U.S. merchant marine TOTAL TOTAL 103.321 70.845 among a handful of operators, some of them with only a peripheral interest in U.S. flag ship­ ping, is a serious further challenge to the unions in their efforts to protect and advance the inter­ ests of U.S. seamen. There are many ways in which this trend can threaten the interests of U.S. seamen; the most serious, of course, being the effect such con­ solidation of ownership may have on job secu­ rity, pension programs and other benefit pro­ grams of all unions. Growth of runaway flag operations A major factor in the decline of the U.S. mer­ chant marine over the past quarter-century has been the government policies which tolerate and, in fact, encourage the use of flags-of-convenience—or as seamen know them, runaway flags—on ships of U.S. companies. U.S. oil companies and other giant corpora­ tions have swelled their profits by the use of the runaway flag device on the ships they own or charter. It permits them to evade U.S. taxes, U.S. labor standards, safety requirements and (J When you look at any U.S. port today you will see many foreign flog ships but few American. Here is a view of the port of New York just below the Verrozano-Narrows Bridge. pof» Auihoritr of N»W York and Now Jonoy April 1978 / LOG / 19 i- �Special Supplement other responsibilities which our laws impose on other U.S. ship operators and on U.S. citizens generally. Here is a picture of how a few major ship operators have made use of the device: U.S. Fleet 1952 Exxon 54 38 T exaco 22 Chevron (SOCAL) 13 Gulf U.S. Fleet 1975 Flag-ofConvenience Fleet 1975 16 14 16 11 87 12 29 28 These are just a few of the U.S. companies which have made increasing use of runaway flags. The list also includes Alcoa, Barber Oil Co., Bethlehem Steel, States Marine Lines, United Fruit and Ward Line, among many others. These companies owned large numbers of American ships. Now they have none, but do have foreign flag fleets. Also, there are many U.S. ship operators who maintain both U.S. and foreign flag fleets. Among them are Maritime Overseas, Ogden Marine, Marine Transport Lines and Seatrain. The growth of U.S.-owned runaway flag op­ erations, their virtual monopoly of transport of our oil and bulk ore imports and the ability of runaway flag operators to influence government maritime policies are among the most impor­ tant and most difficult challenges facing the maritime workers. II. IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS Automation and other technological develop­ ments in the maritime industry have vastly increased productivity of all U.S. vessels and U.S. seamen and boatmen. The increased speed of today's vessels, greater cargo capacity, faster turnarounds, automated controls, and low maintenance equipment all have combined to give one of today's vessels in m.ost categories the productive capacity of five to ten of the vessels which dominated the trade only a few years ago. As an example of the increased productivity of individual seamen in terms of cargo, note these figures: in 1946, there was one crew mem­ ber aboard U.S. flag ships for every 222 tons of cargo carried; in 1965, it was 288 tons per sea­ man; and in 1976, the figure was 666 tons of cargo for every seaman aboard U.S. flag ships. (SEE CHART BELOW) The new highly-automated ships carry crews smaller than their predecessors, despite their far greater capacity. Here are some examples of the trend: Type of Vessel Size DWT Crew T-2 Tanker (1946) Modern U.S. VLCC 16,000 265,000 41 28 Victory (1946) Modern Container Ship 10,000 27,000 44 38 Steam Tug (1946) Modern Towboat 5,000 45,000 24 11 Lakes Ore Carrier (1946) Modern Lakes Carrier 10,000 60,000 37 20 Ratio of licensed and unlicensed seamen While the unlicensed seaman has been fight­ ing for survival in the face of the trend toward smaller crews on fewer ships, he has failed to note a third danger: that the licensed officer, aided through management and the Coast Guard, is gradually taking over many shipboard duties once done by unlicensed crews. Unlicensed seamen have borne the load in crew reductions, while the officers have re­ mained strong and have even made some over­ all gains. On ships built in the 1940s, approxi­ mately 80 percent of the crew were unlicensed. Recently, the percentage of unlicensed person­ nel has fallen to almost 50 percent. If the trend of tug/barge and sealed engine room vessels continues, we may soon find more officers than unlicensed seamen on U.S. vessels. Here are some examples of the trend: 1946 Vessels Today's Vessels Gas T-2 Tanker Victory 32 34 21 20 8 8 9 10 11 9 9 6 Licensed crew Technological advances, in addition to the re­ duction in number of U.S. flagships, have re­ duced jobs in all categories but the loss in unlicensed ratings has been proportionately more severe as shown by the following: Licensed Jobs Unlicensed Jobs These figures 1956 12,884 43,126 1966 11,635 36,153 Unlicensed seamen meet the challenge The'unions have responded positively to the challenge of changing technology in maritime. They have not tried to block—simply for the sake of blocking—changes which realistically could be made. Instead, the unions concefir^ trated on protecting their members against the impact of these changes and seeing to it that the changes are translated into gains for the individual seaman in pay, overtime rates, pen­ sion and welfare, vacations and other benefits. The unions also have responded positively to the demands of the new technology. New skills and technical knowledge are needed aboard modern ships and unlicensed seamen are mas­ tering these requirements in a number of excel­ lent schools for whose creation and administra­ tion the unions are mainly responsible. Living conditions aboard ship have been im­ proved with air conditioning and separate quarters. However, much still must be done to improve working and living conditions on the new ships. The fast turnaround and new ma­ chinery have created a number of problems which must still be solved. The problem of establishing stable job op­ portunity, while it has been relieved through union efforts, certainly is not solved. The con­ clusion must be drawn that although gains in income, pension security, vacations and other individual benefits for the unlicensed seaman have been substantial, much more must be done to strengthen job security, improve working conditions and otherwise compensate the U.S. unlicensed seaman for his greatly increased productivity. Tug/ Super Turb. Barge LASH Tanker Tanker Unit Unlicensed crew need for unity of programs of the unlicensed seamen's unions. 1976 6,080 14,805 heavily underline the urgent III. STRUCTURE OF THE MARITIME UNIONS The American merchant mariner faces a num= her of tough problems that need to be identified and addressed frankly today. With less than five percent of U.S. foreign trade under the U.S. flag, this means that over 90 percent of our maritime jobs have beerf exported overseas. And with less than 71,000 total jobs, it is diffi­ cult to get the country and the Congress to con­ sider the serious problems of the industry. We cannot command the attention for our prob­ lems that other U.S. industries command. Even so, we as maritime workers can't speak with a voice of 71,000 strong. We are divided INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY OF U.S. SEAMEN CARGO 666 TONS 1976 20 / LOG / April 1978 This river tow is just one of many examples of how productivity has greatly increased among boatmen. This rise in productivity has been a major factor in enabling the industry to compete. �Special Supplement wimrnrnmmmwmim , _ The well-being of the maritime industry depends largely on the U.S. government. Lows and regulations coming from the White House and the Congress play a big part in deter­ mining the future of seamen and boatmen.That is why both the NMU and SlU maintain legislative offices in the nation's capital. Their efforts in gaining favorable maritime rules and legislation would of course be strengthened through a united voice. into little factions. The total industry is split' almost in half—organized workers and un­ organized workers. The voice of organized workers is diluted by the division of licensed and unlicensed maritime unions. And to make our voice even smaller, even the organized unlicensed seamen and inland boat­ men are split into nine different national and international maritime affiliates to the AFL-CTO as well as 12 other federated and independent unions. This underscores the need for merger. Unions Representing Unlicensed Seamen and Boatinen, ^, 1. AFL-CIO seamen's unions National Maritime Union Seafarers International Union of North America Inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific Marine Cooks and Stewards Union Marine Firemen's Union Marine Staff Officers Pacific District Military Sea Transport Union Sailors Union of the Pacific Seafarers International Union, AGLIWD Staff Officers Association of America Little can be gained by delving into the back­ ground of this splintering of seamen into so many unions. Almost as many reasons can be found as there are organizations and most of these reasons are buried in past history. It is clear, however, that this multiplicity of unions does not serve the interests of U.S. sea­ men and boatmen. It also is clear that merger of the two major unlicensed unions will be a major step toward bringing all unlicensed sea­ men and all boatmen—on deep sea. Great Lakes, rivers and harbors—into one union. Despite the serious problems of the maritime industry, the strength of the enemies of the U.S. merchant marine, and the divisions among seamen, these, unions are strong and have tre­ mendous assets. For example: • the unions have impressive properties across the country in the form of national head­ quarters and branch offices and other bases of operation. • They have five separate training facilities— among the best equipped and most advanced of their kind in the world—dedicated to enabling their members to keep pace with technological and industrial changes in the industry. • They have negotiated and, with their con­ tract companies, arc responsible for pension, welfare and vacation programs which provide impressive benefits for their members and fam­ ilies. The combined assets of these plans exceed half-a-billion dollars. • They have sophisticated, highly-respected research and legislative offices in the nation's capital to work on legislative and policy issues affecting their members. • They have a wealth of talent and ability among their national and port officials and staff, able to work effectively and responsibly to solve industrial problems and to provide leadership in matters affecting the social and economic in­ terests of their members at national, state and local levels. • They have the respect and support of the rest of the AFL-CIO—14 million working men and women—and, indeed, the whole American labor movement. • They enjoy the fraternal support of sea­ men's organizations throughout the free world. 2. Other National and International Unions representing vessel personnel American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Teamsters International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO Local 25, Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO National Association of Government Employees National Federation of Federal Employees Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers, AFL-CIO United Paperworkers Union, AFL-CIO United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO United Marine Division—Local 333, ILA, AFL-CIO 3. Independents Atlantic Maritime Employees Union Eastern Sun Marine Employees' Association Exxon Seamen's Association Exxon Stewards' Organization Getty Tanker Men's Association Sabine Independent Seamen's Union Socony Mobil Boatmen's Union Sun Marine Employees' Association Tidewater Tanker Men's Association The SlU and NMU work together, and with other unions, in a number of committees and organizations, such as, the International Transport Federation, and the AFL-CIO's Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Industry Problems. April 1978/ LOG / 21 �Special Supplement IV. THE BATTLE FOR POSITIVE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE POLICIES The battle of the maritime unions to advance the well-being of their members cannot be sep­ arated from the battle for a strong U.S. flag merchant marine. This battle must be fought mainly in the agencies of government at all levels and in Congress. It must be fought also in the communications media to help the Amer­ ican people understand what is at stake. A major role has been taken by the maritime unions in making lawmakers and the public aware of how weak the U.S. is in the maritime field. The unions have pointed out how that weakness affects the American economy and national security and what has to be done about it. Our objectives are to get administrative and legislative action to correct the weakness and assure maintenance of adequate strength under the U.S. flag in all categories of shipping. All the logic is on the side we are fighting for. The U.S. is the greatest industrial and commer­ cial nation in the world. Yet our own ships carry less than five percent of our foreign com­ merce. The U.S. must depend increasingly on overseas sources for fuel and essential raw materials to keep our industrial plant operat­ ing. Yet we have ships under our flag capable of carrying only the tiniest fraction of our mas­ sive requirements. We are the leader of the free world, with worldwide responsibilities for our own defense and defense of our allies which, in any emergency, will impose immediate critical demand for tremendous ocean shipping capac­ ity. Yet we rank tenth among the world's mer­ chant marine fleets. (SEE CHART BELOW) RANKING OF MERCHANT FLEETS LIBERIA - 2,623' U.S.S.R. - 2,517' JAPAN - 2,071' I GREECE - 1.916' PANAMA - 1,645' I UNITED KIN6D0M-1,508' NORWAY - 973' 1 GERMANY (WEST)-633' 8 ^ ITALY - 62S' UNITED STATES-577^ 10 —7 22/LOG/April1978 ^ NUMBER OF SHIPS-1976 Many American shipping companies, tike Bethlehem Steel which ran Calmar Line, have transferred their vessels to foreign registry. Our arguments are backed by unassailable Consider these later developments: lessons of history which apply with even more • The renewal of appropriations for mari­ emphasis to America's present situation than time subsidy was passed in the House by an to the past. The damaging effects of merchant unusually narrow margin, 231 to 166. The whole marine weakness and the added danger and subsidy system is under attack. sacrifice which this weakness imposes have • Tolls are due to increase on the St. Law­ been demonstrated even in the relatively minor rence Seaway shortly; toll increases are also defense emergencies of recent years. being considered foT the Panama Canal. It makes no sense for our country to expect • A fuel tax is about to be imposed on the that a merchant marine which must subsist on inland towing industry, threatening grave dam­ a mere five percent of our foreign commerce age to the industry, yet with no government can rise to fulfill the tremendous requirements agency opposing the tax. There are indications which will be put on it in a defense emergency. of a concerted effort by land-based transport, It makes no sense for our country to leave itself which is less efficient and requires greater gov­ vulnerable to economic blackmail and other ernment support, to destroy our domestic types of economic offensive by rival nations be­ waterborne transport industry. cause we do not have the ships to carry more • The Department of Defense is becoming than a minute fraction of what we need in basic increasingly outspoken in opposition to meas­ fuels and essentia] raw materials. ures essential to a healthy U.S. flag merchant It also makes no sense to believe thdt btir n ! marine, this "despite-warnings from many of-.,, country can maintain an adequate merchant our top military commanders about our mari­ marine without substantial government protec­ time weakness. It should be remembered, of tion and support. There is no maritime nation course, that DoD was the original government in the world which permits its own ships to source of the policies extending the mantle of carry so small a share of their own foreign com­ U.S. government protection to U.S.-owned run­ merce as does the U.S. The share which ships away flag ships. of most competing nations carry of their own • The share of U.S. oil and essential ores car­ commerce is in almost every case four to ten ried by U.S. ships is still shrinking—down to times greater than that of U.S. ships. three percent for oil and a bare one percent for Furthermore, such a fast-growing competitor ore imports. This is an extremely dangerous as the Soviet Union is not bound by any profit- condition. and-loss considerations in operation of its ships. • Efforts to create wedges in the Jones Act— There have been many recent demonstrations which provides basic protection for the U.S. of the way the Soviets can force competition merchant marine by reserving domestic com­ out of important trades routes by selective rate- merce to U.S. flag ships—are increasing. With cutting and once they achieve a monopoly, can this, there are efforts to exploit on a larger scale use it for political or strategic gain or to set existing loopholes in the law such as the provi­ extortionate rates. sion that exempts shipping between the U.S. These facts are clear to anyone with any Virgin Islands and theTnsainland. knowledge of the maritime situation. The unions have made many sustained, well-con­ ceived efforts to make government officials, law­ V. PROSPECTS FOR FUTURE makers and the public aware of the situation DEVELOPMENT IN THE MARITIME and get corrective action. Yet, our country re­ FIELD mains indifferent to its maritime vulnerability. Take, for instance, the oil cargo preference If we can achieve sound long-range U.S. mer­ bill that was defeated in the House last year. chant marine policies, particularly on cargo The bill would have required a maximum of quotas, employment opportunities for Ameri­ 9.5 percent oil imports on U.S. flag ships. can seamen and boatmen will improve. Beyond The attack that was generated against this that, there are possibilities in new offshore oper­ modest oil import bill and against the unions ations which may one day be larger and provide supporting it was almost beyond belief. The more employment than ocean transport. source of these attacks was, without question, The possibilities include sea farming and the propaganda mills of the runaway flag opera­ mining the ocean floor, development of offshore tors, that is, the big oil companies. oil and gas sources, establishment of power gen­ The attack has not stopped with the defeat of erating facilities offshore, new methods for the oil quota bill. The runaway operators ap­ moving energy and for disposing of waste parently feel threatened and are acting on the materials. theory that a continuous attack is the best Both the NMU and SIU are already working strategy. together to insure a foothold in early operations �Special Supplement of this type. Their experience, even at this stage, demonstrates the difficulties which will have to be overcome to bring the workers in these re­ mote multi-faceted operations the benefits of union representation. However, development of offshore industry is certain to expand and the unions must meet the challenge. The battle may be much like those which workers had to fight in the earilest days of maritime unionism in this country and it will test the mettle of the unions. tr-3>V VI. CONCLUSIONS Both NMU and SIU have fought hard and ef­ fectively on behalf of their members in all areas. They have achieved notable gains against great odds. They exert influence far beyond what would be expected considering their relatively small numbers and resources. They continue to be strong and will continue to be among the leaders in organized labor in advancing their members' interests. There can be no question that the division of maritime workers and the rivalry among them has weakened our efforts in many directions. This division ,has confused our friends and With increased activity in offshore drilling and mining, aided our enemies. job opportunities for seamen and boatmen. NMU and SIU have worked together in many ized segments of our industry and in new devel­ crucial battles in recent years. Past unity ar­ oping offshore industries, a merged organization rangements have provided a clear idea of our is needed. Merger will also benefit the shoreside united potential. There can be no question that members which we now represent and will the strength and effectiveness of both unions widen our organizing capabilities in this area. will be enormously enhanced by merger. In all Competition between unions in organizing is the areas we have surveyed where organized not only wasteful, it is damaging to the union American seamen are facing serious challenges, cause. The same applies in the organization of their cause will be greatly helped if we can new ships and companies. We all need our full achieve a firmly established merger which can­ strength in these efforts. not be broken by friend or foe. We also must eliminate all uncertainty and In order to protect the interests of our mem­ confpsipq cppcerrUng. the. seamen's position on bers and other workers in the maritipie. indus­ national merchant marine policy. The NMU and try in the face of industrial depression, chaotic SIU working together in .one organization with management turnover, drastic technological the support of the labor movement can provide and operMional change, a-merger-dfi the two leadership in the fight for positive legislation, leading unions'of seaMen arrd boatriifin is of a long-range maritime program, curbing the paramount importance. We have seen enough runaway flag and protecting the inland water of how division wastes our energies and under­ transport industry against efforts to scuttle it. mines our effectiveness. If we are to get the case for the U.S. seaman Our effectiveness in collective bargaining and and boatman and the U.S. merchant marine in administering our contracts will be greatly squarely before the public, we must work toenhanced by a single approach. Eliminating duplication of facilities and sery- "gether and pull together all other elements ices in the same area will mean that more and which have a stake in the industry. Since we better service can be provided at lower cost. cannot hope to match the resources or the hidIn organizing workers in the still unorganden influence of big oil companies, which are One of the biggest reasons for job losses among U.S. seamen are runaway flag ships. American companies, particularly the oil giants, own or charter ships that are under the flags of such countries as Liberia and Panama. scores of new vessels will be needed. These will mean many our main source of opposition, we must make the most of our every effort. As in all our other battles, a united front plays an important part. However, the final answer is merger. * * * * The work of this Committee has only begun. In this report we have set forth some of the compelling reasons for seeking merger. We also have been analyzing the basic elements involved in attempting to merge the two organizations— their organizational and financial structure, operating procedures, constitution and by-laws, collective bargaining agreements, vacation, pen­ sion, welfare and other benefit programs, prop­ erties, etc. We are developing various alternative for­ mulas by which a merged organization can be established. It is likely that independent groups of maritime workers will want to become part of this merged organization and that is part of our considerations. Also, we are aware that both NMU and SIU have membership other than ves­ sel personnel, some of it only indirectly related to maritime. The rights and interests of these members must be fully protected and served in the merger process. The results of all this analysis and considera­ tion will be reported to the members from time to time. The work of this Committee must move for­ ward. The problems which must be resolved are certainly intricate but no matter how tough they may be, the job of analyzing them and de­ veloping possible solutions should move for­ ward with all possible speed. The opinions of members of the unions are solicited and will be given due consideration by the Committee. Out of this, recommendations will be developed for submission to the union memberships in ac­ cordance with their constitutional require­ ments. In the meantime, we wholeheartedly recom­ mend that the unions continue to seek out every opportunity to work together on matters of mutual concern in all fields. This statement has been drafted by the Merger Committee of the National Maritime Union and the Seafarers International Union of North America. While it represents the facts, it also contains the opinions and views of the Committee. We welcome comment from all sea­ farers and boatmen. Send comments, ideas and suggestions to the NMU-SIU Merger Committee c/o Frank Pollara, AFL-CIO, 815 Sixteenth St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006. Apr. 1978 / LOG / 23 ��4* - • LNG ARIES (Energy Marine Op­ erations), February 5—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Roy Theiss; Secretary G. Debrafre. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman had a talk with Captain Spence about outgoing mail and it is solved. Report to Log: "We had a very bad storm at Canvey Island and lost a few wires and mooring line. We also went aground. But now all is back on schedule." Next port, Bontang. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), February 14—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Joseph Puglisi; Secretary George W. Gibbpns; Educational Director W. J. Dunnigan; Deck Delegate Randall Hawkin; Steward Delegate Tom Brown. $15.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the importance of SPAD. Secretary reported that the Cap­ tain is collecting for the Merchant Mar­ ine library. Also that rough weather was encountered going to Boston but every­ one cooperated as seamen should and now everything is fine. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port, Boston. '• -"'/f ii" ALEX STEPHENS (Waterman Steamship), February 27- -Chairman, Recertified Bosun Carl Francum; Secre­ tary R. Liegel; Educational Director C R. Coumas; Deck Delegate M. Kuite; Engine Delegate B. Connolly; Steward Delegate C. Traver. Chairman reports that everyone needs a passport to regi­ ster as of now and whatever group you register in you stay in that group from now on. A letter was received from Headquarters on a resolution made last trip, was read and posted on the bulletin board for two weeks. Some disputed OT in deck department. A request was made for new books for the ship's library. Steward reported that the men that came from Piney Point are doing a good job. ERNA ELIZABETH (Hudson Wa­ terways), February 5—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun N. Matthey; Secretary B. Fletcher; Educational Director J. Beatty; Deck Delegate J. Stanton. $115 in movie fund. $16 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chair­ OVERSEAS NEW YORK (Mari­ man urged all crewmembers to read the time Overseas), February 16—ChairLog so they will know what is going on in the Union. Also discussed the import­ man, Recertified Bosun R. Murry; Sec­ ance of SPAD. Secretary reported that retary E. Heniken; Educational Direc­ all Seafarers who are on the Panama tor L. Allen; Deck Delegate E. HerCanal run should bring their heavy fish­ manson. No disputed OT. All communi­ ing gear as the fishing is good in Parita cations received were read and posted. Bay. A vote of thanks to the steward As a safety factor it was suggested that department for the cook out and barbe­ a platform be built on the accommoda­ tion ladder. Observed one minute of cue that was held on the stern. silence in memory of our departed brot­ hers. Next port, Galveston. JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land Seirv'^ice), Februaly 5—(Uhairman, Recerti­ OGDEN WILLIAMETTE (Ogden fied Bosun Sven Stockmarr; Secretary Marine), February 26-rr-Chairman, Re­ H. Alexander; Educational Director Del certified Bosun Ray Broadus; Secretary Rio. Some disputed OT in engine de­ E. Kelly; Educational Director J. Neal; partment. Chairman reported on the re­ Deck Delegate N. Tatar; Engine Dele­ pairs that were done and the others that gate R. Ross; Steward Delegate C. would be completed when the materials Kreiss. No disputed OT. Chairman ad­ are at hand. Reminded crewmembers to vised all crewmembers to go to Piney turn in safety suggestions and when in Point and get their LNG training as soon doubt about the Union agreement to see as possible and while they are there to your delegate or educational director. get their firefighting certificate. The The crew was thanked for their fine co­ steward said he had good boys from operation. Piney Point to help out and he was glad they were aboard. A vote of thanks to CONNECTICUT (Ogden Marine), the steward department. February 26—Chairman, Recertified Bosun M. Beeching; Secretary C. Scott; Educational Director J. McLaughlin. Official ship's minutes were also No disputed OT. Chairman requested a check on the air conditioning due to MOBILE the ship going on the Panama run in ROSE CITY June, 1978. That all repairs have been MOUNT WASHINGTON done except shipyard work. Also ad­ DELTA ARGENTINA vised all crewmembers to take the LNG MANHATTAN training. Secretary reported on the SAMUEL CHASE radiogram sent in favor of the Labor MARYLAND Reform Act and requested all Seafarers NECHES to do the same, A vote of thanks to the DELTA MEXICO steward department. COLUMBIA ROBERT TOOMBS OGDEN WABASH COASTAL CALIFORNIA (T.M. PONCE McQuilling), February 16—Chairman, EAGLE TRAVELER Recertified Bosun Fred A. Olson; Secre­ POTOMAC tary Jimmy Bartlett; Educational Direc­ OVERSEAS NATALIE tor Dave Norris. $38.25 in ship's fund. OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE No disputed OT. Chairman noted that SUGAR ISLANDER all B-books that have been on the ship ZAPATA RANGER six months will have to get off and that ULTRASEA the best shipping on the West Coast is STUYVESANT out of Wilmington and Seattle. A vote of SEA-LAND CONSUMER thanks to the steward department. Ob­ PENN served one minute of silence in memory BEAVER STATE of our departed brothers. Next port, Wilmington. W*?: OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas), February 15—Chairman James Omare; Secretary Jack Mar. Edu­ cational Director A. P. Mottram; Engine Delegate Robert Young. $8 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. A vote of thanks to the deck department for cleaning up the spilled oil on deck. A job well done. It was sugested that Maritime Overseas be contacted in regard to lack of trans­ portation service from gate to Exxon's oil dock in port of Baton Rouge. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port. Long Beach. LNG AQUARIUS (Energy Marine Operations), February 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Billy Nuckols; Sec­ retary F. Costango; Educational Direc­ tor D. Orsini; Deck Delegate Charles Loveland; Engine Delegate Charles Dahlhaus; Steward Delegate Larry Dockwiller. No disputed OT. Secretary discussed the importance of all crew­ members paying off to report to their respective Union Halls as soon as pos­ sible to register. Bring dues up-to-date and not to forget the importance of SPAD. Port Agent Frank Boync visited the vessel in Osaka last trip and dis­ cussed the Bontang "Health Problems" and advised all crewmembers to pro­ ceed with caution. A vote of thanks to the steward department especially for the pizza pie. The company will supply more movies and will check the oncom­ ing films to make sure they run. Next port, Nagoya. ARTHUR MIDDLETON (Water­ man Steamship), February 4—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun S. Johannsson; Secretary R. M. Boyd; Educational Director Tyler; Deck Delegate James Harrington; Engine Delegate William Blankenship; Steward Delegate Henery Thomas. $40 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman explained the need for SPAD and what Piney Point has to offer the membership. Advised all crewmem­ bers to be careful while going fore and aft on the catwalks and working with the gear. Safety is a 24 hour a day job and it is everyone's job. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port, Calcutta. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Commercial), February 11—Chair­ man. Recertified Bosun Peter Loik; Sec­ retary Nicholas Hatgimisios; Education­ al Director Robert Henley; Deck Dele­ gate Walter Wright; Engine Delegate Thomas Gialka; Steward Delegate Pat­ rick Devine. Chairman gave a vote of JEFF DAVIS (Waterman Steam­ thanks to Joe Air who paid off the ship ship), February 5—Chairman, Recerti­ and did a good job. Also a vote of thanks to Joe Walsh for dispatching the fied Bosun George Annis; Secretary R. men to the ship and doing a good job at Collier; Educational Director J. J. the Union Hall in the port of Philadel­ Thompson; Steward Delegate Jerry Mil­ phia. A vote of thanks to the steward ler. Some disputed OT in deck and department for good meals and for pick­ engine departments. The Log was re­ ceived in Jeddah. Chairman discussed ing up the movies. the importance of donating to SPAD. Also to bring up at the next safety meet­ SEA-LAND COMMERCE (Seaing, why the emergency exits to the Land Service), February 26—Chair­ engine room arc kept locked. There are man, Recertified Bosun Lothar Reck; heavy oil leaks in the bilges that should Secretary J. Jones. $85 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ be corrected. A vote of thanks to the ment. Chairman held a safety meeting steward, deck and engine department and it was reported that we had a good delegates. record. Also discussed was the impor­ tance of donating to SPAD and for all INGER (Reynolds Metals), February crewmembers to check with immigra­ 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John tion and customs. A vote of thanks to Moore; Secretary J. Reilly; Educational the steward department. Director James T. Mann. No disputed OT. Chairman advised that anyone get­ ting off should give notice in time for replacement. Letters received from received from the following vessels: Headquarters to the crew were read and posted on the bulletin board. All new DELTA PARAGUAY members were urged to go to Piney OVERSEAS ALASKA Point for upgrading. A vote of thanks to JOHN B. WATERMAN the steward department for a job well PORTLAND done. Next port, Longview. SEA-LAND ECONOMY SEA-LAND FINANCE DELTA ARGENTINA TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson SEA-LAND PRODUCER Waterways), February 12—Chairman, OVERSEAS VIVIAN Recertified Bosun A. Campbell; Secre­ OVERSEAS OHIO tary S. J. Davis; Educational Director ANCHORAGE J. Burkette; Deck Delegate James SEA-LAND GALLOWAY Harris; Engine Delegate Alfred McHOUSTON Ouade; Steward Delegate James Mimaz. OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN No disputed OT. Chairman reported: SEA-LAND TRADE "At 1730 on February 10, 1978 Cap­ DELTA URUGUAY tain contacted agent on channel 24 vhf DELTA MAR —agent stated to anchor in open road­ MONTICELLO VICTORY stead close to buoy 3c. Captain reques­ BAYAMON ted launch service—Agent replied Mo­ BALTIMORE roccan regulations do not permit shore BANNER leave from an open roadstead. The FORT HOSKINS Moroccan government refuses to give SEA-LAND MARKET letter to captain—the Master posted SEA-LAND VENTURE notice of same in crew messhall." Next port, Lisbon. April 1978 / LOG / 25 • �>1 Close Look af DOT and Maritime This is the 20th in a series of articles which the Log is publishing to explain how certain organizations, programs and laws affect the jobs and job security of SlU members. The U.S. Department of Transportation was created more than a decade ago, but the ques­ tions that were raised then about its role in mari­ time affairs have not been answered yet. The basic question in 1966 was how much control DOT should have over maritime trans­ portation. The Johnson Administration saw the new department as a way to consolidate all major federal transportation agencies. But maritim.e labor and management saw it as a bureaucratic maze wherein the special needs of the shipping industry would be lost. DOT was ultimately given a limited maritime function. DOT was not the answer to the merchant ma­ rine's problems in 1966. But those problems have not gone away and both sides in the debate are now talking again about how to solve them through Government policy and reorganization. It's clearly time to take another look at DOT. What is it? What has it done? And what can it do for maritime? When the DOT Act was proposed, the Mari­ time Administration (MarAd), the major mari­ time agency in Government, was housed within the Department of Commerce. Johnson wanted to switch MarAd, along with its crucial power to subsidize the merchant fleet, over to DOT. The SIU and other maritime groups responded with a resounding "no." Although maritime in­ terests were generally not satisfied with MarAd's place in Commerce, they feared that it would not be able to successfully compete with all other transportation agencies within DOT. The fear had a sound basis since five of the seven agencies set up under DOT are non-mari­ time and include some of the shipping industry's stiffest competition. They are: the Federal Rail­ road Administration, Federal Highway Adminis­ tration, National Highway Traffic Safety Admin­ istration, Federal Aviation Administration, and the Urban Mass Transit Administration. Coast Guard Under DOT MarAd stayed in Commerce, but another im­ portant maritime agency, the Coast Guard came under DOT. The only other maritime agency in the Department is the St. Lawrence Seaway De­ velopment Corporation. The head of each agency reports directly to The St. Lawrence Seaway, Development Corp. Is one of two maritime agencies under DOT. An aerial view of the Seaway's Eisenhower Lock is shown here. i. The Coast Guard is the major maritime agency within DOT. It has been strongly criticized by the SIU for not carrying out its responsibility to insure health and safety at sea. The CoasCGuard cutter Sauk is shown here in icebreaking operations. without any improvement under DOT's jurisdic­ DOTs chief executive, the Secretary of Transpor­ tion. tation. Brock Adams, a former Democratic Con­ • Inland Waterways User Charge gressman from the State of Washington, has held Secretary of Transportation Adams has been a that post since his appointment by President Car­ strong supporter of this proposal, which the SIU ter in January, 1977. opposes as a harmful burden on the inland The establishment of DOT was the first major industry. step towards Government consolidation and co­ • Government Cargo Preference ordination of U.S. transportation. It was an at­ The Cargo Preference Act of 1954 mandates tempt to make administrative sense out of an entire that at least 50 percent of Government cargo be industry that had been split into a counterproduc­ carried on U.S.-flag ships. But a recent shipment tive system of separate agencies. of German-built buses, paid for by a DOT grant, But 12 years later, a Senate study found that were brought to this country in Russian-flag ships. DOT was up against the same conditions that it (See story on page 5.) had been designed to correct. The main problem DOT claimed that it had nothing to do witli was the way the Department was set up, according contracting the Soviet line. But the incident indi­ to the study released in December, 1977 by the cates that strengthening the^U.S. merchant fleet is Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. The DOT Act gave the Department the statu­ not now one of the Department's priorities. All three issues point to the need for a national tory responsibility to plan and provide for a na­ maritime policy and program. This is an essential tional transportation policy. But the Senate study maintained that DOT did not have enough author­ first step towards coordinating Government action ity to do the job. in the best interests of the merchant marine. DOT has the statutory potential to make this The study recommended that DOT be given in­ goal part of national transportation policy. But creased maritime responsibilities. These included MarAd's subsidy powers and the major civil works maritime policy must be firmly established before functions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. any structural reorganization takes place within The Corps is in charge of maintenance and im­ DOT. provement of the inland waterways. These changes would obviously have a major impact on the entire maritime industry. There is no doubt that some form of change is necessary to stop the dangerous decline of the U.S. merchant marine. Since the original debate on DOT's mari­ time role, the SIU has continuously called for Government action toward this end. The Union has urged a national maritime policy that would coordinate Government agencies and correct the same kind of fragmented system that plagues the entire federal transportation system. But there are still serious questions whether or not DOT can achieve that primary goal. These questions relate to the way DOT has handled three major maritime concerns: * The Coast Guard This agency has the most far-reaching impact on maritime within DOT. It has the statutory responsibility to insure the The much needed improvement of Locks and Dam health and safety of merchant seamen and boat­ 26, shown here, has been tied to an inland water­ men. The SIU has a long-standing complaint way user charge in pending legislation. DOT has against the Coast Guard for its failure to carry out supported a high user charge, which the SIU main­ this crucial responsibihty, which has continued tains will greatly harm the tug and barge industry. 26 / LOG / April 1978 i �mm Quarterly Finance Unit Make More Bread! SlU Secretary-Treasurer Joseph DiGiorgio(center rear) gives recently elected Quarterly Financial Committee their instructions this month before they start to check the Union's books at Headquarters. They are (clockwise I. to r.): Walter "Red" Gustavson; William "Flattop" Koflowitch; Nick Damante; Committee Chairman Warren Cassidy; DiGiorgio; Otis Paschal; F. Motus and Tom Maley. f ^Brotherhood ... for S!U members with an alcohol problem ^^1 - ' Warren Liesegang works as a Chief Pumpman and ships from the port of New York for five months of the year. During the remaining months of the year, Brother Liesegang works at the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Centcr as a counselor helping his fellow Seafarers who have the same disease as he has. "I am an alcoholic," said Seafarer Liesegang, "and for the past three years I have felt great without alcohol." Brother Liesegang commented that he is a "typical alcoholic. I had a prob­ lem with booze beginning in high school and then college. I got tickets for drunken driving. This was really harder on my family than it was on me." After 31 years of drinking. Brother Liesegang said he became "sick and tired of being sick and tired. I was tired of playing games." He went to a rehabil­ itation center and found the help he needed to stop drinking. Brother Liesegang said, "There are many Seafarers who need help with their alcohol problem. If a guy really has a desire to stop drinking, the ARC can help. They have a hell of a program here at the Center. It is very intensive." Seafarer Liesegang enjoys being of help to his brothers at the Center. "Most of the guys know me and this helps them. After all, I am a Seafarer and an alcoholic. When on a vessel I listen to Get your Cook and Baker Certificate at HLS Glass begins in June Course is 6 weeks long See your SIU Representative to enroll A'Don'f Buy' Martin Guitars, Vega Ban/os Boycott Is Launched AFL-CIO President George Meany has approved a national don't buy con­ sumer boycott of the products of the 144-year old C. F. Martin & Co. Inc. of Nazareth, Pa. They are makers of the world famous Martin guitars and Vega banjos. Warren Liesegang AA meetings on a tape recorder when I get feeling down," he said. "AA meet­ ings are like insulin for the diabetic. It is medication for our illness." He also feels that during the months he works at the ARC, his friends and brothers at the Center help him to stay sober. Brother Warren Liesegang feels that the best benefits of being sober are "feel­ ing good and not looking for a drink in the morning before I shake apart." He said, "being sober is a new way of life and I live each day, one at a time." I Alcehoiic Rehabilitation Center I j I I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly coiifidciilial. and that the) will not be kept "I strongly urge you to advise your (union) members and other friends of labor to refuse to purchase those prod­ ucts until a sati.sfactory contract is reached," Meany wrote to all affiliated unions and central and state labor bodies. Workers at the Martin plant, 167 members of the United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers International Union, Local 552 (UCLGWIU) have been walking the picket lines since going on strike on Sept. 14, 1977. Meany added "I am urging the (AFL-CIO) Union Label and Service Trades Department and the labor press to take all possible action to aid these strikers by mounting a Don't Buy Mar­ tin Guitars and Vega Banjos cam­ paign." Chief contract issues are the com­ pany's demand that all past practices and agreements made in the firm's his­ tory be incorporated into the written agreement and the pension plan for the workers. Many Martin Co, employes who opt to retire can expect pensions of less than $100 a month for 27 or more years of work with the company. The employes voted 3 to 1 on Apr. 7, 1977 to have the union represent them in 14 fruitless contract bargaining negotiating sessions which began on May 24, 1977. Mount Navigator Committee j anywhere except at The Center. I j Name Book No I I ! Address I (Street or RFD) (City) Telephone No Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 /or call, 24 hou^-a-day, (301) 994-0010 (State) (Zip) A crewmember and part of the Ship's Committee of the ST Mount Navigator (Mount Shipping) are at a payoff on Mar. 17 in the Seatrain Shipyard. Brook­ lyn, N.Y. They are (standing I. to r.): Chief Steward Marvin Deloatch, secretaryreporter; Engine Delegate Robert Bell Jr. and Recertified Bosun Ravaughn Johnson, ship's chairman. Seated (I. to r.) are: Crew Messman Fernando Ortiz, and Steward Delegate^T. T. Kirby. April 1978/ LOG / 27 �r; J' SIU Adantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Watera United Industrial Workers of North America PRESIDENT Paul Hail SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak MAR. 1-31,1978 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals New York . . .. Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico . . Houston . . .. Piney Point . . Yokohama . . . Totals 107 6 65 3 12 6 5 5 1 4 14 6 6 4 6 5 12 0 0 89 1 3 1 2 1 0 0 2 4 2 4 1 0 6 0 0 27 2 81 9 22 14 4 29 63 41 29 16 27 14 61 0 0 412 2 37 3 10 2 1 10 19 9 10 2 3 3 16 0 0 129 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 1 0 5 0 0 13 2 40 5 0 11 0 4 1 0 3 3 4 1 3 3 2 6 0 0 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Totals All Departments 2 6 2 2 3 0 0 1 3 1 2 0 0 13 0 0 35 3 7 128 18 6 6 43 4 19 6 19 1 34 6 143 16 87 10 5 70 30 4 75 . 7 18 2 122 17 0 0 0 0 801 105 1 5 0 0 1 0 0 4 7 4 3 7 1 8 0 0 41 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 5 0 0 15 4 117 19 30 23 6 40 96 52 53 22 45 16 96 0 0 619 2 36 2 9 2 2 14 27 15 11 11 10 1 18 0 2 162 1 2 1 1 0 1 0 3 0 2 2 0 0 4 0 0 17 2 52 8 14 16 3 26 69 40 31 12 15 8 43 0 0 339 0 12 0 8 1 0 5 6 5 2 2 2 3 13 0 0 59 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 42 5 18 11 4 18 43 18 37 7 23 22 27 0 0 278 1 102 21 22 13 6 11 41 34 19 24 14 14 44 1 0 367 15 122 5 11 5 4 0 22 5 14 14 22 2 39 0 1 281 2,037 693 342 4 37 9 16 10 2 3 34 6 15 10 14 7 31 0 0 198 0 59 13 29 10 3 13 71 26 30 9 32 12 56 0 0 363 4 •50 6 9 4 2 1 26 4 6 3 8 7 24 0 2 156 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 9 2 13 36 21 15 7 7 0 0 215 1 47 4 31 6 2 8 40 7 13 9 22 10 34 0 0 234 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 3 0 8 6 0 10 0 0 33 2 31 3 5 8 0 0 15 8 4 3 8 3 17 0 1 108 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 7 97 8 21 20 4 19 86 26 21 .15 39 12 78 0 3 456 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa iv-obile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 7 21 13 23 0 0 217 2 92 18 21 11 3 10 40 29 21 13 20 17 36 0 2 335 10 54 1 6 7 0 0 6 4 5 6 12 2 25 0 1 139 1,377 594 180 12 38 • 1,053 462 83 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 28 / LOG / April 1978 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-9375 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd, 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 58806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. , 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201)HE5-94M MOBILE. Ala. IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. . .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. . 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. . .4581 Gravols Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla, 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 3360'3" (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan . ... P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 NIhon Ohdorl Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping remained good to excellent at all deep sea ports last month as a total of 1,598 Seafarers found jobs on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. That's an increase of 250 Jobs shipped over the previous month. Of the total Jobs shipped, 1,053 were filled by seni­ ority book members, while 462 were taken by "B" book men and 83 by "C" seniority people. Shipping is ex­ pected to remain good to excellent. �Abraham Aragones, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of San Juan, P.R. and sailed as a firemanwatertender and chief steward from 1961 to 1978. Brother Aragones sailed 37 years. He graduated from the Union's Steward Recertification Program in 1962 in New York. Sea­ farer Aragones was born in Penuelas, P.R. and is a resident of San Juan. Joseph L. Arch, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1954 sailing as deck maintenance. Brother Arch sailed 27 years. He was born in French Harbor, Rotan, Spanish Honduras, and is a resident of Chalmette. La. Charles L. Avera, 64, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a cook. Brother Avera sailed 42 years. He is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Seafarer Avera was born in Hattiesburg, Miss, and is a resident of Mobile. Jack D. Callaway, 47, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1952 sailing as an AB. Brother Calla­ way sailed 26 years. He was a U.S. Army sergeant cook during the Ko­ rean War in the 24th Medical Bat­ talion's Ambulance Co. Seafarer Cal­ laway was born in Birmingham, Ala. and is a resident of New Orleans. Alfredo "Freddie" Carmoega, 57, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of San Juan and sailed as a chief cook. Brother Carmoega sailed 34 years. He graduated from the Marine Cooks and Stewards School, Santa Rosa, Calif, in 1964. Seafarer Carmoega was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the .. 1965 District Council 37 beef. And he was on the Sea-Land Shoregang in Port Elizabeth, N.J. from 1966 to 1977. He is also an auto mechanic. A native of San Juan, he is a resident of Little Ferry, N.J. loannis S. (John) Gianniotis, 54, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1951. Brother Gianniotis sailed under the U.S. flag for 24 years. He graduated from the Union's Bosuns Recertification Program in March 1975. And he walked the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Sea­ farer Gianniotis was born in Greece and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of Astoria, Queens, N.Y. Edward H. Heacox, 57, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1957 sailing as an AB. Brother Heacox sailed 26 years. He graduated from the N.Y. Deck Officers Training School in Brooklyn, N.Y, as a second niate in 1969. Seafarer Heacox was born in Cleveland, Ohio and is a resi­ dent of Stanwood, Wash. Clanton D. Jernlgan, 68, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Sav­ annah, Ga. sailing as a firemanwatertcndcr. Brother Jernigan sailed 34 years. He was born in Georgia and is a resident of Petersburg, Va. Robert R. Merritt, 56, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Tampa sailing as an AB. Brother Merritt sailed 31 years. He is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Seafarer Merritt was born in Ferndale, Fla. where he is a resident. John J. Bcissel, 65, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as an oiler for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1935 to 1978. Brother Beissel was born in Philadel­ phia and is a resident of Upper Darby, Pa. msmm r Herbert C. Berner, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing deep sea as a pumpman. Brother Berner joined the Union's in­ land fleet in the port of Norfolk in 1966 sailing as a tankman on Bar^e 55 for the Interstate Ocean Transport Co. from 1964 to 1978. Born in Mt. Holly, N.J., he is a resident of Moorestown, N.J. Henry E. Newberry, 51, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1959 and sailed as a chief electrician. Brother Newberry was born in Mechanicsburg, Va. and is a resident of Fort Valley, Ga. Jerry R. Phipps, 53, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. Brother Phipps sailed 36 years. He was on the Delta Shoregang in New Orleans from 1971 to 1978. Seafarer Phipps is a wounded World War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Born in North Carolina, he is a resident of New Orleans. William D. Stewart, 60, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York and sailed as a fireman-watertender. Brother Stewart sailed 36 years. He attended a eonference in Piney Point, Md. A native of Massaehusetts, he is a resident of Randolph, Mass. Robert C. Trippe, 55, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as a cook. He served as steward delegate. Brother Trippe was born in Mobile, Ala. and is a resident of Slidell, La. Anthony J. Kumbat, 62, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the Sti'drfdafl Trdhspbrlation and Towing Co. from 1955 to 1960 and for the rndependenf T<iwingCo, in 1963, He was born in Philadelphia and is a resident there. Willis E, Wyati Sr., 62, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a captain for the Gulf At­ lantic Towing Co. from 1948 to 1961, Allied Towing in 1963, and for Mariner Towing. Brother Wyatt was born in Surry County, Va. and is a resident of Claremont, Va. pr Harvey M. Biggs, 62, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a tankerman and barge captain for the Interstate Ocean Transport Co. from 1935 to 1978. Brother Biggs was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Williamstown, N.J. Andrew Carcich, 66, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the N.Y. Central and Erie-Lackawanna Railroads from 1940 to 1978. Broth­ er Carcich was born in New York City and is a resident of Port Char­ lotte, Fla. Fred D. McLewis, 67, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1967. He had sailed as a chief en­ gineer for State Highway Ferries from 1962 to 1965 and for the G&H Towing Co. from 1965 to 1977. Brother McLewis started sailing in 1930. He is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. A native of Bowersville, Ga., he is a resident of Lamarque, Tex. Richard S. Worley, 44, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1958 and .sailed as a fireman-watertender and AB. Brother Worley sailed 27 years. He was on the Sea-Land Shoregang in San Francisco from 1972 to 1973 and the Sea-Land Shoregang in San Diego from 1975 to 1976 as a crane maintenance elec­ trician. Seafarer Worley was born in Florida and is a resident of Ludowici, Ga. fL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Date Port New York May 8 Philadelphia May 9 Baltimore May 10 Norfolk May 11 Jacksonville ........ May 11 Algonac May 12 Houston May 15 New Orleans May 16 Mobile May 17 San Francisco May 18 Wilmington May 22 Seattle May 26 Piney Point May 13 San Juan May 11 Columbus May 20 Chicago May 13 Port Arthur May 16 Buffalo May 18 St. Louis May 19 Cleveland May 17 Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 9:30 a.m 2:00 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 10:30a.m 2:30 p.m — — 2:30 p.m — 2:30 p.m — UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. •— — — — — 1:00 p.m. — •— — — — April 1978 / LOG / 29 .1 �East Coast 5ltipdo€l€ing Boatmen Hold Contract Conference A three-port delegation of SlU Boatmen gathered for a week-long conference at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. this month to work out proposals for upcoming contract negotiations with East Coast shipdocking companies. The delegation, elected by their fellow Boatmen, represented SIU members working the shipdocking tugs in the ports of Philadelphia, Bal­ timore and Norfolk. The contract, which will be a three-year agreement, will cover SIU members employed with Curtis Bay Towing and McAllister Bros, in the SIU Boatmen in Norfolk elected nine of their fel­ low members to represent the port at this month's contract conference. The entire Norfolk delega­ tion clockwise from left around table are: Marvin Gilden; Marvin Forbes; Dan O'Neal; Randy Cudworth; Charles Stowe; Adrian Willis; Larry White; Johnny Guess; Norfolk Port Agent Gordon Spen­ cer; Norfolk Patrolman David "Scrapiron" Jones, and Lindsey West. three ports, as well as with Taylor & Anderson and Independent Towing in Philadelphia and Baker-M^hitely Towing in Baltimore. Their present contract expires Sept. 30,1978. The work of the dele­ gation gave the Union a good head Seated with attorney and SIU Legal Department head Carolyn Gentile (second from left) is the Philadelphia delegation of (clockwise I. to r.): Ed­ ward Balajeski; Lou Flaide; Mark Lightcap; Ray McMullen; John Wozunk; Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay; Bill Wallen; Vincent Kelly; Henry Tulewicz, and Vic Lozinak. Vince Kelly, seated on table, is from Philadelphia and usually is camera shy. But somehow he man­ aged to get his picture taken with the Baltimore delegation as well as his own. The Baltimore dele­ gation from the left is: David Gates; Leon Mach; Richard Moore; Baltimore Port Agent George Costango; Manny Alvarez; Preston Bryant; Alex­ ander Borawick; Francis Lukowski; Herman Mooney, and William Bobac. Roan Lightfoot Jr., Paducoh Port Agent, Goes on Retirement 1^000 miles for a Barge-Load of Beer The Daring and her SIU crew were a long way from home when they made one of the tug's first trips for SIU-contracted Caribe Tughoat of San Juan, P.R. The 3,500 hp, 200-ton Daring was recently acquired by Caribe to begin a regular run between San Juan and Venezuela. But last December, she pushed her 5,000-ton, 300-foot long trailer barge more than 1,000 miles up the coast to Baltimore, Md. There she and her young captain. F. "Corky" Anivatate (see photo), got some publicity In the Baltimore Sun newspaper. Only 21-years old, SIU Boatman Anivatate already has a year's ex­ perience as a tugboat captain under his belt. He and his seven-member SIU crew have guided the Daring throughout the Caribbean and to South America, but this was their first trip as far north as Baltimore. They made the long voyage to pick up a cargo of beer. The AFL-CIO Imposes A U.S. Boycott on the WinnThe AFL-CIO has imposed a nation­ wide, don't buy consumer boycott against the non-union Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. and its three-wholly owned subsidiaries, Buddies, Foodway, and Kwik-Chek in 14 states. The retail outlets are located in Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, the Carolinas, Indiana, Florida, Georgia, Ala­ bama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Ken­ tucky, Oklahoma and New Mexico. A resolution on the boycott was passed at the AFL-CIO's Convention held late last year. The convention also recommended that unions withdraw any investments —such as pension funds—from WinnDixie. Calling this company—which em­ ploys 51,000 persons—"the J. P. Stev­ ens of the $165 billion food, beverage and related service industries," the AFL-CIO assailed Winn-Dixie as a "flagrant, vicious, relentless violator of national labor law and employe rights." The convention's boycott resolution added that the company "has caprici­ ously abrogated federally guaranteed rights by illegally firing personnel, withholding wage increases and threat­ ening economic sanctions for union activity." The company's anti-labor his30/LOG/April 1978 a.::- . ' V .TIM tory goes back to the late 1950s. Winn-Dixie has defied 12 NLRB de­ cisions and seven U.S. Court of Ap­ peals rulings directing the company to recognize and bargain with its em­ ployes' unions. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment's National Field Coordinator John Yarmola has alerted all MTD affiliates and port maritime councils to start in preparing for the negotia­ tions. The contract conference was also attended by SIU officials from the three East Coast ports, as well as by representatives of the Union's legal and accounting staffs at Head­ quarters. set up local task forces to take an active part in the Winn-Dixie boycott. The SIU fully endorses the boycott as does the Retail Clerks International Union, the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North Amer­ ica, the Bakery and Confectionery Workers liitcrnational Union, and the AFL-CIO Food;and Beverage Trades Department. Paducah's Port Agent Roan Lightfoot, Jr., 52, has gone into retirement from the SIU. Brother Lightfoot joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 and sailed as a bosun. He walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. Seafarer Lightfoot was a Head­ quarters representative in 1963. In 1972, he was elected a joint patrolman for the port of Houston. That year he was sent to Paducah, Ky. on an organizing drive where he re­ mained until his retirement late last year. Seafarer Lightfoot was an instructor at the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. from 1959 to 1963. Also, he is a veteran of the U.S. Ma­ rine Corps in World War II serving in the South Pacific. A native of Savannah, Ga., he is a resident of Paducah with his wife, Molly, two sons, Roan Ronald and Steven Jay and a daughter, Gina Gay. SPAD Is the SlU's political fund and our political arm in Washington, D.C. The SIU asks for and accepts voluntary contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital maritime issues in the Congress. These are issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIU mem­ bers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the EEC in Washington, D.C. I' < Roan Lightfoot �FROM YOUR UNION Drozak Hits Navy Budget Continued from Page 3 It "should be given an opportunity to demonstrate its willingness and ability to serve as a naval auxiliary" in peace­ time. Brand said that such a move would enhance the entire U.S. seapower pic­ ture. "Our naval defense posture would gain in proportion." Brand urged the House committee to hold back all Navy funds slated to build non-combat vessels until it is deter­ mined that the private sector cannot handle, or is not willing to take on the job. Thomas Crowley told the committee hearings that there must be "a careful and efficient use of scarce (Navy) building and operating funds to get the most for the taxpayers' dollars." He said that the Navy could get bet­ ter use out of their funds "if they would only cooperate with the commercial in­ terests that know the service require­ ments." Crowley concluded that the Navy must take better advantage of the serv­ ices available through the private mer­ chant marine "for the maximum of de­ fense at a minimum cost." Norfolk Patrolman Marv Hauf Re/ires Norfolk Patrolman Marvin A. Hauf, 58, retired from the SIU late last year on a disability pension. Brother Hauf joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York. He had sailed 16 years deep sea as a chief steward. Seafarer Hauf also sailed in in the inland field. While working as a maintenance man for the SIU in the port of Balti­ more, Hauf was sent to the port of Norfolk for a few weeks. Twenty years later, in 1958, he became an SIU patrolman there. Bom in Maryland, he is a resident of Norfolk with his wife, Hilda. Marvin A. Hauf There's Strength in Numbers And Our Numbers are Growing! Seafarers participating in the Union's 'A' seniority upgrading program at­ tended the House hearing on the Navy budget. Shown in the photo with Piney Point Port Agent Pat Pillsworth (2nd I.) are: Bruce Swisher; Douglas Young; Christopher Hagerty; Robert Ivanauskas; Jonathon Dierenfeld; Robert Laube; Kevin Cooper; Gregory Hamilton, and Glen Bumpus. I Editor, LOG 675 Fourth Ave^ Broohlyn, N. Y. 11232 Change of Address Or New Subscriber I would like to receive the LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Prim /it/ormBllwrt) NAME ADDRESS CITY .... STATE ZIP. SIU members please give: _ Bk # /. Soc. Sec. # TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber ^ have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing-label from last issue received. ADDRF.SS CITY STATE. ZIP. Celebrate the growing number of Seafarers who are recoverhig from alcoholism thanks to the Seafarers Aiooholio Rehabilita­ tion Pro|ram. Join the festivities at the Second Annual Living Sober Reunion. Activities include: • Living Sober Banquet at the Harry Lundeberg School • Gookout at the ARC • Boat Rides • Speakers and Educational Programs All friends and former residents of the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center are invited. Make plans now to attend. Reunion weekend is August 88, 86, and 87. For reservations or more information, contact: Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center Star Route Box 183-A VaUey Lee, MaryUnd 80698 April 1978 / LOG / 31 �Ronald P. Flemming, 19, was lost off the Tug Mars (G & H Towing) in the port of Houston on Jan. 16. Brother Flemming joined the I Union in the port of IPiney Point, Md. in 1976 following his graduation from the Harry Lundcberg School of Seamanship there. He also sailed deep sea in the steward department and in the inland field as a tankerman for American Barge Lines last year. Boatman Flem­ ming was born in Philadelphia and was a resident of Collingdale, Pa. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald and Mary Flemming of Collingdale. Pensioner Dewey G. France, 79, passed away on Mar. 14. Brother France joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a fireman - watertender for the Baltimore Towing and Lighterage Co. from 1960 to 1964 and for the Atlantic Transpor­ tation Co. from 1939 to 1960. He was born in Virginia and was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Lorelta, and a daughter, Mary Lee. Clifton Guillory, 51, died on Mar. 8. Brother Guillory joined the Union in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1963 sailing as a deckhand for the Sa­ bine Towing Co. from 1952 to 1967 and as a pilot for the Moran Towing Co. of Texas from 1967 to 1978. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Boatman Guillory was born in Louisiana and was a resident of Port Arthur. Surviving are his widow, Opal, and a sister, Mrs. Una Hollier of Port Arthur. Frank D. Wingate, 46, died on Dec. 27, 1977. Brother Wingate joined the Union in the port of Hous­ ton in 1961 sailing as a deckhand and diesel mechanic for the Ellis Towing Co. from 1959 to 1977, Gantt Towing Co. in 1966, and for the Shciricld Steel Co. from 1951 to 1958. He was born in Lufkin, l ex. and was a resident of Gal­ veston. Surviving arc his widow, Mary Sue; three sons. Franklin, Malcolm, and Edward; two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Nelson and Charlotte, and his father, Clayburn of Highlands, Tex. Pensioner Wilfred E. Adamek, Sr., 71, died of a heart attack in his Detroit home on Oct. 25, 1977. Brother Adamek joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1962 sailing as AB, motorboat operator, and captain of the J.W. Wcstcott Co. (Allied Marine) mailboat on the Detroit River from 1969 to 1977. He also sailed for the Ashley and Dustin Co. from 1948 to 1975. Laker Adamek sailed 34 years. He was born in Ithaca, Mich. Burial was in Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit. Surviving are his widow, Helen; a son, Francis, and a daughter, Marlene. Pensioner Alex­ ander Dolsen, 88, ,5died of heart failure in Livonia, Mich, on Feb. 1. Brother Dol­ sen joined the Union in the port of Detroit _^'^^in 1961 sailing as a Jlr mBH lineman and firemanwatertender for the Great Lakes Tow­ ing Co. from 1910 to 1967. He was born in Canada and was a resident of Hazel Park, Mich. Interment was in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit. Sur­ viving are two daughters, Mrs. Florence C. Edenstrom of Hazel Park and Mrs. Velma Kraffa, and a grandson, Alex­ ander G. Kraffa, both of Garden City, Mich. Raymond L. Garlow, 60, died on Apr. 1. Brother Garlow joined the Union in the port of Toledo, Ohio in 1960 sailing as an AB and wheelsrhan / Co. He was born in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada, was a naturalized U.S. citizen, and a resident of River Rouge, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Helen, and a brother, William Farmer of Niagara Falls, N.Y. 'A Pensioner Vernon L. Johnson, 79, died of a hemorrhage in the Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, Manistique, Mich, on Dec. 15, 1977. Brother Johnson joined the Union in the port of Detroit sailing as a conveyorman for the McKee Sons Co. from 1953 to 1964. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Laker Johnson sailed 27 years. Born in Wiscon.sin, he was a resi­ dent of Manistique. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Manistique. Surviving are his widow, Ida, and a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Dawn) St. John of Manistique. Pensioner George A. Brown, 75, passed away on Mar. 3. Brother B rown V joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1955 sailing as an AB for the Robin -' Line. He sailed 26 Willie A. Wilson, 51, died on Mar. years. Seafarer Brown was a veteran of 20. Brother Wilson joined the Union in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps in the port of Philadelphia in 1972 sailing the Aleutian Islands, Alaska in World as a cook for the Express Marine Co. War II. Born in Laredo, Tex., he was a from 1970 to 1977. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Boatman Wilson was resident of St. George, Ga. Surviving are born in Pitt County, N.C. and was a -his widow. Pearl, and two sisters, Mrs. resident of New Bern, N.C. Surviving Margaret Thomas of Dcwittvillc, N.Y. arc his widow, Jean Lois; a son, Willie, and Mrs. Belle Yo.st of Falls Church, Va. Jr., and a daughter, Angela. 32 / LOG / April 1978 Pensioner Cfiffon Aaron, 57, died of lung failure in the University of South­ ern Alabama Medical Center, Mobile on Feb. 10. Brother Aaron joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1960 sailing as a cook. He sailed for 20 years. Seafarer Aaron graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Mobile in 1959. And he was a World War 11 veteran of the U.S. Army. A native of Mobile, he was a resident there. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow. Myr­ tle; a son, Clifton; two daughters, Marjorie and Cheryl, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Aaron of Mobile. Pensioner Paul R. Albano, 74, died of heart failure in the Galveston USPHS Hospital on Feb. 28. Brother Albano joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York and sailed as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 27 years and during World War II and the Korean War. Born in Italy, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Galveston. Interment was in Galves­ ton Memorial Park Cemetery. Surviving arc a stepsister, Mrs. Concette Capobianco of Quincy, Mass.; a stepbrother, Angelo Di Russo of Middlesex, Mass., and a nephew, Ignatius Di Russo of Sommerville, Mass. John E. Bertie Jr., 67, died on Jan. 21. Brother Bertie joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 • -^ ^ ^1 and z^Biyisaintenan^ * ^ He sailed 34 years. ! Seafarer Bertie was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and was a resi­ dent of San Francisco. Surviving are a son, John, and a daughter, Mrs. Carol S. Cassidy of Brooklyn. ' Pensioner Peter Blanco, 73, died of a hemorrhage in Tampa (Fla.) Gen­ eral Hospital on Jan. 23. Brother Blanco .^joined the SIU in ^ in 1940 in the port of San Francisco and sailed as a bosun. He sailed 39 years. Born in Tampa, he was a resident there. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa. Surviving is a cousin, Mrs. Carmen Borros of Brooklyn, N.Y. Pensioner Fred Gentry, 71, passed away on Mar. 25. Brother Gentry joined the SIU in the I port of Tampa in 1951 and sailed as a / ' fireman-watertender. ^ He sailed 45 years and was an engine delegate. In 1947, while on watch, he was the last crewmember off the tanker ST Salem Mari­ time (Cities Service) when she blew up in Lake Charle.s, La. killing 13. On his first trip as a wiper on a Luckenbach ship, he earned .$37.50 a month! But of the sea, Seafarer Gentry said "... best life there is." A native of San Franci.seo, he was a resident of Houston, Tex. Surviving is a sister, Mr.s. Gladys Morris.sey of San Francisco, Calif. Recertified Bosun Richard A. "Chris" Christenberry, 53, died of a heart attack in Doctor's Hospital, Pinole, Calif, on Feb, 22. Brother Christen­ berry joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960. He sailed 36 years and was a ship's delegate. Seafarer Christen­ berry graduated from the Union's Bo­ suns Recertification Program in 1973. He went through the SIU LNG Program in 1976, attended Piney Point Educa­ tional Conferences in 1971-2-3-5, and the Seniority Upgrading Evaluation Program in 1965. In 1952, he studied management. He was a former NMU Houston patrolman and agent for 12 years. Born in San Francisco, he was a resident of Fairfield, Calif. Cremation took place at the Skyview Memorial Lawn Cemetery, San Francisco. Sur­ viving are a daughter, Ardy Ann; his mother, Mrs. Frances N. Taylor of San Francisco; his father, Artell; a sister, Marily Z. Bannowsky of Vallejo, Calif.; a nephew, Chris, and a niece. Albert B. Brown, 51, died aboard the ST Overseas Aleu­ tian (Maritime Over­ seas) on Feb. 5. Brother Brown. joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1957 and sailed as a chief cook. He sailed 34 years. Sea­ farer Brown was born in Baltimore and was a resident of Houston. Surviving are his widow, Sybil; four sons, Greg­ ory, Eric, Albert and Reynard; three daughters, Sadie, Linda and Doreen, and a sister, Mrs. C. White of Vallejo, Calif. * HI ? NnBianiet F. Hat­ field, 40, died on Feb. 8. Brother Hatfield joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1963 and sailed as a chief steward from 1970 to 1972. He sailed 12 years. Sea­ farer Hatfield graduated from the An­ drew Furuseth Training School, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Born in Statcn Island, N.Y., he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow; a daughter, Cecelia, and his mother, Mrs. Marion F. Moss of Staten Island. Pensioner Walter O. Hall, 63, died of lung failure in the South Baltimore (Md.) General Hospital on Feb. 22. Brother Hall joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a bargeman for the West Maryland Rail­ way Co. fiom 1962 to 1965. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. Boatman Hall was born in Boomer, W. Va. and was a resident of Pasadena, Md. Interment was in Glen Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, Glen Burnie, Md. Surviving are his widow, Marjorie; four sons, William, Dennis, Willis and Edward, and four daughters, Doris, Carol, Gail and Jean. Pensioner Frederick A. Sbaney, 54, died of heart failure in North Arundel Hospital, Glen Burnie, Md. on Sept. 10, 1977. Brother Shaney joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1954 work­ ing as a shop mechanic. He was born in Baltimore and was a resident of Glen Burnie. Burial was in Cedar Hill Ceme­ tery, Glen Burnie. Surviving arc two sons, Robert and Ronald. �IhDilduiR Repirt fip Grnt Uku /IblKie to MimAers OH Pntedure Wli»i throwing In for woric dur­ ing n job call at any SlU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers • valid, up-to-date passport In addition, when assigning a Job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SlU Shipping Rules: Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of flie Board, undue hardship vrill result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver.^^,. ' Also, all entry rated members must show their last six months discharges. Further, the Srofarers Appeals Board has ruled that "C classifica­ tion seamen may only register and sail as entry ratings in only one department" •JF. lij. ••• ;! • MAR. 1-31,1978 TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C ^'REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Duluth Frankfort Cfiicago Algonac Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 57 57 Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Duluth Frankfort Chicago Algonac Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 34 Alpena . . Buffalo Cleveland Duluth . . Frankfort Chicago Algonac Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 59 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 14 46 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 5 0 29 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 77 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 54 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 42 42 180 71 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 38 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Duluth Frankfort Chicago Algonac Totals Totals All Departments 0 0 0 0 0 0 53 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 32 154 63 43 113 34 3 "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. '"'Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. nirvMrf f mom YOUR RIGHTS I r r» J •»I} KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity arc protected e.xclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20fh Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS patrolman or other Union ofiicial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publi.shing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen arid boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 675 - 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. April 1978 / LOG / 33 �NMC Ads Promote U.S. Merchant Fleet In the event that any SIU members have legal problems in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The mem­ ber need not choose the recommended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational purposes: The following is a list of recoptmended attorneys throughout the United States: NEW YORK, N.Y.—Schulman. Abarbanci & Schlcsingcr 350 Fifth Avenue New York. N.Y. 10001 Tele. #(212)279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD.—Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engclman & Belgracl Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Tele. #(301) 539-6967 HOUSTON, TEX.—Combs, Archer & Peterson Americana Building 811 Dallas Street Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. #(713)659-4455 TAMPA, FLA.—Hamilton, Douglas and Bennett, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Fla. 33609 Tel. #(813) 879-9482 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.— John Paul Jennings, Henning and Walsh 100 Bush St., Suite 1403 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tel. #(415) 981-4400 ST. LOUIS, MO.—Gruenberg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. #(314)231-7440 NEW ORLEANS, LA.—Dodd, Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy 6 Gardner 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 Below is one of the many ads that the National Maritime Council is running in the national news media. To encour­ age support for a strong U.S. merchant marine, the NMC is running these ads in some of the major news publications, such as, Time and Newsweek. The Council wants to encourage American business to ship on U.8.-flag ships. So the ads are also running in business oriented publications like the Wall St. Journal. The National Maritime Council is composed of government, company and union representatives who are interested in promoting a viable U.S. merchant marine. It isn't (rften that Labor, Management and the Government can agree. They do in the National Mari­ time Council. As a matter of fact, the Council is a unique instance of U.S. flag steam­ ship companies, shipbuilders, labor unions and government working together. It is unique in that, since its formation in 1971, it has fostered among other things a remarkable spirit of cooperation among all elements in maintaining labor stability and reliable service in the U.S. flag cargo fleet. Today the U.S. flag ship­ ping industry is efficient, highly trained and technologi­ cally advanced, with freight rates comparable to most for­ eign shipping. Notice we didn't say strong? While our merchant marine has been building amity within the industry,- , streamlining our operation and upgrading itself as a transportation system, our size and importance in the world market have eroded to a dangerous degree. Today our post-World War II fleet of over 4800 U.S. flag merchant ships has diminished to 577. (Compare that to Russia's 2400 and Japan's 2000, for example.) Today U.S. flag ships carry less than 6% of U.S. foreign trade. (Thanks to the support of their nations, Russian ships carry 50% of USSR foreign trade; Japan, 39% of theirs; Greece, 45% of theirs.) Our share must be increased and our merchant marine strengthened if we are to con­ tinue building our intermodal transportation system, if we are to count on our merchant fleet in times of emergency, if we are to depend on its eco­ nomic contribution in terms of balance of payments, increased employment and dollar-return to the American economy. Tell your Congressmen how you feel about a stronger American merchant marine. If you export or import, specify that your cargo goes on American flag ships. If you'd like to know more, send for our booklet on U.S. Flag Shipping. \M"ite National Mar­ itime Council, Box 7345, Washington, D.C. 20044. National Maritime Council Management, labor and government working together for a strong, stable U.S. flag shipping industry.>;a., nr.p LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—Bodle, Fogel, Julber, Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. #(213) 937-6250 MOBILE, ALA.—Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Alabama 36602 Tele. #(205) 433-4904 DETROIT, MICH.—Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48822 Tele. #(313) 532-1220 FALL RIVER, MASS.—PatriCK H. Harrington 56 N. Main Street, Bennett Bldg. Fall River, Mass. 02720 Tele. #(617) 676-8206 SEATTLE, WASH.—Vance, Davics, Roberts, Reid & Anderson 100 West Harrison Plaza .Seattle, Washington 98119 Tele. #(206) 285-3610 CHICAGO, ILL.—Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, 111. 60603 Tele. #(312)263-6330 34/LOG/April1978 DCm'TGIVE UPTHE SHIPS Seafarers Will Crew LHC Capricorn SIU members will soon be man­ ning another liquified natural gas carrier. She is the 936-foot LNG Capricorn, an identical sistership to the SIU manned LNG Aquarius and the LNG Aries. The Aquarius and Aries, re­ spectively, were the first and sec­ ond LNG vessels ever built in the United States. Like her two sisterships, the LNG Capricorn was built at the General Dynamics Shipyard in Quincy, Mass. for Energy Corp. She will run from Indonesia to Japan with a capacity of 125,000 cubic meters of LNG. The liquid cargo is carried in the vessel's five refrigerated' circular tanks at a temperature of 265 degrees below zero fahrenheit. Any Seafarer who seeks a job on any LNG under contract to the SIU, must first participate in the Lundeberg School's LNG upgrad­ ing program. By the end of this year, the SIU may have as many as 10 LNG ships under contract, providing an important source of employment for SIU members for years to come. The SIU urges its members to get the needed LNG training as soon as possible as an added aspect to job security. For more information on the LNG pro­ grams held regularly at the Lunde­ berg School, contact your local Union hall or see page 37 of this Log. \ �ife" Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters MAR. 1-31, 1978 *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 e 0 15 6 4 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 12 50 0 0 0 0 o 6 5 4 6 H 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 17 10 13 11 0 7 39 6 0 64 107 80 2 0 3 0 0 0 4 17 50 1 166 Port ' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 1 0 8 9 11 3 7 1 18 1 0 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 9 4 0 13 3 0 0 0 2 9 15 0 2 0 0 0 2 5 16 74 0 3 39 10 0 27 50 76 3 68 0 1 0 3 15 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 8 20 1 0 0 0 21 14 77 3 0 15 0 5 0 96 20 154 55 255 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 ^ 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ^ 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 i 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 1 7 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 Port •X All Groups Class A Class B Class C OECK DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia ••A **REGISTERED ON BEACH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk . Tampa ...;v^.:-. 'if/1:;.... ^^^ Mobile New Orleans ................4.... ^ Jacksonville . . . .. , San FranciscyJ'.-.^'I'.H'VVS":*;'. fc" Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah .... Totals 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 i 11 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 o 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 2 1 4 0 lo 22 0 0 0 0 0 '-"2 0 XVQ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 i 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ® 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 8 0 11 2 6 19 36 Totals All Departments 123 82 192 56 76 77 172 *'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 61 295 S. J. Alpedo Your sister, Leanona G. Luongo, asks that you contact her at 1900 35th St. North, St. Petersburg, Fla. 33713. William Brack Your wife, Marie, asks that you get in touch with her at 1860 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, Ft, Lauderdale, Fla. 33313 or call (305) 735-2072. She says it is very urgent. Carlos Canales and Robert Meadow-Croft Archie Bell would like you to call him collect at (714) 264-1025. Fred Hattaway Mrs. Margaret Hattaway asks that you contact her at 3013 Pickell Dr., Mobile, Ala. George Mike Krieg Ms. Judy Vincent asks that you con­ tact her at 14521 54th Drive N.E., Marysville, Wash. 98270 or call (206) 659-5346. Lairo Randazza Your mother asks that you call her at (617) 283-4084. Jim Sivley John F. Williams would like you to write him at 4707 McKinney, Houston, Tex. 77023 or call (713) 923-1758. Cove Holding W-2s SlU-contractcd Cove Shipping Inc. is holding 1977 W-2s for the following Seafarers because the Post Othcc is un­ able to forward them to current mailing addresses. Anyone listed below should get in touch with Guy Siciliano, chief accountant, Cove Shipping, Inc., Wall Street Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10005, telephone (212) 422-3355. Social Security Number Name Basa, R. E. 050-26-7069 298-30-0221 Davis, L, 384-14-9575 Johnson, E. D. 028-34-4560 Kelley, Jr. J. D. Kofou, J. W. 281-42-8459 LcClair, L. W. 335-32-9845 556-28-9884 Meredith, R. 317-20-0797 Moran, F. J. 099-48-6254 Pomair, C. W. 549-84-7160 Shaibi, K. 465-72-3922 E Wicker, Jr. R. 050-44-2478 Williams, R. Jeff Davis Committee Rose City Committee Recertified Bosun George Annis ( left) ship's chairman of the SS Jeff Davis (Waterman) is with part of the Ship's Committee recently at a payoff at the MOTBY Dock in Bayonne, N.J. They are (I. to r.): Chief Steward Ralph Collier, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate Jerry Z. Miller, and Deck Delegate Leonard Karalunas. Wilmington Port Agent Luige lovino (2nd right) poses with part of the Ship's Committee of the ST Rose City (Westchester Marine). They are, from the left; Steward Delegate R. Devine; Recertified Bosun Billy Scott, ship's chairman, and Chief Steward D. Frounfelter, secretary-reporter. The tanker paid off on Mar. 13. April 1978/ LOG / 35 �r Hard Work Will Get Broussard His 2nd Ass#. Eng, License Despite being named after a guy who spun quite a few miracles while leading his people to the Promised Land, noth­ ing miraculous has ever happened to Moses Broussard. Just the opposite. Anything Moses Broussard has gotten or achieved in life, he has had to work for. And right now, he's working very hard to achieve his license as a 2nd Assistant Engineer. Broussard, a seaman since 1950, has been spending upwards of 50 hours a week in classroom study at the MEBA District 2 School of Marine Engineering and Navigation in Brooklyn in prepara­ tion for his Coast Guard exam. The 51-year old seafarer, an ex-SIU member now sailing with MEBA Dis­ trict 2, spends countless hours more studying on his own. Broussard, who has had his 3rd as­ sistant's license since 1967, is typical of a lot of guys trying to upgrade their sea­ faring skills. He doesn't possess a great deal of formal education. It has been more than 30 years since he closed the book on high school. And as a result, getting back into the routine of attend­ ing class and studying, even if it is only for a few months, is very difficult. Ron Spencer, head of MEBA's School of Engineering, said that Brous­ sard "is a very conscientious student." But, he said Broussard is having some problems with reading comprehension. Moses Broussard The Odds Are in Your Favor! Spencer added, though, that problems with reading comprehension are prev­ alent throughout the maritime industry, and for that matter, throughout the en­ tire country. He explained that the Coast Guard licensing exam is multiple choice, which he describes as the "least desirable" type of exam. He said that a seaman may really know his business and might make a fine engineer. But because he has trouble with reading comprehen­ sion, he may not be able to pass the Coast Guard exam. Spencer suid, however, that reading problems can be overcome. He said that the SIU, through the Lundeberg School, and MEBA, with its educational pro­ grams, are providing the means to suc­ ceed. He said, "the only thing one of our members really needs to move up in this industry is desire. "If a guy wants something bad enough, and is willing to work for it, he's going to achieve it. I've seen it hap­ pen over and over again." Spencer said, "around the School, we like to think that we perform a few miracles every day." Well, that may be so. But if Moses Broussard goes back to his home in Las Vegas toting a 2nd Assistant Engineer's license under his arm, it won't be a miracle. It will be the results of a guy with desire, who was not afraid to take on a new challenge. After all, Moses Broussard needs to save all the miracles he can for Nevada's infamous one armed bandits. I SAB Rules on 'C| I Classified Men | In November the Seafarers Appeals Board ruled that effective Jan. 3, 1978, "C classification seamen may only reg­ ister and sail as entry ratings in only one department." The Board took the action to insure that the Union will be able to maintain sufficent manpower for each shipboard department. The ruling will also enable these seamen to get sufficient seatime in one department for the purpose of upgrading to a higher rating in that department. Alex Stephens Committee Paying off on Mar. 29 at Pier 6. Brooklyn, N.Y. is the Ship's Committee of the SS Alex Stephens (Waterman). From left are: Engine Delegate 8. W. Lewis; Chief Steward R. J. Liegel, secretary-reporter; Recertified Bosun Carl Francum, ship's chairman; Deck Delegate Mike Kuithe, and Steward Delegate C. W. Tarver. . Overseas Aleutian Committee Want to be a high school Graduate? Want to earn your high school Diploma? Then come to the Harry Lundeberg School Sign up for the GED Program. 95% of the GED students at HLS have earned their diplomas. We'll help you earn your diploma, too—just like we've helped more than 1000 other GED graduates so far. At HLS you can bet on success! To enroll in the high school equivalency program at HLS, see your SlU Representative. Or write to: HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL Academic Education Department Piney Point, Maryland 20674 36 / LOG / ApriI1978 N.Y. Patrolman George Ripoll (seated right) listens on Mar 31 at a payoff to Steward Delegate Charles Locke (standing right). The rest of the Ship's Com­ mittee of the ST Overseas Aleutian (Maritime Overseas) are (I to r) • Recertified Bosun Dave La France, ship's chairrran; Engine Deleaate Ben Balerio; Deck Delegate N. De Lo Santos, and crewmember OS Vinnv Ribaudo. The tanker swallowed the anchor at Stapleton Anchorage SI NY �HLS UPGRADING CLASS SCHEDULE 1978 Belotc is complete list of all upgrading courses, and their starting dates, that are available for SIV members in 1978. These include courses for deep sea.Great Lakes and inland waters. SIV members should be aware that certain courses may be added or dropped from the schedule as the need arises. However, the Log will try to keep you abreast of these changes. For further information regarding the courses offered at the Lundeberg School, members ^ should contact their local SlU representative, or write to the Lundeberg School Vocational Edu­ cation Department, Piney Point, Md. 20674. or call the School at (301) 994-0010 Towboat Operator Scholarship Program iviay 29 Towboat Operator Western Rivers August 7 Towboat Operator Inland & Oceans August 28 Mate & Master September 25 Pilot May 15 QMED FOWT May 11 July 10 August 31 October 16 November 23 Pumproom, Maintenance & Operation October 9 Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems June 2 Chief Steward (maximum I student per class) May 1 May 29 June 26 July 24 August 21 September 18 October 16 November 13 December 11 Chief Cook and Cook & Baker (maximum 2 students for Chief Cook and 2 students for Cook & May 1 May 13 May 29 he • .':-r r-Vi^ Diesel Engineer July 31 Welding May 1 May 13 May 29 June 12 June 26 July 10 July 24 August 7 August 21 September 4 September 18 October 2 October 16 October 30 November 13 November 27 December 11 December 22 Able Seaman May 1 June 12 July 10 August 17 September 18 November 13 Quartermaster October 16 April 1978 / LOG / 37 �Richard Bundrkk Seafarer Richard Bundrick graduated from the February AB class at the Harry Lundeberg School. He was in the trainee program at HLS in 1975. m y V Brother Brundrick, • who was born in Germany, has his firefighting, lifeboat, and cardio-pulmonary tickets. He re­ sides in Fayetteville, Ark. and .ships out of Gulf ports. Ken Pevny Seafarer Ken Pevny has been .sail­ ing with the SIU since graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School's trainee program in 1975. He returned ^ to the School last ^ February for his A B endorsement, also earning his firefight­ ing, lifeboat, and cardio-pulmonary tickets. Brother Pevny was born in Butte, Mont, and now lives and ships out of the port of Seattle. Ben Adams Terry Cowans Seafarer Terry Cowans, a trainee at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974, upgraded to AB at the School in January, 1978. He has his fire fighting ticket. Born in Mo. bile, Brother Cowans now lives in Trichard, Ala., and ships out of the port of New Orleans. Seafarer Ben A dams completed the trainee program at the Harry Lun­ deberg School in 19 76. He's been .sailing as an FOWT .since he took the upgrading course at r the School in 1977. Brother Adams also has the firefighting, lifeboat, and cardio-pulmonary tickets. Born in Savannah, Ga., he now resides in Ellabell, Ga. and ships out of the port of Jacksonville. Mike Drummond Seafarer Mike Drummond com­ pleted the trainee course at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. He re­ turned to the School in 1977, upgrading to FOWT and earn­ ing his firefighting, lifeboat, and cardio-pulmonary tickets at that time. Brother Drummond was born in Detroit and ships out of Hous­ ton, where he now re.sides. Glenn Bamman Seafarer Glenn Bamman has been .sailing with the SIU since graduating from the entry trainee program at the Harry Lunde­ berg School in 1974. He returned to the School in 1977 to upgrade to assi.stant cook and also earned firefighting, lifeboat, and cardio-pulmonary tickets. Brother Bamman was born in Ft. Meade, Md. and makes his home in Kings Park, L.L, N.Y. He ships out of the port of New York. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life From Coolidge to Carter, ttte Meetcins Clan Sails On Around the historic James River and the expansive waters of Norfolk harbor, the name of Meek ins has been a wellknown handle since the days of Calvin Coolidge. The way things look now, the name Meekins will continue to be well-known around Norfolk's tug cir­ 1^^ VO :•» • » :•» cles long after Jimmy Carter hangs up his political spikes. The tradition of this family making its living in and around Norfolk harbor started in 1920 with William F. Meekins. He was hardly 15 years old at the time. For 50 years after, until his rer-- ^ ;.fc. ^ ^ --••IIJ Upgrading pays off when its time to pay off. These courses begin at HLS in June Abls Seaman—June 12 Lifeboat—June 8, June 22, July 6 LNG—June 26 Tankerman—June 8, June 22, July 6 Welding—June 12, June 26 Chief Steward—June 26 tirement on a Union pension in 1970, he made his living working on tugboats. The better part of his career he spent working with SlU-contracted McAllis­ ter Bros, out of Norfolk. Now 72 years of age and in good health, the elder Meekins makes his home in^Columbia, N.C. Next in line in this family of SIU Boatmen' are William's two sons, Lora, 52, and"Jam^s Monroe M'ec4CTns,!>S0. Lora has been working in Norfolk harbor since 1947 after serving for six years in the U.S. Coast Guard Amphibi­ ous Division, including service in World War II. Of his more than 30 years working on tugs, 26 of them have been with McAllister. His years with the company make him the top man on McAllister's seniority list. In addition, Lora, who sails captain, is a charter member of the former SIUaffiliated Inland Boatmen's Union. And he helped the Union organize Norfolk's tugmen for the SIU. James Meekins, better known as Monroe Meekins, is a 34-year veteran of Norfolk harbor. Most of that time has been spent with SlU-contracted INLAND cw Curtis Bay Towing. Like his brother, Monroe sails as a captain. The latest Meekins to make his pres­ ence known in Norfolk harbor is Mon­ roe's 21-year old son, William, who bears his grimddaddy's name. William; tbotigh, has had it easier in learning his trade than his father, uncle, and grandfather. He is a graduate of the Lundeberg School Deckhand/ Tankerman Entry Training Program. Also, he achieved his AB's endorse­ ment through the Lundeberg School. There is nothing stopping him from going back to the School again to get a license in the wheelhouse. Presently, the younger Meekins is sailing AB for McAllister. Among the four of them, the Meekins clan has accumulated nearly 125 years of tugboat experience in Norfolk har­ bor. If all the Meekins and their off­ spring stay in the tugboat business, who knows who'll be in the White House by the time they all retire. Maybe Jimmy Carter, III. (only 1 Student per class) Chief Cook—June 12, June 26 (only 2 students per class) Cook and Baker—June 12, June 26 (only 2 students per olass) Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems—June 2 To enroll see your SIU Representative More Money 38 / LOG / April 1978 A Better Job More Job Security J... The Meekins brothers, Lora, left, and James Monroe, have worked in Norfolk Harbor for over 30 years. �Donated $100 or More To SPAD Since Beginnings of 1978 members and other concerned individuals, 224 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to tie eafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1978. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions. SPAD is the Union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Six who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, one has contributed $300, one has given $500, and one $600. The Log runs the SPAD Honor Rolls because the Union feels that our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of maritime workers are to be protected. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) NOTE: Each month's SPAD Honor Roll contains the names of those individuals who have given $100 or more as of the last Friday of the previous month. Adams, W. Adamson, R. Air,R. Algina, J. AUen,J. Amat, K. Ammann, W. Anderson, D. Anderson, E. Antici, M. Appleby, D. Aronica, A. Atkinson, D. Aumiller, R. Bauer, C. Beeching, M. Beiglond, B. Bjomsson, A. Blackwell, J. Blultt, J. Bluitt,T. Bonser, L. Boyne, D. Brady, J. Br^d, IL , Brown, G. Brown, I. Brown, I. Bryant, N. Bucci, P. Bufiinton, O. Campbell, A. Carr, J. Cavaicanti, R. Cherup, N. Cinquemano, A. Coffey, J. ColierIII,J. Comstock, P. Conklln, K. Cookmans, R. Corder, J. Costa, F. Costango, J. Costango, G. Craig, J. Curtis, T. Dallas, C. Dalman, G. Davis, J. Debarrios, M. DeChamp, A. Del Moral, A. Di Domenico, J. Diaz, R. DiGiorgio, J. Doak, W. Dobbins, D. Dolan,J. Donovan, P. Drozak, F. Ducote, C. Dudley, K. Dwyer, J. Dyer, A. Eschukor, W. Evans, J. F«Hz,F.,..,,,, Fanning, R. Fay, J. Fergus, S. Filer, W. Firth, R. Fletcher, B. Florous, C. Frank, S. Frazier, J. Frounfelter, D. Gallagher, L. Gard, C. Gavin, J. George, J. Gimbert, R. Glenn, J. Gobrukouich, S. Graham, E. $600 Honor Roll Pomerlane, R. $500 Honor Roll Antich, J. $300 Honor Roll Chartier, W. $200 Honor Roll Ahmed, F. Bernstein, A. Ellis, P. Hagerty, C. McCullough, L. Pow, J. Grepo, P. Guillen, A. Hager, B. Hall, P. HaU, W. Hamblet, A. Harris, W. Hauf,M. Heniken, E. Higgins, J. Home, H. Houlihan, M. Hurley, M. lovino, L. Ipsen, L. Jacobs, R. Johnson, R. Jolley, R. Jones, C. Kastina, T. Kenny, L. Klrby,M. Kitchens, B. Koflowich, W. Krittiansen, J. Lankford, J. Lee, K. I^elonek, L, Lesnansky, A. Lewin, A. Libby, H. Lindsey, H. Loleas, P. Lombardo, J. Long, L. Lunsford, J. Macmberg, D. Malesskey, G. Mann, C. Marchaj, R. McCarthy, L. McNccly, J. McCartney, G. McCorvey, D. McEIroy, E. McKay, M. McKay, R. McKay, R. Meacham, H. Meffert, R. Mollard, C. Mongelli, F. Moore, J. Morris, W. Morrison, J. MuU, C. Murray, R. Myers, H. Nash,W. Nelson, D. Nihom, W. Novak, A. Olivera, W. Olson, F. Paczkowski, S. SPAD Honor Roll •• ,-<•10^-,: r SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPADI 675 FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11232 Date. S.S. No. , Contributor's Name. .Book No. Address City __ .State. .Zip Code I acknowledge and understand that SPAD is a separate segregated fund established and administered by my Union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions, and I have the right to refuse to make any contribution without fear of reprisal. I may contribute such amount as I may volun­ tarily determine and I herewith contribute the sum of . This contribution constitutes my voluntary act and I am to to receive a copy of this receipt showing the amount of my contribution. A copy of SPAD's report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. Signature of Solicitor Soliciiur's No. Pagano, J. Papuchis, S. Passapera, F. Pclfrey, M. Perez, J. Petak, P. Pretare, G. Prevas, P. Raines, R. Randazza, L. Ratcliffe, C. Reck, L. Regan, F. Reinosa, J. Reza, O. Richoux, J. Roades, O. Roberts, J. Rodriguez, R. Rondo, C. Royal, F. Rung, J. Sacco, M. Sacco, J. Salazar, H. Sanchez, M. Sapp, C. Schabland, J. Scheard, H. Schwartz, A. Seagord, E. Selzer, R. Selzer, S. Shaw, L. Sigler,M. Smith, B. Smith, L. Somerville, G. Soresi, T. Spencer, G. Stalgy, R. Stearns, B. Stravers, L. Suentic, S. 1978 Surrick, R. Swain, C. Tanner, C. Taylor, F. Thaxton, A. Thomas, F. Thomas, J. Thorbjorsen, S. m rV*.. Port $ Tilley,J. Todd, R. Troy, S. Turner, B. Vanvoorhees, C. Velandra, D. Velez, R. Walker, T. Ward,M. Webb, J. Whitmer, A. Williams, L. Wilson, C. Wolf, P. Yarmola, J. Zcloy, J. Transindiana CommiH-ee ••• 'iAs ir^\ N.Y. Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated) makes out a dues receipt on Mar. 28 for Chief Steward Walter Fitch (2nd right), secretary-reporter of the ST Transindiana (Seatrain). The rest of the Ship's Committee are (I. to r.): Re­ certified Bosun Julio Delgado, ship's chairman; Engine Delegate John Lincoln, and Deck Delegate E. Vargas. The payoff took place in Weehawken, N.J. April 1978 / LOG / 39 �The Tankerman Endorsement Your Ticket To For Boatmen, a sure way to move ahead fast is having an endorse­ ment as tankerman. This is a very responsible job, and the Coast Guard examination for it can be very hard. With expert help, though, boatmen can learn the skills and in­ formation they need to pass the exam and to get good jobs as tankermen. This kind of help is available at the Harry Lundeberg School. First of all, the instructors help each student to learn the facts and figures he'll need to do well on the Coast Guard test. But most important, they also teach each student the practical skills they'll need to handle the tankerman job safely and efficiently. A big part of the course is on-thejob training. Tankermen who grad­ uate from HLS learn by doing, so they know how to work safely, how to meet environmental regulations and how to handle fuels and oils expertly before they go to work as LOG fWflcMl Pcibllcjiion 'if ilu- So.»fdrcrs luicffMtiotiHl Ufbon • Alldr>iit. Culf, I jkes jfuJ Inljnil Wju-r*, Dislriii • Al L (,"l() tankermen. They handle emergen­ cies, practice needed skills and learn to avoid mistakes by working aboard the HLS tank barge. When these graduates report to their jobs, they are ready and able to take care of both the routine duties and the unexpected events. The tankerman course is helping SIU Boatmen protect the environ­ ment, too. Environmental rules and safe work practices are taught all through the course. Companies which employ tankermen know how important this kind of training is. Allied Towing Corporation is a good Security APRIL 1978 example of this. "The Lundeberg School trains the men better than we can," says Jim Harrell, Allied's vice president in charge of person­ nel. "It would take us six to eight months to give tankermen the kind of safety training they get in a few weeks at the school." Because of their excellent training, boatmen who graduate from the tankerman course at HLS find it very easy to get a job and to earn good wages. In addition, their tankerman ticket means job security because so much of the cargo on the waterways is fuel and oil. Trained, responsible Daniel O'Rourke and Stephen Homka work in the barge's pumproom to line up the cargo transfer system. tankermen are needed in the indus­ try. They earn top dollar for their skills. They are very valuable em­ ployees of the company they work for. Because the towing industry needs so many skilled tankermen, HLS offers the tankerman course every two weeks. So it is possible for boat­ men to attend the course at their convenience. The course takes four­ teen days to complete, and the Coast Guard gives the exam right on the HLS campus. This means that you can come to the school, learn every­ thing you need to know to be a skilled and safe worker in just two weeks, and leave with your endorse­ ment in your hand—in two weeks you're ready for a better job and a bigger paycheck. And most im­ portant, you have the skills and the know-how to advance your career in an industry that's growing fast and that needs you and your skills. Allied's vice president Harrell summed up the advantages of com­ ing to HLS for a tankerman ticket when he said, "It gives the Boatmen a real career and good money, and it brings Allied nothing but good results, too." Arthur Mallory operates the valves during OJT in unloading procedures. V -f HLS trainees maneuver the cargo hose to secure it to the dock manifold. For these students, the tankerman course is a big step ahead in their career— when ihey pass the tankerman test, they qualify for the endorsement as soon as they complete the work time required by the Coast Guard. Upgrader William Babbit logs in engine data aboard the HLS tank barge. Rudel Ramage takes ullage in the forward tank of the HLS tank barge Harry. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1978 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES MURPHY: CONGRESS MUST ACT FAST TO HELP U.S. FLEET SUP CALLS JOINT CONFERENCE DROZAK HITS NAVY BUDGET BID FOR NON-COMBAT SHIPS VOTING BEGINS ON MERGER OF SIU, AGLIWD AND MC&S 3 DIE, 12 INJURED AT EXXON REFINERY, COMPANY FINED $1200 EMPTY STEERING ENGINE ROOM: A CAUSE OF $8.5 M DAMAGES BRAND CALLS FOR NATIONAL CARGO POLICY BUS SHIPMENTS SHOW NEED FOR U.S. MARITIME POLICY TI: ‘RUNAWAYS’ POLICY HURTS TAXPAYER, TRADE, DEFENSE POSTAL ACT TO REQUIRE U.S. SHIPS TROY: USE MERCHANT MARINE TO AID, BUILDIP NAVY SEAPOWER OIL SPILLS SPUR IMCO TREATY ON ANTI-POLLUTION RULES CONGRESS APPROVES SUBSIDY BOOST FOR US MERCHANT MARINE HOUSE BILL URGES MERCHANT MARINE, NAVY COOPERATION ENERGY DEPARTMENT SETS HEARING ON EL PASO II PROJECT ON THE AGENDA IN CONGRESS OCEAN MINING BILL AWAITS SENATE ACTION FEDERAL AGENCIES HEARINGS… ‘INVOLVEMENT IS THE KEY’ POINTS OUT ONE DELEGATE AT THE SECOND IOT CONFERENCE DELEGATES IMPRESSED WITH HLS COURSES FLAG-OF-CONVENIENCE SHIP HAS WORST SPILL IN HISTORY PROGRESS TOWARD UNITY: 1978 A CLOSE LOOK AT DOT AND MARITIME A ‘DON’T BUY’ MARTIN GUITARS VEGA BANJOS BOYCOTT IS LAUNCHED YOUR TICKET TO JOB SECURITY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1978 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 40, No. 4 1978 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c3d81f90a5d51118880e25e671dae59c.PDF 489371122fa5d573b69111852756fc76 PDF Text Text "•r Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO 18 Boatmen Get Towboat Licenses at HLS APRIL 1979 4 xgy '1^4^ Pages 14-15 A Great Fitout on Lakes Pages 25-28 I Look At How SlU, MCS Merger Is Working Out Pages 19-22 Battle Brewing Over Maritime Authorizations Bill Page 3 T" ;.:r •.••••' • ^ .o,^. „v.-, •' . .->.•<••• tA'-- • - Harbor Tug, Terence Smith, Latest Addition to inland Fleet 'Eii'iyii!pj,":nti Page 5 �[,f. New Bill Would Halt Scheme to Export Alaska Oil Consumer, Citizen Groups Leading Fight to Save North Slope Oil for U.S. Use. A broad crosssection of U.S. labor, consumer and public interest groups, instrumental in pressuring the Carter Administra­ tion into last months announce­ ment that they were temporarily tabling plans to export Alaskan oil, arc continuing efforts to get the issue settled once and for all. Many of these organizations have rallied behind a bill Rep. Stewart B. McKinney (R-Conn.) recently in­ troduced in Congress. The bill would extend and strengthen restric­ tions on the export of Alaska North Slope crude as spelled out in an amendment to the Export Admini­ stration Act, sponsored by the Connecticut congressman in 1977. "When offering this measure," Rep. McKinney said, referring to the 1977 amendment, "I agreed to limit the export restriction to a period of two years because, despite a history of noncooperation by the North Slope producers ... oppo­ nents of my amendment assured me that a domestic distribution system for Alaskan oil would be well on the Paul Hall way to completion at the end of that period. "This has not happened," McKin­ ney said when introducing the more stringent H.R. 3301 in the House. "At a time when this country is faced with shortages of heating and aviation fuels, is attempting the expansion of a strategic petroleum reserve and is considering the cancellation of weekend gasoline sales, the export of Alaskan oil goes beyond reason ..." The new bill is designed to fulfill the intent of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act which targeted Alaskan oil for domestic use. It states that the President can authorize the export or exchange of Alaskan North Slope oil only if: • such export will not diminish the quantity or quality of crude in the US.; • within three months of such exports the cost of imported oil to U.S. refiners is reduced and the price of oil to U.S. consumers, decreased. The measure stipulates these cost items must be verified by a semi­ annual government audit. • the exports are made under a terminable contract, and; • the exports are necessary to protect national security. 0X0. The Future Is Never Secure he toughest kind of guy to beat is the guy who keeps coming at his opponent no matter how much he gets hit. He won't win all his fights. But he'll win most of them and learn from all of them. And one thing for sure, win lose or draw, his opponents will respect him because they know that they have been in a fight. We should all be proud of the fact that this is the kind of reputation the SlU has built in the labor movement and throughout our industry. We have gained this reputation not so much out of desire, but out of necessity. Because in our industry, survival, much less prosperity, is a day-to-day struggle. In other words, we can never be sure that what we have today will be there for us tomorrow. It doesn't work that way in maritime. The plain and simple fact is that we have to fight hard and work hard in many areas both to protect what we already have achieved as well as to improve ourselves across-the-board. But as the saying goes, it's easier said than done. And a look at some of the issues we are involved in this month—as outlined in detail in this issue of the Log—is as good an example as any of what 1 am talking about. For instance, SIU members crewed another new LNG ship this month, the LNG Libra. She is the eighth American-flag liquid natural gas carrier. It is much to our credit that SIU members man all eight of them. We also crewed up another new tug this month, the Terence Smith, in the port of New Orleans. The manning of these two vessels is extremely important to us. It represents progress for the Union. It means more jobs for SIU members. But at the same time as SIU crews were going aboard these new additions to our deep sea and inland fleets, the Union became embroiled in a struggle to maintain the jobs of SIU members on nine Military Sealift Command tankers. The tankers involved are five T-5's and four Columbia class vessels. In all they represent more than 160 jobs for this membership. » We are in danger of losing them because, in competitive bidding, a nonSi U company came in as the low bidder to operate the ships for MSC. We feel that there were many improprieties in the bids. And we are doing everything possible, within the law, to have the bids set aside. We will fight to maintain our jurisdiction on these ships. But the fact T The President must present his reasons for authorizing an Alaskan oil exchange or export to both Houses of Congress. Both must approve the plan within 60 days for it to be enacted. The comprehensive measure also sets conditions under which Alaskan crude can be exported to Mexico or Canada and provisions guiding the circumstances of a possible emer­ gency sale of Alaskan oil "to a friendly state." A long list of labor and consumer organizations support the bill. Included are the Consumer Federa­ tion of America; the Citizen/ Labor Energy Coalition; the Consumer Energy Council of America and the Environmental Policy Center. The AFL-CIO Executive Council and the Federation's Maritime Trades Department have also voiced strong support of the bill. The bill, said MTD Executive Secretary-Treasurer Jean Ingrao, "is in the best interests of the American people." It will protect vital domes­ tic oil supplies; keep the U.S. from becoming increasingly dependent on unstable foreign countries for oil, and safeguard tanker and shoreside employment opportunities for American workers. Major opponents of the measure are the Administration's Energy Secretary James Schlesinger, and the oil companies involved in production of crude on Alaska's North Slope. The oil companies want "to save a few pennies per barrel in transportation costs," exporting the oil. Rep. McKinney said. Sohio, Phillips Petroleum, Arco and Exxon all recorded "recordbreaking" earnings ranging between 30 and 134 percent last year. Those profit increases were attributed to North Slope production, McKinney told fellow congressmen. Clearly, the oil companies have been concerned, all along, with lining their own pockets, not with the energy needs of the American people or U.S. national security. "Are you willing," Rep. McKin­ ney demanded of his colleagues in Congress, " to inform your consti­ tuents that this Congress is allowing the export of domestically produced crude oil, increasing its reliance on imported crude and foxesaking the intent of theTrans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act in order to allow theNorth Slope producers to further increase their earnings by reducing oil transportation costs?" that we have to fight to do so is a prime indication that we can take nothing for granted in our business. The future is never completely secure. Another issue of grave importance that we are involved in this month is the brewing battle over the Maritime Authorizations bill. This bill is crucial to our industry because it mandates the amount of government subsidy money the industry will receive for the next fiscal year. There was a time when the Authorizations bill—which must be voted on every year—would move through Congress with hardly a dissenting vote. But times have changed. Anything and everything concerning maritime meets with stiff resistance in Congress today. And the Maritime Authorizations bill is no exception. We are hopeful that we will be successful in getting a strong Authorizations bill through Congress this year. But again, we have to fight to make it so. No one is going to present u'S with the pork chops. We have to take care of our own business our own way. There is no question that our industry—and the SIU as a part of it—is faced with many difficult problems. But it's nothing really new to us. Throughout our history, we have had to fight for everything we have ever achieved. It's just that we can't stop fighting if we expect to continue progressing. Overall, the SIU has done well in the face of adversity. Despite the fact that the maritime industry as a whole is shrinking, we have grown as an organization and we have expanded the scope of our representation. Years ago, the SIU represented only deep sea sailors on cargo ships. But today, we represent deep sea people of all types. Lakes seamen, dredge boatmen, and tug and towboatmen from all areas of the nation. In addition to this, our merger with the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union last year has worked out extremely well for both unions. The success of this merger has proven once again that American seamen are all brothers. And that in the long run, unlicensed seamen in this country would be better off under the banner of one strong, united union. As we look to the future, brothers, the road toward continued progress will not be an easy one to travel. And if we expect to be successful, there must be a total effort on the parts of everyone concerned in our Union. We have the tools to get the job done. We have a good legislative staff in Washington. We have the finest educational opportunities for seamen anywhere in the country at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point. We have a strong leadership and a good solid hard working membership. The most important thing though is participation. We have the programs to build on for the future. But to be successful in the long run, it is up to us to make these programs work. This means supporting SPAD. It means upgrading in Piney Point. And it means helping the Union out in our efforts to organize non-union seamen and boatmen. It is not going to be an easy job. But the efforts we put forth today willl pay off for us all in the years ahead. on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, Aa-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave Brooklyn N'Y 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 41, No.4, April 1979. (ISSN #0160-2047) orooKiyn, IN,T. 2 / LOG / April 1979 �i I > SlU Set for Battle Over Mctritiitie Authoritations Bill Expected McCloskey Amendments Would Cut Heart Out of CDS Program I n an instant replay of last year, Rep. Paul McCloskey (R-Calif) is expected to introduce at least three damaging amendments to the crucial Maritime Appropriations Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1980 when floor debate on the bill begins in May. The proposed budget for the U.S. maritime industry, as formulated by the Maritime Administration, totals $398.8 million for Fiscal 1980. That sum breaks down into: $101 million for the construction dif­ ferential subsidy (CDS) program; $256 million for the operating differential subsidy (ODS) program; $16 million for maritime research and development activities and; $25.8 million for maritime educa­ tion and training expenses. The primary target of McCloskey's planned attack is the con­ struction differential subsidy pro­ gram. This indispensable program provides funding for the cost difference between building a new vessel in a U.S. shipyard and building one abroad. McCloskey, the ranking minority member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, wants to eliminate the entire $101 million CDS appropriation. He also wants to cut 30 percent of the Maritime Administration's operat­ ing expenses in connection with the CDS program. In addition, McCloskey is at­ tempting to get Congress to allow subsidized U.S. operators to pur­ chase vessels constructed in a foreign shipyard, a practice that is now prohibited by law. "CDS is a burden," McCloskey said in a "Dear Colleague" letter seeking support for the subsidy cutbacks from fellow Congressmen. It weighs heavily, he continued, "not only on the taxpayers who must subsidize U.S. shipyards in com- Carter Sets May 22, 1979 As National Maritime Day \ By The President of The United States of America "The influence and the importance of the American Merchant Marine extends well beyond our thriving ports. It affects all Americans. Our Merchant Marine carries the products of our farms and factories to consumers in our domestic trades, among our fifty States and possessions, and links the U.S. industrial and agricultural heartland with our overseas trading partners. Most of the gross tonnage carried in U.S. foreign trade is vvaterborne. "In addition to their vital role in commerce and trade, America's shipping and shipbuilding industries have distinguished themselves in providing logistic and combat support to our armed forces in times of war. "The men and women of our Merchant Marine can be justly proud of their contributions to our Nation's economy and national defense. In these dual roles, American seafarers have carried out their re­ sponsibilities with great dedication and ability. "In recognition of the importance of the American Merchant Marine, the Congress, by joint resolution of May 20, 1933 (48 Stat. 73, 36 U.S.C. 145), designated May 22 of each year as National Maritime Day in commemoration of the departure from Savannah, Georgia, on that date in 1819 of the SS SAVANNAH on the first transatlantic voyage by any steamship and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its appropriate observance. "NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our American Merchant Marine on May 22, 1979, by displaying the flag of the U nited States at their homes and other suitable places, and I reqi'.est that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day." JIMMY CARTER INDEX Legislative News Alaska Oil Battle Page 2 SlU in Washington ... Pages 9-10 Fight Over Maritime Authorizations Page 3 Union News Improving Seamen's Care at USPHS Page 6 President's Report. Page 2 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Letters to Editor Pago 16 Brotherhood in Action ... Page 24 At Sea-Ashore Page 18 SPAD Checkoff Back Page U.S.C.G. Withdraws Rule on Tows Page 5 Great Lakes Picture •. Page 8 Inland Lines Page 6 "Plans Paid Oven $8>Million in 1 st Quarter ... Page 4 Bilateral Trade Agreements General News Ship's Digests Dispatcher's Reports: Great Lakes Inland Waters Deep Sea Page 17 Page 29 Page 37 Page 35 Page 34 Training Upgrading "A" Seniority Upgrading.. Page 39 Piney Point Grads ... Pages 12-13 Membership News New Pensioners Final Departures 18 Boatmen Get Licenses Tug Terence Smith Page 36 Page 32 Pages 14-15 Page 5 Special Features Special Supplement on " ' ' SlU, MCS Merger .-Pages,19-22r. Great Lakes Fitout ., Pages 25-28 petition with an oversupply of low cost foreign yards, but also to the U.S.-flag ship operators who are now required to purchase their ships in U.S. yards." During mark-up sessions on the bill, McCloskey was successful in getting a provision attached which would prohibit the award of CDS funds for any vessel unless it is offered for enrollment in the Sealift Readiness program. The Congressman's attempts to devastate the CDS funding program have already been turned back by the House Subcommittee on Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries. So were two other McCloskey-sponsored amendments. One would have barred operational subsidies unless manning levels were no more than 50 percent above the Coast Guard level. The other would have pre­ vented any funds from subsidized operators from going to the mari­ time research organizations which McCloskey claims engage in lobby­ ing for the merchant marine. McCloskey won't be deterred by this setback. His amendments will be closely scrutinized by the entire House as were similar McCloskey amendments in last year's fight for the Authorizations bill. Sponsors of the maritime appro­ priations legislation, including the House sponsor. Subcommittee chairman John Murphy and Sena­ tors Howard Cannon (D-Nevada) and Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) on the Senate side, have plenty of ammunition for the fight ahead. Witnesses in Favor Scores of witne.sses before both the House and Senate Subcom­ mittees have already testified in favor of the bill. Many, including subcommittee chairman Murphy, said the legisla­ tion does not go far enough. Murphy said the CDS appropria­ tion was a "marginal, slim hand-out to an industry that desperately needs to replace ships," and scored Mc­ Closkey for his efforts to cut the already "minimal, emasculated program." SlU Washington Representative Chuck Mollard, appearing before the House Subcommittee, extended the Union's support for the Authori­ zations bill. Even though Mollard agreed that the funds tapped were "minimal," he said, "they are, however, necessary to continue the programs set out in the 1970 Merchant Marine Act." "The SIU is particularly pleased," Mollard continued, "that the U.S. may begin to develop a new genera­ tion of bulk vessels through the funds requested for FY 1980 ship construction." The need to revitalize the U.S.flag dry bulk fleet was cited as crucial by witnesses before both Congressional subcommittees. Herb Brand, president of the Transportation Institute, said the $101 million CDS authorization, "together with $23 million of carry­ over funds will be used to construct four ships; one LASH and three bulk carriers. The construction of these ships will provide the benefit of maintaining the shipyard mobiliza­ tion ba.se necessary to ensure the nation's defense and security." Virtually every representative of maritime labor and industry who spoke before the two Congressional subcommittees supported the Mari­ time Authorizations bill. Many testified that the ailing U.S. mer­ chant marine needed more than the legislation would provide. But no one agreed with Rep. McCloskey who sees the current maritime authorization legislation as a "golden opportunity," for the U.S. to take advantage of the "bargain" prices offered for new vessel construction in foreign ship­ yards and thereby "acquire a large merchant fleet at a fraction of the cost it would take to build it in U.S. yards." Edwin M. Hood of the Ship­ builders Council of America shot back at McCloskey for dismissing not only the plight of the U.S. maritime industry but the employ­ ment needs of thousands of Ameri­ can shipyard workers. "No other activity," Hood said, "creates such a wide diversity of employment in such a variety of other industries ... as does ship construction and repair." "Mr. McCloskey's avowed pur­ pose," he continued, "is to export this widespread activity through a deliberate diversion of merchant ship construction contracts to shipbuilders in other countries. Jobs for many thousands of skilled shipyard workers who now face unernployment would likewise be exported." The Congressman from Cali­ fornia has built his reputation on being the most consistent and caustic critic of a strong, U.S.-flag merchant marine. Those who strongly support the Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act, including the SIU and many other maritime labor and industry groups, have no intention of letting Mc­ Closkey draw and quarter this crucial bill. Marad OK's 2nd Elect. For Six Delta C-4's The U.S. Maritime Administration has approved the addition of a 2nd Electrician to the unlicensed engine de­ partment crews on Delta Lines six C-4 freighters. The ships involved include the Delta Columbia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Panama, Peru, and Delta Venezuela. The ships run from the U.S. East Coast to South America. The SIU requested ihaf the company put a 2nd Electrician on each of the ships nearly 10 months ago because of the workload. However, all manning increases on subsidized vessels must be approved by the Maritime Administra­ tion. It took Marad until this month to finally give approval for the extra man. Two months ago, Marad had ap­ proved the addition of a Passenger BR on these six vessels when they are carrying passengers. The ships have a capacity for 12 passengers. April 1979 / LOG / 3 ,• �: SlU Plans Paid Over $8 Million in 3 Months of '79 During the first three months of this year, the Union's Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans paid out over $8 million in benefits to SlU members—deep sea. Great Lakes and inland waters—and their dependents. The total figure is $8,368,057.16. These figures printed below demonstrate once again that job security is only one aspect of the overall security provided the SlU membership. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid January, February, March 1979 w i : : : t t SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily (s> $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits in Hospital . Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment Number of Benefits Amount Paid 26 521 218 72 17 13,636 3 383 89 $100,971.00 521.00 654.00 18,946.33 8,675.50 109,088.00 713.00 14,510.92 5,564.16 1,210 496 472 88 5 286 500,627.47 28,368.99 84,201.74 32,560.88 758.00 10,698.26 50 366 418 42 67 2 9 5 4,702 181,564.20 141,169.35 47,020.52 14,989.31 2,301.50 221.00 2,253.42 1,265.00 51,415.78 : : : i i : : PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums 23,203 207,410.28 9,486.21 3,801.21 8,095.23 1,907,576.06 SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN Pension TOTAL SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN 5,875 5,875 1,698,964.34 1,698,964.34 SEAFARERS VACATION PLAN Deep Sea Great Lakes Inland TOTAL SEAFARERS VACATION PLAN 2,135 799 771 3,705 3,359,126.07 938,247.86 464,142.83 4,761,516.76 32,783 $8,368,057.16 MEDICAL EXAMINATION PROGRAM . SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM BLOOD BANK PROGRAM SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT .... TOTAL SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN TOTAL WELFARE, PENSION & VACATION : 4 / LOG / April 1979 20 �.... - USCG Vi/gthdraws Bid to Seattle S-W&tch'Systegn on 600-Mile Tows Yielding to pressure from the SIU and other maritime unions, the Coast Guard announced last month that it was withdrawing its interpretive rule on the manning of uninspected towing vessels. The Coast Guard said the written comments and testimony they received were overwhelmingly opposed to the rule change. The Coast Guard s interpretive rule would have replaced the current threewatch standard for crews of uninspected towing vessels on voyages in excess of 600 miles with a 12 hour, two-watch standard (6 hours on, 6 off). When the proposal was first pub­ lished and comments invited by the Coast Guard, the SIU sent a letter to the agency blasting the suggested change in watch standards. "It is incredible," the Union ex­ claimed, "that the government agency responsible for promulgating regula­ tions to increase safety of life at sea could propose a rule which seeks to regress to safety standards that existed a half century ago." Congress recognized in 1936 that the two-watch system, in use at that time, placed vessels and crews in what they called "a constant state of jeopardy." Congress enacted the standard which exists today. That is a three-watch system for crews on vessels over 100 gross tons operating on the Great Lakes and on coastal and offshore waters (voyages of less than 600 miles are exempt). In addition to scrapping the latest in a run of attempts to amend the threewatch standard, which would have turned maritime safety back 50 years, the Coast Guard has pulled a propo.sal they had been considering defining "rest tirne" for licensed operators on unin­ spected towing vessels. The Union had argued that the term was meant to protect the vessel and the crew by providing the operator with enough "rest time" so that he was best able to perform his duties. The Coast Guard's proposal on rest time, the SIU said, would be a disservice to safety at sea because it is "unclear, inadequate, improper and totally meaningle.ss." The Coast Guard apparently agreed with that assessment. In withdrawing the proposal on rest time. Admiral J.B. Hayes, Coast Guard Commandant, said the agency had concluded "that publish­ ing a rule regarding what constitutes work time versus rest time would create more problems than it would solve," and "that no useful purpose would be served by issuance of this propo.sed rule." While gratified by the Coast Guard's decision on both the three-watch standard and the rest time proposals. the SIU hopes the agency will stop tinkering with operational work stand­ ards which arc already in the best safety interests of both crew and vessel. The Coast Guard could more profit­ ably spend its time by working to revamp those maritime standards which arc less than adequate to protect life and property at sea. AFL-CIO Launches ^Operation Price Watch' Program to Monitdr Living Costs A nationwide price monitoring effort was launched by the AFL-CIO earlier this month at a conference held in Washington which attracted more than 250 representatives from all sections of the nation's labor movement. "Frankly, we believe that mandatory, across-the-board controls on the price of everything and the income of everybody—in this period of time— would be more equitable and more enforceable. In fact, we believe that 'Operation Price Watch' will prove that point." SIU President Paul Hall—who is also the senior vice president on the AFLCIO Executive Council—was chairman of the opening session. The major speakers at the all-day conference included AFL-CIO President George Meany; Alfred E. Kahn, chairman of the President's Council on Wage & Price Stability; and Senator Howard M. Metzenbaum (D-Ohio), a leading critic of President's Carter's failure to stem runaway living costs. In outlining the scope of the Federa­ tion's "Operation Price Watch,"Meany said the union's monitors will be checking prices weekly at "hundreds of thousands" of retail outlets to let President Carter and his Administra­ tion in on "the hard and unpleasant facts about price increases." Both Meany and Hall reminded President Carter that the AFL-CIO has repeatedly told the Administration that its so-called "voluntary" wage-price guidelines are not only unfair, but they are also unworkable. Both Federation leaders stressed the point: 'AFL-CIO Vice President Paul Hall chaired the opening session ot the Federationsponsored conference on Operation Price Watch. More than 250 Union representatives from virtually every labor organization in the United States at­ tended. Seated next to Hall is AFL-CIO President George Meany and, at right, Alfred E. Kahn, chairman of President Carter's Council on Wage & Price Stability. Union Fighting to Save SIU Jobs on Nine Sealift Tankers The SIU is fighting to prevent the loss of jobs currently held by Seafarers aboard nine Military Sealift Command tankers. At stake are a total of 167 unlicensed jobs aboard five T-5 tankers, operated by the SlU-contracted Hudson Water­ ways Co., and four Columbia-class vessels, contracted out to Cove Tankers by the MSC. Several months ago, the MSC sent out requests for bids from the private sector for the manning and operation of the nine ships. Following the opening of the bids, the MSC announced on April 11 they planned to award the operating con­ tracts to the Trinidad Corp. of Philadel­ phia which operates with National Maritime Union personnel. The SIU feels Trinidad's bids were improper and, as a result, discrimina­ tory to other companies which entered proposals on the contract. The Union's initial action was to file a formal protest charging impropriety in the bidding procedure with the General Accounting Office and the MSC. If the GAG doesn't set aside these bids, the Union is prepared to file an injunction halting the turnover of crews on the vessels from SIU to NMU. If necessary, the Union will take the fight for jobs and job security to court. Until a formal ruling on the matter is handed down, the nine vessels will retain their SIU crews. The five T-5 tankers, the USNS Maumee, Shoshone. Yukon. American Explorer and USNS Potomac, were built in the 1950's and carry between 24,300 and 24,470 dwt of liquid cargo. The Columbia-class vessels, all 672 feet long, are the USNS Columbia, Neches, Hudson and Susquehanna. These tankers date from the 1970's and all have a cargo capacity in excess of 37,000 dwt. All of the Columbia-class ships, as well as the T-5 tanker Potomac are bareboat chartered to the MSC. The other T-5s are government-owned, and all nine tankers are the bread-and-butter of scores of Seafarers who have crewed the ships for many years. The Union has no intention of relinquishing the MSC contracts to Trinidad Corp. when the bidding procedure seemed strongly tainted with impropriety. We will see the fight through as many court battles as necessary to make sure the MSC contracts are awarded under proper and equitable circumstances. Crescent Adds Tug Terence Smith to Fleet SlU-contracted Crescent Towing of New Orleans has added another new boat to its fleet providing new jobs for SIU Boatmen. This one, the former railroad tug San Luis is the largest and most powerful owned by Crescent. The recently refurbished tug will go by the name Terence Smith which was the name of Crescent's founder and first president. The boat was completely recondi­ tioned by Crescent's own team of engineers at the company's docks on Patterson St. in New Orleans. Crescent often buys old railroad tugs and restores them in a metamorphic like process that leaves them looking and running better than when they were new. Most importantly, though, each addition for the Crescent fleet means more jobs for SIU members. The 1800 horsepower Terence Smith • will be used in shipdocking and other general harbor work around the New Orleans area as are the other boats in the Crescent fleet. April 1979 / LOG / 5 ,1.' I �leg will probably open in early May.instead of the normal Apr. 15-25 says the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in St. Paul, Minn. The late opening is due to high water in the Mississippi and Lake Pepin, 40 miles below St. Paul, and the more than usual 100 percent thin ice coverage on Lake Superior. The Great Lakes Towing Co. last month called out their towing vessels to begin another banner year. St. Louis Word from here is that ACBL Engineer Terry Lingenfelyer of Hardy, Ark. is quite an artist. » Norfolk SIU Boatmen sailing with the Norfolk, Baltimore and Carolina Lines (NBC) and the Express Marine Towing Co. here late last month ratified their new contracts. I^sides gains in wages and welfare benefits, both contracts now contain the SIU Inland Vacation Plan. Baltimore Contract negotiations began this month with the Harbor Towing Co. for its 50 SIU Inland Boatmen. The company handles oil barges in the Baltimore Harbor. Their contract expires the end of next month. Great Lakes On Apr. 16, the SlU-contracted Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. of Cleveland put 27 Lakes Boatmen on their dredging project of the Cleveland Harbor and the Cuyahoga River. The job going "full blast" should take three months. It had been started last fall. Peter Kiewit & Sons put their first crews of the season on all their boats for the Cleveland Dike Disposal Project begun last year. Luedtke Engineering Co. started several dredging projects, including the one in the port of Toledo, Ohio. The Zenith Dredge Co. of Duluth, Minn, began the fitout of their dredges for several dredging projeets in the Minnesota and Wisconsin area. The port of Duluth and navigation on the Upper Mississippi River's 100-mile Solid ice jams this winter choked off the Missouri River's heavy traffic especially at Sioux City, Iowa, where a new bridge is being built. The ice on most of the river's 2,315 miles halted traffic from November to mid-March. If the Ohio River had this much ice, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati would be in trouble. Port Arthur Sabine Towing Co. here has started construction of two new harbor tugs. The first tug is set for delivery in September or October. Construction of the second tug has just started. * A new operation has begun in this port as the Crowley Towing Co. began moving oil barges from Texas to Florida ports. The Port Arthur SIU Medical Clinic is now open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Galveston The former 16,000 cubic yard Dredge Ezra Sensibar (Construction Aggregates) now the Dredge Long Island will be used to dredge here. She recently completed her part of the $17-million, 9-million cqbic yard dredging of Tampa Harbor. The 10,316 gross ton dredge was built in 1971 in Houston. Jacksonville SIU Boatmen in this port are now using the facilities of the USPHS Clinic here. SIU Working With USPHS to Improve Seamen's Care For many years the U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals have pro­ vided service to merchant seamen. But, as is well known, there have sometimes been breakdowns in this service along the way. Seamen have encountered various difficulties in their dealings with the USPHS hospitals, especially in trying to receive priority treatment. To their credit, the USPHS hospitals are making a real effort to evaluate these problems, and to improve their overall service as it applies to seamen. The Seamen's Health Initiative Plan (SHIP) is one such effort being made by the USPHS to upgrade its programs. Outside organizations who have a vital interest in the USPHS hospitals—including the SIU—have been invited and are participating in the SHIP Program. At a recent meeting of SHIP's Access to Care Committee, attended by the SIU, a number of suggestions were made as to how the USPHS hospitals could improve access to care for seamen, their primary beneficiaries. The suggestions, which would if implemented affect SIU seamen, include the following: 1. An improvement should be made in the notification system that requires-seamen to report to the PHS when they use private hospitals on an emergency basis. The SIU urged that the present 48-hour notification rule be changed, allow­ ing for a more realistic notification period. 6 / LOG / April 1979 m 2. The SIU urged that the PHS pay for emergency care where a reasonable effort is made to let PHS know that a private hospital is being used on an emergency basis. 3. It was suggested that a toll-free number be established for seamen who check into a private hospital in an emergency situation and wish to notify the PHS. Such a call would fulfill legal notification require­ ments. 4. A study will be made of ways the PHS could further improve its system for actually giving priority care to primary recipients, such as seamen (who in many cases need to catch ships and are pressed for time). 5. A review will be made of the masters certificate so that there is a clear idea of the duty status of the seamen. An attempt will also be made to list physical qualifications that may be needed as a general standard for seamen. The SIU indicated it is concerned about this area and we will be closely involved in whatever is produced. 6. An effort will be made to improve the utilization of the hospital's system by beneficiary groups such as offshore oil and gas industry workers and Inland boat­ men. All of these groups are infrequent PHS hospital users. In regard to this, an effort will be made to provide publicity in trade publica­ tions and other magazines about the availability of PHS system to various classes of U.S. seamen. In addition to the meeting of the Access to Care Committee, three other groups within the Seamen's Health Improvement Plan are also meeting to discuss problems relating to seamen and the PHS. These are the "Physical Qualifications for Seamen," "Care at Sea," and "Safety Aboard Ship" groups. The SIU is taking an active role in these meetings to foster the best interests of the membership. The Access to (2are Committee will meet again next month, and the SIU will there. Increased Tank Barge Safety Focus of New House Bill A bill to remedy the problem of oil pollution from tank barges has been introduced in the House by Rep. Gerry E. Studds (D-Mass.). Rep. Studds recently presented a pile of statistical information in Congress to hammer home the point that legislation to improve construction and tighten operating safety standards for tank barges is long overdue. The legislation's aim is the eventual conversion of the U.S. tank barge fleet to double hull construction standards. "All newly buiit barges," the bill reads, "must be equipped with double hulls and, as of Jan. 1, 1983, all existing barges 15 years of age or older must be equipped with double hulls." The SIU supports Congressman Studds' effort to improve tank barge safety and to cut the number of oil spills and accidents from these vessels. But the Union feels the measure doesn't go far enough. In a letter to Rep. Studds dated April 2, SIU Washington representative Chuck Mollard said that the Union "agrees that action must be taken to improve safety standards in this in­ dustry." On top of the double hull construc­ tion standards spelled out in Rep. Studds' bill, Mollard outlined several additional proposals which the Union feels "would greatly improve the operational safety record of the tug and barge industry." The Union's proposals include: • that all entry grade or new boatmen successfully complete a basic training program prior to securing employment. • that all inland boatmen possess proof of qualification and general health in order to be eligible for certification to serve on inland vessels; • that all vessels towing tank barges have on board a certified tankerman whose duties are separate from those of the towboat operator; and • that all vessels operating as part of our domestic shipping industry be subject to occupational safety and health regulations that recognize the uniqueness of this industry and the importance of such operations to the marine environment, and safety of life and property. While the SIU feels that the construc­ tion standards contained in Rep. Studds' bill are a necessary part of improved tank barge safety, the Union's additional suggestions would round-out the legislation, providing both tank barges and the crewmen who operate them with a broader measure of protection. �Headquartt^rs by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak Take Advantage of Your Benefits I t's difficult for some people to imagine what it was like in the days when seamen struggled to earn a living that provided little real security for their families. Thanks in large part to the role of labor unions, those days are now looked upon as "ancient history," even though it really wasn't all that long ago. Nowadays, a man can pour a solid foundation for his family to build upon. And it's not one that's going to get ripped up by an untimely illness or other unplanned for crisis. Over the years, a lot more has come to deepsea and inland members of the SIU than improved wages. Did you ever stop to think what kind of real security your family would have without all the various benefits Union members now enjoy? Take the Seafarers' Welfare Plan, for example. We all know how difficult it can be to save up money, and how quickly it can go when it comes to pay the monthly bills. But unexpected hospital bills can wipe a man out, unless he's ready for them. The SIU Welfare Plan provides the kind of coverage that keeps this kind of economic setback from happening. The Welfare Plan is wide ranging and provides coverage for hospitalization, surgical, maternity, and other types of treatment, as well as out-patient treatment for dependents. This kind of coverage can arpount to thousands of dollars saved over the long run. Some of the most outstanding benefits available to Union members are the educational opportunities provided by the SIU. This is the kind of benefit members can take advantage of, and draw from, at any time for immediate gratification as well as long term rewards. But a man has got to go after these educational benefits; you've got to sow before you can reap the harvest. The Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, MD. has got all the equipment you need to work with. At the Lundeberg School, a wide variety of courses are available for deepsea and inland members who want to upgrade. And, unlike betting on the horses or buying stocks, there's no risk involved when you invest the time to take a course. And you can bet on the returns. Aside from the programs available for those who want to upgrade, there are other educational benefits available to SIU members, such as the high school equivalency (GEO) program offered at HLS. College .scholarships are also available to Union members and their dependents, and a number are awarded each year. But, again, only the ones who display some foresight and initiative are going to gain from the SlU's educational benefits. The SIU has fought hard to establish another benefit for inland members—the Industry Wide Vacation Plan. At present some 90 percent of SlU-contracted inland operators pay into this Plan, and thousands of boatmen have already received vacation checks as a result of the Union's efforts. All deepsea members are already covered by a Vacation Plan. No seaman likes to think of the day when he'll depart this world, but it's a fact of life—one that once resulted in undue hardship for a seaman's family. With today's death benefits, something the SIU has also worked hard to establish for its members, just that much more security has been added to the world of the Seafarer and his family. The SIU has established many benefits for its members, as these few paragraphs have attempted to show. In some cases they lie dormant, ready to come to the aid of a seaman and his family in a time of emergency. Others are there, just waiting for the right person to come along and take advantage of it. In any case, these benefits are one trademark of a strong Union that's tuned into the needs of its members. And those benefits are as good as geld. 600 Seamen Pack West Coast Maritime Conference San Francisco—One of the largest gatherings of American merchant seamen in years turned out late last month to participate in an SIUsponsored conference focusing on, "The Maritime Industry, Where Does It Stand Today?" More than 600 members of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marine Firemen's Union and the SIUAGLIWD took an active role in the all day session. SIU President Paul Hall chaired the Conference, which took special aim at the problems facing Pacific Coast shipping. Among the Union officials who presented special reports were Paul Dempster, president of the SUP; Whitey Disley, president of the MFU; Frank Drozak, executive vice president of the SIU; Ed Turner, West Coast SIU representative and head of the former Marine Cooks and Stewards union, and SIU representative Chuck Mollard. Government and industry spokesmen also participated to give those in attendance a more complete picture of the problems facing American maritime today. They included: Thomas Patter­ son, Western Region Director of the U.S. Maritime Administration; Ed Flynn, president of the Pacific Mari­ time Association; Herb Brand, presi­ dent of the Washington, D.C. based Transportation Institute and Capt. Dick Stone also of the Transportation Institute. The Conference was timely and very necessary. It came at a time when shipping for Pacific Coast seamen employed by companies affiliated with the Pacific Maritime Association is seriously depressed. As noted by SUP President Paul Dempster. Pacific Coast shipping has steadily declined since 1959. At that time, PMA companies operated 134 ships. Today, 32 ships make up the PlsiA fleet. Dempster expressed hope that there would be a turnaround for Pacific Coast shipping with "the opening of the China trade and extensive marine require­ ments of the offshore oil drilling industry, deep seabed mining and LNG transport." Ed Turner of the former MCS blamed in part the decline of Pacific Coast shippping on "automation and mech­ anization." However, he noted that the merger last year of his Union with the SlUAGLIWD has helped former MCS members cope better with the decline in Pacific Coast jobs. MFU President Whitey Disley also expressed his deep concern with the Pacific Coast situtation. He noted "inroads made by foreign fleets into the U.S. trades" as a major cause of the problerp. Mthough concerned with the prob­ lems facing the West Coast, all of the speakers expressed hope that the problems could be overcome. SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak, trying to bring the problems into perspective said, "each day brings new challenges to the continued opera­ tion of a viable American merchant fleet." He told the gathering of seamen that the SIU had advanced as an organiza­ tion despite the problems of the industry in large part due to effective political action. But he said that there are still many obstacles to be overcome. And only continued hard work, with the coopera­ tion of the entire maritime labor movement, would insure the industry's future. SIU Intercedes With USPHS, Saving Member From $926 Bill In March, 1978 Seafarer Merrill Hummell checked into the St. Joseph's Hospital in Reading, PA. for eiiteirijency medical treatment. Under such emergency circumstances, the U.S. Public Health Service will handle the bill if they are properly notified of the seaman's whereabouts within 48 hours. But Seafarer Hummell almost got stuck with the $926 bill because he failed to notify the PHS that he had checked into the St. Joseph's Hospital. The SIU came to the aid of brother Hummell, and the PHS eventually agreed to pick up the tab. But the PHS made it clear that proper procedures had not been followed. In a letter to the SIU, Dr. Leonard Backman of the PHS stated that, "It is unfortunate that notification did not occur. However, it remains the responsi­ bility of the seaman or someone on his behalf to notify the nearest PHS health care facility prior to being discharged from emergency care." Seafarer Hummell made the mistake of thinking that the St. Joseph's Hospital would notify the PHS. It doesn't work that way; and it almost cost him a bundle as a result. Until some other system can be worked out, seamen have no choice but to conform with the notification requirements of the PHS. A simple phone call, followed up by a telegram documenting the notification, fulfills a seaman's responsibility in this regard. More than 600 members of the SUP, MFU and SlU-AGLIWD attended maritime conference last month in the port of San Francisco. April 1979 / LOG / 7 . 1.' �Algonac' The Lakes Picture Fit Out With the first of April, just about all SlU-contracted Great Lakes vessels were fitting out and several had begun their first runs of the season. The Nicolet (American Steamship Co.) led off the 1979 shipping season for the Union-crewed Great Lakes fleet on Feb. 27. By mid-April all SlU-contracted lakers are expected to be running with the exception of the Bob Lo Co.'s two passenger ferries which begin operating on Memorial Day. Another possible exception is American Steamship's John A. Kling which ran into minor trouble during fit out and had to be taken to the shipyard for repairs. The engine and steward departments were already aboard the Kling but the deck department was cancelled until further notice. Other SlU-contracted vessels are fitting out in the following ports: Toledo (14 ships fitting out); Detroit (4); Muskegon, Wise. (2); Manitowoc, Wise. (1); Superior (3); Sturgeon Bay (2); Sandusky (1); Chicago (1); Buffalo (2); Duluth (2); Green Bay (2), and Erie (6). " Former SlU Vice President Fred Farnen was honored at a testimonial dinner on St. Patrick's Day for his role in "the struggle to bring respect and dignity to American seamen." Farnen an SIU V.P. since 1947, also served on the Executive Board of the Detroit Metropolitan AFL-CIO and the Michigan State AFL-CIO and was Secretary-Treasurer of the federation's Maritime Trades Dept. until his retirement last year. The testimonial dinner, held at the Retail Employees Union Hall, was co-sponsored by the Michigan State AFL-CIO and the Metropolitan Detroit AFL-CIO Council. The unusually cold Great Lakes winter, which brought shipping to a nearstandstill, took its toll on some Michigan island dwellers as well. The residents of Hansens Island depend on the SI U-contracted Champion Auto Ferries to shuttle them across the St. Clair river to the mainland. Champion, which runs four car ferries during the spring and summer, uses only one vessel during the winter months. Equipped with their own ice-breaking equipment the ferries don't usually encounter major difficulties. But last month an ice jam trapped the auto ferry at the dock in Algonac and the several hundred hardy souls who make their year-round home on Hansens Island were stranded for several days until the ferry could be freed. * * * * The deep freeze conditions on all the Lakes made the winter of 1979 an ideal time for testing a new air bubbler icebreaking tug and the 140-foot KatmaiBay is passing every test with flying colors. The tug made it through snow-covered ice that ran 27 inches thick and Coast Guardsmen think the air bubbler design could prove a major boon to Great Lakes winter shipping. Clean Waters The St. Paul District of the Army Corps of Engineers expects the Port of Duluth to open on schedule on April 19, despite their original prediction that the solid ice cover on Lake Superior would delay the port's opening until early May. An annual report on the water quality in the Great Lakes, issued by the International Joint Commission, said that pollution in the Lakes "remains a critical problem and serious and effective controls are needed promptly," to answer it. The Commission is made up of water quality experts from all the Great Lakes states and the Canadian government. In addition to the warnings, the report included a little good news. The levels of certain toxic substances have been reduced, the Commission reported, citing lower levels of phosphorous, PCB, mercury, DDT and other contaminants. The levels of these carcinogens may soon be low enough, one Commission member said, "for us to remove the warning against eating salmon caught in Lake Michigan." €hiea|$o St. Lawrence Seaway The Sam Laud (American Steamship) was the first ship to call at the port of Chicago this year. She was in to pick up a load of coal. The Medma Challenger (Cement Transit Co.) is expected to,bring her first cargo of cement into Chicago during the first week in April. The Challenger was originally scheduled to arrive in Chicago several days earlier but the 30 inch solid ice, which tied up a number of Great Lakes ports, forced postponement of the vessel's first run. The thick ice, which is usually a source of delays and frustrations on the Lakes, did provide at least one blessing for an SlU member. Last month, as he was lowering radar equipment from the Medusa Challenger to the shore. Bosun Carl Shircel lost his balance and fell overboard. Shircel got away with relatively minor bruises from his 25-foot fall because he landed on thick ice blanketing Lake Michigan. If he had hit icy water, he would not have been so lucky. The opening of the 79 shipping season marks Step two in the three-year phase in of tolls on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Last year, when tolls were increased on the waterway for the first time since the Seaway opened in 1959, many maritime industry spokesmen were pessimistic about the effect the tolls would have on Seaway usage. But 1978 turned out to be a good year for the Seaway despite toll increases and despite the fact that a strike by Canadian iron ore workers caused a large decline in iron ore shipments throughout the waterways. Traffic on the Welland Canal during 1978 was up to 65.7 million metric tons which is .9 percent higher than last year's totals. Traffic on the Montreal-Lake Ontario section of the Seaway was down by about the same percentage to 56.9 million tons. The St. Lawrence Seaway Authority, which administers the network for the U.S., said the major factor contributing to last year's strong cargo movement was that grain traffic was at its highest level since the Seaway opened. Duluth SlU-contracted Kinsman Lines recently purchased the ore carrier McGonnagle from U.S. Steel which will be run in place of the Kinsman Enterprise. The Enterprise, built in 1906, is the old-timer of Kinsman's fleet. The SlU crew formerly aboard the Enterprise, will man the McGonnagle. Delta Bolivia Committee Ihe Professional Touch That's what graduates of the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course have—the professional skills to maintain electrical systems aboard ship. These are the skills that mean more money and more job security. They're the skills you get when you take the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course. So sign up Now! See your SIU Representative or contact: Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 (301) 994-0010 Course Starts April 30 SIU N.Y. Patrolman Ted Babkowski (seated left) checks the papers of Steward Delegate James Barclay (seated right) at a payoff early this month aboard the SS Delta Bolivia (Delta Lines) at the 39th St. Pier in Brooklyn. N.Y. The rest of the Ship's Committee (standing I. to r.) are Recertified Bosun Luther Pate, ship's chairman; Deck Delegate Charles Bortz and Engine Delegate Francis Wagner. 8 / LOG / April 1979 �tiUl in tonslitnqto Seafarers international Union of North America. AFL-CIO April 1979 Legislative. Administrative and Regulatory Happenings Congress Moves to Restrict Export of Alaska North Slope Oil Congressman Stewart McKinney (RConn.) has introduced legislation which would extend and strengthen the restric­ tions on the export of Alaskan North Slope oU. A strong move has been under way— pushed by the giant oil interests—to export this American oil to Japan. The latest gimmick would be to swap the Alaska oil for Mexican petroleum. The McKinney proposals would require the President to determine four factors before the oil could be sold, exchanged or swapped in any deals—(1) that it will not diminish the quantity or quality of crude oil in the U.S.; (2) that any such exchange would, within three months of the export, reduce the costs of imported oil to U.S. refiners, and that this will result in lower prices to American consumers; (3) that any exchange will be made pursuant to a contract that can be terminated; and (4) that such an exchange or sale is necessary to protect our own national interests. The proposed amendment also would require that the President submit his finding to Congress within 60 days, and that Congress must—by concurrent resolution— approve the export or exchange of oil. The McKinney amendment has the strong support of a number of consumer groups, environmental interests, business organiza­ tions, as well as the entire U.S. maritime community. On the Agenda In Congress... IN COMMITTEE Maritime Administration (MARAD) Authorizations—House. The Subcom­ mittee on Merchant Marine earlier this month agreed to three amendments to the 1980 authorizations for the Maritime Administration. They are: • No construction or operation dif­ ferential subsidies will be paid unless the vessels are offered for enrollment in a Sealift Readiness Program approved by the Secretary of Defense: • The construction subsidy may be decreased by five percent where the vessel under construction is not part of an existing or future ship design series: • Title XI (ship construction loan guarantees) for 1980 will be limited to $1.5 billion. MARAD Authorizations—Senate. Herb Brand, president of Transportation Insti­ tute, testified before the Senate Merchant Marine and Tourism subcommittee earlier this month to urge Congress to affirm its commitment to "the establishment of a strong national maritime policy." In his testimony. Brand noted the particular importance of a construction differential request of $101 million which, together with $23 million left over from last year, will be used for building four ships—one LASH and three bulk carriers. Brand said: "The construction of these ships will provide the incentive and means for maintaining a shipyard mobilization capability to insure our nation's defense and security." Liner Code of Conduct. The House Merchant Marine subcommittee will hold a hearing on April 26 on the United Nations' Code of Conduct for the Liner Conference System. The international code—when adopted—will have a direct affect on conference rates for ocean carriers in the U.S. foreign trades. Port Safety. The Coast Guard subcom­ mittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will hold a hearing later this month on a number of amend­ ments to the Port Safety Act. Congressman Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) will be chairman of the hearing. Oil Spill Liability. The House Coast Guard subcommittee will mark up the Oil Spill Liability Fund bill this month. Agricultural Trade Act. The Foreign Agricultural Policy subcommittee of the Senate Agricultural Committee is holding a series of hearings this month on the Agricultural Trade Act. We will be watching these hearings to determine,the attitude of this committee toward the use of U.S.-flag ships in the shipment of U.S. agriculture products. , Water Resources Projects. The House Water Resources subcommittee is continu­ ing hearings this month on the President's proposed changes in cost-sharing policies for water resources projects. Included in the study is a requirement for a state cash contribution and the proposed 20 percent non-Federal cost sharing level for flood protection. LNG Sites and Facilities. The House Oceanography subcommittee will hold a hearing April 26 on legislation concerning locations and facilities for gasification and storage of liquid natural gas (LNG). SIU Seniority Upgraders Visit Washington for A hook at Political Action h ''fi As an important part of their on-going educational activities, eight more Seafarers came to Washington late last month for a first­ hand look at their Union's political action program. The group included eight "A" Seniority Upgraders and two SIU officials. During their day-long visit to the nation's capital, the maritime trade unionists visited the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department where they met and talked with the MTD and SIU legislative staffs. They also visited the Transportation Institute where they were given an in-depth briefing on some of the many legislative and political issues facing the maritime industry. Later in the day, the Seafarers toured the Halls of Congress, which included a visit to the House and Senate chambers, and meetings with the staff members of Congresswoman Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), and Congressman Bob Eckhardt (D-Texas). Pictured here on the steps of theCapitol with SIU Legislative Representative Betty Rocker are Seafarers John Aelick, Larry Dockwiller, Robert Firth, William Gizzo, Charles Zulaut, Gordon Pearson, Jeffrey Kass, Kadir Amat, and SIU representatives Don Tillman and Pat Pillsworth. April 1979 / LOG / 9 .""•-'Hi' ,y;.:, �•mmmr f Industry 1 News Committee Approves Alaska Lands Bill The House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee has approved an expanded Alaska lands bill that would set aside 128 million acres for natural resource develop­ ment. This new legislative measure—which sets aside six million more acres than was ILA's Scotto Calls for National Cargo Policy for US-Flag Ships "Above all else, the U.S. must develop national cargo policy which assures our merchant marine a fair share of all types of cargo." That was the summation of a statement admitted by Anthony Scotto, vice presi­ dent and legislative director of the Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Association, to a hearing this month held by the House Merchant Marine Committee. In his statement, Scotto warned the Congressmen: "We are the world's greatest trading nation, yet we have not made any significant progress to prevent our economy and our security from becoming totally dependent upon foreign vessels operated by foreign governments." Citing the Prussian's penetration into the U.S. ocean trades and the growth of stateowned fleets among the emerging nations, Scotto charged that the U.S. is hamstringing its own merchant marine by expecting it to operate "as if state-owned fleets did not exist, and as if international cargo prefer­ ence laws and predatory rate practices were non-existent." The ILA vice president said two things should be undertaken at once to assert our nation's commitment to its merchant marine. "All federal agencies should be directed to use U.S.-flag vessels to the fullest extent possible, and a national cargo policy must be developed and implemented to build a U.S.-flag fleet. proposed by the House and Senate last year—now goes before the full House for a vote. The land which has been set aside.in the proposed legislation contains a rich poten­ tial of oil and gas deposits for future development. Strong opposition to the development of these natural resources is expected again from environmental groups. In pointing out the importance of set­ ting aside certain areas for future explora­ tion, Congressman John B. Breaux, whose subcommittee has been holding hearings on this bill in both Washington and Alaska, said: "The coastal plain is considered to have the highest onshore gas and oil potential in the state of Alaska." Congress Extends Life Of DCS Watchdog Panel By a very close vote—194-172 — the House late last month voted to extend for 15 months the life of a special Congressional Committee to act as a watchdog on the Outer Continental Shelf Act which was passed last year. The SIU strongly endorsed this measure to insure that there will be no compromise or watering down of the provisions of the Act which require 100 percent American manning of offshore rigs and platforms, as well as U.S. manning of supply vessels. The extension of the Congressional watchdog panel on the Outer Continental Shelf enables this panel to monitor activities and insure that American workers are employed 100 percent in DCS operations. US-Flag Fleet Hits 21,9 Million Tons The privately-owned ocean-going fleet of the U.S. merchant marine climbed to a new record of 21.9 million deadweight tons (dwt) on Feb. 1, 1979 according to the latest figures of the U.S. Maritime Administra­ tion. Compared to Feb. 1, 1978, thq number of ships in the U.S. fleet increased by four to 747, (only 550 are active) and the capacity of the U.S. fleet expanded by 1.6 million tons over what it was a year ago. The large gain in capacity during the past year reflects the larger size of the new shins added to the fleet, and the comparatively smaller size of the older vessels that were sold or scrapped during the past 12 months. The MARAD report also revealed that 56 merchant ships—totalling more than 3.5 million deadweight tons—were under construction or on order in American shipyards as of Feb. 1. These new additions to the U.S.-flag fleet will include: 11 tankers, 11 liquefied natural gas vessels, 11 intermodal carriers, 12 dry-bulk vessels, three cargo break-bulk carriers, and eight special type ships. SPAI) Ls the SIL's political fund and our political aim in Waihinftton, D.C. The SIU aslu for and acccpl.<i voluntary contributions only . The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaifpis of legislators who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital maritime issues in the Congress. These are issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIU mem­ bers. deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the FEC in Washington, D.C. Anthony Scotto, vice president, Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Association. 10 / LOG / April 1979 The U.S.T. Atlantic, 390.000 dwt tanker, crewed recently by SIU members in Newport News, Va., is characteristic of the new and larger ships today. �Heart Attacks At Sea Claim 9 of 10 Victims: SiU Trying to Cut Those Odds Thru CPR Training o you know what to do if a fel­ low seaman suffers a heart at­ D tack? Would any of your shipmates know how to help in the event you were stricken? Unfortunately, the answer to both of these questions is probably no. Most seamen do not know what to do in the event of a heart attack. As a result, more than nine out often seafaring heart seizure victims in a five-year period have died. This somewhat unnerving statistic was compiled by the Information and Analysis Staff of the Office of Merchant Marine Safety, U.S. Coast Guarcjl Headquarters, Wash­ ington, D.C. The data shows that in the period from July 1,1972 to Sept. 30, 1977 there were approximately 646 heart attack victims on U.S. flag vessels^ Of these 599, or about 93 percent of the total died before receiving any medicaUattention whatsoever. The Coast Guard survey shows that over 60% of the seamen who suffered heart attacks were in the 4059 age group. It also shows that the average American merchant sailor is almost 50 years of age, making him a prime target for heart problems. Obviously, U.S. seamen need help but, where can he get it? The answer is simple: from one of his shipmates who is trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques. It is believed that this procedure, if administered promptly and effi­ ciently, could have saved many of the seamen who experienced heart failures. The Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point Md., recognizing the need to train seamen to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation, of­ fers a course to do just that. The CPR course is comprehensive and can be shaped to fit almost any schedule. It lasts for a total of 12 hours and can usually be completed within a week or two. Instructor Dan Browne, left, shows two SIU members how to apply a tourniquet during first aid and CPR training at the Lundeberg School. SIU upgrader practices chest pumps used to revive heart attack victim as instructor Jim Hanson looks on. At the present time, 9 of 10 seamen who suffer heart attacks at sea die. The SIU is trying to cut down those odds through the Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation course at the Lundeberg School. Instructors Dan Browne and Jimmy Hanson will teach conscien­ tious students how to recognize the warning signs of a heart attack and deal with them properly. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is mandatory for all new HLSS trainees and for those taking LNG and some other courses. Others need only to apply at the school's vocational department office if they wish to receive this vital training. Upgraders or anyone who cannot fit the CPR course into their regular schedule, merely have to inform the department and a schedule will be worked out for them. The course not only teaches lifesaving techniques for shipboard heart attack victims but also procedures to follow for choking victims and victims of respiratory arrest. So, next time you are going to be at HLSS why .not take the Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation course and encourage your shipmates to do the same? Knowledge of what to do in the event of a heart attack could save a life. Other people's knowledge could save yours. Jim Hanson, instructor, left, shows Seafarer proper way of giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to a heart attack victim. $20,000 Graduated Death Benefit Means Added Security Since the new graduated death benefit was initiated last year, the beneficiaries of 10 departed SIU members have been awarded the maximum benefit of $20,000. Other awards have also been paid out in lesser amounts: These awards provide continued security for the families of seamen as well as boatmen who qualify for the benefit. In fact, death benefit payments to the loved ones of deceased seamen and boatmen represent one of the largest expenditures made by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. In the 12 month period from Dec. 1977 to Dec. 1978, the Plan paid over $1,225,000 in death benefits. Of this amount, over one quarter of a million dollafs was paid under the new Graduated Death Benefit. The graduated death benefit ap- The SIU Wins Vote At Shawn's Launch The SIU has won an organizing vic­ tory in the Norfolk/Newport News area where employees of Shawn's Launch Service, Inc. have voted in favor of the SIU as their sole bar­ gaining agent. Shawn's Launch Service, Inc. oper­ ates some 10 diesel-powered launches in the lower James River area, shuttling crews back and forth between ship and shore. They operate launches out of both Norfolk and Newport News. The election was conducted -in Norfolk, Va. on March 23 with a majority of Shawn's 12 fulltime em­ ployees voting for the SIU. The SIU wishes to extend a hearty "Welcome " to the employees of Shawn's Launch Service, Inc. plies to inland boatmen wbo are employed by one of a growing list of SlU-contracted companies, includ­ ing: Mariner Towing; McAllister Bros. (Philadelphia and Norfolk); Mobile Towing; Moran Towing of Texas; ST Towing; ST Transporta­ tion; Taylor and Anderson; Baker Whiteley Towing; Crowley Towing (West Coast); Curtis Bay Towing (Norfolk, Baltimore and Philadel­ phia); Delaware River Barge; G & H Towing; IBC Company; Indepen­ dent Towing; Gellethin Barge; and Interstate Oil. The eligibility requirements for the graduated death benefit are as follow^s: • $5,000— 125 days seatime in the previous calendar year, and 1 day employment in the 6 month period immediately preceding date of death. • $10,000—125 days seatime in each of the 3 consecutive previous calendar years, and 1 day in the six month period immediately preced­ ing date of death. • $12,000—125 days in each of the 4 consecutive previous calendar years, and one day in the previous six months. • $15,000—125 days in each of the 5 consecutive calendar years, and I day in the previous six months. • $17,500—125 days in each oX the 6 consecutive previous calendar years, and 1 day in the previous six months. • $20,000—125 days seatime in each of the 7 consecutive previous calendar years, and I day in the six month period immediately preced­ ing date of death. This graduated death benefit ap­ plies to active seamen and Boat­ men only; it is separate and apart from the death benefit paid out to beneficiaries of retired members. April 1979 / LOG / 11 �All of this group are able-bodied seamen, all newly graduated from the AB Course at HLSS. In the 1 st row (L to r.) are J. Perry, B. Bess, K. Nicaise, H. Montalvo, R. Taylor, R. Couby, 8. Seaus, T. Ross and V. Panagiotatos. Bringing up the rear row (I. to r.) are D. Davis, P. Ennest, W. l\/litchell, 0; Gabrielsen, C. Holtrey, l\/l. Wayne, G. Naujokas, B. Wheeler, D. Vonderhaff, D. Kiernan, R. Smith, Kevin McCartney, S. Bush, J. Rddgers, L. Ledwon, J. Ahdrews, J. Mikolasczyk, C.Wagner and A. Mack. Upgrading Programs Paying Off for SiU Members I n the world of big business it can take a lifetime to work your way up to the top of the corporate ladder. In the SIU, though, it's a different story. The Jacob's Ladder that runs from entry rating level to the top rated jobs offers Job security for the Seafarer or Boatman who makes the effort to upgrade his skills. And, for S'lU members, a climb to the top of the profession can be accomplished in a very short time. If an SIU member wants to, he can become a top rated professional in his department in as little as three to four years. A young seaman can graduate from the Lundeberg School's trainee program at the age of 19, for example, and start shipping out as an ordinary seaman. After putting in only eight months seatime as an OS, that Seafarer can return to Piney Point to earn his Able Seaman's endorsement. If he then ships out as an AB for a total of 36 months, he can im­ mediately get his Green Ticket Able Seaman Unlimited Any Waters endorsement. Opportunities for advancement are available for members who want to move up in the steward and engine as well as the deck depart­ ments. And upgrading pays off across the board for SIU members in the Great Lakes and inland seg­ ments of the industry as well as for those who ship deep sea. Even with all the benefits SIU members rack up by upgrading their skills, it's not always easy to find the time to take an upgrading course. Though it usually takes Just four to six weeks to complete most classes at HLS, it sometimes takes a lot of planning to fit a course into a busy schedule. Since time is a valuable com­ modity to an SIU member, the Union has made sure that the month or two a Seafarer invests at HLS is time well spent, by building the Lundeberg School into the biggest and best training facility for seamen in the country. When the School started out ten years ago it offered a single lifeboat course to Seafarers. You can still take the lifeboat course. But today, the qualified instructors at HLS also teach a wide and varied curriculum that includes training in the most advanced, technological equipment currently in use in the industry. By taking advantage of the Lundeberg School, an SIU mem­ ber is taking advantage of a broad range of Job opportunities, in­ creased Job security and the higher money that goes with higher rated Jobs. Diesel Engine Course Grads Two New Assistant Cooks 'iiiiiiii, Two new assistant cooks (I. to r.) Angel Soto and Jack Harris. Diesel Engine Course graduates are (I. to r.) Al Schmitt, Bob Brazell and J. P. Visier. 24 Firemen-VVatertenders on Call In front of the HLS Music House are graduates of the Firemen-Watertender Course. They are (front I. to r.) Scott Tera, Ali Hassan, Mohamad Sharan, Clarence Smith, Melvin Brumfield, Art Elmodhji, Herbert Rippons, Tim Van Peh, Jack Andrews, Jim McDaniel and Ron Gilmette. Standing (I. to r.) are Joseph Da Costa, Curtis Johnson. Gary Johnston, Butch Vane. Pat Hemenger. Rocky Oden Glenn Watson. Bill Strode. Don Givens. Stan Allen. Rolend Grice. Roland Richardson and Barry Day. 12 / LOG / April 1979 i �Hill tiii'>iiK»iW'.<;gi?L-')ipgg Ready for the Lifeboats Showing they're ready for the lifeboats are Lifeboat Course grads (I. to r.) Gary Johnston, Bill Strode, Clarence Smith and W. D. Mitchell, LNG: Deck and Engine 16 ABs Are Graduates On a windy day aboard the SS Zimmerman at HLSS are 16 graduates of the AB Course. In front are (I. to r.) R. Mincey, M. Tracy, M. Houlihan, J. Capp, S. Whitehead, S. Wallace and W, Wood. At back (I. to r.) are L. Grandall, W. Yanson, M. Muscato, S. Williams, R. Brown, C. Marks, P. Herring, R. Jueland and G. Hetherington. A Firefighting Cook HLSS Both deck and engine department Seafarers pictured here have completed the LNG Course. They are (front I. to r.) S. Browning, J. Peltz, R. Caruthers and R. Mancini. Rear (I. to r.) G. Hoover, W. Tillman, Recertified Bosun Walter Nash and R. Heikus. Firemen-Watertenders All Upgrading Cook and Baker grad Gary Hamilton shovN his diploma and firefighting certificate from to Shoot the Stars Late last month these Fireman-Watertender Course grads posed for this photo. In front are (I. to r.) A. Wootten, L. Jacobson, J. Perry, T. Sharp giving the thumbs up sign, M. Rodriguez, J. Poste'l and E. Olsen. In the middle (I. to r.) are T. Bearss, P. Orr M. Brown, R. Solis, C. Mitchell, B. Bingham and T. Dooley. At the rear (I. to r.) are D Ling, J. McKay, J. Doe (obscured) A. Asle, R. Story and M. Gay. LNG Course graduates in both the engine and deck departments are (front I. to r.) Evan Jones, Robert Goodrum, Jack Davis, Michael McNally, William Foley, Christopher Cunningham, Robert Farmer and Alphonse Thomas Jr. Rear (I. to r.) Graduates of the Celestial Navigation Course are (seated I. to r.) Boatmen Robert Hudgins, Robert Hope Jr., G. T. Decker, Gary Creighton and Roland Benz. Standing (I. to r.) are Dan Taylor Jr. and Red Guerrin. are Paul Sbriglio, John Frazier, Sid Veach, Fred Jensen, Marion Beeching, Ed Parsley, Don White, Walter Kimbrough and Rafael Atehortua. April 1979 / LOG / 13 # . • ^ ^ , - V. •. 1 » -fe �/ The Finest Opportunity Anywhere There are many reasons for the success of the Towboat Operator Scholarship program. It gives each student a weekly stipend of 125 dollars and free room, board, and books. The awards are granted on a very competitive basis. As Boat­ man Joseph Berlando put it, "It's worth it. I couldn't have come with­ out the scholarship." And Brother Craig Brown was especially im­ pressed with the quality of instruc­ tion. "It is hard to learn all the material you need to know on your own. The teachers were very good and gave us guidelines to study from," he said. The Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Program consists of many hours of boat handling experience. For all of the boat­ men, this wheelhouse time was credited to them as work time. he will encounter when he is in command of a boat. Brother Her­ man Jernigan commented, "The instruction was very thorough,and organized." "The whole program is excellent," said Brother Jeffrey Parkin. All of their boathandling time was credited as actual work time by the Coast Guard for all of the scholarship recipients. Boatman Stewart Finch thinks, "The entire scholarship program is a really good idea." Brother Finch and four other students received an additional benefit. Because they graduated from the basic vocation­ al program, the entire time that m The classroom instruction covered many aspects of towboat handling such as rules of the road, chart navigation and weather. Piloting and navigation are very important skills for the SlU Boatmen. The knowledge he gains from the scholarship program assures the company and crew of a qualified operator. The scholarship curriculum con­ sists of both classroom instruction and extensive on-the-job training. In the classroom, students work on rules of the road, towboat handling, towboat seamanship, aids to navi­ gation, chart navigation, winds, tides, weather and currents, pilot­ ing, radar navigation, radio direc­ tion finding, and chart work. The boatmen were able to apply the concepts they learned in class by spending many hours aboard the HLS tug boat, pushboat and barges. This on-the-job training was as individualized as the classroom. Every student experienced real boathandling situations like those these boatmen spent in the pro­ gram was credited as work time. The scholarship winners also ac­ quired a new understanding of their industry. While in the program, the Boatmen visited the Transportation Institute in Washington, D.C. Here, they learned of the economic fac­ tors which affect the maritime in­ dustry, the impact of government policies on their job responsibilities and projected growth patterns for the towing industry. With this kind of knowledge, in addition to their excellent job skills, the scholarship winners are helping to keep the towing industry strong and progressive. in the classroom sessions, students are shown here with instructor Paul Aliman as they discuss navigation. in order to gain boat handling experience, boatmen work with the tug and barges on a night shift. Because of the extensive training in the wheelhouse, students are able to apply the skills they learn in the classroom. Here a boatman ap­ proaches the pier and barges at HLS for a day's work (right). 14 / LOG / April 1979 �V r A.., Since the beginning of the program, nearly 100 boatmen have been able to get their towboat operator iicenses. This is a big achievement for the boatmen and for the industry. _ _ Because of the scholarship program, many SlU boatmen nave been oeen able to upgrade their Skills and move up in have the deck department. They may not have been able to do this without the program. More Boatmen Advance The Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Program at the Lundeberg School recently graduated another class of quali­ fied SlU towboat operators. Since the program was estab­ lished In 1978, almost 100 boatmen have entered the towing Industry with the skills to perform efficiently In the wheelhouse of towing ves­ sels. For all of these boatmen, the Scholarship Program opened the door to job advancement. Boatmen William West com­ mented, "The industry Is really growing. The SlU and HLS are look­ ing ahead. The school Is a positive thing for all of us." Boatmen Morris Thibodeaux said, "New boats are being built every day and I want to be a part of this wide open field." Many boatmen who feel this way have attended the Lundeberg School and have upgraded their skills. They are now working in the Industry and are still growing with le field. "There are a lot of people who don't know what they are miss­ ing. It Is a wonderful opportunity," said Brother Edgar Zlegler. Stewart Finch Gregory Lukowski i Barry Schuffels Morris Thibodeaux Students in the basic, vocational proI gram are beginning their careers as boatmen through the training at HLS. William West Edgar Zeigler April 1979 / LOG / 15 �sprint This in Bold Letters' Captain Captures Respect We the crew of the SS Sea-Land Economy would like the membership to know that during the illness and death of our late Brother, Seafarer E. Bakanas, that Capt. C.S. Olson extended every possible care, day and night, for our stricken brother's health and comfort. On arrival in Port Everglades, the captain, out of respect for our dead Brother had the flag flown at half mast. Of all my years going to sea, I have never seen this tribute paid to a crewmember. All hands join me in saying; "It takes a good man to captain a ship, but a better man to capture respect. Fraternally, L. Nicholas, Secretary-Reporter SS Sea-Land Economy $300 to SPAD As a retired member of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union (recently merged with the SIU-AGLIWD), I realize the work the Union is doing to protect the jobs of its members while at the same time trying to strengthen the U.S. merchant marine in regard to both domestic and foreign trades. Therefore, I have forwarded a check in the amount of $300 to the office of the secretary treasurer as my donation to SPAD. I hope that my donation will serve both for the benefit of the Union as well as the benefit and security of our country. Fraternally, Johann T. Ullrich San Francisco, Calif. New Pensioner Just a note to let my friends and shipmates know I picked up my first pension check in the Norfolk hall recently. 1 would like to thank the Union for making this benefit possible. Also, I want to note that the Welfare Plan was always prompt in settling any claim I ever had while I was sailing. I would like to have been able to work a few more years. But it is good to know that you have the Union security when you need it. I am submitting this letter to the Log to be published in bold letters so my fellow Seafarers including officials can take notice' of same, I wish to thank the Seafarers Welfare Plan and its staff for their great interest and the businesslike manner in which they handled my claims. My wife passed away on Oct. 1, 1978 and the hospital and other bills were stocked up on me. I thereby appealed to my port agent Buck Stephens in New Orleans in my dark hours of despair and he responded in a most efficient and sympathetic manner. I must now state that I could not expect any more speed or financial assistance than was given me by the greatest Welfare Plan in all the industrial system in this country. This could not have happened had it not been for the excellent leadership of this Union, in particular President Paul Hall. I want to let my fellow Seafarers read these lines so that they take a greater interest in supporting the SlU to the best of their ability. Even if it hurts a little, for what you now cultivate you will harvest in the wintry days of your life. 1 once again urge the membership to support the Union, which 1 consider the greatest maritime organization in the U.S.A. Fraternally, James Morrison Westwego, La. Top Notch Steward Dept, 1 would like to pass along my compliments to the steward department for an excellent job done aboard the SS Charleston (Sea-Land) on recent voyage #346, Capt. Francis M. Haggerty, commanding. The steward department consisted of the following SlU members: Chief Steward Stephan Piatak; Chief Cook William Seltzer; Cook & Baker Pedro Mena; 3rd Cook Kurtoslav Svoboda; Messmen Sylvester Paduano and Paul Moran; Utilitymen Christopher Chubb, Brian Russell and Elliot Gorum. Tbe department was well supervised. The meals were quite tasty, salads were excellent and a fine conscientious job was done by all concerned. The Cook & Baker turned out some real good pizza along with the usual assorted pastries. Fraternally, A. Gilmore, REO (Sparks) SS Charleston A AMBD who doesn't knm how to work on diesef engines contd be waiting a long time.,. Fraternally, Chester Cochran Route 5 Box 229 Mebane, N.C. 27302 ^MHBS to Go Before I Sleep' I was put to much inconvenience and expense to track down a suspected "aneurysm" at a time when my arthritis was flaring up. 1 even went to Cleveland Clinic to get an "opinion." More recently I went to USPHS, Baltimore, though. And there I discovered something. Actually, the point I'm trying to make is that whoever you come into contact with in that facility shows a personal commitment to your health and well being. I was there two weeks undergoing tests complete with x-rays, the whole "schmear." They have a barium milkshake there that's just grand—it's mint flavored. Some wag said that "if you take care of your body, it will last you a lifetime." Well, that's just what I aim to do from here on. I hope to get my "permanent unfit for duty" because as the great poet Robert Frost once said, "I have appointments to keep and miles to go before I sleep," or some such thing. Fraternally, Clarence Cousins Butler, Pa. 16 / LOG / April 1979 for bis skip to come in. So learn diese! skills—you'll be ready to work aboard any of the new tankers, ore carriers and containerships. Take tke Oiesef iufines Course ut ntS, It's just for kMEP's and it will mean better job opportunities and job security for you. Course Starts May 28 To enroll, see your SlU Representative or contact HLS �« lilRMWA •w-2rS!«!g?^:J-rAff^.%=-aJr:,^ O Bilateral Trade One Answer to U.S. Fleet's Ills ne of Robert J. Blackwell's last acts as Maritime Administrator was to report on how the American merchant marine shaped up in 1978. Unfortunately, his report revealed, it's been "shaping up" to the point of doing a disappearing act. Its condition, quite simply, is practically laughable. The only ones doing the laughing, however, are our competitors and ideological adversaries. According to Blackwell's report, U.S. flag carriage in 1978 "only accounted for about 4 percent of the 819 million tons moved in our foreign trade." As pathetically dismal as 4 percent might appear, the figures for certain key areas of the trade are even worse. U.S. tankers, for example, carried less than 3 percent of our total trade in tankerborne commodities. And in the dry bulk area, our bulkers actually accounted for less than 2 percent of our total trade in dry bulk commodities. Speaking of dry bulk carriers, there are 5,000 of them operating worldwide, while the fptal U.S. dry bulk fleet consists of only 16 ships (including four in lay-up): The average age of U.S. bulkers is a shameful 25 years. Take a casual look around the world. What other major maritime trading nation would allow such a condition to exist? Not Great Britain—it carries over 30 percent of its foreign trade. Not France: over 30 percent. Not West Germany: 20 percent. Not Norway: 30 percent. Not Japan: over 40 percent. And certainly not the Soviet Union. Its merchant marine carries over 50 percent of its water-borne foreign trade. Many well-meaning yet uninformed people shrug these statistics off by saying, "Well I'm a good American. I believe in free trade and if we can't compete... well that's just the way it goes." Others say the same thing to somehow justify their patronage of foreign-flag vessels, which is as close to being un-American as you can get. No real American with even the most basic awareness of the security and economic requirements of a strong nation, would favor "free trade" for free trade's sake if, as a result, it threatened our very existence as a free country. "Free trade at all costs" is the rhetoric of a multi-national conglomerate whose only real interest is its profits, not the security of our nation. We don't want to knock free trade. It's well and good,to a point. But when it threatens our country by putting us in a weakened position where we can't compete with even third-rate powers, it's time to change our policy. Other free world countries have recognized this concept and have dealt with it sensibly. Let's face it, if free trade without any kind of government "help" were the only criterion, then countries like Norway and Great Britain wouldn't bo able to cornpcte—and very well — which is something we haven't been able to do for years. So what makes the difference? The answer is a sound national policy; a real commitment to maintaining a strong merchant marine to the point where our country can handle a significant portion of our foreign trade. Maritime Administrator Blackwell suggested in his report that "U.S. maritime policies will have to become more cognizant of the signs indicating that nationalistic policies" will become more significant in world shipping in the years ahead." So what can be done about it? For one thing, we need more bilateral and multi­ lateral trade agreements. These agree- ments, such as the u.^.-Russian grain deal, stipulate that each trading partner will carry a specified percentage of cargo flowing between the countries involved. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) proposes 40-40-20 splits in bilateral trade agreements. The U.S. State Department, for some inexplicable reason, has opposed any UN resolution supportive of bulk cargo sharing. We sometimes wonder whose side they are on. In the dry bulk area especially, such agreements could only benefit our own miniscule dry bulk fleet. Other things could help to stimulate growth in the U.S. bulk fleet. Black­ well's report recommended that changes be made in the bulk carrier subsidy programs. "Basically," he pointed out, "regulations and restrictions imposed on recipients of subsidies have been major deterents to firms that could he considered prime candidates for partici­ pation in a U.S. dry-bulk program." Easing of the 20-year vessel replacement obligation would be one way to encourage participation in this program. One additional prescription sug­ gested as a partial cure for our fleet's ills would be, quite simply, to get tough in our approach to the problem. A wishywashy. approach to rebuilding our merchant marine will only result in further stagnation or decay. Specifically, we should initiate a tough crackdown on foreign-flag rate cutting which, if necessary, could include banning certain foreign lines from our trade. In spite of State Department reluc­ tance to broaden our country's bilateral trade agreements, there are other federal agencies that take the opposite viewpoint. The Department of Labor, in a recent position statement on maritime issues, said that the U.S. should "seek bilateral agreements wherever possible not only for economic reasons, but for security consiaerations as well, buch agreements are also necessary to put into effect the goals mandated by the Congress in 1936, and repeated as recently as 1970." Has the U.S. State Department forgotten about the Merchant Marine Acts of 1936 and 1970? Has the U.S. Congress? SECURITY IN UNITY LOG Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFLCIO April, 1979 Vol 41, No 4 Executive Board Paul Hall Pn'sidem Frank Drozak Executive Vice President Cal Tanner Vice President Joe DiGiorgio Secretary- Treasurer Lindsey Williams Vice President iLttoa Piiissl James Gannon Editor Ray Bourdius Assistant Editor Edra Ziesk Assistant Editor Mike Gillen Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Writer! Photographer Dennis Lundy Photof^raphy Marie Kosciusko Adtninistrative Assistant George J.Vana Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. (ISSN #0160-2047) April 1979 / LOG / 17 ! �•Xr'-imitr f-r yr Orange, Tex. At Sea If Ashore Valdez—Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline Oil tankers in the near future may have more crude to haul from here as late last month the Atlantic Richfield Oil Co. (ARCO) said it plans to develop its leases in the Kuparuk Oil Field west of the Prudhoe Bay Oil Field on Alaska's North Slope at a cost of some $350-million. By 1982, ARCO expects to be pumping about 60,000 barrels of crude daily from the field; With 10,000 barrels a day pumped by 1984. The crude moves south from the North Slope through the Trans-Alaska Pipeline to the marine terminal here for transshipment to refineries in the lower 48 United States. ARCO's head said "The nation's need for domestic energy was a major factor in our approving the program now." SS Potomac Carrying coal to Rotterdam-Amsterdam for the next few months for the Military Sealift Command from the ports of Norfolk and Philadelphia will be the 23,846 dwt SS Potomac (Hudson Waterways). Seafarers next year will man the first of five new 36,000 dwt bulk carriers to be built in the Levingston Shipyard, Orange, Tex. The keel of the first vessel has been laid and she will be delivered in December 1980. She's the first bulk carrier to be built in the U.S. since 1974. They will be 612 feet long, have a beam of 93 feet and sail between the Gulf and the Far East with cargoes of grain, steel, sugar and lumber. West Coast SIU members here in the steward department, formerly from the merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union, next January will man the new containership SS Kauai (Matson Line). Last month the company got MARAD's subsidy okay to build the ship in the Sun Shipyard in Chester, Pa. She will cost $73.9 million, carry 1,000 varied sized containers and tanks to hold 2,400 long tons of molasses. Delta Line Delta has added the port-of-call of Puerto Limon on Costa Rica's Atlantic side on the U.S. East Coast-Venezuela-Columbia-Central America run. On the run, three Delta ships sail every two weeks from the ports of New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore to Aruba/Curacao, Puerto Cabello, La Guaira, Guanta, Maracaibo, Cartagena, Puerto Limon, Puerto Cortes and Santo Tomas. New Orleans London Ogden Marine will buy two U.S.-flag 37,800 dwt tankers built in 1969 from United Tankers for $31 million. Ogden now has seven U.S. tankers in the domestic trades. It has six U.S. tankers in the overseas trades. About 80 percent of this tonnage operates under long term charter. The Eagle Leader and Eagle Charger will be renamed the Ogden Leader and the Ogden Charger. The Ogden Charger has a charter with Exxon to 1980 with a two-year extension option and the Ogden leader is available. Last year world shipbuilding hit a 10-year low as fewer merchant ships were built, according to Lloyd's here. In 1978 only 18.2 million gross registered tons (grt) of shipping were built, down 34 percent from 1977's 27.5 million grt built. Japan's 6.3 million grt built led the world in shipbuilding and was 34.7 percent of the total. Israel By U.S. law, half of the 400,000 metric tons of American wheat worth $5.4 million to be sold to Israel must be carried in U.S.-flag bottoms. The wheat will be shipped from Gulf and Atlantic Coast ports. ST Beaver State MARAD has agreed to let the 91,849 dwt ST Beaver State (Westchester Marine) make a third voyage carrying crude from the port of Valdez, Alaska to the Exxon Refinery in Benicia, Calif. Nova Scotia The 32,531 dwt British tanker YT Kurdistan loaded with 29,000 tons of heavy crude split in two in high seas and sank last month 44 miles north of Cape Breton Is. and Sydney, Nova Scotia. Since the ship sank at night, no one could see if any oil had spilled out onto the Cabot Strait fishing grounds. Six hours before the sinking, the tanker's crew reported two cracks running up the vessel's sides. All 41 of the crew were taken aboard the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Sir William A lexander. The tanker had put out an SOS at 10 p.m. as she began to break up after turning toward Sydney for repairs. Personals Raymond Patrick Russo Please contact your sister, Stella Imondi, 26 Lafayette St., Johnston, R.I. 02919, Tel. 231-7759. The tools of your trade Allen P. Alexander Leam to moke them work lor you Please contact your son, Lewis R. Alexander, 20003 Harlan Ave., Carson, Ca. 90746. Leroy Davis Please contact editor of the Log, Tel. (212) 499-6600 Ext. 242. ... Apply now lor the Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Thomas Vain Please contact John W. Altstati, (Blackie Altstatt), Route No. 1, Dustin, Ok la. 74839, Tel. (918) 656-3212. Ronald E. Vantress Please contact your wife or your grandmother in New Orleans, La., Tel. (504) 944-9458. • Special three-month curriculum offered only at the Harry Lundeberg School » Room, Board and Books Free Old Shipmates • Tuition free Any old shipmates who care to may contact Harry T. Justice at 951 N. 42nd Apt. 205 Seattle, Washington, 98103. • Weekly stipend of $125 Cordon Linden Time spent in on-the-job training is Coast Guard ap­ proved as the equivalent of required wheelhouse time Please contact, by mail, Matthias Soldierer, 5222 Nancy Way, Riverside, Ca. 92503. G. Saylor M. Meckler G. Marzett K. Lindsay Please contact Red Campbell at Headquarters, Tel. (212) 499-6600 ext. 213. • Day-for-day work time credit for HLS Entry Graduates Completed applications must be received by June l To apply, see your SIU Representative. 18 / LOG / April 1979 01 �Unity, Security Anchors of SiU, MCS Merger "I have a way to go before going on pension, but I feel a lot more secure about it becaixse I know inside myself that as part of the SIU my future benefits will be waiting for me whenever I need, them. I also know I still have a future going to sea—something I was getting worried about before the merger." Ron Bautista, Room Steward, SS Santa Maria little less than a year ago, members can remain active A members of the SIUAGLIWD and the Marine Cooks & Stewards over­ whelmingly approved a merger of the two organiza­ tions. The vote showed that both memberships recognized that the problems in the maritime industry can best be overcome by a consolidation of efforts by all concerned. Accordingly, SIU and MCS members voted by better than 95% margins to consoli­ date the unions themselves. In turn, the results have meant expanded job opportunities in the face of a greatly decreased amount of Pacific Coast ships in operation. The merger has also provided former MCS mem­ bers with an alternative to early retirement. Many MCS people, because of a shortage of jobs on the West Coast, were contemplating retirement. However, now with more jobs to choose from as a result of the merger, these new SIU seamen while at the same time building up additional pension credits. Essentially, it has meant greater security for all involved. How has this historic merger of Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Coast seamen worked out? And what do members of the former MCS think about their new station as SIUAGLIWD members? To find out, we visited each of the four passenger liners operated by Delta Steamship Company when the ships arrived in San Francisco from their voyages to South America. Former MCS members man much of the steward departments on these vessels. One thing is clear—Kipling was all wrong when he said that the East and West could never meet. At least insofar as it applies to the crews aboard these four ships. (Delta bought these vessels from Prudential Lines last year.) LOG Official Publication of the Seafarers Iniernalional Union • Ailaniic. Gulf, Lak^ and Inland Waters District • AFL CIO The answer to the question of how the merger has worked out was a unanimous decision — it's worked out fine. Members of all three depart­ ments on each of the four ships expressed keen satisfaction with the results, demon­ strating conclusively that a seaman is a seaman no matter what coast he may come from. APRIL 1979 As far as the question of what the Pacific Coast stewards think of the merger—that's best indicated by the random interviews given the Log by various crew members on the Santa Maria, Santa Mariana, Santa Mercedes and Santa Magdalena. Some of the inter­ views are printed on the following pages. One of the hallmarks of the SIU, MCS merger has been brotherhood, everyone striving to work together for the good of everyone aboard. Just ask the ship's committee of the SS' Santa Mariana. They are from the left: Recertified Bosun Tom Price, ship's chairman; Juan Osorio, steward delegate; Marvin Garrison,. secretary-reporter: Brad Lipets, engine delegate: Clyde Kent, deck delegate, and Paul Olson, educational director. Also in photo are Patrolman Gentry Moore (second from right) and Steve Troy (right), SIU West Coast Headquarters Representative. The SS Santa Mercedes traversing the breathtaking Straits of Magellan. She is one of fourpassenger/cargo ships operating off the West Coast carrying both SIU A&G members and former MCS members. She is operated by Delta Lines. SIU West Coast Headquarters Representative SteveTroy (seated) writes out report during visit to the SS San/a Maria (Delta Lines). Seated left is Patrolman Gentry Moore. Standing (I. to r.) are Recertified Bosun John Stout: Deck Delegate Percy Kennedy and Steward Delegate Tony Glados. Seated right are Chief Electrician John Ross and Engine Delegate Ray Hart. April 1979 / LOG / 19 �Interviews Aboard the 55 Santa Magdalena HEINZ SEEL, Second Steward: "I'm very satisfied with the merger. I find that I'm making more money than before which means I'm better off financially under the SIU contract. We have fewer beefs now and at the same time I feel that my future is more secure than before the merger." R. J. LOWE, Chef: "We're in great shape. We don't have the interdepartment quarrels that used to bug everyone. Personally, I'm proud to be part of the SIU and I will go along with whatever we have to do because I know it will be whatever's best for the seamen." STEVE AKENS, Chief Cook: "The merger has worked for everyone's advantage. Without it we'd have no jobs. And we're all working together—unity among co­ workers is the one thing that's really important. We have it now." interviews Aboard the 55 Santa Mariana DOYLE CORNELIUS, Deck Steward: "We certainly wouldn't be working for Delta Lines if we hadn't merged when we did. Things go along more smoothly on these ships and when everyone is merged into a single Union for all three unlicensed departments it will still be better." FLOYD INGLEBRET, Chief Cook: "From what I've experienced so far, the merger has been good for all of us. We have more security than we did before. I expect, though, that the real benefits of the merger are yet to come. The future is what we're planning for and we can't expect everything to change in six or eight months." interviews Aboard 55 Santa Maria DOTTIE LAWSON, Stewardess: "We all have job security and eventually it will mean more jobs for everyone. We make more under the SIU contract than we did before. We are a happy crew—a happy family aboard a happy ship. All are fair and honest with one another, and frankly, I just love the SIU deck and engine departments on here." LARRY TINKHAM, Bartend.er: "I have a lot more job security than I had before the merger. I am pleased with the cooperation among all crew members—whether in the galley, on deck or in the engine room. One unit—one Union, that's what we are now. As one Union the whole crew is working for the best operation of the ship." EMMA MILLER, Stewardess: "Where would I be without the merger? Where would all of us be, for that matter? It's fantastic that we merged and I'm very glad that the SIU offered us the opportunity to merge. We are better off under the SIU and I'm sure things will get better and better in the future." REUBEN BLACKBURN, Chief Steward: "Well, we now have job security and pension security—for me and for all the members. Working with the SIU deck and engine departments has been an enlightening and rewarding experience these past months. I'm sorry we didn't merge long before we did." BILL HARTER, Chief Baker: "To begin with, the pay on these ships is better under the SIU contract than it was before, and that's saying a lot these days." ERIC DE BLANC, BartenderLounge Steward: "I have to go along pretty much with Doyle's views. I'm glad the MCS broke the ice, so to speak, and start the merger ball rolling. The sooner we are one Union the sooner we can all share all the benefits, regardless of what union we started with." RON BAUTISTA, Room Stew­ ard: "I have a way to go before going on pension, but I feel a lot more secure about it because I know inside myself that as part of the SIU my future benefits will be waiting for me whenever I need them. I also know I still have a future going to sea—something I was getting worried about before the merger." VINCE COSS, Waiter: "Before the merger I heard a lot about socalled "inferior SIU contracts." Well, I know that's a lie from stai't to finish because I'm making more now than I was before the merger. I come from a union family and I know that delivering the goods for its members is the mark of a good union. And boy, is the SIU delivering the goods for its members, I'm just sorry we didn't merge before—what took us so long?" NICK SERITIS, Chief Baker: "What does the merger mean to me? It means I have a job—you see me working right here. It means I'm going to get a pension when the time comes for me to go ashore. It means I have a future and it means I know I have security for my family as well." URSULA IBERT, Headwaitress: "I guess the most important thing for me personally has been job security. Without the merger we'd be without jobs insofar as passenger ships are concerned. Merger is unity and unity is strength. And we need all the strength we can muster in the merchant marine these days. 20 / LOG / April 1979 HARRY GEIER, Third Steward: "If I knew how great belonging to the SIU was going to be I would have shouted for merger a long time before we got the chance to vote. Living together and working together aboard ship under one Union is a lot easier. It's also added some more strength to the maritime voice in Washington, D.C. And by contributing to SIU's SPAD, I have the opportunity to make my small voice heard there as well. BURT RICHARDSON. Chief Pantryman: "The merger was one of the greatest acheivements we've experienced in the steward department in many a year. The SIU contract is superior to what we had before and the cooperation and harmony aboard ship with all three departments under one banner is so great." SIGRID GAHSAMAS, Steivardess: "Probably the best thing that has happened so far is the understanding between all mem­ bers of the steward, deck and en­ gine departments. We have such good comradeship and things are so harmonious. I didn't realize before that everyone belonging to just one Union could bring about such good mutual working relationships. JUAN OSORIO, Room Steward (and Steward's Delegate): "I don't want to knock any other union, but since the merger, life aboard these ships is better because we cooperate between departments instead of competing with one another. I just hope that the officials of all the different unions see the light and merge into one big Union as soon as possible." FREDDIE VIDAL, Second Steward: "To me, two of the most important things are job security and pension security. I know that we have it now, as part of the SIU. The merger has made my work easier aboard ship, as well. I just wish that all the unlicensed departments were in one union." RON SAUNDERS, Chef: "I've gone to sea for many years and the merger is the best thing that's happened to us since the '34 strike. I was getting worried about my pension but I don't worry now. I know that under the SIU banner I'll get everything I've earned. We should have merged a long time ago. PHIL DESETT, Room Steward: "I have a job I wouldn't have without the merger. It has meant belonging to one big group of friends and shipmates regardless of the department the individual works in. It sure has made life aboard ship much easier than before." KEVIN GIBBONS, Bar-Lounge Steward: "It's sure offered job opportunities we wouldn't have had otherwise. I really enjoy the togetherness we have on the ship among all departments. It's much more pleasant working aboard ship when we are all together as one Union." JOE MOUTON, Crew Pantryman: "The merger has given me a chance to cook for some of the finest, gentlemen I've ever met going to sea. I mean the men in the SIU deck and engine departments—they are the tops. Of course, I make more money under the SIU contract and what beautiful harmony we have among all departments." April 1979 / LOG / 21 �:v:m Interviews Aboard the SS Santa Mercedes PETER MARTI, Second Stew­ ard: "I remember when Ed Turner used to talk about the importance of the union getting together, there were some who said there were too many problems to resolve first. But we went ahead and merged with the SIU and what did we find? The problems people talked about didn't exist—they were just paper tigers. In the final analysis, we have fewer problems than before the merger, and life aboard ship is easier. And we have some sense of security now, some sense of going forward to better things." CHARLES SIMPSON, Asst. Headwaiter: "There's a much better feeling all over the ship since the merger. I've seen a tremendous amount of unity among all the members of all departments, and that makes for more enjoyable working conditions. We have more jobs and better benefits now. I'm happy we have merged; it was long overdue." RUDOLF SPRINGAT, Chief Baker: "Merging with the SIU was the best thing that could have happened to the MCS. We couldn't have survived without the merger. I was worried about my future in the industry but I don't have to worry now. BILLY ROGERS, Lounge Stew­ ard.: "We had to have some security for the future and the merger helps guarantee it. The cooperation among all SIU crewmembers is great. The take home pay works out better for us under the merger. I'm certainly glad we merged the unions. LOUIS MENDOZA, Chef: "The merger's one of the best things that's happened to us. It means jobs and that's pretty doggone important to all of us. I personally think Ed Turner deserves a vote of thanks for taking the lead in the merger. It certainly is nice the way we get along so well with the SIU deck and engine departments." BRUNA WILLIAMSON, Lounge Stewardess: "I like the togetherness under the SIU. It's much better that we are united instead of trying to go it alone. We now have hopes for a better future for the men and women who sail." MARVIN GARRISON, Chief Steward: "In my job I have to think of unity and harmony among crew members for everyone's best interests. I have never known such unity and harmony as we have since the merger. It's a very comfortable feeling to know that we are all together, all striving for the same goals, because that's the only way we're going to accomplish anything in the maritime industry." Recertified Bosun Jack Kingsley (left) heads up the ship's committee on the SS Santa Mapda/ena. Also in photo, from the left, are; Frank Silva. engine delegr.te; SIU representative George McCartney: Harry Grier, steward delegate; Irving Glass, deck delegate and Harold Welsh, educational director. 22 / LOG / April 1979 \ , : I �Ocean Mining Billf With U.S. Ship Clausef in Senate When the Deep Seabed Ocean Mining Bill went before the U.^. House of Representatives last year, it won a resounding 312 to 80 vote of approval. It looked as though it would receive similar treatment in the Senate, thus giving the ailing U.S. maritime industry a much-needed boost. But it was not to be. The bill never was voted upon in the Senate before that august body adjourned for the year, in spite of the fact that a number of important Senate committees had given the bill their approval. The long, drawn out process is now beginning all over again. Only this time, the House has said it will not even consider the Bill until the Senate can get its act together to vote upon it. Senate action on the bill could take place later on this year (committee hearings have already begun). But it's not likely to go before the House again until some time in 1980. It's the same old story! Other major maritime trading nations build up their fleets, or at least continue to maintain them at a much higher level than our own, while we continue to drag our anchor through the political and legislative mud. U.S. Economy At Stake The importance of seabed mining projects, not only to our maritime industry but to our nation's economy and security in general, can not be underestimated. Va.st quantities of nickel, copper, manganese, and cobalt lie on the ocean floor, waiting to be mined. Deepsea mining projects to recover these min­ erals represent a potential golden opportunity for our country. Enlightened development of the.se mineral deposits, with the best interests of our country in mind, can help us to increase our self-sufficieney in supply­ ing vital raw materials. It would also lessen our balance of payments deficit by decreasing our dependence on foreign sources and suppliers for these raw materials. The SI U is especially interested in one particular section of the Deep Seabed Ocean Mining Bill—Section 102(C)(2). Inclusion of this section in the final version of the bill would ensure U.S. control over mining vessels as well as the vital mineral deposits in question. Section 102(C)(2) will require each mining permittee to use at least one U.S.-documented vessel for the trans­ portation of minerals recovered from the ocean's floor. The beneficial effects of this section on the U.S. maritime industry would be far-reaching. But, without controls on foreign flag encroachment in this area, deepsea mining will take place at the expense of our industry, American labor, and of the U.S. economy. On the other hand, if section 102(C)(2) is included in the final version of the bill, it would encourage growth in the min­ uscule U.S.-flag bulk fleet. At present, virtually all strategic minerals imported by our country are carried in foreign flag bulkers. Passage of the Deep Seabed Ocean Mining Bill, with section 102(C)(2) included, would guarantee thousands of We're the Steward Department l^^atHLS We'll teach you the skills you need to move up in the Steward Department. Come to HLS. Upgrade. You'll get a good deal you'll get a better job and more pay when you finish. Sign up to move up. See your SIU Representative or contact HLS. Chief Steward: May 28 Chief Cook: May 14, June 25 Cook and Baker: May 14, June 25 Assistant Cook: June 11 new jobs on seabed mining vessels, as well as in related shoreside industry. The multi-national "vultures" are waiting in the wings to pounce on the rich mineral deposits in American waters. If the Deep Seabed Ocean Mining Bill is eventually passed, in its most effective form, then the vultures' wings will be well clipped, in this crucial area at least. Zapata Rover Committee After a run from tfte Gulf to onload crude at Aruba and the Virgin Islands, the ST Zapata Rover (Zapata Bulk) hove to at Stapleton Anchorage, S.l., N Y. to off load and payoff on Mar. 20. At the payoff was the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.) GSU Alton Pollock, steward delegate; Chief Steward J. Lamb, secretary-reporter; Recertified Bosun Horace Rains, ship's chairman; AB Robert Cooper, deck delegate; QMED Gilbert Rodriguez, engine delegate and Chief Pumpman Charlie Durden, educational director. Pension Benefits Clarified On Certain inland Contracts During recent negotiations with a 3.) The Early Normal Pension Incre­ number of SlU-conlracled tug and ments program entitles a Boatman to barge companies, the Union won some increase his pension check by an very important improvements in pen­ additional $25 per month for every extra sion benefits. full year he works. After fulfilling the 20 Among the companies involved are: years employment at age 55 require­ McAllister Brothers of Philadelphia ments for Early Normal Pension, a and Norfolk; Curtis Bay Towing of Boatman will receive a $25 increment Philadelphia, Baltimore and Norfolk; for every additional full year (365 days) Taylor & Anderson; Independent he works, up to a maximum of seven Towing; Baker-Whitely Towing; Inter­ increments. state Oil; Crowley Maritime; IBC Co.; 4.) The two additional years of Delaware River Barge; Mariner Towing employment necessary to receive extra and Cellathin Barge. benefits under the Increments program, There have been a number of in­ also qualify Boatmen for the Early quiries, however, from Boatmen work­ Normal Pension Supplement program. ing for these companies concerning their The Early Normal Pension Supplement new pension benefits. So, in an effort to is a bonus equal to a full year of perfSion clarify these questions, following is a payments. It is awarded to eligible breakdown of the new benefits as well as Boatmen in a lump sum and it is only eligibility requirements for receiving given once. So, if a Boatman works two addi­ them: 1.) The pension benefit is increased tional full years (730 days) after by a total of $100 per month. The qualifying for the Early Normal Pen­ increase, however, goes into effect in sion and after the employer begins making the necessary contributions, the two steps. The first increase ($50) is in Boatman will receive the two $25 effect. To be eligible for this increase, a increments plus a lump-sum Supple­ Boatman who qualifies for retirement need only accumulate 125 days employ­ ment check totalling a year's worth of pension benefits. ment this year. The second $50 increase goes into If you are a Boatman working for one effect June 16, 1980. To be eligible for of the Inland companies listed above, that increase, the member qualifying for consider the following: retirement need only get 125 days If you have fulfilled the 20 years of employment after June 16, 1980. seatime at age 55 requirements for Early 2.) The Early Normal Pension gives a Normal Pension this year, plus the 125 Boatman the opportunity to retire at age days of employment in 1979, you're 55 provided he has fulfilled the require­ eligible for a pension of $390 per month. ment of 20 years (7300 days) of By working an extra two full years, employment at that age. you will be eligible for two pension After fulfilling the requirements for inerements totaling $50 per month. This the Early Normal Pension and after the sum added to the monthly pension employer begins to make the necessary benefit effective June 16, 1980 would contributions, a Boatman has the bring the Boatman's pension up to $490. opportunity to increase his pension In addition, the two extra full years of payments in two ways; through the employment would qualify you for a Early Normal Pension Increments and Pension Supplement check. That check Early Normal Pension Supplements will equal $5,880—a full year of pension benefits in a lump-sum. programs. April 1979 / LOG / 23 �».»,.«!=>^itiijiii ii ii^imippH iiia8S«3»®aj86®sfe-.. 1^ Ships Built ^Exceptional' Safety Record in Alaska Oil Trade gallons of crude oil into the Atlantic The Coast Guard released a report Ocean off Massachusetts. And barely last month citing as "exceptional" the two years later, another Liberian-flag safety record of the port of Valdez. And vessel caused the worst spill in world American merchant seamen deserve a history. great deal of the credit. When the Amoco Cadiz broke up off In the year and a half since Alaskan Portsall, France in March, 197^8, 68 tanker and oil terminal operations million gallons of crude spilled into began, the equivalent of only 20 barrels French waters, blighting 70 miles of of oil have been spilled out of 400 million shipped from the port. And, coastline and wiping out the fishing with very few exceptions, the tankers industry of northern France. A report prepared by the National that have been moving the.crude out of Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra­ Valdez are U.S.-flag vessels, manned by tion in the wake of the Amoco Cadiz American seamen including some 26 tragedy stated; "We have never seen ships crewed by SIU members. biological damage of this geographical The Coast Guard presented their port extent in any previous oil spill." safety findings to an international The devastation of the Cadiz accident conference on oil spills which was prompted a rash of protests against the jointly sponsored by the Coast Guard, use of flag-of-convenience ships, includ­ the American Petroleum Institute and ing an Oil Safety Liability bill intro­ the Environmental Protection Agency. duced into Congress by Rep. John Coast Guard Capt. W. L. N. Fisken of Murphy (D-N.Y.). the Valdez Marine Terminal told the Murphy's bill didn't make it through conference that the oil safety record at Congress last year but the chairman of Valdez proves that "it is possible to the House Merchant Marine and operate with a minimum number of Fisheries Committee is sponsoring a spills and that oil can be kept on board if similar measure this year. proper precautions are taken." Aimed at limiting the "increasingly In addition, the high degree of safety frequent" incidence of flag-of-conat the Alaskan port points up the fact venience tanker tragedies, the bill would that ships manned by well trained, hold vessel owners and operators conscientious American seamen are far responsible for any oil spill damage and away the best and safest vessels caused by their tankers. afloat, especially when measured The bill would also create a back-up against the safety records of flag-of- compensation coffer, funded by a convenience tankers. minimal, per-barrel charge on petro­ For example, in 1976, the Liberian- leum and its products received at U.S. flag Argo Merchant dumped 7.6 million terminals and refineries to be used for cleanup expenses and damage to property and natural resources. Hearings on the legislation, which has the strong support of the SIU as well as many American-flag vessel operators are continuing and such a bill would go a long^ way towards minimizing the impact of oil spills. But barring unsafe, flag-of-convenience vessels from American waters altogether would go even further towards ensuring that America's vital oil supplies make it to their point of destination, and America's waters and coastlines are never again threatened by oil spills of devastating proportions. A Three-Gallon Donor Seafarer Arthur Sankovidt (left) takes It easy after giving blood totaling three gal­ lons over a period of years at the Headquarters Clinic recently. Nurse Gloria Passanisi (right) beams her approval. Brother Sankovidt is the record holding blood donor in the Union. Help Your Brother Down the Road to Sobriety eeing a blind man walk down a street makes the rest of us thankful for our sight. Perfect strangers, as well as friends, don't hesitate to offer a guiding arm to the blind because we all think it must be a terrible thing to be unable to see where youVe going. An alcoholic can't see where he's going either, only alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is just as easy—and just as important—as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an alcoholic StU member will receive the care and counseling^ he needs. And hell get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting £5 the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free life. The road back to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you 11 be showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away. S I I Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name I I I I I Book No. I I Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No. ... Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 24 / LOG / April 1979 (Zip) j I I I �Steve Azookari, AB, painting the bow of the Richard J. Reiss. GREAT LAKES FITOUT F The Adam E. Cornelius {Aroehcan Steamship Co.) as she appeared in Cleveland recently. Kenneth Jones tidying up on the Richard J. Reiss. ^itout time on the Great Lakes is always remembered as a sign of imminent spring. A spring not of blossoms and song-birds but of coal dust and chipping hammers and the various sounds attributed to the many jobs that go into preparing a steamer for the upcoming shipping season. Hpwever there is much more to fitout than merely the annual redressing of the fleet. Of course, there will always be the stark reality of paint brushes and arc welders. But, aside from this, there is a certain feeling in the air that one cannot put into such simple terms. A feeling of warmth that is more than simply the coming of spring. Perhaps it is the heartfelt warmth that comes when old friends are reunited after a long hiatus. Friends who have sailed together through many shipping seasons and greeted each other in the same manner at the start of countless fitouts. Indeed there is the feeling one gets upon returning home after an extended absence. For many seamen who ply their trade on a Great Lakes' steamer, now is the time they truly return home. After all, many will spend the next nine months working their vessel. In fact, most Lakers return to the same ship with each new season. Certainly, the song of a robin will never be unwelcome, but to a Great Lakes' mariner it is no more music to his ears than the first blast of the steamboat's whistle. Conveyorman Conrad Schmidt, beginning his 38th season on the Lakes, at work aboard the Richard J. Reiss • April 1979 / LOG / 25 �Down below on the Adam E. Cornelius. Oiler Mike Budnick, kneeling, and Richard Glowacki, fireman/ handyman, putting on handhold covers. Allen Rinwick, wiper, taking on supplies for the engine room of the Richard J. Reiss. Bob Eckley, bosun, wields a paint brush on the Richard J. Reiss. GREAT LAKES FITOUT . * • ' --I-. ' ••-•V ^ ' Bosun Arthur Mieike, left, and Deckhand Fadel M. Named, bring ing one pf the William R. Roesch's lifeboats up to form. Dave Cameron, QI\/1ED, does some work on the Richard J. Reiss' steering gear engine. The William R. Roesch, (Pringle Transit), in Toledo, looking good for the 1979 season. " =• Ah, fresh milk! Missed Eli, porter, on theMc/<eeSor7S. Second cook Ed Bechard does the honors on the Adam E. Cornelius. 26 / LOG / April 1979 HT". -"xi;- .-.Tstriai �Algehmi Nasar, wipeF, tightens up the boiler on the Adam E. Cornelius. Jim Hunt, second cook, at work on the Richard J. Reiss. X'-msM Muffins for the crew of the McKee-Sons in Toledo. Holding the pan; Julian Budnick, second cook, with Obad Mawri, porter. Take five (four?): I. to r., second cook All Amulsleh, SID patrolman Jack Allen, second cook Alie Mutahr, and Joe Schefke, porter, aboard the Roger M. Kyes in Toledo, Ohio. April 1979 / LOG / 27 - :L' IS. �" ffliTjifirt^'^-*- "-*'•'•" -r T-v -•' WHS', ••*^'"» John Monaco, deckhand, tightens the bearing cap of the main drive gear on a Great Lakes Dredge and Dock dredge. Dredgeman Donald Menter checks the oil on one of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock's dredge engines. He's a carpen­ ter in the off season and has been with GLD & D for 23 years. Frank McCann, deckhand, puts some finishing touches on the J,ohn A. McGuire (Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, Cleveland). McCann -is senior deck­ hand with GLD & D and has been on the McGuire since .1954. Tmmm Deckhand Norman Moennich does some painting on a Great Lakes Dredge and Dock launch. Moennich is also president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society jn Cleveland and spends much of his off season time working with the society. He has been with GLD & D for 29 years. The Miss Lana (Peter Kiewit & Sons, Cleveland) and deckhands, I. to r., Ed Doetz, Bill Taylor, and Corky Parrish. George Finnerty, deckhand, getting the right tools for the job on the John A. McGuire. The lineup, at the Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Shipyard, Cleveland, Ohio; 28 / LOG / April 1979 - L-.-. �SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Und Service), Febniary 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun A. McGinnis; Secretary L. Nicholas; Educational Director H. DuHadaway; Deck Delegate B. Jarratt; Engine Delegate J. R. Graydon; Steward Delegate E. Arnold. $86 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman introduced the letter from Headquar­ ters iajeference to the Bosun Recertification program, explained and read it in its entirety. Secretary pointed out various articles in the latest Log. He emphasized the fact that Headquarters is on a 24 hour call. Report to Log: "The illustrated book on the Harry Lundeberg School was appreciated very much. Especially by those who were there from the start in 1967. They found it fantastic and exactly as Paul Hall said it would be." Next port Rotterdam. DELTA PERU (Delta Steamship), February 28—Chairman, P. Syrnik; Secretary R. Hutchins; Engine Delegate D. Shaw; Steward Delegate S. Bell. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Secretary advised all those with the time and necessary qualifications should upgrade them­ selves for their own benefit. For more security and better paying jobs. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Philadelphia. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), February 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Anthony Caldeira; Secretary Duke Hall; Deck Delegate Jim Barbaccia; Engine Delegate Steve Crawford; Steward Delegate Robert Black. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the advantages of upgrading at Piney Point and urged all members to take advantage of this opportunity. Secretary requested all members to donate to SP.AD. Everyone was advised to read the Log from the front page to the back page to keep up with what is going on in the Union and what is being done by our Union officials and the SlU Washingtoni staff to insure our future. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. MARY (Marlin Steamship), Feb­ ruary 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun T. D. Hitburn; Secretary C. N. John­ son; Deck Delegate E. Wallace. Some disputed OT in deck department. The Log was received and passed out to each delegate for everyone to read and find out what is going oh in the Union. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a Job well done. All were advised to get shot cards before leaving ship. DELTA PARAGUAY (Delta Steam­ ship), February 4—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun R. Ferrera; Secretary Robert B. Marion; Educational Direc­ tor Frank Chavers; Deck Delegate J. Klondyke; Engine Delegate C. Perdue; Steward Delegate C. Barkins. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a talk on the benefits to be gained from upgrad­ ing at Piney Point. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job well done. Next port New Orleans. PUERTO RICO (Puerto Rico Ma­ rine), Februap^ 4—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun W. D. Crawford; Secretary T. Jackson; Educational Director 11. P. Calloe; Deck Delegate Paul Holloway; Steward Delegate Eddie Villasol. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chairman read the information that had been received on the classes to be held in 1979 for the Recertification Program for Bosuns. Urged all those who qualify to apply. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job well done. Next port San Juan. NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), Feb­ ruary 25—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Denis J. Manning; Secretary C. M. Modellas; Educational Director L. Bryant; Engine Delegate W. West. No disputed OT. Chairman advised all members to take advantage of the courses now open in Piney Point to upgrade yourself. Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD and how SPAD can help in Job .security. Urged all members to read the Log to keep in touch with what is going on in the Union. All members should try to keep up the ship's fund so that there are some monies available in case of emergency. For the benefit of some seamen who want to go to Russia read the January issue of the Log as there are 35 ships that are being extended subsidy to carry grain to Russia. A vote of thanks to all crewmembers by the steward for helping the crewmess by bringing their dirty dishes to the pantry after eating. A compliment was received from the Sea-Land commissary superin­ tendent to the steward after conducting inspection in the galley, boxes etc. and found it very satisfactory. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. POINT MARGO (Point Shipping), February 25—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Northcott; Secretary B. Fletcher; Engine Delegate S. Goins. $11.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that the ship left Houston, Texas with a load of grain enroute to Alexandria, Egypt. The next port of payoff is Houston, Texas. Also held" a discussion on the Recertification program that is going to reopen in Piney Point, Maryland in the very near future. Everything is running smoothly. DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta Steamship), February 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Floyd Peavoy; Secretary N. Johnson; Educational Director U. H. Sanders. $160 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chairman noted how urgent it is for each member to attend the- shipboard meetings to negotiate beefs. Secretary gave a vote of thanks to the deck and engine depart­ ment for their cooperation in helping to keep the messhall and pantry in order between steward department working hours. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job well done. JAMES (Ogden Marine), February 25—Chairman Doyle Ellette; Secretary O. Esquivei. No disputed OY. Chair­ man reminded the new members to see the patrolman about new forms to fill in. Also to find out when the new classes for upgrading are going to start. Everyone should try to go to Piney Point and upgrade if you have the qualifications because our Union needs rated men. It will also mean a better paying Job for you and more Job security. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job well done. SEA-LAND PIONEER (Sea-Land Service), February 25—Chairman, Recertified Bosun M. Kerngood; Secre­ tary R. Donnelly; Educational Director H. Messick. $72 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a dis­ cussion on the proper way to fill out beneficiary cards to help the Union to properly distribute benefits. Many of the cards are outdated or without proper beneficiaries. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job well done. Next port Oakland. DEEP SEA Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: SEA-LAND GALLOWAY DELTA SUD OVERSEAS ULLA DEL SOL SANTA MARIANA OVERSEAS VALDEZ PISCES ANCHORAGE BAYAMON SEA-LAND MARKET JACKSONVILLE DELTA VENEZUELA * DELTA BOLIVIA BORINQUEN AQUIDILLA COVE EXPLORER DELTA COLUMBIA OAKLAND VIRGO OVERSEAS ARCTIC POTOMAC DELTA MAR STUYVESANT MASSACHUSETTS ROSE CITY DELTA PANAMA CHARLESTON MOHAWK TEX ZAPATA RANGER OVERSEAS JOYCE DELTA ECUADOR TAMPA PONCE OGDEN CHALLENGER DELTA AMERICA GOLDEN ENDEAVOR ZAPATA PATRIOT SAM HOUSTON OVERSEAS NATALIE CANTIGNY CONNECTICUT WALTER RICE CAROLINA MONTPELIER VICTORY THOMAS JEFFERSON (Water­ man Steamship), February 18—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Donald Pool; Secretary Sigmund Rothschild; Educa­ tional Director B. Cooley. $130 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion "on Paul Hall's report in the Log and suggested that all mem­ bers should read this report on page two of the current Log. Also discussed and requested all crewmembers to read the new SPAD checkoff program listed in the current Log on the back page. President Paul Hall's report and the back page of the Log were posted on the bulletin board. The steward is accepting donations for the movie fund for the coming new voyage. Also advised all crewmembers of the importance of donating to SPAD. The ship's baker. Coy Hendricks, was hospitalized while negotiating the Kiel Canal and received exceptional treatment while he was there. ARECIBO (Puerto Rico Marine), February 18, 1979—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun W. Velazquez; Secretary J. G. Guilles; Educational Director D. Manafe; Deck Delegate John Montanez; Engine Delegate Carlos Bone' font; Steward Delegate Edwardo Vazguez. No disputed OT. A letter was received from Headquarters about the upcoming Bosun Recertification Pro­ gram. It was noted that further details could be found in the Log. Any questions relating to the program are to be directed to the Seafarers Appeals Board. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job well done. SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service), February 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Verner Poulsen; Secretary Ronald B. Barnes; Educa­ tional Director George E, Renale; Deck Delegate John McLaughlin. No dis­ puted o r. Chairman held a discussion on the need for all members to read the Log to keep up with Union activities. He requested the crew to take better care of the washing and drying ma­ chines and to keep the area clean. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Seattle. AMERICAN EXPLORER (Hudson Waterways), February 17—Chairman R. F. Garcia; Secretary A. Hassan; Educational Director Espositio; Deck Delegate Jim Spencer; Steward Dele­ gate Rudolph Manfield. Some disputed OT in deck department. A letter was posted by the educational director pertaining to the reopening of the Bosun Recertification Program. Also noted that applications were available for anyone who was interested. Read a conimunication received froni the U.S. Navy concerning the professional Job done while refueling the Navy ship Truckee. A telegram was forwarded to Executive Vice President, Frank Drozak. .Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port Charles­ ton. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), February 11—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Lothar G. Reck; Secretary E. Caudill; Educational Director Agulia; Steward Delegate Walter Stewart. $78 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a safety meeting and several items were dis­ cussed. Educational Director discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. It was noted that there should be a donation made to the Cancer fund in Harvey Mesford's name. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers, and mentioned were Earl Shepard and Harvey Mesford. Next port Long Beach. April 1979 / LOG / 29 �O S, Steve Cipullo applies a little elbow grease while lubricating a set of rollers Steve was part of the standby crow supplied by the SlU to prepare the Libra before the ship sailed. The massive, T LNG Libra, 8th U.S. Flag Gas Carrier, Sails on P.n.w he LNG Libra, the the sixth sixth LNG LNG prior experience on LNG ships. shins. vessel built by Energy Trans­ One, for instance, is Chief Steward port Company, set sail on its maiden Frank Costango who is taking out voyage to Indonesia on April 18. his fourth LNG carrier., Frank likes The 986 foot long ship becomes the the modern galleys found on the new 8th LNG vessel to fly the U.S. flag. vessels and says the ships are "the Like all previous U.S.-flag LNG best we have in the whole fleet." ships, the Libra is manned by SIU Chief Steward Costango takes seamen. particular pride in helping a young Most of the Libra's crew have had steward department prospect from Piney Point to become a top-notch cook. In a single six month voyage his third cooks are usually prepared to upgrade to cook and baker and second cooks are ready to take on a chief's responsibilities. Needless to say, the young guys look up to Frank. Two more veterans of the LNG Heet are Quartermaster Howard Webber and QMED Imro Salo­ mons. Both sailed aboard the LNG Aquarius which was the first LNG ship built for the U.S. flag fleet. QMED Salomons, who spent 16 months on the Aquarius said he learned a lot from the Aquarius" and that all the knowledge he gained from that first trip is "making it a whole lot easier" to run the power at Ihe helm and ponders theiWG /.to's upcoming K- while the L/bra^wasintor^^^'^^ port. 30 / LOG / April 1979 Manny Ciampi kept everyone well fed their o^n fashion^ S ^ Of many LNGlyaSs a°nd thme' G S Pollard, Ken Johnson and Mark S. Richardson. ® Terence �^ ordinaries on the LNG Libra is Seafarer Kevin Tremblay. Every picture tells a story, don't it? Well at least this one does Quartermaster Evan Jones smiles while the Libra's sailing board says all there is to Jones Wiper Melvin "Wizard" Brown also sailed on the LNG Aries prior to making this trip. He hopes to have his FOWT endorsement by the time he sets out on his next LNG ship. Maiden Voyage With Experienced SiU Crew plant on the Libra. r \rr^ 1 ;u..^ . n • • .L rAnother Seafarer with LNG experience is wiper Melvin Brown who spent six months as G.S.U. on the LNG Aries. Brown is known as "Wizard" to his shipmates, a name he was given while taking his LNG training at the Harry Lundeberg School. Melvin said of his first LNG trip, "it was nice, that's why I'm back." He intends to upgrade to QMED and eventually get his engineer's license as soon as he has enough seatime. Not all the crew are "old salts" however. OS Richard Grant just completed his LNG course at Piney Point on April 2nd and is making his first voyage of any kind on the LNG Libra. Richard feels that "the waiting is the worst part" and was anxiously looking forward to the ship's rapidly approaching sailing time. .u ^ other LNG carriers in Energy Transport s fleet bringing the pre- Indonesia to Osaka, Japan. Others in operation are the LNG's Aquarius, Aries, Leo, Capri- corn, and Gemini. A seventh ETC ship, the LNG Virf^u is slated for completion by August. These happy fellows comprise some of the LNG Libra's deck personnel: they are left to right: Paul Klippel, O.S.: Evan Jones, quartermasterBob O Rourke, bos n : John Hamot and Howard Webber, guartermasters: W. F. Murphy, A.B.: and Jeffrey Thompson and Richard Grant (kneeling) O.S. s. These three gentlemen are certainly not strangers to LNG ships. From the left are: First Ass't. Engineer Harding Hill who was relief first on LNG Aries', Chief Engineer Marty Schwemmer who was on board both the LNG Capricorn and the LNG Aquarius and the SlU's own QMED Imro Salomons who spent 16 months as QMED on the first SlU-contracted L.NG vessel the LNG Aquarius. QMED Imro Salomons and Bill'Stagner of the General Regulator Company go over some last minute checks of the Libra's intricate control board. Veteran LNGer Salomons has it down pat by now. April 1979 / LOG / 31 �Velton J. Aus­ tin Sr., 57, died on Jan. II. Brother Austin joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1966 sailing as a launch operator for the Virginia Pilots Assn. from 1964 to 1979. He also sailed as a tankerman for the Allied Towing Co. and GATCO in 1972. Boatman Austin was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served during the Korean War with the U.S. Coast Guard. A native of Hatteras, N.C., he was a resident of Elizabeth City, N.C. Surviving are his widow, Mary; three sons, Velton, Richard of Frisco, N.C. and Alphe; his mother, Mrs. Maggie Stowe of Eliza­ beth City; two brothers. Boatman Elwood Austin of Hatteras and Melvin of Buxton, N.C. and a relative, Boat­ man William M. Stowe of Hatteras. Pensioner Mi­ chael Cekot, 57, died of a heart attack in the U.S. Veterans Ad­ ministration Hos­ pital, Lyons, N.J. on Jan. 30. Bro­ ther Cekot Joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a tug deckhand for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad from 1951 to 1979 in Jersey City, N.J. He also worked as a heat treater for the Crucible Steel Co. from 1940 to 1942. Boatman Cekot was a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces in World War II and he was a professional singer. Born in Jersey City, he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn; a son, Michael and a daughter, Georgia. Pensioner An­ drew Monte, 75, passed away on Feb. 6. Brother Monte joined the Union in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1963 sailing as an engineer for Ma­ rine Towing from 1948 to 1951 and for Sabine Towing from 1951 to 1969. He was a union member since 1960. Boatman Monte was born in Maurice, La. and was a resident of Beaumont, Tex. Surviving is his widow, Helen. Michale A. "Mike" Vandenabeele, 53, was lost off the sunken Mj V Owen Childress (ASBL) in the Ohio River off Owensboro, Ky. on Jan. 1. Brother Vandenabeele joined the Union in 1968 sailing as a cook for Cities Service then, for ACBL since 1976 and on the J. W. Hershey (Inland Tugs) last year. He was a former member of Teamsters Local 600. Boatman Vandenabeele was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Alaska, he was a resident of Beekley, Mo. Surviving is his widow, Glorius. Kim W. Devere died on Feb. 2. Brother Devere sailed for the Radcliffe Materials Co. from 1977 to 1978. He was a resident of New Orleans. Carlos C. Forsythe died on the tug Martha (NBC Lines) on Jan. 28. Brother Forsythe was a resident of Norfolk. Pensioner Harry Lawrence E. W. Lapham, 67, "Lee" Ellison, 65, died of a heait died on Feb. 2, attack in the Paul Brother Ellison Oliver Memorial joined the SIU in Hospital, Frank­ the port of Hous­ fort, Mich, on ton in 1963 sailing Jan. 31. Brother as a 3rd cook. He Lapham joined sailed for 27 years, last on the Mj V Zapata Ranger the Union in the port of Frankfort in (Zapata Bulk). Seafarer Ellison was 1953. He last sailed as an oiler and born in West Virginia and was a resi­ fireman-watertender for the Ann Arbor dent of South Houston. Surviving are Railroad Car Ferries from 1973 to 1975. his widow, Kathryn; a daughter, Pamela He was born in Detroit, Mich, and was a ^ resident of Elberta, Mich; Interment and a brother. Seafarer Lee Ellison. was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Empire, Claude M. Mich. Surviving is his widow, Gloria. Koenig, 48, died on Mar. 9. Brother Pensioner Har­ Koenig joined the old J. Norris, 66, Union in the port died of heart-lung of New Orleans in failure in the Buf­ 1956 sailing as a falo, N.Y. General deckhand for the Hospital on Feb. George W. Whit­ 3. Brother Norris man Towing Co. joined the Union 4^ from 1949 to 1979. He also sailed for the in the port of Buf­ Coyle Line and for Crescent Towing. falo in 1961 sailing as a deckhand, lines­ Boatman Koenig was born in Gretna, man and tug fireman for the Great La. and was a resident there. Surviving Lakes Towing Co. from 1936 to 1974. are his widow, Patricia; three sons, He was born in Buffalo and was a Claude, Michael and Dale and a resident there. Burial was in Mount daughter, Terry. Calvary Cemetery, Cheektowaga, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Mary and two Tommy Penne- sons, William and John. baker, 54, died on Pensioner John Jan. 26. Brother T. Robinson, 57, Pennebaker died on Feb. 9. joined the SIU in Brother Robinson the port of Hous­ joined the Union ton in 1962 sailing in the port of as an AB. He was V i Detroit in 1960 a veteran of the sailing as a fire­ U.S. Navy in World War 11. Seafarer man - watertender Pennebaker was born in Freeport, Tex. and was a resident of Emory, Tex. for the Reiss Steamship Co. and for the Kinsman Marine Transport Co. He Surviving are two sons, Glenn and sailed 27 years. Laker Robinson was a James; a daughter, Billie and a sister, veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War Mrs. Romie Hennen of Emory. 11. A Tennessee native, he was a resident Pensioner Al­ of Algood, Tenn. Surviving are his bert J. C. "Al" widow, Lucille and three sons, Jimmy, Yip, 74, passed Tom and Richard. away in San Fran­ Edward Ar­ cisco on Dec. 22, nold, 60, died on 1978. Brother Yip # • 1 Feb. 12. Brother joined the SIU in 1 k Arnold joined the port of New the SIU in the York sailing as a port of New York fireman-watertender and cook. He in 1955 sailing as sailed 25 years. Seafarer Yip was on the a firemanpicketline in the 1963 New York , watertender. He maritime beef. And he graduated from sailed for the Waterman Steamship the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Co. from 1974 to 1978. Seafarer Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1959. He was a Arnold hit the bricks in the 1961 veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in Greater N.Y. Harbor beef and the World War 11. Born in China, he was a 1962 Robin Line strike. He was a U.S. naturalized citizen and a resident veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps of San Francisco. Cremation took place in World War 11. Born in Texas, he was in the Pleasant Hill Crematory, Sebas- a resident of Long Island City, topol, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Queens, N.Y. Surviving is his widow, Sook; two sons. Jack E. Chiang Yeh of Martha. San Francisco and C. Kong Yip of Cliina and a daughter, Mun Yip of James J. GalHong Kong. luzzo, 52, suc­ cumbed to cancer in St. John's Hos­ Pensioner Aupital, Cleveland, gu.stus B. Bryan, Ohio on June 24, 77, was dead on 1978. Brother arrival at the Galluzzo joined Dodge (Ga.) the Union in the County Hospi­ port of Cleveland in 1962 sailing as an tal of injuries sustained in a oiler for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1944 to 1975. He was a member of truck-car accident on Highway 280, Rhine, Ga. on Jan. 29. the Operating Engineers Union from Brother Bryan joined the SIU in the 1957 to 1962. During that time he was a port of Savannah in 1952 sailing as a stationary fireman for the Cayahuga fireman-watertender and 3rd cook. He County, Ohio and the City of Cleve­ was also a crew delegate. Seafarer land, Division of Streets. Laker Gal­ Bryan was born in Rhine and was a luzzo was a veteran of the U.S. Army in resident there. Burial was in Bay World War 11. Born in Cleveland, he Springs, Rhine. Surviving are his was a resident there. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Cleveland. Surviving widow. Jewel; a son, Wimberly of are his mother, Grace and a sister, Mrs. Eastman, Ga. and a daughter, Elaine of Mary Blaha, both of Cleveland. Rhine. Jimmy Lee Durden, 35, suc­ cumbed to lungheart failure in the Grady Memorial Hospital,-'Atlanta, Ga. on Jan. 23. Brother Durden joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 sailing as an AB. He sailed on the SSArecibo (PR Marine Mgt.) last year. Seafarer Durden graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1964. Born in Monroe, Ga., he was a resident of Atlanta. Interment was in the Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery, Loganville, Ga. Surviving are his widow, Glenda of Forest Park, Ga.; a daughter, Joyce; his mother, Runelle of Atlanta and a sister, Mrs. Gloria Smith of Snellville, Ga. Edward BakaInas, 48, died on It he Sea-Land Economy at sea on Feb. 15. Bro­ ther Bakanas [joined the SIU in the port of Cleve­ land in 1973 sail­ ing as an OS and BR utility out of the port of Jacksonville on the Sea-Land Economy from 1977 to 1979. He also sailed for the Puerto Rico Marine Management Co. Seafarer Bakanas sailed on the Lakes for the American Steamship Co. and for Kinsman Marine from 1973 to 1974. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army before the Korean War. Born in Lithuania, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Cleveland, Ohio and Lantana, Fla. Surviving are a son, Edward of Cleveland and a daughter, Mrs. Vida Ursic, also of Cleveland. Pensioner Au­ gust Cbarous, 77, passed away in the U.S. Vete­ rans Administra­ tion Hospital, Jamaica Plains, Mass. on Jan. 16. Brother Charous joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a 2nd pumpman. He sailed 34 years. And he walked the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef, the 1962 Robin Line strike and the 1965 District Council 37 beef. Seafarer Charous was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in the United States, he was a resident of West Sommerville, Mass. Pensioner Samuel S. Bear, 73, died of natural causes in the Lykes Memorial Hospital, Brooksville, Fla. on Feb. 4. Brother Bear joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 as a tug operator and "bargeman for the Western Maryland Railroad. He also was an AB in the Baltimore Shoregang. Boatman Bear was born in Binghamton, N.Y. and was a resident of Springhill, Fla. Interment was in the Florida Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Brooks­ ville. Surviving are his widow, Geraldine; two sons, Russell and Joseph and a daughter, Diana. Pensioner Russell J. Savage, 74, died at home in Bishopville, Md. on Jan. 4. Brother Savage joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deckhand and tug captain from 1944 to 1971. He sailed as a relief captain for the P. F. Martin Co. in 1954. Boatman Savage was born in Delaware. Burial was in Bishopville Cemetery. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Eva N. Bunting of Bishopville. �Appeals. Court Saves Rate^Cutting Russian Line From FMC Axe., . T,he fight being waged by the Federal iMarltime Commission against the infair rate-cutting practices of the iRus^ian-owned Baltic Shipping Co. has Ibeen stymied due to an action this [month by the U.S. Court of Appeals. Voting to stay "indefinitely" the I FMC'S proposed cancellation of Baltic's (tariffs set for April 26, the court gave (the Soviet-flag shipping company a [green light to continue operating in the U.S. foreign trades. The ruling came [despite the fact that Baltic violated U.S. ! law by failing to comply with an FMC investigation into their rate setting practices. By their action the court has under­ cut the newly-enacted Controlled Carrier Act which, with the strong support of the SIU, was passed by Congress last year. The act was de­ signed to restore, the U.S. merchant fleet to a competitive position in the U.S: foreign trades by empowering the FMC to suspend or cancel the rates of any carrier engaged in unjust or unreasonable rate setting^ practices. The commission's move against Baltic would have barred the company frorn U.S. ports. It was the first test of the infant law and it ran into trouble right from the start. 'Habitual' Violations In April, 1978, the commission, acting on suspicions that Baltic was engaged in "international and wide­ spread misrating of cargo...and habi­ tual non-compliance with tariff provi­ sions on space charters," made its first attempt to obtain rate information from Baltic. Baltic complied partially with the FMC's request for information but never turned over those records tagged "key documents" by the commission. After repeatedly warning the company that they intended "to use every remedy at our disposal to achieve adherence with U.S. law by any carrier operating in our foreign commerce," the commis­ sion proposed to suspend the rates of the Soviet company. Baltic squawked loudly over the impending rate suspension, charging the FMC with "improper, illegal" pro­ cedure. Their protests were echoed by the Soviet Merchant Marine Ministry which threatened retaliatory action if the rate suspension went through. Playing their final card, Baltic petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for a stay of the tariff suspension. The court ruled in Baltic's favor despite the stern warning from the FMC that "carriers competing with Baltic will be seriously disadvantaged and the com­ mission's power to regulate sharply undercut if a stay is granted." Whether the court's ruling will have an impact on the commission's regula­ tory power will be seen shortly as the FMC takes the battle to secure fair and equal treatment for the U.S. merchant marine into Round Two. Investigating FESCO The FMC is ready to suspend 140 tariffs of the Russian-flag Far Eastern Shipping Co. as of May 7. The commission found Fesco's rates are "unjust and unreasonable." Fesco, like Baltic, has claimed the move is "unfair," and could conceivably follow the lead of her Soviet sister company by taking the matter to court. Meanwhile, the SIU along with several other maritime unions and spokesmen of the U.S. maritime indus­ try have reacted sharply to the court's move in the Baltic case. . The SIU has supported the Con­ trolled Carrier Act since it was first introduced in Congress because it was a step towards protecting ever-increasing shares of U.S. cargoes from being siphoned off by the predatory rate slashing of the Soviets. But the recent action by the Court of Appeals, which weakens a law vital to the survival of the U.S. merchant fleet, means the efforts to restore the Ameri­ can merchant marine to a competitive footing in the U.S. foreign trades is returned to square one. Blackwell Resigns Post After Long Career of Promoting US, Flag Robert J. Blackwell, martime admin­ istrator since 1972, has submitted his resignation, effective Apr. 9. With this, the maritime industry has lost one of its most sympathetic and effective infighters. Blackwell has served simultaneously as assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs, maritime administra­ tor, and chairman of the maritime subsidy board. •01 Commerce Secretary Juanita Kreps called Blackwell's resignation a "great loss," and said that he had been "instrumental in modernizing and expanding the American merchant marine and greatly improving the productivity of the American shipbuild­ ing industry." Blackwell worked hard to implement the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, and the differential subsidy programs that grew out of it. These subsidies gave a new lease on life to a rapidly dwindling merchant marine. It is much to Blackwell's credit that he managed to make headway against strong opposition, in difficult times. He won wide bi-partisan support, serving under three different Administrations. Among Blackwell's greatest accom­ plishments were the 1972 U.S./Russian Shipping Agreement and other bi­ lateral trade agreements, which came about largely through his efforts. Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.), chair­ man of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, called Blackwell a "valuable executive who performed his duties in the highest tradition of Government." Blackwell's career in federal service spanned 24 years. He started as a trial lawyer in the old combined Maritime Administration/Federal Maritime Board. Blackwell's resignation as maritime administrator was unfortunate since it is generally agreed he was one of" the very best to ever hold that position. His replacement has not yet been named but it appears the nod may go to Blackwell's assi.stant. Deputy Maritime Administrator Samuel B. Nemirow. There are some five individuals pres­ ently under consideration for the position, including Nemirow. We share the sentiments of Com­ merce Secretary Kreps at the departure of Robert J. Blackwell as maritime administrator. She remarked that his "expertise, effectiveness and dedication will be sorely missed." Welfare Plan Was There When Boatman Fred Shekell Needed It Robert J. Blackwell Cove Ranger Committee SIU Boatman Fred Shekell of Paducah, Kentucky is certainly smiling easier these days. The reason for his joy is that he knows he can depend on the Seafarers Welfare Plan to be there in times of need. tail Recently, Fred's wife was forced to undergo surgery for a disorder of the upper respiratory tract. The resulting doctors' fees and hospital costs totaled over $4,000.00. The Seafarers Welfare Plan's dependent coverage paid 100 percent of the bills. When asked how he felt about the dependent coverage Fred's reply was "oh my God, I don't know what we would have done without it." After a moments reflection he added "probably, I'd be in the poor farm." Thanks to the plan he won't have to worry about that. in the Brooklyn, N.Y Seatrain Shipyard on Apr. 16 is theSS Cove Ranger (Cove Shipping). On deck with the Manhattan skyline in the background is the Ship's Committee and two crewmembers (I. to r.) Chief Cook Barney Johnson, steward delegate; AB Joe Cosentino, deck delegate; OSs William Mitchell and Bobby Goldhirsch, Bosun Franz Schwarz, ship's chairman and Chief Steward Simon Guitierez, secretary-reporter. Fred has been working for ACBL for the past five years as lead deckhand. He generally moves from boat to boat wher- ^ ever his services are required. Boatrrian Shekell is proud of SIU Boatman Fred Shekell his membership in the SIU and says he's gotten back "all he's paid in" over the years and more. As Fred says "our union is tops." April 1979 / LOG / 33 �SIU Atlantic, Golf, Lakes Si Inland Waters United Industrial Workers of North America PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DlGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Cal Tanner Lindsey Williams HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-9375 Dispatchers Report for Deep ALPENA, Mich MARCH 1-29,1979 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C • Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 6 108 7 21 19 11 28 72 47 55 20 33 9 84 4 1 525 1 31 2 6 5 3 4 15 9 10 9 4 0 19 0 0 118 1 9 1 3 11 4 2 6 5 7 10 14 0 12 0 0 85 Port , . 2 75 13 21 18 5 24 58 23 46 13 18 7 68 6 0 397 6 27 3 8 3 3 9 15 13 9 2 • 3 1 18 0 0 120 2 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 4 2 3 0 7 0 1 27 Totals All Departments 7 51 5 7 17 .3 10 26 11 15 7 6 20 30 10 0 225 1 2 1 1 9 10 4 4 6 7 3 8 7 14 1 0 78 6 149 11 40 26 10 23 142 64 68 34 71 21 139 0 4 810 2 32 2 6 6 1 7 24 7 15 14 6 3 24 0 0 149 2 16 0 4 8 0 1 15 1 6 20 18 0 22 0 0 113 2 82 9 11 7 9 30 40 24 34 12 18 15 51 6 0 350 4 35 3 9 5 5 10 8 12 16 2 5 12 22 10 0 158 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 4 1 1 5 5 0 0 21 1 94 13 32 21 7 27 108 43 59 31 33 14 123 0 1 607 4 53 7 13 7 5 13 46 15 14 6 10 6 21 0 0 220 2 16 0 0 2 2 5 3 4 7 9 0 13 0 1 64 3 53 8 12 20 8 15 73 29 41 20 22 13 66 0 0 383 1 14 2 7 9 0 3 7 3 5 4 5 4 8 0 0 72 0 8 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 6 4 11 1 5 0 0 40 3 142 24 34 15 9 16 90 30 27 46 43 18 87 0 3 587 13 167 3 40 18 7 4 42 13 91 72 51 14 89 0 1 625 1028 842 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 2 43 4 7 14 7 17 37 25 18 19 12 4 45 4 0 258 3 12 1 7 2 1 2 4 3 1 3 3 1 7 3 0 53 0 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 6 0 5 1 2 0 0 23 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 7 93 20 19 21 10 30 57 46 41 10 21 39 66 4 2 486 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia .'. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 4 62 3 17 13 11 22 38 25 22 9 10 15 41 4 1 297 7 50 2 10 11 0 6 17 14 5 2 8 10 15 41 0 198 2 16 5 4 3 4 2 1 3 16 1 10 6 7 0 0 80 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 7 31 9 14 11 3 6 27 13 20 6 8 10 22 4 0 191 4 99 13 12 16 6 14 46 28 22 27 21 13 62 54 3 440 5 95 5 21 11 11 6 15 8 42 30 23 10 40 0 1 323 0 0 0 6 37 8 21 12 5 5 51 17 34 12 14 15 37 0 1 275 1371 731 458 1133 581 179 2075 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass ...... .215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 58806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. . .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. . . .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. . 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 725-6960 SEAITLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. . .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 2610 W. Kciiucdy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGION, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan . Yokohama Port P.O. 34 / LOG / April 1979 6^ P.O. Box 429 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 West Coast Stewards Halls HONOLULII, Hawaii ... 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 PORTI.AND. Or Shipping was very good to excellent at all SIU halls for deep sea members. A total of 1,893 deep sea jobs were shipped through the Union s hiring hall system last month. That's an increase of 675 Jobs over the previous month. It's interesting to note that of the nearly 1,900 Jobs shipped, only 1,133 were taken by "A" seniority members. This indicates that shipping is good for all members in all ratings and all seniority categories. 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 421 S.W. 5th Ave. 97204 (503) 227-7993 WILMINGTON, Ca. . 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 834-8538 SAN FRANCISCO. Ca. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 �Young Engineer Says SIU Gave ^Best Opportunity I Ever Had' There are some things in life a man never forgets, such as the timely opportunity that comes along setting him up in a rewarding career. Seaman Ed Rivers, 31, has been an MEBA (Dist. 2) engineer for the last 10 years, but he still maintains that, "the best opportunity I ever had in my life was getting into the SIU." The Log spoke with Rivers at the MEBA Upgrading Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he's preparing for his First Assistant (steam, any horsepower) license examination. Rivers attended the "old" Harry Lundeberg School when it was still located in Jersey City, N.J. He shipped as OS on the Morning Light (Water­ man) but switched to the black gang as wiper for his second trip. "That second trip was one HI never Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters MARCH 1-29,1979 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia ., Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans .. Jacksonville .. San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis PineyPoint ... Paducah Totals .-'f 0 0 0 1 0 2 5 0 2 0 1 0 0 3 10 0 4 1 1 30 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 9 140 13 30 1 81 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 9 2 0 1 0 6 8 12 0 8 0 45 96 Totals All Departments. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 8 0 3 1 1 18 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 15 0 1 32 1 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 3 8 11 0 4 0 10 40 0 0 0 3 0 7 15 5 5 0 4 0 0 9 15 0 7 0 1 71 0 0 0 14 0 2 0 5 3 0 10 0 1 11 2 0 16 5 2 71 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 17 5 0 4 0 10 8 72 0 18 0 73 213 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 5 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 7 3 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 6 0 12 35 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 I 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 9 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ., Jacksonville .. San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point ... Paducah Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 34 87 115 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4 4 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 ] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 3 3 1 19 70 47 82 78 forget," said Rivers, Tt was on the Maiden Creek. We were running between Bremerhaven and New York and got caught in a North Atlantic storm in December." It took the Maiden Creek some 17 days to finally straggle into New York, almost twice as long as it normally would take. Crewmembers at the time reported 60-foot waves, and consider­ able damage was done to the ship. (The Seafarers Log ran a story on the ordeal in January, 1966). That North Atlantic experience didn't deter Rivers from pursuing his career at sea. He continued to ship out, and upgraded to FOWT in 1966. Soon after, he found himself on the Vietnam run where he had a couple of close calls. Rivers sailed as oiler on three Vietnam-bound vessels. He was in Da Nang on one occasion, off the De Pauw Victory, quenching his thirst in a local establishment, when some marines came crashing through the door firing their, guns behind them. He and his shipmates had to spend the entire night there until the "all clear" was sounded. On another occasion, the ship ahead of his in the Saigon River came under heavy Viet Cong fire, killing at least one man. Rivers upgraded once again in 1969, to third assistant engineer. Then, in 1975, he successfully stood for his second assistant's license. He's well on his way to the top of the black gang totem pole now, but Ed Rivers has never lost sight of where he came from. "The SIU really helped me," he said, "and I'll never forget it." 258 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Ed Rivers A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION NARCOTICS ARE FOR LO^ER^ • /F CAU6FT you l.OfE YOUR PAPERS FOR L/FE/ • THINK ABOUT/T/ April 1979 / LOG / 35 �FeHx Apcntc, 63, joined the SIU in 1947 in Puerto Rico. Brother Aponte hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. He graduated from the Union's Bosuns Recertification Program in June 1975. Seafarer Aponte was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Ponce, P.R. Mack Donald Brendle, 61, joined the SIU in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1955. Brother Brendle sailed 35 years. He graduated from the Bosuns Recertification Program in Septem­ ber 1974. Seafarer Brendle also ^ attended the 1972 Piney Point Crews Conference. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Bastrop, La., he is a resident there. r ««' >?» Raoui P. Cabrera, 62, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a fireman-watertender and engine delegate. Brother Cabrera also sailed as a 3rd assistant engineer in 1966 after graduating from the MEBA Engineering School, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. He was born in Delaware and is a resident of Philadelphia. Rocco N. Caruso, 56, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an AB. Brother Caruso sailed on the Calmar Steam­ ship Co. Line and was on the Baltimore Shoregang from 1966 to 1974. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. And he is a tailor. Seafarer Caruso was born in Italy and is a resident of Baltimore. William C. Crawford, 48, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1959 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Crawford sailed 26 years. He sailed deep sea from 1953 to 1971 and on the inland waters for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1971 to 1979. And he is a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was born in Ohio and is a resident of Balti­ more. Anthony R. Ducote, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as an AB and cook and baker for 29 years. Brother Ducote is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World War 11. He was born in Markesville, La. and is a resident of New Orleans. Robert L. Wroton, 58, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a fireman-watertender for 42 years. Brother Wroton was born in Virginia and is a resident of Norfolk. Ventura Gilahert, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as an AB for 33 years. Brother Gilahert also sailed on the inland waters. He walked the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1965 District Council 37 beef. Seafarer Gilahert was born in ^ Madrid, Spain, is a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. His son, Edward is a 1975 Union scholarship winner. Valloyd L. Foisy, 63, joined the Union in the port of Cleveland in 1961 sailing as a tug deckhand and lineman for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1950 to 1979. He sailed for 27 years. Brother Foisy also worked as a carpenter for the American Ship Co. and was a member of the AFLClO Carpenter's Local 2291 from 1939 to 1946. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Laker Foisy was born in Lorain, Ohio and is a resident there. 36 / LOG / April 1979 rps9! I Pensijw Oskar Kirs, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB and bosun for 32 years. Brother Kirs was on the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. He upgraded at the HLSS in 1976. Seafarer Kirs was born in Mustjala, Estonia, U.S.S.R. and is a natural­ ized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Comer Woodrow L. Mull, 62, joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1961 sailing as a porter and coalpasser for the Arcadia (Mich.) Railroad No. 1 and the Ann Arbor (Mich.) Car Ferries Railroad from 1960 to 1979. Brother Mull was born in Garwell-Farwell, Mich, and is a resident of Frankfort. John Aloysius Reardon, 67, joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1964 sailing as an AB and quarter­ master for McKee Sons and the Gartland Steamship Co. Brother Reardon attended the U.S. Maritime School, Hoffman Is., N.Y. during World War 11. He is a former member of the NMU and was a member of the Teamsters Union for 20 years. Laker Reardon was born in Brookfield, 111. and is a resident of Three Rivers, Mich. Arvid C. Saxon, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB and pilot for 41 years. Brother Saxon was born in Stambaugh, Mich, and is a resident of Escanaba, Mich. Eugenic Ojeda, 49, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing in the steward department for 35 years. Brother Ojeda was born in Bayamon, P.R. and is a resident there. Albert R. Packert, 58, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing for 35 years. Brother Packert graduated from the Bosuns Recerti­ fied Program in February 1976. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Seafarer Packert was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and is a resident of Seattle. r Clarence M. Smith, 72, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as a bosun. Brother Smith sailed for 36 years. He was born in Cape May, N.J. and is a resident of Clementon, N.J. Iv Chester Cochran, 56, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1956 sailing as an oiler for the Erie Sand Steamship Co. and for the Boland Steamship Co. Brother Cochran sailed 28 years. He was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Mebane. N.C. Allen A- B. Ellis, 65, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender. I Brother Ellis was born in Florida and is a resident of Tampa. Edward J. KleczkowskI, 65, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a deckhand for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1956 to 1979. Brother Kleczkowski is a former member of the ILA Local 1337. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident there. Woodrow F. Seward, 64, joined the Union in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1963 sailing as a tankerman and assistant engineer for the Port Arthur Towing Co. in 1956 and for the Sabine Towing Co. from 1957 to 1979. Brother Seward is a former member of the United Marine Division Local 340 and the Retail Clerks Union from 1960 to 1963. He was born in Galveston, Tex. and is a resident of Port Arthur. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank- It's Your Life Stanford A. Smith, 65, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a cook and baker for 31 years. Brother Smith is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident of Metairie, La. Raffaele Spiteri,66, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a bosun. Brother Spiteri sailed 36 years. He upgraded to quartermaster at Piney Point in 1974. Seafarer Spiteri was on the picketline in the Chicago maritime beef. He was also a rigger at the Todd Shipyards. Born in Malta, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of New York City. George W. Stidham, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1955 sailing as a deck maintenance for 28 years. Brother Stidham is a veteran of the U.S. Navy's Seabees' 83rd Division in World War 11. He was born in Eureka, Calif, and is a resident of Los Angeles. Alfred Edison Howse, 54, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB, deck maintenance and ship's delegate for 36 years. Brother Howse also sailed inland for the Mobile Towing Co. He was born in Cullman,. Ala. and is a resident there. Woodrow Wilson Burnham, 65, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1974 sailing as an engineer for the Radcliffe Materials Co. from 1957 to 1979. Brother Burnham was born in Freeport, Fla. where he is a resident. Delmas A. Cornelius, 63, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a tankerman and captain for GATCO from 1952 to 1962 and for lOT from 1962 to 1979. Brother Cornelius is a former mem­ ber of the UMW Local 50. He was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Hertford, N.C. �N.O. Porf Agent C. J. Buck Stephens Retires New Orleans Port Agent C. J. Buck Stephens , 62, an original member of the SIU, retired recently. Former Piney Point and Mobile Agent Jerry Brown is his replacement. Brother Stephens will stay on. though, in his post as secretary- treasurer of the New Orleans Maritime Trades Department. He's "taking it easy" and doing "work around the house 1 couldn't do in 30 years." Buck is looking forward to "going fishing." Sailing since 1935 with all ratings in (Isthmian) when that company was first organized and struck. That same year he hit the bricks in the Bonus Strike. In 1946, he was in the General Strike and the Isthmian Strike, when the company signed. And he led the picketline in the Dixie Carriers organizing drive in the 1960s. Buck has received awards from the Boy Scouts of America, the A. Philip Randolph Institute Award in 1977 and as chairman of the Father Twomey Dinner Committee for Loyola Univer­ sity's Institute of Human Relations in 1971. He's enjoying his retirement with his wife, Eudora; daughter, Mrs. Carol Jean Zanka and grandson. Take One Giant Step Toward Building a Better Future Upgrade at HLS J These Courses Starting Soon LNG—May 28 ' Marine Electrical Maintenance—April 30 Diesel Engine for QMED's—May 28 Welding—June 25 Towboat Operator Scholarship—June 1 (completed applications due) Lifeboat—May 24, June 7, 21 Tankerman—May 24, June 7, 21 Chief Steward—May 28 Chief Cook—May 14, June 25 Cook and Baker—May 14, June 25 Assistant Cook—June 11 Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems—June 11 To enroll contact HLS or your SIU Representative Sign Up Now! Upgrading Pays Off When It's Time to Pay Off Waterman May Build 4 More LASH Ships Waterman has asked bids to build four new LASH ships. This is in addi­ tion to the two they are now building. Seafarers man three others. In early April, MARAD okayed Waterman construction money for 150 lighters. They're for the LASH ships ready next year. The 61.5 foot, 360 dwt lighters will cost $14.6 million. They'll be built at the Equitable Shipyards, New Orleans or Madisonville. La. Waterman is also building two R/0 R/O container ships. They'll cost $137.4 million. And they're being built at the Sun Shipyard, Chester, Pa. The two new LASH ships presently being built costing $139.5 million will sail from the East Coast and the Gulf to the Far East. They're being built at the Avondale Shipyards, New Orleans. They'll replace old breakbulk ships on the Far East run. and have a MARAD operating subsidy to 1997. C. J. Buck Stephens the engine department, Stephens joined the SIU on Dec. 8, 1938 in the port of New Orleans, his hometown. The next year he was dispatcher at the Union Hall. In 1940. he was elected the port's joint patrolman. He was elected port agent in 1960. During World War II he sailed in all combat /.ones. He holds a 2nd assistant engineer and stationary engineer li­ censes and picked up his firefighting endorsement in 1973. A veteran of many SIU organizing drives and strike picketlines, Stephens in 1939 was riding the SS Steel Raider Notice From Mesford Family Mrs. Agnes Mesford, widow of the late Harvey Mesford, Seattle port agent who died Jan. 7, 1979 of cancer, has requested that the Log print the following notice: "The family of Harvey Mesford would like to thank everyone for the kind expressions of sympathy which were deeply appreciated." Monthly Membership Meetings Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Date Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Houston .... New Orleans . Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland = = = = = May 7 May 8 May 9 May 10 May 10 May II May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 21 May 25 May 12 May 10 May 19 May 15 May 15 May 16 May 18 May 17 UIW 2;30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 9:30a.m 2;00p.m 2:30p.in 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 10:30a.m 2:30p.m — — 2:30p.m — 2:30p.m ~ 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7-.0Qp.m. 7:00p.m. — — 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. — — — — — — 1:00p.m. — — — — Dispitclieps Report fir Great lekes MARCH 1-29, 1979 •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 60 17 6 79 38 3 33 11 8 4 29 13 7 1 11 2 1 0 64 76 58 Totals All Departments 254 143 63 217 94 8 •'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 137 102 74 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 66 21 5 90 45 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 21 6 3 48 11 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 107 99 49 0 0 • April 1979 / LOG / 37 �r rfrtt Hero iSeafarer Saves Drowning Passenger Off Salazar lost an expensive watch and a new pair of shoes. Delta Steamship, happily came through with a check to help defray some of the cost of the lost items. He keeps the check stub in his wallet for a souvenir. It takes a special kind of heroism to dive fully clothed with no regard for personal safety into the ocean in rough seas to save a drowning person. But that's exactly what Seafarer Hernando Salazardid recently. And his efforts saved the life of an elderly woman, who was a passenger on Salazar's ship. Like so many mishaps at sea, it happened very quickly. Salazar, a few crewmembers and 14 passengers were returning by launch to their ship, the De//a Panama, after a day ashore in Buenaventura, Colombia. The vessel was anchored five miles outside the port awaiting berthingspace to unload. The seas were very choppy with three to four foot waves. The launch pulled cautiously alongside the ship and the deck-watch lowered the gangway. The rough waves rocked the launch, and as passenger Mrs. Thorton Fell waited to leave the launch she was pitched over the side. Mrs. Fell started to fight the waves and she began to be swept away. Seafarer Salazar, without even taking off his shoes, dove in after her and swam toward her. When he reached her, she was struggling under the weight of her clothes and was near panic. Salazar grabbed Mrs. Fell lifeguard style and guided her back to the launch Seafarer Hernando Salazar where other crewmembers helped the two aboard. Brother Salazar was rewarded with a hug and a kiss from Mrs. Fell and a sincere "thank you for saving my life." Saving a life, although not routine duty to Salazar, is also not completely new to this brave seaman. He had received lifeguard training as a young man in his native Colombia. And some years ago, he saved a woman swimmer in a pool in Miami. Salazar said, "I've always been a strong swimmer. I'm just happy that I was able to lend a hand." During his rescue heroics. Brother If you know reefer maintenance, you can make good money. So be a refrigerated container mechanic. Take the course. Get the skills. Enroll now! See your SIU Representative or contact: Notke to Members On Job Call Proredure When throwing in for work dur­ ing n job call at any SIU Hiring Hail, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contract.s, arc posted and available in all Union hallsj. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or .seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board'Tiy certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. 1 he proper address for this is; Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20lh Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 1I2I5 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or toj the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as- filing for OT on the pre r sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any S'U 38 / LOG / April 1979 imi Harry Lundeberg School PIney Point, Maryland] 20674 Phone: (301) 994-0010 Refrigerated Container Mechanic Course Starts June 11 INLAND KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and dl.shursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. 'i' [ibi Of Brother Salazar has been a member the SIU since 1978. His first seafaring job was as a messman. He later switched to the engine department. He now sajls QMED and reefer engineer. He makes his home in Miami. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. (fliiM!tl|j!$il!l!!i!lilf|||||lilH!!llll|[||j|l>lllllllili|li||iiil|||||||illl|^ patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless. he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without' supplying a recei;jt, or if a membei; is required;to m^lfe a payment and is given an official, receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVIIY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary.> No contribution may he solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his ' constitutional right of access td Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters hy certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 675 - 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. �John A. Aelick Charles E. Zulauf HI Sandon S. Pearson Seafarer John A. Aelick, 19, is a 1976 graduate of the Lundeberg School. He up­ graded to FOWT in 1978. In addi­ tion, he holds lifeboat and fire­ fighting endorsements, and has received cardio-pulmonary resusci­ tation training. He lives in Charles­ ton, S.C. and ships from the port of Jacksonville. Seafarer Charles E. Zul­ auf 111, 25, graduated from the Harry Lun­ deberg School Entry Training Program in 1977. He up­ graded to AB last year, and has also completed training for lifeboat, firefighting, and cardio-pulmonary resuscita­ tion. Brother Zulauf lives in Balti­ more and ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Sandon S. Pear­ son, 26, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lunde­ berg Entry Pro­ gram in 1976. He upgraded to FOWT in 1978. He has his life­ boat, and firefighting endorsements, and has also completed the cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation course. Brother Pearson lives in Springfield, Mass. and ships from the port of New York. Robert K. Firth Larry Dockwiller Seafarer Larry Dock­ willer, 23, grad­ uated from the Lundeberg School's Entry Program in 1977. He also [completed the LNG safety course there before going aboard his first ship, the LNG Aquarius, also in 1977. He served as GSU in the first crew to ever work an American LNG ship. Brother Dockwiller upgraded to Cook and Baker in 1978. He will go aboard the newest American LNG ship, the LNG Libra, as Chief Cook, later this month. Dockwiller also has his lifeboat, firefighting, and cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation endorse­ ments. He lives in Texas and ships from the port of New York. Bill Gizzo Seafarer Bill Gizzo, 21, graduated from the Harry Lun­ deberg School's Entry Program in 1974, ship­ ping in the engine depart­ ment. He up­ graded to FOWT in 1978. He also has his lifeboat and firefighting endorsements, as well as having received cardio-pulmonary resusci­ tation training. Brother Gizzo is a resident of Greenbelt, Md. and ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Robert K. Firth, 22, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1977. Firth sails as a third cook. He has also received his lifeboat, firefighting, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training. Brother Firth is a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. and also ships out of the port of Jacksonville. It's Your Move ... Jeff Kass Seafarer Jeff Kass, 25, is a 1974 Harry Lundeberg School gradu­ ate. He up­ graded to AB last year, and has also re­ ceived lifeboat,, firefighting, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training. Brother Kass ships out of West Coast ports. Kadir Amat Seafarer Kadir Amat, 21, is a 1975 grad­ uate of the Lun­ deberg School's Entry Program. He upgraded from OS to AB in 1977. Brother Amat has his ~ lifeboat and firefighting endorse­ ments, and has also received cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation training. He lives and ships from the port of New York. MAKE IT IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Make your move toward good pay, excellent working conditions, a secure future. Enroll now in ttie LNG Course at HLS. Next class starts May 28. See your SIU Representative or contact tlie Harry Lundeberg School, Vo­ cational Education Department, Piney Point, Maryland 20674. Montpelier Victory Committee Notke to Members On Shi/^ing Procedure When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SlU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers • valid, up-to-date passport In addition, when assigning a Job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SlU Shipping Rules:, '^Within each claims of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." Also, all entry rated members must show their last six months discharges. Further, the Seafarers Appeals Board has ruled that classifica­ tion seamen may only register and sail as entry ratings in only one department." Recertified Bosun David Gilmore (left) ship's chairman of the ST Montpelier Victory (Victory Carriers) is here with a crewmember and the Ship's Committee of (I, to r.) Chief Steward Hans Spiegel, secretary-reporter: Wiper John "Buffalo" Orloff, engine delegate; OS Blaze Llanos and AB Louis Perez, deck delegate. The crew was paid off on l\/lar, 22 at Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. April 197.9 / LOG / 39 t 1 I' \ iJ - _ V Mt �r UKsssesjLi:; "Our voluntary SPAD cdhtributions have brought the SlU out on top of battles before," Paradise continued, and if we all sign the SPAD checkoff we're giving our Union support to fight for us in Washington in the future." What 1s job security? And what's the Union doing to protect the jot security of the membership? That was the main point of discussion at a recent ship's Union meeting aboard the ST Ogden Willamette. And the answer Bosun Leo Paradise, ship's chairman, and steward Paul Franco, ship's secretary came up with was—plenty. "Now is the best time to sign the SPAD checkoff," Paul Franco, ship's secretary added. "The fight is in round one and there are 14 more rounds to go." Brother Paradise pointed out an article in the January issue of the Log called "Common Cause Study Flawed." That article, originally published in an independent newsletter, scored a report by Common Cause which had praised Rep. Paul McClosky (R-Calif.) as a champion of the public interest because he worked to defeat the labor-backed cargo preference bill. Round 2 is right around the corner. Brother Franco noted that the SlU has launched an all-out effort to get Congress to overturn a recent court ruling allowing the Amerada Hess Corp. to use foreign flag' tankers for the Alaska oil run. (See December Log, "Hess Gets OK to Use Foreign Flags for Alaska Oil.") "If Hess gets away with this," Brother Franco warned, "so will others. Think about how many of our jobs will be lost," Franco said, painting a picture of a job call at an SlU hall where Seafarers look up at a blank shipping board and then at each other, wondering what went wrong. The article concluded that Rep. McClosky opposed U.S. maritime for one reason—because he lined his pockets with contributions from the oil industry and American-owned foreign flag interests. "That's when it's too late," Franco said, "but it's not too late now. Let's sign the SPAD checkoff to make sure our future will be secure." "All SlU members should read this article, not once, but twice," Brother Paradise said. "Rep. McClosky is out to break all of us in the maritime industry. He's out to destroy everything we've fought for over the years—new ships, improved job security and a strong U.S. merchant fleet." The Willamette ship's committee talked about two of the ways in which SPAD contributions have enabled the Union to work to make the present and future jobs of Seafarers more secure. "It's our SPAD donations that fight the enemies of U.S. maritime like Rep. McClosky," Paradise said urging everyone to sign the new SPAD checkoff authorizing the Seafarers Vacation Plan to deduct 30 cents a day from their vacation benefits for the SPAD fund. 'We wouldn't be at the top of the industry now if it weren't for SPAD," Brother Franco said, "and we have to fight to stay on top." ASSIGNMENT FOR SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD) TO: DATE Seafarers Vacation Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Effective from this date, I hereby assign, direct*and authorize you to deduct from payments required to be made by you to me for vacation benefits and at the time of such payments, a sum equal to thirty cents per day for which I am entitled to vacation benefit payments and to pay and transfer such amounts to SPAD, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. This authorization shall remain in full force and effect unless written notice by certified mail is given by me to you of revocation of this authorization, in which event the revocation shall be effective as of the date you receive it and applicable only to vacation benefits both earned and payable to me thereafter. I acknowledge advice and understand that SPAD is a separate segregated fund established and administered by my union tc engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions and I have the right to refuse to make any contributions, including this authorization without fear of reprisal. I may contribute directly to SPAD such amount as I may voluntarily determine in lieu of signing this authorization and that the specified amount herein provided is to minimize administrative responsibilities and costs consistent with the facilitation for the making of voluntary con­ tributions. And this authorization for contributions, constitutes my voluntary act. A copy of SPAD's report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Wash­ ington, D.C. This authorization has been executed in triplicate, the original for you, copy to SPAD and copy to me. / Member's name (Print) Member's Signature Social Security Number Members Home Address City . Book Number State Port OFFICE COPY ',.• .c.fr iMBMBXaSESS:2 Zip 288 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1979 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES NEW BILL WOULD HALT SCHEME TO EXPORT ALASKA OIL SIU SET FOR BATTLE OVER MARITIME AUTHORIZATIONS BILL EXPECTED MCCLOSKEY AMENDMENTS WOULD CUT HEART OUT OF CDS PROGRAM CARTER SETS MAY 22, 1979 AS NATIONAL MARITIME DAY USCG WITHDRAWS BID TO SCUTTLE 3-WATCH SYSTEM ON 600-MILE TOWS UNION FIGHTING TO SAVE SIU JOBS ON NINE SEALIFT TANKERS SIU WORKING WITH USPHS TO IMPROVE SEAMEN’S CARE INCREASED TANK BARGE SAFETY FOCUS OF NEW HOUSE BILL 600 SEAMEN PACK WEST COAST MARITIME CONFERENCE SIU INTERCEDES WITH USPHS SAVING MEMBER FROM $926 BILL CONGRESS MOVES TO RESTRICT EXPORT OF ALASKA NORTH SLOPE OIL ON THE AGENDA IN CONGRESS… COMMITTEE APPROVES ALASKA LANDS BILL ILA’S SCOTTO CALLS FOR NATIONAL CARGO POLICY FOR US-FLAG SHIPS CONGRESS EXTENDS LIFE OF OCS WATCHDOG PANEL US-FLAG FLEET HITS 21.9 MILLION TONS HEART ATTACKS AT SEA CLAIM 9 OF 10 VICTIMS: SIU TRYING TO CUT THOSE ODDS THRU CPR TRAINING UPGRADING PROGRAMS PAYING OFF FOR SIU MEMBERS THE FINEST OPPORTUNITY ANYWHERE BILATERAL TRADE ONE ANSWER TO U.S. FLEET’S ILLS UNITY, SECURITY ANCHORS OF SIU, MCS MERGER OCEAN MINING BILL, WITH U.S. SHIP CLAUSE, IN SENATE PENSION BENEFITS CLARIFIED ON CERTAIN INLAND CONTRACTS SHIPS BUILT ‘EXCEPTIONAL’ SAFETY RECORD IN ALASKA OIL TRADE GREAT LAKES FITOUT LNG LIBRA, 8TH U.S. FLAG GAS CARRIER, SAILS ON MAIDEN VOYAGE WITH EXPERIENCED SIU CREW APPEALS COURT SAVES RATE-CUTTING RUSSIAN LINE FROM FMC AXE BLACKWELL RESIGNS POST AFTER LONG CAREER OF PROMOTING U.S. FLAG N.O. PORT AGENT C.J. BUCK STEPHENS RETIRES HERO SAVES DROWING PASSENGER OFF DELTA PANAMA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1979 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 41, No. 4 1979 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/fdc092ce1a6a717b452915d6a1aa5dcd.PDF 0a63decea20d1f8970373bcdac58e287 PDF Text Text Hturbtur FesHval Honers Paul Hall as Port of New York ;1J pages 6-7 .. r •|.i: r tH ¥. Officia! Publication of Ihe Seafarers In.ernational Unjon.Atlantic, Gulf, Lake? and Inland Waters District. APRIL 1980 SlU Signs Contract to Operate Union Seeks MPriHmePlanki In Democraflc PlaHorm page 2 U-.sa.j.##-'-.'- r, X * -J. - . ^ !f."\ r-^'--.-i . r ,I _ .i /.1! M .>m •'-n m r- •• .• • ••'' . Maritime Budget Passes House V'J.:: •' ••: page 2 ? ,' • JjF " -s rm J...-, ,i .-I • '1 • X. vrt.SS I t".-® 1' 'V ' ' r ''' • : A-: -- 'I '• ' *v. - •- "^V '" fer ; • 'A. ' " ''• •.- "tf 'tx: • •.;. ' 1 .'• j'" T-r-Zr _•• • ^r, • A/gV'/^SA •'9m' ' ".ja ij 4 •" 'ri-..'i Seafarers Crew Two More Diesel Containerships page 3 g ?"-"gv%'^gggvA-^' -<<•;, 'A.g ''\Ji �$580M Maritime Budget Breezes Thru House WASHINGTON, D.C.—In sharp contrast to last year, this year's Maritime budget was swiftly approved in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Maritime Appropriations Authorization Bill for Fiscal year 1981 was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 320 to 50 on Apr. 15. Last year, the Appropriations Bill for Fiscal year 1980 was not passed in the House until July. It was November before a Con­ ference Committee worked out the differences between the House and Senate versions an(i the Pres. signed the Bill into law. This year's Bill, which is numbered H.R. 6554, must of course still be approved by the Senate. But it is hoped that the swift House approval is an indication that Congress is more aware this year of the vital importance of the U.S. merchant marine. As it has dll along, the SIU will be there to make sure that the $580 million budget stays intact. The SIU's Legislative Represen­ tative Frank Pecquex testified on behalf of the Bill before the House Merchant Marine Sub­ committee in late February. And later in '^the Budget Committee the SIU helped beat back an -attempt to slash $100 million from the Bill's subsidy monies. The Bill, as passed by the House, authorizes the following: • $135 million for the construction differential subsidy program • $347.7 million for the operating differential subsidy program • $18.7 million for research and development • $31.9 million for maritime education and training • $48.9 million for the Maritime Administration's operating expenses The budget includes $10 million for a sealift readiness exercise program. Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.) who is chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, explained on the House floor the need for this money. Murphy noted that "hearings which were held before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee...emphasized the questionable readiness of our merchant fleet and indi­ cated the need to ascertain the ability of the fleet to respond to an emergency." The appropriations in the Bill for the construction and operation subsidy programs of the Maritime Administration are vital to the U.S. merchant marine. These subsidies help American-flag ships compete with cheaper foreign-flag vessels. But a Missouri Congressman on the Budget Committee of the House had tried to cut these subsidies by $100 million. An amendment for such a fcut had been introduced in the Budget Committee by Rep. Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.) last month. It was defeated by a vote of 17 to 6. The sentiment that a strong merchant marine is neces­ sary for national defense was the prevailing argument offered by those who were against the cutback. The SIU has for years con­ tended that U.S. defense needs must include a strong, viable merchant marine. Congresslofiaf Comments on Maritime Budget Bill,,, Besides Rep. John Murphy (DN.Y.), who initiated the discussion of the Maritime Appropriations Bill on the House floor, a number of other Congressmen spoke out for the Bill. Sme of their comments follow: Rep. Paul Trible (D-Va.) urged his collegues to support the legisla­ tion and pointed out that "our merchant marine must be able to support military operations...in the event of war or national emergency." He noted that "our inability to mount the necessary sealift to... supply our armed services dimin­ ishes our ability to...protect our vital interests." Similarly, Rep. Glenn Anderson (D-Calif.) noted, "it is tragic that the plight of our ocean transport system is forced to our attention by the crises we face in the world, especially in the Middle East." With respect to the decline of the U.S. dry bulk fleet. Rep. Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) stated that America is "dependent on the goodwiU of foreign owners of raw materials and on foreign owned transportation systems for the delivery of raw materials critical to our economy and security." According to Rep. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), "continued fund­ ing for construction and operating differential subsidies, research and development, and maritime educa­ tion and training will sustain efficient and competitive facilities for shipbuilding and ship repair...." SIU Seeks Moriffme Plank in Dem Platform T HE SIU has launched an effort to secure adoption of a strong maritime plank in the 1980 Platform of the National Demo­ cratic Party. SIU Washington Representa­ tive Frank Pecquex submitted the Union's proposal for a maritime plank at hearings con­ ducted by the National Demo­ cratic Party Platform Committee this month in Baltimore. Pecquex told the Committee that in the best interests of the U.S., the Democratic Party must adopt a maritime plank commit­ ted to "a strong and competitive merchant fleet, built in the United States and manned by American seamen as an instru­ ment of international relations and national security." Pecquex reaffirmed the Union's position that "recent international events have pointed out that without sufficient ship­ ping capability under the U.S.flag and without participation to a significant extent in our foreign commerce, we remain extremely vulnerable to international politi­ cal pressures." He pointed out the pitiful position of America in the world maritime community. He out­ lined the sharp contrast of America's fleet of 550 merchant ships compared to Russia's 1,700. He also pointed out the dis­ graceful fact that American ships carry less than five percent of this nation's foreign commerce. Pecquex said that to allow the U.S. fleet to remain in this sorry state "opens this country to political and economic blackmail via the sealanes." The Union's position is-clear said Pecquex. The SIU wants the Democratic Party to express support for maritime by pledging in the Party Platform, to: • Assure continuing presiden­ tial attention to the objective of having our nation achieve and maintain the desired U.S. flag merchant marine. • Dedicate ourselves to a program which would result in a U.S.-flag merchant marine with ships that are competitive with foreign flag ships on original cost, operating cost and pro­ ductivity. • Enact and develop a na­ tional cargo policy which would assure our U.S. flag merchant marine a fair share of all types of cargo. • Continue to enforce our American cabotage laws, such as the Jones Act, which .requires that U.S. flag ships trade between our U.S. domestic ports. The Platform Committee will now review the SIU's proposals. The official Democratic Plat­ form will be hammered out at the National Democratic Conven­ tion in New York City in August. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave.. Brooklyn N.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 42, No. 4, April 1980. (I^N #0160-2047) 2/ LOG / April 1980 — -A �A Rebirth of the U.S.-Flag Passenger Liners SlU, Cove Sign Pact to Operate Oceanic Independence of jobs for seamen, had become virtually extinct. Something needed to be done to revitalize it. '^HE SIU has signed an his- The SIU did it. The SIU worked patiently for X tone agreement with its' long contracted employer Cove many months in Washington to Ship Management to operate the secure passage of special passen­ passenger liner Oceanic Inde­ ger ship legislation. Position papers were drawn up pendence, formerly the Inde­ and submitted to the House pendence. The ship will operate without Merchant Marine Committee. any Federal subsidy. Our Washington representatives The signing of this contract spoke eloquently on the need to marks the rebirth of the enact legislation which would AmeriCan-flag passenger liner revitalize the passenger ship industry. Which has been trade. dormant for more than a decade. Thanks in part to the efforts of Seafarers will operate the this Union, and to such dedicated Oceanic Independence on weekly organizations as the Maritime cruises from Honolulu around Trades Department and the the Hawaiian Islands. The vessel Transportation Institute, the bill will begin operation on or about was enacted several months ago. June 15. Finally, last week, the SIU and This is the first contract signed Cove Management Ship Inc. for new operation of a U.S. flag, signed a contract. Under the U.S. crewed passenger liner in terms of that contract, members nearly a decade. But it didn't of this union will man the come easy. It took a lot of work Oceanic Independence, one of on the legislative front in the five passenger vessels that Washington and then at the were redocumented under the bargaining table to get the job laws of the United States as a done. result of the SlU-backed The U.S. flag passenger ship Passenger Vessel Bill. trade, once an important source With the crewing of this vessel, At the contract signing early this month paving the way for crewing tjy the SIU of the Oceanic Independence are (l-r): Cove Shipping President Sam Kahn; SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak; Cove Shipping's Warren Pack; Cove Vice President Andrew Garbis and SIU V P. Red Campbell. the Oceanic Independence will be the only "true" passenger ship operating under the U.S. flag. At full capacity, it will be able to carry 750 passengers. A few U.S. flag ships, like Delta's four combo liners, carry some passengers. But their main business is cargo. The Oceanic Independence carries only passengers. SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak signed the contract for the SIU. Drozak predicted that the signing of the contract would be "just the first step, in what we hope will be a true revival of American passenger ships manned by American seamen." The membership at the Headquarters April meeting was given a report on this rebirth of the American passenger ships and heartily endorsed it. Those who will constitute the new passenger liner's crew will go through a special course at the Lundeberg School at Piney Point. With the signing of the contract between SIU and Cove, efforts to revitalize the passenger ship industry came full circle. Seafarers Man 2 More Sea-Land Diesels Since the first one took on her SIU crew earlier this year, SeaLand's new diesel ships have been rapidly following one another. Just a month after the SeaLand Patriot crewed up on Jan. 29, the Sea-Land Liberator got her SIU crew in early March. She was soon followed by the SeaLegisiative News SIU in Washington .. Pagesi9-10 Maritime Authorizations Page 2 Union News . SIU to Operate Oceanic Independence .Page 3 Headquarters Notes — .Page 5 Letters to Editor Page 16 Brotherhood in Action . .Page 33 At Sea-Ashore Page 25 SPAD Checkoff Back Page Service Contract Act Pages Great Lakes Picture ....Page 31 Inland Lines Page 29 General News Ship's Digest Dispatcher's Reports: Great Lakes Inland Waters Deep Sea Page 26 Page 14 Page 28 Page 24 Training-Upgrading "A" Seniority Upgrading Page 38 Upgrading Schedule ....Page 37 Membership News Nevr Pensioners ........Page 30 Final Departures ..'. Pages 34-35 HLSGrads Page 24 Special Feature Great Lakes Fitout ....Pages 19-23 Land Defender which was crewed at the end of March. And this month . the Sea-Land Explorer is due to crew vp. In this series of D9 vessels, 12 ships are scheduled to be ready by the end of this year. The SIU will be crewing all of them. Because of these ships and other diesel vessels coming in the future, the Union has been stressing the importance of the diesel course offered at the Lundeberg School. (An applica­ tion for the School can be found in this issue of the Log.) Diesel fuel is efficient fuel. Because of that, more and more companies will be turning to it for their enegy needs. The better informed SIU members are about diesel ships, the more likely the Union is to get these vessels under contract. The tentative crewing dates for the rest of Sea-Land's D9's is as follows; Sea-Land Developer—May 30 Sea-Land Express—June 30 Sea-Land Independence—July 15 Sea-Land Endurance—Aug. 20 Sea-Land Innovator—Sept. 20 Sea-Land Voyager—Sept. 29 Sea-Land Freedom—Oct. 15 Sea-Land Mariner—Nov. 15 Ten of the ships will be used in the trans Pacific trade and two in the trans Atlantic trade. Built in either Japan or Korea, the ships are 745 feet long and have a service speed of 22 knots. They can carry either 40-ft. or 35ft. containers. StU Asks Carter Action on Bureaucratic Snafu The SIU has called on President Carter to straighten out a bureau^ cratic scheme to avoid use of U.S. flag ships for the carriage of government generated cargoes. The government agency at the bottom of the scheme is the Agency for International Development (AID). For a number of years, AID has been overseeing operation of U.S. help program known as the Com­ modity Import Program. Under this program, the U.S. provides money (in the millions) to certain U.S. allies, such as Israel, Egypt and more. These nations are bound under the program to use the money to buy U.S. goods. But they show proof of purchase of American gpods before the money is for­ warded. Under this program, U.S. ships are guaranteed carriage of at least 50 percent of the cargoes under the terms of the Cargo Preference Act. However, Israel was having problems with the bookeeping of the Commodity Program. So in 1978, Congress passed a law which changed the program around. The new program is called the Cash Transfer Program. Under this program the U.S. provides Israel with the money up front. And then Israel can use the money to purchase goods, without any red tape. But here's the twist. AID says that under the Cash Transfer Program, the U.S. Cargo Preference Law no longer applies, because technically Israel can use the funds to purchase goods anywhere in the world. The SIU doesn't see it that way. Neither does the Maritime Admini­ stration, which says that Cargo Preference should still apply. SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak wrote Carter about this controversy on April 14, 1980. Drozak said that AID's scheme "is a dangerous precedent especially because AID is considering conver­ sion of other Commodity Import Programs to Cash Transfer." Drozak called on Carter to live up to his Administration's policy of fostering the growth of the U.S. merchant marine, and the policy of allowing the Maritime Administra­ tion to be the ultimate authority in resolving matters involving the U.S. merchant marine. April 1980 / LOG / 3 1-.: �America Extends Friendship to New Nation SlU's Frank Drozak Part of U.S. Delegation To inde­ pendence Ceremonies For Zimbabwe A FTER many years of strug­ gle, a new nation emerged this month on the African continent. Formerly known as Rhodesia, the new black-majority ruled country is now called Zimbabwe. And she's an important country to America, not only politically but also in terms of potential trade. That makes the inclusion of SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak as part of the U.S. delegation Ho the independence ceremonies particularly signifi­ cant. Drozak was the only labor representative in the U.S. delegation and he went on the special request of President Carter. -.i • ' •t "•k The delegation was headed by W. Averill Harriman, a diplomatic trouble-shooter for many Administrations and V former Governor of New York. Andrew Young, former chief United States representative to the United Nations was also part of the group. Other delegation members included Representatives Ste­ phen Solarz (D-N.Y.) and William H. Gray 3rd (D-Pa.); Mayor Maynard Jackson of Atlanta, Ga.; Richard M. Moose, Jr., assistant secretary of State for American Affairs, and A1 Price, state representative of Beaumont, Tex. As part of the delegation, Drozak was representing both the SIU and the U.S. labor movement. Besides his position with the SIU, Drozak is also President of the eight-million member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. After he participated in the country's independence day ceremonies on April 18 and 19, Drozak went to the official opening of the U.S. embassy in Salisbury, the capital of the country. The U.S. was the first to open an embassy in this southern African country of nearly seven million people. Of that number, 6.8 million are of native African stock and 250,000 are of European descent. Since the country was founded in 1890, whites ruled over their black countrymen in this landlocked British colony. For decades there has been civil strife and guerrilla warfare coupled, in 1965, with rebellion against Britain by the white ruled government of Ian Smith. In the years of struggle for black majority rule, 25,000 blacks and whites died. Finally, last year a compromise was worked out in London whereby free and open elections would be held. In those elections, which took place earlier this year, Robert Mugabe was elected Prime Minister. A former guerrilla leader of the Patriotic Front, Mr. Mugabe in his independence day speech said, "If ever we look to the past, let us do so for the lesson the past has taught us, namely that oppression and racism are inequities that must never again find scope in our political and social system. It could never be a correct justification that because the whites oppressed us yesterday when they had power that blacks must oppress them today because they have power." Zimbabwe has good agricul­ tural land. Its main crops are tobacco, com, sorghum, wheat, sugar, cotton, and cattle. Also, the country has a wide range of workable mineral deposits such as gold, chrome coal, asbestos, copper, nickel and iron ore. According to the New York Times, Mugabe "has left no doubt that he prefers Western aid to entangling arrangements with Communist countries...." Drozak was very impressed with the trip. He encountered no hostility and, in fact, felt that the American delegation was greeted with particular friendliness. Representatives of 104 nations, including at least a dozen prime ministers and heads of state, were present at the ceremonies. Gov. Brown Names SlU's Joe Goren to Commission The SIU now has a voice on the California State Coastal Commis­ sion, the agency with the final word on all state port improvement, modification and development projects. Last month California Governor Jerry Brown okayed the appoint­ ment of SIU Wilmington Port Agent Joe Goren to serve on the. Commission. Goren was selected as an alter­ nate for Anthony L. Ramos, Com­ missioner of the State Coastal Commission. In a letter to Gov. Brown Ramos explained that, "Mr. Goren is particularly versed in problems involving port facilities and his input will be of value. I am convinced he has a well balanced approach and will do an excellent job in serving on Joe Goren the Comrnission." Outlining the important functions of the State Coastal Commission Port Agent Goren said "we approve development projects and master plans for harbors. The master plans for both Long Beach and Los Angeles harbors are now pending before the Commission." "Right now," Goren added, "a big priority is getting L.A. harbor dredged. All maritime unions, including the SIU, are in support of this project and it's up to the Commission to approve it." The Commission, which meets two or three times monthly, travels to ports and harbors on the Cali­ fornia coast. The last time the agency was in Santa Barbara, they toured offshore oil drilling facilities which are another area of the Commission's jurisdiction. Joe Goren has been a port agent in Wilmington—first with the Marine Cooks & Stewards union and, after the merger, with the SIU—for 25 years. He started shipping out in 1937. Notice on DisaHiiiation Of Staff Officers Association We note that the Staff Officers' Association (SOA), in a recent issue of tbeir publication J?eporter, failed to disclose significant infor mation conerning their union's purported disaffiliation from the SIUNA. SOA says last year it held a secret ballot referendum in which its members voted to disaffiliate from the International. A letter concerning their action was then sent to Don't Get Trapped in the Electronics Jungle EVERY SIU ship has electronic gear that QMED's need to know how to handle Now you can learn how! Take the new 'Electronics for QMED's' course at HLS. In this 6-week course you'll get the skills you need to work on: • electronic systems In the Engine Room • winch controls • anchor windlass controls • cargo control boards Sign Up Now! Course starts June 23 Contaci the Harry Lundeberg School or use the application in this issue of the Log. SOA by SIUNA. In an article in the February 1980 issue of the 5/ajy/?^or/er, the SOA quoted part of this letter but for reasons best known to them, left out some highly important items. In response to that article, SIUNA Vice President Frank Drozak wrote to SOA suggesting that they inform their members of these most significant points. For instance, Hall had noted "that ndtwithstanding an affiliate's right to terminate its SIUNA affiliation, our International nevertheless con­ tinues to possess all Constitutional and other rights as an AFL-CIO affiliate, including the rights pro­ vided for by AFL-CIO Article XX, Internal Disputes Plan." Article XX covws the jurisdic­ tional rights of member unions. As part of its provisions, a union that disaffiliates from one AFL-CIO member union, canriot then affiliate • with another AFL-CIO union, nor may any such AFL-CIO union seek to affiliate them. 4 / LOG / April 1980 •A- �^-^-•-^1 • j>'„ Report From Headquarters By Frank Drozak Executive. Vice President •=^vt-s I mpossible! Never happen! Nptin a million years! These are the words people in mari­ time would have used a few years ago to describe the things the SlU has ac­ complished in the past few months. I'm referring to two major break­ throughs in our industry for American seamen. They are possibly the most important chain of events to occur in maritime in 20 years. The first event occurred early last December. El Paso Gas, a company that at that time operated three U.S.-flag LNG ships with SlU crews, and three LNGs with Norwegian crews, asked the SlU to supply crews for their three foreign LNGs. El Paso told us that the company no longer wanted to run these three ships with Norwegian crews because they simply couldn't handle the job. On the other hand. El Paso said that the SlU crews onTheir three American flag LNGs were doing an outstanding job in running and maintaining their ships. The bottom line is that El Paso wanted SlU crews on all their LNGs. We were happy to accommodate them. This happening was crucially important to us for many reasons. First, it meant new jobs for Seafarers on three nearly brand new ships with a long sailing life ahead of them. It was a tremendous plus for the reputation of our Union as an organization that not only delivers, but delivers the best. But most importantly, it showed the rest of the industry and the rest of the world maritime community that on the rriost sophisticated^ complicated merchant vessels in the world, SlU members do a better job than anyone else. This is not to put down the Norwegians. Prior to this, Norwegian seamen were generally thought of as the best seamen in the world. I • im: guarantee you, brothers, people are thinking a lot differently lately. The second big breakthrough for us occurred just this month. The SlU signed a contract with Cove Ship Management Inc. to operate an American-flag passenger liner, the Oceanic Independence. The important thing here is that this vessel is strictly a passenger ship. When she begins operation in Hawaii sometime in june, she will be the only true American-flag passenger ship, manned by American seamen, operating in the world; just as important, she will operate without one cent of Federal subsidy. Our oldtimefs will remember that at one time, the American flag passenger ship industry was the envy of the world. The passenger ships provided thousands of jobs to American seamen. But one by one, the passenger liners went out of business for economic reasons. The U.S. passenger ship industry was so dead a few years ago, that it didn't appear that there would ever again be an American passenger liner, crewed by American seamen pro­ viding affordable cruises to American people. So much for what people think! We worked for many months with Cove to get the Oceanic Independence project going. The culmination of these efforts came this month with the signing of the agreement. Whether or not the Oceanic Independence project is successful in the long run remains to be seen. I am confident that it will succeed. And I am truly hopeful that the success of this venture signals the rebirth and revival of the American flag passenger liner industry. No one can predict what will happen. But believe me, the Oceanic Independence project is a tremendous first step in the right direction. And once again, brothers, the SlU is Standing front and center in the efforts to make it all work out right. It has always been the philosophy of this Union that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it. That no foe is too big to knock-on his rear end if you keep in there slugging away day after day. Don't get me wrong. We've taken our lumps as well as given. But the point is, where the hell would we be if we didn'ttry—if we didn't work—If we didn't dream? •1. i :'S >9* % i'.- m- If '•c : Y. • J. : 1 /i- 'i Labor Dept. toMSC: Service Contract Act Stays I hf a dedsion that casts new light over the fate of nine MSG tankers, the Department of Labor refused to exempt the Military Sealift Command from compliance with the Service Contract Act. It is a little known fact, but the Federal government is one of the largest private contractors in the country. By virtue of its size, it has the power to completely distort the wage scale of an entire industry. Congress acknowl­ edged this situation by passing the Service Contract Act in the early 1970's. The Service Contract Act recognizes that the Federal government has a moral obliga­ tion not to use its awesome economic power to adversely affect the living standards of workers.^ It stipulates that wheii the Federal government contracts for private services, it must pay workers wages equal to the applicable standard union agree­ ments that prevail in an industry. SlU a Step Closer To Gelling Back 9 Tankers In April of 1979, several months after its agreement with Hudson Waterways and Cove Tankers ran out, the Military Sealift Command signed an agreement with Trinidad Oil to man and move nine tankers supposedly after competitive bids. Trinidad Oil is an NMU company. Hudson Waterways and Cove Tankers employ SIU members. The bid submitted by Trinidad Oil and okayed by MSG did not meet the standards demanded by the Service Contract Act. The NMU accepted cuts in its pension and welfare benefits totalling $7 per man per day. It also allowed the MSG to drasti­ cally reduce contributions to the union's vacation plan. In effect, the MSG used the power of the Federal government to help depress the wage base for the entire maritime industry. It also did something else: if ig­ nored an important social policy. The agreement between the MSG and Trinidad Oil wais upheld in a Federal district court. The ruling is under appeal. To bolster its position, the MSG asked the Labor Department to exempt it from the Service Contract Act. The refusal by the Labor Department to exempt the MSG from the Service Contract Act reflects favorably on the SIU's position. It is the Department of Labor that monitors "applicable standard union agreements." By denying the MSC's request for exemption, and by including benefits as well as salary In Its definition of wages, it has set an important precedent, one which can not help but have an effect on the outcome of the appeal. The controversy over the nine MSG tankers is an important one. For one thing, there are 167 unlicensed jobs onboard those tankers. But there are other considerations as well. It is galling to think that a government agency entrusted with the public care considers itself above the law. To some officials, the law may seem like an unnecessary encumbrance. But the law is the only thing that workers have to protect their economic freedom. The cut in wages in the MSG tanker case is hidden but real. The unique structure of the maritime in­ dustry makes it hard to differenti­ ate between vacation benefits and salaries. If the agreement between Trinidad Oil and the MSC is allowed to stand, there will be terrible repercussions for work­ ers in all fields. It is no secret that most bf organized labor has gone on record as opposing the agree­ ment. Lane Kirkland, the Execu­ tive Board of the Maritime Trades Department, and others have all expressed their dismay over the turn of events. April 1980 / LOG / 5 If T. i. t v fe -II I \,YSsi' �Taking the podium, Theodore Maritas, president, New York City-District Council of Carpenters and the even­ ing's master of ceremonies said it was a privilege to "honor a great American, Paul Hall." New York State AFL-CIO President Raymond Corbett said that a great debt was owed to Paul Hall for his commit­ ment to the port of New York, the state of New York and the U.S. labor movement. Charles lyiarciante, president of the New Jersey state AFL-CIO, speaking at the Mr. Port of New York dinner saluting SlU President Paul Hall at the N.Y. passenger ship, terminal on April 11. U.S. Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall has worked closely with SlU President Paul Hall on President Carter's labor/ management/government Export Council. Paul was named co-chairman of the advisory group by the President Friends, Colleagues, Admirers Honor t . %- • .t •; V V-. "" ' 4- "'i'.' iv ••:l• • 1.x \v •Vv^ •-A"' , tr T _ .... HE docks were quiet. The teeming daytime activity of the majestic harbor subdued. But the lights of New York's skyline twinkled bright, re­ flected in the Hudson River, as leaders of labor, industry and government gathered to pay tribute to SlU President Paul Hall, "Mr. Port of New York." More than 1,000 people who have worked side by side with Paul Hall in pursuit of a better life for American workers; who have met him at bargaining tables, on picketlines, at ship launchings and in the halls of Congress came to New York's passenger ship terminal on the night of April 11 to honor him. Sponsored by the Harbor Festival Foundation and the Harbor Festival Labor Commit­ tee, the "Tribute to Mr. Port of New York 1980—Paul Ha//" was planned before Paul had to be hospitalized last November. Hall's absence, and the ab­ sence of his wife Rose, was deeply felt by all who attended the dinner. "I have only one regret tonight," said SlU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak in accepting the "Mr.Port of New York" award on Paul's behalf. "My regret is that Paul is unable to be here to accept this himself. "But we are not only paying tribute to Paul as 'Mr. Port of New York' tonight," Drozak continued. "We are paying tribute to a man who has done so much for so many. "Paul has worked tirelessly," Drozak said, "to help build and where needed, re-build the ports which are vital not only to our ships—but to the welfare 6 / LOG / April 1980 . J _ .J A 1A •• • •• • • • and good of£ the communities surrounding these ports." The long list of Paul Hall's achievements, Drozak said, includes pushing many mari­ time and labor bills through Congress"to make the American merchant marine a better, more prosperous enterprise and a more rewarding industry to earn a living in." Among Paul's many achieve­ ments Drozak stressed that his proudest was establishment of the Harry Lundeberg School in 1967. He established the School to open a new avenue of advancement for seamen^ to provide seamen with new and expanded horizons." Through the entry, upgrading and educational prograrns of HLS, Drozak pointed out A ^ ^ •>« II tit thousands of tyoung people have gotten the opportunity to start a rewarding career in maritime." Drozak picked up the Har­ bor Foundation's "Mr. Port of New York" trophy, a silver sailing ship, for Paul. The trophy was presented by Harbor Festival Executive Director Frank Braynard who saluted the "energy and the farsighted approach to cooperation with others in the maritime industry" which have marked Paul Hall "as larger than life ...over so many years." Other presentations and tributes were offered by: AFLCIO President Lane Kirkland; Sen. Jacob K.Javits(R-NY); U.S. Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall; N.Y. State AFL-CIO Presi^ ^^ Gu«d .0. .ne U,S, Me.Aan, Man„e Academy s.a« ,ho -M. P;! o, 1^ ^ tm li>^ .A n dent Raymond Corbett; Port Authority of N.Y./N.j. Chair­ man Alan Sagner and jay Mazur, Manager-Secretary of the ILGWU, Local 23-25, among others. joining the presenters on the dais were Congressmen joseph Addabbo, Mario Biaggi, John Murphy, Frank Guarini and Leo Zeferretti; National COPE Director Al Barkan; N.j. AFLCIO President Charles Marciante and many other dignitaries from metropolitan area politics, labor and industry. Kirkland Address Lane Kirkland gave an eloquent tribute to Paul Hall, speaking of "how much we prize his friendship and his leadership "The SlU is not the largest of on �-'-A --1 l'-'- .U*.' -'• ;•.; ,T ,'•" r.- In accepting the many awards and tributes honoring Paul, SlU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak said "there is no one in this great city more deserving of this honor than Paul Hall." "I know of no other man of our time in labor, in management or in government who has worked as hard or given as much to the maritime industry as Paul Hall," said AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland. ,. -t'- ••"-•'• •.... Veteran Senator Jacob K. Javits (R-N.Y.) was among the speakers at the Harbor Festival Foundation's tribute to "Mr. Port of New York, Paul Hall." Paul Hall as 'Mr. Port of New York^ international unions/' Kirkland Seamen's Church Institute, of Paul Hall with the torch of and the nations of the world, said. "But despite its modest said: liberty held high and with a May the Lord's hand rest upon size the SI U exerts influence far "May we move together Vision of this city and port—a him this night and upon all of out of proportion to its steadily forward dw the course light and beacon to this nation us." numbers; the product of the rare and splendid generalship of Paul Hall." "There is no other man in labor/' Kirkland said, "who has worked as hard, who has given as much to his industry as has Paul Hall. The HLS has pro­ duced some of the best seamen in the world; the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 came about largely because of Paul Hall's patient lobbying. "Few men can communicate so clearly," Kirkland added. He is "just as fluent among professors and economists as he is at the bargaining table. Paul Hall," Kirkland concluded "has summoned from each of us the vision that has been the A hand sewn banner depicting the port of New York was presented by Jay Mazur, manager-secretary of the ILGWU, Local 2325. The banner was made by an ILG member. hallmark of his career." "Words commending Paul's visionary leadership ran as a theme through tribute after tribute. "The men and women who go down to the sea in ships have broad horizons and endless vistas," read a written message from the Amalga­ mated Clothing & Textile Workers Union. "Paul Hall has helped bring this vision to all of us who have been fortunate enough to work with him." The evening began with prayers of thanks for Paul Hall's work on behalf of "the seafarers of this land, young people, the great union movement and this port city of N.Y. which he so dearly loves,'" In his simple and moving invo­ cation the Rev. jarries R. More than a score of distinguished labor and government figures occupied the long dais under the banner announcing the Whittemore, director of the "Tribute to Paul Hall, Mr. Port of New York." t April 1980 / LOG / 7 ^ r4" i •t F' » A . *• ,* •» "-'A �'..If. uy; ;yfi Omnibus Bill Facing Rougli Seas in House merce to "monitor the operation to strike the damaging language of the contractor and...notify from the bill. Mikulski's amendment was de­ Congress of any uneconomical or inefficient practices (which in­ feated by a narrow 18-16 vote cludes management, organiza­ in Committee. Rep. Mikulski has pledged her tion or practices and elements of collective bargaining agreements efforts to continue the fight which result in unreasonable high against the anti-labor section of costs)... make recommendations the bill on the House floor when to Congress and to the contractor it comes up for debate later this for ways to correct such practices month. But, while the provision and take such action as may be appropriate...to encourage the empowering the Secretary of Commerce to police collective elimination of such practices." bargaining agreements, is the thrust of organized labor's wrath, Violates NLRB the bill is also expected to Allowing the government to encounter heavy opposition from police private contracts is "an seagoing and on-shore maritime unwarranted intrusion into the unions over several other points, cPllective bargaining process," including: • changing current law to Drozak told the labor chiefs. He allow Federal subsidies for for­ added, it "clearly violates long­ standing labor policy as set out in eign built ships. Maritime Ad­ the National Labor Relations ministration head Samuel In a letter sent to all AFL- Act which states; 'it is...the Nemirow said such a change CIO international presidents as policy of the United States (to would "cause the diversion to well as presidents of the MTD's encourage) the practice and foreign yards of some orders that 42 affiliated unions, Drozak procedure of collective bargain­ would otherwise be placed with blasted the provision as "anti­ ing. U.S. shipbuilders." union and anti-worker." This • a bar on subsidies if man­ Maritime labor has strong provision, Drozak stated, "must allies in Congress fighting against ning levels on a vessel exceed the not be allowed to become the law this section of H.R. 6899. During levels determined adequate for of the land." House Merchant Marine & safe and efficient operation by At issue is a section of the'' Fisheries Committee mark-up on the Coast Guard. Maritime Omnibus bill which the bill. Rep. Barbara Mikulski • retention of the 50 percent directs the Secretary of Com- (D-Md) offered an amendment ceiling on construction differen­ L ABOR is massing for an alif out battle in the House of Representatives next month over a provision in the Maritime Omnibus bill which seeks to blast fr^ee_ collective bargaining right out of the water. The provision of the Omnibus Maritime Bill (H.R. 6899) repre­ sents a scant 10 lines of the sweeping 115 page package of maritime legislation. But con­ tained within those 10 lines is language which would set a dangerous precedent by giving the Federal government veto power over private maritime industry contracts. Spearheading the drive against the dangerous section of H.R. 6899 is SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak, whp is also president of the Maritime Trades Dept. i: i 1 I:. tial subsidy payments. Several groups wanted the CDS payment ceiling raised to enable American ships to compete on a parity with foreign vessels. The SltJ joins with the rest of maritime labor in opposing those sections of the Omnibus bill which will change existing law and result in encouraging foreign over American construction and operation of vessels. However the Union is pre­ pared to support the Omnibus Maritime Bill once the bill's damaging sections are elimi­ nated. While far from perfect, H.R. 6899 is still the most significant attempt to upgrade the U.S. merchant fleet since passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. The measure's stated aim is to "revitalize maritime policy, reorganize certain govern­ ment agencies and reform regula­ tion of maritime affairs in the United States." Since the fundamental goals of the bill reflect the Union's goals, SIU Executive VP Drozak ex­ tended to the 34 House Merchant Marine & FisHeries Committee members the SIU's "continued cooperation to achieve our mutual goal of having a strong U.S. maritime industry." Union Goes All Out to Prevent Ships Sailing Short I ITH hundreds of millions of dollars invested in every ship, W owners demand that their vessels ^ • J: •\ \ % •'<: constantly sail one or two men short, pretty soon companies will try to have the manning levels reduced. If properly maintained. And so they the manning level of every vessel was should. But that can only happen if reduced by just two men, then the the vessels are fully manned and the union would lose a large percentage crews well-trained. of its existing jobs. It would be hard The SIU is well aware of our to compensate for that loss, given responsibility in this regard. And the hard times that have befallen the ' this was the main reason for creation American flag merchant marine. two years ago of the SIU Manpower Manpower involves more than Department in Headquarters. just bodies. It also involves educa­ Manpower has several functions. tion and skills. Most shortages Above all else, it must help the union occur in skilled ratings—ratings that man and move ships. can only be filled with men who If a job is left hanging on the possess the required training. board, the Manpower department "Manpower," says Bob Selzer, will try to fill that job. who heads up the Department at There are many consequences to Headquarters, "is more than just vessels sailing under-manned, aside one department. It is a Department from the inconvenience it causes of the whole union." , those crew members who do sail on Manpower works closely with that vessel. For one thing, a com­ union representatives in Wash­ pany is not required to pay any ington and staff members at the money into welfare and pension Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ funds for slots that have not been manship. All three have a common filled. goal, which is to maximize the job It is estimated that the union' opportunities for members of this welfare and pension funds lose union. between $1 and $2 million annually It is up to Manpower to analyze as a result of ships sailing short- trends in the manning levels. It is up handed. to the Harry Lundeberg School to Manning levels play a crucial, train men in areas where shortages though invisible, part in determing arise. And it is up to our Washington the number of jobs available to representatives to devise legislative nwmhrrr of this union. If vessels and administrative programs which will help alleviate these shortages. not something that will go unused. The success of the Manpower Rather, it will broaden a member's Department can be seen in the recent employment opportunities. More decision by El Paso to use SIU crews education means more options. For on three of its foreign flag vessels. example, a degree from the HLSSin The company recognized that the diesel training means that you can superior skills of SIU members, and get a job onboard a diesel ship. Who our own ability to avoid costly knows, with today's energy crisis, repairs with skilled maintenance was maybe all ships will be converted to more economic than employing diesel fuel. Moreover, without properly trained men, a union won't foreign crews. be able to move ships. I don't need to Selzer emphasizes that there is a add that there are other. people, great deal that individual Seafarers other unions, who would be de­ can do to help the union in the area lighted to take over our jobs. It is the of Manpower. He said, "I would urge duty of this union, and the duty of each member to get as much the membership, to keep that from •duca^n as he can. Education is haggening^ 9tot focUnt Come to HLS. Upgrade to AB. Courses start on June 19 and July 17. 8 / LOG / April 1980 •3:- •A •: ts! i?.-.. •1'-.. •. �m in to Scatarers International Union of Nortlf America. AFL-CiC) April 1980 Legi.s1ativc. Admini-strativc and Regulatory. Happenings On the Agenda in Congress... A number of maritime-centered legisla­ tive matters are on the Congressional agenda in Washington as we go to press this month—and every one of them affects the jobs and job security of SIU members. Here's a rundown on what is on the Congressional calendar... • US-CANADA FISHERY AGREE­ MENTS. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is scheduling hearings this month to review the Maritime Boundary Settlements Treaty with Canada, and the East Coast Fisheries Resources Agreement. • OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. The House Select Committee on Outer Continental Shelf is contipuing hearings on the progress and implementation of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Develop­ ment Act. This act, which passed several years ago with strong support from the SIU, is providing many hundreds of jobs for maritime and maritime-related workers in the U.S. • OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CON­ VERSION. The Oceanography Subcom­ mittee, and the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine will hold a joint hearing this month to make final amendments to H.R. 6154— Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Act. • OIL IMPORT FEE. The Environment and Energy Subcommittee of the House Government Operations Committee has scheduled hearings on President Carter's proposed petroleum import fee. • WATER PROJECTS AUTHORIZA­ TION. The Water Resources Subcommittee of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will continue hearings this month on waterways policy and various waterways projects. • RULES OF THE ROAD UNIFICA­ TION. The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has scheduled hearings this month on legislation which would attempt to unify rules of the road for deep sea and inland waterways mariners. • STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RE­ SERVE. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is going to hold hearings to review the present status and proposed refilling of the strategic petroleum reserves which are located in the U.S. As it stands. President Carter's proposed budget cuts have completely eliminated any funding for this program. Under the SPR program, at least 50 percent of the oil brought in for storage in the U.S. has to be carried aboard American-flag tankers. • COAL SLURRY PIPELINE. The House Public Works Committee is tenta­ tively scheduled to take final action on legislation which would authorize construc­ tion of a coal slurry pipeline. This legislation has been kicked around on Capitol Hill for a number of years with strong opposition from environmentalists and waterways barge operators. • SHIPPING COMMISSIONER. The Coast Guard Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee is continuing hearings on a proposal to eliminate the jobs of Shipping' Commis­ sioners, and to provide alternate safeguards to protect the rights of seamen with regard to signing on and discharging. • SMALL VESSEL MANNING. After a number of delays, hearings are scheduled to resume this month on legislation to regulate the operation of "small vessels." This bill is H.R. 5164. The proposed legislation sets certain qualification standards for crewmembers of small uninspected vessels—and it's particularly aimed at the crew and supply boats operating offshore around oil and gas rigs. We're watching this bill carefully because of its serious implications regarding safety at sea. Carter Calls on Nation To Observe Maritime Day President Carter has issued the annual National Maritime Day proclamation, and called on all Americans to honor the U.S. merchant marine on May 22. In the proclamation, the President cited the "vital contributions" of American shipping to the growth and economic vitality of the U.S. In the proclamation. President Carter said: "Our merchant marine has shown valor and dedication in providing logistic support to the United States military forces in time of national emergency." SIU Stewards Meet An Old Friend During Washington Visit Another group of SIU Stewards partlci•^^pating in their union's upgrading program came to Washington last month for briefings on the legislative programs of the SIU, AFLCIO the Maritime Trades Department and the maritime industry. During the visit, the Seafarers had an opportunity to meet and talk with an old friend of the SIU and the industry—Congressman Leo Zeferetti (DNY). The Congressman, who is a memberof the powerful House Rules Committee, has been a member of the Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee for many years. He has always been a staunch supporter of the U.S. Merchant Marine and a loyal ally of maritime labor. In the photo at left. Congressman Zeferetti (center) meets with the SIU group which included Washington Representatives Frank Pecquex and Betty Rocker. In the photo at right, the SIU Stewards posed for a group picture on the steps of the Capitol. Participating in the visit were Herman Green, William Datzko, Thomas Kirby, Samuel Nazario, John Darrow, Edward Haber, John Gibbons, Clyde Kreiss, Joseph Kundrat, Luis Iturrino, Humberto Ortiz and Thomas Liles. Also in the picture are SIU representatives Nick Marrone, Frank Pecquex and Betty Rocker. April 1980 / LOG / 9 • ;:v I .i' •f �S;j)c 91U in Al^asliingto^^ fit llUB Industry News Congress Approves 1981 Maritime Subsidy Programs The House of Representatives this month passed the fiscal 1981 Maritime Authoriza­ tion Bill, providing another year of life to the subsidy programs which have given tenuous existence to the U.S. maritime industry during the past ten years. The bill passed the House April 15 by a vote of 320-50. Not surprisingly, there were no sabotaging amendments zinging in from Congressman Peter McCloskey camp. Those will come later when the so-called "Omnibus Maritime Bill" comes up for consideration. As passed, the appropriations bill provides a total of $582,174 million for various maritime programs during fiscal year 1981. The breakdown goes like this: • $135 million for construction differen­ tial subsidies to encourage and assist in the building of new ships; • $347,697 million for operating differen­ tial subsidies to permit U.S.-flag operators to compete fairly with the heavily-subsidised foreign flag fleets; • $18,750 million for research and development programs sponsored by the U.S. Maritime Administration; • $31,863 million for maritime education Safety At Sea Group Plans Open Meeting The working group on ship design and equipment of the Subcommittee on Safety of Life at Sea will hold an open hearing in Washington-May 6 to gather information and opinion to present to the IMCO meeting scheduled in July in London. IMCO is the United Nations-sponsored Intergovern­ mental Maritime Consultive Organization. The agenda for the Washington meeting includes safety aboard nuclear vessels; noise levels on board ships; safety standards for offshore supply boats and other special purpose vessels; and maneuverability standards for ships. and training. This is primarily for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, and the various state maritime schools. During debate on the bill, a number of our friends—as well as some newer members of Congress—hit the deck to urge support for the U.S. merchant marine Congressman Paul Trible (R-VA) urged support for the legislation and pointed out that "our merchant marine must be able to support military operations in the event of war or national emergency." He said "our inability to mount the necessary sealift to supply our armed services diminishes our ability to protect our vital interests." Similarily, Congressman Glenn Anderson (D-CA) supported the legislation and noted "it is tragic that the plight of our ocean transportation system is forced to our attention by the crises we face in the world, especially in the Middle East." With respect to the decline of the U.S. dry bulk fleet. Congressman Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI) stated that the United States is "dependent on the goodwill of foreign owners of raw materials and on foreignowned transportation systems for the delivery of raw materials critical to our economy and security.'* Congresswoman Olympia Snowe (RME), said that "continued funding for construction and operating differential subsidies, research and development, and maritime education and training will sustain efficient and competitive facilities for shipbuilding and ship repair." Ships in US Fleet Continue Decline As Tonnage Rises The number of ships in the U.S.-flag merchant fleet continued to decline as overall tonnage went up to a record high, according to the latest report from the U.S. Department of Commerce. As of March 1, the privately-owned deepdraft fleet totaled 724 vessels with a combined capacity of 23.5 million dead­ weight tons. This total includes 568 oceangoing vessels and 156 Great Lakes carriers. Compared with March 1, 1979, the number of ships in the U.S. merchant fleet dropped by 25 vessels, but overall fleet capacity increased 1.4 million tons in that same period. The large gain in capacity reflects the larger sizes of the new ships added to the fleet in the last 12 months, and the comparatively smaller sizes of the older ships which were scrapped, sold or retired from active service. On the brighter side, the monthly Maritime Administration report showed that 53 merchant ships were under construc­ tion or on order in U.S. shipyards as of March 1. The shipbuilding orderbook breaks down like this: 13 new tankers; five liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers; ten intermodal vessels; 11 dry-bulk carriers; two cargo break-bulk ships, and 12 specialized vessels. SPAD n IIM SIU'9 polMical land aad <w polUinil ann ia Waihlanton. D.C. TV Sit asb for and accrpir voiaafaiy coRlribalkm only. TV taioa user IV monry doaaicd lo SPAD to sappon IV cIcclioB canpaipBi of fefiilalon wtM Vve ilMwa a pro-mariliiiM or pro-iallor record. SPAD ciiabiM IV Sit lo w<irk cffeclirely oa IV rifal mariliBK macs hi IV Coanrcss. These are issues Ihaf hare a direct iaipacl on IV JoV and job secnrilv of all Sit awasbers. deep-sea. iaiaad, and Lakes. TV Sit antes Ms mefflbers lo conlinae Ibeir line leconl of sopporf for SPAD. A aieaiber caa coalrlbafe fo IV SPAD load as V or sV sees Hi, or make no conlrSmfioB al all wilhoat fear of reprisal A copy of IV SPAD report is Hied irilhIV Federal ElecHon Commission. II u arailaMe for parchase from IV FEC iBWashia(loa,D.C. 10 / LOG / April 1980 meetings with Congressmen Don Bonker (DWash.) and Jack Edwards (R-Ala.L Both Congressmen are fully aware of the many problems besetting the nation's merchant marine, and talked hopefully of taking actions to revitalize the maritime industry I Hilary Thein (2nd ^ft) shakes hands with his Congressman Representative Don Bonker from Seattle, Wash Looking on are SIU Washington Legislative Representative Betty Rocker and SIU Mobile Representative James Battle. • "N >• s'X A n s tl tl Opgraders . Come to Washington For a Look at SIU Political Action Program The SlU's continuing educational programs for its membership brought yet another group of "A" Seniority Upgraders to Washington earlier this month for a first-hand look at the SlU's political action program. Eight upgrading Seafarers took part in the day­ long visit which included meetings with repre­ sentatives of the Transportation Institute, and the SlU's Washington legislative team. Also on the day's agenda were visits to the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and a tour of the Capitol. A highlight of the tour was face-to-face :#.-i In the photo at right, the entire group of Seniority Upgraders meets with Congressman Jack Edwards. The Alabama Congressman is a former long-time member of the House Merchant Marine Committee, and has been a good friend of the SIU for many years. The group of SIU Seniority Upgraders who took part in the Washington educational visit included: Jose Quinones, John R. Silvetti, John W. Boughman, Michael P. Marth, Wendell G. Burton Jr.. Raphael S. Vargas, Hilary A. Thein, and Mike Martin. �iSTrss ..X"' Private Hopfier Dredge Fleet Proves A-OK T dredge fleet will have the capabil­ HE SIU has for a long time ity of doing all of the work bontended- that private in­ previously performed by the dustry should handle more and Corps' 13 active hopper dredges. more of the dredging work done Therefore, the SIU as well as by the Federal government. industry is alarmed over the In the last few years the private Corps' recommendation to have sector has been given a chance to eight hopper dredges in its prove itself in this field. The SIU "minimum fleet." feels this has workejd out so well If this minimum fleet is ap­ that the government should proved there would be a dis­ drastically reduce its fleet of astrous effect on the private hopper dredges. dredging industry which would [Hopper dredges are the big­ not have enough work. (U.S. gest type of dredge. They are Public Law 93-269 allows the primarily used on the channel Corps to set aside enough work bottom of coastal harbors or on to keep its minimum fleet "fully the ocean floor. Self-propelled, operational.") they have molded hulls and the The SIU feels that the'Federal general lines of an ocean going government should be the con­ vessel.} tracting and management agency The Army Corps of Engineers, for dredging and that private which handles the government's dredging, has submitted its The Sugar Island is one of three SlU-manned hopper dredges. The SIU feels that industry should do the actual recommendations for the mini­ . private industry should handle the bulk of government contracted dredge work. dredging work. For one thing, private industry mum size of its dredging fleet to too high. Right now the private private hopper dredges. These the Office of Management and sector has four operational are the Long Island, Manhattan . can build hopper dredges for Budget (OMB). However, OMB hopper dredges. (Three of these Island, and Sugar Island. The about one-half of what it costs company also has a medium class the government. has rejected the Corps' estimates are under contract to the SIU.) Also, a recent Industry Capa­ Five hopper dredges are under dredge scheduled for completion and told it to submit new recom­ bility Program showed that "^construction by the private in the fall of this year. mendations. When the private hopper private industry, in most cases,, The Corps currently has 13 sector. In addition, at least two active hopper dredges. In its more hopper dredges are in the dredges that are under construc­ can do the work formerly done by tion are finished there will be nine the Corps more economically original recommendations to planning stages. One of the leaders in the modern and efficient hopper than the government. OMB, the Corps had determined That is why the Union believes that to meet national defense and hopper dredging field is SIU- dredges available with an annual emergency needs it would still contracted North American capability greater than the Corps' that the sooner private industry Trailing Company which owns current hopper dredge workload. takes over all hopper dredging, require eight hopper dredges. The SIU believes this is way three of the four currently active In other words, industry's hopper the better it will be. ; Inouye Ship Bill Off the Senate Back Burner ^ Sen. Daniel Inouye's Ocean Shipping Act was reported out of the Senate Commerce Committee this month. It's a good bill and the SIU • . supports ;t. If passed, the legislation would do a great deal to restore order to a greatly confused maritime industry. For starters, it would untangle the Membership Meetings Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters 2:30p.m New York ...May 5 2:30p.m Philadelphia ........ May 6 7 2:30p.m Baltimore May 9:30a.m Norfolk May 8 2:00p.m Jacksonville May 8 9 ... 2:30p.m. Algonac May Houston May 12 2:30p.m. . New Orleans May 13 - v- 2:30p.m. Mobile May 14 2:30p.m. San Francisco May 15 .....a.. 2:30p.m. ............ Wilmington ......... May 19 2:30p.m Seattle .........v... May23 .... 2:30p.m Piney Point ......... May 10 . i I0:30a.m. San Juan, ........... May 8 2:30p.m. Columbus ....May 7 — Chicago May 13 — Port Arthur May 13 ' 2:30p.m Buffalo Mayl4-i — St. Louis May 16 2:30p.m. Cleveland May 15 — UIW 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. — — 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. — _ — 1:00p.m. — — — — conflicting array of bureaucratic and judicial mandates that presently govern the regulation of ocean transportation in the foreign com­ merce of the United States. It would replace those mandates with a single, easily comprehended legisla­ tive standard. The Ocean Shipping Act, which was introduced by Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), seeks to develop a coherent national policy on merchant shipping. The bill, enjoys widespread support among mem­ bers of the maritime industry. For many years, the American maritime industry has been plagued with vaguely defined regulatory codes. One of the more confused sectors of the maritime industry has in­ volved antitrust activity. Prior to 1966, agreements for economic co­ operation among carriers were allowed. » Such agreements were felt to be governed by the Shipping Act of 1916 rather than the body of antitrust laws. However, a 1966 ruling held that the Shipping Act was subordinate to the body of antitrust law. The 1966 ruling has had serious consequences for the maritime flao rnmnan industry. American flag companies found themselves unable to compete with foreign competitors. The Ocean Shipping Act would in effect overrule the 1966 decision. Co-operation among carriers would once again be allowed. The position of the Federal Maritime Commission would be reinforced by this legislation. The Commission, which has over the years gained the trust of industry members, would have primary responsibility for formulating a national policy on ocean transporta­ tion in the foreign commerce of the United States. Important goals would finally be given official recognition under the terms of this act. Bilateral trade agreements would be encouraged, as would open conferences, or rather, less closed conferences. The need for American flag vessels to "substantially participate" in the foreign commerce of the United States would be acknow­ ledged. Some details still need to be worked out. However, the legisla­ tion .marks a giant step for the maritime industry. Even if the bill i& not passed, important goals have been pinpointed, and a responsible course of action has been chartered. April 1980 / LOG / 11 m-' • �7^ ffi- Busy as AB's Buzzing with success after completing the AB course at HLS are: Kneeling, front, A. Walker. First row (l-r) W. Ludlow, S. Boettcher, D. Severinson, J. Romeo, E. Young, M. Latta, P. Ryan, E. Henry, R. Lynn. Back row (l-r) R. Urban, M. Mar­ quette, K. Tremblay, R. Tremblay, M. Birt, J. Vandenheede, M. Schmitt, L. Kuhn. 14 + 3 Learn ABC's of LNG Ready for Sea As QMfD All smiles when they finished the QMED course at the Harry Lundeberg School are: Front (l-r) A. Mercado, A. Nelson, J. Barry. Second row (l-r) D. Shaw, K. Patterson, V. Carrao, G. Cooper, E. Abidin, R. White, N. Celona, J. Oberson, A. Santiago. Back row (l-r) M. Castagna, S. Dinnes, F. Wagner, G. Watson, R. R. Rosario, J. Ponti. The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Ready to man LNG vessels under SlU contract are the following 17 Seafarers? recent graduates of the HLS LNG course: Front row (l-r) T. Burke, T. R. Goodman, M. Pedersen, J. Curlew, R. Suy. Back row (l-r) S. Ehrnlunn, J. Robinson, J. Thrasher, H. Jones, Jr., J. Cavagnaro, B. Stearns, A. Clark, F. Paylor, M. Haukland, R. Greggs, D. Hicks, E. M. Welch. Two Cross Wire Why is this FOWT smiling? Graduates of the latest Marine Electronics course at HLS are (l-r) E. Sorensen and G. Blanco, snapped in the classroom with instructor T. Connor. Two Quartermaster Quartets The best bet for wipers who want to improve their job security is getting an FOWT ticket at HLS. Job opportunities for FOWT's have never been better. Enroll now in the FOWT course at HLS. Courses start on July 3 and July 31. To sign up, contact Harry Lundeberg School, Vocational Education Department, Piney Point, Maryland 20674, (301) 994-0010. Or fill out the ap­ plication in this issue of the Log. brothers tell it all. The newest SlU SS frwf W. Paulsen, R. Munroe. J. Borucki, A. Easter irp ('-•') W. Burke, R. Brock, R. Brown, A. Holland. Not in the pic are two other graduates of the Quartermaster course, C. Pineda and M. Pereira. 12 / LOG / April 1980 j7 �-4v ^ , J' '• AN Pulling far Ben Mignano to Get Mate's License I N early 1944,16 year old Benny Mignano said good-bye to family and friends and went off to joib the merchant marine. If he was looking for something more exciting than the streets of Brooklyn, his old stomping grounds, he would certainly find it later between the Murmansk Run and the Saigon River. Today, at 52, Ben Mignano is one of the most respected bosuns in the SIU. He has seen a lot, and accomplished a lot since 1944. But one of his greatest accom­ plishments is yet to come. Mignano has gone from hitting the deck and swinging the booms, to hitting the books and wielding a pen at the M.E.B.A, (Dist. 2) Maritime Upgrading Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he's preparing to make his final move through the hawespipe. If all goes well, and in spite of the goodnatured razzing h^s been getting from faculty and fellow students at the Center, he'll have an Origina] Second Mate's license in a few months. Mignano actually started out in the steward department, sail- ily and got his first bosun job, on the Bull Line's Arlyn in-1957. He's been "Hey, Bos'!" ever since. The late 1960's and early 1970's saw Mignano, like so many others, in the Vietnam War Zone. He spent four and a half years on the Rafael Semmes, including one voyage when the ship came under rocket attack in the Saigon River. But luck was. with the Semmes—and Mignano—dur­ ing that trip. The rockets, includ­ ing one that hit just below his porthole, were duds. Mignano made his first visit to Recertified bosun Ben Mignano is now a model student at the M.E.B.A. (Dist. 2) Maritime Upgrading Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. the Harry Lundeberg School in ing as messman on his first ship, arrival in Scotland," recalled 1976, when he participated in the the Benjamin Brown, and on his Mignano. "It was May 13, 1945. Bosun Recertification Program. second, the Grace Abbot. It was We receiyed word that President He was impressed by what he while coming back from Mur­ Roosevelt had died the day saw. "It's a wonderful school to go through," he confided, "and it mansk in the Abbott, in May of before." Mignano shipped with the has given a lot of people oppor­ '45, that he got a close look at a deck department pn his third ship, tunity." German U-Boat. Fortunately, it Back at school—^this time in came after the Nazi surrender in the Frank C. Emmerson. He upgraded to AB (blueticket), and Brooklyn—Ben Mignano's hop­ Europe. Spmebody yelled, "There's a got his Green ticket AB in 1947. ing his luck will not desert him in The draft caught up with him the coming months. But he's got a sub!" And sure enough, there was a surfaced German sub flying the in 1951, and he spent the next two lot more going for him than luck, white flag. It followed i\\Q Abbott years wifh the army in Panama. including a bunch of people who into Scotland, surrendering to Then it was "back to the SIU in are pulling for him to succeed. 1953 and I started sailing again," Because Ben Mignano won't be a British authorities there. said Mignano. He worked stead- bucko mate—he'll be a good one. "I'll never forget the date of our Carter OKs $227Billion Oil Windfall ProBfs Tax Act President Carter early this month before 1978, it exempts from 1981-2 producers, are expected when okayed his controversial Crude Oil individuals taxes with as much as decontrol is lifted to make $1 trillion Windfall Profits Tax Act at the ^200 yearly on interest and over the next decade. Oil Biggies would pay $205 billion White House after a of year of bitter dividends. It also gives a tax break to homeowners and businesses that of the tax; independent $22 billion. Congressional horse trading. Later, when the budget is A "windfall" is "an unexpected save or produce energy and to those balanced and the national debt who sell inherited assets. or sudden gain or advantage." U.S. domestic Oil Biggies—^who reduced. Congress can use 60 Carter declared "the keystone of our national energy policy, in now in made record-breaking billion dollar percent of the $227.3 billion for a place." And exclaimed it "a victory "unearned profits"—from OPEC's general tax cut, 25 percent to pay the high prices for crude and long, fuel bdl of the low-income poor and for every American citizen." He envisioned that the $227.3 expensive gas station lines last year, 15 percent for energy development billion tax—^the largest tax on a U.S. with independent American oil and mass transportation. industry ever—with the decontrol of the domestic crude price in late 1981, would give "both the incentive and the means to produce more oil here, conserve more oil here and replace more oil with alternative sources of energy." Beside excluding from the new law which took effect on Mar. 1 some North Slope Alaskan oil found Ogden Challenger Committee Notice On Job Coil Procedure (Inland) Wh«n throwing in for work during o Job caii at any SIU Hiring Haii, boatman muat produco tho foiiowing: • momborahtp cortificato (whoro posaooaod) « • rogiatration oard • ciinic card •man'a iiapara Hdqs. Rep Teddy BabkowskI (seated left) writes a dues receipt for Recertified Bosun John O. Frazier (seated right) ship's chairman of the ST Ogden Challenger (Ogden Marine). With them is the Ship's Committee of (I. tor.) Deck Delegate Jack Klohn, Oiler Rudy Lopez,Steward Delegate George Malone and Engine Delegate D. Saxon. The tanker paid off at Bayonne, N.J. Notice to Participants in PMA Pension Plan The new Summary Plan Descrip­ tion of the SIU Pacific DistrictPMA Pension Plan has been com­ pleted and was mailed to all mem­ bers beginning Wednesday, March 19, 1980. (This new booklet applies to former MC&S members employed on Pacific Maritime Association vessels.) This booklet highlights the main provisions of the Pension Plan. The Summary Plan Description explains both the benefits the Plan provides and the requirements which must be fulfilled in order to qualify for pension benefits, including the changes made to comply with the new pension laws (frequently re­ ferred to as ERISA). We urge you to study this booklet carefully. You should be aware of the possibility that you may not receive the amount of pension benefits referred to in this booklet. This may occur if you have a break in service or if you fail to qualify for other reasons that are discussed in the booklet. In the event you do not receive a copy of the Summary Plan Descrip­ tion or have any questions regarding its' contents, booklets will be available at the Plan Office located at 522 Harrison Street, San Fran­ cisco, California 94105, Telephone (415) 362-8363, and all Union Offices. April 1980 / LOG / 13 1 V . ' i n iA 5 i 4, f I 1 -I : 1 yI • ' 'T • -.V �W'^' WAACs Get VJX. Benefits: Seamen Next on list »-J(, T HE long-awaited decision on G.I. benefits for merchant marine veterans of World War II is expected to be handed down soon, possibly as early as next month. A lengthy application, filed on behalf of 250,000 merchant seamen, the largest non-combat group to serve during the Second World War, was submitted to a joint Civilian/Military Review Board at the end of January. The three member panel, named by the Dept. of Defense has already held at least one review on the merchant marine application. So far, the Board has consid­ ered applications for veterans status of about nine groups who rnade a non-military contribu­ tion to the war effort. Most recently, about 5,000 members of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps were declared full-fledged military vets eligible for G.I. benefits such as home loan guarantees, hospital cov­ erage and, in some cases, pen­ sions. In issuing their ruling on the WAACS, the Civilian/Militaiy Review Board recognized their " noncombatant service with the Army of the United States for the purpose of making available the knowledge, skills and special training of the women of this nation." A spokesman for the Joint Maritime Congress, which pre­ pared the application on behalf of all maritime union veterans, including SIU members, said "we expect to be next on the Board's list." The SIU is optimistic that, based on the scope of the applica­ tion, the Board will award World War II merchant mariners the veterans status and accompany­ ing benefits they so justly deserve. That application, representing .;i' 'V m m i:'S' - •& "- . 5 J i-' . ^'. months of in-depth research, was tailored to answer each of the five criteria used as the basis of eligibility for awarding veterans status. Those five criteria, spelled out in Title IV of the G.I. Bill Improvement Act of 1977, in­ clude determing whether: the group applying received military training and acquired a military capability or the services performed by such groups was. critical to the success of a military mission; • the members of the group were subject to military justice, discipline and control; • the members of the group were permitted to resign; • the members of the group were susceptible to assignment for duty in a combat zone, and; • the members of the group Carter Declares May 22 As National Maritime Day By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Throughout the history of the United States, trade and shipping have made a vital contribution to the Nation's growth and economicvitality. Today, the American Merchant Marine continues to aid the development of American enterprise and to foster the well-being of all American citizens by linking U.S. industries, farms and markets with our overseas trading partners. In addition, our Merchant Marine has shown valor and dedication in prowling logistic support to United States military forces in times of national emergency. In recognition of the importance of the American Merchant Marine, and in commemoration of the departure from Savannah, Georgia, on May 22,1819, of the S.S. Savannah on the first transatlantic voyage by any steamship, the Congress of the United States, by joint resolution of May 20,1933 (48 Stat. 73, 36 U.S.C. 145), designated May 22 of each year as National Maritime Day and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for appropriate observances. NOW, THEREFORE, i, JIMMY CARTER, Presid^ent of the United States of America, do urge the people of the United States to honor our American Merchant Marine on May 22, 1980, by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes and other suitable places, and I call upon all ships under the American flag to dress ship on that day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto se^t my hand this thirteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourth. Jimmy Carter HsiMihK laMIv GKM likB MARCH 1-31,1980 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassA aassB Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC DECK DEPARTMENT y - : L- "W -' Algonac (Hdqs.). 77 19 76 46 2 51 19 0 49 27 12 1 11; 0 0 0 Totals All DapartiTUHits 223 153 53 170 89 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of menregistered at the port at the end of last month 161 150 71 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqs.) — 57 20 61 29 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqs.) If 33 14 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqs.), 70 110 36 14 / LOG / April 1980 . I,. had reasonable expectations that their service would be considered active military service. The joint maritime union application took up three vol­ umes of material. The first contained arguments in favor of awarding merchant seamen vet­ erans benefits. It noted that, while "Title IV does not require that all statutory tests be met, this application demonstrates that the members of the American merchant marine who were in active ocean-going service during World War II satisfy all statutory tests." Volume II included published articles, sworn statements, war­ time training manuals and other materials which formed the solid background of the application. And Volume III contained page after page of the names of the 2.8 percent of all merchant seamen who lost their lives in the service of their country; a loss rate that was second only to the Marine Corps'2.9 percent. We believe this application contains solid proof that mer­ chant seamen played a crucial role in this nation's World War II effort and deserve more than medals and certificates as re­ wards for that service. We are confident that the Civilian/ Military Review Board will agree with that judgement. New Series of Tax Free U.S. Savings Bonds Introduced As of Jan. 2, 1980, the U.S. Treasury Department began offer­ ing U.S. Energy Savings Bonds, Series EE, for sale to the public. The Series EE Savings Bond, like the Series E Bond it replaces, is an accrual-type Bond. It pays (tVi per­ cent interest which is compounded semi-annually when the Bonds are held for five years or longer; If the Bonds are held through their 11-year maturity date, the interest rate goes up to seven percent. Savings Bonds are a safe invest­ ment. TTiey are fully guaranteed until maturity and if they are lost, stolen or destroyed, the government will replace them. The big plus in purchasing Savings Bonds is that the interest the Bonds earn is tax deferred. Federal tax on the interest in not charged until the Bond either matures or is redeemed. And Savings Bond interest is totally exempt from state and local income taxes. U.S. Energy Savings Bonds, Series EE, can be purchased at any commercial bank. The Bonds can be redeemed at those banks or at Federal Reserve banks. �i.r:-.VS«,i».*o, r Retiring on SlUPension iUieans Security T HE SIU has always be­ lieved that retirement should be a time of joy and security. That philosophy shows in many of the Union's actions. It especially comes through in the Seafarers Pension Plan. Ever since the Plan was started, SIU seamen and boatmen have been able to retire with the secure knowl­ edge that they would find their pension check jn the mail each month. Sound financial funding was always a fundamental principle of the Plan. Even before a U.S. law was passed in 1974 to guarantee promised pension benefits, the trustees of the Seafarers Pension Plan made sure that no one would ever be cut off from the monthly pension he was ex­ pecting. Unlike many other pension plans, the SIU plan has never had to take back or decrease any benefit it has given. Even though, at times, it would have been easier and politically more expedient to put certain popular demands into the Plan, the Union took the more difficult path. If the SIU realized that particular provisions would have proved harmful in the long run, it didn't hesitate to point them out to the membership. Medical Coverage But besides the security of the monthly pension check, the Seafarers Pension Plan provides something else that greatjy adds to the security of its pensioners. That is medical Coverage. Sll^ pensioners and their dependents continue to be fully covered by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Further, the Welfare Plan will pay for Medicare premiums for both the pensioner and the pen­ sioner's spouse. In many other pension plans, medical cover­ age is cut off or severly cut back when the worker retires —and that's just when such coverage is most needed. Spme of the medical bene­ fits to which SIU pensioners are entitled include: • medical and hospital ex­ penses, including reasonable costs of all medical, surgical, and hospital care, plus physi­ cian's fees charged for office and house calls. • a dental benefit which covers the cost of the labor in the acquisition and mainte­ nance of dentures. However, no payment is made for the cost of the materials used in dentures. • payment for prescription drugs. The Plan pays the cost of drugs prescribed by a physician except when the pensioner is receiving treat­ ment in a hospital as an in­ patient. Pensioners who are eligible for Medicare are required to maintain such coverage and the Seafarers Welfare Plan will reimburse the full cost of the Supplemental Medicare Pro­ gram. Forthoseenrolledinthe Medicare Program, the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan will pay any charges not covered by Medicare up to the maximum allowed under Dependent Benefits and the Surgical Schedule. The Plan will also pay the "hospital deductible'-' not covered by Medicare as well as all excess charges not allowed by Medicare. Further, the dependents of SIU pensioners can still apply for the College Scholarship Program offered by the Seafarers Welfare Plan every year. Besides these benefits for SIU pensioners, the Union is also a strong supporter of a sound Social Security pro­ gram. The SIU fully backs any increases in Social Security and fights against cutbacks. Finally, retirement can mean difficult adjustments. A man or woman who has be­ come accustomed to a life on the water can sometimes find life on land a little strange. But because the SIU pensioner has full access to the Union Hall, he can go there to play cards or talk over old times with other Seafarers and Boatmen. He still feels he is a part of the SIU community. : -if 'r. .-1 • 1 .• -S'v •: You Can't Afford Not To •V-,-'" . •. The Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Program pays you while you go to school at HLS. It gives you free room, board and books. It helps you earn wheelhouse time while you leam bocrthandling skills. And HLS graduates get day-for-day worktime credit. You can't afford not to apply for a Towboat Operator Scholarship The next class beginx on luly 7. Contact your SIU Port Agent or your Compemy to apply. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION NARCOTICS J '. WfLL YOU UP AND YOU'LL LO/E YOUR PAPERS FOR LIFE.' -.v-';- • -v". April 1980 / LOG / 15 "V- �• y• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Good People Make 5IU the Best I and four brothers have been in the SlU for a long time. One of my brothers, who is deceased, was a charter member. I would like to say a word of praise for someone that has been a true blue friend in time of need, and that man is Tom Cranford, supervisor of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Most of us being at sea have to leave our business to our wives. Tom not only does a number one job with the claims but he reassures people and raises their spirits. It makes me proud to know that there are still people like him around to take care of things while we are at sea. My hat is off to Tom and all the other people at the Seafarers Welfare Plan. People like them make me know that I am still in the best Union afloat. Fraternally, Morris J Danzey, Jr. Satsuma, Ala. Honeymoon Home Scrapped The only gloomy note cast on our 50th wedding anni­ versary, Feb. 1st, was the sad news that our honeymoon home was headed for the ship-breakers yard. I was Quartermaster on theS.S. Hugh Kennedy, American Steamship Co., in 1929. I was chosen to keep ship over the winter, frozen in the ice. Sometime during that winter as Louise and I spent our honeymoon in residence aboard her, I was ordered to change her name to the S.S. Jacob F. Schoelkopf, Jr. The January issue of the Log reports the Schoelkopf, late the property of the Erie Sand and Gravel Co. is headed for the scrap yard. Louise's favorite joke, (at hen parties) goes something like this: "Louise where did you spend your honeymoon?" Louise, "I spent it aboard ship for SVa months." "Oh did you go around the world on a cruise?" Louise, "no, we never left the dock, we were froze in the ice the whole time." Fraternally, Bud Knuckey Brooksville, Fla. V' V. V- Cooking With Gas In all the years we have sailed—and they have been many— we have never come across a steward department such as we have on this ship, the LNG Capricorn. They are the best. Both the steward, Larry Dockwiller, and chief cook, Pat Geary, must certainly have taken a course in creative and imaginative cookery at the Lundeberg School. The food, the service, the attention is excellent. All the officers, and the crew as well, give them our hearty thanks. Fraternally, The Officers, Voyage #37 LNG Capricorn Pensioner's Problem Handled I want to say thank you very much for the recent checks the Seafarers Welfare Plan paid for my operation here in Kenosha, Wise. Memorial Hospital. Believe me the checks came in mighty handy. I want all Union brothers to know what a wonderful Union we have. Thanks again for everything. Fraternally, Verner M. Frederiksen, Retired Kinosha, Wise. 16 / LOG / April 1980 Great Organization' I want to express my appreciation and thanks at this'time on receiving the death benefit check for my late husband, Steven J. Knapp. . I also wish to thank the Union for all the medical care given to him since he was retired. The SlU is a great organization, and the Union has done a wonderful job in training young boys for good jobs for the future. The Union also provides wonderful cafe to seamen and their dependants. Thanks again for the promptness in.this time of sadness. May the strength of this great organization be everlasting. Sincerely, Mrs. Evelyn Knapp New Port Richey, Fla. Takes Care of Retirees As a pensioner and a long time member, I would like to thank the SlU for all they have done for me. especially in the last 11 years regarding medical coverage. I hope to see the Union progress in every field in the future. Fraternally, Ira Turner, Mognaba, N.J. Be a High School Gred It's Easy at MLS The Academic Education Department at MLS offers a high school education program for you. No matter when you| left school or how old you are, this program can help you. You will learn the skills you need to gel a diploma. Thai classes are small and a course of study is set up for each| person. Take the first step in getting a high school education. It's easy. Fill out the coupon below and send it to the\ Academic Department at MLS today. •' • I I want to be a high school graduate. Send a GED applica; tion kit to this address: Name (Please print) Address City . state Zip Cooe" Book Number. Social Security Number. : Do yOu have one year of seatime with the SlU? • Yes • No i Mail this coupon to: ^ : Harry Lundeberg School i Academic Education Department i Piney Point, Maryland 20674 �«-.<>»• I----"• Jr:-J.-.-Ji.-.-l iV«te»=p-C»I^^ -6'>4V sA>«SiSE^&;*.' . .... '"..r--^!? Enough Is Enough! Pass Ocean Mining Now A BURIED treasure so vast that its worth is estimated in the trillions of dollars lies in a thick blanket on the oceans' floor. By mining that treasure—the nickel, copper, cobalt and manga­ nese packed into potato-sized nodules—U.S. industry could be freed from its current heavy dependence on imports of those four key minerals in just two decades. Our ocean mining companies are ready and able to start retrievingand processing the minerals. But for the past seven years there's been a hands-off cordon around the deep seabed. The "no trespassing" sign was posted by the United Nations Law of the Sea Conference. The 140 nations participating in the Conference have been trying to h^k out a treaty which, among other things, will decide who gets how much of the deep seabed's mineral wealth. When the most recent conference session adjourned in early April, the newspapers trumpeted their convic­ tion that the conferees were very close to settling the thorny ocean mining issue." "With a little sailors luck," said a New York Times editorial, "and some agile naviga­ tion, this could at long last be the year of the sea." •f V A i-y • - t : ... • 'J! , ! • r. "A-.4 • tv W lE think the noise is prema­ ture. Though Law of the Sea participants didn't have much trouble reaching accords governing access to sea lanes or ecology of the oceans, several points concerning deep seabed mining which have stood in the way of a treaty in the past still stand. The conflict between the third world countries, which make up a voting majority of Law of the Sea participants and are claiming a lion's share of the booty, and the developed industrial nations which possess the technology and the money to do the actual mining, remains a standoff. Despite the optimism of the national press, nothing much is new with the Law of the Sea treaty. The real story, as far as we're concerned, is the promise and progress of ocean mining legislation through Congress. The Senate has already passed their version of a deep seabed mining bill which would give U.S. mining companies the go-ahead to begin harvesting deep seabed minerals. And the last of three House Committees is scheduled to report out their version of the measure late this month with full House debate to follow in early M^. While we respect the work of the Law of the Sea Conference in many areas, we don't see a treaty on ocean mining coming out of the interna­ tional body anytime soon. But Congressional passage of ocean ! . u mining legislation is very close. And, as we have in the past,,we're putting our money on that legislation for big reasons. IRST, passage of a U.S. ocean mining law this year would allow American mining companies to begin retrieving the deep seabed minerals by 1982. On that schedule, the U.S. could be entirely selfsufficient in the nodules' component copper, nickel, cobalt and manga­ nese by the turn of the century. But even using the most optimistic time frame, mining under a Law of the Sea treaty could not even begin before 1988. Another, and more important reason we're backing the U.S. ocean mining legislation is jobs. Both the House and Senate versions of the ocean mining bills contain "build American, man American" amend­ ments which are of crucial concern to organized labor. In the Senate bill those amend­ ments would require: • that all mining and processing vessels used for ocean mining be U.S. built, U.S. registereddind U.S. manned; • at least one ore carrier used to transport nodules from each mining site be U.S. built, U.S. owned and U.S. crewed; I F U.S. registered ore carriers used for ocean mining be eligible for both construction and operatingdifferen­ tial subsidies. Finally, by getting an ocean mining industry off the ground, the mineral-hungry U.S. will have some leverage against yet another cartel of producing nations. Rich in so many things, the United States is mineral poor. Major producers like the third world countries Chile, Peru, Zambia and Zaire want to keep it that way. With passage of ocean mining legislation the U.S. has an opportu­ nity to ensure our industries supplies of crucial minerals with no economic or political strings attached. And we have an opportu­ nity to put thousands of Americans in our foundering shipbuilding industry back to work. Swift passage of ocean mining legislation is, simply, in the best interests of this nation's workers, her industry and her securitj^. From where we sit, those are compelling reasons indeed for Congress to vote "yes" on ocean mining. Offkiol Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Ationtk, Gulf, Lokes and fdond Wafers District, AFL-CIO April, 1980 • "f. n Vol. 42, No. 4 Executive Board Paul Hall 389 President Frank Drozak Leon Hall Joe DiGiorgio Executiue Vice President Secretary- Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell Mike Sacco Vice President Vice President Joe Sacco Vice President Vice President A James Gannon Ray Bourdius Assistant Editor Don Rotan fVest Coast Associate Editor Editor Edra Ziesk Assistant Editor Marietta Homa Assistant Editor Mike Gillen Assistant Editor Max Siegel Hall Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Director of Photography Dennis Lundy Photography Marie Kosciusko Administrative Assistant George J. Vana 'Production!Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, fJ.Y. 11232^ TeL_ 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. (ISSN ff0160-2047) April 1980 / LOG / 17 •r • . Al Aj,.,-. _ �• -.'aLriroti:,^a^^s^fc3S£^' . r t:/' Liberia's Toibert Killed in Military Coup Upheaval Threatens World's Biggest Convenience Flag Fleet The stability of Liberia's ship of state is now as big a question mark as the safety of her merchant fleet at sea. On April 12, the Liberian army toppled the regime of the nation's President William R. Toibert Jr., and replaced him as chief of state with a 28-year-old army sergeant. Toibert was shot to death in the process. Though 4500 miles and the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn separate the U.S. and this west coast African nation, the tremors from the Liberian coup may well rock the U.S. -America is heavily dependent on flag of convenience ships of many nations for carriage of our goods, especially crude oil. But we depend on none so heavily as the fleet that flies the Liberian flag. \ More than 43 percent of our crude oil imports are brought into the United States on Liberian-registered bottoms every year. Overall, annual U.S. import and export totals have climbed steadily during the past 15 years. Beginning in 1964, U.S. exports increased by over 100 million tons a year while American import totals rose a whopping 600 million tons annually. It's no secret that the American flag merchant fleet has been on a decline for years. Our slightly more than 500 merchant ships today carry less than 'five percent of all our imports and exports combined, and a scant 2.9 percent of our imported oil. But the number of merchant vessels owned by American oil companies and registered under the Liberian flag has been growing by leaps and bounds. Today that fleet numbers over 2600 vessels, by far the largest merchant fleet in the world. The SIU and some high ranking military experts have tried repeat­ edly over the years to convince Congress and the Administration that our near total reliance on foreign flag cairiage of oil and other raw materials was both economi­ cally unsound and reckless from a national security point of view. But the size and capability of the U.S. merchant fleet has continued to slip. And the government has con­ tinued to believe, despite indications to the contrary, that in the event of a crisis, American-owned flag of convenience vessels would give their all for the good ole' U.S. of A. However, history has proven that the U.S. government's trust in the loyalty of flag of convenience vessels is misplaced. When Liberia was governed by Toibert, who was considered a stable leader and strongly influenced by the U.S., American-owned Liberian-regis­ tered vessels were not permitted to abide by U.S. policy during the Arab/Israel conflict of 1973. At that time Toibert issued an Executive Order forbidding any Liberian-registered ship to partici­ pate in the niilitary re-supply of Israel. The penalty for violating the Executive Order was a $50,000 fine and cancellation of the certificate of registry. Seven years later, the U.S. is even more dependent on Liberian-flag ships, especially for carriage of oil, than in 1973. Should he choose to use it, the new military leader of Liberia holds a powerful economic weapon against the United States. But there's another point against assuming that U.S.-owned flag-ofconvenience vessels would be of any use to America in time of emergency. Even if Liberia and the other governments of registry of those vessels could be persuaded—or forced—to assign thoseships to U.S. use, there would be no guarantee that those ships would be manned. Foreign crews owe no loyalty to either the U.S. or to the country of registry of their ship. The overdependence of the United States on unstable foreign nations for both our crucial raw materials and the carriage of those imports puts us in triple jeopardy. First, we are heavily dependent on unstable Middle Eastern countries for our supplies of crude oil. Second, as the coup in Liberia points out, we are at the mercy of unstable third world nations to transport those commodities. And finally, we are reliant on the nationals of at least one and sometimes several other na­ tions to crew those vessels. While there is little the U.S. can do, at the moment, to get out from under the sway of oil supplying nations, there is no reason why we have to continue depending on outside sources for our shipping needs. Unless we act soon to increase the size and carriage capability of our own fleet, the U.S. may well find herself boxed into a corner with no way out. Waterman Steadily Modernizing Its Fleet With LASH Ships SIU's contracted Waterman Steamship continues to modernize its fleet. The Maritime Subsidy Board (MSB) has approved Waterman's application to bareboat charter three LASH carriers from Central Gulf Lines. These ships will be replacement vessels on Trade Route 18. This route covers trade from the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico to India, the Persian Gulf and Red Sea, Pakistan, and Burma. The LASH vessels, which will he chartered for 12 years, replace three C4 ships. They are: the George Walton, the Jeff Davis, and the Thomas Nelson. In approving Waterman's appli­ cation, the MSB said that the longterm charter of the relatively new Central Gulf LASH vessek will add three modern ships to Trade Route 18 service. The Board added that this charter "will significantly modernize Waterman's fleet and provide more efficient service." Besides the ships. Waterman is also chartering 450. lighters from Central Gulf. The former names of the Central Gulf ships were; Green Harbour, if Hurt on a Vessel, USPHS Must Still Be Utilized The word from Seafarers and Boatmen is that the recent ruling by the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Welfare Plan making USPHS optional is the best thing to come along since bottled beer! That new benefit—giving SIU members the choice of the complete health care offered at USPHS or the identical coverage tiieir dependents are eligible for at a private hospital—has generated a lot of enthusiasm. There have also been some questions raised about what to do in special circumstances. All seamen and boatmen who are eligible for coverage under the Seafarers Welfare Plan are entitled to use either a USPHS hospital or a private facility. If you opt for care at a private facility, the section on dependents coverage in your Wel­ fare Plan booklet will explain exactly which costs are covered and which aK not. Themii <}iie sftuation in which all Seafarers and Boatmen must use USPHS whenever possible. In the case of sickness or accident which requires emergency hospitali­ zation occurring while you are aboard a vessel, all SIU members must still use the nearest USPHS facility. If there is no USPHS hospital in the port, you can be taken to a private hospital for emergency treatment. If you receive emergency treat­ ment in a private hospital in such an instance you must notify the nearest USPHS hospital within 48 hours. The best way to notify USPHS that you are receiving emergency treatment in a private hospital is to phone USPHS and follow-up your phone call with a telegram within 48 hours. A telegram provides concrete proof that you notified USPHS within the 48 hour period. With that proof you eliminate the chance of USPHS losing the record of your phone call. Sometimes in the past. USPHS has refused to pick up the tab for a Seafarer or Boatman receiving emergency care in a private hospital because they have no record of notification. Green Islands, and Green Valley. Their new names are: George Wythe, Button Gwynett, and Wil­ liam Hooper. The George Wythe should be In operation by mid May and the Button Gwynett and Wil­ liam Hooper by the beginning and end of June, respectively. Also In June, Waterman will he further modernizing Its fleet with a new Roll-On/Roll-Off ship called the Benjamin Harrison. She is scheduled to be followed In Septem­ ber by another new Ro/Ro, the Edward Ruthledge. Waterman Is also building three more new Ro/Rp's, all of which should be ready In 1981. Delta Uruguay Committee N Y. Patrolman Teddy BabkowskI (seated 2nd I.) is at a payoff last montfi aboard the SS Delta Uruguay (Delta Line) at Port Newark, N.J. He's with the Ship's Committee of (seated I. to r.) Recertified Bosun William "Bill" Fell, ship's chairman: Chief Steward John Hunt, secretary-reporter 3rd Cook Fred Biegel, steward delegate and an unidentified crewmember. In the background are BR "Sambo botomayor and Deck Maintenance Ovidio R. Rodriguez, deck delegate. 18/ LOG / April 1980 . .. •• . �• • '5-L !^. • - Great Lakes Fitout' When the whistle blows, everyone goes—to the' spring fitout on the Great Lakes that is. HE inevitable has occured, just as it does every year— Spring! With, the possible exception of a few players in the National Hockey League, no one is thinking about ice. There might still be a little floating around in the Up^er Lakes Regions. But for the mbst part, the cold of winter past isjust a memory—a memory to be replaced as always by the dutiful call of the steam whistle T Roland Lindemuth wheelsman on the Lewis G. Harriman (Huron Cement) does sorhe repairs on the deck of the old cement carrier built in 1923. as another shipping season on the Great Lakes commences. Seafarers will be coming from points far and near to return to the jobs they left at season's end last year. Some will come from homes in Florida or California or other sunny climes where they fled to escape the chill winter winds, Most, however, will be.travelling only a short distance from their homes, in any of the many cities and towns that dot the On board the St. Clair (American Steamship) in Sturgeon Bay, Wise. QMED Robert Brunk pumps out some lubricating grease for the engine room." coasts of the Great Lakes, to the steamers they and probably many of their own people have called home for years. In a matter of a few weeks the men will have their ships ready to sail. Cooks will busy themselves in the galley preparing the meals that will provide nourishment to the deck and engine personnel who keep the vessels running smoothly, Soon, the ships will be ready to take on cargo and carry it to familiar ports-of-call. They'll carry coal from the banks of Lake Erie and taconite from the western shores of Lake Mich­ igan to supply the auto industry in Detroit. Also, sand, stone and gravel to supply materials for the building trades. All easily unloaded with the aid of the massive cranes of selfunloading vessels. Gordon Aikens, night porter on the Lewis G. Harriman does a little daytime water glass washing In the ship's galley. A man who should be no stranger to Great Lake's Seafarers Is John "Mac" McCllnton, formerly the SlU's port agent In Alpena, Mich. Mac's gone back to wheeling for Huron Cement and Is seen here aboard the Harriman In Green Bay. , -'i . yr."r' 'X^'' • V; L-; Hi AB/Wheelsman Robert Allen Is glad to be aboard the William R. Roesch (Pringle Transit) for another season. Great Ralph WIthrow, AB on the Paul Thayer (Pringle Transit), has no quarrels with the ore, coal and stone carriers' cook. Lakes Fitout 80 April 1980 / LOG / 19 �m • ,\ • . / --T|- f --^1 - >.ji /f aVrSfeJ.'x- : i :«i- r.: - IPlK'•FFF '-- F .- .^ -."— /F( FS'F? F - . - X •'.'iJl' -V F -vF. -I It'. S: .'t ' f"'" ' ' " ' ' 1 * ^ • 'F-F-F':.' lill :"»• 3 ••' "• • • ' .",1 . . .>-r:: • is\ ' • i li'l . -:A'i \-,F#fiFFi ...., '•v.f F.n' _ ft Also on the Lewis G. Harriman is porter James P. Simpson who deftly applies a little chocolate syrup to a scoop of walnut ice cream. The Log's photographer reportedly gained five II pounds on his tour of the Great Lakes' fleet. :-i}. > "'.S- George Nelson QMED on the Villiam R. Roesch ponders tfie QMED Brent McConnell makes sure theSt.C/a/r'stoolshed is upcoming shipping season. . in shipshape. Great l.akes Fitout * ' ^ Bos'n Roger Lorenz (I.) and watchgian Allen Beck get in to the swing ot things as they repair a hatch cover on the Paul Thayer. c :F i jj • 'W t 'v' ; F i- • F. Watchman John Schmanski climbs atop the Harriman's water tank to unstop a clog in the vessel's fresh water supply. • E'S .. ... ^•' HI TMim • rlFi^VV' \\FFFF riEBUS (NC' ^lONGViEW TEXAS • • F'lA HOUSTON ' 3- •FF / J F'F .V, F'TF IS; >i-3« ^1 > 5650 Rp ; ^5 "•3;, teisf FF>?: -.J, SlS LS>/^i^P AB Frank White has a p^ll on a cigarette and a sip of cpffee before turning to on the deck of the Presque Isle in Milwaukee. The oldest and the newest can be seen at the Ai i*i;— /-»——loHv/fhpP Wise. -ri—Li That's Huron Cement's elder lady the £ the Ford a II I \JliJ is lO undergoing ui ICI^I y Wll ly extensive twi »s,' repairs --I background is American Steamship's 1000 too erican Shipbuilding Co.'s yard irrSturgeon Bay, Forcf io tho foroground. Originally built in 1898, ir sinking In the 23 at dockside %.«wv,^*\wiv«\./ in Ill Milwaukee. I* r Indiana Harbor built in 1979 msm: Mike Norman is_a wheelsmari on the A///VSuffe/o (American Steamship). Paul Murray (I.) wiper and SlU Rep. Joe Sigler take care of business on the St. Clair. ' \ F-.' i.« % t"#: "• -i'.' m a. ri;' ' .a:-'- ' ' 'V • ;F.'F;F .ij :1 • ... rr. Ir / • <1 'T ' messhall of the Roger M.Kyes are (standing I. to r.) Clarence Doari, in the engine room of the Paul H. Townser)d (Huron Cement) oiler Gerald Nokland keeps things running smoothly. - (V t Shipmates aboard the William R. Roesch are (I to r) David Moraan deckhand: Jim Mitchell, AB, and Kerry Bluitt, deckhand. v• •/ a - Si mm • '.•-4.*. April 1980 / LOG / 21 . •'! 20 / LOG / April 1980 • FI m!'•F-'"P.-"••,Fi:-FFva '«'-/ .-..iFFlFFlFZllFlF t -:. I'l • •.F- iv, •" ju . •; :- J I ;; I 'F i,.:,i .r •t ..•- a iii LL �J I fv tlW#:* . '.i Already fit for duty and pusfiing a barge downbound on the St.Ciair Rlver is Hannah Towing Co.'s tug the James A. Hannah. Tug and crew were candidly photographed as they passed by the St. Clair Inn." The galley gang of theLewis G. are altogether and smiling. They are (I. to r.) Porter James P. Simpson- 2nd Cook Lee Sleeper and Night Porter Gordon Aikens. ' /" • Caught in the act of wiping is Brian Krus, wiper on Paul Thayer. • /I'-k • Boatswain Mike Tanner taps a new hole in a ballast tank valve on the deck of the Lewis G. Harriman. •t :- tug/barge unils. vessels like IhePresque Isle have nol �• ;• n; ... •*• Great ' "^5. - ., V- / .', . • • ":| v% Lakes Fitout '80 I' iS -if • The 560 ft. self-unloading vessel M/V Buffalo prepares for her third shipping season after wintering in Toledo, Ohio. On her portside is what is known on the Lakes as a "bumboat", which supplies crewmembers with gum candy and cigarettes, as well as other amenities. Second cook David Grann (I.) slices some freshly baked bread while porter Mohammed Ahmed waits to serve it to the crew of the Sf. C/a//-. -• •-. . -'iV • '.M '.. • '•>.• . ' -J., • .'; , a I : .f xv'rk;'^• ,\ : Bos'n Musid 8. Dubashi gives the orders on the Presque Isle. Built in 1973 the Paul Thayer (Pringle Transit) has become a mainstay on the coal run from Toledo. •t ...T: •:K'' • 'T," -i i'T , i-. • - OMEQ. fii Smith turns on the juice for the William R. Roesch's power plant. ' Dan Gallagher (I.) deckhand and Jere Timm wiper pool their resources while cutting a piece of pipe for the Lewis G. Harhman's engine room. April 1980 / LOG / 23 t&.^ I J • -L 1 '4 �SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Workers of North America PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C •*REGISTEREDON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT •'h./r- • • ti*, ".fer Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington .' 99 10 9 23 52 25 36 .20 —;... — ............ , — 14 Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 0 4 425 2 36 5 6 10 5 6 9 4 8 3 6 2 13 0 0 115 2 14 1 5 11 2 1 3 2 4 8 13 2 5 0 0 73 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore 2 101 11 25 ;. 4 16 17 11 23 8 ......... 1 346 1 48 4 14 6 2 • 12 12 1, 7 4 10 3 13 1 1 139 0 5 0 2 2 . 2 0 0. 2 3 6 4 0 2 1 1 30 Port 0 40 3 12 9 4 18 24 9 19 6 12 14 19 0 0 189 Mobile New Orleans .. Jacksonville .. San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston PineyPoint ... Yokohama Totals 3 23 3 1 4 2 1 2 5 1 1 3 1 2 0 0 52 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 3 1 2 5 7 0 2 0 0 24 Port Boston ... New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mob le New Orleans .. Jacksonville .. San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston Piney Point ... Yokohama .... Totals I tI Totals All Departments i i •i. 1 19 1 1 2 0 0 1 2 3 3 9 3 1 0 0 46 5 148 13 34 51 9 37 106 57 65 33 55 15 103 0 4 735 5 47 10 10 20 4 13 22 11 11 8 7 1 • 24 0 0 193 4 14 2 9 16 4 3 7 5 6 12 30 3 12 0 0 127 2 69 6 27 9 4 10 46 19 18 5 23 9 36 3 0 286 2 41 5 17 6 7 3 20 11 10 5 16 7 16 3 0 169 0 4 0 2 2 3 0 1 1 3 6 2 4 0 1 0 29 3 158 17 34 29 5 27 76 31 53 21 42 7 78 0 2 583 0 100 4 18 12 0 15 21 11 15 7 15 3 21 0 0 242 2 14 1 4 4 2 0 0 4 5 13 8 0 8 0 1 66 1 55 3 12 23 3 28 57 18 23 12 27 8 52 0 0 322 3 40 4 4 8 2 1 5 8 2 2 4 2 7 0 1 93 0 6 1 1 2 0 0 6 2 3 12 14 1 6 0 0 54 4 43 2 16 11 1 12 41 11 26 1 16 17 18 0 1 220 8 227 41 40 41 16 21 71 44 30 28 45 26 85 0 5 728 7 140 10 17 28 4 7 37 - 9 21 89 55 7 52 0 0 483 1,860 1,256 730 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa •W 14 61 6 21 6 7 2 19 12 10 11 10 12 17 3 1 212 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point .... Yokohama Totals 11 84 7 35 10 6 18 57 32 22 11 45 35 47 0 0 420 0 40 2 22 7 6 12 25 15 12 5 13 11 24 0 0 194 2 72 4 14 5 0 4 25 21 6 1 9 4 14 11 0 192 0 6 0 0 3 2 0 0 1 1 7 4 1 1 0 0 26 ENTRY DEPARTMENT . - 1 30 4 11 5 1 12 30 7 18 2 12 13 24 0 1 171 6 125 21 18 14 10 5 33 19 21 7 34 16 49 16 4 398 3 65 2 8 10 2 5 9 3 7 26 36 3 15 0 0 194 1,131 704 321 900 573 101 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of March was good to excellent in all A&G deep sea ports, as it has been for the last several years. A total of 1,574 jobs were shipped last month to SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of these, only 900 or slightly more than half, were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C seniority people. Shipping is expected to remain good to tixcellent for the foreseeable future. 24 / LOG / April1980 k --T-: HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (343) 794-9375 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 CHICAGO, ILL.9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 COLUMBUS, Ohio 4937 West Broad St. 43228 (614) 870-6161 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. ...... P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 120 Main St. 01903 (617) 283-2645 HOUSTON, Tex.... 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.... I S. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. .115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. ..... .225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R. 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio... 635 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 West Coast Stewards Halls HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 PORTLAND, Or. 421 S. W. 5th Ave. 97204 (503) 221-7993 WILMINGTON, Ca. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 �At Sea i Ashore Underwater pipelines have been laid, the offshore buoy unloading/ control platform will be floated into place this summer and work began in February by three special drilling rigs to punch holes into a series of onshore, underground storage salt caverns. ST Zapata Ranger Tampa Retired Laker Quartermaster Bud Knuckey, 71, of Knuckey Rd., Brooksville, Fla. proves "it is productive to write your (U.S.) representative (and/or) the President." In Bud's own inimitable words he tells it like it is: "Several years back when California was making noises like they didp't want (Alaska's) North Slope oil landed on their shores, I wrote Jimmy Carter suggesting an alternate method to bring the oil East. "I then proposed a pipeline with its origin on Puget Sound (Wash.) its terminus (end) at Great Falls, Mont, at (or near) the headwaters (source) of the Missouri (River). The oil then to be barged all over the rivers' system. "Jimmy turned my information over to the (U.S.) Department of Transportation which acknowledged my suggestion. When it seemed to stagnate therp I then wrote to Sens. Frank Church (D-Ida.) and (then solon) Mike Mansfield (D-Mont.) through whose states the line must cross. "Now lo and behold, the pipeline is slated for Minnesota (Clearbrook) and the mighty Mississippi (River)... with refineries established along the route to take care of local gasoline consumption. "How about that, coming from a dumb seaman?" Incidentally, Bud and his missus celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Feb. 1. SS Sea-Land Express Sea-Land's fifth of 12 new D-9 class diesel containerships, the S-L Express, was launched last month at Tamano, Japan. New Orleans Early this month, MARAD began building a $820,000 marine firefighting school here to train seafarers. It will be completed by August on three acres rented from Delgado Junior College near NASA's Michoud Assembly Plant in the eastern part of the Crescent City. The school will have a three-deck Ship's Training Simulator with 12 training compartments as well as facilities for training in fighting blazes in the bilges, fuel trunks, pressure flanges and oil-drum stowage. * * * In the middle of this month, a $125-million tax-exempt revenue bond issue for the construction of the $600-miUion Louisiana Offshore Oil Superport (LOOP) was quickly snapped up by investors. The 8-9.298 percent serial bonds would pay off in 1983 and 2009. The superport 19 miles out is not 3/5ths done. It started in late 1978 after the first sale of $450-million of bonds at 6.3668 percent interest. It will be the first U.S. deepwater (110 feet) unloading oil terminal 20 miles south of Grand Isle, La. and is set to open in February 1981. It will be able to handle L4-million barrels daily of North Sea and West African crude from tankers 175,000-750,000 dwt. drawing up to 95 feet. Zapata Tanker's ST Zapata Ranger got the MARAD .green light to make one unsubsidized trip early this month for the MSG carrying only petroleum products from the Med to the Azores, United Kingdom or the Continent. Zapata was the sole U.S. flagger to make a bid. The cargo could have been carried by a foreign-flag ship. Galveston Galveston's 8,000 voters early this month okayed by 700 votes a, referendum to build a $350-million deepwater crude oil port terminal on Pelican Is. Construction could start next spring after the project gets a 50-foot dredging permit and Coast Guard clearance from claims that the terminal posed a fire and explosion threat to the Gulf Coast city. It could go into service in early 1983 receiving tankers up to and more than 250,000 dwt. A bond issue would finance the project. V V 7T Williamsburgh Bay Tankers is seeking a MARAD OK to put the subsidized-built 225,000 dwt. supertanker TT Williamsburgh into the Alaska to the Lower 48 six-month run. - 'i Mobile Waterman Steamship Co. early last month had the keel laid for the new R/0 R/O 692 foot John B. Waterman at Sun Shipyard, Chester, Pa. the first of three combo containerships (the SS Thomas Heywood and the SS Charles Carroll) to be built there.The others will be ready in July, October, 1981. The first will be a 22 knot ship, able to carry 762 40 foot containers, will be delivered in April 1981. Waterman will also have built four 43,000 LASH vessels at Sun and Avondale Shipyard, New Orleans. » • •• v • Waterman also chartered for 12 years three LASH ships the Green Harbour, the Green Islands and the Green Valley irova. Central Gulf. Also Waterman bought 36 LASH barges and chartered 450 lighters from Central Gulf. * *-* • • - Waterman last month also set up Southhampton, England as its European headquarters with other offices in Rotterdanj, the Netherlands and Bremerhaven, West Germany. • • • ' .. r -.; •. Overseas Aleutian Committee J ... Accept the challenge! The new American LNG tankers . . . they're the best. That's why they're manned by the SIU. We're the best — the best trained seafarers in the world Accept the challenge of being the best. Train now to serve aboard the finest, safest ships built. LNG Courses are beginning at the Lundeberg School on June 23 and July 21. Sign up today! Write or call: Slu Patrolman Teddy BabkowskI (seated left) is at a payoff aboard the ST Overseas Aleutian (Maritime Overseas) late last month at .Stapleton Anchorage S.I., N.Y. Seated (right) is 3rd Gook Raul Garon, steward delegate. Standing (I. to r.) is the rest of the Ship's Committee of Chief Steward Cleo Jones, secretaryreporter; Engine Delegate Joe Burns. Chief Pumpman Joh" director; Bosun Ed "Rocky" Adams, ship's chairman and AB Harry Fisher, deck delegate. Horry Lundeberg School Vocational Education Department Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Phone: (301) 994-0010 You're one of the best... Accept the challenge! April 1980 / LOG / 25 J '< > 'i - . K-S-. » w-r' 4 �i- • ' V r • P i -I > iji •f jfi •• 'A I r^. AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Marine), February 3—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Leo Paradise; Secretary M. Deloatch; Educational Director C. Merritt. $30 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. The steward congratulated General Steward Utility, Miss Elizabeth Papciak for the fine job she is doing aboard. She is the best worker and the cleanest worker that I have sailed with from Piney Point. She will go a long way in this profession. She works rings around men. A vote of thanks to the steward department for the best feeding ship. Next port Stapleton. OVERSEAS VALDEZ (Maritime Overseas), February 3—Chairman A. B. Caldeira; Secretary J. Craft; Educa­ tional Director G. Angler; Deck Dele­ gate D. Dinnes; Engine Delegate J. Alvarado; Steward Delegate J. Gon­ zalez. $38 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Secretary reported that the movie fund donations were good and the movies being obtained from other Maritime Overseas ships were helping to build up a movie library. It was requested that the chairman contact the Union in regards to the unsafe working conditions on board, due to improper equipment. There are also oil leaks and heavy oil deposits in the pump room. A special vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment and the baker. $ 'A •ff, '•p t^W m: '1 . • :( r |. —- GOVE EXPLORER (Cove Ship­ ping), February 17—Chairman J. Bermudez; Secretary C. Kreiss; Educa­ tional Director C. Crowder; Engine Delegate* B. Burns. No disputed OT. Chairman emphasized the importance of upgrading and the need to support SPAD. Advised members of President Paul Hall's hospitalization and of Executive Vice President Frank Drozak carrying out the duties of President. Brother Drozak will have the full support of the crew of the Cove Explorer. A note of congratulations to Brother Kreiss on his acceptance to the Steward R^ecertification at Piney Point. He will truly be missed. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ time Overseas), February 17—Chair­ man J. Burkeen; Secretary Ken Hayes; Educational Director L. Cole. No disputed OT. All communications received were read and posted. Chair­ man reports that the crew was sad to •hear that our President Paul Hall is in the hospital. Brother Frank Drozak was given a 100% endorsement for filling in as President and directing the Union through these rough times. A hearty get well to Paul Hall. The LNG school list has been posted and the crew was asked to upgrade if they qualify. A thank you to Mrs. Kosciusko of the Log office for her attention in getting the Log to the ship. 26 / LOG / April 1980 EL PASO ARZEW (Arzew Tanker Co.), February 3—Chairman, Recerti­ fied Bosun S. Krawczynski; Secretary J. Higgins. No disputed OT. Chairman thanked the crew for a good trip. Report to Log:"A very nice letter was written to El Paso Vice President complimenting the steward department on the meals that have been served. The menu, variation and service of same. A copy of such was posted by the crew. Also cited was the development of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship for the work they have done from entry rating thru recertification ratings that have shown the work, training and job preparation and pride in work of the men and wopien involved." VIRGO (Apex Marine), February 10—Chairman Dolph Holm; Secretary Fred R. Hicks, Jr.; Educational Direc­ tor William Turner; Deck Delegate G. Durham; Engine Delegate Q. Zambrano; Steward Delegate Benjamin Corpus. No disputed OT. Chairman requested that all members cooperate and do their respective jobs in true SIU fashion. Always do it in a ship shape manner. Educational director noted that movies were being shown on board for crew by licensed officers and that there was a need for the crew to have its own cassette and film library. Also that many new brothers were being taught fundamentals of Union membership. Report to Log: "One of our brothers, who is from England originally, has been really keeping the brothers smiling by telling them stories of his many experiences aiid exploits ashore. He has brought back many polaroid pictures for the crew to enjoy." Next port Yorktown. OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Overseas), February 25—Chairman J. L. Bass; Secretary H. Roberts; Educa­ tional Director D. Compeau; Deck Delegate F. Rivera; Engine Delegate Bryan Dunlap; Steward Delegate Norman Evans. $21.40 in ship's fund. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden No disputed OT. Not too many com­ Marine), February 10— Chairman, munications received from Headquar­ Recertified Bosun A. C. Campbell; ters. Report to Log: "The crew as a SeCTetary R. De Boissiere; Educational whole said a prayer for our President Director R. D. Holmes; Deck Delegate Paul Hall and hope for a speedy W. C. McKinnon; Engine Delegate R. recovery.' Next port Pamama Canal B. Holmes; Steward Delegate Willie Zone. Smith. No disputed OT. Chairman SEA-LAND HOUSTON (Sea-Land thanked crew for their help and Service), ' February 26—Chairman, discussed the importance of donating to Recertified Bosun* Julio Delgado; SPAD. Educational Director reminded Secretary H. Ortiz. No disputed OT. everyone that safety is your job and Chairman congratulated the officials at mine. Everything that is not safe should Piney Point for offering such important be reported. The life you save may be your own. A special vote of thanks to all . courses for this new technology on the coming new Merchant Marine. Secre­ departments. Report to Log: "Special tary noted that in the last Logyow could praise to Captain Fergeruson, Chief read about the new LNG ships we have Steward Tony De Boissiere, Bosun A. obtained. This means new, jobs, for C. Campbell; R. W. Rodgers and R. D. those who qualify. A vote of thanks to Holmes for all their help in the sea^ the steward department for a job well rescue of the boat Suzy off Key Largo. done. Three survivors were fed, clothed and given medical attention on Jan. 19,2300 EL PASO HOWARD BOYD (El hours." Next port Baltimore. Paso Marine), February 17—Chair­ ALLEGIANCE (Interocean Mgt.), man, Recertified Bosun F. Walker; February 6—Chairman K. MaVston; Secretary D. Collins; Educational Secretary G. Rosholt; Educational Director L. Tanner; Engine Delegate Director James H. Babson; Deck Harry Gearhart. No disputed OT. Delegate Arthur Vogel; Engine Dele­ Chairman noted that President Hall was gate E. Smith; Steward Delegate J. very sick and all crewmembers wished Buggs. $45.30 in ship's fund. No him a speedy recovery. Steward dis­ disputed OT. Educational Director cussed the updated welfare plan and noted that rough seas are with us and told the crew that his copy was at the everyone should be especially aware of crews use but must be returned. A his and his shipmates safety. Do-not suggestion was made that tapes be take unnecessary chances. A letter was played all day. A vote of thanks to the^ received frbm headquarters in answer to steward department for fine food. Next question of why the minimum working port Cove Point. days were changed from 90 to 125 days which came up in the last meeting. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaEverything was clearly explained in the Land Service), February 10—Chair­ letter. Next port Norfolk. man, Recertified Bosun A. Lasnansky; Secretary L. Webb; Educational Direc­ GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex tor S. Oterle; Engine Delegate K. Cook; Marine), February 22—Chairman, Deck Delegate Harvey Hood. No Recertified Bosun J. L. Bourgeois; disputed OT. Chairman gave a very Secretary A. Romero; Deck Delegate good talk on the advantages of upgrad­ Charles Romano; Engine Delegate ing and the chance to go to the LNG Donald V. Cox. No disputed OT. school. All hands were reminded to keep Educational Director requested all water tight doors closed in bad weather. members to take advantage of upgrad­ Secretary gave a vote of thanks to all for ing at Piney Point. Report to Log: "All their cooperation in making this a good our best wishes to our President Paul trip. A vote of thanks to the steward Hall for a speedy recovery and a lasting department for a job well done. Next one. port Houston. SEA-LAND PATRIOT (Sea-Land Service), February 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Arthur Beck; Secre­ tary C. E. Bell; Educational Director S. Green; Deck Delegate R. A. Lawrence; Engine Delegate Julian Lopez; Steward Delegate Eli Kralich. The ship's chair­ man urged all crewmembers to take care of the new vessel and its equipment. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Report to Log: "This is the first voyage of the D-9 type vessel. It is equipped with a suana bath, gym, library, a spacious well equipped galley, 42 inch beds for all the crew and 12.2 meters of space for each mans room. The vessels average speed is 22 knots." Next port Yokohama. COVE SAILOR (Cove Shipping), February 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary Raymond P. Taylor; Educational Director O. T. Gaskins. Some disputed OT in deck department. All communications as received were read and posted. Chair­ man held a discussion on Union benefitSi Bosun Recertification program and upgrading classes. Advised all members to read the Log as it will answer many questions concerning your Union. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: POTOMAC OGDEN CHALLENGER COLUMBIA SEA-LAND COMMERCE PANAMA OVRSEAS JUNEAU GREAT LAND SANTA MERCEDES OVERSEAS ARCTIC DEL SOL SEA-LAND MC LEAN JACKSONVILLE ALEUTIAN DEVELOPER OVERSEAS HARRIETTE MONTICELLO VICTORY SEA-LAND GALLOWAY BORINQUEN EL PASO CONSOLIDATED DELTA PERU AGUADILLA PISCES ANCHORAGE OGDEN CHAMPION MAYAGUEZ ARECIBO COVE SPIRIT PHILADELPHIA MERRIMAC TAMARA GUILDEN SEA-LAND VENTURE OVERSEAS ALASKA CAROLINA CONNECTICUT BEAVER STATE DELTA AMERICA CANTIGNY THOMAS NELSON COUNCIL GROVE INGER DELTA NORTE DELTA PARAGUAY ^ TRANSCOLUMBIA 1 OVERSEAS WASHINGTON, I ULTRAMAR % PUERTO RICO LNG ARIES OGDEN YUKON MOBILE WESTWARD VENTURE SEA-LAND FINANCE SEA-LAND ECONOMY �U.S. Ships Visit· Red China: Still No Bilateral Pact RADE between the U.S. A C-5, Tand China could eventually combination break/ bulk/passenger ship, the Presi­ provide a good deal of cargo for dent merchant ships. The question is, the northern Chinese port of whose ships will benefit? Wilson spent six days in and early October. In fact, even bilateral agreements between the though she was beat into China U.S. and her trading partners. by the ship of another U.S.-flag Such agreements would guaran­ line, the Wilson was the first to tee that a certain amount of Located 120 miles Peking, Hsing Kiang is not a and one third on Soviet vessels. The Union believes that many more of this type of agreement U.S. merchant fle e t is to why such China an agreement could with not ''come soon. Trade between the two countries something that has · not been done for 30 years. One of the first American since U.S.-China trade reopened was the SS President . {American President Line). The SIU A&G District who represents and early The ships have been bringing Rosander Sea farer with gene�al cargo, including pressed with what he saw. The an ''excellent seamen's club" in running on a regular schedule people the city, Rosander said, and a yet since the trade is in the early friendly. At a party that was good phase of development. given on the ship one night, he Mandarin food and fine service. he met were quite restaurant with honey, said APL officials. great However, Sea-Land Service, He had high praise for the beer another SIU-contracted com­ called Tsing-Tao. pany, this month began the first and other members of the crew There· is also a Fijendship store in port that gives seamen a ship service between Shanghai thought of their country. They 14 percent discount. and North America. were Brother Rosander, a 19-year Union veteran, had been hoping will operate twice monthly. of whom spoke English) also glad that relations ·• the President Wilson would go back to China before returning party were port and immigra- to tion But there's a good chance he'll and 1978. December of 1979. November APL ships to China are not officials served. Union and the A&G District in who could get time off also took late get around Hsing Kiang. There's and others hand that oriental food not be the Marine Cooks. and Stewards in very favorably im- was It had been requested befo re­ ships ever since the merger of Jackson visited northern China did not get up to Peking, he did connected with shipping. the steward department on APL all of whom spent four days in Peking. Members of the crew is 48 years Most of the 45 guests at the Wilson China in-mid January while the tallow and have· been returning were better between the U.S. and China. ships to enter a Chinese port 12 passengers, , ··pointed out. Though he himself were very interested in what he making calls on Chinese ports, Taylor. The Taylor visited the port of Shanghai in southern over such cargoes as cotton and cent year American-flag ships began President travel" found that the guests (99 per- is already going on and just last and ·the she's the third largest seaport in old, And the SIU sees no reason officials, they were the President Jackson large city, Rosander noted, but Rosander, survive. vessels. According to company 'The ship was carrying her full complement of y e a r s . Bu t s h e w a s s o o n fo llowed by two other APL trips to China's capital. There were "no restrictions on China. must be put into effect if the APL ship to go to China in 30 Peeked at Peking from grain trade on American ships movie called Rosander said the "party said, was Takubar. agreed to send one third of their is ten years old, was the first went over great." Peking. The port's old name, he Russia John Wayn� The President Wilson,. which also served "War Wagon" was shown. Hsing Kiang is the seaport for This is what happened in 1972 and and a Chief Steward Carl Rosander, trading. U.S. Cocktails were As explained by the Wilson's of the two nations doing the the not too distant future. enter this particJ i lar port. cargo be reserved for the fleets when get back to China again in the chicken. He said that everyone took some of each. Hsing Kiang jn late September The SIU has been fighting for cued beef sandwiches, and_ fried his So Brother Rosander department hamburgers, prepared hot dogs, barbe- Seattle, Wash. regularly scheduled container­ Right now, _!he new service Initial ports of call in North America will be Oakland and Long Beach, Calif. and Seattle, She didn't. Wash. Report Progress in U.S.-China Bilateral Shipping Agreement Though finalization is not around tage of the cargo that goes between the corp.er, the U.S. and the People's the U.S. Republic of China are coming closer reserved for the flag ships of each to a shipping agreement. nation. and Chin a would b e Earlier this month a meeting was Personals held in Washingt on, D.C. between Chinese maritime officials and a Nick "Smokey" Yrdoljak U.S. delegation led by Samuel B. Nemirow, assistant Please contact the Log at 499-6600 secretary of Ext. 242. commerce for maritime affairs. This was the second meeting If you know reefer maintenance, between the two countries concern­ you can make good money. Please contact, Maria Pratts, 272 ing a shipping pact. Mr. Nemirow Wyckoff Stree t, Apt. 6-H, Brooklyn, said that a "developing.. working So be a refrigerated container mechanic. Jose Pratts N. Y., 1 1217. relationship" has evolved between Take the course. the m a ritime officials of both Get the skills. 0 Please contact your daughter, Kath· ab le to "resolve a number of details," Nemirow stated. Enroll now! John H. Boyle Jr. countries. The two sides have been leen Kroen, 34 Van Ness Road, Bel· · mont, Mass. 02178. Tel. (617) 484-3530. However, the countries have not To sign up, contact: Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 2067 4 Phone: (301)994-0010 Refrlgeration Systems Maintenance and Operations Course starts June Money Due For Potomac Trip come to any conclusive agreement. This may happen at their next meeting but no date has been set for The foll owing Seafarers sh ould that. Nemirow stressed that because of the relationship between contact Red Campbell at SIU Head­ the qu arters (212)-499-6600, regarding parties, the scheduling of another money due them from a voyage on the meeting is easier than in the past. SS Potomac. Among the main issues in any Leonard Quindley-S.S.# 030-24-2848 kind of maritim� agreement are Carlos Miranda-S.S.# 580-36-1'194 cargo sharing and port access. Robert Shaw-S.S# 156-46-5669 The SIU strongly believes that a Gerald Orsefski-S.S.# 163-34-5171 bilateral shipping pact should exist Vincent Grima-S.S.# 140-27-6474 between the two countries. This James Dodd-S.S.# 224-40-4159 would mean that a certain percen- David Stritmatter-S.S.# 214-72-7540 April 1980 I LOG I 21 ----- --- .,,.. . � -� .., , ,,. .�.�--., , . ._ ,... ..... -· ... ,� � . . ....... ........ -�....,-..,,� ..,,,,,... •' . , _ _.,,,...---··---------------�---. -- .·-,�-· ····-··---- ....... .. ,,..,.........�,..,,........,�·· ., .. . . .... .,, . .. . . ....,........ .. ,,. . .. �·---· ·�·· .; , .. - - . . . ......_ -·- ·· _ ::...__ _ _ ______ . .,......,.... ,_.,............. . . _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _-____-_-_-_.:... -____... -- .. .......� ..�..... . """" ,.. ... . �n Legal Aid QMED'S In the event that any SIU members have legal problems in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The mem­ ber need not choose the recommended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational purposes: NEW YORK, N.Y. Schuiman & Abarbanel 350 Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. 10001 Tele. #(212) 279-9200 You Are Looking At The Future Get Ready ioi It! Take the Diesel Engines Course at HLS BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Tele. #(301) 539-6967 It starts July 7 HOUSTON, TEX. Archer & Peterson Americana Building 811 Dallas Street Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. #(713) 659-4455 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. #(813) 879-9482 f SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings, Henning ^ and Wash 100 Bush Street, Suite 1403 San Francisco, California 94104 Tele. #(415) 981-4400 Contact HLS to enroll. Dispatchers Report-for Inland Waters MARCH 1-31,1980 *10741REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED AIGroupt aamA ClassB ClassC Port Philip Weltin, Esq. Weltin & Van Dam No. 1 Ecker Bid. San Francisco, Calif. 94105 Tele.#(415) 777-4500 •> .T ' 'X'' "' ;...... Tampa Mobile NewOrleans Jacksonville San Francisco... Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico ; Houston Port Arthur......... .*...................... NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 Algonac StLouis PineyPoint Paducah Totals G O 0 0 0 0 OOO 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 Q Q 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 1 0 0 0 0 000 12 14 4 0 0 0 414 2 0 0 000 30. 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 000 0 0 0 000 1 00 0 0 0 0 0 3 948 4 0 1 000 11 98 0 0 0 0 0 3 000 4 2 4 12 0 0 7 7 36 000 6 1 2 11 0 0 3 2 3 4 1 1 2 1 0 6 10 4 6 5 7 55 24 62 , , Phrt 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mobile NewOrleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle ftjertoRico MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Alabama 36602 Tele. #(205) 433-4904 . 1 0 1 1 i 0 1 6 6 2 1 4 29 13 14 6 4 3 3 10 16 5 12 0 5 1 20 0 3 0 11 7 1 4 22 0 10 0 108 98 65 176 -^0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston—...T. NewYork Philadelphia... Baltimore Norfolk Tarnpa.... Lbs ANGELES, CAUF. Fogel, Julber, Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90036 Tele. #(213) 937-6250 AIIGroups ClanA ClaasB CtassC DECK DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. #(314) 231-7440 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AN Groups ClanA ClatsB dassC 0 .' Hou^n PortArthur. Algonac St LOUIS." RrieyPant DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48822 Tele. #(313) 532-1220 Paducah..., Tettle GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White Two Main Street Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930 Tele. #(617) 283-8100 SEATTLE, WASH. Vance, Davies, Roberts, Reid & Anderson 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Washington 98119 Tele. #(206) 285-3610 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 Tele. #(312) 263^6330 a"'::::::::::::;::;;::;:;::::::::;:; 0 1 0 ' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0,00 0 0 0 0 00 1 0 0 0 00 000 000 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 000 000 000 2 0 1 000 2 1 0 0 00 000 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 ;,!• 0 0 0 n n n 000 ' fit, Ill 2 2 1 0 1 0 g 1 J 0 103 J 16 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 28 / LOG / April 1980 - -•-•Si,' ^ .-V •• — NewYork ^iladelphia 0 0 -0 o 0 0 000 NewOrleans Jacksonville SanFrancisco 110 100 000 Ooo 000 OOn nR O 0 R0 0 1 l 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 Q 0 0 0 0 o O 0 0 0 O 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ^ IT 65 70 Seattle Pue^Rico Houston PortArthur Wgpnac StLouis '. 8 J 294 TalabAROaiMrtnianta 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 o 00 g 8 0 n 0 n 0 0 0 0 0 iO O 301 33 13 17 •Total Registered" means the number of men who achially registeredfor shipping at the port last month ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of m«i registered at the port at the end of last monthi 8 8 101 An n 1 n 0 i i 0 n 0 n 0 n •R 0 n 8 0 52 12 US 0 n 0 n ? 0 n 0 18 329 69 211 �.. .^ . .' • •: ''vk'-"1 a-:' •te On Mar. 26, in a 147-page brief, the lawyers called for a hearing before all judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. instead of the three-judge panel which normally listens to appeals. Norfolk J The new contract for SIU Boatmen at C. G. Willis Co. was wrapped up late this month and was waiting for the company's signature then. The contract for Marine Contracting and Towing Co. of Charleston, S.C. was signed by the Union and the company in April. Johnny Waters is the delegate there. Mobile, Contract negotiations at a new SIU company here, the Tan-Tex Towing Co. has ended up in the courts. The company has refused to bargain with the Union as of now. More later. Tenn-Tombigbee Waterway Backers of the half-completed $2-billion 232-mile Tenn-Tom Waterway, who were arguing their case in Washington, D.C. on Mar. 24, won another victory as the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled that the Louisville & Nashville Railroad and environmentalists had waited too long to file suit stating that the U.S. Corps of Engineers, contrary to law, had widened the canal from 170 to 300 feet. The decision confirmed an earlier favorable ruling. Eight of thejvaterway's 10locks have been or are being built now. A 26mile stretch of the canal is being dug 175 feet down into hilly northeast Mississippi countryside. The project will require more excavation than was needed for the Panama Canal. Coca-Cola early this month told the SEC that it will in May put the riverboats Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen (Delta Steamship) on independent status. COKE bought the firm in 1976. Bookings for trips on the paddlewheelers are reported up. Jacksonville The new tug Admirals (Admiral Towing) captain and chief engineer have taken her out for sea trials. Delivery is expected by the end of the month. lOTs new tug Independence, sistertug of the tug Freedom, was down here from the port of Philadelphia so her Capt. W. Hudgins could take command. The dredge Sugar Island (North American Trailing) entered the Tampa Shipyard for repairs last month. Port Agent Leo Bonser, vice-president of Florida's AFL-CIO and a state Carter convention delegate, went up to the capital, Tallahassee last month with Crowley Engineer Richard McAvoy for an AFL-CIO meeting. New Orleans Louisiana motorists' green, white and orange license plates will have a brand new look next January featuring a Mississippi River steamboat, oil drilling rig and leaping fish with the nickname, "Sportsman's Paradise." Tampa Port Arthur . Voting by members was going on here almost a week before LOG presstime on the Sabine Towing Co. contract. Sabine is also building two new tugs. Construction though is not yet in the advanced stages. They will be SIU top to bottom. Western Towing contract negotiations will start at the end of the year. St. Louis Contract talks at Orgulf and Ozark Marine are over with the pact ratified by the membership, signed and sealed and delivered. Lock and Dam 26 Legal beagles for railroads and environmentalists have appealed the October 1979 decision by U.S. Federal Judge Charles E. Richey granting the Army Corps of Engineers the right to begin work on a new Lock and Dam 26 on the Mississippi River at Alton, 111. Late last month our Gulf Relief Cook Duncan V. "Pat" Patterson advised us .that he was working again on the tug Alice Moran from Ft. Lauderdale to Texas City, Tex. via Goodhope, La. and Beaumont, Tex. and back in two weeks. He says his captain paints seascapes and hears he's "pretty good." Most of them go for "several hundred dollars apiece!", hears Pat. Old Morris Canal, NJ. A unique civil engineering feat, that let boats in northern New Jersey's century old Morris Canal (1831-66) surmount 900-foot high mountainous terrain along the waterway's route, has been named a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The canal after the Civil War handled more than 889,000 tons of cargo. It used 23 hydraulic powered inclined planes in combo with the locks to "climb" the boats 914 feet from Newark Bay to the top at the tip of Lake Hopatcong. There they were lowered gradually 760 feet to the Delaware River at Phillipsburg, Pa. The total rise and fall was just over 1,672 feet in a little more than 90 miles—a milestone in those days. f Mount Vernon Victory Committee Notice On shipping Procedures (Deep Sea) When throwing in for work during a Job caii at any SiU Hiring Haii, soamon must pro­ duce the foiiowing: • membership certificate (where possessed) • registration card • ciinic card • seaman's papers • vaiid, up-to-date passport in addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher wiii compiy with the foiiowing Section 5, Subsection 7 of the SiU Shipping Rules: "Within each class of senior­ ity rating in every Depart­ ment, priority for entry rating jobs shall be given to ail sea­ Early this month the Ship's Committee and these four other crewmembers of the ST Mount Vernon Victory (Victory Carriers) were at the payoff at the Exxon Dock, Bayway, N.J. They were (rear I, to r.) AB Frank Zapata, deck delegate, Chief Pumpman Bernard Burge, educational director; Bosun Gene Paschall, ship s chairman and OS John Williams. In front (I. to r.) were AB John Landry, OS Jim Lewis, BR Anthony L. Hammond, steward delegate and AB Juan Castillo. men who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sen­ tence when, in the sole judg­ ment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenu­ ating circumstances warrant such waiver." Also, ail entry rated mem­ bers must show their last six months discharges. Further, the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board has ruled that "0 classification seamen may only register and ssTii as entry ratings in only one depart­ ment." DEEP SEA •f April 1980 / LOG J 29 ^ -j r J. . �Clarence F. Burrowes, 63, joined - · : the SIU. in 1943 in the port of New ' York sailing as a chief cook. Brother Personal Safety Award in 1960 for Seth Thomas Bennett, 72, joined Ala. sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the Union in the port of Norfolk in the SS Seatrain Georgia. Seafarer 1967 sailing as a cook on the Tug Sung Yuen Chen, 65, joined the Southern Carriers. He is a veteran of Oscar Ozer, 51, joined the SIU in the U.S. Coast Guard during World is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He is a the port of New York in 1966 sailing War II and the U.S. Navy before the resident of San Francisco. as a fireman-watertender and cook. war. Boatman Bennett was born in born in Philadelphia and is a resident Raleigh, N.C. in 1945 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief cook. Brother of Flourtown, Pa. Bernard Joseph Iwanowski, 62, Coleman upgraded at the Harry joined the Union in the port of Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Md. Philadelphia in 1960 sailing as a cook in 1970. He was born in New Orleans Luis Santiago Medina, 69, joined for Taylor and Anders . on from 1958 and is a resident there. to 1979, the Warner Co. and the ' the SIU. in 1948 in the_ port of New Iwanowski is a veteran of the U.S. Medina was on the picketline in the Narvi Co. from 1947 to 1958. Brother Felix Elizga Dayrit, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. York sailing.as a QMED. Brother Army's 5th Armored Division in 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. A native of Phjladelphia and is a resident there. Miami, Fla. World War II. He was born in Brother Dayrit is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War IL He was born in the Philippine Islands Hato Rey, P.R., he is a resident of Henry Suire, 59, joined the Union an�f is a resident of San Francisco. in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1962 sailing as Dayrit has patents on severl1_1 things Angel Seda, 57, joined the SIU in a dec khand and t a nkerman for · 1939 in the port of Baltimore sailing Sabine Towing from 1952 to 1980. as a chief steward. Brother Seda was the NMU. He is a veteran of the U.S. of Brooklyn, N. Y. Brother Suire is a former member of Esposito, 6 3 , joined the SIU i n the port o f New born in Puerto Rico and is a resident Navy in World War IL Boatman York in 1960 sailing as a chief cook Suire was born in Menteau, La. and and chief steward. Brother Esposito is a resident of Port Arthur. sailed for the American Banner Lines Co. and worked on the Sea-Land Randolph Auburn Ruckus, 72, (N.J.) Shoregang from 1974 to 1979. He attended the Andrew Furuseth joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as an AB. Brother : Norfolk i n 1963 sailing a s a mate, Faulkner is a veteran of the U.S. captain and pilot for the Curtis Bay 1959. Seafarer Esposito is a veteran Army and a former Towing Co. and formerly for the Army in World War 11. He was born 1960. Brother Buckus is a veteran of Roxbury, Mass. in B oston and is a resident of Bruan Shipping Corp. from 1953 to · Born in New York City, he is a resident of Woodside, Queens, N.Y. Charles Frank, 62, joined the SIU the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Norfolk and is a resident Pennsylvania and is a resident of Wilmington, Calif. Rufus Holladay, 59 , joined the SIU in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. Brother Holladay sailed 34 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World W a r II. A native of Greenville, Ala., he is a resident of Mobile. · of Virginia Beach, Va. in 194 7 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Frank was in 1958 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Garland sailed 25 years. He Charles Edgar Morris, 65, joined is a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a mate, captain and World War II. Seafarer Garland was from 1945 to 1979. Brother Morris was a chief petty officer in the U.S. resident of Johnson City, Tenn. born in Millville, N .J. SIU in the port of New York in 1950 born in Bakersville, N.C. and is a pilot for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. .Anthony Scaturro, 62, joined the Navy during World War II. He was resident of Oaklyn, N .J. and is a sailing as a chief steward. Brother · Ernest J. Ross, 59, joined the bricks in the 1965 District Council 37 ' beef. Seafarer Scaturro is a veteran of gateman for the Boland Steamship native of Brooklyn, N. Y., he is a in 1960 sailing as a deckhand and the U.S. Navy in World War II. A Co. Brother Ross was born i n ' resident of For� Lauderdale, Fla. Alpena. William Leslie Sumner, 65, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in New York sailing in the steward sailed as a steward departm' e nt ., delegate. He hit the b!-icks in the 1961 Greater N .Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Kumiega is a veteran of the U.S. , Army in World War II. Born in Scaturro sailed 36 years. He hit the Union in the port of Alpena, Mich. joined the SIU i n 1949 in the port of department. Brother Kumiega also Paul Eugene Garland, 58, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco Detroit, Mich. and i s a resident o f Frank C h a rl e s Ku m i e g a, 5 8 , Thomas Francis Faulkner, 57, . joined the Union in the port o f Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. in of the Teamsters Union. Brother Ozer sailed 28 years. He was Dunn1 N .C. and is a resident of Adie Coleman, 65, joined the SIU 1959 La. Brother Bennett helped to organize Brother Chen was born in China and in U.S. citizen. He is a resident of Arabi, for North Euroboat Towing in 1977. steward department for 22 ·years. Johnnie Central America and is a naturalized Allied Towing from 1962 to 1972 and 1966 sailing as an AB and in the born in Van Severen was born in Honduras, Sharon B. (Norfolk Towing) in 1973, SIU in the port of San Francisco in of the U.S. Severen, 69, sailed 38 years. He received a. Union ' citizen and is a resident of Prichard, member Van watertender. Brother Van Severen West Indies, is a naturalized U.S. Thomas James A. Orleans in 1956 sailing as a fireman­ Burrowe·s was born· in the British. he has invented. Augustin joined the SIU in the port of New 1960 sailing as a cook for Curtis Bay Ernest Harold Wiley, 71, joined Towing Co. from 1956 to 1959, the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1963 sailing in in Kansas and is the GATCO from 1959 to 1980 and for steward the IBC Co., Philadelphia. Brother department. Brother Wiley was born Newark, Calif. a resident Sumner was a fprmer member of the of NMU and UMW from 1956 to 1960. He.was born in Hertford, N.C. and is , a resident there. Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he is a resident of Baltimore. Anastasios Athanasios Avzangelis, Lorenzo Rinaldi, 62 , joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a chief steward and chief cook. Brother Rinaldi sailed on the B ul l Line. He sailed 33 years. Conrad Olaf Schmidt, 66, joined in 1960 sailing as a fireman-water­ tender for the Reiss Steamship Co. Brother Schmidt sailed 39 years. He Seafarer Rinaldi was born in La was born in Washington Is., Wisc. citizen. He is a resident of Baltimore. Wisc. Spezia, Italy and is a naturalized U.S. 30 I LOG I April 1980 and is a resident of Sturgeon Bay, ·· ·"' . the Union in the port of Toledo, Ohio '... , . � . • . . '4 .. ·� ..,. I 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1965 sailing as a QMED. Brother Avzangelis graduated as an electrician from the Union-MEBA District 2 School of Marine Engi­ neering, Brooklyn, N. Y. in 1970. He was born in Paloukia, Salamis, Greece and is a resident of Brooklyn. �The Lakes Picture Dnlnth Fit out on the Lakes is running full speed ahead and most SIUcontracted Great Lakes vessels are expected to be operating by April 15. The Belle River (American Steamship) which laid up for the winter in Duluth, will be making a delayed start this year. While she was laid up the thousand footer had a hole punctured in her rudder which filled up with water, causing the rudder to crack. The rudder will either have to be replaced or repaired before the Belle River can start running. * * * Also fitting out in Duluth are two Kinsman grain ships, the William A. McGonnagle and the C. L. Austin. Both vessels are loaded and will be leaving Duluth by the first week in April. Figures for the 1979 shipping season show total waterborne commerce for the port of Duluth-Superior was u^by 2.3 million short tons or five percent in 1979. The biggest increases came in domestic coal shipments which rose 24. percent over 1978 tonnage totals and in iron ore and concentrates which outstripped the 1978 figures by 32,429,797 tons. Cleveland The SIU hall in Cleveland re-opened on March 1 and Tom Bluitt has been named the port agent there. Bluitt joined the SIU in 1970 and has shipped deep sea; and on tugs and freighters on the Lakes. He started working on-shore for the Union in 1974. Bluitt says "things are moving" in Cleveland. The J. A. W. Iglehart (Huron Cement) was the first SlU-contracted vessel to crew up and sail from Cleveland. Chicago Fitting out from this port were the John A. Kling, the John J. Boland, the Sharon, the St. Clair and the Indiana Harbor (all American Steamship). In addition, the SIU crew working the fueler Joseph E. Bigane was recalled at the end of March. Also fitting out were: the Charles E. Wilson and the H. Lee White (American Steamship) in Muskegon; Presque Isle (Litton Great Lakes Corp.) in Milwaukee; and the L. G. Harriman and Paul H. Townsend (Huron Cement) in Green Bay. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. held a brief ceremony in Massena, N.Y., near the Eisenhower and Snell Locks. Participating were Development Corp. Administrator David W. Oberlin and Marc Bienvenue, acting president of the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority, which administers the waterway for Canada. Winter Shipping It may be spring to everybody else but opponents and supporters of winter shipping on the Great Lakes are still fighting it out. On the heels of a report by the Army Corps of Engineers urging an extended shipping season, comments from the public ran strongly against the proposal, according to the Corps. Most of the comments came from residents of N.Y.'s St. Lawrence River Valley including several environmental groups which argued that the Corps' report underestimated the negative impact of a season extension. (The Corps has recommended a 12-mpnth navigation season on the upper four Great Lakes and a 10-month season on the Welland Canal, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River). Opponents of the plan argued that a season extension would damage the ecology through vessel groundings, the affect of broken ice on shore structures and winter shipping might harm fish, wildlife and disrupt winter recreation. . 1 On the other side of the coin, winter shipping gained strong advocates last month. The Great Lakes Task Force, a coalition of maritime labor and industry groups from the Great Lakes states, cited a permanent extension of the St. Lawrence Seaway shipping season as apriority goal. • In a recent report the Task Force described the current 8 month season as a "crippling, artificial apd unnecessary curtailment of one of the nation's most energy efficient and low-cost water transportation systems." The Task Force argued that 11 million gallons of fuel would be saved by moving 15 million gross tons of iron ore via the Great Lakes during the winter instead of by railroad. That savings increases to 100 million gallons of fuel when water shipping is compared to highway transport. The Task Force pinpointed several other legislative goals which they will be devoting their energies to, including: reduction of Seaway tolls; a new lock at Sault Ste. Marie to ease the load of traffic passing through the Poe, the only lock large enough to handle 1,000 footers and; subsidies to give U.S. carriers a larger percent of U.S./Canada trade than the paltry five percent they now handle. s'.i Make Fitting out for the first time ever is American Steamship's brand-new American Mariner. Details of her christening, which will be held on April 15, will be carried in the Log. The first SlU-contracted vessel to call at the port of Chicago was the cement carrier Medusa Challenger (Cement Transit Co.). Frankfort Four SIU FO.WTs and six ABs weVe called aboard the carferry Arthur K. Atkinson the last week in March. But the AKA isn t going anywhere just yet other than to the shipyard—she's still minus her engine. Meanwhile, the City of Milwaukee was tied up "indefinitely" due to lack of freight. That leaves the Viking ihe only SlU-contracted car ferry running out of the port of Frankfort for the time being. St. Lawrence Seaway The St. Lawrence Seaway opened for the 1980 shipping season on March 24, the earliest start date ever in the Seaway's 21-year history. For the first 10 days to two weeks of the season, the Seaway was open only during daylight hours because of ice conditions. Two ice-breaking tugs one American and one Canadian—have been busy for the past few weeks clearing the systefh for navigation. To mark the official onening of the 1980 season on the waterway the St. upgrade in the Steward Department at HLS Chief Stewoffd - throughout June Chief Cook - throughout June Cook and Baker - throughout June Assistant Cook - throughout June To enroll, contact the Lundeberg School or fill out the applicaj tion in this issue of the Log. April 1980 / LOG I 31 • )T* > • , �America's Norionai Defense is Dehincf Without Adequate Merchant Fleet lECENT events in the Middle East have raised serious ques­ tions about this country's state of military preparedness. It has finally begun to dawn on many Americans that we may be jeopardizing our national interests by allowing our defense capability to languish. Any discussion of America's defense capability must begin with the sea. America is first and fore­ most a seapower. The United States has historically relied upon its naval and maritime prowess to, protect and advance its position in the world. Americans are isolated from many of the world's troubled spots by virtue of our geographical location. So we have been forced to use the sea as both a shield and a highway. is oil. But that is only a small part of the total picture. America must import substantial amounts of cobalt, titanium, manganese, chro­ mium, berrylium, tin, nickel, indus­ trial diamonds, rubber, bauxite, antimony, and asbestos, all of which are vital to a war-time economy. To give just one example: chro­ mium is used in stainless steel and in ball bearings. We import virtually every ounce of chromium that is used in this country. Were the flow of chromium interrrupted, our warmachiile would be seriously dam­ aged. The U.S. government has allowed our merchant marine to deteriorate to the point where 95% of our oceanhorne foreign commerce must be to carry any cargo of arms, arma­ ment, or Implements of war to countries in the Middle East in­ volved in the conflict." Translated that means: America, you're on your own. So much for EUSC, or effective U.S. Control. One more question remains to be asked: will Liberia be the Iran of Africa? Unrest in Liberia Like Iran before the overthrow of the Shah, Liberia has been por­ trayed as a model of stability. Unfortunately, there are serious •undercurrents in that country. There exists a great deal of social unrest. In the past few months students have taken to staging protests, much To anyone outside the maritime industry, it may come as a shock to realize that the merchant marine, plays an important part in this of any nation's overall ability to defend itself. The merchant marine helps augment a country's "Sealift" capability, and it carries the com­ mercial goods needed to maintMn a war-time economy. The term Sealift refers to the whole range of logistic issues that are involved in the overseas trans­ port of troops and supplies. While the issues are crucial to our national security, they lack "sex appeal", as Admiral Isaac Kidd, former naval commander of the Atlantic forces, has stated in committee hearings on Capitol Hill. No Coordbiation of U.S. Policy Air Transport Not Enough The necessity of maintaining a strong merchant marine has often been overlooked. Many people believe that air transportation can assume many of the duties of the merchant marine. This is a popular misconception. It has been esti­ mated that air transportation could move, at most, ten percent of the troops and supplies needed in any major overseas conflict. Moreover, air transportation accounts for an insignificant percent of this country's foreign commerce, The overwhelming majority of foreign commerce is carried by merchant vessels, most 'of which, unfortunately, are foreigp flag. One of the most startling develop­ ments of the past 20 years has been the growing American dependence on imported strategic materials. Military industry would come to a standstill unless merchant vessels were available to bring these ma­ terials to the United States in protected convoys. Iran a Lesson Given recent developments in Iran, the most obvious strategic material that America must import 32 / LOG / April 1980 Much of the growth has been as a result of responsible Soviet policies. Government officials have pin­ pointed areas of strategic concern, and have followed policies which would shore up Soviet strength. In the last decade, Soviet planners were able to drastically increase the overall tonnage of the Soviet fleet, to the point where the Soviet Merchant Marine has become one of the largest in the world. T?ie Soviet fleet has 2.500 vessels, as compared to the Jive hundred or so that are under U.S. registry. Experts believe that the Soviets will consolidate their position in the upcoming decade by modernizing their entire fleet. Special attention is expected to be paid to pipeline development, which plays an important part in the tanker sector, and to new container ships, roll-ons, lighters and ferryboat technology. All of these commercial advances have been carefully co-ordinated with the Russian military to maximize the Soviet's combined military and commercial strength. carried by foreign flag vessels. Many of these vessels are of Liberian, Panamanian and Honduran regis­ try. These foreign "flag-of-convenience" vessels have been labeled EUSC by the Pentagon. This means they are under "Effective U.S. Control." EUSC: the acronym has a certain ring to it. Unfortunately, there is very little truth behind the concept, only a great deal of wishful thinking. Effective Control a Joke As events in Iran have proven, no American ally is under U.S. "con­ trol". Take Liberia, for example. It has, on the surface, been a staunch U.S. ally. But in 1973, during the height of the Yom Kippur War, William Tolbert, the President of Liberia, issued an executive order which stipulated that among other things that, "No vessel with a Liberian Registry shall be permitted like the protests that appeared in Iran at the onset of the Iranian Revolution. Coupled with that development is an underlying dis­ satisfaction on the part of an over­ whelming majority of Liberian people. There is a highly structured social system in Liberia. If a person doesn't belong to the five percent of people who are descended from American slaves, then that person is excluded from power and social prestige. It is a highly volatile situation. Soviet Fleet Dominant In addition to the decline of the •American Merchant Marine and this nation's dependence on unreliable foreign flag vessels, one more factor exists: the growth of the Soviet fleet. Western experts have been at a loss to explain the spectacular growth that has occurred in the past two decades. Soviet planning contrasts sharply to American policies. Budget cuts are threatening the health of the entire merchant marine. More importantly, there has been little or no attempt to co-ordinate maritime and naval policies. The Navy is pushing for passage of the Marine Prepositioning Ship concept, an idea which has evolved from a program rejected by Con­ gress in the mid '60s. The program is geared towards increasing American Sealift capability. The program would be fine if it were not for one thing: it entirely ignores the private merchant ma­ rine, which should be the focus of any attempt to increase American Sealift power. When pressed on the subject. Pentagon experts talk lamely of "EUSC" foreign flag ships. It is depressing to think that the only major attempt in recent years to ' fashion a coherent American policy on Merchant Shipping has been the Omnibus Bill, an imperfect piece of legislation which seems destined never to see the light of day. While recent events in the Middle East have painted a dreary picture, especially in relation to the Ameri­ can Merchant Marine, one thing can not be overlooked. Dreary pictures don't have to remain bleak. Fore­ sight and timely action can accom­ plish miracles. If the Iranian crisis forces Americans to face up to the policies that they've followed in the maritime sector, then at least some good will have come from a terrible situation. �-I -,l • - —5;,J. „ - 1 i.-; "... - Hi: - 1 • '".. J"'.-.'-:,-- .=7:-' rico^s Notional Defense is D Without Adequate Merchant Fleet lECENT events in the Middle East have raised serious ques­ tions about this country's state of military preparedness. It has finally begun to dawn on many Americans that we may be jeopardizing our national interests by allowing our defense capability to languish. Any discussion of America's defense capability must begin with the sea. America is first and fore­ most a seapower. The United States has historically relied upon its naval and maritime prowess to. protect and advance its position in the world. Americans are isolated from many of the world's troubled spots by virtue of our geographical location. So we have been forced to use the sea as both a shield and a highway. ,* • vt A • .¥. •-. i,'-; -•ifi <A-« •I- .; •V- :f if '(f I i' fii. • I #f ?vr-„ - r.ir"'. , ' ( i-' rir»; hci1 i" • V,.'' • f , 7 The necessity of maintaining a strong merchant marine has often been overlooked. Many people believe that air transportation can assume many of the duties of the merchant marine. This is a popular misconception. It has been esti­ mated that air transportation could move, at most, ten percent of the troops and supplies needed in any major overseas conflict. Moreover, air transportation accounts for an insignificant percent of this country's foreign commerce, The overwhelming majority of foreign commerce is carried by merchant vessels, most 'of which, unfortunately, are foreign flag. One of the most startling developihents of the past 20 years has been the growing American dependence on imported strategic materials. Military industry would come to a standstill unless merchant vessels were available to bring these ma­ terials to the United States in protected convoys. Iran a Lesson Given recent developments in Iran, the most obvious strategic material that America must import Much of the growth has been as a result of responsible Soviet policiesr Government officials have pin­ pointed areas of strategic concern, and have followed policies which would shore up Soviet strength. In the last decade, Soviet planners were able to drastically increase the overall tonnage of the Soviet fleet, to the point where the Soviet Merchant Marine has become one of the largest in the world. The Soviet fleet has 2,500 vessels, as compared to the five hundred or so that are under, U.S. registry. Experts believe that the Soviets will consolidate their position in the upcoming decade by modernizing their entire fleet. Special attention is expected to be paid to pipeline development, which plays an important part in the tanker sector, and to new container ships, roll-ons, lighters and ferryboat technology. All of these commercial advances have been carefully co-ordinated with the Russian military to maximize the Soviet's combined military and commercial strength. No Coordination of U.S. Policy Air Transport Not Enough ]¥ • ii I" ' To anyone outside the inaritime industry, it may come as a shock to realize that the merchant marine, plays an important part in this of any nation's overall ability to defend itself. The merchant marine helps augment a country's "Sealift" capability, and it carries the com­ mercial goods needed to maintain a war-time economy. The term Sealift refers to the whole range of logistic issues that are involved in the overseas trans­ port of troops and supplies. While the issues are crucial to our national security, they lack "sex appeal", as Admiral Isaac Kidd, former naval commander of the Atlantic forces, has stated in committee hearings on Capitol Hill. -V' • is oil. But that is only a small part of to carry any cargo of arms, armathe total picture. America must ment, or implements of war to import substantial amounts of countries in the Middle East in­ cobalt, titanium, manganese, chro­ volved in the conflict." mium, berrylium, tin, nickel, indus­ Translated that means: America, trial diamonds, rubber, bauxite. you're on your own. So much for antimony, and asbestos, a:il of which EUSC, or effective U.S. Control. are vital to a war-time economy. One more question remains to be To give just one example: chro­ asked: will Liberia be the Iran of mium is used in stainless steel and in Africa? ball bearings. We import virtually Unrest in Liberia every ounce of chromium that is used in this country. Were the flow Like Iran before the overthrow of of chromium interrrupted, our war- the Shah, Liberia has been por­ machihe would be seriously dam- trayed as a model of stability. aged. Unfortunately, there are serious The U.S. government has allowed •undercurrents in that country. There our merchant marine to deteriorate exists a great deal of social unrest. to the point where 95% of our oceanIn the past few months students borne foreign commerce must be have taken to staging protests, much carried by foreign flag vessels. Many of these vessels are of Liberian, Panamanian and Honduran regis­ try. These foreign "flag-of-convenience" vessels have been labeled EUSC by the Pentagon. This means they are under "Effective U.S. Control." EUSC: the acronym has a certain ring to it. Unfortunately, there is very little truth behind the concept. only a great deal of wishful thinking Effective Control a Joke As events in Iran have proven, no American ally is under U.S. "con­ trol". Take Liberia, for example. It has, on the surface, been a staunch U.S. ally. But in 1973, during the height of the Yom Kippur War, William Tolbert, the President of Liberia, issued an executive order which stipulated that among other things that, "No vessel with a Liberian Registry sball be permitted like the protests that appeared in Iran at the onset of the Iranian Revolution. Coupled with that development is an underlying dis­ satisfaction on the part of an over­ whelming majority of Liberian people. There is a highly structured social system in Liberia. If a person doesn't belong to the five percent of people who are descended from American slaves, then that person is excluded from power and social prestige. It is a highly volatile situation. Soviet Fleet Dominant In addition to the decline of the •American Merchant Marine and this nation's dependence on unreliable foreign flag vessels, one more factor exists: the growth of the Soviet fleet. Western experts have been at a loss to explain the spectacular growth that has occurred in the past two decades. Soviet planning contrasts sharply to American policies. Budget cuts are threatening tbie health of the entire merchant marine. More Importantly, there has been little or no attempt to co-ordinate maritime and naval policies. The Navy is pushing for passage of the Marine Prepositioning Ship concept, an idea which has evolved from a program rejected by Con­ gress in the mid '60s. The program is geared towards increasing American Sealift capability. The program would be fine if it were not for one thing: it entirely Ignores the private merchant ma­ rine, which should be the focus of any attempt to increase American Sealift power. When pressed on the subject. Pentagon experts talk lamely of "EUSC" foreign flag ships. It is depressing to think that the only major attempt in recent years to fashion a coherent American policy on Merchant Shipping has been the Omnibus Bill, an imperfect piece of legislation which seems destined never to see the light of day. While recent events in the Middle East have painted a dreary picture, especially in relation to the Ameri­ can Merchant Marine, one thing can not be overlooked. Dreary pictures don't have to remain bleak. Fore­ sight and timely action can accom­ plish miracles. If the Iranian crisis forces Americans to face up to the policies that they've followed in the maritime sector, then at least some good will have come from a terrible situation. X- . No^ce to Members of Former Marine Cooks & Stewards Union iff-. u ' 'iV-T Rules Governing Suspensions of BeneSts for Pensioners Who Return to Active Duty The SIU Pacific District-Pacific 4-" CUT ment is secured or commences in the same geographic area covered by the Plan. Maritime Association Pension Plan Agreement provides that pension benefits will be suspended if a pensioner obtains certain types of employment subsequent to his re­ tirement. The following are the types of prohibited employment: • All retirees must not work in any employment covered by the Plan aboard any vessel operated by a Contributing Employer, for the Union, or under any collective bargaining agreement to which the Union is a party. . • Those persons who retire on or after January 1, 1976, in addition to the foregoing basic requirements, must not work in shoreside employment for a Contributing Employer which results in pension credits under a pension plan maintained by any seagoing union or in any seagoing employment in the maritime industry in any capacity in the Deck, Engine, Steward or Staff Officer Department, which employ­ • Those persons retiring on or ^er January 1, 1979, in addi­ tion to all of the above basic requirements, must not work in any capacity in the maritime industry which includes American and Foreign Flag vessels and includes employ­ ment on board commercial, exploratory, service or other vessels moving on the high seas, inland waterways. Great Lakes, coastal zones, harbors and noncontiguous areas, on or offshore ports, platforms or similar sites; but does not include the longshore industry or the ship construction or re­ pair industry. The Plan Agreement provides that the Trustees may determine the length of pension suspension for pensioners engaging in prohibited employment. The Trustees unani­ mously adopted the following rules for determining how long benefits will be suspended in case a pensioner engages in prohibited employment after retirement: RULE NO. 1: • "When a pensioner notifies the plan office in writing before engaging in prohibited employ­ ment, his pension shall be suspended H any calendar month during which -he is employed in prohibited em­ ployment at least one day." RULE NO. 2: • "When a pensioner engages in prohibited employment, without previously notifying the plan office in writing of his intention to engage in pro­ hibited employment, his pension benefits will be suspended two months for every one calendar month during which he worked at least one day in prohibit^ em­ ployment." Sea-Land Galloway Committee Chief Steward Jimmy Lomax (left) secretary-reporter of the SS Sea-Land Galloway sits last month with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.) Pantryman Gary Collier, steward delegate; Engine Delegate Bobby "Red" Harris and Deck Delegate Bob Tuttle. The S-L 7 paid oft at Port Elizabeth, N.J. Help Your Brother Down the Road to Sobriety S eeing a blind man walk down a street makes the rest of us thankful for our sight. Perfect strangers, as well as friends, don't hesitate to offer a guiding arm to the blind because we all think it must he a terrible thing to he unable to see where you're going. An alcoholic can't see where he's going either, only alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. • Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is just as easy—and just as important—as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive the care and counseling^ he needs. And hell get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is hack to a healthy, productive alcohol-free life. The road hack to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, youll he showing him that the first step hack to recovery is only an arm's length away. I I Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I I I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic I Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling I I records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept I anywhere except at The Center. I I Book No. I Name I I I Address I (St^ate) (Zip) (Street or RED) (City) I I Telephone No I Mail to: THE CENTER I I Star Route Box 153-A I Valley Lee, Md. 20692 I or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 I 4^ ; -I ,v r'i'w: -A I I I I I I I I I I I . I- . I 32 / LOG / April 1980 April 1980 / LOG / 33 I A' . 3 / i - II- u; :• , �A • f :2 :? • ' •• i;Jf- V ... I ' .. i •' •f • 'a '' • ' • - t ,• 4• ! •I V ' i'- :• • T:.^ i• •;-• ! •. , •> - f i •s I" ,• ,. • 1, -. •# -#• • rmmi Pensioner James . Bryant O'Keefe, 67, died of kidney disease in the San Fran­ cisco USPHS Hospital on Oct. 7. Brother O'Keefe joined the SlU in 1941 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a QMEP. He sailed 44 years and hit the bricks in the 1962 Robin Line beef. Seafarer O'Keefe was born in Missis­ sippi and was a resident of San Francisco. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Sebastopol, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Theresa and a nieice, Theresa Morelli of Brooklyn, N.Y. Clarence Olson, 58, died of heart failure in tlie Southern Chester County Medical Center, West Grove, Pa. on Nov. 27. Brother Olson joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1965 sailing as a mate, pilot and captain for the Independent Towing Co. from 1965 to 1978, Meyle Towing Co. from 1978 to 1979 and on the tug fVor/ey Forall and Barge No. 46 (Curtis Bay). He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Boatman Olson was born in Philadelphia and was a resident of Berlin and Camden, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Sophie; a son, Frederick; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Dilks, Mrs. Judith A. Billman and Mrs. Christina Sylvas and a stepson, John R. David. Clarence Ward Hollowell Sr., 50, died of a hemmorrhage in the Pungo District Hospital, Belhaven, N.C. on Nov. 16. Brother Hollowell joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1976 sailing as a mate for C. G. Willis from 1975 to 1977, Allied Towing from 1975 to 1979 and for Ocean Towing from 1978 to 1979. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Boatman Hollo­ well was born in Aurora, N.C. and was a resident of Belhaven. Interment was in Community Cemetery, Belhaven. Sur­ viving are his widow, Mildred; two sons, Leslie and Bryan and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Hollowell. Robert Harley Knight, 50, died of heart failure in St. Luke's Hospital, Davenport, la. on Oct. 20 after becom­ ing ill on a Mississippi towboat at Le Claire, la. Brother Knight joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1975 sailing as a chief engineer on the tugboats Del Butcher and Jeffboat (ACBL) and for National Marine and Inland Tugs from 1973 to 1979. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Boatman Knight was born in Decatur County, Ind. and was a resident of Pensacola, Fla. Interment was in Barrances National Cemetery, Pensacola. Surviving is his widow, Peggie Marie. 34 / LOG / April 1980 Mitchell Tunstall "Mike "Reed, 54, died of lung disease in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Dec. 26. Brother Reed joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as a boSun. He was born in Mobile and was a resident of Chalmette, La. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Francine; a son, Mitchell Jr. and a daughter, Patti. Pensioner Cornelio Acosta Rodriguez, 72, passed away from lung disease at home in Ponce, P R. on Jan. 4. Brother Rodri­ guez joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as an AB for 35 years. He also sailed during World War 11. Seaf^er Rodriguez was born in Guayanilla, P.R. Burial was in Guayanilla Ceme­ tery. Surviving is a son, Pedro of Ponce. . Pensioner Samuel Henry Jones, Jr., 60, died of heart-lung failure in the San Francisco USPHS hospital on Dec. 2. Brother Jones joined the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1958 sailing as a BR steward. He sailed 29 years. Seafarer Jones was born in New York City and was a resident of San Fran­ cisco. Interment was in the Bahia Cemetery, Novato, Calif. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Oresta W. Riddick of Larchmont, N.Y. and a stepsister, Susan of San Francisco. Pensioner George Vernon White, 79, died of lung failure in the Seattle USPHS Hospital on Nov. 10. Brother White joined the Union in 1943 on the West Coast sailing as a steward. He sailed 27 years and during the Vietnam War. Seafarer White was born in Oklahoma and was a resident of Eyerett, Wash. Cremation took place in the Seattle Crematory. Surviving is his widow, Aileen. Michael Henry Culpepper, 22, died of injuries sustained in an auto accident while a passenger in Virginia Beach, Va. on Oct. 20. Brother Culpepper joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1975 following his graduation from the HLS, Piney Point, Md. sailing as an AB and tankerman for lOT from 1978 to 1979. He also sailed for the Arthur Levy Boat Service in 1974. Boatman Culpepper upgraded and earned his GED at the HLS. Born in Norfolk, he was a resident of Virginia Beach and Merritt Island, Fla. Burial w^s in Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, Virginia Beach. Surviv­ ing is his father, William of Merfitt Island. Pensioner Arthur Mahualqha Ahuna, 59, succumbed to pneumonia in the Ivinson Memorial Hospital, Laramie, Wyo. on Sept. 15. Brother Ahunajoined the Union (the former MCS) in 1937 on the West Coast sailing as a BR steward. He sailed 40 years. Seafarer Ahuna was born in Hawaii and was a resident of Laramie. Cremation took place in the Ah Hoo Na Cemetery, "Albany County, Wyo. Surviving are his widow, Lois; a brother, George of Kamula, Hawaii and a niece, Mrs. Elva Forster of Honolulu, Hawaii. Cheyenne Christopher Mor­ ris, 22, died aboard the SS Pittsburgh (SeaLand) in Naples, Italy on Nov. 20. Brother Morris joined the SIU fol­ lowing his graduation from Piney Point in 1973 sailing as an AB. He also upgraded at the HLS. Seafarer Morris was born in Norfolk and was a resident there. Surviving are his father, Capt. Charles Morris; his mother, Mrs. Shelby J. Mills of Norfolk; a brother and two sisters. Pensioner Robert Ellsworth Clemo,61,died on Jan. 1. Brother Clemo joined the Union (MC&S) in the port of San sailing in the stew­ ard department for the Matson Line. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Oakland, Calif., he was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving is his widow, Catherine. Pensioner Philip Frederick Miller, 78, died of pneumonia in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on July 27. Brother Miller joined the Union in 1936 on the West Coast sailing as a room steward for the Matson Line from 1958 to 1961. He sailed 47 years. Seafarer Miller also sailed in World War 11. Born in Oregon, he was a resident of San Francisco. Cremation took place in the Baha Crematory, Novato, Calif. Sur­ viving are his widow, Masie of Gresham-Portland, Ore.; a daughter, Mrs. Terry Arnold of Portland; a brother, Robert and a sister, Mrs. Frederick (Agnes) Andrus, both of Roseburg, Ore. Pensioner David D. Davis, 68, died of a probable heart attack in the Portland (Ore.) Porthaven Retirement Villa on Sept. 14. Brother Davis joined the MG&S in 1945 sailing as a chief cook. He was a resident of Portland. Inter­ ment was in the Sunset Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, Portland. Survivingare three brothers, Richard and Walter of Portland and James of Haches, Wash, and a sister, Mrs. Martha L. Thomas, also of Portland. Pensioner Herbert Alfred Doughty, 86, passed away from lung failure in the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Hove, England on Mar. 8, 1979. Brother Doughty joined the MC«feS in 1932 in the port of San Francisco sailing as a room waiter and steward. He began sailing in 1916. Seafarer Doughty also sailed during World War II. Born in England, he was a resident of Hove. Burial was in Hove Cemetery. Surviv­ ing are two sons, Francis of Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and Herbert of Clovis, Calif.; a sister, Eva of Brighton, England and a niece, Sylvia Doughty of Kingston-Up-onThames, England. Pensioner John Panas, 82 succumbed to hepatitus on May 25, 1979. Brother Panas joined the MC«feS in 1940 sailing as a chief Cook for APL and the Matson Line until his retirement in 1962. He began sailing in 1932. Seafarer Panas was born in Poland and was a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lyndhurst^ N.J. Michael Fran. cis "Mike" Curry, 64, died in Sari Francisco on Dec. 5. Brother Curry joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a bosun and ship's delegate. He sailed 38 years; Seafarer Curry was torpedoed during World War II aboard the SS William Llery (NMU) off Durban, South Africa in 1943. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army in that war. A native of Pottsville, Pa., he was a resident of Middlesex, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Mary of Philadelphia; a , brother, John of Pottsville and three sisters, Clarris of Providence, Ky.; Mrs. Marie Wallaa of Middlesex and Mrs. Lea Weinert. Ephraim Rollson Muse, 57, died of heart disease aboard the SeaLand Philadelphia in Anchorage, Alaska on Jan. 20. Brother Muse joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Muse was born in BayboroCash Corner, N.C. and was a resident of Grantsboro, N.C. Burial was in Sand Hill Cemetery, North Carolina. Survi­ ving is his mother, Olive. Pensioner Ignacio Guzman, 77, died of heart-lung failure in the San Fran­ cisco General Hospital on Oct. 17. Brother Guzman joined the MC&S in 1938 in the port of San Francisco. He started sailing in 1923 and sailed during World War 11. Seafarer Guzman was born in Mexico and was a resident of San Francisco and Bayamon, P.R. Interment was in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Survivingarea nephew, David Gaytan and a. cousin, Jose Gaytan of San Francisco. Pensioner Henry Ernest Murray, 71, passed away from pneumonia in the Merritt Is. (Fla.) Nursing Home on Oct. 25. Brother Murray joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a mate for the Independent Pier Co. from 1934 to 1972. He was born in Philadelphia and was a resident of Merritt Is. Interment was in the St. G^rge Cemetery, Clarksville, Del. SuWiving are his widow, Dorothy and a son, Rexel. Pensioner John Alfred Denais, 67, died of a heart attack at home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Oct. 13. Brother Denais joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in i956 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 30 years and during the Vietnam War. Seafarer Denais was a veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry in World War II earning the AsiaticPacific Campaign Medal. He was born in St. Pierre on Miquelon Is., off the coast of Canada. Burial was in the Queen of Heaven Cemetery, North Lauderdale, Fla. Surviving are a son, John of Fort Lauderdale and a brother, Paul of Los Alamitos, Calif. �Pensioner Peter Anthony Serano, 70, died of heart failure in San Jacinto Methodist Hospi­ tal, Baytown, Tex. on Dec. 6. Brother ; Serano joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Serano was born in San Juan, P.R. and was a resident of Channelview, Tex. Interment was in Sah Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery, Harris County, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Jennie and a daughter, Eileen. • I James Robert Jordan, 20, died of injuries in Monroe County (Ala.) Hospital sustained in an auto accident in Reton, Ala, on Aiig. 28. Brother Jordan joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1979 sailing as a deckhand on the dredge Albatros (Radcliff Mate rials). He was bom in Pensacola, Fla. and was a resident of Evw-green, Ala. Burial was in Oakdale Cemetery, Conecuh County, Ala. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James D. mid Aletha Jordan of Evergreen. Edward Eugene Cooper, 56, suc­ cumbed to lung failure in the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Hunt­ ington, W. Va. on Jan. 29. Brother Cooper joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1967 sailing as lead deckhand and mate for Inland Tugs in 1966 and for the American Barge Line for 13 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Boatman Cooper was bom in Kentucky and was a resident of Portsmouth, OUo. Inter­ ment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, South Shore, Ky. Surviving are his widow, Frances and his mother, Madelee of South Port, Ky. Pensioner Nickolas Grego,78, died of natural causes in the Staten Island (N.Y.) USPHS Hospital on Dec. 28. Brother Grego joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a deckhand for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad from 1925 to 1967. He was born in Yugoslavia and was a resident of Ridgewood, Queens, N.Y. Interment was in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, L.I., N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Mary and two sons, Nickolas Jr. and Tomasa. Pensioner Wilfred Joseph Moore, 51, died of cancer in West Palm Beach, Fla. on Jan. 6. Brother Moore joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1973. Seafarer Moore was bom in Rochester, N.H. and was a resident of West Palm Beach. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Somersworth, N.H. Surviving are his parents^ Mr. and Mrs. Eugene and Merilda Moore of Somersworth. Pensioner Leonard Joseph DeRosia, 71, died of heart failure in the U.S. Veterans Administration Medical Cen­ ter, Saginaw, Mich, oh Jan. 13. Brother DeRosia joined the Union in the port of Alpena, Mich, in 1952 sailing as a deckhand and in the steward depart­ ment for .Huron Cement. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Bom in Alpena, he was a resident there. Burial was in Evergreen Ceme­ tery, Alwna. Surviving are his widow, Meta arid a son, Leonard Jr. Pensioner Jurel Powell, 68, died of heart-lung failure in the Ouachita Hospital, Hot Springs, Ark. on Nov. 11. Brother Powell joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Detroit sailing as an AB and wheelsman on the SS Ste. Claire from 1971 to 1975 and the SS G. A. Tomlinson in 1970. He also sailed for the Bob-Lo Steamship Co. from 1967 to 1970 and the Wyandotte Chemical Steamship Co. from 1952 to 1963. Laker Powell was born in Meyers, Ark. and was a resident of Miami, Fla. and Pearcy, Ark. Burial was in the Peak Cemetery, Royal, Ark. Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Martin W. Powell of Hot Springs and Royal and a niece, Judy Kilby of Royal. Robert Wayne Guthrie, 56, died of respiratory failure in the John Sealy Hospital, Galveston, Tex. on Sept. 30. Brother Guthrie joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief pumpman for 19 years. He sailed as a 3rd assistant engineer for MEBA District 2 for 11 years. Seafarer Guthrie retired in 1976 in the port of Houston. Born in Des Moines, la., he was a resident of Coldspring, Tex. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Crowley, La. Surviving are his widow, Maudrey Margaret; his mother, Zola of Houston and a sister, Mrs. Thelma Comwell of Des Moines. Pensioner Richard Edward Darling, 64, succumbed to hepatitus in the San Francisco St. Mary's Hospital on Oct. 28. Brother Darling joined the merged MC&S in 1936 in the port of San Francisco sailing as a chief storekeeper for APL. He was born in Nebraska and was a resident of Daly City, Calif. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn—also a MC&S retiree—a brother, Robert of Alta Loma, Calif, and a sister, Mrs. Frede­ rick Widoe of Omaha, Neb. Pensioner Russell Dewitt Koons, 55, died of a heart attack in the Urbandale Hospital, Alexander County, 111. on Dec. 19. Brother Koons joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1974 sailing as a mate and engineer on the towboat John Matthews (ACBL) from 1974 to 1979 and for the Southland Towing and Inland Tug. He was a former member of the NMU and Steelworkers Union. Boatman Koons was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Bom in Rising Sun, Ind., he was a resident of Georgetown, Ind. Burial "was in the Patriot Cemetery in Indiana. Surviving is his widow, Violet. Pensioner Thomas Arthur Render, 61, died of pneumonia in the Merle W. Medical Center, Klamath Falls, Ore. on Dec. 1 Brother Render joined the MC&S in 1936 sailing as a chief steward. He was a resident of Dorris, Calif. Burial was in the Picard Ceme­ tery, Dorris. Surviving is his widow, Virginia. Pensioner Earl E. Arthur, 70, died of a hemorrhage on Jan. 4. Brother Arthur joined the Union (MC&S) in 1943 sailing for the American President Line. He was born in Tennessee and was a resident of Richmond, Calif. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park Ceme­ tery, Colma, Calif. Glen George Miller, 53, suc­ cumbed to lung failure in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on Nov. 5. Brother Miller joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1971 sailing as an AB. He sailed aboard the Mj V Viking (Ann Arbor, Mich. RRCar Ferries)and the Str. City of Milwaukee from 1978 to 1979. And he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Laker Miller was born in Bemidji, Minn, and was a resident of Frankfort. Interment was in the' Benzonia Township (Mich.) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Viola; two sons, Robert and Edward and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Miller. Pensioner Antonio Ortiz Flores, 62, died of cancer in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on Nov. 26. Brother Flores, a chief steward, first sailed oh the West Coast in 1935. He also sailed during World War 11. Born in San Lorenzo, P.R., he was a resident of Palmas, Calif. Interment was in Live Oak Memorial Park Cemetery, Mon­ rovia, Calif. Surviving are a brother, Carmelo of Inglewood, Calif.; two sisters, Rosa of Los Angeles and Mrs. Mary de Ferrer of Culver City, Calif.; a nephew, Nibeth Ferrer and three nieces, Nigia Ferrer of Culver City, Nadia Ferrer and Nora Ferrer. Pensioner Jay Shannon, 85, suc­ cumbed to heart-lung failure in the Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hos­ pital on Jan. 18. Brother Shannon joined the Union (MC&S) in 1934 sailing as a chief steward. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1915. And he also sailed in World War 11. Bom in Kansas, he was a resident of Long, Beach, Calif. Cremation took place in the Angeles Abby Crematory, Compton, Calif. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Julia Stewart of Patterson, Calif.; four nephews and two nieces. Pensioner James Patrick Dalton, 68, died of natural causes in the Staten Island (N.Y.) USPHS Hospital on Dec. 28. Brother Dahon joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as deckhand and assistant tug dispatcher for Penn Central Railroad from 1939 to 1976. He worked on the Greenville Piers and was a member of the M M&P U nion from 1947 to 1960. Boatman Dalton was born in Jersey City, N.J. and was a resident of Bay Head, N.J. Burial was in Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City. Surviving are his widow, Margaret; two sons, James Jr. and John; nine daughters, Jacqueline, Bernadette, Mary Ellen, Margaret Mary, Eileen, Kathy, Judith, Anne and Therese and a sister, Mary of Jersey City. Walter Donald Harris, 42, died of natural causes in the F.G. Riley Memorial Hospital, Meridian, Miss, on Dec. 24. Brother Harris joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1974 sailing as a chief engineer for ACBL from 1972 to 1979. Boatman Harris was a former member of MEBA and the Steelworkers Union. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Cuba, Ala., he was a resident of Meridian. Interment was in Clay Memorial Cemetery, Cuba. Surviving are his widow, Mary and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Harris. Pensioner Charles Alton Lodrlguss, 68, died of heart failure in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Aug. 22. Brother Lodriguss joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as a chief engineer and 1st assistant engineer for Dixie Carriers from (956 to 1977. He sailed 39 years. Boatman Lodriguss was bom in La Rose-Prerre Port, La. and was a resident of Harvey, La. Interment was in the McDonono^ Cemetery, Gretna, La. Surviving are his widow, ^ila; a son, Sidney and a dau^ittir, Anna Maria. William Earl Cheshire, 47, died of natural causes at home in the port of Paducah, Ky. on Nov. 29,1979. Brother Cheshire joiiied the Union in 1976. He sailed for Inland Tug Co. from 1975 to 1979, ACBL and Northern Towing. Boatman Cheshire was a veteran of the U.S. Army in Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. Burial was in Dry Bayou Cemetery, Hayti, Mo. Surviving are his widow, Mary; three sons, Charles, James and George and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George and Mary Cheshire. Pensioner Benjamin F. Viray, 71, died of a heart attack in the Kaiser Hos­ pital, San Mateo, Calif. . on; June 24. Brother Viray joined the MC&S in 1923. He was born in the Philippines and was a resident of San Mateo. Burial was in the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gloria Paez of South San Franci^o; a grandson, Steven Di Choso and a granddaughter, Joann DiChoso, both of San Bruno, Calif. Pensioner Ernesto Gonzalez Alonso, 67, died of lung failure in Arecibo, P.R. on June 18. Brother Alonso joined the Union on the West Coast sailing as a waiter and room steward for 17 years. He sailed on the SS China Bear (Pacific Far East) SS President Hayes (Amer­ ican President Line) and the SS California (Matson). In 1959, he was on the Matson Shoregang. Seafarer Alon­ so was bom in Hatillo, P.R. and was a resident of Arecibo. Surviving are a son, Ernesto Jr.; two daughters. Carmen Ana and Mrs. Peter Revon of New Brunswick, N.J. and Libia, P.R.; a sister, Ines of Arecibo and a brother-inlaw, Ernesto A. Rojas of Guaynabo, P.R. Pensioner Harry Herman Rubin, 86, passed away from heart failure at home in Oceano, Calif, on Oct. 26. Brother Rubin joined the MC&S in 1933 in the port of San Francisco sailing as a room steward on passenger ships for 40 years. He also sailed during World War 11. Seafarer Rubin was born in Russia and .was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Inter­ ment was in the Arroyo (Calif.) Grande Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Betty Lou; a stepson, Arthur and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Darlene Kidd of Atascadero, Calif. . • 'I • iff I •t' ••-I, 1: April 1980 / LOG / 35 • ri-,5»r-'rsS<LiI^ �F Abdul Mawarl uses a grease gun on a fitting on the Idler. I '•a' t &• * A,.' t- During their practical training students Fred Minor and Chester Patten dis­ assemble a troughing idler to make repairs. Above. Another repair that may be made Is fixing a tear In the conveyor belt. Art Elmodhjl tightens a fastener that was used to secure a tear. Left. In­ structor Bin Foley, Mark MIsso and Saif Shajira examine the various tools that can be used for fasteners. Below. Scott Corlstelne and George Harrison roll out a conveyor t)elt during their shop Instruction. I 1^• •»; Great Lakes Seafarers < sV T; H,. . Jl!' ,fr /f -<j' The first group of Great Lakes Seafarers to complete the Con­ veyor Department course grad­ uated from HLS in March. This course was developed by HLS Staff in cooperation with industry Representatives to prepare SlU members to work as conveyormen and gatemen aboard selfunloading ships on the Lakes. During the four-week course, the classroom instruction followed a seminar format. The students and instructor shared their knowledge of the equipment and operations aboard self-unloaders. While enrolled in the Conveyor Department course, students learned about conveyor belts, their construction, maintenance and storage, motors, drives, ball bear­ ings, hydraulic systems, and troubleshooting. The class also spent one week in the HLS welding shop and received instruction in basic welding techniques for mak­ ing repairs and adjustments to equipment. The class was visited by company and manufacturer representatives. Lou Ervin and Floyd Brown, Vice Presidents of the American Steamship Company, showed the students some of the equipment that Is used on their company's vessels. f Field Engineer Bill Bilges of Flex Company demonstrated his com­ pany's fasteners that are used on the conveyor belts. During Mr. Bilges' presentation, each student in the class was able to practice with the fasteners. The Conveyor Department course is designed to help Great Lakes Seafarers improve their job skills, advance their careers and build their earning-power. The course will be offered again in June. To enroll, fill out the upgrading ap­ plication in this issue of the Log, and mail it to HLS. Do it soon — it's a great opportunity for Great Lakes Seafarers. Advance at HLS 36 / LOG / April 1980 �^t r? ri ...I •• jrr •; : : -">!^rr: -F: •• Abdul Mawari uses a grease gun on a fitting on the idler. 'I Hsre is the tentative schedule of upgrad­ ing courses to be held at the Lundeberg School in 1980. As you can see, the School is offering a wide range of programs for all ratings, both for deep sea and inland members. SlU members are reminded that this Course Name schedule is tentative. In other words, courses may be changed or cancelled de­ pending on response from the member­ ship. So think about upgrading this year. And get your applications in early to assure yourself a seat in the class of your choice. Starting Dates LNG Course Name April 28 May 26 June 23 July 21 August 18 September 15 November 10 Starting Dates Able Seaman v.: April 24 May 22 June 19 July 17 August 14 September 11 November 6 Siy v;. QMED May 22 September 25 FOWT ' ? 'J Steward Recertification Program April 10 May 8 Julys July 31 September 25 y Ociober 23 November 20 V ^ ;•, . i. 'f Bosun Recertification Program May 12 August 18 Great Lakes Seafarers •• i ;-: •^•'^ -J,-, y.r * .'>r A;' The first group of Great Lakes Seafarers to coinplete the Con­ veyor Department course grad­ uated from HLS In March. This course was developed by HLS Staff in cooperation with industry Representatives to prepare SID members to work as conveyormen and gatemen aboard selfunloading ships on the Lakes. During the four-week course, the classroom instruction followed a seminar format. The students and instructor shared their knowledge of the equipment and operations aboard self-unloaders. While enrolled in the Conveyor Department course, students 36 / LOG / April 1980 learned about conveyor belts, their construction, maintenance and storage, motors, drives, ball bear­ ings, hydraulic systems, and troubleshooting. The class also spent one week in the HLS welding shop and received instruction in laasic welding techniques for mak­ ing repairs and adjustments to equipment. The class was visited by company and manufacturer representatives. Lou Ervin and Floyd Brown, Vice Presidents of the American Steamship Company, showed the students some of the equipment that Is used on their cornparty's vessels. Field Engineer Bill Bilges of Flex Company demonstrated his cort)pany's fasteners that are used on the conveyor belts. During Mr. Bilges' presentation, each student In the class was able to practice with the fasteners. The Conveyor Department course is designed to help Great Lakes Seafarers improve their job skills, advance their careers and build their earning-power. The course will be offered again in June. To enroll, fill out the upgrading ap­ plication in this issue of the Log, and mail it to HLS. Dp it soon — it's a great opportunity for Great Lakes Seafarers. Advance at HLS April 7 May 5 June 9 July 7 August 11 September 8 October 6 November 10 December 8 i-y'v*'- • V '"'mt June 23 September 29 v'v' J*"''H-- • • . •-r-.-.' Refrigeration Systems maintenance & Operations 1 y> J'"''" Marine Electrical Maintenance June 23 September 29 - -V' -. V _ \ ^ Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Lifeboat .August 4 November 10 • .=^,4 ; .. ,, • Diesel Engineer (Regular) ' April 7 August 11 A Seniority Upgrading Program Marine Electronics May 12 July 14 September 8 October 13 -i;, » , -••-.'••v. 'i'-' '%• i, •- • „ . -.-i , . April 10 April 24 : ^ ,..11?^^.-=: ". i May 12 July 7 September 15 October 27 •• I •• „ i.J!- Ac.y;-'. •' Tankerman Diesel Engineer (License) July 7 October 27 Welding April 14 June 9 October 27 Engine Room Automation f . ^ May 12 September 15 , r'' /' Towboat Operator Scholarship Program Celestial Navigation f May 8 May 22 June 5 June 19 July 3 July 17 July 31 August 14 August 28 September 11 September 25 October 9 October 23 November 6 November 20 December 4 December 18 April 7 July 7 : September 29 August 4 f iiP£. n:i 'n ; 1st Class Pilot October 6 Quartermaster May 26 October 13 . • • I' ,, V I-.i. • ' X i •. > Assistant Cook ~ / Cook & Baker Chief Cook r 5^.: fli ; '.i These courses will be scheduled as needed to accomodate applicants. ' -• 'Sr .'= Chief Steward April 1980 / LOG / 37 t'lL..". ' ;7-; , i-j** • ' / IJL.- -V' • Ti ' .t - • ' • -•M. * 1 I '1 M I- �r-.'= -- ,=1= —V'l - / •• ,< .•;' rI^ T ' /li: VI ..;r , ="=;: • -. • ' ' •••^ ,"•' • , ". i '••' ' .'"^ • - ji^i m = /'^..l.lJil •IteiLa: ^ 'jJll Hilary Anthony Theln John WilUam Boughman Michael Peter Marth Seafarer Hilary Anthony Thein, 25, grad­ uated from the HLS in 1976. Brother Thein got his AB ticket I there in 1978. He has the fire1 fighting, lifeboat and CPR endorsements. Thein was bom in Princeton, N.J., lives in Federal Way, Wash, and ships out of the port of Seattle. Seafarer John William Boughman Jr., 23, whose grand­ father was port Capt. Edwin Boughman, is a 1974 Piney Point graduate. Bro­ ther Boughman upgraded to QMED there last September. He has his LNG, firefighting, lifeboat and CPR tickets. Born in Ridgewood, N.J., he is a resident of Mawah, N.J. Boughman has worked on a newspaper arid sailed on the lakes during summers away from Long Island University, Southhampton, L.L, where he studied creative writing for two years. He sails out of the port of New York. Seafarer Michael Peter Marth, 23, grad­ uated from Pin­ ey Point in 1975. Brother Marth upgraded to FOWT there in 1976. He has the firefighting, life­ boat and CPR tickets. A native of Palmerton, Pa., he lives in Northampton, Pa. and ships out of the port of Philadelphia. Wendell G* Burton Seafarer Wen­ dell Gray Bur­ ton Jr., 23, Jose Antonio Quinones graduated from Seafarer JOse the HLS Entry Antonio Quino­ Trainee Pro­ nes, 28, joined gram in 1977. the SIU in the He upgraded to port i of New AB there in York in 1973. 1979. Brother He upgraded to Burton has the,firefighting, lifeboat FOWT at the and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation HLS in 1975. In (CPR) endorsements. Though not a 1978, he com-, ^'Rhodes scholar", he was a pleted the Basic Welding Course freshman at the Western Carolina there. Brother Quinones earned his College, was a treecutter and likes firefighting, lifeboat and CPR camping and photography. He was tickets. He was bora in Ponce, P.R., bora in Winston-Salem, N.C. where resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. and ships he resides and ships out of the port out of the port of New York. of Norfolk. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ,f-:. • i'. • X' .y . . • ' .pfe - f*' Wr • • ; - fL ' • 'f-» r, #/. • sb'. . X' U:.: 21^ S'eafarer Martin Joseph Martin, 24, iri 1973 graduated from the HLS. He earned his AB endorse­ ment there in .1977. Brother 1 Martin earned his fu-efighting, lifeboat and CPR tickets. He was bora in Philadelphia and lives and ships out of that port. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS '• ¥ .• •K -3,' FINANCIAL R]E|PORTS. The constitution of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguiirding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three jnonths, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. Seafarer Raphael Sem­ mes Vargas, 27, is a 1977 gradu­ ate of Piney Point. He up­ graded to AB there in 1979. Brother Vargas, whose steelworker father, Ted, was a merchant mariner in 1958, holds the firefight­ ing, lifeboat and CPR tickets. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnaim War serving as an instrumentman aboard the USS Paget Sound. He collects stamps and coins. Vargas was born in Princeton, W. Va., lives in Baltimore and ships out of that port city. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 i Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU 38 / LOG / April1980 CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution iare available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as. to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member So affected should immediately notify headquarters. patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. -EDITORIAL POLICY^THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union.^The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official, receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. -I |- jwhy Not Apply for an HLS Upgrading Course Nowlj I I I HARRY LONDEBERG SCHOOL UPGRADING APPLICATION r (Please Print) I Name. I X. Date 6f Birth. (Last) (First) (Middle) I Mo./DayAoar I Address. I (Street) I I .Telephone. Rv (City) 'State) (Zip Code) I (Area Code) I Deepsea Member • .y Inland Waters Member Q I Lakes Member Q I Book Number.:! . Seniority. I •S-J •• I Date Book Port Presently Was Issued. I Port Issued Registered ln_ I Endorsement s) or Social Security #. I . License Now Held. I I I Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if yes. fill in below) I I Entry Program: From to (dates attended) I I ; ^[ •' I Endorsements) or Upgrading Program: From to. I License Received . (dates attended) I I I •Do you hold a iMter of completion for Lifeboat •Yea Nop Hieflahting: • Yes Nop I X.P. Dates Available for Training I I I Am Interested in the Following Course(s). I I -• , if'.'--'' DECK ENGINE I STEWARD I • Tankerman • FWT • Oiler Q Assistant Cook I • AB 12 Months d] OMED - Any Rating O Cook & Baker I O AB Unlimited P • (Others. • Chief Cook + Q AB Tugs & Tows I Q Marine Electrical Maintenance Q Steward • AB Great Lakes I • Pumproom Maintenance and • Towboat Inland Cook • Quartermaster Q Operation I O Towboat Operator • Automation I ALL DEPARTMENTS Western Rivers • Maintenanceof Shipboard I • Towboat Operator Inland <r Refrigeration Systems • LNG I • Towboat Operator Not Q Diesel Engines • LNG Safety I More than 2(X) Miles Q Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Welding I Q Towboat Operator (Over Motor Vessel) Lifeboatman 200 Miles) I • Chief Bigineer (Uninspected Fire Fighting • Master Q Mate I Motor Vessel) Q Pilot I I I A I I RECORD OF aiPLOYMBNT TIME -—(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, I I whichever is applicable.) I VESSa RAnNdHELO DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE I I I I I I I • • ;;r 1/ , I •:'vf''-;Sl<aviATURE^ t r".l !,; f. i iv : : i ; W'i ' - • i " - ; )• f t. .r I I I RETURN COMPLErS) APPLICATION TO: " •' 'A' LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER. I PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 I I "V • T , •.R' Ii -1" • r'HJl -'ti if:;:. Michael Jos|^h Martin Raphael Semmes Vargas =3 EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts: In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a memiwr feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Infor­ mation, he should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address b 675 - 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. ; 'i.. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1980 Description An account of the resource Headlines: $580 M mARITIME BUDGET BREEZES THRU HOUSE CONGRESSIONAL COMMENTS ON MARITIME BUDGET BILL SIU SEEKS MARITIME PLANT IN DEMO PLATFORM A REBIRTH OF THE U.S.-FLAG PASSENGER LINES SEAFARERS MAN 2 MORE SEA-LAND IDESELS SIU ASKS CARTER ACTION ON BUREAUCRATIC SNAFU AMERICA EXTENDS FRIENDSHIP TO NEW NATION GOV. BROWN NAMES SIU'S JOE GOREN TO COMMISSION LABOR DEPT. TO MSC: SERVICE CONTRACT ACT STAYS FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, ADMIRERS HONOR PAUL HALL AS 'MR. PORT OF NEW YORK' OMNIBUS BILL FACING ROUGH SEAS IN HOUSE UNION GOES ALL OUT TO PREVENT SHIPS SAILING SHORT CONGRESS APPROVES 1981 MARITIME SUBSIDY PROGRAMS SHIPS IN US FLEET CONTINUE DECLINE AS TONNAGE RISES PRIVATE HOPPER DREDGE FLEET PROVES A-OK INOUYE SHIP BILL OFF THE SENATE BACK BURNER ALL PULLING FOR BEN MIGNANO TO GET MATE'S LICENSE CARTER OKS $227 BILLION OIL WINDFALL PROFITS TAX ACT NOTICE TO PARTICPANTS IN PMA PENSION PLAN WAACS GET V.A. BENEFITS: SEAMEN NEXT ON LIST RETIRING ON SIU PENSION MEANS SECURITY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! PASS OCEAN MINING NOW LIBERIA'S TOLBERT KILLED IN MILITARY COUP WATERMAN STEADILY MODERNIZING ITS FLEET WITH LASH SHIPS IF HURT ON A VESSEL, USPHS MUST STILL BE UTILIZED GREAT LAKES FITOUT '80 U.S. SHIPS VISIT RED CHINA: STILL NO BILATERAL PACT REPORT PROGRESS IN U.S. CHINA BILATERAL SHIPPING AGREEMENT AMERICA'S NATIONAL DEFENSE IS DEFUNCT WITHOUT ADEQUATE MERCHANT FLEET GREAT LAKES SEAFARERS ADVANCE AT HLS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1980 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 42, No. 4 1980 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/4941e896980892914db6c58f2b1a671c.pdf 31d6076e5692d5eac0413657b66cf4b1 PDF Text Text Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO APRIL 1981 VOL.43 NO. 4 V Maiden Vdyage 5,i;. •'- !• for Overseas Boston f'' •" •t . ' .1 •••, •, n"', Union Fights to SaveUSPHS page 5 In Norfolk liago 10 y . ,v,i ' suPPOi<rs U5PPS tr •& Congress Views Poet Loss M. pages f X* ' » f • i- , Great Lake^ Fitout'81 Pages 18-23 New Jobs for Boatmen on SHLSS Upgrading Jesse Gunstream pages 1f-15 page 4 �t"- "' Frank Droxak i RESPITE a very uncertain time for the maritime industry, we in the SIU are moving aggressively ahead and preparing for whatever turns the industry will take in the future. Much of the uncertainty in the industry can, be attributed to mixed signals coming from the new Administration. _ During his election campaign and then after he took office President Reagan stated numerous times his belief in the need for a strong American maritime industry. However, at the same time, the proposed Reagan budget calls fpr, severe cuts m crucial maritime programs, in particular, the construction differential subsidy program—a program key to survival of new shipbuilding in America. Frorn where we stand, you simply can't have it both ways. To maintain a viable U.S. flag merchant marine—at the very least at present levels—you simply cannot cut out or cut down government funding programs for the industry. As It is, much of the industry operates on a marginal basis l)etween profit and loss. A reduction in government support at this time—which is already compared to the . .. much too low "lu iiic support suupori our our foreign competitors receive from their governments—could be disastrous for the American maritime industry. Apparently, the government budget cutters don't know or don't care that the American flag merchant marine carries less than five percent of the nation's overall foreign commerce. This figure is a national disgrace. And when you look at this in regard to national defense, it s downright frightening, especiaUy when you consider that every major world power—with the exception of the United States—carries anywhere from 30 to 50 percent of their international trade. •r." '• - ' r Obviously, the answer to the U.S. maritime industry's probl is not to cut its sea-legs out from under it; Just the opposite. The government should be looking at wa make all segments of the maritime industry more competitive the foreigners, including state-owned, controlled fleets as weh' seriously embarking on a program aimed at establishing the U ? flag merchant fleet as a true military auxiliary to the Navy Of course, we in the SIU have no- intention of sitting around waiting for these things to be handed to us on'a silver platter W are working with industry and labor to develop a program t^ revitalize our industry. . ° We're first of all, fighting to keep government support programs at least at their present levels, as well as to protect pro-maritim laws already on the books, like the Jones Act. ^ We're working on a legislative program to secure a guaranteed share of exported American coal for American flag ships The Union is also very involved in trying to develop, through new tax structures, a more competitive climate to foster growth of an American flag passenger liner industry. In another area of extreme importance, we are pushing for new regulations to force the Coast Guard to be more responsive to the safety needs of those who make their livings at sea. In this regard we are fighting for the right to have input into all Coast Guard decisions involving manning levels, safety regulations, equipment and construction and design features. All of these issues, and many more, will be points of discussion at our Crews Conference in Piney Point April 20-26. Input and support from a strong cross-section of the membership for our programs is crucial to their success. The Conference will also serve to provide us with concise decisions concerning upcoming negotiations for our new deep-sea contract. I'm confident that we will come out of this Conference with achievable contract goals that will reflect both the needs and desires of the membership and the realities of our industry As it has always been for us, there are no easy answers, no easy solutions to our problems. The most important thing, though, is that we realize this, and we are doing the things that have to be done to guarantee that the future of Our Union and'our jobs is strong and secure. ^ George MeCarlney Ntrnied West Coast Vke PreMeut iSr the first timp The SIU J^r time in its in itc history has a vice president in charge of the West Coast. He's longtime Union official George McCartney. Brother McCartney, who was elected last year as SIU head­ quarters representative, was desig­ nated as West Coast vice president by SIU President Frank Drozak. His appointment was approved by the SIU Executive Board in Feb­ ruary. The establishment of the office of vice president in charge of the West Coast came about after the member­ ship approved Proposition #2 last t i' o •T& • J. t George McCartney lllaf Pubfish^mSly.°^ond S i 2 7 LOG / Apfi 1981 VPflr nn year on the ^111'or»-ii SIU's Official Ballot. for Election of 198 M984 Officers and Constitutional Amendments. There are four other vice presi­ dents on the Executive Board. They are in charge of: Contracts and Contract Enforcement; the Atlantic Coast; the Gulf Coast, and the Lakes and Inland Waters District. In recent years the SIU has become more and more involved in activities on the West Coast. This is largely due to the merger of the SIU and the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in 1978. Therefore it was felt that to best service members on the West Coast it was necessary to establish the office of West Coast vice president. Brother McCartney, who was born in 1931 in New York City, worked as a longshoreman- before going to sea. He helped to organize Cities Service and served as department delegate aboard most of the ships on which he sailed. McCartney shipped in all three departments but most often in the engine department. His last seagoing job was as an oiler aboard the SS Frames in 1960. He came ashore that year to work as patrolman in New York. - In the years to follow. Brother McCartney served the Union in many capacities: patrolman-dis­ patcher in Philadelphia; port agent in Wilmington, Calif.; and port agent in New York and Seattle before being elected last year as Headquarters representative. Active in community affairs, McCartney is a member of the Propeller Club, the Navy League, the Apostleship of the Sea, and the Irish, Italian, Israeli Society. He has also worked extensively with the National Maritime Council on both the East and West Coasts to pro­ mote trade and cargo for U.S.-flag ships. Brother McCartney lives in the San Francisco Area with his wife, Helga, and their two daughters, Annie and Heidi. Toledo Port Council Hosts Dinner MTD President annual dmner recently, and SIU and Exec. V V.P o° Men A "I®'"' right. Great Lakes Exec P nf featured speaker. Mel Peltry, right, emceed the affair. Jack MCD president of the Toledo Council, the dinner. The Toledo 2 Exec. V.P., left, was also oh hand for industry and political artionL '® active in all phases of the maritime political action in the port of Toledo and vicinity. Gulf, Lakes and Inla d W rooKiyn. N.Y. Vol. 43, No. 4, Apnl 1981. (ISSN #0160 2047)'"^ AFL^CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y �Congress Investigates Loss of SSPoef T HE surviving relatives of the 34 seamen lost at sea when the SS Poet disappeared without trace last October gathered solemnly in Washington, D.C on April 9, 1981 tb attend Congres­ sional hearings on the ship's loss. The families, all wearing blue ribbons in memory of their lost loved ones, listened intently, during the day-long hearings before the full House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ tee, chaired by Walter Jones (DN.C.). Every seat and every square inch of standing area in the SIU Presl^nt Frank Drozak. right, testifies before House hearings on the Poet » hearing room was filled as iviativM of the iost Poet crew iisten intentiy in background. NationaiiMEBA President Chairman Jones banged the Jesse Caihoon, left, also testified. gavel opening the proceedings at called, Jones' chief staff assistant for a complete Congressional 9:00 a.m. told the packed hearing how the investigation of the Ceast Guard ' Jones expressed his deep Sym­ Poet's owner's failed to notify the pathy to the family members in Coast Guard for ten days that the and its activities for the purpose of developing new regulations to attendance as he recalled the ship had been incommunicado. protect those who make their tragic fate of the Poet. He then stated that it took the living at sea.(.A text of President The vessel left Philadelphia on Coast Guard another five days of October 24, 1981 in the early delays before beginning the Drozak's testimony is reprinted on this page.) morning. Six hours later, one of' search. Drozak also attacked the the deck officers called his wife CoastGuard's lax attitude toward through the marine operator. . The Coast Guard's actions inspections, and he affirmed that The vessel was never heard from during the Poet's incident be­ the vast majority of Coast Guard again, and no trace was ever came the focal point of the hearings. It became painfully inspectors are not qualified for found of her. their jobs. A total of 34 men lost their apparent during the hearings that President Drozak also main­ the Coast Guard's methods of lives; 24 of them SIIJ members. tained that the Coast Guard's Jones said that the purpose of tracking vessels and following up the hearings was "not for blood­ on suspected problems is totally practice of determining manning letting," but "to determine what inadequate for safety of life at scales only in relation to naviga­ tion of the vessel at sea, with no happened to the SS Poet one sea. regard to onboard maintenance, morning last October when it Drozak Testifies is a hazard to shipboard safety. began its final journey." SIU President Frank Drozak, Drozak affirmed that maritime Before the first witness was testified at the hearing. He called labor must be allowed to have •fVil ^ '-"u. input in Coast Guard decisions concerning manning, equipment, safety regulations and construc­ tion and design features. Jesse Caihoon, president of MEBA District 1, which repre­ sented the engineers on the Poet, also testified to the Coast Guard's "ineptitude." Caihoon, referring to the " Coast Guard's five-day delay before searching for the vessel, stated bluntly^ "men and equip­ ment were in place—but deci­ sions were not made with dis­ patch." Rear AdmiralsT Henry H. Bell, USCG chief of merchant marine safety, and John D. Costello, USCG chief of marine opera­ tions, testified during the morn­ ing session. They defended their actions during the Poet tragedy. The two Admirals did not see fit to attend the afternoon session of the hearings, which brought the ire of Rep. Thomas Foglietla (D-Pa.), who angrily called for the record to reflect the absence of Coast Guard spokesmen.. The owner, who was subpoenaed to appear, escaped criticism by being conveniently out of the country. The ship's owner failed to report the vessel missing for ten days. The findings of the hearings were inconclusive. However, for the families of the lost Poet crew, the hearings showed that the loss of their loved ones hopefully will not be in vain. > f' iTi-- ifih I i" ' i'n I t '. i T HE Seafarers Interna­ tional Union is the certified collective bargaining representa­ tive of the unlicensed seafarers who man many of the merchant vessels sailing under the U.S. flag. Under labor law, the SIU has the obligation not only to . bargain for safe working condi­ tions aboard the vessel but^so to see that they exist. The SIU is also a joint operator of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, which trains unlicensed seafarers. These personnel should be trained in safe working procedures. We^believe that changes need to be made by the various parties and agencies responsible for ship safety, including better inspec-tion and certification procedures and improved search and rescue operations. First, Coast Guard inspectors are not properly trained. The average Coast Guard inspector does not grasp the fundamental differences between operating a U.S. Coast Guard vessel and a U.S. merchant vessel. Those passing on the sea­ worthiness of a merchant vessel should be experienced and trained in areas of naval architec­ ture, shipfitting, machinery, welding, pipe fitting, construc­ tion and design, and most im­ portantly, sailing and operating a merchant vessel. Coast Guard inspectors usually do not have expertise in these areas. Inspections are made bPth by the Coast Guard and the Ameri­ can Bureau of Shipping, which is responsible for seeing that mer­ chant vessels are properly classified. Yet both inspections are usually superficial. If equipment works, it passes. If equipment were dismantled and stripped. particularly in the engine room, breakdowns following inspection might be avoided. Rust and corrosion could be observed if certain sheathing were removed. Gauging should be performed more frequently, Inspectors from both services generally fail to carry with them a complete record of outstanding violations, thus they are unable to check whether these violations have been corrected. In addition, both services grant to shipping companies waivers or extensions on certain repairs, yet they rarely follow up to see that repairs are completed. HE National Cargo Bureau ]is responsible for seeing that cargo is properly loaded and stowed aboard a vessel. In the case of the SS POET, the cargo T inspector was not present each time a hatch was loaded and closed, yet he certified that the grain was properly loaded, The Bureau claims it does not have sufficient manpower to watch the entire loading operation. In addition, various inspectors supervised the POET's loading at different times, making uniform inspection jmpossible. We know that the POET left port with the bow more than two feet lower than the stem, a condition which should have been corrected, as the National Cargo Bureau agreed. Still, the bureau certified the ship as properly loaded, Housekeeping practices aboard the SS POET were poor, Repairs were made only when an inspection . was about to be conducted, but not routinely throughout the year. Just before a Coast Guard' inspection in March 1980, the ship was put into lai r!i it I : f/ IH. r:i- • ¥ 'V'k •• f/' *i •m-i ' /r- Coniinued on Page 29 April 198- / LOG / 3 "t J, /0 Dmxak Attacks Coast Guard at Poet Hearings Following Is the lestlmony submitted by SIU Presldeht Frank Drozak before the full House MerchaiU Marine and Fisheries Committee, InresOgatlng the disappear­ ance of the SS Poet with the loss of 34 Ikes. , •I : I J �First Bosun Recert Class of '81 Graduates gram has been one of the most successful educational efforts the SlU has ever conducted. The pro­ gram, which has been In effect for eight years, has resulted In Improved leadership on SlU ships with fewer beefs, smoother payoffs and better relations among all departments on The first class of the Bosun Recertiflcatlon Program for 1981 graduated at the April membership meeting In Headquarters after parti­ cipating in the two month program. A total of 12 Seafarers took part in this Bosun class. The Bosun Recertiflcatlon Pro­ V-. the vessels. The 12 Seafarers who participated In this class proved throughout the program that they are ready and able to carry out the duties and responsi­ bilities as bosun In the best tradi­ tions of the SlU. We wish them luck. The 12 who took part In this class are: Kenneth Marston, Robert Dillon, Anthony Maben, ChristorsD. Fiorous, Howard Knox, Johri Wilson, William Cooper, John Crews, John Kane, Frank J. Smith, Manuel Sllva and Vincent Vanzaneila. a he a( UJ Howard Knox Manuel Slhra John WUaon Anthony Maben mm. ..mi%mi Robert U. Dillon 'M". .? ,' - f. .M '*: - .' ••S'- •f .V *i" «" ' • .1''' I. •¥ • ' William Cooper Christore D. Fiorous Vincent Vanzanella John Kane Kenneth Marston 750 Honor John Fay at Philly Affair ii " •"f-'. 7 i John Crewe Frank J. Smith had been the Union's port Agent in Philadelphia. For 16 years he was also secretary-treasurer of the Maritime Port Coundl of the Delaware Valley and Vicinity. The Council honored him at the dinner for his outstanding labor work in the Philadelphia area. Besides the model of a ship's wheel presented to him by the At a dinner attended by 750 people, SIU official John Fay was honored last month in Philadelphia by the Maritime Port Council of the Delaware Valley and Vicinity. John Fay, who was recently elected as SIU Headquarters repre­ sentative, came to New York last year to serve as assistant secretajytreasurer. Since 1964, Brother Fay Council, Fay received a plaque from tion of the Maritime Port councils the United Food and Commercial throughout the country. Workers; a hand carved tugboat from SIU Boatmen, and a plaque . Brother Fay, who was bom in from the Philadelphia AFL-CIO on Boston and joined the Union there, which he had been an Executive also serves the SIUNA as a rep to the International Transport Federa­ Board member. The wheel was presented by SIU tion and the International Maritime President Frank Drozak who is also Consultative Organization. Further, president of the eight million Fay is Atlantic Coast area director member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades of the United Industrial Workers, an Department, the parent organiza­ affiliate of the SIU. Christen New Higman Boat lU-contracted Higman Tow­ ing christened their beauti­ ful new 850 hp towboat, the Jesse B. Gunstream. Jr. on April 4, 1981, in Orange, Texas. The new boat means new Jobs for SIU Boatmen in this area. And for the SIU, it means another brand new modern addition to our expanding Gulf Coast and Western Rivers fleet of tugs and towboats. Cracking the traditional bottle of champagne on the new boat's starboard rail was Mrs. Jane Gunstream, as a crowd of wellwishers cheered her on. Attending the ceremony for the SIU were SIU Vice President S rt ' U .. ;| # f » %• At a banquet in his honor hefd in Philadelphia. SIU Headquarterers Representative John Fay (right) receives a model of ship's wheel from SIU Mid Maritime Trades Department President Frank Drozak. At left is William Durfcin, president of the Maritime Port Council of Delaware Valley and Vicinity. Joe Sacco, and SIU Port Arthur agent Don Anderson. Also, the new crew of the Jesse Gunstream were on hand for the festivities. The boat was built at Crumpler's Shipyard in Bridge City, Texas. She measures 65 ft. by 24 ft., and is powered by a tough, hard working Caterpillar diesel. The new boat will operate on the Intercoastal Canal, pushing a couple of brand new oil barges from Brownsville, Texas to sites on the Mississippi. The Gunstream christening is another indication of the SlUs expanding jurisdiction in the Gulf, especially in Texas. 4 / LOG / April 1981 4^, •J qi m fe( 201 �SlU Rallies to Save USPHS From Ax A cross-section of labor and community groups has joined the SIU in a multipronged protest against the Reagan Administration's plan to scrap the USPHS health care system as part of its national austerity plan. Through a series of demonstra­ tions, testimony presented before Congressional field hearings and a blitz of letters sent to key members of the House, Senate and the Administration, the Union has presented a strong case for the continuation of USPHS. The SIU's message, echoed in hearing rooms and on picketlines across the country, is that USPHS has been providing topquality, priority medical care to merchant seamen and other federal beneficiaries for almost 200 years. Congress create the USPHS system in 1798 to provide the nation's merchant seamen with the special medical care they needed to perform the commer­ cial and military auxiliary role of the merchant marine. That need is as great today as it was 200 years ago. House Hearings That was the thrust of the testimony delivered by SIU reps at Congressional field hearings held by the House Merchant marine Subcomittee in four cities over the past two months. Testi­ fying for the SIU at these hear­ ings were SIU representative Jack Caffey (who testified in Staten Island, N.Y.), George Costango <in Baltimore), Pat Pillsworth (in St. Louis) and Mark Trepp (in Cleveland.) In letters addressed to Health & Human Services Secretary Richard Schweiker and to the chairman and members of several House and Senate committees. SIU President Frank Drozak issued a reminder that the Ad­ ministration's plan to dismantle USPHS "is in direct opposition to the historically expressed intent of Congress to maintain an available, accessible, and effec­ tive health care delivery for U.S. merchant seamen." USPHS "plays an important role," Drozak continued, "in the provision of health care to not only American seamen but also the U.S. Coast Guard, Dept. of Defense beneficiaries. Federal employees and to many of this nation's medically indigent—at costs far below sector costs." A similar concern was voiced in a March 23 editorial in the Baltimore Sun. "If President Reagan succeeds in closing down Public Health Service hospitals and... clinics... it will not Only be the sailors who will feel the impact. In Baltimore," the edi­ torial continued, "the U.S. Public Health Service... has enlarged its scope far beyond its original purpose and now serves a broad segment of the Baltimore com­ munity." Residents of the Baltimore community in which the USPHS hospital is located joined scores of sign-bearing Seafarers there this month in a demonstration protesting the planned closing of the hospitals. A similar demon­ stration, organized by the SIU, was held at the USPHS hospital in Staten Island, N.Y., the largest of the eight remaining PHS hospitals. But this is just the beginning! The SIU's concerted efforts to keep the eight USPHS hospitals and 27 clinics open will continue until the Administration aban­ dons its attempts to deprive the nation's merchant seamen of the "available, accessible and effec­ tive" health care USPHS has been providing for 200 years. Seafarers and community residents staged a demonstration In front of the USPHS Hospital In Baltimore to keep the hospital open. i Hundreds of people participated In the demonstration held at the Staten Island USPHS hospital to deliver a single message—"Don't scuttle our hospltall" Rep. Mario Blaggi (D-N.Y.) chaired field hearings on USPHS which were held In Staten Island last month. SIU Baltimore Agent George Costango told a Congressional field hearing In Baltimore that USPHS hospitals and clinics provide top-quality medical care to seamen, other federal beneficiaries and community residents. Presenting the Union's position on the Importance of the USPHS health care network to U.S. seamen at Congressional Held hearings In Staten Island, N.Y. are N.Y. Port Agent Jack Caffey (right) and SIU legislative representative Frank Pecquex. April 198" ...i .-a LOG 5 • ':I •: I'• r/ si �to Receive This Honor Posthumously 81 AOTOS AwanI to Paul Hail - '"T HE United Seamen's Service M. will dedicate their presti­ gious 1981 AOTOS award to the memory of the late Paul Hallj president of the SIU until his untimely death last year. He is the first to receive this award posthumously. The AOTOS award is the maritime industry's highest ac­ colade. It will be accepted by Hall's widow Rose, and by Frank Drozak, the man who succeeded Hall as SIU President. The selection was announced by Lane Kirkland, president of the AFL-CIO. Kirkland, a form­ er member of the merchant marine, will serve as Chairman of the AOTOS dinner, which will be held in New York on September 25. Hall is the 12th person to receive this award. Past winners include Joseph Lykes, chairman of the Lykes Brothers Steamship Corporation, who was instru­ mental in reopening the Ameri­ can flag steamship trade with China; and Senator Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), sponsor of the Ocean Shipping Act of 1981. Hall has been dubbed the "Father of the Modern Merchant Marine" for the contributions he made to the development of the maritime industry. Along with.a small cadre of followers, including Bull Shep­ herd, Lindsey Williams and Rose Siegel, he masterminded one organizing victory after another. He turned the SIU from a small, bedraggled group of discon­ tented sailors, into a potent force in national politics. In the 1950's he fought corrup­ tion on the New York docks. Despite tremendous opposition, he integrated the maritime in­ dustry. During the 1960's he helped fashion an effective political presence in Washington. He turned the Maritime Trades Department from a paper tiger into an organization representing some 8.5 million workers. He has been credited with securing passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, one of the landmark pieces of maritime legislation. Through tireless dedication and backbreaking work he nur­ tured the opening and develop­ ment of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, which has since become the finest maritime training school in the country. Thousands of SIU members have been able to upgrade their skills. routinely conversed with cabinet members, every old-timer was his brother and every trainee his son. Despite his many honors and accomplishments, Paul Hall was basically a shy man. He disliked large affairs. His favorite form of entertainment was to go out to dinner with his wife Rose. He preferred quiet conversation to loud parties; elegant dining to conspicuous possessions; history books on the Civil War to anything else. Any person who met him could thereby making the SIU more expect.a cordial reception. More competitive in securing new jobs. often than not, he was able to The Harry Lundeberg School bring out something special in the of Seamanship reflected Paul people that he met, and this Hall's deep humanitarianism. perhaps is the measure of his Thousands of young people from greatness. He reacted to every deprived backgrounds have person as if that person had found employment and a chance something valuable to offer him. for a better life because of It is the rare man who can do programs devised and imple­ that, the exceptional human mented by Paul JHall at the being who is able to grasp that no.HLSS. one man or woman understands Paul Hall's whole career was it all, that even the humblest aimed at imbuing seamen with a creature can teach you the most sense of their own worth. When profound lesson. he joined the merchant marine, The United Seaman's Service, seamen became part of his blood­ which is responsible for handing line. Even after he became one of out the AOTOS award, has made the most powerful and respected a fine choice, one which does labor leaders in the country, honor to it and the maritime when he met with Presidents and industry. I/.S. Must Save Construction Subsidies I / / N a vigorous attack on the Ad­ ministration's proposal to ax funding for crucial maritime pro­ grams, SIU President Frank Drozak called on the House Mer­ chant Marine *& Fisheries Com­ mittee to "firmly reassert this na­ tion's commitment to revitalize the U.S. merchant fleet." Drozak's written statement was submitted to the Committee on March 25, during delibera­ tions on H.R. 2526, the bill to authorize funding for maritime programs for fiscal year 1982. In it, the SIU President came dowif especially hard on the Adminis­ tration's proposal to eliminate $107 million in new funding for the important construction dif­ ferential subsidy (CDS) pro­ gram. CDS, Drozak said, "is the only U.S. program which provides for the construction of U.S.-flag ships in U.S. shipyards to carry U.S. trade. To eliminate the CDS program at this time," Drozak warned, "will signal to the maritime countries of the world that the United States is no longer committed to preserving its own merchant fleet." 6 / LOG / April! 981 Eliminating "the only U.S. would serve a dual purpose. clude adequate consideration of program to promote commercial "Navy personnel would be free to the U.S. flag fleet "in all pro­ ship construction," Drozak man combat vessels and the mer­ grams now being developed to added, "will undermine our pol­ chant marine would be well prac­ promote the export of American icy of revitalizing our defense ticed in serving as a true military coal to foreign purchasers;" capability and readiness." auxiliary;" • reduction of government Drozak assured the House regulation. "Unnecessary regula­ • bilateral agreements with Committee, chaired by Rep. tion must be stripped away so our trading partners which would Walter Jones (D-N.C.) that "the that American shipbuilders and "strengthen the merchant marine SIU supports President Reagan operators can compete effec­ yet cost the taxpayer nothing;" in his attempt to bolster our na­ tively with those of other nations, tion's economy." • revitalization of the U.S.- where similar regulations do not The Union also supports Presi­ flag dry-bulk fleet which must in­ exist." dent Reagan's "efforts to strengthen our nation's defense structure," Drozak said. But Robert F. Bonitati, former direc­ Assistant to Senator Baker in strengthening our defense capa­ tor of public affairs for the Airline 1966-67. bility, he added, "must include Pilots Union, has been named the merchant marine." special assistant to President Rea­ Towards this end, SIU Presi­ gan for Public Liaison for Labor. dent Drozak outlined a series of SIU President Frank Drozak actions to the Committee which praised the appointment, saying that "would benefit the U.S. flag fleet he is looking forward to working without using federal dollars." with Mr. Bonitati on issues of im­ The proposed actions, which portance to labor, in particular parallel the goals of the five-point maritime labor. Bonitati was assistant to the maritime program Drozak Director of the Office of Manage­ drafted recently, includes: • transferring certain water ment and Budget in 1973-74, and transportation functions now Associate Director of the Cost of performed by the U.S. Navy to Living Council in 1973-74. He served as Campaign Director for the merchant marine. This ar­ Senator Howard Baker (R-Tenn.) in rangement, Drozak testified. 1966 arid 1972 and as Executive Robert Bonitati Reagan Names Labor Liaison �• , -'i^" v--"-v)yn: •• • .• -J- J^->- .'V -• • " if V 'M: ' i •• ' '¥,• .yAli 'yy •$ • • ''y y vTk, ,• f;' • ' '.K . •: Y. • '^:rn I ' AB Arthur Harrington caught In a pensive pose aboard the Overseas Boston at the end of January. •f y' QMED Jim Flynn thumbs through the pages of (what else?) the Xog. •A-.: Standing In the Overseas Boston's gleaming new galley is Chief Cook Ed Singleton. f-Arll .iAll 1^'; •: steward/baker aboard the Overseas You'd never know it to look at her. but Maritime Overseas' big, beairtiful Overseas Boston is a lady with a shady past. When she was bought by the SlU-contracted company in late 1979, the tanker then named the Sea Tiger, bore no resemblance to the ship she is today. She was nothing but a hulk," said a Maritime Overseas spokesman about the Sea Tiger. Extensive repairs, made at a Quincy, Mass., shipyard over a period of 14 months changed all that. Early in 1981, the vessel was re-christened the Overseas Boston' and crewed by Seafarers. / / The Overseas Boston will be operating in the Alaskan oil trade, making the same run as the company's Overseas Juneau, between Valdez and a PIP Terminal in Puerto Armuelle, Panama. In fact, as this issue of the Log went to press, the Overseas Boston had just arrived in Valdez and was en-route on her first run to Panama. Shes 855 feet long, with a beam of 133 feet and she weighs in at 121 000 dwt. And, as she begins her new life, the SlU-crewed Overseas Boston is a proud addition to the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. •'•y-y.:A« • ; I.:-]:' i - • f , • -'"y'.' 'i • V iAfS f V -J .A m''s—• •• TO.:; y- i.y- A i U y*" I .^1 ml i t- Ij•si AB A. Perry (left) and OS Manuel Camara relax aboard the Overseas Boston before the ship started on her first run to Valdez. AB John Aversa (left) and Bosun Pablo Barrlll. April 1981 / LOG / 7 . ^ •y.i ^ . • - 'f . -J-" t -- ,,p -..i-...--,-; . 4^:- ...i . - 'i -j'., �SIC/ Supports UNCT/KD Bilateral Code H " 'ei4- gium and Australia. Opposing the Code at the time were the U.S., the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the four Scan­ dinavian countries. For the Code to take effect, a minimum of 24 nations repre­ senting at least 25 percent of the world's liner cargoes must ratify it. At present, 48 countries repre­ senting 18.7 percent of the world's liner trade-have done so. If is anticipated that the Code The AFL-CIO Maritime will become operative later this Trades Department, of which the year. The European Economic SIUNA is a member, pas.sed a resolution in February encourag­ Community conceded to allow its ing the Reagan Administration members to ^oin with reserva­ tions. Japan has also indicated it to support the Code. Early this month SIU Presi­ will ratify the Code wjthip the near future. The United States dent Frank Drozak submitted testimony to the House Subcom­ has not indicated that it will take mittee on Merchant Marine, any action. The SIU believes that this which is hblding hearings on the "non-position" could be dis­ UNCTAD Code. astrous for U.S. liner operations. In his testimony, Drozak reported that the SIU believes As Drozak noted "the inevitabil­ "that the UNCTAD Code is the ity of the Code's operation be­ best rnethod now available to tween the United States' major promote and stabilize the partici­ trading partners threatens t© sub­ pation of U.S. shipping lines in stantially reduce" this country's share of worldwide liner trade. America's foreign commerce." Right now, although U.S.-flag Basically, the UNCTAD Code stipulates that up to 40 percent of vessels carry a mere five percent cargo should be handled by each of the country's total foreign trader with the remaining 20 commerce, American-flag ships fare somewhat better in the liner percent going to cross-traders. trades. A final text of the Code was Even in this area though, there adopted in 1974; 72 votes for has been a downward trend. In adoption were cast by the devel­ 1950, the U.S. provided 46.3 per­ oping countries, the Soviet bloc, cent of the liner service for Amer­ China, France, Germany, Bel­ ican foreign trade. By 1978, this The SIU believes that a worldwide code for liner conferences developed by the United Nations should be ap­ proved by this country. For some time now, the Union has supported adoption of the codfe whose title is the United Na­ tions Conference on Trade and Development's Code of Conduct for Liner Conferences, better known as the UNCTAD Code. • had been reduced to 28.6 percent. The core of U.S. opposition to the Code lies in America's free trade policy. The State Depart­ ment believes that the Code es­ tablishes an anti-competitive situation through its endorse­ ment of the closed conference system. The U.3- operates an open conference system which permits liners to enter and leave at will. President Drozak reported that "we can anticipate that ship­ ping which is diverted from other conferences under UNCTAD will enter the trades of the United States, further depressing the market for U.S. vessels." ^^The SIU feels that the current U.S. approach to the Code is totally inadequate. Although there are certain legal and pro­ cedural conflicts in the accept­ ance of the Code, the Union be­ lieves the alternatives present many more problems. In the test­ imony he submitted, Drozak pointed out that "to take no ac­ tion is to ensure a diminished role for the United States in the liner trade." siuiM', meet th«®^ Monclass^?'^,naPsW- Vmation yvutoma" Augu®' \ut AFL-CIO Opposed to Youth Subminimum Wage WASHINGTON, D.C.—AFLCIO President Lane Kirkland has called on Congress to reject a pro­ posed subminimum youth wage. Kirkland and other union wit­ nesses during two days of Senate hearings sharply challenged the claims of sponsors of assorted "youth opportunity" bills that lowering the wage floor is the answer to teenage unemployment. Teenage unemployment is too high, but so is unemployment generally, Kirkland reminded mem­ bers of the Senate Labor subcom­ mittee. Adults made up 6 million of the 7.8 million persons seeking jobs last month, he noted. And of the 5 million persons, mostly women and minorities, who work for the mini­ mum wage, 70 percent are adults. DOES CONGRESS really want to encourage employers to substi­ tute teenagers for adults in the lowskill jobs at the bottom of the wage ladder, Kirkland asked. He reminded the Senate panel that more than half a million young people are already being paid less than the $3.35 an hour minimum wage under student and learner 8 / LOG / April 1981 V:*:, ,* ' i • W/' M '^ • 'I'l ' I'i W More Jobs are rteeded to put teenagers to work, "not a 'super low waqe' oool of exploitable young workers," AFL-CIO President L^^ne Kirkland Ud in opposing a youth subminimum wage. Kirkland (center) testified before a Senate Labor and Human Resources subcommittee He was accompanied by the Federation's legislative director Rav Hpn/cnn (left), and Director of Research Rudy Oswald (right) ^ exemptions allowed by the Labor Dept. Further, employers who hire disadvantaged youths are currently entitled to generous tax credits, up to $1.50 an hour for each such employee. If lowering wages created addi­ tional jobs, Kirkland said in reply to a question, there should have been no unemployment in the depths of the Great Depression, when there was no minimum wage law and employers cut pay. Youth unemployment.should be countered by targeted programs coordinating training with place­ ment in jobs "that have a future," he said. That's what the AFL-CIO has been trying to do through its Human Resources Development Institute and various budget-threatened out­ reach programs, Kirkland added. And labor's proposals for reindusr trialization would enlarge private sector job opportunities for workers of all ages, he pointed out. KIRKLAND URGED Congress to index the minimum wage so it remains a meaningful floor and so that full-time workers will not have to rely on public assistance to subsidize inadequate pay. Labor views the employer cam­ paign for a subminimum wage as part of an attack on the entire concept of a minimum wage law, Kirkland testified. It is "in the interests of society," he told a questioner, that the minimum wage be set above the level of exploitation and that its "real value" be maintained against inflation. �••• •• --r •', ••• •• • •' --iwy ' •' • .' '"••-•• y.*» 1li.|-|i ».i.., i ••. irt ''iriii |-'i '. , ;; •-r2'' I I I I I I . i' A Sr.it.rri i'v rnu'i n.it !• iii.il I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I J I I I I I I niiiii lit Noitli AnKi''.i,i. Al-l.f. It' Washington Report ^ ,4^:' Spring has arrived in the nation's capital,' and nobody seems to have noticed. Congressmen hotly debate the minute details of the 1982 Budget, while events in Poland and El Salvador slide to their unknown conclusions. For a second, everyone's attention was captured by an unsuccessful-attempt on Ronald Reagan's life, which at first seemed like a cruel and bizarre replay of events that occurred so long ago in 1963. But thankfully, the nation did not have to relive another Presidential assassination, and the Congressmen and El Salvador guerillas were free to go back to their respective wars, undisturbed. Issues, people and even industries have a way of getting lost in times like these. The union is in Washington to make sure that whatever happens, American seamen will not go unrepresented. Port Improvement Rep. Walter Jones(D-N;C.), chairman of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee, urged Congress to recognize the importance of modernizing U.S. ports. He stressed that inadequate port facilities have hindered the development of a strong coal exporting industry. According to Jones, "ships have been waiting off our coasts for up to 40 days at a cost of perhaps $10,000 a day because our port facilities can not handle the hew volume of coal." W'^.ile many energy starved countries desire our coal, they are unwilling to put up with conditions at American ports. In a similar move, Barbara Mikulski (DMd.) introduced H.R. 2412, the Customs Revenue Sharing Act ofl981. If enacted, the bill would require that 1% of all customs revenues tyould be used to renovate, expand arid construct customs facilities at the ports where monies are collected. April 1981 ,1 U.S. Shiplmilding Aids Economy I I I I I . .rv H.rjyviuiis^s Herb Brand Urges Action on M.M. According to a study that was prepared by H. C. Chung,- professor of economics at the 'University of Bridgeport, every $1 spent in American shipyards generates $4.70 worth of business in other industries throughout the economy. Speaking at a major conference devoted to solving the problems of this country's merchant, marine. Herb Brand, chairman of the board of the Transportation Institute, urged the United States to move quickly to save what little remains of the maritime industry. The study, which was commissioned by According to Brand, the United States the Maritime Administration, updates an government, should seriously consider earlier one conducted by the government. taking the following steps: Both studies point out the effectiveness of • opening negotiations for bilateral trade the Construction Differential Subsidy agreements between the United States and (CDS) program. According to Professor . Chung, the CDS program has helped to ease- its trading partners • reserving an equitable share of Amerihigh unemployment rates in economically . can foreign trade for U.S. flag operators deprived areas. • transferring certain siipport and auxili­ Funding for the Construction Differential ary functions from the Navy and the Subsidy program was severely reduced in Military Sealift Command "directly" to thethe first draft of President Reagan's 1982 private sector Budget. Industry figures oppose such" a • implementing all existing cargo prefer­ drastic cut, and hope to persuade the House ence laws ' of Representatives to have the money Mr. Brand's speech was delivered at the reinstated. Center for the Study of the American Experience; Annenberg School of Com­ munications, University of Southern Cali-fqrnia. .i "•% I • I- ul • t '• il •4i- NMC Endorses Ocean Ship^ngAct Support continues to build for S. 125, the Ocean Shipping Act of 1981, which seeks to reform the sometimes irrational and always confusing network of Federal maritime regulations. The National Maritime Council, a coalition of shipping companies and maritime labor organizations whose pur­ pose it is to promote the American merchant marine, recently endorsed S. 125. The SIU, a member of the Council, has already done so. S. 125 is substantially similar to a bill that was introduced in the last session pf Congress. Daniel Inoiiye, the hard-workingand well-respected Senator from Hawaii, introduced both measures. SPAD is the SIU*s political fund and our political arm in Washington, D.C. The SIU ashs for and accepts voluntai^ contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who have shown a pro-maritime or .pro-labor records SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on thie vital maritime issues in the Congress. These are-issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and Job security of all SIU mem­ bers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. * The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the EEC in Washh^on, D.C. I I I Ailinini-ti.iiui,' '.nKl' US-China Trade Five American flag companies have filed a petition with the Federal Maritime Commj^ssion which, if approved, would give them the right to establish, a rate agreement covering the trade between the United States and the -People's Republic of China. The five American flag companies petitioning the Federal Maritime Commis­ sion are American President Lines, Lykes Brothers Steamship Company, Sealand, Unitetf States Lines and Waterman Steam­ ship Corporation. . . The rate agreement would be the first of its kind for the United States, It woqld establish separate "flag groups", which would allow American flag companies to address trade problems and ratemaking activities on a* national flag basis'. The attorney representing the -five companies, Robert Peavy, emphasized that the agreement would complement the. bilateral maritime agreement signed'by US and Chinese officials last September 17. Under the term's of the U.S.-China • bilateraJ trade agreement, national flag vessels t)f the two countries will each carry one-third of the total trade; with the other open to third-flag vessels. • 'The proposed new rate agreement is designed to encourage cooperation among vessel' operating carriers and other entities involved in the US-China trade. It will have the same scope as a conference. I P f Jf V11 S'. I I I I I I v T.r Ji. ^ 'v ^ ApnJ 198' / LOG / 9 fi .1 �Lookmg over the day's work schedule are Lynnhaven One captains Alien Ross, left, and Tom Hardy. Here are Captains David Owens and Butch Parkenson of the Lynnhaven Margaret Slu Organizes new norroiH Launch seruice T HE SlU recently organized Lynnhaven Services, a launch service operating in the Norfolk, Virginia area. The company is the first of its kind contracted to the SlU and repre­ sents a milestone for tradeunionism in the "right-to-work" state of Virginia. Lynnhaven began modestly in September 1980 with only one boat and four employees. Since that time they have expanded to seven launch boats, one tug and one 17,000 barrel water barge and SlU crews of over 40 em­ ployees, including 21 captains. By the summer of 1981 the company expects to have between 80 and 100 employees manning n/ne launches and three tugs, as well as an additional water barge and two bunker barges. This is certainly something for SlU members in Norfolk to look forward to. What Lynnhaven actually does is provide service to the many coal carrying ships which are anchored in the bay outside of Norfolk. Ata givbn moment there can be as many as 180 ships awaiting a berth at the port's coal loadingjacilities. Due to the increased-world demand for coal and the shortage of properV loading docks, vessels may wait as jong as 90 days to get a berth. This is where Lynnhaven comes on the scene. The launches take crewmembers who wish to go ashore at either Cape Charles or Norfolk to and from their destinations. They also provide laundry service and bring stores from the mainland to the waiting vessels. In addition, the tug and water barge carry fresh water to vessels which cannot supply their own, obviously a very important service considering the amount of time some of these ships are away from port. Port Captain Bob Linkous pointed out that Lynnhaven can service the coal carriers swiftly and more efficiently than anyone else in the area. Two of the boats, the Thunderstar and the Marga- The Lynnhaven One is one of the boats operated by the SlU's newlv oraani»H launch sereica In Nortolk harbor. Along wifh Port CaWn Bob LiSa feH arc 2-ewmembers, from the left Darwin Faulkner, engineer: Hob Claud ickh'an^ jf- 10 / LOG / Appu:98l , g|. tjV'w TTTcrari#-- # '^trr,r T-TS " A I - x; • 49 ret are capable of loading up to 25 gross tons of cargo on their decks while carrying 49 passeng­ ers each, as Captain Linkous says, "quite a payload." The two vessels can also maintain a speed of 24 knots. Not bad. Lynnhaven's fleet also boasts three vessels of 45 feet in length which are capable of 20 knots .. . ' ^ : -7. of carrying60 gross tonson deck and and the 28 foOt Lynnhaven II which motors at 25 knots. All this spe0d comes in handy when you're servicing as many as 55 ships per day in a bay area as large .as Norfolk's. Speed, service and a fine crew supplied by the SlU should keep Lynnhaven Services on a steady course for many years to come. Dava "Qoraeeiee..." • owano, ti.c norroiK patrolman pairuiman D?v?"ScraDW'"/"®' the uiew crew meeis meets wnn with siu SlU Norfolk wave ocrapiron Jones, second from rfnht cii i IOH araAlfoLoSir oin"®®' .®®^o"drfght. SlU crewmembers. <from the left are: engineer Georoi. Ta ®"9'"®®[; W®"®" Merritt, relief captain; Randy Rayford, chief Sr.? captain ^®""®''' deckhand/tankerman; 'Scraplron, ' and Clarence Mosley. �' > , "•> 'y p--- HARRY LGNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP y* y y/ y/ i ^Wsssssste Piney Point Maryland s 'H?.!?®^'!?®®*®'' Course Provides Wide Range of Wheelhouse Skills EAFARING skills are be­ Candidates for this course must coming more technical as hold a valid Coast Guard en­ shipboard automation and navi­ dorsement as Able Seaman—Un­ gating techniques advance. limited, Any Waters. Training and upgrading are be­ During the course of instruc­ coming more necessary to insure tion, students learn the practical the job security of the unlicensed use of the magnetic and gyrp Seafarers who sail the high tech­ compasses; rules of the road; nology ships of the U.S. mer­ basic chart work; firefightingand chant marine. emergency procedures; interna­ To keep pace with advances in tional codes and signals; aids to Job skill requirements, the, SIU navigation—including instruc­ provides job training at the Sea­ tion in radar, loran, fathometers farers Harry Lundeberg School and RDF. of Seamanship in Piney Point; Students will -also become Md. familiar with bridge publications One such course is the four- and instruments, and will attain a week Quartermaster program. working knowledge of weather. tides and currents. Also included in the course will be a review of deck seamanship. Two more V. courses are scheduled this year: one beginning June 19, and an­ other beginning Sept. 11. Seafarer George Halland, left, tackles a problem on the radar scope simulator under the guidance of SHLSS instructor Abe Easter. :• f - -I Seafarers Edward Gontha, left, and Benjamin Bess, center, learn the techniques of course plotting under the expert tutelage of SHLSS deck instructor Abe Easter. S Graduates of the March 1981 Quartermaster class posed for their gradua­ tion photo with their instructor. Kneeling from left are George Halland Benjamm Bess, Mahood Said and Lenny Pellettier. Standing from left are Mohamed Remli, Edward Gontha,vZaine Basir, Ronald Wolf, and SHLSS ; Deck Instructor Abe Easter. Seafarer Williams Achieves GEO Dipioma CD EAFARER David Williams achieved one of his major goals last month when he com­ pleted studies at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship, and passed the Mary­ land State High School Equiva­ lency examination. Williams, •who dropped out in the 12th grade four years ago, is now a high school graduate. Brother Williams sails as Assistant Cook and ships out of the Port of New York. Why did he come to the Lundeberg School to get his high school diploma? He said: "1 felt that a diploma was very important to me in getting ahead in my chosen career, and as a Sea­ farer, I felt at home at the Sea­ farers School." *' ^ This wasn't Williams first visit . .1 , . ^ to the school. On earlier attend­ ances at SHLSS, Seafarer Williarns earned endorsements in Lifeboat, Firefighting, Tankerman, Third Cook and Assistant . Cook. The main thing about SHLSS that keeps him coming back is that the teachers "are helpful and encourage us to learn." It was dif­ ferent from his experiences in the public schools of Washington, D.C.~where he grew up. "In the public schools classes were large and we were just pushed from grade to grade with­ out really learning. I just lost in­ terest," Williams said. "But here at the Lundeberg School the classes are smaller and we got a lot of individual help. And the teachers really care." Williams said he hopes other Seafarers will take advantage of the opportunities offered at SHLSS. "There's a lot here at the school, and all we have to do is show up and give it our best shot," he said. "The teachers and staff will give us all the help we need." 'H f •r • A^ i' ,1 •• -i Seafarer Williams concentrates on electronic study materials in the SHLSS multi-media area as he prepares for the GED examination. Apnl 1981 ' , V",;. I ;,• LOG' 11 • . .SEUTr.*—. Iil J tjifliiiOliLU �.4' " "-••1 •••,' Putting the icing on the cake are these three upgrading Cook and Bakers as they display one of their tastier projects.From left they are Tonie Booker, John Davis and Thomas Waiters. ••/'• •- Seafarer Norris Mixon pays close attention as SHLSS Staff Baker Bill Seidenstricker demonstrates the techniques of slicing newly-baked bread Brother Mixon ships out of the Port of Mobile. SHLSS Cook and Baker Program: S HIPBOARD cooking and ' baking requires special skills that can only be-learned through the experience of "hands-on" training under the guidance of qualified instructors. The Cook and Baker program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship pro­ vides this training. The six-week course is held in the bake shop and main galley of the school. Students get experience in all kinds of baking, including breads and rolls, breakfast pastries, pies, cakes and other desserts. To be eligible for the Cook and Baker course. Seafarers must have nine months time in the Steward Department, and have at least four months seatime as Third Cook/Assistant Cook. Seafarers who are interested in the program should write to: Ad­ missions Office, SHLSS, Piney Point, Md. 20674. . ••. . '-i •t •,.. • .. Thomas Waiter^ from the Port of Mobile, prepares a tasty dessert as part of the on-the-job Cook and Baker training at SHLSS. Yummy! qwf Baker student Tome Booker, right, prepares bacon slabs in the riluoiL?/ o ""der the approving eyes of the Staff Cook John Cleveland. Seafarer Booker ships out of the Port of Seattle. • .r v • �Aiming For the Stars: Celestial Navigation Plots Career Advancement ' I ' HE skill to plot a course by A celestial navigation is re­ quired for all offshore licenses, and the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship schedules a five-week course to provide practical knowledge in all aspects of celestial navigation that are needed for licensing. Included in the course are de­ termining latitude by Polaris; de­ termining compass error by azi­ muth and amplitude; latitude by meridian altitude,of the sun; posi­ tion by sun line; adjustment of the sextant, and underway practi­ cal experience in all aspects of celestial navigation. The course is open to all SIU members who are eligible for a li­ cense as Towboat Operator— Oceans; Master/Mate of Unin-spected Vessels; or Master/ Mate Seafarers Legett Jones, from the Port of Jacksonville, Rick Borden and Jack LaRoque take a sun sight aboard the SHLSS tug C.L.2 of Freight and Towing Vessels. Seafarer Charles Boles goes to the tables as he works out a plotting problem. Boles, who hails from Algonac, Mich., has sailed on both Great Lakes and deep sea, and is now preparing to sit for a Third Mate.license. Seafarer Jake Karaczynski, who ships out of the Port of New York, adjusts his sextant as he prepares to take a noon sun sight. * •s i .'t Seafarers Jack t^Roque, from New Orleans, and Rick Borden, from the Port of Baltimore, compare notes after taking sun sights. , . With the help of SHLSS Deck Instructor Paul Allman, right. Seafarer.Jake Karaczynski works out a line of position on a navigation chart. — • ^ -iJ. April 1981 / LOG / 13 . ; :1 . t . I • 'i. •mmf �fesfc'.'Sf'a -V •• ' • . •isisf i-'il"-!,! . ••" • -'•; .. •••^; •'.?•••- •• (i--"' • ' • "^ ;• ^WC ' --i-v^'"'- ••V SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE 1981 Course Check-in-Date Completion Date Course Check-in-Date Completion Date Quartermaster June 19 September 11 July 16 October 8 Third Mate July 6 September 11 Able Seaman^ April 26 May 24 August 16 October 11 November 22 May 21 June 18 September 10 November 5 December 17 Bosun Recertification April 13 August 10 June 8 October 5 Steward Recertification May 11 July 13 September 7 October 12 July_6 September 7 November 2 December 7 "A" Seniority April 6 May 11 June 8 July 6 August 10 September 7 Octobers November 9 December 7 May 4 June8 July 6 August 3 September 7 Octobers November 2 December 7 January 4 May 10 June 7 Julys August 16 September 13 October 11 Nc?yember8 May 21 June 18 July 16 August 27 September 25 October 23 November 20 .; :"lf Chief Stewaifd, Chief Cook, 2nd Cook & Baker, 3rd Cook •.••'to-'' April 20 June 1 July 13 August 24 Octobers November 16 May 29 July 10 August 21 October 2 November 13 December 24 QMED May 10 July 30 September 27 December 17 FOWT May 24 June 18 ' 'I— s.fe , r'T':., Marine Eiectricai Maintenance Marine Electronics Refrigeration Systems Maintehahro and Operations I July 6 October 26 August 27 December 17 May 25 July 2 September 14 October 22 June 22 October 12 July 30 November 19 I ' vr •I Diesel (Regular) March 30 June 22 October 12 April 23 July 16 November 5 .-A" •'4- '•Mr ,r - ' ' H;.' Diesel Scholarship June 22 October 12 August 13 December 3 Lifeboatman/Tankerman Pumproom Maintenance and Operations June 8 October 26 July 16 Decembers Automation August 3 August 27 Basic Welding May 25 August 17 June 18 September 10 Third Assistant Engineer April 13 Augusts June 19 October 9 Towtx>at Operator May 11 July 2 Towt)oat Operator Scholarship June 22 August 6 September 14 October 30 Celestial Navagation May 25 August 10 November 1 First Class Pilot October 5 Cove Sailor Committee June 25 September 11 December 4 November 20 On Mar. 19. part of the Ship's Committee of the ST Cove Sailor (Cove Shipping) had a total of 107 years with the SlU—from 22 to 31 years each. They were (seated I. to r.) Bosun Jerry L. Bass, ship's chairman and Chief Steward Stanley A. t-reeman. secretary-reporter. Standing (I. to r.) are AB John W. Kelsoe, deck delegate and Chief Cook William E. Grimes, steward delegate. 14 ' LOG / April 1981 •• �'' .• -I^ii'-r' ' - (Area Code) Lakes Member • Enclorsement(s) or License Received Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes No Q Firefighting: Q Yes No • CPR O Yes No Dates Available for Training. ry STEWARD • FWT • Oiler O QMED - Any Rating • Others. Q Marine Electrical Maintenance Q Pumproom Maintenance and Q Operation Q Automation • Maintenanceof Shipboard Refrigeration Systems Q Diesel Engines O Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) Q Chief Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) D Third Asst. Engineer (Motor Inspected) O Q • • • Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • • • Q Q LNG LNG Safety Welding Lifeboatman Fire Fighting No transportation will t}e paid unless you present original receipts upon arriving at the School. RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME —(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL SIGNATURE Please Print RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE i DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: ^ Seafarers Lundeberg Upgrading Center PINEY POINT. MD. 20674 April 1981 nteir 7-y jasajM LOG 15 �Pensioner, b% Got 6ED and Glad Mourns Jofian Yarmola Johnny Yarmola, who passed away last month, was not only a good loyal union brother but he was our dear friend and we loved him. He was there when times were bad and when we needed him. His impact on the seaman's labor scene is immeasurable. He will be missed and his absence will be felt by us all. Fraternally and with Great Respect, Roman Gralewicz, President SIU of Canada . Rep. Burton 11^31 Fight for USPHS I wish to thank the SIU for its recent letter expressing concern with President Reagan's proposal to close all of the United States Public Health Service Hospitals in the country, and in particular the hospital in San Francisco.: As you know in the past, and on occasion of threats to close the facility on Lake Street, I have made the case and have fought vig­ orously to keep open this vital resource. I know all too well the importance of our hospital both to the maritime trades and the San Francisco Bay Area community. Please be assured that I will use all my legislative and political abilities to convince the Administration and my colleagues that this would be an unwise move and would prove contradictory and counterproductive to the move afoot by President Reagan to strengthen our military presence at sea. While I am comfortable with the argument that can be made to preserve this essential system of health care, it is equally important that our people to be affected have made known their concerns to those who believe such an action to be with little or no consequence. Sincerely, PHILLIP BURTON Member of Congress 6th District, San Francisco, Calif. •i.V.'-l.'^Yf 1- Saved His Own Life with CPR I am writing to the Log to give my thanks for the training I received at the Lundeberg School in First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. It sure saved my life, and I extend my appreciation to the instructors at Piney Point for giving me this instruction. My training allowed me to detect a heart attack I had on Oct. 8, 1980. The training also allowed me to know what was happening to me, and what I should do to save my own life. I have nothing but high praise for the training I got. My thanks to everyone at Piney Point. Thank God 1 am at home now and on the road to recovery. If anyone out there has not received this training, I strongly suggest you get it. Also, if any of my friends read this and cares to write me, I would be grateful and will answer all letters. Thank you very much for the flattering articles and photographs taken of me that appeared in the November-December issues of our Log. The ringing of the bells announcing the beginning of the New Year have now faded and yet my mind still wanders back to the most cherished event in my 1980 life—my seven week stay at Piney Point, where I got my high school diploma. Piney Point —the living monument to the memory of its creator, the unforgettable Paul Hall. Piney Point—located in the serene countryside of Maryland, a place of beauty that impresses the visitor from the very beginning with dignified pines, swans and ducks upon the waters, buildings esthically appealing. It is a place not only of the Lundeberg School of Seamanship where young people are trained as skilled sailors, but it is the center from which the young, "raw" often uneducated are transformed into productive and professional members of society. And how is this done? Following the teaching of Paul Hall and the direction of his praiseworthy successor, Frank Drozak, a young and dedicated man who has already proven in a short time that he not only intends to carry on the teachings of Mr. Hall, but improve and expand upon them by adding more educational programs and facilities, the school has the philosophy and administrative direc­ tion to fulfill its goals. The execution of the educational programs, the management of the Center itself, is aided ably by the indestructable Vice-President, my dear friend, Frank Mongelli who with his unlimited youthful energy, watchful and experienced eyes, keeps all of the programs running smoothly and efficiently. Then there is the base com­ mander, ex-marine. Ken Conklin, whom you may expect to see at any time on the campus, smiling, friendly, but stern, making sure that everything is in order. Generally speaking; from the very beginning, I did not experience a single unpleasantry from any of the staff, the personnel, administrative assistants and cafeteria help (and what food they served I). And now about the G. E. D. In about two months, the young men receive upon successful completion of the exam the equivalency of a high school diploma. This gives these individuals the chance to not only continue the intelligent seaman's live, but also to proceed in further study. The academic department left me with a deep impression as to its ability and sympathy. I remember well, the five charming, well educated young ladies that helped me; Mrs. Tracy Auman, Mary Coyle, Lois Knowles, Cindy Meredith, Sandy Schroeder (alphabetically). Those faculty nfiembers, under the direction of Mrs. Jackie Knoetgen, are undertaking enormous work. They tutor and devote time to each individual student and they deserve special gratitude. I have a last message to the young brothers: Our SIU does this all without expecting anything from you. Just enjoy what you were given, do not waste your achievements, and be loyal. That's all, and good luck. Fraternally, Eugeniusz Sieradzki Miami, Fla. Thanks to SS Marilyn Crew 1 wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the crew of the SS Marilyn. While on the ship, my husband received word of his mothers death in Ireland. We both sincerely appreciate the ges­ ture the crew made by sending flowers to the funeral. Our sincerest gratitude to each and everyone of them. Fraternally, Ferlton Mears P.O. Box 281 Brodnax, Va. 23920 tfc- .,i-- K l'-^; li- Sincerely, Thomas and Frances Kenny Tampa, Fla. 16 / I OG / Apr'l 1981 •SHV' -^5/if,'' ."•Vsi:, �•' 'ir Jones Act-Most Important T mup iPkCA . I" • HE IDEA that the United States merchant marine is a critical component of the nation's commerce and security isn't new. In 1817, Congress enacted a U.S. cabotage law which said that goods were subject to forfeiture if carried from one U.S. port to another by a vessel "subject to a foreign power." Fifty years later that law hadtd be revised to eliminate a loophole which allowed companies to trans­ ship U.S. cargo through a foreign - port on a. foreign ship. That's how it's been ever since. Congress passed a law to protect the U.S. merchant fleet. Companies looking out for their own narrow interests fiwfi a loophole in the law and the whole process starts all over again. As the American merchant marine was called on to back-up the Armed Forces during time of war and national emergency, the need for a U.S.-bwned, U.S.-manned, U.S.flag merchant fleet became clearer. After World War I W.J.Benson, then chairman of the U.S. Shipping Board said that unless the U.S. fleet is "wholly and unequivocally owned by loyal U.S. citizens, it cannot be rated a dependable unit in time of national emergency." In fact, when World War I began, less than 10 percent of U.S. trade was carried in U.S.-flag ships. That precarious state of affairs was one reason the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, otherwise known as the Jones Act, was passed. The Jones Act is a clear, compre­ hensive piece of legislation. Its preamble states that the Act's privately by citizens of the United intention is to maintain a merchant States." marine "sufficient to carry . the To gain that end the Jones Act greater portion of its commerce and states that all vessels engaged in the serve as a naval or military auxiliary U.S. domestic trades, including the in time of war or national emergency U.S. territories of Guam and Puerto . . . to be owned and operated Rico, must be American-owned, OHlfiol PublicoHon of the Seoforers Internotionol Union of North Americo. Allontk, Golf. Lukes ond Intend Woters District AFKfO April.1981 Vol. 43. No. 4 Executive Board Frank Drozak Pwsidenl Joe DiGlorgio Ed Turner Sccreiary- Treasurer Exccutiw I'iee PresUleni Angus "Red" Campbell Mike Sacco \'k e PresUleni Leon Hall I 'ice PresUleni Joe Sacco I 'ice PresUleni, f ice PresUleni George McCartney I ice PresUleni 3SV James Gannon EiTnor V Ray Bourdius Assisidni Hcliior Edra Ziesk Assisiani Etlilor Don K Ota n H 'esi Coast Associate Editor Marietta Homayonpour Assisiani Eiliiiir Max Siege) Hall Assistant Editor Frank Cianeiotti I>ennis Lundy Director of Phoioaraifltyl Writer Photoyraphy Marie Kosciusko Administrutive Assistant Ge<)rge J. Vana Prodiicfionl Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Watpr<; District. AFL-CIO. 675 Fourth Ave.. Brooklyn. N.V. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second Class postaEe paid at Brooklyn. N.Y (ISSN W160-2047) Postage * • • r.f •i I American-manned, American-built and American-registered. For 30 years the Jones Act was the unalterable law of the land. In 1950, Congress rescinded the prohibition against waiving the Jones Acit for any reason. That rescission was intended as an emergency, war-time measure, meant to last only as long as the Korean War lasted. But the Jones Act has yet to be returned to it's pre-1950 status, leaving a large, loophole in a previously sturdy law. Many a U.S. company has sought a waiver of the Jones Act. Not in the interests of national security. But in the narrow interest of making a few extra bucks by skirting the Jones Act's "build American, man Ameri­ can" provisions. Since the 97th Congress convened in January there has been talk of three special interest applications for Jones Act waivers. One would allow foreign-flag passenger vessels to travel between Puerto Rico and the U.S.-mainland. Another would similarly, allow foreign-flag liner service between the U.S. and Guam. And the third would exempt a Pacific Northwest timber company from the Jones Act. No other U.S. transportation industry is as crucial to this nation's economic and military well being as is the merchant marine. Yet no other transportation industry is subsi­ dized or defended from foreign competition as little as is the merchant marine. The Jones Act is a good, solid law. It was intended, in the words of its sponsor Sen. Wesley Jones, to ensure "an American merchant marine built in American shipyards^ by American labor, manned by "American seamen, flying the Ameri­ can flag and carrying...American products to every port in the world." We believe in those words. We also believe that the only way to give thenj life is to enforce the Jones Act the same way the other laws of this nation are enforced: by making sure it applies to all of the people, all of the time. April 1981 / LOG i 4'f ; 1 p . • ; 17 cf �Deckhand Joel' MacLeod starts up the Adam E's gangway with paint and roller in hand. That can mean only one thing... it's time for the Great Lake's fleet to fit out for the 81 season Mike Geisinger, watchman on the Adam E. Cornelius scoots across the deck with stores for the forward end Mike looks like he's psyched for the new season. The Seafarers of the Gre^ Lakes have begun their an nual 'rites of spring.' Hopefu that the business of shippim will run smoothly, they are a< always, looking forward to 1 long and prosperous season Indeed, signs point to tin positive...last years season was the longest on record] with many ships sailing well into the New Year...and thi« year's winter was short anc kind. By late March, not j trace of ice could be seen oJ the St. Clair River from thei windows of the SIU hall in| JVlgonac, Mich. This means J headstart for any 'early birds! This year the Lakes will s.eel many familiar and venerablel ships like the S.T. Cropol (Huron Cement) and the Kins-I man Independent (Kinsman! Marine), two of the last coall burners left in the fleet, as! well as the newest of thej new, American Steamship's! M/V American Mariner a 73o| foot self-unloader which was| ready to roll out of Sturgeon! Bay, Wisconsin hungry for its! first bellyful of taconite ore. I As the saying goes, a pic­ ture is worth a thousand words; so here's a few vol-| umes. • ' '"H * 4 Wiper All Yahya cleans up the engine room on the M/Y Buffalo. LAkEs FirouT 181 Speaking'o?Eriesomewhat eerie at her Toledo dock, of her summer. that s where the/nr/openc/enfwill spend most 18 / LOG / April 1981 "" ^ J I J �. Bob Labounty, a QMED on the NicoW vetches his shipmates during life-' Pringle Transit's Pau, Thayer carries coal from Toledo to points all over the Great Lakes. Wiper Mohsan El Mathil tidies things in the Nicolet's engine room. LAIUESFITOUT W ri • !! • 'J i; •' J I I I • • uu. • expansion joint from the 8uf/a/o s engine room. x .x The smokestack of the Kinsman /'>«'e^"c'e'»fg''stens in the noonday Independent is one of the few coal burners still afloat. S.T. Crapo watchman Jim Anderson is in a thoughtful mood as he sips some coffee in the vessel's messhalL The cement boat was, as usual the first member of the Lake's fleet to fit out this year ' £ H if •A n •II 1.1 • #1. h-k- 1 Kirk Diener (1.) second cook and Ed Ringsred, porter, are all smiles in thp M/V Buffalo's galley. Checking things out at the control panel of the W/y William R. Roesch are Conveyorman Don Binkowski (I.) and QMED Brian Krus. April 1981 / LOG / 19 . .' ----- I �:•' J--:" .•• ,, , . ' =-=- A''. -1 ' :-'r J •1 . U' „ • = The Nicole. new pilot hij season ne 7 I • 1 T. Watchman Nate Hauring dips the roller as he prepares to give the Acfam E. Cornelius a fresh coat of paint. :' I Kirl^el,Is a wiper on the M/VPau, THayer. - Fireman Joseph P. McKay (left) and wiper Ken Conveyom be in, ships ST. deck spaceJ rr vwhPPimoh lA/Zor LT.r''" c the Adam E with her running lights. -1' • oianiey Dones LuowicKi awaits his turn ??!^^:B?r^»:'~iawai.shls.urn ® lifeboat drill on the NiColet. Stanley is a QMED J- ^ UT ] ^1|. ii"' Ml i' . j ••If. 3, if' i •(• 1^ • / ' «5,' '^1 " •'^'^:,vi-•-^- > " 1- :V ;• Chief Cook Duane Hingston beats an old rug on the Kinsman Independent. -. • . »>•. •'-4 • The Kinsman Indapendanl sits dockside at her Toledo, OhTo' t Ohio berth. iA/hkaoiorr,.n rsil BoHore hi the lead^thTmen of the NicoH in a sorfnn spring lifeboat drill.* Cleaning up the deck of the Williarn R Roesch are (I. to r.) • Want to know whafs for dinner.. .just take a gander at the searnen Ron Bujnorsky and Mark Russo and Bos n blackboard oj the Nicolet. One thing's for sure... if Chief David Morgan. Cook Harold Dean is serving it up, it nnust be Something good. :: ' • r-- • 1 - • • il' frM'TrV'r „• .^iT * '•&. •.->i • I t •• T-' ' ••'' " '• I. •" .'I. • 'jL ih' •••.. •* - '-y•' '-'ii ••! • • -1'r r • J SoT'^f? -..4 . • . '"£ J.}'" �Ordinaries Greg Freeman (I.) and Andy Goulet set out to ,a? vtr Porter George Sylvester creates a blur washing dishes on the S.T. Crapo. QM^D Egil "Tex" Sorensen (I.) and 2nd Ass't. Engineer Mike Kowalski maneuver a faulty expansion joint from the Buffalo's engine room . At the forward end of the Kinsman Independent porter Jerry Kruse breaks out the clean bed coverings. LAICES firouT '81 22 / LOG / April 1981 -- 4^4 ::m • • �Porter Roger Flaherty polishes the silverware on the American Republic. OetrM Ed^m ^"r" "®" American Steamshipi "ovaoe), tvwj-year-old Charles E. Wilson and the venerable - •• • . . •• V S' ii' j ^ {ir .fi Twas a rainy day in Toledo but nevertheless the William R. Roescti was just dbout set for the coal run. Kassi M. Abdullah is an oiler on the Detroit Edison. - Aboard the American Mariner, are (I. to r.): QMED Rob Lange, O.S.'s Greg Freeman and Andy Goulef'and deckhand Joe Hance. •t ., ^ goes over some fine points with crewmembers of the M/V Paul Thayer. Seated are wheelsman Allen Beck (I.) and Bos'n Roger Lorenz; standing are wheelsman Robert Allen (I.) and deckhand Jan Rhyne. v'v I' t ')• 'x'\ •I. 1' iV ii'l 4 •i' : ri' Yho «,• I neNicolet's AB/watchman Mark Fraley (left) and fellow crewmembers Mike La Forcre, watchman and •-0U T. Marsh, deckhand bring the lifeboat back to its stanchion. A crewmemiser puts the finishinq touches on the • Charles E.'s nameplate as the vessel oreoares for her first run of the season. f April 1981 / LOG / 23 ! �•1^': j^T-mS'^^^r-: • SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service), February I—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. Poulsen; Secretary Robert W. Ferrandiz; Educational Director Rudy Tjong; Engine Delegate James Davis. $130 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that we will be in Oakland about 24 hours. Layoff this trip in Kobe after discharg­ ing cargo. Will fly crew home. A vote of thanks was given by Joe Mayerchack and the crew applauded their approval of the steward's department perfor­ mance of their duties this trip. Next WILLI AMSBURGH (Andep Steam­ SEA-LAND SEATTLE (Sea-Land port Seattle. ship), February 8—Chairman H. S. Service), February 21—Chairman DEL RIO (Delta Steamship), Febru­ Lindsey; Secretary Ernie Hoitt; Educa­ Phillip Clarke; Secretary Eddie Her­ ary I—Chairman, Recertified Bosun tional Director H. L, Wyatt. No nandez; Educational Director Don Lee J. Harvey; Secretary B. Guarino; •^v disputed OT. $70 in ship's fund. Pase; Deck Delegate Josepii ^bbole; Educational Director Donald Peterson. Chairman extended congratiilations Engine Delegate Ramon Collazo; $564 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT from all to Frank Drozak on being Steward Delegate Allen Vanburen. No in engine department. Chairman ad­ elected President and hope that he will disputed OT. Chairman keeps telling vised all members to take advantage of the upgrading courses at Piney Point have a veiy;good administration. Secre­ the young and older members the ; and to read the Log to keep up with the tary spoke on the importance of importance in getting their upgrading activities of the Llnion. Discussed the, submitting ideas to the Union on the fbr the benefit of the Union and importance of donating to SPAD. A new contract, A vote of thanks to the themselves. A strong Union is depen­ vote of thanks to the steward depart­ steward department for a job well done dent upon all of us to cooperate financially and physically. The success ment for a job well done. Observed one and for the best food we have seen in a long time. Report to Log: "The ship has of our Union achievements should not minute of silence in memory of our changed companies from Bay Tankers be left to the Unioii officials alone, departed brothers. Inc. to Andep Steamship Co. We everyone can help. A resolution was ZAPATA PATRIOT (Zapata tank- sincerely hope that this will be a change made by our crewmembers for this New ship), February 13—Chairman, Recer- for the better and we will have better Year that God will help bur new : tified Bosun V. Grima; Secretary W. mail service from the new company." President Frank Drozak to be able to Wroten; Deck Delegate Bernard Mi- Next port Texas. ' steer our Union in the Same course as ciak; Engine Delegate Allison Herbert; our last President Paul Hall, may he SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Und Steward Delegate A. H. Azez. Some Service), February 3—Chairman J. rest in peace. Also discussed was the disputed OT in deck department. McLean; Secretary D. Sacher; Educa­ news you hear over the radio about how ^ Chairman reported that the previous tional Director A. Rhymes; Deck tough it is to keep a strong union in launch schedule was being reinstated to Delegate J. Crane; Engine Delegate J. other countries. We are veiy fortunate — facilitate men getting off watch going Singletary; Steward Delegate P. Stub- that we are blessed with the kind of ashore. One crewmember is being blefield. No disputed OT. Chairman leadership we have in this Union and in assigned to pick up mail as was done noted that the ship will pay off in this free country of ours. The crew of previously, the Log was received and Elizabeth, N.J. on February 13, 1981. this vessel extends a hearty vote 6f distributed for all to read. The new wage Report to Log: "On January 21, 1981 thanks to all union officials. Next port rates were received and posted on the the Sea-land Venture picked up three Baltimore. bulletin board. Observed one minute of Cuban fishermen from a small boat SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Seasilence in memory~^of our departed adrift for four days and brought them to Land Service), February 16—Chair­ brothers. Jacksonville, Florida. The Sea-Land man, Recertified Bosun Thomas L. Self; Venture was enroute from New Orleans Secretary Jesse B. Natividad; Educa­ PORTLAND (Sea-Land Service), to Jacksonville at the time." tional Director Richard Hannon; - February 8—Chairman S. Alpedo; Secretary L. Lightfoot; Educational LNG, GEMINI (Energy Transport), Engine Delegate Wayne Coleman. $30 Director R. South; Deck Delegate L. February 1—Chairman, Recertified in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Forgeron; Engine Delegate R. Graif; Bosun R. Schwarz; Secretary G. De Chairman reported that the father of Steward Delegate P. Julio. Nd disputed Baere; Educational Director J. D. our radio operator who was working as OT. Chairman discussed the importance Pennick; Deck Delegate M. Horan; Chief Engineer aboard the Delta Sud, of participating in the programs and Steward Delegate D. Pappas. No Delta Steamship, and the Third Assis­ courses offered at the Harry Lundeberg disputed OT. $60 in ship's fund. tant Engineer aboard the Delta Sud^texe School of Seamanship. Also howSPAD Chairman asked all members to read the killed by a falling container. A volun­ donations strengthen our Union. Secre­ Log so you will know what is going on in tary contribution for a wreath from the tary gave a vote of thanks to all the Union and when you have finished crew will be sent. Secretary advised each departments for keeping the laundry reading it please pass it around so others member to fill out the questionnaire and recreation room orderly. The can enjoy it. Discussed the rising cost of mailed to them at home or the copy following communication was received social security which started the first of reprinted in the Log and send them out and read to all members, "Vessel the year. Secretary will speak to the before March 15th. Your response will Accidents Reduced Despite Work Captain about getting a set of encyclo­ aid the crew conference committee in Increase." Although Sea-Land crewpedias for the crew library. Everyone making recommendations and improve­ members worked 1.2 million man hours wished Chief Cook David Pappas the ments in our pension, welfare and vacation plans, education and training, more in 1980 than in 1979, the number best as he leaves this trip for his shipping rules and the SlU constitution of accidents was reduced by more than vacation. He will be missed by all. A A vote of thanks to the steward 20 percent. Next port Seattle. vote of thanks to the steward depart­ department for a job well done. ment for the good time had by all at the VIRGO (Apex Marine), February 19 Observed one minute of silence in pool party. —Chairman Carlos Spina; Secretary E. memory of our departed brothers. Kelly; Educational Director Jim BabOVERSEAS NEW YORK (Mari­ SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land son; Deck Delegate E. S. Bodden; time Overseas). February 19—Chair­ Service), February 22—Chairman, Engine Delegate O. Zamhrman; Stew­ man, Recertified Bosun J. Sap Filippo; Recertified Bosiin Joe Justus; Secretary ard Delegate L. Knapp. No disputed Secretary G. 1 rosclair; Educational Roque R. Macaraeg; Educational OT. Chairman advised all crewmembers Director J. Smith. Chairman reported Director William R. Thomas. Some . who qualify to go to Piney Point to that the crew is doing a good job and disputed OT in engine department. $105 upgrade themselves as this will increase thanked them'for their cooperation. A in movie fund. Chairman suggested that your opportunity for better jobs and letter was written to headqua rters about the questionnaires you received be filled more pay. The f.og enables all of us to transportation and tank butterworth as out before the crew conference in April. know what is going on in the Union and the crew requested a clarification on Everyone should read the Log so you should be passed around forall to read. both. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks will know what is going on in the Union. . A vote of thanks to the steward to the steward department for a job well If you qualify pick up an application for department for a job well done. done. Observed one minute of .silence in upgrading at Piney Point. Observed one Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next minute of silence in memory of our memory of our departed brothers. port Bridgeport. departed brothers. '^' . • < I; ,[. i "' 1^' •ilv • »• SEA-LAND PIONEER (Sea-Und Service), February 1—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Jose L. Gomez; Secre­ tary O. Paschal; Educational Director J. Christenseri; Deck Delegate James Thompson. $13 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman advised all crewmembers that it is their responsi­ bility to conduct themselves with a certain amount of decorum when ashore in foreign countries. Our behavior should always be of a standard that does not adversely effect us as representatives ot the United States and as members of the SlU. All members requested an improvement in mail delivery service from Rotterdam and out ports on the Persian Gull—Middle East Run. Next port Palermo. SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (SeaLand Service), February 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Curlew; Secre­ tary E. C. Caudill; Educational Director f Robert Tyler; Deck Delegate Chuck Allen. $300 in movie fund. No disputed OT. All communications received were read, and posted. All members were asked to contribute suggestions to be considered at the crew conference in April. Questionnaires will be sent to all members and there is also one in the latest Log. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done'.. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Kobe, Japan. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: ^ Del Vknto Ogden Mern'mac Ogden Champion Cove Engineer Sea-Land Resource Newark Sea-Land Leader Baltimore Sea-Land Market Overseas Alice Caguas Overseas Chicago Puerto Rico Aguadilla Overseas Ohio Cove Communicator Overseas Harriette Philadelphia Connecticut Golden Dolphin Sea-Land Independence Pacific Overseas Natalie Over^as Aleutian Sea-Land Galloway Sea-Land Pacer Golden Monarch Overseas Anchorage Arecibo Charleston Ogden Leader Overseas Alice Aquarius Ogden Yukon Santa Maria Zapata Courier Cove Trader Coastal Kansas Santa Magdalena^ Oceanic Independence Sea-Land Pi;oducer Intrepid Sea-Land Market Delta Mar Achilles Sea-I,and Explorer Cove Navigator - " .J • M P .- fe:"' - W- 24 / LOG / April 1981 . .y-.. . - \ V •• .iaWP" I- • . �JL-;' • «m O'J ' •• r • r 4 . ,'1' • • . ^ -.'f '• i- , - f •. • %-• . i , •• V ^ t - • , ••• • i: •iv . ' SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service), February I—Chairman, Recertified Bosun V. Poulsen; Secretary Robert W. Ferrandiz: Educational Director Rudy Tjong; Engine Delegate James Davis. $130 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that we will be in Oakland about 24 hours. Layoff this trip in Kobe after discharg­ ing cargo. Will fly crew home. A vote of thanks was given by Joe Mayerchack and the crew applauded their approval of the steward's department perfor­ mance of their duties this trip. Next WILLIAMSBURGH (Andep Steam­ SEA-LAND SEATTLE (Sea-Land port Seattle. ship), February 8—Chairman H. S. Service), February 21—Chairman DEL RIO (Delta Steamship), Febru­ Lindsey; Secretary Ernie Hoitt; Educa­ Phillip Clarke; Secretary Eddie Her­ ary I—Chairman, Recertified Bosun tional Director H. L, Wyatt. No nandez; Educational Director Don Lee J. Harvey; Secretary B. Guarino; disputed OT. $70 in ship's fund. Pase; Deck Delegate Joseph ^bbole; Educational Director Donald Peterson. Chairman extended congratulations Engine Delegate Ramon Collazo; $564 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT from all to Frank Drozak on being Steward Delegate Allen Vanburen. No in engine department. Chairman ad­ elected President and hope that he will disputed OT. Chairman keeps telling vised al] members to take advantage of have a yeiy ^good administration. Secre­ the young and older members the the upgrading courses at Piney Point tary spoke on the importance of importance in getting their upgrading ; and to read the Loff to keep up with the submitting ideas to the Union on the it)r the benefit of the Union and activities of the Llnion. Discussed the new contract, A vote of thanks to the themselves. A strong Union is depen­ importance of donating to SPAD. A steward department for a job well done dent upon all of us to cooperate vote of thanks to the steward depart­ and for the best food we have seen in a financially and physically. The success ment for a job well done. Ob.served one long time. Report to Log: "The ship has of our Union achievements should not minute of silence in memory of our changed companies from Bay Tankers be left to the Union officials alone, departed brothers. Inc. to Andep Steamship Co. We everyone can help. A resolution was ZAPATA PATRIOT (Zapata Tank- sincerely hope that this will be a change made by our crewmembers for this New ship), February 13—Chairman, Recer­ for the better and we will have better Year that God will help our new tified Bosun V. Grima; Secretary W. mail service from the new company." President Frank Drozak to be able to Wroten; Deck Delegate Bernard Mi- Next port Texas; ' Steer our Union in the Sdme course as ciak; Engine Delegate Allison Herbert; SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Und our last President Paul Hall, may he Steward Delegate A, H. Azez. Some Service), February 3—Chairman J. rest in peace. Also discussed was the disputed OT in deck department. Mc^an; Secretary D. Sacher; Educa­ news you hear over the radio about how Chairman reported that the previous tional Director A. Rhymes; Deck tough it is to keep a strong union iri launch schedule was being reinstated to Delegate J. Crane; Engine Delegate J. other countries. We are veiy fortunate facilitate men getting off watch going Singletary; Steward Delegate P. Stub- that we are blessed with the kind of ashore. One crewmember is being blefield. No disputed OT. Chairman leadership we have in this Union and in assigned to pick up mail as was done noted that the ship will pay off in this free country of ours. The crew of previously. The Log was received and Elizabeth, N.J. on February 13, 1981. this vessel extends a hearty vote of distributed for all to read. The new wage Report to Log: "On January 21, 1981 thanks to all union officials. Next port . rates were received and posted on the the Sea-/anc/ Venture picked up three Baltimore. bulletin board. Observed one minute of Cuban fishermen from a small boat SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (Seasilence in memory~^of our departed adrift for four days and brought them to Land Service), February 16—Chair­ brothers. Jacksonville, Florida. The Sea-Land man, Recertified Bosun Thomas L. Self; Venture was enroute from New Orleans Secretary Jesse B. Natividad; Educa­ PORTLAND (Sea-Land Service), to Jacksonville at the time." tional Director Richard Hannon; - February 8—Chairman S. Alpedo; Engine Delegate Wayne Coleman. $30 Secretary L. Lightfoot; Educational LNG, GEMINI (Energy Transport), in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Director R. South; Deck Delegate L. February 1—Chairman, Recertified Forgeron; Engine Delegate R. Graif; Bosun R. Schwarz; Secretary G. De Chairman reported that the father of Steward Delegate P. Julio. No disputed Baere; Educational Director J. D. our radio operator who was working as OT. Chairman discussed the importance Pennick; Deck Delegate M. Horan; Chief Engineer aboard the Delta Sud, of participating in the programs and Steward Delegate D. Pappas. No Delta Steamship, and the Third Assis­ courses offered at the Harry Lundeberg disputed OT. $60 in ship's fund. tant Engineer aboard the Delta Sudvtere School of Seamanship. Also how SPAD Chairman asked all members to read the killed by a falling container. A volun­ donations strengthen our Union. Secre­ Log so you Will know what is going on in tary contribution for a wreath from the tary gave a vote of thanks to all the Union and when you have finished crew will be sent. Secretary advised each departments for keeping the laundry reading it please pass it around so others member to fill out the questionnaire and recreation room orderly. The can enjoy it. Discussed the rising cost of mailed to them at home or the copy following communication was received social security which started the first of reprinted in the Log and send them out and read to all members, "Vessel the year. Secretary will speak to the before March 15th. Your response will Accidents Reduced Despite Work Captain about getting a set of encyclo­ aid the crew conference committee in Increase." Although Sea-Land crewpedias for the crew library. Everyone making recommendations and improve­ members worked 1.2 million man hours wished Chief Cook David Pappas the ments in our pension, welfare and vacation plans, education and training, more in 1980 than in 1979, the number best as he leaves this trip for his shipping rules and the SIU constitution. of accidents was reduced by more than vacation. He will be missed by all. A A vote of thanks to the steward 20 percent. Next port Seattle. vote of thanks to the steward depart­ department for a job well done. ment for the good time had by all at the VIRGO (Apex Marine), February 19 Observed one minute of silence in pool party. —Chairman Carlos Spina; Secretary E. memory of our departed brothers. Kdly; Educational Director Jim BabOVERSEAS NEW YORK (Mari­ SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land son; Deck Delegate E. S. Bodden; time Overseas). February 19—Chair­ Service), February 22—Chairman, Engine Delegate O. Zamhrman; Stew­ man, Recertified Bosun J. Sap Filippo; Recertified Bosiin Joe Justus; Secretary ard Delegate L. Knapp. No disputed Secretary G. 1 rosclair; Educational Roque R. Macaraeg; Educational OT. Chairman advised all crewmembers Director J. Smith. Chairman reported Director William R. Thomas. Some who qualify to go to Piney Point to that the crew is doing a good job and disputed OT in engine department. $105 Upgrade themselves as this will increase thanked them'for their cooperation. A in movie fund. Chairman suggested that your opportunity for better jobs and letter was written to headquarters about the questionnaires you received be filled more pay. The Log enables all of us to transportation and tank butterworth as out before the crew conference in April. know what is going on in the Union and the crew requested a clarification on Everyone should read the Log so you should be passed around for all to read. both. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks will know what is going on in the Union. A vote of thanks to the steward to the steward department for a job well If you qualify pick up an application for department for a job well done. done. Observed one minute of .silence in upgrading at Piney Point. Observed one Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next minute of silence in memory of our memory of our departed brothers. port Bridgeport. departed brothers. * I— '-rr ..'f- , if: L History of SIU Part VI SEA-LAND PIONEER (Sea-Und Service), February I—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Jose L. Gomez; Secre­ tary O. Paschal; Educational Director J. Christenseri; Deck Delegate James Thompson. $13 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman advised all crewmembers that it is their responsi­ bility to conduct themselves with a certain amount of decorum when ashore in foreign countries. Our behavior should always be of a standard thatdoes not adversely effect us as representatives ol the United States and as members of the SIU. All members requested an improvement in mail delivery service from Rotterdam and out ports on the Persian Gulf—Middle East Run. Next port Palermo. SIU in WW II 'Heroes in Dungarees' M SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (SeaLand Service), February I—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Curlew; Secre­ tary E. C. Caudill; Educational Director Robert Tyler; Deck Delegate Chuck Allen. $300 in movie fund. No disputed OT. All communications received were read, and posted. All members were asked to contribute suggestions to be considered at the crew conference in April. Questionnaires will be sent to all members and there is also one in the latest Log. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our deparied brothers. Next port Kobe, Japan. Official ship's minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: Del Viento Ogden Merrimac Ogden Champion Cove Engineer Sea-Land Resource Newark Sea-Land Leader Baltimore Sea-Land Market Overseas Alice Caguas Overseas Chicago Puerto Rico Aguadilta Overseas Ohio Cove Communicator Overseas Harriette Philadelphia Connecticut Golden Dolphin Sea-Land Independence Pacific Overseas Natalie Overwas Aleutian Sea-Land Galloway Sea-Land Pacer Golden Monarch Overseas Anchorage Arecibo Charleston Ogden Leader Overseas Alice Aquarius Ogden Yukon Santa Maria Zapata Courier Cove Trader Coastal Kansas Santa Magdalena^ Oceanic Independence Sea-Land Producer Intrepid Sea-Land Market Delta Mar Achillesv Sea-I^ind Explorer Cove Navigator W •imm t'^4- •--- t " •••CLr I i.r • -if, ' EMBERS of the Seafarers Int'l. Union were on the front lines of battle in World War 11. They carried guns, planes, gas and "ammo" to a dozen beachheads and to supply ports and island bases all over the world from the Aleutians to Algiers. Even before the United States had [ ^ officially entered the war against Germany, Italy and Japan, SIU sailors knew what it was to be torpedoed and put adrift in open boats hundreds of miles from the nearest land. On May 21 of 1941, long before Pearl Harbor, a submarine stopped the unarmed 5".5". Robin Moor of the Robin Line on route from New York to South Africa. Capt. Wil­ liam Myers was given 20 minutes to abandon ship, after which the Uboat's gunners put 33 shells into the freighter, and sank her. After the sub disappeared the 45 survivors struck out for land in four boats. Fortu­ nately, all four were picked up but not until the fourth boat had traversed 700 miles of open ocean. When the first survivors were landed and news of the sinking stirred the nation. President Roose­ velt sent a special message to Congress in which he said that American ships would not be intimidated. "We are not yielding," he said, "and we do not propose to yield." • When German U-boats brought the war to the very coasts of the United States early in 1942, SIU seamen were among the first to feel the brunt of it. The SlU-manned Sea train Texas was northbound off Hatteras on January 19, 1942, when it was torpedoed by a German submarine, with the ship going down so fast that there was no time to launch the boats. Only three men survived; 39 were lost. Less than a week after this, the SlU-manned S.S. Venore, an ore carrier, was torpedoed off Cape Hatteras with the loss of 18 men. Following quickly in the wake of this sinking were a long list of SIU ships, all of them unarmed and unescorted. There were the Robin Hood, the Alcoa Guide. Pipestone County, the Major Wheeler, the Mary, and tuany more as U-boats enjoyed a field day along the Atlantic Coast, in , the Gulf of Mexico and in the Caribbean. Two boats from the Pipestone County were adrift for 16 days before being picked up. The Major ^heeler completely disappeared. John Bunker is director of the Seafarers Historical Research De­ portment. An amunition ship The Robert E. Lee. a passenger ship, was sunk almost inside the Missis­ sippi Delta. Despite this havoc, no SIU ship was held up for lack of a crew. Many crews steamed out to meet almost certain death. The Alcoa Pilgrim. loaded deep with 9,500 tons of bauxite.for Mobile, caught a "tin fish" and went down in 90 seconds with heavy loss of life. SIU men made the hazardous run to Russia, including the famous convoys of July and September, 1942, which were hit by subs and bombers and lost many ships in those cold, Arctic waters. SIU crews made all the hazardous war runs—all the bloody beach- explodes after being torpedoed on the Murmansk Run. heads. Unsung "heroes," in a way, resuppiy in the history of war—the were the crews who spent months on invasion of the French coast in June tedious trips to supply bases behind of 1944. -the tides of battle. They had an important role in There wasn't a beachhead from landing the 2,500,000 troops, the 17 Anzio to the Philippines; from million tons of ammunition and Normandy to Okinawa, where SIU supplies and the. half million truck's crews were not in the forefront of and tanks that were put ashore there war. They took part in the longest in the first 109 days after D-Day. battle of the war, too—the four year There were myriad tales of hero­ long Battle of the Atlantic—the fight ism as SIU ships steamed their em­ to keep England supplied with food, battled way across sub-infested seas. gas, guns and other war supplies. Take the case of the 5'.5'. Angelina They had to run the U-boat of the Bull Line. gauntlet to get the goods through This SIU freighter was westbound and many ships went down trying to in October of 1942 across the North do it. Atlantic when it became separated Thousands of SIU seamen took from the rest of its convoy in a part in the greatest assault and , violent storm in which waves were 30 feet high and more. Just before midnight on the-l7th, a torpedo exploded in the engine room, killing the black gang and flooding the engine spaces. Only one boat could be launched and, being overloaded with crew­ men and Navy armed guard gun­ ners, it was soon capsized in tremen­ dous seas. Some managed to hold on to the grab rails on the bottom of the boat but one by one they were swept away bjy the numbing cold and the battering waves, until only a few remained. These would have died, too, were it not for the heroic efforts of the ship's carpenter, Guatave Aim. It was Aim who urged the weary, desperate men to "hang on...hang on." When one of them would drop away from exhaustion, he would bring him back and help to hold him on until he revived. When someone said, "I've had enough" and wanted to die. Aim would slap him on the face and yell, "Keep on... keep on." When a destroyer finally found them many hours later, it was Aim who grabbed the lines thrown from the warship's deck and made them fast around his exhausted com­ panions so they could be hoisted on board. Aim was the last to be saved. Like many other SIU then in WoMd War II. carpenter Gustave Aim was i ;ic of the merchant These rescued merchant seamen would live to serve again. marine's true "heroes in dungarees." 24 ^ LOG / April 1981 April 1981 / LOG / 25 -j,:A" cW by John Bunker •' A- -• • -"JS- 4:" El (•"•'G-r-. I -6 •••Mt' i''' - �Directory of Ports 'fc •t Frank Drozak, president Ed Turner, exec, vice president Joe DIGIorgio, secretary-treasurer Leon Hall, vice president Angus "Red" Campbell, vice president Mike Sacco, vice president Joe Sacco, vice president George McCartney, vice president HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) NY 9-6600 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-9375 m ':•'' "f • t -M ^'1 ALPENA, Mich. .. .800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 #1 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 'f • f Dispatchers Report for Deep FEB. 1-28,1981 •TOTAL REGISTERED AIIGroups ClassA Class B ClassC J Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 4 83 8 15 17 15 16 55 22 • 35 '. 24 10 63 1 1 390 ;. 8 41 4 2 8 2 5 17 14 22 10 11 3 21 0 0 168 3 8 0 2 2 0 0 5 1 3 7 4 1 8 0 0 44 ,'. i:' - • •{ 4 70 12 6 22 8 10 50 28 45 16 57 24 60 1 2 415 8 26 2 1 7 7 4 13 19 26 11 19 6 36 1 0 186 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 7 4 170 9 41 34 17 29 128 59 82 47 55 20 128 0 1 824 4 70 11 13 18 9 9 43 18 29 21 21 6 30 , 0 1 303 4 17 2 5 5 2 1 17 4 13 20 10 0 18 0 0 118 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 5 1 131 14 27 20 6 36 113 34 68 27 45 13 92 0 0 627 4 71 2 18 14 7 6 34 7 29 20 18 4 24 0 2 260 0 8 0 0 2 5 0 3 2 6 14 7 1 9 0 0 57 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama ; Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH AIIGroups ClassA ClassB ClassC DECKDEPARTMENT • ......: TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC BOSTON, Mass. . .215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 2 72 7 10 16 5 12 36 20 38 13 16 7 39 1 0 294 ..7 1 ; 5 29 2 8 4 4 2 17 3 12 9 10 0 11 0 0 116 1 4 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 4 2 2 1 2 0 1 22 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point .1 Yokohama Totals Totals All Departmeitts 4 22 7 1 5 5 5 9 5 11 3 9 0 15 5 0 106 STEWARD DEPARTMENT :... 1 33 2 5 13 7 10 10 14 22 2 6 5 23 0 0 153 — ....;.. 1 19 1 3 3 2 0 3 3 24 1 4 2 3 1 0 70 0 7 0 1 2 0 1 1 2 11 5 2 0 0 0 0 32 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 3 60 2 8 13 4 3 31 18 33 9 14 9 36 1 3 247 2 29 0 6 8 5 6 23 18 43 7 23 5 28 0 0 203 2 33 4 0 9 3 2 7 11 37 10 15 3 17 19 1 173 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 16 1 62 3 21 19 10 17 58 20 34 16 20 14 53 0 0 348 1 41 3 8 10 4 0 • 6 5 42 9 4 3 13 0 0 149 0 9 1 2 4 0 1 3 2 27 16 8 0 2 0 1 76 2 34 6 20 10 0 8 50 9 30 6 13 20 32 0 0 240 9 242 27 69 56 17 28 108 40 110 47 55 43 76 2 3 932 11 120 2 17 18 3 5 30 15 164 105 28 8 28 0 0 554 2.039 1,644 805 ENTRY DEPARTMENT .: .:.... . :.... 1 23 2 8 6 0 2 20 5 19 2 8 6 16 0 0 118 7 113 14 14 18 12 10 35 24 57 25 21 15 41 24 1 431 3 41 0 4 4 0 1 5 4 63 42 10 1 5 0 0 183 955 785 281 - 865 465 28 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shippingat the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. l> Shipping in the month of February was good in most A&Cdeepseaports. A total of 1358 jobs were shipped in February to SiU-contracted deep sea vessels. That\a slight decrease of Jobs shipped over the previous month. Of these 1358 Jobs only 865 or slightly more than 60 percent, were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. Shipping is expected to remain good. "''ir-' . 26 / LOG / April 1981 CHICAGO, ILL. 9402 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 COLUMBUS, Ohio 4937 West Broad St. 43228 (614) 870-6161 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 63 Rogers St. 01903 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alaska St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. .1 S. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. .... 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash.... 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio . 635 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdon Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 �• • •• -£r- ... T.-' HK <. ;. = - r,.- r Directory of Ports hi • •4- X: • i iy Frank Drozak, president Ed Turner, exec, vice president Joe DiGiorgio, secretary-treasurer Leon Hail, vice president Angus "Red" Campbell, vice president Mike Sacco, vice president Joe Sacco, vice president George McCartney, vice president HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-9375 1 -l. j .'-T [A ALPENA, Mich. .. .800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 i !i u. BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 1I •' f Dispatchers Reperi £er Deep Sea FEB. 1-28,1981 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassA Class B ClassC V--i 1:,.4 • T. Port ..; — , 4 83 8 15 17 15 16 55 22 • 35 21 24 10 63 1 1 390 8 41 4 2 3 8 0 2 2 0 0 5 1 3 . 7 4 1 8 0 0 44 a 2 5 17 14 22 10 11 3 21 0 0 168 4 70 12 6 22 8 10 50 28 45 16 57 24 60 1 2 415 : „;• i • ..: . i 5 29 2 8 4 4 2 17 3 12 9 10 0 11 0 0 116 2 72 7 10 16 5 12 36 20 38 13 16 7 39 1 0 294 1 4 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 4 2 2 1 2 0 1 22 3 60 2 8 13 4 3 31 18 33 9 14 9 36 1 3 247 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk .yii 1.. ...: Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals •.... . 1 33 2 5 13 7 10 10 14 22 2 6 5 23 0 0 153 1 19 1 3 3 2 0 3 3 24 1 4 2 3 1 0 70 0 7 0 1 2 0 1 1 2 11 5 2 0 0 0 0 32 2 29 0 6 8 5 6 23 18 43 7 23 5 28 0 0 203 Port Totals All Departmerits 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 7 4 170 9 41 34 17 29 128 59 82 47 55 20 128 0 1 824 4 70 11 13 18 9 9 43 18 29 21 21 6 30 , 0 1 303 4 17 2 5 5 2 1 17 4 13 20 10 0 18 0 0 118 4 22 7 1 5 5 5 9 5 11 3 9 0 15 5 0 106 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 5 1 131 14 27 20 6 36 113 34 68 27 45 13 92 0 0 627 4 71 2 18 14 7 6 34 7 29 20 18 4 24 0 2 260 0 8 0 0 2 5 0 3 2 6 14 7 1 9 0 0 57 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Tampa ..................................i Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 8 26 2 1 7 7 4 13 19 26 11 19 6 36 1 0 186 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama ; Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH Ail Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC DECK DEPARTMENT • Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tdmpa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals ' ^.-; TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassA ClassB aassC BOSTON, Mass. . .215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 2 33 4 0 9 3 2 7 11 37 10 15 3 17 19 1 173 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 16 1 62 3 21 19 10 17 58 20 34 16 20 14 53 0 0 348 5 42 9 4 3 13 0 0 149 0 9 1 2 4 0 1 3 2 27 16 8 0 2 0 1 76 2 34 6 20 10 0 8 50 9 30 6 13 20 32 0 0 240 9 242 27 69 56 17 28 108 40 110 47 55 43 76 2 3 932 11 120 2 17 18 3 5 30 15 164 105 28 8 28 0 0 V/ 554 2,039 1,644 805 1 41 3 8 10 4 0 • 6 ENTRY DEPARTMENT .' 1 23 2 8 6 0 2 20 5 19 2 8 6 16 0 0 118 7 113 14 14 18 12 10 35 24 57 25 21 15 41 24 1 431 3 41 0 4 4 0 1 5 4 63 42 10 1 5 0 0 183 955 785 281 865 465 28 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shippingat the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. COLUMBUS, Ohio 4937 West Broad St. 43228 (614) 870-6161 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) RA 2-4110 SIU crews last month brought three, very costly, high technology ships into Newport, R.I. where the vessels were laid up indefinitely. The ships are El Paso Com­ pany's multi-million dollar LNG carriers. El Paso Southern, El Paso Arzew and El Paso Howard Boyd. Continuing in layup are three other SlU-contracted El Paso LNG carriers that have been in Europe for repairs. The ships have been laid up be­ cause of a breakdown in negotia­ tions between the U.S. and Al­ geria over the pricing of the latter country's natural gas. Shipments of natural gas from Algeria stopped last April. Talks to resolve the price issue had been going on for nearly a year between Algeria and the U.S. De­ partment of Energy (DOE). But in February the negotiations broke down and were indefinitely The El Paso LNGs, laid up indefinitely In Newport, R.I. suspended. Now, however, firms that have purchased gas from El Paso in the past are exploring the feasi­ bility of resuming negotiations with Algeria and of possibly buy­ ing the company's LNG carriers. Algeria wants the price of its natural gas to be comparable with the world price of crude oil. That price would bring the cost of Algerian natural gas to $6 a thou­ sand cubic feet. TIMS price is nearly 25 percent higher than costs set in current U.S. agree­ ments covering Canadian and Mexican natural gas. El Paso began importing Al­ gerian natural gas to the U.S. in 1978. In late 1979, the company renegotiated its contract with that North African country. The agreement called for a price of $1.94 per thousand cubic feet of LNG. The price was approved by the DOE which, under law, must rule on the price of any imported gas. But in the spring of last year the Algerian government decided to press for a higher price than what had been negotiated. During the past year of negoti­ ations, it looked, at various times, like a settlement was immi­ nent and that gas would start flowing again to El Paso's costly regasification plants in Cove Point, Md. and Elba Island, Ga. That was why for much of that time, the company kept crews aboard three of its ships. The 900-foot long high tech­ nology LNG tankers are the most expensive commercial ships ever built. To have them laid up now is a terrible waste. ,T; V "' I'' JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. . 1 S. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va.. .. . 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. . 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash.... 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA. Japan P.O. Box 429 Vokotiama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 SIU Patrolman Carl Path discusses business with Lilly Houston, messman on the Ef Paso Southern on the ship's last trip for some time. SIU Patrolman Carl Path, lefL holds meeting on ElPeso Southern to give crew up to minute info on the Algerian situation. A similar meeting was held on the two other ships as well. Reagan Wants Review of UN Ocean Mining Treaty tunate move" that would seriously needed minerals found on the retard the momentum that had ocean bottom would be blocked seemed to be building towards by the creation of a UN-type ratification of some kind of authority dominated by the ocean mining treaty. Others, Soviet Union and third World like House Merchant Marine countries. Other points of conflict include Committeemember John Breaux (D-La.) have lauded the provisions that would distribute taxes on royalties to poorer Third Administration's action. At the present time, American World countries, and plans to mining of the Seabed is governed mancatorily transfer highly by interim legislation approved advanced technology used by ,by Congress which calls in part private companies to the Seabed for mandatory use of American Authority. Richardson feels that the flag ore carriers and mining United States has struck the best vessels. Critics of the treaty feel that a bargain on ocean mining it could review is in the best interests of under the circumstances, and the United States. Their that interruption of the opposition centers around tears Conference would doom any that American access to vitally hope for conclusion of a treaty. He stresses that the minerals The Law of the Sea Conference foundered recently when the Reagan Administration recalled the American delegation for a review of the whole process. The Conference has been meeting regularly for seven years to reach an agreement on many things, but in particular on ways to regulate the mining of minerals found on the ocean bottom. 149 countries have participated in the Conference, including the United States, which has been repre­ sented by delegates appointed hy Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter and now Reagan. I he recent decision has been met with mixed feelings. Former delegation head Elliot Rich­ ardson calls it an "unfor­ found on the bottom of the ocean do not belong to any one country, and should be regulated by some type of international treaty. He also feels that adoption of the treaty would encourage mining companies to invest in the development of the seabed, because they could follow a specific set of rules and regulations. Richardson seems to feel that failure to ratify would encourage international incidents which would inhibit development of the Seabed. Opponents disagree. They feel that the United States should not rush into any treaty that would prove harmful in the long-run. They want more time to delil^rate. April 1981 / LOG / 27 • —-- •tf •. „ !l iiJ:- ' C':: HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 ' 'IT'. .V ' i /Sv P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 63 Rogers St. 01903 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawiaii 707 Alaska St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 -J J: .1J FRANKFORT, Mich If. 26 / LOG / April 1981 rir. CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 TOLEDO, Ohio . 635 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 Shipping in the month of February was good in most A&G deepsea ports. A total ofl 358 jobs were shipped in February to SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. That's a slight decrease of Jobs shipped over the previous month. Of these 1358jobs only 865 or slightly more than 60 percent, were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C seniority people. Shipping is expected to remain good. i•• CHICAGO, ILL. 9402 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 El Paso LNGs Laid Up indefinitely in R.i. Jih .I'il . - I: - 'i - -N �of o io£TseZrT, "««w *. 5?S'sr "i'i' Si? S"C':ir—., •"•"Srr'• •«• S"'"' "-ar H'as preul'f^^ •r'll '..V TTje / /7 • •'••v.-x XfSt"^aC:''^''>e^»'ere ' • . 'H ' *w After T fc''"'-^o« ?;::f p'og.a™ ach:V'r«'-«<'aa« to sea c a ^orid iia// *" ">« first s i? . • rancisco, sher., "PPPort o ,P"' again Sh ! 'oadyto l^ob at aeo ^Pa restiess t, ^Trh:£y^:'::;T-dh o-rtr-p-t^'-^o savs ch . Weii ao / ^oves th •is--c;"'-- rc* •'' .: n"" ®'"'P yhere 6 P'^ograrti KOdc WGwrs Wo soo"r ^erSfl®""" >orn,„. *JV0IV W.ney JJ* WCf/f; • ~:t€ r„ of:r™«d. i'°"s' or oeoi ''""so of' ^ ""ember S""ea Wtl, aenieUtaf aesPbic origin ij color ^ •"'P'' "»'•"" belJ*'° »'"i4°PaeT'^"ee5»ai^-'"Pe^t^nfeei -''°P ' Patro/map Poseed anrf ^^'PPing „ P'ease co„f'"dst "•s- P". bact r^'P® to cnrf £#»! >'0" /"ee/ fh sister 4SCs:;'»».irs' , P'esse cor*" P^"»a ^^Plainth- /> t your shjpnin '^KWte, a, a-a^ t7'^Pa. eootF-'-PP'' I w sh/pptoj riea, Xr-p' A; ^^P^ain th <^oesn't h! job ""f«-and-h again. "lyi PPopie over anj" P'^ •"bo don't u P" "'t'b mv fri aeafaring '"'ything "^"' ^^«dered • P™'«sa ae'»F4l,nr^'"'""s. . Wol'°" "^""' "aa.s Pro,S;;.<«m„. fni, pp"cv-,.„ """"« ['""'OBT^I. POUCV-. ..._ • """ "•' be ,e entiiin^' p^';r""S^r pbc tog a .V menibersh; '''J ^^'ib/ibhcd nn,-^^ Or Z^^^'^'bing "aos.t.BrootJj^saiio.ra °'>omree,. .... _ .. •"•'«» .-.sris-Si-tsr ® iMSSaat #2#f® / '^^/^pr/7;98; at a/iy " broth '^Pea r'>«««„ dtffPP- r°P' 'be Old J S£?|i ts^S'S^-s JSSiS?ia?!Ss5S' 5S.iir«cs?»sst's"S;£ P'-aJr" Monaco " ATiVoiir J;r^-^^PPfoourae ."CS;?;"™™ „ *'®'"s -' • "'^ '935 ch £r'^-S"cr»5,? er""""a etr:r ^^'t' > > . ''"'^tng her sta. PP' 'be and JVeir Vorlt n 'P ^'"^y |e's bach to herho'^^'PP" ^"d she","'''ook'-ih' P^^ar 'Pab at t?"^-^ "aCa'T- CIS"" S?-,:-'S t r'Po" a C arp^P" P^ab-yman ber aonta,ueS„ ^''^^nJa Se^f " But tbe P °a a Far K ^ «•" Shel "PP oatr P^'Paa- ' a;x-'^irs- ^er "err A '"S-or how ^"'"' about se»f ® aaafart-ff about ^ Notice cS!, /'"« ^way fi '^"'' ^o/cf of p_ ^^^ness -graduated ? ^^n.aco, >VB ? Mfen, to 3 for th ^ P^opQjS/^ "^^t/guarjers. '" epSS'be sCe:r"""'bm b'"', ^""'P'bufes, ^'^chZt'^'of travel con{ri5yj. 'o Po/if/ca/jj °'yects, SpAr, cor r^'cifed or / ^o'lintar ^ ^or cIec-r"^P°^^' ""uncial ren?''^'^ becau7' con,rih?I^® ^"'on of t'P'sa/, Or »»>,. ^ force • L ma ^ ^onWbudon cofldo^f'^oVn/na: Conduct not V hv ^'on -or of ^ ^s a ( MP'fiim 3?'?^^afare,??r" ffie •"id appron • ^ys of /hr. thiiop or ^ "Pproi Por, mte J b^^'nbotSn^^O by an// PPotecf o ^ refund if • '"^ostieat; eon -b ^oeie, iP.Ser-t'bee ^0 k '"•"ytlB,. bmeric.be"momfc, p„," ImT"- Sin's"* "" *'" ^'bre..,n,^_r^ • ^7 • '-.il'- �\• w •ftj? -^-.. r" T .'•>: " - ^I•'" "^- ,r' .€» Jmi. —. ' ^ •'-1 V • :J^ :• • .i-':r.:- '^y:- • •, •;.f. -••'• I •• ,•- .^, V f'"-' ^ F there's any one thing that sets a Seaferer apart from people in other professions it's a feeling of restlessness. Talk to a merchant seaman for any length of time and you usually hear that no matter how anxious they were to get home after a long spell aboard ship, after a while they're restless to be back at sea. That restlessness first took hold of Pam Monaco, AB, who graduated from the SIU's "A" Seniority Upgrading program this month, about four years ago. She'd been sitting behind a desk, eight hours a day, five days a week, since graduating from high school. But she wanted to see something of the world. And going to sea seemed to be a good way to do it. Back in 1977 Pam, now 23, didn't know much about seafar­ ing—or how to go about starting a seafaring career. Her first idea was to work on a passenger ship but, at the time, the only U.S.flag cruise vessels were the West Coast Prudential (now Delta) ships and jobs were scarce. When she wandered into the SIU hall in San Francisco, she was given an application for the entry trainee program at Piney Point. The waiting list for the HLS was pretty long, too. But in September, 1978, Pam got her acceptance notice. The four-month program went quickly for Pam. "Everything was so new to me," she said, "including being away from the West Coast for the first time." After completing the trainee program, she made her first trip as pantryman aboard a Sea-Land containership on a Far-East run. But the steward department wasn't her niche—"I've never been much of a cook," she says— and she started taking a close look at the deck and engine departments. When she switched to the deck department "I was very nervous. But I had to find out if I could dp iL" She's been working on deck ever since. She says she loves the sea as well as travelling, visiting new places, even for only a day at a time. "A lot of the oldtimers talk about the old days, when they'd be in port for a week or two," she said, noting that the new ships' usually spend no more than 12 hours in port. But to today's generation of Seafarers the fast turnaround is a matter of course KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRiJST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters. District^are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only^upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violatiort of your shipping or .seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employees, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20lh Street, Brooklyn, N.V. 11215 :-fi • •-^.t'^f. • ".!• Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. .1 '••-« S? .''i' I CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sl^iv^ts and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU $ ''-x. 28 ^ Pcraonals Please contact, your brother Clarence at 1935 Chene Avenue, Apt. 1603, Detroit, Ml. 48207. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt• ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. llllllillltllllllll patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. v EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The re.sponsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rightis in employment and as members of the SIU. Thesfe rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriniinated-against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL'ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and •contributes to political Candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, linancial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notifythe Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for ihvestigatidn and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and.further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feeb that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor- . mation, he should immediately notil^ SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt. The addrew b 675 - 4tfa Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. O T • • Kp ••• ' ^ii,i • •' i- V V -• • •4,4; ,1 .M •. •' 7 • 4 ] '.4 =- - ^4^ k' 4 . i'"- i • i ''i - " j •• - • -U' -i " . • • AV' •' . " L*" . • V April 1981 / LOG /.29 lOG / April 1981 •': 4 • ff myimi ' .y'sii T Larry S. Castillo and any time in a new, unfamiliar Please contact, your sister, Modesta place is welcome. C. Vicente, at 1269 W. 26tb Street, San Pam, who's spent all her Bernardino, Calif. 92405. seatime so far on Sea-Land Patrick Joseph Hawley containerships, is looking for­ Please contact, Mel Howley, 5259 ward to shipping on different Rundleview Rd., Calgary Alta, Canada, types of vessels under SIU T1V-1J6. contract. She's also looking Clyde Krist forward to being back aboard Please contact, Minnie, Houston, ship where she doesn't have to Texas. Tel. (713) 472-0580. explain the nuts-and-bolts of Danny Romeo Dizon her job to people over and over Please contact, Sally McCants, as again. "When I'm with my friends soon as possible. Tel. (415)431-7006— who don't know anything about (415)692-5600 X4631. seafaring, I have to constantly Tom Cook explain things to them," she said. Please contact Nancy Smith, Looking back on the "A" important. (212) 663-3638—789 West Seniority^ Upgrading program. End Ave., New York, N.V. 10025. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS hiit tViio \o T Joseph Robert Dorsz Pamela Monaco Cnntirtupd frnm Page Pnop 3 ^ Continued from -.i but this is usually -.u. the case with hands of every Coast equipment must be pro­ drydock in Texas for necessary small vessels. The POET was a Guard and American Bu­ vided to the Coast Guard repairs. This same situation large ship of over 500 feet. The reau of Shipping inspector, for search and rescue op­ occurred again at Philadelphia Coast Guard also stated that to and those records should erations. just before the POET left on its make a track for the search be reviewed to determine 10) Emergency radio transmit­ fatal voyage. required five days, yet AMVER whether the violations have ters should be designed to The radio officer of the POET knew the projected route and been corrected. send out signals in all direc­ reported tha:t both the existing could have provided this infor­ 3) Inspections should include tions so that ships as well as radio equipment and the replace­ mation within an hour or two. disniantling of, selected planes will hear them. ment set on board were unsatis­ The Coast Guard said that the items of equipment and factory. It is not clear whether the area it had to search was vast, yet structural parts for inWO final points concern ship sailed after repairs were that area wa,s made even larger depth examination. how casualties are investi­ made or whether a hew set was because of the delay in starting 4)Shipping companies gated. The Coast Guard has installed. No inspection was the search. During two of those should regularly maintain adopted a rule which does not made of the equipment to be sure^ days, seas were reported up to 40 and repair their vessels, not permit unions to participate in it met federal requirements. feet and Vvinds were as much as 40 waiting for inspection time Marine Boards of Inquiry. EVen knots on the POET's scheduled to perform housekeeping though we have successfully HE search for the POET route, further enlarging the tasks. challenged this rule in coiirt, the revealed weaknesses both in potential search area. 5) The National (I^rgo Bu­ rule remains on the books. Our the shipping company's pro­ Only five days after it began, reau needs additional per­ participation in the case of the cedures and in the Coast Guard's the Coast Guard wanted to end sonnel so that a single POET's inquiry added substan­ normal search routine. The the search. At the insistence of inspector can supervise tially to the facts. This rule POET departed Philadelphia on the SIU and others, the search every step of cargo loading should be thrown out. October 24, 1980. The last was extended until November 17, and stowing. No ship The Coast Guard should also message received from the ship an additional four days. . should be allowed, out of divorce itself from conducting was at approximately 8 o'clock Several problems were re­ port in a condition made investigations of major marine vealed by this situation. that morning. dangerous by improper casualties. Because it is the For ten days the shipping First, although vessels report cargo stowing, even if the principal agency charged with company heard nothing from the to AMVER every 48 hours, the condition could be cor­ searching for and rescuing ships POET yet failed to notify the government does not require its rected once the ship leaves and mariners, to have it investi­ Coast Guard. The company's agencies to notify the Coast port. gate casualties is asking it to be operating manual required its Guard when a vessel fails to . 6) The Federal Communica­ both judge and jury. In the worst ships to report their position report. Rather, the Coast Guard tions Commission should cases, it even passes judgment on every 48 hours, but the owners of relies on the company for notifi­ be notified whenever major the actions of its own personnel the POET neglected to enforce cation. repairs or replacements are in accidents involving Coast this requirement. Second, the Coast Guard does made to radio equipment Guard vessels. A captain who served on a not consider a vessel to be so that an inspection can By law, the National Transpor­ previous voyage of the POET said overdue until it fails to reach the guarantee that the equip­ tation Safety Board investigates he was not aware of the require­ port as scheduled. Even though ment meets the commis­ major casualties in the transpor­ ment and only reported his the POET did not pass the sion's standards, tation field. It should also con­ position twice a week. Because Gibraltar Straits as planned on 7) The Coast Guard's defini­ duct investigations of maritime the company allowed its ships to November 3, the Coast Guard tion of an "overdue" vessel accidents, and the Coast Guard violate the reporting require­ did not officially consider the must be changed, so that should be called upon only to ment, it was unconcerned about POET overdue until it failed to searches for missing ships testify, not to assess blame or not hearing from the POET, even reach Egypt on November 9. can begin before scheduled conduct investigations of other Third, the Coast Guard has though there were storms and arrival at the destination participants. heavy winds and seas on the indicated that it did not have port. Our comments and observa­ POET'S route. The POET was sufficient equipment to conduct 8) AMVER should be re­ tions are derived from our also supposed to report its •this search and had to call upon quired to notify the Coast experiences with maritime cas­ position every 48 hours to the the U.S. Navy and the Canadian Guard when a vessel fails to ualties. We are testifying with the AMVER system. This was done government for assistance. report. The Coast Guard view that our comments will be Finally, the POET carried two faithfully during the six months should not have to rely productive to this Committee in prior to the POET's disap­ emergency radio transmitters solely on the shipping com­ changing existing practices so pearance. that were supposed to be acti­ pany for notification. that future maritime catastrovated automatically-upon hitting 9) Adequate and proper The POET was due to pass the phies might be prevented. Gibraltar Straits area about water. However, this type of November 3 and dock in Port equipment only transmits verti­ Said, Egypt, on November 9. cal signals so that airplanes can When it was not sighted at receive them. Other vessels were Gibraltar, the company notified unlikely to have heard the equip­ . the Coast Guard, which in turn ment. Nothing was heard from sent messages to all vessels in­ the POET. quiring whether they had seen the N the basis of this evidence, missing ship. Five days later it we believe the following sent out planes to search. Why it steps should be considered to waited five days to commence the avert a similar tragedy in the search has not been adequately future: 1)C6ast Guard inspectors explained. The search started'15 need better training, per­ days after the last message was haps augmented by experi­ received from the POET. ence aboard iperchant vessels. HE Coast Guard claims that 2) Records of outstanding ThU is thelast photo ever taken of the Poef just a few weeks before her tragic last it is not unusual for a vessel violations should be in the voyage, (photo by Charles Cheevers of Alpoca, Fla). to go unreported for several days. Pam said she enjoyed it and learned a lot about the Union x during her stay in Piney Point and New York. But as soon as she gets back to her home port of San Francisco, she'll be ready to ship out again. She's restless to be back at sea. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examinafion each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. „ ••,!!! DroEak Attacks Coast Guard at Poet Hearings Sick of 9 to 5, Pam Monaco Went to Sea - ^ • -"l i| I.I T., •A "if' • •p-- •• / .• :• 5JJ'l- 4- . •i i lilt I'.'.: • I. jj ' ' •..ji', u,--1, I 1 �John Francis Kozar, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Kozar also sailed for Cities Service and as a 3rd assistant engineer with MEBA D^trict 2. He was bom in Bethlehem, Pa. and is a resident of Taylor, Pa. :rX Walter Francis Kruszewski, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as an AB. Brother Kruszewski hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y, and is a resident of Uncasville, Conn. ^ Arthur Oscar Roy, 56, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. BrotherRoy also sailed during the Vietnam ^ar^He is. a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Seafarer Roy was born in New Hampshire and is a resident o Nashua. N.H. • Pedro Saquilayan, 63, SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a chief cook and steward delegate. Brother Saquilayan sailed 35 vears. He is a veteran of the U.^. Army Air Forces in World War II. Seafarer Saquilayan is also a radio mechanic. Born in the Philippine Islands, he is a resident of Staten Island, N.Y.C. J •'f '':: I >I«v (. •s, Luis Ramon Serrano, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955, sailing as a FOWT^ Brother • Serrano sailed 33 years. He walked the picketline in the 1965 District Council 37 strike. Seafarer Serrano is also an auto mechanic. A native of San Sebastian, P.R., he is a resident of Catano, P.R- •; • ^ --'X L 'tV" ^:V •; Lorenzo Vittorio Stirpe, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1960 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Stirpe sailed 39 years and also sailed during the Vietnam War. He attended the 1970 Piney Point Crew Conference No. 7. Seafarer Stirpe is a veteran^l the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Rochester, N.Y. and is a resident-of Mobile. 0^ ;V; - •rf • John Arthur Waith, 64, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Newjork sailing as a 2nd cook. Brother Waith was born in New York City and is a resident of Trinidad, W.I. 'K 1,f \0 • Archibald Bell Jr., 52, jomed the SIU in the port of Baltimore m 1955 sailing as a chief pumpman and QMED. Brother Bell is ^ vete^ the U.S. Marine Corps m World War II He was born in Des Moines, la. and is a resident of Carson City, Nev. •1 George Burton Milburn, 57 joined , the Union in the port of 1967 sailing as a captain for Steuart Oil Transportation Co. from 1956 to 1981. Brother Milburn was bominDryden,Md.andisaresident of Tall Timbers, Md. Victorio Emanuel D'lndia, 63, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Boston sailing as an FOWT. Brother D'lndia was born in Boston and is a resident of Philadelphia. William Louis Ostendorf, 58, joined the Union in the PO" Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a capmm on the Tug Sandy Point from 1938 to 1981. Brother Ostendorf is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident of Baltimore. Luther Gadson, 56, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. Brother Gadson attended the 1970 Pmey Point Crews Conference. He is^ a . veteran of tVip the lis u.». Navy in World . War II A native of Rounds, S.L., ne is a resident oif Baltimore. Herbert Wilson Taylor, 64, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1963 workingfortheUlWandCurtis Bay Towing Co. from 1937 to 198L Brother Taylor was born in and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. • Frank Vernon Fromm, 52, jomed the SIU in 1939 in the port of Mobile lamng as a bosun^BroJher Fromm was born in Hoboken, NJ- and is a resident of Lindenhurst, L.I., N.Y. Wilbur Dean Purdy, 57, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Galveston sailing as a chief steward Brother Purdy was born in Louisville and is a resident of New Orleans. Eual Granger, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Shares, ^. m 1955 sailing as a recertified bosum Brother Granger graduated Recertified Bosuns Program in 976. He sailed with G&H Towing m • Seafarer Granger is a veteran of th UtS. Army. Born in Louisiana, he IS a resident of-Sulphur, La. William M. Drew, 50, JO»ned the SIU in the port of New York m 1955 Liling as a QMED. Brother Drew is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was born in Bangor, Me. and is a resident of Meriden, Conn. Nick Mutin, 65, joined the SIU m 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward. Brother Mutin was born in Ohio and is a resident of Houston. Dalton Harry Morgan, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a deck engmeer^ Brother Morgan sailed 44 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army World War II. Seafarer Morgan was born in Louisville and is a resident ot Denham Springs, La. Joseph Martello, 65, SIU in 1939 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief el^ctnciam . Brother Martello worked on the New Orleans Shoregang m 1979. He w^ born in Italy and is a resident of , Harahan, La. DimtciBn Mrt tv Orien Wheeler, 56, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New Means sailing as an FOWT. Brother Wheel­ er was born in Mississippi and is a resident of Shreveport, La. s Jessie Ray Lee Cushion,65, Jomed the Union in Port A^hur, Tex^ m 1961 sailing as %P' captain for Sabine from 1953 to 1961, D.M. Picton in 1961 for Mora Towing of Texas from 1962 to 198L Brother Cushion °Vu U S.' Coast Guard m World War 11. He was born in Walden County, Fla.. and is a resident of Buna, Tex. GrciilBB FEB. 1-28,1981 John Stephen Blank lll,70, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a captain for lUi from 1970 tq 1981, the Coyle Line >n 1954 and on the Great Lakes for Merritt, Chapman & Scott. Brother Blank received the AOTOS award m 1976 for a rescue while in command of the Tug Cherokee (Manner Towing) of the crew of . He was a former member of the ISU, MM&P, and ILA. Boatman Blank attended the 1978 Piney Pent Atlantic Coast Educational Confer­ ence. He is a veteran of the U .S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Winchester. Mass., he is a resident of Bellevue, 1 t •TOTAL REGISTERED C.«.c Algonac (Hdqs.). Algonac (Hdqs.). 30 21 Algonac (Hdqs.). Algondc (Hdqs.) ...••••• Totals AH Departmente Q0 TOTAtSHllWD AllCm... Ct-A CWB ci-.A CI.-B C1.-C DECK DEPARTMENT 19 15 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 13 10 0 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 7 3 a 1 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 • 0 ® e 39 28 0 11 52 15 3 35 li 6 11 9 1 59 157 72 107 20 30 ,,„,^..oiiuroai,;tprpd for shiDDingatthe port last month. Wash. . ,W- 30 I ! I •' LOG / April 1981 ' \ X X'X-' '"'r .-f,. .y-"_ �lie. . • s.-*',' J?.'"' TM" ••. 'i I n-v ' 1 [ _ V • .I"-.. '¥ ,.• '! •- / "r -V •-• -;. . \f .' Arthur Oscar Roy, 56, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Roy also sailed during the Vietnam War. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Roy was born in New Hampshire and is a resident of Nashua, N.H. /tor tMl .k •' I- t////.'/'^i: ::i • '• ':/.• " J . }•- • •c iii Eual Granger, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Lake Chares, La. in 1955 sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother Granger graduated from the Recertified Bosuns Program in 1976. He sailed with G&H Towing in 1977. Seafarer Granger is a veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in Louisiana, heisa resident oFSulphur, La. Lorenzo Viftorio Stirpe, 59, joined the SI U in the port of Mobile in 1960 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Stirpe sailed 39 years and also sailed during the Vietnam War. He attended the 1970 Piney Point Crew Conference No. 7. Seafarer Stirpe is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Rochester, N.Y. and is a resident of Mobile. ^7 •• ^. 'V " " V 1^. • r/ • I'fli/ •/ .-. .-,'• V •• ;--:V 30'' LOG • • •• •. / ;i .•.- ,'-•" Uaalclm Reniiv GmiUB FEB. 1-28,1981 /:M""Of--' •<: Dalton Harry Morgan, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Morgan sailed 44 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Morgan was born in Louisville and is a resident of Denham Springs, La. I Joseph Martello, 65, joined the w SIU in 1939 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief electrician. . Brother Martello worked on the New Orleans Shoregang in 1979. He was born in Italy and is a resident of • Harahan, La. \ Orien Wheeler, 56, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an FOWT. Brother Wheel­ er was born in Mississippi and is a resident of Shreveport, La. John Stephen Blank III, 70, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a captain for lOT from 1970 tq 1981, the Coyle Line in 1954 and on the Great Lakes for Merritt, Chapman & Scott. Brother Blank received the AOTOS award in 1976 for a rescue while in command of the Tug Cherokee (Mariner Towing) of the crew of Tug Eileen. He was a former member of the ISU," MM&P, and I LA. Boatman Blank attended the 1978 Piney Point Atlantic Coast Educational Confer­ ence. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Winchester. Mass., he is a resident of Bellevue, Wash. y . William M. Drew, 50, joined the I SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a QMED. Brother Drew is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was born in Bangor, Me. and is a resident of Meriden, Conn. , •• J ^ >; .^ - ::i ^ . Wilbur Dean Purdy, 57, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Galveston sailing as a chief steward. Brother Purdy was born in Louisville and is a resident of New Orleans. Nick Mutin, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward. Brother Mutin was bora in Ohio and is a resident of * Houston. John Arthur Waith, 64, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a 2nd cook. Brother Waith was born in New York City and is a resident of Trinidad, W.I. s • Herbert Wilson Taylor, 64, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1963 working for the UIW and Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1937 to 1981. Brother Taylor was born in Norfolk and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. • Frank Vernon Fromm, 52, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Fromm was born in Hoboken, N.J. and is a resident of Lindenhurst, L.I., N.Y. Luis Ramon Serrano, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955, sailing as a FOWT. Brother Serrano sailed 33 years. He walked the picketline in the 1965 District Council 37 strike. Seafarer Serrano is also an auto mechanic. A native of San Sebastian, P.R., he is a resident of Catano, P.R. • •^:} • William Louis Ostendorf, 58, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a captain on the Tug Sandy Point from 1938 to 1981. Brother Ostendorf is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident of Baltimore. Luther Gadson, 56, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. Brother Gadson attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Rounds, S.C., he is a resident of Baltimore. Pedro Saquilayan, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a chief cook and steward delegate. Brother Saquilayan sailed 35 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II. ' Seafarer Saquilayan is also a radio mechanic. Born in the Philippine Islands, he is a resident of Staten I Island, N.Y.C. •/:4l'{. George Burton Milhurn, 57, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1967 sailing as a captain for the Steuart Oil Transportation Co. from 1956 to 1981. Brother Milburn was bora in Dryden, Md. and is a resident ^ of Tall Timbers, Md. Victorio Emanuel D'IndIa, 63, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Boston sailing as an FOWT. Brother D'India was bora in Boston and is a resident of Philadelphia. V ^iiflp Jessie Ray Lee Cushion,65, joined the Union in Port Arthur, Tex. in 1961 sailing as a mate, pilot and captain for Sabine from 1953 to 1961, D.M. Picton in 1961 and for Moran Towing of Texas from 1962 to 1981. Brother Cushion is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. He was born in Walden County, Fla.. and is a resident of Buna, Tex. Archibald Bell Jr., 52, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a chief pumpman and QMED. Brother Bell is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. He was born in Des Moines, la. and is a resident of Carson City, Nev. Walter Francis Kruszewski, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as an AB. Brother Kruszewski hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and is a resident of Uncasville, Conn. ^ .''I •L'yaAl-- • ^ ^ •..--..^l • f :• .1^'i 'I f' V.l' *T0TAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C '•REGISTERED ONBEACH All Groups aassA Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Aigonac (Hdqs.) 30 19 15 0 52 15 3 0 35 li 6 0 11 9 1 0 59 157 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqs.) 2I 13 10 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Aigonac (Hdqs.)„. .-..vV. ..7^. 4 7 3 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Algona: (Hdqs.) Totals All Departments 31 / 45 65 0.0 72 107 ing atthe port last month. ! Beach" means the total number of r men registered at the portat the end of last month 20 30 'Shanghaied - • • •:?t' Chapter 1 work. Hell, they won't even work in the rain let alone a snow-storm. So by Saki Jack Dolan we just laid there waiting for the Actually, I have never been storm to slow down. It finally did shanghaied literally but, between after about six days. Then the [ly friends Joe Di Giorgio and Ed longshoremen came aboard one iMooney, I have come about as close day and go out on strike! They |to being "shanghaied" as one can refused to return until Kulukundis [here in this country legally. put their wages in the local bank in In the winter of 1962, November escrow. This took several days of Ito be exact, I was at the Union Hall negotiating before they finally lin Brooklyn to pick up my vacation started loading. I check when I see my old pal Ed 1 didn't mind that at all, as 1 had iMooney working the counter. He been in Montreal and knew it was a I spots me at the same time and great port to be in, if you had dough, meanders over and says: "Saki Jack, and 1 had a pocket full. One of the meet me in Joe DiOiorgio's office in officials from New York flew up and [ five minutes, it's very important." talked the crew into taking the ship I should have said no, and got the as far as Halifax. Myself and several hell out of there. But then I never members that were not married at I was known for the smarts or liad the time volunteered to stay with the enough sense to get in out of the ship till the end of voyage. There rain, so I go up to Joe's office. were only about eight of us, all out Joe greets me with: "Saki, you ole of Baltimore except me. The Bosunson of a gun—Mooney and I were Dayman was Tom Pons; Hoganjust talking about you." Well, in OS, a Wiper called 'Squirrel', the about ten minutes between Ed and Chief Cook (Mother Ringo), and Joe, old Saki Jack is on the way three others. The Captain was John home to get his gear with a plane "Sacki" Jack Dolan Horan out of New York and a real ticket to Toledo, Ohio. fine man. The Chief Engineer was line of Blarney that would make a It seems there was a converted named Singleterry—out of New Leprechaun happy. T-2 tanker up on the Lakes loaded York (more about him later). We finally got enough money to with Marshall Plan junk heading for After much yaking on the phone pay the tugs to take us to a dock and the Persian Gulf. The Chief Steward by the SIU Patrolman with we were only a block from the had just quit, and I was elected to Kulukundis in New York, the Halifax Railway Station. The Cap­ make the trip. The agent in Toledo company finally sent enough money tain called a meeting and read a wire met me at the airport and took me to to get us cleared out of Montreal for from Kulukundis stating we would the ship. It was the first time I ever Halifax just before Xmas. We made not be sailing for about a month, saw a T-2 tanter converted into a for Halifax (my favorite port in the and they had no money to send us. cargo ship. It looked to me like an world at the time). Well, ^lieve me, This was great news, what with all old Liberty Ship with a bellyache. the word was all over the world by hands broke but for a few of us, and The name of the scow was the SS now that Kulukundis Company was two days before Xmas! Bridgehampton. It had just been going broke. So when we anchored, An Isthmian scow came in port taken over by Kulukundis, who was the Captain called in for a water-taxi and they sent the Ship's Delegate to at the time very short of funds. It was to go ashore and find out what the our ship. They had heard all about tough to get anyone to take Kulu­ hell the score was. The water-taxis our trouble and invited all hands up kundis ships in those days as you stayed about ten feet off the gang­ to the Peppermint Lounge for a were not guaranteed anything, no way, and would not come an inch party New Year's Eve. Well, natur­ allotments, pay, draws, nothing. closer until you showed. CASH ally with all hands being broke, this When I got aboard, I found out MONEY (even the Captain could was just fine with us. But we from the Steward, a fellow named not get credit). cele'brated Xmas on our own ship. Walsh out of Baltimore, that most of The next day all the crew quit You cannot believe how wonder­ the crew were riding it to Halifax except a few of us and the Officers ful the people of Halifax treated us and quitting. The inland locks were (who agreed to stay for the trip). SI U when they fouiid out about our about ready to close for the Winter Headquarters told us they could not dilema. Luckily we had taken on season, and we had to get out by get anyone to take the ship, so we stores in Montreal, and I had Christmas, or spend The Winter went ashore to see the Canadian SIU ordered everything (and Mother iced-in on the Great Lakes. Agent, and American Consul about Ringo was an excellent cook). My After taking on stores, we weighed signing on Canadian seamen. It all gang got together and we decorated anchor and made for Montreal. We got straightened but, and we had the Salon and Crew Mess just like on were the last ship through the locks, almost a full Canuck crew. And the Delta Passenger Ships out of believe me they were damn good New Orleans. 1 had a few hundred and as we went through each lock, they closed them behind us for the friendly seamen, well liked by all bucks with me (but told no one). So, Winter. I went ashore ai)d bought all kinds hands. We elected our Dayman Tom of balloons and decorations for the The last lock is just in Montreal Pons as Ship's Delegate, and there ship.(l put in plenty of OT, and city limits, and it was snowing as never was any better. There were collected it all later on). we eased through about the middle always plenty of beefs. Tom would of December. We had a grand time. I and Hogan the OS got bombed, and Hogan hit We tied up late in the afternoon dress up like he was going to Church and would borrow my briefcase, me in the mouth wilh a metal and everyone took off for shore. It pitcher. 1 had to go get about ten was really snowing hard. On the' and you would swear he was a Philadelphia lawyer going to try a stitches in my lip. It really was a dock was a load of Jeeps and trucks we were to load next day. Well, this murder trial. He really was good. He grand Xmas and all hands were really happy as you can be away did not happen. The snow turned conned the Mate for more days off into a real lolapaloosa. By daylight to go ashore on Union business than from your loved ones on Xmas Day. 1 came back from the hospital and the snow was three feet deep and any delegate on any ship 1 was ever Hogan shook hands and off we went still coming down. You know damn on. Believe me, I've seen the best. Tom had personality, charm, and a to town to get bombed again well the longshoremen would not together. All in all it was a fine Xmas. I had money in the bank in Brooklyn, and went to the Bank of Canada and sent for $500. 1 came back to the ship and was up in my foc'sl when the gangway-watch came for me at about 4:30. He says: "Saki-Jack, there's a Police launch along-side looking for you." 1 wondered what the hell the Police wanted with me in Canada as 1 couldn't remember getting in trouble uptown the night before. Well, it seems the bank was ready to close and called the Harbor Police and told them to hurry and get me to the bank as my money was there. They took me aboard and rushed me to the bank which was right on the waterfront (this is what you call' Canadian Hospitality). There was a Chinese restaurant across from the RR station that had two work-shifts with about ten girls on each shift. All hands loved this and everyone had a girlfriend within a day or two. And you really must see to believe how wonderful these Canadian girls treated us (all hands were broke), we went and met our girl after her shift at the restaurant and went to a pub, and usually to a 'speak' (there are plenty in Canada) and drank till we had to go aboard to work. The girls never said no about anything. This port was paradise for a.free and easy seaman. Halifax and about any port in Canada was always great in my book, as 1 had been in most of them on ships many times. All the crew were happy about Halifax and some even returned to marry Canadian girls and bring them home. New Year's Eve all hands werit up to the Peppermint Lounge with their gals in tow. The crew off the Isthmian ship in port had made a deal with the owner that we could have anything we wanted and they would pay for it. We all had a grand time~*and all hands got bombed. Naturally we ended up in a real great donnybrookiand we really wrecked the joint, The Fuzz,came and half the crew from both ships ended up in the clink. Next day we had to get the American Consul to get everyone out. The owner came to the ship with his lawyer, and gave the Captain a nice bijl to be paid before we could sail. The old man paid it and asked: "Did all hands have a good time?" Just a few days later the Captain got word we would get the money to sail to Port Said immediately. We sailed with the tide next morning, and after just one and a half days at sea the ship caught fire, and ihe crew could not put it out. In Chapter 2, I'll tell all about a real raging fire at sea, and how cfter three days we, with the help of several Canadian Corvettes man­ aged to put it out, and get back to Halifax. /April 1981 ' •• • , •-ft,'VJSWiiy III I H /•• ifr W'" :iV' ^7 .1 A''~' John Francis Kozar, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Kozar also sailed for Cities Service and as a 3rd assistant engineer with MEBA Dis­ trict 2. He was bom in Bethlehem, Pa. and is a resident of Jaylor, Pa. - " •CSTBI , .">7 •i"^- • if _ i. •• 7" Appi 1981 / LOG 31 I- 1 '.v. 'IS. V'l -'A : V. • :l' • '« , Jl-- 7 ,v" • ' 7, • • /J • •7)1 " iL' �VT • 'it.-,: '••\.v" i:#': THIS INDUSTRY IS GOING PLACES DON'T MISS THE BOAT The Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Program is being of-, fered again at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship on June 22 through August 6. It's the best deal in the country for Boatmen who want to get ahead: HOI STON, TEX. Archer & Peterson Americana Building '81! Dallas Street Houston. Texas 77002 * . Tele. #(71.1) 659-4455 DON'T DELAY See your SlU Representative for more details. Towboat Operator Regular Course is scheduled for May 11 through July 2. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters FEB. 1-28,1981 *TOTAL REGISTERED •h TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B ClassC ^ Port .;. ........... •.... ..... ...I;.. Tampa Mobile NewOrleans. Jacksonville . — 0 0 0 3 0 ^ .... Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston..... PortArthur 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 2 .1 —. - San Francisco ; - 0 .. . 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 6 3 0 5 .2 5 0 0 1 4 3 7 6 0.0 0 0 3 18 Totals . 0 2 0 Algonac St. Louis...: Piney Point Paducah 0 6 0 32 32 62 Tampa 0' 0 0 •. • 1 ...; Mobile NewOrleans Jacksonville • —•. San Francisco.. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico 1 PortArthur., ..Algonac St. Louis,....; PineyPoirit Paducah., Totals 0 ,0 0. • 1 ' 0 0 0 0 3 15 ' 2 0 0 3 - 32 13 0 0 0 7 0 9 0 4 2 3 1 3 4 0 4-0 , - 0 0 0 0 2 0 6 0 11 3 0 14 0 4 0 12 42 6 8 10 14 9 95 53 0.0 0 0 0 0 6 2- "1 2 1 0 212 0 0 0 2 ' 0 3 O O 6 5 1 0 92 0 14 -0 57 124 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0. 0 1 - 1 0 0 0 .7 ...: .r Norfolk- Tampa .- Mobile San Francisco... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 . 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 ' 0 2 - 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0- 0 .'0-- 0 0 0 -. 0 0 1 2 ' 1 2 01 '2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 O-O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1. 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 14 2 13 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Baltimore NewOrleans Jacksonville 0 0 0 0 • 0 1 O 0 . 0 0 0:0 0, 6 0 00 0 . 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0' 1 10.1 • -1 . .O.1 • • 0 • 0 o 0 0 ' Boston NewYork Philadelphia... .- * .«... . 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 ; -. Seattle Puerto.Rico Houston PortArthur., Algonac V St.Louis .0 0 .' O .1 Wilmington 4- 0' 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 Paducah i -9 1 Totals All Departments.... 55 33 Totals ;...... : ....; 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Piney Point 1 0 •• 1 0• . 0 1. - . o' 0 0 0 0 O 0 0. O- 0 0 . - 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0- 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 O" 0 0 0,0 -0 1 • 0 2 6 0 -5 0 0 75 39 14 1 32 / LOG / April 1981 0 0-0 0 . 0 Q 0 0 0 1 0 -0 " .0 0 0 0 0 2'2 0 • 0 00 ' • 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 ,0 0 0 0 0 0 • 3 ' 0 '31 0 0 0 * 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 1 0 0 O 1 10 0 11 113 "56 1 . . 0 '-0 -3' 0* 0 0 " 0 0 0 0 l" 0 1 •'TTotal Registered" means the number of men who actualiyregistered for shipping at the port last month."^'RegisteredontheBeach"meansthetotalnumberofmenregisteredattheportattheendof lastmonth. \ < 0 0 0 6 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 Port a 1 0 2 3 3 0 " 0 0 0 0 C "....... Houston , 'l 0 0 0 0 ' 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston NewYork. Philadelphia..., Baltimore • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 5 3 0 40 41 0 0 00 0 .0 Port Norfolk All Groups Class A Class B Class C TAiViPA, FLA. Kamijton & Douglas. P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa. Florida 3.1609 Tele. #(81.1) 879-9482 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings, Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San frahcisco. California 94104 Tele. #(415) 981-4400 DECK DEPARTMENT Boston NewYork Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk "srv ''REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C hi the event that any SlU nwinhers have lesjal problems- in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they ean eonsult is heittti pithlished. The mem­ ber need not choo.se the recommended attorneys and this list is intended only for iniorntational purposes: NKW VOKK. N.V. Schulman & ,-\barbanei .^50 Filth Avenue » New York. N.V. 1000! I ele. -(212) .."^79-9200 BAI.TI.MORK, .MD. Kaplan. Heyinan. (ireenberg. F.ngelman & Beigrad Sun i.ile Building • Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore. Maryland 21201 - Tele. «(.101) 5.19-6967 li>- "% Legal'Aid 0 0 1 2 0 0 8 15 152 • Philip Weltin. Esq. Weltin & Van Dam No. 1 Ecker Bid. San Francisco. Calif: 94105 Tele.#(415) 777-4500 ST. LOLUS, IViO. Gruenberg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis. Missouri 63101 Tele. #(.114) 231-7440 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker. Boudreaux. Lamy. Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans. Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel. .lulber. Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles. California 900.16 Tele. #(213) 937-6250 MOBILE, ALA. Simon &. Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile. Alabama 36602 . . T ele. #(205) 43.1-4904 • DETROIT, MK H. Victor (i. Hanson 19268 Cirand River A.\enuc Detroit. Michigan 48822 ' Tele. #(313) 532-1220* ' . GLOlTESTER; MASS. . Orlando & White T wo Main Street Ciloucester. .Massachusetts 019.10 Tele. #(6L7) 283-8 loO ' "SEATTLE, WASH. Vaqce. Da\ic.s. Roberts. Reid & .Anderson TOO West Harrison Pla/a • . ,r Seattle. Washington 98119 T ele. #(206V 28.5-.1610 ( UK AGO. ILL. , Kat/ & Eriedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicagt). Illinois 60603 T ele. ii(.112) 26.1-63.10 • . -...i T C p .<* A -J-. �\ > .a-- -i-. ^••^;ta.-.-^^V.-- -.v.if^''^l| miirn I'l ' iS'Ci-r In the event that any SlU nicmher.s have lcf;al problems in the various ports, a list oi attorneys whom they ean consult is .heiii!^ puhlisheif. The mem­ ber need not choo.se the recommended attorneys and this list is intended only for inionnational purposes: NKW VOKK, N.V. Schulman & .Abarbanel .150 Filth .Avenue • • New York. N.V. 10001 Tele. 212) ..''79-9200 The Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Program is being of-, fered again at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship on June 22 through August 6. It's the best deal in the country for Boatmen who want to get ahead: BALTIMORE, .MD. Kaplan. Heyman. (ireenberg. Engelman & Beigrad .Sun Life Building • Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore. Maryland 21201 ~ Tele. #(.101) 5.19-6967 HOI SIGN, TEX. Archer & Peterson Americana Building '8! I Dallas .Street Houston. Te.xa.s 77002 • . Tele. #(71.1) 659-4455 DON'T DELAY See your SlU Representative for more details. TAMPA, FLA. Kamijton & Douglas. P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa. Florida 3.1609 Tele. #(81.1) 879-9482 ^SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings, Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Frahcisco. California 94I04| Tele. #(415) 981-4400 Towboat Operator Regular Course is scheduled for May 11 through July 2. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters FEB. 1-28,1981 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Boston .• New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile •S:^; New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis ...; Piney Point Paducah Totals Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk • Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston : Port Arthur......... Algonac '. St. Louis Piney Point Paducah.. Totals •f. '• ' i'T' V :J:- 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 5 .2 0 0 1 •I 7 6 0 6 0 32 62 . V I/ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 3 15 0 6 2 2 32 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 0 1 0 0 > 2 0 0 2 1 1 13 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 2 9 0 0 0 6 0 9 0 4 2 0 4 0 0 12 42 0 6 1 9 95 . 0 0 0 7 0 3 1 3 4 0 14 0 0 6 8 0 5 0 2 53 0 0 0 2 0 - 6 0 11 3 0 4 0 3 10 14 0 14 0 57 124 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 .0 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 13 • 0 0 0 1 (T 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 . •0 1 •1 0 • .1 0 0. 6 0 •§0' 0 0 0 0' 0 0 §; 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 00 0 0 • 00 0 0 0 0 0 » . 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 . 0 2 0 0 0 1 8 0 • • NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker. Boudreau.x. Lamy. Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans. Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel. .lulber. Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Boulevard l.os Angeles. California 90036 Tele. #(213) 937-6250 •0 0 0 1 0 4 • 0 • 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 . 8 Totals All Departments.... 55 a 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 •. 0 .1 0 • 0 2 • 0 00 2 6 75 0 0 0. 0 0. 2 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0 2 00 1 0 5 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 • 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 n 0 0 0 1 • 0 • 3 0 • • 3 0 . 0 0 • 0 0 0 •1 0 1 0 1 10 113 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 1 . 0 0 0 0• 0 0 0 0 0 • : 0 0 1 . Q 0 0 0 0; 1 0 . 0 .0 0. • 3 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 8 15 : 56 152 0 '•'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually-registered for shipping at the port last month • ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Chicken may be an economical buy in these times of soaring food costs but the AFL-CIO says Per­ due poultry products, are too costly at any price. During their recent mid-winter meeting in Bal Harbour, Fla., the AFL-CIO Executive Council urged union members to boycott the famous fowl until Perdue "ceases its unfair and illegal anti­ union behavior." The Executive, Council's action was an official sanction of the boycott against Perdue launched by the United Food & Commercial Workers Union last September. In their boycott statement the Executive Council grilled Perdue for a policy of "ruthless anti­ union tactics" which have interferred with "every effort of its 6,000 employees to exercise their rights to union representation." The Council further scored barnyard bigwig Perdue for run­ ning "a campaign to destroy trade unionism in the American poultry industry." Perdue's union-busting tactics included purchasing several unioncontracted processing plants, closing them for "modernization" and re-opening the factories non­ union. In addition, the chicken company fired 57 union sup­ porters during av UFCW organiz­ ing drive at a processing plant in Accomac, Va., last year. Those discharges fired the un­ fair labor practice strike at the Accomac plant which is now in its seventh month. And when those 57 workers were "permanently replaced" by.the company unf^r labor practice charges were filed I. i e with the National Labor Rela­ planning stages. Meanwhile, the tions Board. Hearings on the .federation has pledged its active charges will begin next month. support for the UFCW boycott A national campaign to alert until Perdue stops feathering his consumers about the AFL-CIO nest at the expense of union boycott against Perdue is in the "workers. 1? : ? V'ft ^ 'Lf = '"v Monthly Membership Meetings Port New York ... ..i. Philadelphia .... Baltimore ' • •• • • Norfolk Jacksonville ti.. • • • • Algonac . w .. Houston .... .... New Orleans .... • • . . Mobile San Francisco .., • • • . Wilmington .... Seattle .• • • Piney Point ..... .... San Juan ....... Columbus .. Chicago Port Arthur St. I.ouis ....... • • • • Cleveland •• •. Honolulu .. .. Date Deep Sea Lakes, inland Waters 2;.1()p.m :.— May 4 May 5 .... i 2;.10p.m. May 6 2:.10p.m. .., May 7 ...,, 9;30a.m May 7 2:00 p.m. May 8 ..... 2:.10p.m. ... ; May II ..... 2:.10p.m. ....". May 12 2:30 p.m May 1.1 2:.10p.fn. 2:.10p.m , May 14 ...... 2:.10p.m. . Mav 18 ........ 2:30p.m. May 22 .I0:.10a.m. .......... May 9 ...... .. May 7 2:.10p.m ,.. May 16 May 12 .X^2:.10p.m May 12 ...... 2:.104i.m. ...; May 15 ...... -• •• May 14 ...... 2:.10p.m. •• May 14 ...... UiW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00 p.m. ~ 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. SupSrchlcken kicked off a boycott of Perdue poultry jn front of a suburban Maryland grocery store. The United Food and Commercial Workers has charged Perdue with unfair labor practices In closing plants and Intimidating workers to fight unionization. From left to right are; Mike Fusco, UFCW Local 400 business agent (Superchlcken); Dave Laws, secretarytreasurer, Local 400; Local 400 President Tom McNutt and Tom Bradley, president of Maryland-D.C. AFL-CIO. f • -- iV' - Norberto Pineda Please contact, your wife, as soon as possible, urgent! Leroy Drew Please contact, your daughter, Wanda E. Hall, 15300 Waterloo #28, Houston, Texas 77053. Tel. (713) 4342921. Anyone who would have any information please call collect. MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van .Antwerp Building Mobile. .Alabama 36602 . . l ele. #(205) 43.1-4904 • DETROIT, MIC H. Victor (i. Hanson 19268 (irand Ri\er A,\cnuc Detroit. Michigan 48822 . ' lele. #(313) 532-1220' ' STEWARD DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore..... Norfolk.... 1... Tampa Mobile New Orleans .. Jacksonville .. San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto.Rico :.. Houston Port Arthur.... Algonac '. St. Louis Piney Point ... Paducah Totals Philip Weltin. Esq. Weltin & Van Dam No. 1 Ecker Bid. .San Francisco. Calif. 94105 Tele.#(415) 777-4.500 ST. LOUIS, Mo. Gruenberg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis. Missouri 63101 Tele. #(314) 231-7440 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port li-r4f • .T«. • »** . :... 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 4 6 0 5 0 0 4 3 0 5 0 0 32 Port • .4 JX .: 0 0 0 3 0 1. 0 2 .1 0 2 0 0 3 18 04 3 4 41 Yoke's on Frank Perdue, AFL'CIO Calls National Boycott Legal Aid THIS INDUSTRY IS GOING PLACES DON'T MISS THE BOAT ;1 Steven J. Argay Please contact, your friend, Chris D. Johnson at Box 791, Southold, N.Y. 11971. All Seafarers GLOl C E.STER.- .MA.S.S. , Orlando White Two Main Street Gloucester. Massachusetts 019.1()| lele. ff(6L7) 28.1-81U0 • SEATTLE, WASH. Vaf]ce. Da\ies. Roberts. Rcid & .Anderson 100 West Harrison Pla/a • Seattle. Washington 98119 l ele. #f206V 28-5-3610 ( HK AGO. ILL. Kat/ & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago. Illinois 60603 . lele. Ji(312) 26.1-63.10 Capi. Julius Moore asks that he he contacted by any Seafarer who knows the whereabouts of the 1977 Green Camaro auto with Virginia License plates that was owned by the late Douglas P. Moore. Capt. Moore can he telephoned collect at (703) 635-2772. Engineer Scholarship Program Get in on the Diesel Engineer Scholarship Program, Apply for the course soon. Take and pass the pre-test at your local Union Hall and you can be scheduled for the course beginning June 22. SHLSS offers four Diesel Scholarship and Diesel Regular courses a year. The last class is scheduled for October. Sign Up Today! Ray Fuller Please contact, Mrs. P. O'Donnell, c/o Meehan, 2 Sehago Road, Carmel, N.V. 10512. •Mf: : For more information contact SHLSS or your SIC! Representative. 32 / LOG / April 1981 April 1981 / LOG / 33 . . 'M,: I'Asf. y- . f I, .i- * ' . f — I'iii^miiwiiSil^iiii'iiiiI „ r-, i" r'^ • . . • C r'd 'i f ' •' tr •' msr •X -• •','iiTrA'i/."A . "T •* ,'1 y �•'^^-- ;S.: --y s ' J «lll WorWnfl- on It C Coast Guard ts s .^1-^ ILS. Goasi 0®.;,ttodm _._r,n(iings .The U.S. Coast formulating ns toP ^^ ,„ss of the again. Hawaiian " ^ ^nmpauy. r.uard for ft^jCpanV-H^J^tSrd notify the ^ „ ,n s'^"»r -"" •Ti'~i -; '.S..»» vi -»•s" including 2'* ® 1980 wdh a Pt'JSro tons of corn for bXre starting a ^«^%ugh very ''^'^'^''.^bsoiutelV tto eln^ thorough,^ ..,«ckage ' -iBssirBr-Ss \ve pubiisEed^^^Xrers. Since then, m '" the He had beett a •W |||P|P| - X)own .(IS -til' fftHABtt/r^ 'w «K b«n^ because «e "J!^re you te goittg^ ^here he's gotne ngth " -"T - ronter Z IV \1 ^.v """'"'bUndly travel a „„,her man ^ at the AinoboVtc and counseling p a six-w®®^ \ i Kehablllta^;C^-U c.-.®-''-*'"'' 1 records yi« he It P^ Center. \ anywhere except Booh No. . \ \ ^ ]Slame • • • \ \ \ " • (City) Address • • '^^treet or llFEO Telephone •i-H :'• V ••11 ' 1 \ 1 w\ ^53.AC Mail to: THE Star Ron*® 20692 Vattey E®®' , jfe j) 994-00 J 0 orcall,24hours-a'd^^^^^^^^^. 1- ga / LOG / APti"®®' �iir- 4-™=iasaasissssmfe — M «5.s=sssier,gj:_.-sii -1, Coast Guard Still Worldng On Poet Investigation Report : -The U.S. Coast Guard is still formulating its report on its findings on the investigation of the loss of the SS Poet. The report will be pub­ lished this summer. The Poet, with a crew of 34 including 24 SIU members, left Philadelphia Oct. 24, 1980 with a load of 13,000 tons of corn for Port -J r'r'ri •t" -C Carrl Goff was AB on the Poet Said, Egypt. She was never heard from again. The company. Hawaiian Eugenia, did not notify the Coast Guard for 10 days that they had not been in contact with, the ship. The Coast Guard then delayed for five days before starting a search. The belated search, though very thorough, found absolutely no clues of the Poet'.s fate. No wreckage of any kind was spotted. In the December issue of the Log, we published the photos of all but two of the lost Seafarers. Since then, the wife of one of these members, Carl Goff, has sent her husband's photo for publication. Brother Goff was sailing as AB on the Poet when she left Philadelphia on the tragic voyagei He had been a member of the SIU since 1973, and was a resident of Warren, R.I. He is survived by his wife, Hilda, and three daughters, Cynthia, Barbara ancT Paula. Robert Leake DEEP SEA Help Your Brother Down the Road to Sobriety gjeeing a blind nwn walk down a street makes the rest of US thankful for our sight. Perfect strangers, as well as friends, don't hesitate to offer a guiding arm to the blind because we all think it must be a terrible thing to be unable to see where you're going. An alcoholic can't see where he's going either, only alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead fo the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is just as easy—and just as important—as steering a blind maR across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And heU get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free life. The road back to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you II be showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away. m •ti - Alcoholic Rehqbilitation Center if ^ Seafarer Rob­ ert Leake, 26, graduated from the HLS in 1978. He upgraded to AB in 1980. Brother Leake sailed on the LNG Capricorn (Energy Trans­ port) as an OS. And he has the LNG all ratings, CPR, first aid, lifeboat and firefighting endorsements. Leake lives in Hazlet, N.J. and ships out of the port of New York. Li/ L.' Seafarer Hugh O'Boyle, (S.D.I.) 22, graduated from the HLS in 1979. Brother O'Boyle got his oiler ticket in the port of New York. He holds the CPR, fire fighting and lifeboat documents. O'Boyle lives in the Sunset District of the port of San Francisco and shall ship out of that port. I Michael Houlihan ; f-f j Name .. I I Book No. I Address I I (Street or RFD) (City) I Seafarer Michael Houli­ han, 25, is a 1977 graduate of the HLSS. He now sails as an AB. Brother Houli­ han upgraded to AB in 1979. He earned his firefighting, lifeboat and CPR endorse­ ments. Houlihan ships out of the port of Philadelphia. .* • • '.p'P (State)," ^^(Zip) 1 Telephone No. ..., I I Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 f'J. Bob Senaz Seafarer Al­ exander Cali­ mer, 20, was graduated 1^ the HLS in 1978. He upgraded to FOWT the same year in the port of New York. Brother Calimer was born in Baltimore and lives and ships out of the port of Seattle. Seafarer Mark Williams, 23, is a 1975 graduate of the HLSS Trainee Pro­ gram. He up­ graded to fireman-watertender (FOWT) in 1978. Brother Williams holds the CPR, lifeboat and firefighting tickets. Williams ships out of the port of Baltimore. Seafarer Bob Senaz, 23, grad­ uated from Pi­ ney Point in 1979, Brother Senaz upgraded to 3rd cook there in 1980. He has the firefighting, lifeboat and CPR endorsehients. Senaz lives in Queens, New York and ships out of the port of New York. or call, 24 hours-a-day, (^l) 904-00JO Seafarer Rob­ ert Pagan Jr., is a 1977 graduate of Piney Point. Brother Pagan upgraded to AB last year. He has the CPR, life­ boat and fire­ fighting tickets. Pagan lives one block from the SIU Headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y. and ships out of the port of New York. Ogden ChaEBengef Committee Recertified Bosun Richard "Blacky" Thoe (seated) ship's chairman of.the ST Odgen Challenger (Ogden Marine) gives us the wink at a payoff recently,at the Exxon Dock, Bayway, N.J. With him are part of the Ship's Committee and a crewmember of (1. to r.) Chief Steward Tony De Boissiere^ secretary-reporter; Ramon Ilia of the deck department and Chief Cook William Karpiak, steward delegate. Responsibility. Respect. And more money, too. THEY'RE THE THINGS YOU EARN WHEN YOU'RE THE CHIEF PUMPMAN. Seafarer Tim­ othy L. Smith, 26, graduated from Piney Point in 1978. Brother Smith upgraded to AB in 1979. He has the CPR, fire­ fighting and life­ boat tickets. Smith was born in Portland, Ore. And he ships out of the port of Seattle. You're an SIU Seafarerthe most professional maritime worker in the world. Sign up for the Pumproom Maintenance and Operations Course at SHLSS. Pamela Monaco Seafarer Pam­ ela Monaco, 23, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (HLSS) Entry Trainee Pro­ gram, Piney Point, Md. in 1978. Sister Monaco upgraded to ABin 1980. She earned the firefight­ ing, lifeboat and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) endorsements. Born in San Francisco, Monaco ships out of that port city. Course Starts June. 8 Sii—a, , •4 X' I rl- L.. 71 0^^- -J, 4 -U.I Make it pay. April 1981 / • •L Paul Russell Seafarer Paul Russell, 25, join­ ed the SIU in 1977 sailing in Eric A. Wallace the inland field. Brother Russell Seafarer Eric got his deep-sea A. Wallace, 24, training at the is a 1977 HLSS Point in 1978, grad. Brother I and upgraded to Wallace upgrad­ FOWT the same year. The next year ed to FOWT in the port of New. he upgraded to welder and QMED. Yorkinl978. He He holds the LNG, lifeboat, fire­ fighting, CPR and diesel technician also carries the endorsements. And he lives in deck engineer endorsement. And he holds the Chesapeake, Va. and ships out of all CPR, lifeboat and firefighting ports. tickets. Wallace resides and ships Timothy L. Smith out of the port of Mobile. Hugh O'Boyle I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidenHal, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. W • Mark Williams Robert Pagan Jr. Oiler Larry Mays fights off steam in the engine room of the tanker Overseas Valdez as he starts up cargo pumps. The ship was in the port of New York recently lightering at Stapleton Anchorage off Staten Island. N.Y. Larry's got plenty of seatime under his belt having been a member of the SIU since 1952 and in the Navy for seven years before that. A native of Hamilton. Ala.. Larry now makes his home in Houston. Tex. '•' •'i'L ••• Alexander Calimer LOG 35 �s«r^ ' !- I •J;i If Pensioner Asher Lee Godfrey, 82, succumbed to heart failure in the Lawndale Hospi^ tal, Philadelphia on Jan. 14. Broth­ er Godfrey joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1960 sailing as a FOWT for the Red Star Line from 1931 to 1940 and for Curtis Bay Towing. Boatman Godfrey was born in Frankford, Del. and was a resident of Philadelphia. Interment was in Carey Cemetery, Frankford. Surviving are his widow, Blanche and a daughter, Mrs. Harriet Freer, also of Philadelphia. ,1 j I'l It P ii i /. i •» Johnny Robert Hagen, 28, died in Tampa on Dec. 2, 1980. Brother Ha­ gen joined the SI U in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as an AB and cook. He was a 1968 Piney Point graduate. Seafarer Hagen was born in Tampa and was a resident there. Cremation took place in the Tri-County Crematory, Tampa. His ashes were scattered at sea. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis and Jackie Hagen of Tampa and a brother, William, also of Tampa. Joseph Haton Hanks Sr., 53, died from an ab­ scess in St. Mary's Hospital, Port Arthur on Jan. 19. Brother Hanks joined the Union in Port Arthur in 1962 sailing as a deckhand, tankerman and assistant engineer for Sabine Towing from 1955 to 1980. Boatman Hanks was born in Crowley, La. and was a resident of Orange, Tex. Inter­ ment was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Orange County, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Ruth; five sons, Joseph Jr., Arthur, Keith, Robert and Richard and three daughters, Linda, Dianne and Jessica. Karl Howard Peters, 25, died of injuries in the Bayside Hospital, Virginia Beach, Va. on June 15. Brother Peters joined the SIU in 1979. He was born in Texas and was a resident of Virginia Beach. Burial was in Druid Ridge Cemetery, Pikesville, Md. Sur­ viving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William J. and Barbara Peters of Virginia Beach. Capt. Joseph Marino, 50, died of heart failure in the Northeast Medical Center, Boston on July 20. Brother Marino joined the former Atlantic Fishermen's Union in the port of Gloucester, Mass. in 1964. He was born in Boston and was a resident of Gloucester. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Gloucester. Surviving are his widow, Serafina; a son, Joseph Jr., a daughter, Michelle and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tony and Jennie Marino. Sanunie Aulds, 58, died of heart failure at home in Dayton, Tex. on Jan. 1. Brother Aulds joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1975 sailing as a cook for lOT. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Boatman Aulds was born in Wilson, Okla. Burial was in Palms Park Cemetery, Dayton. Surviving are his widow, Lillie; two sons, Sammie Jr. and Reuben of Harris Creek, Tex. and two daughters, Vinla Regina and Laverne Steele. Pensioner George Leon Ben­ der, 77, passed away from a heart attack in the Overlook Hospital, Summit, N.J. on Nov. 6, 1980. Brother Bender joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a deckhand for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, Hoboken, N.J. from 1922 to 1969. He was bom in Reading, Pa. and was a resident of New Providence, N.J. Surviving are his widow Gertrude and a son, George. Pensioner Beirly Ashby Bodden, 81, passed away from arterioscler­ osis, in St. Joseph Hospital, Tampa; on Nov. 19, 1980. Brothef Bodden joined the Union in the port of Tampa in 1956 sailing as an AB for 19 years. He was bom in Grand Cayman Is., B.W.I, and was a resident of Tampa. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Hillsboro County, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Edna; a son, four daughters, 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Pensioner Wil­ liam George Cart­ er, 85 succumbed to a heart attack in West Jersey Hospital, Cam­ den, N.J. on Aug. 23, 1980. Brother Carter joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a cook for Taylor and Anderson Towing. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War 1. Boatman Carter was born in Virginia and was a resident of Haddon Heights, N.J. Interment was in Lakeview Ceme­ tery, Cinniminnison, N.J. Surviving are his widow. Hazel and two daughters, June and Kathryn. Pensioner Manley Joseph Costa, 80, passed away from cancer in the Norfolk USPHS Hospital on Jan. 4. Brother Costa joined the Union in the port of Nor­ folk in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for McAllister Brothers. He was born in Spain and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a daughter, Mrs. Mary L. Childress and a grandson. Joe Casais Jr., both of Norfolk. Pensioner Agnar Martin Andersen, 86, passed away from a heart attack in the Lund (Sweden) Hospi­ tal on Oct. 14, 1980. Brother An­ dersen joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He sailed 37 years. Seafarer Andersen was bom in Finnsnes, Norway, was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Malmo, Sweden. Burial was in St. Pauli Ceme­ tery, Malmo. Surviving are his widow, Fernande and a brother, Gerald of Heggen Finnsnes, Norway. Pensioner Peter Pedersen, 90, passed away from heart failure in the Chateau Conval­ escent Center, Bryn Mawr, Pa. on Dec. 19, 1980. Brother Pedersen joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for Sheridan Transportation and Taylor and Anderson. He sailed 28 years. Boatman Pedersen was bom in Norway and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. He was a resident of Darby, Pa. Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery, Proomall, Pa. Pensioner Ru­ dolph "CllfTord" Evans, 69, died of a heart attack at home in the. Bronx, N.Y. on Aug. 31, 1980. Brother Evans joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955sailing as a 3rd cook. He sailed for 24 years. Seafarer Evans was' born in New Providence, the Bahamas and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hastings-onthe-Hudson, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Margaret and a son, Alonzo of Nassau, the Bahamas. Pensioner Jim Harper Morgan, 69, succumbed to cancer in the Wil­ son (N.C.) Memo­ rial Hospital on Jan. 4. Brother Morgan joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a mate for McAllister Brothers from 1951 to 1974. He was a former member of the U M WA in 1953. Boatman Morgan was bom in Greene County, N.C. and was a resident of Norfolk. Burial was in Evergreen • Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilson. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Bessie M. Wood of Lucama, N.C. and Mrs. Mattie De Busk of Norfolk. Pensioner Thomas Rex Golden, 72, died of heart failure in St. Mary's Hospi­ tal, Port Arthur on Nov. 9, 1980. Brother Golden I joined the Union in Port Arthur in 1955 sailing as a cook for Sabine Towing from 1942 to 1945 and from 1955 to 1972. He was born in Hillsboro, Tex. and was a resident of Groves, Tex. Burial was in Oakknoll Cemetery, Belleville, Tex. Surviving is his widow, Margaret. Pensioner Alphonso Campbell, 78, passed away from natural causes in St. Vin­ cent's Medical Center, Rich­ mond, S.I., N.Y. on Dec. 3, 1980. Brother Campbell joined the former MC & S in 1945 in the port of New York. He was born in Atlanta, Ga. and was a resident of Staten Is., N.Y. Burial was in Douglass Cemetery, Staten Is. Surviving is his widow, Willie Mae. Timmy Ray Ramsey, 20, was dead on arrival at the Memphis (Tenn.) Hospital from multiple in­ juries sustained in a car crash on Nov. 5, 1980. Brother Ramsey joined the Union in the port of Paducah, Ky. in 1978 sailing as a deckhand and mate for Orgulf Trans­ portation from 1978 to 1980. He was born in Union City, Tenn. and was a resident of Memphis. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery, Memphis. Sur­ viving are his widow, Sharon and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Betty R. Ramsey of Memphis. 36 / LOG / April 1981 mm BS*m«MeiEga M'. Pensioner Emil Gottfried Pear­ son, 88, passed away on Oct. 31, 1980. Brother. Pearson joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for Coyle Lines. He sailed for 20 years. Boatman Pearson was born in Sankt Olaf, Sweden. Interment was in Sweden. Surviving is a cousin, Erik Linholm of Kristianstad, Sweden. Pensioner Theodore Joseph Fortin, 82, passed away from heart failure in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Dec. 3, 1980. Brother Fortin joined the SI U in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War I. Seafarer # Fortin was born in Massachusetts and was a resident of Harahan, La. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Ceme­ tery, Metairie, La. Surviving is his widow, Christine. Pensioner Con­ rad Weeks, 93, passed away from natural causes in North Central Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. on Dec. 27, 1980. Brother Weeks joined the MC & S in 1943 on the West Coast sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 40 years. Weeks was born in Barbados, B.W.I, and was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, the Bronx. Surviving are a sister, Geraldineof New York City and a niece, Beatrice Lewis of the Bronx. �- V • / U;c': H" • "1 '< •'•04' i;0-\.'^- --V Pensioner Asher Lee Godfrey, 82, succumbed to heart failure in the Lawndale Hospital, Philadelphia on Jan. 14. Broth­ er Godfrey joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1960 sailing as a FOWTfor the Red Star Line from 1931 to 1940 and for Curtis Bay Towing. Boatman Godfrey was bom in Frankford, Del. and was a resident of Philadelphia. Interment was in Carey Cemetery, Frankford. Surviving are his widow, Blanche and a daughter, Mrs. Harriet Freer, also of Philadelphia. •Hf *' s- - • '. "'T "' I' / • ; ^"• /,. J •.-- • I ; •,,,;.. i- • i .• • ; 'I i. Joseph Haton Hanks Sr., S3, died from an ab­ scess in St. Mary's Hospital, Port Arthur on Jan. 19. Brother Hanks joined the Union in Port Arthur in 1962 sailing as a deckhand, tankerman and assistant engineer for Sabine Towing from 1955 to 1980. Boatman Hanks was born in Crowley, La. and was a resident of Orange, Tex. Inter­ ment was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Orange County, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Ruth; five sons, Joseph Jr., Arthur, Keith, Robert and Richard and three daughters, Linda, Dianne and Jessica. •"• 4-"- ; • ,'J-•••",••• - r?gr i"' • ;J m. ' • nm I #rii ' k :y -.1 -• f r' " W:M •• J- ' W'' -' Johnny Robert Hagen, 28, died in Tampa on Dec. 2, 1980. Brother Ha­ gen joined the SI U in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as an AB and coqic. He was a 1968 Piney Point graduate. Seafarer Hagen was born in Tampa and was a resident there. Cremation took place in the Tri-County Crematory, Tampa. His ashes were scattered at sea. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis and Jackie Hagen of Tampa and a brother, William, also of Tampa. If! -•'' - / •-,-~.i--=»r' l^-rpasrtsSSSi! Sammie Aulds, 58, died of heart failure at home in Dayton, Tex. on Jan. 1. Brother Aulds joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1975 sailing as a cook for lOT. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Boatman Aulds was born in Wilson, Okla. Burial was in Palms Park Cemetery, Dayton. Surviving are his widow, Lillie; two sons, Sammie Jr. and Reuben of Harris Creek, Tex. and two daughters, Vinla Regina and Laverne Steele. Pensioner George Leon Ben­ der, 77, passed away from a heart attack in the Overlook Hospital, Summit, N.J. on Nov. 6, 1980. Brother Bender joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a deckhand for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, Hoboken, N.J. from 1922 to 1969. He was bom in Reading, Pa. and was a resident of New Providence, N.J. Surviving are his widow Gertrude and a son, George. Pensioner Beirly Ashhy Bodden, 81, passed away from arterioscler­ osis in St. Joseph Hospital, Tampa; on Nov. 19, 1980. I Brother Bodden ' joined the Union in the port of Tampa in 1956 sailing as an AB for 19 years. He was bom in Grand Cayman Is., B.W.I, and was a resident of Tampa. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Hillsboro County, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Edna; a son, four daughters, 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Pensioner Wil­ liam George Cart­ er, 85 succumbed to a heart attack in West Jersey Hospital, Cam­ den, N.J. on Aug. 23, 1980. Brother Carter joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a cook for Tj^'lor and Anderson Towing. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War I. Boatman Carter was bom in Virginia Karl Howard Peters, 25, died of ' and was a resident of Haddon Heights, injuries in the Bayside Hospital, N.J. Interment was in Lakeview Ceme­ Virginia Beach, Va. on June 15. Brother tery, Cinniminnison, N.J. Surviving are Peters joined the SIU in 1979. He was his widow. Hazel and two daughters, born in Texas and was a resident of June and Kathryn. Virginia Beach. Burial was in Druid Ridge Cemetery, Pikesville, Md. Sur­ Pensioner Manviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. ley Joseph Costa, William J. and Barbara Peters of 80, passed away Virginia Beach. from cancer in the Norfolk USPHS Capt. Joseph Marino, 50, died of Hospital on Jan. heart failure in the Northeast Medical 4. Brother Costa Center, Boston on July 20. Brother joined the Union Marino joined the former Atlantic in the port of Nor­ Fishermen's Union in the port of folk in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for Gloucester, Mass. in 1964. He was born McAllister Brothers. He was bom in in Boston and was a resident of Spain and was a naturalized U.S. Gloucester. Burial was in Calvary citizen. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Gloucester. Surviving are his Cemetery, Norfolk. Surviving are his widow, Serafina; a son, Joseph Jr., a widow, Mary; a daughter, Mrs. Mary L. daughter, Michelle and his parents, Mr. Childress and a grandson, Joe Casais and Mrs. Tony and Jennie Marino. Jr., both of Norfolk. .-.r • .. 0 iB® Pensioner Agnar Martin An­ dersen, 86, passed away from a heart attack in the Lund (Sweden) Hospi­ tal on Oct. 14, 1980. Brother An­ dersen joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He sailed 37 years. Seafarer Andersen was bom in Finnsnes, Norway, was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Malmo, Sweden. Burial was in St. Pauli Ceme­ tery, Malmo. Surviving are his widow, Fernande and a brother, Gerald of Heggen Finnsnes, Norway. Pensioner Ru­ Pensioner Peter Pedersen, 90, passed away from heart failure in the Chateau Conval­ escent Center, Bryn Mawr, Pa. on Dec. 19, 1980. Brother Pedersen joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for Sheridan Transportation and Taylor and Anderson. He sailed 28 years. Boatman Pedersen was bom in Norway and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. He was a resident of Darby, Pa. Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery, Proomall, Pa._ Evans, 69, died of a heart attack at home in the. Bronx, N.Y. on Aug. 31, 1980. Brother Evans joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a 3rd cook. He sailed for 24 years. Seafarer Evans was' born in New Providence, the Bahamas and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemietery, Hastings-onthe-Hudson, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Margaret and a son, Alonzo of Nassau, the Bahamas. Pensioner Jim Harper Morgan, 69, succumbed to cancer in the Wil­ son (N.C.) Memo­ rial Hospital on Jan. 4. Brother Morgan joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a mate for McAllister Brothers from 1951 to 1974. He was a former member of the U M W A in 1953. Boatman Morgan was bora in Greene County, N.C. and was a resident of Norfolk. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilson. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Bessie M. Wood of Lucama, N.C. and Mrs. Mattie De Busk of Norfolk. Pensioner Thomas Rex Golden, 72, died of heart failure in St. Mary's Hospi­ tal, Port Arthur on Nov. 9, 1980. Brother Golden I joined the Union in Port Arthur in 1955 sailing as a cook for Sabine Towing from 1942 to 1945 and from 1955 to 1972 He was born in Hillsboro, Tex. and was a resident of Groves, Tex. Burial was in Oakknoll Cemetery, Belleville, Tex. Surviving is his widow, Margaret. Pensioner Emil Gottfried Pear­ son, 88, passed away on Oct. 31, 1980. Brother. Pearson joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for Coyle Lines. He sailed for 20 years. Boatman Pearson was born in Sankt Olaf, Sweden. Interment was in Sweden. Surviving is a cousin, Erik Linholm of Kristianstad, Sweden. dolph "Cilfrord" Pensioner AIphonso Campbell, 78, passed away from natural causes in St. Vin­ cent's Medical Center, Rich­ mond, S.I., N.Y. on Dec. 3, 1980. Brother Campbell joined the former MC & S in 1945 in the port of New York. He was born in Atlanta, Ga. and was a resident of Staten Is., N.Y. Burial was in Douglass Cemetery, Staten Is. Surviving is his widow, Willie Mae. Timmy Ray Ramsey, 20, was dead on arrival at the Memphis (Tenn.) Hospital from multiple in­ juries sustained in a car crash on Nov. 5, 1980. Brother Ramsey joined the Union in the port of Paducah, Ky. in 1978 sailing as a deckhand and mate for Orgulf Trans­ portation from 1978 to 1980. He was born in Union City, Tenn. and was a resident of Memphis. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery, Memphis. Sur­ viving are his widow, Sharon and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Betty R. Ramsey of Memphis. Pensioner Theodore Joseph Fortin, 82 passed away from heart failure in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Dec. 3, 1980. Brother Fortin joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War I. Seafarer Fortin was bora in Massachusetts and was a resident of Harahan, La. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Ceme­ tery, Metairie, La. Surviving is his widow, Christine. Pensioner Con­ rad Weeks, 93, passed away from natural causes in North Central Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. on Dec. 27, 1980. Brother Weeks joined the MC & S in 1943 on the West Coast sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 40 years. Weeks was born in Barbados, B.W.I, and was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, the Bronx. Surviving are a sister, Geraldine of New York City and a niece, Beatrice Lewis of the Bronx. Russell Paul Schaefer Sr., 55, died of burns in the University of Southern Ala­ bama Medical Center, Mobile on , J^n. 5. Brother Schaefer joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1958 sailing as an AB for GATCO in 1973, Mobile Towing from 1957 to 1981 and Crescent Towing in 1979. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Boatman Schaefer was born in Pierpoint, Ohio and was a resident of Theodore, Ala. Interment was in Serenity Cemetery, Theodore. Surviv­ ing are four sons, Russell Jr. of Canton, Ohio, Joseph, Lawrence and William and two daughters, Wendy of Albu­ querque, N.M. and Noel. Pensioner Rob­ ert - Clarence Smith, 57, died of a heart attack in the Jo Ellen Smith Hospital, New Orleans on Nov. 13, 1980. Brother Smith joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as an oiler and engineer for Crescent Towing and lOT from 1954 to 1972. He was a former member of MEBA. Boatman Smith was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Chunky, Miss., he was a resident of New Orleans. Burial was in Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery,* Meridian, Miss. Surviving are his widow, Audrey; a son, Wesley and two daughters, Darlene and Janice. Tony Miguel Valdez,42,died in Louisville (Ky.) University Hospi­ tal of multiple in­ juries after being struck by a car on Dec. 9, 1980. Brother Valdez joined the Union in the port of Paducah in 1977 sailing as a lead deckhand for Southern Ohio Towing. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Boatman Valdez was born in Eagle Pass, Tex. and was a resident of Louisville. Cremation took place in Pooks Crematory, Marshall County, Ky. Surviving is his widow, Juanita. Pensioner Francis Detroyet Finch, 71, suc­ cumbed to cancer in the Mobile In­ firmary on Aug. 13, 1980. Brother Finch joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. He was born in Mississippi and was a resident of 8 Mile, Ala. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Sarald, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Roselle and his mother, Blanche of Mobile. Ckpt. Nicholas J. Novello, 62, died of heart failure in Gloucester, Mass. on Aug. 25. Brother Novello joined the former Atlantic Fishermen's Union in the port of Gloucester in 1964. He was a resident of Gloucester. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery, Gloucester. Surviv­ ing is his widow, Rosalie. Pensioner Charles Edward Mendoein Llppold, 61, died of a heart attack in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on Dec. 22, 1980. Brother Lippold joined the MC & S in the port of San Francisco sailing as a chief cook for the Matson Line. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1942. Lippold was a Portland, Ore. fireman from 1944 to 1955. Bora in Iowa, he was a resident of Port Arena, Calif. Cremation took place in the Olivet Crematory, Colma, Calif. His ashes were scattered at sea. Surviving is a son, Roland of Redmond,. Ore. Pensioner Stephen Vlddertosky, 79, passed away from pneu­ monia in the Good Samaritan Hospi­ tal, West Islip, L.I., N.Y. on Aug. 17, 1980. Brother Viddertosky joined the Union in the port of New York in I960 sailing as a deckhand for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad from 1922 to 1965. He was a former member of the MM & P from 1934 to 1960. Boatman Viddertosky was born in New York City and was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Interment was in St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx. Surviv­ ing is a son, Thomas of the Bronx. Pensioner Eladlo Juan Grajales, 66, was dead oh arrival of heart disease at the West Jefferson Hospi­ tal, Marrero, La. on Nov. 6, 1980. Brother Grajales joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward and ship's delegate. Seafarer Grajales hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef and the 1962 Robin Line strike. He was born in Ponce, P.R. and was a resident of Gretna, La. Interment was in St. Patrick's No. I Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Amela; a son, Joseph of New York City and a daughter, Mrs. America Gacharna of Metairie, La. Pensioner Otha Bryars, 60, died of heart disease in the Bay Minette(Ala.) Infirmary on Oct. 31, 1980. Brother Bryars joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as a FOWT. He was born in Perdido, Ala. and was a residenfthere. Interment was in the Guys Chapel Methodist Cemetery, Rabun, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Myrtice and six sons, Charles, Wayne, Kenneth of Montgomery, Ala., Michael, Franklin and Chester. Pensioner Sam Larsen, 78, passed away from kidney failure in the Calumet (Mich.) Public Hospital on July 18. Brother Larsen joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1966. He was born in Norway and was a resident of Calumet. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Calumet. Surviving are his widow, Laura and a son, Arthur, of Tacoma, Wash. Hilton Sey­ mour MIdgett, 62, died of cancer in the Norfolk USPHS Hospital on Dec. 22, 1980. Brother Midgett joined the Union in the port of Nor­ folk in 1966 sailing as a deckhand and launchman for the Virginia Pilots Assn. from 1961 to 1974. Boatman Midgett was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. He was born in North Carolina and was a resident of Norfolk. Burial was in the Miller Family Cemetery, Buxton, N.C. Surviving are his mother, Emma, a son, Dewayne and a brother, Jafris. Pensioner Emery John Ahshlre, 66, died of a hemorrhage in St. Mary's Hospital, Port Arthur, Tex. on Dec. 9, 1980. Brother Abshire joined the Union in Port Arthur in 1963 sailing as a captain on the Tug Hercules (Sabine Towing). He sailed for Sabine from 1941 to 1977. In 1938, he was*an AB for Harms Marine Service. Boatman Ab­ shire was a former member of the N M U. A native of Gaydon, La., he was a resident of Port Arthur. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Port Arthur. Surviving is his widow, Sylvia. Pensioner Joe Benjamin Brown, 71, passed away from natural causes in the Jewish Hospital and Medical Cen­ ter, Brooklyn, N. Y on Dec. 31, 1980. Brother Brown joined the SIU in-I946in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 38 years. And walked the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. Born in Birmingham, Ala., he was a resident of Brooklyn. Interment was in Rosehill Cemetery, Linden, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Lillian; a son, John and five daughters, Joanne, Cheryl, Sheila, Mary and Drucilla. Pensioner Nathaniel Valentine Sha­ ron, 67, succumbed to cancer in the Baton Rouge (La.) General Hospital on July 18. Brother Sharon joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1960 sailing as a shore tankerman for National Marine Service from 1948 to 1976. He was born in Plaquemine, La. and was a resident of Baton Rouge. Boatman Sharon was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery, Baton Rouge. Surviving are his widow, Edna and two daughters, Marylan and Cheryl. Pensioner Patrick Joseph Durkln,74, succumbed to pneumonia in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Oct. 21. Brother Durkin joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing in the steward department. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Durkin was born in Carracastle, Ireland and was a resident of New Orleans. Durkin was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Interment was in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, N.Y. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Kathleen Flatley of the Bronx, N.Y. 36 / LOG / April 1981 Albert Andrew Bluitt, 28, died in Buffalo, N.Y. on July 27, 1980. Brother Bluitt joined the Union in the port of Algonac, Mich, in 1979. He sailed as a deckhand. Laker Bluitt began sailing in 1970 for Sea-Land and sailed on the Lakes since 1974. He sailed on the Ml V Nicoiet (Gartland Steamship) SS Con­ sumers Powers and SS Detroit Edison (American Steamship) and on the barge Buckeye (Lake Transport). Bluitt was born in New York City and was a resident of Centerport and Montauk, L.L, N.Y. Cremation took place in the Buffalo Crematory. Among those surviving are his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. and Agnes Bluitt of Brook­ lyn, N.Y.; a brother, Kenneth of Montauk, L.L, N.Y.; his uncle, SIU Algonac Port Agent Jack Bluitt and his cousin, Tom Bluitt. .jiidHsSiVUfeJBiat; |1—"r. t I Pensioner, George J. O'Rourke, 81, passed away from injuries in Orange (N.J.) Memorial Hospital after being hit by a car on Feb. 9. Brother O'Rourke joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed for 31 years. Seafarer O'Rourke was born in Ireland and was a resident of West Orange, N.J. Burial was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, N.J. Surviving is his son, George of West Orange. Pensioner Jerry Felix Pontlir, 71, died of heart fail­ ure on Feb. 4. Brother Pontiff joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sail­ ing as a chief stew­ ard. He was born in Thibodeaux, La. and was a resident of Marrero, La. Interment was in Westlawp Park Cemetery, Gretna, La. Surviving are his widow, Effie and a sister, Mrs. Adolph Shapiro oFNew Orleans. George Altamlrano Saddy, 59, succumbed to heart failure in the Chalmette (La.) General Hospital on Dec. 12, 1980. Brother Saddy joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as an AB for Delta Line. Seafarer Saddy was born in Nicaragua, Central Ameri­ ca and was a resident of St. Bernard, La. He was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Burial was in Lakelawn Cemetery, New Or­ leans. Surviving are his widow, Rosa, two sons George Jr. and Humbertoand a sister, Layla of Bluefield, Nicaragua. April 1981 / LOG / 37 "•f I! n T • 0 V' ' i �AB Rick Wright operating a crane on the deck of the Transco/orado. The bulk carrier Transcolorado (Hudson Waterways) dockside atthe Military Ocean Terminal in Bayonne, N.J. OMU Alan Black takes five aboard the Transcolorado. 11= The SS Transcolorado (Hudson Waterways) p^'id an infrequent visit to the New York area iast month. Miiita^ry Ocean Terminai in Bayonne,NewJersey(MOTBY) was the freighter's caiiing point. The Transcolorado is char­ tered to the Miiitary Seaiift Command (MSG). Her heayyiift deck booms make her weii suited for carrying miiitary type cargo to ports aii over the worid.' The vessei was just returning from the Far East via the U.S. West Coast and the Panama Canai. Her next trip is expected to bring her to portsof-caii in Europe and the Mediterranean. / I iV'i >•' • v...... \ \ "'VVV ->• \. ,• -iS 'V SlU member Jurgen Gehre shipped Chief Electrician oh the Transcolorado. Wiper Jamea Murray (front) and Electrician John Persfey want to make sure that the Transcolorsido's apples and oranges aren't lemons. Loading stores tietore the Transcolorado started on her Far East run is Messman Tony Montalban. The Transcolorado loading military equipment at the Military Ocean Termi­ nal in Bayonne. The vessel operates under charter to the Military Seaiift Command. There was plenty to do aboard the Transcolorado t>efore the ship bid farewell to Bayonne—just ask Pantryman Adolphe Lamonthe! 38 / LOG / April 1981 'v.-r" 'W- �•^5. 'k •, ^ h""• /• / The Lakes Picture Algonac AB Rick Wright operating a crane on the deck of the Transco/orado. I? y Vm> l^ JI , .; The bulk carrier Transcolorado (Hudson Waterways) dockside atthe Military Ocean Terminal in Bayonne, N.J. ' Traiiscolorado Heads to Med with MSG Cargo • It- The SS Transcolorado (Hudson Waterways) paid an infrequent visit to the New York area iast month. The Miiita^ry Ocean Terminai in Bayonne,NewJersey(MOTBY) was the freighter's caiiing point. The Transcolorado is char­ tered to the Miiitary Seaiift Command (MSG). Her heayyiift deck booms make her weii suited for carrying miiitary type cargo to ports aii over the worid.- The vessei was just returning from the Far East via the U.S. West Coast and the Panama Canai. Her next trip is dxpected to bring hertoportsof-caii in Europe and the Mediterranean. ;!i' •' • '/. • T' via "f I; •1 . ' ^1 . OMU Alan Black takes five aboard the Transcolorado. SIU member Jurgen Gehre shipped Chief Electrician on the Transcolorado. i.i - , 11 v'/'- " Wiper Jamea Murray (front) and Electrician John Parsley want to make sure that the Transcoiorado's apples and oranges aren't lemons. Chicago The port of Chicago now has a field representative who'll be helping SIU members and their families with a wide range of problems and will also be maintaining contact with state and local elected representatives. He's Joe Fedora and we welcome him aboard. St. Lawrence Seaway The 1981 navigation season officially began with the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway on March 25. This was the second earliest opening in the Seaway's 22 year history, coming one day later than 1980's opening date. • Seaway authorities said the waterway opened earlier than originally predicted because mild weather has caused rapid melting of ice. A second reason was said to be that maintenance work at two U.S. locks near Massena, N,Y. was completed earlier than expected. Shipping on the Seaway will be restricted to daylight hours until all navigational aids are in place, probably in about a week. The long-awaitrd demise of the C&O railroad carferries has taken yet another twist. The railroad has already abandoned the Milwaukee run and they're expected to abandon the Manitowc run by June 20. That will leave the C«feO carferries with dne run, out of Kewaunee, Wise., which Vilnter Navigation will be abandoned sometime in 1983. The controversy oh a year-rOund shipping season for the Great Lakes The abandonment of carferry services by the C&O could mean more —which has involved everybody from Congress and N.Y. Governor jobs for Seafarers. The SlU-contracted Ann Arbor carferries, which run Carey to ex-Yippie leader Abbie Hoffman—among others, appears to out of Frankfort, are expected to pick up the cargo slack when the C&O have died a quiet death. carferries stop running. The SlU-crewed carferries, will not, however, The Army Corps of Engineers sent a report to Congress "without continue the passenger end of the C&O's business. recommendation" meaning the Corps refused to endorse a year-round That's where the new twist comes in. A lot of small businesses in Lud- shipping season. dington, Mich., depend on the trade of Jjiqse passengers. Since definite There's general agreement that, in the words of an editorial which ran plans for the abandonment of the C&O carferries were announced, the in the March 25 edition of the Detroit Free Press "what rear-round Luddington business community has been pressuring the state of shipping will do is benefit a single steel company unduly, at great cost to Michigan to move the SI U carferries to Luddington which they claim is a the taxpayers." bigger, better port. No winter shipping on the Lakes "will m6an a lot of business for the The Union's position is that it is more economical for the state to leave railroads," says SIU Port Agent Jack Bluitt. "A lot of coal, grain, ore, the carferries at the port of Frankfort and that a move will cause many etc., that move on Lakes'ships will be diverted to the railroads during the problems. Lakes off-season." However, Bluitt adds, all traditional ship cargo'Vill The state has already lost a lot of money maintaining the C&O return to the ships when the Lakes re-open. carferries. In fact they've been spending $25,000 a month to keep one of the ferries idle. Financially-pressed Michigan couldn't affort the cost of keeping the Shipping Programs C&O afloat and they can't affort or Justify the cost of unnecessarily mov­ Parallel programs, aimed at improving the fortunes of Great Lakes ing the SIU carferries from Frankfort to Luddington. shipping, have been introduced in Congress by Rep. James Oberstar • • * (D-Minn.) and at a meeting of the Great Lakes Task Force. It's fit-out time on the Great Lakes and it looks like another tight Rep. Oberstar's bill, a compilation of several different bills introduced season for Lakes shipping. AH, the SI U-contracted vessels which ran last but not enacted during the last session of Congress would, in part: year are expected to operate this year as well but Algonac Port Agent • eliminate the interest owed to the government on the St. Lawrence Jack Bluitt is "anticipating a tight season, at least until July." Bluitt Seaway debt so only the original investment need be repaid; expects "75 percent of SIU seniority men will return to work,"adding that • require tariffs of those routing cargo through Canada to equalize the "most Great Lakes companies, especially the steel companies, cut back on competitive edge Canadian shippers have over their U.S. counterparts; the number of vessels they'll be running." The reason is the continued • set up an interagency task force to conduct a two-year environmental slowdown in the auto and steel industries. study of the affects of winter shipping on the Lakes. • » • The Great Lakes Task Force's program includes, among other points: Almost all SIU Great Lakes contracts expire on June 15 of this year. • requiring 10 percent of all government-impelled cargoes to move The Union has sent letters of notification to all applicable Great Lakes through Great Lakes ports; shipowners concerning the start of contract negotiations. • government support of a program to move U.S. export coal through Dulnth Great Lakes ports because such a program "is in the best interests of the The fit out of SI U-contracted ships is progressing here. The Merle M. country;" McCurdy (Kinsman) was completely fit out as of April 3. On that same • accelerated processing of port and channel dredging projects; date the afterends of the Frank R, Dentori and the C.L. Austin (Jooih • a per diem subsidy system for U.S. bulk carriers which would apply Kinsman) fit out. Two American Steamship Co. thousand footers, the to U.S. operators when engaged in U.S.-Canadian cross-Lakes trade but Belle River and the Indiana Harbor also fit out here early in April. not when hauling strictly domestic cargo. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION DONT GET TANGLED UP WITH DRUG5 7I . • -i;''= V--V' .:, '-:• : "Vc.y The Transcolorado loading military equipment at the Miiitary Ocean Termi­ nal in Bayonne. The vessel operates under charter to the Military Seaiift Command, Load/ng stores Defore the Transco/orado started on her Far East run is Messman Tony Montalban. 38 / LOG / April 1981 ^ There irasp/e/ify fo cfo aboard the Transco/orado before the ship bid farewell to Bayonne—just ask Pantryman Adolphe Umonthe! " _ April 1981 / LOG / 39 / .. _i'7- 7". i- - \Z. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1981 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES GEORGE MCCARTNEY NAMED WEST COAST VICE PRESIDENT CONGRESS INVESTIGATES LOSS OF SS POET DROZAK ATTACKS COAST GUARD AT POET HEARINGS 750 HONOR JOHN FAY AT PHILLY AFFAIR CHRISTEN NEW HIGMAN BOAT SIU RALLIES TO SAVE USPHS FROM AX FIRST TO RECEIVE THIS HONOR POSTHUMOUSLY ’81 AOTOS AWARD TO PAUL HALL U.S. MUST SAVE CONSTRUCTION SUBSIDIES OVERSEAS BOSTON ON MAIDEN VOYAGE TO ALASKA SIU SUPPORTS UNCTAD BILATERAL CODE AFL-CIO OPPOSED TO YOUTH SUBMINIMUM WAGE WASHINGTON REPORT U.S. SHIPBUILDING AIDS ECONOMY HERB BRAND URGES ACTION ON M.M. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1982 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES TRUSTEES WILL MEET ON SKYROCKETING MEDICAL COSTS SIU CONSOLIDATING FIVE OFFICES IN GREAT LAKES, GULF AREAS SIU, D-2 MEBA-AMO SIGN HISTORIC PACT PRINCESS GRACE(S) CONSTITUTION RE-CHRISTENING GOV’T AGENCY CIRCUMVENTS U.S. FLAGSHIPS USE AGAIN MEMBERS OK NEW PACT WITH NORTH AMERICAN TRAILING MSC PLANS MASSIVE STRATEGIC SEALIFT BUILDUP FORMER EL PASO LNG’S TO BE CONVERTED TO BULKERS MFU’S BOOK NO. 1, EX-AGENT ‘RED’ RAMSAY, 72, DIES SEEK TO SCUTTLE CARGO CLAUSE IN PORT BILL NEW JOBS FOR SIU BOATMENT ON NEW TOWBOAT DIXIE PATRIOT C.Y. TUNG, INDEPENDENCE, CONSTITUTION OWNER, DEAD U.S. MAY NIX SIGNING OF SEA LAW TREATY PROPER I.D. NEEDED GOING ASHORE IN CHINA A NATIONAL EMBARASSMENT: U.S. OLYMPIANS TO USE FOREIGN-MADE EQUIPMENT DROZAK ON REAGONOMICS: DEPRESSION LEVEL CRISIS MSC SIGNS 5-YR. CHARTER FOR OVERSEAS VALDEZ, VIVIAN, ALICE DOD TO U.S. SHIPS: STEER CLEAR OF FALKLANDS AREA VICE PRESIDENTS’ REPORT GOLDEN DOLPHIN INQUIRY ENDS; QUESTIONS REMAIN PRESIDENT DECLARES MAY 22 NATIONAL MARITIME DAY FALKLAND DISPUTE POINTS UP NEED OF SEALIFT TRUMAN HOBBS ACT ADMIRAL SHEAR N-ICE LOOK BACK AT WINTER IN UPPER MISSISSIPPI TAX EQUITY FOR CONVENTION AT SEA PROGRESSING RUSSIA’S FESCO MUST PAY $375,000 FINE GREAT LAKES FITOUT ‘82 SIU BEGINS 30-YEAR FIGHT VS. RUNAWAY FLAG THREAT TO U.S. JOBS, MARINE SAFETY 36 YEARS (14 ON LONG LINES) AT SEA, HE NEVER HUNG UP ON SIU ‘BLUE’ WALTERS: THRU THE HAWESPIPE HIS WAY U.S. MERCHANT MARINE WON’T FLOAT ON PROMISES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1982 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 44, No. 4 1982 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/28eca0d38f3e2069b26a8352fda53ec6.PDF 3b5833c95c854020035c9be548fb137b PDF Text Text omcu.Pu«l«««...«..p.^.AFt.Cie^l.4SH..4A.«U..^ felU Manned Falcon Leader Is Launched i^!4- �^"•' • --i -. .fVS PresidenKs Report by Frank Drozak THHERE IS A GREAT MISX CONCEPTION in the minds of many knowledgeable people about just what the Jones Act is all about. Just recently the Daily News-Miner up in Fairbanks, Alaska attacked the Jones Act in an editorial. . ^ I want to try to clear up some of the confusion. The Jones Act has fostered do­ mestic waterbome commerce at an astounding rate. Federal govern­ ment statistics reveal that the vol­ ume of Jones Act cargo has grown from 651 million tons in 1950 to over 1 billion tons in 1980. More­ over, this substantial long-term growth trend has not diminished in recent years. In fact, during the decade of the 1970s, domestic waterbome com­ merce rose by 15.4 percent. There is no question that remarkable in­ creases in domestic waterbome commerce have occurred as a re­ sult of the efficient, safe and reli­ able service provided by the Jones Act fleet. In 1979, Jones Act barge oper­ ators charged their customers an average of seven-tenths of one cent to move one ton of cargo one mile, while the railroads published an average rate for that year of 2.6 cents per ton-mile. These statistics reveal that railroads charge their customers almost four times as much as river and coastal barge operators to move the same amount of cargo the same distance. Tmcks, incidentally, charge so much more than water carriers that it is almost pointless to compare the two modes. The Jones Act fleet, comprised of tankers, liners, tugboats and barges, h£is grown substantially over the last several decades. There­ fore, given the decline of the for­ eign trade fleet, the stability which the Jones Act offers is even more critical. It provides the nation with a stable domestic fleet which does in tum maintain the "wartime se­ curity" to which you refer. The scope of the Jones Act and the reasons for its enactment are Navy Chiefs Support Blli as Element of U.S. Seapower ^ far more extensive than either Alaska's or the maritime industry's specific concerns. The Act benefits the nation's security and economic posture as well as hundreds of domestic industries and hundreds of thousands of American workers. Consequently, any proposal to weaken this established and tested long-standing policy must be con­ sidered in light of its many benefits and its foundations for being. Finally, the concept of transpor­ tation protectionism which is so often attacked is not unique to Alaska. Water carriers engaged in do­ mestic commerce serve 41 states. These carriers are subject to the U.S. ownership and manning re­ quirements contained in the Jones Act. Because all states served by maritime transportation are sub­ ject to the Jones Act, it would be unfair to exempt only one state from the nation's basic tenet of maritime transportation policy. The Jones Act has lived up to its promises and goals. It has in­ creased national security, protec­ tion of the shipper, healthy com­ petition, and s^e, reliable service. To substantially alter the Act based on narrow, special interest concerns would be tantamount to repealing U.S. income tax laws because one citizen does not like to pay taxes. The fact is that no law will please all people; but most laws work for the public good. When all of the facts are examined, the Jones Act does indeed provide this nation with a very critical pub­ lic benefit. LOG . . • . Marietta Homwonpour' Associate Editor Max Hall Assistant Editor New York "Essentially, H.R. 1242 is a jobs bill—at no cost to the Fed­ eral government—which will undoubtedly stimulate the na­ tion's unstable economy now plagued by the highest unem­ ployment rate since the end of World War II, preserve existing maritime industry and related jobs, and generate new longterm employment opportunities for American shipyard workers, for American seamen, and for American workers in allied in­ dustries . . . This legislation is a major priority of the legisla­ tive agenda of the AFL-CIO." Lane Kirkland President AFL-CIO Ofticial Publication of ttts Seafaivis International Union of North American. Atlantic. Gulf, Ukes and Inland Waters District. April 1983 Vol. 45. No.4 Aa-cio Executive Board Frank Drozak President Joe DiGlorgio Ed Turner Secretary-Treasurer Vice President Executive Vice President Mike Sacco Leon Hpii Vice President Joe Sacco Vice President Vice PreMent George McCartney ! Vice President Washington Lynnette Marshall Assistant Editor Washington Deborah Greene Editorial/Administrative Assistant ' J'"'- "It is no exaggeration to say our country's merchant marine is floundering in the worst ship­ ping slump in 50 years," Vice Admiral J. Kent Carroll, com­ mander of the Navy's Military Sealift Command testified. "I am concerned," he added, "that our country's merchant fleet will continue to shrink not only in numbers but in its ability to serve as a naval and military auxiliary." Mike Haii Associate Editor New York Ray Bourdlus Assistant Editor Washington M Quote of the Month Angus "Red" Campbeii Charles Svenson Editor 4? "Some form of cargo prefer­ ence ... I believe would be helpful for defense. It is a highly complex and emotionally charged issue, but it is consist­ ent with worldwide trends and provides necessary protection to a vital element of seapower," he said. The Reagan administration has not taken a stand on the bill, though it has acknowledged during the past several years that the U.S.-flag fleet is in des­ perate trouble and needs revitalization. A top Reagan administration military spokesman endorsed the Boggs Bulk Bill earlier this month and two high-ranking military officers voiced their fears of a shrinking U.S. merchant ma­ rine. The three testified before the House Armed Services Sub­ committee on Seapower and Strategic and Critical Materials. Assistant Navy Secretary George A. Sawyer told the com­ mittee, "We need to improve the health and vitality of this industry without having to rely on pure subsidies." Sawyer's testimony backed up SIU arguments that the pending legislation is more than a simple Union-backed SIU jobs issue, but that it encompasses the nation's economy, foreign trade and especially America's^^^ national defense. He said the bill would "pro­ vide a basis for a more compet­ itive United States shipbuilding and shipping industry which also could provide new vessels hav­ ing military utility. Don Rotan Assistant Editor San Francisco nionthiy by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Ukes and Intend Waters Distnct, AFL-CIO, 5201 Autti Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, Tei. 899S„„ S Prince Georges, Md. 207M-9998 and at additional Md 28746 a'l'^ress changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, .•' 1 2/LOG/April 1983 :• • W'.: 4 tjfv, • • -v �• fe' 300 Industry. Labor and Government Leaders Participate: Seminar Preps Boggs The 300 men and women who the way to complete disaster, gathered at SIU headquarters Drozak said. Much of the morning session April 6 came finom diverse back­ grounds. Some were labor lead­ was taken up with a look at the ers, shipbuilders or shipowners; current state and rate of decline others were manufacturers, of the U.S. merchant fleet. Her­ consultants, politicians and pro­ bert Brand, chairman of the Transportation Institute, a fessors. But they were all there for a Washington D.C. based inde­ single, common reason—^prep­ pendent research organization, aration to fight for the passage outlined the decline of the U.S. of H.R. 1242, which would re­ shipping industry. In 1950 the U.S. merchant vive this nation's merchant fleet at no cost to the American tax­ marine carried 42 percent of the nation's cargo. That figure has payer. The bill, formally titled the steadily declined to less than 5 Competitive Shipping and Ship­ percent, with an even smaller building Act of 1983, is a cargo percentage of liquid and dry preference bill which reserves 5 bulk cargo. Yet as Brand pointed percent of the nation's imports out, other major industrialized and exports for American-flag countries carry anywhere from ships starting in 1985. It in­ 30 to 50 percent of their nations' creases that requirement 1 per­ imjiorts and exports. "These are sad statistics be­ cent each year until 20 percent of the nation's cargo moves on cause they are the hallmark of American ships. One of the ma­ our industry ... We are on a Congresswoman Lindy Boggs is leading the fight in the U.S. House of jor keys to the bill, which op­ virtual brink of disaster. . . and Representatives for a revitalized maritime industry. ponents fail to mention, is that H.R. 1242 is the only thing on tion, we are asking for fair com­ (shippers) do . . . the difference the requirements are based on the horizon to prevent this dis­ petition," he added. is they have government help. a provision which mandates a aster," Brand said. "The bulk bill is our answer, Because almost every other . More than 90 percent of the 15 percent construction and op­ and it's a very niild bill. We nation's tonnage is shipped by shipping nation in the world re­ should not be intimidated by the erations cost reduction. serves cargo for their respective "This is not a shipping bill. water. "Apparently the United fleets either through subsidies fact that this is protectionism," This is not a shipbuilding bill States government is not aware or bilateral trade agreements, Brand said. . . . It's a jobs bill," SIU Pres­ of that," he said. Deep sea concerns have been "Would we allow the Japa­ the only way the U.S. can com­ ident Frank Drozak told the pete on an equal footing is with the most vocal about the pend­ crowd. He pointed out that Con­ nese or the Liberians to control some sort of government sup­ ing legislation, but the Boggs gress had just passed and Pres­ our air space and over-the-road port. Bill also would create jobs and ident Reagan had signed, a jobs transportation?" asked Frank "Do those countries go out shipping opportunities along the Decker of Colt Industries. bill with a close to $5 billion "We are not asking for pro­ there and hustle for cargo? Sure Great Lakes. price tag. But as Drozak pointed Great Lakes traffic has ^so tection from foreign competi- they do, to the same extent U.S. out and economic experts con­ declined tremendously during the firmed, the Boggs Bill would past several years, even though create about 112,000 new jobs: many foreign ships carry Amer­ 12,000 in shipbuilding, 7,000 in ican grain from the Lakes. shipbuilding supply industries "I haven't seen a U.S. ship and 9,000 additional seagoing load grain in seven years," said jobs. On top of those directly Mel Pelfry of the Great Lakes related jobs, an additional 84,000 Task Force. in support industries would be He admitted some Lakes added. shippers were worried that the Drozak blasted the admimsbill could create a cargo diver­ tration for its failures to live up sion. Mrs. Boggs said earlier to its cft^Tipnign promises to make her bill would not allow that to the U.S. merchant fleet viable. happen. Since he took office Reagan "We need jobs, we need ships. "ripped and gutted" Operating We need a horse, something to Diflferential Subsidy funds, tried carry us out of this and the only to eliminate Construction Dif­ horse I see is the Boggs Bill," ferential Subsidy, allowed the Pelfry said. foreign construction of Ameri­ One of the major concerns can ships, and now plans to expressed by sever^ speakers allow 75 percent foreign own­ was the national defense impact ership. of the bill. Not only is the Amer­ "How does that make sense? ican fleet shrinking but the So­ It's time we stood up and spoke viet merchant fleet has grown out about the conditions and the tremendously in the past several problems of the people in the Ed Hood, president of the Sftipbuilders Council of America, wam^M (Continued on next p^e.) United States .-. . Time is not our shipbuilding capacity for national defense will be near zero if this legislation is not affirmed in Congress." on our side. This country is on •I i COMPETITIVE SHIPPING SHIPBUILDING ACT OF 1983 TENSE AMERICA'S A Ih U April 1983/LOG/3 . -r' J �Seminar Preps Boggs Bill Advocates oriWi Fight (Continued from page 3.) years. In addition, some 85 per­ cent of the nation's strategic minerals designated as critical is carried by foreign fleets. While some supporters of' 'free trade" claim that American ships owned by U.S. companies, but oper­ ated under foreign flags with foreign crews could be counted in a national emergency, most people with a better grasp on reality know better. "We agree our Liberian ships could not be counted on in an emergency," said Richard T. du Moulin, vice president of Ogden Marine, Inc. A briefing paper on the growth of the Soviet fleet during the past 15 years, from 1,845 ships in 1965 to close to 8,000 ships today," gave the participants an idea of the Soviet edge in pro­ viding military cargos in times of emergencies. "The Soviet merchant fleet pays no heed to operating on a commercial basis. Its aim is to contribute to naval strategies worldwide," the briefing noted. A film presentation pointed out that this nation's' 'free-trade poUcy" allowed Soviet mer­ chant ships to carry Germanbuilt buses ordered by a major East Coast city. "Look at the trend, who is going to be hauling our cargo in 10 years? The Soviets, if they even want to," said Richard Calvert, manager of planning administration for the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. During the afternoon session the 3(X) participants were briefed on the mechanics of lobbying and how to gain support for HR 1242 through the use of business contacts, other labor unions, letters, media use and direct contact with legislators. SIU Legislative Director Frank Pecquex and National Political Affairs Director Mar­ ianne Rogers explained how the SIU, the Maritime Trades De­ Richard Calvert from Newport News asked: "Who will be carrying U.S. cargo 10 years from now?" Richard T. du Moulin, vice presi­ dent of Ogden Marine, was one of rhany industry leaders who urged, passage of the Boggs Bill. • 't' i! Bill Mims, aide to Sen. Paul Trible (R-Va.) announced that the senator was introducing a similar cargo bill in the Senate. . 4/L0G//Jpril 1983 partment and others in Wash­ ington will go about working for passage in Washington. "Whatever differences of opinion we may have, and we have a lot," Drozak said at the end of the day-long meeting,, "we have to get together and pass this bill." iVV^' Frank Drozak said: "Make no mis­ take—this is a jobs bill." SHIPPING G ACT OF Dr. Don Walsh, president of Inter­ national Maritime Inc., stressed the economic boost the bill would im­ pel. Mel Pelfry, chairman of the Great Lakes Task Force, said: "I haven't seen a U.S. ship load grain on the Great Lakes in seven years." MEBA President Ray McKay said maritime labor—and the entire la­ bor movement—is behind this bill. Trible Takes Stand Senate Version of Bulk Bill Introduced The fight to save the nation's merchant marine has been taken up in the United States Senate. Senate Bill 1000—^the Competj itive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983 was introduced April 7 by Sen. Paul Trible (R-Va.) and six co-sponsors. Trible's bill is the Senate ver­ sion of H.R. 1242 introduced by Rep. Lindy Boggs (D-La.) ear­ lier this year. "The security of our nation depends on the maritime indus­ try," Trible told the Senate in the late night session. "An American merchant shipbuilding base is essential to a strong national defense be­ cause without sufficient mer­ chant ships in our fleet and with­ out the ability to construct and repair laiige numbers of these vessels quickly, our efforts to resupply our forces in times of conflict will be lacking," he said. In addition, Trible outlined the number of ships to be built and the thousands of jobs which would be created if the bill is passed. "I would like to point out that the bill requires no government subsidies. In the past our mar­ itime policies have required mil­ lions of dollars . . . there will no longer be a need for (that) if this bill passes," Trible said. The co-sponsors are Russell Long (D-La.), Daniel Inouye (I>Hawaii), Charles Mathias (RMd.), Paul Sarbanes (D-Md.), Spark Matsunaga (D-Hawaii) and George Mitchell (D-Maine). The bill was referred to the Senate Commerce Committee and hearings have not been scheduled. In a related development, the House Merchant Marine Sub­ committee has scheduled hear­ ings on H.R. 1242 for May 4 and 5. The LOG will bring you full coverage of these hearings in the May issue. �Reaq^ Tries End-Around on P.L 480 Law Sneak Attack on Cargo Law Is Launched Only weeks after the SIU won an important cargo preference battle over shipments of wheat flour to Egypt, a dangerous piece of legislation which could un­ dermine the whole P.L. 480 cargo program has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. It is an amendment to S. 822, a bill to promote U.S. agricul­ tural exports through existing and new promotional schemes. The Reagan administration is heavily pushing two new schemes as the major tools for increased exports, blended credit and payment-in-kind. Sen. Rudolph Boschwitz (RMinn.) included a provision in the legislation excluding cargo preference requirements from applying to future export payment-in-kind (PIK) or blended credit activities from the Com­ modities Credit Corp. This pro­ vision is section 209 of S. 822. The legislative action by Boschwitz was prompted by President Reagan's recent de­ cree that the wheat flour sale to Egypt is a government gener­ ated cargo, and as such falls under the Cargo Preference Act of 1954, P.L. 664, thus mandat­ ing that 50 percent of the wheat flour to Egypt be carried on American vessels. To counter this legislative measure of Boschwitz, Senators Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Russell Long (D-La.), Bob Packwood (R-Ore.), Slade Gorton (RWash.) and Paul Trible (R-Va.) sent a letter to Sen. Jesse Helms (R-N.C.), chairman of the Sen­ ate Agricultural Committee, re­ questing that "the cargo pref­ erence amendment not be included in the bill (S. 822) when taken to the floor and that it be referred to the Commerce Com­ mittee." The senators' concern is two­ fold. "First, this is an issue which is clearly within the leg­ islative jurisdiction of the Com­ merce Committee. The cargo preference laws were initiated, and on occasion have been amended by this committee. Second, we are concerned with the impact on the United States merchant marine, both imme­ diate and prospective. "The effect may be much broader than anticipated, and may stymie continuing congression^ and administration efforts to modernize our fleet and reduce operating costs. The amendment follows a recent and dramatic reduction in maritime subsidies. It deserves closer scrutiny than is possible in the short legislative timetable nec­ essary to maximize the effec­ tiveness of the Agriculture Ex­ port Trade Bill," the senators wrote to Helms. "If we can understand our problems Bosuns Learr LEVEN MORE SIU bo­ E suns completed the Union's Bosun Recertification Program last month, and they learned more about their Union in two weeks of "in-house" education than most other Union members might learn in a lifetime. During their two weeks at SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. the bosuns le^ed first-hand about the administra­ tion of their pension and welfare plans, their vacation and medi­ cal benefits, their deep-sea freightship and tanker con­ tracts, their legislative and po­ litical action programs, their af­ filiations with the AFL-CIO and the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, and their Union's publi­ cations and public relations pro­ grams. The bosuns met ^d talked with SIU President Frank Drozak, Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiOiorgio, and Vice President in Charge of Contracts Angus "Red" Campbell. They also met with the SIU's Pohtical Activities Director, Marianne Rogers, and the SIU's Legislative Director, Frank Pecquex. One of the highhghts of their two weeks at Union headquarters was a visit to Con­ gress, a tour of the Capitol and lunch at the National Demo­ SIU's President Frank Drozak, on behalf of the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department, with its 43 affiliated national and international unions, wrote Sen. Mark Andrews (R-N.D.) of the Senate Agriculture Committee, "The Maritime Trades Depart­ ment strongly opposes this pro­ vision (Sec. 209 of S. 822) and urges its deletion from the bill." CDS Payback Delayed Terming a federal plan to allow CDS tankers In the domestic trades "devastating," SIU Legislative Director Frank Pecquex (I.) testified before Congress last month. Seated next to him Is Julian Singman of the Maritime Institute for Research and Industrial Development. Most CDSbullt bulkers are very large supertankers and they would. If allowed on the Alaskan oil run, force the lay-up of some 50 ships now in the tradeIncluding about 40 SIU ships. •-.H% --H-i: — If cratic Club in Washington. Another highlight was a meet­ ing with President Drozak for a frank and open talk about the Union's problems and its pro­ grams for meeting the needs of the SIU membership and the maritime mdustry. Participating in the program Frank Drozak and SHLSS Vice President Frank Mongelll talked With the bosuns In PIney were Thomas Boland, Texas; Fred Domey, Nev.; Jack Ed­ wards, Wash.; John Hamot, Maine; Billy Harris, Ind.; Konstantinos Koutouras, N.Y.; David Manson, Maine; Robert Marrero, N.Y.; James Mullaly, Fla.; Charles Van Voorhees, Calif., and Paul Whitlow, Calif. Point toNowing ttteir Km^^ucation^ program at SIU headquarters in Washington. April 1983/LOG/5 �I. L- -ir . •••>- > .«» - r "^' T •-•"•;> SlU Battles Exports pands of U.S. Maritime Jobs Are on the Line Coalition Group Joins Alaskan Oil Fight; Many Th< A coalition of more than two dozen labor, consumer and in­ dustry groups have banded to­ gether to fight the move to ex­ port Alaskan oil to Japan. In addition, more than 150 congressional members have signed on to cosponsor a bill which would continue the ex­ port ban. At stake are thousands of America workers' jobs, in­ cluding many hundreds of sea­ going jobs. The Coalition to Keep Alaska Oil was formed to counter the high-powered and heavily fi­ nanced lobbying effort from the export supporters. Along with its other efforts to maintain the ban, the SIU is a member of the coalition. The legislative battleground is H.R. 1197 introduced by Rep­ resentatives Stewart B. McKinney (R-Conn.) and Howard Wolpe (D-Mich.). The co-spon­ sors represent a broad biparti­ san base of support. The bill basically would retain the section of the 1979 Export Administration Act which pro­ hibits the export of the oil. The export ban has been in effect since the first barrel of North Slope oil flowed down the pipe­ line. It has been renewed by Congress several times since then, including a 340-61 vote win in 1979. Of course one of the main concerns of the SIU is the num­ ber of jobs that could be lost. ^ ,.u •• . Ai Many American shipping companies built unsubsidized tankers, such as the Overseas Valdez (Maritime Overseas Corp.) specifically for the Alaskan oil trade, which is protected by the Jones Act. If foreign shippers are allowed to export the oil, most U.S. companies will have a hard time staying afloat. Consumers Currently some 40 SlU-crewed ships work the Alaska trade. Because the oil moves from one point in the U.S. to another, it is covered by the Jones Act. But if export were allowed, for­ eign-flag ships would likely carry a large portion of the oil to Japan. In addition to the loss of sea­ faring jobs, SIU President Frank Drozak estimated that some 10,000 shoreside jobs could be lost also. But as the makeup of the coalition shows, the question of exporting Alaskan oil is not a simple jobs issue. ' 'A change in that policy (ex­ port) would have a profound effect on the American con­ sumer, national energy policy, international trade and national security," McKinney and Wolpe wrote to their House colleagues in an effort to secure co-spon­ sors. A large portion of Alaska's 1.6 million barrels of production a day is for consumer use as gasoline and home heating oil, and the crude oil is normally sold for several dollars a barrel less than imported oil. "Moreover, since most of the increase in Alaskfin oil prices will be captured by the federal government and the state of Alaska in the form of increased tax revenues, the export is a very cleverly disguised tax in­ crease," according to a fact sheet from Wolpe and McKinney. "Tax increases collected through oil prices place twice the tax burden on the low and middle income households than those revenues raised through income taxes," the report added. Energy Policy In 1977 the U.S. imported • some 8.2 million barrels of oil a day. With the use of Alaskan oil, conservation and other con­ trols, that figure has now dropped to 4.3 million barrels a day. But that represents a massive $79 billion a year the nation must pay for imported energy prod­ ucts. If the Alaskan oil were exported, it would mean Amer­ ica would have to boost its im­ ports by more than 10 percent. Whatever oil is exported would have to be replaced by foreign sources. "Five years ago, the propo­ nents of an Alaskan oil ex­ change advocated replacing the exported Alaskan oil with an equivalent supply from ble andfriendly ally, Iran,"'' the congressmen's report said. As several groups have pointed out, there is nothing to guar­ antee that Mexico or Venezuela will remain friendly suppliers of oil to the United States. Also, over the past decade American oil refinery capacity has expanded and adjusted to make use of the Alaskan oil. Without the export ban, the in­ vestments could be rendered useless, resulting in immense financial loss to the private sec­ tor industries that invested in good faith, relying on the word of Congress. National Security Defense estimates show that U.S. forces would need some 500,000 barrels of oil a day to function. If there were another oil embargo or disruption of the nation's energy supply, part of Alaska's 1.6 million barrels could be flowing out of the country. Also, because of international 4 The Bay Ridge (Seatrain) is just one of many American-flag ships which could end up in the scrap yards if Alaskan oiMs exported to Japan. 4 (Continued on next page.) (Continued from page 6.) agreements the U.S. must share its supply of imported oil with other countries in times of in­ ternational oil emergencies. "In addition, without the cur­ rent restrictions, an export of Alaskan oil would displace over half of the tanker tonnage flying the U.S. flag. Not only would that precipitate numerous bank­ ruptcies and corporate failures, it might also mean that our na­ tion would be without adequate tanker capacity during a na­ tional emergency. "The Department of Defense would have significantly fewer U.S. tankers to call on to trans­ port oil, petroleum products and bulk commodities to domestic locations and to our armed forces abroad. There are currently no tankers in the U.S. Ready Re­ serve Fleet. In addition, the dis­ placement of tankers will reduce the pool of seagoing manpower to crew U.S. ships in times of war or other national emer­ gency," McKinney and Wolpe's report said. International Trade An export of Alaskan oil would improve the nation's balance of trade with Japan, but worsen it overall because that oil would have to be replaced by imported oil from another nation. "Pressure on Japan to mean­ ingfully reduce barriers to U.S. manufactured and agricultural products would be significantly reduced. Instead of exporting goods manufactured by Ameri­ can labor we would be exporting a scarce domestic energy source. Oil exports will have no impact on American unemployment and will do little to increase the export of our products to Ja­ pan," the congressmen wrote. While the fight to keep Alas­ kan oil has been won several times in the past with these same arguments, there is no guaran­ tee that it will be won this time. SIU lobbyists will be doing thenbest to convince members of Congress that there is no reason to change a perfectly sound oil policy. The Coalition to Keep Alaska Oil will be doing the same and bring the facts to the public as a whole. But the Union is not just made up of a handful of lobbyists and field reps. All SIU members must be concerned and should become active in this fight. Let­ ters to your congressmeh~aM" senators can be a big help. Don't forget that your SPAD dona­ tions help fuel this fight. And be sure you are registered to vote. H.R. 1197 Ck)-sponsors Following is a list of the 152 co-sponsors of H.R. 1197, the bill which would require that Alaskan oil be retained for do­ mestic use and hot exported, tf you don't see your representa­ tive's name on this list, please write your congressional repre­ sentative and urge him or her to support H.R. 1197 (see March 1983 LOG for hints on writing to your representative). Ackerman, Gary Addabbo, Joseph P. Akaka, Dan Albosta, Donald Anderson, Glenn Applegate, Douglas Aspin, Les AuCoin, Les D-NY D-NY D-HA D-MI D-CA D-OH D-WI D-OR D-MD Barnes, Michael D. D-CA Bates, Jim D-AL Bevill, Tom D-NY Biaggi, Mario D-LA Boggs, Lindy D-TN Boner, William D-MI Bonior, David E. Bouquard, Marilyn Lloyd DTN D-CA Boxer, Barbara D-CA Brown, George D-CA Burton, Phillip Carr, Robert Chappel, Bill Clay, William Clinger, William F. Coelho, Tony Conyers, John Conte, Silvo Crockett, George D-MI D-FL D-MO R-PA D-CA D-MI R-MA D-MI D'Amours, Norman Daschle, Thomas Daub, Hal D-NH D-SD R-NE Davis, Robert W. R-MI Dellums, Ronald D-CA de Lugo, Ron {Delegate) D-VI Derrick, Butler D-SC Dicks, Norman D-WA Donnelly, Brijui D-MA Dowdy, Wayne D-MS Dyson, Roy D-MD Edgar, Robert Edwards, Don Erdreich, Ben Fascell, Dante Fauntroy, Walter {Delegate) Fazio, Vic Feighan, Edward Ferraro, Geraldine Fields, Jack Fish, Hamilton Flippo, Ron Florio, James J. Foglietta, Thomas Ford, Harold Ford, William Forsythe, Ed Frost, Martin Gaydos, Joseph Gilman, Ben Gonzales, Henry Goodling, William F. Gray, William Gregg, Judd Guarini, Frank Hall, Tony Hartnett, Thomas Hefner, Bill Hertel, Dennis HiUis, Bud Howard, Jim Hoyer, Steny Hubbard, Carroll Hunter, Duncan D-PA D-CA D-FL Jeffords, James M. Johnson, Nancy Jones, Walter B. R-VT R-CT D-NC Parris, Stan Pashayan, Charles Penny, Tim Kaptur, Marcy Kastenmeier, Robert Kennelly, Barbara Kildee, Dale Kogovsek, Ray Kolter, Joseph P. D-OH D-WI D-CT D-MI D-CO D-PA Quillen, Jimmy R-TN Rahall, Nick Joe Ratchford, William Rinaldo, Matthew Rodino, Peter Roe, Robert D-WV D-CT R-NJ D-NJ D-NJ Lantos, Tom Lehman, Richard H. D-FL Leland, Mickey D-DC Lent, Norman Levin, Sander D-CA Livingston, Robert D-OH Long, Cl£u-ence D-NY Long, Gillis R-TX Lott, Trent R-NY Lowry, Mike D-AL Lujan, Manuel D-NJ Luken, Thomas D-PA Lundine, Stan D-TN McCane, John D-MI McCloskey, Francis R-NJ McDade, Joe D-TX McKeman, John McKinney, Stewart D-PA Madigan, Edward R-NY Markey, Edward D-TX Marlenee, Ron R-PA Matsui, Robert D-PA Mavroules, Nicholas R-NH Mikulski, Barbara D-NJ Minish, Joseph Mitchell, Parren D-OH Morrison, Sid R-SC Mrazek, Robert D-NC Neal, Stephen D-MI Henry R-IN D-NJ Oberstar, James D-MD Obey, Dave D-KY Ottinger, Richard L. R-CA Owens, Mqjor D-CA D-CA D-TX R-NY D-MI R-LA D-MD D-LA R-MS D-WA R-NM D-OH D-NY R-AZ D-IN R-PA R-ME R-CT R-IL D-MA R-MT D-CA D-MA D-MD D-NJ D-MD R-WA D-NY R-VA R-CA D-MN Sawyer, Harold Schneider, Claudine Sikorski; Gerry Smith, Chris Snyder, Gene Solomon, Gerald Spence, Floyd - Stangeland, Arlan Stokes, Louis Sunia, Fofo {Delegate) R-MI R-RI D-MN R-NJ R-KY R-NY R-SC R-MN D-OH D-AS Tallon, Robin Tauzin, W.J. "Billy" Taylor, Gene ' Torres, Esteban Ed TorricelU, Robert Traxler, Bob D-SC D-LA R-MO D-CA D-NJ D-MI Vander Js^t, Guy Vento, Bruce Volkmer, Harold R-MI D-MN D-MO •t Walgren, Doug Weaver, Jim . Weber, Vin Wheat, Alan Wilson, Charles Wolpe, Howard D-NC Won Pat, Antonio D-NY {Delegate) Wyden, Ron D-WI D-NY Yates, Sid D-NY Yatron, Gus D-PA D-OR R-MN D-MO D-TX D-MI D-GU D-OR D-IL D-PA April 1983/LOG/7 6/LOG/April 1983 ^ / '4' It -J— • - !\] �.•p*. Wi Directory of Ports William W. Jordan Dies at 68; Was Marine Firemen Head •-• • •%'- Former SIUNA Vice Presi­ dent and retired president of the Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Union (MFOWWU-AFL-CIO) Wil­ liam "Bill" W. Jordan died March 1 after a long illness in Presbyterian Hospital, San Francisco. He was 68. Brother Jordan was a native of South Carolina and was a 24year resident of San Mateo, Calif. He retired as administrator of the MFOWWU-PMA Welfare Fund Plan after six years of service in 1975 and was suc­ ceeded by Henry "Whitey" Disley, who characterized Bill Jordan as a "tower of strength" and said, "... he did a great number of things for the mari­ time unions" in his nine years (1961-69) as head of the union. In tribute to Jordan's passing, California Lt. Gov. Leo Mc­ Carthy sponsored a resolution to be passed by the State Leg­ islature which said in part,". . . he spent most of his working life (31 years) in the West Coast maritime industry. . .as a skilled U.S. merchant seaman, later as a union representative (port agent) in New York, New Or­ leans, Portland, Ore. and San Francisco . . . "... Members express their sorrow at the death of William Jordan and extend their deepest sympathies to (his survivors) A front page obituary in the March edition of the union's newspaper, The Marine Fire­ man said ". . . he initiated the At the mike 20 years ago Is the former president of the MFOWW, William W, Jordan, who died last month. concept of solid maimmg pro­ visions and the concept of de­ manding a quid pro quo for eliminated jobs. He established the principle of the 40-hour week rffWIK MflinKy /1Hlif0rn and improved welfare (pension plan) benefits and working con­ ditions . . ." "Jordan reorganized the con­ stitution of our union . . . He was a man of great principles and also a brilliant negotiator. His skill as a negotiator was recognized throughout the na­ tion ..." The late J. Paul St. Sure, exchief labor relations rep of the Pacific Maritime Assn. (PMA) said William Jordan was one of the most able and effective ne­ gotiators in the U.S. Labor Movement. Jordan negotiated with JFK's U.S. Secretary of Labor Arthur J. Goldberg, later a UN ambas­ sador and Supreme Court jus­ tice, and LBJ's Labor Secretary W. Willard Wirtz. Cremation took place and Jordan's ashes were scattered at sea. Surviving are his widow, Runette; three daughters, Mrs. Ann Bridges of San Jose, Calif.; Mrs. Judy Mendiola of Scotts Valley, Calif, and Mrs. Jean Montijo of Fremont, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Mildren Allen of Florida, Mrs. Mary Jones of North Car­ olina and Mrs. Jean Stokes and Mrs. Lucille Whisenhunt, both of South Carolina and five grandchildren, Cheryl Butler, Michelle Mendiola and John, Travis and Crista Nuckolls. More Broken Promises: Reagan's Maritime Budget Scuttles Industry ^ . . . » The House Merchant Marine rent to building ships in Amer­ Committee is holding hearings ican yards. on the President Reagan's pro­ Democrats and Republicans posed Maritime Authorizations alike on the House Merchant BiU for Fiscal Year 1984. The Marine Committee have ex­ hearings come at a time when pressed opposition to the pro­ the world shipping industry is posed budget. Rep. Mario Biaggi in a depression, and when the (D-N.Y.) said that the proposed American maritime industry has budget "demonstrates once and come under attack from con­ for all that the Reagan admin­ gressional opponents. istration has no maritime pro­ The President's budget would gram." Rep. Gene Snyder, the retain all of the cuts that were ranking Republican on the com­ made during the past two budget mittee, used more colorful lan­ fights. No monies have been guage. He told Admiral Harold allotted for seamen's health care E. Shear, MARAD administra­ or for the vitally needed con­ tor, that "the administration's struction programs. In addition, position on the Title XI Loan the administration is seeking to Guaranty Program is like being put a $900 million cap on the between a dog and the fireplug.'' Title XI A1 Loan Guaranty uuaraniy Prorro- , gram, which represents a sub^ While important, the fight over stantial drop from last year^ this year's maritime budget has allotment, and is another deter- not attracted the same attention :1^-: 1/ fl •» ^fr » '1 8/LOG/April 1983 •t • i-";. • - i rni -— as in years past. The reason for that is simple: most of the cuts that could be made in the mar­ itime budget have already been made. And while a number of hard working congressmen like Mario Biaggi are trying to re­ store programs like the CDS, it is something of a truism in Washington that it is easier to cut funding from a program than to restore it. Three important issues have absorbed the attention of the industry. The ban on the export of Alaksan oil is set to expire in September; agricultural in­ terests are looking to repeal the PL 480 Program; and the admin­ istration is exploring the possi­ bility of a CDS payback. Each issue has the potential of de­ creasing the American maritime workforce by one-half. Ed Tunwr, Exec, Vice President Jo* CHQIorglo, Secr^ary-Treaaurer LMHI Hall. Vice President Angus "Had" CamplMll, Vice President Mliia Sacco, Vice President Jos Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Glair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) 621-5450 COLUMBUS, Ohio 2800 South High St., P.O. 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Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avaion Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 �Area Vice Gulf Coast, by VP. Joe Sacco ^HE BIG NEWS in the Gulf area is the strike we called against SlU-contracted Dixie Car­ riers. The contract at Dixie expired on March 31 and we were forced to call a strike because of the com­ pany's unfair labor practices. Dixie, which has been under contract to the SIU for 43 years, is now owned by a conglomerate that wants to bust this Union. Through attempts to destroy the contract's hiring hall clause. Union security clause, pension and hospital benefits, the company hopes to make the Union useless. , But the SIU has never backed away from a fight and we mtend to take this one to the wall. No company, no matter how big, is going to destroy what we fought to win for the members. The members are setting up picketlines wherever the 28 Dixie boats dock in Louisiana, Texas, Alabama and the Upper Mississippi River. Out of the port of Houston, we have a tentative agreement with Sabine. The voting is almost over and I'll have more details in my next report. Deep sea shipping has picked up in the Gulf in the past month, in Houston we crewed the Massachusetts (Bay Tankers) and we recrewed the Connecticut (Ogden Marine). The former was headed for England and the latter for Panama. In the port of Jacksonville in March we crewed the Jacksonville (Sea-Land); Point Revere (Point Resolute); Ogden Yukon (Ogden Marine); Point Susan (Point Venture), and the Overseas Ohio (Mar­ itime Overseas). Also, out of Jacksonville we're preparing for negotiations on the Crowley contract which expires on June 30. Out of the port of Mobile we have word that, as per the contract, the SIU Boatmen with Pilot Service Inc. were to receive a cost of living adjustment as of April 5. East Coast, by V.P. Leon Hall kUT OF THE PORT of Phil_ 'adelphia we have word that I deep sea shipping picked up last month. In fact a new SlU-contracted Waterman ship, the John B. Waterman, was crewed there in late March. She went to the West 1 Coast where she'll be used by the U.S. Navy. Another new Waterman ship is I expected to be crewing up in Mas­ sachusetts soon. Also up there, out of the port of Gloucester, we're continuing our efforts to organize some non-union companies, such as Ingram Tankers. We recently met one of the company's vessels, the Eileen Ingram when she came r? The SlU-contracted dredge Long Island (Henry DuBois' Sons), which had been in South Boston for repairs, has now left and is on her way to Baltimore. For our SIU fishermen in Gloucester the weather has not been a fnend. The high seas and stronger winds have prevented the boats from going out too often. Some boats were even damaged by the storms. The few times the boats did manage to sail, the catches were poor. , . ^ In fact, to try to make up a little of the loss, we re going to see if the shrimp grounds can be opened up for another two weeks. The state of Massachusetts closed the shrimp grounds as of Apnl 1. Further south, in the port of Norfolk, the SlU-contracted Borinquen (Puerto Rico Marine) paid off on March 26 and went mto the shipy^d for repairs. She is expected to be there for about three or four weeks. From the inland areas in Norfolk we have word that SlU-contracted C&O Railroad will have two new boats delivered. Both are 5,000 hp tugs. One is expected to be ready in October and the other should be out in December. . . XT Both boats wUl dock ships at the C&O coal pier in Newport News, Va. Report Great Lakes & Western Rivers, by V.P. Mike Sacco • ii 'r-' ft.' N THE GREAT LAKES, O _ 'spring fitout is continuing at s a steady pace. Since my last report, some of the other SlU-contracted ships and boats that have been fitted out are: the dredge Dodge Island (North American Trailers); the tug Daryl C. Hannah (Tampa Tugs); the grain carrier William A. McGonagle, the Kinsman Inde­ pendent and the Merle McCurdy ^9 (all Kinsman), and the Paul H. Thayer (Pringle). By the end of the month we hope to have 40 pieces of SlU-contracted equipment fitted out. Furthermore, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company called for a fitout on the dredge Rhode Island and the tugs Lydon and McGuire. They'll sdon begin river and harbor work in Cleveland, Ohio. On the rivers, we'll of course be working hard on the Dixie Carriers strike which began April 1. We'll be giving the company one of the toughest fights it has ever had to face. Concerning other inland contracts, things are running along very smoothly. The Heartland contract which, as I reported to you last month, was overwhelmingly ratified, is being sent to the boats. All is going well aboard the Orgulf boats and we're hoping to soon crew a new boat that the company is constructing. She's the Justin T. Rogers. . Work for SlU-contracted National Marine Service continues to be a little slow but we are still keeping our members employed. The SlU-contracted river boat cruisers the Delta Queen and the Mississippi Queen are both doing quite well. As the weather warms up they travel farther north on the river. There are hundreds of jobs on these two paddlewheelers w^ch are SIU top to bottom. So if any of our members would like jobs aboard them, pay a visit to the St. Louis Hall. Finally, I would like to express my sincere condolences to SIU Algonac Port Agent Jack Bluitt for the untimely death of his 22-year old son, Brian. I know how terrible it is to lose a child and 1 want to tell Jack and his family how very sorry I feel for them. W«st Coast, by V.P. George McCartney rpHE EXECUTIVE SecretaryM Treasurer of the California Federation of Labor, John Henning, made a strong speech in San Francisco recently in support of the American-flag merchant ma­ rine. I introduced Henning at the monthly Propeller Club luncheon which, this month, was a salute to labor. Urging Federal government sup­ port for the American-flag fleet, Henning said that the U.S. mer­ chant marine is under siege from foreign-flag shipping. He warned against this country depending on flag-of-convenience ships and he expressed his strong support for H.R. 1242—bulk cargo legislation inrioduced in the House of Representatives by Congresswoman Lmdy Boggs (D-La.). Other news out of the port of San Francisco is that we crewed the Golden Phoenix (Titan Navigation) and flew the Seafarers to Korea where the ship is being reconverted. Up in Tacoma, Wash, a christening ceremony was held for the Golden Phoenix's sistership, the Jade Phoenix which is now on her way to Egypt with 112,000 tons of wheat. Concerning our organizing drive on the fish processing ship Golden Alaska, we have filed unfair labor practice charges agmnst the owner, Alaska Brands Corp. The company has been trying to block a representation election aboard the ship. In the SeatUe Union HaU, an SIU pensioners club has been started to keep retired Seafarers informed about their benefits and about the political issues that affect the maritime industry. The first meeting was held this month. April 1983/LOG/9 '.H �Coast Guard Asks Exposure Suits for U.S. Oil Rigs, Ships i .. The U.S. Coast Guard early last month proposed that ex­ posure suits be required for per­ sonnel on American offshore mobile oil drilling rigs, certain oceangoing and coastwise tank­ ers, cargo, oceanographic and other vessels. At present only Great Lakes vessels are required to carry exposure suits. Exempted were ships and rigs in waters where the temperature was higher than freezing. Also exempted were ships with totally enclosed lifeboats on each side to hold everyone. The need for the suits on the rigs was shown when the rig Ocean Ranger sank with her crew of 84 in 29 degree waters on Feb. 15,1982 off Newfound­ land, Canada. None survived! The Coast Guard feels that 30 who were near the rescue ves­ sels may have survived if they had been wearing exposure suits! And exposure suits, including those on the Great Lakes, would have to have whistles as they have now and personal flotation device night lights with retroflective materials attached. As a result of the sinking of the Great Lakes ore carrier SS Edmund Fitzgerald with 29 lost in November 1975 (now remem­ bered and immortalized in the song, "The Wreck of the Ed­ mund Fitzgerald'' by folksinger, Gordon Lightfoot) the Coast Guard required that Great Lakes ships carry survival suits espe­ cially during the severe winter season. Also triggering the new reg­ ulation was the disaster on Jan. 10, 1977 with the breaking up and sinking in 30 degree waters at midday of the coastwise tanker ST Chester A. Poling off Cape Ann, Mass. Six aboard were saved, but they were suffering from hy­ pothermia (loss of body tem­ perature). Another not wearing life preserver was lost. Afterward, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended that ex­ posure suits be required for each crewmember on vessels that normally sail in cold air or sea temperatures. The Coast Guard concurred. Similar recommendations were made by both agencies when the Af/V Cornet was lost on May 19, 1973 (16 died, 11 were saved) and when the M/V Maryland went down Dec. 18, 1971 with six of her crew, and only one rescued. Use of Lifesaving Devices Spurred Early In U.S. In the Oct. 19, 1934 issue of the Baltimore Sun a story out of Washington, D.C. ran: ". . . Burning of the liner SS Morro Castle (in 1933) off the New Jersey coast renewed the demands for revision of mari­ time safety laws which followed the destruction of the British steamer SS Vestris off the Vir­ ginia Capes in 1928. The Vestris disaster cost 110 lives; the Morro Castle 134! "The government's program probably will provide ... tight­ ening of fire prevention require­ ments and lifeboat drills . . ." In the Nov. 16,1934 New York Times: "... Rear Adm. George H. Rock, USN asserted that the first stipulation as contained in the Safety-of-Life-at-Sea Con­ vention of 1929 signed by the representatives of 17 countries but which failed U.S. Senate ratification ... requires that special duties for the event of an emergency should be allotted to each member of the crew and that all ships shall be sufficiently and efficiently manned." From the Nov. 21, 1934 New York Herald-Tribune: VP C. H. C. Pearsall of the Colombian Line said ". . . Since the SS Titanic went down (1912) every ship constructed has been better built to withstand colli­ sion; there is ample lifeboat ca­ pacity provided every passen­ ger and member of the crew. The Vestris' foundering resulted in greater attention being paid to leading stability ..." After World War II on July 9, 1954 the New York HeraldTribune carried an Associated Press (AP) story out' of Wash­ ington, D.C.: "The Senate has passed and sent to the House a bill requiring all river steamers to carry life preservers for each passenger and crewmember. Sponsors said present law requires such steamers to have life preservers or floats but that the latter now are considered 'an outmoded type of lifesaving equipment.' '' Again in the New York Her­ ald-Tribune on July 8, 1954: "The Senate Commerce Committee approved today leg­ islation to implement an agree­ ment between the United States and Canada for the promotion of safety on the Great Lakes. The agreement provides that after November 13 vessels must be equipped with radio tele­ phones. The bill makes several additions to statutory authority under which the communica­ tions commission would make regulations to carry out terms of the agreement." On Oct. 15, 1954 a story out (Continued on next page.) SHLSS Trainees Get Survival Suit Experience SHLSS trainee Roger Mignone, class 378 pulls on a marine survival suit to practice exercises in safety at sea. 10/LOG/April 1983 With the face mask fastened trainee Roger Mignone is all set to go into the water. Buoyancy is achieved by the spe­ cial materials used to construct the suit and an air bag that cushions the head. And—our trainee is warm and dry. �Use of Lifesavirig Devices Spurred Early in U.S. (Continued from page 10.) of Norfolk,Va. in the New York Times: A Coast Guard operations ofncer and a vice president of the National Maritime Union (NMU) C.I.O. today recom­ mended that all merchant ships be required to carry large 'floataway' rafts with radar reflec­ tors. Their views were presented at a hearing by the Coast Guard Board that is investigating the sinking of the Moore-McCormack Line freighter Mornackite. The 6,200 gross ton vessel loaded with 9,000 long tons of iron ore capsized and foundered on Oct. 7 off Cape Henry, Va. with the loss of 37 lives. Eleven of the crew, all of them unlicensed personnel, sur­ vived and were two days in the water before they were rescued by Coast Guard and Navy craft and the Greek freighter Makedonia. Capt. Kenneth B. Maley of the Coast Guard . . . made the recommendations on the liferafts . . , David M. Ramos, the NMU vice president . . . said further that if the Mormackite had been equipped with rafts that pulled free easily from the ship the loss of life would have been greatly reduced and perhaps all hands would have been saved." From the New York HeraldTribune on Jan. 27, 1955: ' 'Rep. Daniel J. Flood (D-Pa.) introduced a bill yesterday to require all American merchant ships to report their positions /)>y radio every 24 hours. The proposed bill is an aftermath of the Mormackite disaster in which many crew lives were believed to be lost because there had been no alarm until the vessel was unreported for several days." Lastly, on March 22,1955 in the New York Times: The House Democratic leader. Rep. John W. McCormack of Massachusetts urged Congress today to enact legis­ lation to compel U.S. merchant ships to install a device that automatically could receive messages at sea 24 hours a day ..." Survival Suits Couid Have Saved Marine Eiectric Victims Delta's VP Waterhouse Retires a • Delta Line's West Coast VP Frederick "Fred" E. Waterhouse Jr. retired March 31, after 47 years with the company. Waterhouse joined Delta (then the Grace Line) in 1937 as an office boy fresh out of college, working his way up through ac­ counting, freight, personnel, sales and administration He witnessed the heyday of the cruise liner, of the World War II buildup and of today's strug^ gles of the American merchant marine. During the Big War, he flew bombers over the Pacific and was a counter-intelligence offi­ cer in Japan and in the Korean Conflict. He was one of the first drafted in 1940. "It was the one lottery I won in my life," he said. Returning to the Grace Line, he saw the company bought in 1969 by Prudential and in 1978 by Delta. Up to 1973, he was a college football referee. Now he's a director of the College Football Officials Assn. Also he's president of the U.S. Propeller Club of the port of the Golden Gate,VP of the National Propeller Club and trustee of the San Francisco Maiitime Museum. Waterproof, insulated sur­ Feb. 12 and told to put on his cut loose. But after the engine vival (or exposure) suits would lifejacket. room was cleared, suddenly he have saved many (including the He added the ship sank lower said, the ship capsized. captain) of the 31 crewpien who in the water (at the bow) and "I don't think anybody ex­ died when the (605-ft.) collier began to list. Lifeboats were Marine Electric sank Feb. 12," cleared for launching and an pected her to roll over," Kelly said Capt. Joseph S. Blackett, emergency position locator was stated. "I started throwing liferings over the side." chief of search and rescue for the 5th Coast Guard District, Portsmouth, Va. Capt. Blackett testified Feb. 23 before the Marine Board of The waters of the Great Lakes wearer buoyant and warm for Investigation and was asked for can get to be pretty cold! reps on the Lakes can't figure 18 to 24 hours even in water out why. The suits, with their recommendations to prevent Seafarers riding 4he Lakes temperatures as low as 35 de­ similar tragedies. attached hoods, boots and gloves forced to abandon their vessels grees. If these men had been wear­ like the crew of the Edmund aren't exactly the picture of Though Great Lakes ship­ fashion. In fact, they've been ing survival suits—like the Alas­ Fitzgerald until recently didn't, kan fishermen (200-300 saved stand a very good chance of owners were not yet required dubbed "Ugly Suits." in 10 years) wear—their surviv­ surviving the cold waters wear­ to carry survival suits as stand­ They also can't be used for ability would have gone up dra­ ing only regulation lifejackets ard equipment in 1978, both the scuba diving, duck hunting or SIU and MEBA worked on other sports requiring foul matically. But without the suits for protection. making it mandatory. Both only three persons lived when The ore carrier Edmund Fitz­ unions drafted proposals re­ weather gear. the (fully loaded) ship went down gerald Went down with a crew So far, most of the missing quiring all Great Lakes ships to suits have been recovered and in cold, stormy seas 30 miles of 29 in Lake Superior on Nov carry these suits in upcoming returned to their vessels. off the Virginia coast." 10, 1975. contracts. Without protection in 40 de­ Great Lakes ships are carry­ After a Coast Gu^d probe MEBA, which manned Lakes ing these suits for the protection gree water, he added, a man will into the tragedy. Lakes Carrier die of exposure within two hours, Assn. head Paul E. Trimble told vessels on an extension of their of the crews. Should a situation ^e Marine Electric's men fell the hearing that had the Edmund old contract, made carrying the ever occur where the crew in the sea when the ship cap­ Fitzgerald been equipped with suits a provision of the exten­ needed survival gear and came sion. sized. up short on the suits, who'd be ®P®pi3By designed survival suits The only problem with the A survivor. Third Mate Eu­ "it is likely the crew would have the man to volunteer to jump survival suits is that they keep gene Francis Kelly Jr., 31, of survived." into Lake Michigan without disappearing from the ships. SIU one?" Norwell, Mass. testified at the But in the fall of 1978, Great hearing "that the winds were Lakes shipping companies be­ Force 10 and that some of the gan carrying foam survival suits waves were 40 feet high" in the on all Lakes vessels. The suits storm. are Vieth of an inch neoprene Kelly said he was awakened foam and can be put on in less at about 3 a.m. for his watch on than a minute. They keep the Great Lakes 'Ugly Suits' Disappear Eddeatioii/irpgrading It's Your Key to Job Security April 1983/LOG/II i r • i -A; >.'1 �:'>•• V'i.r " ' • j':-- : Contract Review Committee T 1A A RECENT Kr-L^r-IN 1 MEETING iviriE-iii-NVj i - . ^ ^in Wilmington, Calif., tankermen of Crowley Marine got together to discuss their upcoming contract. The members agreed to elect a committee to review contract proposals. These would be submitted first to the SIU Negoti- A ating oi"i& Committee, then to - the ^ p.. .o.;fi.oH^n full membership for ratification by secret ballot, It was a lively meeting, an many important issues were raised and quesUons asked wtach were capably answered by SIU Reps Marshall Novack and Mike Worley. Giuseppe Boccanfuso, cook aboard the tug San Diegan, expr^ses an opinion regarding the upcoming SIU contract negotiations with Crowley. Supply Boat on Run to Oil Rig On the Skilak in Wilmington Painting a Pipe .'H:S - .- • I. ',i .jV Tankermen Jeff Davis (I.) and Thomas Burke become involved in the contract discussion. Dayman AB Robert Hill waves paint brush on tug Skilak (Crowley). AB Chris Poppe paints a pipe on deck of tug Skilak (Crowley). r! • CSS •rl'.s I.. iV fi 1 a. ^ •-S'- SIU Reps Marshall Novack and Mike Worley, seated at table, listen to the tankermen's concerns about their upcoming contract. 12/LOG/April 1983 •i: 4'^ % On a supply boat run to an oil rig 7.5 miles out are: (I.) Wilimington SIU Rep Marshall Novack and (i. to r.) tug Skilak crew. Mate Gene Jasperson, Capt. Kurt Nehring, AB Robert Hill, Chief Engineer Erik Nordeng, 2nd Mate William Moore and AB Cris Poppe last month on the Crowley Marine boat. �r-?<".ll/""; .'OrT'!•;;. . 1 "L&, 'i':' ~ -'C;..-" OarManbart AlWarii Inland News On the Dixie Boats—Before the Strike! •1 • •• 1 T *^ mm' ff f*? * ^ m if fff l_oading oil at night to the Dixie Chaiienge are (I. tar.) Jarikermen Scott Conrad, Kim Denning, Dennis Johnson and Richard Johnson. ^ i»- - *'4 * .3 On the Illinois River aboard the Dixie Tankerman Den Garner and standing (I. to r.) Pilot Bobby Monson and Tankerman William "Santa Glaus" (Raisin') Cam. •s/ Pilot Lonnie Key riding the Dixie Vengeance waits for the Peoria (III.) Lock and Dam to open up. On deck of the Dixie Vengeance are Tankermen (I. to r.) Aaron (3addis and Dave White. Iw Busy cleaning up the engine room of the Dixie Chaiienge we have Chief Engineer James Robertson. cookie Charles Mazanos cooks up on ihB Dixie Challenge. ' at Mt. Vemon, Ind. Carriers) helm is twaimiieoon April 1983/LOG/13 a �• -'- -^-r^•'' iiai. *,,• -^ .•"•^r. -• ., J. * , •f; M' In Memoriam Pensioner John Smith Parian, 65, died on March 16. Brother Parkin [joined the Union in the port of Nor' folk in 1963 sailing as a mate for McAllister Broth­ ers. He was bom in Beaufort, N.C. and was a resident of Deptford, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Helen and a brother, George of WestviUe, N.J. Pensioner Arvin Reed, 66, died on Jan. 2. Brother Reed joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1956 ; sailing as a mate and chief engineer -I for G & H Towing from 1956 to 1970. He began sailing in 1950. Boatman Reed was bom in Neame, La. and was a resident of Dickinson, Texas. Surviving are his widow, Winnie Jo; three daugh­ ters, Mary, Anna and Eva and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Herzog of Texas City, Texas. • 'V • :-,!J -••'-• , /•; •' '•'•.•-I „•• , t;. Pensioner Charies Alfred Krimmel, 85, passed away from pneumonia in the Cooper Medi­ cal Center, Cam­ den, N.J. on Feb. 10. Brother Krim­ mel joined the Union in 1954. He sailed as a deckhand, FOWT and chief engi­ neer for the P.F. Martin Co. from 1921 to 1935, Taylor and Anderson Lighterage Co. from 1936 to 1941, lOT in 1943, on the tug Justine (Curtis Bay Towing) from 1946 to 1%2 and for that company from 1941 to 1962. Boatman Krimmel was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces in World War I from 1917 to 1919. Bom in Philadelphia, he was a resident of Gloucester City, N.J. Burial was in Union, Ceme­ tery, Gloucester City. Surviving is his widow, Carrie. Pensioner Charles ''CharUe*' Albert Miller, 71, passed away on Feb. 17. Brother Miller joined the Union in the port of Mo­ bile in 1956 sailing as a chief engineer for Radcliff Materials from 1952 to 1977. He was also a diesel mechanic. Boat­ man Miller was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Opp, Ala., he was a resident of Dothan, Ala. Surviving is his widow, Jennie. 14/LOG/April 1983 \ Donald Raymond Whitaker, 43, died of heart-lung failure in Bayside Hospital, Virginia Beach, Va. on Sept. 24, 1982. Brother Whi­ taker joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1972 sailing as a cook for the Virginia Pilots Assn. from 1971 to 1982. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Boatman Whitaker was bom in Washington, N.C. and was a resident of Virginia Beach. Surviving are his widow, Gayle; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William and Lina Whitaker and a sister, Mrs. Marvin (Jean) Ross of Vir­ ginia Beach. Interment was in Rosewood Park Cemetery, Vir­ ginia Beach. Pensioner Ray­ mond Earnest Haulcomb, 54, died of a heart attack in Providence Hos­ pital, Mobile on Dec. 9, 1982. Brother Haulcomb joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a chief engineer for Mobile Towing from 1947 to 1980. He was bom in Flanington, Ala. and was a resident of Mobile. Interment was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Mary Lee; one son, Darrin Ray; and three daughters. Daphne, Diane and Penny. Pensioner George Joseph Con­ way, 84, passed away on Feb. 8. Brother Conway joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the N.Y. Central Railroad from 1939 to 1963. He was a former member of the Intemational Organization of Mas­ ters, Mates and Pilots Associated Maritime Workers, Local 1 from 1939 to 1960. Boatman Conway was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in both World War I and in World War II. A native of Weehawken, N.J., he was a resident of Bricktown, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Sophie and a son, Edward of Fairview, N.J. Negotiating the ratified Heartland Transportation Co. contract in the port of St. Louis were (i. to r.) Port Agent Pat Piiisworth, Trainee Engineer Dennis Alimon, Cook Marjorie Goodman, DM Greg Holland, Lead DH Steve Ahrens and Patrolman Mike Dagon. Tankerman Scott Grosjean of the towboat National Enterprise (Na­ tional Marine Service) rides the boat's barge into the water at the McAlpine Lock and Dam on the Mississippi. Pensioner Stanley D. Kirk Sr., -74, died on Feb. 17. Brother Kirk joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a captain on the tug Winslow (G & A Towing) in 1949 and for the company from 1948 to 1%9. He was bom in North Carolina and was a resident of Salem, 111. Surving are his widow, Lois; a son, Stanley Jr. and a daughter, Susan Ann. Albert E. Hart, 55, died in late 1982. Brother Hart joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1966 sailing as a captain for Dbde Car­ riers. He was bora in Mississippi and was a resident of Pearl River, La. Surviving is his widow, Lola. In St. Louis Harbor the crew of the National Gateway line up for a group photo. They are (front I. to r.) Mate DaVe Wienschem and DH Ken Jones. In the back row (I. to r.) are DHs Richard Knowies and Tom Casey. Mate Jose Gomez and DH Kevin Helton. �«S;' ;• Gale B. Crew Mull Contract Great Lakes D&D Calls Out 1st FItout Crews The Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. late last month called out its first fitout crews to dredge the Cuyahoga River and Cleveland (Ohio) Harbor. Looking forward to contract negotiations this year are SlU Rep Bob Hall (I.) and the crew of the towboat Ga/e B. (Red Circle Line) last month in the port of New Orleans. In the galley are (I. to r.) Cook George 9''^®*"; OS George Badden, Capt. Paul Hyde, Mates Joe Byne and Bill Hall and AB Chuck Samanek. inland Pensioners Johnnie E. Ellard, 65, joined the Union in the port of Tampa in 1973 sailing on the tug Corsair (Sonat Marine) as an AB, mate and captain from 1972 to 1982. Brother Ellard was bom in Texas and is a resident of Webs­ ter, Fla. Howard Law­ rence Ochs, 62, joined the Union in the port of Bal­ timore in 1956 sailing as a deck­ hand for Curtis Bay Towing from f . i 1945 to 1982. Brother Ochs was bom in Baltimore and is a resident of Glen Burnie, Md. John James Hamilton Jr., 62, joined the Union in the port of Bal­ timore in 1959 sailing as a deck­ hand for the \ Charles H. Har1 per and Assocs. Co. from 1959 to 1982. Brother Hamilton was born in Baltimore and is a resident there. Obed Caswell O'Neal, 63, joined the Union in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1957 sail­ ing as a captain on the tug Roan­ oke (Sonat Ma­ rine) from 1967 to 1981. Brother O'Neal helped to organize the C.G. Willis Co. from 1951 to 1967. He was born in Pamlico County, N.C. and is a resident of Lowland, N.C. James Law­ rence Mohan, 66, joined the Union in the port of Phil­ adelphia in 1969 sailing as a mate for McAllister Brothers. Brother Mohan was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and is a resident of Camden, N.J. James 0. Ti­ tus, 59, joined the Union in Port Ar­ thur, Texas in 1963 sailing as mate for Sabine Towing from 1960 to 1982. Brother Titus was born in Texas and is a resident of Port Arthur. _ ;s- For Higher Pay and Job security upgrade your Skills AtSHLSS • •ss-.'Sii C.G. Willis Votes on Contract Counted The ballots on the final proposaLon a renewed contra,ctJr<OT C.G. Willis Co. Boatmen were in the process of being counted early this month in the port of Norfolk. A new contract at Marine Contracting and Towing Co. of South Carolina was negotiated, wrapped up and ratified by the rankand-file members at the end of last month. Contract Talks Begin at Crowley Marine In Jax Contract negotiations at Crowley Marine in the port of Jack­ sonville began at the end of March. 4th Apex Marine ITS to Be Crewed in Mobile By the middle of this month, the fourth new integrated tug barge (ITB) Baltimore (Apex Marine) will be crewed m the port of Mobile. The other new ITB's were the Jacksonville, Groton and the New York. Heartland Contract Has a First For the very first time, the new contract for Boatmen on the 11 towboats of the Heartland Transportation Co. in the port of St. Louis contains a guaranteed day-for-day work rule (one day on, one day ofiF) effective in the third year of the agreement. Trade Confab Highlights Tenn-Tom The 5th annual Southeastern International Trade Conference on April 28 in the port of Mobile will highlight the TennesseeTombigbee Waterway, spotlighting its progress, impact and po­ tential for the heartland of America and the Gulf Coast as the canal nears its completion date of September 1985. One of the top speakers at the conference will be U.S. Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Elizabeth Dole. New Lock and Dam 26 on Target for 1988 Construction work on a new Lock and Dam 26 on the Mississippi River at Alton, 111. is on schedule so the lock could be open to inland traffic late in 1988, according to the head of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the port of St. Louis, Col. Gary Beech. Last year the lock handled 67 million tons of cargo. The Corps said that the lock, 600 feet by 110 feet, could meet tonnage demands until 1990 to 1993. The Army engineers are looking for the green hght go ahead signal from the U.S. Congress to build another additional Iwk and dam making three at Alton on the upper Mississippi by 1984. The lock could handle traffic demands for the next 40 to 50 years. Col. Beech said. April 1983/LOG/15 1 �•r"'- In Its monthly series of interviews and reports, "PROFILES" will highlight key govemment officials Instrumental In shaping national and maritime policy. '--U- 4' Congressman Tommy Hartnett Congressman Joe Gaydos •'I!: ± Rep. Joe Gaydos (D-Pa.) ONGRESSMAN JOE GAY­ DOS (D-Pa.) has Ijeen an en­ ergetic advocate of a healthy American merchant marine since he has served in the U.S. House of Representatives. His efforts for the American Labor Movement have been instrumental in putting America back to work. Congressman Gaydos repre­ sents the 20th District of Pennsyl­ vania and has served in Congress since 1968. Gaydos sits on the Education and Labor Committee and is chairman of its Subcommit­ tee on Health and Safety; House Administration Committee, where he is chairman of its Subcommittee on Contracts. Gaydos is the founder and ex­ ecutive committee chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, an ad hoc body in Congress monitoring problems involving the domestic steel industry and its employees. And, as a result of his 15 years in Congress, he has the distinction of being the ranking Democrat of the Pennsylvania congressional dele­ gation. Representing the industrial heartland of the country. Con­ gressman Gaydos recognizes the vital role the American maritime industry plays in stimulating the U.S. economy across the board. He has initially endorsed H.R. 1242, the Competitive Shipping and ShipbuUding Act of 1983. Its en­ actment will provide thousands of jobs for steel and shipyard work­ ers. Gaydos supports the current export ban on Alaskan oil and he believes in fulfilling the congres­ sional requirements in the Stra­ tegic Petroleum Reserve. Congressman Gaydos questions the myth of "free trade." C 16/LOG/April 1983 "The situation confronting steel is not a question of free trade, not a question of fair trade but a ques­ tion of trade war! A war the U.S. is fighting with stone axes and leather shields while foreign gov­ ernments are using high tech and laser beams. The problems facing the steel, auto and maritime in­ dustries are not ones of efficiency, productivity or cost but ones of politics and policies. The results do not stem from natural economic evolution but from economic aggression. The rules of economic warfare have changed. We have not been playing the same game in the same way as our foreign competitors. We need to, if we are to survive." SIU, working with Congressman Gaydos, will continue to fight to stem the decline of America's in­ dustrial base and protect the jobs and job security of American workers. 98TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION A LTHOUGH ONLY serving in Congress since 1980, Con­ gressman Tommy Hartnett (R-S.C.) has shown he is concerned about the decline of the American mari­ time industry and the plight of America's work force. Hartnett, as a member of the House Armed Services Commit­ tee, strongly supports America's national defense and the American maritime fleet as the necessary an­ cillary to our Naval sea forces during a national emergency. As an original co-sponsor of the Com­ petitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983, H.R. 6979 in the 97th Congress, and H.R. 1242 in the 98th Congress, Hartnett views en­ actment of this bill as a major step in U.S. sea defense preparedness. "We have charted a course which I believe to be in the best interest of this and future generations of Americans. The primary function H. R. 1242 To promote increased ocean transportation of bulk commodities in the foreign commerce of the United States in United States-flag ships, to strengthen the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. m THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEBBUAEY 3, 1983 Mrs. BOOGS (for herself, Mr. BIAOGI, Mr. SNYDEB, Mr. ANDEBSON, Mr. HUBBABD, Mr. BONKEB, Mr. D'AMOUBS, Mr. HUGHES, MS. MIKULSKI, Mr. TAUZIN, Mr. DYSON, Mrs. BOXEB, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. BATEMAN, Mr. ADDABBO, Mr. BABNES, Mr. BENNETT, Mr. BEVILL, Mr. BOLAND, Mr. BBOOKS, Mr. CLAY, Mr. DICKS, Mr. ECKABT, Mr. EDWABDS of Alabama, Mr. FOBD of Tennessee, Mr. GAYDOS, Mr. HABTNETT, Mrs. HOLT, Mr. HOYEB, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. LIVINGSTON, Mr. 'LONG of Maryland, Mr. MAVBOULE8, Mr. MOAKLEY, Mr. MONTGOMEBY, Mr. MUBTHA, MS. OAKAB, Mr. OWENS, Mr. PEPPEB, Mr. PBICE, Mr. STANGELAND, Mr. VENTO, Mr. WHITEHUBST, Mr. WILLIAMS of Ohio, Mr. WILSON, and Mr. YOUNG of Missouri) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries A BILL To promote increased ocean transportation of bulk commodities in the foreign commerce of the United States in United States-flag ships, to strengthen the defense industrial base, and for other purposes. 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa- 2 tives of the United States of America in Cojigress assembled. Rep. Tommy Hartnett (R-S.C.) of a government should be the protection of freedom and a strong national defense. Our founding fathers, through our Constitution, vested Congress wtih this respon­ sibility. We have reached a point in our modern history where we must decide whether it is best for this country to follow the social­ istic trend of some of our allies or remain the bulwark of freedom and liberty to our citizens and the peo­ ple of the world." On the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Hart­ nett sits on that Committee's SeapoWer and Strategic and Critical Materials Subcommittee, and on the Subcommittee on Military In­ stallation and Facilities. He sup­ ports the Strategic Petroleum Re­ serve and maintains that the SPR should be filled at the mandated congressional rate of300,000 bar­ rels of oil a day. A native of Charleston, Hartnett represents the First District of South Carolina which includes the port of Charleston. The Charleston Evening Post, in a Jan, 23, 1981 editorial, called Hartnett's ap­ pointment to the Armed Services Committee, "a good choice for Armed Services." The newspaper went on to say that the seat was "good news ... for Charleston with its heavy stake in defense installations." Congressman Hartnett has said often, "We must be militarily ready." SIU has answered this call to action and will support Hartnett and continue its steadfast support to the U.S. in every national emer­ gency. �I • I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I tVl in tonslfinQto Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO Washington Report President Reagan has proclaimed May 22 National Maritime Day. The announce­ ment was greeted with a certain amount of skepticism from the maritime industry, which is starting to feel the full effects of President Reagan's promise to "revital­ ize" the American-flag merchant marine. Since taking office two years ago. Pres­ ident Reagan has moved to cut funding for every important maritime program. The results couldn't have been more pre­ dictable. In January 1981, there were 531 American-flag vessels. Today there are 509, many of which are sitting idle for lack of cargo. U.S. shipboard jobs have de­ creased by 3,000 to 19,000. Given this past record, there is no telling what President Reagan will make out of National Maritime Day. It's as if Nero had suddenly taken an intense interest in fire prevention. World Shipping Slumps The world shipping industry continues to remain in a deep depression. According to figures released by Lloyd's Register, new orders for American merchant vessel slumped more than 50 percent. More than 16 percent of the world's merchant fleet is laid up. While the present administration is doing nothing to protect its national merchant marine, other countries are making stren­ uous efforts to keep their merchant fleets afloat during these bad times. According to a report issued by the Journal of Com­ merce, the French government has de­ cided to take a more active role in pro­ tecting its maritime industry. Government subsidies in France have enabled French shipowners to adapt their fleets to market needs. Yet the Mitterand government has concluded that other countries—Italy, Belgium, Norway and Germany—have done more to h^lp thenfleets, and that steps must be taken to protect French interests. In the past few months, French ship­ owners, labor and government have forged a strong coalition to turn things around for the French shipping industry. Thenactions stand in stark contrast to the Rea­ gan administration which, despite its rhet­ oric, feels that American security can be guaranteed by foreign-flag vessels. This U How It Is The hiring hall is a place where seamen come to make contact. Everything in the maritime industry meets here: seamen, jobs, legislation. That is especially true when member­ ship meetings are held. During the most recent one in Brooklyn, Auggie Tellez, headquarters representative, gave a stir­ ring speech. "During the 1970s," he said, seamen were able to confront the rapid technolog­ April 1983 Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings ical advances that occurred in the shipping industry. That was due to our own fore­ sight in building the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and our own hard work. "The focus has changed. There is a new economic order. Foreign countries have made it impossible for American industries to compete fairly in overseas markets. Yet the present administration has refused to deal with the issue. The results have been staggering. All American industries, in­ cluding this one, have suffered. It is up to us to make public the administration's failure. And if we are unable to do that, we might as well close up shop." Alaskan Oil One-hundred-and-sixty-five congress­ men have agreed to cosponsor H.R. 1197, which would place tight restrictions on the export of Alaskan oil. Those restric­ tions are due to expire in September, unless Congress moves to rectify the sit­ uation. A strong coalition of conservationists, economists, maritime officials and pro­ ponents of a strong defense are coalescing around this issue. A recent study prepared by the Members of the Coalition to Keep Alaska Oil was released. It stated that failure to place restrictions on the export of Alaskan oil would accomplish the fol­ lowing: • Raise West Coast oil prices by $2 a barrel. • Do nothing to address the real trade issue between the United States and Japan: the lowering of Japanese barriers to American manufactured and agricul­ tural goods. • Jeopardize the continued existence of the American-flag merchant marine. • Undermine policies that would enhance natural energy security, such as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. • Export American jobs overseas at a time when there are 12 million Ameri­ cans unemployed. Alaskan Third Proviso Frank Drozak, president of the SlU, told the House Subcommitte on Merchant Marine that it should give serious consid­ eration to passing HR 1076, which would close loopholes in the Jones Act. Accord­ ing to Drozak, the bill would remedy a situation that has the potential of elimi­ nating all U.S.-flag liner service to the state of Alaska. TTie Jones Act contains a loophole known as the Third Proviso that allows foreignflag vessels to carry merchandise between points in the continental United States and Alaska under certain limited circum­ stances. Until now, the Third Proviso has seldom been used and has not threatened U.S.-flag service to Alaska. However, a newly formed company, Alaskan Navigation, intends to make good use of that loophole. The integrity of the Jones Act is at stake. Thousands of Amer­ ican jobs and millions of dollars hang in the balance. P.L. 480 Cargo Challenged One of the most serious challenges ever to the PL 480 Cargo program is being mounted in this session of Congress. Congressional opponents of the PL 480 program, still smarting from their defeat in the Egyptian flour controversy, are trying to do away with the program. If they are successful, then the members of this Union would be in very bad shape. According to SlU President Frank Dro­ zak, 80 percent of all our deep sea jobs are in some way tied to the PL 480 pro­ gram. Several bills have already been intro­ duced. Rep. Cooper Evans (R-lowa) has introduced two bills, HR 2321 and HR 2322, that would exempt agricultural ex­ ports financed under the government's blended credit program from cargo pref­ erence requirements. The bills would also prohibit the Commodity Credit Corpora­ tion from paying excess costs that result when cargq preference requirements are applied to any government subsidized agricultural exports. In a related move. Sen. Rudy Boschwitz (RrMinn.) introduced an amendment that would accomplish the same thing. The issue has already aroused a great deal of bad feelings on both sides. It is up to the administration to offer the country strong guidance and reaffirm the stand that it took with the Egyptian flour decision. GDSPaykack SIU President Frank Drozak is going around the country trying to inform the American public about the harm that will befall the already beleaguered Americanflag merchant marine if the administra­ tion's CDS payback proposals are enacted into law. He has spoken everywhere: membership meetings, dedications, con­ gressional hearings. The proposals would allow the owners of oil tankers built with CDS monies to pay back those grants and operate per­ manently in the domestic trade. If enacted into law, it would decimate what is left of this country's ocean-borne fleet, and dis­ rupt this nation's domestic shipping trade routes. Drozak told an audience of SlU seamen at the latest membership meeting in Brook­ lyn that such a move would mean the elimination of as many as half of all Amer­ ican-flag maritime jobs. Support SPAD April 1983/LOG/17 - ai 4 i't :vf- �1 i- Lakes Seafarer Asks For Letters N.Y. Times Maritime Stance Irks Prof •#„ ii. 't- '• ..r • ^K' -. • ii;'' • ;5;;i The following letter appeared in The New York Times in re­ sponse to an editorial on mari­ time policy. Dear Editor: I must take issue with your editorial "Down to the Sea in Cartels" as it is more a kneejerk reponse to the term cartel than it is a considered analysis of the actual situation of con­ ferences and ocean-liner ship­ ping. The problems of the United States cargo fleet are not mod­ est, but, in fact, substantial in nature. The relative decline in the United States fleet participation in the carriage of American trade is a consequence of a number of factors. . . . . . . The fleet has been dam­ aged by the existing regulatory system which results in an ex­ cess carrying capacity oh the United States trades and which undercuts efforts as rationali­ zation; that is cooperation among shipping lines so as to minimize excess capacity and improve load^ factors. The U.S.-flag fleet has also been damaged by the presence of foreign government-owned and/or subsidized lines as well as the operation of closed con­ ferences in non-United States trades which limit the opportu­ nities for American-flag opera­ tors to act as cross-traders be­ tween foreign ports. The Shipping Act of 1916 ex­ empted liner conferences from United States antitrust laws while it made those bodies subject to the regulation of what is today the Federal Maritime Commis­ sion. The antitrust exemption granted in 1916, however has been weakened by the courts and by administrative action even in the face of congres­ sional intent to the contrary. If the American liner industry is to survive, let alone prosper, it must be allowed to undertake those measures of rationaliza­ tion which shipping lines in other countries practice regularly and take for granted. In fact such measures are sometimes en­ couraged by foreign govern­ mental authorities. If the rest of the world, in­ cluding other Western democra­ cies, regulates cargo shipping differently than we do, is it not KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU 18/LOG/April 1983 i.-., Cecil Osborne Jr. was iqjured in an accident Dec. 5, 1979. He is at home now and would like very much to hear from some of the guys he sailed with on the Great Lakes. His address is: 18901 Bondie, Allen Park, Mich. 48101. Thompson Pass Committee Ships Committee and crewmembers smiled for the LOG photographer during a payoff late last month on the Thompson Pass in San Pedro, Calif. Standing (I. to r.) are Bosun Lester Freeburn. ships chairman; Bosun William Moore (paying off), and Able-Seaman Bob Douglas. Seated (I. to r.) are Abulia Saeed, chief cook; Chief Pumpman Don White, education director: Jesse Soils and Marshall Novick, SlU repre­ sentatives; Chief Steward Adrian Delaney, ship's secretary; Fadel Saleh, engine delegate, and Nassar Shaibi. steward utility. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. AH members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red'^ Campbell Chaimum. Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. lit- ;• at least conceivable that our approach merits re-evaluation? Lawrence Juda Associate Professor and Chairman Graduate Program in Marine Affairs University of Rhode Island Kingston, R.I. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. Thesie rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any.^rticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The re.sponsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paiil to anyone in any official capacity in the SlU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DQNATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. .All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and .social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Information, he should Immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, rehirn receipt requested. The addnas Is 5201 Auth Why and Britannia V^y, Prince Georges County; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �O N FEBRUARY 25, amidst blue skies, John Phillip Sousa military marches, and brightly col­ ored balloons, the SlU-contracted Falcon Leader was launched at the Bath Iron Works at Bath, Maine. It was a bittersweet ceremony. The Falcon Leader, which will be operated by Titan Navigation for the Navy's Military Sealift Com­ mand, is one of the last Americanflag vessels to be built with Con­ struction Differential Subsidy (CDS) funds. The Reagan administration and the Congress have failed to con­ tinue the CDS program. Ceremonies for the vessel took place on two separate occasions. There was a private dinner for high ranking shipping officials the night before the launching. Then there was the launching itself, which was seen by a large percentage of the population of Bath, Maine, a small New England town that depends upon the Bath Iron shipyard for much of its employment. Jack Caffey, assistant to the SIU president, was one of the main speakers at the private ^nnCT^r^ After praising C.C. Wei, the owner of the Falcon Shipping Group (which ordered the Falcon Leader as well as the recently launched "Lone Star" series of dry bulk car­ riers), Caffey turned to the audience and spoke about the decline of the American-flag merchant marine. According to Caffey, the Falcon Shipping Group is not typical. Few commercially owned merchant vessels are still being built in American shipyards. Few Amer­ ican-flag companies have been able to embark on the kind of expansion that the Falcon Shipping Group has done. Credit to Wei For that, credit must be given to C.C. Wei, a quiet, unassuming man who has been compared to the late Aristotle Onassis for his ability to spot trends in the shipping indus^ and act on them. A dedicated family man and a ruthless bridge player, C.C. Wei is one of the legends Of the modem shipping industry. The maritime industry as a whole needs firm, effective leadership from the top as C.C. Wei would be the first to agree. According to Jack Caffey and other speakers, such as Jerry Joseph, vice-president of District 2, MEBA, Robert Blackwell, former head of the Maritime Administration, and John Sullivan, head of the Bath Iron Works, there is a lot that the federal government can do to turn around the declining fortunes of the Amer­ ican-flag merchant marine. For one thing, it can pass the Competitive Shipping and Ship­ building Act of 1983. It can also start thinking about developing a strategic minerals reserve, which would protect American security and rebuild the American-flag merchant marine at the same time. And at the very least, it can revive the CDS program and stop talking about let­ ting subsidized operators build for­ eign. Most of the shipping officials present at the ceremony had seen hundreds of similar launchings. It would have been understandable if they had maintained a polite yet bored stance throughout the weekend. Yet that was not the case. Everyone was full of praise for the way that C.C. Wei and his wife Kathie handled the proceedings. Well Planned "I've never seen a launching quite like this one," said Jack Caffey. "The Wei's planned everything right down to the smallest detail. They're very warm people. I feel as if I'm attending my very first launching." At affairs such as this one the small talk between the high-ranking officials before they get to the lectem is often more informative than the speeches themselves. Most of the talk at the dinner centered around the bad state of the American-flag merchant marine. To give one small example: Officials from the Bath Iron Works talked proudly about their shipyard, which has garnered a large, share of the Navy work made avail­ able by President Reagan's doubling of the defense budget. Maine shipbuilders have a long tradition that dates back to the Colonial Periods. There is worry here though. "I expect that this will be the last commercial ship we'll see for a long time," a high ranking iContinuedonNextPagt^^M April 1983/LOG/19 �' 7/ •_ •=" ^ II" 'fi •.:L , s, ;• hi- I y ; /u • ?.i' 1 'r •• "N" V". ^ n N 55 # The SlU-contracted Falcon Leader is shown under way in Bath, Maine. At left is one of the speaker? ayh^unphjng ceremony—Vice Admiral Kent J. Carroll, USN, who is commander of the Military Sealift Command. Posing for a group shot at the launching are, in the firstrowof the Bath iron Works; Mrs. Sullivan; LCDR Wei, president of Falcon; Kathie Wei; John Sullivan, chief ' Betty Carroll who was the Sponsor; Vice Admiral Kent J. Carroll, - id Rollins; Mrs. Debra Rollins who was the ^'I^HRnhSiBlackwell formerheadofthe U.S. Maritime Administration. SlN^o—rVth; Military Se^iftCon,mand;M. USN, commander of the Sealift ' p^ecutive vice president of Falcon; Mrs. Joseph; Jerry Joseph, vice tho loft pre _ Ward; Rear Admiral A^^^iroi Edward PHuuarri A. A Rodgers, Rnrlaers. in the secondI row frnm from the left arPf are: MPR Mrs, Wasson: Wasron, H. ff. Reed Wasson, executive ^ vice NickersonDavid presidentofDistrict2oftheMarineEngineersBeneftcia As^i^ion, RevD^ . Jamison, in the third row from the left are: superintendent of the Maine Maritime Academy; Capt. '^sistant to the SiU President; Mrs. Hill; Charies Hill, vice 'I?..C5-,-.7,.. ... , ^ K •'-••y' :;:7 i.?:: 't 'mmmji 56 ^s;« of the Maritime Administration. •I V '.t- ''tsi k r"' Delivering his speech at the launching of the Faicm Leader is Robert Blackwell, formedr head of the U.S. Maritime Administritlon. • 'Tj •rj.i rtk'.EsS m . I • . ¥• iiff- ht-' wL WA 8B IQ! f At a dinner held the night before the launching. Jack CaffeyspecialassislantlotheSIUprosident,praises the comirttment that C,C. Wei has given the Amerkan-flao nwrohant marine. Kathie Wei, wife of C.C. Wei, president of tjie Raicon Shipping Group, speaks at the dinner <»r^^. Mrs. Wei pton^ maiiy of the details for the launching of the ftfcon Leader. Continued from Preceding Page official from the Bath Iron Works said. "It'll hurt us, of course. Just a few years ago there was full employment. Now at least 10 per­ cent of the work force is out of jobs. For other places that would be alright, but not for Maine. We're the Fifth Avenue of the shipbuilding industry. If 10 percent of our work force is laid up, I hate to think what it's like elsewhere." It's pretty grim. Five commercial shipyards have closed «nce 1981, and more are expected to follow suit. The elimination of the CDS pro­ gram, die depression in the world shipping market, and the inability of the Reagan administration to come up with a coherent national policy on transportation have made things pretty rough for the maritime and shipbuilding industries. Yet for the launching at least the top echelon of the shipping indus^ put on its bravest face. Kathie Wei introduced Betty Carroll, wife of Kent J. Carroll, head of the Sealift Command. "All the world is in love with Navy wives now that they've seen the Winds of War^ Mrs. Wei reminded the audience. It was up to Mrs. Carroll to see that the launching progressed smoothly. Mrs. Carroll, who was bundled up in a heavy coat to protect her from the near-zero weather, lifted her arm hesitantly. But with one fell swoop, she broke the champagne bottle. Pink, blue and yellow bal­ loons WCTC released into die brilliant mid-aftemoon sky. They floated over the crystal blue bay towards some forests in the horizon. The crowd cheered while the band played its most energetic march. And the Falcon Leader slipped ever so slowly into the bay. Towns­ people jumped onto the pier to catch a glimpse of what may be the last privately owned vessel built in ah American shipyard. . a-.-''A ..-.t 'M £ Shipping Group. . .. • �"..T" t=--Ltf-r' 1^%.— Bob-Lo Boats Bounce Back: A Detroit Tradition The Columbia, built in 1902, a. It looks like two Great Lakes traditions will be steaming the summer season again, despite financial problems which had threatened their future. The BobLo Company's Columbia and Ste. Clair will be sailing with SIU crews. Union officials in Algonac said. Both the excursion boats have been on the Lakes since the turn of the century. But the company filed for bankruptcy last year and it appeared that the 51 SIU jobs were in jeopTrdyTThe company also owned an island amusement park. Several companies bid for the Bob-Lo assets but a bankruptcy court judge selected the Auto­ mobile Club of Michigan's offer. The next step calls for all the bankrupt company's creditors to approve the AAA offer, and indications are they will. Jack Bluitt, SIU Headquar­ ters rep in Algonac, said the plan is receiving a favorable reception from the creditors but it won't be until April 20 before the $6.5 million deal is finalized. However, Bluitt has met with AAA representatives to secure SIU jobs on the two Lakes boats. In addition, the new owners have scheduled an April 18 fitout for the Ste. Clair and the Columbia which would include nine SIU jobs on each boat, Bluitt said. If the creditors approve the plan, the Lakes boats should begin sailing by Memorial Day, carrying passengers to the amusement park, through La­ bor Day. ====ra=£sS=S=B= begin service during Memorial Day weekend. ® streamlined SS President Grant Returns to Fleet This month and last, the containerships SS President Grant,_ President Tyler and President Hoover (all APL) returned from drydock to the company's fleet in the port of Oakland, Calif, a little sleeker and a lot swifter. The President Grant was the first of APL's three C-8 ships to be streamlined for better fuel efficiency and increased cargo space. ^ Taking six weeks, the President Grant's stern was streamlined, boosting her speed to 21.8 knots and reducing fuel consumption by 28 percent. She also got a complete underwater sandblast and a coat of self-polishing paint. _ The President Grant can now carry 56 40-foot containers more and 112 45-foot containers more due to changes in the above and below deck container spaces, fuel tanks and lashing hardware. At I- •i ^ SS Delta Maru, Sud on the Road to Jamaica V. On April 25 from a Gulf port, the LASH SS Delta Maru (Delta Line) will sail to Jamaica with a cargo of 1,581 me' ic tons of blended fortified grain. _ .u . AOU From April 20 to May 15 from a Gulf port to Jamaica, the LAbH SS Delta Sud (Delta Line) will carry 704 metric tons of blended, fortified grain. SS Baltimore, Boston, Oakland, Seattle Off to Jamaica 3 Waterman R/0 RiO's Set for Conversion The containerships SS John D. Waterman, SS Thomas Heywood and the SS Charles Carroll (all Waterman Steamship) will be converted into pre-positioning ships for the MSC under a five-year charter. The work will start in August at the National Steel arid Shipbuilding Co. Shipyard in San Diego, Calif, at a cost of $261 million. The job should be done by April 1985. Sea-Land's SS Baltimore, Boston, Oakland and Seattle will sail from a Gulf port, each carrying a cargo of nearly 3,000 metric tons of bagged rice to Jamaica. ^ « i oc The Baltimore, with two trips scheduled, departs around April 25 and July 1-July 25. The Boston departs in May, the Oakland in August, and the Seattle in June. Here's a Shark-Proof Suit Delta Carrying Steel Mill to Brazil For warding off sharks there's nothing like an armored suit. Inventor Jeremiah S. Sullivan of San Diego, a marine biologist, has come up with a flexible suit covered with a rigid epoxy resin shield elements sandwiched between stainless steel mesh. The 28-year-old inventor guarantees that the suit protects "against all those species of sharks that I've tested mostly in the 9- to 10-foot range—the size that creates most problems for people. "I've been bitten many hundreds of times," he says. "I've had teeth break off in the mesh," he notes. Two of the seven shipments of a steel mill being t>uilt in Kentucky have been carried by the Delta Line's LASH vessels to Brazil with completion of delivery set for August. . rv i* Raw materials for the $77-million rolling mill are picked up by Delta in Santos, Brazil for delivery in the port of New Orleans to the construction site in Calvert City, Ky. To Israel with Grain Is the SS Delta Carlbe From April 15-30 at a Gulf or Atlantic Coast port, the LASH SS Delta Caribe (Delta Line) will hold a cargo of 29,000 tons of grain destined for Haifa or Ashdod, Israel. SDS Tamara Gullden Underway to Israel On March 31, the SS Tamara Guilden (Transport Commercial) sailed from a Gulf port to Haifa or Ashdod, Israel with 22,000 tons of grain. MARAD OKs APL Charter to MSC J.- •-i.f I,? if MARAD has okayed the American President Line's (APL) charier of the 22,000 dwt containership SS President Adams to the U.S. Military Seaiift Command (MSC). The charter is for one y^ar. u» The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has given the green light to a joint APL-Sea-Land container feeder service between Taiwan and the Philippine Islands. The agreement mns for five years. CG, MARAD to Merge SOS Systems The U.S. Cost Guard and MARAD, seeking quicker responses to distressed ships' caiis, wiii merge their reporting systems. The Coast Guard will monitor the combined system. Transmission of radio reports from remote areas wiii be improved and safety at sea will increase because of the greater amount and speedier flow of information, the agencies said. 1' f measures some 200 feet with a 45-foot beam and a gross weight tonnage of 968. The Ste. Clair was built in 1910 and is slightly shorter but wider, with 181-foot length and 50-foot beam. 22/LOG/April 1983 •i s -a �Seafarers HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP Piney Point Maryland TV Classrooms: Wherever the Seafarer Is SlU Video Programs Focus on Jobs and Training T HE SHOWS may never top the famous Nielson televi­ sion ratings, but the SlU-produced programs you see on­ board ship or in the port halls could mean the difference in ratings and your future. Since 1981, the Union has been producing a wide range of video tapes for the purpose of educating Seafarers in the class­ room, the Union Hall and aboard ship. With the installation of video tape machines onboard most SlU-ships and in ports, educational courses, informatibn and technical reviews that were once only available through correspondence courses or ac­ tual attendance at the Seafarer's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship can now be brought directly to the membership any­ where. The SIU's video program is still in its first stage, but the goal is to provide first-class ed­ ucational ahd technical training so Seafarers can be equipped to face a changing and complex maritime future. As shipping innovations come more rapidly not everyone can attend the SHLSS at the same time, but through the use of the educational tapes Seafarers can stay a step ahead of the com­ petition whether it's new refrig­ eration techniques, navigation procedures or engine room con­ trol and operation. At the same time the new communications tool can be used for refresher courses or even as a video orientation to the classes offered at the SHLSS. For ex­ ample, if a Seafarer wants to enroll in a marine electronics course, he or she will be able to pop a video tape into the player, learn what the course is all about, gain information on what it could mean for their job security and be better prepared when the classes start. Neither the SIU nor its mem­ bership can afford to stand still and expect to have a place in the future of the nation's ship­ ping picture. Seafaring jobs will go to the men and women who can best meet the challenges of new technology and changing requirements. That is why the SIU has invested its time and money in this sweeping new educational program. A visit to the video facilities at Piney Point shows both how the programs are produced and the level of seriousness the Union has placed on this effort. Constructed in .1981, the Sea­ farers Television Studio allows the SIU membership in various locations to become better in­ formed about events bearing di­ rectly on their lives. In all ports a one-half inch video cassette player runs studio-produced tapes on legislation, the shaping of politics, the state of shipping. Tom Walden (r.) and Leon Pierce (center) run through a quick dress rehearsai with Producer/Director of SHLSS Television Mike Wiison. Dan Walker focuses the camera lens of the portable video unit, biocking the sequence of shots he wili film. The tapes chronicle the ups and downs in seafaring employ­ ment, the role of the SIU in major political events, and training films. A sound-proofed room at the studio is where much of the filming is done. Adjacent to the studio an engineering program­ ming room syncopates the cam­ eras' sound, reels and special effects for airing. Other rooms are used to repair media equip­ ment and to transfer footage from video tape to projection reels to slides. The studio set: blue drapes for background, a podium and the SIU flag are left in place for President Drozak's 15-minute membership report taped each month. The address is plain and frank as any Seafarer would expect and is without rehearsal or embellishments to detract from the president's message. The message is important to link individuals together. The studio room is not unlike a commercial television studio. Three cameras capture the scene at taping, cutting from one to another to vary the angles of the shots, zooming in for close ups and pivoting to take in a wide scene. A boom 'shotgun' microphone from the ceiling picks up the sound. A lighting grid sets the mood with soft hazy light or brilliance. The studio equipment is elec­ tronically connected to the en­ gineering room technical facili­ ties and is manually operated by the studio staff from com­ plicated, sensitive switch boards and video screens. Special ef­ fects, such as a 'split screen,' where two images fill the picture at once or 'fades,' where one shot slowly replaces another, are created here. And a coding and editing machine catalogues each one-thirtieth-of-a-second frame and condenses reams of tape into the finished product. "It looks easy because people see so much on television. But before the editing process, what appears on TV is between 10 and 20 times as loiig," Michael Wilson, producer and director of the television studio explains. (Continued on page 35.) When the day is done Mike and Dan play back the tape In the control room where the real work begins. April 1983/LOG/23 .J*:' �ItV:-i^'r- Training Today for Jobs Tomorrow SHLSS Takes More Than a Byte of Hi-Tech There is little question the maritime industry's survival and future depend upon technology. Servicing the globe with deliv­ ery of products from rich North Slope crude oil to mega-tons of wheat to feed many nations, there is no doubt the world will depend more and more upon the maritime industry. As the world is brought closer by technologies, advanced skills will grow in value. And com­ petent seamen trained in stateof-the-art marine technologies will be more in demand. Technology is expected to change the course of work-life in the United States and create finely tuned transportation net­ works across the hemispheres. The United States holds prom­ ise of becoming the world's leader in providing services. Computers and miniaturiza­ tion in software and hardware components are the brainchil­ dren of 20th century technology ^d have reoriented American industry. This new technology transcends the invention of as­ sembly line production that reaped profits and established the nation as a leader among nations. These innovations are yet another vision, another fu­ ture and another economic base. Serving people and serving them faster, easier, better is our fu­ ture. .lii:.'.' On today's vessels, the com­ puter has come of age. Nearly all operations are performed at the push button and fully auto­ mated engineer console. Engine room technicians (QMEDs) today are educated at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School to meet the changes. They are educated in today's language of computers and the classic language of the nuts and bolts system. SHLSS instructor Calvin Williams is helping to shape the future of seamanship. He has created a sophisticated teaching display—a mimic simulation board—with assistance from his students. With the third panel just completed, Williams is now using his 'systems theory de­ sign' for in-class exercises. Students are learning to ob­ serve the flow regulated by an engineer console unit and to pinpoint malfunctions by inter­ preting the mimic simulation board Williams has constructed. What the QMED student leams is to "place in operation por­ tions of the engine room, utiliz­ ing the simulator until the engine room is in full operation," Wil­ liams explains. The graphic teaching aid soon will be wired with integrated circuitry to complement in­ structions relayed by the con­ sole. Williams plans for his stu- L-J- •n Robert Ivanauskas and Prince Wescott cut and paste down brightly colored lines to illustrate the flow of liquids, gases and electrical currents on the mimic simulation board. Every system of the modem-day vessel is identified from its original to final function by this coding. 24/LOG/April 1983 dents to readily recognize system activity and find trouble spots. Solve the problem: loss of main engine vacuum, high water in the boiler, hot main condenser, loss of lube oil pressure, hot main engine bearing and loss of control air. On modem vessels com­ puters keep a constant vigil on the systems flashing a red light when a problem arises, giving solutions to alleviate the prob­ lem. Once the electrical com­ ponent is added the board will act as a computer so students will become familiar with the several weeks of instmction on the topic. In a specialty course for pumpmen machinists, instmctors consider hazardous cargos, showing students methods of taking the explosive danger oiit of a tanker loaded with cargo, just one of a number of SHLSS courses on safety, making new technologies environmentally sound. Two years ago, director John Mason was among a group of Lundeberg educators pushing for another head start. They stepped aboard the sc^olding of LNG . • . On today's vessels the computer has come of age ... workings of computer and en­ gineer control console and trained to oversee operations in engine rooms. To educate men and women for each technological advance is the goal of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Maritime managers working with SIU of­ ficials and Lundeberg educators develop a curriculum of courses to suit the needs of the market place and the future livelihoods of seamen. "It will be the companies that have crewmenibers trained for this technology who will be the ones who can benefit the most in the industry in this decade," John Mason, SHLSS dean of vocational education explained. It has been this way for years at the Harry Lundeberg School. Even before technology is christened with the traditional maiden voyage splash of cham­ pagne, Seafarers are enrolled in classes anticipating the oppor­ tunity. When the maritime industry realized the savings diesel fuel could bring to large scale deep sea and inland shipping, a spe­ cialty diesel engine course was upgi^ed with added material and equipment. A new diesel engine was purchased and housed in the SHLSS workshop where students gain hands-on experience on modem maritime machinery and tools. Today with maritime joining the Navy in under way replen­ ishment, ABs, recertified bo­ suns, third mates and quarter­ master students will receive ships under constmction, studying LNG blue prints and manuals, filling up the margins with notations and ideas on a LNG curriculum for seamen. They toured LNG shipyards in France, then home to Newport News and Avondale. And sea­ men signed up for the LNG courses as a step to higher pay­ ing jobs. "Seafarers are receptive to the training if it means a job atr the end of the rainbow," Mason says in retrospect. "Our em­ ployers, the ones who are going to take our membership, are going to have input into the school to get what they want out of it." And it shows. SHLSS celestial navigation instractor John Chancellor has a crystalline recall of what once was—a probing intellect for understandmg the comparisons, the old with the new. Chancellor remembers the "stick shift plant" as cumber­ some. They were totally man­ ually controlled without the technology to shift control of the ship to the bridge. But when the ability to relay control in­ strumentation to the bridge un­ folded, Chancellor was instmcting students who would be standing watch several months later on how to use the board from the bridge as an aid to navigation and piloting. Technology was in its infancy when thrusters were designed and installed in the bow and quarters of ships. Since then the focus has been on precision. �^ ^- Future—Offers Full Gtourse for Tomorrow's The SHLSS student learns about navigational charts, a hyper­ bolic overlay on the new LORAN and the more detailed bathimetry charts, LORAN-C, and Omega and satellite trans­ missions from space. Other students will strive for precision^shipboard monitoring refrigeration systems, particu­ larly cargo containers. Every piece of re^r equipment to be operated on the job will be learned at the Lundeberg School. Electric drive and nitrogen backup refrigeration units to ac­ commodate the trend away from container holds to roll on/roll off and crane offloading are fea­ tured in the workshop. The emphasis is on storage refrigeration. Refrigeration en­ gineers maintin proper temper­ atures over long hauls and ad­ just temperatures for climate changes. When students com­ plete this class they know a variety of refrigeration systems, are instructed in the newly de­ veloped all purpose cargo con­ tainer ships like the Dynachem and are able to direct their ver­ satility to jobs on many types of ships. Jack Parcel, instructor of ma­ rine electronics, conducts lec­ tures and reading exercises with versatility as the primary con­ cern. Technology has improved barge/container loading. His students, by studying the elec­ tronics of the Lash II gantry crane, may then apply their knowledge to interpreting elec­ trical manuals on complemen­ tary modem cranes and elevator stmctures. "All we're changing is the skills. There will still be the same number of jobs for Sea­ farers," Abe Easter, quarter­ master instmctor said in high­ lighting technological advances and the soon to be constmcted centerpiece of the Lundeberg facilities. A simulation and radar train­ ing system is soon to be built. It will realistically subject Seafeu-ers to the environmental con­ ditions and mechanical and nav­ igational problems they will encounter at sea. Similar to flight simul^or training, the SHLSS simulator will use computer generated im­ agery of the sea from seven projectors on a 180-degree viewing screen. "The best trouble-shooting education smd basic education Keeping pace with technology, the mimic simulation board was designed by QMED Engineering Instructor Calvin Williams to teach students how to ready all systems for Go in the engine room. The sophisticated teaching aid will be wired with integrated circuitry to graphically simulate operations of the engineer control console. messages from the radar scope and satellite communictions decifered to solve problems. Technology is not an idle cur­ iosity at the Harry Lundeberg does not mean you are one step behind. For being just a bit be­ hind in so fast a world could mean starting all over agaiu. : ... It win be ttie companies that have tte crewmembers trained for this technology who wiU benefit the liiost • . • Seafarers can get is on a simu­ lator," said Easter. The computer will be pro­ grammed for collision scenarios so trainees and upgraders can practice trouble-shooting. At the controls speed can be boosted, courses changed, and incoming School. It is rapidly influencing those who will find jobs and make the most of careers in the maritime industry. Educators, directors of the school and Union officials know that to stand still and miss taking just one of the steps in the progression of change Robert Fryetl scans the radar scope. SID Video Programs Focus on Jobs and Training focus and 'wiping' across the (Continued from page 23.) Taking the SIU to the public screen an image and then trail­ at the St. Mary's County Fair, ing it with another are sophis­ the Lundeberg Room at SIU ticated techniques that are used headquarters, the upcoming to impress the meaning of the AFL-CIO trade show in St. message. Taking Seafarers into actual Louis and other spots across the country, a promotional tape arbitration grievance hearings will communicate the need to • via video display is an accom­ maintain a strong and viable plishment which promises far reaching results. Since arbitra­ merchant marine industry. Filming with education in mind tion can be unsettling because is difficult but viewers' attention it involves face-to-face com­ can be held with special effects munication over conflicting in­ that lend entertainment to the terests, seamen can gain insight experience, says Mike Wilson. into the process and may be By editing the promotional shots more successful in bringing mat­ on the beat and pacing them a ters before an arbitrator. Several training and upgrad­ short three snappy seconds apart, the message is enlivened. ing films have been completed Subtle 'rack focus' or filming a for use in the classroom and in sequence in and then out of the SHLSS learning labs. Tapes - - • . .• include instruction on the metric system, magnetic compass, navigation and rules of the road, lifeboat safety and underway replenishment. The studio is now in the proc­ ess of directing and producing a film on the Lundeberg adap­ tation of the Red Cross training program in Cardiovascular Pul­ monary Resuscitation. For filming outside the studio, the cameras are portable as well as stationary and movable sound and lighting units are set up on location. As with other tapes featuring trainees and upgrad­ ers, Mike Wilson and assistant Dan Walker rehearse a script for the CPR tape with volunteer student actors. In this particular film, basic CPR course instruction ic is nr*ricon­ densed to the essentials in one four-minute tape from which students may become skilled in this lifesaving technique with practice. Records of which tapes are most often shown are kept at the studio to evaluate student response. The most popular is a four-part metric series which divides a slide rule into metric units. The seafaring world has come a long way. From signal flags to wireless radio, today's mem­ bership can be a more informed membership contributing to the growth of the maritime industry and to careers at sea. April 1983/LOG/25 'i �'m^-f ."•i. Upgrading Course Schedule Through December 1983 Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry Deck Upgrading Courses Following are the updated course schedules for April through DecemberJ983 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For convenience of the membership, the course schedule is separated into three categories: engine department courses; deck department courses; and steward department courses. -xr Vi . The starting and completion dates for all courses are also listed. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll in the courses of their choice as early as possible. Although every effort will be made to help every member, classes will be limited in size—so sign up early. Class schedules may be changed to reflect membership demands. SlU Field Representatives in ail ports will assist members in preparing applications. Course* Check-In Date Completion Date QMED—Any Rating September 26 December 15 Pumproom Maintenance April 25 and Operations June 3 Automation June 7 October 24 November 21 Julyl November 17 December 16 Marine Electronics May 16 June 24 Marine Electrical Maintenance August 29 October 21 Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations May 16 October 10 June 24 November 18 Firerhan/Watertender & Oiler September 12 October 20 Welding April 25 May 31 October 24 November 21 May 20 June 24 November 18 December 16 Conveyorman March 28 April 22 Diesel—Regular April 18 September 12 May 13 October 7 , : r-< Completion Date Mate/Master Freight & Towing Vessels September 12 November 4 Towboat Operator Scholarship April 4 September 26 May 20 November 11 Able-Seaman October 24 December 2 Quartermaster April 4 September 12 May 13 October 21 Third Mate May 9 September 12 July 15 November 18 Celestial Navigatioji April 25 July 18 November 7 November 21 May 20 August 12 December 2 December 16 March 28 October 10 April 8 October 21 Course Engine Upgrading Courses V ' Check-In Date Lifeboatman /- Steward Upgrading Courses # Course Check-in/ Completion Date Length of Course Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Cook Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended 6 weeks 6 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 6 weeks ?* •> :-T- Third Assistant Engineer May 2 September 5 Tankerman October 10 July 15 November 11 October 20 i/LOG/April 1983 -ri> X- 4* '• ' —Brothers: d qualified Se®^Ships" ^ .lor. ihto our ,nith sion^echrioioga ^ Autoniatio'* 'expe"®"'® u our CJ.S. h'sy ods- ^^Lperience ^,°?^est shiph'®"^^ chaliehg®® ^dby'':'® Seafarers % issue of the U.®: Aetails. field Repteseot Vral ^ * t M,. �•J—•!—"• -^ - r.-j 7- 0^-v "• T .WL- ^•-•' T:*- V''.;J Apply Now for ah SHLSS Upgrading Course mmmmmmmm^pmmmmmm (Please Print) | Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (Please Print) Upgrading Application Name. • (Last) Date of Birth _ (Middle) (First) Address. Mo./Day/Year (Street) .Telephone (State) (City) Lakes Member • inland Waters Member • Deep Sea Member • . Seniority. Book Numt»er Date Book Was issued. Endorsement(s) or License Now Held _ No • (if yes, fill in below) Piney Point Graduate: • Yes .to. (dates attended) Entry Program: From Endorsement(s) or .License Received _ -to. (dates attended) Upgrading Program: From. S Port Presently Registered In _ _ Port Issued. Social Security # • (Area Code) (Zip Code) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes No • Firefighting. • Yes No • OPR. • No • Dates Available for Training I Am Interested in the Following Courses(s) M • STEWARD ENGINE DECK • Tankerman SjF^V _• AB Unliniited • AB Limited • AB Special • Quartermaster • Towboat Operator Inland • Towboard Operator Not More Than 200 Miles • Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) • Celestial Navigation • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Mate Inspected Towing Vessel • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate Celestial Navigation • Third Mate • FOWT • OMED — Any Rating • Marine Electronics • D/larlne Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance and • Operation • Automation • Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems • Diesel Engines • Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Chief Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Third Asst. Engineer (Motor Inspected) • • • • • Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward Towboat Inland Cook . ALL DEPARTMENTS ;s- • LNG • LNG Safety • Welding • Ufeboatman • Firefighting • Adult Basic Education 4^ No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts upon arriving at the School. : RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME-(Show only amount needed to upgtade In rating noted atjoue or attach letter ol service, whichever Is a • applicable.) ! VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE *3^ . SIGNATURE Please Print DATE ........ RETURN COiyiPLETED APPUCATION TO: Seafarers Lundeberg Upgrading Center PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 V'Si. April 1983/100/27 �ET • -4s, ••4,'• . „. - .• ,-5^ _^w •*ri Her SIU Crew Provides First-Class Service •3 Santa Mercedes Sails tJ many as 100 passengers on her 52-55 day runs from Los An­ geles and San Francisco to South America—Peru, Chile and Ar­ gentina. The Santa Mercedes recently visited the port of Los Angeles, unloading her cargo of fruit. Our LOG photographer went aboard and captured on film some of her SIU crew performing their everyday duties. T he Santa Mercedes is one of a number of cargo/pas­ senger ships operated by SIUcontracted Delta SS Lines. With a length of 5A6V2 feet, a beam of 79 feet and a dead­ weight tonnage of 9,464, she is powered by engines generating 19,800 horsepower. Built in 1964 by the Bethle­ hem Steel Co., the Santa Mercedes can accommodate as r -'••'f- • i •y L\ = The Santa Mercedes lies alongside the dock in the port of Los Angeles. Second Steward Jim TerreH and Bengta Wolsing, assistant head wait­ ress, discuss last minute arrangements while waiting for the dinner crowd to arrive. - •m Members of the Ship's Committee on the Sanfa Mercedes (Delta SS Lines) posed for the LOG photographer during a recent stopover in Los Angeles. They are (I. to r.) Chief Electrician Mike Frizzell, education director; 2nd Electrician Frank Syivia, engine delegate; Bosun Jack Kingsley, ship's chairman, and Chief Steward Samuel "Smitty" Smith, ship's secretary. f *"**" \ I .-i . • •; Jack Kingsley (r.), bosun on the Santa Mercedes, and Wilmington Post Agent Mike Worley go over reports from SIU headquarters and discuss beefs that came up during the voyage. fc -.1 i Dionicio S. Castillo, 2nd cook pantry, and Eddie Gomez, chief pantry­ man, pose for the LOG photographer in the galley of the Santa Mercedes. '• i.r? ^ ' 1 E^ \ •f * T-l J Kt ? »» -y-li ,! , '''••4iiWi , u,- . -v 4-4v.p- '-ru- '"JWi ^ Amado Lato, waiter, gives us a smile while waiting for his diners to arrive. •sBh% •-4m v '''¥ I'- P&4 ii'i 0 . • ' '1 • J-* 1 T ais 'm J : i r^I . ii-is- : '"'pi vs'lf Making up a neat bed is one of the many duties of Reginald Melville, officers' bedroom steward aboard the Santa Mercedes, caught here by "^hhe LOG photographer. , Down in the cargo hold. Chief Electrician Mike Frizzell tapes some wires. About to cut the first slice of pie is Chief Baker Bill Harter, seen here in the galley of the Santa Mercedes along with some of his other delicacies. The chief steward's job is a busy one, as Samuel "Smitty" Smith can attest to. "Smitty" has been sailing with the SIU for more than 20 years. April1983/LOG/29 28/LOG/April 1983 •I-- • i "{ ^ -'vl- ' . •' BA. n^Ee=i' . ri'. �. •V; J Digest of Ships Nestings AMCO TRADER (American Coastal Lines), Febmaty 27—Chair­ man Ai Whitmer; Secretary Sam Davis; Educational Director James Tyson; Deck Delegate John C. Green; Stew­ ard Robert D. Bridges. No disputed OT. The chairman discussed the gen­ eral improvement in the steward de­ partment and praised the entire crew for their cooperation in their everyday work. He also welcomed aboard the new steward, Sam Davis. A repair list has been tumed in. The ice machine, washer/dryer, and crew's water are all in bad shape, needing either repair or replacement. Copies of the LOG have been received, and all hands are urged to keep on top of the Union's activities by reading it thoroughly. The main problem seems to be a lack of movies. Otherwise, all is running smoothly. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Baltimore, then on to New York for payoff. AMCO VOYAQER (American Coastal Lines), February 21—Chair­ man Norwood Bryant; Secretary John E. Samuels; Deck Delegate David E. Hartmah; Steward Delegate Curtis L. Broderax. No disputed OT. The chair­ man passed along some information from the patrolman in New York who said that "B" and "C" books who shipped out before March 1,1983 can stay aboard ship for six months; those who shipped out after March 1 can stay on for 125 days. Everything is running smoothly in all departments, but crewmembers would appreciate receiving reading material in addition to the LOG. Crew were also reminded that if they have a beef of any kind they should talk to their delegate first, not bring it up directly with the bosun, captain or patrolman. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. BUTTON QWINNETT (Water­ man Steamship Corp.), Februsuy 13— Chairman A. Campbell; Secretary C.N. Johnson; Educational Director Lee W. Morin. No disputed OT. it was reported that a Nonvegian ship recently passed through the Panama Canal and that seven of her crew died from poisoned alcohol. The chairman therefore urged his men not to purchase any liquor while in the area. He also stressed the need for cooperation with each other and to try to keep the door to the crew mess closed. Some aewmembers wfx) requested mattresses did not receive them in New Orleans, as expected. They asked that something be done about this matter, possibly having the mattresses deiivered to them when they reach New York sometime around the middle of April. COVE RANOER (Cove Shipping •^1 Inc.), February 13—Chairman W.E. Reeves; Secretary W.G. Williams; Educationai Director H. Smith Jr.; Deck Delegate Stephen H. Fulford. No dis­ puted OT. On Feb. 12 at 0745 an explosion and fire devastated the midship house. A lifeboat was swung out ' and the emergency radio put into op­ eration. The S.S. Gulf King answered the radio call. The fire was extin­ guished in about an hour. Three offi­ cers sustained minor injuries. The chairman said it was a miracle that nobody was killed. The captain thanked the crew for putting out the fire and for their alertness in performing the nec­ essary emergency duties. The chair­ man and delegates met with the cap­ tain regarding the crew's safefy. Running under their own steam, the Cove Ranger was to go to Charleston, B.C., but when they were within 23 miles of that port, orders were changed to proceed to Marcus Hook, Pa. to deliver their cargo. The crew, con­ cerned for their safety, were promised by the captain that he would keep five miles from shore at all times and that a tug would follow them. He also as­ sured them that he would not go into any bad weather. There is some ques­ tion as to what caused the fire. A copy of a repair list dated Dec. 5,1982 will be given to the patrolman upon arrival, to show that very few of the needed repairs were taken care of at that time, and that many of the problems were of an electrical nature. Special thanks went to AB Petro Kratsar for his im­ mediate notification of the fire and to Radio Operator Barney Barker for his radio skills under adverse conditions and injuries. A vote of appreciation also went to the steward department. Next port: Marcus Hook, Pa. M/V QROTON (Apex Marine Com­ pany), March 5—Chairman Christos Florous; Secretary Marvin Deloatch; Educational Director A. Gardner. No disputed OT. The chairman reported that everything is running smoothly and that payoff is to take place in Jacksonville, Fla. He also stressed the importance of supporting SPAD to help make our jobs more secure. The sec­ retary suggested that all crewmembers read the LOG as often as possible to keep up on all Union activities and to be aware of what's happening in the maritime industry as a wfiole. He also reminded the crew that the new Union headquarters is in Camp Springs, Md., and anyone filing for vacation should use the new address. The educational director held a discussion of safety matters aboard ship and talked about the new rules concerning "B" books. The steward gave the crew a vote of thanks for keeping the galley and messrooms clean, and the crew, in tum, gave the steward department a vote of thanks for the fine food served. Next port; Jacksonville, Fla. LNQ LEO (Energy Transportation Corp.), February 27—Chairman O.R. Ware Jr.; Secretary Henry Jones Jr.; Educational Director H. Ware. No dis­ puted OT or beefs. There is $482.50 in the ship's fund at this time. The PAC-MAN machine is doing a good job of raising dollars for the fund. The chairman asked that all safety hazards be reported to department heads. He also reminded crewmembers that proper gear is to be wom at all times when working atop the tanks. The LOG w^ received and the president's re­ port posted. A communication to all LNG vessels was also reived from the vice president in charge of con­ tracts regarding representation in Subic Bay. There was still no information regarding the possibility of receiving TV cassettes of President Drozak's reports at monthly meetings. The sec­ retary reminded crew that proper cloth­ ing is to be wom when eating in the dining area. As for new business, a discussion was held about using the ship's fund for magazine subscriptions for the unlicensed crew, which would be sent to the attention of the ship's chairman. Once again, the crew were wamed against buying any items on the street that could possibly put them or their shipmates in trouble—items such as alcohol or narcotics. Respect is the key—respect for yourself and your fellow mates. Next port: Himeji, Japan. MOUNT WASHINQTON (Victory Carriers), February 27—Chairman David Gilmore; Secretary Paul Cox; Educational Director Juan Rodriquez; Deck Delegate Jose M. Novo; Engine Delegate Douglas McLeod. No beefs or disputed OT. The ship's fund has been going up and ctown. While at layup in Mobile, there was $60.51. Donations this trip have been $75 to date, but then $110.66 was spent for repairs on the crew-owned Betamax video—leaving $24.85. The chairman lead a discussion on the cuts in the 30/LOG/April 1983 •i , v: •>-.^.^-.5^ - manning scale, and that due to the economy and prevailing conditions, the Union did the best they could in order to keep their ships and crews working. One crewmember was refused trans­ portation to a hospital in the U.S. by the captain, who stated that the com­ pany is not responsible for transpor­ tation within the U.S. A few problems were also discussed. The air condi­ tioning aft is not working properly and the bosun will see the chief engineer about this. Crew were reminded to keep the door closed between the messhall and the passageway—and not to slam it when closing. There was also some talk about types (class) of books, the cost of having pictures taken, and the cost of books. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department— and to the stewed in particular for birthday cakes made by him for crew­ members. And a vote of thanks was given to the crew for their cooperation in keeping the messhall clean and for eating early. Next port: Corpus Christi, Texas. OQDEN CHARGER (Ogden Ma­ rine), February 20—Chairman Frank Schwarz; Secretary Simon Gutierez; Educational Director J. Babson; Deck Delegate Jesse Fleming; Engine Del­ egate John Rauza. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department. At the ship's meeting held in Chiriqui Grande, Panama, the qaptain re­ minded everyone that there is to be no smoking outside the housing, and that anyone disobeyirig this order will be dismissed. Crew were also read a company cablegram stating that the longshoremen's holiday be paid on Friday, not on Monday as was the previous order. A vote was taken in favor of weuting until the patrolman can settle this question at payoff. The brothers also would like to have ^e Union reply to their concerns about the absence of a launch service while at anchorage in Florida. One AB was cut off from further OT for not using a safety belt. He wants this brought to the attention of the patrolman because he feels he is being discriminated against. Crew were reminded to attend all meetings and bring their beefs out in the open—not sit at meals and t)eef—because some people like to eat inpeace. Next port: Baytown, Texas. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), March 6—Chairman James Elwell S^etary M. Newsom; Engine Delegate Robert W. Johnston; Stew­ ard Delegate David Boone. No dis­ puted OT. The chairman reports that there will be a draw in Panama, with possible shore leave on both sides of the canal. All communications re­ ceived onboard will be read and posted. He also noted that he will try and obtain some air scoops while in Pansuna. The pumpman and the deck department were singled out for a vote of thanks for a job well done in cleaning the tanks, and a letter will be sent to ttte Union praising their fine work. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brottiers and sisters. Heading out to Panama and Port Said, Egypt; then back to Houston for payoff in June. (Continued on next page.) �Digest of Ships NeeSings OVERSEAS WASHINQTON (Maritime Overseas), February 20— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Ballard Browning; Recertified Steward Cesar A. Guerra; Educational Director LP. Wright; Steward Delegate Teddy Aidridge. Everything is running smoothly in all departments with no disputed OT or beefs. The chairman reminded ail members to practice precautionary measures and fire prevention safety throughout the ship at all times. All communications received alward were posted in the crew lounge. The edu­ cational director strongly recom­ mended that all engine ratings apply for training and upgrading courses in diesei at the SHLSS. The steward has the necessary application forms. Crewmembers were reminded to keep the lounge, pantry and laundry areas neat and clean. Those getting off at the next port were also asked to clean up their rooms, turn in their keys and dirty linen, and leave a dean set of linen for their replacements. The stew­ ard department was given a vote of thanks for its fine food and service. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port; Texas City, Texas. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land Service), February 27-—Chairman John McHaje; Secretary Humberto Ortiz; Educational Director Speers. There were a few hours of disputed OT reported in the deck department; othenwise every­ thing is running fairly smoothly accordipg to the chairman. The secretary urged all those wh^ qualify to take advantage of the upgrading opportu­ nities at Piney Point, especially the CPR and first aid courses. He told of an incident in which this knowledge proved to be of some help: on a recent trip from Santo Domingo, eight stow­ aways were aboard. They started to come out from hiding as soon as the vessel headed north. They were frozen and starving, and the steward gave them blankets. They had to be retumed to Santo Domingo, and on the way back one got into a fight with another. The hitting began and the bleeding was so bad that the master railed a helicopter. Meanwhile, the steward, who had taken the first aid course at Piney Point, was able to stop the bleeding. That just goes to show the importance of learning first aid tech­ niques—^and Piney Point ran help you. The crew of the Sf. Louis report to the LOG that they are very proud to have such a good and interesting newspa­ per which helps them keep informed of everything that's happening in the Lhiion. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. SAM HOUSTON <Waterman Steamship Corp.), January 2S—Chair­ man George A. Burch; Secretary G. T. Aquino; Educational Director D. Doyle. No disputed OT. There is $4,195 in the ship's fund. The bosun talked about the importance of donating to SPAD and how the contributions help the Union. He also stressed the need for quiet aboard ship so that the crew ran get some rest due to the odd working hours aboard LASH vessels. The steward purchased an iron and an electric juicer, and the crew voted to reimburse him from the ship's fund. The steward thanked everyone for helping to keep the messroom clean. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Alexandria, Egypt. SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Sea-Land Service). February 22—Chairman A. Lesnansky; Secretary Ken Hayes; Ed­ ucational Director J. Atchison; Engine Delegate Daniel J. DeMarco; Steward Delegate Alfred L. DeSimone. Some disputed OT was reported in the en­ gine department. There is $40 in the ship's fund, and crew were reminded that most of the money is already committed for the purchase of an iron and a rake cover. The chairman re­ ported that the ship should arrive, in Elizabeth, N.J., but was not sure whether payoff would take place at that time. He stressed the importance of donating to SPAD to help secure seafaring jobs—^and to write your con­ gressmen to ask for their support in securing legislation for the good of the maritime industry. The secretary spoke about the new shipjsing rules for "B" and "C" books. Dental forms and wel­ fare instructions are needed aboard the S-L Express, and new mattresses have been ordered. Crew were asked to remember to rewind films when they are through watching them, and were cautioned against taking food to their rooms because of cockroaches. They were also asked to assist in keeping the rec room clean, returning borrowed t)00ks, and returning silver and crock­ ery to the pantry. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND INNOVATOR (SeaLand Service), February 20—Chair­ man Jim Puliiam; Secretary Williams; Deck Delegate D. Howard; Engine Del­ egate M. Stewart; Steward Delegate V. Vailao. No disputed OT. The chair­ man reported that the payoff went well with Steve Troy in Oakland. He has taken rare of all problems and said he would talk with Capt. Utham and George McCartney about the delayed payoff. The innovator is scheduled to arrive in Yokohama on Monday, Feb. 21, and will then turn back and head for Seattle for a March payoff. Crew were reminded to keep up with Union happenings by reading the LOG, and to take advantage of the upgrading opportunities offered at Piney Point. All repair requests should be turned in to your delegate, and a reminder was made to keep rooms and living areas dean. Next port: Kobe, Japan. TRAVELER (Ogden Marine), Feb­ ruary 13—Chairman W.N. Gregory; Secretary A.W. Hutcherson; Educa­ tional Director R.G. Sawyer; Deck Del­ egate Henry Puess; Engine Delegate Frederick W. Neil Jr.; Steward Dele­ gate Charles C. Williams. No disputed OT. There is currently $100 in the ship's treasury; ail donations are wel­ come. Arrival in Egypt is scheduled for Feb. 23. We will try to have major repairs done at this time and get the ship cleaned up before returning. The secretary suggested that safety meet­ ings be conducted in order to make the ship safe for ail. He asked that crew report any potential hazards or violations and not to use towels to wipe grease off the hands or body. Some questions were brought up for discus­ sion. These included finding out why allotments don't go out every 15 days and checking on pay in lieu of days off on the run from Portugal to Norfolk. One minute of silence was obsenred in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Alexandria, Egypt. WESTWARD VENTURE (interocean Management Corp.), January 30—Chairman Woodrow Drake; Sec­ retary Alva McCulium; Educational Di­ rector John Griffrth; Engine Delegate Patrick J. Donovan; Steward Delegate Donald M. King. No disputed OT or beefs. There is $499 in the movie fund. Copies of the LOG have been received and placed conveniently for ail to read. The ship was in the Victoria, B.C. Shipyard for 12 days during the past month and is now headed for Tacorha, Wash, where it will pay off on arrival. The secretary reminded crewmemlrars that he has an ample supply of all forms—for school and claims—and will assist anyone in filling them out. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for providing good meals. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. Official ships minutes also received from the following vessels: Myv MYJUMi '• .r-'r LIS SMMUIGU M/vmM IMHraMPMS YOURE JUJT A TROPHY FOR HK WVLL AND YOU COULD LO^E YOUR PAPERS FOR AND AIAYBE YOUR April 1983/LOG/31 �•i- New System Gan Gut Rescue Time •« • I :- « • — Rescue help for merchant ships for receiving required daily ships in distress at sea will be quicker reports will be superseded, with now that MARAD and the Coast future reports transmitted to the Guard have agreed to merge broader 120-channel AMVER ship-to-port radio communica­ network. An AMVER central com­ tions systems into one global puter will be programmed to computerized network. Merging MARAD's U.S. receive data from the ship re­ Merchant Vessel Locator Filing ports, tracking ships voyages System (USMER) with the Coast and problems. When a problem occurs, the Guard Automated Mutual-As­ sistance Rescue System (AM- computer coordinates search and VER) will provide a more se­ rescue operations, drawing a map cure life line to merchant ships of the vessels in the area and travelling the high seas begins assisting rescue personnel in choosing the best ship for the ning this summer. With the merger, the MARAD rescue mission. "Safety at sea will be en­ 12-channel transmittal system t^w^nrvii oO r\f Gloucester NewYork. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville.. San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Pinw Point REGISTERED ™lH"GrauM^° CU«A""SSr. c,.„c BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 SPAD For JOBS and Job SECURITY 2 55 8 .,5 R J 1? 49 32 « .2 2 25 3 3 7 4 13 16 9 g 7 Q 18 0 10^ 27 0 ggj Port 0 2 0 Q 0 0 2 0 1 Q 0 0 0 0 ^ ., CHICAGO, ILL Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, III. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 Gloucester NewVork 45 Philadelphia •••":' : « toltirnore..... ^ M / 2 Norfolk.............. 6 Mobile... M New Orleans w Jacksonville......... SanFrancisco ................ g Wilmington .,3 Seattle... Puerto Rico .,0 Houston , ^5 Piney Point 14 3^^ 3 5 12 14 g o 13 . 3 9 8 90 1 ^ ^ 0 , ^ 0 ,^#,5 0 0 0 g 0 3 i g g g 5 0 46 1 3 | 6 21 23 12 0 8 2 11 0 136 1 8 8 8 8 « 8 2 0 0 ° 1 3 0 0 6 EHGIME DEPARTMEKT 0 9 2 4 t i" 0 9 J 0 ^ 8 1 0 7 0 20 0 8 8 0 0 ? 8 1 2 12 2 0 49 0 ' ; STEWARD DEPARTMENT I I I I I SScaer..,.. ,« § NewYork Philadelphia ........7..... Baltimore Norfolk......^vr.^.. Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington 1 3 9 4 ]l IS 13 g 9 1 0 J g 4 0 4 40 7 1 13 4 0 0 u ^ I I Port I I I I I I 1 1 I I I . _ Norfolk Mobile. New OrlMns Jacksonvilte SanFrOTdsco SSRS;:;:;:;::;:;:;:;: gfa;:;:;;::;:::;:::: ^ I TBISI All DsmfeRCiA 1 24 4 67 9 3 18 2 12 15 17 20 .,3 31 ig 37 g 0 7 14 ,? H i M 2 708 700 g 328 «« 117 44 8 88"-^ ^ 29 n % "^16 8 22 92 1 g8 57 8 25 0 ^ 8 17 8 M n 0 ? 588 1 »» 5 8 10 10 21 I I I 1 I 1 1 I I I I I I I 1 I 2 1 26 10 ^2 7 25 0 211 1 0 9 0 0 2 3 0 4 0 1 0 14 I I 1 I I I I I I 1 I I ^ ^ g g 4 8 0 58 3] J 9 2 2 0 3 11 24 0 8 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 9 15 17 .ir g 31 2 6 10 28 g 11 17 g^ 7 12 2 0 1 g 0 1 g 0 1 0 4 JIT -§ i» g « Jg g g ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 0 37 9 g. 0 1 0 1 g n 0 3 ^ 6 16 9 6 41 17 25 1 12 13 r : ^5 V V - H X S a . • ^ w 443 at t ™. ...ppin. of reltef lobs shipped since the program began April 1,1982. 32/LOG/April 1983 0 3 1 0 0 0 3 ^ j ^ 1 0 g g 23 1 ^ 2 0 13 27 8 9 14 « j , J 1 o 61 6 11 27 11 36 « 27 7 NewYork. Philadelphia I j « ? I C,«.» Cl.». Cl-C c 149 12 28 19 29 120 120 1 70 S : ^ It ^ X1*7 — DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19266 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 46622 Tele. # (313) 532-1220 AH eroups JX DECK DEPARTMEHT 1 2 1 2 12 \ 2 0 0 2 2 6 0 20 0 5 0 0 0 10 0 5 0 4 0 5 0 66 0 0 38 1 9 8 4 26 40 27 0 14 10 ^6 0 203 0 Trip c«.c • In the event that any SlU members have legal problems In the various Dorte a Hat of attorneys whom they Sn consult Is being published. The member need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys and this »[« »«J"tended only for Informational pur­ poses: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 J^S Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea MAR. 1-23, 1983 ='.f,r-'':-,J.;rs'^' te^'-'". Legal Aid hanced because of the faster and increased number of reports into the Coast Guard system," an official statement on the merger reported. The AMVER radio system will not only hasten the flow of communications but will cover merchant ships in remote areas outside MARAD's radio fre­ quency band. t ..•<- IB 205 18 42 41 27 92 63 157 51 55 28 *» 1,t1t 0 26 0 2 1 2 4 3 64 7 20 4 S 1M ^ GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Westem Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 263-6100 HOUSTON, TEXAS Archer, Peterson and Waldner 1601 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (613) 879-9642 LOS ANGELES, CAUF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wllshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 634-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, La. 70112 Tele. # (504) 566-9395 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Kirschner, Waiters, Wiilig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 110 1429 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg, Sounders & Levine Suite 905—Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis. Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANaSCO. CAUF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh 8i Ritchie too Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 961-4400 SEATTLE, WASH. Davies, Roberts, Reid, Anderson & Wacker too West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Wash. 96119 Tele. # (206) 265-3610. TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P. A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa. Florida 33609 Tele. # (813) 679-9842 1 �Fast Action Saves Ship and Crew SlU's Cove Ranger Rocked By Midship Expiosion at Sea if it hadn't been for a welltrained and fast-acting SIU crew aboard the SlU-contracted Cove Ranger (Cove Shipping) an early morning explosion and fire could have marked Feb. 12 as one of the worst disaster days in mar­ itime history. While the Cove Ranger's crew battled the flames about 150 miles south of Charleston, S.C., they didn't know that several hundred miles north, an NMU-manned collier had sunk earlier that day claiming 31 lives (see story on this page). "It's just unbelievable some­ body wasn't killed. It just blew everything out amidships," said Bosun Bill Reeves. AB Peter Kratsar was at the wheel as the Cove Ranger headed up the Atlantic seaboard bound for Philadelphia. He said the seas were cahn and there was no hint of any trouble. Then at 0645 hours something touched off the blast. "I thought the charter tank had gone up," he said. The blast threw him to his knees against the wheel, bruised his ribs and 'left him with a large bump on ^ his head. As soon as he got to his feet he "asked the mate if I could go back and get some help." Most of the crew, including the captain, 2nd and 3rd mates and radio officer, were aisleep. "I was asleep when it went off. I heard them hollering, there's a fire on the bridge. There's a fire on the bridge. The bells were ringing," Reeves said. On his way to the bridge he ran into the captain who told him to gather up the steward department and ready the life­ boats in case they were forced to abandon ship. "Everybody fell in there and did their thing. They really jumped," Reeves said. While he was preparing the lifeboats, the rest of the crew went forward to fight the fires. At one time three separate fires were burning in and around the blast area. Reeves said. While he admitted he and the crew "were scared to death" that something else might go up, nobody faltered. "Everybody was there, in there helping. I was sort of sur­ prised. You don't expect some­ thing like that (the explosion) to happen. But I guess the training really helped," Kratsar said. That's why the SIU makes sure that all crewmembers are trained to know what to do in emergencies. Lives depend on calm reaction, on knowing what to do. Because of their training the crew were able to extinguish the fire in less than an hour. While there was extensive physical damage to the ship, aside from Kratsar's minor in­ juries and three other minor in­ juries to the officers, the crew escaped unscathed from what could have been a deadly situ­ ation. At the ship's meeting follow­ ing the explosion, the crew voted a special thanks to Kratsar for his quick action in alerting them to the danger and to Radio Of­ ficer Barney Barker "for his radio skills under adverse con­ ditions and injuries." Four of the crew of the Cove Ranger relax In the galley after the ship docked In Philadelphia following a massive explosion aboard on Feb. 12. Seated are (I. to r.) Oiler John Smith, GSU Dan Frazler, Steward Utility Tyler FItte and Pumpman Honorable Smith Jr. This photo of the Cove Ranger's wheelhouse shows some of the force, of the explosion which shattered parts of the celling and walls. Fire damage was severe In other parts of ship. Marine Electric Hearing Testimony Conflicts on Ship Sinking New and controversial evi­ dence on the cause of the sink­ ing of the Marine Electric, which claimed 31 lives aboard the NMU-manned collier, was pre­ sented before a board of inquiry late last month. The 39-year-old, 605-foot ship went down in stormy seas off the coast of Virginia Feb. 12. Only three crewmembers sur­ vived. Initial testimony before the Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board centered around the seaworthi­ ness of the ship's five hatch covers. The survivors and other witnesses testified the covers were rust-ridden, not tight and repaired with duct tape and epoxy. However, a spokesman for the Marine Coal Transport Corp, said that after the sinking, divers discovered a 35-foot long and 7foot wide hole along the bottom of the ship. The day before the Marine Electric sank, it went to the assistance of a fishing boat in distress. The spokesman said the ship was in water as shallow as 42 feet. When fully loaded, as it was with close to 25,000 tons of pulverized coal, the ship drew 34 feet. The company claimed the gash could have occurred when the ship slammed against the bottom during its assistance to tlie boat. But chief mate and survivor Robert M. Cusick, also licensed as a captain, said the Marine Electric was never in water more shallow than 96 feet and did not recall any "feel . . . or sensa­ tion" of striking bottom. Witnesses also differed on the inspection history of the vessel. Some witnesses claimed the illfated collier was inspected thor­ oughly and properly, while oth­ ers contended the inspections were incomplete and shoddy. Several safety experts say that If the crew of the Marine Electric (above) had been wearing survival suits they could have survived the Feb. 12 capsizing and sinking off the coast of Virginia, which claimed 31 lives. Apn1 1983/LOG/3S .J •: -V �Deep Sea Philip Emanuel Broadus, 48, died of a heart attack aboard the SS OgChallenger den (Odgen Marine) in Panama on Oct. 3, 1982. Brother Broadus joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1951 sailing as a FOWT. He began sailing before 1951 and was a delegate to a HLSS (Finey Point, Md.) Conference. Seafarer Broadus was bom in Alabama and was a resident of Grand Bay, Ala. Surviving are two brothers, Frank Jr. of Topeka, Kan. and John, and five sisters, Mrs. Barbara Werneth, Mrs. Myra Jean Wittner, Mrs. Betty Tumer, all of Grand Bay, and Mrs. Mary L. Basher and Mrs. Myther Hicks Collins of Mobile. ISi- I •f^. -'V 1:: '• # • Pensioner Mig­ uel Ayson Eaia, 68, died on Jan. 23. Brother Eala joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He re­ ceived the Union's Personal Safety Award in 1%1 for mailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Steel Surveyor. Seafarer Eala was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of the Philippine Islands, he was a resident of Honolulu, Hawaii. Sur­ viving are a brother, Quintin of Manila, P.I. and a niece, Mrs. Azucena Bigomia of Los Angeles, Calif. Pensioner Ben­ jamin Jerpd Davis Sr., 66, died of a heart attack in Willacoochee, Ga. onFeb. 21. Brother Davis joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1952 sailing as a QMED and an engine delegate. He began sailing in 1946 and was a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army infantry in World War II in the Luzon (P.I.) Invasion Campaign. Seafarer Davis' hobby was carpentry. Bom in Black') shear, Ga., he was a resident of Willacoochee. Burial was in the Willacoochee City Cemetery. Sur­ viving are his widow, Elzie; two sons, Benjamin Jr. and Larry and a sister, Mrs. Sallie Mae Strickland of Pierce, Ga. 1 VI adelphia in 1967 sailing as a cook. Seafarer Concepcion attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Confer­ ence. Bom in Barceloneta, P.R., he was a resident of Astoria, Queens, N.Y. Surviving are his widow. Celeste of Guayaquil, Ec­ uador; a daughter, Mrs. Mercedes Huiles of the Bronx, N.Y. and a brother, Andes Santiago of Asto­ Pensioner Les­ ter Kenneth Lapham, 78, suc­ cumbed to heart failure in the Long (Calif.) Beach Community Hos­ pital on Feb. 2. Brother Lapham sailed with the SIU for 25 years. He was bom in New London, Conn, and was a resident of Long Beach. Cremation took placie in the Pas­ adena (Calif.) Crematorium. Surving are his widow, Anne and a brother, Joseph of Hyde Park, Mass. ria. Gregory David Bland, 20, died of injuries in Mission Community Hospital, Mission Viejo, Calif, sus­ tained in an auto accident on Jan. 29. Brother Bland joined the SIU in the port of Honolulu, Hawau in 1982 sailing as a waiter on the SS Constitution (American-Haw^ Cmsies). He was bom in Arcadia, Calif, and was a resident of San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Cremation took place in the McCormick Cre­ matory, Laguna, Beach, Calif. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony and Madeline Bland of San Juan Capistrano. Pensioner WUiiam Ferdinand Luhrsen Jr., 69, died on Feb. 14. Brother Luhrsen joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1960. He sailed as a chief electrician. Seafarer Luhresen was bom in Arkansas and was a resi­ dent of Waveland, Miss. Surviving is his widow. Sue. pnminguez ^*-;':Vr4i j '•-4 nandez, 80, passed away on Jan. 17. Brother Femandez joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a FOWT. He sailed during the Vietnam War. Bom in Psyon-Amoya, Spain, he was a resident of Orense, Spain. Surviving is his widow, Camila. Willie Edward Smith, 42, was lost at sea off the M/V Ranger (Ocean Carriers) on Jan. 24. Brother Smith joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1960 sailing as a chief cook. He was bom in Brookhaven, Miss, and was a res­ ident of New York City. Surviving are his widow, Roxie of Brookhaven and six daughters, Jennifer, Kathy and Felicia of Brookhaven and Samatha, Sheila and Virginia. Pensioner Charles P. Momv died on March 5. Brother Moore joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans. He was a resident of Pearl Riyer, La. Ismael Torres Concepckm, 64, died of a heart attack in the Bellarista Hospital, San Juan de Dios, Callao, Peru on Oct. 18, 1982. Brother Concepcion was off the SS Santa Clara (Delta Line). He joined the SIU in the port of Phil­ 34/LOG/April 1983 ^4 Fer­ William Charles Roach, 55, died of heart-lung failure in the New Orleans U.S. Veterans Adminis­ tration Hospital on Jan. 15. Brother Roach joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1960 sailing as a QMED. He also sailed in World War II. Seafarer Roach was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. A native of Cleve­ land, Ohio, he was a resident of New Orleans. Cremation took place in the Metairie Crematoiy, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Blainet and a sister, Mrs. Lois Odette of Miami Springs, Fla. Miguel A. Leon, Sr., 62, died of heart-lung failure in St. Agnes Hos­ pital, Philadelphia on Aug. 29,1982. Brother Leon joined the SIUmerged Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards Union (MC&S) on the West Coast. He was bom in Puerto Rico and was a resident of Philadelphia. Surviving are his widow, Juamta and his son, Miguel Jr. of Phila­ delphia. Burial was in the Munic­ ipal Cemetery, Trajillo Alto, P.R. Atlantic Flshormon Pensioner Peter T. Favazza, 72, succumbed to cancer in Glouces­ ter, Mass. on Dec. 9,1982. Brother Favazza joined the SlU-merged Atlantic Fishermen's Union in the port of Gloucester. Bom in Mas­ sachusetts, he was a resident of Gloucester. Surviving is his widow, Rita. Burial was in Calvary Cem­ etery, Gloucester. Great Lakes Francis G. Lederman, 70, drowned in the Niagara River at Buffalo, N.Y. on Nov. 5, 19^. Brother Lederman joined the Union in the port of Detroit, Mich, in 1958 sailing as a cook for Kinsman Marine. He also sailed during World War II. Laker Lederman was bom in West Seneca, N.Y. and was a resident of Lackawana, N.Y. Sur­ viving is his widow, Mary. Inter­ ment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lackawana. Monthly Membership Meetings Deep Sea Lakes, inland Port Pensioner Jose '€ • Marine Cooks New York PhUadelphia Baltimore Norfolk JacksonvUle Algonac Detroit Houston New Orleans MobUe San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan St. Louis Honolulu Duluth Jeffersonville Gloucester Jersey City Waters Date Monday, May 2 Tuesday, May 3 Wednesday. May 4 Thursday, May 5 Thursday, May 5 • • • -Friday, May 6 - -Friday, May 6 Monday, May 9 Tuesday, May 10 Wednesday, May 11 Thursday, May 12 - .Monday, May 16 Friday, May 20 Friday, May 6 .Thursday, May 5 Friday, May 13 .Thursday, May 12... - - -. .Wednesday, May 11 .Thursday, May 19 Tuesday, May 17 Wednesday, May 18 - 2.30 p.m. " "I'Z, ^ m 2.30 p.m. a ™• 2:W p.m. 2:30 p.m. " ^ 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m. ^ 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - - 2:30 p.m. ----- 2:30 p.m. �- -»rsa»e»aair¥»i!r.r l^rsonals • Brooks Range Calls at Wilmington >' -.«s- Ronald Bradley VE:. Please contact your mother, Beverley Brady, General Deliv­ ery, Long Beach Post Office, 3rd St. & Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, Calif. Matthew Gichenko Your sister, Jennie Gish, would like you to contact her. Please call the editor of the LOG for her telephone number. WilUe Frank MiUer Please contact Constance An­ ita Miller, your daughter, bom April 21,1954 in N.Y.C. (moth­ er's name is Rosemarie Jones). You may callL her at (813) 2481741. The big bulker Brooks Range (Interocean Manage­ ment) lies alongside the dock In Wilmington, Calif. The Brooks Range Is one of more than 60 U.S.-flag ships carrying Alaskan oil from Valdez to ports In the "Lower 48." Export of Alaskan oil to Japan would almost certainly cause the lay-up of most of the these tankers and eliminate the jobs of hundreds of Amer­ ican seamen. (See story on page 3.) - •' 1 Jerry Bishop, tankerman on Crowley Marine's Barge #203, checks the tanks during bunker fueling operations on the Brooks Range. SlU Representative Marshall Novack (r.) Is the Union's port safety director In Wilmington. Marshall, like other SlU safety directors In ports around the United States, checks with crewmembers when their ships come In to make certain the vessels and the ships' safety equipment are In top shape. Here, Marshall talks with Joe "Potatoes" Petetta, chief steward and ship's secretary on the Brooks Range. Liberty Ship Museum Biii Moat in House One of the last surviving battle-wora Liberty-series mari­ time ships, the John W. Brown, may become a national museum memorial to the 6,000 merchant seamen, including 1,200 SIU sailors lost at sea in the Second World War. The John W. Brown preser­ vation project, HR 1556, was introduced by Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N. Y.) in March to pay hom­ age to merchant seamen who fought from the initial escalation of German U-boat attacks in the Caribbean to the war's end and suffered a greater percentage of fatalities than any other branch of the armed services except for the Marines. The museum "would serve as a recognition of the valiant men and women who constructed and operated the greatest fleet of merchant vessels in the history of the world," Biaggi said. Battlegrounds in Europe, Af­ rica and the Far East smould­ ered and flared as seamen trans­ ported arms, troops and supplies in and out of these war-charred nations. The Liberty series, with one ship constructed every 30 days as part of the U.S. emer­ gency military buildup, proved crucial for American success in the war. In presenting his bill, Biaggi reminded colleagues of Presi­ dent Eisenhower's tribute to the merchant marine. He called this civilian service the vital fourth arm of defense. The museum memorial would be funded by private contribu­ tors, Biaggi said. It would be a sanctuary for a nation to reflect on the service and heroism of America's merchant seamen. For survivors, families and friends it would be a place for sharing and for remembering. The bill, in praise of the con­ tribution of the merchant marine to the war effort, paradoxically comes at a time of administra­ tion amnesia over the achieve­ ments of World War II seamen. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bonk—It s Your Life April 1983/LOG/35 �Joseph James Duffv ee 'he SiU in the of sSx-5s:a •; • Mr SIU Rep Theodore au'^Mo"ir5h®®'»« Weans hding t!!: Sa°'un; &tS7'tn;r! the ports of Houston, New Or Coal ^?r^nll'^w!!,g"^c^ •a.ss.'SKs & ^ '«®i*n' Of "ent of Virginia Beach, Va. Fontenot 65, joined mm-: S^aritS^UiX^LaKe "re^ir-fS-K SimH^h" trie U.S. Navy m World War ii **** ai^atd ®0' joined the residentof Las Vegi, NX.'® ® resident of OakvlHe° Was"h. •{•.J ® the*'^'!!! i 66, joined a resident Of Flushing, "9SS5ss»"f: resident of Winchester; ta atrn^rhori::^" Steward for Sea!'i"^ T ® n <""^"9 Worid War depaitment.' '"Irothw^j^rt"®" was bom in Cuba and fe » ®' dent of New Orleans ®" ' ;• 1'^ Wa^ ."Wally" Earle Ma. . • ..1.4y' port of New j". 'ire sailed during Worid WaMf'^f Donald L. Gom co . the SIU in th^ ^ joined and IS a resident Of Oakland," Baltimore and is a IXIH^I^ '" Picayune, M4 ® o' .TiSS--of New Yorit City. '®®'®®6enl ^ysene Walter Nicholson 57. joined the SIU in lS^"' Marlon Cousins #?«; joined the SlU in l94Raln^' joinJXX'Tthr'"' ®'- Seadie saii^'g" - ? Si?srssv also a veteran of the Ha was l^n '"®'~'®°" "wi IS a resident there. l»-"»r»rss ACSSSt'"'"" of Bush, La. 3#/LOG/April 1983 ^®oresident ioinedlheSIUiil'j'g™^ of New York --"• '" ®3. Port 'Of Sea-l^d^2^^,''J^'«'^ ."®® i^re in BiitiWM « a resident of Seatte. ®™' -aaidaniofNt^^^lS^P-a (Continued on next page.) �Bela Szupp, 58, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1961 sailing in the steward de­ partment. Brother Szupp was born in Hungary and is a resident of Baltimore. (Continued from page 36.) Emil Paszek, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Paszek first sailed in 1947. He was born in Czechoslavakia and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Nicholas Robert Tatar, 59, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Tatar was bom in WilkesBarre, Pa. and is a resident of Pasadena, Calif. Everett R. Perry, 68, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a chief stew­ ard. Brother Perry was born in Missouri, the "Show-Me" state, and is a resident of Whittier, Calif. John Raymond Tiiiey, 63, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Tilley was born in Massillon, Ohio and is a res­ ident of San Francisco. Louis Armando Polanco, 62, joined the SiU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a recer­ tified bosun. Brother Polanco sailed for Sea-Land and first sailed in 1948. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Billie Brooks Price, 55. joined the SiU in 1947 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a recer­ tified bosun. Brother Price first sailed in 1945. He was born in Edgecombe, N.C. and is a resi­ dent of Portsmouth, Va. George Quinones, 72, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a chief elec­ trician. Brother Quinones was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Pomona, Calif. William Thomas Roche, 60, joined the SiU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Roche was born in Re­ news, Newfoundland, Canada and is a resident of Mobile. Garth G. Durham, 59, joined the SIU In 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as a deckhand. Brotfjer Durham was bOrn in Delia, Ala. and is a resident of Chickasaw, Ala. Lloyd Gunnels, 62, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT for Sea-Land. Brother Gunnels was born in South Carolina and is a resident of Jersey City, N.J. Pedro D. Julio, 75, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1960 sailing as a cook for SeaLand. Brother Julio was born in the Philippine islands and is a resident of Seattle. Leonard Gray Mattson, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1967 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Mattson was born in Jacksonville and is a resident of College R., Queens, N.Y. Louis John Czachor, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a porter for the American Steamship Co. and aboard the SS Nicolet (Gartland Steamship). Brother Cza­ chor sailed first in 1939. He is a U.S. Army veteran of World War 11 serving as a sergeant section leader in Co. B, 68th Armed infantry Bn. in England, Nor­ mandy, Northern France, the Ar­ dennes, the Rhjneland and Cen­ tral Europe. Laker Czachor is a carbine marksman and machinegun expert. Cazchor was awarded the American Defense Service and African, Mideast Service Medals with five Bronze Stars. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he is a resident there. Leon Jackson Webb, 58, joined the SIU in 1957 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Webb was born in Irwin County, Ga. and is a resident of Enigma, Ga. Gene Kied Berger, 60, joined the SiU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief pumpman. Brother Berger first sailed in 1947. He was born in Ostergotland, Sweden and is a resident of Flekkefjord, Norway. Robert Broadus, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1952 sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother Broadus sailed during World War II. He was born in Mobile and is a resident there. Hugh Gallagher, 66, joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1962 sailing for Great Lakes Towing and for the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Co. Brother Gallagher began sailing in 1953. He was born in Ireland and is a resident of Chicago. Jack Bullard Davis, 65, joined the SiU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1964 sailing as a QMED. Brother Davis sailed for lOT. He was born in Texas and is a resident of Madisonville, Texas. Point Julie Crew: Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes MAR. 1-23, 1983 -TOTWRESIISTERED Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C p-rt Algonac. 20 2 0 Algonac 7 « » « « ° STEWMD DEPARTMENT Al,»nac... p_rt 1 0 0 1-3 13 iR i5 3J 0 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 . 0 0 Algonac DECK DEPARTMENT , 0 0 ENBINE DEPMTMEin Class A Class B Class C 57 4 2 ^ " 5 9 0 — 65 35 4 Totals All Dapartments 41 17 3 1 0 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually register^ M iStTJnth ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. * Checks Are Waiting A number of Seafarers sailed aboard the SS Point JiHie have checks waiting for them friam Point Shipping Corporation. To claim these checks, the foUowingj^ons should contact the SIU Headquar­ ters representative in the port of Jacksonville: R. Mora Jerry K. Miller # 267-84-9381 Jack A. Hart # 263-51-3007 Earl T. Doucet Jr.# 262-65-7748 April .1983/LOG/37 i,n �""^pn^ ao 1»8® tbe TO ..Ii mr d"d Mate's ° imont the Having rece^fW^p PPjeeraiTW^ nappisstdw M W^ of seamanship. I w«»>» Harry LnndeBerg -witliOttt tbe license excellent meals for myBSl^I could study, or at tHe worry of coiom^^^^gg j^ot gj. a Bank were tne staff at liuo® Seafarers. and SHIflS Give swMpg^^ri" gunimrsfcf *•*• BroUiers and Sisters, and eduoaUonal ' T am fOadto sliare 'Witliyon^d^^^ijg^gTg aolioolopportunlt^^ lidven^ 1I Before I 0=™® ^ ^ ^ad dropped out of ^ ^ ^en 'Ood for My r,tfe ei«l^'^,Se?^vSewasbosP«^p„^not ejme help given cannot W "^JJ'oie severe Mneee ^ ^jjers '"Ho belP „Q^ Bless them I completed out of mey P^ all." "css-ss-rrss , TOO»»«W»OS^5S^ ' experience, a ,peaiized a need maturity, for Having ®°®^® ^„Mroundwa8 Myeduoatioi^^^^^^axteouprettyl^wi ® ro tate advan- • • expt^o®® our 1st aess Pilot for the tfrajn. After . jjjiand courses I "^^^te on tugboats, industry as » ®® educational Q^^-nguisldng a flr® gtorss wM^i llerung Me ha«ltgro<mdIh as a AUan HW goal—going . ^ wfteeldecldiand to a 3 tuinlt and wonder laonse. rfave me a lot of start sliippft^ * yirorlstng on ^ ® m my Me. I ^ ® „ ."c" card and aboutotherfutuw sw^^^^^jg^ppedasa c deep sea ^ ^ "B" senioritynhtslning a 3rd .> ®®»®'" raATr^-sTiS^ <A to BW "MW* y°"" 3l^ady receiv^ome~^d«^ a result of completing Connty Commnnity /"riesT) sea^ I SSS « Degree and found lomy " """" "* « afarers Union Has would not Bav o-noial "wlpeout. -ifta^Ttn Plan and to 0^ ^Te New Orleans Ball wBo w^® ^ tjie memBers paid. My ivon and Mrs. m getting Ball, Mrs. Q^von ^ thanhs again for a hret-clsss Job. admihlew^'^^ir ^portuniUes available. "y* - J>««, H»t B-»M» 38 /LOG/April 1983 •. - '-%!-= s:ssisr»" ^ �The Truth About Dixie Carriers This b Why We HE SIU REPRESENTS li­ T censed and unlicensed em­ ployees of Dixie Carriers, and has had a contract with the com­ pany for over 40 years. During those 40 years, management and labor have maintained a good relationship fulfilling their re­ spective contracts. Two years ago Dixie Carriers was purchased by Kirby Explo­ ration, a large parent company, engaged in the exploration and development of oil and gas properties. Kirby's subsidiaries include Dixie Carriers, Univer­ sal Insurance Company, Elec­ tric Fuels Corporation—^the wholly-owned subsidiary of Florida Progress Incorporated, which, in turn, is the holding company of the Florida Power Corporation. This giant firm, Kirby, through its many companies is involved in the transportation of fuel and energy resources and controls the utilities in several Southern states, particularly Texas, Lou­ isiana and Florida. Presently, the Florida Public Service Commission is investi­ gating the Florida Power Cor­ poration for fixing prices and overcharging electricity rates to the public. Using typical union busting tactics, the company has failed to negotiate a contract with SIU members, and has insulted SIU employees, their families and the general public who are de­ pendent upon this company for many services. The company's refusal to ne­ gotiate and to recognize the rights of SIU members at the bargain­ ing table is an insult to the entire labor movement. The company has attacked the working and living condi­ tions, and the health and safety of its employees. SIU's notifi­ cation to the Coast Guard of the company's many violations of Coast Guard safety rules have been ignored by both the com­ pany and the Coast Guard. There are lawsuits and NLRB charges against the company to which the company has again failed to respond. By its behavior at the bar­ gaining table, it was clear that the company intended to de­ stroy the time-honored contract provisions of its employees dur­ ing the negotiations prior to the strike by the SIU at midnight on March 31. THIS IS HOW THEY FORCED THE STRIKE. The company intends to remove all the ben­ efits that the SIU has gained for its membership and its families in the past forty years. The company's intentions were to effectively reverse con­ tract provisions by: abolishing the hiring hall; gutting seniority; mandating a probation period; eliminating the subcontracting clause; giving no increases in penalty time or overtime rates; rejecting crew change pay; cut­ ting back on sanitary work for health and safety aboard the boats; providing no provisions for sick leave; excluding pro­ visions for vacation; reducing the provisions for comprehen­ sive hospitalization and pension plans; and refusing to recognize the wheelhouse members—cap­ tains and mates—as part of the contract negotiations. Last, but not least, is Dixie's refusal to provide safe working conditions for its employees. SIU has clear, documented evi­ dence of Dixie's safety viola­ tions. The Union has filed com­ plaints with the Coast Guard and other government agencies as a result of these abuses and practices by Dixie Carriers. The SIU has contacted Con­ gressional Offices to further in­ vestigate these violations, and has called for Committee hear­ ings. Dixie Carriers has lied out­ right to its employees; has made phony promises; and worst of all, Dixie has no respect for the laws of the United States, and less respect for their employees. As a result of these lies, phony promises and abuses, the Sea­ farers International Union had no choice but to strike. "They will pay the price for it." National Labor Relations Board Charges ACBL Violated U.S. Laws The National Labor Relations Board this month found American Commercial Barge Lines guilty of massive unfair labor practices in its refusal to bargain in good- faith with the Seafarers International Union. The NLRB ordered the com­ pany (ACBL) to: • bargain in good faith with the SIU; • restore contributions to the Union's welfare and pension plans back to April 1980; • offer immediate employment with full compensation including back pay and interest to aU unlawfiily discharged SIU members; • use the SIU hiring hall; • allow SIU representatives to come aboard ACBL vessels; • rescind the company pension and welfare plan. SIU President Frank Drozak said: "This decision should be a clear signal to labor law violators that they will eventually pay the price for violating the law." April 1983/LOG/39 �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1983 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES NAVY CHIEFS SUPPORT BILL AS ELEMENT OF U.S. SEAPOWER SEMINAR PREPS BOGGS BILL ADVOCATES ON HILL FIGHT SENATE VERSION OF BULK BILL INTRODUCED SNEAK ATTACK ON CARGO LAW IS LAUNCHED SIU BOSUNS LEARN ABOUT THEIR UNION COALITION GROUP JOINS ALASKAN OIL FIGHT; MANY THOUSANDS OF U.S. MARITIME JOBS ARE ON THE LINE REAGAN’S MARITIME BUDGET SCUTTLES INDUSTRY COAST GUARD ASKS EXPOSURE SUITS FOR U.S. OIL RIGS, SHIPS USE OF LIFESAVING DEVICES SPURRED EARLY IN U.S. USE OF LIFESAVING DEVICES SPURRED EARLY IN U.S. DELTA’S VP WATERHOUSE RETIRES SURVIVAL SUITS COULD HAVE SAVED MARINE ELECTRIC VICTIMS GREAT LAKES ‘UGLY SUITS’ DISAPPEAR CROWLEY TANKERMEN ELECT CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON THE DIXIE BOATS-BEFORE THE STRIKE! WORLD SHIPPING SLUMPS ALASKAN OIL P.L. 480 CARGO CHALLENGED CDS PAYBACK THIS IS HOW IT IS ALASKAN THIRD PROVISE N.Y. TIMES MARITIME STANCE IRKS PROF SIU MANNED FALCON LEADER IS LAUNCHED BOB-LO BOATS BOUNCE BACK: A DETROIT TRADITION SIU VIDEO PROGRAMS FOCUS ON JOBS AND TRAINING SHLSS TAKES MORE THAN A BYTE OF HI-TECH FUTURE- OFFERS FULL COURSE FOR TOMORROW’S JOBS SANTA MERCEDES SAILS THE SOUTH AMERICA RUN NEW SYSTEM CAN CUT RESCUE TIME SIU’S COVE RANGER ROCKED BY MIDSHIP EXPLOSION AT SEA TESTIMONY CONFLICTS ON SHIP SINKING BROOKS RANGE CALLS AT WILMINGTON LIBERTY SHIP MUSEUM BILL AFLOAT IN HOUSE THE TRUTH ABOUT DIXIE CARRIERS THIS IS WHY WE ARE ON STRIKE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD CHARGES ACBL VIOLATED U.S. LAWS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/01/1983 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 45, No. 4 1983 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/29d4ae0579a6cd558096206e30f8add5.PDF 54fed1aa43124b8ccb6786aad41317b3 PDF Text Text Official Pnblicatimi oi the SMfarers Inti iUnkm • Gidf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • Afli-CIO I VoL 4d No. 4 April 19d4 LIBRARY MAU.51984 Ship, SlU Wins 10 More to tie oid ...OFWBCONSW MAOBON. W S3706 .-A . •. I 3- —See Page 12 'i The new crane ships will have four 30 metric ton cranes with an outreach of 121 feet. Special training will be required to operate and maintain this equipment. • S.. SlU Launches Nationwide Drive -See Page 12 SlU Crews Conference Maps Program for Future See Pages 17-24 if SlU President Frank Drozak brings his grassroots program to the people of Missouri. At right is SlU Vice President (and the Port Council's secretary-treasurer) Mike Sacco who sen/ed as host for the evening. Inland Crews Conference Planned June 3-8 in Piney Point Jane and Andrew Bonney-Norfolk at the Conference •h Licensed and unlicensed delegates from all SlU Inland companies will meet to discuss and deal with the status of the Industry and the many problems we face. Your SlU representatives will be In touch with you with more information. SIUNA Convention May 28-30 in Piney Point Executive Board to Meet May 26. {See convention Notice, Page 2.) & �p^. President's Report by Frank Drozak *17 W HEN was the last time you read anything or saw something on the news about the maritime industry and your Union? Probably the last time we did something to rock the boat of the conglomerates and "free traders" who control the nation's press. There's a way to change that and it's up to you. I hope most of you went to April 14's grass­ roots campaign meetings around the country, because it is our SIU brothers and sisters and their families an4 friends who are the keys we need to turn our industry around and get this nation back on the road to re­ covery. There is hunger and poverty and despair in oiir na­ tion. The SIU needs you, because the grassroots campaign is talk­ ing about our jobs, our job se­ curity and the future of our families. Those are important issues to us. But this is not some selfish "special interest" here. We are also talking about the future of this country. We know we can't survive in this world without a fleet—a fleet to help America militarily and a fleet to carry our goods around the world. It's strange that all of us sail­ ors know how important Amer­ ica's maritime industry is, but our college-educated leaders with their fancy Ivy League degrees can't seem to grasp such a sim­ ple fact. The country's "free­ traders" and massive interna­ tional conglomerates have al­ most succeeded in convincing people that we don't need a merchant marine. Well, we do need a U.S. mer­ chant fleet. After we got the shaft in the 1946 Ship Relief Act, after they started to put everybody on the beach and dismantle the fleet, Korea blew up. So they broke out our ships and we manned them. When the crisis was over, the ships went into mothballs or scrapyards and the merchant seamen were back on the beach. We got a lot of promises from a lot of people, but no action. Then suddenly they needed us again to carry troops and supplies to Vietnam. Well once again merchant sailors and ship­ ping companies came to the res­ cue. Once again when that war was over, they just shoved us off to the side like an unwanted war baby. While the politicians gave us promises, the scrapyard burners were kept busy ripping apart merchant ships which had no work. At the same time, the Soviets kept building. They knew the value of a merchant fleet and started a massive buildup. From 1960 to today, their fleet grew from 500 ships to 2,700, while ours shrank from 2,000 to less than 500. As usual, the politi­ cians were out there flapping their lips about how important the merchant fleet was, but they weren't doing much of anything else. LOG Here we are today. Fifty per­ cent of you can't find work, 50 percent or more of the men and women who used to work the nation's shipyards can't find work. The ships we have are about 18 years old and they can't find work. But I'll tell you one thing we can all find without looking too hard—politicians' promises. You can just about trip over them here in Washing­ ton. During the past few years, I have testified in the House and Senate dozens of times about ways we could help save the fleet. We've won a few here and lost others there. It's been a lot like running in place. You work your tail off but you don't get too far. Well, we're going to start moving. I've talked to all the presi­ dential candidates and to the president's advisors. They hav­ en't shown me anything yet for the maritime industry. That's why we haven't endorsed any­ one and that's why we won't until they tell us exactly what they are going to do for us. But you've got to understand one thing about politicians. If they don't think anybody cares about an issue, they're not going to waste their time on it. We've got to make people care. We've got to make people understand. We've got to let them know that the maritime industry is impor­ CONVENTION NOTICE Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CiO 1984 Triennial Convention The SlUNA will hold an Executive Board meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 26, 1984 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. The SiUNA Triennial Convention will convene at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 28-30, 1984 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Resolutions and Reports should be sent to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer, SIUNA, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, as soon as possible in order to meet the printer's deadline. Olflclal Publication ol the Seatareis International Union ol North America, Atlantic. Gull. Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO April 1984 President Joe DIGIorglo Ray Bourdlus Assistant Editor Washington Max Hail Assistant Editor New York Ed Turner Secretary-Treasurer Vice President Marietta Hom^onpour Associate Editor New York Executive Vice President Mike Sacco Vice President Joe Sacco Lynnette Marshall Assistant Editor Washington Leon Hall Vice President George McCartney Vice President Vice President Mike Hall Associate Editor Washington Deborah Greene Assistant Editor Washington Vol. 46. No. 4 Executive Board Frank Drozak Angus "Red" Campbell Charles Svenson Editor tant to them, to the nation and to our security. That will take manpower. We need you, your wives, your fam­ ilies, your children, your friends, your neighbors. We need these people to understand how im­ portant this is. We need you and others to confront the candi­ dates, the presidency, for the Senate and House. We need you to ask the candidates what their positions are, what they plan to do. Go to the airports with your signs. Go to their hotels, their rallies and their conferences. If «very time a candidate turns around and sees a group of peo­ ple asking about the merchant marine, maybe we'll get his at­ tention. We've got to carry our issues to the people and the candi­ dates. We've got to work to­ gether. This is an effort that will need all of our energy and all of our dedication. I believe that if we can get our message to the candidates and to the people, we can begin to rebuild this industry. Our organization has won many fights throughout the years because we have always had the total involvement of our mem­ bership. Never before has this involvement and commitment been more critical. We are counting on you to involve your families and your community. I think we are goihg to succeed. 0.* The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way. Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Tel. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. 2/LOG/April 1984 if- 7 - f.-® �^ •• '-If Many Groups Helped vr%- t; -; flJaskan Oil Fight Showed That Unity Can Work When the Reagan administra­ tion took office more than three years ago, the word was out that Alaskan oil might be up for export. Ever since the first drop of North Slope oil flowed down the pipeline, the entire produc­ tion was reserved for domestic American use. That oil had been a giant boost for the Alaskan economy, pumping billions of dollars into that state's economy. The oil had been a security blanket of sorts for the United States. It was a guaranteed source of oil in troubled times, and it was a source of oil the United States controlled, not some war-torn Middle Eastern state. It also meant militarily useful ships were not scrapped. That oil also meant a lot of jobs for the merchant marine. SlU-contracted companies, along with others, moved that oil from Valdez to various American ports for refining. The Jones Act meant that oil had to be carried on American ships. The benefits from that oil were spread around to every Ameri­ can in the form of lower prices and increased energy independ­ ence. But a move to export the Alaskan oil would have jerked the rug out from under the American public and the U.S.flag fleet. That was why when noises were heard about export. a wide-reaching group of orga­ nizations came together to fight the short-sighted policy of ex­ porting Alaskan oil. The Coalition to Keep Alaska Oil, spearheaded by heavy SIU The House and Senate were scheduled to go into conference over the Export Administration Act, which bans the export of Alaskan oil. The main difference in the versions is the length of ban, six years in the Senate bill and four in the House version. This is a look at the role of the Coalition to Keep Alaska Oil and some of the problems it faced in the struggle to stop the export. involvement and commitment from Frank Drozak went to work. Consumer groups, farm organizations, utilities, labor unions, environmental groups and others banded together. Coalition members faced powerful public relations and lobbying groups, backed by the state of Alaska which would realize even more money if the oil was sent to Japan. Coalition members had to lobby senators and representa­ tives. They had to rebut faulty studies about the benefit of ex­ port. They had to convince the public that Alaskan oil had to be kept. Almost every merchant ma­ rine union went to bat for the coalition. While jobs were cer­ tainly an issue of the fight, the maritime unions tried to show Congress what the oil meant to national security, energy secu­ rity and the economy as a whole. From making major research studies to pointing out what should have been obvious, co­ alition members were kept busy. Two examples of the kind of half-baked logic the Coalition not only had to contend with but rebut included a proposal to ship some of the oil to Japan on U.S. ships and to "swap" the Alaskan crude with oil from Mexico. In the first case, the Coali­ tion had to point out that the distance from Valdez to Japan is much shorter and that the oil would be carried in huge, smallcrewed supertankers. It would mean very few jobs for the mar­ itime industry. It would mean the current roster of small, mil­ itarily useful tankers would have no work and would be scrapped or laid up. So, the jobs would be gone, the ships would be gone and the oil would be gone. That's not much of a compro­ mise. The Mexican "oil swap" made less sense. Mexican oil is a dif­ ferent type of crude oil and American refineries are not equipped to handle it. Like so many others in the Alaska oil equation, they had invested bil­ lions to use the domestic Alas­ kan oil. Secondly, it would mean the U.S. once again would be dependent upon a foreign source of oil, as the Middle East be­ came even more shaky. Third, the ships and the jobs would still be lost. Answering those questions and dozens more were just part of the Coalition's job. It had to make sure Congress understood the importance of the Alaskan oil and not be snowed by the fancy public relations and faulty arguments. The fight should have been a simple question of what was right and wrong, logic versus illogic, common sense against harebrained plans. But it turned into a three-year struggle which showed what can be done in the face of heavy odds and wellfinanced opposition. It showed what a group of diverse orga­ nizations can do when they come together for a common goal. It showed that old saying is true, "in unity, there is strength." Member Gets $35,000 Medical Payment SIU Stops User Fee Move Fast action by the SIU elim­ inated a proposed amendment to the House Port Development bill which could have cost U.S. ship operators millions in unfair user fees, and might have cost hundreds of jobs. H.R. 3678, which had been reported out from the House Public Works and Transporta­ tion Committee, was being readied for mark-up by the full House Merchant Marine Com­ mittee earlier this month. It con­ tained a provision that prohibits levying user fees on ships which would not need the extra depth added to the nation's harbor channels under the bill. Specif­ ically it banned user fees on ships of less than 45 feet in draft. The proposed amendment would have slapped user fees on all ships using the harbor channels, whether they needed the added depth or not. "This amendment would al­ low unfair taxation of U.S.-flag vessel operators engaged in for­ eign and domestic conunerce who do not need nor want channels in excess of 45 feet," SIU Pres­ ident Frank Drozak wrote in letters to committee members. The user fees in the bill were designed to help ports recover the costs for improving and deepening their channels. But, as Drozak pointed out, most of the ships needing the extra depth would be foreign-flag colliers. "The cruel irony of the amendment is that it would re­ duce seagoing jobs for Ameri­ can seamen and boatmen while increasing employment oppor­ tunities for foreign crews," he said. The amendment was not in­ troduced. Receiving a $35,000 Seafarers Welfare Plan check from Jack Caffey (I.), special assistant to the SIU president, is Brother Ahmatbin Paul Amat. Seafarer Amat accepted the check in the port of New York on behalf of his father. Bosun Kasmair 'King' Amat. The check covered the hospital costs incurred by Brother Kasmair Amafs wife, Maria, when her leg was amputated late last year at Beekman Downtown Hospital in New York City. SPR Fill Level Reaches 50% In 1983 The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) reached a fill level of 379.1 millions barrels of oil in 1983, more than half of the SPR's goal of 750 million barrels and more than triple the level when the adminis­ tration took office in 1980. The current fill of the SPR means an increase of 85.3 million barrels more than the 293.8 million barrels in storage at the end of 1982, showing an average daily fill rate of 233,654 barrels during 1983. April 1984/LOG/3 �A U S. Maritime Policy Is Still the Only Answer Drozak Says New CDS Bill Is Only a 'First Step' ^ Despite the Reagan adminis­ tration's best attempts, the Con­ struction Differential Subsidy (CDS) issue is not dead. Even though the SIU supports one CDS proposal before Congress, a complete and comprehensive maritime program is still the answer to the decline of the U.S. fleet. "It is time for this committee to act on a national cargo pro­ gram aimed at revitalizing all segments of the maritime indus­ try. Such a program should be aimed at expanding the size of the U.S. fleet as well as provid­ ing an adequate share of new vessel construction for U.S. yards. Without full revitalization supported by the govern­ ment, the U.S. maritime indus­ try will soon cease to exist," SIU President Frank Drozak stated in testimony presented by SIU Legislative Director Frank Pecquex before the House Merchant Marine Subcommit­ tee late this month. Drozak was testifying on two CDS Bills. The first, H.R. 5091, would authorize $250 million in Fiscal 1985 and also eliminate (Jie current 50 percent cap. In other words, if a ship costs $20 million to build, the builder un­ der the 50 percent limit would be allowed to collect $10 million in CDS. While the other bill provides about $450 million over two years, it would also allow Operating Differential Subsidy buyouts and allow operators with CDS to purchase their ships from foreign builders. The SIU testified against those provi­ sions. "It is time for this nation to recognize the utmost impor­ tance of providing a sufficient program to ensure an adequate shipyard mobilization base. H.R. 5091 recognizes this and pro­ vides a vital first step on the long road back to a healthy industry," Drozak's statement continued. He also said that by reviving CDS funds, which Reagan elimr inated three years ago, it would place the U.S. in a somewhat better position against heavily subsidized foreign competition. "H.R. 5091 is a minor step in comparison with these foreign subsidy programs, but until a comprehensive program to re­ vitalize the industry is imple­ mented, it is a necessary stop­ gap," the SIU argued. Oi^e of the major reasons it costs so much less to build a ship in a foreign yard is because of the large government in­ volvement in tax breaks, sub­ sidies and sometimes direct payments, as well as low inter­ est rate's, seamen's tax deferrals and other inducements. That is why it could cbst as much as 60 to 70 percent more to build the same ship in an American yard. With the 50 percent limit, it would still mean a very large difference in costs that could not be made up and could still price a U.S. ship out of the range of a potential operator. "We recognize this may re­ duce the number of vessels built with CDS. But we fear that with an arbitrary 50 percent lid, no operators would be able to take « J • . A 1 advantage of any new construc­ tion in U.S. yards," Drozak statedThe other bill, H.R. 5220, simply eliminates one support program for another, "causing a further loss of seafaring jobs through the possible building of larger but fewer ships," most of which would be container ships with little military value, he pointed out. The SIU statement stressed again that the answer to the nation's maritime problems, both military and commercial, is a full and comprehensive mari­ time program, not a piecemeal approach. 0/4m/0«fonrO 0*^*7 nAivr SIU Fishermen's Affiliates To Meet May 27 in Piney Point The SlU-merged Atlantic Fishermen's Union (AFU) of Gloucester and New Bedford, Mass., the Fishermen's Union of America, the Pacific and the Caribbean and the Alaska Fish­ ermen's Union will attend a Fishermen's Conference on May 27 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Pin^y Point, Md. SIUNA VP and UIW Na­ tional Director Steve Edney will be chairman of the conference. Do You Have A U.S. Government SECRET Clearance? Attending will be AFU Presi­ dent Mike Orlando and AFU's Joe Piva of New Bedford; Fishermen's Union of America President Jack Tarantino and the Alaska Fishermen's Union President Ken Olsen. In 1981, when the SIU's Triennial Convention was held in Washington, D.C., the dele­ gates resolved that the U.S. State Department should protect the rights of American tuna fisher­ men in negotiations with the governments of Mexico, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Peru who had seized U.S. tuna boats. Grassroots Campaign SlU-contracted cx)mpanies which will be operating Navy support vessels may require SECRET clearances for jobs on some of these vessels. If you have ever had a SECRET clearance from the U.S. Government, please send details on this form: Mail To: Contract Dept. Seafarers International Union PLEASE PRINT 5201 Auth Way PLEASE PRINT Camp Springs, Md. 20746 -7 . Name Social Security No. Rating Book No. Address street or RR3/Box No. City or Towrr State ZIP Phone: When did you get a U.S. Government SECRET Clearance? From What Government Agency? fArea Code) Frank Drozak addresses delegates of the Detroit and Southeast Mich­ igan Port Council, MTD, stressing the importance of labor strength at the grassroots level. 4/LOG/April 1984 i%~, i-. .•'i m �Our Members AfWerb SlU Schedules 3 SONAT Crew's Conferences All SONAT Fleets Take Part in Talks; Union Solidarity Needed in Troubled Times Inland News ••• ••• National Marine Committee Holds Fast in Contract Talks Despite economic hard times in the Midwest, the National Marine Membership Committee held fast in wage reopener negotiations in St. Louis last month. The group, pictured from left to right, won an increase in wages for National Marine employees. They are: Captain Red Benoit; Chief Engineer Frank Stanley; Mike Dagan, port agent; Robert Charlet, cook; Captain Lars "Winky" Rood, and Pat Pillsworth, New Orleans port agent. 1984 promises to be a big year for SIU members who work in the tug and barge industry. The industry is at a crossroads. There is stiff competition from other transportation modes. The move is on toward corporate mergers. Never before has the strength of labor unity been more im­ portant. As the barge companies grow larger, the workers On the boats and barges lose their identities and become profit and loss numbers on corporate ledger books. Later this year, a series of contracts must be negotiated between the SIU and SONAT, a large energy conglomerate whose subsidiaries include a number of tug and barge com­ panies. In order to maximize our chances for a decent contract, the SIU has scheduled a series of Crews Conferences aimed specifically for members who work for SONAT companies. The conferences, which will be held at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship in Piney Point, Md., are scheduled to be held at three different times: May 13, June 10 and June 24. Each conference will begin on a Sunday and last until Friday. Delegates will have time to check out on Saturday. The first contract to come up later this year will be the Green Fleet (lOT). Given the fact, the SIU urges that at least three delegates from each active Green Fleet boat attend the confer­ ence. The delegates should be broken down into the following categories: one licensed officer, one AB or cook, and one tankerman. We would also like to have at least one delegate from each active White Fleet boat to at­ tend, as well as one delegate from both the IBC and Harbor Fleets to act as observers. The conference will give the members a chance to discuss the upcoming contract negotia­ tions, as well as express any­ thing else that is on their minds. Nothing is off limits: We must iron out any differences that we may have in order to go into the upcoming contract talks united and strong. 14 Inland Contracts Are In Negotiations in 5 Port Areas There are 14 inland contracts now in the process of negotia­ tions for SIU Boatmen in five ports. Another inland contract will be negotiated in the port of Philadelphia this summer. In the Great Lakes port of Algonac, Mich., the voting bal­ lots were mailed out to Lakers' Boatmen of the Great Lakes Towing Co. Their contract ex­ pired on March 31. Contract negotiations are on­ going for Boatmen of the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. In the port of Norfolk, vote ballots were mailed out to Boat­ men of Marine Towing and Transportation and American Towing and Transportation. On April 16, the votes were counted and both contracts were ratified by the membership. Negotia­ tions were still going on at American Towing's Southern Division. Other contract negotiations are continuing there at the STC Lit­ tle Curtis Co., Niagara Barge Co., Oswego Barge Co., Sher­ idan Transportation and at In­ land Towing and Coastal Tow­ ing (Allied Towing). In the port of New Orleans, negotiations were on still at Whitman Towing and at Radcliff Materials with a 30-day exten­ sion given to negotiators for Crescent Towing. In the port of Mobile, Radcliff Materials negotiators got a 30- day extension to continue talks. Their contract ended April 5. The Pilot Service contract has been renewed and ratified by the membership on April 5. In the port of Philadelphia, contract negotiations will start up for Interstate Oil Transport sometime in June or July. The contract expires Aug. 14. The Changing Scene Melvin Teasenfltz, cook onboard the Ambassador, will retire later this year after 24 years. Gary Walters is a tankerman onboard lOT's #1 barge, April 1984/LOG/5 "II'I �f^,n ft ;( Dixie Strike in 2nd Year SlU Hits Dixie Carriers on Many Fronts As the SIU's strike against Dixie Carriers enters its second year, the Union is continuing to fight the company on several fronts. Depositions are being taken from Dixie company officials as part of the $21 million lawsuit that the Union has pending against the inland carrier in the 165th State District Court in Harris County, Texas. The SIU is charging the company and its supervisors with conspiracy to destroy the Union. Soon the SIU will be going into court in New Orleans on an unfair labor practices charge that the Union brought against Dixie before the National Labor Relations Board. Meanwhile Union members are also leafletting and picketing wherever Dixie equipment docks and the SIU is continuing its campaign to inform the public about this union busting com­ pany. In the process of servicing the boats, the SIU has discovered that Dixie Carriers is not living up to the contract that presently exists. The contract that was in force before the strike began on April 1,1983 is still legally bind­ ing upon the company. SIU representatives are find­ ing that there are a number of disputes and overtime claims. The Union intends to pursue these with ^ company to see that the existing contract is en­ forced for all workers on the boats. According to SIU Gulf Coast Vice President Joe Sacco, "We intend to see that justice pre­ vails for all Boatmen at Dixie. And before we are through and successfully conclude this fight with Dixie, the entire inland industry will be affected by the changes we intend to bring about." In Memorlam Pensioner Wil­ liam Clayton WiUiamson, 78, passed away from lung failure in the Mobile In­ firmary on March 4. Brother Wil­ liamson joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a chief engi­ neer for Bay Towing from 1956 to 1959 and for Radcliff Mate­ rials in 1963. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Born in Monroe County, Ala., he was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving is a sister, Alice V. Brannon of Mobile. Pensioner Henry Suire, 63, died on Feb. 19. Brother Suire joined the Union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas in 1963 sailing as a tankerman for Sabine Towing from 1952 to 1963. He was a former member of the NMU. Boatman Suire was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Matero, La., he was a resident 6/LOG/April 1984 of Sabine Pass, Texas. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Evda; a sister Mrs. O.S. Hall of Sabine Pass and a granddaughter. Donna Lundry. Dunbar & Sullivan Wins 5 Contracts! Dunbar and Sullivan was the low bidder on five dredging contracts to start soon and be completed by December. The dredging is to be done at Conneaut, Ohio; Fairpoint, Ohio; Cleveland River and Harbor; Rochester, N.Y. and Oswego, N.Y. National Marine Wage Reopener Taiks On Wage reopener negotiations at National Marine for Boatmen in the port of St. Louis concluded early this month with wage increases negotiated. Vote Ballots Out at Marine, American Towing Vote ballots on new contracts for Boatmen at Marine Towing and Transportation and American Towing and Transportation in the port of Norfolk were mailed out and were counted on April 16. Both contracts were ratified by the membership. Guif intercoastal Waterway a Winner The Gulf Intercoastal Waterway (GIWW) and its tributaries, stretching more than a 1,000 miles from central Florida to the Texas-Mexico border, are a big success. The cash to build the canal came from the U.S. Congress in the 1920s and was expected to carry 5 million tons of cargo yearly. Today, the GIWW carries 100 million tons of cargo a year! Most of the cargo is petroleum and petrochemicals. But the GlWt/V is also a link for the ports of Houston, New Orleans and Mobile in the shipment of general cargo. Negotiations on new contracts at Sheridan Transportation, Allied Towing, Inland Towing and Coastal Towing were still going on early this month. Great Lakes D & D Bids Low on Baltimore Jobs The Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., Oakbrook, III., was the apparent low bidder with a bid of $13.2 million last month to dredge the six-mile main shipping channel of Baltimore Harbor. NLRB Rules Against ACBL, Again A half million dollar back-pay with interest award was won by 16 SIU members employed by Inland Tugs in a National Labor Relations case last month that is the fifth in a series of deter­ minations against an ACBL company. Presiding over hearings on unfair labor practices in the fill­ ing of job assignments, an ad­ ministrative law judge found the employees registered at the con­ tractually-provided hiring hall were kept ashore while other workers were hired from "off the bank" or through other sim­ ilarly improper channels in 1980 and 1981. ACBL is just one of many companies affiliated with the Texas Gas Corporation, a giant inland waterway conglomerate which practices union busting techniques. In the last NLRB ruling in­ volving two Texas Gas affili­ ates, a catalogue of charges •. _' - • -• - brought > against the Louisiana Dock Company and American Commercial Terminals by the SlU-affiliated United Industrial Workers were upheld. The judge's decision concluded the companies had no legal grounds in changing the UIW contract, failing to pay contributions to UIW pension and welfare plans, instituting layoffs without bar­ gaining with the UIW, and changing contractually agreed upon wages and work hours. Pensioners Wallace Vic­ tor De Luca, 62, joined the Union in the port of Phil­ adelphia in 1975 sailing as a launch captain on the launch Silver (Inde­ Comet pendent Towing) from 1974 to 1984. Brother De Luca is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and the U.S. Navy in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resident there. m Bernard Flet­ cher Freburger Jr., 61, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a mate and pilot on I the tug Resolute (Baker-Whitely Towing) from 1943 to 1977. Brother Freburger was a former member of the ILA. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident of Glen Burnie, Md. Support Your Union! i �f. STORY & PHOTOS By OEBORAH GRBE \• If' I %f:,-. In the port of Milwaukee, Wis., the Medusa Challenger Is about ready to sail to Charlevoix, Mich, for a new load of cargo. Fitout aboard the H. Lee White was taking place at the Bay Shipbuilding Corp. in Sturgeon Bay. The^en'can Republic lies alongside the Detroit Edison which is soon to be scrapped. Great Lakes Fitout '84 F OLLOWING one of the coldest winters on record, where temperatures of well be­ low zero in Wisconsin and Michigan were not unusual, the iCe of the Great Lakes is break­ ing up. It's late March. Spring on the Great' Lakes is coming. You can't tell by the crocuses poking their heads out of the thawing ground or by the young buds on the trees. There aren't.any yet. Spring on the Great Lakes is armounced by "fitout," and activity on the Lakes is begin­ ning. Shipping on the Lakes shuts down for the winter months when the ice comes and the Lakes are frozen and urmavigable. But come spring, the sea­ son starts anew. The ice gets soft, grumbles, cracks and breaks up. Seafarers come from their homes near and far to returrrio the jobs they left be­ hind last December. One crewman has stayed aboard each vessel, tied up at the various ports on the Great Lakes, throughout the long winter. Now he is joined by his returning crewmates. Members of the steward department are usually the first to arrive aboard the ships. They begin to com­ plete their stores and prepare the galley and messrooms to serve up hearty meals for the deck and engine department personnel who will soon fol­ low. Within the next couple of weeks, and following a man­ datory Coast Guard inspection of each vessel, the Lakers will have their ships ready to sail. Most of the Lake vessels to­ day are self-unloaders which m^es the process of unloading their heavy cargoes—coal, sand, stone, iron ore pellets and The ocean-going Keystone State, with its impressive and somewhat ominous cranes, was being refitted at the Bay Shipbuilding Corp. in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. gravel—^more efficient. By late March, the Medusa Challenger (Cement Transit), anchored for the winter in the port of Milwaukee, Wis., had already completed her Coast Guard inspection. About to un­ load cement which had been stored in her holds all winter long, she was then scheduled to sail to Charlevoix, Mich, to pick up a new cargo. Further north, in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., a number of veteran Laker ships—the St. Clair (American Steamship), Paul Thayer (Pringle Transit), H. Lee White (American Steamship), American Republic (American Steamship) and Indiana Harbor (American Steamship)—^were getting their crews organized. One new sight at the Bay Shipbuilding Corp. in Sturgeon Bay, was the ocean-going Key­ stone State. Previously named the President Harrison, this for­ mer passenger-freighter was recenfiy acquired by the U.S. Navy and is being operated by Interocean Management Corp. of Philadelphia, Pa. for the Mil­ itary Sealift Command. MarAd has selected Interocean Man­ agement Corp. to serve as the government's general agent in managing and operating this first auxiliary crane ship (TACS 1) converted under a joint U.S. Navy/MarAd program. Still in the process of being refitted, the Keystone State will soon sail (Continued on Page 8.) •I ApriM984/LOG/7 I. �i:.•••' ' r '- . ' If the dirt on his coveralls are any indication of . the work he's been doing, Bill Truax (r.), con- I MiMii We see two views of Manati M. Ahmed, porter on the Medusa Challenger, as he scrubs a pot. li/like Budn^ QMED, operates the hoist aboard the American Republic. ifGitOTan M^'ha^r^d'^ISr busy. Looking on is Gateman Muhammad All. Great Lakes Fitout '84 (Continued from Page 7.) to Norfolk, Va. for approxi­ mately 30 days of aditional refitting. The 51 SIU members ,•1 who will crew this vessel will also require further training in order to operate the ship's im­ pressive and somewhat omi­ nous cranes. (See story on page 1.) While none of the Great Lakes Bulk carriers will ever see the open ocean, serving aboard them is filled with enough dan­ gers and risks from the furious storms which periodically rake the deep and treacherous waters of the Great Lakes. And each spring, from their winter hi­ bernation, they sail out again— bearing this nation's vital car­ goes from one end of these huge lakes to the other. But how long can this con­ tinue? These ships are already part of a vanishing breed—of a declining industry. Where once there were over 600 vessels on the Great Lakes, there are now only 110. And of these, nearly one-half are laid up and 60 percent of the men and women who sail them remain idle. SIU President Frank Drozak has stressed the need for polit­ ical action to spur the economy of the nation and of the Great Lakes region. One specific plan under way is the Grassroots Campaign which will be ex­ plained to all members and their families at the SIU meetings on April 14. It is hoped that by educating the people of this nation and the candidates run­ ning for office of the need for a strong and healthy merchant marine, shipping on the Great Lakes will once again flourish and provide jobs for American workers. -i] ' : ag,®. ft •ii, ' •' I '' '••• • Ai - y Steve Hess, 3rd assistant engineer, does some work in the console room of the Paul Thayer. 8/LOG/April 1984 The Indiana Harbor serves up some hearty meals. Part of the galley crew includes, from the left: Harry Petersen, 2nd cook; Jim Mulcahy, porter; and Haroid K. Dean, steward. �Ali Hadad, porter, helps organize the stores aboard the Paul Thayer. Dan Oberle, electrician, gives a few final turns of the screwdriver aboard the/ncf/ana Harbor. Edward Savickes from Sarasota, Fla. is a QMED and engine room delegate aboard the Indiana Harbor. Great Lakes Fitout '84 April 1984/LOG/9 X HB5-Sf= �•a> •af-i'j. .1# Yi Abdulla Alsamawi, messman aboard the Medusa S3d: ^mavTfsa^^l^eyTointgSdur^^ Zn Kelley ia^ an «ler abcirt The Madaaa Ray (1979) and returned for upgrading in 1981. Challenger. unaiie g . Great Lakes Fitout '84 •I],. m-- From aboard the H. Lee White, Wheelsman Louis Diehl (I.), shipyard worker Joe Feld (center) and Watchman Dwayne Witt watch the activities onshore. Aboard the H. Lee White, crewmembers are getting the ship in tiptop shsipe. Among them 2U"e QMED and engine delegate Gary Johnston (I.) and QMED Ray Kuzminski. n- . =^v I vl; • 'V; w, The hamburgers on the H. Lee White start out as perfect large round meatballs until Gregory Montgomery (r.), steward, flattens them. Looking on are Danforth Welty (I.), 2nd cook, and Ghani Mohssen, GSU. Carl Shircel, bosun on the Medusa Challenger, shows off one of his homemade clocks. He has a small workshop below where he makes them in his spare time. 10/LOG/April 1984 I �Members of the Keystone State just received the latest LOG. Here are (standing, I. to r.) ABs George Cruz, Luis Morales and Michael Lagasse. Sitting in the middle is AB Felix Santiago. In the front row are three cousins from Brooklyn: Jose Ross, steward assistant; Alberto Ross, OS; and Jose A. Ross, AB. Yahia Kald, porter, helps get the American Republic in order. Deckhand Bob Donald is busy moving barrels aboard the Medusa Challenger. Harold Warner, wheelsman, takes the brake off the winches aboard the Medusa Challenger. .'i Part of the Indiana Harbor's crew includes (I. to r.) Anthony KowalskI, watchman; Herman Wolgast, bosun; and Salah B. Salah, deckhand. Here's a view of the decks of the H. Lee White and Indiana Hfrbor, tied up together at the Bay Shipbuilding Corp. in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Great Lakes Fitout '84 April 1984/LOG/II �SlU Wins New Crane Ship, 10 More to Be Bid !: Fifty-one Seafarers will man the first converted crane ship under charter to the Navy when the vessel becomes fully oper­ ational in a program that plans to put 11 of the specialized ships into the nation's defense fleet. Interocean Management Corp. won the contract for the first ship from six other companies which submitted bids. The ship, the Keystone State, is steaming from its conversion site at Stur­ geon Bay, Wis. to Norfolk for scheduled seatrials and dem­ onstrations later this year. After that the ship will be assigned to the Ready Reserve Heet. Along with the new jobs pro­ vided, the crane ship program, known as TAGS, will allow SIU members the chance to learn the specialized skills needed to operate the ship. The Keystone State is unique in several ways. It was designed to off-load container ships and others up to Panamax size in underdeveloped areas without modem port facilities. The ship carries its own powered cause­ way, which would stretch from the ship to shore. The specialized set of three twin rotating pedestal cranes would lift cargo, including mas­ sive M-60 tanks, from a ship tied alongside, swing the cargo over the Keystone State and onto the powered causeway on the other side. The cargo would -Great Lakes Fitout '84 B, then be driven to shore. The Drozak said. In addition to the crane ships, ship would also carry its own cargo in eight holds with three the Navy is in the process of tuming over to private industry seasheds. Because its mission is new, the civilian operation of some along with much of its equip­ 30 other ships currently under ment, SIU members who crew the Military Sealift Command. the ship will be trained in its A number of SlU-contracted operation at the Seafarers Harry companies are submitting bids Lundeberg School of Seaman­ to operate these ships, which ship and also on the ship itself range from tugs and cable-layers to missile range and underway during its stay in Norfolk. The crew will include crane replenishment vessels. operators and maintenance per­ The Keystone State was orig­ sonnel, cargo handlers and the inally built as a C-4 in 1966. It ship operating crew. "I hope this is just the first was converted to a C-6 in 1973. of many new opportunities for As the President Harrison it was SIU members. These crane ships operated by American President will put a lot of Seafarers back Lines until 1982. Bay Shipbuild­ to work," SIU President Frank ing did the conversion work. Grassroots Campai^ri Taken to Missouri . SIU President Frank Drozak brought the Maritime Trade De­ partment's grassroots campaign to the men and women of Mis­ souri last month when he ad­ dressed approximately 500 peo­ ple at the annual dinner dance of the Greater St. Louis and Vicinity Port Maritime Council. Drozak talked about the ef­ fects that the Reagan adminis­ tration has had on the working people of America-—of the dras­ tic cuts in unemployment com­ pensation as well as in Medi­ care, Social Security, care for the elderly and education for the young. "Kids graduating today," he said, "will not have jobs to­ morrow at the rate this admin­ istration is allowing industry to export jobs. "We've been told that after three years of Reaganomics, America has turned around. Things may be fine on Wall Street," he continued, "but they are sure not fine on Main Street." He noted that "free trade" is really not free since foreign gov­ ernments subsidize their prod­ ucts. This gives them an unfair advantage over American goods which are not government-sub­ sidized and which have no gov­ ernment support. "We will compete with anyone, but the rules of competition have to be equal. And they are not equal and everyone knows it." Drozak urged the guests to take the message into the streets of America—as part of a grass­ roots campaign—to get the working men and women of America to makb themselves heard at the ballot box in the upcoming November elections. •f I His work done aboard the Paul Thayer, Gateman Muhammad All takes a few reflective moments. Steve Hess, 3rd engineer, and Abdulla H. "Peanuts" EInaham, wiper, smile through the dirt as they work aboard the Pau/Thayer. 12/LOG/April 1984 mm �dt%S«f. • - - a. r• •-'•M AB's Quick Action Saves Shipmate If it had not been for the "prompt and effective action" taken by AB Charles Brambles aboard the SS Santa Elena (Delta Line) on Feb. 9 coming to the lifesaving aid of his stricken shipmate, Clifton Blake, "it is probable that [he] could have bled to death." A letter from the company commended Seafarer Brambles for assisting his fellow crew- member in the accident which "undoubtedly contributed to saving Blake's life." The letter explained that"... immediately after the springline parted, striking Blake and [an­ other crewmember] you [Bram­ bles] quickly snatched a rope stopper off bitts and applied it as a tourniquet above Blake's left knee in order to prevent the profuse bleeding at the time. . ." Delta Line's letter went on to say to Brambles: "Your action was exemplary of the highest traditions of the sea. During the monlents of confusion that nor­ mally surround an accident of this nature, you were able to keep a cool head and apply your knowledge effectively to assist your stricken comrade. . . . All of us here are proud that you are sailing with us." Personals Alan J. Auspin Old Checks Await Seafarers Please get in contact with T. Same phone and address. Michael William Barren The following members have received checks from the Bankruptcy Court Trustees for Seatrade Corporation (A.H, Bull Lines) from 196% Alfred A. Bliksaur, Virgile Guest, Gustave Renare Please contact your sister, Patsy Hardegree, 298 Mesa St., North Port, Fla. 335%, or tele­ phone (813) 426-7705. Jfrfm Berg Your nephew, Jim McDermott, would like you to con­ tact him at (216) 723-8123. James Biehl Please contact your family at 3906 E. Driftwood Dr., Mobile, Ala. 36605. Joseph F. Billiotti Please contact your sister, Mary Billiotti, in Marrero, La. (504)347-3436.. Clement Lesley Brett Your aunt, Mrs. Lurline Law­ rence, would like to get in touch with you. Please contact her at 98a Broughton Rd., SW6, Lon­ don, England. Francis Joseph Cotter Your brother Leo asks that you caU him at (404) 261-4971. Bob Erwin Davis Please contact your wife Brenda regarding your children. It is very important. Her ad­ dress is: 947 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, Va. 23451. CL —Company/Lakes L Lakn NP -Non Priority If any members know of their whereabouts, or (if they are deceased) of their heirs or personal representatives or family, they should write: Secretary-Treasurer's Office Seafarers International Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 PMA Shipping Scene March 1984 REGISTERED SHIFFED SAN FRANCISCO Class "A" 46 16 Class "B"........ 5 1 Class "C"....i 1 0 Grand:TotiM (All Groups).. 52 WILMINGTON Class "A"......,....;........... 18 Class "B" 2 Class"C".... 0 Grand Total (All Groups) 20 SEATTLE Class "A" 16 Class "B". 3 Class "C" 3 Relief 3 Grand Total (All Groups) 22 HONOLULU Class "A" 12 Class "B" 6 Class "C" 0 Relief 0 Grand Total (All Groups) 18 19 8 " 1 0 9 10 1 1 2 14 2 3 0 1 6 Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes "REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Pori 43 3 0 58 9 1 4 0 34 Algonac........ ENGINE DEPARTMENT Pori 0 25 4 0 32 4 3 0 21 Algonac •• • STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 0 6 3 16 2 -0 0 6 1 Algonac ENTRY DEPARTMENT Pori 1 53 31 ODD 21 1 41 Algonac — 2 149 47 84 9 0 1 29 102 Totals Ail Doparimonts "'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ^"'Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. MARCH l-n30, 1984 'TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Legal Aid In the event that any SlU membera have legal problems In the varloua ports, a Hat of attorneys whom they can consult Is being published. The member need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys and this list Is In­ tended only for informational pur­ poses; NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 CHICAQO. ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South DeartMm Street Chicago, III. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT, MICH. VidorG. Hanson 18268 Grand ffiver Avenue DetroH, Mich. 48822 Tele. # (313) 532-1220 QLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 HOUSTON, TE^ Archer, Peterson and WakJner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CAUF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, La. 70112 « Tele. # (504) 586-9395 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Kirschner, Walters, Willig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 110 1429 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg, Sounders & Levine Suite 905—Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CAUF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 981-4400 SEATTLE. WASH. Davies, Roberts, Reid, Anderson & Wacker 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Wash. 98119 Tele. # (206) 285-3610 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P. A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. # (813) 879-9842 April 1984/LOG/13 • ' �In its monthly series of interviews and PROFILES will highlight toy govemment officials instrumental in shaping national and maritime policy. Senator John Heinz Senator AlanCranston S S ENATOR Al^n Cranston CDCalif.) has always supported America's maritime industry and recognizes its commanding role in the economic and defense posture of this nation. The senator has endorsed and worked for many initiatives in committee and on the Senate floor. He has authored and championed motions to secure and revitalize all aspects of the, Amer­ ican fleet—deep sea, inland waters and Great. Lakes. Through the years, Sen. Cran­ ston has supported ODS and CDS programs to maintain the U.S. fleet's presence and competitive­ ness on the world's oceans. The senator realizes the United States must be energy self-suffi­ cient and strongly advocates the ban on the export of Alaskan North Slope crude oil. His commitment to this export ban was expressed in a letter personally written to President Reagan. In addition, fill­ ing the Strategic Petroleum Re­ serve at a maximum fill rate is another avenue the senator en­ dorses for U.S. oil independence. The lessons of the oil crises of the '70s are all too painful reminders that America must "plan its energy future or face disaster," says Cran­ ston. The "stars and stripes" flying on the masts of American ships sailing into the ports of our allies and Third World countries sym­ bolizes U.S. involvement in world­ wide events. Our P.L.-480 Food For Peace Program, with the back­ ing of senators such as Cranston, reinforces the commitment of the United States to underdeveloped countries. A few months ago in the 98th Congress, Cranston threw down the gauntlet and spearheaded Sen­ ate action against lessening the restrictions in the Export Admin­ istration Act on the ban to export Alaskan oil. With Senator Mark Hatfield (R-Ore.), Cranston coauthored S. 1159, "To Amend the Export Administration Act (EAA) of 1979 to Extend the Provisions Relating to the Export of Domest­ ically Produced Crude Oil." In a "Dear Colleague" letter rallying senatorial support, Cran­ ston explained, "... Ifiese restric­ tions are prudent. They are essen­ tial to our energy security and to the security of our nation. They should be retained. Now is not the time to weaken these restrictions. Our economy and our security have • ENATOR John Heinz (R-Pa.) has an impressive legislative career spanning the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Sen­ ate. Heinz served in the House from 1971 to 1976. On Nov. 4,1976 he was elected to his first term in the United States Senate to rep­ resent the state of Pennsylvania. Sen. Heinzi serves on several powerful Senate committees whose jurisdictions have far-reaching ef­ fects in our maritime industry. Representing the industrial heartland of the country, Heinz recognizes the vital role the Amer­ ican maritime industry plays in stimulating the U.S. economy across the board. He is particularly concerned about the shrinking American shipbuilding base. "It is vital that we redress the sharp decline of our domestic na­ tional defense shipbuilding base. We must not export thousands of industrial jobs when we are expe­ riencing high unemployment rates and undergoing expansion of our fleet." Heinz.noted that "21 Amer­ ican shipyards have gone out of business in the last five years, and that the number of workers en­ gaged in naval construction is ex­ pected to fall by tens of thou­ sands." In 1982, Sen. Heinz introduced S. 2285 which prohibits the con­ struction of U.S. naval vessels in foreign shipyards. At that time the senator said, "My legislation would strengthen our industrial base by allowing the shipbuilding industry to increase efficiency of production and reduce unacceptable cost growth. This legislation is an im­ portant signal to the American shipbuilding industry, its workers and our citizens that we are serious about restoring our defense ship­ building capacity." In this 98th Congress, Sen. Heinz served as Senate Floor Manager for the bill S. 1159, which main­ tains the export ban restrictions on Alaskan oil. Standing in the well of the Senate, Heinz told his col­ leagues, "Every barrel of oil that we export from Alaska to Japan is one more barrel of oil we have to import from someplace else, prob­ ably the Middle East through the Sen. Alan Cranston been shaken by two major oil crises in the last decade. When the inter­ national economy emerges from today's global recession, our abil­ ity to act—as we must—as a na­ tion, unbound by the dictates of petroleum-exporting nations whose interests are not always our own, will be determined by the foresight with which we address the future today. The existing restrictions on oil exports should be retained. They are a sound investment in common sense. They may well be the meas­ ure of our security in years to come." As a result of the discrepancies between the House and Senate versions of the EAA and, accord­ ing to parliamentary procedure, a Conference Conunittee was estab­ lished on which Sen. Cranston will serve as a Senate conferee. This Conference Conunittee will con­ vene before the spring recess to iron out these differences between the two bills. Addressing the Winter Execu­ tive Board Meeting of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, in February 1983, Alan Cranston said, "The American merchant marine is a victim of years of neglect and the stepchild of a defense strategy that is plunging the world toward nuclear holocaust. Building a strong merchant marine will never have the priority it should have so long as our economy is distorted to satisfy the needs of an arms race which could bring instant death to our entire world. But America must confront the question of revitaliz­ ing its merchant marine through a coordinated strategy—bringing to­ gether industry, labor and govern­ ment—that gets at the root of the problem." O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done! The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won. The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting. The ship is anchor'd safe and sound, its voyage closed and done, From fearful trip the victor ship comes in with object won. O Captain! My Captain! Walt Whitman 14/LOG/April 1984 '"'isk mm Sen. John Heinz Strait of Hormuz, which has never been more threatened politically than it is today by the Iran-Iraq conflict. Every time we allow our trading partners, the Japanese, to have a little more oil, they are going to be able to say, 'We reduced our $20 billion trade deficit with you.' They will be able to argue that they need to sell more cars here, or the alternative is they are going to buy less Pennsylvania coal. But what it will do, regardless of these par­ ochial kinds of interests, quite se­ riously, is it will give the Japanese one more reason not to do anything about their nontariff trade bar­ riers." Sen. Heinz has been critical of the administration's proposal for user fee charges particularly for the port of Philadelphia. Calling the plan "unjustified and oner­ ous," Heinz urged 0MB to "re­ submit a plan worthy of serious consideration." "The ecbnomic repercussions of the administration's user fee plan are frightening. My analysis indi­ cated that a minimum of 40,000 jobs depend on a viable port op­ eration, and those jobs could be severely jeopardized at the port of Philadelphia if such a proposal be­ comes law. Philadelphia port users are already 'paying' for the costs of their operations. In 1981 the ports generated $276 million in cus­ toms receipts—an amount 10 times greater than the federal govern­ ment spent on dredging the channel in the same year." John Heinz has asked 0MB to meet with congressional represen­ tatives from Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Delaware and New Jersey, "because the administra­ tion's plan would cause a severe disruption of our regional econ­ omies. Any short-term gain to the U.S. Treasury from user fees would be far outweighed by the long-term economic consequences of unem­ ployment and business failures m the maritime and related indus­ tries." �ttt it tot§liitd0t Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO WASHINGTON REPORT While much of the nation's attention has been captured by the presidential cam­ paign, several less-publicized develop­ ments have occurred that could have farreaching implications for the people of this country. Perhaps the most important of these was the naval exercises staged by the Soviet Union. The exercises, which were conducted throughout the world, tested the Soviet Union's ability to conduct var­ ious surface, air and submarine activities. It was one of the most massive displays of naval power ever assembled. United States officials estimated that at least 100 warships were involved, as well as an undisclosed number of long-range planes. Twenty-nine warships, possibly more, were stationed in the North Atlantic, which many military strategists feel would be the first place that the Soviet Union would strike if it decided to invade Western Europe. In an interview with Ted Koppel, com­ mentator for Nightline, ABC's highly re­ spected nightly news program. Navy Sec­ retary John Lehman noted that this was the first time that the Soviet Union had included the Caribbean Region in its naval exercises. He also noted that the Soviet Union had been building up its naval and maritime power at an unprecedented rate. Robert Inman, former head of the CIA, who also appeared on the program, agreed with Lehman's assessment. "Twenty-five years ago," he said, "there was no Soviet Navy to speak of." He went on to say that the Soviet Union had apparently reached the following conclusion: that all future confrontations short of nuclear war would be decided in favor of whichever power had the ability to keep its sealanes open. * * * Unfortunately, this nation's sealift ca­ pability has been dwindling at a fast rate. This development is in part due to the decline of the American-flag merchant ma­ rine, a decline hastened by the policies of the Reagan administration. Over the past four years, the Reagan administration has eliminated or cut funding for almost every important maritime program. During the course of the Nightline in­ terview, Ted Koppel turned to Lehman and said that these war games had in a sense vindicated the strong stand Lehman had taken on behalf of upgrading this nation's sealift capability. We agree. For 20 years now, we have been warning the people of this country and their elected officials that something must be done about the decline of the American-flag merchant marine. During the past four years we have watched a president, supposedly dedicated to shoring up our national se­ curity, cut funding for every important April 1984 Legislative. Administrative and Regulatory Happenings maritime program. As Lehman has sug­ gested, you cannot build a fortress without a strong foundation. President Reagan's maritime policies may prove to be the quicksand that undermines us all. ALASKAN OIL The SIU has won a major victory in Congress that may save as many as 40 of our vessels. The House and the Senate have passed their respective versions of the Export Administration Act. Both versions seek to extend the ban on the export of Alaskan oil, the House version for four years, the Senate version for six. Getting the legislation passed was a difficult and at times dramatic fight. A number of special interest groups waged an all-out fight to abolish the ban. That would have created short-term profits, but at an unacceptable price. American se­ curity would have been jeopardized, as well as the continued existence of the American-flag merchant marine—and the jobs of many hundreds of American sea­ men. The Export Administration Act has not yet been signed into law. Before that happens, the Senate and the House must hammer out a compromise version of the bill, which will then be sent to the White House. Although the Reagan administra­ tion did not support the extension, most political analysts believe the President will not veto this legislation. MARAD The House Merchant Marine Commit­ tee has approved the administration's fiscal year 1985 budget Tequest for the Maritime Administration. The MarAd Au­ thorizations Bill used to be the single most important piece of maritime legislation to be considered by Congress. Unfortunately the Maritime Authorizations Bill has lost much of its importance as a result of policy changes promoted by the Reagan admin­ istration. Construction Differential Sub­ sidies have been eliminated; Pubhc Health Hospitals have been closed. Funding for Title XI Loan Guarantees and Operating Differential Subsidies remain, but at re­ duced levels. BANKRUPTCY •^1 threaten the job security of every worker in this country. The bill was introduced by House Ju­ diciary Chairman Peter Rodino (D-N.J.). At present. Senate legislation dealing with the reorganization of the bankruptcy laws does not contain labor protection provi­ sions. We urge you to write your senators about this matter. PORT DEVELOPMENT AND INLAND WATERWAY USER CHARGES Several bills are making their way through the Senate and House of Representatives dealing with the development of this na­ tion's ports. The SIU supports the basic concept of these bills. Port facilities need to be modernized and channels deepened. Unfortunately, some senators and repre­ sentatives would put the bite on American deep sea and inland operators to foot the whole bill for modernizing these facilities. We believe that port modernization is a national concern and should be treated as such. FLORIDA GAS PIPELINE In July of last year, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved an ap­ plication made by the Florida Gas Trans­ mission Company to convert an existing natural gas pipeline running from Texas to Florida to one capable of transporting light petroleum products. The decision was a bad one. Such a pipeline would pose an unjustifiable threat to the envi­ ronment. Moreover, it would be econom­ ically inefficient, especially since petro­ leum can be better moved by existing barges. The SIU has joined a broad coalition of labor unions, inland maritime companies and environmentalists to oppose this move. We have done a great deal to educate Congress and the American people about this issue. We have appealed the Com­ mission's decision and expect a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals (District of Columbia) later on this summer. The issue is an important one for SIU members employed in the inland industry. Support SPAD '5 The House passed by voice vote a bill, HR 5174, that would clarify existing bank­ ruptcy laws which were left in a state of confusion after a recent Supreme Court ruling (NLRB v. Bildisco) allowing com­ panies to abrogate union contracts once they file for Chapter 11 reorganization. The bill was supported by the AFL-CIO, the SIU and all of organized labor, which viewed the decision with a great deal of alarm. If left unchanged, the decision could April 1984/LOG/15 �Area Vice Presidents' Report Gulf Coast, by VP. Joe Sacco £'! W1 'E are continuing to pursue the Dixie beef on all fronts as our strike against this unionbusting company goes into its sec­ ond year. Depositions are being taken from Dixie company officials in regard to the $21 million law suit we have against the firm in the 165th State District Court in Harris, Texas. Also, in New Orleans we have a case pending before the National Labor Relations Board on various arbitration issues. Of course we are continuing to leaflet and picket at the terminals where Dixie equipment comes in. In the process of servicing the boats, we are discovering that Dixie is not adhering to the existing contract. There are a number of disputes and overtime claims that we intend to pursue with the company to see that the contract is enforced for all workers on the boats. Before I go on to other matters in my column, I just want to say that the fight we are waging for Dixie Boatmen will have an impact on the entire inland industry when we are through. There is full coverage of the recently-held deep sea Crews Con­ ference in this issue of the LOG. But I want to make a few comments on it here. History was being made for the maritime industry at this very constructive Conference. The delegates laid out a positive plan for the future job security of this membership. After this Conference I am very much looking forward to the years ahead. Something else that I'm very enthusiastic about is our grassroots political campaign. In the Gulf we will be deeply involved in all the races and we will be heard. Alsojn the Gulf, we are still in negotiations with Radcliff Materials on a new contract and we are in the process of voting on the proposed agreement with Crescent Towing. I: East Coast, by V.P. Leon Hall \: • JL., - •'fj'... " r-'; : , "i V. ' ACH week until the May ^membership meeting in the port >f New York, we are holding spe­ cial meetings to discuss the rec­ ommendations made at the re­ cently concluded deep sea Crews Conference that took place at the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship in Piney Point, Md. I attended the Conference along with other SIU officials and 69 elected delegates from around the country. The Conference was ex­ tremely worthwhile and the give and take among the delegates resulted in some very solid recom­ mendations. A full rundown of the Conference appears in this issue of the LOG. I suggest that you read it carefully. The recommendations of the delegates concern your future. In other news from the East Coast, the integrated tug-barge New York (Apex) was crewed recently in Norfolk where her sister ship the Jacksonville has been laid up since March 16. The Jacksonville should be ready to sail by the end of this month. Concerning inland news from Norfolk, the ballots have gone out on the ratification of the contracts at American Towing and Trans­ portation and at Marine Towing and Transportation, and the vote was ratified on April 16. We're still in negotiations with Coastal Towing, Inland Towing, Sheridan Transportation, S.T.C. Little Curtis Co., Niagara Barge and Oswego Barge. In Baltimore, the SlU-contracted cable ship Long Lines (Transo­ ceanic Cable) came into port in late March to have some repair work done at the Maryland Drydock. She will be there until April 24 when she leaves for a 60 to 90-day repair job near the Azores. Up in Gloucester, SIU Field Representative Joe Corrigan reports that Union President Frank Drozak was the featured speaker at a recent meeting of the Maritime Port Council of Greater Boston and New England. President Drozak spoke about the Union's ambitious and hard hitting grassroots political campaign. 16/LOG/April 1984 Great Lakes & Western Rivers, by V.P. Mike Sacco A S chairman of the Crews Con­ ference that was held recently at the Lundeberg School, I want to take this opportunity to con­ gratulate the deep sea members who attended. They did an out­ standing job. For two weeks—10 working days—SIU officials and the 69 del­ egates met in general sessions and various workshops. Adding to the success of the Conference were the delegates' spouses who at­ tended many of the sessions. The delegates were hard working and I felt privileged to be with them. A comprehensive account of what took place at the Conference can be found in this LOG. Please read it carefully. And if you are ashore in May, make it your business to attend the membership meeting in your area to hear more about the Conference. Here in St. Louis I'm happy to report that negotiations on the wage reopener in the National Marine contract were very successful. We've gained a substantial increase for our licensed and unlicensed members. Pending approval by the membership, the increase will go into effect on May 1. Up on the Great Lakes, most of our deep draft vessels have begun fitting out. Five big^Lakes ships got stuck in the ice on the St. Clair River, not far from the Union Hall. The Coast Guard helped the ships move out, including the SlU-contracted 1 ,()00-foot long Presque Isle. Contract negotiations are continuing with our dredging companies on the Lakes. Meanwhile, as the LOG went to press our members were voting on the proposed agreement at Great Lakes Towing Co. I'll have the outcome for you next month. A number of new projects have been picked up by our SIUcontracted inland companies. Dunbar and Sullivan will be doing work in Oswego, N.Y.; Rochester, N.Y.; Conneaut, Ohio, and Fairport, Ohio. The company will also do the Cleveland harbor dredging this spring and a pipeline job in Clague Road, Ohio. Another SlU-contracted company, Zenith Dredge of Duluth was the low bidder on a job in Ontanogan, Mich. -Q West Coast, by V.P. George McCartney A BRAND new ship has come SIU contract, and her first crew was flown from San Francisco to Korea early this month. She's the bulk carrier Au­ rora, owned by Apex Marine. Here on the West Coast the SIU's grassroots political cam­ paign is getting off to a rousing start. As he's doing around the country. Union President Frank Drozak appeared at Port Maritime Council luncheons up and down this coast to talk about the impor­ tance of this grassroots program. In a period of four days—from April 10 through April 13—President Drozak was the featured speaker at Port Maritime Council functions in Seattle, Wash., San Francisco, Calif., Portland Ore. and Wilmington, Calif. I'm very encouraged by this program just as I was by the recentlyheld deep sea Crews Conference. The recommendations made by the delegates are well thought Out and are a realistic and forward looking approach to the situation in the maritime industry. Up in Seattle, SIU Port Agent George Vukmir and Seafarers from the area are helping to register voters, especially young people. Also in Seattle our Seafarers were out in force in early April at a "Dump Reagan" rally at Seattle Community College. The Seafarers carried signs asking what President Reagan has done for the shipyards and questioning why he doesn't have a maritime policy. I m sorry to report that up in the Portland, Ore. area we have a number of ships in layup including two APL vessels that have not sailed for two years, and a Delta ship, the Santa Adela, that has been laid up since June of 1983. There are also several tankers in layup there but some of them may be ere wing up shortly. Iunder �^ •V. - . J.., : >ns, meetings, and greements, at the SlU's 1984 r P'°yment "A" P'oyment limit for "A" and V'O-day a nn.Ho„ Umit i.- .. . books. Both could ™mediatelyre-reg.atJ;:"d' «'Crl O Fv#an.:^« __ Contract Extension hers voted fo rollover a sched- SS 'Sfd To tmprove health care for Sm ^"''families, system^ ystem of contracted hos­a pitals and health services Tpl-' In 1983, just the Welfare Plan )fT' i' ciZ^mnf" ^^>"hPP s-rri—s -"ore time to determinTfo: fo i^^^4rwj;;^d-i Leo Rrxn ' • ^daiinistrator processed 376 claim? cimms ranged from simple dlt tors visits to serious surgery 'o maimainZttfirartr ~ levels wouldt'n'et^ iodatririT/'.r"'' 'he recommentofotroTlh"® conference, includmrno rL^t' sssr"2r'°''i""' •-•A W SS """" 31 Smr i-ecommended feirsTove-ri ® Pf Seafarers dis /ooKon. 'o°^ on. " a 180-day continuous em- J^CFARE AND PENSION sure Seafarers Charged for ,heir?:re"°' We don t mind payine S i so One of the major areas nf whole botfle thJ! u known as select cart o" sion and Vacation Piatt fo a" the^ Md job security. Here are ""St 'ifo " BPP^P"^ s?'d "" ganizations. r/vi ^®^<^aimendations Health insurance cost AmVr ^oi- a comp/efo &, o/recom-' •"To maintain and expand enSitesSttd lean business more than 77 bit" endations see pages 19-24 ) nnn-ent Union ser^S hon in 1983, CarolyrCemifo •"Extend the A & G, PMA Wans counsel explained flat $75 per quarter, and 5 andGLAMOcontractst^ ated ns must be negotipercent gross vacation pay one year, with increased 76 percent in the last five as working dues. oontnbutions to Plans to Last year, with the Plans' 'tecommendations in. mainton current level of she ^idt^®"®'°'•"'®"Pment,•• . ded shipboard safety shin liviVi increases.. '"^'"*08 cost of health care, pfe a^ Service Hospitals^^J^ living ®"?^"?<^P'"hattherewas (Continued on next Dane.) snte'onru^-'ll"" TS2f.„~s,a- SS-s With 'uoTyron'^f^ ^vrifoUOdaysona-ntli *^Maintain levels of Welfare Vacation and Pension ben­ efits. is is evrifs • • ritime industry slum?"®"?"® Pf'he worst not? to history, "the SIU is not doing too bad " snr D ''??"«'P.'20dayswprked ^°;?.8''"h'yfpr health and vacation benefits. *^Increased pension credit to r'days credit for each day worked after member has cnsis because I believe ®,'t reached 3000 workingdays going to turn around," he said. April 1984/LOG/17 ry- �Crews Conference f Siv.. (Continued from Page 17.) no way medical costs were going faster rate, the delegates de­ to slow down. One of the ways cided to recommend that an ad­ the SIU has been able to keep ditional pension credit be granted some costs down is by being to all seamen who have more "self-insured," in other words than 3,000 days. After a seaman administering its own insurance has reached 3,000 days, he would plans as opposed to hiring an earn 1days pension credit for outside insurance company. That every day worked after 3,000, ''self-insurance'' has been a ma­ instead of the current one day jor trend in the past 10 years. credit. But it would only apply In 1973 only 5 percent of unions to days worked after June 16, and businesses did that. Today, 1984. she said, more than 50 percent of employees are covered by PERMANENT JOBS "self-insurance" plans through their unions or companies. Permanent jobs are essential Another area where medical to provide skilled seafarers to costs can be reduced is through our companies who will be fa­ contracting with various hospi­ miliar with the vessels on which tals for a full range of care at they serve. negotiated fees. It's also known Permanent jobs are restricted as a Preferred Provider System. to these key ratings: recertified The Crews Conference recom­ bosun or steward, chief electri­ mended that such a system be cian, pumpman and reefer en­ set up. gineer. Such a system, the confer­ No relief would be allowed ence delegates said, would during the 120 days that the streamline the claims process permanent seaman is aboard the by using direct billing, solve ship. many eligibility questions, pro­ Electricians, reefer engineers vide better service and would and pumpmen must attend the allow for increased benefits as specialty course for this specific the Plans' costs are reduced. rating conducted at the SHLSS or submit verification of em­ ployment in their specific rating to the vocational director of the SHLSS for consideration. This certification requirement must be obtained before June 16,1986 in order to remain qualified for a permanent position. DUES Ronald Swanson—Seattle I •jj;. The delegates also addressed two other major health and wel­ fare issuer, welfare eligibility and pension credit. Bonser said that despite the best efforts, some claims are turned down because the people are not eligible. "Those are not just 'denials.' Those are human beings and I wish the conference would ad­ dress that issue," he said. Conference delegates voted to reduce eligibility require­ ments from 125 days seatime to 120 days. In an effort to improve pen­ sion benefits and allow career seamen to earn that jcredit at a 18/LOG/April 1984 , "The Union has no sugardaddy. It must go to its mem­ bership," SIU Secretary Treas­ urer Joe DiGiorgio told the del­ egates. Despite the large number of layups and job losses last year and ever-spiraling inflation, the SIU did not have to cut back operations in 1983. But the Union cannot continue on its course unless preventive measures are taken soon. "Other maritime unions are dead in the water. We are not. But any kind of cutback would be a step backwards," Di­ Giorgio continued. "The Union cannot operate on the current dues structure. It's a serious problem that must be dealt with," he stressed. The delegates recommended that the current standard dues be raised to $300 a year and that working dues be set at five (5) percent of gross vacation pay. Union Democracy at Work: Crews Conference Reflects Views & Hopes of Membership The contract and Constitutional recommendations that ended the two-week SIU Crews Conference were just one step of a long process set up to allow the Union's membership to exercise their full rights to determine their Union's future course. It started last December when every SIU member was mailed a questionnaire. Those questionnaires were mailed to their homes, made available in SIU halls in all ports, and brought aboard all ships. That was the membership's first chance to go on record. Questions ranging from benefits to wages to rights to jobs were asked. When those questionnaires were returned to SIU head­ quarters, the responses and suggestions were studied carefully to give Union officials a better idea of what the membership wanted in the upcoming contract negotiations and in other areas. • • • Each port then elected delegates representing the deck, engine and steward departments. The 69 elected delegates were divided into four "work­ shops" at the conference where they elected a chairman and a secretary from among their group. All the delegates met for several hours each morning to listen to presentations and ask questions about specific areas such as the SIU Plans, permanent jobs, dues, training at SHLSS, and more. In the afternoon the workshops met for several hours to discuss and determine what type of action was needed to address the questions. It was during those meetings of the delegates where the recommendations were shaped and approved. At the end of the day, each workshop presented its recommendations to the entire delegation. On the last day of the Crews Conference, the entire delegation voted on the finaf resolutions. • • • After the conference, copies of the resolutions and video tapes of the conference were made available to every port and onboard ships. The tapes will be shown at all ports every day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. so that every member will have a chance to study the recommendations. Finally, SIU officers will sit down to negotiate with the shipping companies and attempt to arrive at an agreement which includes the membership's recommendations. Virgllio Reyes (left), San Francisco, and Wilbert Williams, St. Louis, take notes during an aftemoon discussion. �SIU Crews Conference Resolutions WELFARE, VACATION AND PENSION In future contract negotiations the Negotiating Committee assure that there shall be no reduction in the present level of welfare, vacation and pension benefits. The Crews Conference wants to make it clear that one of its overriding concerns is that the level of health, pension and vacation benefits that are currently enjoyed be maintained without reductions when any new contract is negotiated. Our members depend on and have based their plans on these levels of benefits and they should not be reduced even if this means that additional contributions must be negotiated. PENSION CREDIT Provide pension credit of IVi days credit for each day worked after the member has attained 3,000 days worked. The conference members felt strongly that credits for pension must be given at a faster rate to the career seaman so that he could retire with a better pension. The proposal was made and adopted to give a seaman who reaches 3,000 days worked under the SIU contract credit for all days worked above that level at the rate of VA credits for each day worked. This credit of an additional VA day would apply to all days worked by each seaman after June 16, 1984 above 3,000 days. With this additional credit, which will serve only to increase the number of credited pension days earned, the retiree could become entitled to a higher pension than he would otherwise have. and move forward in our drive to successfully bid on new work, such as military employment, additional dues revenue is vital. • The current dues system, based on the cost of living increases at each company has become an administrative problem due to the wide diversity of increases given to each company. It has become an administrative problem to control. • Working dues have not been increased in eight years; while the vacation rate has increased 40 percent. For all these reasons, the delegates felt a dues increase was vital to give the Union the operating fimds it needs to maintain an efficient operation. Our dues support the strong leadership that has helped the SIU to weather the tough times and keep moving ahead. We cannot afford to cut back in this area. The system that would be adopted involves: • $75 a quarter regular dues, which would be effective when the Constitution is changed. This would be a flat rate established in the Constitution. • Working dues would be 5 percent of the gross vacation check. Each member would thus pay working dues proportionate to the member's vacation rate. DUES The current dues and working dues need to be increased to provide the Union the revenue to continue our growth pattern and maintain our current port structure and have the staff to fully carry out all the Union's responsibilities to the membership. The Committee proposes the following two (2) changes: • The current system of dues that vary by contract be amended in favor of a flat rate of dues of $75 per quarter. • That the present working dues system be amended to a fiat rate of 5 percent of each member's gross vacation check. Your elected delegates heard a detailed report from the Secretary/ Treasurer on the state of the Union's finances. • The number of active SIU ships has dropped, and over 40 are in lay-up. Many SIU ships that are presently operating have reduced crews as a result of U.S. Coast Guard manning regulations. Workshop Chairman Otto Pederson, New Orleans, and SIU Secretary/ Treasurer Joe DIGIorgio, listen to a question at a workshop discussion. HEALTH AND VACATION ELIGIBILITY That eligibility for health and vacation benefits be reduced to 120 days worked. The Crews Conference Delegates felt that there were several reasons to reduce the eligibility period from the present 125 days to 120 days. 1. This would allow more members to qualify for health and vacation coverage in difficult shipping periods. 2. This change in the rules will allow seamen with "B" seniority who will be shipping 120 days at a time under the shipping rules to gain eligibility for vacation and medical benefits. HEALTHCARE Ben and Lydia Laureano—Puerto Rico • As a result, revenue to the Union has been dropping at a time when the Union has had to maintain the port structure and servicing requirements of a membership which stretches beyond the borders of the U.S. • Regular and working dues pay for salaries and for the operating costs of the Union. • If we are to the Union staff needed to continue to grow That a system of contracted hospitals be established in SIU ports to provide improved care to seamen, pensioners and their dependents. The Crews Conference Delegates recommend that the Welfare De­ partment designate a key hospital in SIU ports with hiring halls that would be used by seamen, retirees and their dependents. This system could have the following advantges for the membership: • It would assure that any hospitals we used in the ports would be familiar with the SIU plans and could deal with the Welfare Plan directly on billings. • It would have available SIU eligibility information, so eligibility questions could be eliminated. • It would provide a full range of services to seamen, pensioners and their dependents on a coordinated basis. (Continued on next page.) April 1984/LOG/19 �;r":. SIU Crews Conference Resolutions f•?:.' (Continued from Page 19.) • It would allow the Plans to negotiate rates for services that could reduce the Plans' costs. It is anticipated that this will in turn allow the Plans to offer expanded benefits such as dependent outpatient, dental and optical care when these contracted hospitals are used. Thus, employees and their dependents would benefit by going to these facilities because of the better level of care that would be covered. • It would allow seamen to know in advance where to go to obtain medical treament. This proposal cannot be offered in all areas because it requires a concentrated group of users to obtain the reduced charges for services that permit more coverage for seamen and their dependents. V. p. GOVERNMENT SERVICES That a Vice President of the Government Services Division be added as an Elected Officer under the Constitution. In 1983, the Military Sea Transport Union merged into the Atlantic and Gulf District of the SIU. The 1,500 members and 31 ships they man of the former MSTU are now part of the SIU. In the future, military shipping will grow as more Navy-contracted vessels are put under commercial manning with Union crews. Currently over 50 Navy support vessels are available for manning by civilian Union crews. The establishment of a Government Services Vice President for the A & G District will provide the Union with an official experienced in negotiations with officials from the Department of the Navy and other federal agencies. We will also work to ensure that former MSTU members, now a part of the A & G District, are fully protected when their Navy-operated vessels become commercially operated. MONTHLY MEETING The Monthly Membership Meeting should be changed to 10:30 a.m. in each port. The Crews Conference Delegates proposed that the monthly meeting of the membership be changed to 10:30 a.m., a more convenient time for the meeting. It was felt that at this time of the day more members would be able to attend this meeting. Job calls would be held upon completion of the meeting. UPDATE CONSTITUTION That all changes in the Constitution be made to bring it up-to-date without changing its intent. One change that should be considered is amending any provision in the Constitution that is covered appropriately in the shipping rules. The Delegates reviewed the Constitution and found several areas where the Constitution needs to be updated. For example, there is a reference in the Constitution to the PHS hospitals, which no longer exist. CONSTITUTIONAL PORT AT PINEY POINT That the Office of Secretary/Treasurer be designated "Secretary." The Delegates to the Crews Conference learned that the growing complexity of Union finances and business is leading many unions to designate their Secretary/Treasurer as "Secretary." This change in title means that while the Secretary will still be responsible for the Union's monies, the day-to-day financial activities are left in the hands of a Controller employed by the Union who will be a Certified Public Accountant. The Controller will be able to give full-time and undivided attention to the Union's financial matters under the supervision of the Secretary of the SIU. The Delegates felt this change will ensure the continued excellent handling of our Union finances which has always been the case. A Constitutional Port should be established at Piney Point, Md. The Delegates voted to support a Constitutional Amendment to make Piney Point a Constitutional Port. This recommendation was adopted for the following reasons: 1. Most SIU members, either in training or upgrading, or even in conferences such as this, spend a good deal of time at the SHLSS. By making this port a Constitutional Port, it would assure that a port that nearly every SIU member visits at one or more times in his career is a Constitutional Port. 2. Members while attending the SHLSS are not able to participate in the activities of their Union. In order to assure that the members who are in the SHLSS in order to improve their employment skills are not deprived of an opportunity to be involved in their Union, Piney Point should be a Constitution^ Port. 3. Headquarters, having moved to Camp Springs, Md., would use Piney Point as its port and for meetings. This would save a good deal of time for the headquarters staff, as they would have to travel less. 4. At any given time, SIU seamen representing the East Coast, Gulf Coast, West Coast, the Great Lakes, Hawaii and Puerto Rico will all be in attendance at Piney Point. SIU officials who took part in the Crews Conference included (I. to r.) vice presidents Joe Sacco, George McCartney. Red Campbell, Leon Hall, Secretary/Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio, vice presidents Mike Sacco and Buck Mercer and Executive Vice President Ed Turner. SECRETARY-TREASURER 20/LOG/April 1984 5EE--.I _ �Crews Conference FINES Tony Paliho Workshop Chairman Marianne Rogers SIU Political Director Increase fines under the Constitution for crossing picket lines sanctioned by the Union and for failing to perform strike duties to $100 per offense. With the increasingly anti-labor attitude in the nation, it may become necessary to strike to win new contracts. We have found that the fines for crossing a Union-sanctioned picket line and for failure to perform strike duties have not been changed for years and are no longer realistic. Therefore, your Delegates decided to propose that the fines be increased for both of these offenses under the SIU Constitution to $100 per offense. SHLSS That the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship be used by all SIU members who desire to train and upgrade to meet the needs of a modern U.S. fleet and that the school continue to provide training to reflect the needs of the industry. After a presentation on the entry and upgrading courses at SHLSS, your Delegates voted unanimously to express our appreciation for the fine job the school does to prepare our members for work at sea. It was noted that with new Navy contracts requiring crane operators; underway replenishment and helicopter landing skills; and many other new skills, the school will be more important than ever to our future. The school is also essential to maintaining a flow of young trainees to fill entry level jobs on our Hawaii passenger ships and other related work. Without a large pool of manpower, we cannot convince the Navy to accept our companies' bids for new Navy vessels with crews of 60 to 100 each. . The Delegates felt that the school is continuing to properly adjust classes to the demand for skilled seaman in our industry. Fred Olsen Workshop Chairman GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN All SIU members and retirees and their families should become involved in our Grassroots Political Education Campaign. The Grassroots Political Education Campaign, to begin with meetings in every SIU hall on April 14 will be our means of demonstrating to presidential and congressional candidates running for office that the needs and concerns of the nation's maritime workers must be met. Wherever these candidates go in the 1984 campaign, we will be there with signs and leaflets urging their support of a strong maritime program to rebuild our industry and create more jobs. We need the help of all SIU members, retirees and their families to convince these candidates to promise and deliver on their maritime commitments. If we show that we can help to elect or defeat candidates for office, then our program will be listened to and enacted in the months to come. Joe Donovan Workshop Chairman SPAD David Eby Baltimore That all SIU members contribute to and support the work of SPAD— The Seafarers Political Action Donation. The delegates heard from our Washington staff that SPAD remains the most vital tool we have to win and maintain the support of those in Congress who we depend on for our survival as an industry. The setbacks suffered by other unions that have neglected the importance of Washington activities is evidence of the value of SPAD. In addition, in the past several years, SPAD has helped to win legislation to set up the passenger ship operations in Hawaii; keep Alaskan oil in the U.S.; and prevent further erosion of government cargo preference laws. In the coming months, we will be working in Congress to complete action on the Cunard legislation, as well as bills that will safeguard the jobs of hundreds of our .members in other SIU companies. SPAD contributions will ensure that our Union and its membership will have a strong voice in the Congress. Otto Pederson Workshop Chairman I 'n -( J SAFETY PROGRAM Frank Pecquex SIU Legislative Director That the SIU Safety Program should be strongly supported by the entire membership. The delegates heard a report on the SIU safety program designed to reduce injuries and accidents aboard ship. The delegates felt this program was essential to maintaining the safe operation of SIU contracted vessels. (Continued on Page 22.) Robert Frazier Gloucester April 1984/LOG/21 �m •, >• •' >t.- •- . • Crews Conferencie - li ,/ •. (Continued from Page 21.) DRUG ABUSE That SIU Legal Counsel recommend steps that can be taken to reduce the incidence of drugs aboard ship. ... The Crews Conference Delegates felt that the use of drugs by ships, crews is a threat to the safety and health of all ships crews. The conference went on record as opposing the use of drugs onboard ship and urged that the SIU Legal Counsel review steps that can be taken to end the use of drugs aboard ship. In line with this, the conference strongly supported President Drozak s proposal to set up a drug rehabilitation and treatment program. HEART ATTACK CARE I- That portable heart trackers and accompanying heart stimulant drug kits be placed on aU SIU vessels as a means of monitoring cases of possible heart attacks and sending the data by transmitting device to a hospital 4, The conference saw a demonstration of a lightweight, hand-held cardiac tracker that can act as a portable EKG and can transmit its findings to a hospital. It can be accompanied by drugs that restore the heart's normal pattern. ^ This device can save many lives onboard ship and would provide shoreside medical personnel with an accurate picture of the condition of a seaman who is struck by a heart attack at sea. SAFETY Several safety suggestions were proposed including: • Allow all members of the crew to attend shipboard safety meetings. • Publish more LOG articles on handling safety and repair problems. • The Union should research and discuss with all members how to handle the dangers of stress, high blood pressure and heart disease. • That other members of the crew besides the QMED be taught to start the lifeboat engines. These and other safety suggestions reflect the members concerns on this issue. SHIP'S COMMITTEE I/, The Ship's Committee should be elected by a vote of the crew. The delegates were concerned that the Ship's Committee that is named by the contract would better serve the crew if elected by the crew. . 11 1 *u To ensure that seamen who serve on the committee really seek the positions they hold, the conference delegates voted to elect the Ship's Committee. "I^i 'We are not bemoaning, like so many others, the sad state of our industry. We are making plans for the future."—Frank Drozak The same persons who now head the committee could hold these positions, except they would be elected rather than named in the contract. ,, ... All other aspects of the Ship's Committee would remain the same. CQHTRACT EXTENSION Extend the existing A & G, PMA and Glamo Contracts for one year and negotiate increases in contributions to maintain health, pension and vacation benefits at current levels. This will also stablize our indasD:^ contracts. On June 16, 1985, negotiate new three-year contracts with SlU-contracted companies that preserves our present wage and benefit levels, provide job security for our members and improve economic benefits for the future. Due to the current conditions in the maritime industry, your confer­ ence delegates felt that a one-year extension on the contract will give our contracted operators more time to determine the future course of our industry. In this period, wages would remain stable and any funds necessary to maintain oiir benefits at their present levels would be negotiated. A new contract would be negotiated in 1985, incorporating the recommendations of this conference, including no reduction in pay or benefits for SIU members. This contract would include improved wage benefits for the future, subject to the conditions of the industry. PERMANENT JOBS jig;, ©L " •85- 'C '4 •T ^ 4^ SHLSS Vice President Frank MongelU 22/LOG/April 1984 Permanent Jobs aboard all SIU vessels should be: Boatswain-recertified; Steward-recertified; Chief Electrician, Pumpman or Reefer Engineercertified. Each of these ratings should work 120 days on and 60 days off. Your committee held an extensive discussion of the Permanent Jobs issue. Permanent Jobs are essential to provide skilled manpower to our companies that will be familiar with the vessels on which they serve. Permanent Jobs are restricted to the above-listed ratings or combi­ nations of those ratings. No relief would be allowed during the 120 days that the permanent seaman is aboard the ship. Electricians, Reefer Engineers and Pumpmen must attend the spe­ cialty course for this specific rating, conducted at the SHLSS or submit verification of employment in their specific rating to the Vocational Director of the SHLSS for consideration. This certification requirement must be obtained before June 16, 1986 in order to remain qualified for a permanent position. �'r- I.. . J„ - •^•X»gfeSfr.^ 'r--^-. • SlU Crews Conference Resolutions JOB CALLS A schedule of daily Job Calls of 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. were adopted for Monday through Friday. The halls would be open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, with a 10:00 a.m. job call each Saturday. These changes were adopted to make Job Calls more frequent. The membership will be able to have more access to available job oppor­ tunities. The use of a Saturday Job Call will ensure that a late arriving ship will have the availability of a regular Job Call to prevent ships from sailing short over the weekend. MILITARY CONTRACTS A set of standard procedures for SIU seamen should be adopted that the SIU can more effectively compete for military work. The Crews Conference heard considerable discussion of the demands the military places upon a Union in its contracts. These include: Stiff pre-employment physicals Cross training of all department personnel in military-related shipboard activities Overall training in military skills, such as helicopter operations Screening of all hires; some vessels may require extensive security clearances The entire crew is required to be permanently assigned to the vessel Longer "at sea" requirements Uniforms may be required The crews would often work with a Naval contingent and/or specially trained technicians To meet these specialized needs, its was decided to adopt a set of procedures for military contracts that will apply to these vessels. Any SIU member working on these vessels would have to observe these procedures. The membership further recommended that the Union's Negotiating Committee assist the contracted companies in the bidding process involved in all requests for proposals (RFP) from the Department of the Navy, the MSC and/or any other federal agency. C. The 180-day employment time will be reduced by any relief time taken. D. Anyone who has not taken a relief job will have priority over someone that has a relief job on his card. E. After six months aboard ship, class "A" men will be paid transportation back to the port of engagement unless the vessel is scheduled to return to the area of his port of engagement within 10 days after arrival. F. If a seaman goes on M & C or S & A it negates the seaman's right to return to his vessel. 2) Shipboard employment will be limited to a period of 120 days continuous time for class "B" men except when the ship's articles require a longer trip. If the vessel is scheduled to return to the area of his original engagement, within 10 days after arrival, he may remain aboard until such time. Transportation back to the port of engagement after completion of the 120 days is to be negotiated. 3) Seamen with both "A" and "B" seniority after the required time, must leave the vessel, subject to the ship's articles. Both "A" or "B" men would qualify for medical and vacation benefits under the new 120-day rule. Transportation would be sought for the class "B" men after com­ pleting the 120 days. Once leaving the vessel after the trip, both could immediately reregister and ship. The Crews Conference felt strongly that such a system must be set up to assure a more equitable distribution of available employment. The Delegates felt that the recommended changes would be a major improvement over the present shipping situation. GRADUATED PAY That the SIU investigate establishing a graduated pay system for new eihployees in the industry. The Conference Delegates felt a study should be undertaken to review establishing a graduated wage scale for those entering our industry in the future. Such a study could develop a system that would reduce costs for our operators, with benefits to their competitiveness, while at the same time ensuring that current SIU members would not be affected. SHIPPING RULES STEWARDS GUIDE The shipping rules governing the former members of the MC & S who merged into the SIU in 1978 should be amended to conform to the A & G Rules. All SIU seamen should be covered by the standard shipping rules of the A & G District. Former MC & S members would be given the same seniority under the A & G shipping rules as they presently have under the rules governing PMA operations and SIU, A & G members could compete for employment aboard PMA vessels with A & G seniority. This change was adopted by the Delegates to standardize SIU shipping rules for all deep sea members. The operation of two sets of deep sea shipping rules is no longer needed. The two systems can be merged with no loss of shipping rights and jdb opportunities for any seaman. All seamen would henceforth be covered by the shipping rules that are a part of the standard SIU Freightship and Tanker Agreements. Several provisions in the Steward Guide should be revised. A special subcommittee of two stewards from each workshop met to review the Steward Department Work Rules and Guide. They adopted several proposals that reflect the reduced manning on modem U.S. ships. The responsibility and authority of the steward was clarified. The Subcommittee felt these changes would improve the harmonious operation of the Steward Department: We, Steward Department Delegates recommend that the following changes be made in the Standard Tanker and Standard Freightship/ Passenger Agreements. Article V, Section 5(a) 1 be amended to read as follows: 1. The Chief Steward, Steward/Cook or Steward/Baker shall assign the duties of each and every member in the Steward Department and shall work with and assist the Chief Cook in the preparation and serving of all meals and maintenance and cleanliness of the galley. All Steward Department personnel, excluding the Chief Steward, Steward/Cook or Steward/Baker shall work.between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. When the Steward/Baker is carried, his spread of hours shall be eight (8) hours between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 2. -The Chief Cook's spread of hours shall be from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The remainder of Article V, Section 5(a) shall continue in full force and effect. It is further recommended that the SIU Steward Department working rules be amended by adding the following to paragraph one: When any of the following rates are carried, their duties shall be as specified below. MAJOR PORTS Delete references to "mtyor ports'* fk>om the shipping rules as contained ^ Your Commitee felt that the changes in shipping patterns in the SIU are such that the naming of certain ports as "major ports" under the shipping rules should not be continued. All ports should be treated the same for shipping purposes. Jobs referred to a port are to be made available to the class "A" and class "B" men in that port. If qualified seamen are not available, the rated jobs are then referred to the nearest port. In addition, headquarters should continue to work on developing a system of regional shipping and manpower centers, subject to the membership's approval. JOB ROTATION The following recommendation was adopted on job rotation. 1) All shipboard employment, excluding permanent ratings, shall be limited to 180 days continuous service for all class "A" men subject to the ship's articles. A. Any time within this 180 days, non-permanent, class "A" men ran request a trip off, providing a relief is available. No transportation will be paid to either the "A" man getting off or to the relief man shipped. B. Relief trip men will not lose their registration cards if they have not already expired. COMMUNICATION That the SIU develop ways to improve communication with the membership, particularly those "at sea." The conference recommended that the Union review ways to improve communications between the Union and the membership at sea. One of the ways suggested was that the President's videotaped monthly membership meeting report be brought to pay-offs and ships in transit so the members will be knowledgeable on all Union matters. (Continued on next page) April 1984/LOG/23 X. �)• . - KS" a,,-..., Crews Conference (Continued from Page 23.) THE LOG That all SIU members support and contribute stories, pictures and other materials to our Union newspaper, the LOG, so that it will continue to be a first rate source of news to our worldwide membership. The Crews Conference Delegates felt that the SIU LOG does a great job of keeping SIU seamen informed of the many activities and accomplishments of our Union. We believe all of our seamen should support the LOG and its staff for the fine work they do. i f e MARITIME DEFENSE LEAGUE That all SIU seamen support the Maritime Defense League (MDL) which is our Union's first line of defense against legal challenges to our union and its operations. The Delegates stressed the continued importance for all SIU seamen to contribute to MDL. These contributions are used for the legal defense of the SIU as we face a hostile administration that is seeking to intimidate and coerce unions through investigation after investigation. The MDL provides the ammunition to fight these legal attacks on your Union. SIU Constitution Amendments All recommendations for changes to the SIU Constitution must be handled under the procedure outlined in the SIU Constitution, Including consideration at membership meetings, esUibiishment of a Constitutional Committee, and a ballot vote on the proposal. Only after this procedure is followed can constitutional changes be put into effect. SIU Wives Take Active Part In Charting Union's Future There was something differ­ ent about this year's Crews Conference. Twenty of the del­ egates brought along their wives for the two-week conference on contract and Constitutional changes. "Along with the fact that you don't want to separate a couple for two weeks when they don't get a chance to see each other ( - !• { y<. •• In many cases a Seafarer's wife is the one who has to deal with submitting claims to the various Plans, keeping up on what's happening ashore to fill in her husband when he returns, and she is also directly affected by whatever changes or im­ provements the SIU may make in its contract. Also the upcoming grass- Conference delegates learn first-hand how the new computerized record scanning system is streamlining the processing of welfare and death benefit claims. Here they watch Armand Polizzi check a member's record to verify a benefit application. Conference delegates got an opportunity to meet and talk with AFLCIO President Lane Kirkland and MID Executive Secretary-Treasurer Jean Ingrao (both center) during a visit to AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington. very much, we decided the wives should come along if they wanted to because they play a special role in the seafaring commu­ nity," SIU President Frank Drozak said. roots campaign (see story page 1) will heavily depend on the involvement of wives and other relatives to take the SIU's mes­ sage about the need for a mer­ chant fleet to the people. During the two weeks, the women attended the morning sessions where the day's topic was discussed. In the afternoon when their husbands were in the workshops, the women had a variety of activities available. They had the chance to visit Washington, D.C. twice. Once they toured the Capitol and had a chance to see Congress in action. 1^- T During their visit to Washington, delegates and their wives had a chance to visit Capitol Hill. Rep. Joseph Gaydos (D-Pa.), a member of the House Labor Subcommittee, explains some of the inner workings of Congress. SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio (center) explains the workings of the records, accounting and SIU Plans departments to Crews Conference delegates who spent a day at their headquarters in Camp Springs. 24/LOG/April 1984 V 'i^ �• - • • •.<?;• Seafarers HARRY LaNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP \ ''""®y ^ Maryland •if • SS Independence & Constitution Crewmembers Upgrade their Skills at SHLSS Sixteen members of the SS Independence and Constitution Crew have come to SHLSS to upgrade their rating, skills and seniority. The crewmembers are trained in their respective areas through classroom and on-the-job training. Crosstraining in other ratings is a part of their program as well as courses in firefighting, lifeboat, first aid and C.P.R. The six week program aids them in polishing their skills , and insures that their passengers will receive the best service offered by any cruise liner, anywhere in the world. This group was the first to come through our school in 1984. ' 'Their performance was ex­ cellent," said Don Nolan, SHLSS Culinary Director. "We- have scheduled several more groups to enter the program and hope they perform as well." •"v'T "I 'jf' ^ : ss;i, 'h 'Service with a smiie' is the motto of the crewmembers April 1984/LOG/25 �"J •: '•• The New Nautical Science Certificate is a Success!! ' ^' ': 'VP" ! '. 1'/ (I. to r.) Charles Boles and Paul Grepo, were the first two graduates from the Nautical Science Certificate Program. Congratulating them are SHLSS Vice President, Frank Mongelli and Director of Curriculum, Faculty/Student Services, Tracy Aumann. Under a contract between the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and Charles County Community College, Lundeberg students now have the opportunity to earn a certificate in Nautical Science. This certificate combines accredited college courses with vocational training and experience. The Nautical Science Program was created at For more Information on the Nautical Science Certificate Program, please complete this form and mail it to the College Programs Office, Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Maryland 20674. NAUTICAL SCIENCE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM NAME urn- (FIRST) (MIDDLE) ADDRESS. (MO. / DAY / YEAR) (STREET) (CITY) DEEP SEA MEMBER • DATE OF BIRTH INLAND WATERS MEMBER • BOOKNUMBER. TELEPHONE. (ZIP CODE) (STATE) (AREA CODE) LAKES MEMBER • SENIORITY. PACIFIC MEMBER • .SOCIAL SECURITY# DATES AVAILABLE FOR COURSES HOW LONG COULD YOU ATTEND COURSES ENDORSEMENT(S)OR LICENSE(S) NOW HELD. HAVE YOU ATTENDED ANY SHLSS UPGRADING COURSES? • YES • NO(IFVES.FILLINBELOW) COURSE(S) TAKEN 1. I'l: •i • f. V; fi . ' PLEASE INDICATE WHICH FOUR OF THE EIGHT GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES YOU PREFER (ONLY ONE MATH AND ONE GEOGRAPHY COURSE MAY BE SELECTED): -PSY 107 APPLIED INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY —MTH 108 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE MATH -BAD 122 PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT —MTH 110 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS -BAD 172 GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS AND LABOR -GRY 105 EARTH, SEA AND MAN -PAT 150 POLLUTION CONTROL IN THE MARINE INDUSTRIES —GRY 106 UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY the request of the SIU and goes along with the SIU's belief that education is the key to growth and strength as individuals and as a union. The courses for the Nautical Science Certificate are all taught on the SHLSS campus. The only cost to the student is the price of the text books and a $5.00' certificate fee. The program can be completed in eleven weeks with many of the students finishing in six weeks. Several of the vocational courses and many academic courses offered at SHLSS are approved for college credit by Charles County Community College and can be applied toward the Nautical Science Certificate. The courses for the program were chosen to meet the needs and interests of seafarers. In order to complete the requirements for the Certificate, a student must first possess a strong maritime vocational background. An eligible student selects and completes four of the eight accredited college courses listed on the form to the left (only one Math and one Geography course maybe selected). These courses can be applied as well toward an Associate in Arts Degree from Charles County Community College. For more information contact the College Programs Officd, Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Maryland 20674. SIGNATURE i DATE SHLSS COURSE GRADUATES 'rt Developmental Studies Program Front row (I. to r.) David Itrich and Larry Lewis. Back row: Prentiss Smith, Ralph Gosnell, Donna Curtis (Instructor), Mary Coyle (Instructor), and Ken Eckel. Pumproom Maintenance and Operation Class Front row (I. to r.) Kenneth Browning, and Thomas Maga. Back row: Calvin Williams (Instructor) Ray Brownlee, Francis Monteiro, and Richard Robertson. Quartermaster Class (I. to r.) J.J. Cooper, James Kash, Pete Woodward, and Abe Easter (Instructor). Diesel Scholarship Class (I. to r.) Doc Richards, Eric Malzkuhn (Instructor) Joshua Lanier, and Jim O'Meara. (Not shown) JImmIe Rosser, and Russell Cognevlch. Towboat Operators Scholarship Program Mark Avara, Kenneth Bayle, Patrick Gross, Richard CrowleyjCharles Holmes, Charles O'Brien, Warren O'Neill, James Ranna, Gary Smith, Michael Waldrop, and Norman Guild. I-;: •: Marine Electrical Maintenance Class Front row (I. to r.) Rene Rosarlo, Danny Jotinson, Mike Langford, Victor De Groot, Joseph Pazos, and Charles Smith. Back row: Spurgeon Simpson Jr., Earl Castagna, George Darney, Alberto Agular, and Jimmy Skubna. 26/LOG/April 1984 �.-rTB t Upgrading Course Schedule , - isaaav Through July 1984 1 Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry i Following are the updated course schedules for May Steward Upgrading Courses through July 1984 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School Course Check-In/ Completion Date Length of Course Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward bi-weekly bi-weekly bi-weekly monthly varies varies varies varies Course Check-In/ Compietion Date Length of Course June 18 May 18 June 22 of Seamanship. For convenience of the membership, the course schedule is separated into five categories: engine department courses; deck department courses; steward department courses; recertiflcation programs; adult education courses. The starting and completion dates for all courses are also listed. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll in the courses of their choice as early as possible. Although every effort will iDe made to help every member, classes will be limited in size—so sign up early. Class schedules may be changed to reflect membership demands. ^ . SlU Representatives in all ports will assist members in preparing applications. The following classes will be held through July 1984 as listed below: Engine Upgrading Courses Course Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations Pumproom Maintenance & Operations Marine Eiectrical Maintenance Marine Eiectronics Welding Tankerman Third Assistant Engineer Check-In Date Completion Date June 17 August 3 May 20 Julys May 6 Julys July 8 May 20 July 8 June 17 June 10 August 17 June 22 August 10 June 28 August 17 Adult Education Courses Developmental Studies (GED) High School Equivalency Program (ESL) English as a Second Language (ABE) Adult Basic Education Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended WANTED W Deck Upgrading Courses Course Lifeboatman Celestial Navigation/ Towboat Operator Celestial Navigation/ Third Mate Quartermaster Third Mate Check-In Date Completion Date June 3 June 24 June 29 July 27 July 15 August 17 June 24 May 6 August 10 July 13 Recertification Programs Course Check-In Date Bosun Recertification August 26 Steward Recertification May 20 October 21 Completion Date October 8 July 2 December 3 Steward Department Upgraders Upgrading means JOB SECURITY. Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Fill out the application in this issue of the Log, or contact Admissions Office Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Schooi of Seamanship Piney Point, iy/iaryiand 20674 April 1984/LOG/27 • • -• 'ji- '' •" -• 'f �ira!'jJ1lj*u.i ."sirS^ Coping With America's Medical Crisit ' Seafarers Plans: A Look at Welfare Benefits '•,i • k f Hi. •' ' • 3.CJJ f^ [j • ' 1; I t- . Since the beginning of the Seafarers Plans in 1950, Seafar­ ers have relied upon the Sea­ farers Welfare, Pension and Va­ cation Plans to provide essential benefits through every stage of a Seafarer's life from the first job call through the retirement years. In-between there is sometimes marriage and the birth of children. As the Union membership has grown, the Seafarers Plans have improved the range of benefits to members. The Plans have extended provisions to hus­ bands and wives and the chil­ dren of Seafarers, truly becom­ ing a family affair. In the last 10 years, the Board of Trustees has added and in­ creased numerous benefits. Medical benefits for eligible em­ ployees now include major med­ ical coverage paying much of the doctor bill for the expected, when a child takes his first spill and for the unexpected, when emergency care is needed. The Welfare Plan Trustees have continually tried to pro­ vide access to quality care and a full package of benefits. They ensure the Plan's funds bring the greatest return in welfare benefits to the greatest number of people. To Union members and oth­ ers, the Plans are the funda­ mental basis for human rights for the entire Seafaring popu­ lation. A Seafarer needs to know what benefits members are en­ titled to and how to apply for benefits. The Plans support the funding of medical care, a death and pension benefit, the Charlie Lo­ gan Scholarship, vacations, in­ come support payments and the counsel and reassurance pro­ vided by the Alcohol Rehabili­ tation Center to participants facing the disease of alcoholism. The Seafarers Plans are in­ tegrated with the services of SIU support staffs and the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman- Definitions Some Words You Need To Understand who are under the age of 19 or who are under the age of 25 and are full-time students enrolled in a program leading to a bac­ calaureate or higher degree at an accredited institution au­ thorized by law to grant such degrees. Participant Anyone who is eli­ gible for (can get) benefits under the rules of the Plan. Signatory Employer An em­ ployer who gives money to the Welfare Plan on behalf of his employees. Covered Employment If you are an eligible participant, you will receive credit for covered em­ ployment when: Employees You or any other worker that is represented by the SIU-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District in collective bargaining. Accrual of Claims When a claim begins. A claim accrues (begins) on the date when you or any other eligible employee, pen­ sioner or dependent first gets treatment, is injured or dies. A claim also accrues when you become eligible for (can get) any other benefit covered by the Plan. Contribution Rate The amount of money that an employer pays to the Plan. How much an em­ ployer pays per day into the Plan decides how much you get in benefits. To find out which rate you are covered by, ask your Union representative or contact the Plan Office. Dependent a) Your spouse, b) Unmarried children of an em­ ployee for whom the employee (and his or her spouse) has been the sole source of support dur­ ing the calendar year immedi­ ately preceding the date upon which any claim for benefits on behalf of the child is made and 28/LOG/April 1984 1. you are working for a signa­ tory employer. 2. you are receiving Sickness and Accident Benefits. 3. you are receiving an SIU Scholarship award. 4. you are attending classes at the Seafarers Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship and you met the eligibility requirements for welfare benefits in the year prior to attendance at the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. 5. you are receiving Mainte­ nance and Cure Benefits (up to a maximum of 39 weeks per disability). ship curriculum. The hiring halls and open telephone lines to headquarters are a help to sea­ men filing for benefits and re­ ceiving benefit claims. The early diagnosis of a dis­ ease or illness means that sea­ men, no matter what port they call home, can take every pre­ caution to protect their health and their sailing papers. The Seafarers Welfare Plan carries provisions for preventive med­ icine and is the mainstay of health care benefits for eligible Seafarers, their dependents and pensioners and their depend­ ents, as weU as income support and death benefits. Health Benefits Annual Examination Throughout the nation, SIU clinics as well as contracted physicians in areas without clin­ ics receive funding from the Seafarers Welfare Plan to pro­ vide free annual examinations to Seafarers and follow-up care. The examination is a thorough "head to toe" physical and gen­ erally includes a medical his­ tory, chest X-ray, an EKG for members 45 and over, lab work and blood pressure evaluation. Seafarer dependents and spouses are also eligible for an annual examination at the clin­ ics or SWP-contracted physi­ cians. For many families the trip to the clinic is standard in the ritual preparation for each school year. Emergency Care The Plan will also pay for all eligible members and depend­ ents to receive emergency care in a hospital setting. Under Plan I, emergency treatment may be covered when received in a doc­ tor's office, upon receipt of a physician's bill acknowledging emergency care. Hospital and Medical Benefits A close cooperative agree­ ment between the SIU and sig­ natory employers guarantees that seamen injured through no fault of their own while fulfilling a work assignment will receive medical assistance on the first day aboard ship. By the 75th day of qualified employment, the Seafarer becomes eligible to receive the many benefits pro­ vided by the Se^arers Welfare Plan. There are two major cate­ gories of care the Plan provides. The Employee Medical Ex­ pense Benefit of the Plan covers reasonable and customary hos­ pital, surgical and medical ex­ penses comparable to those that were previously offered by the USPHS hospitals. And above and beyond the basic Medical Expense Benefit, eligible Sea­ farers under Plan I have a sec­ ond tier of coverage called ma­ jor medical insurance. Major medical insurance will pay 80 percent of the balance remain­ ing after the basic benefit has been exhausted. As long as a Seafarer retains basic eligibility requirements of the Seafarers Plans, his bride as well will be covered by the dependent benefits of the Plans. Photo courtesy of Monte Studio. �r,. Ambulance Service Maternity Benefits Many related services such as patient transportation are considered luxuries in many in­ surance contracts. The Seafar­ ers Welfare Plan differs. Like any other reasonable hospital expense, local ambulance serv­ ice may be awarded under pro­ visions for hospital extras. Under Plan I, female Seafar­ ers or the spouse of an eligible seaman may receive maternity benefits. The Medical Expense Benefit pays for the delivery like any other surgical procedure ac­ cording to the Welfare Plan Sur­ gical Schedule, plus major med­ ical. Room and Board There is no other hospital ex­ pense multiplying as quickly as the cost for room and board. In five years, from 1979, the av­ erage cost for a one-day stay in a hospital has increased by 76 percent. The Medical Expense Benefit will provide payment for semi-private or ward accom­ modations. However, if a Sea­ farer or a Seafarer's dependent prefers a private room, the dif­ ference in cost will be deducted by the Plan. Intensive Care .M, Millions of dollars worth of medical equipment have taken the place of the doctor's black bag in intensive care units. A team of highly paid nurses and doctors monitor patients brought to the unit because they are seriously ill. The Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan offers security most when a member is unable to make decisions and care for himself. All reasonable fees for intensive care for an unlimited number of days will be paid by the Plan. Surgical Benefits Simple surgical procedures often may be performed in a doctor's office, saving time and hospital charges. The Plan will pay all reasonable charges for out-patient surgery for seamen and dependents in a doctor's office or hospital facility. Par­ ticipants who wish to compute the cost of a planned surgery should keep in mind that the Medical Expense Benefit will pay for surgery, according to the surgical schedule, up to a maximum of $600. Major med­ ical picks up 80 percent of the balance. The benefit will be paid only once per illness or injury unless a second surgery is re­ quired. Surgeon Fees The Welfare Plan Surgical Schedule determines the Sur­ gical Expense Benefit allowable for surgeon fees. 'i. Baby Bond A $50 savings bond is pre­ sented in the name of any child bom to an eligible Seafarer or the wife of an eligible Seafarer covered by the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan. The bond is a con­ gratulatory note and also an in­ troduction to the newest member of the Seafaring family of the Seafarers Plans. Doctor Calls Every patient admitted to a hospital will be visited by a physician. The physician usu­ ally will stop by to examine a patient before surgery to make certain the patient is physically and mentally prepared for the operation. In-hospital physician quest. If approved, a portion of the costs may be paid for special equipment or supplies. Many times special' equip­ ment and supplies can be pur­ chased or rented for the member at a much lower price; or a different type or brand can be used for the same purpose at a reduced cost. El^bility Requirements To get most of the benefits in the Welfare Plan, you must have these basic seatime requirements: 1. 125 days of covered employment in the calendar year before the date of your claim. 2. one day of covered employment either in the six months before the date of your claim or during the month that the claim began but before (not on) the day the claim began. examinations are covered by the expense benefit. Dependents will receive $15 for the first day, $10 the second day, and $6 from the third to the 58th day. Under Plan I, major medical comes in to supplement the doctor's bill after the basic benefit is paid. Hospital Extras The basic benefit of the Plan will pay all reasonable hospital bills for extra charges to the 90th day of illness. After that, major medical covers 80 percent of any further charges. The Plan does not compensate for private duty nurses, rental televisions and any other unnecessary pur­ chases. Special Equipment and Supplies The Board of Trustees re­ quests eligible members to sub­ mit the name of the brand, cost and reason why the special equipment is needed. The Trustees will review the re- ^ As eariy as the newborn's entrance Into the world, children of eligible Seafarers may be protected under the umbrella of the Seafarers Welfare Plans. Photo courtesy of Monte Studio. Problems arise when eligible members unknowingly pur­ chase equipment or supplies and are charged phenomenal fees. Or when a member makes the purchase upon doctors' rec­ ommendations when the equip­ ment or supplies are really not going to do the patient any good at all. Optical and Dental Provisions Many health plans do not have a provision for dental or optical benefits. The Seafarers Welfare Plan provides a $40 allowance once every two years for an eye examination or toward the pur­ chase of eye glasses, for eligible members and their families. If your child has a pathologic problem that requires an eye examination more often, send in a doctor's statement. Assistance is also provided to the Seafarer for dental care. Payments are made according to a schedule for many dental procedures. Income Support A Seafarer must have just one goal in mind while undergoing medical treatment. And that is to put every ounce of energy into concentrating on full recov­ ery. The Seafarers Plans can help by alleviating some of the stress associated with an inter­ ruption in earned income. The Plan carries provisions that pro­ vide income support payments during a medical emergency. In-patient Sickness and Accident Seamen admitted to an ap­ proved private hospital in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Canal Zone or Canada may be eligible to re­ ceive this benefit. The Plan will pay $8 a day in income support up to 273 days in any 12 month period. Because disability in­ come is subject to social secu­ rity taxes, the Plan pays the $1.17 F.I.C.A. for you. If the employee is receiving Maintenance and Cure, which has the same objective to help provide medical support, the Sickness and Accident Benefit will not be awarded. Seafarers must submit all necessary forms for S & A benefits no later than 60 days from their release from the hospital. Out-patient Sickness and Accident Beginning from the fifth day of medical disability that lasts eight days or longer, the Plan will pay the same rate as in­ patient S & A with the same restrictions. Seafarers eligible for out-patient support must be sure their claim is received no (Continued on page 30^ April 1984/LOG/29 "_r-'igi ..Bfci il , iS-' V' i �f - r: •.vy.':- • r• Seafarers Plans: A Look at Welfare Benefits (Continued from page 29.) later than 60 days from the first day the Seafarer is treated for the disability. In-hospital Benefits Upon the expiration of S & A benefits or in the event a Seafarer is injured or becomes ill aboard ship and is admitted to a hospital in a foreign coun­ try, he may still be eligible for income support. The benefit, $3 each day, is paid for every day a Seafarer is hospitalized. The claim must be filed within 60 days from the date of discharge. "TV A $1 benefit is intended to make sure seamen who are un­ able to satisfy the standard eli­ gibility requirements are not without a hospital support pay­ ment to cover the cost of inci­ dentals. A seaman needs only one day of employment in the previous 12 months to qualify for this benefit. Claims must be received no later than 60 days from the Seafarers release from the hospital. Long Term Disability Benefits If an eligible seaman is dis­ abled, he will continue to re­ ceive the entire package of wel­ fare benefits for six months after his last day of employment. The long-term disability benefit ex­ tends coverage for the ipitial illness or injury for an additional six months. Seafarers clinics may be just around the comer from where you ship out for duty. If not, a SWP-contracted physician may be within easy reach. Both offer free annual examinations and reasonably priced diagnostic services: Algonac, Mich. Down River Medical Center, 329 Columbia St. Alpena, Mich. Drs. Greenwood and Dettloff, 115 N. First Ave. Baltimore, Md. SWP Medical Department, 1216 E. Baltimore St. Chicago, 111. Sakhawat Hussain, MD, 9206 S. Commercial St. Cleveland, Ohio £>rs. Enrique R. Ique, Ramos and Associations, 129-30 Terminal Tower Arcade Duluth/Superior, Wis. Giesen Clinic 30/LOG/April 1984 Death Benefits Standard Death Benefit An assigned beneficiary may be given up to $5,000 as a death benefit if the Seafearer was not eligible for a pension from the Plan at the time of death. The amount of this benefit will de­ pend upon a Seafarers eligibil­ ity, and whether the beneficiary chosen by the Seafarer is a close relative. Only beneficiaries fall­ ing under the categories listed on page 17 of the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan booklet will receive the full standard death benefit. A funeral expense may be de­ ducted. The plan will not deduct any more than $1,000 or the amount of the Death Benefit, whichever is lower for funeral costs. Graduated Death Benefit As of June 16, 1979, a bene­ ficiary from the fist of relatives on page 17 of the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan booklet can receive a Graduated Death Benefit in ad­ dition to the Standard Death Benefit. The benefit applies if the Seafarer is not eligible for a pension at the time of death. The benefit ranges from $5,000 to $15,000. Accidental Dismemberment Benefits . Any injury, unrelated to an accident in the workplace, will be compensated apart from the Medical Expense and major medical benefits to pay for some of the cost of rehabilitation, ed­ ucation for the handicapped or artificial limbs. A $5,000 benefit will be paid for the loss of two hands, loss of two feet, loss of sight in two eyes. A $2,500 benefit will be paid for the loss of one hand, loss of one foot, loss of sight in one eye. Pension Medical Benefits Throughout a Seafarer's years of employment, contracts ne­ gotiated by the process of col­ lective bargaining between the Seafarers International Union and representatives from SIUcontracted companies may well affect the Seafarer throughout all the years of his retirement. For instance, pensioners to­ day who meet the requirements below will continue to be eligi­ ble for Welfare Plan benefits while retired. • Pensioners who get Disa­ bility Pensions from the Seafar­ ers Pension Plan. • As of Jan. 1, 1979, pen­ sioners who are receiving pen­ sion from the Seafarers Pension Plan and have 125 days of cov­ ered employment in the calen­ dar year before the year they became eligible for and applied for a pension; and have a total of at least 5,475 days of covered employment. Seafarers Welfare Plan Clinics Dr. Mataczynski, 1515 Ogden Ave. East Boston, Mass. Dr. P. Ferrino, MD, East Boston Medical Associates, 79 Meridian St. Frankfort, Mich. Gordon W. Willoughby, MD, 104 5th St. Gloucester, Mass. (Essex) B. Philip Fisher, MD, Essex Medical Office, 4 Martin St. Honolulu, Hawaii David T. Eith, MD, Industrial Medical Clinic, 1523 Kalakaua Ave. Houston, Texas Jack B. Mazow, MD, 1503 Medical Towers Jacksonville, Fla. Inter-Medic Clinic, 3649 Crown Point Ct., Suite B Melvindale, Mich. Melvindale Medical Clinic, 2429 Oakwood St. Mobile, Ala. Arthur A. Amendola, MD, 263 Saint Francis St. New Orleans, La. SWP Medical Department, 630 Jackson Ave. New York, N.Y. (Brooklyn) SWP Medical Department, 675 4 Ave. Norfolk, Va. Norfolk Rudolf Schuster, MD, 327 W. Bute St. Philadelphia, Pa. Samuel Stein, MD, Union Health Center, 35 S. 4th St. Port Arthur, Texas (Nederland) Ronald K, Eger, MD, 1323 S. 27 St.^ Suite 900 Portland, Ore. Marquam Medical Center, 2220 S.W. 1st Ave. Medicare Supplements At age 65, an employee or pensioner becomes eligible for enrollment in the Basic Medi­ care Program and the Supple­ mental Medicare Program. Active employees between the ages of 65 and 69 who have maintained eligibility will want to decide whether Medicare or the Seafarers Welfare Plan will be the primary provider of health care benefits. Pensioners are required to register for the Basic Medicare Program and the Supplemental Medicare Program if covered by the Seafarers Welfare Plan at age 65. The Plan will compen­ sate the pensioner for the amount of premiums for both medicare programs. In filing for medical benefits, the pensioner must submit first to Medicare any medical bills. The Plan will then pay the Hos­ pital Deductible that is not cov­ ered by Medicare and a portion of any extra charges that are not paid by Medicare if covered by the Plan. A more complete description of benefits and the Welfare Plan is published in the pamphlet "Seafarers Welfare Plan." The fifth in a series of LOG articles on medical care may hold special interest for anyone who has ever filed a claim. Next issue: How claims are processed. San Francisco, Calif. Seafarers Medical Center, 40 Lansing St. Santurce, Puerto Rico Maximo Levin, MD, Ashford Medical Center, Ashford Ave. and Washington St. San Pedro, Calif. Dr. William Anderson, Seamens Medical Center, 593 W. 6th St. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Sault Polyclinic, 300-306 Court St. Seattle, Wash. Robert Burdick, MD, Polyclinic, 1200 Harvard Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Business and Industry Health Group (Kosciusko Medical Clinic), 1705 S. 3rd St. Tampa, Fla. Robert Turkel, MD, 502 S. Magnolia Ave. �tTjames and two daughters, pensioner Joan and Gloria. Nicholas HatgimPensioner isios, 58, suc­ Vernon I>ee Hop­ cumbed to can­ kins Sr., 69, Monson. cer in , ®o passed away on Feb. 3. Brother Pennsylvania rederick George^ . . Henrv Dixon, 38, died Hopkins joined f 1 Hospital m Phn j^es Hemy^ p^^on lerson, 68, sue the SIU m the Tih^SIU in the port of port of Norfolk 101"®^ 1965 sailing as a f the SIU in the port of m A « in 1956 sailing as OMED He lasborninMc^e gintisios joined the t^n in 1955 sailing as a SiipTdelegate^dbosmi.1^^^ (uston in 1 QMEIJ- ^ _p„;aent there. Sur- in the port of N J W pnntP^-"^^^ Zi tvas a GoWen sailed '^^^seafarer Hopkins Jersey City. ,4^ creWar. Se irt Commercial). He was Vietnam sident of V^leio. M,. (Transport Comm . ^.e- was a veteran of the U. ^ ation took place t g graduated from t fewa^^s ^o- Guard in World ,orial Oaks Crematory, n Cynthia. south Creekj^N^,, m September 1982. Sea- a resident of ^esap ^ Pensioner John gram m >®P. heean sailing fyrer Hatgim.sios heg^^^ Luther Gibbons Surviving are tw Aurora, Pensioner Jr. and Guion, both or in 1944. He \^%on a Sr., 69, passed Preston Lloyd away recently. Ayers,67,diedon SstnharfAwardJe^t N.C. Wher Gibbons Jan. 11Henry Ja»^n",^bom^in New joined the SIU in icate ^^'J^ j^e'otPhdadelphia, heart Ayers joined the disease at h 1939 in the port casta. A native 01 SlU in the port Orleans on No^i^^j jbe SIU of New Vork h® of New Orleans T'tce n the Har- Brother Nndore 1 Orleans in ^J saUingasachirf- mation took plac^^ in 1952 saUing as in the port of New leighCremaory,Cam^^ an oiler. He was China 1969 saUing^a^ •« Georgia and was a res- S^-^'1l^'[9trGrea^r Surviving are in the Evening Star B. C. S^Imbrosia of Philadelphia. was m the ^ , nville. La. Cemetery ,J>aP jienry VAval ginia, k Surviving are Surviving are WSP a her, Raymond. Brooklyn, ^"son. Seaand Lillie Isadore sr. his "'f^Z'^ther Gibbons, Jr., :;Ser, Marie Carson . -t Daniel Chrzanowsta, farer John Uutn pensioner joined the ^U ^^oranruois Holt, both of ^port of Norfolk. He Emanuel Dewey .evueHospitaUnNe^^^^^^^ Jones, 81, passed Brooklyn. in Virginia an^ surviving is Sept. 22, awayfro«^P^"' of Hopewell, va. o pensioner moniaintheBOT New York in 1978 George Lenard bisS widow, Lucy. Secour Hospital, oi^FD for the Delta Gffl, 79, passed ling asaQMEDfo Baltimore 011 , Robert CB^»«r^^'^'rot^t away on Feb. 24. Feb. 22. Brother diedonMa.rch2 , ne - CS Longlines Bfother G" Henley Jomed toe _S^^^ j,b3 card rable Ship Co.)in Jones j®n®f*f. joined the SIU in fansoceanic . Brooklyn, giectrician for Ihe port of I^ew port of San ,82. He ivas bornm Orleans m 19p^ satting as,» ® ^ mailed in the timore I.Y.andwasa resm • Jacksonville, Sea-Land. He Henley /W| saUingasach^ He was ^^ent of Bal;remation too P ^ry, g^ookVietnam War. S ^^ Fla. and was a r^ ' Z He helped to organize ireenwoc4 C parents, War 11. Bom timore. f"f®™®ry, Baltimore. yn. Surviving areJh.^Pj,j^^^^. steward, ^®^®Zafarer Gill was Force after World wor ^ ?''^^iSdad1n%asanatAttbnm Ce^^^bH widow, GerStatthew and ^ ^ born m Tnn a in Lynnhaven. Va.. s^j^viving are S-dr:on,Eldridge. nfn!«®^. of Fairhope, Ala. Sur- resident of resident ot rm dow Rgsie; a William An­ lo^L^art and a daughter, ter, drew Lang, r, Jenpiferjenimvrx. msionerWH^Con^G^^^ passed away m Ellora. Sinai Hospital, agy.'stag;. S?"i ' •! isrfs- SS.r^Bn»e>. '""'CfnS sailing as he port or r^ . p, hegan Seafarer Conner hng in 1934. J, jina and IS a resident of sSfolk, Va. Peter ^®®^^sStde,^Wash. f®n°®'fT Brother Goodzuk on the'SIU in the port of joined the as a bosun. walked the a brother, Uoyd of Seafarer Goodzu^ picket lino'nff^^f Born in ^oodlawn, N.C. P Y. Harbor >®®^^^,tesident Camden,NX,h j^^t^ttnent of Betha P®®' „ Cemetery, was in Glen surviving are Gloucester, began sail- Glen Burni^ ^^;da- two daughhis widow. Can and "® n^fninNewJersey, inl951.Bot of Monson, was a resid ^idow, Park. ss. Surviving are h eresa;ason,Altonso s.i''-srrs ton, 69, die March in Jersey ^f^,' i„inedtheSlU Baltimore on April 19, 1983. Brother ^tig joined the SIU m •>< »"• m-x: m the port of New 1Q^2 He was born m York and was a Elizabeth, N.J. bit the Inter1974. Seafarer ^ ^ Harbor Carroll resident of Wesley Cem- * hriof'%'^JereceivedaUnion beet- In I9W h Trnvivi^llamtto'sisters B T>aitimore and Personal Satety ^ ship, etery. Sury ingnhonfdfj'^tcw Jersey. A Zfc o^fasUinsi^^^^X- April 1984'LOG/31 "ti �., .':-v?' :\'''' •.A , f "'ii ' !• 'i' i^-i r'. hi TiS . y'! : ••2(1: J-i-' 1^!, (Continued from Page 31) Pensioner Charles Joseph Sweeney, 62, died on Nov. 1, 1983. Brother Sweeney joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1965 sailing as an AB. He was a former member of the SUP and also worked as a wire rope splicer. Seafarer Sweeney was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in St. Louis, Mo., he was a resident of Seattle. Surviving is a sister. Sue Schwab of Kirkwood, Mo. Pensioner George Burton WUliams, 71, passed away in the University of [Texas Hospital, jHouston on Dec. i23,1983. Brother Williams joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook. He was bom in Kentucky and was a resident of Houston. Surviv­ ing are two sisters, Elizabeth L. Ray of Norfolk and Mrs. Donnie J. Grey of Savannah, Ga. Pensioner Chester Bert Wil­ son, 72, died on Jan. 31. Brother Wilson joined the SIU in 1939 in I the port of BalItimore sailing as , la bosun.. He was bora in Cleveland, Ohio and was resident of Baltimore. Surviving is a sister, Helen Rowe of Par­ kersburg, W. Va. Pensioner Spencer Thomas Wilson, 57, died at home in Kentwood, La. after a lengthy illness on Jan. 10. Brother Wil­ son joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Wilson was born in Osyka, Miss. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Surviving are his widow, Barbara; two sons, James of Jacksonville and Rob­ ert; his mother. Ruby Lee; a brother, Lowell; and three nieces, all of Kentwood. Great Lakes Pensioner Thomas James Ar­ gue Sr., 71, passed away from a liver ailment in the Paul Oliver Hospital, Benzi, Mich, on Jan. 21. Brother Argue joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1952 sailing as a car handler on the SS City of Cercem Bay (Ann Arbor Railroad Carferries). He was born in Michigan and was a resident of Frankfort, Mich. Cremation took place in the Graceland Park Cre­ matory, Grand Rapids, Mich. Surviving is his widow, Evelyn. Pensioner Roy Franklm Bauers, 76, succumbed to pneu­ monia in Ontario, Ore. on Feb. 15. Brother Bauers joined the Union in the port of Seattle sailing as a wheelsman on the carferry Chief Wawatan (Ann Arbor, Mich. Railroad Carfer­ ries). He was born in Missouri and was a resident of Carp Lake, Mich. Burial was in the Ever­ green Cemetery, Ontario. Sur­ viving is his widow. Aria of Pensioner John Joseph Winn, 60, died on Feb. 24. Oiitario. Brother Winn Pensioner, Jack Thomas joined the SIU in j the port of New Carter, 65, died on Dec. 22, ! York in 1950 sail- 1983. Brother Carter joined the (ing as a bosun. Union in the port of Elberta, He worked on Mich, in 1953 sailing as a 1st the Sea-Land Shoregang in Port cook aboard the M/V Viking of Elizabeth, N.J. from 1967 to the Ann Arbor (Mich.) Railroad 1977. Seafarer Winn was on the Co. Ferries (Michigan Inter­ picket lines in the 1961 N.Y. state) in 1950. He worked for Harbor beef, the 1962 Robin the company until 1982. Laker Line strike and the 1965 District Carter was a veteran of the U.S. CouncU 37 beef. Winn also Army in World War II. A native worked as a shipbuilder. A na­ of Scottsville, Ky., he was a tive of Hoboken, N.J., he was resident of Frankfort, Mich. a resident of West New York, Surviving are his widow, Vir­ N.J. Surviving is his widow, ginia and two daughters, Valerie and Jean Johnson. Carmella. 32/LOG/April 1984 Pensioner Merlin Walker, 63, Pensioner died on Jan. 9. Brother Walker Martin Kowalski Sr., 70, died on joined the Union in the port of Nov. 1. Brother Detroit in 1961 sailing as an AB. Kowalski joined He was a veteran of the U.S. the Union in the Navy in World War 11. Laker port of Detroit in Walker was bora in Sturgeon 1959. He sailed Bay, Wis. and was a resident as a FOWT for there. Surviving is his widow, the American Steamship Co. Elaine. from 1959 to 1980. He was born Carl George Woodard, 42, was in Michigan and was a resident of St. Ignace, Mich. Surviving reported missing at sea on Jan. are two sons, Martin Jr. of St. 16. Brother Woodard joined the Ignace and John of Detroit; two Union in San Francisco in 1971 daughters, Kathleen Grindstaff sailing in the steward depart­ of Holland, Mich, and Mary ment for Sea-Land from 1978 to McKenzie of Tacoma, Wash, 1984. He also rode the Ann and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Pat Arbor (Mich.) Railroad Ferries in 1968. Laker Woodard was Kowalski of St. Ignace. bora in Kalkaska County, Mich, and was a resident of Traverse Stanley Ches­ City, Mich. Surviving is his ter Ludwicki, 57, mother, Helen A. Campbell of died in St. Mar­ Traverse City. garet Hospital, Hammond, Ind. Pensioner on Oct. 17,1983. |Robert _ John iBrother LudiZumkley, 83, iwicki joined the Ipassed away Union in the port Sfrom pneumonia of Chicago, 111. in 1971 sailing lintheTri-County as a FOWT for the American IHospital, WhrteSteamship Co. Laker Ludwicki Ihall, Wis.onFeb. _ 13. Brother was the father of John Edward Ludwicki, a 1981 SIU Charlie Zumkley joined the Uhiori in Logan $10,000 four-year schol­ 1947 in the port of New York arship winner. The younger sailing as a bosun. He was a Ludwicki was on the Dean's veteran of the U.S. Armed List studying electrical engi­ Forces. Laker Zunikley was born neering at Purdue University's in New Jersey and was a resi­ School of Engineering, Dyer, dent of Galesville, Wis. Cre­ Ind. Bora in Chicago, the de­ mation took place in the Oak ceased was a resident of Dyer. Grove Cemetery Crematory in Burial was in Holy Cross Cem­ La Crosse, Wis. Surviving is a etery, Calumet City, 111. Surviv­ daughter, Marie Becker of ing is the son. Galesville. William Allen Rattery Jr., 64, died of cancer at home in Novi, Mich, on Dec. 5, 1983. Brother Rattery joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1969 sailing as a QMED for Kinsman Marine and the Reiss Steamship Co. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. Laker Rattery was bora in Detroit. Burial was in the Cadillac West Cemetery, Westland, Mich. Surviving is a daughter Gayle H. K. Saari of Hancock, Mich. Pensioner Francis J. Shea died on Feb. 5. Brother Shea joined the Union in the port of Alpena, Mich. He was a resident of Al­ pena. Surviving is his widow, Evelyn. Atlantic Fishermen Pensioner Clinton Flygare died on Feb. 28, 1982. Brother Fly­ gare joined the SlU-merged At­ lantic Fishermens Union in the port of Gloucester, Mass. He was a resident of Gloucester. Surviving is his widow. Bertha. Support SPAD �McVey Wins Maritime Labor Award personals Louis Machicote Directory of Ports Your wife asks that you con­ tact her. Frank Drozak, President Ed Turner, Exec. Vice President Joe DIGIorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Leon Hall, Vice President Angua "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Y/co President George McCartney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS SIU President Frank Drozak congratulates Missouri State Labor Council President Daniel J. "Duke" McVey, recipient of the Maritime Labor Man of the Year Award. Dispatchers Report for Deep March 1-30, 1984 i Gloucester... New York.... Ptiiiadelphia.. Baltitnore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville.. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattie Puerto Rico .. Honbiuiu — Houston Piney Point .. Totals Part Gloucester... New York.... Philadelphia.. Baitimore.... Norfolk Mobile ..... New Orleans . Jacksonville.. San Francisco Wilmington .. Puerto Rico Honolulu .. Houston... PIneyFPoint Totals. Port Gloucaster... New York.... Philadelphia.. Baltimore.... Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville.. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico.. Honolulu .... Houston....; Piney Point .. Tiials. Gloucestsr... New York.... Philadelphia.. BaMffloro.... Norfolk MODHV NewOtfeans . Jacksonville.. San Francisco Wiimlnirton .. Seattle Puerto Rico.. Honolulu .... Houston Piney Point .. Totals 'TOTAL REGISTERED Ml Groups Class A Class B Class C 22 20 44 34 35 27 21 10 0 44 0 338 0 25 11 5 13 5 8 13 12 18 12 3 13 18 0 154 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 6 0 47 1 8 13 10 43 21 30 14 18 10 4 28 0 247 3 12 4 3 7 3 14 3 14 9 15 2 12 12 0 113 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 4 0 0 8 2 62 9 a 1 25 3 2 11 10 24 13 19 5 8 4 4 20 0 141 1 14 5 0 2 1 2 4 27 3 8 2 18 1 0 81 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 24 0 0 27 0 34 0 4 8 7 19 7 15 11 10 7 3 15 0 14B 2 68 0 17 20 10 36 21 67 33 28 20 76 26 19 444 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 1 8 0 0 1 107 2 0 124 TOTAL SHIPPEO Trip All Groups Rallaa Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 0 0 18 43 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 9 18 0 0 3 13 3 0 2 33 0 0 19 41 1 0 0 18 0 0 4 23 2 0 5 31 0 0 11 12 0 12 ' 6 2 0 0 1 28 0 0 4 0 7 6 92 262 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 33 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 11 1 0 3 21 0 0 9 22 0 0 3 5 0 0 3 12 3 0 8 21 1 0 8 11 0 9 19 3 0 0 5 14 0 0 0 0 5 9 67 165 8TEWMID DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 21 0 0 5 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 8 0 0 2 8 2 0 4 14 0 0 7 22 4 0 14 12 0 0 11 10 0 0 15 14 0 0 1 .4 0 132 104 3 0 0 2 7 0 0 14 0 9 132 195 127 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 147 354 554 165 797 874 Totals Ml Departments "Total Registered" means the number of men who actuaily registered for shipping at the last nwnth^ ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 18 "REGISTERED ON BEACH Ml Groups Clan A Clan B Clan C 5 148 18 20 33 34 113 81 83 59 81 12 2 103 0 732 7 57 20 12 30 11 25 26 30 40 46 7 22 42 0 375 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 4 3 2 2 0 1 1 0 17 1 118 17 19 25 12 88 34 48 32 45 12 2 87 0 516 4 28 8 5 17 8 21 15 25 23 29 8 18 22 0 227 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 1 2 0 10 0 0 19 2 61 7 7 17 15 47 15 35 12 29 5 4 53 0 309 3 35 10 0 5 1 8 8 50 10 18 3 21 5 0 175 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 1 0 49 1 0 56 0 47 10 11 10 8 46 14 24 15 16 7 6 30 0 244 10 210 39 33 64 18 88 57 123 83 71 30 79 83 1 989 0 12 0 0 0 0 4 2 23 4 6 3 131 3 0 188 1,801 1,761 280 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48O01 (313)794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216)621-5450 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218)722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617)283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Aiakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 Toll Free: 7-800-325-2532 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (212)499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 8. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT. Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juhcos St Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 «hinninn in the month of March was up from the month of February. A total of 1,055 jobs and 18 trip relitirSSS silliSSlTn o"iru™nt.Scted deep sea vessels. Of the 1.055 |obs shlp^.^ •isout 52 MrcJn^ere taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by B and C SSJL sK SrSr." 0? April 1.1982. .tofl Of 532 rlWIob. I»v. b«n .hipped. April 1984/LOG/33 �Deep Sea Arthur M. Alsobrooks, 62, joined the SlU in the port of Houston in 1955 sailing as a GSU. Brother Alsobrooks also sailed during the Vietnam War. He received a Union Per­ sonal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Bienville. Seafarer Alsobrooks is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Texas, he is a resident of Houston. m ;% ; t-' 'i A «.! * h: 1.1 Necolan "Nick" Bathia,58, joined the SlU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician and QMEQ. Brother Bathia also worked as a sheet metal worker. He was born in Dorothy, W.Va. and is a resident of Whitesville, W.Va. Oscar Robert Bird, 65, joined the SlU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a QMED. Brother Bird was born in Argentina, and is a resident of Metairie, La. Ernest William Cox, 62, joined the SlU in the port of New Orleans in 1950 sailing as a cook. Brother Cox is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Pass Christian, Miss, and is a resident of Lake Charles, La. Juan G. Cruz, 61, joined the SlU in 1949 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a QMED. Brothers Cruz sailed 35 years. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of New Orleans. Ming Fa Sung, 69, joined the SlU in the port of San Francisco in 1972 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Fa Sung was born in China and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of San Francisco. Thomas Fields, 71, joined the SlU in 1939 in the port of Savannah sailing as a chief cook. Brother Fields was born in Savannah and is a resident of New Orleans. frif ii. •! *, 4 Charles Marsh Carlson, 63, joined the SlU in 1945 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief cook. Brother Carl­ son is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was born in Mobile and is a resident of Wilming­ ton, Calif. Abraham Carmoega, 58, joined the SlU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Car­ moega also worked as an auto mechanic. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of New York City. Ml: 'ak fW Jorge Andres Castillo, 65, joined the SlU in the port of New Orleans in 1962 sailing as an AB and waiter for the Delta Line. Brother Castillo was graduated from the Union's Chief Steward Recertification Program. He is a memtDer of the American Guild of Variety Artists Union. Born in Panama, he is a resident of New Orleans. 34/LOG/April 1984 John Bunyon Gardner Jr., 61, joined the SlU in the port of Norfolk in 1955 sailing as a watchman and AB for Waterman. Brother Gardner began sailing in 1948. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Gard­ ner was born in Murray, Ky. and is a resident of St. Pe­ tersburg, Fla. Juan Alberto Goglas, 61, joined the SlU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a wiper. Brother Goglas was born in Ponce, P.R. and is a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Melvin Edward Jones, 59, joined the SlU in 1949 in the port of Norfolk sailing in the steward department. Brother Jones was born in Maryland and is a resident of Ports­ mouth, Va. Moral Walter Jorgensen, 62, joined the SlU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sail­ ing as a FOWT. Brother Jor­ gensen walked the picket lines in both the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1965 District Council 37 beef. He was born in Minneapolis, Minn, and is a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Leyal Everest Joseph, 65, joined the SlU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a ship's delegate and recertified bosun. Brother Joseph also sailed during the Vietnam War in 1968 and the India-Paki­ stan War in 1971. He was graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1974. Seafarer Joseph was a former member of the NMU from 1941 to 1950. Joseph was born in New York City and is a resident of Rome, Pa. George Irvin Lawrence, 65, joined the SlU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. Brother Lawrence was born in Alabama and is a resident of Mobile. Darlo PImentel Martinez, 65, joined the SlU in the port of Houston in 1955 sailing as a recertified chief steward. Brother Martinez was gradu­ ated from the Union's Recer­ tified Chief Stewards Program in March 1982. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Martinez was born in Vera Cruz, Mexico and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Martinez is a resident of Houston. Ellas Mendoza, 73, joined the SlU in the port of Houston in 1967. He sailed as a FOWT, last on the SS BradfordIsland {\0M). Brother Mendoza was born in Mexico and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He is a resident Lee Joseph Harvey, 59, of Galveston. joined the SlU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a James Robert Messec Sr., cook and recertified bosun. 62, joined the SlU in the port Brother Harvey was gradu­ of Baltimore in 1955 sailing ated from the Union's Recer­ as^ FOWT. Brother Messec tified Bosuns Program in Jan­ sailed 39 years. He Is a vet­ uary 1975. He is a veteran of eran of the U.S. Army In World the U.S. Army in World War War II. Seafarer Messec will II. Seafarer Harvey was born now fish and hunt in his re­ in Arkansas and is a resident tirement. Born in Baltimore, of Picayune, Miss. he Is a resident there. �John Novak, 68, joined the SlU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Novak was born in New York City and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Isadoro D. Salvador, .75, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1956. Brother Salvador was born in the Phil­ ippine Islands and is a resi­ dent of Laoag City, P.i. Antonio Louis Santiago, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as an AB on the Puerto Rico Marine Shoregang from 1972 to 1973. Brother Santiago hit the bricks in both the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef and the 1962 Robin Line strike. He is a graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1961 and the Metro Maritime Trade H.S. in New York Seafarer Santiago also worked as a taxi driver and for Nedick's and the Commodore Raymond Earl Reid, 55, Hotel, in New York City. Born in Aquadilla, joined the SlU in 1947 in the P.R., he is a resident of Vega Baja, P.R. port of New York sailing as a Vincent Lee Sherwood, 56, bosun. Brother Reid was born joined the SIU in the port of in Wisconsin and is a resident Norfolk in 1959 sailing as a of Gretna, La. FOWT. Brother Sherwood was born in Norfolk and is a resi­ dent of Chesapeake, Va. Joseph Norman Rioux, 58, joined the SlU in 1945 in the Edward A. Sommers, 65, port of Boston sailing as a joined the SIU in the port of cook and ship's delegate. Baltimore in 1959 saiing as a Brother Rioux attended the cook for Sea-Land. Brother Piney Point Crew Conference Sommers was born in Indiana No. 12 in 1970. He was born Harbor, Ind. and is a resident in Nashua, N.H. and is a res­ of Baltimore. ident of Seattle. Donald Eugene Pool, 57, joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother Pool was graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in March 1977. He was born in Illinois and is a resident of Lisle, III. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chaimum, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU Jack J. WInley Jr., 55, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Winley was born in Pontiac, Mich, and is a resident of Silver Spring, Nev. Great Lakes Ronald Clyde Ruell, 62, joined the Union in 1949 in the port of Detroit sailing as an AB. Brother Ruell was born in Rogers City, Mich, and is a resident of Alpena, Mich. iiiiiHimiiiiiiiiiiiifliiiuiiiiuiiiiiiM^^^^ patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to , carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he ' should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing. but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may, be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and retund. if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. if at any dme a membo- feds But any of tiie above li^ts have been violated, or that he has bcm denied his constitutkmal right of access to Union rcoords or infomution, he should immediately noBiy SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certffled mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Wsy and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. April 1984/LOG/35 L': ?,: •' KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected . should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. Carl Theodore Treitler Sr., 59, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sail­ ing as a chief cook for the Delta Line. Brother Treitler is a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He was born in New Orleans and is a res­ ident of Arabi, La. s. �+1' ... Digest off Ships Meetings LNG ARIES (Energy Transporta­ tion Co.), February 26—Chairman R. Schwarz; Secretary F. Motus; Educa­ tional Director J. Fedesovich; Deck Delegate M. Kadderly; Engine Dele­ gate W. Kimbrough; Steward Delegate W. Christmas. Some disputed OT was reported in the engine department. A discussion was held on the drug-test­ ing kits and machine aboard the ves­ sel. Crewmembers were informed that four members from the crew and one officer will be tested each trip for drugs. The bosun suggested that all members read George Orwell's "1984." He said it looks like OnveH's predictions are all coming true. Apart from needing meet­ ing and crew list forms, all is well aboard the LNG Aries. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. i ir r/'\ fi BEAVER STATE (Apex Marine),. February 11—Chairman G. Mattiolli; Secretary F. Costango; Educational Director J. Lyons; Deck Delegate D. Marcusi'Engine Delegate W. W. Chancey; Steward Delegate Isaiah Gray. No disputed OT. There is $30 in the ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly so far. The secretary re­ minded crewmembers to make sure that their customs declarations are accurate in all ports of call, especially for tobacco and spirits in the United Kingdom. Rooms are not soundproof, therefore all hands were asked to please hold down the talking in passageways so that off-watch people can sleep. Also, when movies are being played in the crew lounge, the messroom should be used for any conversations or bull sessions. Members were asked to notify the engine department if ex­ cess leakage occurs in their quarters. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department. Next ports; Sollumvoe and Europort. were held on the permanent jobs issue. A motion was made and seconded to keep rotary shipping and to bring va­ cation benefits back to 90 days. The bosun informed the crew that payoff would take place in New York. He also announced a 1.3 percent cost of living (COLA) raise and mentioned that Union dues would be going up slightly. The steward talked about the upgrading opportunities available at Piney Point and noted he has applications for any interested member. He also urged crewmembers to get out and vote in the upcoming elections—to elect can­ didates favorable to the maritime in­ dustry. Fans were requested for the ship and the dryer needs to be fixed. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: New York. ' Delegate Stephen R. Harrington; Steward Delegate Dana A. Paradise. No disputed OT was reported. There were, however several problems in the deck and steward departments. It ap­ pears that 2nd and 3rd mates and cadets have been working on deckpainting valves and drilling holes. The captain was told by the patrolman in Jacksonville that they would not be allowed to work unless there was un­ limited overtime for the crew. Also, there has been no coffee time for regular men on watches. The steward department feels it badly needs one more person to help out. A letter was received concerning pollution control and prevention. It was read and posted. There was also a discussion on port payoff NAD/or back-dating of articles. It was requested that the captain see the patrolman on arrival. GROTON (Apex Marine), February 26—Chairman Christos Florous; Sec­ retary Marvin Deloatch; Educational ships's fund for a video machine. Lewis Seymour was the winner of the arrival pool, and he donated $25 of his win­ nings to the fund. One man, AB Ruben Salazar, was hurt while workirtgaboard ship and had to be taken off. The bosun reminded crewmembers to read the LOG for news of what's happening in the Union, and the educational di­ rector stressed the importance of up­ grading at Piney Point. One member asked a question pertaining to per­ manent jobs. He asked whether mem­ bers could find out the time needed .aboard ship to qualify for a permanent job or if it only came into effect following the contract. Several reminders were made with regard to the washing ma­ chine. First, clothes are being left in the machine for hours. When doing a wash, stand by and remove the gar­ ments so someone else can then use it. Also, do not wash oily shoes and greasy clothes. C. Beaton and his father wish to thank the crew of the Ogden Charger for the flowers and expressions of sympathy on the death of his sister. Next port: New Jersey. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Transport Corp.), February 19—Chair­ man Manrin McDuffie; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Director R. H. Breeden; Deck Delegate Ronald 8. Davis; Engine Delegate R. Romo; Steward Delegate H. Bryan. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $46 in the ship's fund. The bosun an­ nounced that payoff will take place on arrival in Texas City, Texas. He also advised all members to read the LOG to keep up on the latest events within the Union and the maritime industry. The educational director said that there are plenty of movies aboard ship due to the arrival pools every trip. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Panama. Director S. Peiikis; Deck Delegate Mi­ chael Hammock; Steward Delegate Ronald Dawsey. No disputed OT. Everything is running very smoothly, reported the bosun, and there will be a payoff in Stapleton, N.Y. on Feb. 28, A discussion was held on the permar nent jobs issue for all members. Many questions were raised, and it was sug­ gested that they wait for the boarding patrolman to answer all questions. Marvin Deloatch, the secretary, stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD in order to help the Union fight for a stronger merchant marine. The edu­ cational director suggested that crew­ members practice safety at all times. The steward gave the crew a vote of thanks for helping to keep the ship clean. The crew, in turn, gave the steward and the chief cook a vote of thanks for being a good feeder. Next port: Stapleton, N.Y. OVERSEAS NEW YORK (Mari­ time Overseas), February 19—Chair­ man C. C. Smith; Secretary T. J.Smith; Educational Director E. Self; Deck Del­ egate L. L. Kunc; Engine Delegate P. J. Andrepont; Steward Delegate Teddy Aldridge. Some disputed OT was re­ ported in all three departments—hav­ ing to do with port time on Lincoln's birthday. The minutes of the last meet­ ing were posted on the bulletin board. Payoff, according to the bosun, will take place on arrival in Baton Rouge on Feb. 27. The educational director stressed that crewmembers take ad­ vantage of the training facilities at Pi­ ney Point. A suggestion was made to supply better—and more—movies alx>ard ship. It was also noted that the mail sen/ice has been very poor and that there are roach problems. The steward thanked the deck department for painting the dry store rooms and the engine department for fixing some needed repairs in the galley. The stew­ ard, in turn, was thanked for providing good food. Next port: Baton Rouge, La. OODEN CHARGER (Ogden Ma­ rine), January 15—Chairman Franz Schwarz; Secretary Simon Gutierez; Educational Director James Babson; Deck Delegate Edward L. Collins; En­ gine Delegate Lewis A. Seymour; Steward Delegate J.C. Mahaffey. No disputed OT. There is $325 in the ROVER (Ocean Carriers), Febru­ ary 12—Chairman S. E. Jansson; Sec­ retary E. Harris; Educational Director D. Sanders; Deck Delegate Sidney Wallace; Engine Delegate Gennaro Esposito; Steward Delegate Frederick Biegel. Some disputed OT was re­ ported in the deck department. There Here's a happy group aboard the LNG Aries. They are, from the left: Steward Felizardo T. Motus; GSU David 0. Reilly; Chief Cook Kim R. DeWitt; GSU Rose McFarlane and GSU Bart S. Beyer. LNG CAPRICORN (Energy Transportation Co.), March 4—Chair­ man Malcolm Woods, Secrfetary C. Shirah; Educational Director J. Busby. There was no disputed OT in any of the three departments. Communica­ tions were received from ETC regard­ ing the cutting of OS and wiper duties. The bosun will contact headquarters for clarification of this, since previously they were told they would get two full hours in and around crew quarters. Also from ETC came information about the new drug check being performed aboard that company's vessels. The secretary reports that everything is .running pretty smoothly and that the pool party went off fairly successfully, it was suggested that all members mail in to headquarters the questionnaires they received pertaining to the upcom­ ing contract negotiations. And in order to help effect changes in our govern­ ment's attitudes toward the maritime industry, the importance of donating to SPAD was stressed. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship Lines), January 23—Chairman Jack Olsen; Secretary J. Osbey; Educa­ tional Director P. Painter; Deck Dele­ gate William Denney; Engine Delegate Lionel Jackson; Steward Delegate Paul Burke. There was a lot of disputed OT in the steward department as well as a beef about work not related to routine duty. A letter was sent to "Red" Camp­ bell concerning this matter. There is $34.40 in the ship's fund. The bosun reported the loss of one crewmember. Brother Gilbert Essberg, who died on Jan. 10 in the port of Santos, Brazil. All members moum his death. And one man, a wiper aboard the ship, missed the vessel on the New Orleans to Houston run. Several suggestions were brought up. One was to see the port steward about getting fresh cook­ ies and cereal when storing the ship. The other was to see the ship chandler about getting fresh cigarettes. Next port: New Orleans, La. CHARLESTON (Apex Marine), January 29—Chairman Allan Rogers; Secretary Robert S. Hess. Some dis­ puted OT was reported in the deck and engine departments. Discussions FALCON CHAMPION (Titan Navigation), February 6—Chairman John Chermesino; Secretary Paul Cox; Educational Director Earl Macon; Deck Delegate Richard Bradford; Engine 36/LOG/April 1984 mm m �I-:.::.. Digest of Ships Nestings ping industry. Everyone should be aware of that. Next port: Seattle, Wash. is $21 in the ship's fund. The bosun announced that the Rover is expected to discharge in Long Island. The ship should be tied up by 8:00 a.m., and payoff will take place the following morning (Wednesday) when relief ar­ rives. Everyone will be paid through Wednesday. The next trip will be to Aruba. All members should turn in their books to the patrolman to be checked. Anyone getting off in Long Island should turn in their linen and room keys and leave their room clean for the next person. The educational director re­ minded all hands to be safety con­ scious—aware of any hazards that may exist aboard ship. Several sug­ gestions were made. One was that all SlU ships carry BID welders instead of having to use shoreside welders. This is especially important when work has to be done while the ship is at sea. Another suggestion was to get a new laser movie machine for the crew. As it stands now, crew +iave to go to the officers lounge to put on a disc in order for movies to be played through the crevy TV—and this is only when the officers are not using their ma­ chine. it was also suggested that the patrolman-clarify article 3, section 8 of the contract for the deck department and that the membership take a vote on whether they want permanent jobs or not. Next port: Long Island. SEA-LAND ADVENTURER (SeaLand Service), February 26—Chair­ man J. Justus: Secretary C. Diaz. No beefs or disputed OT in the deck and engine departments. From the steward delegate comes word that the captain is cutting down on overtime. There will be no more OT for the weekly cleaning of ice boxes, and only 2 hours a month for cleaning the galiey boxes. He also cut out one hour (from 4 to 3) for defrosting and cleaning the boxes at the end of the trip. There was also some disputed time with regard to delayed sailing from a member of the steward department. The bosun re­ minded all hands that they are all needed on fire and boat drills. He also expressed the need for more heat in the rooms and that the 2nd deck pas­ sageway deck tiles be fixes. The sec­ retary reported that the safety meet­ ings are not being taken seriously and that suggestions are made, but nothing is ever done. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department. The ship is clean and looking much better all around—keep it that way! SEA-LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), February 12—Chair­ man L. C. Cope; Secretary J. Doyle. No disputed OT was reported. There is $116 in the ship's movie fund. COLA raise rates were received and posted. The bosun noted that there are many different rules and regulations for dif­ ferent countries. These have also been posted oh the bulletin board. Crewmembers should read them and fa­ miliarize themselves with them. The steward brought up the fact that some hands are saying that he has a master key for all rooms. This fact was denied by the steward. He said he only has a master key for steward department rooms. The captain attended the meet­ ing and clarified his orders to the effect that anyone who keeps his room locked will have to keep the room cleaned by himself. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Service), February 5— Chairman W. Mortier; Secretary Roy Thomas; Deck Delegate Eugene R. Cenato; Engine Delegate Rafael Ma­ tes; Steward Delegate Peter A. Siems. No disputed OT. There is $205 in the ship's fund. Everything is running smoothly, announced the bosun, with no beefs reported by the department delegates. He gave a talk on the im­ portance of contributing to SPAD. The Union and the membership need your donations now more than ever, so if you want to have porkchops with your red beans, "get in there at payoff and donate to your Union." One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Eiizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (SeaLand Service), March 4—Chairman V. Poulsen; Secretary C. M. Modellas; Educational Director 8. Reamey; Deck Delegate Donald D. Howard; Engine Delegate Patrick J. Donovan. No dis­ puted OT was reported in any of the three departments. Following a read­ ing of the previous minutes, a discus­ sion was held about the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans. Some members voiced their strong opinions as to what will happen to the plans in the future since shipping is slowing down. It was agreed that something has got to be done—and soon. The secretary reminded memtjers of the upcoming presidential election. Since Reagan took office, this administration has done nothing to improve the ship­ SEA-LAND PACER (Sea-Land Service), February 19—Chairman Manuel Silva; Secretary D. G. Chafin; Educational Director George A. Roy; Deck Delegate John M. Cataldo; En­ gine Delegate Cliff Akers; Steward Del­ egate J. E. Mortinger. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck depart­ ment due to a delayed sailing. There is $20.60 in the popcorn fund. The chairman thanked the crew for their cooperation this voyage and for help­ ing everything to run smoothly. All communications were posted. No def­ inite word is yet available on next port or payoff. In the meantime, the chair­ man reminded members to keep their feet off the furniture and bulkheads in the crew lounge. A request was made for more—and better—movies. And a question was asked as to whether the COLA raise is retroactive and whether it will be paid by mail or at payoff. Another question was asked as to how the proposed permanent jobs will af­ fect unemployment compensation and whether there will be a medical relief clause. The answers to these ques­ tions will come out at the conclusion of the crews conference. The captain commended the chief steward and his department for their cleanliness and good order of reefers and stores. And thanks was given to the cook/baker for the pizza pie—which he made out­ side of his working hours. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. ULTRA SEA (Apex Marine), Feb­ ruary 26—Chairman W. Robinson; Secretary E. Hagger; Educational Di­ rector R. Kirton. No disputed OT, al­ though there was a beef in the deck department about working in the cargo area. This wiil be taken up with the patrolman at payoff. At the present time it is not known where the ship is heading. Payoff is scheduled for Feb. 29 in either Houston or New Orleans. The captain assured the bosun that as soon as he got any more information, he would let him know. The educa­ tional director talked about the oppor­ tunities for upgrading at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship in Piney Point, Md. A vote of thanks was given to the steward de­ partment for the best of food and a very clean department. Next port: Houston, Texas or New Orleans, La. WORTH (Apex Marine), February 6—Chairman James R. Colson; Deck Delegate Felix A. Santiago. There was some disputed OT reported in the engine department. The chairman said that for four years now, it has been reported to the chief engineer and the master that the ice box in the crew mess doesn't work and also that there is no way to get hot water for tea or cocoa. Nothing has been done. Crewmembers were asked to stay ogt of the officer's mess, and officers, in turn, were asked to stay out of the crew's mess. Other than that, everything seems to be running well. Official ships minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels. AOONIS AMGO VOYAGER AMERICAN EAGLE BUTTON GWINNEH COVE SAILOR COVE TRADER DELTA NORTE DELTA SUO GOLDEN ENDEAVOR INGER INGLEO OGOEN HUDSON OVERSEAS WASHINGTON PANAMA PRIDE OF TEXAS SEA-LAND CONSUMER SEA-LAND ECONOMY SEA-LAND PATRIOT SEA-LAND PIONEER SEA-IANO VENTURE SEA-LAND VOYAGER WALTER RICE Monthly Membership Meetings Port New York........... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan St. Louis Honolulu Duluth Gloucester Jersey City Date • Monday, May 7 . .Tuesday, May 8 - . .Wednesday, May 9 Thursday, May 10 Thursday, May 10 Friday, May 11 .Monday, May 14 Tuesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 16 Thursday, May 17 Monday, May 21 Friday, May 25 Friday, May 11 Thursday, May 10 Friday, May 18 Thursday, May 10 Wednesday, May 16 Tuesday, May 22 • .Wednesday, May 23 Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. . 2:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. April 1984/LOG/37 �rawf . •- , '1 liOO Hakes Gtood Beading . .• • m Iietters To The Editor rf> ; ^ "V i' Having left the sea in 1948,1 have epjcyed every Issue of the LOG. It helps me keep up with the workings of the Union and my old seafaring buddies. Was glad to read that Alaskan oil will remain In this country. Good work on the Union's efforts.... Looking forward to fbrther editions of the LOG. 1 would hope that the new survival suits are easier to handle than the rubber zoot suits we had during the war. Many a sailor hung upside down In the water because he forgot to squeeze the air out before jumping In the water. •^' )•— rif'' :e ^Encouraging News . . •' Nil AJ il fi My 8-hour watch ahoard the M.V. American Eagle has gone a long way toward making this active duty for training one of my most memorable after 36 years of active and Inactive duty. As I reported onboard to relieve the MSG Cargo Eiepresentatlve, I was Introduced to the ship's master, Capt. J. Hanaghan, and given a tour of the cargo and office spaces. Physically, the American Eagle is the most shipshape vessel I have encoimtered In all my years, and considering the fact that including the master there are a mere 21 persons aboard, this to me was nothing short of phenomenal. During my watch, I had occasion to speaJt with several crewmembers from the master down to and including members of the steward department. All questions were courteously and thoroughly answered. Crewmembers always appeared to be willing to help me either ofQclally or unofficially With all crewmembers being civilians, I had expected a somewhat cavalier attitude toward our "war games." However, this was definitely not the case. The crew of the American Eagle had a very positive "can do" attitude, and It was made very clear to me both orally and by their actions. Their feeling Is we work for MSG and we will do the job. At the risk of being redimdant, I must repeat that this time aboard the American Eagle was a highlight in my naval career. If it becomes necessary for me to ever go to sea again, it would do wonders for my morale to serve aboard such a vessel. Tours tmly. Ken Hurley Saugus, Mass. 'SHI.SS Training Pays Off ' 1 was working on a fishing tug in Lake Superior on the 1st of March. That evening we were anchored on the north end of Devil's Island, just eating and playing some cards. The Ice came In real fast. Our ship was thrown onto the hard Ice, and we were stranded at a 35° list for two days. The Coast Guard came, and on the 3rd of March the ship was freed. 1 was lAken off the ship by hehcopter and taken to Ironwood, Mich, because by finger was cut and sore. The ship was pushed in at the hull and had two damaged ribs. 1 am glad to be alive ... 1 had taken the lifeboat course at the Seafarers [Harry Lundeberg] School [of Seamanship]. It helped me to think of what we needed to do to survive. There were three of us onboard—Cecil Peterson, Lawrence Soulier and myself. Thanks for the training. Sincerely, David J. Cuxran C-16S4 Basrtield, Wis. Creiv Helps indigent Seamen Sincerely yours, H.D. Orazier, USUH-R Sterling Heights, Mich. 'Retiree Stays in Toncli. . fl' t- . ;,• I'l Jf. Keep the LOG coming! I have been retired 11 years and enjqy reading about old shipmates of the past years as well as all the yoimg men coming into the Union. I survived the sinking of the SS Sam Houston on June 28, 1942, and have many memories of World War 11. Best of luck to all my old Brothers! David Knight Naples, Fla. 'tf SlU West Coast Vice President George McCartney (I.) presents a check In the amount of $472.25 to Rev. John P. Heaney (center), director of the Apostleship of the Sea. The money was donated by the crew of the SS Santa Mercedes. At right Is Gentry Moore, San Francisco patrolman. NO ONB U/^£S TO WORK WITH A dUNK/B a VOU'Rf A PROFBSSIOm. SBAMAN RULB NARCOTICS OUT/ ,\yf I 'jf' Ir: 38/LOG/April 1984 �I- i--.-:' •- [I The Plans ^ File Claims Right the First Time For the past four months the Seafarers LOG has taken a thor­ ough look at the nation's crisis in medical care and costs, and how it affects both the SIU and the country. Nobody disagrees that medi­ cal care costs too much money. Without some kind of insurance or health and welfare plan, the average working man and woman cannot afford what should be a basic human right. Starting this month (see story page 28), there is a detailed look at what the Seafarers Welfare Plan provides for its thousands of members. For a plan that began only 33 years ago with very few benefits, the Seafarers Welfare Plan has grown into a model of coverage which pro­ vides protection of the best kind. While the growth of the Plans show that the SIU and Plans' trustees take their responsibili­ ties seriously, Seafarers must do the same. Nobody likes to fill out forms, but they must be filled out prop­ erly or your claim can be de­ layed. If you don't know what you need or where to find the proper forms, talk to the SIU field representative in your home port. He will explain the process and show you how to do it. Next month the LOG will show you how to file a claim, what documents you need, and why claims are delayed or denied. In the meantime, check for your­ self. It means quicker benefits for you and for everybody. Crews Conference A Framework For the Future When SIU members arrived at the Crews Conference at Piney Point on March 25, they carried more with them than their lug­ gage. They carried different opinions and ideas of what the SIU needs in the future. They carried with them the special problems of their particular home ports, and they carried with them responsibility to hammer out a path for the next deep sea con­ tract. And, most importantly, they carried with them their ex­ perience and their concern for the future of their Union. They did a remarkable job. As in any organization, everyone knows the problems, and Seafarers spend hours and days telling stories of how things used to be, of problems getting jobs, of problems on the ships, of problems with the Plans and even of problems in the Union. But problems are a lot easier to find than solutions. The 69 delegates who spent two weeks at Piney Point may 1984 SIU Crews Conference and Recommendations to the Membership A videotape on the 1984 SIU Crews Conference will be shown in all ports Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until further notice to give our membership an opportunity to see and hear the discussions. Videotapes of the conference will also be brought aboard ships at payoff, and on visits of ships in transit. The videotapes will show: • Opening remarks on the purpose and goals of the con­ ference. Frank Drozak. • Membership dues; working dues; maintenance of mem­ bership services. Joe DiGiorgio. _ • SIU Pension and Welfare programs. Leo Bonser, MU Plans administrator; Carolyn Gentile, special counsel. • SIU Shipping Rules, Contract, and Constitution. Angus "Rec/" CampM/, vice president. • Political action and legislative programs. arianne Rogers, national political director; Frank Pecquex, legis­ lative director. • Recommendations of the Crews Conference. • Summary and conclusions. Frank Drozak. not have found all the answers, because the biggest problems— the economy and the lack of a national maritime policy—are out of our hands. But they made a pretty good start. „ They listened, they dis­ cussed, they argued and they disagreed about the contract, the SIU Constitution, the Plans, permanent jobs, health care, manpower and training, and dozens of other issues. But in the end they agreed. They .charted a course for the future. They gave the SIU leadership a platform, a framework to ne­ gotiate with in the upcoming contract talks. In an era when most unions are forced to give away hard-earned benefits, the delegates provided the Union with a position that will allow the SIU not just to hold fast in the face of bad times, but to work toward improving the con­ ditions under which the whole Union works. Not a bad two weeks work. They Represented You These Delegates, elected by you, took on the tough task of charting a responsible course for the future of our organization. Workshop #2 Workshop #1 NAME DEPT. PORT NAME DEPT. PORT Otto Pederson, Chairman Jim Golder, Secretary Robert Gorbea Don Pressley Robert Larsen Scott Getman Robert Campbell Ken Gahagan Charles D'Amico Bernard Turk Ned Oliver Joseph Bennett Terry Smith Frank Conway James Noonan Richard Thoe Dairy Sanders Deck New Orleans Deck San Francisco Steward Brooklyn Steward Seattle Deck Deck Engine Engine Steward Deck Deck Engine Engine Steward Steward Engine Steward Deck Engine Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston New Orleans New Orleans Mobile Mobile Fred Olsen, Chairman Ed Tinsley, Secretary Frank Rodriguez Ollie Johannisson Gerald Payne Richard Almojera Robert Outlaw Conrad Gauthier Vem Paulson Ronald Swanson Thomas Kenny Marion Beeching Hal Welch Marvin Garrison William Smith Tom Vain Webb Williams Deck Deck Engine Engine Steward Steward Deck Engine Steward Deck Engine | Steward Deck Deck Steward Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Brooklyn Seattle Seattle Jacksonville Houston San Francisco San Francisco Wilmington Baltimore Mobile Workshop #4 Workshop #3 NAME DEPT. PORT NAME DEPT. PORT Anthony Palino, Chairman Vic Romolo, Secretary Alfred Tousignant Robert Ross Andrew Boney Virgilio Reyes Joe Morrison David Eby George Bramneran Duke Duet AI Ragnoni Robert Frazier Manuel Sanchez John Fedesovich Wilbert Williams George Harrison John Bluitt Deck San Francisco Deck Gloucester Steward San Francisco Steward Algonac Engine Baltimore Deck Piney Point Steward Deck Engine Deck Steward Engine Philadelphia Norfolk San Francisco Wilmington Baltimore Philadelphia Deck Engine Steward Deck Engine Steward Engine Deck St. Louis Algonac Gloucester Puerto Rico New Orleans St. Louis Norfolk Algonac Joe Donovan, Chairman Paul Franco, Secretary Marshall McGregor J. B. Harris Glenn Hutton David Smith Kelly Cook Joe King Donald Leight Charles Herrera John Young Max Simpson Charles Rice Robert Sullivan George Malone Tom Rodriguez Ben Laureano William Smith Steward Engine Steward Engine Engine Engine Deck Steward Engine Steward Engine Steward Engine Steward Steward Norfolk Piney Point Piney Point St. Louis Wilmington Gloucester New Orleans New Orleans Jacksonville Jacksonville Houston Houston Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Philadelphia April 1984/LOG/39 �On The Ogden Missouri Steward/Baker Roberto "BeBop" Ferrandiz (foreground) and Gary Correy, steward utility, pose in their sparkling galley on the Ogden Mis­ souri (Ogden Marine). AB Chad Gait is at the wheel of the Ogden Missouri. i: X :! T• QMED John Anderson keeps in shape by jogging along the deck of the Ogden Missouri. Dempster Re-elected SUP Chief; SlU Convention Delegates, Union Officers also Elected President - Secretary - Treas­ was Duane Hewitt; No. 3 was urer Paul Dempster of the Sail­ Knud B. Andersen, and Tanker ors Union of the Pacific (SUP) Business Agent was Kaj Kristensen. was re-elected to that post last Elected Seattle Branch Agent month for the 1984-1985 term was John Battles; Business with a full slate of officers at Agent, Morris Secrest; Portland their headquarters in the port of (Ore.) Agent was Ray Murphy; San Francisco. Following the election SIU Wilmington Agent was Charles President Frank Drozak said: Russo; Business Agent was Wil­ "... (we) extend our sincere liam "Bill" Ahia; New York congratulations to you as pres­ Agent was William Armstrong; Honolulu Agent was William O. ident upon your re-election and Smith, and New Orleans Agent to the newly elected officers of was Henry Johansen. the Sailors Union of the Pacific Elected as delegates to the as well." Elected vice president-assist­ SIU Convention at the end of ant secretary-treasurer was Jack May at Piney Point were: John Ryan; San Francisco Business Battles, Paul Dempster, Gunnar Agent No. 1 was Gunnar Lun- Lundeberg, Charles Russo and deberg; San Francisco Agent 2 Jack Ryan. ABSEBICAN IS BBAuxirUL •uvAmsrleoB... and look for tho Union Uiboj_ . 40/LOG/April 1984 urnoriifttft AKPSPivtCf TmotsotyMTMtwT. AfL-ciQ NMU Tanker Explodes and Sinks 5 Dead, 2 Missing in Gulf Blast A terrific No. 3 forward tank blast aboard the 661-foot tanker ST American Eagle (American Foreign) early on Feb. 26 in the Gulf instantly killed Bosun James "Jack" Campbell, Chief Pump­ man Roy Carter and Chief Mate Edward Mallon and severely in­ jured Radio Officer Fred Conklin and AB Richard Poole on wheelwatch. Thirty hours later, dead in the water while awaiting a tow, the tanker split in two and sank 180 miles southwest of the port of New Orleans. Chief Steward Andrew Fotopoulos drowned and Steward Utility Antone Syl­ via died of injuries sustained when the vessel's bow and aft sank in heavy gale-tossed seas. AB Steger Bumey and OS Earsel Warren were reported missing. Twenty-three survi­ vors were rescued by oil rig boats and treated for exposure. The tremendous explosion heavily damaged the navigation deck, radio shack and crew and officers' quarters amidship, cut­ ting off communication with passing ships, offshore oil rig crew and supply boats and land. Crewmembers tried to use an inoperable ship-to-ship marine radio to send out distress sig­ nals, but Engineman Gene Ayler used a mirror on deck to flash signals to a British freighter which sent out the SOS. The crew launched one life­ boat as the ship drifted toward an oil rig picking up Capt. Pow­ ers, the chief mate and other shipmates from the oil-slicked, freezing water. Oil rig crew and supply boats Enterprise, Lib­ erator and Starlight also picked up survivors, including Engineman Earl Evans, Sam Winbum, Vincente De Lima, Jose Del Rio, James Sattler, Angel Vasquez. Chief Engineer Eccles and 3rd Engineer O'Neill. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1984 Description An account of the resource Headlines: ALASKAN OIL FIGHT SHOWED THAT UNITY CAN WORK SIU STOPS USER FEE MOVE DROZAK SAYS NEW CDS BILL IS ONLY A 'FIRST STEP' SIU FISHERMEN'S AFFILIATES TO MEET MAY 27 IN PINEY POINT SIU SCHEDULES 3 SONAT CREW'S CONFERENCES 14 INLAND CONTRACTS ARE IN NEGOTIATIONS IN 5 PORT AREAS SIU HITS DIXIE CARRIERS ON MANY FRONTS NLRB RULES AGAINST ACBL, AGAIN GREAT LAKES FITOUT '84 SIU WINS NEW CRANE SHIP, 10 MORE TO BE BID GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN TAKEN TO MISSOURI AB'S QUICK ACTION SAVES SHIPMATE SIU CREWS CONFERENCE CHARTS COURSE TO ACHIEVE JOB SECURITY FOR ALL SEAFARERS CREWS CONFERENCE REFLECTS VIEWS & HOPES OF MEMBERSHIP SIU CREWS CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS SIU WIVES TAKE ACTIVE PART IN CHARTING UNION'S FUTURE SS INDEPENDENCE & CONSTITUTION CREWMEMBERS UPGRADE THEIR SKILLS AT SHLSS SEAFARERS PLANS: A LOOK AT WELFARE BENEFITS ON THE OGDEN MISSOURI DEMPSTER RE-ELECTED SUP CHIEF; SIU CONVENTION DELEGATES, UNION OFFICERS ALSO ELECTED NMU TANKER EXPLODES AND SINKS 5 DEAD, 2 MISSING IN GULF BLAST Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1984 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 46, No. 4 1984 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/1bfcf7852477cecc8a2fbe4eda6d3a54.pdf e9be04901b07c2c707f356452ef9539c PDF Text Text New Great Lakes Fitout Cable Ship SllJ's Salernum Is On Her Way to Honolulu With her bulbous bow shined to a high gloss following $7 million in renovations and repair, the C.S. Salernum is on her way to her first When the Salernum slid down the ways of the Everglades sbiir yard here, her two twin- rew'.3,500 hp. engines ,could p0wer a.to� speed;,of l6 ki:l<>\s .and a normal cruising speed of 14 knots. The 340-foot long �hip carries more than 350 miles of coaxial cable in three cable basins. ' permanent home port since the American flag was unfurle<l f(Qm her mast last year. The newlySIU­ crewed Salernumis.'on her way to Honolulu. . · C.S. · SALERNUM i . · TM ·4.,979-ton cable repair ship Wu· · , gbt . . st year by the Amer­ It is an involved process, accord­ ing to Vince Tomalonis, AT&T manager of marine operatiOns. The wOrk of cable repair is a "whole science" from the time tilt: brealc is :discovered- by AT&T locator sys­ .. ican Tele and Telegraph Co� . The Salernu m will :'�-.he'�Pacifit trouble-shooter, maintaining · and repairing the tens of thousands of miles of underwater telephone ca­ bles on the floor of the Pacific Ocean. Owned and operated by the Transoceanic Cable Ship Co. (which also operates the SIU-crewed C.S. Long Lines). the Salernum was built for an Italian company in . tems 8$llOte 'tn 'lhe first � u� final attempt·· to bring me cable �- 1954. Named after the small Italian port city of Salemo, her name. is about all that is left of her Italian origins. Tracor Marine Shipyard of ·Port Everglades, Fla. was hired to modernize and bring the c�blC-ship up to U.S. Coast Guard standards. New generators, lifeboats, air con­ ditioning, communications, galley and crew quarters were installed. Inside: · The high tension·s,produced when new cable is lowered and the old cable picked up ''takes enormous skill, with people on deck working with lines having actual cable lay­ ing experience.·. Tt> repair a break, workers have to raise the cable from the bottom of the ocean over undersea- mountains and valleys. The cable could be three miles underwater,'' Tomalonis said. Through May and June, the 24 S¢a!aiers aboard:tbe,Salernum will ·Sail to the Far £.a$t hn'.a, tnment contract;. making sure that Alex­ ander Graham Bell's invention is the next best thing to being there. It's ltoat Umt oe dw GnU I.Ma, ud IUdmrd Lomu .,,_ ap lbc C,_,,.1 B. WU- ID M 15-11 fGr CCllllqllete -, Mklli . ·. . SIU Crew Wins Praise for. -�.Professionalism and Skill' grive Page 3 BJended Credit Battle Inland News Pages 7-10 Pages 11-14 SHLSS · Page 22 MCS-AFL-PMA Pension Report Page 22 SIU Benefits Update USNS So1111wrn Crou loads in Norfolk for upcOming Mediterranean Uadenvay rej)lelmll­ ment exercise. This new ship provides 58 SIU jobs. See pages 19-21. ·. �President's Report by S Frank Drozak Survival of the Fittest technical know-how. we are willing to do today-to pro­ mote jobs for our membership. You have to be alert. You can't be addicted to alcohol or drugs. Our industry is experiencing ma­ jor changes, and both management Alcohol and drug addiction re­ duces a member's productivity. And and this Union must accept this it threatens the job security of all of us. fact and ad upon it. To remain in good shape and to You have to be politically active. continue to grow, this Union must INCE 1954 when the Korean War ended, the SIU has been be as competitive as possible. The Every day, the maritime industry ican seamen is dropping. People gress. Legislation is routinely in­ troduced that threatens the job se­ is faced with challenges in Con­ number of jobs available for Amer­ trying to warn Congress and the American public about the conse­ who do not have the proper cre­ quences of letting the nation's mer­ curity of all seafarers. Thanks to your support-through SPAD and special grassroots efforts-we have been able to check these attacks. Yet even as we speak, segments of the agricultural community are dentials-sea-time, endorsements, training-are being forced to drop out of the industry. chant fleet decline past a certain point. We have had a mixed record. There have been many successes: the Cargo Preference Act of 1954, It is, therefore, important that each and every member sit down and think about what he or she the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the redocumentation of the Inde­ trying to do away with the PL-480 needs to do about protecting job program which generates a sub­ opportunities. pendence and the Constitution un­ Yet as every seaman knows, the last thing that peacetime politicians like to think about is the U.S.-flag merchant marine and this nation's sealift capability. It's a little bit We in the SIU have been able to buck that trend. While the U.S.­ flag merchant fleet has lost nearly until it's too late to act. SIU have signed up 48 vessels in Three times in the past 50 years the United States had to engage in hasty and costly buildups of its merchant marine to meet the sealift needs of a nation at war. Yet the people who run this country never If the United States does not undef�� the .. v�u.e of a fµlly functioning irierdiant fleet, then it enemy, the Soviet Union, does. During the past 15 years, the Soviet merchant fleet has increased at a rapid rate. Not only do these new vessels provide the Soviet Union with a tremendous amount of sea­ lift capability, they have enabled that country to carry a substantial portion of the world's commercial cargo. Many segments of the maritime industry have been so hard hit by the decline of the American-flag merchant marine that they are on the verge of not being able to function. This goes for manage­ ment and labor alike. to American seamen. key. Rapid technological advances We are involved in a never-end� industry. Crews are getting smaller. fronts. If we don't show up, then are shaping the face of the maritime like high blood pressure:. you're not really aware of the damage stantial portion of all jobs available You need to upgrade. Training is der the American registry. seem to learn their lesson. maritime industry require - more The only thing that counts is what ing struggle for survival on many The new jobs being created in the we may just lose. 200 vessels since 1980, we at the the past two years alone. SIU Scholarships our health care costs under con­ Charlie Logan Awards Due Our pension plans are healthy. We are looking. into waySt.to keep trol. It has not been easy. In some instances-m ost notably in the case of the Navy vessels-we have had d ·to agree to'·manning an wage lev;:i'' · el below tho e that we have been used to. We do not have the luxury of turning down these job oppor­ tunities. Indeed, we have the re­ sponsibility to actively seek these opportunities for our membership. If a member of this Union does not want to work on one of these vessels, then fine. But at least the jobs are there for those who do want them. It's better than sitting on the beach unemployed. While the situation in the mari­ time industry is bad-very bad­ it is meaningless for us to complain that the federal government does not understand the issues, or for us to talk about how it used to be. The Charlie Logan Scholarship lowing requirements must be met: Committee will meet Friday, April For the $ 10,000 dollar scholar ·h i p me mber mu t h ve two ye of ervice wi t h a c ntra r d '""'"' employer, 125 days in the previous calendar year and one day of service in the past six months. • For a member's dependent to be eligible for one of the four $10,000 dependent scholarships, a member must have three years of sea-time, 125 days in the previous calendar year and one day of service in the past six months. • For a seaman to be eligible for • 2 , 1985 in the Seafarer Hiring Hall in Hou ton, Te t award scholarships. As has been the case in years past, the scholarships are broken down into two categories-one for seamen, the other for dependents. Applicants for the seamen's scholarships will be vying for one $ 10,000 and two $5,000 grants. A secon� $ 10,000 grant may be awarded if the committee feels that two seamen are equally deserving. Dependents will be vying for four $ 10,000 grants. The application deadline is April 15, 1985. All those interested are urged to apply. In order to be eligible, the fol- one of the two $5,000 seamen's scholarships, he/she must have two years of service with a contracted employer, 125 days in the previous calendar year and one day's serv­ ice in the past six months. Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Atlantic, Gutt, lakes and Inland Waters District. April 1985 Vol. Afl-CIO 47. No. 4 Executive Board Frank Drozak Joe DIGlorglo Secret81'{-Treasurer ..... .. Angus "Red" campbell Vice Presiden..t Joe Sacco Charles Svenson Marietta Homayonpour Editor Mike Hall Associate Editor � Bourdlua Mike Sacco Vice President George Mccartney Vice President l Leon Hall V'ice President Roy A. Mercer V'tee President Washington Max Hllll Assistant Editor Lynnette ....I... Assistant Editor/Photos 2 I LOG I April 1985 Ed Turner Executive Vice President Associate Editor New York Assistant Editor Vice President President Deborah Greene Assistant Editor The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, Gutt, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Sorings, Md. 20746, Tel. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional malling offk:es. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �Drozak Testifies on Cargo.Preference_ Farm Interests At t ack Blended Credit Ruling Eliminating or restricting the scope of existing cargo preference laws will do nothing to help Amer­ ican farmers, but will penalize the American-flag merchant marine. That's what SIU President Frank· Drozak told the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and For­ estry. Drozak was testifying on S. 721, a bill that would reverse a recent federal court decision handed down on the blended credit suit. Under the terms of that ruling, all cargo shipped under the federal govern­ ment's $1.5 billion Blended Cre�it program must meet the require­ ments set forth in the 1954 Cargo Preference Act, which states that at least 50 percent of all govern­ ment generated cargo should be carried on American-flag vessels. Drozak noted that while the ag­ confront the root c�uses of th¢ir recent economic dec1ine .. · �-. ricultural commumty has consist­ ently opposed th� 19S4:¢argo Pref­ erence Act, which generates a substantial l>Ortion of all Ameri­ can•ftag vessel s ' cargo and jobs, the U.S. maritime industry bas ''always supported programs:ben­ efitting U.S. agricultiJ.re. •• : : Ratber:tban fight each 'other on sccondal"y i uc , Drozak said, the 'maritirile industry and the farm community should join forces to · . · ··· "The problems facing tbe Amer­ ican farm community are basically the same as those facing the Amer. ican . maritime industry-weak markets, the high dollar, highly subsidized foreign competition, re­ strictive foreign trade practices and noi;i7Jariff barriers,'' said Drozak. · Testifying at the same hearing were Peter Luciano, director .of the Transportation Institute; S�. Don NiCkles (R-Okla.), die .autttor · of one of several bills that have been introduced to reverse the blended credit decision, and rep­ resentatives from several farm as• sociations. Sen. Dave Boren(D-Okla;); who chaired part· of the �ting, is a stro ng opp<>nent of cargo prefer­ ence laws. "While l believe in a strong American-flag merchant marine," he said, "I don 't believe th at the agriculture cotnmu njty should bear an unfair share of the burden of providi ng it Wi�h f�deral · relief." Drozak and Luciano took ex­ ception to that remark. : .. ·. "Congress has . apptQved the funding levels (for the blended credit program] with the full knowledge �· (left)� TI J.A. ._......... -· ( .....)�IMIGn... ..... . c.rae DNak ,<cmlill-) � to tdtlt!· . to buy their farm commodities. I mention this example to make a point : our two industries are in the that the funding represents sup� for two industries,- not ..·�· . ·. one," Luciano said,· .. and, with the full knowledge that the funding is pro- boat. together�" Representatives from all the farm associations who testified at the ofAnierican farming and.of Ainer- · hearing opposed the recent.federal ican shipping.'' ruling on the grounds· that it added to the cost of exporting agric ultural ''If the agriculture industry,'' said Dfozak� 'fis truly 'intcrc t�·'in aP., products. This · sertion was in plying: free market tradinl prac> . direct contrast, to the tatement tice. tq the maritime industry, they:, -··delivered '.by Luciano who said shOUkl; see o othing wrongwith'iiant t hat ''cargo preference doe not grain broke rs going· to Argentina (Continoecl on Page 24.) same . vided to . achiev_e two major national. objectiveS-:...Cncouragement · · .. Recertified Bosuns . Get an Earful at Hearing ' .. � by Max Hall Ten bosuns who were going through Piney Point to get their recertification diplomas had a chance to see history in the making this month. They sat in on the Senate Agri­ culture Committee's hearing on the blended credit controversy. Since a large part of all American-flag vessels' cargo and jobs are gener­ ated by this program, the outcome These recertified bosom got t� chance to see history in the making when they iittended. hearings held by the Senate AgricultuFe Committee on the rettll t blended credit ruUng. They are Willoughby Bird, Steven Copeland, Stephen Garay, Charles "Sonny" Herrera , Robert John.son, Dave Newnum, Thomas Seager, Thomas Vain, Robert Vranish, and Antonios Trikoglou. .. : of this dispute will have far-reaching consequences. In many ways, this fight to pro­ tect cargo preference is one of the major campaigns in the Union's history, o.n· a par with the Cities ServiCe organiZing . drive and the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. There is no telling what the maritime industry will look like if the Cargo Preference Act of 1954 is repealed. By attending this meeting, the 10 bosuns were able �o gain a unique perspective about the way that Congress operates. Several of the bosuns made the same observation: it seemed that most of the senators on the Agri­ culture Committee had already made up their minds on the issue. So why was it important that the SIU be represented at these hear­ . mgs.? For one thing, these hearings represent one of the few ways .that the maritime industry has of send­ ing a message to the agncultural community that both sides should set aside their various. differences and deal with the real causes of their relative decline: the overval­ ued American dollar, foreign sub­ sidies and erratic trade policies. This is especially true since Sec­ retary of Agriculture John Block '·· ·c has refused to meet with represen­ tatives from the maritime industry to discuss this issue. These hearings also represent the most effective way of informing the American public about the mar­ itime industry. Roughly half of the people at­ tending the hearings were report­ ers from major newspapers and news services. The way that they report a story shapes American public opinion, and therefore the outcome of a battle such as this. Indeed, the blended credit dis­ pute is shaping up as one of the more controversial issues of the present session of Congress. While it is receiving less attention than say the budget hearings or the arms control talks, it nevertheless has elicited a relatively rare occur­ rence: an· open dispute between two cabinet members. Agriculture's Block has made the elimination of the PL-480 pro­ gram one' of his top objectives. He has issued several press statements to the effect that the administration is behind· him on this issue. Transportation Secretary Eliza­ beth Hanford Dole, who is charged with promoting the American-flag merchant marine, has challenged (Continued on Page 24.) · W··1:·'1I f . ' ... i . ' ·-.! :,) . April 1985 I LOG I 3 - -�L i, �Sacramento Pays Off in Baltimore .. ;@ Bosun William Reeves (I.) and AB Dewey C. Bell (center) catch up on Union news with SIU Patrolman Dave Heindel. (Photos by Deborah Greene) It was a good trip for the OMI Sacramento (OMI) with everything running smoothly. The vessel, which is almost a year old, just returned from carrying a load of coal to Alexandria, Egypt. After a few days in Baltimore, she will make a return trip to Alexandria, this time carrying grain. Leif Dalen, 1st engineer (I.), and Richard Jewett, 2nd engineer, are hard at work taking the cylinder head off the engine to pull out two pistons. Sam Davis, chief steward, goes about his cooking in the OM/ Sacramento's galley. Roderick Gordon, steward delegate this trip, signs the patrolman's report. 4 I LOG I April 1985 The crewmembers got along well, as William Jemison, DEU, and QMED/ Wiper Jeff Latham show. Latham was also engine department delegate this trip. James Payton, chief cook, takes out some meat to be defrosted for yet another delicious meal aboard the OM/ Sacramento. �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ••• I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I •• I I as April 1985 Seafarers International Union of North America. AFL-CIO Legislative. Administrative and Regulaton· Happenings Washinpon Report Two industries that have been par­ administration's position on this issue ticularly hard hit by this economic and the one taken by most Congres­ Frustrated by years of broken prom­ development are agriculture and mar­ sional proponents of port develop­ ises by the Japanese government to open itime. Ironically, the two industries are ment. up that country's markets to American , involved in what is being described as During the last session of Congress, goods, the Senate voted .�-0 to censure an all out war because Secretary of the admini tration stated that it viewed Japanese trade practices. Agriculture Jobn l)Io,ck is trY'irls to . port · devel opment as a• .. purely local . The unanimous vote underscored reverse' a recent fede� rUling on the .· concern. While it )la s altered its posi­ · · the Senate's concern with the growing tion somewhat, there remains a gap credit issue . trade deficit, which will hit more than In response to these developments, between the role that Congressional $35 billion this year with Japan alone. SIU President Frank Drozak testified proponents of port development feel . The vote does not have the force of before the Senate Agriculture Com­ that the federal government should law, but it is a recommendation to the mittee and called upon the agriculture play in funding port developm�nt, and president and the House of Represen­ and maritime indu trie ·.t';) put aside· ···the role that the administration envi­ tatives that something needs to be done sions. their differences andj oin forces to deal concerning this issue. The larger the with the real problems facing the two trade deficit, the more American jobs industries: the overvalued dollar, er­ will be exporteq overseas. ratic trade policies, indifferent federal Typical of the Senate's mood was Transportation SeCf�tary .Elizabeth leadership. Hanford Dole has' pr<:>po ed legi . latiOn this observation by Sen. Lloyd Bent­ For more on this story, see. page 3 that would authorize the foreign ac­ sen (D-Texas): "This country is al­ of this paper. quisition of. subsidized U.S.-ftag ves­ ready in a trade war and had better sels. She also has urged that Congress wake up to that fact.'' Oil amend the 1954 Cargo Preference Act Senate and House leaders are trying to provide immediate eligibility for cer·DeBclt to speed up action on pas age. of the ; . tain re-flagged ve el · in the carriage ' A number of economists, including. o:·::;Exp()rt Admini tration Act (EAA ) of government-impelled cargo. Charles Shultz, the head of the Presi· which expired the 1 t .. e ..ion of Con·. Dole believe that the current ttiree­ dent's Economic Advisory Board ungress because the two houses cou ld ye�r. waiting period that foreign-built der President Jimmy Carter, believe not agree on several issues relating to or rebuilt vessels must meet before that ..restrictive Japanese trade Prac:o trade wit h South Africa .. .· v ll thy ti play relativ ly mi r rol in thi a prohibi AA i at varianc with th admini Jra­ country trad d fieit accounting for again t the export of Al a kan oil. Thi tion s pr J)osalto eliminate barriers to 2 or 3 percent of the total trade deficit provision, whiCh would have an imthe acquisition of modem vessels con­ of more than $100 billion. The real portant effect on the fate of as many structed outside the United States." culprit, they believe, is the value of as 40 American-flag tankers, was not the dollar. Carriage ol U.S. Mall in contention. While he deplored Japanese. trade The Senate has passed a short exBills have been introduced in the practices, the real issue, Shultz said, tension of the EAA,·s. &83. As of this House and the Senate to require that "is the value of the dollar. It is so . writing, Senate lea�ers plan to amend American ·mail being carried overseas overvalued that American firms cannot · · s. 883 to bring it into· agreement· with be placed on American-flag vessels. compete overseas." H.R. 1786, the House version of the The House bill, H.R. 1702, was re­ The high value of the dollar, he bilL By doing this, it is hoped that the cently introduced by Rep. Helen Bent­ believes, can be traced to one impor­ House and Senate will not have to ley (R-Md.). tant factor: the huge federal budget meet in a joint committee. The Senate bill, S. 186, was intro­ deficit. Until something is done to bring H.R. 1783 has been reported out of duced at the beginning of the new the budget in line, Americans will con­ . House Committe� <>D Foreign Af­ session of Congress. tinue to rack up trade deficits in the · fairs. neighborhood of $100 billion or more. Three Watch According to Shultz, these budget · bleruted · . Build Foreipa ' • ·�i,;..· .··Alaskan Buqet . · I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I •· I I I I I I I I I ·mgton · :) · the deficits can be traced to tax cuts made during the first two years of the Reagan administration, defense increases, spi­ raling interest payments on the federal deficit and run-away costs inherent in the Social Security and Medicare sys­ tems. It is a delicate problem. The trick is to get the vajue of the dollar to come down slowly, without prompting a worldwide recession in the process. PL-488 The high value of the dollar is making it impossible for many American in­ dustries to compete abroad. The Coast Guard has issued a de­ cision stating that tug and barges do not have to implement a three-watch system, and that two watches are enough to meet minimum safety stand. ards. The SIU is reviewing this decision. Support SPAD · PortDevelOplllent Several bills have been introduced in this session of Congress de�ng with · port development. While there has been no mark-up of any of the bills, there has been a lot of behind-the-scenes work to find s ome sort of common ground between the April 1985 I LOG I 5 ··· · · ----�-·-···- -- · · -� · � --·· -� - ------- --� � .. .:::..�� .� :.:: - :=::::::� --� -� � -· -� - -=-=---� � · = �-�-- � ��-·-���= � = �: -����� - �--� lee= �---- Area Vice I Gulf Coast, by V.P. Joe Sacco resident ·};A�U<· ·:. !: ·�.:h;f;'� ;�: I -----. 'M happy to report that a new three-year contract with the Great Lakes Dredge Owners As­ sociation has been ratified by the members . The Association rep­ resents the major dredging com­ panies on the Great Lakes. In other news from the Lakes, SIU-contracted Dunbar and Sulli­ van Dredging Co. has been de­ clared the low bidder on two proj­ ects. One is near Point Mouillee, Mich . ; the other is on the Rouge River in Detroit, Mich. Another SIU-contracted company , Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, has been awarded a two-year contract to rebuild the protective breakwater in the Cleveland , Ohio harbor. In the deep draft area on the Lakes, sptjng fitout is moving right along. SIU-contracted American Steamship is bringing out 13 ships this year. One of its ships, the H. Lee White , suffered damages on the Detroit River and will be in the Bay shipyard in Wisconsin for three or four weeks. Huron Cement is fitting out three, ships and Pringle transit two ships. The Bob-Lo Co. which operates two excursion boats from Memorial Day through Labor Day will also startfitting out soon. Here in St. Louis, over 500 people attended the annual dinner­ dance of the Greater St. Louis Area and Vicinity Port Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD). The keynote speaker was SIU and MTD President Frank Drozak who talked about the problems facing farmers and how the Reagan administration is trying to divide farmers and maritime labor. O West Coast, by V.P. George McCartney UR two SIU-contracted full service passenger ships, the Con titution and the Independence American Hawaii rui · ··) are ' doing so \Vell that ttie company is thinking of expanding its opera­ tions. Right now American Hawaii Cruises is studying the possibility of adding another ship to travel among the Hawaiian Islands . How­ ever, this ship would make three­ and four-day tours among the Is­ lands rather than the seven-day runs that the Constitution and Independence now make. The company feels that the three- and four-day excursions would be ideal for groups holding conventions. As I get more information I'll let you know the progress the company is making on this possible expansion. Ih other news from the West Coast, the SIU-contracted SS P�esident (APL), formerly the President Tyler, was recrewed in early April in San Francisco for the Military Sealift Command. I'm happy to report that in Southern California a good friend of the SIU set a record when he became the first person to be re-elected to a fourth term as mayor of Los Angeles. He 's Tom Bradley who won a landslide victory when he captured 68 percent of the vote in the April 9th election. The SIU gave strong and active support to Bradley during his campaign . Up in Seattle our Seafarers are helping Local 2202 of the Inter­ national Association of Machinists who have been on strike for nearly two months against Alaska Airlines which is trying to break the umon. In San Francisco on March 8, I attended a memorial service for the lost crewmembers of the tug Willa mette Pilot 3. In early March the tug and her six crewmembers disappeared off San Francisco's Mendocino coast during heavy seas. Only some debris and life-saving gear were found. Finally I want to express my sympathy at the passing of a good friend of the SIU , Jack Crowley, secretary-treasurer of the San Francisco Labor Council for the past 12 years and former head of the Mortuary Employees Union, an SIUNA affiliate . He died in mid March at the age of 61. E•at Co•.st, by V.P. Leon Hall '"· Report Great Lakes & Westem Rivers, by V.P. Mike Sacco T'S been two-and-a-half months since the 22-month strike against Dixie Carriers ended. The Union representatives have been servic­ ing the Dixie boats regularly, and it gives me pleasure to say that the crews are glad to be working under an SIU agreement again and to have representation onboard their equipment . In other new s , we have negoti­ ated a number of increases during wage reopener talks with SIU-con­ tracted tug and barge companies. An increase was won for members at Radcliff Materials in the second and third years of their contract. Also, SIU Boatmen at Crescent Towing received a cost of living adjustment in the second year of their contract. In the third year of the contract at Sabine Towing the members also received a cost of living adjustment. Later this month a contract negotiation meeting will take pJace in Mobile with SIU-contracted Gulf Atlantic Towing Co. In Jacksonville on April 23, the first in what will hopefully be a regular series of meetings will take place with SIU-contracted Crowley Towing and Transportation . This is the start of a labor-management program that will include representatives from Crowley and the SIU as well as from the rank and file. The purpose of the meeting is to improve communications between the company and the SIU and its Boatmen in the Gulf. A few months ago I reported that one of our SIU-contracted companies, Delta Queen Steamboat, was moving its headquarters from Cincinnati, Ohio to New Orleans , La. It looks like this month will see the dedication of their new building in New Orleans.. The company , which now operates the passenger paddle-wheelers Mis­ sissippi. Queen and Delta Queen, hopes to expand its operations in the near future. ·.,,."""'"'"··"" ' T HE port of Norfolk has been a very active one lately be­ cause of the many SIU-contracted ships chartered by the Military Sealift Command that are involved in exercises and training along the coast of Virginia. The PFC Eugene Obregon and the Sgt. Matej Kocak, both oper­ ated by Waterman ,just spent sev­ eral months in Norfolk. The ships are now heading for Spain.· Also, the Cpl. Louis J. Hauge, Jr. (Expander Transport Co.) just returned from sea trials to .Cheanam Annex, Va. Further , thefirst of the six T-AGOS vessels expected to be crewed out of Norfolk is due to take on her crew April 25 at the Little Creek Navy Base in Norfolk . This will be the MV Stalwart (Sea Mobility). A number of SIU tug and barge contracts are being negotiated.o_y.t of Norfolk . One is with Sheridan which operates tugs and dry o barges along the East Coast and to Puerto Rico. / Also, the Association of Maryland Pilots, which was:,...g'ive'ri a negotiation extension until April 1, has asked· for aQ/additional emergency extension until the middle of May . This has been granted since the company needs time to reconstruct its operation. It is moving from offshore to a shoreside location. Up in Gloucester, Mass. a big problem had developed as of LOG press time because of the announced closing of Gloucester Marine Protein, Inc., a dehydration plant. This oper ation, the only dehydra­ tion plant in the area, takes in the leftoverfish matter, such as heads and bones, that are not used by th�· processors who fillet the fish. This leftover matter is then made,.into fish meal. Also, during the menhaden pogie season, which usually runs from June through September , the plant buys the entire fish catches to make into meal since the menhaden pogie is not considered edible. I'll keep you informed about this problem. Finally , in Philadelphia the annual dinner-dance of the Delaware Valley and Vicinity Maritime Port Council will be held on May IO. · � 6 I LOG I April 1985 = �t g/to harge/dredge SIU Fights for Navy Job Cabo Rights and Wages· · Rojo in San Juan The SIU is seeking to ensure not pay lower wages than the pre- . . that all Navy harbor tug contracts vious company paid. . are covered by the Federal Service As the Navy has inc�d the.· Contract Act. The Service Con­ use of highly trained and proficient tract Act sets wages and . .fringe pnva� tug companies 'and ·· their benefit minimums for federal s erv<;:rews, there is an increasing amount ice jobs. Harbor tug work is subject of work subject to the Act. The to the law. SIU has taken, and will take, all In recent weeks, Navy harbor appropriate aetion, inclqding law.. tug contracts in areas as diverse suits,. if·nccc sary, to ensure · that. as San· Diego and the East Coast the SerVice Contract Act is �nhave been issued without Service . . , forced for this work. Contract Act determinations or with only partial determinations. Thi A pressing need is also to extend the Act to cover all U.S. vessels violates the Act's requirements and leaves no protection for SIU tug­ under government contract when · .· �·. The Cobo· Rojo, part of the San Juan men that their prevailing wages will they operate outside the U.S. Presorders· not be undercut by non-union com.,. ·,enuy, .·the Serviec ..· Contract. Act ··· stop at the continental helf and, petitors. . The Act also require that when . as a result deep Sea. OJM'ration are not covered. This is one of the one company take over the con- . tract that another company forvery few. ateaS ofgove rnme nt con­ : n;l�rly held, the new company may tracting not coverC(I by the Act. · · · .. ' . .. senice; is iM. uP at· doclt, ,.awnc for . : The Coast Guard has ruled that't etug ind�Stl')' may continu� 19' uninspected tugs on voyages "of over (JO() mile. WitlJ,out employing. the three- . · watch system. The ruling was announced ata u�s�coast Guard Towing Safety . . Advisory Committee that advises the Coast Guard on,maritinre i · ue . :The:·· SIU is reviewing the ruling, in view of the fact that it ap to:eo'1ftictwith' · · h · -. . ·· .., l operate · . pears recently enacted federal law. • The Coast Guard appears near to finalizing a rule regarding pilots aboard tugs with tank barges that may allow tugs and tank b�s of up to l0,000, gross tons to dispense with pilot services when there is an operator in. the wheelhouse with a pilot's license. The Coast Guard also may de<:ide to further comments on· the issue of whether tugs/barges of 10,000 to 20,000 gross tons can avoid the use of a pilot by having a master with a pilotage certificate . . . . ·� � Alk:ea (I.) and Mixuet Vazquez check out the lead story la the LOG with · Aqel Hernandez.aboard the Cobo Rojo. SIU Patrolman Aboard .the· MIV Achilles request • The Florida Alliance, a coalition of Florida groups that is attempting to increase Florida public awareness about the dangers ofthe propo� Trans­ Gulf Pipeline, continues to be active in the Florida area. The conversion of the pipeline to carry petroleum products would wipe out most cro -G\Uf ship and barge petroleum movements. As an example of the dangers of converting the 26-year-old natural gas line to carry oil products, a portion of the.line b1*w up in south Florida in late March, forcing the closure of Interstate 95. The SIU is a part of the Florida Alliance. A giant conglomerate, Houston Natural Gas, is heading the fight to co.overt the line, despite the opposition of Florida consumers, environmentalists, retired groups and labor unions. • The Blended Credit battle over cargo preference has brought up the fact that many U.S. tug companies carry cargo preference goods to Latin America and Africa. These contracts are important to these companies, and at the same time the tugs provide the government a low-cost, economical transport of preference goods. · the left: Leslie Richardson, King, tankerman; Donald Penidu'Vis. captain, and Tummy Thmple, tank­ by Jimmy Walker) April 1985 I LOG I 7 :( J ·��· / _--_ J,. �A number of Curtis Bay tugs were in Baltimore recendy, including the Cape Romain (shown above). Cape Ann, Hawkins Point, Kings Point and -· In and Around Baltimore Harbor Chief Engineer Larry White helps the Cape Ann take on oil. Donald Gregory is another of the mechanics at the Curtis Bay workshop. His specialty is welding. 8 I LOG I April 1985 Joe Surwila, AB on the Cape Ann, throws the heaving line. The Cape Ann recendy brought a coal barge up from Norfolk, Va. (Photos by Deborah Greene) Some of the unsung heroes of the inland Oeets are the mechanics. They keep the boats in running condition, working on the engines, lights and various mechanical problems that often arise. At the Curtis Bay workshop, the mechanics checking a beat exchanger are, from the left: Dick Moore, Edward Kokoszka and Dave Zents. Tracy Anderson is the mate aboard the Cape Ann. Tracy is a recent graduate of the SHLSS, completing bis mate freight and towing course in November and bis radar course in Decembff. SIU Port Agent Al Raymond (I.) gets the opportunity to talk with Lonnie Dail, captain of the Holly S (Steuart Transpor­ tation). �In -· Memoriam Pensioner Anson Wilmot Brower, 79, passed away from natural causes in 1 956 sailing as a chief eniineer for Dixie Carriers from 1950' to 198 1 . He was a former member of the NMU during World War II. Boatman Ricker was born in Wash­ ington, D.C. and was a resident of Abita Springs, La. Burial was in the Abita Springs Cemetery. · Sur­ viving are his widow, Vera; two sons, Robert Jr. of Mobile and Thomas of Covington, and two daughters, Vera Ann and Brenda of Mobile . at Doctor' s Hospital, Staten Is . , N.Y. on Feb. 2 1 . Brother Brower joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand and mate for the Balti­ more & Ohio Railroad from 1925 to 1967. He was born in New York and was a resident of Staten Is. Interment was in the Moravian Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Hildgarde and a son, Richard . Pensioner John Floyd Hastings, · 82, succumbed to a heart attack in the James Hospital, Philadelphia on June 1 5 , 1 984. Brother Hastings joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1 96 1 sailing as a captain for Taylor and Anderson from 1932 to 194 1 and for the Independent Towing Co. in 194 1 . He was born in B erlin; · Md. · and•' . Pensioner David ; Cole McMillian, 65, NBC Line Gets New Tug, Barge, Run The NBC Line out of the port of Norfolk added the ocean-going tug Nicole D. De Felice plus a new barge in its fleet to carry containers on a new run to the port of New York. • From Gulf ports the tug Ocean Star (Sheridan Transportation Co.) will voyage from April 20-30, May 10-25, June 1-15 , June 25, July 10 and July 1 5-30 ·with her barge James Sheridan and either the barge Kathleen Sheridan or barge Mary J. Sheridan to haul cargoes of 10,000 metric tons of b1;1.lk wheat eac}l- trip to Kingston, Jamaica. Also froni the Gulf, from July 15-25 the tug Peggy Sheridan (Sheridan Transportation) and her barge James Sheridan will carry a load of 7 ,500 metric tons of bulk wheat to Puerto Cortes, Honduras . > (,' . succumbed to a Radcliff Materials Boatmen Get Wage Hike lung disease in the In the port of Mobile , Boatmen of Radcliff Materials got a wage Monroe Cty. (Ala.) increase as a result of wage reopener negotiations on their contract. Hospital on Feb. • 23. Brother McOfficially , the just built Tennessee-Tombigbee Canal will open for ·Millian joined the traffic on April 24. . . -;.', .Union in the port . . . o(Mobile in 1 914 sailing as a pilot Lakes Dredge Owners Assn. Pact Okay�d , was a resident of Aldan, Pa; Sur• for Radcliff Materials from 195� to The Great �e� Owpers ,A,ss,n, :standant¢ : ont�act ':' · · �a�:ra�ifie<f� 'igned, viving are a son, Robert . of Dan' ' ' 198 1 . He was a vete rart of t he U . S . · �cd and delivered. ' , :' : , , , ' '' \ ' ' ., ) , boro, Pa. and a daughter, Jacque" ·" :.. ' . "" ' ':" ' · " ' "" "' . ' Army during World War JLBoat;.; · ·\ line Lundy· The Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. was the low bidder on a man McMillian was born in Uriah, contract to restore the navigation lights in the Sandusky (Ohio) Harbor. Ala. and w a te�ident there. Bur­ The company also won a major, two-year repair job on the Cleveland Pensioner Robert Bennett Ricker . · fal was in the Little River Ceme­ tery, Monroe Cty . Surviving are (Ohio) Harbor breakwall which extends one to two miles on the outside Sr. , 77, passed a.way from �d ney his widow, Vallie Mae ; three sons, and a shorter length on, the inside . failure in tQ6, Highland Parle Hos­ Wayne , Stephen and James,, and . . . l.,u�dtk:� EngineeHng go t th contractto dredge La)cc «:aJumet, near pital, Covirlgfun� La. on Dec . 23 , Chicago� DJ and Holland (Micb.), Grand Haven(Mich'Jand Ogdensburg . 1984 Brother Ricker joined the two daughters, Susan and Kim­ ··· (N .Y.) harbors . berly . Union in the port of New Orleans _. · ·. · . · • Port In th The H<illy S (Steuart Transportation) at the Steuart Transporation Company pier, Piney Point, Md. Paptl GllJ is one Piney Point, Md. The · •. . of Steuart Transportation's tugs in Kevin Thylor bas worked for Steuart as chief engineer since 1970. · JoDes Jr., from Salisbury, Md., has worked for Steuart as llSlistaat engineer since 1988. Hartzell · Bruce Falta is in the wheelhouse of the HoUy S. Bruce is from Duck Key, Fla. and bas worked for Steuart Transportation Co. as a mate on the HoUy S since 1980. In the galley of the Papa GllJ are, from the left: Chris Hunt, OS; Frank . Arthur, assistant engineer, and Ray Robbins, mate. April 1 985 I LOG I 9 _ _ , , _ __ __ -- --- -- - - --·- _....,_ -�. - ·- -�--- - -· t,...'.- �Gilbert Graham Brooks, 62, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1959. He sailed as an AB and mate with the W. L . Graham Co. from 1 957 t o 1 967, IOT in 1967 and Marin�r Towing to 1985 . Brother Brooks is a vet­ eran of the U . S . Navy in World War II. He was born in Mathews , Va. and is a resident there. � !!f: Henry Michael Ciesielski, 60, joined the Union · in the port of Bal­ timore in 1956 saiJ­ .. . . ing as a deckhand .. ,.. for C . H . Harper . �... Associates from • j 1 985 . 1 948 to Brother Ciesielski was a former member of the ILA and is a veteran of the U . S . Army in World War II . Boatman Ciesielski was born in Baltimore and is a resident there. r· ' Raymond John Cocek, 58, joined , the Union in ' Port Arthur, Texas in 1 964 sailing as an 1 AB for Slade Towing and G & H Towing from 1945 to 1 964. Brother Cocek was born in Waco, Texas and is a resident of Wimberly, Texas . Raymond Wes­ ley Collins, 57, jQintid the Uilion in the port of Phil­ adelphia in 1962 ·.� ' sailing as a tank-� ��· erman, mate and captain for IOT .. t ' from 1945 to 1985. Brother Collins attended the SIU Atlantic Coast Educational Con­ ference at the SHLSS in Piney Point , Md. in 1978 and is a veteran 'of the U . S . Navy after World War II. Boatman Collins was born in Mt. Vernon, Md. and is a resident of Delmar, Md. ·· Oscar Levine Cudworth, Jr., 67, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1 961 sailing as an AB and mate for Curtis Bay Towing from 1 954 to 1 96 1 , McAllister Brothers from 1 957 to 1958 and for Mariner Towing (IOT) from 1966 to 1985 . Brother Cudworth was a former member of the United Mine Workers , District 50. He was born in Wanchese, N . C . and is a resi­ dent of Virginia Beach, Va. Manuel Garcia, 65 , joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1 96 1 . He sailed as a tankerman for IOT from 1 955 to 1985, Gulf Oil Co . from 1 953 to 1 954 and as a 3rd assistant engineer for MEBA, Local 99, Houston from and the U . S . Air Force during the Korean War. Boatman Michael­ kiewicz was born in Baltimore and is a resident there. New Pensioners 1947 to 1949. Brpther Garcia is a veteran of the U . S . Navy in World War II. He was born in Norfolk and is a resident of Philadelphia. U . S . Navy in World War II. Boat­ man Kabakovich was born in­ Baltimore and continues to live there . Raymond Irving Hudson, 60, joined Leon J. Mach, Sr. , 57 , joined the the Union in the port of Philadel­ phia in 196 1 . He sailed as a deck­ hand, mate and captain for Taylor and Anderson from 194 1 to 1972 and Curtis Bay Tow­ ing from 1973 to 1977 . Brother Hudson is a veteran of the U . S . Navy i n World War I I . H e was born in Philadelphia and.is a resi­ dent of Salisbury , Md. James John Kabakovich, Sr. , 57, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1 956 sailing as a deck­ hand riding the tug Britannia (Baker­ Whiteley) in 1952. Brother Kaba­ kovich was a former member of the ILA and is a veteran of the Ted Henry Pae­ den, 65 , joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a boat operator and pilot for Dixie Car­ riers from 1943 to 198 1 . Brother Pae­ den was born in Bay Minette , Ala. and is a resident of Kenner, La. Union in the port of Baltimore in 1 967 sailing as a mate for Curtis Bay Towing and Baker-Whiteley. Brother Mach attended a Piney Point Inland Contract Conference in 1978. He is a veteran of the U . S . Army. Boatman Mach was born in Baltimore and is a resident there. Charles Eugene Stotz, 62, joined .the Union in the port of St. Louis , Mo . i n 1968 sailing a s a deckhand for Inland Tugs in 196 1 and for ACB L. Brother Stotz was born in Pinkneyville, Ill . and is a resident of Bunker Hill , IlL Walter John Mi­ chaelkiewicz, 59, joined the Union in the port of Bal­ timore in 1972 sail­ ing as a tankerman for Harbor Towing from 1970 to 1 985. Brother Michael­ kiewicz was a former member of the U nited Mine Workers Union and is a veteran of both the U . S . Army and Navy i n World War II Morris F. Super­ czynski, 56, joined the U nion in the port of Baltimore . Brother Super­ czynski is a resi­ dent there. Dis patchers Re port for Inland Waters MARCH 1-3 1 , 1985 . :'Pi,.i . . "> ·;, *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class C Claai A Class B 0 0 3 1 48 0 6 1 0 4 0 0 2 4 5 0 74 0 0 1 0 6 0 1 0 0 8 0 1 2 2 0 2 23 0 0 6 0 0 0 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 24 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .......................... . ............. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. ....... ................... . 0 0 1 0 4 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 32 34 Gloucester . . . New York . . . . Philadelphia . . Baltimore . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . Houston . . . . . Algonac . . . . . St. Louis . . . . Piney Point . . Totals . . . . . . . Port Gloucester . . . New York . . . . Philadelphia . . Baltimore . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . Houston . . . . . Algonac . . . . . St. Louis . . . . Piney Point . . Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... ....... , . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . : . . . . . . . .... . . . . .... . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . ....... . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................ ...................... . . . . . . . Port Gloucester . . . New York . . . . Philadelphia . . Baltimore . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . Houston . . . . . Algonac . . . . . St. Louis . . . . Piney Point . . Totals . . . . . . . Totals All . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... . . . . .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . • TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class C Class A Class B DECK 0 0 1 10 39 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 52 DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 10 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4· 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT �-- --- . -- - - -- - -· 0 0 1 10 0 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 3 0 4 5 62 0 17 6 0 9 0 0 7 41 8 0 162 0 0 2 0 7 0 7 6 0 4 0 1 5 11 3 0 46 . O' 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 7 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 18 1 0 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 12 0 0 0 14 0 0 9 0 0 3 0 15 0 53 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 3 0 4 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 4 1 0 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 9 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 16 0 0 3 0 0 0 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 22 60 13 28 211 68 n • "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •• " Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . 10 I LOG I April 1985 * *REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class C Class A Class B �U S N S Southern Cross crew mem bers partici p-ate ·· i n the Sealift Operations and Mai ntenance cou rse The USNS Southern Cross is a C-3 break bulk freighter which has been redesigned to conduct underway replenishment (UNREP) operations with naval v�ls. This ship crews. 60 unlicensed seafarers with training by both the U. S . Navy and the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship . The U.S. Navy he�.. • week of UNREP trainiQg in port and three days actual UNREP operations at . sea. � winches, . and sliding padeyes. The damage control section concerns maintaining which watertight integrity patching � i nc l u des plugging ' holes, and pipe repair. Sound p owered t e l e p h o n e . communication , shoring , methods d ewatering > • UNREP operations. I L of and desmoking areas are also covered in damage control: · The ·· differences • between the Hagglood and · SHLSS The cargo is picked up and transferred by a hlghllne, to the tank barge. . · I.akC . ., , _ , ·I • The Southern Cross crew are briefed and assigned their stations t I " Shore cranes arc discussed and · / \\ ,_ .. 'J!'.i palletized cargo, operating boom s, Completing their training with universal hand signals are taught. the Navy, the Genentl Deck Utility - crew then ' comes . to and . On April 2 1 st the USNS . 4tf: .:.' , , enters ' , '' the . two . week Scalift , So#them Cross sails to the , . · ·.·� . -: Operations and Maintenance · Mediterranean for two months'. course. This course consists of During this . time it will replenish classroom lectures and practical the U . S . Fleet operating in training in the following �: fork these waters by using underway lift operation, crane operations, replenishment techniques taught by underway replenishment, and both the Navy and SID.SS. If the damage control. voyage is as successful as expected Because of the crews previous the U . S . Navy will rcoutfit an experience with U n derway additional nine ships :With UN­ Replenishment, this topic is only REP capabilities, thereby supply­ given a four-day overview. The sea ing 600 future jobs. lift operations section consists of ruru'ling a fork truck, moving . • prior to 'IH": Ji ': ( ' .: l ' jl The cargo is raised clear of the deck p ri or to being transferred. clisaisses procedures for all phases of Underway UNREP instructor BiH Hellwege ' ' replenishment April 1985 / LOG / 1 1 �.. ' ' New SH LSS Col lege Program Sched u led to Begi n i n J u ly SIU members sailing in the d�ck and engine depanments will have a n ew and exciting opportunity to earn two - year associates degrees in Nautical Science Technology and Marine Engineering Technology . If all goes as scheduled , SHLSS will receive degree granting approval from the Maryland State Board for Higher Education this summer, and these two new degree programs will get underway. A third degree program for the steward department members in Food Service Management will · begin in late 1985 � SIU members in the deck and engine departments will be able to earn degrees by combining credits they earn for vocational courses (i.e. trainee program, FOWT, Able Seaman, QMED , Quanermaster, etc. ) with courses which they will take in general education subjects such as math , science , English , and social sCiences. This new college program will be unique because the general education classes will be offered for six- week periods at different times during the year. This will allow SIU members to sign up for the courses and come back to school for six weeks to take two or three college courses at a time without having to be enrolled in an -upgrading course at the same time. Here is an examole of how the program wilJ work. Let's say that SIU member John Doe sails as a wiper in the engine department and . is a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program. John can come baek to SHI.SS for six weeks and take the first sequence of general education courses: Introduction to College Math, English Composi­ tion and Engineering Principles I . John then ships out and comes back for FOWT. John then sails for a while and comes back for the second sequence of general educa­ tion courses: College Math and Physics I . John then ships out again with his - sights set on QMED. John comes back to school for QMED and ships out again. John then makes one more trip to SHI.SS for the third sequence of general education courses: Physics II, Engineering Principles II. Literature and Social Studies. Upon completion of this third sequence of general educa­ tion courses, John has earned his associates in arts degree in Marine Engineering Technology. As you can see, in the course of his upgrading, John made three trips to Piney Point for college courses and earned his two-year college degree. The degree pro­ grams for all deck and engine members, sailing inland , great lakes or deep sea, work in a similar manner. These programs have been designed specifically for seafarers to be flexible to their needs and busy shipping schedules. With this new college program, many seafarers who have not had an opportunity to take college courses and earn a degree will soon have the -chance . More infor­ mation about the college pro­ grams will appear in future issues of the LOG. jobs but found she really wanted to go to sea. Roberta was able to join the SIU through the SHI.SS Trainee Program. As a member of Trainee Class #3 14, she graduated from the Steward Program in 1980 . Preferring to - ship deep sea. Roberta enjoys traveling and visiting all the foreign ports . A deep sea vessel rarely crews more than one or two women. ' 'But , says Roberta, ' 'I like to keep to myself, so it really doesn't bother me. " Roberta returned to the SHI.SS in 1982, entered the Cook and Roberta Blum First Woman Nautical Science Student Born and raised in New York, Roberta Blum has always enjoyed the ocean . After completing High School she tried several different --- Baker Program and received her endorsement . Today Roberta is back at SHI.SS studying for a - Nautical Science Certificate and an Associate in Arts degree. Her future goals include becoming a Chief Steward , and receiving a college degree as a Nutritionist. Fi rst SI U Mem ber to Register at the Port of Piney Poi nt Don' t Miss Your Chance to Improve Your Skills --­ How? SHLSS has self-study materials in many areas . Upon your request SHLSS will send them to you to study in your spare time . You can use these skills : * on your j o b . * to improve your skills for upgrading . * to further your education . Please send me the area(s) checked below: MA TH Fractions Decimals Percents Algebra Geometry Trigo nometry (Spherical) 0 0 D 0 0 0 ENGLISH: Writing Skills Book 1 4 0 STUD Y SKILLS Listening Skills How To Improve Your Memory How To Use Textbooks Study Habits Test Anxiety Test Taking Tacti cs Stress M anagem ent Notetaking Know-How - Wciting Business Letters 0 Geography U . S . History Economics Political Science D D D D SOCIAL STUDIES COMMUNICA TION SKILLS Tax Tips for Seafarers Basic Metrics 0 0 D 0 0 0 0 D 0 D Name Street City _ _ _ _ _ _ Book No . Department Sailing In State _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Social Security No . -------­ Cut out this coupon and mail to : Chip Noell (r.) is the first SIU member to register at the Port of Piney Point. With him are Port Agent Edd Morris and secretary Betty Smith. 1 2 I LOG I April 1 985 Adult Education Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Send it today! _ _ _ _ _ _ �Th ree Brothers Took SH LSS G E D Cou rse and Received Di plomas trainee Recently , Mark Platania, Class #401 , was jollied by his parents and two brothers, Peter and Tom, to ceiebrate his graduation. All three brothers not · . only share the fact that they are but also all SHI.SS graduates, three have taken the SHI.SS GED course and have received their Macyland GED Graduates (I. to r.): Peter, Tom, and Mark Platania. School High State Diplomas . Mark is the youngest member of the family to sriidy for his GED exam. P¢tcr, • the oldest · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · � I I I I I I I I I I SEAFARERS TRAI N I NG & R ECREATIO N CENTER . �:..· I'! Reservati on Informat i on Name : S.S. # · 1 �_i !,�"' L,,,"'· :II .l, ··l Boo� # � � -� ,, • . ..v: ·:· 3rd Choice : ! I Piney Point, Md. 20874 (Phone: 301 994-00 1 0) i: · · I : I · . • • . . • • • • • • • • • •• • • . . • • • . • . • • • . . •. . • . • . • • . . . • • . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . . • . • . • . . . . .. Cook Baker and welctine''' , . - Front row I. to r.� Biii Foley (Instructor), Jeff Nugent, Steve W. Blgelow. Second row f. to r.: Juan D. SanChez, Josh Lanier, Robert L Carroll. .· . . - . .. Uf9"M Front row I. to r.: Octovlanue Pariama, Richard Wettzln, Keith Lum, Arthur Medeiros, Vic A. Bula, Gina Sytvester� Second row 1. to r.: Ben Cusic (lnatructOf'), William A. Jones. Juan Diaz Agosto, Bert Wlnfleld, Kelly Ctlong, Chris Donner, Randall Firestine, Victor Higgs, Jamtt Pang. Third row I. to r.: Gary Washington, VeronK:a Ercolono, Wilfred Scales, Bill Jones, John F. Bass. The course. Platania brothers, like many seafaring families, have made funher their education and apply them to future. upgrading courses. The GED program is oiily one of many the s u c c e ss fu l educational opportunities offered at SHlSS to prepare the seafarer for the future and we are happy to see that the Platania brothers have joined over 2 ,000 other_ seafarers who . have succCssfully · completed shipping and education · a family · • the GBD �program. traditiQn. · AU three brothers ·cited Your Holiday at the SHLSS Vacation Center: What· It Will Cost • I · Seafarers Training a Recreation Center . last November while taking the ' "C · 'A ' C;·� � ; . ' 2 weeks) i< ·:M. � Send to: : I Maintenance course. Tom received hiS diploma i: : Date of Departu re .,1i·.\,,;;,; (,;•: !f,;\�,\>· . and Operations S e a l i ft new the fi n i s h e d $30.00 per day Spouse $ 5 . 00 per day Children $5 .00 per day Member · 2nd .Choice (Stay is l imited to I Able�Bodied. Seaman and -just ROOM RATES: 1 •' , Date of Arrival: 1 st Choice • to The costs for room and board at the SHLSS \lacation Center have b�en s�t at the minimum to make it possible for all SIU mt;mbers and their famiiies to enjoy a holiday at the Southern Maryland playground. _ _ _ _ N u m ber in Party Class #25 2 . He later upgraded how they will use their skills to _ _ _ _ _ Tel ephone # 1 I ------- Address: J ., _ � _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ brother, took the GED course during 1978 while enrolled in :I , ' . ' < ··<· · Member' ''$8:1o �t d ay $4 .00 per day Children $4 .00 per day Spouse : . . .\ : NOTE: No Jodging ·or meal· charge for children ' under age 1 2 . So that as many of our members as possible can enjoy a holiday at SHLSS Vacation Center, the stay is limited to two weeks. Standing I. to r.: Danny Brown, Ricky Hobson, Laymon Tucker (Instructor), Thomas McQuay. . Thlfd ...- � . to r.: Donald Ketler, Kefth Amos, Frank Byers1 Kelly Cook. Second row I. to . r.: 'Tor,y � Jr., Ronala Huffman, Mike Marth, Mark RUhl. Not ptcturect: Mark sertla. · SMDtt Ooeratlon• a MllntenaOc=e Front row I. to r.: Kaid H. Zalda�1 &lnto• Garcia Jr., Mustarl Lalong, 8an Anthony Negron, Mlchael f:lolle. Standing . I. to r.: Biii Hellwege (lnatructi:>r), Ralph Vidal, Riiey · Donahue, Peter Kulyk, Abraham Vegas, Elllot Vazquez. Not shown: Edgar Nattlel. Seallft Operations a � - Bosun Recertification . Front row I. to r.: Chllrfes Herrera, Gary Cardlllo, Joseph Consentino, Barbara Jean .Stevenson, Antolos Trlkoglou, Susanne Cake, H. Balley, Torn Vain . .Second row l. to r.: Joe M&r$hall (Instructor), Dave Newman, Tom Seaaer, August Werdenberg, Marc Sromberg, Eva Myers, Brencfon Murphy James Gavele� Peter Lolk, BUI Hetlwege (Instructor). Third row I. to r.: r-rank Andryauskas, Steve Copeland, R.A. Vamlsh, Wiiioughby Byrd, S. Randy Garay, Robert Johnson. Th'" Man at.ward · Front row I. April 1985 I LOG I 1 3 �Upgrading Course Schedule ILuN �.: M ay Through J uly 1 985 Engine U pgrading Courses �. � �· •\ ' :,i 'Programs Geared to Improve job Skllls . s�Ai"' ' And Promote U .S. Maritime I ndustry Fol l owi ng are t h e u pdated course sched u.les for M ay through J u ly 1 985, at t h e Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. SIU Representatives In all ports will ass i st mem bers in prepari ng appl icat i ons. Check-In Date Completion Date Celestial Navigation May 1 0 June 1 4 ·Radar Observer May 31 June 1 4 June 21 June 1 3 J une 20 J uly 1 1 July 1 9 August 29 Quartermaster a 3 u rie 7 J uly 26 r Ju e 6 Ju y 1 1 August 29 Thi rd Mate J uly 5 September 1 3 Master/Mate Freight & Towing July 5 September 1 3 Simulator Course July 1 2 July 26 J u ly 1 8 August 1 June 28 August 1 Tankerman May 1 7 May 3o Thi rd Assistant Engineer J u ly 5 September 1 3 Course Check-In/ Completion Date Length of Course Assistant Cook bi-weekly varies Cook and Baker bl-weekly varies Chief Cook bi-weekly varies Chief Steward monthly varies Three Man Steward Dept. monthly varies � Course Check-In Date Completion Date Steward Recertification June 3 July 8 Adult Education Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date (ESL) English as a Second Language (ABE) Adult Basic Education (DVS) Developmental Studies May 3 May 3 May 3 May 31 May 3J M ay 1 0 i · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · -- · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4\,�t-9-'-"' L(J�f!t-., ;: �.. I\ · , May 30 S£ i Welding Recertification Programs May 1 7 ·········· Completlon Date · lifeboat 8AAfamtenance t· Operations Check·ln Date Steward Upgrading Courses Deck U pgrading Courses Course Course .,.f i ' '" "!��i Name �... 'J ···· ········ 41\,+t-f.."V l.lJA,t/J�. , Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Appl ication � ·--. (first) (LaSf) Date of Birth (Middle) ... ! " ·� .. ;, ' 'I I am Interested i n the following course(s) checked below: � ... DECK DEPARTMENT __,, """=" ...., "" ...,. ,-.,.. _ _ _ _ _ MoJDay/Vear Address -----...rr::::=n--� (City) Deep Sea Member O (State) Telephone (ZlpCOde) ....,,.,,. .,,, ..,,. ... � .,., ----­ _ (Area COde) Lakes Member O Inland Waters Member O Pacific O Social Security # ------- Book # ------- Seniority ------Date Book Was lssued _______ Port lssued _______ Port Presently Registered In ________ _ Endorsement(s) or license(s) Now Held _______________________________ _ Are you a g raduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: O Yes No 0 (If yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: From -----�� to_�--------­ (dates attended) ENG INE DEPARTM ENT 0 FOWT 0 D O o 0 OMED-Any Rat1119 Marine Electronics D Automation D Diesel Ef191ne Marine Electrical Maintenance Maintenance & Operation Refrigeration Sy.tern• Maintenance a Operations o Chief Engfneer/A..latant Ef191neer (Unlnspected Motor Veuel) o Second/Th ird Aaat. Engineer (Inspected) Pumproom STEWARD DEPARTMENT Course(s) Taken _______________________________ _ Firefighting: O Yes No D 0 �ter ' '�O C.lestlal Navigation D AB Umlted D 1at Claaa Piiot D AB Speclal D Towboat Operator Inland 0 Towboat Operator (NMT 200 miles) D Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miies) D Muter/Mate Inspected Towing Veuel D Third Mate 0 Radar Observer Unllmlted 0 Simulator Course No D (if yes, fill in below) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: O Yes Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: D Yes No D 0 Takennan 0 AB UnHmlted CPR: O Yes No 0 Date Available for Training ---- D D D D 0 Chief Cook Assistant Cook Cook a Baker 0 Chief Steward TowbcNlt Inland Cook Three Man Steward Dept. ALL DEPARTMENTS D Welding D Ufeboatman D Sealltt Operations a Maintenance RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME-(Show only amount needed to upgrade In rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever Is applicable.) VESSEL RATIN G HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE O F DISCHARG� ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 0 Adult Basic Education (ABE) o High School Equtvalency Program (GED) 0 Developmental Studies (DYE) 0 English u I Second Language ;S�IG�N�A�T�U�R�E;..;;:;;;;;�----:-- DATE No transportation wlll be paid unless you present ortglnal receipts and successfully complete the course. 1-4 I LOG I April 1 985 COLLEGE PROGRAM _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ � RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 (ESL) �r· 1 . -v-��·�'<-ll'��.J:�;� �· n· : ;; " :·' Fitout 1 985 . r' �: w t�;: The G reat Lakes Thaw, The Steamsh i ps C rew As winter begins to turn into a chilly memory, shipkeepers along the Great Lakes' ports tum over their ore, ce­ ment and coal carriers to returning SIU Lakers. Scrapping; painting and housekeeping _chore� are the order of · the day. Some returned taniied with tales of sunny beach life. _Others are happy to relieve a bad case of cabin fever. Shipping on the Great Lakes won't be much different from last year. About half of the Lakes' 130 ships will break out this year. Like the rest of the nation's industrial heartland , the eco­ nomic health of Great Lakes' shipping is keyed to heavy industry which ,is not enjoying an economic recovery . But for the several hundred SIU Lak­ ers who will sail through the spring, summer and fall , those thoughts are put aside as they get ready for another season on the Great Lakes. � �-' · ·, i I f -� \ ' I '. ( ' Wiper Ray Semerad reaches over the side to bring siipplies aboard the Medusa' Chal­ lenger as sb1pmate BUI Hass looks on. I : 1 ·-. . ';/ ' ,I ,. J, . i The William Roesch Watchman John Kernobam oa the WilUam Roeicb. and Bosun Brett Fischbach look happy to be back to work From left to right: Russ Brown, Mltch Stewart and Doug Verosky, mates, put some paint on the Charles E. Wilson's rudder. all April deck department 1 985 / LOG / 1 5 �Fitout 1 985 From the Shores of .Michigan, Huron and Erie, William Truax is Paul Thayer. a New a conveyennan on the The Charles E. Wilson's second cook, John Beaushaw, dishes up a few bowls of coleslaw. The view from above aad below as crewn Oiler Mike Spicer iakes a minute to pose iD the eagine room of the Methua Challenger. Photos by Mike Hall .,...,.,.·. '"'''''''''''''''''''''''''''·''' Fitout also means paperwork . Here on the Willilun Roesch (I. to r.) Conveyerman Don Blnkowska, and Watchman John Kernoham catch up on some. Port Agent Jack Allen 1 6 I LOG I April 1985 Wiper Sam Beland, Algonac �i:eason Begins i '. • ' Jwit a few. lilly dtub of lee lluat· 8l'Ollll4 • A•rieu MtlriMr ia Sturgeon Bay. ' ·. · l>oug Verosky and Russ Brown finish up paint wort on the rudder Of the Charles E. Wl&oa at Its ltoat In Muskegon, Mich. Clift' Cadreau, I f I ! � photographer. a wheelslilan aboard the Charks E. Wilson, Is also an accompUshed . Maneh Ahmed is a porter on the Meduso Chalknger. April 1 985 I LOG I 1 7 �' ::, (More Photos Fitout 1 985 Next Month) ' - ' ; ,· Fresh fried perdl is on tile menu of dumps a batda of fish. the Cluuks E. Wilson and steward/cook sallin Ali Patrolman Joe Sigler (left) and Second Cook David Bartlett discuss matters with the crew American Mariner. or the IJ I l ' ; I· Oiler after CODveyerman LaVerne Cole keeps an eye OD tbe Rassim Said Abdulla (left) and Wiper Mobsip Harbert are on their way into town a day or work fitting out tile A�rican Mariner. control panel for tbe conveyers OD tbe Medusa Cltalknger. Clevelaad Field Rep. Martin Vittardi explains congressional attempts to tax employee beneftts such as be81th lnsuruce aod peasions to Methua Cludlengersteward Joe Cherubini. 1 8 / LOG I Caught from above, a crewmember on tile ADNrican Mariner. April 1985 '-=======--iiiii---- �! \ , ' 1 ' ': orfolk for upcoming Mediterranean Underway Replenishment exercises. SIU Crew Wins Praise for 'Professionalisin · and · $kill� : Cross Loads Military Supplies i n No-rfotk Navy Yard -.FOLLOWING a - SOuthern · -.� "' · . ' ': · . · · · -:: _ ' '-� - highly successful training exercise last month, including an actu . al underway replenishment, the S.S. Southern Cross began loading ' inilitacy cargo at the Norfolk Navy Yard in preparation for a full-s9ale exercise in ttie Mediterranean Sea this spring and summer with the Navy�s MEDLOGEX '85 program. . The' Southern Cross is a converted C-3 w.ith 22 booms. Her highly-trained JU c�w of 58 unlicensed seamen drew high praise from the Navy for their performance during the training exercises (see letter on page 21). . · · �· ·- . ., 1 ' AT SEA-tile SOUIMm Cross moves up on a. Navy assault ship during underway replenishment exercises last month. The SoUtlum Croa Vessel. edges in closer to the Nav)' Aaault Able SeamanBrian lsendstadt Is at dte wheel as the Solllhern Cross begins the Wlderway repleoisbment .operation. April 1 985 I LOG I 19 --_ . 1 �ABs Mklaael MeCartby, left, and Joe Saapchs OD deck Coming_ Next Month in USNS 2nd Lt. the as cargo U stowed. LOG John P. Bobo Ends Sea Trials Deck gang repairs lines and wires. From left are Rafael Rivera, OS; Willie Burrus , AB, and Martin �. deck/engine utility. 20 I LOG I April 1 985 � �====================================================---....-... ----------------------------------- �f?Tk f/� §�� O P N O RTH A M E R I CA • A P L-C I O 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 301-899-0675 TO : • The Crew of the Southern Cross I h ave just rece ived at Headquarters a copy o f the Telex t o your vessel from the captain of the USS Sylvan ia , the vessel you exerc ised with recen t l y . The Telex praises the professional i sm and sk i l l showed in recent you underway replenishment exercises leading '85. up to the Southern Cross operations i n the Mediterranean this spring and suomer for MEDLOGEX I want t o congratulat e the entire crew for the manner in which you have taken on the c ha l l enge of operating the Southern Cross . It i s this type of convince t h e mil itary establ ishment replen ishment example that w i l l that all i r such underway and m i l itary support work can be safely and eff icient ly handled by private marit ime companies and their Hugh Woods, deck/engine utility, right, gets some advice from Seafarer Ramont Jacksoa who bas shipped aboard naval support vessels under both the SIU and the MSTIJ banners. c i v i l ian union crews . As you prepare for remember that you are of the ent ire the Mediterranean exerc ises , the SIU and that of new jobs for our union · representat ives of the membership the job you do may mean hundreds i n the future . JfZ-;p· 1�8� March Daaiel ScltwaU, right, on gangway watch, utility, signs aboard with AB Eddy Stwaeard. AB please stands luck , 27 , :•,;: :.,:l1� · by as James Dickens, deck/engine 1 9 MARCH TO: USNS SOUTHERN CROSS FROM: USS SYLVANIA 85 OVERALL, THE ENTIRE TRAINING EXERCISE WAS CONSIDERED A GREAT SUCCESS. SAFETY WAS PARAMOUNT ON BOTH SHIPS AND EXTENSIVE EFFORTS WERE TAKE N TO ENSURE A SAFE OPERATION. ATTENTION TO THE TRAINING EXERCISE WAS A MAJOR FACTOR IN TEACHING THE HELMSMAN ON THE SOUTHERN CROSS ABOUT THE FORCES ANO INFLUENCES HE EXPERIENCED WHILE STEERING ALONGSIDE. RIGGERS, RIG CAPTAINS AND SIGNALMEN WERE PROFICIENT, ANO DISPLAYED A TYPE OF CONTROL THAT SOME ·:EXPERIENCED" RIG CREWS SELDOM USE. IN·PORT TRAINING WAS A MUST AND IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR FUTURE EXERCISES OF THIS TYPE. Everyone agreed-"She's a good feeder!" And here's the reason why: Chief Steward Gerald Sinks, left, Chief Cook Tom Benefiel, center, and Cook/Baker Abdul Awadh. IN SUMMARY, EVERY EXERCISE CONDUCTED WITH THE SOUTHERN CROSS WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND EXTREMELY EFFICIENT. IF WE HAO NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN THE IN-PORT INITTAL TRAINING, WE WOULD NEVER HAVE KNOWN THEY WERE NOVICES TO ALONGSIDE REPLENISHMENT. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE THEM ALONGSIDE. BRAVO ZULU.. April 1985 I LOG I 21 ��eafarers Welfare, Pensio·n Plans Updated to Provide Best Possible Benetits The trustees of the Seafarers Plans con­ tinuously review the rules and regulations u well u the laws governing the Plans. During the past year, the trustees made certain changes to more efticiently utilize the· Plans resources and provide the best possible benefits to all participants. Seafarers Pension Plan Pension Credit Increased ., The trustees decided to increase the pension benefit for seamen whose employ­ ers are contributing at the maximum rate. If a seaman has at least 3 ,000 days of actual contributory seatime (employment aboard a vessel) he/she can receive credit for l Y4 days service for each day of actual seatime earned after June 16, 1984. Eligible seamen will now be able to accrue more service, which can be used to satisfy the Plan's eligibility requirements and may increase the benefit payable for a wage­ related pension. Effective June 1 6 , 1984, an Early Normal Wage Related Pension for deep sea em­ ployees shall be calculated as follows: All actual contributory employment shall be counted for the purpose of determining the amount of benefit payable. All days will be divided by 365 to determine the per­ centage to be applied to average earnings. Pensioner's Death Benefit Eligibility Uberalized Since Feb. l , 1984, eligibility for the standard pensioner's death benefit is ex­ panded to include all pensioners who have at least 1 25 days of covered employment in the year prior to their retirement. Added Protection for Vested Service A vested year is any year (Jan. l to Dec. 3 1 ) in which a covered employee earns 125 days service. If an employee earns less than 621/2 days service in any calendar year, he/she incurs a break-in-service. More than 621/2 days of service credit, but less than 1 25 days in a calendar year does not earn vesting service, nor does it result in a break-in-service . Once an employee is vested ( 1 0 years with at least 125 days credit) he/she can never lose that time. Employees are currently eligible to receive deferred vested pensions upon reaching normal retirement age , if they have 10 vested years. For service time after Jan. l , 1985, an employee who is not yet vested will only lose credit for prior accumulated service if he/she works less than 621/2 days in each of five years in a row, and the number of those break-in-service years equals or is greater than the number of vested years already accumulated . In addition, if a n employee i s away from covered employment due to pregnancy, child birth, infant care or adoption, up to a maximum of 62¥2 days, he/she will not incur a break-in-service. If an employee is away from covered employment up to 621/2 days while attending upgraders courses at the. Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship, he/she will not incur a break-in­ service provided he/she successfully com­ pletes the courses. Neither this school time nor child care time will earn additional service credit. However, both can now be used to help avoid breaks-in-service. Effective Jan. l , 1 985 an employee will be credited with contributory employment time and certain military service time for the purposes of satisfying the eligibility requirements for a Deferred Vested Pen- · sion. Disability time cannot be applied towards satisfying the requirements for this type pension. · 22 I LOG I April 1985 payable by coverage under no-fault insur­ ance. In addition, where applicable, the Plan will coordinate its benefits for dependent children with your spouse ' s coverage through his/her employment by providing primary coverage if your birthday comes before your spouse 's and secondary cov­ erage for the dependent children if your spouse 's birthday comes earlier in the year than yours. Spouse's Pension Rights The Pension Plan currently offers joint and survivor pensions. If an employee has been married for at least one year prior to retirement and is eligible for pension ben­ efits from this Plan, the Plan will auto­ matically pay the pension in the form of a joint and survivor pension. If the employee wishes to choose the full pension benefit instead, which would stop when the em­ ployee dies, the employee must sign an election form which will be provided by the Plan. This form will also have to be signed by the employee ' s spouse , and the spouse ' s signature will have to be notar­ ized or witnessed by a representative of the Pension Plan . In addition, if an active employee who had been married at least one year dies, at a time when he/she would have been eligible to receive a pension from this Plan and who satisfied the eligibility require­ ments for a pension, it will be assumed that the member had applied the day before he/she died. His/her spouse would then begin to receive the survivor's pension. The pensioner' s standard death benefit will be paid to his/her designated beneficiary if the employee had at least 1 25 days of covered employment in the calendar year preceding his/her death. If a vested employee, who had been married at least one year dies, before he/ she reached retirement age , his/her spouse shall be entitled to a survivor's pension of one-half of the actuarily calculated amount. These payments will begin when the em­ ployee would have reached the Plan 's earliest retirement age . These rules make sure that your spouse is protected and receives the benefits you worked hard to earn. Seafarers Welfare. Plan · Service Credit for School Time In order to help Seafarers satisfy the Plan' s eligibility requirements, the trustees decided to accept time spent at upgrading courses at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship as covered employ­ ment, provided the courses have been successfully completed and provided the employee had satisfied the standard wel­ fare eligibility requirements in the year prior to the employee· s attendance at SHLSS. Eligibility Requirements Reduced In order to maintain eligibility for wel­ fare benefits in 1985, the basic requirement of 125 days of covered employment in the previous calendar year has been reduced to 120 days for sealbell whose employers are contributing to the Plan at the maximum rate. The requirement of one day of service in the six-month period preceding your claim still exists. Coordination of Benefits Defined The Welfare Plan coordinates its benefits with those of other Plans. The trustees decided that some clarification of the pur­ poses and policies of this provision in the Plan were necessary. All benefits under the Plan, except death benefits and acci­ dental dismemberment benefits, are co­ ordinated with any other group, individual or service plan. If the other plan providing benefits does not have a coordination of benefits clause, the other benefit provider will act as the primary carrier, and the Seafarers Welfare Plan takes over when you have reached the maximum payable under the other plan. The Welfare Plan will not provide benefits for medical expenses that will be Special Equipment Special equipment is currently provided at a rate of 70 percent of the reasonable and custQmary charges associated with such equipment. If the equipment is re­ quired as a result of an onboard injury, the rate is 50 percent of the reasonable and customary charges. Pensioner's Eligibility Many pensioners are eligible to continue receiving welfare benefits after they retire . A pensioner is eligible for benefits if he has 125 days employment the year before he/she retires and he/she had at least 5,475 days service, OR if he/she had 1 25 days employment the year before he retires and is receiving a disability pension. Maternity Benefit Increased . A change in federal regulations regarding medical treatment due to pregnancy re­ sulted in the following benefit change: Prior maternity coverage for employees at the highest contribution rate allowed a pay­ ment of $500, .plus 80 percent under major medical for all hospital and ·physician's serv�. ty benefit l , 1983, the mate ci>vcrs all teasonabte and customary cbargq, (semi-private room) for hospital room and Mer}�Y � board and for hospital extras, in the same manner as any other illness or injury. Delivery charges for an employee' s spouse are paid according to the surgery schedule plus 80 percent of the balance under major medical. Treatment by a physician rendered to an employee for pregnancy-related serv­ ices are paid in the same manner as any other illness or injury. Although the out­ patient treatment for an employee 's spouse is not payable because it must be treated like any other illness, the increased pay­ ment for hospital charges results in a higher maternity benefit for employee 's spouses . S & A Benefit The federal government has deemed the sickness and accident benefit "taxable in­ come . " In order to continue providing $8 per day to the participant, the trustees have accepted the responsibility of paying the employer's and employee 's shares of the applicable F.l.C.A. taxes. If you re­ ceived S & A benefits from the Plan during the past year, you will receive a W-2 stating the amount of this taxable income and the amount of F.l.C.A. taxes paid on your behalf. Eye Examinations The provisions of the Optical Benefit have been expanded to include all eligible employees and their dependents, even if they do not need eyeglasses. The benefit will be paid once every two years for eye care. This benefit is intended to pay for an eye examination. It can, however, be applied to the cost of glasses if they are needed. Dependent children can receive the benefit more often if new eyeglasses are needed for pathological reasons. Seafarers Pension Plan and Seafarers Welfare Plan Summary Plan Description Booklets were previously mailed to you and. arc available at all ports. To keep your benefit in{OfDllllion cµrre n r, .,this artici. and keep it with your booklet. MCS-AFL-PMA Supplementary Pension Trust Fund Summary Annual Report This i s a summary o f the annual report for MCS-AFL-PMA Supplementary Pension Trust Fund, 5 1 -6097856, for the year ended June 30, 1982. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1 974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement The value of Plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the Plan , was $6, 194,53 1 as of June 30, 1982, compared to $5,663,396 as of July 1 , 1981 . During the Plan year, the Plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $53 1 , 1 35 . This increase included unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of Plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the Plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the Plan assets at the beginning of the year, or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The Plan had total income of $ l ,469 ,223, including employer contributions of $828, 702, and earnings from investments of $640,521 . Plan expenses were $907 ,050 . These expenses included $788,920 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries; $70,620 in administrative expenses, and $47,510 for fees, insurance premiums and other such expenses. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report , or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report . ' l . An accountant's report. 2. Assets held for investment. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Al Jensen, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. The charge to cover copying costs will be $ 1 .00 for the full annual report , or $0. 10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the Plan administrator, on request and at no charge , a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the Plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the Plan administrator, these statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge . You also have the right to examine the annual report at the main office of the Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C . , or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Request to the Department should be addressed to Public Disclosure Room N46n, Pension and Welfare Benefits Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. �SIUNA 's John Crowley Dies A friend of the SIU and one of San Francisco's top organized labor leaders , John F. "Jack" Crow- ley Sr. , 6 1 , the widely respected secretary-treasurer of the city's Labor Council for the last 1 2 years , died March 1 8 in Shanghai , China after emergency surgery . Brother Crowley was once head of the SIUNA-affiliated Mortuary Employees Union in San Francisco. In attendance at the funeral Mass in St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church, San Francisco on March 25 were celebrant Bishop Mark Hurley of Santa Rosa, Calif. , an old friend of the deceased ; Harry Bridges, leader of the International Longshoremen' s and Warehousemen's Union; city Mayor Dianne Feinstein ; state Sen. Milton Marks (R-S.F.); George Johns, retired secretary-treasurer of the Labor Council who recommended Crowley to succeed him, and city Sheriff. Michael Hennessey . Bishop Hurley eulogized the labor leader at the Mass calling him "captain and commander-in-chief of the working men and women of San Francisco . " The bishop declared in his eul­ ogy that unio11s · are . ari " essential and extremely important element in .our' society, and Jack Crowley · un.derstood the dignity of work and the dignity of workers. ' ' Previously, an editorial in the San Fran cisco Chronicle said Crowley " . . . will be remembered as a respected official with rare skills of mediation . " It went on to say " he was in the thick of some of the city 's thorniest strikes . and quickly established himself as the possessor of special qualities for negotiating fair and equitable contracts . . . the city has lost a man who has left behind a fine reputation for integrity and fair counsel. " Crowley was born in San Francisco and was a regent of the California State University System and a member of the Board of Permit Appeals. Burial was in Golden Gate Na- tional Cemetery, San Bruno, Calif.Surviving are his widow , Geraldine ; three sons, John P. Jr. , Joseph and Francis, all of San Francisco; three daughters , MaryFrances of Vacaville, Calif. , Kelly Fuller of Davis, Calif. and Tara Chase of Ventura, Calif. ; a sister, Bernice Reis, and 16 grandchildren. · Support K,N QWi· � YOUR RIGHTS :,i\���� .•. . :.,.,���J0i:. :: . In the event that any SIU members have legal problems In the various ports, a llet of attorneys whom they can consult Is being published. The member need not chooM the recom· mended attorney• and this list is in· tended only for informational pur­ poses: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Filth Avenue New York, New York 1 0001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 HOUSTON, TEXAS Archer, Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St . (at Jefferson) Suite 5 1 0 Houslofl, Texas n002 Tele. Ii (71 3) 659-4455 & Tele. # (206) 285-361 0 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P. A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. # (81 31 879-9842 I O W YO ON i T fU TION A L R I G HTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the S I U constitution are available in all U n ion halls. All memhers should obtain copies of this const itution so as to fam i l iarize themselves with · i ts con· tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation hy any methods such as deal ing with charges. trials. etc., as well as all other details. then the member so affected should im mediately notify headquarters. C the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance com m ittee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each qu arter of the finances of the U n ion and reports ful ly t heir findings and recommenda· S EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal tions. Members of this com m ittee may make dissenting the contracts w h ich the U n ion has negotiated w i t h the employers. Consequently. no memher may he discrimi· nated against because of race. creed, color. sex and na· tional or geographic origin. If any memher feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled. he should notify U n ion headquarters. and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made patrolman or other U n ion offi:i al. i n your opinion. fails to protect your contract rights properly. contact the nearest S I U port agent. LOG. Log SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. I ts pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes i ncl ud· ing. but not l i m ited to, furthering the political. social and economic i n terests of maritime workers. the preservation has and furthering of the American Merchant M arine with the political p urposes of any individual in the U n ion. hoatmen and the advancement of trade u n ion concepts. of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the articles deemed harmful to the U n ion or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed contributes to political cand idates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. N o contribution . may be the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail. return re­ b y membership action at the September. 1 960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy i s vested i n an editorial hoard which consists of financial reprisal. or t hreat of such conduct. or as a con­ dition o( membership in the U nion or of employment. I f may delegate. from among its ranks. one individual to conduct. noti fy the Seafarers U n ion or SPAD oy certified EDITORIAL POLICY - THE The U n ion and the employers. Get to know your shipping traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving in all U n ion halls. If you feel there has been any violation officer or member. I t has also refrained from publishing rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available contracts between the U nion and the employers, notify ceipt requested. 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All these agreements specify that the trustees in ch arge of these funds shall equally consist of U n ion ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the . rights i n employ m ent and as members of the SI U . These reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior· SEATTLE, WASH. Davies, Roberts, Reid, Anderson & Wacker 201 Elliott Avenue West, Suite 500 Seattte, Wash. 98 1 1 9 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 detailed audit by Certified Publ ic Accountants every three months, which are to be subm itted to the membersh i p by fund financial records are available at the headquarters of SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 1 00 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. # (41 5) 981 -4400 GLOUCESTER, MASS. 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Under n o c i rcum· stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone im proved employment opportunities for seamen and In connection with such ohjects. SPAD supports and solic ited or received because of force. joh discrimination, a contribution i s made hy reason of the above i mproper mail w i t h i n 30 days of the contribution for i n vestigation . and appropriate action and refund. i f involuntary. Support SPA D to protect and further your economic. poli· tical and social i n terests, and American trade u n ion concepts. If at any time a member ree1a that any el the aboff rlgtlts have payment and is given an official receipt. but feels that he been 'rielated, or that be has. been deaied bis consdtudonal right of aa:w to Union reard5 or lalonnlitioD, be should ....ly ... nedty SID President Frank Drozak at Hetldcplarten by certlfted maH, should i mmediately be reported to U n ion headquarters. Way, Prince Georges County, C...., Spriap, Md. 20746. attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying :i receipt . or i f a member is requ i red to make a should not have been required to make such payment. this return RICldpt requested. The � 11 5ltl Aalll Way and Britannia April 1 985 I LOG I 23 :\ _/ . · �Bosuns Get (Continued From Page 3.) an Earful at Cargo Hearing eral subsidy because it has dedined in recent years , Drozak looked him straight in the eye and said , "Senator, the same can be said of the farm industry . " The remark drew a favorable response from the audience. Both Drozak and Boschwitz laughed. They were like two chess players with the same goal in mind : to win over the hearts and minds of the press. Block's interpretation of the administration's policy. She states that the administration's position is "not at this time supporting _legislation to change the interre­ lationship between the cargo pref­ erence laws and the blended credit program. " According to one high-ranking government official, cargo prefer­ ence is not something that Presi­ dent Reagan or most Americans think of when they get up in the morning. " Given the heated emo­ tions on both sides of the issue, the potential consequences and the rather specialized nature of the dispute, most high ranking officials in the administration have shied ""' away from taking a definitive stand. This means that public opinion will play an important role in de­ termining the final outcome of the dispute. And the bosuns saw for themselves that President Drozak and the legislative staff of the SIU were on hand to correct any mis­ representations. When one witness cited an as­ tronomical figure as representing "the average seaman' s salary , " Drozak set the record straight by saying that the figure represented wages and benefits for all three seamen filling the same billet. When Sen. Rudy Boschwitz (R­ and it wasn't even right. They tried to blame us for everything: the poor farmers , and even the starving Ethiopians . " Robert Johnson "I wasn't aware of how complex it all is until we went to the hearing. Frank Drozak did all he could to set the record straight . " Thomas Vain " You' ve got to stay in the trenches with these people , or they'll eat you alive. " After the Senate hearing on cargo preference, the 10 bosuns had a chance to sit down and discuss their impressions of the hearing. Here are some of their comments . Thomas Seager " Mr. Drozak brought to the senators' attention that they may have been using erroneous data. At the end of the session, they said that they would check into it . " Robert Vranish " It was quite educational . " Dave Newman Stephen Garay " I was raised on a farm . I didn't see anyone at that hearing who " I was really upset by the way the chairman acted . He was supposed to get input from both sides, but he h_ad already made up his mind . I never thought Congress operated that way . . . . The senators talked about the farmer's way of life being threatened, but they never brought up what kind of shot in the arm the PL-480 program is to unemployed seamen . " looked like a farmer to me. They all looked like big businessmen. " Willoughby Bird "In my opinion our side held its ground pretty good . " Antonios Trikoglou "I have a question to ask these so-called patriotic Americans: Where would we all be without an American-flag merchant marine?" Charles "Sonny" Herrera Steven Copeland " I was really mad. I felt like throwing a . �hair when they . talked . about how inucb we eamen make/ Minn.) questioned the value of giv­ ing the merchant maririe any 'fed� · ·. " When the hearing started , the senato� on the Committee didn't . . eem 'to. want tc> listen to a thing 'Dr zak ''rud.; Btit by, the end,, they: , Drugs Mean Trouble Editorial Every month you'll find a cartoon like the one below in the LOG. It' s straight and to the point. Drugs can mess with your life in a lot of ways-they can screw up your mind-they can screw up your body­ and they can screw up your job . The SIU has always tried to warn you of the dangers of drugs, and many of you have learned that drugs and shipping do not mix. But some of you haven' t . There i s one thing to remember; it's a saying you may have seen and heard hundreds of times " If you are caught with drugs you can : lose your papers . " That is not some empty scare slogan . It is true. It has happened recently. A lot of the SIU ' s work these days is under military contract or charter. The military authorities and federal drug enforcement agencies are keeping a close watch on those ships. The companies that are winning those contracts and providing SIU members with jobs have to did say that they may have been wrong on a few figures, and that they would be willing to negotiate on the issue . " Blended Credit (Continued From Page 3.) make one cent of difference in either the price the American farmer receives for his commodities, or the price the foreign importer pays to purchase those commodities . Any costs of cargo preference are paid by the U . S . government, as part of its investment in a strong national defense . ' , The American maritime indus­ try, Boren believes, started the controversy now in existence by " trying to extend the provisions of the 1954 Cargo Preference beyond its original intent. ' ' He said that he favored a " compromise" ap­ proach that would reverse the blended credit ruling and restrict PL-480 cargo to a handful of spe­ cific situations, such as the ship­ ment of relief supplies to places like Ethiopia. Luciano responded that the mar­ itime industry had not tried to ex­ pand the definition of the 1 954 Cargo Preference Act, but had tried to have its meaning clarified . He noted that the American maritime industry was forced to go this route because Agriculture Secretary John Block would not meet with them : . . ; ... ;·oa�.the"1.S:Su�'",i! ;,rr�·--· . > ., · ·· " · .- , __ Don't Use Them prove to the government that the crews aboard those ships are not working under the influence of drugs. Passenger ships provide a lot of jobs for Seafarers, and in the future they may provide even more . Seafarers on those ships are there to efficiently serve the passengers and make their voyages pleasant. That is difficult to do if you ' re wasted or wired. In some cases; before you can ship out you have to pass a urine analysis which can detect traces of illegal drugs in your system. And after shipping the same test can be made again. If you test positive , you are in trouble. If you are found to be using drugs or possess them , you are in even more trouble . If you have a drug problem , get help. You owe it to yourself and you owe to your shipmate . If you want to do drugs , don't ship. If you want to ship, don't do drugs . Help is available. It's up to you. DRU69 PUT AN A NCHOR ARO U N D YOU R N ECK ID TNEYLl ENb YOUN CAREER AND MAYBE YOUR I.IF/if Personal Notice D. Ross, AB SS Overseas Vivian 0 . Martinez, AB SS Overseas Vivian P. Decker, OMU SS Overseas Vivian J . Mc Kenny, AB SS Overseas Vivian Please contact Red Camp­ bell by letter relative to sub­ sistence claims resolved with Maritime Overseas Corp. 24 I LOG I April 1 985 . - - --- -·--- - - -· · · · --- .. � .... .. ... -------------���� - --�= - -� -� -- �==.=...:==:...== ..::. ==��r� · - ·· -� --� - - � -- � - -----=----------.... - -·� .... .. � .. � � . -� -.-... -----.... . -·---· -- �-==-=-.:. �.• BRAVRR STAT& (Apex Marine), February · 1 7-Chairman Gaetano Mattlolli; Secretary Frank Costango; Educational Di. ;.. ... "' '"'°'" .. . ..tD �� . �·1 rector Candido Castro.· Deck Oe.... Smith; Engine �legate eonr&Q , Tayior; Steward Delegate · f=ranclsco Monsibals. No disputed or. · although there were a number of beets in the engine �t which will be taken u p with the . boarding patrolman in Portland, Ore. Oue to bad weather, arrival in Kashima, Japan will be four days late. After taking bunkers in Yokohama, the vessel wilt then pr0<:$ed to Portland to load Qf'alO for Egypt. The ship's committee will discuss heating and air condltiQnlng probler1s with the captain and the chief engineer. A vote of thi:mt<s was given to the steward department for a job well done. A special vote of thanks also was given to · SIA Alan Bartley tor his kindness and generosity · in allo\Wlg the crew to borrow his personal col� 9f . .. . .. LNQ GIHllNI (Energy Transpprtail6n .. · Corp.), March 10-Cl'lairman' A.L ''Pete" Waters: Secr�aty, .Glly 0e.,8aef'a; . .fcruca� .. . . Di .. tlonal rector t; .tAaga: Deck �te . . John Grahain; Engine Delegate Harry , . . . . Gearhart ; Steward Delegate David Pap­ p8S. No disputed OT was reported in any of the three departments. The chairman announced that the vessel will be going into the shipyard and that all unlicensed personnel will be laid off or tr�.msferred to another vessel ; if to finish ihelr 1 2Q._ �s. The e(locatlorial director reminded � hands that wh8n Qoinn Into the tanks, ttiiy should be . sure that all the safety equipment is close by. He at$O stressed the importance of contribUtln9 to SPAO tor the good as well as the Unlol\end the marttim&industry. Avote of thanks was given to the steY(ard department for the. excelt:ent. food, espe·. dally to David Pappa$. "He cares." Next · video movies. "The John Wayne okMlrriers ·· · port: Nagoya, Japan. are great." . pos$ible, _ ofeact. lndMduat · -· · • BORINQUEll · (Puerto-Rico Marine), March 1 7-ch8innan A. Molina; Secretary C.B. Carter; Educational .Director George Ray. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $1 3 in the ship's fund,. and the crew and officers contributed $1 70 tor the AMMLA. There'Wilt be a payoff on arrival In San Juan this trip. All men getting off shollld leave their rooms .clean and tum In .. their dirty Unen. ¥embers should al � help keep the rec halt clean, take all cupe silverware back to the galley . and keep all · longshofemen strangei's off the ship during payoff . Next ports: San Juan, P.R. OOld the temperature. Next port: AJexarF . . . dria, Egypt. ·t>een received aboard U.· Ranger for a coupte l110nths· The ��n(departrrie(lt � short' one rnartae 'the as8lstant cook •. . OVERSIAS ....11!"8 ... (Maritime Overseas), Febn,iary 25-Chalrman .Richarct Bi'adbfd; &k:r8tary Douglas A. Thoinas; Ed�tional Director C. Wiiiiams; Deck Delegate ·· Walter, · Harris ; EnQine Delegate JOhn . McCabe; SteWMf Delegate John Mclaurin. � �ed OT was r8ported in the deck department. ,..,. crew re­ quested written clarification as to wh9 pays the transportatf(>I_\ for a relief. Also, If a man fails to r:�oin the '!!hip; who �ts that job? Can the man aln�ady there keep it, or must the job go back to the hall? Several sug­ gestions were . m8de. One was to have d()()f' hooks · put qn crewmembers' doors. Another was to order new porthole curtains. The crew also requested standby'!! . in th•· ship's home port as Well 8J �tion ()f aliotmenta.' C8pt. S.A. Sali8ns, speakll'lg on his own behaH and for hiS oflk$ts, gave th9 steward departrneht a vote of thanks for the good jOb of menu planni ng. and improved qual ity of the �als beif:lg served. This was· echoed by the crewmembers. Next portS: · Newport · News and Norfolk, was injured fn Romarna; NeverthefesS, they did a gre�t job� and ,they were giveh a vote of thanks. Next port and port of payoff: New Haven, Conn. SAM HOUSTON (Waterrman), January 27..,..Ch&innan Hei'bert O. Leake; Secre­ tary G. Aqu,ino; Educatlpnal Director .C. Tsipliareles. No beefs or di�ed OT. The new bosun Introduced himself· and told the creWrnembers his dOor is a!Ways open to resolve any problf,mls that may arise during the voyage. The death of Frank Mongelli was .also noted. "Frank, who many of us have krlOWn for a . long time, will be missed by aU." The chief mate has been showing firefighting films that are both interesting and 1nk>miat1ve. The bosuri·tatked to the crew abciut ttie importance'of donating to SPAD; a'nd the subject .Of upgrading aJ$o was brought up, Today'� Se•farers should become as pr�nal as �bl9in ttieir jobs. Tue St�rd thanked the crew for he!Ping keep the rrl8sS room clean. In tum, a vote of thanks was given to the steward depai1ment. One minute of Siience was stood in memory of our departed brothers and sisters'. Next port: Norfolk, Va. Va; SANTA ROSA (Delta Steamship Lines), February' 3-Chairman Mark Trapp; Sec­ retary e:· Dale; Educational Director J. TagHaferri. Ali is well with . no beefs or disputed OT, although one man was hurt and hospitalized · In Guayaquil, Ecuador, one man W8$ taken off the �e�l In Balboa, Panama, <>ne man was fired. A motion · and was made to anange some means wJ'lereby the members of a vesael can be notified of the progiesa of a fellow shipmate who . has been hoepftallzed In a fonMgn country. . . . . .--Yt'· .and Eltzabeth, · and and .· GOLDEN ENDEAVOR (Apex Marine), OYIRSDS .. MARILYN (Maritime February 1 7-chairman E . Lasoya;. S9c- · · Overseas), F�ry 1 7-Chairman John retary James w. . Barnett; Educational Di0. Frazier; Secretar\i'Charles Corrent; Ed­ N.J. CONSTITUTION (Amet:lcan Hawaii Cruises). Feb�a.-y 1�n William Mansfield; Secretary Cynthia A. Role; Deck , , ,,. Delegate J.C. DIHon. Thia was voyage #141 tor the SS Consfttutfon. The meetllig rector Charlie E. Durden;. Deck Delegate David Murray; Engine Dalaga"8 Juan Rodriguez; Steward Del1g1118 Edwin M. Felker. ' Ev.ydWig teem1 to be nnq smoolhty far with no beefs. or disputed OT reported· The ship has · ju$i CteWecl up after · · . a . three-month layup, and a few r:ninqr so . .�u COYB LUHR (Cove Shipping), Feb­ ruary 26-Chalrman William Smith; Sec­ retary Henry w. Roberts; Educational [)!­ ers." S9 this is the last voyage for the •sai'ita Rosa. Members were asked to clean their rooms at payoff and bring all repairs still need to be taken care of. One problem pertains to keys. There is a key machine aboard. but without the original key, it is useless. The secret8!)' stated that he was at headquart8f"!l 1Sst �mber and knows tor a fact that all SIU ships' mlnUtes by . VQ . Pre8fdent "Red" Cam�. He. fudhwr.. noted. ihat C8mpbell . · . . . . . "·· are r�ed · will respond to ariy lndMdual's tetter, .but another way to make your id8as 8nc;i sug· g$St1ons known to him. is through these · meeU!ig reports-so $Pffk· iJp The place• Admrnl; cia. No beell Boiger;' Engine Delegate Sllw.-d Orl1gme V. Gar- or clsput8d OT. The petrol­ man reported . the fact that �•.:wlll be no mare· port time. and Slso that Of rates are staYing the":Same: The bosun asked that aU member$ be sure to read the SIU linen to the linen lockenl: The stew&ld depmrtnwll WU giwr1 a wJle ol ,_.. b' ."18 good t.>oci· In � the meeting, a final -qVl&t plea was made to headquar­ . ters: "Sencf tis another ship, We have lost this one ." Next and final port: New Jersey. STUYVESANT (Bay Tankers), Feb­ ruary 1 7-Chaionan R. Garcia; Secretary W. Smith; Educational Director S. Perdon; Deck De� Todd Peden; Engine Del­ egate Dennis A. Dengate; Steward Dele­ department were put off ship due to illness. This !eaves a three-man department, and replacements are needed as soon as pos­ sible. There are tots of movies .aboard the OverSeas Marilyn, .so no complaints there. It wu requeitted that a copy Of the new agreement be sent:tQ .the vessel. Heading �. to Sudan'. PlnsauRON (Sea-Land Service), · gate Eric Parker; · The deck department sailed one nian short, but there was no disputed OT reported. The. Vessel wiU pay · off . e as . . rector J. S anchez; DeCk Delegate J8J1Y Borucki; Engine Delegate Reginald, Rldg- .. way; Steward Delegate John Lee Davis. OMI sACRAMENTO (OMI}, March �trman R.L Tuttle; SeCretary $am . No beets or disputed OT reported. The Davis; Educatiori81 Director T!A ·T$y!or; , · chairman noted that the Cove Leader has not gotten a definite charter, and so it's Engine Delegate H.J. Latham; Steward Delegate Roderick T. Gordqn. No beefs or just a trip-at-a-time for the present A repair list will be turned in when there is news disputed OT. The three departments are running smoothly so far. There is no ship's about a charter. This is the Cove Leader's fUnd as yet, but a suggestion · was made first trip with a reduced steward · depart­ for all members to contribUte something at ment. All the changeover work has not been colllP.leted in the galley. This puts . payoff to establish such a fund. The im­ portance of donating to $PAD for.a stronger the two-man galley In a position where there's a lot of man-hours put . in at no merchant marine WQ al$0 strt)$Sed. The repair list was turned In to the chief engi­ overtime, and there's stil l quite a lot . of neer. A leak under the fan drip pan ap- . work to be done to make the department parently causes ice ' to form on the deck; run smoothly. Next ports: Marcus Hook, Pa. and Neder1and, Texas. and a deep fryer on the port side will not · � T x � payoff. · was gwen to the bosun; the ship's chairman the delegates � special vote of thanks �· was given to the. steward department for the wonderlul meals. And a reminder stl'.$SS80; "Oon'.t ·� to donate to SPA[>.�· �. .· minute of silence was ob­ and. ' w$$ . � ir;nnernory. of qur �ect brothers and sisters, . . · 22, Tileri one more is scheduled before .· the .· Stuyvesant goes into ttie shipyard 1n Portland, 0re. The chairman said that h$ will check With · the patrolman about re-reg!Stering and re­ · claimlng member$' jobs when the ship goes Into the shipyard. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the vast improvements made In the food and � Next port: long Beach, Calif. r� f · •. ' late Friday, Feb. trip . . . · · · . ConstltutiOn� Two members of the steward ment of the garbage st� in the portway Moa u -C irman J n ary 3t ha Abdef K: ·· . was felt to be �venleot. Also, the crew hariled; � G. MoEW9n; Ed�tional refrigerator was d8in8ged lri rough we,(11tier . Gondzar E s and has not yet been · rep8ired. Ariother · · ' Director "sb.n1ey . verything I . running smoothty' with no beets or disputed was to secure the . offlCerS' loll� . suggestion OT. The chairman announced that the ship · rooms in rot:igh weather, · since they and · had j1,1st Jeff RIO Hatna. and is expected to · er& just above the crews' quarters. Next arrive in filinbeth, .N,J, for the Fetm.tary ports: Port Soden, Egypt; Masqat, Oman; payoff. A discussion was held pertaining .Jiddah, �di Arabia, then · back to Ned. to the new contract, and a round of thanks . · ucational Director E. Figueroa; Dec.k Del­ aa � and broth­ The 'Delta Steainship vessels have been sold, and . of the deck and engihe department w.ttn Rep E mil Lee was called to Qf'®r by 'tt19; "8un. William Mansfield. Lee talked about the crew rotation agreement of the current contract which went into effect June 2, 1 984. He also -. �. that he will soon be meeting vvtth Mr. Geoff· M6ttow, senior vice president of A�rican Hawaii Cruises and will bring up a nui'nber of topics lncludtng: allowing permanent crewmember requiring emergem:y leave to relain their permanent artlde number, and reinforcing/revising th.e untfcmn · code .to • Mr. Lee ·· . restrict short& from being answered a number of questions brought · up by crewmembers. He said that any suggested resolutions should be written and sent to him at the SIU in Honolulu. Next portS in Hawaii: Kona. Nawiliwi li , Hono lulu and Kahului. wottt . ' ··we aralnt�. . Official ships minutes were also received from the followlng vessels: Al.l:Vlllll DEVEL8Plll ·MllllCAll -=-­ .... .. r.:i':Yi ' um Clim• Clll SAla RANG... (Ocean Carriers), February . 2...--chairman V. Grima; Secretary Carrott .. . ... Kenny. Some �ed OT was reported lM llACll MITUll in the deck <;tepartment There.. .is no money .... . in tl:le ship's fund, but a col� WiO be . ... � taken, at payoff , fQr the· purpoSe of pur- . • •m• ch8sing taPes· It Was r8quested that . tile . IM Cll RWIA malt Situation be looked into. No mail has --- - April 1 985 I LOG I 25 �Thomas Lowell Laningham, 66, joined the SIU in 1 947 in the port of Galveston, Texas sailing as a QMED. Brother Laningham is a veteran of the U . S . Navy in World War II. He was born in Ranger, Texas and is a resident of Galveston. David Marion Eby, 7 1 , joined Deep Saa James Fredolf Bergstrom, 57, joined the SIU in 1 947 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward. Brother Bergs­ trom is a veteran of the U . S . Army during the Korean War. He was born in Davis, W.Va. and is a resident there . George Allen Burch, 64,joined the SIU in 1 939 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a recer­ tified bosun for the Delta Line. Brother Burch was graduated from the Union's Recertified Bo­ suns Program in 1 974. He was born in Mississippi and is a res­ ident of Tickfaw, La. ·· · the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1 968 sailing as a chief steward for the Steuart Oil Transporta­ tion Co. , Piney Point, Md. in 1 972. Brother Eby is a veteran of the U . S . Navy in World War II. He was born in Maryland and is a resident of Baltimore . Donald Chestnut, 62, joined the SIU in 1 943 in the port of Mobile sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother Chestnut was graduated from the Union's Re­ certified Bosuns Program in 1 974. He also worked for the U . S . Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depres­ sion. Seafarer Chestnut was born in Alabama and is a resident of Fairhope , Ala. ' John Cisiecki, 64, joined the SIU in 1 942 in the port of New York sailing as a recertified bo­ sun . Brother Cisiecki was grad­ uated from the Union's Recer­ tified Bosuns Program in 1 974. He also sailed on the Great Lakes . Seafarer Cisiecki was born in Luzerne Cty . , Pa. and is a resident of San Francisco. _ William Santos Costa, 62 , joined the SIU in the port of Boston, Mass. in 1 958 sailing as a cook. Brother Costa attended Piney Point Educational Confer­ ence No. 6 and is a veteran of the U . S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Costa was born in Mas­ sachusetts and is a resident of Tiverton, R . I . Norwood Emile Geno, 65 , joined the SIU in 1 942 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a bosun. Brother Geno is a vet­ eran of the U . S . Navy in World War II . He was born in Mobile and is a resident there . ..._..-,.. Joseph Ross Graves, 68 , joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1 958 sailing as a FOWT and engine delegate . Brother Graves was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Seattle. Frank Eugene Guitson, 59, · Francis Libby, 68, .. joined the SIU in 1 948 in the · port of Norfolk sailing as a bo­ sun . Brother Libby is a veteran of the U . S . Army in World War II. He was born in New Hamp­ shire and is a resident of Gal­ veston , Texas. Frederick Eugene Lillard, 65 , joined the SIU in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Lillard is a veteran of the U . S . Army in World War II. He was born in Tyronza, Ark. and is a resident of San Fran­ cisco. Adam Andrew Hauke, 62, . joined the SIU in 1 942 in the port of New York sailing as an AB . Brother Hauke was born in Minneapolis, Minn. and is a res­ ident of Bush , La. Joe Vernon Martin, 50, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1 963 sailing as an AB . Brother Martin is a veteran of both the U . S . Navy and the U . S . Air Force during the Korean War. He was born in Picayune, Miss. and is a resident of Gulf­ port, Miss. Oliver Allen Hess, 63 , joined the SIU in 1 947 in the port of New York sailing as a QMED. Brother Hess is a veteran of the U . S . Army in World War II. He was born in Texas and is a res­ ident of Hemphill, Texas . 63, joined the SIU in 1 939 in the port of Boston, Mass. sailing as a bosun and ship ' s delegate . Brother De Lappe was born in Massachusetts and is a resident of Seattle . James Charlie Dial, 62, joined Maori Olaf Johannes Karls­ son, 6 1 , joined the SIU in 1 946 the SIU in 1 942 in the port of Tampa, Fla. sailing as a QMED and 3rd assistant engineer for MEBA , District 1 . Brother Dial is a veteran of the U . S . Army in the Korean War. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of . ,. Livingston, Ala. Melvin joined the SIU in 1 944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB . Brother Guitson pounded the bricks in the 1 96 1 Greater N . Y . Harbor beef. He was born . in Ranshaw, Pa. and is a resident there . Harold R. Kammet, 57 , joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1 955 sailing as an AB . Brother Kammet also sailed in the Viet­ nam War. He hit the bricks in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. Seafarer Kammet is a veteran of the U . S . Navy in the Korean War. Born in the Bronx, N . Y . , he is a resident of Brooklyn . William Augllstis De Lappe, Paul Ching Lee , 60, joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington , Calif. in 1 955 sailing as a bosun. , Brother Lee began sailing in 1 948. He received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1 960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Fairport. Seafarer Lee was born in China and is a natural­ ized U . S . citizen. Lee lives in Daly City, Calif. in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT, oiler and deck reefer engineer. Brother Karlsson's last ship was the Sea-Land Pitts­ burgh. He was born in Jakob­ stad , Finland , is a naturalized U . S . citizen and is a resident of Lantana, Fla . Young Curtis McMillian, 62, joined the SIU in 1 944 in the port of Mobile sailing as a cook. Brother McMillian was born in Alabama and is a resident of Mobile. Bernard James McNalley, 66, joined the SIU in 1 942 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief steward for the Delta Line. Brother McNalley also sailed during the Korean War and pounded the bricks in the 1 946 General Maritime beef. Seafarer McN alley was born in Pitts­ burgh, Pa. and is a resident there. Joseph Daniel McPhee, 62, ·· joined the SIU in 1 944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother McPhee was born in Boston , Mass. and is a resi­ dent of Gretna, La. 26 I LOG I April 1 985 - -- ----------··· ----·--·---------·-· ·····--·----- --------- --·---------·-·-----------------------------'"------- -------,- �Anthony John Novak, 6l,joined the SIU in 1 946 in the port of New York sailing as a QMED. Brother Novak ' s last ship was the SS Overseas New York (Maritime Overseas). He was born in Minneapolis , Minn. and is a resident of New Orleans. Joseph Albert Rusheed, 66, joined the SIU in 1 942 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Rusheed was born in Alabama and is a resident of .Reno, Nev . Edward Charles O 'Connell, 6 1 , joined the SIU Jose . Antonio Santiago, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1 959 sailing as a cook. Brother Santiago was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Philadelphia. in 1 943 in the port of New York sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother' O'Connell graduated from the Union' s Recertified Bosuns Program in 1 979. He was bOrn in Rockport, Mass. and is a resident of Salem, Mass. Ching Song Ong, 67, joined the SIU in 1 947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Ong worked on the Sea-Land Shoregang, Oakland, Calif. from 1968 to 1978. He was born in China and is a resident of San Francisco. Endel Pappel, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1 955 �ailing as an AB. Brother Pappel is a veteran of the U . S . Army in the Korean War. He was born in Estonia, U .S.S.R. and is a naturalized U . S . citizen : Seaf: r Pappcfis' a resident of Baltimore . Jose Federico Santiago, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1 956 sailing a:s a BR utility and ship ' s delegate . Brother Santiagq was born in . Santurce , P.R. and is a resident of New Orleans. 1 � Saycon Silva� 54, joined the SIU in the port of Wilming­ ton, Calif. sailing as a FOW'f. Brother Silva w�s horn in the Philippine Is. and is a resident of San Francisco. · Frank X. Ploppert, 6 1 , joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief steward . Brother Ploppert cw York in 1 952 Sailing in the teward department. Brother Snow is a veteran of the. U . S . • to 1 978 . He is a wounded veteran of the U . S . Navy in World War II . Seafarer Ploppert was born in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Meraux, La. Army in World War I I . He was born in Gordonsville, Va. and is a resident of Richmond, Va. Ejvind Marfuus Taube Soren­ sen, 62 , joined the SIU in 1 944 · He i s a resident of San Fran­ cisco. -, = --- Rudel Earl Ramage, 65 , joined the SIU in the port of Wilmin�­ ton, Calif. in 1 967 sailing as an A B . Brother Ramage is a vet­ eran of the U . S . Navy in World War II serving as a chief bosun' s mate . H e was born in Detroit, Mich. and is a resident of Lemon Grove, Calif. Wal�r Scott Richmond, 63 , joined the SIU in 1 944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Brother Richmond also sailed during the Vietnam War · and pounded the bricks in the 1 962 Robin Line beef. Sea­ farer Richmond was born in Il­ linois and is a resident of Satsuma, Fla. · Walter H. Whitten, 57, joined the SIU in 1 945 in the port of Mobile sailing as ,'.a FOWT. · Brother Whitten's last ship was the SS Sea-Land Ptoducer. He was born in Escambia, Ala. and is a resident of Mobile. Osborne Rutledge Willlams, 57, joined the SIU in 1 940 in the port of Savannah, Ga. sailing as a recertified chief steward. Brother Williams hit the bricks in the 1 965 District Council 37 beef. He was born in Savannah and is a resident of Corona, N . Y . James Lake Woods, 6 1 , joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1 969 sailing as a cook. Brother Woods is a veteran of the U . S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Iowa and is a resident of Fredericksburg, Iowa. Franklin Cameron Snow, 65 , joined the SIU in the port of w.&rk.t)d on the'.Watennan Shor• ew rtean from 1974 Isabelo Barcoma Quanico, 62, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief cook. Brother Quanico was born in San Pedro Antique , P . I . Miguel Angel Verdejo, 69, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1 959 sailing as an assistant cook. Brother Verdejo was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of San Francisco. in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a chief cook. Brother Soren­ sen's last ship was the SS Charleston (Westchester Ma­ rine). He was born in CQpen­ . hagen, Denmark and is a natu­ ralized U.S. citizen and a resident of'. Jacksonville , Fla. Bueford Edward Stockman, 63 , joined the SIU in the Port of Lake Charles, La. in 1956 sailing as a QMED. Brother Stockman also worked as a boilermaker. He is a veteran of the U . S . Navy in World War II . Seafarer Stock­ man was born in Alabama and is a resident of Melbourne, . Fla. Jerry Weston Trayer, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Fran­ cisco sailing as a chief steward. Brother Trayer is a veteran of the U . S. Marine Corps in World War II. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and is a resident of Antonio, Colo. Due to. an editor's e rror. an incorrect picture accompanied last month' s Pension announce­ ment for Richard " Dick" Heffley. This is the correct picture and announcement. We regret the error. Richard "Dick" Hemey, 58, joined the SIU in 1 943 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a bosun. Brother Heffley last sailed on the SS Rose City (Westches­ ter Marine) in 1 984. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Cardiff, N .J. amt. Lakes Robert Edward Kane, 62, joined the Union in the port of Ashtabula, Ohio in 1 % 1 sailing as an AB fro the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1 949 to 1 984. Brother Kane was born in Con­ neaut, Ohio and is a resident of Ashtabula. Robert James Malaski, 65 , joined the Union in the port of Alpena, Mich. in 1960 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Malaski is also an amateur tbam) radio op­ erator. He is a veteran of the U . S . Coast Guard during World War II and the U . S . Navy during the Korean Conflict. Laker Ma­ laski was born in Alpena and is a resident there . April 1 985 I LOG I 27 �Deep Sea Charles Milton Bean, 6 1 , died of cancer in the Care Inn Nursing Home, West Point, Miss . on Dec . 27 , 1 984. Brother Bean joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1 956 sailing as a FOWT. He also sailed during World War II. Seafarer Bean was born in Itta Bena, Miss . and was a resident of West Point. Interment was in the Self Creek Cemetery , Oktibbeha Cty . , Miss . Surviving are two sis­ ters, Helen Myers of Gulf Breeze , Fla. and Kathleen Hudson of Memphis, Tenn. ident of Linthicum, Md. Cremation took place in the Security Process Co. , Baltimore . Surviving are his parents, Omer Calvin and Delpha Cook of Baltimore and his sister, Donna R. Dodrill of Linthicum. Pensioner Stephano Gabriel Di Girolomo, 62 , died on March 3 . Brother D i Girolomo joined the SIU in 1 940 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT on the Isthmian Shoregang in 1966. He received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1 960 and was involved in the SIU elections for officers. Born in Brooklyn, N . Y . , he was a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Aura; a daughter, Laura, and his father, John of Brooklyn. Pensioner Alfred Wagstaff Booth Jr., 62, died of cancer in St. Luke ' s Hos­ pital , Houston on Feb. 1 3 . Brother Booth joined the SIU in 1 946 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT and engine de­ partment delegate . He was a vet­ eran of the U . S . Army in World War II . Seafarer Booth was born in Washington, D . C . and was a resident of Houston. Cremation took place in the Forest Park Cre­ matory , Houston. Surviving are his widow, Anna and his sister, Eleanor Oversby of Seattle . Ormsbey H. Carter, 78, passed away on Jan. 25 . Brother Carter joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union (MC&SU) in the port of San Fran­ cisco in 1 958 sailing as a waiter. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1 938 and was a graduate of the MC&S U ' s Steward Training School, Santa Rosa, Calif. Carter had 1 5 years of hotel experience. A native of Wisconsin, he was a resident of San Jose , Calif. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Diana; a son , Daniel and a sister, Hazel Cline of Rock Springs , Wis . Noel Duane Cook, 43 , succumbed to cancer in Balti­ more on Feb . 20. Brother Cook joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1 963 sail­ ing as an AB . He .was a veteran of the U . S . Army in the Vietnam War serving as a pri­ vate earning the Sharpshooter and Expert citations for the M- 14 rifle and the Good Conduct Service Medal. Seafarer Cook was born in Bald Knob, W.Va. and was a res28 I LOG I April 1 985 On March 27, 1985, the ashes of Steve DiGirolomo were spread upon the sea at 21-05 north and 66-54 west at 1530 hours. Crewmembers and off-duty officers of the SS San Juan (Puerto Rico Marine) attended the service which was held on the stern of the vessel. The engines were stopped. Daniel J. Skwyra, master, read the Psalm of David and the Committal Prayer, after which DiGirolomo's ashes were scattered over the Atlantic Ocean. Three long blasts and one short blast were sounded on the ship's whistle in salute. Then, full ahead on the engines. Pictured above at the ceremony are Captain Skwyra and Bosun John Green. Pensioner Ana­ cleto Doromal, 76, passed away on March 2. Brother Doromal joined the SIU in the port of New York in 195 1 sailing in the stew­ ard department. He was born in the Philippine Is­ lands and was a resident of New Orleans . Surviving are his widow, Carmelite and a daughter, Loyola of New Orleans. Pensioner Charles Joseph Dougherty Jr. , 62, died in a Staten Is­ __,_ t:lft land, N. Y. hospital on Feb. 28. Brother Dough­ erty joined the SIU in 1 942 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. He hit the bricks in the 1 946 General Maritime beef, the 1 96 1 Greater N . Y . Harbor strike and the 1 965 District Council 37 beef. Seafarer Dougherty also at­ tended the 1 970 Union Crews Con­ ference No. 8 at the SHLSS , Piney Point, Md . and was a veteran of the U . S . Army in World War II. Born in Philadelphia, he was a resident of Staten Island. Crema­ tion took place in the Rose Hill Crematory , Linden, N .J. Surviv­ ing is his mother, Mary of Seattle . • Pensioner Grady Wilkins Faircloth Sr. , 65 , passed away from a heart attack in West End, N . C . on Jan. • 2. Brother Fair­ cloth joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward and ship ' s delegate. He also sailed during the Vietnam War. A native of Moore Cty . , N . C . , he was a resident of Pinehurst, N . C . Burial was i n the Beulah Hill Bap­ tist Church Cemetery, Pinehurst. Surviving are his widow, Mar­ garet ; two sons, Grady Jr. of Green Creek, N . J . and Robert ; a brother, and a sister, Georgia Stubbs of Pinehurst. Pensioner Dom­ inick John Fus­ chillo, 72, passed away on March 1 4 . Brother Fuschillo joined the SIU in 1 944 in the port of New York sailing as an A B . He was born in Italy and was a resident of New Britain, Conn. Surviving are his widow, Marie and another rel­ ative, Shirley Fuschillo of Ken­ sington, Conn. Pensioner Kurt Ferdinand Holst, 78, succumbed to a heart attack at the Scripps Institute , San Diego, Calif. on Feb. 4. Brother Holst joined the SIU-merged MC&SU in the port of San Francisco in 1 95 1 sailing as a wine steward and smok­ ing room steward for the Matson Line. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1 93 5 . Holst was born in Germany and was a naturalized U . S . citizen. He was a resident of San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Burial was in the El Toro (Calif.) Ceme­ tery. Surviving are his widow, Lola and a son, Mark of San Jose , Calif. Pensioner Vin­ cent Sheldon Hooper, 76 , passed � away in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada on Feb. 1 8 . Brother Hooper joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1 958 sailing as an FOWT. He sailed 33 years. Seafarer Hooper was a veteran of the Canadian Navy in World War II. Born in Canada, he was a resident of Pen­ ticton. Surviving are his father, Milton of Murray River, Prince Edward Is. , Canada ; a brother, Haldon, also of Murray River, and an uncle , Austin Bell of Seattle . Ju­ lian Tadeus Lelin­ ski, 77 , passed Pensioner away from heart failure in the East Liverpool (Ohio) City Hospital on Feb . · 27 . Brother Lelinski joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1 955 sailing as a chief steward . He sailed 29 years. Seafarer Lelinski was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. and was a resident of East Liverpool . Cremation took place in the Lake Park Crematory , Youngstown, Ohio. Surviving are two daughters , Carol Hoppel of East Liverpool and Phylis Mcintosh of Holly­ wood, Fla. Miguel Martinez died on March 22 . Brother Martinez joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco. Luis Santana Merced, 44, died of natural causes in the Bronx (N . Y . ) Lebanon Hospital on March 4. Brother Merced joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970 sailing as an AB . He was born in Ponce, P . R . and was a resident of the Bronx. Interment was in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are three sons , Orlando, Raul and Pedrito ; his parents, Pedro and Josefina Merced of Ponce ; two brothers, Andres, also of Ponce and William of Brooklyn, and three sisters, Noemi Rodriguez of the Bronx, Rachel Ramires and Nilda of Brooklyn. Anthony "Tony" Raymond Morant, 27, died on March 6. Brother Morant joined the SIU fol­ lowing his gradu­ ation from the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (SHLSS) Entry Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. in 1 979. He sailed as a wiper. A native of Norfolk, Va. he was a resident there. Surviving is his mother, Alma of Norfolk . �It was voyage 133 for the Sea.Lana Producer (Sea-Land Service) and t.lte last for Seafarer-· Dempsy Nieholson. Burial It sea services were conducted Jan. 8� 1985 for on the stem of the Sea-Lmu:I Producer by the ship's. master, G.W. Sc�, at lat; 29"06' north and long, 74°42' w�t -while. � for Rotterdam; The Netherlands. "We are gathered be.rt. to perform and to wltneSS the burial at sea of the last remains or Dempsy Nicholson accf>rding to the wishes and instru� or bis. aext of kin," the master said. " We n0w commit the remains of Dem . NidlOlson to the Sea, from which he came, and ' " ....:. ' .. to which he now returns." �kholsqn · · Pensioner TheOdore "Ted" N. Nelson, 8 1 , passed away on Aug. 14, 1 984. Brother Nelson joined the SIU-merged MC&SU in the port of San Franci c in t9"S "'Sail­ ing. until 1 97 1 . He first sailed on the Ws� oast in 1 945 and �as a _ nt of Long Beach, Calif. In­ r� ,,,,,..�rment was in the Green Hills ... . ... Park Cemetery, Los Angeles. SUr­ viving are a son, Lyle of Tinley Park, Ill . and a sister, Norma Olson · · · of · bell W i . , ,· James Kenneth Pieper, 5 1 , suc­ cumbed to emphy­ sema at home in San Franci co on Jan� 23 : Brother Pieper joined the SIU-merged Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards Union (MC&SU) in the port of San Francisco in 1979 sail­ ing as a baker for the Delta Lines from 1978 to 1 983. He was a 1962 graduate of the MC&SU ' s Steward Training School, Santa Rosa, Calif. Seafarer Pieper was born in Ho­ nolulu, Hawaii . Burial was in the Pleasant Hills Cemetery, Sebas­ topol, Calif. Surviving is his mother, Charlotte Gundall of San Fran­ cisco. · · Pensioner · Charles Edward Price Jr., 65 , suc­ cumbed to cancer at home in La Ha­ bra, Calif. on Feb. 1 4 . Brother Price joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1 955 sailing as a bosun. He sailed 42 yeCll7s and during World War II. Seafarer Price was a former member of the NMU . Price was born in Kansas City, Mo. Crema­ tion took place in the Angeles Ab- bey Crematory , Compton� Calif. Surviving :is his widow, Helen. Charies t.• . �y. d��(i. on Feb. 5. Brother Rainey joined the SIU­ merged MC&SU in the port of San Francisco. William Thurmond, 0. 56, died on April 10, Brother 1983. · ·partly cloudy on Sunday; Feb. 10, . when the Sea-Lana Philadelphia (Sea· The sky Land Service) was ordered to stop her engines at lat. 50-12N, long. 128-35W for a burial at -* of the cremated remains of Bjarne Jensen and Clyde E. Miller and a memorial to Capt. Hendon JSerger. Crewmembers gathered at the fantail, the ensign placed at half mast, and Capt. James C. Waters recited the Lord's Prayer and delivered a eUlogy for the three respected seamen. "We are gathered here today in memory of our departed brothers Bjarne Jensen, Clyde E. Miller and Capt. Hendon Berger," the master began. The 23rd Psalm was read; the remains were committed to the deep. The vessel then p� full ahead, and a long whistle blast sounded. PaUbearen were Claude L. Hollier, Larry R. Bonnell, Barney R. Loane, Richard C. Campbell, James E. Hoban and Anthony R. Myers. Others in attendance were ll. Rios, M. Strickland, B. Carlson, J. Glenn, R. Rappel, A. Shale, E. Perrigowe and G. Exum. ·was · was was resident of Houston. Surviving are his widow,. Carmel ; a brother, Donald : of : Tully, N . Y . , and a nephew, David White, also of Tully. Great Lakes �. Ne ·· ·· taylorv.58, died of ThurinOO<f joinC<t the S I U in the port of San Francisco in 1972. He was born in Mississippi and was a resident of Seattle . Sur­ viving is a brother, Walter of Jack: son , Miss. i·�;· ... Pensioner U. Wil­ .Archibald . Sr., 7 1 , WaJsh passed away on March 1 1 . Brother Walsh joined the '� . "· r.,; . SIU in the port of " Baltimore. :in 1958 sailing as a chief . steward for Sea-Land and Mari­ . time Overseas . He was born in New York City and was a resident of Rockville , Md . Surviving are his widow , Othedris and a son, Sea­ farer William J. Walsh Jr. , a 1 961 Union Scholarship winner. :�� • Pensioner John William White, 74, died on Feb. 6. White Brother joined the SIU in the port of Jack­ sonville in 1 960 sailing as a chief �•...; steward and chef. He also sailed duringthe Vietnam War. Seafarer.White was a.veteran of the U . S . Navy in World War II . Born in Block I s . , R . I . , he was a for the Bob-Lo Co. He was born in Hiawassee, Ga. and was a res­ ident there. Surviving are his widow, Joyce ; a son, B ynuan� a daughter, Lillian of Hiawassee , and his mother, Lillian, also of Hia­ wassee. injuries sustained in an auto crash on Jan. 1 5� Brother Taylor joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1 968 sailing as a bosun Pensioner Raynaldo Octive Pel­ tier, died on Sept. 20, 1984. Brother Peltier joined the Union in the port of Duluth , Minn. in 1961 . He re­ tired in 197 1 . Laker Peltier was a resident of Duluth. Surviving is his widow, Elna. Monthly Meanbership Meetings Port Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Date Piney Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, May 6 New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday , May 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, May 8 Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, May 9 Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday , May 9 Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, May 9 Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, May 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, May 1 3 New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday , May 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, May 1 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. . . 10:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. . 10:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. , . . . 10:30 a.m. San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday , May 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, May 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, May 24 . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, May 1 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday /May . . . . . · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 15 ... . . . . . . . . . . . ., . . 10:30 a.m. . . . 10:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . 2L ; . . . . . . . Wednesday, May 22 . . .. Gloucester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, May Jersey City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . Thursday , May .16 Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • San Juan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, May 9 . . . . . . . . � . . . . 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. . 10:30 a.m. . . . 10:30 a.m . April 1 985 I LOG/29 · --· ·-----· ------ --- ------- -- - ------------- ·----- �Cl l NP -tompany/lakes -Lakes -Non Priority Directory of Ports Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes MARCH 1-31, 1985 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class Cl Class l Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class Cl Class l Class NP Port Frank Drozak, President Ed Turner, Exec. Vice President Joe DIGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class Cl Class l Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac ..................... 13 39 7 50 Port 2 5 5 37 5 3 17 5 3 8 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac ..................... 12 25 3 Port 31 0 5 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 6 Algonac ..................... 12 2 4 Port 0 4 HEADQUARTERS ENTRY DEPARTMENT Algonac ..................... 39 7 10 0 0 0 7 26 12 Totals All Departments ........ 109 36 22 93 14 2 18 88 69 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea MARCH. 1-31, 1985 Port Gloucester . . . _ • . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia • • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . Baltimore . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norfolk • • . . . . • . • . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile ........ ,, . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Orleans ................ Jacksonville ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San FrancisCG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle ........ . ............. Puerto Rico . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu ................... Houston .................... St. Louis ................... Pine Point ................. Tota s...................... Port Gloucester .................. New York ................... Philadelphia ................. Baltimore ................... Norfolk ..................... Mobile ..................... New Orleans ................ Jacksonville ................. San Francisco ............... Wilmington ................. Seattle ..................... Puerto Rico ................. Honolulu ................... Houston .................... St. Louis ................... Pine Point ................. Tota s...................... r: t Port Gloucester .................. New York ................... Philadelphia ................. Baltimore ................... Norfolk ..................... Mobile ..................... New Orleans ................ Jacksonville ................. San Francisco ............... Wilmington ................. Seattle ..................... Puerto Rico ................. Honolulu ................... Houston .................... St. Louis ................... Pine Point ................. Tota s...................... t Port *TOTAL REGISTERED All Greups Class A Class B Class C 1 TOTAL SHIPPED All Greups Class C Class A Class B 334 1 14 2 16 6 5 8 25 9 12 10 2 33 8 0 0 151 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 10 7 10 10 15 26 42 24 19 40 9 5 33 0 0 306 1 47 6 14 11 8 33 34 24 14 27 8 2 43 0 0 272 3 6 3 5 4 2 2 12 5 7 9 4 22 11 0 0 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 9 1 36 4 3 3 6 17 19 15 9 27 8 1 19 0 0 171 0 2 2 1 3 3 1 1 5 8 2 5 1 18 0 0 0 52 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 26 0 33 2 4 3 6 21 12 35 19 60 7 12 8 16 47 3& 40 20 30 13 7 37 0 0 34 1 6 7 10 15 6 44 10 17 9 11 12 0 0 182 DECK DEPARTMENT 4 11 3 10 10 2 7 23 5 2 14 6 23 2 0 4 126 2 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 34 6 13 9 0 0 197 7 182 5 0 13 13 13 112 75 78 58 71 15 5 82 0 0 570 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 8 0 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 38 2 0 15 19 23 12 79 60 51 36 51 17 3 79 0 0 447 4 0 7 9 6 6 10 16 9 13 27 5 19 21 0 0 152 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 149 0 12 1 3 0 30 0 0 149 0 0 46 1 0 8 4 19 13 48 13 98 31 51 12 17 56 1 0 372 4 0 4 3 1 2 4 12 9 10 27 3 141 16 0 0 236 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 64 0 0 0 75 5 0 42 0 33 12 58 56 11 64 90 28 28 33 0 6 466 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 12 0 4 0 0 1 1 0 22 1,098 113 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 9 0 5 6 1 5 2 11 3 19 2 111 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 1 4 0 2 1 0 0 14 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class C Class A Class B 3 0 13 9 14 6 16 47 22 32 33 5 26 20 2 0 248 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 3 1 1 2 3 1 20 1 6 13 2 23 1 0 0 78 � T Rell 0 0 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 30 Gloucester .................. New York ................... Philadelphia ................. Baltimore ................... Norfolk ..................... Mobile ..................... New Orleans ................ Jacksonville ................. San Francisco ............... Wilmington ................. Seattle ..................... Puerto Rico ................. Honolulu ................... Houston .................... St. Louis ................... Piney Point ................. Totals........ . ....... . ..... 1 29 5 0 6 2 28 8 41 16 14 7 7 16 0 1 181 2 32 8 0 6 10 22 26 34 20 43 12 101 18 0 17 351 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 4 0 160 0 1 0 171 0 0 0 0 1 0 8 0 8 6 44 18 35 27 35 11 0 11 0 1 205 Totals All Departments ........ 969 649 216 674 386 152 98 1,594 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) 621-5450 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce S t noo2 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 liberty St 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 . . Toll Free: t-800-325-2532 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of March was up from the month of February. A total of 1,310 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,310 jobs shipped, 674 jobs or about 52 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 98 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 1,024 jobs have been shipped. 30 I LOG I April 1985 Support SPAD �Truces .' Not on Workers' Benefits Employee benefit programs are essential to the well·being. and se• curity ()ffuillions of American fam­ ilies. These benefits help families meet heavy medical expenses in times of crisis and encourage preventive health care. They provide families with a source of income ·when the breadwinner dies. They allow disabled employees to main­ tain their standard of living while encouraging rehabilitation to re· tum to productivity. They provide funds for basic necessities for un· employed workers and .their fami­ lies. They provide necessary re­ tirement security with a regular monthly income for reti,r�d work· ers., It is simple. The employee ben­ efits ..are necessary to provide for the financial security and physical well-being of working people and their families who could .not other... wise afford them. The deficit has to be reduced, "Tax reform, revenue enhancearid the'tax sys��ll;\, mu l. ll1ade ment, tax simplification" are terms that have been tossed abouL{re..:·· more fair. Taxing employee bene­ fits is not the way to do it. These quently $ince th eagan admin­ proposals are not closing the tax istratiori finally ·realized that it is loopholes big enough for corporate not good business to run the counjets to Hy through; they are' putting try with a $200 billion deficit. What " a death grip <>n the average Amer­ ... /' is both frightening and maddening. ican working taxpayer. is that ,many of these programs ..These proposal must be topped, no.w before- Congre s propose to PRIL 15 has just passed, and while we may all have griped and groused some, we paid our income taxes. Nobody really likes to, but taxes are the price we pay to run the country. And as long as everybody pitches in and pays their fair share, that's fine. Today most working people are not c-0nvinced their are is fair. Corporate contributions to the na­ tion's tax coffers have fallen from more than 30 percent in 1955 to less than 10 percent today. The bulk of American tax dollars comes from the pocketbooks of American workers-American workers with­ out tax shelters. depreciation al­ lowances, accountallts or financial analysts.· A · 11t Editorial· ¥ ... · -, r��, . ' 100\ thecAmcri�n tax y r ven more. They don't just want out "'z;"'.Wcome, now they want our bene­ 'fitt!'·Forget the companies that run up hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credi,�.§, they want to put the squeeze on yo�,·��e� your pensions, your dental 'plans. That cannot be allowed. The major tax schemes now be­ fore Congress include one from the Treasury Department, the Brad­ ley-Gephardt legislation and one from Sen. Dennis Deconcini (D­ Ariz.). What they all have in com­ mon is their focus on working peo­ ple's employee benefits. and there i a way. Sen. Packwood (R-Ore.) i Robert the new Sen­ ate Finance Committee chairman and a strong opponent of employee benefit taxation. He says Congress will listen to the American people but the people must "flood us with mail. We need . overwhelming qJJantities of mail." So write your senators and congressional representatives to­ day. Then again tomorrow. Have family and friends write. Tell Con­ gress ttiat taxing employee benefits is not right, is notfair �rid is not a pf'Oper orprocluctive W;:\}'to reduce the deficit. Write today! · ·' Personals Wilbur Lee Adams·. Please contact your da�ghter Theresa Durden at 424 Perth St., Fayetteville, N.C. 28304, or phone (919) 867-1363. I love you. Buddy Marshall . l Missing y()u on the East Coast. Happy Easter. Call home soon­ Trish. • • • ' I would 11ke to thank all the Brothers a.nd Sisters of the SIU a.nd the many other frtends for their words pf kindiiesa a.nd their th®ghtful p�rs d.ur1ng our tune of 'bereave ent after the death of Frank of Frank's family, I Mon.gem. On behalf of myself a.nd other . would. like t6 express my gratitude to you With these words ... m meml)ers ' Perhaps you sent a. lovely ca.rd. Or sat quietly in a. cha.tr. Perhaps ye>u sent a. floral piece, If so, we saw it there. Perhaps you· spoke the kindest words, AB any friend could sa.,y. Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that da.,y. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We th&nk you so much whatever the pa.rt. u. •oncelll ., ramn:v . 'Barometer Search • . . ' In the.past.� We've had.'a. nu:mbe:r of our old sea-sea.pea restored. to respeci,a.btllcy by quali:f1ed a.rtiSts. And & few of our old mariners are presently reoondit,Jon.ing a.nd gussying up our collection of old ships' gear, presented to the H.arbor through tb:e years. This work :ts being done .in our own hobby workshop. We a.re pa.rticularly p:roud of our old wheel-house P&.l'&Phernalla.. And we tlnd ourselves short of a.n old mercury barometer. This piece has been out of use for � ong years, and 18 not eully oome by. Do you Jen.ow at a t1red and lonely mercury barometer in need of.a. good retirement home? KazK&Uoff Boz8'8 Sea LeYel, •.c. 8887'1 'J'orm.er Member Praise• SIU Crew . • • ' Working with a.n SIU crew has a.lwa.,ys been a. plea.sure for me .... I am both pleased and proud of the qualicy of crew that the SIU managed to put on the two American passenger ships. We, the SID, had the di.Sadva.nta.ge a{ sta.rttng from noth.tng ... Yet on trip after trip, the passengers who ha.cl Cl'UiB.ed on fore�n-:tlag sh1ps told me that our crew was so much more friendly and helpful. It is the crew that deals daily, directly, with the passengers; it is the passengers' op1n1ons that make a cruise ship a business success. Now that .American Hawaii Cruj.aes plans to put a third ship into service, let us hope that they will recogmze the Seafarers' contribution to its success. aincerely, Ban.4;v l'enebe (..BA. Dtat. 8-.&JIO) Yours Emilio A. ('fony) Portafe Maw, .ralooa Jiad.Y Emilio . A. Portafe (or anyone knowing his whereaboll.ts)� please call .your sister Francis at (804) · 499-9621. Garry Sancle Salvatore CiduUa Rafael Matos would like you to contact him at the. following tele­ phone number: (201) 244-0755. 'Words of Kindness Please cont':l.ct Linda at (415) 442-5450 or(4l5) 672-3544. Lenek'Zyzynsky Contact tbe Ia:w officesLof SE:N:7 & KRUMHOLZ, 30. East 33rd Street, NewYortc N.Y )0016 regarding a matter of impo�ance NET to you. Randy Fenebe and SIU Viee President George McCartney. April 1985 / LOG I 31 �New Study Offers Proof U.S. Fishermen Are Hurt by Canadian Imports It was the beginning of a February work week-Monday, the 18th-and -fishennen in New England were getting $1.SO a pound for haddock; 80 cents for scrod haddock; 70 cents for market cod, and SS cents for scrod cod. That price stituation held true for Tuesday as well. On Wednesday, however, the trucks came down from Canada with· fresh fish. The price for haddock promptly came down to 90 cents a pound and the price for market cod and scrod cod fell to 40 cents a pound. The above is one example of a frequent occurrence. Imported Canadian fish, for a variety of reasons including Canadian government assistance to their fishermen, is cheaper than American fresh fish. When Canadian fish comes across the border it brings down the price of all fish bought by distributors in the U.S. The problem if one that SIU fishermen have been complaining about for yearS. The Unioil has fought for adequate quotas and tariffs on imported fish, but to no avail. Now the United States International Trade Commission has issued a report on the situation. Entitled the "Conditions of Competition Affecting the Northeastern U.S. Groundfish and Scallop Industriesin Selected Markets," the report came out in December of 1984 after a year-long study. (Groundfish -includes such species as cod, haddock, pollock, flounder and sole.) • The settlement of the U.S .Caaadian maritime boundary dispute by the World Court on Oct. 12, 1984 creates new uncertainty as to the future ot both the Northeastern U.S. and Atlantic Canada grouodftsh and scallop iadustries. • This is the boundary dispute in which the Georges Bank fishing grounds were divided between the U.S. and Canada by the World Court in The Hague, Netherlands. The larger part was given to the U.S. but the richest fishing area went to Canada. The decision greatly angered American fishermen. In its finding about this World Court decision, the ITC report notes that "preliminary assessments of the situation indicate the Northeastern U.S. harvesters will lose groundfish supplies and gain scallop supplies, but the poor condition of the scallop resource make the latter projection subject to question.'' The report goes on to say that because of the boundary decision "the relocation of displaced U.S. vessels from the U.S. coast will put added pressure on those resources and may result in lower overall catches there." Furthermore, the report notes that many fishermen in the Northeastern U.S. are afraid that the extra fish the Canadians will catch as a result of the boundary decision will be sold mainly in the Northeastern fresh fish market. Much of "the fresh fish supply in that market," the report says "originates along the Southwestern Nova Scotia coast, the Canadian region closest to the new boundary area." • Field interviews with Canadian and U.S. industry sources showed that Canadian firms are increasing their efforts to market fresh groundfish fillets to �- major buyers, such as supermarket and restaurant chains, both in the North­ ·. eastern United States and in other U.S. metropolitan areas. "The fresh market, with its potentially higher profit margins, is attractive to Canadian producers who have traditionally supplied the lower margin, frozen market," the ITC report said. The report also concluded that Northeastern U.S. producers have had the advantage vis-a-vis Canadian producers in reputation for higher quality products in the Northeastern U.S. market. "For biological and technological reasons, Canadian groundfish products have developed a reputation among fish buyers in the United States for poor or inconsistent quality relative to U.S. groundfish. In addition, consumers in the United States may perceive domesti� fi.sh as , fresher than imported fish." However, as SIU fishing representatives in Gloucester have pointed out, this advantage for American fishermen is being eroded because of misleading. labeling. For instance, American fish processors often buy processed Canadian fish arid then �t their firm's label on it from Gloucester or New Bedford or ' i some other American town. The unaware buyer would most likely think that the fish was from the United States. The ITC report, which is 230 pages fong, is, in a sense, just a fact-finding study. It was not done to make connections between the Canadian gove0U11-S financial assistance programs and the competitive price advantage eJtjoyed by . \ '. _.,r , ,,, ,. · · its fishing industry in the U.S. . Now it is up to the U.S. fishing industry to call for an ITC investigation to prove that Canadians are unfairly damaging the Americans. Spokesmen for the industry have said that they will push for such an investigation. The result, hopefully, will be tariffs and quotas that will allow American fishermen to compete fairly with their Canadian neighbors. . - · ·:·:· .: . . •. · . . . ;:::·.·.. If somethlng lsia't done to protect be hauling In nets In the future. f' ·. Ameritan fishermen from nnfllir Imports� they may � Among the Co�ssion's findings were the following: • Canadian government asmtaoce .to that country's Atlantic coast ground&b and scallop industry is more comprehemlve than that available to the Northeastern U.S. industry. In Canada, government assistance includes vessel construction aid; operating cost monies for such items as ice, fuel, and equipment; price supports; technical and marketing services; special unemployment insurance; infrastructure de­ velopment, and a number of other programs that aid the Atlantic coast fishing industry. Furthermore, the Canadian government provided substantial financial as­ sistance during a recent restructuring of the depressed processing and offshore harvesting sectors of the groundfish and scallop industry in Atlantic Canada. In contrast, the U.S. government mainly provides assistance to Northeast fishermen for vessel construction. Limited assistance is available for operating costs (mainly gear damage); technical and marketing services, and infrastructure development. • Canada, "by far," was the principal supplier of Northeastern U.S. imports of groundfisb and scallops during 1979-83. In the fresh fish market, Canada fresh fillets during 1979-83. provided 99 percent of Northeast U.S. imports of 95 percent of fresh groundfish , whole groundfish and • Imports accounted for an increasing share of consumption in the Northeastern U.S. fresh groundfish market during 1979-83. During that imports to consumption for States more about aU of fresh , time the ratio of whole groundfish in the Northeastern United than doubled, from 4 percent in 1979 to 10 percent in 1983. Just these imports were supplied by Canada and most of the increase was due to cod imports. Also, during 1979-83 the ratio of imports to consumption for fresh groundfish .fillets in the Northeastern United States nearly doubled, from 12 percent in 1979 to 21 percent in 1983. Again, the great bulk of such imports came from Canada. It is time to help American fishermen. 32 I LOG I April 1985 ,. , , ,__ , ,,_.__________ -------- -----·----"""___ ,, ,, .,,,,, ________ _ __ _ _ ------- ---- ·--- ------------------·---- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1985 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU'S SALERNMUM IS ON HER WAY TO HONOLULU SIU CREW WINS PRAISE FOR PROFESSIONALISM AND SKILL CHARLIE LOGAN AWARDS DUE FARM INTERESTS ATTACK BLENDED CREDIT RATING RECERTIFIED BOSUNS GET AN EARFUL AT HEARING SACRAMENTO PAYS OFF IN BALTIMORE SIU FIGHTS FOR NAVY JOB RIGHTS AND WAGES IN AND AROUND BALTIMORE HARBOR USNS SOUTHERN CROSS CREW MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THE SEALIFT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE COURSE FITOUT 1985: THE GREAT LAKES THAW, THE STEAMSHIP CREW FROM THE SHORES OF MICHIGAN, HURON AND ERIE, A NEW SEASON BEGINS SEAFARERS WELFARE, PENSION PLANS UPDATED TO PROVIDE BEST POSSIBLE BENEFITS SIUNA'S JOHN CROWLEY DIES U.S. FISHERMEN ARE HURT BY CANADIAN IMPORTS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1985 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 47, No. 4 1985 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b6f78c858204894d84e3260322a205b9.pdf 37c70e510f30f2ab4b2a2f8edbdddda8 PDF Text Text Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union •Atlantic, GuU, Lakes and Inland Waters District• AFL·CIO Vol. 48 No. 4 April 1986 3 Bills Could Boost Shipping USNS Pollux On Line Administration, Industry Seafarers Man Last Square Off Once Again Of Fast Sealift Ships A drama is being played out on Capitol Hill by the administration, members of Congress and representatives of the maritime industry. Though it involves three relatively minor bills, this drama touche upon the future of the maritime industry and the administration's increasingly unpopular trade policies. The first of the three bills deals with a proposed build and charter program which would be the first major federal shipbuilding program ince the elimination of Construction Differential Subsidies in 1980. The second bill involves the use of bilateral trade agreements which have been approved by every major western country under the terms of the United Nations Code on Trade and Development, with one exception: the United States. The third bill touches upon the auto carriage trade between Japan and the United States which until recently has remained closed to American operator due to what many people feel are discriminatory Japanese trade practices. High ranking representatives from the maritime industry and mid-level administration officials have been making the rounds at various Senate and House committee hearings to give their views on the proposed bills. In every instance, almost all of the maritime representatives have backed the bills, while the administration has opposed them. Representatives from the maritime industry have used phrases like "survival" and "last chance," while administration officials have tended to talk about the principles of free trade. Typical of what has been happening on Capitol Hill in recent weeks is the following excerpt from The Journal of Commerce which gives what is perhaps the most detailed analysis of the (Continued on Page 3.) Manhattan Heads North Following a 21-month lay-up in the Seattle, Wash. area, the Manhattan (Bay Tankers) is once again on the high seas with a 30-day charter from Exxon. The vessel, which wiU make the Alaska to Panama run, carries 26 SIU unlicensed crewmembers. This photo, taken a number of years ago, shows just how cold it can get in Alaska . The eighth and final former SL7, the USNS Pollux, converted for the Navy's TAK-R Fa t Sealift Ship program, was dedicated at Avondale hipyards last month. The e fastest cargo ships in the nation ' fleet are all manned by members of the SIU. The eight former Sea-Land ship are stationed around the country and are de igned to move heavy military equipment uch as tanks and other supplies in rapid deployment. The ships have a top peed of 33 knot and are powered by team turbine engines. They carry an unlicensed crew of 26. The conver ion included in tallation of several decks for vehicle and cargo storage, a flight deck with helicopter landing platform, two side ports with hinged platforms and a portable ramp, and twin crane fore and aft. All the hip were named for stars, and the Pollux i one of the two brightest tars in the constellation Gemini. • • I • SIU Joins Apartheid Protests SHLSS Hosts Labor Educators Pages 12 & 13 Page 3 Pipeline Efforts Run Out of Gas Government Services News Page 5 Pages 14 & 15 Mississippi Queen Ready to Steam Editorial-Stop Terrorism Page 5 Page 23 �President's Report by Frank Drozak HE American merchant maT rine has been in a continual process of decline during the past six or seven years. We have watched with a sense of frustration the piecemeal erosion of important maritime support programs. If you study what has been happening you will see that the decay of our nation's oncemighty merchant marine is paralleled by the declining commitment at the federal level of any program to promote the growth or vitality of our industry. There is simply a complete absence of any kind of national maritime policy. Without a commitment from the administration to the rebuilding of the U.S. merchant marine, without recognition of its vital role in our economy and our national security, we have been able only to dig in and try to halt the relentless dismantling of what is left of maritime promotional programs. Congress Is Aware There are many members of Congress who recognize the problems of this nation's maritime industry. We have met with many of them and have made every effort over the years to help them understand the very real needs of our industry. And many of these members of Congress, Republicans and Democrats alike, have expressed a willingness, and even a desire , to enact legislation which will promote the revitalization and growth of all segments of the maritime industry. Congressional leaders are coming to understand that cargo is the lifeblood of the merchant marine, and without cargo the commercial fleet cannot survive. They are beginning to know unity within our industry and develop a common determination, Congress will be responsive to our needs . * * * Frank Drozak that without cargo reservation, U.S.-flag ships cannot compete with heavily subsidized foreign fleets. Our friends in Congress are also aware that less than 5 percent of all U.S. trade is carried on U .S.-flag ships. They understand that without the incentive of cargo, no new U.S. vessels are going to be built to replace our aging commercial fleet. They know, too, that this nation needs a modern and adequate fleet to ensure our national defense. They know that many thousands of American jobs depend upon the health of the maritime industry. We Must Be United Congress is willing and eager to help, but our friends are frustrated in their efforts to enact legislation that will begin to rebuild our fleet by persistent divisiveness within our industry and our inability to work together and agree on a common course of action. If major legislation to benefit our industry is to be enacted, then we must all take a hard look at our own contributions to this division and attempt to resolve our differences. I firmly believe that if we can achieve I was unable to attend the headquarters membership meeting at Piney Point April 7 because of my commitments on your behalf to attend a number of international maritime meetings in Europe. I will have a full report on these meetings at our membership meeting in May. I want to congratulate our latest group of Recertified Bosuns who completed their training and upgrading program and received their certificates at the membership meeting. I also want to congratulate those members who are completing their upgrading programs at SHLSS, and to encourage all of our membership to take advantage of the many training courses which are being offered at our school. We have been very successful in securing jobs for this membership on the military support ships that are being contracted to private shipping operators. Two of the primary reasons for our success in getting these jobs have been the demonstrated skill and professionalism of this membership , and the quality of the training programs we have developed at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Nearly 40 percent of our seagoing jobs are now aboard military support vessels, and within five years I expect that 60 percent of our jobs will be in this area. We are continuing to develop and upgrade our training programs, and I urge all of our members to take advantage of these programs. "He Was Our Friend" Joe Addabbo Is Dead at 61 Rep. Joseph P. Addabbo Sr. (DN.Y.), 61, a staunch maritime supporter and loyal friend of the SIU, succumbed to cancer on April 10 in the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C . Congressman Addabbo was first elected to public office in 1960 to represent the 6th District, Queens , N. Y. He had a perfect pro-maritime voting record and supported every legislative program to promote the U .S.-flag shipping industry. Since 1979, he was chairman of the Defense subcommittee of the House Appropriations Comittee. Congressman Addabbo was a frequent visitor to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, and often publicly praised the quality of training offered at the school. SIU President Frank Drozak said of Congressman Addabbo: "He was our friend and supporter. His loyalty and his leadership will be felt not only throughout the maritime community , but throughout the nation.'' President Reagan said Addabbo was "one of the leading players in the development of American military policy.'' He added the congressman was ''widely respected for his knowledge of defense issues even by those who disagreed with him. His genial style was in keeping with the best traditions of American politics." House Speaker Thomas P. ''Tip'' O'Neill declared Addabbo "worked diligently to ensure that America's defense was strong, efficient and effective. He demanded quality for each defense dollar.'' Born in New York City, Addabbo graduated from City College and St. John ' s University law School, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Grace ; two sons , Dominic and Joseph Jr., and a daughter , Dina. J oseph P. Addabbo Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL·CIO Apnl 1986 Vol. 48, No. 4 Executive Board Frank Drozak President ., Joe DIGiorgio Ed Turner Secretary Executive Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President ,. Charles Svenson Joe Sacco Editor Vice President Mike Sacco Leon Hall Vice President Vice President George McCartney Vice President Roy A. Mercer V'ICe President Mike Hall Managing Editor Max Hall Deborah Greene Associate Editor Associate Editor Ray Bourdlus Assistant Editor 2 I LOG I April 1986 L~nette Marshall Assistant Editor/Photos The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, camp Springs, Md. 20746, Tel. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send addre5s changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �Rallies Across the Country SIU Joins Massive Apartheid, Shell Oil Protests One of nearly a hundred SIU members (at right) listens attentively while AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland, left, Mineworkers President Rich Trumka and black South African trade unionist cut symbolic Shell Credit Card to demonstrate organized labor's opposition to Apartheid. Massive labor rallies were held nationwide. Hill Fight Starts Again (Continued from Page 1.) maritime industry of any major American newspaper. "Reagan administration officials said 'no' to bills to require bilateral cargosharing agreements with this country's trading partners and to set aside 50 percent of U.S. automotive imports from Japan for U.S. vessels." What has made the hearings so fascinating is that the administration has received virtually no support from the Republican members on the various committees, many of whom would have normally been expected to support the administration's position. During the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing on auto carriers, Rep. Helen Bentley (R-Md.) grilled administration officials about their opposition to the bills, and of their understanding of Japanese trade practices. "Come on, come on, let's not kid ourselves,'' she said to Jeffrey N. Shane, deputy assistant secretary of transportation. "We know how [the Japanese] work." She stressed that as a former Federal Maritime Commissioner under presidents Nixon and Ford, she was qualified to make a judgment about what was going on and of the things that the administration could do to tum things around for the maritime industry. ''This is the one big disappointment that I have with this administration," she said, "and I say that as a Republican." Japanese automobile officials, who are perhaps more sensitive to American public opinion on this issue than is the Reagan administration, have agreed to enter into a number of agreements authorizing the use of American-flag car carriers. Yet to most witnesses at the hearing, these agreements are "delaying tactics" that the Japanese have decided to employ in order to defuse the sensitive trade issue. As several of the witnesses pointed out, the Japanese are offering to enter into short-term deals that require American companies to build their vessels in Japanese shipyards. Such deals are not economically feasible on a large scale given the huge investment needed to build auto carriers. Several of the more powerful businessmen in the maritime industry were seen walking away from one hearing saying that the Japanese offer was "crumbs off a table," and they were disappointed that the administration was willing to settle for it. So far, the Japanese auto carriage deals have involved roughly 30,000 cars in a trade that numbers in the millions. SIU President Frank Drozak has devoted much of his time in recent weeks to lobbying Capitol Hill on this issue. "I feel that for the first time in years, the American public is willing to listen to what we have to say," he said. At the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing on the proposed $853 million build and charter bill, Drozak noted that "the U .S.-ftag shipping industry is almost to the point of no return, and something must be done about it.'' And in the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearings on bilateral trade agreements and the proposed auto carriage bill, Drozak noted that "competitiveness alone ... will not earn the United States an equitable share of the Japanese-U.S. auto shipments," because the Japanese are determined to keep their markets as closed as possible. "Without the requirements of a bilateral treaty," said Drozak, "Japanese shipping policy will continue to favor the Japanese fleet to the detriment of the U.S. merchant marine." Trade unionists in seven cities demonstrated against the apartheid system in South Africa and against Shell Oil for its treatment of black workers there. Members of the AFL-CIO's Executive Council including SIU President Frank Drozak, spoke at the rallies, which were also attended by black trade unionists from South Africa. SIU members and employees in all seven cities attended these rallies to add their voices to the growing number of Americans who are speaking out against the racist regime in South Africa. In Washington, D.C., AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland expressed organized labor's "solidarity with our black brothers and sisters of the South African trade union movement.'' He also recounted the events that occurred March 21, 1960, when the first incident of civil unrest against apartheid left 89 men, women and children dead in Sharpesville, South Africa. The rallies were held to coincide with that event. When Kirkland spoke about those events, he was framed by two SIU trainees from the Harry Lundeberg School who held a sign aloft that read ''Labor Against Apartheid.'' Upgraders, trainees and recertified bosuns from the SHLSS attended the rally, as did their family members and workers from SIU headquarters in Camp Springs, Md. In all seven cities, huge mock-ups of Shell credit cards were cut in half in order to dramatize organized labor's boycott of Shell. As William Lucy, secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, noted at the February meeting of the Maritime Trades Department (which spearheads the SIU's grassroots political efforts), American companies have helped prop up the South African regime through their financial ties to that country. The seven demonstrations were attended by thousands of trade unionists across the country. As reported in the AFL-CIO News: "In Houston, some 350 union members representing nearly 30 AFL-CIO unions gathered at Harris County AFL-CIO headquarters for speeches and songs. They cheered SIU President Frank Drozak's call for justice for South African workers and democracy for its people." New Bedford Strike Update Increased organizing efforts, legal pressure and NLRB charges mark the fourth month of the SIU's fishermen's strike in New Bedford, Mass. About half of the Union's fleet is under contract and working. Negotiations with several owners continue. Dozens of failure to bargain and failure to provide information charges have been filed by the Union against both independent owners and the Seafood Producers Association (SPA). A hardcore group of SPA members remain holdouts. But, according to SIU attorneys, many of the independents are returning to the bargaining table, after indications from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that the Union's charges could be upheld. Some 17 failure to bargain charges were filed against the independents for failure to meet with the Union. That pressure brought nine of the owners back to the table where they either signed contracts or negotiated with the Union. It is likely, according to sources, that the NLRB will uphold the remaining complaints. Of the 18 charges of failure to provide information, 15 were withdrawn as the SIU's pressure on the owners came to bear and they released the information the Union was seeking. There has been little indication from the NLRB when it will act on the charges against the SPA. In the meantime, said Port Agent Joe Piva, the key activities for Union officials in New Bedford have been servicing the boats and membership who are working under contract, and efforts to organize the remaining New Bedford fleet. "It's just like when we organized last year, if we have to, we will go boat by boat by boat," said Jack Caffey, special assistant to SIU President Frank Drozak. April 1986 I LOG I 3 ~-- �Three Long-Time AFLCIO Leaders Retire Three AFL-CIO labor leaders who worked for several decades establishing legislative, civil rights and union organizing programs announced their retirements from the AFL-CIO last month. AFL-CIO Legislative Director Ray Denison, who spent the early years of his career as managing editor of the Seafarers LOG and in the Great Lakes region as an SIU representative, will retire April 30. Alan Kistler, 65, director of the Federation's Department of Organization and Field Services and a former newspaper reporter and steel worker from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, will retire June 30. William E. Pollard, 70, director of the Department of Civil Rights, retired from his post March 4. Pollard joined the AFL-CIO staff in 1964. All three have contributed to the welfare of working men and women. They directed labor initiatives in the '60s and '70s during a time of radical change, anti-war protests and women's rallies for equality. They marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., both figuratively and philosophically. SIU President Frank Drozak sent a letter of appreciation to Ra Denison for ''the dedication'' he has shown ''in working for progressive trade unionism and a strong maritime capability. "You have been a close and valuable ally," Drozak said, "in the struggle to preserve cargo preference for the U.S. merchant marine, in the fight to block the export of Alaska oil, and on other issues of major importance to our membership. Your leadership has given an eloquent and effective voice to America's working people in their pursuit of economic and social justice." Denison began at the AFL-CIO in 1963. In 1967 he was promoted to legislative assistant and in 1980 named director of the Federation's Legislative Department. Before joining the AFL-CIO, Denison was regional editor of Solidarity, the United Auto Workers magazine. To Denison's successor, Robert M. McGlotten, Drozak cabled his congratulations and his confidence that as new director, McGlotten will " make an important difference in our efforts to improve the quality of life for working men and women.'' William Pollard, who began his career in labor as a dining car worker with Southern Pacific Railroad, became a representative for the workers and served for 14 years as the president of the Joint Council of Dining Car Employees. With his arrival at the AFL-CIO, Pollard was assigned to represent member affiliates before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He has been active in the NAACP and has received commendations for his work from the Department of Justice, the NAACP and numerous other government divisions and national organizations. Richard Womack has been named to succeed Pollard. He has worked for nearly a decade on civil rights issues at the Department of Civil Rights with Pollard. Prior to his appointment to that department, he was assistant director of the Human Resources Development Institute. He also served as field coordinator for the Federation Appalachian Council. Alan Kistler' s career at the AFLCI O goes back to the era of the CIO, where he began his apprenticeship in 1952 as the assistant to the CIO executive vice president and the director of organization. Kistler came to the labor movement as a volunteer for organizing drives and local union offices in the Steelworkers Union and the Newspaper Guild. For many years he worked in the area of union organizing at the Federation to assume directorship of Organization and Field Services. Charles McDonald will step into the position vacated by Kistler. Kistler has, since 1975, been the department's assistant director. At the same time , he also worked as secretary of the Evolution of Work Committee. McDonald began his career in 1968 at the Federation. He has a list of accomplishments prior to his promotion to the role of assistant director of the Department of Organization and Field Services. Pilot Blamed in Soviet Sinking Welfare Report We keep you informed about any changes that are made to your benefit plans in several ways. The March LOG carried several articles including news about the "medical audit program." This program pays a bonus to members whose hospital bill is reduced because they found errors on their hospital bill, before submitting it as a claim. The success of the PPO in Seattle also was reported in the March issue, and the back page contained a reminder about the Scholarship Program-available to seamen and their dependents. Another method of keeping you informed is an annual letter sent to each participant of the plans. This year's letter will explain that basic eligibility for all participants has been reduced from 125 to 120 days in the previous calendar year. This letter also explains what circumstances will cause you to become ineligible for benefits, and how your sickness and accident and maintenance and cure time are counted toward your eligibility. Keeping track of time you were paid maintenance and cure by the company may be very important to you. The Welfare Plan will have a record of the time you were paid for sickness and accident benefits. If you need that maintenance and cure time to maintain your eligibility, you can send in your pay stubs or company letter. Then we can look up the payroll records and verify that your employer included the time you spent on disability, so you don't lose eligibility or pension credit during that time. The letter advises you that another increase in benefits resulted when the limitations regarding the payment of the standard death benefit were lifted. A standard death benefit will be paid to the beneficiary of any member who had 125 days of covered employment in each of the two calendar years preceding death, regardless of the cause of death. When you receive your letter, attach it to your welfare and pension plan booklets. New booklets are prepared periodically and your annual letter updates the booklet. It is important that you keep them together. If you don't receive your letter in the next month or so, it may be because we don't have your current address on file. Clip out the address change form on page 9 of the March LOG, fill it in and send it to headquarters to make sure you aren't missing any important mail. that the evidence "was not conclusive." It said the evidence was circumstantial and the sinking "will almost certainly remain a matter of speculation." The Derbyshire disappeared on a voyage from Japan to Canada. Two Charged in Phony Mayday On March 20 four Coast Guard planes and three patrol boats spent more than 60 hours searching for a sinking yacht with 10 passengers off the New England coast. The searchers didn't find the yacht because the Coast Guard says the Mayday was a fake. Two Boston area men were arrested following the incident and face up to 11 years in prison and $250,000 fines if convicted. Norman Miller, 18, and Douglas Vaters, 20, both of Chelsea, Mass. are free on $10,000 bond pending a hearing later this month. The Coast Guard said the search cost about $75,000 and said the severe charges against the pair are seen as a deterrent to others. U.S. Becomes Debtor Nation For the first time since 1914, the United States has become a debtor nation. The country shows a trade deficit (using the broadest measure of foreign trade) of $117.7 billion for last year. This makes the U.S. the third largest debtor in the world, behind Brazil and Mexico. Michigan Port Delegate Retires The New Zealand pilot who was onboard the Soviet-flag passenger ship Mikhail Lermontov when it sank Feb. 16 after striking a reef, has been blamed in the incident and surrended his pilot's license. The 20,000-ton ship sank near the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island. All but one of the 739 passengers and crew were rescued. A government inquiry said the pilot, Capt. Don Jamison, was at fault for steering the ship through a narrow passage and onto treacherous rocks. The Soviet captain, whose conduct had been criticized in earlier reports, was cleared of any wrongdoing. Derbyshire Mystery Solved? The 90,000-ton British bulker, the Derbyshire, may have suffered massive structural failure when it disappeared in the Pacific six years ago, carrying 44 people to their deaths, according to a United Kingdom Department of Transportation report. The Department carried out extensive research on the ore-carrier' s de ign and found some defects in the Derbyshire 's sister ships. But the report added 4 I LOG I April 1986 Harold Tacia (center), retiring delegate to the Michigan Maritime Trades Port Council, congratulated by Alex Bodnarvik, Port Council president (left) and Vice President Ralph Kuras. Tacia represented Carpenters Local #114 in the Port Council for 18 years. �Mississippi Queen Due Back in River Service The Mississippi Queen INLAND LINES: Steuart Oil Transport Wins $88-M Job The Steuart Oil Transport Co. of the port of Piney Point has won $88 million in contracts from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency to carry marine diesel fuel. After several months in the yard to repair damage from a collision, the SIU's Mississippi Queen (Delta Queen Steamboat Co.) is due back in service this month. Avondale Industries, Inc. Shipyard Division at New Orleans is performing the repair work to the 4,500-ton river boat in addition to regularly scheduled refurbishing. The Mississippi Queen's steel hull was hit near the stern Dec. 12 when it collided with a towboat on the Mississippi River about 50 miles north of New Orleans, tearing a hole reportedly three feet wide and 15 feet long. A large portion of the main deck and the starboard engine room, having been submerged in up to 30 feet of water after the accident, is currently being repaired in addition to '' 10 percent'' of the cabins. This year marks the 10th anniversary for the world's largest riverboat, owned and operated by Delta Queen Steamboat Co. of New Orleans. Patti Young, director of public relations for Delta Queen, said the vessel had been scheduled for maintenance in January, and the additional time needed to repair the accident damage gave the company time to perform other plans for refurbishment. Young said last month that while the boat is in for repairs, sitting "proudly" in the Mississippi River at Avondale, a new conference center and movie theater is being built onboard. Earlier U.S. Coast Guard reports estimated damage to the vessel in excess of $500,000. Young had no estimate of the damage last month. Young said the estimated replacement value of the Mississippi Queen, built in 1976 at a cost of $27 million, is $70 million. Delta Queen Steamboat also owns and operates the 60-year-old Delta Queen. Young said that both vessels are the only "overnighter" passenger paddlewheel boats in the U.S. Upper Lakes Towing Boatmen OK Pact Boatmen of the Upper Lakes Towing Co. have approved the terms of their new contract. Transgulf Pipeline Ruled Out For the past 12 years SIU Boatmen faced the loss of hundreds of jobs, and Florida residents were confronted with possible serious environmental damage by a proposed petroleum pipeline that was set to run almost the entire length of the state. But thanks to the Florida Alliance, a coalition of maritime unions and companies, consumer groups, some environmentalists and civic leaders, the Transgulf Pipeline was laid to rest last , month. ''In the last two or three years the opponents of the pipeline really became organized. The continuing pressure, the fact that many communities saw it as a threat to their water supplies and economics killed it," said SIU Field Rep. Bill Hodges. The pipeline was a real threat to many inland jobs because most of Florida's oil is barged or shipped into the state. Many ports count on the revenue from oil shipments. Alliance Executive Director Jean Fitzgerald, who is also port commissioner of Port Everglades, said the pipeline would cut his port's profits in half, from $8 million to $4 million a year. Currently the pipeline carries natural gas for the Florida Gas Transmission Company, a subsidiary of Houston Natural Gas/Internorth Inc. ''A lot of people thought, including the consumer groups, that if the pipeline was allowed, it could create a monopoly in the state's oil market," Hodges said. The pipeline runs from Baton Rouge, La. to Fort Lauderdale, and one of the key efforts in the fight against it came from communities in the pipeline's path. It runs across major water supplies, dangerous sinkhole areas and environmentally delicate sites. "There's never been a pipeline built that doesn't leak. I've consistently been worried about Florida's groundwater and acquifers," said state Sen. Tom McPherson (D-Fort Lauderdale). McPherson led many of the legislative battles against the pipeline. He said the environmental issues and the fact the oil prices have been dropping sharply in the last few months were the major reasons Transgulf dropped its conversion plans. The pipeline was built in 1959 and has had four major ruptures since 1971 . The danger of oil and gasoline spills was why many communities passed ordinances against the pipeline. ·'There was a realization in the communities that this thing did present a real threat to their water supplies," Hodges said. "Floridians have become increasingly sensitive about water issues because of the rapid growth . . . Clearly the primary reason for the cancellation is the extent and intensity of the en- New Contract Due for Sabine Towing The 110 licensed and unlicensed Boatmen of Sabine Towing and Transportation Co. of the port of Houston were in the process of voting early this month on their new three-year contract which had expired March 31. The new contract is notable be- vironmental opposition,'' Fitzgerald said. While the company said its decision was based merely on economics, it is planning on expanding the pipeline for natural gas. Hodges said the Alliance will ''keep an eye'' on the line. He said people feared a major petroleum company, such as Exxon, would try to use the pipeline when prices rise again. "It's just too good a deal with the amount of petroleum imported into the state," he said. Other groups in the Alliance included MEBA-2, the Florida State Pilots Association, the Tampa and Port Everglades Pilots associations, Dixie Carriers, and Apex Marine. cause for the first time in the inland field, dues checkoff for SPAD is included. Also, the contract terms will keep the same level of benefits. Sabine's boats do harbor docking, towing and carry supplies to offshore drilling platforms. Prepe1ed by P.E. LaMoreaux & Associates, Inc. April 1986 I LOG I 5 �In Memoriam Pensioner William Sylvester Carrow, 80, \ · passed away from • • ~ / ;: lung failure in the 1 ,~ Cooper Medical ,_) \ _...Center, Camden , ~ ~ N.J. on March I. ' '~,B rot her Carrow _ t\ " "' ~ ;~:~ joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961. He sailed as a mate for the P. F. Martin Co. from 1954 to 1970. Born in Delaware City, Del., he was a resident of Camden. Burial was in the Bethel Cemetery, Camden. Surviving are his widow, Elsie and a daughter, Claire Selover. ~ i Pensioner Edwin George Dietrich, 76, passed away on Dec. 29, 1985. Brother Dietrich joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 and sailed as a tankerman and mate for the Penn Central Railroad from 1924 to 1967. He was a former member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union from 1926 to 1960. Boatman Dietrich was born in West Hoboken, N.J. and was a resident of Paramus, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Antoinette and a son, John of Riverdale, N.J. Robert "Rob" Jude Krause, 28, died on March 15. Brother Krau e joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia after his graduation from the SHLSS Entry Trainee Program , Piney Point , Md. in 1976. He sailed as a tankerman for National Marine Service from 1976 to 1977 and for Crowley Marine in 1985. He was born in Philadelphia and was a resident there. Surviving are his mother, Dorothy; a brother, Harry, and a sister, Dorothy, all of Philadelphia. was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Mary and two sons, . William and Philip and a sister, Claire Armtrong of Philadelphia. New Pensioners Lantt Lord Smith, 64 , joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1977 sailing as a chief engineer for Ocean Towing from 1975 to 1977. Brother Smith was born in Isla de Pinos, Cuba and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of Brownsville, Texas. Pensioner Michael Raymond Joseph Maher, 80, passed away on Jan. 24. Brother Maher joined the SIU-merged Gloucester Fishermen's Union in the port of Gloucester, Mass. in 1967. He retired in 1974. Fisherman Maher was a resident of Gloucester. Surviving are his widow, Elsie and a son, Raymond. Lora Harrison Meekins, 60, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a mate and captain for Curtis Bay Towing and for McAllister Brothers from 1951 to 1985. Brother Meekins attended the 1978 Piney Point Atlantic Coast Inland Educational Conference. He was a former member of the ILA, Local 333B and the United Mine Workers union, District 50, Local 14264, from 1950 to 1960. Boatman Meekins is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. Born in Elizabeth City , N.C., he is a resident of Hertford, N.C. Pensioner Herman Pasha, 79, passed away on Jan. 11. Brother Pashajoined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961. He sailed as a deckhand and lighter captain for the Philadelphia ferries from 1947 to 1949 and the Independent Towing Co. from 1950 to 1973. He was born in Philadelphia and Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters MARCH 1-31, 1986 Port Gloucester . . .. .. ..... . ... . ....... New York .. . ..................... Philadelphia ............ .. .. . . . . .. Baltimore ........... . . . ... . ...... Norfolk ................... . ..... Mobile .. ... ............ ... ...... New Orleans . . .. .................. Jacksonville .. ... . . ..... . . ... . . ... San Francisco . ...... ..... ...... ... Wilmington . . ... . . .. . .. .... .. . . . .. Seattle ..... .. . ... . ..... . .... . ... Puerto Rico ............... .... . .. Houston ... .. .. . ... . ..... .. .. . ... Algonac . . .. . .. . . .. ..... . ........ St. Louis ....... ...... .. . ........ Piney Point ...... . .... . .. . ... . .. .. Totals ................. . .. . . . .. . Port Gloucester . . ... ............. . .... New York .... .... . ..... ... ..... .. Philadelphia .. . . .......... .. ... . .. Baltimore . .. . . .. . .... . ... . . .... .. Norfolk . .. . .. . ..... . .. . . . ....... Mobile ........ ...... .. .. . .. . .... New Orleans . ....... ... . .... . . .... Jacksonville . . ........... . . . . ... .. San Francisco . . ........ . . . ... .. . .. Wilmington .. ... .. ......... . . . .. .. Seattle . .. .. .. . ............ . ... .. Puerto Rico .. . . . . . . .... . .. . ... . .. Houston ..... .. ............... . .. Algonac . .... .. ........... . . ... .. St. Louis .. ................... . .. Piney Point .. . . ... . ............... Totals ... . .... ... .. . ............ *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 4 10 64 0 8 3 0 2 0 0 4 0 2 1 98 0 0 3 0 14 0 4 4 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 10 48 0 2 0 0 2 0 9 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 22 0 24 0 1 0 0 0 0 8 0 33 1 64 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 65 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 11 1 0 19 0 86 0 22 2 0 5 0 0 3 45 7 1 191 0 0 5 0 19 0 6 2 0 9 0 0 1 27 2 0 71 0 0 21 0 0 1 6 29 0 24 0 0 1 0 26 0 108 ENGINE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 2 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Port Gloucester . .... .. . ... . . ...... .... . New York ...................... . . . Philadelphia .... .. . ... . .... . . . .... . Baltimore . ... .................... . Norfolk ... . . . .. ..... . ........ . .. . Mobile . . . ..... . . . .... . . . . .. . .. .. . New Orleans . . . .. ................. . Jacksonville .. .. .. . ............... . San Francisco . .. . ... . . . ..... ...... . Wilmington ..... .......... . .... ... . Seattle .. . . .... .. ...... .. ..... . .. . Puerto Rico . . . . .... .... . . . ....... . Houston . . . . .... ..... . . .......... . Algonac ..... ... ... . . ... . ...... . . . St. Louis ... ..... . . .. ..... . ...... . Piney Point . .. .. ........ . . .... ... . . Totals . . .. ............... . . .. ... . 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Totals All Departments ...... .. ... . .. . . 120 0 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 0 13 6 1 40 77 80 19 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 40 0 1 55 15 0 0 20 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 1 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 3 0 0 0 5 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 7 1 34 11 272 104 148 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 3 12 0 3 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** " Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 6 I LOG I April 1986 Legal Aid In the event that any SIU members have legal problems in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The member need not choose the recommended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational purposes: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Altman 84 William Street, Suite 1501 New York, New York 10038 Tele. # (212) 422-7900 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, Ill. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 48822 Tele. # (313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 HOUSTON, TEXAS Archer, Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel , Rothschild , Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard , Suite 2600 Los Angeles , Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CALIF. Fogel , Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 101 O Van Antwerp Building Mobile , Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Gardner, Robein & Healy 2540 Severn Avenue, Suite 400 Metairie, La. 70002 Tele. # (504) 885-9994 NORFOLK, VA. Peter K. Babalas & Associates, P.C. Suite 700 Atlantic National Bank Bldg . 415 Saint Paul's Boulevard Norfolk, Va. 23510 Tele. # (804) 622-31 oo PHILADELPHIA, PA. Kirschner, Walters, Willig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 110 1429 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg , Sounders & Levine Suite 905-Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings Henning , Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele.# (415) 981-4400 SEATTLE, WASH. Davies, Roberts, Reid , Anderson & Wacker 201 Elliott Avenue West, Suite 500 Seattle, Wash . 98119 Tele. # (206) 285-361 o TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P.A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. # (813) 879-9842 �SHLSS Prepares Students for Coast Guard Deck License Exams ' t - The upper level deck license course at the Seafarers Harry Lunde berg School prepares qualified students for the U.S. Coast Guard exams for Original Second Mate, Third Mate, Master or Mate of Freight and Towing Vessels (not more than 1000 gross tons). The basic course is 10 weeks in length. Some of the navigational related subjects covered include chart construction, instruments and accessories, magnetic and gyro compasses, dead reckoning, piloting, lines of position, electronic navigation, tides and tidal currents, weather and rules of the road. Other subject areas covered include marlinspike, shiphandling, cargo gear and cargo handling, firefighting, first aid, CPR, use of various federal regulations (CFRs) and basic damage control. The 10-week basic navigation course is followed by a five-week course in Celestial Navigation. Subjects covered in this course include basic nautical astronomy, time, latitude by observation of Polaris and noon sights (LAN), lines of position (LOP) and running fixes from sun, star and planet r Willie Marsh (I.) and Robert Saylors take notes on the terrestrial coordinates system. Instructor Jim Brown discusses the world wide system of time zones. observations, determining compass and gyro error by amplitude and azimuth, star indentification, sunrise, sunset and twilight. The Coast Guard exam is usually taken during the fifth week of the Celestial course. The exam for Second and Third Mate lasts three days. The exam for Master and Mate lasts a day-and- a-half. While it is helpful to have a good math background and be able to solve trigonometry problems, such knowledge is not necessary in order to understand and solve most problems in navigation. A good understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division is all that is required. The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for license as Master of Freight and Towing Vessels of not more than 1000 gross tons is four years on deck including: a. One year service as licensed mate; or b. Two years service as unlicensed master; or c. One year service as Operator of U ninspected Towing Vessels; or d. Two years service as Quartermaster or Wheelsman while holding a license as Mate or First Class Pilot; or e. Two years service as unlicensed mate while holding a license as operator of small passenger vessels valid within the area for which application is made; or f. Three years service unlicensed mate. as The minimum service required to qualify an applicant for license as Mate of Freight and Towing Vessels of not more than 1000 gross tons is two years on deck including: a. One year service in a watchstanding capacity while holding a license as operator of small passenger vessels valid within the area for which application is made; or b. One year service as unlicensed mate; or c. Eighteen months service as Quartermaster or Wheelsman. All candidates for Original Second Mate and Third Mate must pass a practical flashing light test at a speed of six words per minute. The celestial portion of the Master and Mate exam is only given when a route of more than 200 miles offshore is sought. The holder of a valid license as either a Second Mate Oceans, or Chief Mate Oceans, who has tested within the previous year will only be required to take the Deck General section of the exam for Master of Freight and Towing of Vessels not more than 1000 gross tons. A valid radar endorsement is required for all upper level licenses if they are to be used on vessels over 300 gross tons. The radar course is two weeks in length. April 1986 I LOG I 7 �Notice to All SIU Members Who are Scheduled to Attend SHLSS There is no longer a bus service running between Washington D.C. and the Piney Point area. To get to the school, take a cab from the airport, bus station, etc. , to the SIU Headquarters Building, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. An SHLSS bus leaves the Headquarters Building at 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Make sure you arrive in D.C. in time to make this connection. There is no transportation available over the weekend. No one should arrive at the school on a weekend unless they are driving. Spoiled At Piney Point By: Pamela M. Caulder Bobby Riddick, Alvin 'Matt' Mccants, SHLSS Vice President Ken Conklin and Albert 'Gyrene' Caulder discuss the progress of SHLSS. Three Past Trainees Enroll in the Bosun Recertification Class Hard work invested over 18 years ago is paying off for three SIU members. Al be rt 'Gyrene' Caulder, Bobby Riddick and Alvin 'Matt' McCants came to SHLSS as trainees in 1967, 1968 and 1970. Though they came from different trainee classes they shared many similar experiences and find themselves together today in the Bosun Recenification course. The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship opened its doors in 1967 and these men· were some of the first to go through the Trainee Program. "We built this place;' says Bobby Riddick. "We laid the ground work for what you see today.'' All the men agreed. They remembered working on the docks, the grounds, the ships and the buildings. They lived on the Big Red or on the barges. ''When I came out of the service I couldn't find a job," said Gyrene Caulder. ''I heard about the school and came here. It was the smanest thing I ever did." "The school was the biggest turning point in my life;' says Bobby Riddick. "I wouldn't be on the streets today if it weren't for the school and the SIU. ' ' ' 'This place gives us a real sense of pride,'' says Matt McCants. ''Seeing all the changes and improvements that have been made over the years. '' All the men agreed that the school feels like home. Seeing the same people Y<?U 've seen before, like Ken Conklin, is comfoning. ''Ken was always available to help you with any problem. He had a tough fatherly image and he really cared about you'' said Gyrene Caulder. ''My children call him Poppa Ken.'' Keeping up on the people back at Piney Point is a big concern for all these men. ''When I was at sea I wondered where our money was going. After coming here I was really amazed. You have to see this place to really appreciate it," said Caulder. "I brought my wife and children with me and figured they'd get bored after a week and want to go home. It's been five weeks and they love it here. I really appreciate how well my wife and kids have been treated by the staff and upgraders. I'd like to encourage other SIU members to bring their families with them. It's really a family oriented place.'' The universal request of these men was to encourage their SIU brothers and sisters to come and upgrade at the school. "It's free," says Bobby Riddick. There's no other place you can go and get a free education. It's yours and it's free. Every SIU member should take advantage of this school.'' Thinking back on the past few pleasant weeks my family and I have spent at Piney Point, I feel sad it's coming to an end. When my husband asked if I wanted to come along with him for a five-week upgrading course, I never dreamed it would be such a wonderful vacation. Just some extra time our family could be together before he has to sail again. To my surprise Piney Point not only has excellent accommodations for the family, but lacked nothing a luxury reson has to offer, except the luxury prices. In fact, I figured out it was costing no more per day here, than it was at home. It's a rough price to pay for three great meals a day and "You don't have to cook." Also, to wear off all those desserts that are too good to pass up, there's tennis courts, a swimming pool and a great Health Spa. Not to mention the beauty of the peninsula in which Piney Point is located, and its well-kept spacious grounds. We spent most of our weekends on family outings visiting ·the many historical landmarks in this area. I suppose that unique leather Indian skirt I planned to make in the schools craft shop will just have to wait till next year. I guess my favorite pan of this Gyrene and Pam Caulder with their children Kelly and Brandon enjoy their stay at SHLSS. vacation was just not having to do anything but relax and enjoy the wonderful people and staff we meet. Unfonunately they don't see too many families come to Piney Point, and children are very much appreciated. I am not looking forward to the task of unspoiling the children, or for that matter MYSELF. ===1st Pensioners. to Reside at SHLSS=·== Arthur G. Gilliland (r.) and wife Joan check into the school on March 31, 1986. They are the first pensioners to make SHLSS their permanent residence. Georgia Nelson (I.) registers them while Hotel Manager Ed Gildersleeve welcomes them to the school and gives them a tour of the facilities. 8 I LOG I April 1986 I < �··············································································~ SEAFARERS TRAINING & RECREATION CENTER Reservation Information Your Holiday at the SHLSS Vacation Center: What It Will Cost Name: The costs for room and board at the SHLSS Vacation Center have been set at the minimum to make it possible for all SIU members and their families to enjoy a holiday at your Southern Maryland home away from home. ROOM RATES: Member $30.00 per day Spouse $5. 00 per day Children $5.00 per day ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ S.S.# Address:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Telephone# Number in Party Date of Arrival: 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice MEALS: Member $8. 50 per day Spouse $4.00 per day Children $4.00 per day (Stay is limited to 2 weeks) Date of Departure Send to: NOTE : No lodging or meal charge for children under age 12. So that as many of our members as possible can enjoy a holiday at SHLSS Vacation Center, the stay is limited to two weeks . Seafarers Training & Recreation Center Piney Point, Md. 20674 (Phone: 301·994-0010) ..................................•............................................. Seallft Operations & Maintenance First row (I. to r.) Joe Marshall (Instructor), Nazareth Battle, Teresa Hanson, Charles Boles, Jim Gagan, Bill Hellwege (Instructor). Second row (I. tor.) John O'Reilly, Clancy Hennigan, Bek Sleeper, Dennis Pickering, Harry Alongi (Instructor). Third row (I.to r.) Gary Dow, Dorray Saberon, David Levine, Samuel Thomas, Ernest Hill. Radar First row (I. tor.) Larry Levinson, John Cooke, Ken Bayle, Gil Pruitt. Second row (I. tor.) Mike Caldwell, Mike Arendt, Dale Rausch (Instructor) John Cox . Radar Renewal I. to r. Robert Mazyck, Charles Boles. Welding First row (I. to r.) Tom Clark, Clayton Everett, Ervin Earley, Bill Foley (Instructor). Second row (I. to r.) Ray McKnight, Spurgeon Simpson Jr., M. K. Forbes, D. E. Whittle. f o J u:·· . .·· j ; ' ' I f···«if..'. !;i" ·l~=' @ t. ... : ~ i~~- : ..{ .·.-~:. Seallft Operations & Maintenance First Row (I. tor.): Instructor Joe Marshall, Fletcher McRee, John Kaikaka, Raymond Garju, Francisco Alvarez, Coordinator Bill Hellwege. Second row (I. tor.): Charles Allen, Lisa Sainz, Eric D. Bergesen, Frank Footer, Michael Taralea, Michael Harrell, Jack Cooper. Third row (I. to r.): Brian Fountain, Christopher DiOrio, Instructor Ed Boyer. Fourth row (I. to r.): Timothy Hammack, Toni Miller, Catherine Kohs, John Mclaurin, Rick Young, Nancy Heyden, Louis Mileto, Michael Anderson. Fifth row (I. to r.): John Morgan, Carl Francom, R. G. Connolly, Thomas Murphy, Michael Watson, Chris Broerman. April 1986 I LOG I 9 �1986 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills and Promote the U.S. Maritime Industry The following is the current course schedule for the 1986 school year at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For the membership's convenience, the course schedule is separated into six categories: deck department courses; engine department courses; steward department courses; adult education courses; all department courses and recertification programs. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll for class as early as possible. Although every effon will be made to fill the requests of the members, the classes are limited in size - so sign up early. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's needs. SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in filling out the application. Deck Upgrading Courses Engine Upgrading Courses Check-In Date Completion Date QMED - Any Rating July 11 September 19 September 12 December 11 Automation May 23 June 19 Marine Electrical Maintenance August 22 October 16 Marine Electronics (LASH Crane) October 31 December 12 Hagglund Crane Maintenance April 25 June 6 Course Check-In Date Completion Date Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations August 15 September 26 License Mate (Third Unlimited Master Mate Freight & Towing) August 1 October 10 Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance September 26 November 7 Celestial Navigation October 10 November 14 Diesel Engineer - Regular November 7 December 19 Towboat Operator Scholarship May 23 July 18 Welding Lifeboat June 16 October 6 October 10 June 27 October 17 October 24 June 27 November 7 July 24 December 5 Hydraulics July 25 August 21 Fireman/Watertender & Oiler September 12 November 6 Able Seaman September 2 October 24 October 24 December 19 Radar Observer May 16 July 18 November 14 May 30 July 31 November 28 May 2 July 18 November 14 May 16 July 31 November 27 Tankerman August 11 December 1 August 22 December 11 Radar Observer (Renewal) June 6 August 8 September 5 November 7 December 5 June 13 August 15 September 12 November 14 December 12 Course Simulator All Rating Upgrading Courses Course Sealift Operations and Maintenance Check-In Date Completion Date May 2 June 6 July 25 September 5 October 17 November 14 May 30 July 3 August 22 October 3 November 14 December 12 Steward Upgrading Courses Course Chief Cook Cook & Baker Chief Steward 10 I LOG I April 1986 Check-In Date June 25 October 1 Completion Date October 3 Jan.9, 1987 May 7 June 25 August 13 October 1 November 19 August 15 October 3 November 21 Jan.9, 1987 Feb.27, 1987 June 25 October 1 October 3 Jan.9, 1987 Recertification Programs Course Check-In Date Completion Date Steward Recertification November 3 December 8 Bosun Recertification September 2 October 6 Adult Education Courses Course Check-In Date For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or next year, the courses will be six weeks in length and times: May 2 August 1 October 31 Completion Date ABE classes for offered at these June 14 September 13 December 13 Seafarers who are applying for the upgraders Lifeboat classes and who are either ESL or may need some work on basic skills, may take the ESUABE Lifeboat course three weeks prior to the scheduled Lifeboat class. These classes will be offered: September 19 October 10 The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. They will be offered as follows: Towboat Operator Scholarship Automation Able-Bodied Seaman Hydraulics QMED Able-Bodied Seaman May 16 May 16 July 18 July 18 September 12 October 17 May 23 May 23 July 25 July 25 September 19 October 24 ----Important Notice----.. Hotel Bill Payment Policy Changed Effective January 1, 1986 all upgraders' dependents staying at the Seafarers Training and Recreation Center at Piney Point will be required to pay their bills bi-monthly. This will help to lessen the burden of the cost of your stay. j �Apply Now for an SH LSS Upgrading Course ............•......•••..•......•..................................................................•..............•.............•.•.......• a ar r Harry L p Name (Last) (first) (City) (State) Deep Sea Member 0 Date of Birth (Middle) Telephone (Zip Code) Inland Waters Member 0 Mo./Oay/Year --rr-----..,...--,..-.-- (Area Code) Lakes Member 0 ---- Pacific 0 Social Security# _ _ _ _ _ __ Book# _______ Seniority _ _ _ _ _ __ Department _ _ _ _ _ __ Date Book Port Presently Was tssued __________ Port lssued __________ Registered In _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: O Yes No D (if yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: From _ _ _ _ _ _~~to~~-----(dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: D Yes No D (if yes, fill in below) Course(s)Taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~ Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: 0 Yes No D Firefighting: D Yes No O CPR: O Yes No o Date Available for Training-------- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -Primary Language Spoken - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - - - - -- - - -- I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed DECK D D D D D D ;.. D D D D D D D D D D ENGINE Tankerman AB Unlimited AB Limited AB Special Towboat Operator Inland Towboat Operator Not More Than 200 Miles Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) Celestial Navigation Master Inspected Towing Vessel Mate Inspected Towing Vessel 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Celestial Navigation Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Simulator Course Sealift Operations & Maintenance No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D FOWT QMED-Any Rating Marine Electronics Marine Electrical Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Automation Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations Diesel Engines Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) Chief Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel Third Asst. Engineer (Motor Inspected) Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Marine Electronics (LASH Crane) Hydraulics Hagglund Crane Maintenance STEWARD D D D D D Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward Towboat Inland Cook ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT D Adult Basic Education (ABE) D High School Equivalency Program (GED) D Developmental Studies D English as a Second Language (ESL) D ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation ALL DEPARTMENTS D Welding D Lifeboatman D Sealift Operations & Maintenance RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME-(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers tiarry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 . SIGNATURE~~--~-----------DATE Rev 12185 --....-.-.-..-.................................................................................................................. ... ~··~·~----~ -~ April 1986ILOGI11 �SHLSS Hosts Education Conference Union and University Educators Find Ways to Ch More than 100 union and university educators last month to discuss "the challenge of change" fa AFL-CIO Education Conference and University & By bringing the two groups together, trade uni the community and their university counterparts c between unions and the universities' labor progr One of the major topics at the sessions was th and Their Unions." Other issues covered incl "Project 2000," an education and training progr the future directions of union management, adult It was appropriate that the conference was he schools in the country. SIU President Frank Dr ago, more than 95 percent of the SIU's membe academic classes. More than 1200 of the SIU' and many have gone on to achieve college educ the best trained and most productive seafarers i At the microphones, SIU President Frank Drozak welcomed the educators to the Seafarers Education Center at Piney Point, Md. last month. At right is Dorothy Shields, AFL-CIO Education Director. .·.,.;;;:#Jiiir.. At the microphone (center) is Emory F. Via, president of the Universit~ Assn.; with him on the dais are (I. tor.) Dorothy Shields, AFL-CIO ed Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue; Edward Czarnicki, AF director, and John Hanson of the University of Maine. Paul Landsbergis of Rutgers (center right) explains a point to (I. to r.) Francisco Montalvo Jr. of the University of Illinois; Michael T. Donahue, education chief, International Molders Union, Cincinnati, Ohio; Neil De Clercq. University of Wisconsin, Madison; Helen Elkiss, University of Illinois; Dee Lyons, Oakland University, Rochester, Mich., and Miriam King, program specialist, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti. Frank Goldsmith (left) of Empire State College, N.Y.C. talks with Richard E. Dwyer, deputy director of the George Meany Center for Labor Studies, Silver Spring, Md . .....·:···:': ;;.;;.~<-¥.:;;.,~.. . ... . Sitting at a computers roundtable are (I. to r.) James Auerbach, AFL-CIO representative; John Kretzchmar of the University of Nebraska, Omaha; Ronald Daniels, United Auto Workers union, Local 735, Canton, Mich.; an unidentified Rutgers University faculty member, and Edgar Lee of the University of D.C. In an AFL-CIO workshop on privatization are (center I. to r.) Laurence Clements of the University of Iowa Labor Center, Iowa City and Greg Giebel of the University of D.C. 12 I LOG I April 1986 Outside the conference auditorium are (I. tor.) John McKenzie, University of D.C.; Murunga B. Mulembo of Kenya, Africa and Edgar Lee of the University of D.C. �enge 'Changing' Workers, Their Jobs, Their Unions the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Labor Movement today. The meeting was the annual ge Labor Education Conference at Piney Point, Md. charged with the responsibility of labor education in are ideas. It also strengthens the working relationship said Dorothy Shields, AFL-CIO education director. L-CIO's study "The Changing Situation of Workers ~ Federation's new associate membership program; veloped by the Bricklayers; a teachers' program on ation and many other areas. SHLSS, one of the more respected union-sponsored old the group that since the school opened 19 year ve taken one or more of our school's vocational or rs have received high school diplomas at SHLSS, , he said. In addition, he said the SHLSS produces orld. Edgar Lee (left) of the University of the District of Columbia confers with Stanley Rosen of the University of Illinois, Chicago. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue tells the 135 educators of the "challenge of change" in today's labor movement in the changing workforce and workplace. George V. Boyle (left), labor program director, University of Missouri, Columbia, confers with Walter Lypka, head of education, Graphic Communications International Union, Washington, D.C. j ·•in the conference last month at Piney Point are (front I. tor.) John McKenzie, University of D.C.; Symantha Myrick and Dee Lyons, both of Oakland University; John B. Kolstad, Communications Workers of America union, Washington, D.C., and Patricia Thomas of the Service Employes International Union, Washington, D.C. In the second row (left) is Gerry Brierre of the United Auto Workers union, Local 735, Canton, Mich. confer among themselves in the conference auditorium during a break in the sentations. Jacqueline Kienzle (left), an assistant director of the AFL-CIO Education Department, makes a point with George Daitsman (center), education director of the Allied Industrial Workers Union, Milwaukee, Wis., and Steve Cooke, International Assn. of Machinists, Placida, Fla. Miles Galvin (left) of Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J., chats with Lee Balliet of the University of Indiana, Bloomington. ___ April 1986ILOGI13 _... �Civilian Workers Strike U.S. Military Bases in Philippines Striking workers put up picket line. The Role the MSC Plays In Our National Defense by Richard F. Donnelly Originally called the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS), the command was created Oct. 1, 1949. We were quickly put to the test. Our mission was to transport troops and supplies in the Korean conflict. MSTS received hundreds of ships from the Army, Navy and U.S. Merchant Marine. supported the first missile firing into space, satellite communications and the Apollo II moon flight. And it was an MSTS ship that located an H-bomb lost in the Mediterranean after two U.S. Air Force jets collided in midair. MSC again proved the importance of strategic sealift in Vietnam. By the close of the '60s, MSTS was moving 96 percent of all military ocean cargo to that area of the world. A "bridge of ships" was created and spanned the Pacific from the United States to Korea to support United Nations troops. MSTS performance was brilliant. Eighty-seven percent of U .N. forces and equipment were moved to Korea by sea. This figure repre16ented 3.5 million passengers and 98. l million measurement tons of cargo. By 1970, the command had a new name, the Military Sealift Command. Our mission was expanded to include the support of the Navy fleets at sea. This era was marked by the transfer to MSC, Navy support ships-oilers, fleet tugs, stores ships and fleet ballistic missile resupply ships. During the 1950s, MSTS ships were once again in the news, this time providing humanitarian assistance throughout the world-from Europe and the Far East, to ports of the Indian subcontinent, the Mediterranean and Red Sea, the Arab Gulf and Indian Ocean. MSTS continually performed missions of mercy, rescuing and transporting refugees from war-ravaged areas such as French Indochina and Hungary. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, as troubling events unfolded in Southwest Asia, the Persian Gulf and other distant areas, the United States began to re-evaluate its ability to meet sealift requirements. This led to the major sealift enhancement programs that we are involved with today. Reflecting the new emphasis placed on strategic sealift, Secretary of the Navy John Lehman designated it in 1984 as one of the Navy's three primary functions, joining sea control and power projection. On the scientific front, MSTS played a major role in "Operation Deep Freeze," an important scientific expedition to Antarctica. MSTS entered the. space age in the 1960s, even as national defense requirements continued to occupy its ships around the world. MSTS ships 14 I LOG I April 1986 Today, MSC's ships are being thoroughly integrated into Navy's operational fleet structure, and we are ready and able to perform our mission: to provide strategic sealift forces to U.S. forces abroad wherever and whenever operational requirements dictate. A 12-day strike involving the 40,000 civilian workers employed at the U.S. military bases in the Philippines has been settled. Tensions ran high. There were sporadic incidents of violence, usually when the striking workers tried to prevent nonunion workers, military personnel and civilian mariners from crossing the picket lines. The strike was called by the 24,000 member Filipino Civilian Employees Association. Not only were the striking workers successful in preventing 20,000 nonunion employees from reporting to work, they were able to "turn back U.S. landing craft attempting to ferry American servicemen to the base from the sea,'' according to the Manila Bulletin. According to reports, the chief sticking point between the two sides was the question of severance pay. Since the American lease to the military bases runs out in 1991 and will have to be re-negotiated, this is potentially an important matter. The strike occurred during a pivotal time in the history of the Philippines. Ferdinand Marcos recently stepped down as president of the country and was replaced by Corazon Aquino, wife of the murdered civil rights leader Benigno Aquino. The tumultuous events of the past year resulting in President Aquino's assumption to power was seen as having hardened the workers' resolve to get what they considered to be an equitable settlement. The strike also brought up the question of the bases, which are seen by most military experts as being central to this country's defense capability in the Pacific region. The fact that American servicemen and civilian mariners were denied access to the bases accentuates those questions, as does the still unresolved status of the American leases. "If anything were to deprive the United States of the use of those bases," said SIU Vice President Buck Mercer, ''then this country would be forced to rely almost entirely on the ability of civilian mariners in the MSC fleet and · the private American-flag merchant marine to perform such vital duties as underway replenishment." . "Sealift," said Mercer, "is the foundation upon which this country's national security rests. And, unfortunately, the present administration has not paid enough attention to that fact.'' Mispillion Runs Aground The USNS Mispillion (T-AO 105), an underway replenishment oiler that is part of the MSC Pacific fleet, ran aground while on sea trials off the coast of the western Japanese island of Kyushu sometime during the evening of March 15. There were no reported injuries to crewmembers. The ship, which struck a rock off Ikeshima Island, suffered extensive damage to her bottom. She returned to the shipyard in Sasebo, Japan on Sunday afternoon, March 16, after being freed from the rocks with the assistance of fleet tugs. The Mispillion had just completed a four-month shipyard period where much needed repairs were made. As a result of these repairs, living conditions were greatly improved. When the ship ran aground, according to reports, it took a 30 degree list to port. Attempts were made to launch the port 60-man rubber rafts, but because of the list, the rafts landed on the port tank deck. Efforts were made to get them over the side. But due to the location, only two men could get into position to throw them overboard. The rafts were too heavy for the two men to handle. The ship is expected to undergo repairs at SSK shipyard in Sasebo for the next six weeks. Meanwhile, the crew is standing by. The USNS Mispillwn �New Wage, Overtime and Special Rates For Unlicensed Deck, Engine, Supply and Steward Departments Wage rates effective April 1, 1985 Overtime, Penalty and Special Rates Effective September 30, 1985 Dry Cargo Ships, Tankers & Unrep Oilers Special Note: There was a 2 percent increase on' overtime, penalty and special rates that became effective April 1, 1985. These rates are not reflected here but will be paid on retroactive payrolls when the 3.5 percent wage increase is paid. Wage Rate Effective 4-1-85 Rating DECK DEPARTMENT Watchstanders Able Seamen All Classes Annual Rate 22,049 Daily Rate 60.41 Ordinary Seamen Annual Rate Daily Rate 16,611 45.51 Dayworkers Bos'n (Fgtr) Annual Rate 28,112 15,001 - 20,000 GT Daily Rate 77.02 Bos'n (Fgtr) 9,001 - 15,000 GT U nrep Oilers Annual Rate 26,944 Daily Rate 73.82 Bos'n (Fgtr) T-1 Tkr Annual Rate 23, 728 9,000 GT & Under Daily Rate 65.01 Carpenter and Annual Rate 25 ,922 Carp./Maint. Daily Rate 71.02 15,001 - 20,000 GT Carpenter and Carp./Maint. U nrep Oilers 9,001 - 15,000 GT Annual Rate 23,776 Daily Rate 65.14 Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate 21,104 57.82 7.71 Steward/Baker All Classes Steward/Cook Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate 23,177 63.50 7.71 Chief Cook Nite Ck/Baker All Classes Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate 22,381 61.32 7.71 2nd Ck/Baker All Classes 20,987 Annual Rate Daily Rate 57.50 7.71 Overtime Rate Asst. Cook All Classes Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate 18,739 57.34 7.71 Third Pantrymen Annual Rate All Classes Daily Rate Overtime Rate 16,826 46.10 5.83 Messmen Utilitymen Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate 16, 136 44.21 5.83 Laundrymen Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate 18,213 49.90 5.85 Hourly cargo rate for Stwd. Dept. Ratings: Straight time hours Overtime hours 10.65 17.56 Explosive handling rate for all Nonofficer Deck, Engine, Steward Officer & Steward Dept. personnel: Straight Time & O.T. Hours Effective 16 Sept. 84 32.84 Diving rate all Depts. 19.97 CABLE SHIPS Annual Rate 22,509 Carpenter and Carp./Maint. Daily Rate 61.67 9,000 GT & Under T-1 Tanker Bos'n Mate (Fgtr) U nrep Oilers All Classes Third Steward All Classes Annual Rate 22,327 Daily Rate 61.17 Able Seamen (Maint.) All Classes Annual Rate 21,118 Daily Rate 57.86 Ordinary Seamen All Classes Annual Rate Daily Rate 15,629 42.82 The hourly overtime rate for all ratings except the Ordinary seamen shall be 14.19 The hourly overtime rate for Ordinary Seamen shall be 10.65 1fhe hourly cargo rate for all nonofficer deck ratings shall be Straight Time Hours Overtime Hours 21 Quad Cable Handling Rate Straight Time or O.T. Hours 20.19 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Dayworkers Chief Electrician Annual Rate Automated A2-A3 Daily Rate Overtime Penalty Rate 28,561 Chief Electrician Annual Rate Automated A-A 1 Daily Rate Overtime Rate Penalty Rate 25,717 70.46 19.22 12.81 78.25 21.59 14.19 24,006 Chief Electrician Annual Rate 65.77 Automated E-B Daily Rate Overtime Rate 17.96 Penalty Rate 11.97 Chief Electrician Annual Rate A-2 A-3 Daily Rate Overtime Rate Penalty Rate 27,072 74.17 20.19 13.46 Chief Electrician Annual Rate A-Al, U nrep tankers Daily Rate Overtime Rate Penalty Rate 23,652 64.80 17.70 11.80 Chief Electrician E-B Electrician T-1 Tankers 22,870 Annual Rate Daily Rate 62.66 17.13 Overtime Rate Penalty Rate 11.42 2nd Electrician Automated A2-A3 Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate Penalty Rate 66.77 18.23 12.15 23,433 2nd Electrician Annual Rate Automated E-Al Daily Rate 64.20 Overtime Rate 17.19 Penalty Rate 11.46 22,283 61.05 16.71 11.14 Note: All personnel will be paid at the Daily Rate shown for the number of days in a month, whether they be 28, 29, 30, or 31 day months. 2nd Electrician A2-A3 Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate Penalty Rate NOTE: Minimum O.T. Rate (Unrep Oilers & Cable Ships). Unlicensed personnel who perform at U nrep stations on an overtime basis, or when engaged in cable laying operations on an overtime basis shall receive the rate of 11. 00 per hour or the 0. T. rate currently authorized for the specific rating, which ever is higher. 2nd Electrician E-Al, NFAF Reefer Engineer 21,545 Annual Rate Daily Rate 59.03 Overtime Rate 16.17 Penalty Rate 10.78 3rd Electrician E-Al 20,472 Annual Rate Daily Rate 56.09 Overtime Rate 15.38 Penalty Rate 10.25 Yeo/Stkpr 15,454 42.34 9.31 Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate 19,290 52.85 11.63 25,035 Annual Rate 68.59 Daily Rate 7.71 Overtime Rate Chief Steward Class B-E T-1 Tankers 23,735 Annual Rate 65.03 Daily Rate 7.71 Overtime Rate 10.44 Pump man Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate Penalty Rate 19,074 52.26 14.37 9.58 Engine Utility Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate Penalty Rate 18, 191 49.84 13.71 9.14 Wiper Automated Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate Penalty Rate 15,746 43.14 11.93 7.95 Wiper Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate Penalty Rate 14,454 39.60 11.00 7.33 Watchstanders Reefer Eng. Annual Rate 22,100 Daily Rate 60.55 Overtime Rate 16.58 Penalty Rate 11.05 Unlicensed Jr. Engr. Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate Penalty Rate 19,826 54.32 14.91 9.94 2nd Reefer Eng. Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate Penalty Rate 20,279 55.76 15.26 10.17 3rd Reefer Eng. Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate Penalty Rate 18,341 50.25 13.85 9.23 Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate Penalty Rate 16,538 45.31 12.51 8.34 Oiler (Diesel) Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate Penalty Rate 15,600 42.74 11.84 7.89 Oiler/Fireman/ Watertender Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate Penalty Rate 14,592 39.98 11.10 7.40 Automated Unlicensed Jr. Eng. Hourly cargo rate Straight time hours Overtime hours and Sat., Sun., and Holiday Straight time hours Auto, semi auto and Retro Sat., Sun., and Holiday and Overtime hours STEWARD DEPARTMENT Chief Steward A-3, A U nrep Oilers Penalty Rate Engine Dept. dirty work rate during straight time hours 7.68 0.T. hours 12.62 Automated, semi automated and retro Dirty work rate during hours 8.33 Automated, semi auto and retro O.T. 13.73 8.28 Annual Rate Daily Rate Overtime Rate 20,852 Annual Rate 57.13 Daily Rate 15.66 Overtime Rate 22,673 Annual Rate 62.12 Daily Rate 16.98 Overtime Rate Penalty Rate 11.32 Aboard the MSC' s DeSteiguer SUPPLY DEPARTMENT Nonofficer Asst. Yeo/Stkpr Unlicensed Jr. Eng. Automated 24,371 10.65 17.56 The hourly rate for cleaning oil spills during straight time hours shall be Deck Eng. Mach. Plumber/Mach. Machinist Unlicensed Jr. Eng. Four of the hardworking DeSteiguer crewmembers are, from the left: Wiper Tom Jones, AB Leonard Williams, SIU Ship's Chairman Harry Morie and Bosun George Kuhl. 8.83 14.58 9.65 15.83 T-AE Port Security Force and Fire Watch a) Non-call out for non-licensed crew members assigned-$5. 49 hour. b) Call out for non-licensed assigned, regular overtime. April 1986ILOGI15 �-~- Area Vice Presidents' Report Great Lakes by V.P. Mike Sacco T HINGS are hopping on the Great Lakes. The weather has broken, and a growing number of vessels are being fitted out. There are a number of dredging projects afoot. Dunbar and Sullivan was the low bidder on a two-part job on the Chicago Harbor and the Chicago River. It was also the low bidder on a rock job in Racine, Wis. Other dredging companies also are getting into the act. Leudtke will do the water dredging on the Racine job. The Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company has picked up a couple jobs, including one on the Cuyahoga River. During the winter season, 50 of our Great Lakes members went to Piney Point to upgrade. In addition, I want to pay special tribute to Harold Tacia who was a charter representative of the Maritime Trades Port Council here. He retired recently, and was presented with a wheel and a clock from the MTD. personnel. This money should be paid sometime during May. Civilian mariners should be aware that the Pacific Schedule of Wages has been revised to provide a 3.5 percent increase in wages for unlicensed deck , engine and steward personnel , as well as for yeomen/storekeepers and assistant storekeepers. There will also be a 2 percent increase in overtime, penalty and special rates, which will be effective retroactive to April 1, 1985. A 2 percent COLA increase in overtime, penalty and special rates also became retroactive to the first pay period after Sept. 29, 1985. This brings these rates into line with standards prevailing in the West Coast commercial industry. The current wage, overtime, penalty and special rates are printed in the Government Services Division section of this issue of the LOG. East Coast by V.P. Leon Hall West Coast by V. P. George McCartney Gulf Coast by V.P. Joe Sacco T Government Services Division by V. P. Buck Mercer N the February issue of the LOG, I referred to two issues that Business Agent Raleigh Minix and I had discussed with MSCPAC. The first issue concerned the practice of assigning mariners to perform certain duties around building # 310 while they were awaiting shipboard placement. As a result of that conversation, this practice has been discontinued. We also discussed improving the educational and training opportunities open to civilian mariners in the MSC fleet. MSCPAC agreed with us that a curriculum needed to be drawn up and promised to send a representative to inspect the facilities at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. This is the first step in what might be a long process, but it is one that will eventually improve the lives and job security of civilian mariners. In addition, we discussed the issue of retroactive pay that is due unlicensed deck and steward department I 16 /LOG I April 1986 between management and labor is widening. This is especially true of the transportation sector. In a related development , the SIU has reached a tentative agreement on a contract with Sabine Towing. The contract marks a milestone in the inland field. The contract contains a provision calling for a SPAD checkoff. This is the first inland contract to contain such a feature. I want to commend the workers at Sabine Towing for having the foresight to include the checkoff in their contract. And I want to let the workers at National Marine know that we have no intention of letting them down. We will go to the Supreme Court if we have to in order to win this case. For instance, last month marked the 85th anniversary of the birth of Harry Lundeberg, who for many years was head of the Sailors Union of the Pacific. Thanks to Lundeberg and the contributions of such men as Paul Hall , Andrew Furuseth and Joe Curran , American seamen are now respected , middle-class members of society. One hundred years ago, they lived in a state of virtual slavery. In the spirit of maritime unity, I'd like to dedicate this month's column to Ida Lundeberg, the charming and gracious widow of Harry Lundeberg. Everything that we in the maritime industry have would not have been possible without the sacrifices of previous generations. HE challenges facing seamen employed in the tug and barge industry were put into perspective by two recent developments. After a four-and-a-half-month delay, federal Judge Morey Sears dismissed the SIU's case against National Marine. The Union will appeal the decision. It already has several unfair labor charges pending against the company. I believe that the dismissal was a great miscarriage of justice. By acting as he did, Judge Sears has created a loophole under which any inland company can just declare its contract null and void. This will have far-reaching consequences for all tug and barge workers. It is important to remember, however, that Judge Sears was appointed to his position, as are all federal judges. And the person who makes the appointment is the president of the United States. Increasingly, the courts are becoming the battleground of last resort for labor disputes. It is therefore important that American workers become involved in the political process because, once appointed, a judge can spend a lifetime on the bench. That is why political action is so important. In many industries, the gulf HE latest figures released by the Commerce Department tell a depressing story. The number of vessels flying the American flag has reached a new low. That's the bad news. The good news is that with the rapid expansion of world trade, there is more cargo than ever before. The only hitch-and it's a big one-is that almost all these exports and imports are carried on foreign-flag vessels. 1bere is plenty of blame to go around. The lion's share, I believe, belongs to the federal government, which discreetly looks the other way while American businessmen evade taxes and safety regulations by documenting their vessels under ftag-of-convienence registries. To be perfectly honest, however, we in the labor movement have our share of "mea culpas." Much of our energy is spent in trying to compete with one another. If the various maritime unions could come up with some kind of concerted plan of action, then we all would be in a stronger bargaining position. Of course, talking about maritime unity is the easy part. Making it a reality has eluded several generations of American seamen. But that need not be the case. Seamen have certain bonds that tie us together. We all know what it is like to make our living at sea. And whether we care to admit it or not, we have a common heritage. T AMERICAN IS BEAUTIFUL luy American ... and look for the Union Label UNJON LABEL AHO SERVICE TRADES DEPARTMENT Afl -CIO •~ • HE Union has been extremely busy with its grassroots political action program. Take our activities in the state of Maryland, for example. We are playing an active role in helping elect Tom McMillen to Marjorie Holt's old seat. In addition, we are supporting Baltimore mayor William Donald Schaefer in his bid for the State House, and Barbara Mikulski in her quest to become Maryland's first woman senator. Both have been strong supporters of the maritime industry. In New York, we are monitoring two local developments that would improve the quality of life for our members in that port. There is a bill before the New York Senate that would require pharmacists to use generic drugs unless a doctor's prescription states otherwise. This will mean a substantial savings for our welfare plan. In addition, representatives from the New York region are meeting with the members of New York's Department of Labor to see if they can come up with a more equitable way of computing unemployment eligibility requirements for seamen. New York determines eligibility time by the number of weeks a person works. But as all our members know, seamen routinely work seven days a week when they are employed onboard a vessel. We feel that they should be held to a different eligibility standard. We are not asking for any special favors. By requiring seamen to work 15 weeks to meet the 20-week eligibility time that other New York residents must meet, seamen still would be working one or two days more than other people. It's about time that New York corrects this unfortunate state of affairs. T �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I • Wash ington Re port • I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I • I I I 1 I I I I I I I I· I I I I I I I I Recent statistics released by the Commerce Department show that the American-flag merchant marine has fallen to its lowest point ever. This does not come as a surprise to those of us who make our living at sea. We have been trying to get the administration to do something about this problem for quite some time. What is surprising, however, is the sudden decline of all sorts of industries. In a recent issue of BusinessWeek, a conservative business magazine, there was a special 30-page report on the '' deindustrialization'' of America and the ominous· implications this has for our future. For the past six years, the people in charge of formulating maritime policy have tried to paint the American-flag merchant marine as a special case-a dinosaur that just can't compete in the world marketplace. But in truth, what has happened to the maritime industry is part of a larger picture. The failure of the present administration to come up with a coherent policy on trade and economic development is not only hurting the American-flag merchant marine, it is crippling almost any industry you can name. Even the glamorous microchip industry, which was supposed to lead Americans to the promised land of economic security and full employment, is now dominated by Japanese firms. There is a new movie out called Gung Ho, which offers an ingenious solution to this country's industrial decline. Instead of importing Japanese cars, Americans should start importing Japanese managers. Perhaps we should take that one step further. If the Japanese really want to give Americans something they need, they could start sending us government officials--ones that are not outdated, but who realize that this country desperately needs to come to grips with the fact that there is no such thing as free trade. Toyota Toyota Motor Company last month announced an agreement with an SIU-contracted company for a multi-year contract to carry 30,000 Japanese autos a year into the U.S. The agreement, which will take effect next year, requires the construction of a vessel. The vessel, which will be built in a Japanese shipyard, will be documented under the American flag. The agreement means that U .S.-flag ships will finally be entering the Japanese auto trade. While the U.S. is pleased that the U.S. will "finally be entering the Japanese auto carriage trade," it will "continue to urge congressional enactment of H.R. 3655, the Japanese car bill," said Drozak. "This car carriage trade is enormous," said Drozak, "yet the Japanese have granted U.S. operations just a tiny share. U.S. vessels, competing on the same level with Japanese vessels, would not have been totally shut out of this trade." Build and Charte r Mail Transport Interest in a build and charter program is increasing. Three committees have held hearings on this issue. So far, the consensus seems to be that the program represents an idea whose time has come. Unfortunately, the only opposition to the build and charter program has come from administration officials. Yet committee members on all three panels-the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower, the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee, and the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee-have refused to be deterred. Typical of the reaction was Rep. Helen Bentley (R-Md.) who said, "My only problem with this administration is on the matter of trade. It just doesn't seem to want to act." Another member put it this way: "I find it shocking," said Rep. Herbert Bateman (RVa.) "that we are willing to write this [maritime] industry off." A comprehensive story on this issue is carried on Page 3. The Senate Commerce Committee has reported out S. 186, which would require that 100 percent of U.S. mail transported overseas by water be carried on U.S.-flag carriers. According to Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), who sponsored the bill, this requirement was inadvertently left out of a congressional rewrite of the postal service law in 1970. In 1981 they were dropped from then governing U.S. postal regulations. Since that time, the majority of U.S. mails have been transported on foreign vessels, including Soviet-bloc shipping lines. The bill is currently pending consideration by the full Senate. Auto Carriers • mittee to adopt two bills that would provide important new business opportunities to the U.S. fleet. The first bill, H.R. 3662, would require that the United States negotiate bilateral shipping agreements with every foreign nation whose trade with the U.S. exceeds 1 percent of total U.S. trade. The second bill, H.R. 3655, would require that an equal number of Japanese cars imported into the U.S. be carried on Americanflag vessels as are carried on Japanese vessels. Japan currently monopolizes this trade. While the two bills deal with different issues, they are closely related. Drozak noted that the American maritime industry, among others, has been hurt by protectionist policies of the Japanese government. Something needs to be done, he said, and these bills are a good beginning. SIU President Frank Drozak urged the members of the House Merchant Marine Subcom- will," said Drozak, "continue to monitor this issue closely to make sure that the interests of our members are protected.'' Trans-Florida Pipeline The trans-Florida pipeline that was scheduled to carry oil by the Florida Gas Transmission Company has been cancelled as a result of the precipitous drop in oil prices. Plans for converting the pipeline from natural gas to oil have been in the works for the past 10 years. The SIU and domestic Gulf Coast operators have oppposed the pipeline on environmental and economic grounds. Dozens of coastal vessels and hundreds of maritime workers are employed in carrying oil from Baton Rouge, La. to Port Everglades, Fla. Had the pipeline been converted, the vessels and the jobs might have been lost. ''This is an important victory for us,'' said Drozak. "But it is important to remember that this is not the end of the issue. The decision can be reversed at a later time. We will continue to work for a permanent prohibition against the pipeline." Marine Liability Insurance Two bills have been introduced that would thoroughly revise this country's 135-year-old maritime liability laws. The bills, which were introduced by Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Walter Jones (D-N.C.), would raise the limits allowed for maritime claims. According to The Journal of Commerce, the present liability limit is so low that it encourages the courts to look the other way and allow damages on other grounds. In effect, the obsolete nature of the limits have made insurance awards higher, not lower. Some revision of the marine liability insurance laws is badly needed. At an executive meeting of the SIU held last November, President Drozak noted that the present crisis in the marine insurance field has cost the American-flag merchant marine "dozens of vessels." Tax Re form The Senate Finance Committee has begun consideration of tax reform legislation. The committee is currently working on a draft bill prepared by its staff which includes maritime provisions similar to provisions included in the House-passed tax reform bill. As was reported earlier in the LOG, the SIU was able to help delete a number of provisions in the House bill that would have seriously harmed the maritime industry. "We I ·~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ April 1986/LOG/1_7~~- �profiles Senator Frank Murkowski rank H. Murkowski was elected in 1980 to serve constituents of the largest state of the Union, Alaska. Since then, Sen. Murkowski has served on the Foreign Relations Committee, the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Select Committee on Indian Affairs. He is chairman of the Veteran's Affairs Committee and active on numerous Senate subcommittees. Murkowski won 54 percent of the vote in the Senate race. Prior to his election, Murkowski was an executive banker and a respected member of Alaska's banking community. In 1977 he was elected president of the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce. But a stint in the U.S. Coast Guard, early in his career from 1955 to 1956, may have opened Murkowski's perceptions to the vital need for a strong merchant marine. As a senator, Murkowski has had two major concerns-that Alaskans may prosper by virtue of Alaska's plentiful natural resources and that American vessels sailing through Alaska's coastline harbors be given a fair share of Pacific rim and Asian cargoes. Although sometimes the two concerns have mixed (as in the case of Cook Inlet oil which Murkowski supported in an amendment to have the Cook oil exported and in another action to have North Slope Alaskan oil exported on American ships), Murkowski has been a stalwart supporter of the merchant marine. Murkow ki has repeatedly voted for retaining intact the 1954 Cargo Preference Act. In 1985. when the merchant marine couJd have lived or died by the vote in Congress on cargo preference, Murkowski voted on the 11th hour compromise that was drafted by maritime interests. The compromise bill was passed 70-30 in October and the agricultural lobby that had tried to destroy cargo preference was defeated. In 1985 Murkowski chaired the first Senate committee hearings ever to focus solely on the unfair trade restrictions imposed on American goods and Rep. Tom Daschle om Daschle was elected to Congress from South Dakota in 1978 and won a second term in office in 1980. District voters elected him in the first election by a slim margin of 104 votes. But by 1980, he had become a recognizable voice to South Dakotans and won his race by the widest margin ever recorded by a candidate of the First District. In another unusual turn of events, his district was given new boundaries in 1982. Because other districts had failed to meet census requirements to warrant congressional representation, Daschle became the only representative for all of South Dakota. Today, Daschle serves on the committees on Agriculture, Veterans' Affairs, and the Select Committee on Hunger. His colleagues, in recognition of his abilities, elected him to serve as Regional Whip for the Rocky Mountain states, a House leadership position that had not been confirmed on a freshman representative for many years. He presently serves as Whipat-Large in the House. Daschle has mainly concentrated his efforts in Congress on issues affecting rural farmers. From a farm state, he has worked on legislation to help farmers deep in a depression that is hitting farmlands, businesses and industries alike throughout the nation. He also has worked with a coalition of farmers T F services by the Japanese. "It seems like when the Japanese want to expand their service markets in the United States, they ask us for it and then get it. But when the United States tries to expand, we ask for it, then press for it, and if we're lucky we get a small percentage of what we want-if we get anything at all," the senator remarked during the hearings. Murkowski authored a resolution asking the Reagan administration to negotiate shipping contracts with the Japanese government that would require a certain percentage of automobiles imported into this country from Japan to be delivered on American ships with American crews. Prior to Murkowski's efforts, not a single automobile imported from Japan was carried on an American vessel. His intent, he said, was to shore up the balance in trade and to provide more jobs for the merchant marine. Between 1981 and 1984, Murkowski said, the Department of Commerce figures showed a 5 percent increase in exported services from the U.S. while imports increased 29 percent. This year the auto trade saw change. An agreement recently was formulated between Nissan Limited and Marine Transport Lines Limited, a company that operates in the U.S. to transport 4,000 car from Japan market to the U.S. annually, for the term of the three-year agreement. In January, Toyota announced it would allow U.S. merchant vessels to transport 10 percent of Japanese assembled automobiles to U.S. markets each year. This March, M urkowski was able to report that Toyota agreed to have a car carrier constructed that would be regi tered under . S. flag and crewed by American merchant seafarer ·. It will be completed in 1987 and -will transport 30,000 automobiles each year. Old Whaler May Be Raised The last surviving steam-powered arctic whaling boat, the Mary D. Hume, sank last November in the Rogue River near Gold Beach, Ore. Now a group of volunteers, aided by $3,000 in donations, is trying to refloat the hi toric vessel. If the Curry County Historical Society can reftoat the Mary D. Hume, they hope to raise enough money to build a permanent home for her as part of a Rogue River museum. The ship began life as a cargo hauler in 1880 and was finally retired in 1977 when she was used to tow logs in Puget Sound. When she was converted to a whaler in 1889, the Mary D. set a record of 61/2 years in the Arctic Ocean on her second whaling voyage. The hip al o has been used as a cannery tender, fishing ve sel, and a tug boat. The Mary D. sank once before, in 1904. She wa raised and repaired. 18 I LOG I April 1986 In its monthly series of interviews and reports, "PROFILES" will highlight key government officials instrumental in shaping national and maritime policy. from the agricultural belt to have Congress pass legislation that would give economic relief to farmers by mandating that one-sixth of crop acreage be left fallow in order to raise prices on farm commodities. As yet, such a measure has not passed Congress. In the interest of labor, Congressman Daschle has gone before Congress in an attempt to eliminate rightto-work laws, laws that weaken unions. With former veterans, Daschle has been at the forefront of a fight to gain passage of legislation that would allocate medical assistance to Vietnam veterans and also compensate veterans who are ill following contact with Agent Orange, a herbicide that was used during the Vietnam War to clear dense vegetation. Daschle 's career in Congress has left a mark in other areas. He has sponsored legislation on conservation, alcohol fuels, target and loan prices and the prevention of agricultural embargoes. He has also brought about legislation that benefits rural electric and telephone cooperatives. Yost Nominated for Top C. G. Post Vice Admiral Paul Alexander Yost Jr. has been nominated to the post of Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard by Secretary of Transportation Elizabeth Dole. A graduate of the Coast Guard Academy, Yost, 57, brings to the position 35 year of Coast Guard ervice. If he receives Senate confirmation, Yost will succeed retiring Commandant Admiral James S. Gracey. Yost was most recently assigned to the po ition of Commander of the Atlantic Area, Maritime Defense Zone Atlantic, and Third District operating out of Governors Island, N. Y. He has ''a valuable added dimension" of experience in working closely with the Navy and Department of Defense, Dole noted. His career ha bridged many diver e area of the Coast Guard, as search and rescue controller on Guam in 1952, special assi tant to the Deputy Secretary of Transportation, alternate delegate to the U.S. Law of the Sea Delegation, and commander of a combat task force in Vietnam. Yost also was responsibJe for the Eighth Coast Guard District in New Orleans and served as chief of staff and chief of operations of the Seventh Coast Guard District in Alaska and chief of taff at Coast Guard Headquarters. Early in hi career he gained sailing experience in charge of three U.S. Coast Guard cutter . ''Admiral Yost knows the Coast Guard' many mission from first-hand experience," Gracey said. "He has served with distinction ashore, on ship and in combat, and i well qualified to assume these new respon ibilities." Yo t has advanced degree in mechanical engineering and in international affairs. He is the recipient of many awards and is one of the most decorated officers in the Coast Guard. No Pact for U.S. I Soviet Bilateral Trade Once again negotiators for the U.S. and U .S.S.R. failed to reach an agreement on a bilateral trade pact for the two nations. They did, however, agree to meet again in September for more talk . Thi was the second round of meeting ince December in an effort to revive a bilateral trade agreement which expired in 1981. The U.S. allowed the previous agreement to lapse as a protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The talks were conducted in a "cordial and workmanlike manner," according to a notice from the Maritime Administration. �Pensioner Curtis Anderson, 68, died on Nov. 1. Brother Anderson joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. He walked the picket lines in both the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian strike. Seafarer Anderson was born in Smithfield, Va. and was a resident of Baltimore. Burial was in the Baptist Cemetery, Smithfield. Surviving are his widow, Marie of Smithfield; four sons, George, Perry and Charles, all of Baltimore and USAF M/Sgt. Willie Anderson stationed in Okinawa; six daughters, Olive Hosey, Gloria Shorter, Marian Callaway, Sandra Taylor, Deborah Evans and Kathy Anderson of Baltimore; a brother, Waverly of Baltimore, and two sisters, Juliette Jones of Smithfield and Josephine Hagar of Gary, Ind. Pensioner Liberato Barades Caga, 81, passed• away on March 23. Brother Caga joined the SIU in the port of Seattle, Wash. in 1961 sailing as a cook. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Seafarer Caga was born in the Philippines and was a resident of Seattle. Surviving is his widow, Myong. Pensioner Lester Cornell Clark, 72, succumbed to cancer in Scranton, Pa. on Feb. 9. Brother Clarkjoined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. He was born in Scranton and was a resident of Wyoming, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Frances and a niece, Louise Lewis of Falls. Pa. Pensioner James Lloyd Danzey, 61, died on March 20. Brother Danzey joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian strike. Seafarer Danzey was born in Mobile and was a resident of Chickasaw, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Ada and three brothers, Capt. William B. Danzey and Morris Danzey of Mobile, and Thomas Danzey of Baltimore. Pensioner Luis Casilla Gonzalez, 76, passed away from natural causes in Lincoln Hospital, the Bronx, N.Y. on Feb. 11. Brother Gonzalezjoined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a wiper. He walked the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef. Seafarer Gonzalez was born in Humaco, P.R. and was a resident of the Bronx. Burial was in St. Raymond's Cemetery, the Bronx. Surviving are his widow, Sabina; three sons, Jose, Juan and Raoul, and three daughters, Adela Sunbago of the Bronx, Carmen and Sandra. Pen ioner Norman Lawrence Hargrave, 59, died on March 17 in the U.S. Veterans Admini tration Hospital, Martinsburg, W.Va. Brother Hargrave joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1952 sailing as a FOWT. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor beef and the 1962 Robin Line strike. Seafarer Hargrave was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Born in Baltimore, he was a resident of Knoxville, Md. Surviving are his widow, Vivian of Houston; his mother, Martha Smith of Brunswick, Md., and a sister, Rachel Munnick of Knoxville. Leroy Hite, 58, died of lung failure in Mercy Hospital, Baltimore on March 6. Brother Hite joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as a wiper. He began sailing in 1945. Seafarer Hite hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian strike. Hite was born in West Virginia and was a resident of Baltimore. Interment was in the Central Cemetery, Berkeley, W. Va. Surviving are his mother, Myrtle of Baltimore and a sister, Vernie Edwards of Martinsburg, W. Va. Pensioner Theodore ''Ted'' Andrew Kulas Jr., 68, succumbed to a liver ailment in the Mt. Shasta (Calif.) Hospital on Nov. 24, 1985. Brother Kulas joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as a QMED. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Seafarer Kulas was born in Sayreville, N .J. and was a resident of Dunsmuir, Calif. Burial was in the St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Sayreville. Surviving is a sister, Helen Kish of East Brunswick, N .J. Pensioner Dalphin Lovelace Parker, 81, passed away on March 13. Brother Parker joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Houston sailing as a bosun. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime strike and the 1965 District Council 37 beef. Seafarer Parker also attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference No. 9. Parker was a veteran of the U.S. Navy after World War I. A native of Castleberry, Ala., he was a resident of Mobile. Surviving are two nephews, Jammie Tynes of Heidelberg, Miss. and Marc Parker of Mobile. Pen ioner Salvador Rabatan M. Requites, 85, passed away from natural causes in the Philippines on Oct. 15, 1985. Brother Requites joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a cook. He was born in the Philippine Is. and was a resident of Deloro City, P.l. Seafarer Requites walked the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian and the 1948 Wall St. beefs. Surviving are his widow, Conegunda and a niece, Transferida Ilicito of San Francisco. Pensioner Leo Joseph White, 75, passed away on Feb. 21. Brother White joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1962 sailing as a FOWT. He was a former member of the SUP from 1952 to 1961. Seafarer White wa born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. White was a resident of Long Beach, Calif. Surviving is a brother, Stephen of St. John's. Great Lakes Pensioner Clifford Berton Miller, 71 , died on March 17. Brother Miller joined the Union in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. in 1961 . He sailed as an oiler, scowman and deckhand for Merritt, Chapman and Scott from 1936 to 1940, Dunbar and Sullivan and for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. He was a former member of the International Dredge Workers Protective As n. and a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces in World War II. Laker Miller wa born in Buffalo and was a resident there. Surviving in his widow, Bermce. IF YOU'RE AlJRIFT WITH J)RUGG OR ALCOllOL RE'OCUE YOUR~ELF/ CONTACr YOUR PORT AGENT OR 5./. l/ PRUG AN/J 4LCOHOl PR06RAM ATPINCY PO/~MO. April 1986ILOGI19 �Jack Eugene Gervais, 61, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Gervais sailed out of the port of Norfolk and also worked as a shipfitter. He was born in Chicago, Ill. and is a resident of Moravian Falls, N.C. Deep Saa Allen Batchelor, 74, joined the SIU in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1952 sailing as a QMED. Brother Batchelor last sailed out of the port of New York. He was born in Georgia and is a resident of Stamford, Conn. Agustin Oracio Castelo, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a QMED. Brother Castelo was born in Cuba and is a resident of West New York, N.J. Joseph Wilford Caison, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1969. He sailed inland, too, as a cook for Harbor Towing from 1967 to 1968, Norfolk Towing from 1968 to 1975 and for the Steuart Oil Transportation Co. from 1975 to 1985. Brother Caison is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was born in Shallotte, N.C. and is a resident there. Emeterio Cuares, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1971 following his graduation from the SHLSS Entry Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. Brother Cuares also sailed as an inland cook, for C.G. Willis Co. from 1973 to 1975, the Virginia Pilots Assn. in 1976, the Steuart Oil Transportation Co. in 1979 and for the NBC Line in 1981. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy after World War II and during the Korean and Vietnam wars. Seafarer Cuares was born in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of Portsmouth, Va. Joseph" Joe" Cornelius Donovan, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Savannah, Ga. in 1952 and graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1975. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor beef. And he last sailed out of the port of Gloucester, Mass. Seafarer Donovan was born in Massachusetts and is a resident of South Boston, Mass. John Michael Gallagher Sr., 62, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York and graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program. He also sailed as an AB inland for IOT from 1971 to 1972. Seafarer Gallagher last sailed out of the port of Philadelphia. And he walked the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef. Born in Philadelphia, he is a resident of Sellerville, Pa. Beraldo Hernandez, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a FOWT. Brother Hernandez last sailed out of the port of Santurce, P.R. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of San Juan, P.R. 20 I LOG I April 1986 Raymond Evrell Leonard, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1952 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Leonard last sailed out of the port of Norfolk. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Seafarer Leonard was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Henderson, N.C. Stephen Loston, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as an AB. Brother Loston hit the bricks in the Bull Line beef. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Loston was born in Centralia, Pa. and is a resident of Baltimore. Richard James Maley, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Maley last sailed out of the port of Gloucester, Mass. He was on the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian strike. Seafarer Maley is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Lynn, Mass., he is a resident of Greene, Maine. Walter John "Bill" Mitchell, 66, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Mitchell hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef, the 1947 Isthmian strike, the N. Y. Longshoremen' s beef and the 1965 Chicago (Ill.) Taxi strike. He was on the Union's Credentials and Balloting Committees in 1960. Seafarer Mitchell last sailed out of the port of Houston. A veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II, Mitchell was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Pasadena, Texas. Niblet Porter Oliver, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1974 sailing as a QMED. Brother Oliver attended the U.S. Maritime School in St. Petersburg, Fla. in 1943. He was a former member of the NMU. Seafarer Oliver was born in Richmond, Texas and is a resi~ - dent of Houston. Florentino Ramos, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a FOWT and OMV. Brother Ramos last sailed out of the port of Houston. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army's Field Artillery Corps. during World War II. Seafarer Ramos was born in Eagle Pass, Texas and is a resident there. John Hoyle Richardson Jr., 62, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun and FOWT. Brother Richardson last sailed out of the port of Norfolk. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef, the 1947 Isthmian strike, the 1962 Robin Line beef and the 1965 District Council 37 strike. Seafarer Richardson also at- tended a Piney Point educational conference. Richardson is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Born in North Carolina, he is a resident of Monroe, N.C. Fred Ervin Umholtz, 58, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an AB. Brother Umholtz last sailed out of the inland port of St. Louis, Mo. He walked the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime strike and 1947 Isthmian beef. Seafarer Umholtz is a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. A native of Elm Springs, Ark., he is a resident of Springdale, Ark. Great Lakes Ransom Eugene Ehrenberg, 66, joined the Union in the port of Buffalo, N. Y. in 1958 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Ehrenberg began sailing after World War II. He last sailed out of the port of Algonac, Mich. Boatman Ehrenberg is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. A native ofEscabana, Mich., he is a resident of Rapid River, Mich. David Gowans, 66, joined the Union in the port of Detroit, Mich. in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Gowan i a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was born in Barton, Md. and is a resident of Lanse, Pa. John Jacob Granlund, 65, joined the Union in the port of Duluth, Minn. in 1969 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Granlund was born in Duluth and is a resident of Iron River, Wis. Rex A. Kauer, 61, joined the Union in the port of Alpena, Mich. in 1957 sailing as an oiler and FOWT. He last sailed out of the port of Algonac, Mich. Brother Kauer is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was born in Alpena and is a resident of Hubbard Lake, Mich. Personals John P. Ader Please get in touch with your old friend Adrian Ellsworth Blain at 520 W. 5th St., Waterloo, Iowa 50701. Ralph Holshouser Please contact your daughter, Judy A. Rasnick, at Nisqually Pines, Thiva Ave., #8621, Yelm, Wash. 98597. Tim Kent Please contact Warren Hart, P.O. Box 1467 Kauai, Hanalei, Hawaii 96714-or call (808) 826-6891. Don Berry Stewart Your friend Sheila 'Sam' Reynolds would like to hear from you. Write her at 1435 Sebastopol Rd., #122, Santa Rosa, Calif. 95407. Louis Tuset (or Louis Texador) An old friend, Daniel Roth, is trying to get in touch with you. Write him at 32 Marwood Rd. , Port Washington, N. Y. 11050, or call (516) 944-9378 or (212) 980-4666. �Diaesj of Ships Neejinas AMERICAN CONDOR (Pacific Gulf Marine), February 1~Chairman James Mullally; Secretary W. Burdette; Educational Director McRae. The deck and steward departments reported a number of hours of disputed OT. The need for clarification regarding a day's pay in lieu of a day off and the matter of subsistance for not having water for 17 hours was also requested. There is need for a ship's fund, and it was suggested to start with a voluntary contribution of $5 from each member, especially to pay for the telegrams already sent. The educational director stressed the importance of reading the LOG to stay informed. He also stressed the importance of attending upgrading courses at Piney Point to increase job security. Due to the reduced size of the crew, members were reminded that it is their duty to clean up after themselves. The chairman thanked the crew for all the help and cooperation given while the ship was in the yard. Next ports: Charleston, S.C., Baltimore, Md., Port Elizabeth,· N.J. and Bayonne, N.J. AMERICAN EAGLE (Pacific Gulf Marine), February 23-Secretary Glenn J. D'Ambrosia; Engine Delegate Charles A. Henley; Steward Delegate David L. Strickland. No disputed OT. There is $60 in the ship's fund with talk of a pilot pool to raise more money. The crewmembers would like confirmation on the current status of the vessel and under which contract they are working. Signs also need to be posted showing the voltage of electrical outlets aboard ship. The steward thanked all crewmembers for making his relief trip an excellent one, and a vote of thanks went to the steward department for a job well done. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters and in memory of the seven astronauts who were killed aboard the space shuttle Challenger. Next ports: Bayonne, N.J. and Charleston, S.C. COVE TRADER (Cove Shipping), March 1~hairman T. A. Sanford; Secretary F. B. Howard. The deck department reported a couple hours of disputed OTputting lines on watch at night. Payoff will take place this voyage in Corpus Christi, Texas. The crew was asked if there were any beefs which might be settled before payoff. None was reported. A safety discussion was held by the chief engineer as per "Red" Campbell's letter to ships' chairmen. Crewmembers were reminded to be cautious when walking on deck at night and to avoid open tanks and moving shafts or gears. The chief engineer also noted that parts are on order for the fuel oil strainer; this will be repaired as soon as possible. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for their excellent work. Ne~t port: Corpus Christi, Texas. GALVESTON (Sea-Land Service), February 5-Chairman C. Dawson; Secretary Ken Hayes; Educational Director C. Moneymaker. No disputed OT, although there was a beef in the engine department regarding days off. It will be taken up with the boarding patrolman. The crew was asked to donate to the movie and library funds; the steward will take care of the books. The ship is scheduled to pay off on arrival in Tacoma, Wash. and then go into the shipyard for about two weeks. Crewmembers were reminded to register within 72 hours or forfeit their job. They also should keep in touch with the Union hall for recall. The importance of contributing to SPAD was stressed as it "is needed to smooth the way for Congress." Members were again reminded to clean up their rooms before leaving the ship. No news has yet been received from headquarters regarding the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. This also will be taken up with the patrolman. The LOG is the best means of communications between headquarters and those aboard ship. "Keep in touch with the LOG for any and all actions regarding the Union and the industry as a whole." Next port: Tacoma, Wash. OMI DYNACHEM (OMI), February 23-Chairman James L. Sanders; Secretary Donnie W. Collins; Educational Director/Engine Delegate Joel W. Spell; Deck Delegate Eugene A. Beverly; Steward Delegate Joseph P. Emidy. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $101 in the movie fund-with a total of 186 movies onboard. The permanent bosun will return to the ship in Baton Rouge. The educational director suggested that all eligible members attend upgrading courses at Piney Point. Several items were discussed. The first was a suggestion to raise the present pension to $1,000 per month, a more suitable living standard than the present $450. A second was the roach problem onboard the OM/ Dynachem. The steward said that the ship would be sprayed upon arrival in Baton Rouge. A third discussion centered on the issue of foreign labor aboard ship. Members noted that foreigners are doing work which would otherwise give them overtime. "We have fought foreign-flag ships and now we have foreigners working on the same ship as the crew, and we do not think this is right." A personal thanks was given by the chairman to the steward department for the good food and service, particularly under sometimes stressful circumstances. Next port: Baton Rouge, La. OVERSEAS NEW YORK (Maritime Overseas), February 18-Chairman M. Zepeda; Secretary D. L. Knapp; Educational Director Edward Self; Deck Delegate A. T. Yarbrough; Engine Delegate C. C. Rickien; Steward Delegate Lee Harmason. No disputed OT. There is $7 in the ship's fund. Everything was running fairly smoothly until the captain came down with a revised menu-the start of a new company food plan that members feel is not in line with the SIU contract. The menu includes only one meat for breakfast and two entees for lunch and dinner and only starches and two vegetables with each meal. The crew was unanimous in its decision to have the ship's chairman send a telegram to "Red" Campbell informing him of the company's new food plan. They also requested a Union representative at the next U.S. port to explain the Union's views. "It seems the company is changing the contract with us out here in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico without the Union knowing anything about it." The educational director advised crewmembers to upgrade their skills at Piney Point "in order to keep on working." One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), March 2-Chairman R. Rivera; Secretary C. Rice; Educational Director W. Turner; Deck Delegate A. Molina; Engine Delegate K. Linah; Steward Delegate J. Gant. No beefs or disputed OT. The chairman reported that all communications regarding the COLA increase were posted and that LOGS were put out when received. The educational director reminded members of the benefits of attending upgrading classes at Piney Point. He also stressed the importance of supporting SPAD. "Washington is where we will survive ... or go under." The steward requested that crewmembers take better care of the ship's linen. Another request made was to have pay phones installed on the docks in San Juan. Next ports: Jacksonville, Fla., San Juan, P.R. and New Orleans, La. RANGER (Ocean Carriers), March 9Chairman James Boland; Secretary George Bourloumis; Deck Delegate Douglas Heller; Steward Delegate A. Triolo. Quite a bit of disputed OT was reported in the steward department due to problems between the captain and the stewards. A beef also was brought up in the deck department regarding overtime on weekends. A motion was made to eliminate the permanent jobs on SIU contract ships and return to the rotary system. Some members feel that the rotary system is a fairer one. Another suggestion made was that the bosun, as chairman, should be authorized to send messages collect by telex to headquarters in order to help solve a contractual dispute aboard shirr-rather than have the costs being borne by the crewmembers. Next port: Okinawa, Japan. RICHARD MATTHIESEN (Ocean Shipping), March 2-Chairman Robert Caldwell; Secretary George Luke; Educational Director Joseph Shuber; Steward Delegate Michael Meany. No beefs or disputed OT. There is no treasury at this time, but funds will be collected as needed. The pumpman had to get off ship due to the death of his father. The bosun resigned as ship's chairman; Brother Robert Caldwell was elected to take his place. The issue of smoking on deck was brought to the attention of the ship's committee. There is to be no smoking outside the designated areas. A typewriter was finally put onboard for the steward. The next thing that is needed is to talk to the captain regarding a room to store baggage when leaving ship. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Pasgagoula, Miss. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Service), February 23-Chairman J. W. Badgett; Secretary Roy A. Thomas; Educational Director D. Beeman; Steward Delegate Timothy J. Dowd. No beefs or disputed OT. The chairman reported a good trip with everything running smoothly. He spoke on the importance of contributing to SPAD and that by doing so you're helping not only your Union but your own job security. A repair list was turned in and the washer/dryer is being repaired. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the "good chow and service." One minute of silence was stood in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: New Orleans, La. VINDICATOR (Sea Mobility Inc.), March 1-Chairman Thomas Calahan; Secretary Steven A. Moran; Deck Delegate Peter Woodward; Engine Delegate Nathan Hollander; Steward Delegate Eddie Edwards. No disputed OT reported. The chairman reminded members to fill out the relief forms and check the overtime forms. He also suggested re-reading the pledge from the front of the Union book, stressing the point that what is said at Union meetings be kept strictly confidential. Chief Cook Ed Edwards was given a vote of thanks for the outstanding meals he prepared and served-and for his clean, courteous and professional matter. "The quantity and quality of the food has improved 100 percent since Ed reported aboard." Next port: Norfolk, Va. WESTWARD VENTURE (lnterocean Management Corp.), February 2~hair­ man John Ross; Secretary A. W. Mccullum. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is no ship's fund per se, but $118 was collected this voyage for the Merchant Marine Library. The ship is due to pay off Feb. 28 in Tacoma, Wash. A patrolman will be on hand. A discussion was held regarding getting medical help in Anchorage, Alaska. It appears that medical treatment is only available in return for cash payment-and that the SIU Welfare Plan is not accepted there. This situation will be referred to the Welfare Plan for the April 25 meeting in New York. A special vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the good food. ... ... Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels: ADONIS AMBASSADOR AITARES ARCHON ASSURANCE AURORA BEAVER STATE CAGUAS LIG CAPRICORN COVE LEADER REAY WID LIG LEO ITB MOBILE LO GBEACH MOKU PAHU MOUNT WASHINGTON OAKLAND OMI HUDSON OMI MISSOURI OMI WlllAMErn OMI YUKO OVERSEAS AlASKA OVERSEAS CHICAGO OVERSEAS NATALIE OVERSEAS WASHINGTON PANAMA PFC EUGENE A. OBREGON ROVER SAN PEDRO SEA·WID ADVENTURER SEA-WID DEFENDER SEA-WID ECONOMY SEA-WO EXPRESS SEA·WD FREEDOM SEA-WDllDEPEIDEICE SEA-WIDllNOVATOR SEA-LAID LEADER SEA-WID PACER SEA-WID PIONEER SEA-WID VENTURE SEA·WD VOYAGER SENATOR STUYVESAIT SUGAR ISi.AiDER THOMPSON PASS ULTRASEA Monthly Membership Meetings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point .............. Monday, May 5 ...................... 10:30 a.m. New York ............... Tuesday, May 6 ..................... 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia .............. Wednesday, May 7 ................... 10:30 a.m. Baltimore ................ Thursday, May 8 ..................... 10:30 a.m. Norfolk ................. Thursday, May 8 ..................... 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville .............. Thursday, May 8 ..................... 10:30 a.m. Algonac ................. Friday, May 9 ....................... 10:30 a.m. Houston ................. Monday, May 12 ..................... 10:30 a.m. New Orleans ............. Tuesday, May 13 ..................... 10:30 a.m. Mobile .................. Wednesday, May 14 .................. 10:30 a.m. San Francisco ............ Thursday, May 15 .................... 10:30 a.m. Wilmington .............. Monday, May 19 ..................... 10:30 a.m. Seattle .................. Friday, May 23 ...................... 10:30 a.m. San Juan ................ Thursday, May 8 ..................... 10:30 a.m. St. Louis ................ Friday, May 16 ...................... 10:30 a.m. Honolulu ................ Thursday, May 15 .................... 10:30 a.m. Duluth .................. Wednesday, May 14 .................. 10:30 a.m. Gloucester ............... Tuesday, May 20 ..................... 10:30 a.m. Jersey City ............... Wednesday, May 21 .................. 10:30 a.m. April 1986 I LOG I 21 �~. CL L NP Directory of Ports -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes MARCH 1-31, 1986 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac ................... 18 11 8 DECK DEPARTMENT 24 14 2 9 29 10 Port Algonac ................... 9 4 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 13 8 0 10 15 8 Port Algonac ................... 2 2 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 4 0 5 2 5 2 5 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 22 42 7 91 27 Port Algonac ................... 23 12 Frank Drozak, President Ed Turner, Exec. Vice President Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Totals All Departments ........ 42 26 52 29 18 2 43 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 207 46 (301) 899-0675 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea MARCH 1-31, 1986 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Gloucester .................. New York .... ............... Philadelphia ................. Baltimore ................... Norfolk ..................... Mobile ....... .. .. .. ........ New Orleans ................ Jacksonville ................. San Francisco ............... Wilmington ................. Seattle ..................... Puerto Rico ............... .. Honolulu . .................. Houston .................... St. Louis ................... Piney Point ....... . ... ...... 4 53 4 4 15 4 48 36 30 20 20 0 7 34 0 1 2 11 3 5 16 4 8 9 14 6 3 1 14 8 0 3 Totals ...................... Port 280 107 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 6 Gloucester .................. New York ................... Philadelphia ................. Baltimore ................... Norfolk . .... . . .............. Mobile ............... ...... New Orleans . . .. .......... .. Jacksonville ................. San Francisco ............... Wilmington ................. Seattle ..... . .... .. ......... Puerto Rico ................. Honolulu ............ . ..... . Houston .................... St. Louis ................... Piney Point ................. 1 40 2 3 8 7 32 24 26 16 22 1 4 18 0 4 2 5 2 1 7 0 5 4 3 7 8 0 13 2 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 1 37 2 4 4 1 22 20 23 12 15 0 6 32 0 0 179 1 18 2 3 2 3 11 10 16 10 11 0 2 18 0 1 Totals ...................... Port 208 62 10 108 Gloucester .................. New York ................... Philadelphia ... . ....... ...... Baltimore ......... . ......... Norfolk ............. .. ...... Mobile ............. .... .... New Orleans ................ Jacksonville ................. San Francisco ............... Wilmington ...... . .......... Seattle .............. . ..... . Puerto Rico ................. Honolulu ........... . ....... Houston .................... St. Louis ................... Piney Point ................. 1 20 3 2 6 9 17 8 35 9 26 1 3 9 0 1 0 3 1 1 1 2 2 5 5 2 5 1 21 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 28 0 0 0 0 14 1 1 1 2 13 7 21 6 17 0 3 14 0 0 Totals ...................... Port 149 53 30 100 Gloucester .................. New York ................... Philadelphia ................. Baltimore ................... Norfolk ..................... Mobile ..................... New Orleans ................ Jacksonville ................. San Francisco ............... Wilmington ................. Seattle ..................... Puerto Rico ................. Honolulu ................... Houston .................... St. Louis ................... Piney Point ................. 0 28 3 1 10 2 16 12 33 14 28 0 7 10 0 1 3 39 6 2 11 6 9 16 11 9 26 0 105 7 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 6 3 1 1 0 180 1 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 11 6 14 9 16 0 7 10 0 1 0 8 1 1 2 5 2 5 11 1 4 0 14 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 60 5 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 2 0 1 0 1 2 5 0 3 6 0 16 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 4 3 0 2 0 18 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 23 0 0 0 1 19 3 1 2 4 6 3 5 7 14 0 96 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 157 0 0 0 41 7 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 33 24 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Trip Reliefs 0 7 0 0 2 0 4 11 3 3 6 1 11 6 0 0 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 6 99 5 13 25 16 96 73 59 44 61 0 10 54 0 3 8 20 7 9 21 4 15 22 14 12 5 1 23 8 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 54 564 172 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 3 1 2 3 0 8 1 0 0 1 81 6 8 13 12 67 50 42 22 44 2 7 38 0 6 2 11 3 1 10 5 7 9 11 11 7 0 13 5 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 7 0 0 1 23 399 99 12 0 4 0 0 0 2 3 3 6 3 8 1 55 0 0 0 0 44 3 4 13 11 32 17 75 17 41 1 5 17 0 1 2 3 0 2 2 2 4 6 10 6 9 1 24 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 29 0 0 0 85 281 75 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 56 4 4 21 5 40 18 85 31 39 1 9 16 0 1 8 74 7 5 14 13 21 28 35 20 44 1 132 14 0 6 0 6 0 0 0 1 12 6 6 1 4 0 220 1 0 0 309 0 Totals ...................... 165 255 202 88 164 163 0 331 422 Totals All Departments ........ 802 477 248 475 298 199 162 1,575 768 257 *"Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month . **"Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . Shipping in the month of March was down from the month of February. A total of 1,134 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1, 134 jobs shipped, 475 jobs or about 42 percent were taken by "A" .seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 162 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 2,636 jobs have been shipped. 22 I LOG I April 1986 - • ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. .... 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) 621-5450 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 J (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 '.:' : NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 50 Union St. 027 40 (617) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 Toll Free: 1-800-325-2532 :J NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 ~ ~ ~ -~ PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATILE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 SUBIC BAY, Rep. of Philippines 34 21st St., W. Bajac Bajac Olongapo City C-2201 222-3533 . WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 . ,. ~ r ' �Terrorism Improve Ship-Port Safety By its very nature terrorism can strike anywhere-a Paris street, a TWA jet liner, a luxurious cruise ship or even aboard a merchant vessel. That is why we urge the Senate to pass, and the president to sign, a House-passed anti-terrorism bill, H.R. 4418. The bill includes several sections which address the problem of termism in ports and on ships, including: Seaport screening of cargo and baggage similar to that done at airports; Security measures to restrict access to cargo, vessels and dockside property; Additional security onboard vessels; Development of an international agreement through the International Maritime Organization on international seaport and shipboard se.curity. The measure is a definite step in the right direction to protect American lives and property. But more should be done. SIU and other merchant ships normally travel alone, far from any military help. These ships could become inviting targets. Already one American vessel was boarded on the high seas. While this was not a terrorist act by Iranian military forces, it does show the vulnerability of U.S.-flag ships throughout the world. That is why we also urge the U.S. Navy to step in and help develop guidelines for merchant ships. In a letter to Admiral T. J. Hughes, deputy chief of logistics, SIU President Frank Drozak asked for help in developing these guidelines. ''The Islamic Jihad has threatened to continue its war against the United States by carrying out new attacks on overseas American property, most notably ships and embassies ... We feel that the U.S. Navy should set forth a policy to be used as a guideline for merchant vessels ... It is also unfair to not know what the U.S. Navy will do in support of a U.S. merchant vessel in time of crisis. "The Navy needs to define different categories of action for three possible incidents: l. What action a ship's crew should take if being threatened by radical terrorists; 2. What action should be taken if being boarded by forces of an unfriendly nation; 3. What action should be taken if being attacked by pirates.'' Improved security will allow Americans, and citizens of the world, to travel and trade in safety. One of the main goals of terrorism is to terrify, to force people out of their normal practices and routines, to disrupt commerce and, of course, to kill. A combination of improved security and effective retaliation can slow down and maybe eventually put a halt to the cowardly bombing and killing of innocent people. Editorials Healthy Cruises? Don't Scrap Inspections ERE'S a little test for you. You're in charge of a program which inspects the health and sanitary conditions of cruise ships which call on U.S. ports. So far this year the number of ships failing the inspections has risen from 30 percent last year to 4t> percent now. In light of that fact you would: H A. Beef up the program because there is a trend-unsanitary conditions are increasing and you don't want to put hundreds of thousands of American passengers at risk. B. Call the program a success and cancel it. Most of us would assume that A is the proper answer. Sorry, Bunky, you flunk. The federal government faced that exact situation and chose B as their response. That doesn't seem to make a lot of sense. Hundreds of foreign-flag cruise ships call at U.S. ports every year, mainly because the only two American passenger ships ply the Hawaiian Islands trade, and no one in government seems to want to help build up a U.S.- flag passenger fleet. No doubt many of these cruise ships provide excellent service and healthy, sanitary conditions for their passengers. But one reason for that is the IO-year-old inspection program run by the Centers for Disease Control. The program began when there were a number of outbreaks of gastrointestinal disease in the early '70s. The inspections have obviously raised the standards onboard these ships. But as Robert Abram's, New York state attorney general said, "Why kill a successful program because the program is successful?" Good point. The CDC said it will help the industry begin their own self-inspection program. A 40 percent failure rate doesn't instill much confidence that these companies will clean up their act. The inspections should be continued so U.S. passengers will have a chance to know exactly what kinds of health conditions are prevalent aboard the ships they sail on. Sixty percent, wasn't that a failing mark in school? ARC Report Drugs and Work Don't Mix Taking drugs and drinking to excess threaten your job security. This has always been true. But recent developments have underscored that point. The Reagan administration has unveiled a plan to test government workers for drug use. This includes all people who perform work that has been contracted out to the private sector. Many segments of society have opposed this plan. Still, it is important for this membership to know that the administration is adamant about one thing. It wants to press for mandatory drug testing where the work involved directly touches upon the public safety. This would include all workers in the transportation industry. At present, roughly one-third of all work available to SIU members is onboard military vessels. That is up fromjust IO percent three years ago. According to conservative estimates, half of all work available to this membership will be onboard military contracted vessels within the next two years. Drug use and alcoholism are incompatible with job security. If you fall into that category, you might as well hand in your A book and pick up a C card, because your options are limited. Luckily, members of the SIU who have problems with drugs and alcohol have a tool at their disposal. For 10 years now, the SIU has run an alcoholic rehabilitation center in Valley Lee, Md. More than 600 members have regained their sobriety by going through that program. Last year, the ARC was expanded to handle people with drug problems. We in the SIU believe in helping our own. If, for any reason, you think that you have a problem with drugs or alcohol, please contact your port agent after the meeting about going to the ARC. Your confidentiality will be respected. Letters To The Editor 'Let's Not Forget Even One ... ' There are still a few of us left who weren't on the scuttled ships mentioned in the December [ 1985] LOG. Yet we towed "Phoenixes" made of concrete in England to the site with sea-going tugs. They were oblong in shape. Once in position, they were sunk to a predetermined level by opening the sea-cocks-similar to sinking a dry dock and then pumping it out to raise it. Anyway, the scuttled ships alone were insufficient to complete the breakwater. I was on the M!V Moose Peak for approximately 10% months. Now, tugs aside, here is a tidbit that may be of interest. About the only positive thing Hollywood did for the merchant marine, except for the incomparable movie "Action in the North Atlantic," was a spiel by actors Edward Arnold and Jimmy Cagney for war bonds. The latter said, "And don't forget the boys in the merchant marine are still ducking torpedoes getting the stuff over to our troops." I saw this again on TV and that line was edited out! As far as I know, the only one on radio to say anything good was the female star Kate Smith. I saw in a supermarket scandal magazine that she is now an invalid. It might be of interest to the LOG to locate her and start a campaign for the survivors to dip their pens in sunshine and send their grateful thanks! Also it would embarrass the present VA into action about granting the seamen such as I their benefits should they hesitate! A campaign for Kate Smith: let's make her an honorary memberthe only one (?) of the SID. It would show that we aren't incapable of forgetting even one individual while the government conveniently forgets hundreds. Praternally yours, Boger S. Cowperthwaite C-864 Seattle, Wash. 'Claims Helps Out . . . ' I want to express my deep appreciation for the help which all of you in the Claims Department gave us during my wife's illness. In brotherhood, Bandolph C. Jones Bdwardsvllle, Va. April 1986 I LOG I 23 �Pictures from Antarctica MN Paul Buck Completes Tough and Icy Mission When they weren't fighting heavy, fast ice and bad weather, the crew of the SIU's M/V Paul Buck had a chance to take in the magnificence of Antarctica. QMED Rich Parrish shot pictures of the crew, the scenery and the ship. (See March LOG for details of the Buck's voyage.) Photographs by QMED Rich Parrish The Buck refuels the icebreaker Polar Star. QMED Kelly Mayo. AB Mike McEachearn, AB Keith Bennet, Pumpman James Paul Jr. and Chief Mate Bill Sheeny pose on the deck of the Buck. Here's part of the engine department aboard the Buck: (I. to r.) DEU Don Gearhardt, DEU Tom Sherrier, Cadet Andres Morales and 3rd Assistant Stephen Sullivan. Bosun Joel Lechel and AB Ervin Bronstein. 24 I LOG I April 1986 A trip to Antarctica without penguins? No way, after all, what would Opus say? � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource April 1986 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES 3 BILLS COULD BOOST SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION OFF ONCE AGAIN USNS POLLUX ON LINE SEAFARERS MAN LAST OF FAST SEALIFT SHIPS SIU JOINS MASSIVE APARTHEID, SHELL OIL PROTESTS HILL FIGHT STARTS AGAIN NEW BEDFORD STRIKE UPDATE THREE LONG-TIME AFL-CIO LEADERS RETIRE WELFARE REPORT TWO CHARGED IN PHONY MAYDAY U.S. BECOMES DEBTOR NATION PILOT BLAMED IN SOVIET SINKING MISSISSIPPI QUEEN DUE BACK IN RIVER SERVICE TRANSGULF PIPELINE RULED OUT THREE PAST TRAINEES ENROLL IN THE BOSUN RECERTIFICATION CLASS CIVILIAN WORKERS STRIKE U.S. MILITARY BASES IN PHILIPPINES THE ROLE THE MSC PLAYS IN OUR NATIONAL DEFENSE MISPILLION RUNS AGROUND THE SIU IN WASHINGTON TOYOTA TRANS-FLORIDA PIPELINE MARINE LIABILITY INSURANCE BUILD AND CHARTER MAIL TRANSPORT AUTO CARRIERS TAX REFORM OLD WHALER MAY BE RAISED YOST NOMINATED FOR TOP C.G. POST NO PACT FOR U.S. SOVIET BILATERAL TRADE TERRORISM IMPROVE SHIP-PORT SAFETY M/V PAUL BUCK COMPLETES TOUGH AND ICY MISION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/1/1986 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 48, No. 4 1986 Periodicals Seafarers Log